Section – 7 Environmental Monitoring and Management Plan

EIA of Construction of Lahore Orange Line Metro Train Project (Ali Town –Dera Gujran)

SECTION - 7
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING PLAN

7.1 Environmental Management

Proper Environmental Management includes allocation of resources for mitigation of
any potential environmental impact that may be caused due to the implementation of
the project. For effective management of the environmental impacts identified in
Section – 6 of this EIA Report, a comprehensive Environmental Management Plan
(EMP) is prepared and if required; to be followed during design, construction and
operation phases of project.

The objective of the EMP is to provide framework for the implementation of the
proposed mitigation measures during all the three phases of the proposed project.
The proper implementation of the EMP will ensure that all the adverse environmental
impacts identified in the EIA are adequately mitigated, either totally prevented or
minimized to an acceptable level and required actions to achieve those objectives
are successfully taken by the concerned institutions or regulatory agencies. The
implementation of EMP should be carefully coordinated with the design and
construction program of the project to ensure that relevant mitigation measures are
implemented at the appropriate stage and adequate resources are properly allocated
to achieve the desired results.

For effective environmental management, the client should assign the necessary
responsibilities to an Environmental Committee (EC) through Project Director PMA,
which should be responsible for implementation of the EMP and Environmental
Monitoring of the proposed project. The Project Director will be assisted by an
Environmental Expert and a Social Expert in implementing the mitigation measures
proposed in EMP.

The Contractor will be responsible for the implementation of the proposed project
under the supervision of PMA. The Contractor should be bound to follow the
provisions of the contract documents especially about environmental protection and
apply good construction techniques and methodology without damaging the
environment. Obligation of the contractor, to safeguard, mitigate adverse impacts and
rehabilitate the environment should be addressed through environmental provisions

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in the contract document as already highlighted in Section-6 and through adequate

implementation at site.

7.2 Staff and Training

7.2.1 Environmental Committee and its Responsibilities
PMA will form up an Environmental Committee (EC), which will be responsible for the
environmental management and supervisory affairs during the construction phase of
the proposed project.

The responsibilities of the Environmental Committee (EC) are as follows:

 To ensure implementation of all the proposed mitigation measures proposed in

EMP during the construction of the project;
 To organize routine monitoring of motor vehicle/rail emissions, air quality, traffic,
noise and vibration; etc. In case, the noise and emission levels exceed the
acceptable levels; a penalty or ban must be enforced;
 To develop operational guidelines and implementation schedule;
 Receiving complaints from residents and institutions and assisting the local
environmental authority including liaison with EPD Punjab; and
 To ensure that the proposed project is implemented in an environment friendly
manner, causing least harm to the existing environment including flora and fauna,
sites of religious and cultural significance etc.

7.2.2 Equipment and Instruments

Environmental monitoring during different stages of project will be carried out by a
private laboratory hired by PMA during construction and operational stages of the
proposed project.

7.3 Environmental Management Plan

The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) provides the framework for the
implementation of the mitigating measures and environmental management and
monitoring during the construction and operation phases of the proposed project.
Tables 7.1 portray impacts, targets, mitigations and the responsible organizations for
the implementation of the mitigation measures during the construction and the
operation phases respectively.

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Table 7.1: Environmental Management Plan

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Parameters Target Mitigation Responsibility
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Design Phase
1 Social Issues To minimize inconvenience for  Mitigation measures will include provisions in the DC and PMA
the public design such as: provision of pedestrian overhead
bridges or crossings on every rail station, public
awareness through media, proper traffic
diversion plans, appropriate sign boards, and
timely completion of the project.
2 Land Acquisition To avoid/minimize land  Mitigation measures will involve careful site DC and PMA
and Resettlement acquisition and resettlement selection by the designer to minimize the impact
by avoiding acquisition of commercial area. Also
adequate budget will be provided in the Project
cost for the compensation to the affected people
as per Land Acquisition Act, 1894 and framing of
a judicious and fair compensation package for
provision of compensation on at least the
prevailing market rates.
3 Flora To avoid the cutting of trees as  Plan for compensatory planting for four trees DC and PHA
far as possible. against each fallen tree of similar floral function;
 Transplantation plan of maximum trees/plants to

