ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESMENT REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED UPGRADING OF THE URBAN ROADS (9.5KM) TO BITUMEN STANDARD LOCATED AT MJIMWEMA, MISUFINI, MATARAWE AND MJINI WARDS IN SONGEA MUNICIPALITY, SONGEA DISTRICT, RUVUMA REGION
FINAL REPORT
SUBMITTED TO:
The National Environment Management Council (NEMC)
Regent Estate, Plot No. 29/30
P.O. Box 63154, Dar es salaam , Tanzania
Tel: +255 (22) 2774889 or +255(022)2774852
Fax: +255 22 2774901
E-mail: secretarydg@nemc.or.tz ; dg@nemc.or.tz
CONSULTANT: DEVELOPER
| Consulting Engineers and Planners
P.O Box 2820 Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Tel: +255 22 278 0183/0742 Fax: +255 22 278 1194 Email: admin@norplan.co.tz |
SONGEA MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
P. O Box 14, SONGEA TEL: +025 2602970 FAX: 025 2602474 EMAIL: info@songeamc.go.tz |
SUBMITTED ON: 20th/OCTOBER/2023
Executive Summary
Project Title
The title of this project is “Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the Proposed Upgrading of The CBD Roads (9.5km) To Bitumen Standard in Songea Municipality, Ruvuma Region.
Name of the proponent and contact
Permanent Secretary,
President’s Office,
Regional Administration and Local Government,
Government City, Mtumba,
P.O. Box 1923,
41185 Dodoma, Tanzania
Name and addresses of the Environmental Firm conducting this study
NORPLAN COMPANY LIMITED
Consulting Engineers and Planners
P.O Box 2820
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Tel: +255 22 278 0183/0742
Fax: +255 22 278 1194
Email: admin@norplan.co.tz
Project Background
The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania through The President’s Office - Regional Administration and Local Development (PO-RALG) has received a credit from the Word Bank towards in implementing projects-financed Tanzania Cities Transforming Infrastructure and Competitiveness Project (TACTIC), which will be, implemented through the President’s Office - Regional Administration and Local Development (PO-RALG).
NORPLAN Tanzania Ltd was awarded the contract by PO-RALG to conduct; Feasibility Study, Urban Design, Detailed Engineering Design, Environmental and Social Due Diligence, Preparation of Cost Estimates and Bidding Documents for Urban Infrastructure Investments for Songea Municipal Council. Songea is among four (4) Municipalities under TACTIC-Zone 3; others include Sumbawanga, Morogoro and Mbeya.
The good road network for the transportation of goods and passengers within the Municipality shall contribute to the social and economic development. Roadwork under TACTIC project Zone “3” in Songea Municipal shall involve the Upgrading the 9.5km urban roads to Bitumen standard. Upgrading of the roads will facilitate in improvement of infrastructures in Songea Municipality, enhance connectivity with other roads, increase accessibility to schools, public facilities and businesses at Songea urban area which is currently hampered by poor roads conditions especially during the rainy seasons. Implementation of selected urban roads shall facilitate safer and timely movement of the people and vehicles from their destinations to various areas within the Municipality.
TACTIC Project’s Objectives
The objective of the proposed TACTIC project is to strengthen urban management performance and deliver improved basic infrastructure and services in participating urban local government authorities. At its core, the project aims to promote economic development of Tanzania’s cities and towns and its enabling infrastructure. Investments and technical assistance under the project are intended to promote urban development that is productive, inclusive and resilient. The project will support 45 urban Local Government Associations (LGAs) spread geographically across all regions of Tanzania, ranging in population from 26,402 to 416,442 (2012), divided into three tiers based on population and growth rate.
Subproject’s Objective
The objective urban infrastructure upgrading “Roads” is to increase percentage of good roads within the Municipality roads’ network which seeks to ensure a balanced distribution of economic resources for total socio-economic growth within Songea Municipality.
Scope of the study
The Consultant was required to conduct environmental and social impact assessment for the proposed upgrading of urban roads subproject. To review all available and relevant documents, maps, previous studies if any, and conduct the environmental and social impact assessment study, field visit and investigations, public consultations and other related works to meet the stated objectives. The assignment encompassed development of a comprehensive ESIA study which includes ESMP to be implemented by the contractor during the subprojects’ implementation.
