Enayam Port

Tamil Research Institute
RAPID TECHNO-ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF COLACHEL PORT AT TAMILNADU
FINAL REPORT
• All working areas and site roads to be kept clear of mud, water, silt and other materials at all times. If
earth, mud, or other debris is deposited on roads, it shall be immediately removed.
• Small amount of construction debris will be disposed of in suitable pre-identified dumping areas in tune
with the local condition to avoid land degradation and water logging due to indiscriminate dumping.
• Dumping areas shall be covered with topsoil and subsequently plantation shall be done over them
• Regular inspection of haul roads, construction site shall be carried out to ensure regular and timely removal
of construction debris to the dumping site.
• Hazardous waste should only be handled by legitimate enterprises and following good international
practices and applicable local and international regulations (Bazel and Rotterdam Convention)
5.3.2. Solid waste-impact due to port operation
The amount of solid waste produced by the operational activities in the proposed port may be quite substantial.
Wastes originating at the port may include inert solid waste from cargo packaging and from administrative
offices, as well as hazardous or potentially hazardous waste associated with vehicle and equipment
maintenance operations (e.g. used lubricating oils and engine degreasing solvents). Wastes originating from
ships may include oily sludge, inert materials such as food packaging, and food waste. Among others,
substantial amounts of solid waste will result from the terminals‟ daily and periodic activities, including the
cleaning of storage tanks.
The quantity of municipal solid waste generated from canteen and administrative areas is estimated at about 1
MT /Day, of which 60% will be bio-degradable and 40% non-biodegradable. These wastes will generate
odour and health impacts and ground and surface water contamination, if not managed properly.
5.3.2.1. Solid Waste due to Road/Rail Corridor Development
The solid waste mainly comes from the road users. They might throw all the unwanted materials present with them
like plastic bags, water bottles and some other materials, etc., while passing through the road. Such materials
get accumulated on the road or may lie along roadside which can obstruct the easy movement of vehicles
sometimes.
No solid waste is expected / generated along the proposed rail alignment as this is specifically dedicated
corridor for port container cargo only. No passenger traffic is expected along the alignment.
5.3.2.2. Mitigation Measures
The port Waste Management Plan should be developed defining adequate measures for SW collection,
segregation, reuse and disposal. Port operation activities solid waste shall be adequately collected and
managed by Contractor (as one option) in accordance with the relevant Indian laws, IFC PSs and IFC EHS
guidelines for Waste Management Facilities.
In accordance with the requirements of MARPOL 73 /78 and its annexes IV and V, appropriate facilities shall
be provided for the reception of all wastes arising from ships. These should include facilities for the following
basic categories of ship-generated wastes:
• Oily waste (usually oil mixed with larger quantities of seawater, also fuel residues and sludge).
• Garbage (originating from crew and passengers, maintenance of the ship, cargo and fishing activities).
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