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be affected;
 Provision of compensation in the Project Budget
for the loss of fruit trees (if any) to the affected
people; and
 Disallow introduction of exotic species with
known environmental setbacks (Eucalyptus,
etc.).
4 Air Quality and To minimize air and noise  Incorporate technical design features that enable DC and PMA
Noise Level pollution. continuous traffic flux and avoid congestions e.g.
sign boards, speed limits and bays;
 Noise barriers shall be installed in sensitive
areas/ populated areas through which the
proposed LRMTS will pass.
5 Public Utilities To avoid disturbance to the  Incorporate technical design features to minimize DC and PMA
public. affect on public utilities; and
 All public utilities likely to be affected by the
proposed project need to be
relocated/rehabilitated well ahead of the
commencement of construction work.

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6 Seismic Hazard To minimize the structural  The proposed stations will be designed and DC and PMA
damage constructed to withstand low to moderate
earthquakes. For seismic hazard analysis,
updated structural and seismic evaluations will
be consulted.
Construction Phase

1 Soil To minimize soil erosion and  All spoils will be disposed off as desired and the CC , SC and
contamination. site will be restored back to its original EC
conditions;
 Non-bituminous wastes from construction
activities will be dumped in approved sites, in
line with the legal prescriptions for dumpsites,
and covered;
 As applicable and needed, plantation of grasses
and shrubs will be done at appropriate place
where required;
 Excavations would be kept confined to the
specified foundation spots as per the approved
engineering drawings. Unnecessary excavations
should be avoided;
 Site camps for the resident labour should not be

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setup on the land earmarked for developing
green belts and lawns;
 Oils, lubricants, chemicals, and other listed
hazardous materials should be stored safely at
their designated spots, enclosures or store
rooms, which should be safe from rainfall and
away from any potential source of fire;
 Septic tanks of adequate capacities should be
constructed for receiving and treating
wastewater from all temporary worksite toilets
and at the temporary container offices, if any.
The toilet wastewater should not be discharged
untreated onto the adjacent lands;
 All machineries and materials should be stored
at the designated areas and compounds;
 All the unspent and left over materials be
completely removed offsite upon completion of
construction and the site be restored to original
or near to original condition; and
 Washout from washing of equipment and
gadgets should be drained into either a septic

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tank or a sand-gravel bed for removal of the grit
and contaminants.
2 Land Acquisition, To minimize land acquisition  Mitigation measures will involve land PMA
Resettlement and and resettlement management and providing judicious
Compensation compensation to the affectees by providing
sufficient budget in the Project cost. The process
of land acquisition and compensation will be
followed in a transparent manner to minimize the
impacts.
3 Camp Site To minimize loss of assets and  All efforts during the design stage should be CC, SC, PMA
vegetation/forests due to labor made to minimize the removal of existing macro- and EC
movement. plants at camp sites;
 The contractor(s) will provide plan for removal &
rehabilitation of site upon completion;
 Photographical and botanical inventory of
vegetation before clearing the site; and
 Compensatory plantation to be scheduled when
construction works near end.

4 Health and safety of To minimize health risks  Obligatory insurance against accidents for CC, SC, EC
workers and labourers/workers;

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associated  Providing basic medical training to specified
communities work staff and basic medical service and
supplies to workers;
 Layout plan for camp site, indicating safety
measures taken by the contractor, e.g. fire
fighting equipment, safe storage of hazardous
material, first aid, security, fencing, and
contingency measures in case of accidents;
 Work safety measures and good workmanship
practices are to be followed by the contractor to
ensure no health risks for labourers;
 Protection devices (ear muffs) should be
provided to the workers doing job in the vicinity
of high noise generating machines;
 Provision of adequate sanitation, washing,
cooking and dormitory facilities including light up
to satisfaction;
 Proper maintenance of facilities for workers will
be monitored;
 Provision of protective clothing for labourers
handling hazardous materials, e.g. helmet,

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adequate footwear for bituminous pavement
works, protective goggles, gloves etc;
 Ensure strict use of wearing these protective
clothing during work activities;
 Elaboration of a contingency planning in case of
major accidents;
 Instruct foremen to strictly enforce the keeping
out of non-working persons, particularly children,
off work sites; and
 Adequate signage, lightning devices, barriers,
yellow tape and persons with flags during
construction to manage traffic at construction
sites, haulage and access roads.
 There should be proper control on construction
activities and Oil spillage leakage of vehicles.
 The labour works with different transmittable
diseases should be restricted within the
construction site.
 Efforts will be made to create awareness about
road safety among the drivers operating
construction vehicles;