The consultant was also required to prepare the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) for Upgrading of urban roads with the most recent and accurate information on the:
Proposed resettlement and its impacts on displaced persons and other adversely affected groups; and
Legal issues affecting resettlement.
The ESIA study was carried out in accordance with ToRs (Appendix I) that is in accordance with the requirements of the applicable national legislations and World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework (ESF).
The Environmental Impact Assessment has been conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Environment Management Act No.20 of 2004 and Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit Regulations of 2005 and the Amendments of 2018. Other important legal provisions providing guidance on environmental issues pertaining to road sector, such as the Road Act (2007), Environmental Code of Practice for Road works (2008), and Environmental Assessment and Management Guidelines in the Road Sector (2004) have been used in the undertaking of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment.
This report presents the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the proposed upgrading of 9.5km roads’ sections in Songea Municipality
Methodology
The methodology employed in conducting the study is in line with the Environment Impact Assessment and Audit Regulations, 2005 as amended in 2018, GN No.349 of 2005. The study was undertaken based on the checklists developed by NORPLAN Limited for guiding ESIA for roads projects.
A multi-disciplinary team of experienced environmentalist, social and RAP expert was assembled to carry out the required resource assessment, generation of baseline data, determination of potential impacts and recommendation of mitigation measures. An interactive approach among the environmental team members and other project professionals was adopted.
Boundaries of the ESIA Study
The study has considered two critical impact zones that define the special boundaries of the project, these are;
The core impact zone - include the area immediately bordering the project considered to be 100m width from the centre line of each proposed road.
The zone of influence - which includes the wider geographical area within Songea Municipal Council
Structure of the Report;
Chapter 1: Introduction: This chapter provides the general overview of the project including how the project background and justification, objectives and scope of the study and methodology used for conducting the study.
Chapter 2: Project Description: This chapter details the project components and further outlines activities and materials used in all phases of the project i.e. (mobilization, construction and operation and decommissioning).
Chapter 3: Policy, Legal & Institutional Framework: This chapter provides details of important policies, acts and regulations that govern the project.
Chapter 4: Baseline Environmental and Social Conditions: This chapter elaborates the project influence area and boundaries. It also describes the baseline / existing conditions of the study area.
Chapter 5: Stakeholders Identification and Analysis: Chapter five explains how the stakeholders were involved during the ESIA process and presents their concerns regarding the project.
Chapter 6: Identification and Assessment of Impacts and Project Alternatives Identification: This chapter discusses environmental and social impacts associated with the project analyzed according to impacts significance as well as alternative projects that are more suitable to the proposed one while serving the same purpose.
Chapter 7: Environmental & Social Management Plan: The Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) presents how the identified impacts during all project phases will be managed to avoid, minimize or offset any adverse significant impacts of the proposed development.
Chapter8: Environmental and Social Monitoring Plan: Environmental and Social Monitoring Plan elaborates how the implementation of the ESMP will be monitored throughout the phases of the project. It is a plan to monitor the efficiency of the proposed project mitigation measures.
Chapter 9: Cost Benefit Analysis: In this chapter, the Environmental cost benefit analysis is assessed in terms of the negative versus positive impacts. The potential benefits of the project, in terms of financial and social benefit are substantial.
Chapter 10 Decommissioning: This chapter presents the activities involved when the proposed project is no longer operational and potential impacts to be managed.
Chapter 11: Summary and Conclusions
Summary and conclusion summarize findings concerning how feasible, viable and environmentally acceptable the project is and provides recommendations to the proponent on the feasibility of the project
Project Location
Songea Municipal Council is one of the 8 Ruvuma Regional Councils. The proposed roads located within Misufini ward, Mfaranyaki ward, Matarawe ward and Mjini ward in Songea municipal, Ruvuma Region
Project Description
Currently all roads are earth roads comprising 7.3 kilometres except for Kilimomseto – Mjimwema – Lizaboni Road which cover 2.2 kilometers which is of bitumen standard. However, it has cracks and many potholes. Roads’ side drains have malfunctioned require attention. As for this time, it is expected that activities for the roads’s subproject shall be carried out in four (4) stages i.e., Designing, Construction, Operation and Decommissioning.
