47235-001: Trimmu and Panjnad Barrages Improvement Project...Prepared by: Arslan Tariq,...

Bi-Annual Environmental Monitoring Report

__________________________________________

August 2018

PAK: Trimmu and Panjnad Barrages Improvement Project (TPBIP) Bi-Annual Environmental Monitoring Report on the status of implementation of EMP.

Prepared by Punjab Irrigation Department, Lahore for the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

NOTES

(i) The fiscal year (FY) of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and

its agencies ends on 30 June.

(ii) In this report “$” refer to US dollars.

This environmental monitoring report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed

herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB’s Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature.

In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any

designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the

Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status

of any territory or area.


ADB LOAN No. 3159/3160-PAK

Project Number: 1037-PAK

(January to June 2018)

Rehabilitation and Upgrading of Trimmu Barrage Project (TPBIP/ICB-01)

Prepared by: Arslan Tariq, Environmentalist Trimmu Panjnad Barrage Consultants (TPBC)

Initial Review by: Engr. Anwar Hussain Mujahid Environmental Specialist TPBC

For: Project Management Office, Irrigation Department

Government of the Punjab

Final Review by: Malik Pervaiz Arif, Director Environment & Social PMO Barrages,

Canal Bank, Mustafabad, Lahore

Consultants: Joint Venture of NESPAK (Pvt) Ltd., SMEC Pty Int’l, Engineering General Consultants (EGC) Ltd.

Rehabilitation and Upgrading of Trimmu Barrage Bi-Annual Environmental Monitoring Report Jan-Jun 2018

NESPAK – SMEC – EGC (TPBC) Page 1

TRIMMU AND PANJNAD BARRAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT


TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. CHAPTER ONE ............................................................................................................................. 13

1.1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 13

1.2. Project Background ......................................................................................................... 13

1.3. Salient Features of Barrage ............................................................................................ 14

1.4. Project Scope of Work .................................................................................................... 15

1.4.1. Civil Works .............................................................................................................. 15

1.4.2. Mechanical & Electrical Works (M&E) .................................................................... 16

1.4.3. Building Works ........................................................................................................ 16

1.5. Construction Activities ..................................................................................................... 16

1.6. Overall Progress about HSE Issues................................................................................ 16

1.7. Changes in Contractor’s HSE Organogram .................................................................... 17

1.8. Relationship with the PMO, TPBC & Contractor ............................................................. 18

1.9. Site Specific Environmental Management Plan (SSEMP) .............................................. 18

1.10. EMP Performance Monitoring ......................................................................................... 18

1.11. PMO and Consultant’s Monitoring Activities ................................................................... 19

1.11.1. Instrumental Monitoring Performance at Trimmu Barrage Project ......................... 19

1.11.2. Field Visit by Environment & Social Team of Asian Development Bank ................ 20

1.12. Institutional Arrangements of Trimmu Barrage Project ................................................... 20

1.12.1. Project Management Office (PMO) ......................................................................... 20

1.12.2. Construction Supervision Consultants .................................................................... 22

1.12.3. Contractor ............................................................................................................... 22

2. ENVIRONMENTal MONITORING PERFORMANCE .................................................................... 24

2.1. Environmental Monitoring Summary ............................................................................... 24

2.2. Types of Monitoring ......................................................................................................... 24

2.3. Compliance Monitoring/Internal Monitoring .................................................................... 24

2.3.1. Surface Water Quality Analysis .............................................................................. 24

2.3.2. Noise Monitoring ..................................................................................................... 27

2.4. EPA Certified Laboratory Testing/Effects Monitoring/External Monitoring ..................... 29

2.4.1. Drinking Water (Ground Water) Quality Monitoring ................................................ 29

2.4.2. Waste Water Analysis ............................................................................................. 31

2.4.3. Ambient Air Quality Monitoring ............................................................................... 31

3. ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL MANAGEMENT ........................................................................... 33

3.1. Flora & Fauna .................................................................................................................. 33



3.2. Borrow Area .................................................................................................................... 33

3.3. Traffic Management Plan Implementation ...................................................................... 33

3.4. Installation of Signboards, Diversion Signs ..................................................................... 36

3.5. Dust Abatement & Air Emission Monitoring .................................................................... 36

3.6. Tree Plantation Plan ........................................................................................................ 37

3.7. Oil Spill Management ...................................................................................................... 37

3.8. Fuel Storage Area ........................................................................................................... 38

3.9. Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan (EMMP) ............................................ 38

3.10. Campsite Management & Labour’s Accommodation ...................................................... 39

3.11. Field Visits of TPBC Environmental Specialist to Trimmu Barrage ................................ 39

3.12. Grievance Redressal Committee .................................................................................... 41

3.13. Waste Management ........................................................................................................ 42

3.13.1. Waste Water Collection and Disposal .................................................................... 42

3.13.2. Solid Waste Management ....................................................................................... 42

4. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY ........................................................................................ 43

4.1. Health, Safety & Construction Works Management........................................................ 43

4.1.1. First Aid Centre & First Aid Box .............................................................................. 43

4.1.2. Housekeeping ......................................................................................................... 43

4.1.3. Firefighting Arrangements Vis-à-Vis Welding ......................................................... 44

4.1.4. Use of PPEs ............................................................................................................ 44

4.1.5. Safety Signboards ................................................................................................... 44

4.1.6. Safety Trainings ...................................................................................................... 44

4.1.7. HSE Statistics ......................................................................................................... 45

4.1.8. Swimmer & Boating Arrangements ......................................................................... 47

5. RECOMMENDATIONS & CONCLUSIONS ................................................................................... 48



LIST OF TABLES

Table 1-1: Salient Features of Trimmu Barrage .................................................................................... 14

Table 1-2: Overall Status of Contractor’s HSE Staff at Site................................................................... 17

Table 1-3: Site based Instrumental Monitoring Equipment .................................................................... 17

Table 1-4: Contractor’s EMP Implementation Staff at Site (before April 26, 2018) ............................... 17

Table 1-5: Status of Environmental Plans related to Trimmu Barrage Project ......................................... 18

Table 2-1: Surface Water Quality January – April 2018 ....................................................................... 24

Table 2-2: Groundwater Sample Results from Left Side of Barrage near Regulation Cabin ................ 30

Table 2-3: Waste Water Analysis ........................................................................................................... 31

Table 2-4: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results ................................................................................ 32

Table 3-1: Tree Plantation Status .......................................................................................................... 37

Table 4-1: Incidents Analysis – March, 2018 ......................................................................................... 45

Table 4-2: Incidents Analysis – April, 2018 ............................................................................................ 46

Table 4-3: Incidents Analysis – May & June, 2018 ................................................................................ 46

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1-1: Location Map of Trimmu Barrage ......................................................................................... 13

Figure 1-2: Flow Chart of Major Rivers of Pakistan ................................................................................ 15

Figure 1-3: Layout Plan of Trimmu Barrage ............................................................................................ 16

Figure 1-4: Organogram of Trimmu Barrage Project .............................................................................. 21

Figure 1-5: Contractor’s Organogram ...................................................................................................... 23

Figure 3-1: Vulnerable Trees in the Borrow Area along T.S. Link Canal ................................................ 33

Figure 3-2: Light Traffic route for passing from Trimmu Barrage .......................................................... 34

Figure 3-3: Heavy Traffic Diversion Route .............................................................................................. 35

Figure 3-4: Speed Limit Signboards on Rasheedpur & Athara Hazari Roads ........................................ 35

Figure 3-5: Speed Limit Board & Flagmen Working on Diversion Route ................................................ 36

Figure 3-6: Water Sprinkling in Operation at Site ................................................................................... 36

Figure 3-7: Concrete Pad beneath Generators ....................................................................................... 38

Figure 3-8: GRC Committee Board ......................................................................................................... 41

Figure 3-9: Over flow of waste water from septic tank and soakage pits behind the Labourer Camp ... 42

Figure 4-1: Fire Extinguisher and Flashback Arrestors with Cylinder ..................................................... 44

Figure 4-2: TBT in Progress at Site ......................................................................................................... 45

Figure 4-3: Standby Boat & Swimmer ..................................................................................................... 47



Figure 5-1: Major (R) Ghulam Raza Khan CRE TPBC delivering a presentation to the visiting ADB Mission on May 10, 2018. ..................................................................................................... 67

LIST OF GRAPHS

Graph 2-1: Surface Water Analysis January 2018 ................................................................................. 25

Graph 2-2: Surface Water Analysis February 2018 ................................................................................ 25

Graph 2-3: Surface Water Analysis March 2018 .................................................................................... 26

Graph 2-4: Surface Water Analysis April 2018 ....................................................................................... 26

Graph 2-5: Noise Monitoring Results January 2018 ............................................................................... 27

Graph 2-6: Noise Monitoring Results February 2018 ............................................................................. 28

Graph 2-7: Noise Monitoring Results March 2018 .................................................................................. 28

Graph 2-8: Noise Monitoring Results April 2018 .................................................................................... 29

LIST OF ANNEXURES

Annex-I Field Trip Reports

Annex-II Tool Box Talks

Annex-III CRE’s Instructions to the Contractor on various HSE Issues/Contractor’s Response on Drinking Water



LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

3Rs Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

ADB Asian Development Bank

AFFF Aqueous Film Forming Foam

As Arsenic

BAEMR Bi-Annual Environmental Monitoring Report

CCA Cultural Command Area

DCP Dry Chemical Powder

DO Dissolved Oxygen

EC Electrical Conductivity

EGC Engineering General Consultants

EIA Environmental Impact Assessment

EMP Environmental Management Plan

EMMP Environmental Management & Monitoring Plan

EPA Environmental Protection Agency

EPRM Environmental Progress Review Meeting

ERP Emergency Response Plan

ESIA Environmental & Social Impact Assessment

GEL Global Environment Lab

GCC General Conditions of Contract

HSE Health, Safety & Environment

I/C HSE Incharge Health, Safety & Environment

IPC Interim Payment Certificate

LTI Loss Time Injury

M&E Monitoring & Evaluation

MTC Medical Treatment Case

NEQS National Environmental Quality Standards

NESPAK National Engineering Services Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd.

NOC No Objection Certificate

PAPs Project Affected Persons

PCSIR Pakistan Council of Scientific & Industrial Research

PEPA Pakistan Environmental Protection Act

PEQS Provincial Environmental Quality Standards

PID Punjab Irrigation Department

PMO Project Management Office

PPEs Personal Protective Equipment



RD Reduced Distance

RGB Right Guide Bank

RMB Right Marginal Bund

ROW Right of Way

RWI Restricted Work Injury

SCL Sinohydro Corporation Limited

SMEC SMEC International Pty. Limited

SP Special Provision

SSEMP Site Specific Environmental Management Plan

SWMP Solid Waste Management Plan

TBT Tool Box Talk

TDS Total Dissolved Solid

TMP Traffic Management Plan

TPBC Trimmu Panjnad Barrages Consultants

TRIR Total Recordable Injury Rate

TS Trimmu Sidhnai

UA/UC Unsafe Act/Unsafe Condition

WED World Environment Day

WHO World Health Organization



EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Environmental Monitoring for the Rehabilitation & Upgrading of Trimmu Barrage Project

remained in progress during the period of January to June 2018. The Construction of this project

is being carried out by the M/s. Sinohydro Corporation Limited (SCL) under the supervision of a

Joint Venture of Consultants namely National Engineering Services of Pakistan (NESPAK) (Pvt)

Ltd, SMEC Int’l Pty and Engineering General Consultants (EGC) (Pvt) Ltd. The Construction of

Trimmu Barrage was started on May 31, 2016 and overall progress of work has been somewhat

lagging behind schedule especially due to suspension of work after April 26, 2018.

Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is an integral component of Trimmu Barrage Project as

part of the Project’s Contract Agreement. The Trimmu Barrage’s Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) has been duly approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Punjab. During the reporting period, keeping in view the provisions of the EMP,

Instrumental/Effects Monitoring & Compliance Monitoring were performed to determine the

environmental impact of the Project’s construction activities. Director Environmental & Social PMO, the Engineer and Contractor’s HSE team worked in close coordination to resolve various issues such as non-availability of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) and abysmal

housekeeping at the workplace area(s) for which significant improvement was observed after

adoption of necessary mitigation measures. However, no internal monitoring was carried out

during the month of May & June 2018 due to suspension of works at site.

Overall environmental management of the Project Area remained satisfactory due to stringent

efforts made by the Consultants Environmental Team. The Contractor overall responded

positively towards environment, health and safety issues at site and adverse impacts were

minimized. No EPA Certified Laboratory Testing was however carried out by the Contractor in

spite of repeated instructions by the Engineer.

However, on the other hand, Traffic Management Plan (TMP) for Stage-II Works was a necessary

tool and highly significant for Trimmu Barrage Project and proper implementation of this Plan was

made possible by effective coordination of PMO, Consultant and the Contractor’s team joint efforts. The TPM was effectively implemented during the monitoring period.

The Contractor has constructed two camps for its labourer and staff residence. For the

Management Staff, a Main Camp was established near the Irrigation Canal Colony on the left side

of the Barrage while the Labor Camp was constructed on the right side of the Barrage. Proper

sewerage system comprising of septic tank and soakage pit was constructed and solid waste

collection based on the 3Rs technique i.e. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Recyclable waste was

handed over to the private vendor and organic solid waste was segregated and disposed off at

designated disposal area, on the rear side of the Batching Plant.

According to EMP requirements, the Contractor submitted a Tree Plantation Plan for the first

Phase of the Project in which the Contractor planted around 1,000 saplings but only 650 species

survived. However, in next phase plantation of around 5,000 or more trees is yet to be carried out

by the Contractor.

According to the EIA of Trimmu Barrage a total of 1217 trees are to be uprooted to be replanted in

the ratio of 1:5. The overall Health Safety and Environment (HSE) implementation was

satisfactory due to continuous efforts by the supervisory staff at site. Furthermore, the Contractor

was pressed hard to follow the HSE guidelines in true letter and spirit. At initial stage, the



Consultant and the Contractor’s team prepared a “gap analysis” of the Project about hazards like

methods of excavation, chemical safety, mechanical hazards, noise hazards, electrical issues,

movement of machinery, batching plants hazards, work at height risks etc. and mitigation

measures were accordingly identified and adhered to. Through effective trainings and awareness

campaigns, HSE culture was promoted among the Contractor’s labor and staff. Thereafter all working staff demonstrated positive response and no major accident happened at site until now.

Due to stannous efforts by the PMO, TPBC and the Contractor, project conditions are expected to

improve and PMO/Engineer’s target is to achieve zero Loss Time Injury Rate.