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EPHE Division/NESPAK 7-9 May, 2015
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 Timely public notification of planned construction
works;
 Close consultation with local communities to
identify optimal solutions for diversions to
maintain community integrity & social links;
 Seeking cooperation with local educational
facilities (school teachers) for road safety
campaigns;
 Provision of proper safety and diversion signage,
particularly at sensitive/accident-prone spots;
 Setting up speed limits in close consultation with
the local stakeholders;
 If identified, consider additional guard rails at
accident-prone stretches and sensitive locations
(schools & hospitals);
 Reducing the impacts of vector borne diseases
on long-term health effect of workers should be
accomplished through implementation of diverse
interventions aimed at eliminating the factors that
lead to disease, which includes: Prevention of
larval and adult propagation of vectors through

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sanitary improvements and elimination of
breeding habitat close to human settlements and
by eliminating any unusable impounding of
water;
 During construction work pedestrian and
vehicular passages should be provided for
crossing near settlement;
 Fencing around the camps should be strong
enough so that it can not be broken easily by
local people for making passages; and
 Use of water should not disturb public water
availability and source of water should be
selected carefully.
5 Emergency To be prepared for emergency  An Emergency Response Plan for earthquakes PMA & CC
Response and manmade disasters will be developed by the
PMA. Emergency Response Plan will be
implemented in close consultation with the
Rescue 1122 Service, Fire Fighting Department,
bomb disposal squad and paramedics. In
addition, training of the staff/employees
regarding the emergency procedures/plans will

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be regularly conducted.

6 Air Quality To minimize air pollution  All vehicles, machinery, equipment and CC, SC and
generators used during construction activities EC
should be kept in good working condition and be
properly tuned and maintained in order to
minimize the exhaust emissions;
 Blowing of dust from potential sources at the
worksite should be avoided by shielding them
from the exterior, for example using polythene
curtains or raising a fence of corrugated sheets
around areas of active constructions;
 Blowing of dust and particulate matter from
stockpiled loose materials (e.g. sand, soil)
should be avoided either by sheeting them with
tarpaulin or plastic sheets or by sprinkling them
with light shower of water;
 Open burning of solid waste from the
Contractor’s camps should be strictly banned;
 Preventive measures against dust should be
adopted for on-site mixing and unloading
operations. Regular water sprinkling of the site

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should be carried out to suppress excessive dust
emission(s);
 Only good quality oils, petroleum products,
additives and spares should be used in the
machinery, generators, and the construction
vehicles. Usage of used oil should be strictly
prohibited;
 Emissions from power generators and
construction machinery are important point
sources at the construction sites. Proper
maintenance and repair is needed to minimize
the hazardous emissions; and
 NEQS applicable to gaseous emissions
generated by construction vehicles, equipment
and machinery should be enforced during
construction works.
7 Noise To minimize noise pollution  Selection of up-to-date and well maintained plant CC, SC and
or equipment with reduced noise levels ensured EC
by suitable in-built damping techniques or
appropriate muffling devices;
 Confining excessively noisy work to normal

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working hours in the day, as far as possible;
 Providing the construction workers with suitable
hearing protection like ear cap, or earmuffs and
training them in their use;
 Preferably, restricting construction vehicles
movement during night time;
 Heavy machinery like percussion hammers and
pneumatic drills should not be used during the
night without prior approval of the client;
 Vehicles and equipment used should be fitted,
as applicable, with silencers and properly
maintained;
 Use of low noise machinery, or machinery with
noise shielding and absorption;
 Contractors should comply with submitted work
schedule, keeping noisy operations away from
sensitive points; implement regular maintenance
and repairs; and employ strict implementation of
operation procedures;
 Noise barriers in sensitive areas in the form of
high boundary walls (concrete or wood), earth

