APPENDIX I (See paragraph – 6) FORM I (I) Basic...

APPENDIX I

(See paragraph – 6)

FORM I (I) Basic Information

Sl.No Item Details

1. Name of the Project/s Development of 6 lane SPUR, starting from km

26.320 of Mumbai – Vadodara Expressway and

terminates at km 24.416 of NH 4B which also

includes tunnel of length 4.4 km. The total length

of spur is 94.390 km.

The alignment is part of development of 8 lane

Vadodara Mumbai Expressway from Km

499.000 of NH-8 in Maharashtra to Km 80.000

of Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway (NE-1) in

Gujarat.

The project of access controlled expressway has

been taken up by the National Highways

Authority of India under National Highway

Development Program (NHDP) Phase-VI to be

implemented under Public Private Partnership

mode.

Location Map of the Project is attached as

Annexure I.

2. Sl. No in the Schedule 7(f)

3. Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be

handled/command area/lease area/ number

of wells to be drilled

The proposed length of the SPUR is 94.390 km

with proposed Right of Way (PRoW) along the

entire stretch is 100/120 m except in stretch of

elevated structure where PRoW is 60 m.

4. New/Expansion/modernization New Alignment

5. Existing Capacity/Area etc No

6. Category of Project i.e ‘A’ or ‘B’ A

7. Does it attract the general condition? If yes,

please specify.

Not Applicable

8. Does it attract the specific condition? If yes,

please specify.

Not Applicable

9. Location The project road starts at km 26+320 of the main

Vadodara Mumbai Expressway near Vasai and

ends at km 24.476 of NH-4B near Panvel.

Plot/Survey / Khasra No. Project involves land acquisition.

Village The alignment passes through the residential

clusters and towns of Virar, Shirsad, Bhinar,

Ganeshpuri, Akloli, Vajreswari, Zidke, Awala,

Mahapoli, Angaon, Taloli (NH 3 Crossing),

Savad (Pise), Ambivli, Bapsai (NH222

Crossing), Vasat (Jambhul), Badlapur, Juweli,

Tamsai, Koproli, Vichumbe before ending at

Panvel. There are 61 revenue villages and towns

of Palghar & Thane district and 20 revenue

villages of Raigad district (List enclosed as

Annexure II)

Tehsil Palghar District: Vasai and Vada

Thane District: Bhiwandi, Kalyan and

Ambernath

Raigad District: Panvel

District Palghar, Thane and Raigad Districts in the state

of Maharashtra

State Maharashtra.

10. Nearest railway station /airport along with

distance in kms.

The nearest railway stations(within 15 Km from

proposed alignment) are :

Vasai Railway Station

Nallasopara Station

Virar Railway Station

Panvel Railway Station

Chikale Railway Station

Khandeshwar Railway station

Mansarovar Railway station

Kalamboli Railway Station

Khargarh Railway Station

The nearest Airport is:

Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport approx.

30 km from project road.

11. Nearest Town, City, District Headquarters

along with distance in kms.

The project road is passing through districts of

Palghar, Thane and Raigad.

12. Village Panchayaths, Zilla parishad,

Municipal Corporation, Local Body

The project road is passing through above

referred towns and cities.

13. Name of the Applicant NHAI

14. Registered Address National Highways Authority of India

(Ministry of Road Transport &Highways) 15. Address for Correspondence:

G-5 & 6, Sector-10 Dwarka, New Delhi -

110075

Name Shri V.K.Sharma

Designation (Owner/Partner/CEO) Chief General Manager (LA & Env.)

Address National Highways Authority of India

(Ministry of Road Transport &Highways)

G-5 & 6, Sector-10 Dwarka, New Delhi -

Pin Code 110 075.

Email [email protected]

Telephone No 011-25074100 & 25074200

Fax No. 91-011-25093543

16. Details of Alternative Sites examined, if any

location of these sites should be shown on a

topo sheet.

The proposed alignment has been finalized after

considering all available alternate options. The

alternative alignment on google map is enclosed

as Annexure III.

17. Interlinked Projects Yes.

18. Weather separate application for interlinked

projects submitted?

No

19. If yes, date of submission No

20. If no, reason The project involves procurement of soil/earth

from the borrow areas.