On March 07, 2018 an ADB Mission headed by Ms. Noriko Sato, Natural Resources Specialist

and other ADB Officials/Consultants including Syed Asim Ali Sabzwari Environmental Safeguard

Consultants visited Trimmu Barrage and reached there from Lahore around 11:30 AM.

On the sidelines of the ADB Mission main proceedings, Syed Asim Ali Sabzwari along with Engr.

Anwar H. Mujahid, Environmental Specialist TPBC held a meeting with Malik Iqbal HSE Manager

Sinohydro and discussed the target dates for compliance to the ADB’s Environmental Observations/Urgent Issues. After mutual discussion and consent by the Contractor’s representative, various compliance dates for the ADB’s Observations were fixed in the month of March 2018, including three of the urgent issues i.e. provision of Arsenic Free Water to the

Workers Camps and appointment of MBBS Doctor at site and carrying out of Third Party

Environmental Monitoring.

Previously ADB’s Environmental Safeguards Consultant Syed Asim Ali Sabzwari in his visit to the

Trimmu Barrage Site on December 13, 2017 followed by the subsequent visit on March 07, 2018,

had made certain Environmental Observations, which were duly conveyed to the Contractor. The

Contractor through their letter dated April 11, 2018 had also assured that the arrangements for

provision of Arsenic Free Water to the workers will be made soon by provision of necessary

accessories, which has been recently done. Similarly, the EPA Certified Laboratory Testing which

was due in March 2018 (and later promised for first week of April 2018) has not yet been carried

out.

Although some action seems to have been taken on some of the other observations compliance

on the major issues is still awaited. The compliance status of ADB’s Environmental Observations is presented in the Table attached with this Executive Summary.

On May 10, 2018 another ADB delegation accompanied by Malik Pervaiz Director E&S PMO,

delegates from the brotherly country of Afghanistan, representatives from various public-sector

agencies from KPK & WAPDA Officials from Dasu Hydropower Project visited Trimmu Barrage

Site. The visit was part of environmental monitoring workshop organized by ADB in Lahore from 8

to 10 May 2018. The guests were received at the CRE’s Office and were given verbal/digital presentations about the Project by Mr. Amjad Saeed Head PMO & Major (R) Ghulam Raza CRE.

The delegates later visited the Trimmu Barrage & Additional Bays Area and were given a

presentation about the physical work at site by the CRE with the help of charts/exhibits.



Corrective Action Plan for Environmental Observations at Trimmu Barrage Project

Sr. No. Corrective

Actions

Action

by

Target

Date

Current

Status

New

Target

Date

Remarks

1 Provision of

Arsenic free

water to the

workers camp

Constru

ction

Contract

or

As soon

as

possible

Partially

addressed

15-10-

2018

Currently minimal workers are

present at construction site

due to stoppage of work due

to arrival of the moon soon

season. Furthermore, Arsenic

free water is currently supplied

to the remaining workers and

officers from the source which

has already been tested

during 2nd external monitoring

byindependent laboratory.

Water from this source is

Arsenic free. Moreover, the

contractor has promised to

install an electric motor at the

new water source (Arsenic

Free) to enhance the water

quantity before restart of the

works.

2 Carrying out

Environmental

Monitoring by

Certified

Independent

Laboratory.

Constru

ction

Contract

or

31-03-

2018

Not

addressed

15-10-

2018

This monitoring to determine

(ambient air quality, water

quality and noise levels) is

overdue. It will be carried out

in October 2018, when the

construction work re-starts.

3 Fire

extinguishers

should be

regularly

checked and

refilled on time.

Constru

ction

Contract

or

On

continuo

us basis

Addressed Not

Applicabl

e

4. Oil spills under

mobile

generators

should be

checked with

provision of

tarpaulin sheet

beneath to avoid

soil

Constru

ction

Contract

or

25-03-

2018

Partially

addressed

15-10-

2018

Existing generators moved

from construction site. New

generators will be placed on

impervious floor, with a

parapet wall and a sump/drip

tray.



Sr. No. Corrective

Actions

Action

by

Target

Date

Current

Status

New

Target

Date

Remarks

contamination.

Moreover,

stationary

generators

should also have

provision of

parapet wall to

limit the extent of

oil spillage.

5 Exhaust from

generators

should be in

vertical direction

and at some

suitable height

from ground

Constru

ction

Contract

or

31-03-

2018

Not

addressed

15-10-

2018


from construction site. This

arrangement will be followed

for new generators.

6 Oil storage area

should also have

a parapet wall.

Oil spill kits

should also be

made available

Constru

ction

Contract

or

25-03-

2018

Not

addressed

15-10-

2018

The oil storage area is

currently empty as no

construction works is currently

being carried out. This


in the future.

7 Waste bins

should be made

available in oil

storage area

Constru

ction

Contract

or

10-03-

2018

Not

addressed

15-10-

2018

Same as above

8 Proper disposal

arrangements

(i.e. incineration)

should be made

for oily

rags/waste

clothes used for

oiling of

shuttering

Constru

ction

Contract

or

On

continuo

us basis

Not

addressed

On

continuo

us basis

Same as above.

9 Extra fire

extinguishers

should be

provided at

Quality Control /

Constru

ction

Contract

or

25-03-

2018

Not

addressed

15-10-

2018

Extra fire extinguishers will be

placed at Quality Control lab

when the construction works

re-starts.



Sr. No. Corrective

Actions

Action

by

Target

Date

Current

Status

New

Target

Date

Remarks

Civil Lab

10 Provision of

extra sign

boards related

with health and

safety

Constru

ction

Contract

or

31-03-

2018

Not

addressed

15-10-

2018

Same as above.

11 Rubber caps

should be

installed at the

end of

reinforcement /

steel bars. The

same can also

be covered with

foam with tape in

case the rubber

caps are not

available

Constru

ction

Contract

or

10-03-

2018

Addressed Not

Applicabl

e

Foaming provided on steel bar

ends near material Lab.Steel

bars have also been shifted to

newly constructed workshop.

12 Signboards for

“No Smoking” should be

installed near

cylinders utilized

for cutting

Constru

ction

Contract

or

31-03-

2018

Addressed Not

Applicabl

e

Extra signboards for “No Smoking” have been placed at necessary places.

13 The number of

waste bins in the

camps area

should be

increased

Constru

ction

Contract

or

Done Addressed Not

Applicabl

e

This issue will again be re-

visited with arrival of

construction workers to ensure

sufficient number of waste

bins is present in the camp

area.

14 Training of

workers on use

of PPE’s during construction

workers to be

carried out after

regular intervals.

Moreover, PPE’s should also be

provided to all

Constru

ction

Contract

or

On

continuo

us basis

Not

addressed

On

continuo

us basis

The aforementioned training

will be given to workers before

re-start of construction works

and then after regular

intervals.



Sr. No. Corrective

Actions

Action

by

Target

Date

Current

Status

New

Target

Date

Remarks

the visitors

before site visit

in the Project

Area


NESPAK – SMEC – EGC (TPBC) Page 13 Figure 1-1: Location Map of Trimmu Barrage

1. CHAPTER ONE

1.1. Introduction

This is the third “Bi-Annual Environmental Monitoring Report” (BAEMR) of the “Rehabilitation and Upgrading of Trimmu Barrage Project”. As per project requirements, this report has been

prepared by the Supervisory Consultant i.e. NESPAK, SMEC & EGC joint venture for onward

review and approval by the Client. After Client’s approval the report will be transmitted to the

Asian Development Bank (ADB). This BAEMR provides the overall status of implementation of

Environmental Management Plan (EMP), Site Specific Environmental Management Plan

(SSEMP) and various Sub-Plans i.e. Traffic Management Plan, Health Safety & Environment

Plan, Waste Management Plan, Borrow Area Plan, Tree Plantation Plan and Emergency

Response Plan, Asian Development Bank (ADB) Environmental Safeguard Policies (2009), EIA,

and Environmental Conditionality stipulated by EPA Punjab. Equally pertinent are the Contract

specifications like Special Provisions (SP), General Conditions of the Contract (GCC) regarding

Health & Safety procedures and Environmental Protection’s statutory requirements, legislations and international best practices. In case of any violations of the Contractual stipulations, approved

plans, the Contractor was intimated through, letters, emails, field memos, meetings, and monthly

reports.

1.2. Project Background

Trimmu Barrage holds a strategic position in the agricultural economy of Pakistan. It was

constructed in 1937-39. The Barrage was designed for a safe discharge capacity of 645,000

cusecs. During high floods, the excess flows are managed to pass through the breaching section,

provided on the right marginal bund at RD 16-18 to safeguard the Main Barrage. A remodelling

plan of the Barrage was under taken as a consequence of the Indus Water Treaty and a new

head regulator for the Trimmu Sidhnai (T.S.) Link Canal was constructed in 1961-62 with a

capacity of 12,500 cusec for feeding lower Ravi and Sutlej River commands. The Barrage is

located about 3 km. downstream of the confluence of the Chenab River and Jhelum River about

25 km. south west of Jhang City on Jhang Bhakkar Road at Latitude 310 11’N and Longitude 720 08E. The location of the Barrage has been shown in Figure 1-1. The command areas of this

Barrage falls in a semi-arid zone with Thal Desert on its right and Rachna Doab on its left side.

Trimmu Barrage is located around 206 km. and 268 km. downstream of Qadirabad & Rasul

Barrages, respectively.



1.3. Salient Features of Barrage

Salient features along with physical data for the Barrage and associated canals are presented in

Table 1-1.

Table 1-1: Salient Features of Trimmu Barrage

Barrage Data

Design capacity 645,000 cusecs

Main weir 502,000 cusecs

Left undersluice 82,000 cusecs

Right undersluice 61,000 cusecs

Total width between abutments 3,025 ft.

No. of bays Main weir 37 No. (each 60 ft. wide)

Left undersluice 08 No. (each 30 ft. wide)

Right undersluice 06 No. (each 30 ft. wide)

Highest Flood Level Upstream RL 494.30

Downstream RL 490.50

Pond level Summer RL 491.50

Winter RL 490.00

Crest R.L. Main weir RL 477.50

Left undersluice RL 472.00

Right undersluice RL 472.00

Upstream floor level Main weir RL 470.00

Undersluices RL 468.00

Downstream floor level Main weir RL 468.00

Undersluices RL 464.00

Upstream floor lengths Main weir 0.00 ft.

Undersluices 274.00 ft.

Downstream floor lengths Main weir 68.00 ft.

Undersluices 80.00 ft.

Off-Taking Canal Data

Haveli Main Line Design discharge 5,170 cusecs

Crest R.L. 481.0

Head Regulator 5 Nos. bays of width 24 ft. each (5 x 24 = 120 ft.)

Trimmu Sidhnai Link Design discharge 12,500 cusecs

Crest R.L. 481.0

Head Regulator 10 Nos. bays of width 24 ft. each (10 x 24 = 240 ft.)

Rangpur Canal Design discharge 2,710/1,800 cusec

Crest R.L. 483.50

Head Regulator 03 Nos. bays of width of 24 ft. each (3 x 24 = 72 ft.)

Three canals with the total with drawing capacity of 20,380 cusec off-take from the Barrage.

Rangpur Canal emanates from the right flank, whereas Haveli Main Line Canal and T.S. Link

Canal off-take from the left flank. Haveli Canal irrigates 1.017 million acres (411,741 hectors) in



Figure 1-2: Flow Chart of Major Rivers of Pakistan

Jhang and Multan Districts, whereas, Rangpur Canal feeds 345,000 acres (139,644 hectors) in

Jhang and Muzaffargarh Districts. Water conveyed to the Ravi River through T.S. Link Canal is

then diverted through Sidhnai Mailsi (S.M.) Link Canal and serves an area of about 1.715 million

acres (690,688 hectors) in Bahawalpur, Vehari & Lodhran Districts. The overall CCA of the

Trimmu Barrage canal command is 2.68 million acres that is 13.19% of the total CCA (20.31

million acres) of the Punjab and 7.05% of the entire CCA of the country (38 million acres). Figure

1-2 shows the Flow Chart of Major Rivers of Pakistan.

1.4. Project Scope of Work

1.4.1. Civil Works

• Construction of 13 no. additional bays of 800 ft., length gated structure with all appurtenances

• Construction of 800 ft. long new Road Bridge Structure

• Dismantling of old Right Guide Bank and construction of Right Guide Bank

• Remodelling of upstream river training works

• Dismantling of old and construction of new Head Regulator of Rangpur Canal



Figure 1-3: Layout Plan of Trimmu Barrage

Rehabilitation of existing barrage structure including bridge and floors etc. shown in Figure 1-3.

1.4.2. Mechanical & Electrical Works (M&E)

• Repair of Barrage gates hoisting system and steel decking

• Coupling and installation of electric motors

• Mechanical and electrical work of gates and hoisting system of 13 no. additional bays

• Mechanical and electrical work of Head Regulator of Rangpur Canal

• Automation of gates through centralized gate operation from control room

• Water discharge monitoring in the control room and communication network for barrage and off-

taking canals

1.4.3. Building Works

• Construction of Employer/Engineer’s Office

• Construction of SDO residence

• Construction of Junior and Senior quarters

• Public park

1.5. Construction Activities

The work in progress.

The present status of project work is given as under:

Overall progress (until June 30, 2018)

Planned Physical Progress 80.43%

Achieved Progress 59.06%

1.6. Overall Progress about HSE Issues

Table 1-2 presents the Overall Status of HSE Staff at site.



Table 1-2: Overall Status of Contractor’s HSE Staff at Site

Sr. No. Health Status Qty. Remarks

1 Paramedic staff Appointed 01 —

2 First aid centre One first aid centre established at site

01 —

3 Ambulance Ambulance dedicated for emergency cases.

01

Not available after suspension of work.

Contractor promised to make it available when

work will restart.

Note: The work at site has been suspended from April 26, 2018 with no HSE staff at site.

However, an HSE Manager was hired on June 26, 2018.

Table 1-3: Site based Instrumental Monitoring Equipment

Sr. No. Instrument Name Qty. Remarks

1 Noise Meter 01 Available at site.

2 Multi-meter 01 – do –

3 Do meter 01 – do –

Note: The above equipment reportedly belonged to the sub-contractor, procurement of new

equipment is expected to be taken up shortly.

