Abstract: The Trade Gateway Project comprises four elements, i.e., on-site infrastructure, and operations of the free trade zones; off-site infrastructure; upriver wharves; and port operations development, all of which will potentially impact environmental, and social adversity. However, as detailed engineering designs of the Free Zone development plans were not yet available, it was not possible to obtain a full description of each element, thus this environmental assessment (EA), and social management plan (SMP) focus on the construction, and operation phases regarding road works, building of factory, and offices, land acquisition, as well as land impacts as a result of construction, particularly water supply, sewage treatment, and solid waste collection. During construction, water spraying surfaces should prevent dusting; preventive measures will be specified to reduce accidental spills, and/or negative impacts on groundwater quality, reducing as well adversity on soil quality, in addition to runoff water contamination; and, a buffer zone of at least 200 meters, should border industrial vs. residential areas, while vegetation propagation should reduce noise, and air pollution. During operation, emission standards, and regulation enforcement should be developed, including monitoring criteria; similarly, effluent discharge standards, and quality control should be developed, to include monitoring of groundwater quality. Further mitigation measures address preventive actions for flora, and fauna protection, cultural heritage protection, and precautions to safeguard marine, and coastal resources. The social management plan focuses on resettlement issues, stipulating no relocation, nor significant effects are envisaged, rather gradual long-term changes will assess the required mitigation, adding that improved housing conditions, and employment opportunities, will positively impact the population's livelihoods.
Publication Year: 2000
Publication Date: 2000-10-31
Language: en
Type: article
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