As per office memorandum Dated 18th

Dec.

2012, issued by MoEF, following framework to

be followed:

i. Separate environment clearance for mining

of soil/earth from borrow areas, which are a

part of highway project are not required and

ii. The construction/widening of highways

along with the mining of soil/earth from

borrow areas to be considered as a single

project of appraisal under EIA Notification

2006. The NHAI/other agencies

implementing the highway projects while

submitting the proposal for Terms of

Reference will submit the additional details

as mentioned in above referred

memorandum.

21. Weather the proposal involves

approval/clearance under –If yes, details of

Yes, the proposal involves following clearances

which are under process

the same and their status to be given.

(a) The Forest (Conservation) Act - 1980

(b)The Wildlife (Protection) Act – 1972

(c) CRZ Notification – 1991

(a) Forest Clearance for diversion of forest land

under The Forest (Conservation) Act – 1980

(b) Obtaining Prior Clearance from the Standing

Committee of the National Board for Wild-life

as the project is located within 10 km of

Protected Areas (PAs)

22. Weather there is any Government Order/

Policy relevant/relating to the site

N/A

23. Forest Land involved (hectares) Approx. 99.713 Hectares of forest land is

involved.

24. Wheather there is any litigation pending

against the project and /or land in which the

project is propose to be set up?

(a) Name of the Court

(b) Case No.

(c) Orders /directions of the Court, if

any and its relevance with the

proposed project.

No

I hereby given undertaking that the data and information given in the application and

enclosures are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part

of the data and information submitted is found to be false or misleading at any stage, the

project will be rejected and clearance give, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk

and cost.

Signature of the Applicant with

Name and full Address

V.K.SHARMA

Chief General Manager (LA & Env.)

National Highways Authority of India,

Ministry of Road Transport & Highways

G – 5 & 6, Sector 10, Dwaraka

New Delhi 110075

Date:

Place:

(II) Activity 1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the project involving actions, which will

cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.)

S.No. Information/ Checklist

confirmation

Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/

rates, wherever possible) with source of

information

1.1 Permanent or temporary

change in land use, land cover

or topography including

increase in intensity of land

use (with respect to local land

use plan)

Yes CHANGE IN LAND USE

Yes, there will be both temporary and permanent

change in the land use of the area.

The temporary change in land use will be due to

setting up of Labour Camps, Hot mix plant, Crusher,

WMM Plant, etc.

Permanent Change of land use will be in the area

falling in Proposed Right of way for the construction

of 6 lane Highway and other ancillary services like

Toll Plaza, wayside amenities etc.

CHANGE IN TOPOGRAPHY

The road shall be constructed on an embankment

with average height of 4.5m and it involves tunneling

through Matheran Hill for 4.39 km from km 71+675

to km 76+121 which will change the topography in

this region.

1.2 Clearance of existing land,

vegetation and buildings?

Yes The land, vegetation and buildings falling in

proposed right of way will be cleared after

acquisition of land.

Approximately 197 structures and 13534 trees falling

within Proposed RoW will be affected due to

proposed development.

1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes The proposed development involves construction of 6

lane Expressway along with bridges, culverts,

interchanges, flyover, ROBs and cattle/vehicular

underpasses.

The new land use will also be created where Toll

plaza, truck laybye and way side amenities have been

proposed.

1.4 Pre- construction

investigations e.g. bore house,

soil testing?

Yes Pre – Construction investigation like Bore-House,

Soil testing and testing of construction materials have

been done and results included in Feasibility Report.

1.5 Construction works? Yes The construction work includes the following

TYPE OF FEATURES SPUR

Length 94.390

Interchanges 6

Pavment type Rigid Pavement


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Flyovers 6

Vehicular underpass 14 (13+1)

Vehicular overpass 10

Pedestrian underpass 29 (27+2)

Cattle underpass 33

Major Bridges 10

Minor Bridges 20 (19+1)

Minor Bridges (Utility) 6 (2+4)

ROBs 6 (4+2)

Culverts 150 (127+23)

Wayside amenities (A) 2

Wayside amenities (B) 4

Truck parking 2

Service roads 10.925 km

Tunnel 4.400 km

Elevated structures 3.400 km

Toll Plaza 7 (on loop/ramp)+ 1

(on main)

Tolling System Closed type

Civil Cost 4886.58 crore

1.6 Demolition Works? Yes 197 Structures falling within PROW will have to be

demolished.