Table 1-4: Contractor’s EMP Implementation Staff at Site (before April 26, 2018)

Sr. No. Designation Qty. Remarks

1 HSE Director 01 Available

2 HSE Manager 01 Resigned

3 Environmentalist 01 Available

4 HSE Engineer 01 – do –

5 HSE Supervisor 01 – do –

6 HSE Assistant 01 – do –

7 Flagmen 14 – do –

1.7. Changes in Contractor’s HSE Organogram

The Contractor had hired sufficient HSE staff and flagmen for adequate supervision and

ownership of the EMP through the second phase of the Project. However, after completion of the

first phase of the Project in mid-June 2017, the Contractor’s work on the existing barrage was completed, therefore they demobilized the flagmen and 01 safety assistant which has been

remobilized on site, because It was ensured to the Consultant that, when second stage works will

start, the Contractor will hire the services of the same experienced staff. Therefore, during 2nd

stage of the project the Contractor hired 14 no. of flagmen and 01 Safety Assistant again. After

the suspension of work on April 26, all the HSE personnel services were terminated due to the



reported conflict between the Contractor & Sub-Contractor. Recently, HSE Manager has however

been hired.

1.8. Relationship with the PMO, TPBC & Contractor

A cordial relationship was maintained among the Contractor and the Engineer during the reporting

period. The Contractor’s representative(s) were continuously informed about the Environmental

Management Plan and the relevant monitoring activities. Environmental non-compliances/violation

of Contract were notified to the Contractor for adoption of suitable mitigation measures. The

Consultants Environmental Team apprised the Contractor for strict implementation of the

Environmental Regulations. Monthly Environment Report was being submitted each month by the

Contractor for the Engineer’s review, till suspension of work on April 26, 2018 and a Monthly

Environmental Progress Report is submitted by the Engineer to the PMO.

1.9. Site Specific Environmental Management Plan (SSEMP)

The Trimmu Barrage Contract was awarded to M/s. Sinohydro on June 10, 2016; thereafter the

Contractor was advised by the Supervisory Consultant to develop the Site Specific Environmental

Management Plan (SSEMP) and get approval from the Engineer before physical mobilization at

site. Initially, the SSEMP was not in line with ADB and Contractual guidelines, the Consultant’s representative and PMO Environment team assisted the Contractor for finalization of this stand-

alone document. After approval of the SSEMP, remaining subplans were submitted and approved

by the Engineer. The status of approval of various other plans is shown in Table 1-5.

Table 1-5: Status of Environmental Plans related to Trimmu Barrage Project

Name of Plan Date of First Submission

Resubmission No. 1 (Date)

Approval Date

SSEMP Main Barrage 1-Jun-16 - 10-Jun-16

HSE Plan 2-Sep-16 3-Sep-16 5-Sep-16

Traffic Management Plan (TMP) I 21-Aug-16 8-Sep-16 22-Oct-16

Borrow Area Management Plan 5-Sept-16 7-Nov-16 1-Dec-16

Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP) 31-Aug-16 9-Sep-16 6-Oct-16

Emergency Response Plan 28-Oct-16 - 3-Nov-16

Tree Plantation Plan 4-April-17 - 30-April-17

Traffic Management Plan (TMP) II 30-Aug-17 02-Nov-17 06-Nov-17

1.10. EMP Performance Monitoring

The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is constituted to comply with PEPA regulations,

(2000) and ADB’s safe guard policy statement (2009). The Environmental Management Plan framework includes various aspects of the project activities such as excavation works, selection of

camps, noise hazard, chemicals hazard, flora and fauna of the Project, health aspects, ground

water and waste water disposal and reporting procedures. The EMP is a stand-alone document

used by the Contractor in the field to manage the environmental aspects during the construction

phase of the Project.

The Consultant is bound to ensure the efficient implementation of EMP, in case the Contractor

fails to rectify any damage to the Environment, the Engineer will advise the Contractor for

immediate mitigation measures otherwise the Contractor’s payment may be deducted from the

Interim Payment Certificate (IPC).



1.11. PMO and Consultant’s Monitoring Activities

The Engineer’s Environmentalist Mr. Arslan Tariq Jan was mobilized at site on May 3, 2018 on full

time basis for monitoring of the EMP (as a replacement to Mr. Tariq Jan who was transferred to

work for Panjnad Barrage with effect from March 02, 2018). On July 17, 2017 Engr. Anwar

Hussain Mujahid had previously joined the Project as Environmental Specialist. The Engineer’s representative at site is responsible for supervising the Contractor’s performance against the stipulated compliance of Environmental Management Plan, Traffic Management Plan, HSE Plan

and Solid Waste Management Plan in the field. Contractor also hired experienced HSE staff for

proper implementation of EMP until the suspension of work on April 26, 2018 when their services

were terminated.

The Client i.e. PMO has deputed a full time Deputy Director Social & Resettlement at site, who

keeps liaison with the Contractor and Consultant team on regular basis, performing a pivotal role

for resolution of any social issues. Director Environment and Social and Monitoring and

Evaluation (M&E) Expert of PMO & Engineer’s Environmental Specialist have also been visiting

the Project Area in the reporting period for supporting and reviewing the performance of

Engineer’s Environment & Social Team and Implementation of EMP and other plans by M/s. Sinohydro. It is prudent to highlight that, PMO Environment team has developed an innovative

mechanism to check the performance against EMP and occupational health and safety protocols

through conducting Environmental Progress Review Meetings (EPRM). During the reporting

period one EPRM was held on June 29, 2018 which mainly focussed on the current issues facing

the Project & ADB’s observations.

1.11.1. Instrumental Monitoring Performance at Trimmu Barrage Project

EPA Certified Laboratory Testing for the environmental parameters i.e. physical, biological and

chemical testing of drinking water, vehicular gaseous emissions analysis, and ambient air

monitoring was carried out first time in October 2016 and second round performed in October

2017 by the Contractor through, M/s. Global Environmental Laboratory, Lahore. The groundwater

testing/checking was carried out by the Pakistan Council for Scientific & Industrial Research

(PCSIR) Lab-Lahore.

Various reminders were issued to the Contractor for Carrying the Third Quarterly Monitoring

including ADB Delegation’s visit on March 07, 2018 (when an indication for carrying out the same

was given to be held in the 1st week of April 2018). However, the said Third Party Environmental

Monitoring has not been carried out in spite of explicit instructions by the CRE. A mention of the

same has already been made in the Field Trip Reports of the Environmentalist Specialist, TPBC.

In compliance to EMP requirements, the Contractor had purchased the following instruments for

site-based monitoring through which the Contractor and Engineer Environmentalists were jointly

performing the surface water analysis and noise monitoring on a monthly basis till April 2018:

• Dissolved Oxygen Meter

• Multi meter (Temperature, Electrical Conductivity, Total Dissolved Solids & pH)

• Noise level meter for Noise monitoring

The second quarterly monitoring was carried out by the Contractor in October 2017. Internal

instrumental monitoring of environmental parameters of river water quality was also carried out in

the reporting period jointly by the Engineer’s environmental representative and the M/s. Sinohydro staff till the suspension of work in April 2018.



In high noise generating areas i.e. generators, vibrator, cranes, dumpers, concrete vibrators etc.

the noise level was measured and appropriate measures were adhered to avoid any untoward

incident involving the workers. The measured values are given in Graph-2 at page -15. During the

reporting period, the Contractor constructed the Cofferdam. The construction material (Clay)

however can degrade the water quality in the form of turbidity which can cause adverse impact on

the aquatic life especially fish downstream of the Barrage.

The river water quality at the upstream and downstream of the Cofferdam was analysed

frequently before and during construction phase of the Cofferdam, which was found to be

satisfactory. During the internal instrumental monitoring of River Chenab and Jhelum as

measured in March 2018 & reported by the Contractor’s Monthly Environmental Monitoring Report, it was noted that the concentration of average dissolved oxygen (DO) in the river was

more than 7 mg/l whereas minimum dissolved oxygen for existence of aquatic life/fish threshold is

4.0 mg/l. Also, the value of Temp, TDS and pH remained within permissible limits with EC slightly

exceeding the NEQs.

1.11.2. Field Visit by Environment & Social Team of Asian Development Bank

During the reporting period, two site visits for the ADB delegation was arranged by the Project

Management Office (PMO) on March 07, 2018. Following participated in the said visit. The

purpose of the March 2018 visit was the Mid-Term Review of the Trimmu Panjnad Barrages

Improvement Project.

• ADB: Natural Resources Specialist (Ms. Noriko Sato), Environmental Consultant

(Mr. Asim Sabzwari), Mr. Asad Ali Zafar Sr. Project Officer.

• PMO: Director E & S (Malik Pervaiz Arif), Deputy Director Resettlement (Mr. Shabib Hussain)

• TPBC: Environmental Specialist (Engineer Anwar Hussain Mujahid), Environmentalist

(Mr. Arslan Tariq)

• Sinohydro: Director HSE (Mr. Lee), HSE Manager (Malik Iqbal)

On May 10, 2018 another ADB delegation accompanied by Malik Pervaiz Arif Director E&S PMO,


agencies from KPK & WAPDA Officials from Dasu Hydropower Project visited Trimmu Barrage

Site. The visit was part of environmental monitoring workshop organized by ADB in Lahore from 8

to 10 May 2018. The guests were received at the CRE’s Office and were given verbal/digital presentations about the Project by Mr. Amjad Saeed Head PMO, Malik Parvez Arif Dir. E / S PMO

& Major (R) Ghulam Raza CRE.

The delegates later visited the Trimmu Barrage & Additional Bays Area and were given a

presentation about the physical work at site by the CRE with the help of charts/exhibits.

1.12. Institutional Arrangements of Trimmu Barrage Project

The organizational structure for the environmental management/monitoring implementation at

Trimmu Barrage is discussed in Section1.12.1. The organizational chart is presented in Figure

1-4.

1.12.1. Project Management Office (PMO)

The overall responsibility for the implementation of Environmental Management Plan rests with

the Head PMO with the assistance of Environmental & Social Unit (ESU) PMO. The detailed

organogram is presented in Figure 1-4.



Figure 1-4: Organogram of Trimmu Barrage Project

PMO ensures that the Contractor and the Supervision Consultants appoint dedicated and

competent environmental officer(s) and allied staff. PMO also ensures that all environmental

personnel are authorized to implement the environmental and social policies and requirements of

the EMP.

• ESU co-ordinates with relevant government departments and stakeholders about concerned

environmental and social/ resettlement issues.

• ESU has a mandate to inspect and monitor residual impacts of the project and record documentation of

the impacts during the project.

• ESU is also bound to inspect the significance of impacts in case of any unanticipated change in the

scope of the project.

• Any major change in the project shall be reported to ADB before its execution.

• Directorate of Environment & Social PMO acts as the Environmental Management Office.

• PMO ensures that consultant’s team has an unhindered access to all relevant documents, persons and

places to enable it to perform its functions effectively and efficiently.



1.12.2. Construction Supervision Consultants

The Consultants Senior Environmentalist Mr. Muhammad Saleem Falak was mobilized on

February 25, 2016 at Trimmu Barrage Project Head Office in Lahore. Initially all pertinent plans

were scrutinized closely and comments were furnished for refinement in plans submitted by the

Contractor. On August 1, 2016, then Senior Environmentalist was transferred at site to monitor

the construction works on full time basis. Mr. Saleem Falak left the Project on August 21, 2017.

Then Mr. Tariq Jan mobilized on Site on September 9, 2017 and was transferred from the Project

to work on Panjnad Rehabilitation and Upgrading Project on March 2, 2018. Presently,

Environmentalist Mr. Arslan Tariq has been monitoring all the project activities on regular basis

and preparing reports for information of the PMO and Deputy Team Leader which are reviewed by

the Environmental Specialist TPBC. All possible efforts are being made by the Consultant to

supervise ongoing construction activities under the guidance of EMP terms and conditions. The

site-based activities are brought into knowledge of Chief Resident Engineer who fully participates

and takes keen interest to resolve the issues in case of non-compliance/violation of contractual

obligations.

Until now by Grace of Almighty, no major accident/incident has happened at site.

1.12.3. Contractor

The Contractor is responsible for execution of the construction activities and for environmental

protection through its environmental and social field staff. The Contractor is subject to

environmental protection liabilities under environmental laws of Pakistan and the Project’s ESIA/EMP provisions under its Contract with the Punjab Irrigation Department (PID). The

Contractor is also responsible for communicating environmental & social information and for

imparting of necessary training of staff in all aspects of the EMP. The Contractor’s organogram is presented in Figure 1-5. which was valid upto April 26, 2018 before the suspension of work at

site.



Site Manager

Habib-ur-Rahman

Incharge HSE

Shahid Iqbal (Resigned)*

Sr. HSE Officer

Environmentalist

MBBS Doctor

Iqbal Malik

Muhammad Ammar (Resigned)

(Resigned)*

HSE Supervisor

HSE Assistant

Nayyer Ahsan

M. Rizwan

Paramedic (Day) Paramedic (Night)

M. Yousaf M. Mushtaq

HSE Assistant Flagmen

Gulistan

Husnain Ahmad

Flagmen Ahmad Hassan

Aqib Javed

M. Baqir

Khursheed Ahmad

M. Saqlain

Talha Ibrahim

Khizar Hayat

Kashif

M. Ijaz

Faza Shah

M. Zeeshan

M. Imran

M. Ishfaq

Figure 1-5: Contractor’s Organogram

Note: Presently only flagmen are available at site. A new HSE Manager was hired on June 26,

2018. Therefore, due to suspension of work, only key staff is present at site.



2. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PERFORMANCE

2.1. Environmental Monitoring Summary

Qualitative Environmental Monitoring is the site-based observations in which the Contractor’s construction activities are monitored and verified to ensure that these activities are in accordance

to the requirement set forth in the EMP/EIA & SSEMP. To achieve those objectives, the

Contractor has entered into an agreement with a Third-Party Lab. i.e. M/s. Global Environmental

Lab (GEL) Lahore, for carrying out the quarterly monitoring. Accordingly, the Second Quarterly

Environmental Monitoring was carried out on October 5-6, 2017, wherein required parameters

such as ambient air quality, noise monitoring, and diesel operated generators stack emissions etc.

were monitored. Also, groundwater samples of both Camps were collected and tested by GEL.

The result of analysis was overall found to be in compliance with the NEQ’s/PEQ’s. However no

EPA Certified Laboratory Testing was carried out during the monitoring period of this Report.

2.2. Types of Monitoring

Two types of monitoring is being carried out at site as discussed below:

2.3. Compliance Monitoring/Internal Monitoring

2.3.1. Surface Water Quality Analysis

It is the prime responsibility of the Contractor not to pollute the surface water due to construction

activities. The Engineer also plans to ensure that no interested sewage/waste water or any

construction waste is disposed-off into the river which may cause adverse impact on the river

water quality and aquatic life. To determine the quality of river water, the Contractor has arranged

multi-meter and Dissolved Oxygen meter for monitoring of the electrical conductivity, total

dissolved solids, DO, temperature and pH of river water.