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berms, etc. in front of schools, hospitals and
mosques; and
 Public hearings to discuss appropriate solutions
and materials to control noise (e.g. mud or brick
walls, bushes, etc.).
8 Solid Waste To minimize the Solid Waste  Wastewater effluent from contractor’s workshop CC, EC
(Construction Waste and equipment washing yards would be passed
and Hazardous through gravel/ sand beds to remove oil/ grease
Waste) contaminants before discharging it into natural
streams;
 An efficient and responsive solid waste
management system should be devised for the
entire duration of the construction phase. Such a
system should provide for separate collection of
different categories of constructional wastes. The
wastes which will be reusable/recyclable (iron
bars, aluminum) should be sold to waste vendors
and those which cannot be sold out (brick
pieces) may be used as a filling material for
leveling the depressions, subject to technical
feasibility;

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 Training of working force in the storage and
handling of materials and chemicals that can
potentially cause soil contamination;
 Solid waste generated during construction and
camp sites will be safely disposed in
demarcated waste disposal sites and the
contractor will provide a proper waste
management plan;
 Proper labelling of containers, including the
identification and quantity of the contents, hazard
contact information etc.;
 Training of employees involved in the
transportation of hazardous material regarding
emergency procedures;
 Providing the necessary means for emergency
response on call 24 hours/day;
 The sewage system for camps will be properly
designed (pit latrines or, as required, septic
tanks) to receive all sanitary wastewaters;
 Lined wash areas will be constructed within the
camp site or at site, for the receipt of wash

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waters from construction machinery;
 Use of pesticides in nurseries will be done
deemed necessary and suggested by the
experts;
 Insecticides that are less toxic to human health
should be used;
 Construction workers and supervisory staff
should be encouraged and educated to practice
waste minimization, reuse and recycling to
reduce quantity of the waste for disposal; and
 Prohibit open burning of solid waste.
9 Groundwater To avoid contamination of  Protection of groundwater reserves from any CC, SC and
groundwater source of contamination such as the construction EC
and oily waste that will degrade its potable
quality;
 The solid waste will be disposed off in
designated landfill sites to sustain the water
quality for domestic requirements;
 Water required for construction is obtained in
such a way that the water availability and supply
to nearby communities remain unaffected;

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EPHE Division/NESPAK 7-17 May, 2015
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 Regular water quality monitoring according to
determined sampling schedule;
 Continuous withdrawal and over pumping of
groundwater should be avoided. Instead,
intermittent pumping be carried out to conserve
the groundwater resources;
 Take precautions construct temporary or
permanent devices to prevent water pollution
due to increased siltation; and
 Wastes must be collected, stored and taken to
approve disposal site.
10 Flora To minimize the impact on  Only trees coming along the rail track, shall be CC, SC, PMA
flora removed and efforts shall be made to save the and PHA
suitable trees along rail track and to make them,
part of the future plantation plan;
 Camp sites will be established on waste/barren
land rather than social and commercial land.
However, if such type of land is not available, it
will be ensured that minimum clearing of the
vegetation is carried out and minimum damage
is caused to trees and undergrowth;

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 Construction vehicles, machinery and equipment
will remain confined within their designated
areas of movement;
 The Contractor’s staff and labour will be strictly
directed not to damage any vegetation such as
trees or bushes;
 Contractor will provide gas cylinders at the
camps for cooking purposes and cutting of
trees/bushes for fuel will not be allowed; and
11 Fauna To minimize the impact on  Hunting, poaching and harassing of wild animals CC, SC and
fauna of the project area will be strictly prohibited and Contractor will warn EC
their labour accordingly;
 Camps will be located at least 500 m away from
the nearest wild life area (if any) and their source
of food as well as water;
 The camps will be properly fenced and gated to
check the entry of animals in search of eatable
goods. Similarly, wastes of the camps will be
properly disposed off to prevent the chances of
eating by wild animals, which may become
hazardous to them;

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EPHE Division/NESPAK 7-19 May, 2015
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 Special measures will be adopted to minimize
impacts on the wild birds, such as avoiding noise
generating activities during the critical periods of
breeding;
 Staff working on the project should be given
clear orders, not to shoot, snare or trap any bird;
and
 The Contractor will make arrangements to
minimize the vibration, noise pollution through
good engineering practices.
12 Disposal of Mucking To minimize the scars on the  Mitigation measure will include proper CC, SC and
Material land in the project area landscaping, which should be given due EC
consideration along with re-establishment of the
local/indigenous vegetation. The excavated
materials that are unsuitable for use will need to
be stored, transported and disposed of
appropriately at designated sites.
13 Public Utilities and To minimize the disturbance to  Mitigation measures will include rehabilitation of CC, SC and
Infrastructure public utilities and existing utilities before construction to avoid any EC
infrastructure inconvenience to the residents of the project
area or provide them with alternate arrangement

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during the construction period.