Conditions of Existing Roads
Generally, the proposed roads were on moderate condition which can be passable but there were challenges during the rainy seasonal such as over fall by storm water, road erosion and extreme slippery. Mostly of proposed roads have narrow carriage way with no side drains. Within the RoWs of proposed roads there are other infrastructures such as TANESCO distribution poles, TTCL distribution poles, SOUWASA pipelines and Television cables.
Key Components of the Proposed Roads’ Subprojects
A summary of the key components of the proposed roads’ subproject is described below. It should be noted at the outset that the exact specifications of the proposed subproject’s components will be determined during the detailed engineering design phase.
Land Acquisition
Upgrading of proposed roads shall be done within existing routes. The roads are within Municipal Roads’ Reserves.
Compensation and Resettlement Issues
There is neither both compensation and resettlement expected to occur for residential nor commercial houses during implementations of the proposed upgrading of CBD roads Section (9.5Km) road project.
Project Schedule and Life
Site preparation for the proposed upgrading of CBD roads Section (9.5Km) road project is expected to start soon after approval of all related studies, engineering designs and environmental clearance and construction tender award in early 2022. The subproject life is expected to be 20 years.
Estimated Project Cost
The proposed upgrading of CBD roads (9.5Km) subproject construction is estimated to cost approximately TShs 10.3 billion, this includes the cost for construction, purchasing materials, labor cost and all miscellaneous expenses subjected in the implementation of the project. The project is wholly funded by the Tanzanian government through loan from World Bank.
Project Cycle
During project planning phase only, paper works are involved as summarized below:
Below is a summary of activities during mobilization and construction phase of the proposed project;
Once the construction phase is completed, the roads will start to operate to serve the intended purposes. The activities that are expected to be executed during operational phase include:
Due to consistent use of the roads during operational phase there will be a routine roads’ maintenance as the results of wear and tear of the roads that will affect quality. Among others, the maintenance works will include:
Relevant policies and Legislation
Several relevant policies and legal documents have been reviewed to ensure that “Proposed Upgrading of The CBD Roads (9.5km) To Bitumen Standard at Songea Municipal meets policy and legislative criteria.
World Bank Policies
World Bank's Environmental and Social Framework and its components [Vision for Sustainable Development, World Bank Environmental and Social Policy for Investment Project Financing, and Environmental and Social Standards].
The Applicable Sectorial Policies and Law include:
The National Environmental Policy, 1997; The National Land Policy, 1995; The National Gender Policy, 2002; The National Investment Promotion Policy, 1996; The National Water Policy, 2002; Construction Industry Policy (2003) Environmental Code of Practice for Road Works (2009); Road Sector Compensation and Resettlement Guidelines (2009) The National Health Policy, 2003; The Environmental Management Act, No. 20 of 2004; The Local Government (Urban Authorities), Cap 288, RE. 2002; The Regional and District Act, No. 9 of 1997; The Water Supply and Sanitation Act, No. 12 of 2009; The Land Act, No. 4 of 1999; The Urban Planning Act, No. 8 of 2007; The Occupational Health and Safety Act, No. 5 of 2003; The Employment and Labour Relations Act, No. 6 of 2004; The Public Health Act, No. 1 of 2009; The Fire and Rescue Force Act, No 14 of 2007; The HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Act, No. 28 of 2008; The Water Resources Management Act No.11 of 2009; The Land Use Planning Act, No. 6 of 2007; The Road Act, No. 13 of 2007; The Standards Act, No. 2 of 2009; The Engineers Registration Act, No. 15 of 1997; The Contractors Registration Act, No. 17 of 1997; and The Environmental (Solid Waste Management) Regulations, 2009.
International Conventions
The International Conventions/Treaties to be reviewed include:
International Convention on Trade of Endangered Species (CITES);
Convention on Biological Diversity (1996); and
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (1997);
Basel Convention on Control on the Trans-Boundary Movement of Hazardous Waste and Disposal.
Project Stakeholders and their Involvement in the study Process
Stakeholder consultation is necessary to be conducted during ESIA study because the impacts of the proposed developments may influence the surrounding in one way or another. It is therefore, compulsory to seek the opinions of the relevant stakeholders in relation to the development of the proposed sub-project. World Bank ESS10 and Section 89 of the Environmental Management Act (EMA, 2004) provides directives on public participation and its importance in the ESIA. Regulation 17 of the EIA Regulations (URT, 2005) provides further details and procedures for public participation in the ESIA process.