The Engineer’s Environmentalist and Contractor’s staff jointly measures the surface water quality upstream and downstream of the Barrage. The measured values have been shown in Table 2-1

up to April 2018.

Table 2-1: Surface Water Quality January – April 2018

Sr. No.

Parameter Unit Base

Values NEQS

Jan-2018 Feb-2018 Mar-2018 April-2018

U/s D/s U/s D/s U/s D/s U/s D/s

1 Temperature C0 N/A <=30 — — 25.2 24.7 28.4 27.7 — —

2 pH - 7.22 7.5 8.9 8.4 9 8.4 8.4 8.2 8.1 8.3

3 Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)

mg/l 439 1000 560 550 560 550 550 530 560 520

4 Electrical Conductivity (EC)

µs/cm 694 1055 1040 1090 1050 1070 1080 1060 1060 1050

5 Dissolved Oxygen (DO)

mg/l 8 4.0* 6.8 6.5 6.7 5.6 7.9 7.2 7.4 7.8

N/A: Not Available

* Minimum Desirable O2 levels for substance of aquatic life.

U/s, D/s upstream, downstream



Graph 2-1: Surface Water Analysis January 2018

*Base values are the pre-construction monitoring values.

Graph 2-2: Surface Water Analysis February 2018



Graph 2-3: Surface Water Analysis March 2018

Graph 2-4: Surface Water Analysis April 2018

Note: Please note that, changes in values are due to seasonal variations. Construction activities

have not caused any major adverse impact on the river water quality. Furthermore, it has been

noted that, in River Chenab huge effluents are discharged from Faisalabad Industrial Area and

Chiniot Sewerage which have a potential to deteriorate the quality of river water. The monitored

figures/values were however mostly in compliance with NEQS (with EC value sometimes slightly

exceeding the NEQS).

The minimum Dissolved Oxygen level for survival of fish is 4 mg/l and the measured DO is found

to be within permissible limits.



2.3.2. Noise Monitoring

The Engineer & Contractor’s Environmental staff has prepared a schedule for monitoring of

environmental indicators in the Project Area. On a regular basis, the monitoring is being carried

out by the site staff for the high noise generating areas, such as cranes, transit mixers, dumpers,

generators, air blowers, vibrators, batching plant, offices and camps, old RGB, Athara Hazari

diversion etc. If noise level was found to be more than the NEQS, suitable mitigation measures

were adopted to reduce the noise level by providing the ear plugs/ear muffs to the workers. Noise

level monitoring was conducted through the noise level meter during the reporting period from

high noise generating areas. Following equipment/machinery and work sites produce noise

pollution.

• Air blower

• Old RGB

• Generator in Batching Plant Area

• Vibrator

• Generator in Additional Bay Area

• Generator at existing Barrage

• Athara Hazari Diversion

Most of the noise measurements from January to April 2018 showed compliance with NEQS.

Please see Graph 2-5 to Graph 2-8 which present the Noise Monitoring Results from January to

April 2018. However, the monitoring of May and June were not conducted due to the stoppage of

work and non-availability of Contractor’s HSE Staff.

According to the latest NEQ’s, the Noise Level (permissible) are 75dBA in industrial areas and 55dBA in residential areas. Noise measurement included the Generator of the Main Camp.

Graph 2-5: Noise Monitoring Results January 2018



Noise Level Monitoring in dB (A)

Graph 2-6: Noise Monitoring Results February 2018

Graph 2-7: Noise Monitoring Results March 2018



Graph 2-8: Noise Monitoring Results April 2018

2.4. EPA Certified Laboratory Testing/Effects Monitoring/External Monitoring

This monitoring is performed by a EPA Certified Laboratory Testing i.e. Messers GEL which

includes but is not limited to ambient air quality monitoring (SOx, NOx, CO2, PM10, PM2.5) drinking

water and waste water analysis etc. Third party monitoring was done on October 5-6, 2017.

Environmental Monitoring was done jointly in the presence of Contractor’s HSE Manager Mr.

Shahid Iqbal, Environmental Officer Mr. Muhammad Ammar and Engineers Environmentalist Mr.

Tariq Jan. This Environmental monitoring was based on ambient air quality monitoring, stack

gaseous emission of generators, vehicular emission analysis, ground water quality analysis and

wastewater analysis.

2.4.1. Drinking Water (Ground Water) Quality Monitoring

The groundwater in the Project Area is likely to be polluted due to project activities for which

necessary preventive measures must be adopted by the Contractor. The Project

personnel/workers are the most concerned about the direct effects of pollutants upon their health.

Director E&S PMO along with Engr. Anwar Hussain Mujahid Environmental Specialist SMEC

raised the issue of drinking water quality in their meeting with Contractor’s representatives on September 14, 2017.

Director E&S PMO in the meeting on September 14, 2017 asked the Contractor’s representatives to purchase and install an “Arsenic Sensitized Filter” which may approximately cost Rs. 200,000/-

to Rs. 300,000/-. The quality of drinking water furnished to the workers residing in the Labour

Camp was questionable due to the alleged contamination by “Arsenic” but after second round of

Third Party monitoring, the Contractor had indicated to change the drinking water source instead

of installing such type of Filter. The new potential source is satisfactory and found to be Arsenic

Free. The Contractor has recently installed and electric pump on the “Arsenic Free Water Source” for conveyance of the drinking water to the Workers Camp.

For drinking water analysis, the sample was taken from the new source. This new water source is

located at the left side of Barrage on the right bank of Haveli Mainline Canal near irrigation

regulation cabin. The result shows that the ground water from this new source will fulfil the needs



of the Contractor’s camp dwellers once it is properly developed. The Contractor has received the

results of third party environment monitoring. The Results are shown in Table 2-2 below.

Table 2-2: Groundwater Sample Results from Left Side of Barrage near Regulation Cabin

Sr. No. Parameters Base Line Values WHO Guidelines (2011) Results

1 Taste -------- Not Objectionable Normal

2 Odor --------- Not Objectionable 0.0

3 Turbidity 2 <5 0.00

4 Calcium Hardness 90.3 …… 86.0

5 Magnesium Hardness 37.1 …… 128.0

6 Total Hardness ---- …… 214.0

7 Carbonate Alkalinity ---- …… 0.0

8 Bi-carbonate Alkalinity ----- ……. 153.0

9 Total Alkalinity ----- ……. 153.0

10 Total Dissolved Solid 280 <1000 264.0

11 pH Value 7.87 6.5-8.5 7.76 it

12 Arsenic <0.005 0.01 Below Detection

Limit

13 Boron ------ 0.3 Below Detection

Limit

14 Chloride 26.8 250.0 90.0

15 Florid 0.8 1.5 0.35

16 Nitrate 1.7 50.0 0.7

17 Nitrite ----- 3.0 0.004

18 Residual Chorine <0.1 ……… 0.02

19 Zinc 0.03 3.0 Below Detection

Limit

20 Color Colorless 15.0 12

21 Total Colony Count ------ ……… <1

22 Total Coliforms -------- 0 0

23 E-coli -------- 0 0

24 Faecal Enterococci -------- …….. 0



Note: Arsenic value is according to the WHO standards and water is recommended for dinking

purposes as per WHO recommendations/guidelines.

2.4.2. Waste Water Analysis

The Contractor has established two camps, one on the right side of the Barrage for Labour and

the second on left side of the Barrage for its senior/management staff. Proper sewerage system

has been constructed in both the camps which comprises of septic tanks and soakage pits. The

waste water generated from both the camps is being collected by water bowser and sprinkled on

ground away from the camp area. No complaints have so far been registered or heard about the

waste water disposal from the local community.

The Consultants have been pursuing the Contractor for waste water testing as a part of the

External Instrumental Monitoring. The waste water monitoring was accordingly carried out. In the

2nd EPA Certified Laboratory Testing in October 2017, but no EPA Certified Laboratory Testing

has since been carried out even after repeated reminders.

The GEL results of waste water are provided below in Table 2-3 just for record/reference from the

previous testing.

Table 2-3: Waste Water Analysis

Sr. No. Parameters NEQS/PEQS Concentration

1 pH Value 6.9 6.87

2 Total Dissolved Solids 3500 600.0

3 Total Suspended Solids 200 114.0

4 COD 150 142.0

5 BOD 80 58.0

The waste water samples as such complied with the NEQS.

2.4.3. Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

Second round of instrumental monitoring was carried out in the month of October on October 5-6,

2017 and following parameters were tested:

• Ambient Air Monitoring: NOx, SOx, CO2 & PM10

• Vehicular analysis: Smoke Density by Ringle Man Scale

• Diesel Operated Generators: Smoke Density by Ringle Man Scale

As per EMP requirements, the Contractor is required to carry out ambient air monitoring on

quarterly basis. However, after stringent efforts done by Engineer’s Environmental Team, the

Contractor finally agreed and arranged the 2nd Quarterly Monitoring which was carried out on

October 5-6, 2017. Ambient air quality monitoring was done at the Batching Plant Area for 8 hours

duration. Monitoring of stack gaseous emission of generators was done at the Batching Plant

Area, and in the Main Camp. Vehicular emission analysis of heavy equipment like concrete pump,

transit mixture, loader, grader and crane were also done. No monitoring was carried out in the

current reporting period, however the test results of the Monitoring done in October 2017 are

reproduced for reference only.



Table 2-4: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results

Sr.

No.

Time

Carbon

monoxide

(CO2)

Sulphur

Dioxide

(SO2)

Nitrogen

dioxide

(NO2)

Particulate

Matter (PM10)

Particulate

Matter

(PM2.5)

Hours ug/m3 ug/m3 ug/m3 ug/m3 ug/m3

1 13:30 0.1 7.9 38.2 33 14

2 14:30 0.2 5.3 39.4 41 16

3 15:30 0.5 2.6 40.1 58 21

4 16:30 0.3 2.6 52.2 51 18

5 17:30 0.5 2.6 24.4 40 9

6 18:30 0.7 2.6 28.0 23 6

7 19:30 0.5 5.3 39.2 24 4

8 20:30 0.8 5.3 36.4 25 3

Average 0.45 4.28 37.24 36.88 11.38

NEQS/PEQS 10 120 80 150 35

Baseline Values 2.6 2.8 28.9 190.9 ------

As it is evident from Table 2.2, 2.3 & 2.4 almost all the parameters tested met the NEQS/PEQS.



3. ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL MANAGEMENT

3.1. Flora & Fauna

During the reported period, no flora and fauna was disturbed by the construction activities. No

mortality of animal was reported and no wildlife or bird sanctuary or protected area lies within

jurisdiction of RoW.

3.2. Borrow Area

The area from where soil is excavated for construction of the Cofferdam is called Borrow Area.

For construction of the Cofferdam on left side of the Barrage for first phase of the Project, the

Contractor selected two borrow areas along the T.S. Link Canal and along the common bank of

Haveli and T.S. Link Canal. During the Construction of Cofferdam, the Contractor’s personnel excavated the borrow area more than desired depth i.e. 3 ft. which was violation of the EMP

requirements. During the site visit of the Director E&S PMO and Engineer’s Environmental Specialist on July 29, 2017 & September 15, 2017, the Contractor was advised that the Borrow

Area should be properly restored as the deep excavated area along the T.S. Link Canal can

cause damage to the Canal’s safety and the trees have become vulnerable due to their roots

exposed to air as shown in Figure 3-1. The Contractor will soon start Bela removal work inside

the river after preparing adequate route for the same and work on the restoration of the common

bank of Haveli and T.S. Link Canal.

Figure 3-1: Vulnerable Trees in the Borrow Area along T.S. Link Canal

Recently some restoration of the Borrow Area was done by the Contractor, but they have much to

do before the “Restoration” work could be determined as satisfactory. The proposed “Bela Removal” upstream of the Barrage is intended to be the time when proper restoration is anticipated by the Contractor.

3.3. Traffic Management Plan Implementation

Compared to certain other areas, the implementation of the TMP for Stage I Works was nicely

managed by the mutual coordination of Client, Contractor and the Consultant and no issue

regarding traffic movement was encountered during this stage. Meanwhile, the Contractor started

Cofferdam construction for Stage II Works. The TMP for Stage II Works was accorded approval

by the CRE on November 6, 2017.



Before closure of the Athara Hazari Road along the Rangpur Canal due to new Cofferdam

construction, it was felt necessary to visit the alternate road (Rasheedpur Road) during the month

of September, 2017 along with Contractor’s Environmentalist M. Ammar. For this purpose, a joint visit was conducted pertaining to new diversion route for Stage II Works. Before and after the

construction of Cofferdam for Stage II, Rasheedpur Road was to be used by “light traffic” and

same route is in practice during these days. From the experience of Contractor’s previous TMP implementation, it was decided that they will arrange public consultation before the Stage II Works

are taken in hand. Also, on the way towards Athara Hazari, the entire road was scrutinized, and it

was observed that necessary warning signboards were to be installed after the Cofferdam’s construction started and the traffic diverted towards Rasheedpur Road. Engineer’s Environmental Team instructed the Contractor to improve the condition of Rasheedpur Road. During the reported

period, on the way to Athara Hazari through Rasheedpur Road, a small bridge over Rangpur

Canal known as Muhammadwala Bridge was under construction before reaching Qasim Chowk.

It was suggested by the Consultant’s Environmentalist that necessary liaison should be made with the concerned Contractor/Company to complete this bridge as soon as possible for smooth traffic

flow. Currently this bridge has been completed and is in use. Moreover, the Contractor displayed

banners at designated locations for the public awareness and convenience to pass the light

traffic/motorists and to let them know that the diversion route can be used instead of Existing

Barrage’s bridge due to the mechanical work in progress.

Director E&S PMO also checked the proposed traffic management arrangement and stressed that

speed breakers, signboards and flagmen should be deployed by the Contractor at different

locations. Similar necessary instructions were issued by the Engineer’s Environmental Specialist, who desired that warning signs for speed breakers should be installed along with illumination of

speed breakers to avoid public inconvenience/accidents especially during period of low

visibility/fog etc.

The traffic management during the monitoring period remained satisfactory without any untoward

incident.

Figure 3-2: Light Traffic route for passing from Trimmu Barrage



Figure 3-4: Speed Limit Signboards on Rasheedpur & Athara Hazari Roads

The Trimmu Barrage Road from Mallu Morh Road to Athara Hazari is closed for heavy traffic till

the completion of the Trimmu Barrage Project as per an administrative order issued by the

District Administration Jhang. However, Project vehicles i.e. dumpers, trolleys etc. are found to

be over speeding in the Project Area. To check this trend, the Contractor has installed speed

limit signboard on Rasheedpur Road, Haveli Canal Road, and other access routes of the Project

Area.