14 Traffic Management To minimize traffic problems in  Proper traffic management plan will be needed Traffic Police,
the project area to avoid traffic jams/public inconvenience; CC and EC
 Movement of vehicles carrying construction
materials should be restricted during the daytime
to reduce traffic load and inconvenience to the
local residents;
 Coordinated planning of traffic diversions by the
traffic police and the Transport Department in
accordance with the construction program with
advance warnings to the affected residents and
road users;
 Construction vehicles, machinery and equipment
will move or be stationed in the designated ROW
to avoid un-necessary compaction of soil.
 Availability of continuous services of the police in
the diversion and control of traffic; and
 The executing agency is required to maintain
liaison between the Traffic Police, local
residents/ travelers and the contractor to
facilitate traffic movement during construction

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stage.

15 Lifestyle and Culture To minimize cultural conflicts  Timely public notification and announcement of CC, SC, PMA
mobilizing equipment; and EC
 Local labour should be employed for
construction works; and
 Water supply and sanitation facilities,
Contractor’s workforces should exacerbate the
existing shortages and environmental hazards;
contractor should primarily seek their own
sources of water in due distance (min. 1 km)
from local user’s wells.
16 Heavy Vehicles on To minimize negative impacts  Any vehicle with an open load carrying area CC, SC, Traffic
the Existing Road on existing road and used for transport of potentially dust producing Police
Network & Sensitive surroundings. materials shall have properly fitted side and Department,
Receptors tailboards. Materials having potential to produce and EC
dust shall not be loaded to a level higher than
the side and tail boards and shall be covered
with clean tarpaulin in good condition. The
tarpaulin shall be properly secured and extended
to at least 300 mm over the edges of the
sideboard and tailboard;

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 The Contractor shall not use any vehicles either
on or off road with grossly excessive noise
pollution. Noise mufflers shall be installed and
maintained in good condition on all motorized
equipment under the control of the Contractor;
 Timely maintenance of affected roads to avoid
any inconvenience to the road commuters.
Operational Phase

1 Flora Raising of compensatory  A large number of plants will be raised along the PHA and PMA
plantation rail track at available spaces. The presence of
adequate flora, along the track, will absorb flue
gases, emitted from a large number of cars,
vehicles and public transport, which shall in turn
improve air quality.
 Organic farming will be encouraged to minimize
the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
2 Air Quality To minimize air pollution  Setting up of a system to monitor air quality PMA
along project area in accordance with the
applicable standards/limits;
 Along rail track tree plantations as applicable
and feasible under harsh climatic conditions;

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EPHE Division/NESPAK 7-23 May, 2015
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plants should be selected in accordance to their
ability to absorb emissions;
 Regular rail track maintenance to ensure good
surface condition;
 Regular vehicle/rail check up to control/ensure
compliance with NEQS;
3 Solid Waste To minimize generation of solid  Solid Waste generated from stations will be PMA
waste and implement waste properly disposed off through provision of waste
management system bins and local solid waste collection and
management system.
 Proper labeling of containers, including the
identification and quantity of the contents;
 Management of hazardous waste during road
maintenance works will be similar as given for
construction phase.
 Installation of sign boards for solid wastes at all
the rail stops of metro rail transit system on the
orange line in Lahore.

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KEY
DC Design Consultant CC Construction Contractor PHA Parks and Horticulture Authority
PMA Punjab Metro Bus Authority SC Supervision Consultant
EC Environmental Committee EPD Environment Protection Department

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7.4 Environmental Monitoring

Environmental Monitoring is undertaken during both the construction and operational
phases to ensure the effectiveness of the proposed mitigation measures. Certain
environmental parameters are selected and quantitative analysis is carried out. The
results of analysis are compared with the guidelines; standards and pre-project
condition to investigate whether the EMP and its implementation are effective for the
mitigation of impacts or not. Parameters to be analyzed during construction and
operation of the project and responsibilities for monitoring and reporting have been
discussed below. A cost estimate for this measurement of parameters is given in
Table 7.2.