Stakeholder engagement enhances the effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability of the ESIA process and the project as required by Stakeholders Engagement Plan (SEP). When undertaken in a transparent, balanced manner, it can reduce conflicts and strengthen the sense of ownership of a project and the project’s sustainability
The main stakeholders for upgrading of proposed urban infrastructure during 1st Round Consultations under TACTIC Project in Songea Municipality included;
Some summaries of Issues raised by different stakeholders includes
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Identification of Environmental and Social Impacts
Identification Methods for Project Impacts includes;
Potential identified impacts
The following are the potential impacts for the proposed project
Construction phase
Job Creation and Increased Income to Local Communities: Most of the casual labourers and some skilled workforce will be recruited from around the project area and other nearby areas. In addition, the local people will be selling food and other merchandise to the construction workforce. For the activities that do not require a high specialization, utilization of local workmanship will take place. In any case, there will be diffusion of knowhow from the more qualified personnel towards the local personnel.
Increased Water and Soil Pollution: Whichever construction method to be used, it anticipated that water sources and drainage structures crossing the project area shall be affected by small-scale and short-term water pollution. Accidental spillage of fuels from vehicles and construction equipment and materials may pollute both water and soil. The road development will require the creation of drainage channels in order to drain concentrated run-off from the road.
Increased Vibration, Air and Noise pollution: The construction activities shall be associated with increase of vibration level generation of exhaust emission from the machines and vehicles as well as particulate matters generation from excavation activities and construction materials, all these if not properly managed shall cause disturbances to the surrounding community and raises of complains from the locals.
Increased Possibility of Road Accidents: Increased traffic during construction and poor road safety measures like traffic control measures (where necessary) during construction and road safety awareness campaigns will result into unnecessary road accidents to people.
Soil Erosion and Instability of Slopes: Construction works would accelerate erosion problems in most cut sections. However, all cuts in the sloping grounds will be refurbished firmly and provided with the vegetation cover to reduce the effect of soil erosion.
Safety and Health Risks: Construction will expose labourers and the public in general to bronchial and other respiratory tract diseases. Also, poor use (or not using at all) of the safety gears during construction phase may result into loss of lives or injuries during construction. Furthermore, if there will be no proper sanitation practices at the camps, there might be increased incidence rates of water borne diseases such as cholera and diarrhoea.
Increased Wastes: Construction activities are associated with wastes generation both solid waste and liquid waste. These wastes will be resulted from construction activities and domestic activities of the workers at the camp and site. The solid waste includes, spoil, rubbles, tree logs, metals, glasses, papers etc. while the liquid waste include sewage, oils etc. If not well handled, these wastes can change the aesthetic nature of the project area and can even lead to water pollution in case of improper disposal of oils.
Loss of Vegetation: There shall be little land clearance to obtain the required area for the facilities will involve uprooting vegetation, which falls within the area as well as displacing huge masses of topsoil. This impact is has low significant since the existing alignments in the project area have few vegetation cover vegetation mainly grasses and trees Apart from that, the project road shall follow the existing alignments hence clearing of vegetation will be within the confined area.
Likely incidences of Child Labour: Due to status of Songea Municipal to be in poverty, the proposed upgrading of roads section shall in high risk of employed the child particular for boys and girls younger than 18 years.
Increased HIV/AIDS Infections and other STIs: The serious harm of HIV/AIDS in Tanzania population is well recognized. The construction phase workers are going to earn money and probably involve themselves into drinking irresponsibly subsequently to practice unprotected sex.
Population influx; The construction of the proposed upgrading of roads infrastructures shall definitely be accompanied by in-migration of job seekers and opportunistic businesses and speculators. People from surrounding areas may move in the project areas to seek employments and business opportunities. This would also lead to an increased pressure and demand on social services.
Operational phase
Benefits to Community Resulting from Employment: Pertaining to roads maintenance activities such as grass cutting, cleaning drainage culverts, etc during operation phase, there would likely be employment availability as well as some clerical/low level supervision jobs. Such employment would contribute to poverty reduction especially for women.