Figure 3-3: Heavy Traffic Diversion Route



Figure 3-6: Water Sprinkling in Operation at Site

3.4. Installation of Signboards, Diversion Signs

Project vehicles i.e. dumpers, trollies etc. were found over speeding in the Project Area. The

Engineer has advised the Contractor for speed limit signboard installation at various project

locations and more stringent enforcement mechanism such as to take punitive action against the

driver who violates the speed limit inside the Project Area. Presently, the Contractor has deployed

11 flagmen in the Project Area to control the traffic in day and night shift. Safety caution boards

have been provided as shown in Figure 3-5.

Sometime the Contractor showed carelessness in water sprinkling and maintenance of the

diversion roads, the Engineer issued necessary instructions to the Contactor for immediate

compliance.

3.5. Dust Abatement & Air Emission Monitoring

The construction activities of the Project generate huge dust emissions due to excavation works.

Diesel and other petroleum products are used for the operation of construction machinery and

transportation which emit the unburnt carbon, constituent of SOx, NOx that cause air pollution.

Proper mitigation measures are therefore being practiced at site. Vehicle maintenance works are

being done on daily basis to minimize the impact on environment. Equipment and Plant

Supervisor have been advised to get the vehicles repaired within seven (7) days otherwise the

same machinery will not be allowed to work at site. Moreover, for dust emissions, regular water

sprinkling is being performed in dust prone areas as shown in Figure 3-6. This practice continued

till suspension of work on April 26, 2018.

Figure 3-5: Speed Limit Board & Flagmen Working on Diversion Route



3.6. Tree Plantation Plan

Under the EMP Guidelines, the Contractor was advised to plant at least 1,000 species in the first

stage of the Project. However, only 650 species of plants survived at various locations i.e.

Irrigation Canal Colony, Girls Middle School, Executive Engineer Rest House, Haveli Canal and

Labor Camps etc. In the first phase, the Contractor’s performance has remained rather

unsatisfactory as per Tree Plantation Plan. The current plants growth status has been presented

in Table 3-1.

In March 2018, the Contractor submitted a Tree Plantation Plan for the 2nd Phase. The Plan was

immediately reviewed by the Environmental Specialist TPBC and sent by the CRE on March 14,

2018 to the Contractor for necessary review/revision in light of the Environmental Specialist’s Comments. The Contractor has yet to respond/take action on the submission of revised plan.

According to IEE, 1217 trees were to be uprooted by the Contractor and for each cut tree, five

new saplings have to be planted.

Table 3-1: Tree Plantation Status

Sr. No. Location Type of Specie Scientific

Name Qty. Survived

1 Xen Rest House Sufaida & Kikar Eucalyptus

Camaldulensis, Acacia Nolotica

170 & 30

2 Girls Middle School Kikar Acacia Nolotica 50

3 Labor Camp Sufaida, Kikar and fruit plants Eucalyptus


50, 50 & 10

4 Along Haveli Canal Cono, Kikar Conocarpus

latifolius, Acacia Nolotica

60 & 30

5 Chinese Camp Sufaida, Kikar Eucalyptus


50 & 50

6 Police Barracks Sufaida, Kikar Eucalyptus


50 & 50

Total: 650

However, as reported by Mr. Shabib Hussain Deputy Director PMO, a total of 487 forest trees

were cut by the Contractor. Therefore, they have to plant 2,435 trees (1 sapling for every tree

uprooted).

3.7. Oil Spill Management

Diesel and petrol products are being used for the operation of heavy machinery and generators

operations. Diesel and petrol drums are placed in warehouse, where a concrete pad has been

provided. On the other hand, the diesel operated generator is placed at various locations of the

Project such as Additional Bays Area, Batching Plant, Main Office and Labour Camp. These

generators are being maintained by the concerned staff and no major leakage occurred during the

reporting period.

“Standard spill control/containment measures in the form of drip trays along with impervious floor

and parapet wall are required so that any spilled oil could not contaminate the soil”. There may be



several options for disposal of contaminated soil due to oil spillage like thermal treatment, soil

aeration etc which are however expensive and not applicable to this project. According to SSEMP

two options under Section No. 9.0, are indicated under the caption “Hazardous Material Handling

Storage and Disposal” which are applicable to the site being used by the Contractor, Including

Impermeable plastic be spread inside the disposal pit and contaminated soil disposed off

accordingly.

Figure 3-7: Concrete Pad beneath Generators

3.8. Fuel Storage Area

According to EMP requirements, the fuel storage area was constructed by M/s. Sinohydro. Fuel

storage site is provided with impervious floor (concrete) in underground tanks. Initially, no fence,

warning sign or fire extinguishers were available. After ADB’s Environmental Specialist’s

instructions, the Contractor has constructed a concrete pad in fuelling area and further

improvement is in progress. Until now, no serious oil/fuels spillage has been recorded at site.

The ADB delegation in their visit to the Trimmu Barrage on December 13, 2017 and March 07,

2018 issued comprehensive instructions about the placement of Oil Storage, Generators etc.

Those instructions have been followed to some extent in the field.

3.9. Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan (EMMP)

The Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan are prepared at the design phase of the

project. The EMMP is aimed at mitigation of the possible adverse impact(s) of a development

project and ensuring to maintain the existing quality of environment. Environmental Management

and Monitoring Plan addresses all aspects, pre-construction, construction and operational phase

of the project which are relevant to the Environment. Main objective of EMMP is to identify the

project’s specific activities which may cause negative impact and proposes mitigation measures thereof.

The framework of Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan includes identifying and

evaluating the risk, organizing, managing environmental responsibilities, evaluating quality of air,

drinking water, surface water and determining how it is affected by the project activities and

achieving adequate level of environmental performance.



Scope of EMMP encompasses following pertinent activities:

• Civil works for the proposed Project

• Operational Activities

• Occupational Health & Safety

• Discharges Effluents & Emissions

• PPEs

• Waste Management

• Hazardous Waste Management

• Biological Hazard(s)

• Emergency Response Plan (ERP)

• Oil spillage/Leakage

• Noise Control

• Surface Water Monitoring

• Litter & Solid Waste

• Flora & Fauna

• Traffic Management

• Campsite Management

• Environmental Monitoring

• Environmental Audit

• Trainings

• Deployment of HSE/Environment Staff

• Compliance status of the Project

3.10. Campsite Management & Labour’s Accommodation

The Contractor established the First Aid Center and hired an MBBS doctor who resigned long

ago. Due to stoppage of work, there are few labourers in the Labourer Camp, however Mess is

operational.

There is only one labourer mess due to limited number of labourers/workforce and provision of

good quality food is inspected by the Engineer’s staff on regular basis. Contractor has rendered

cooling and heating facilities in the Labour Barracks, and the Mosque.

Following shops are operating in the Labour Camp:

• Barber Shop/Hair Dresser

• Juice/Cold Drinks Shop

• General Super Store

• Laundry Shop

3.11. Field Visits of TPBC Environmental Specialist to Trimmu Barrage

Environmental Specialist of SMEC International Engr. Anwar H. Mujahid visited the site 7 times

during the reported period. The first field visit to Trimmu Barrage Project was made on January

24-25, 2018 during which he inspected overall environmental compliance and status of

environmental performance of the Contractor. Another visit was made by him on February 19-20,

2018. The Third & Fourth visits were made on March 07 & March 28 and two visits were made in

the month of May on May 03 & May 10, 2018 respectively. His March 07 & May 10 visits were

conducted along with ADB Mission. The last Field Trip was carried out on June 29, 2018 along

with Malik Pervaiz Director E&S PMO and Mr. Nazim Shah M&E Expert TPBC. The Field Trip

Reports are attached to this Report as Annexure-I. Brief summary of each Field Trip Report is

presented below:



a. Field Trip on January 24-25, 2018

i. Meetings were conducted with CRE, Mr. Shabib Deputy Director Social/Resettlement PMO and

Mumtaz Executive Engineer, Trimmu Barrage Representatives.

ii. Site Visits were conducted at different Project Sites which included Main Trimmu Barrage,

Additional Bays Area, Labor Camp, Rasheedpur Road/Site Facility Area, Batching Plant, Trimmu

Sidhnai Link Canal and Chinese Camp Area.

b. Field Trip on February 19-20, 2018

i. Meetings were held with the CRE and DTL at Trimmu Project Site.

ii. Meeting with Malik Iqbal HSE Manager Sinohydro to remind about the critical issues which includes

Provision of MBBS Doctor at Site, Provision of Arsenic Free Water to workers, Restoration of

previously utilized Borrow Areas & ADB’s Environmental Observations made on December 13,

2017.

iii. Site Visit which covered Camp Areas, Trimmu Barrage, Labor Camp & First Aid Center, Batching

Plant, Oil Storage Area, QA/QC Lab and New Head Regulator Rangpur Canal.

c. Field Trip dated March 07, 2018

i. The ADB Mission headed by Ms. Noriko Sato, Natural Resources Specialist and other ADB

officials/consultants including Syed Asim Ali Sabzwari Environmental Safeguard Specialist reached

the Trimmu Barrage around 11:30 A.M. From the PMO side, the worthy Project Director PMO Mr.

Amjad Saeed and from the Supervisory Consultants, Mr. Mansoor Ali Deputy Team Leader also

accompanied the Mission, while CRE Major (R) Ghulam Raza received the ADB Mission in the

Irrigation Rest House on its arrival.

ii. The delegation had a brief meeting with the PMO, Consultants and the Contractor’s representatives. The ADB delegation then paid a site visit to the various project works along with

the PMO, Supervisory Consultants and the Contractor’s representatives. The site visit included Haveli/T.S. Canal, overview of Stage I & II Works at the Trimmu Barrage, New RGB (Right Guide

Bank), New Head Regulator of the Rangpur Canal/Additional Bays Area. The Mission was briefed

about the progress of the Project works by the CRE through a verbal presentation

illustrated/assisted by charts and diagrams. The corrective Action Plan for HSE improvements was

formulated after meeting with the Contractor’s HSE Manager.

d. Field Trip March 28, 2018

i. Meeting was held with CRE in his office.

ii. Meeting was held with Malik Iqbal, Contractor’s HSE Representative in the Engineer’s Conference

Room in which following participants attended.

1. Engr. Anwar Hussain Mujahid, Environmental Specialist TPBC

2. Mr. Malik Iqbal, HSE Manager Sinohydro

3. Hafiz Waqas, Office Engineer TPBC

4. Mr. Naveed Ahmad Sindhu, Inspector (Civil) TPBC

5. Syed Hassan Ali Shah, Environmental Engineer, Sinohydro

iii. The main objective of the said trip was to assess the “Status of Compliance” with the ADB’s observations of December 13, 2017 for which an Action Plan was formulated on March 07, 2018.

e. Field Trip May 03, 2018

The main objectives of the said trip were to facilitate and initiate the induction of the newly

appointed Environmentalist Mr. Tariq Arslan at Site (who accompanied Mr. Mujahid to Trimmu

Barrage from Lahore) along with an evaluation of the compliance with ADB’s Environmental Observations.

i. Meeting with CRE in his Office.

ii. Site Visits to various Project Work Sites.

iii. To check the Compliance Status of ADB Environmental Observations.



f. Field Trip May 10, 2018

i. This field trip to the Trimmu Barrage was made on Thursday May 10, 2018, along with Syed Asim

Ali Sabzwari Environmental Safeguards Consultant ADB and Malik Pervaiz Director E&S PMO,


agencies from KPK and WAPDA officials from the Dasu Hydropower Project. Mr. Amjad Saeed

Head PMO/Project Director and Mr. Mansoor Ali Deputy Team Leader JV Consultants were also

present at the occasion. The Chief Resident Engineer Trimmu Barrage Rehabilitation &

Upgradation Project, Major (R) Ghulam Raza received the visiting delegation of ADB around 12:30

hours at the CRE Office.

ii. Briefing about the Project was provided by Project Director/Head PMO and after Site Visit a

Presentation given by the CRE.

iii. Site Visit to Main Trimmu Barrage, New Additional Bays and Chinese Camp was made. This site

visit was arranged by ADB as part of the Environmental Workshop organized by ADB in Hotel Avari

on May 09, 2018.

g. Field Trip June 29, 2018

This Field Trip was carried out along with Malik Pervaiz Director E&S PMO, & Mr. Nazim Shah

M&E Expert TPBC and mainly focused on the prevailing issues facing the Project especially due

to continued suspension of work and the compliance to ADB’s Observations.

3.12. Grievance Redressal Committee

Project Management Office (PMO) issued a notification vide letter No. 791/HPMO/PMO dated

October 07, 2016 for establishment of Grievances Redressal Cell (GRC-I) for the Trimmu Barrage

Rehabilitation and Upgrading Project to address the outstanding/unsettled issues by the following

nominees:

• Resident Engineer (Civil), TPBC Conveyer

• Deputy Director Social (ESU), (PMO) Member

• Environmentalist, TPBC Member

• Administrative Office, M/s. Sinohydro Member

• Incharge HSE, M/s. Sinohydro Member

• DPC Male/Female Representative Member

Figure 3-8: GRC Committee Board



Figure 3-9: Over flow of waste water from septic tank and soakage pits behind the Labourer Camp

During the period from Jan-Jun 2018, Seven (07) complaints were received which were duly

resolved as per information collected from the site.

3.13. Waste Management

3.13.1. Waste Water Collection and Disposal

Waste water generated at all the camps is being collected and disposed off in open land. In all the

camps, the waste water is disposed-off into septic tank(s) through sewer lines as per layout plan.

After primary treatment in three compartments of the septic tank, the waste water is collected into

soakage pit. When soakage pit gets filled with waste water, it is pumped out and sprinkled on

ground away from Project Area. It has been noted that, sometimes the Contactor does not pump

out waste water on time which over flows into nearby fields. No complaint has however been

received from the residents or farmers in this regard so far. However, the Contactor should ensure

timely collection of waste water and proper disposal.

3.13.2. Solid Waste Management

All the solid waste generated in both the camps is being collected into waste bins. In both camps

segregation bins have been placed to segregate the waste. However, the Contractor has also

placed empty drums in construction yards for collection of waste from warehouse, steel yard,

workshop area, batching plant etc.