7.4.1 Construction Phase

a) Air Quality
Air quality monitoring will be carried out biannually during the construction phase at
the representative locations.

The following parameters will be monitored:

 CO
 NOx
 SOx
 PM10

b) Ground Water Quality

Ground water quality monitoring will be done once during the construction phase at
the representative locations. The following parameters will be monitored:

 Total Coliforms
 Fecal E.Coli
 Total Colonial Count
 Fecal Enterococci
 pH Value
 Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
 Total Hardness
 Nitrate
 Chloride
 Sodium

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c) Surface Water Quality

Surface water quality monitoring will be done once during the construction phase at
the representative locations. The following parameters will be monitored:

 pH
 Dissolved Oxygen
 Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
 Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
 Alkalinity
 BOD5
 COD
 Turbidity

d) Noise Levels
The noise levels monitoring will be carried out once at representative locations in the
project area.

7.4.2 Operational Phase

a) Air Quality
Air quality monitoring will be done biannually during the operational phase at the
representative locations. The following parameters will be monitored:

 CO
 NOX
 SO2
 PM10

b) Ground Water Quality

Ground water quality monitoring will be done biannually during the operational phase
at the representative locations. The following parameters will be monitored:

 Total Coliforms
 Fecal E.Coli
 Total Colonial Count
 Fecal Enterococci
 pH
 Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)

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 Total Hardness
 Nitrate
 Chloride
 Sodium

c) Surface Water Quality

Surface water quality monitoring will be carried out biannually during the operational
phase at the representative locations and the following parameters will be monitored:

 pH
 Dissolved Oxygen
 Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
 Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
 Alkalinity
 BOD5
 COD
 Turbidity

d) Noise Levels
The noise level monitoring will be carried out biannually at representative locations in
the project area.

7.4.3 Responsibilities for Monitoring and Reporting

The EC will be responsible for environmental monitoring and reporting throughout the
construction and operation phases. A monitoring report will be prepared on monthly
basis and one comprehensive report will be prepared annually. Contents of the report
will include results of environmental monitoring in comparison to the standards for the
various parameters, location and sampling time along with recommendations. One
report will be submitted during the construction phase to each of the following
authorities and institutions: (i) PMA and (ii) EPD-Punjab whereas, one report will be
submitted to EPD-Punjab during the operational phase.

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Table 7.2: Budget Estimate for Environmental Monitoring During the Construction and Operation Phases
Components Parameters No. of Samples Frequency Responsibility Duration Cost (Rs.)
(No. of Samples
x Frequency x
Year)
Construction Phase (06 Months)
Air Quality CO, NOx, SOx, PM10 1x2x2 = 4 Biannually Contractor/ EC 24 hours 160000/-
Ground Water Total Coliforms, Fecal E. 1x2x2 = 4 Biannually Contractor/ EC - 60000/-
Quality Coli, Total Colonial Count,
Fecal Enterococci, pH,
TDS, Total Hardness,
Nitrate, Chloride, Sodium
Surface Water pH, Dissolved Oxygen, 1x2x2 = 4 Biannually Contractor/EC - 60000/-
Quality TSS, TDS, Alkalinity, BOD5,
COD, Turbidity
Noise Level - 1x2x2 = 4 Biannually Contractor/EC 24 hours 8000/-
TOTAL 288,000/-
Operation Phase (1 year)
Air Quality CO, NOx, SOx, PM10 1x2x2 = 4 Biannually EPD Punjab 24 hours 160000/-
Ground Water Total Coliforms, Fecal E. 1x2x2 =4 Biannually EPD Punjab - 60000/-
Quality Coli, Total Colonial Count,
Fecal Enterococci, pH,
TDS, Total Hardness,

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Nitrate, Chloride, Sodium

Surface Water pH, Dissolved Oxygen, 1x2x2 = 4 Biannually EPD Punjab - 60000/-
Quality TSS, Alkalinity, BOD5,
COD, Turbidity
Noise Level - 1x2x2 = 4 Biannually EPD Punjab 24 hours 8000/-
TOTAL 288,000/-
GRAND TOTAL 576,000/-

KEY
EC – Environmental Committee

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7.5 Plantation Plan

To minimize the negative impacts arising due to increased vehicular activity on the
along the whole track of LRMTS and to enhance the landscape of the project area,
plantation at available spaces may be carried out. A Plantation Plan is prepared for
LRMTS

The existing plantation in the project area was visited as an essential component of
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the project. The ornamental, flowering
and seasonal plants/trees exist in the center median. The plants/trees growing within
the project area are being looked after by Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA)
Lahore and if any plant/tree cut down/uprooted, saplings have to be planted against
any uprooted plant/tree as replacement.