Increased productivity of the Songea urban: The construction of the proposed roads will open up the short-cut road to the Dodoma town. The improved road surface condition will make the accessibility to be all year around hence increased number of urban activities.
Improved Transport and Economy of the People: The proposed road upgrading will facilitate easy provision of goods and services in Songea urban by increasing and expanding the business network. Furthermore, construction of CBD roads will enhance the development of the proposed upgrading of Manzese A and B to modern market, which shall be served by such road for entry, and exit of agricultural goods.
Increased Road Accidents: Road deaths, injuries and damage to property are most tangible negative impacts on the community environment and may be reduced or increased because of road projects. Increased traffic and speed driving will result into unnecessary road accidents. Since trucks and vehicles will mainly use the road, the main causes for accidents are reckless driving, defective vehicles, drunkenness and unqualified drivers
The Project Alternatives
No project alternative: A no project alternative means the project will not be carried out in the area. This will affect the nearby community that would have being saved by the project. Also, the existing environment of the site to be developed will remain idle. The employments expected for community will not be there. Generally, the study findings (positives & negatives) on environmental, social and economic aspects will occur although mitigation measure and enhancement measure will be developed.
The preferred project alternatives: The option of having the project carried out is the best alternative compared to other options. The preferred project option has been assessed to ascertain suitable site layout and project activities that will minimize environmental and social impact in the project area.
Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP)
This plan describes the mitigation measures, responsible agents, monitoring parameters and frequency of their execution. The plan is proposed as one of measures to help rectify the significant impacts because of the road works project undertaking in Songea municipality.
The environmental and social monitoring plans (ESMP) for this project will be operationalized at a number of levels of the project phases. It is based upon the anticipated impacts, required mitigation measures and degree of follow-up (monitoring) required. It is also advisable that, collaboration with different stakeholders at all levels in some aspects of the project is very important. However, the main responsibilities lie in the hand of the project proponent and contractor
The contractor shall be responsible for overall implementation of the ESMP and will establish an organizational structure with clearly defined lines of authority, areas of responsibility and accountability. Assigned staff at the site shall be responsible for day to day follow-ups (supervision and liaising with key stakeholders). The assigned staff’s primary responsibilities will be to ensure that all project activities comply with applicable environmental and social regulations and that ESMP commitments are honoured.
The proponent shall ensure that qualified expertise is provided in a coordinated manner. To a considerable degree, contractor will be responsible for implementing mitigation measures but, in any case, the ultimate responsibility for ensuring that environmental and social protection elements are being carried out properly is of Songea Municipal Council. Most of the predicted impacts can be reduced or avoided through the application of sound operation management practices.
Monitoring and Auditing
Monitoring shall begin at the start of the project and proceed throughout the construction period. Its purpose is to establish benchmarks so that the nature and magnitude of anticipated environmental and social impacts are continually assessed. Therefore, monitoring will involve the continuous or periodic review of mitigation activities to determine their effectiveness. Consequently, trends in environmental pollution or recovery can be established and previously unforeseen impacts can be identified and dealt with during the construction. The monitoring plan in this report specifies the type of monitoring; who will carry out monitoring and what other inputs such as training are necessary
Cost Benefit Analysis
The EIS presents an assessment of the project, in terms of negative impacts, compared to the socio-economic benefits that will not happen if the road project is not implemented in Songea Municipal. Environmental cost benefit analysis is assessed in terms of the negative versus positive impacts. The potential benefits of the project, in terms of financial and social benefit are substantial. Similarly, the environmental impacts can be reasonably mitigated and the financial resources needed to mitigate negative impacts, when compared to the required investment, are relatively small
Summary and Conclusion
TACTIC ZONE “3” project in Songea municipal deal on the upgrading of CBD roads if properly implemented shall enhance the living stand of people and economic growth of the municipality at high level by providing both the strong social and economic stimulus with a multiplier effects in the municipality and region at large.