1.7 Temporary sites used for

construction works or

Housing of Construction

workers?

Yes Labor Camps for 250-350 labors will be established

at required locations, for this, land will be acquired

temporarily

1.8 Above ground buildings,

structures or earthworks

including linear structures, cut

and fill or excavations

Yes The entire roadway corridor will be built on

embankment. The above ground structures include major, minor

Bridges, flyovers, toll plaza, wayside amenities and

truck lay byes.

1.9 Under ground works

including mining or tunneling

Yes A tunnel of 4.4 km length is proposed which:

• Starts from Km 71.675 (left) and Km 71.741

(Right)

• Ends at Km 76.071 (Left) and Km 76.121

(Right)

The length of tunnel in Matheran Eco-sensitive zone

is 3.88 Km

1.10 Reclamation Works?

No -


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1.11 Dredging

No -

1.12 Offshore structures

No -

1.13 Production and manufacturing

processes?

No Not Applicable

1.14 Facilities for Storages of

goods or materials?

Yes Construction material like aggregates, sand, cement,

fuel and bitumen will be temporary stored in covered

sheds in construction camp.

1.15 Facilities for treatment or

disposal of solid waste or

liquid effluents?

Yes Construction Stage

Liquid effluent Approx. 11.61 KL/Day of liquid effluent will be

generated from Labor camps (Approx 250-300

labours) and Construction camps, the waste generated

will be treated in Septic Tank / Sedimentation Tank

before diverting it to soak pit. Mobile toilets will also

be provided.

Solid Waste Approx. 75 kg/day of solid waste will be generated

from labor and Construction camps which will be

segregated and collected at source and later will be

disposed off through govt. authorized vendors.

1.16 Facilities for long term

housing of operational

workers?

No -

1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic

during construction or

operation?

Yes New road traffic during construction and after

completion of the expressway.

1.18 New road, rail, air waterborne

or other transport

infrastructure including new

or altered routes and stations,

ports, airports etc?

Yes Diversion/alternative approach road during

construction stage.

New service roads, during operation, leading to

vehicular underpasses and service roads in built-up

areas.

1.19 Closure or diversion of

existing transport routes or

infrastructure leading to

changes in traffic

movements?

Yes Diversion along existing national and state highways,

major district roads (MDR), other district roads

(ODR) and village roads (VR), wherever the

proposed alignment crosses, during construction

period will be undertaken as per IRC guidelines on

safety in construction zone.

1.20 New or diverted transmission

lines or pipelines?

Yes Electric Poles, High Transmission (HT) lines, gas

pipelines, water supply pipelines and other utility

lines pass through the PROW.

1.21 Impoundment, damming,

culverting, realignment or

Yes It is proposed to provide 150 culverts in the project

corridor in order to maintain natural hydrology in the


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other changes to the

hydrology of watercourses or

aquifers?

project area.

1.22 Stream crossings? Yes The proposed alignment of SPUR is crossing many

Streams. The major streams are:

Tansa, Ulhas, Vatsa, Kalu and Barvi

1.23 Abstraction or transfers of

water form ground or surface

waters?

Yes Water will be abstracted from surface and ground

source both for construction activities.

1.24 Changes in water bodies or

the land surface affecting

drainage or run-off?

No 10 major, 20 minor, 6 utility bridges and 150 culverts

have been proposed in the project corridor to

maintain natural flow of the rivers/streams/canals etc

1.25 Transport of personnel or

materials for construction,

operation or

decommissioning?

Yes The construction materials will be transported during

construction from different sources identified along

the project road.

Construction labors will be stationed at temporary

hutments/ labor camps.

1.26 Long-Term dismantling or

decommissioning or

restoration works?

No -

1.27 Ongoing activity during

decommissioning which could

have an impact on the

environment?

Yes Dismantling of labour camps after completion of

construction activities.

1.28 Influx of people to an area in

either temporarily or

permanently?