The execution of Lahore Rapid Mass Transit System (LRMTS) Network will involve
the cutting/uprooting of about 3653 including 2907 mature ornamental and flowering
plants/trees owned by the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) Lahore. A detail of
existing plants/trees is provided in Table 7.3. The Contractor has to establish labour
sites, material depots, workshops near road side may result in loss of vegetation.

The following plan is proposed for Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) Lahore
ornamental and flowering plants.

i. The plants/tree inventory prepared by the consultants may be shared with the
concerned Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) Lahore.
ii. The cut/uprooted plants/trees will remain the property of the Parks and Horticulture
Authority (PHA) Lahore.
iii. The replenish cost will be paid to the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) Lahore
as per Government policy.
iv. The Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) will plant 10 sampling for every
cut/uprooted plants/tree and take care of the plantation including the replacement of
dead plants for four years.

The following plants were identified in the ROW.

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Table: 7.3 Plants identified in the Project Area

Sr. No. Name of Species Location/Area (Km) Total Plants/Trees

ORNAMENTAL PLANTS

1 Ficus Elastica 1701

2 Allistonia species 1101

3 Phoenix palm 12
Stabling yard
4 Rananic palm 15
(Ali town) to Dera Gujran (27km)
5 Cane palm 25

6 Pongamia glabra 29

7 Ficus relegiosa 24

Sub- Total 2907

FLOWERING PLANTS

1 Bougainvillia 125
Stabling yard
2 Nerium oleander 610
(Ali town) to Dera Gujran (27km)
3 Yalka green 11

Sub- Total 746

Grand Total of Plants/Trees 3653

7.5.1 Plantation Cost

Table 7.4 Estimated Cost of Plantation of 29,070 Plants for First Year

Sr. Particulars of Work Quantity Rate (Rupees) Amount

No. (Rs)

1 Clearance and 29,070 plants 400/MD 92,000

leveling of site (230MD)

2 Layout 29,070 plants (116 400/MD 46,400

MD)

3 Digging of Pits 2.5cft. 29,070 pits 400/MD 464,000

(1,160MD)

4 Average cost plants 29,070 plants Rs.20/- 581,400

5 Carrying of plants 29,070 plants Rs. 5/- per plant 145,350

50,000 nos. from
Nursery to site
including

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loading/unloading

6 Planting of plants 29,070 plants (580 400/MD 232,000

with ball of earth MD)

7 Replacement of 29,070 cft. Lump sum 58,000

earth with silt 1 cft.
per pit

8 Hand watering 200 5,814,000 plants 400/MD 4,640,000

times x 29,070 = 11600 MD)
5,814,000 plants

9 Weeding 4 times 116,280 plants 400/MD 92,000

29,070 x4 (230 MD)

10 Miscellaneous 29,000

Sub-Total (A) 6,380,150

Table 7.5 Estimated Cost of Plantation of 20% Plants and Maintenance for Second
Year

Sr. Particulars of Work Quantity Rate (Rupees) Amount

No. (Rs)

1 Restocking of 20% 5,800 No. 20.00 each 116,000

plants

2 Carrying of plants 5,800 No. Rs. 5/- per 29,000

from Nursery to site plant
including loading/
unloading

3 Re-Digging of Pits 580 No. (230 MD) 400/MD 92,800

20% - 580 No.

4 Planting of plants with 11,600 No. (116 400/MD 46,400

ball of earth – 11,600 MD)
No.