The ESIA has been completed by describing the project’s characteristics and identifying impacts and proposing corresponding mitigation measures. Most of the project negative impacts can be mitigated to the acceptable level using the proposed mitigation measures. Constant (s) involvement of all parties including the project proponent, contractors and other relevant stakeholders of project is required to implement and monitor the mitigation measures. The contractor should engage a qualified Environmental, Health and Safety Officers to monitor the application and performance of the ESMP as well as dealing with all other environmental related issues that shall emerge during the project implementation. Therefore, based on these facts the company wishes to assure the government and all relevant stakeholders that the proposed environmental management and monitoring plan if appropriately implemented will safeguard the integrity of the environment
During project implementation, the Contractor will review the ESMP and ultimately develop the Site specific ESMP and Action Plan for implementation. During this stage all key stakeholders like the TARURA, Utilities authorities, Songea Municipal Council, local officials and local communities in general should be involved in the development and implementation of the site specific ESMP.
Acknowledgement
The Songea Municipal Council (The Proponent) wishes to convey heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all stakeholders who in one way or another supported the completion of this work. Special thanks to President’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Development (PO-RALG) for their inputs and collaborations. Also, the client would wish to express warm thanks to the different Government departments, ward, and Street leaders who facilitated the ESIA study team to obtain vital information necessary for this report. Lastly but not the least; much appreciations to the consultants team for the good job.
Study Team
This Environmental Impact Assessment report has been prepared by:
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| Eng. Nanai K Nanai
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Environmentalist and ESIA Team Leader
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| Mr Concedo Conrad
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Environmentalist and ESIA Assistant
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Associate Expert
Mr. Hamisi Mkoma
Sociologist
Table of Contents
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1.2 TACTIC Project’s Objectives. 1
1.4 Requirements for an ESIA.. 2
1.8 Boundaries of the EIA Study. 4
2... PROJECT BACKGROUND AND DESCRIPTION.. 6
2.3 Description of Proposed Urban Roads’ Subproject 7
2.4 Conditions of Existing Roads. 7
2.5 Key Components of the Proposed Roads’ Subprojects. 7
2.8 Preliminary Drainage Design. 10
2.9 Assessment of Existing Structures. 11
2.10 Climate Change Adaptation Strategies. 11
2.12 Project Schedule and Life. 12
2.13 Estimated Project Cost 12
2.16 Power Supply for Projects. 15
2.18 Storm Water Management 15
2.19 Security, Health and Safety. 16
3... POLICY, ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK.. 16
3.2 World Bank's Environmental and Social Framework. 17
3.3 The World Bank ESH Guidelines. 25
3.5 National Development Strategies. 31
3.6 Legal and Regulatory Framework. 32
3.7 International Agreements, Conventions and Treaties. 48
3.8 Administrative Framework. 54
4... ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL BASELINE. 58
4.2 Biophysical Environment 59
4.3 Social Economic Environment 77
4.7 Gender Based Violence (GBV) 78
5... STAKEHOLDERS CONSULTATION AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.. 80
5.2 Objectives of Public Consultations and Engagement 80
5.3 Subproject’s Levels of Public Engagement and Consultations. 80
5.4 1st Round Stakeholders Engagement Methodology. 81
5.5 Public Participation Process. 81
5.6 Public Consultation and Engagement 83
5.7 Concerning raised by stakeholder 85
5.8 Summary of Issues Raised by Stakeholders. 95
6... ASSESSMENT OF IMPACTS AND IDENTIFICATION OF ALTERNATIVE. 96
6.2 Methodologies for Identification of Impacts. 96
6.3 Identification of Impacts. 96
6.4 Impacts Prediction & Evaluation. 115
7... ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN.. 126
7.2 Objective and Components of the ESMP. 126
7.3 Capacity Building & Training. 126
7.4 Awareness and Education. 127
7.5 Gender Based Violence and Sexual Exploitation Abuse/Sexual Harassment 127
7.6 ESMP Sub-Plans for the Project 141
8... ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN.. 146
8.2 Internal & External Monitoring and Auditing Programmes. 146
9... COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS. 150
9.5 Cost-Benefit Analysis Planning. 151
9.6 Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis. 152
10.3 Demolition Activities. 153
10.4 Borrow Pits’ Decommissioning Activities. 153
10.5 Impacts Associated with Decommissioning Activities. 154
10.6 Mitigation Measures for Anticipated Impacts. 154
REFERENCES AND BIBLIOGRAPHY. 156
List of Tables
Table 2‑1: Proposed Urban Roads for Upgradingin Songea Municipality. 7
Table 2‑2Design Standards to be followed. 8
Table 2‑3: Typical Road cross section. 8
Table 4‑1: Measurement Results. 70
Table 4‑2: Population Distribution by Ward, Songea Municipal Council, 2002 and the 2012 Censuses 77
Table 5‑1: Public Consultation Schedule at Songea Municipality. 81
Table 5‑2: Stakeholders Concern. 86
Table 6‑1: Concrete Actions on the Project Phases. 96
Table 6‑2: Components and Factors of the Environment 97
Table 6‑6: Location / Source Based Impacts Identification. 102
Table 6‑7: Impacts Integration. 115
Table 6‑8: Impacts Methodology Table. 115
Table 6‑9: Ranking of Overall Impact Score. 117
Table 6‑10: Impacts Evaluation. 118
Table 7‑1: Institution Responsibility. 129