Yes Yes, there will be temporary influx of people to the

project area as labors and other people who will be

involved directly or indirectly in the construction of

Expressway. However preference will be given to

local people in the employment.

1.29 Introduction of alien species? No

1.30 Loss of native species or

genetic diversity?

No

1.31 Any other actions? No

2. Use of Natural resources for Construction or operation of the Project (such as land,

water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in short

supply) :

S.No Information /Checklist

confirmation

Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities / rates

wherever possible) with source of information data

2.1 Land especially

undeveloped or

agricultural land (ha)

Yes 1241.551 Ha of land will be acquired to build the

Expressway and associated facilities. This land includes

agricultural land (1031.36 Ha), Non agricultural Land

(55.977 Ha) and Forest land (99.713 Ha).


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Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities / rates

wherever possible) with source of information data

2.2 Water (expected source

& competing users)

unit: KLD

Yes Approx. 5,640,000 KL of water is required which will be

sourced from Rivers present in the area.

2.3 Minerals (MT) No -

2.4 Construction material-

stone, aggregates, and

/soil (expected source-

MT)

Yes

S.No Material Unit Quantity

1 Cement MT 1,230,000.00

2 Aggregate MT 4,960,000.00

3 Sand MT 2,940,000.00

4 Water KL 5,640,000.00

5 Bitumen MT 1,500.00

6 Diesel KL 30,000.00

7 Earthwork in cut Cum 7,580,000.00

8 Earthwork in fill Cum 26,800,000.00

9 Tunnel excavates

(50% rock & 50 % earth) Cum 13,67,190.00

2.5 Forests and Timber

(source- MT)

No

2.6 Energy including

electricity and fuels

(source, competing

users)

Unit: fuel (MT), energy

(MW)

Yes Approx. 30000 KL of diesel will be used in DG sets

2.7 Any other natural

resources

(Use appropriate

standard units)

No

3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could

be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived

risks to human health.


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Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities

/ rates. Wherever possible) with source of

information data

3.1 Use of substances or materials,

which are hazardous (as per

MSIHC rules) to human health or

the environment (flora, fauna, and

water supplies)

Yes Diesel- 30000 KL

Bitumen- 1500 MT

3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or No

affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or

water borne diseases)

3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by

changing living conditions?

No

The proposed project will not affect the

welfare of people. However, it will provide

connectivity to Jawahar Lal Nehru Port

Terminal (JNPT) which will reduce travel time

and traffic on other roads and will improve the

environmental quality in the area.

3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who

could be affected by the project e.g.

hospital patients, children, the

elderly etc.

Yes There will be positive impact on Vulnerable

Groups of people due to improved connectivity

as travelling to educational institutions and

health care facilities will be faster and easier.

3.5 Any other cause No

4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/

month)


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4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes

Yes Overburden due to replacement of top soil.

4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or

commercial wastes)

Yes Construction Phase Domestic waste will be generated from labour

camps which will be disposed off as per MSW

Rules 2000.

Operation Phase

Small quantity of domestic / commercial waste

will be generated during operation phase from

Toll Plazas, which will be handled as per

prevailing rules.

4.3 Hazardous waste (as per Hazardous

Waste Management Rules)

No N.A

4.4 Other industrial process wastes

No N.A

4.5 Surplus product

No N.A

4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from

effluent treatment

No N.A

4.7 Construction or demolition wastes

Yes Significant amount of demolition waste will be

generated due to dismantling of structures. The

construction waste generated will be reused in

the road construction activities.

4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment

No N.A

4.9 Contaminated soils or other

materials

No N.A

4.10 Agricultural wastes No N.A


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4.11 Other solid wastes

Yes Top Soil, which will be stripped, stored and

reused in median filling and slopes of

embankment where grass turfing is proposed.

5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr)

S. No Information /Checklist

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5.1 Emissions from combustion of

fossil fuels from stationery or

mobile sources.

Yes During Construction, emissions will be

generated from the Vehicles transporting

Construction Materials, Machineries involved

during construction and Diesel Generating Sets

which will be used as power back up.

During Operation, the emissions will be from

the mobile sources as vehicles running on

Road and from DG sets to be used as power

back up.