Regarding disposal of solid waste, the Contractor was advised that organic waste should be

dispose-off into waste pit. The Contractor has constructed two pits both behind the Batching Plant

and the Officer’s Camp respectively. But it was observed during the reported period that the waste generated from Labour Camp were discarded outside openly and not disposed in the designated

pits. The Engineer has intimated the Contractor I/C HSE for compliance, thereafter he ensured

that the Contractor’s housekeeping staff will be mobilized for the removal of this waste i.e. from

Labour Camp. The ADB Mission during their visit on December 13, 2017, instructed the

Contractor to increase number of waste bins in the Camps, which has been done.



4. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

4.1. Health, Safety & Construction Works Management

The Construction activities have minor and moderate impacts on health and safety of labour. Prior

to starting the Project, few hazards were eliminated/minimized through use of either the

engineering or administrative control measures. For examples the Personal Protective Equipment

(PPEs) provision to workforce is considered a crucial step in safety management system.

The following objectives are identified to create a positive approach to health and safety during all

activities of the Project:

• To avoid all personal injuries during the execution of the Project

• To ensure that all personnel employed on the Project are competent to carry out their designated

tasks safely

• To create positive health and safety attitudes and perceptions at all levels of the project

organization and to raise health and safety awareness in general

• To implement a training programme that supports the achievement of personnel competency in

relation to Health and Safety

• To complete the Project without incurring any significant property damage to permanent equipment

or temporary facilities

• To introduce a method of motivating good safety which shall include the use of commendation, as

well as correction techniques

• To continually monitor and improve HS performance

• Proper Emergency Response & Awareness System

Regular supervision and monitoring of demolition and construction phase is carried out in

compliance with the Health and Safety requirements as per standard specifications outlined in

EMP and in the Contract. The practices are not fully compliant with the health and safety

requirements; and instructions by the Engineer on employees’ health and safety matters as well. Some of the issues highlighted to the Contractor are partially resolved or in progress.

4.1.1. First Aid Centre & First Aid Box

The Contractor has established a First Aid Centre for the labour and staff for initial medical

treatment. According to EMP requirement, the Contractor appointed an MBBS doctor and one

paramedic staff but later on the doctor resigned from his job. Sufficient quantities of medicines

were however not available in the First Aid Centre. There was need to have at least one medical

staff at night to take care of any emergency. There is also need of proper beds and cooling

arrangement i.e. air conditioning in the Medical Centre. However, the contractor has provided air

cooler to the First Aide Centre.

Due to a conflict between Contractor and Subcontractor, and demobilization of workers now no

ambulance is available at site. However, the Contractor has promised to make it available before

restart of the work at site.

4.1.2. Housekeeping

Poor housekeeping is one of the basic causes of accidents and it needs continuous efforts for

improvement. The following arrangements were in progress to maintain good housekeeping at

site before the stoppage of work.

• Before suspension of work, the Contactor was regularly delivering tool box talks to create

awareness to prevent slip trip and fall by improving housekeeping

• Regular cleaning of workplace and maintain different items in an appropriate way

• Steel bars are collected separately

• While making an inspection by PMO/Consultant due weightage is given to housekeeping



Figure 4-1: Fire Extinguisher and Flashback Arrestors with Cylinder

4.1.3. Firefighting Arrangements Vis-à-Vis Welding

Fire Extinguishers are inspected on regular basis and kept in good condition. “Smoking is prohibited” signs are displayed where there is potential of fire such as petrol pump area and ware

house. The Contractor has provided four types of the fire extinguishers at site according to

potential fire protection classification i.e. Water types, Dry Chemical Powder (DCP), Aqueous Film

Forming Foam (AFFF) and Carbon Dioxide. Furthermore, the trainings and TBTs were delivered

at site to the concerned workers how to use the fire extinguishers at the time of any fire hazards.

Since the project started at site, no major fire accident has occurred at site except one incident.

One moderate fire accident happened at site during welding, the flames pulled back into a hose

which caught fire. However, the Site Safety Officer handled the fire by using fire extinguisher and

using sand. The Contractor was advised to provide the flashback arrestors with welding torch and

acetylene cylinders. Fire extinguisher and inspection tag are shown in Figure 4-1.

4.1.4. Use of PPEs

In accordance with Health Safety and Environment (HSE) Plan, the Contractor is responsible for

provision of full PPEs for the labourer and staff deployed at work. For safe execution of the work,

the Contractor had deputed an HSE Officer and Inspector for adequate supervision and

ownership of the HSE issues at site. Overall the status of use of PPEs was not satisfactory

especially in Steel Yard etc. The Engineer raised this issue several times regarding improvement

in utilization of PPEs at Site. The Contractor’s representative at site agreed to bring perfection for PPEs compliance by site staff but fails to provide it. PPEs have been issued by the Contractor to

the labourer and their use is also brought in practice and the deficiency removed to a great extent.

4.1.5. Safety Signboards

Safety sign posters are considered one of the tools of creating awareness among the workers.

The Civil Contractor has arranged satisfactory work in this regard.

4.1.6. Safety Trainings

Site based daily tool box talks (TBT) are arranged by the site safety supervisor for safety

awareness about execution of the work. The laborers are encouraged to participate in TBT and

have been advised to tell about unsafe work at site so that safety should be ensured before time.

TBTs were delivered on following topics:

• Usage of PPEs



Figure 4-2: TBT in Progress at Site

• Work at height

• Slip, trip and fall hazards

• Access paths

• Safety of scaffolding

• Oil spillage

• Electric wires hazard

• Noise hazard

• Welding, cutting and grinding

• Excavations

• Defensive driving

• Heat stress

Tool Box Talks (TBT) held in March & April 2018 are attached as Annex-II.

4.1.7. HSE Statistics

Overall Health Safety & Environment during the monitoring period remained well with the

exception of absence of potable water for workers, non-availability of medical doctor and needed

provisions at the First Aid Center. However, there was no untoward incident during the monitoring

period (Jan – Jun 2018).

The Health Safety & Environmental (HSE Statistics) for the month of March, 2018 are presented

in Table 4-1.

Table 4-1: Incidents Analysis – March, 2018

Category Current Month Project to Date

Safe Man Hours 145,000 3,621,658

Common Sickness 70 2296

First Aid Cases 0 17

Medical Treatment Cases (MTC) 0 0

Restricted Work Injury (RWI) 0 0

Lost Time Injury (LTI) 0 0

Near Miss 0 35




No. of Environmental Damage Nil 0

Trainings 4 83

HSE Orientation 30 625

Total Recordable Injury Rate (TRIR) 0 0

Reference: Environmental Monitoring Report – March 2018 by Sinohydro

Note: Based on the above statistics no major accident / incident took place at site during the

month.

The Health Safety & Environmental (HSE Statistics) for the month of April, 2018 are presented in

Table 4-2.

Table 4-2: Incidents Analysis – April, 2018


Safe Man Hours 90,000 3,711,658

First Aid Cases 0 17

Common Sickness 40 2,336

Medical Treatment Cases (MTC) 0 0

Lost Time Injury (LTI) 0 0

Restricted Work Injury (RWI) 0 0

Near Miss 2 37

No. of Environmental Damage 0 0

Trainings 4 87

HSE Orientation 30 625

Total Recordable Injury Rate (TRIR) 0 0

Note: Based on the above statistics no major accident / incident took place at site during the

month.

The Health Safety & Environmental (HSE Statistics) for the months of May & June, 2018 are

presented in Table 4-3.

Table 4-3: Incidents Analysis – May & June, 2018

Category May June Project to Date

Safe Man Hours 30,000 43,888 3,785,546

First Aid Cases 0 0 17

Common Sickness 13 44 2,393

Medical Treatment Cases (MTC) 0 0 0

Lost Time Injury (LTI) 0 0 0



Figure 4-3: Standby Boat & Swimmer

Category May June Project to Date

Restricted Work Injury (RWI) 0 0 0

Near Miss 0 0 37

No. of Environmental Damage 0 0 0

Trainings 1 3 92

HSE Orientation 0 1 624

Total Recordable Injury Rate (TRIR) 0 0 0

4.1.8. Swimmer & Boating Arrangements

The Contractor was instructed to arrange at least two swimmers and one boat to combat with any

hazard due to flood. The Contractor hired the services of two swimmers and kept one boat as

standby as shown in Figure 4-3.



5. RECOMMENDATIONS & CONCLUSIONS

The Overall Health Safety & Environment (HSE) implementation was not fully satisfactory as

many of the environmental observations have not been addressed yet. The unexpected stoppage

of work badly affected the HSE implementation measures. The PMO Director Environment &

Social and the Supervisory Consultants Environmental Specialist visited Trimmu Barrage site on

regular basis and provided the needed feedback to the supervisory and contractor staff to address

the appending environmental observation at site.

• The Internal Monitoring for Surface Water Analysis & Noise Management was carried out on a monthly

basis with comparison of the analysis results both with base values and the NEQS until the stoppage of

work in April 2018.

• The EPA Certified Laboratory Testing was carried out on October 5-6, 2017, which included ambient air

quality monitoring (SOx, NOx, CO2, PM10, PM2.5), drinking water and waste water analysis. Latest EPA

Certified Laboratory Testing is still awaited.

• The overall working environment at the Project Area has been safe as no major incident/accident or

casualty was reported.

• Traffic Management for the Stage-II Works was approved by the CRE, after due scrutiny and revision

on November 06, 2017 and has been implemented effectively during the reporting period with no

unpleasant incident at site.

• Due to major construction activities such as construction of new Right Guide Bank (RGB) and

movement of Project’s heavy machinery, caused intensive emissions of dust particles in the working area. The impact of dust was reduced by regular water sprinkling.

• Among the critical pending issues which require concrete action by the Contractor is the provision of

Arsenic Free Water to the Workers Camp (through development of an Arsenic free water source), the

appointment of an MBBS medical doctor at site, Restoration of the Borrow Area/vulnerable trees on the

banks of T.S. Link Canal and the Haveli Canal (as explained in detail in Section 3.2). The Contractor

was advised that the Borrow Area should be properly restored by dumping excavated spoil from Bela

Area. The Contractor needs to act on those issues without further delay and waste of time. The carrying

out of Third Party Environmental Monitoring needs no special emphasis.

• On March 7, 2018 an ADB mission headed by Ms. Noriko Sato, Natural Resources Specialist and other

ADB Officials/Consultants including Syed Asim Ali Sabzwari Environmental Safeguard Specialist

reached Trimmu Barrage to check the compliance of Environmental Observations which were

previously conveyed to the Contractor after ADB’s visit on December 13, 2017.

• On May 10, 2018 another ADB delegation accompanied by Malik Pervaiz Director E&S PMO, delegates

from the brotherly country of Afghanistan, representatives from various public-sector agencies from

KPK & WAPDA Officials from Dasu Hydropower Project visited Trimmu Barrage Site and were briefed

about the Project by the Head PMO and the CRE. To address the environmental issues a Corrective

Action Plab (CAP) was prepared.



Annex-I

Field Trip Reports



Field Trip Report – Trimmu Barrage Project

January 24 – 25, 2018

Engr. Anwar Hussain Mujahid, Environmental Specialist SMEC/EGC made a field trip to the

Trimmu Barrage Project Area on January 24 – 25, 2018. Following is a synopsis of the salient

observations/activities during the said Field Trip.

A. Meeting with Mr. Shabib Hussain, Deputy Director Social/Resettlement PMO/Mr. Amir

Mumtaz Executive Engineer, Trimmu Barrage

Mr. Shabib Hussain informed that he had a meeting with the Deputy Commissioner/District

Police Officer Jhang on the previous day who had shown their concern about the Chinese

Camp Security/Scrutiny of Chinese nationals. A Special Report in this matter has been

recently sent by DPO Jhang to the Head PMO with copies to all concerned.

The DPO has desired that stringent steps should be taken to check unnecessary movement of

Chinese nationals and other fool proof security arrangements be made before movement of

Chinese nationals. As per statement by Mr. Shabib, the District Administration has desired

that CCTV Cameras should be properly maintained and also sub-contractor/suppliers should

be paid on time to maintain community’s support for the Project. After meeting with Mr.

Shabib, a brief introductory meeting was also held with Executive Engineer Trimmu Barrage

Mr. Amir Mumtaz.

B. Meeting with Major (R) Ghulam Raza Khan, CRE

This meeting was held in the CRE’s Office at 12’0 clock on January 24, 2018. Certain issues

facing the Project were discussed including the traffic management during the Stage-II Works.

C. Site Visit to the Project’s Works Site/Labour Camps

After the initial meetings, a visit to the Project Works Sites including Labour Camp(s) and

Rasheedpur Road etc. was made.

i. Trimmu Barrage/Light Traffic Closure hours

• The work on Stage II is presently under progress with light traffic closure period of 09-12

and 03:30 PM to 05:30 PM in effect. Reached Trimmu Barrage thru the Left Bank of the

Haveli Canal. It was observed that by breaking the “lane discipline” the motorists had

created two lanes leading to the Trimmu Barrage and the whole traffic was stalled.

However, after a while, the traffic movement resumed. It is crucial to post “flagman” at the

starting point to ensure lane discipline.

Also due to traffic congestion, lot of dust is created, therefore there is a need for water

sprinkling during the closure hours of the traffic. There was recently an unpleasant incident



in which a motorist tried to make his way forcibly by threatening the flagmen at site near

Kaura entry point during traffic closure period.

The incident has promptly been reported by the worthy CRE to the Police Administration of

Jhang District, requesting police assistance/patrolling in the area to avoid such untoward

incidents in future.

• Traffic management through Trimmu Barrage and its access roads during the traffic

closure/opening timings is currently one of the most crucial issue. It is prudent to ensure

smooth flow of traffic and minimize public inconvenience.

• Mr. Tariq Jan indicated that he intends to soon have a meeting with Mr. Malik Iqbal HSE

Manager Sinohydro for effective traffic management and to ensure proper coordination

between Sinohydro and Jigiang (Sub Contractor Mechanical).

ii. Additional Bays Area

Works on the Additional Bays is in progress along with new Head Regulator of Rangpur

Canal. Thirteen (13) new Bays will be constructed to expend the Barrage’s flood carrying

capacity. The workers seem to be wearing PPE’s/helmets (At the time of the visit workers

were having a lunch break).

iii. Laborer Camp

• Visited the Labour Camps Mess. This was lunch time and workers were taking their meals.

The food quality was checked and found to be OK. However, there was no light in the

Mess (which was reportedly due to an electric breakdown). Mr. Tariq Jan will revisit the

Camp/Mess through a follow up visit.

• General cleanliness in the Mess and kitchen area was recommended.