5 Hand watering 150 4,350,000 plants 400/MD 3,480,000

times x 29,070 = (8,700 MD)
4,360,500 plants

Reopening of pits 54,070 cft. (348

twice 1 cft per pit MD)
6 400/MD 139,200
29,070+25,000 =
54,070

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7 Weeding twice 58,140 plants 400/MD 46,400

29,070x2 = 58,140 (116MD)

8 Miscellaneous 52,200

Sub-Total (B) 4,002,000

Table 7.6 Estimated Cost of Plantation of 20% Plants and Maintenance for Third Year

Sr. Particulars of Work Quantity Rate (Rupees) Amount

No. (Rs)

1 Restocking of 20% 5,800 No. 20.00 each 116,000

plants

2 Carrying of plants 5,800 No. Rs. 5/- per plant 29,000

from Nursery to site
including loading/
unloading

3 Re-Digging of Pits 5,800 No. (230 400/MD 92,800

20% - 5,800 No. MD)

4 Planting of plants with 5,800 No. (116 400/MD 46,400

ball of earth – 5,800 MD)
No.

5 Hand watering 150 4,360,500plants 400/MD 3,480,000

times of 29,070 = (8,700 MD)
4,360,500 plants

6 Reopening of pits 54,070cft. (340 400/MD 139,200

twice 1 cft per pit MD)
29,070+25,000 =
54,070

7 Weeding twice 58,140 plants 400/MD 46,400

29,070x2=58,140 (116 MD)

8 Miscellaneous 52,200

Sub-Total (C) 4,002,000

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Table 7.7 Estimated Cost of maintaining for Fourth Year

Sr. Particulars of Work Quantity Rate Amount

No. (Rupees) (Rs)

1 Hand watering 150 29,070 plants 400/MD 2,320,000

times 50x 29,070 (5,800 MD)

2 Weeding twice 29,070 58,140 plants 400/MD 46,400

x2 (116 MD)

3 Trimming/pruning of 29,070 No. 400/MD 139,200

plants (348 MD)

4 Miscellaneous 46,400

Sub-Total (D) 2,552,000

Grand Total (A, B, C, and D) 16,936,150

Cost for raising 29,070 plants and their Maintenance for four years Rs. 16,936,150/-

Trees Recommended
Trees recommended for planting are Sheesham, Neem, Sirris, Amaltas, Alstonia and
Mulberry.

7.6 Environmental Technical Assistance and Training Plan

In order to raise the level of professional and managerial staff, there is a need to
upgrade their knowledge in the related areas. The EC should play a key role in this
respect and arrange the trainings.

An environmental and social training and Technical Assistance (TA) program is to be

carried out before the implementation of the project. Contractor’s environmental
awareness and appropriate knowledge of environmental protection is critical to the
successful implementation of the EMP because without appropriate environmental
awareness, knowledge and skills required for the implementation of the mitigation
measures, it would be difficult for the Contractor(s) workforce to implement effective
environmental protection measures. A suitable training program is proposed to train
the Contractor(s) staff who will be involved in the Construction Phase and the
professional staff from the client involved at the operational stage of the project.

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The PMA will engage TA consultant to manage the environmental training program.
The objective of the TA will be, to help in establishment of appropriate systems, and
to train senior PMA staff and EC responsible for managing environment, operations,
and planning, who can then impart training at a broader level within and outside the
PMA (i.e., the training of trainers). The TA consultant will organize training courses
for PMA and contractor staff to train them in specialized areas such as air and noise
pollution monitoring; develop environment operation manuals in consultation with the
EPD Punjab. The details of this training program are presented in Table 7.3

Table 7.3: Personnel Training Program/ TA Services

Provided by Contents Trainees/Events Duration
TA consultants/ Short seminars and Three seminars for 2 day
organizations courses on: PMA and Contractor
specializing in Environmental laws project staff
environmental and regulations, daily
management and monitoring and
monitoring supervision
TA consultants/ Short seminars and Three seminars for 2 day
organizations courses on: project staff dealing
specializing in social Social awareness in Social/lands
management and matters
monitoring
TA consultants/ Short lectures relating Two seminars for 2 day
organizations to Occupational Safety contractor’s staff
specializing in and Health
Occupational, health
and safety issues

7.7 Environmental Monitoring, Mitigation and Training Cost

The cost required to effectively implement the mitigation measures is important for
the sustainability of the Project both in the construction and operation stages of the
Project.

These costs are summarized as below:

Environmental Monitoring Cost = 576,000/-
Tree Plantation Plan = 16,936,150/-

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Environmental Training Cost = 1,000,000/- (lump sum)

Total = 18,512,150/-
Say = 18.512 Million Rupees

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