5.2 Emissions from production

processes

No N.A

5.3 Emissions from materials handling

including storage or transport

Yes There may be accidental spillage during

handling of material. Standard Practices as per

Hazardous waste (Management and Handling)

Rules will be adopted.

5.4 Emissions from construction

activities including plant and

equipment

Yes During Construction period the emissions will

be from Plant, Machineries, Hot Mix plant,

Crusher plant, WMM plant, Movement of

Vehicles etc

5.5 Dust or odours from handling or

materials including construction

materials, sewage and waste

Yes There will be dust generation during

construction, loading & unloading of

Construction Materials and from the Crusher

plant.

5.6 Emissions form incineration of

waste

No N.A

5.7 Emission from burning of waste in

open air (e.g. slash materials,

construction debris)

No N.A

5.8 Emissions from any other sources No N.A

6. Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat :


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6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. Yes During Construction Period noise will be

engines, ventilation plant, crushes generated from equipments, machinery and,

crushers plants.

6.2 From industrial or similar processes No N.A

6.3 From construction or demolition No There will be noise and air emissions from

construction machinery during construction,

phase.

6.4 From blasting or piling Yes Controlled blasting will be practiced for cutting

hills during tunneling etc.

6.5 From construction or operational

traffic

Yes During Construction and Operation Phase

6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No N.A

6.7 From any other sources No N.A

7. Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or

into sewers, surface waters, ground water, coastal waters or the sea:

S.No Information /Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate

quantities / rates. Wherever possible)

with source of information data

7.1 From handling, storage, use or spillage

of hazardous materials.

Yes

There may be accidental spillage.

Required Precaution will be taken in

Storage, Handling of Hazardous Materials

and accidental spillage of hazardous

materials.

7.2 From discharge of sewage or other

effluents to water or the land (expected

mode and place of discharge)

No The sewage from Workers Camp will be

discharged in septic tanks and shall

conform to norms.

During operations Sewage from Way Side

Amenities will be treated in Packaged

Treatment Plant or as per established

norms

7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air

into the land or into water

Yes There will dust from back filters installed

in hot mix plant during construction

phase. This may deposit on land and

surface water.

7.4 From any other sources

No -

7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of

pollutants in the environment from these

sources?

No

-

8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect

human health or the environment.


quantities / rates. Wherever possible)

with source of information data

8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc from Yes, There may be accidental spillage.

storage, handling, use or production of

hazardous substances.

Required Precaution will be taken in

Storage, Handling of Hazardous

Materials and accidental spillage of

hazardous materials.

8.2 From any other causes No

8.3 Could the project be affected by natural

disasters causing environmental damage

(e.g. floods, earthquake, landslides,

cloudburst etc)?

No The project area lies in moderate

magnitude seismic Zone III. Adequate

provision will be given in design of

structures.

9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could

lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or

planned activities in the locality


quantities / rates. Wherever

possible) with source of

information data

9.1 Lead to development of supporting, utilities,

ancillary development or development

stimulated by the project, which could have

impact on the environment e.g.

• Supporting infrastructure (roads, power

supply, waste or waste water treatment,

etc)

• Housing development

• Extractive industries

• Supply industries

• Other

Yes • Proposed development will

provide improved access and

connectivity to the industries and

business enterprises in the area.

• The project will also result in

development of supporting

infrastructures like towns, shops,

community facility in nearby

vicinity of the project.

• Such induced development is not

likely to cause any adverse

impact on environment.

9.2 Lead to after –use of the site, which could

have an impact on the environment.

No -

9.3 Set a precedent for later developments. Yes The proposed project will set

precedent for development as it is

planned to be developed in an

environment friendly manner with

controlled access and will act as a

landmark for future development in

the area.

9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to

other existing or planned projects with

similar effects.

No

(III) Environmental Sensitivity

S.No

Areas

Name/Identity

Aerial distance (within 15 Km.)

proposed project location boundary

1. Areas protected under

international conventions,

national or local legislation

for their ecological,

landscape, cultural or other

related value Yes

• Matheran Eco-sensitive zone

declared as Eco-sensitive zone by

MoEF notification Dated 4th

February 2003.

• Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is

about 611 m from Chainage 1+500

km of the SPUR alignment.

• Karnala Bird Sanctuary is located

7.11 km from the boundary of the

proposed SPUR alignment.

2. Areas which are important

or sensitive for ecological

reasons- Wetlands,

watercourse or other water

bodies, coastal zone,

biosphere, mountains,

forests

Yes

• The proposed development passes

through Reserved Forest in Palghar,

Thane and Raigad District.

• The proposed alignment falls within

15 km of Coastal Regulation Zone in

the State of Maharashtra.

3. Areas used by protected,

important or sensitive

species of flora or fauna for

breeding, nesting, foraging,

resting, over wintering,

migration

Yes • The proposed alignment corridor

passes near Tungareshwar Wild Life

Sanctuary.

• The project road alignment falls

within 15 Km of Karnala Bird

Sanctuary.

4. Inland, coastal, marine or

underground waters

No

-

5. State, National boundaries No -

6. Routes or facilities used by

the public for access to

recreation or other tourist,

pilgrim area

Yes Certain village roads and other district

roads are used by the people to visit

temples. Also certain roads across the

alignment are used by tourists.

7. Defence Installations No -

8. Densely populated or built-

up area

Yes The densely populated towns along the

project road are Virar, Vasat (Jambhul),

Juweli, Koproli, Vichumbe and Panvel.

Besides these, many villages are present

along the project road.

9. Areas occupied by sensitive

man-made land uses

(hospitals, schools, places

of worship, community

facilities)

Yes Schools, Hospitals and Places of

Worship will be affected directly and

indirectly along the proposed alignment.

10. Areas containing important,

high quality or scarce

Yes Numbers of orchards like banana

plantations, mango plantations are

S.No

Areas

Name/Identity

Aerial distance (within 15 Km.)

proposed project location boundary

resources

(Ground water resources,

surface resources, forestry,

agriculture, fisheries,

tourism, minerals)

directly affected by the proposed

development.

11. Areas already subjected to

pollution or environmental

damage (those where

existing legal environmental

standards are exceeded)

No

-

12. Areas susceptible to natural

hazard which could cause

the project to present

environmental problems

(Earthquake, subsidence,

landslides, erosion, flooding

or extreme or adverse

climatic conditions)

Yes

The project area lies in moderate

magnitude seismic Zone III. Adequate

provision will be given in design of

structures.

TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)

FOR PREPARATION OF

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA)

&

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP)

FOR

DEVELOPMENT OF 6 LANE SPUR, STARTING FROM KM 26.320 OF MUMBAI –

VADODARA EXPRESSWAY AND TERMINATES AT KM 24.416 OF NH 4B

FOR HIGHWAY PROJECT

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA (NHAI).

January, 2015

Development of 6 lane SPUR, starting from km 26.320 of Mumbai – Vadodara Expressway and terminates at km 24.416 of NH 4B

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1. Introduction

India has about 3.3 million kilometers of road network, which is one of the

largest road network in the world. The roads in the country are either under

administrative control of the Union Government or the State Government

concerned. Roads in the country carry about 65 percent of freight traffic and 87

percent of passenger traffic. National Highways, the primary road network of

the country, are under the Union Government. The aggregate length of

National Highways is, at present, 70548 kms which is about 2 percent of the

road network but carries about 40 percent of road traffic.

Keeping in view of the importance of the National Highways for the economic

development, the Government of India has taken up an ambitious program of

development of the National Highways under different phases of National

Highway Development Project (NHDP). One of the phases of NHDP, namely,

NHDP Phase-VI is for development of 1000 km of expressways. The

expressways carry large volumes of traffic at high speed and are access

controlled.

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has been entrusted with the

implementation of, inter-alia, NHDP Phase-VI. This project has been proposed

to be implemented under Public Private Partnership mode and to be executed

as Design, Build, Finance and Operate (DBFO) contracts. The 400 km long

Vadodara - Mumbai (VM) Expressway is one of the expressways which have

been identified for implementation in the first phase.

The proposed Vadodara- Mumbai Expressway and the Spur are to be built as access controlled expressways with access allowed only at the interchanges. Based on the finding for early construction and the status of preconstruction activities, the Project has been recommended to be implemented in phases.