List of Figures
Figure 2‑1: Map Showing Proposed CBD Road Network to Be Upgraded in Songea. 6
Figure 4‑1: Average Monthly Temperature in Songea. 59
Figure 4‑10: Average Monthly Rainfall in Songea. 62
Figure 4‑19: Seismic Risk Map of Tanzania. Red Circled Area Is Ruvuma Region. 66
Figure 4‑4‑20: Average Wind Speed in Songea. 67
Figure 5‑1: Group Interview.. 83
Figure 5‑2: Public meeting. 84
Figure 5‑3: Stakeholder meeting with municipal authority. 85
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Bills of Quantity
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| CWIS
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Citywide Inclusive Sanitation
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| DMDP
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Dar es Salaam Metropolitan Development Project
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| ESIA
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Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
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| ESS
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Environmental and Social Standards
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| HQ
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Head Quarters
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| I&Aps
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Interest and Affected Parties
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| LGA
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Local Government Authority
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| PO-RALG
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President’s Office Regional Administration and Local Government
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| RAP
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Resettlement Action Plan
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| ROW
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Right of Way
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| SOUWASA
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Songea Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority
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| TACTIC
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Tanzania Cities Transforming Infrastructure and Competitiveness
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| TANESCO
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Tanzania Electric Supply Company
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| TANROADS
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Tanzania National Roads Agency
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| TAREF11
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Tanzania Reference Framework 2011
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| TARURA
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Tanzania Rural and Urban Roads Agency
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| TSCP
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Tanzania Strategic Cities Project
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| TTCL
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Tanzania Telecommunication Company Limited
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| ULGSP
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Urban Local Government Support Program
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| UTM
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Universal Transverse Mercator
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| VETA
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Vocational Education and Training Authority
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| WB
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Word Bank
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| WGS84
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World Geodetic System 1984
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The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania through The President’s Office - Regional Administration and Local Development (PO-RALG) has received a credit from the Word Bank towards in implementing projects-financed Tanzania Cities Transforming Infrastructure and Competitiveness Project (TACTIC), which will be, implemented through the President’s Office - Regional Administration and Local Development (PO-RALG).
NORPLAN Tanzania Ltd in Joint Venture with TYPSA in association with URBAN SOLUTION LTD was awarded the contract by PO-RALG to conduct; Feasibility Study, Urban Design, Detailed Engineering Design, Environmental and Social Due Diligence, Preparation of Cost Estimates and Bidding Documents for Urban Infrastructure Investments for Songea Municipal Council. Songea is among four (4) Municipalities under TACTIC-Zone 3; others include Sumbawanga. Morogoro and Mbeya.
The good road network for the transportation of goods and passengers within the Municipality shall contribute to the social and economic development. Roadwork under TACTIC project Zone “3” in Songea Municipal shall involve the Upgrading the 9.5km urban roads to Bitumen standard. Upgrading of the roads will facilitate in improvement of infrastructures in Songea Municipality, enhance connectivity with other roads, increase accessibility to schools, public facilities and businesses at Songea urban area which is currently hampered by poor roads conditions especially during the rainy seasons. Implementation of selected urban roads shall facilitate safer and timely movement of the people and vehicles from their destinations to various areas within the Municipality.
In order to upgrade the proposed sub-projects, PO-RALG commissioned Norplan Tanzania Ltd to undertake the detailed engineering designs for the envisaged upgrading wo
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