• From the 1st Aid Clinic Center, got the Blood Pressure checked. The BP Instrument

seemed to be working OK.

iv. Rasheedpur Road/Site Facility Area

There was no rush of traffic on the road. The Contractor has extended the width of this road

through widening of shoulders, which has facilitated the movement of traffic. (although

signboards for indication of speed breakers along with illuminating cat eyes are needed as

previously pointed out). Went all the way to Athara Hazari Town and returned to the Project

Area through alternate road along Rangpur Canal/Batching Plant. Traffic was found to be

moving smoothly.

v. While returning to the Trimmu Barrage passed through the site facility Area/Batching

Plant

It was observed that action on the ADB Mission’s instructions of December 13, 2017 is yet

pending. (Even no “Caps” on the steel bars have been applied as desired by ADB’s

Environmental Specialist, which is a minor item). The Worthy CRE has issued necessary



instructions to the Contractor through his letter No. TPBC/CRE/1026 dated January 23, 2018,

while communicating the comments on the Contractor’s Environmental Monitoring Report

(EMR) for December 2017.

vi. T.S. Link Canal

Work on the replacement of the T.S. Link Canal Gates was found to be under way. So, for two

(02) out of the total ten (10) gates have been replaced.

vii. Visit to the Chinese Camp

• On January 25, morning, visited the Chinese Camp along with Mr. Tariq Jan

Environmental SMEC and Malik Iqbal HSE Manager Sinohydro.

Before the visit, during a mutual discussion Mr. Fazal Ahmad Electric Inspector EGC

disclosed that security lights/security cameras and guard’s attendance is checked every

night by him at the Chinese Camp & Trimmu Barrage and a statement in this respect is

communicated to the CRE and all other concerned.

• While at the Chinese Camp, it was observed that there was no guard on duty at the “Front

Part” of the Camp. Mr. Dabeer-ul-Hassan Security Supervisor explained that the required

personnel have been promised by the Police Department, but are still awaited. In the other

post, on the eastern side, however an armed guard was found to be on duty, who

disclosed that his duty hours are normally restricted to 4 hours.

• There was a “dust bin” near the entrance to the Camp, but as Malik Iqbal suggested, the

camp residents throw solid waste/liter outside the dust bin. This mindset can only change

through persistent awareness campaign.

• A meeting was held with Major (Retd) Hamid Hassan Security In charge of the Camp who

works for Sinohydro. Mr. Hamid Hassan expressed his thoughts about some of the

security issues/concerns facing him including unexpected and uninformed visitors etc.

It was recommended that there should be an “Intercom” link between all the guards on various

posts/security personnel at the gate and control room. Mr. Hamid appreciated the above

recommendation to be implemented in due course.


February 19-20, 2018

Engr. Anwar Hussain Mujahid, Environmental Specialist SMEC/EGC made a two-day field trip to

Trimmu Barrage Project Area from February 19-20, 2018. Following is a synopsis of the major

activities/observations made during the said Field Trip.



A. Meeting with Major (Retd) Ghulam Raza Khan CRE & Mr. Mansoor Ali DTL (on visit to Trimmu

Barrage)

• A courtesy call was paid to the above named two seniors of the Trimmu Barrage Project

and in brief discussed various issues related to the Environmental Sector. The CRE and

his staff need to be commended for their efforts especially during the “light traffic closure

period” from January 10 to February 09, 2018, which ended safely without any major

unpleasant incident.

• After meeting with the CRE & DTL, had a meeting with the Environmentalist Mr. Tariq Jan

and discussed in detail all the six (06) major comments and 58 section wise/specific

comments raised by the ADB Mission on the “Bi-Annual Environmental Monitoring

Report”.

It was felt that with minor improvement/effort the Report can be reorganized to the satisfaction

of the Bank as the necessary information is either already provided in the Report and/or is

available on record.

B. Visit to the Project’s Work Sites/Camps etc. Field visit to the Project Sites/Camps was made on February 20, 2018 along with Mr. Tariq

Jan Environmentalist SMEC/EGC and Malik Iqbal HSE Manager Sinohydro.

Before the site visit, Malik Iqbal was reminded of the following pending critical issues which

need immediate attention and follow up action by the Contractor.

1. MBBS Doctor’s appointment

2. Provision of Arsenic free water to the workers

3. Restoration of previously utilized Borrow Area

4. ADB’s Environmental Observations made on December 13, 2017.

Malik Iqbal was provided a list of the ADB’s Environmental Observations on December 13,

2017 (as a fresh reference) and also discussed these observations with him at the relevant

project sites. Malik Iqbal apprised of the practical issues at site including the cash flow

problems, however he indicated that he will bring the above observations to the attention of

his seniors at Sinohydro for immediate compliance.

Following project sites were visited, accompanied by Mr. Tariq Jan and Malik Iqbal.

a. Trimmu Barrage

• The Stage II work is in progress. The “light traffic closure period” was successfully

completed on February 09, 2018, according to schedule. Removal of one of the

Barrage’s Gate was in progress by Chinese/Pakistani workers deployed at site. Most

of the workers were wearing PPE’s with the exception of one worker who was

observed to be shifting a “girder” without helmet or gloves.



Strict compliance with PPE’s wearing should be exercised at site for worker’s own

safety.

b. Labour Camp, First Aid Center

On the way to the Labour Camp, as informed by Malik Iqbal water sprinkling is being

carried out during night and morning hours as per “water sprinkling plan” which is a step in

the right direction.

• In the First Aid Center, Mr. Mushtaq paramedic was on duty. Digital BP measurement

instrument is available and is functional. However, there is need for proper

beds/stretcher for patients at the First Aid Center. Also, provision of oxygen cylinder in

the Ambulance, provision of necessary medicine and above all the availability of a

medical doctor at the Clinic, as has been highlighted many times before is the need of

the hour. Malik Iqbal ensured that the necessary medicine is being procured.

• It was desired that the “heap of soil” dumped near the Mess should be removed.

Broken sink/basin should be replaced and white washing needs to be carried out in the

washrooms. Loose electric connections/fixtures should be properly fixed.

c. Batching Plant, Oil Storage Area, QA/QC Lab.

• After a visit to those area it was observed that most of the ADB Mission’s observations

are yet to be complied with as the oil storage area still needs parapet wall(s) and oil

spill kits, also the QA/QC Lab needs more fire extinguishers. This was already

discussed with the HSE Manager Sinohydro and the attention of the Contractor has

reportedly been drawn by the CRE through an official letter.

d. New Head Regulator Rangpur Canal

Work at the new Head Regulator at Rangpur Canal is currently under progress (although

at an apparently slow pace due to inundation under water). Some of the workers were

observed to be wearing PPE’s/helmets while the others were not wearing PPE’s. Roughly

it was a ratio of 50/50. The observance of PPE’s should be taken very seriously and no

worker should be allowed to work at site without proper PPE’s. The work supervisors at

site should as such ensure the safety of their workers.

e. “Barricading” along a short turn on the Cofferdam d/s Road was recommended to Malik Iqbal who

immediately issued instructions to his staff for necessary action.


March 07, 2018



A one-day field trip was made by Engr. Anwar Hussain Mujahid, Environmental Specialist

SMEC/EGC to the Trimmu Barrage Project Area on March 07, 2018 at the occasion of the ADB

Mid-Term Review Mission. The ADB Mission headed by Ms. Noriko Sato, Natural Resources

Specialist and other ADB officials/consultants including Syed Asim Ali Sabzwari Environmental

Safeguard Specialist reached the Trimmu Barrage around 11:30 A.M. From the PMO side, the

worthy Project Director PMO Mr. Amjad Saeed and from the Supervisory Consultants, Mr.

Mansoor Ali Deputy Team Leader also accompanied the Mission, while CRE Major (R) Ghulam

Raza received the ADB Mission in the Irrigation Rest House on its arrival.

The delegation had a brief meeting with the PMO, Consultants and the Contractor’s representatives. The ADB delegation then paid a site visit to the various project works along with

the PMO, Supervisory Consultants and the Contractor’s representatives. The site visit included Haveli/T.S. Canal, overview of Stage I & II Works at the Trimmu Barrage, New RGB (Right Guide

Bank), New Head Regulator of the Rangpur Canal/Additional Bays Area. The Mission was briefed

about the progress of the Project works by the CRE through a verbal presentation

illustrated/assisted by charts and diagrams.

Ms. Noriko informed that upto the Mid-Term, the Project was handled by ADB Manila and after

Mid-Term it will be monitored by ADB’s Islamabad Office.

The Mission also emphasized that the Mid-Term Review is an important milestone and whatever

changes are to be made, they should be made now.

On the sidelines of the ADB Mission main proceedings, Syed Asim Ali Sabzwari along with Engr.

Anwar H. Mujahid, Environmental Specialist SMEC/EGC held a meeting with Malik Iqbal HSE

Manager Sinohydro and discussed the target dates for compliance to the ADB’s Environmental Observations/Urgent Issues. After mutual discussion and consent by the Contractor’s representative, various dates for the ADB’s Observations were fixed in the month of March 2018, whereas about two of the Urgent Issues i.e. provision of arsenic free water to the Workers Camps

and appointment of MBBS Doctor at site, Malik Iqbal promised to consult his seniors and then

inform Syed Asim Ali Sabzwari (and others concerned) accordingly, (Please see copy of Action

Plan attached as Annex-I).

After visiting the Trimmu Project Area, the ADB Mission headed to Multan for a visit to the

Panjnad Barrage Area around 02:30 P.M., while Engr. Anwar H. Mujahid returned to Lahore via

M4/M2 Motorway.


March 28, 2018

Engr. Anwar Hussain Mujahid, Environmental Specialist SMEC/EGC made a one-day field trip to

the Trimmu Barrage Project Area on Wednesday March 28, 2018. The main objective of the said

trip was to assess the “Status of Compliance” with the ADB’s observations of December 13, 2017



for which an Action Plan was formulated on March 07, 2018. Following is a synopsis of the salient

observations/activities carried out during the said field trip.

A. Meeting with CRE

Started from Lahore at 08:00 A.M. and reached Trimmu Barrage at 11:00 A.M.

Paid a courtesy call to the CRE Major (Retd) Ghulam Raza and discussed matters related to

the said visit especially ADB’s observations. The CRE indicated that every effort is being

made to convince and persuade the Contractor for compliance.

B. Meeting with Malik Iqbal, HSE Manager Sinohydro

Following meeting with the CRE, a meeting was held with the Contractor’s HSE Manager,

Malik Iqbal in the Consultants Conference Room in which the following were present:

1. Engr. Anwar Hussain Mujahid, Environmental Specialist SMEC/EGC

2. Mr. Malik Iqbal, HSE Manager Sinohydro

3. Hafiz Waqas, Office Engineer EGC

4. Mr. Naveed Ahmad Sindhu, Inspector (Civil) NESPAK

5. Syed Hassan Ali Shah, Environmental Engineer, Sinohydro

The compliance status of the Corrective Action Plan for Environmental Observations was

checked item by item after due discussion with Malik Iqbal (Please see Annex-1 for latest

Compliance Status as of March 28, 2018).

• Engr. Mujahid provided a copy of the CRE’s letter dated February 20, 2018 regarding the

“Methodology for Noise and Air Quality Monitoring” as desired by ADB Safeguards

Specialist to be adopted by the Third-Party Lab (expected to be mobilized on Monday April

02, 2018).

• He also provided a fresh copy of his comments on the “Tree Plantation Plan” already sent

to the Contractor through CRE. He emphasized the need to finalize the Tree Plantation

Plan (after discussion with CRE/appointment of a focal person) and do the actual

plantation in the field without further delay.

• It was revealed by Malik Iqbal that Mr. Muhammad Yusuf has been hired as a paramedic

for Trimmu Barrage Dispensary (other than Mr. Mushtaq).

C. Site Visit

The meeting with the HSE Manger Sinohydro was followed by a site visit to the Areas of

interest as per ADB’s Environmental Observations including the Labour Camp, Generator’s

Area, Oil Storage Area, QA/QC Lab. Etc.



It was observed that while action on some of the observations has been taken, necessary

action on the other items is still in progress or still need to be initiated (Please see latest

compliance status in Annex-1).


May 03, 2018

Engr. Anwar Hussain Mujahid, Environmental Specialist TPBC made a field trip to the Trimmu

Barrage on Thursday May 03, 2018. The main objectives of the said trip were to facilitate and

initiate the induction of the newly appointed Environmentalist Mr. Tariq Arslan at Site (who

accompanied Mr. Mujahid to Trimmu Barrage from Lahore) along with an evaluation of the

compliance with ADB’s Environmental Observations (listed under Attachment 7. Corrective Action

Plan, Aid Memoire, dated March 07, 2018).

Following is a synopsis of the salient observations/activities carried out during the said field trip.

A. Meeting with CRE Major (R) Ghulam Raza Khan

The worthy CRE welcomed the Environmental Team in his office and assured all possible

guidance and support to the newly inducted Environmentalist Mr. Arsalan at Site.

It was informed that due to some unfortunate conflict of interest between the Contractor and

the Sub-Contractor, the work at site is suspended for almost two weeks, however PMO

Barrage’s Office at Lahore has called for a meeting of the parties involved to resolve the issue.

It was also learnt that due to the suspension of work at site, both Mr. Iqbal Malik HSE

Manager and Mr. Hassan Environmental Engineer of Sinohydro have reportedly gone on

leave.

B. Visit to the Project Works/Labour Camp

Engr. Anwar H. Mujahid along with Mr. Arsalan Tariq and Mr. Naveed Ahmad Inspector (Civil)

TPBC visited the following Work Sites/Labour Camp.

• Main Trimmu Barrage

• Cofferdam D/S of Barrage

• Batching Plant

• Oil Storage Area

• New Head Regulator of Rangpur Canal

• Additional Bays Area

• T.S. Link Canal/Haveli Canal and the Borrow Area



• First Aid Center (Locked due to stoppage of work). Mr. Mujahid and Mr. Naveed explained

the present status of work for the understanding of Mr. Arsalan Tariq and the background

of the major environmental issues listed/registered so for.)

C. Compliance with ADB’s Environmental Observations

ADB’s Environmental Safeguards Specialist Syed Asim Ali Sabzwari in his visit to the Trimmu

Barrage Site on December 13, 2017 followed by a subsequent visit on March 07, 2018, had

made certain Environmental Observations, which were duly conveyed to the Contractor. The

Contractor through their letter dated April 11, 2018 had also assured that the arrangements for

provision of Arsenic Free Water to the workers will be made soon by provision of necessary

accessories, which has not yet been done. (Please see Contractor’s letter of April 11 attached

as Annex-I). Similarly, the Third Party Environmental Monitoring which was due in March 2018

(and later promised for first week of April 2018) has not yet been carried out.

Although some action seems to have been taken on some of the other observations as shown

in Annex-II to this Report, compliance on the major issues is still awaited.


May 10, 2018

Engr. Anwar Hussain Mujahid, Environmental Specialist TPBC made a field trip to the Trimmu

Barrage on Thursday May 10, 2018, along with Syed Asim Ali Sabzwari Environmental

Safeguards Specialist ADB accompanied by Malik Pervaiz Director E&S PMO, delegates from the

brotherly country of Afghanistan, representatives from various public-sector agencies from KPK

and WAPDA officials from the Dassu Hydropower Project. Mr. Amjad Saeed Head PMO/Project

Director and Mr. Mansoor Ali Deputy Team Leader JV Consultants were also present at the

occasion. The Chief Resident Engineer Trimmu Barrage Rehabilitation & Upgradation Project,

Major (R) Ghulam Raza received the visiting delegation from ADB around 12:30 hours at the CRE

Office.

A. Briefing by Project Director/Head PMO

The participants of the site visit were seated in the Committee Room of the Consultants and

introduced themselves.

Mr. Amjad Saeed, Head PMO/PD briefly introduced the Project’s Contractor i.e. Messer’s

Sinohydro and the Consultants, consisting of a Joint Venture of NESPAK, SMEC International

& EGC (Engineering General Consultants).

He informed the visiting team that the Trimmu Barrage was built in the pre-independence era

in 1939 as such it is now about eighty (80) years old and needs rehabilitation and upgrading.



The addition of 13 Bays on the Right Bank of the Barrage is aimed to increase the flood

discharge capacity from 645,000 cusecs to 875,000 cusecs (for a flood of 100 years return

period).

Previously, the max flood experienced was upto 800,000 cusecs for which “breaching” of the

infrastructure of the Barrage was carried out which resulted in the flooding of the adjacent

areas upto Athara Hazari (as was witnessed during the 2010 high flood).

B. Site Visit – Briefing by the CRE

The visiting team members were taken for a tour of the Main Barrage Site and the Additional

Bays Areas where the CRE briefed the guests about the functioning of the Main Barrage and

different components of the Rehabilitation and Upgrading Project presently under way.

The visiting team took special interest in the construction of “Cofferdams” built on the

upstream and downstream of the Barrage. The CRE explained that the purpose of the

“Cofferdam” is to prepare a “dry working place” in the middle of the River for Project’s ongoing

activities.

C. Multimedia Presentation by the CRE

The visiting team was then given a comprehensive Digital Presentation in his office by the

CRE about the Irrigation System/Infrastructure in Punjab including 13 Barrages and 24 main

canals.

It was narrated that under the supervision of PMO Barrages Punjab, the Taunsa Barrage

(Over River Indus) was completed in 2009 and Jinnah Barrage in 2015, while the New Khanki

Barrage (which is considered to be a Flagship Model as termed by Head PMO/Project

Director) was recently completed in year 2017.

The CRE threw light on the various components of the Trimmu Barrage Project, some of

which are highlighted below:

• Total Project Cost Rs. 936 million

• Completion Date May 21, 2020

• Command Area = 0.345 Million Acres – Jhang & Muzaffargarh District

1.0175 Million Acres – Jhang & Khanewal District

• Physical Progress on April 30, 2019: Planned 72.15% Actual 57.31%

• Construction of New Right Guide Bank Upstream = 89% Downstream 24%

After the CRE’s comprehensive presentation, the visiting ADB Team went to see the nearby

Chinese/Officer Camp, while the Environmental Specialist TPBC returned to Lahore traveling

a total distance of about 600 km during the field visit.




June 29, 2018

Engr. Anwar Hussain Mujahid, Environmental Specialist TPBC along with Malik Pervaiz Director

E&S PMO and Mr. Nazim Hussain Shah M&E Expert TPBC visited the Trimmu Barrage on Friday

June 29, 2018. Following is a synopsis of the salient observations/major activities carried out

during the said Field Trip.

A. Meeting with CRE Major (R) Ghulam Raza Khan

On arrival at Trimmu Barrage around 11:30 A.M., the visiting team met Mr. Ghulam Raza

CRE, who welcomed it in his office. Major (R) Ghulam Raza said that after the recent episode,

the Trimmu Barrage Project is in a stage of transition. He called the Sinohydro’s

representatives to his office for a meeting with the visiting team. The CRE suggested that the

CV’s of the recently hired HSE Staff by Sinohydro should be submitted by Sinohydro to the

Consultants for scrutiny and approval.

B. Meeting with Sinohydro Representatives

The said meeting was held in the Engineer’s Conference Room in which the following

representatives from Sinohydro took part.

1. Mr. Asif Karim HSE Manager

2. Mr. Wang Contract Manager

3. Mr. Lu Sheng Technical Manager

4. Mr. Li Lian Qiang Site Manager

5. Mr. Zeng Zhong Hua Planning Engineer

• The new HSE Manager Sinohydro Mr. Asif Karim was among the meeting participants (Please see

list of participants attached to this Report). Malik Pervaiz Arif Director E&S gave favourable

comments about Mr. Asif Karim and acknowledged that he knew Mr. Asif Karim’s from his work at

Sulemanki Barrage. Director E&S thought that Mr. Asif Karim’s joining the Contractor’s team will

strengthen their HSE Section/related activities. (Mr. Asif Karim was reportedly appointed recently

on June 26, 2018). Mr. Asif since his appointment has visited the various sites under the Project

and had also a look at the Environmental Monitoring Report previously prepared by the Ex-HSE

Manager Malik Iqbal.

• The latest status of the “Environmental Observations” made by ADB (Ref. Dec. 13 & March 07

visits) was discussed by Mr. Mujahid with the Sinohydro Team and the latest status of compliance

is attached at Annex-II.

• Mr. Mujahid also raised the issue of carrying out of “Internal” & “External Environmental Monitoring”.

Mr. Asif Karim said that they are in the process of procurement of a D.O. Meter & Multimeter to

carry out the D.O., EC/TDS & pH measurements and noise level monitoring for surface water



analysis and noise measurements. For two months (during the monsoon season) there will be no

work at site till September 2018.

• Director E&S wanted that an EMR should be submitted even if there is no physical work at site. (It

should contain other relevant issues like the construction of new batching plant/miscellaneous

activities).

• Mr. Mujahid asked the Sinohydro Team about carrying out of Third Party Environmental Monitoring

to which they responded that it is a bit too much to carry out the said monitoring every quarter.

Director E&S said that it is a contractual requirement. Mr. Mujahid said that even otherwise the last

Third-Party monitoring was carried out in October 2017 and this is now overdue.

• The Sinohydro representatives said that since the work is going to be suspended during July &

August 2018, therefore the Third Party Environmental Monitoring will be carried out in September

2018.

• The number of trees to be planted by Sinohydro also can under discussion Mr. Mujahid said that as

per EIA of Trimmu Barrage 1,217 trees are to be uprooted by the Contractor and for every uprooted

tree, the Contractor (as per EIA) has to plant 5 saplings. According to the record so far made

available 1,000 trees were reportedly planted out of which only 650 survived. The Engineer had

sent their comments on the Revised Tree Plan submitted by Sinohydro, which they have yet to

respond after revising/incorporation of Engineer’s Comments, so that actual plantation is carried out

at site during the next plantation season.

• Sinohydro’s representative wanted to know how the “payment for plantation” would be made by the PMO to the Contractor.

Director E&S said that he would check the mode of payment and let Sinohydro know about it from

the Contract.

• It was disclosed that Mr. Asif Karim would be responsible for all the HSE records/reports

preparation and should be provided will all relevant documents (EIA, EMP SSEMP, HSE, TMP etc.

and all approved plans and relevant copies of the Contract) by Sinohydro.

C. Site Visit to the New Batching Plant/Proposed Recreational Park

Before returning from Trimmu Barrage, the visiting team briefly stopped over at the new

Batching Plant Site and the proposed Recreational Park site (located on the right-hand side of

T.S. Link Canal) near the new Control Room, reportedly owned by the District Council.

It was however felt that the proposed site is too small to be considered suitable for

development of a Public Park on a historical site like Trimmu Barrage. Therefore, an alternate

site may be examined for development of the proposed Public Park.



Annex-I



Annex-II

Attachment 7: Corrective Action Plan for Environmental Observations at Trimmu Barrage

Project

Sr. No. Corrective

Actions

Action

by

Target

Date

Current

Status

New

Target

Date

Remarks

1 Provision of

Arsenic free

water to the

workers camp

Constru

ction

Contract

or

As soon

as

possible

Partially

addressed

15-10-

2018

Currently minimal workers are

present at construction site

due to stoppage of work due

to arrival of the moon soon

season. Furthermore, Arsenic

free water is currently supplied

to the remaining workers and

officers from the source which

has already been tested

during 2nd external monitoring

byindependent laboratory.

Water from this source is

Arsenic free. Moreover, the

contractor has promised to

install an electric motor at the

new water source (Arsenic

Free) to enhance the water

quantity before restart of the

works.

2 Carrying out

Environmental

Monitoring by

Certified

Independent

Laboratory.

Constru

ction

Contract

or

31-03-

2018

Not

addressed

15-10-

2018

This monitoring to determine

(ambient air quality, water

quality and noise levels) is

overdue. It will be carried out

in October 2018, when the

construction work re-starts.

3 Fire

extinguishers

should be

regularly

checked and

refilled on time.

Constru

ction

Contract

or

On

continuo

us basis

Addressed Not

Applicabl

e

4. Oil spills under

mobile

generators

should be

Constru

ction

Contract

25-03-

2018

Partially

addressed

15-10-

2018


from construction site. New

generators will be placed on

impervious floor, with a



Sr. No. Corrective

Actions

Action

by

Target

Date

Current

Status

New

Target

Date

Remarks

checked with

provision of

tarpaulin sheet

beneath to avoid

soil

contamination.

Moreover,

stationary

generators

should also have

provision of

parapet wall to

limit the extent of

oil spillage.

or parapet wall and a sump/drip

tray.

5 Exhaust from

generators

should be in

vertical direction

and at some

suitable height

from ground

Constru

ction

Contract

or

31-03-

2018

Not

addressed

15-10-

2018


from construction site. This


for new generators.

6 Oil storage area

should also have

a parapet wall.

Oil spill kits

should also be

made available

Constru

ction

Contract

or

25-03-

2018

Not

addressed

15-10-

2018

The oil storage area is

currently empty as no

construction works is currently

being carried out. This


in the future.

7 Waste bins

should be made

available in oil

storage area

Constru

ction

Contract

or

10-03-

2018

Not

addressed

15-10-

2018

Same as above

8 Proper disposal

arrangements

(i.e. incineration)

should be made

for oily

rags/waste

clothes used for

oiling of

shuttering

Constru

ction

Contract

or

On

continuo

us basis

Not

addressed

On

continuo

us basis

Same as above.



Sr. No. Corrective

Actions

Action

by

Target

Date

Current

Status

New

Target

Date

Remarks

9 Extra fire

extinguishers

should be

provided at

Quality Control /

Civil Lab

Constru

ction

Contract

or

25-03-

2018

Not

addressed

15-10-

2018

Extra fire extinguishers will be

placed at Quality Control lab

when the construction works

re-starts.

10 Provision of

extra sign

boards related

with health and

safety

Constru

ction

Contract

or

31-03-

2018

Not

addressed

15-10-

2018

Same as above.

11 Rubber caps

should be

installed at the

end of

reinforcement /

steel bars. The

same can also

be covered with

foam with tape in

case the rubber

caps are not

available

Constru

ction

Contract

or

10-03-

2018

Addressed Not

Applicabl

e

Foaming provided on steel bar

ends near material Lab.Steel

bars have also been shifted to

newly constructed workshop.

12 Signboards for

“No Smoking” should be

installed near

cylinders utilized

for cutting

Constru

ction

Contract

or

31-03-

2018

Addressed Not

Applicabl

e

Extra signboards for “No Smoking” have been placed at necessary places.

13 The number of

waste bins in the

camps area

should be

increased

Constru

ction

Contract

or

Done Addressed Not

Applicabl

e

This issue will again be re-

visited with arrival of

construction workers to ensure

sufficient number of waste

bins is present in the camp

area.

14 Training of

workers on use

of PPE’s during construction

workers to be

Constru

ction

Contract

or

On

continuo

us basis

Not

addressed

On

continuo

us basis

The aforementioned training

will be given to workers before

re-start of construction works

and then after regular



Sr. No. Corrective

Actions

Action

by

Target

Date

Current

Status

New

Target

Date

Remarks

carried out after

regular intervals.

Moreover, PPE’s should also be

provided to all

the visitors

before site visit

in the Project

Area

intervals.



Figure 5-1: Major (R) Ghulam Raza Khan CRE TPBC delivering a presentation to the visiting ADB Mission on May 10, 2018.



Annex-II

Tool Box Talk

(March & April 2018)



List of TBTs Topics – April 2018

Sr.

No. Topics

Total Number of

Participants Conducted By

1 Emergency Response Plan 85 Environmentalist

2 Slip, Trip & Fall Hazard 80 HSE Supervisor

3 Hot Work 63 HSE Assistant

4 Dust Abutment Plan 66 Environmentalist

5 Welding, Cutting & Grinding 75 HSE Officer

6 Heavy Vehicles Movement 79 HSE Assistant

7 Crane Operation 74 HSE Supervisor

8 Electrical Hazards 80 HSE Officer

9 Housekeeping 74 HSE Assistant

10 Crane Operation 72 Environmentalist

11 Solid Waste Management 82 Environmentalist

12 Work at Height 82 HSE Assistant

13 Deep Excavation 87 HSE Supervisor

14 Scaffold Dismantling 81 HSE Assistant

15 Fire Hazard 81 Environmentalist

16 Manual Lifting 99 HSE Officer

17 Dismantling 83 HSE Assistant

18 Poor Visibility 76 HSE Supervisor

19 Fall Arrest System 71 Environmentalist

20 Heavy Equipment Movement 74 HSE Assistant

21 Water Sprinkling 72 HSE Officer

22 Oil Spillage 83 HSE Supervisor

23 Defensive Driving 79 HSE Officer

24 PPE’s Implementation 81 Environmentalist

25 Noise & Hear Protection 78 HSE Supervisor

26 Crane Operation 73 HSE Assistant

27 Flora & Fauna Protection 78 Environmentalist

28 Manual Lifting 89 Environmentalist

29 Housekeeping 90 HSE Assistant

30 Hot Weather 87 Environmentalist



Annex-III

CRE’s Instructions to the Contractor on Various HSE Issues/Contractor’s

Response on Drinking Water

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