Keeping view of the above, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) has decided that the implementation of the project has to be done in three phases. The details of phasing are given in Table 1.

Table 1: Project Phasing

Sl. No.

Phases Stretches Length

(km) State/UT

1 Phase I Main Expressway – Km 104+700 to Km 378+722

274.022 260.4 km in Gujarat; 5.5 km in DNH & 8.1 km in Maharashtra

2 Phase II

Main Expressway – Km 26+320 to Km 104+700 and

SPUR- (Km 0+00 to Km 94+390)

172.77

Main Expressway (78.38 km in Palghar,

Maharashtra)

and

SPUR (18.9 km in Palghar, 55.3 km in Thane & 20.2 km in

Raigad, Maharashtra)

3 Phase III Main Expressway – Km

0+000 to Km 26+320 26.32

26.32 km in Thane – Maharashtra


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The TOR deals with SPUR from Km 0+00 to Km 94+390. The length of SPUR is about 94.390 Km.

Project Location

The entire alignment of the spur is a greenfield project. The project road starts at km 26+320 of the main Vadodara Mumbai expressway near Vasai and ends at km 24.476 of NH-4B near Panvel. The total length of the spur is 94.390 km out of which 18.9 km (km 0.000 to km 18.900) lies in Palghar district, 55.3 km (km 18.900 to km 74.200) lies in Thane district and 20.190 km (km 74.200 to km 94.390) lies in Raigad district of Maharashtra. The alignment passes mostly through plain and rolling terrain except in Matheran where the terrain is hilly. On its way, the alignment passes the residential clusters and towns of Virar, Shirsad, Bhinar, Ganeshpuri, Akloli, Vajreswari, Zidke, Awala, Mahapoli, Angaon, Taloli (NH 3 Crossing), Savad (Pise), Ambivli, Bapsai (NH222 Crossing), Vasat (Jambhul), Badlapur, Juweli, Tamsai, Koproli, Vichumbe before ending at Panvel.

2. PROPOSED TERMS OF REFERENCE

Proposed Terms of Reference for the EIA study of the project road has been largely formulated as per Model TOR for highway projects.

1. The study area will cover an area of 15 km either side of the corridor with emphasis on immediate vicinity (500m) of the project highway.

2. EIA procedure will be guided as per recently published the EIA Manual for highway projects.

3. Baseline environmental quality will be assessed within the study area with emphasis along the project’s vicinity with combination of primary and secondary data sources. Onsite monitoring for air quality, noise level, surface and groundwater and soil will be conducted for one season other than monsoon season.

4. Inventorization of existing engineering features/ structures, utilities and all environmental features will be done along the project highway.

5. Identification of suitable borrows areas; quarries and other construction material sources will be identified. Haul diagram for haulage purposes giving quarry charts indicating the location of selected borrow areas, quarries and the respective estimated quantities will be provided.

6. Traffic surveys and Axle load survey will be conducted and demand forecasting will be done.

3. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY

Study area

The immediate corridor of impact was considered 500 meters on both sides from centerline of road. The critical environmental issues (protected areas notified under wildlife (protection) Act 1972, critically polluted areas as notified by Central Pollution Control Board, notified ecosenstive areas, interstate boundaries and international boundaries) to be considered within 15 km from the alignment.

Description of Environment

The study of environment includes following:

� Topography, ground conditions, altitude, slope, etc.

� Soil type and its characteristics, soil erosion and land slide problem, geology of the area.


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� Collection of data for Meteorological and climatological conditions including rainfall, temperature, relative humidity, wind direction and wind speed, etc. for nearest IMD stations.

� Monitoring of Ambient air quality at 5 locations shall be carried out as per the new air quality standard published by MOEF for Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) (ug/m3), Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) (ug/m3), Particulate Matter (PM10) (ug/m3), Particulate Matter (PM2.5) (ug/m3) and Carbon Monoxide (CO), (ug/m3). Modified West and Gaeke method (IS-5182 part-II, 1969) adopted for estimation of SO2. Jacobs-Hochheiser method (IS-5182 part-IV, 1975) adopted for the estimation of NOX. Samples for Carbon monoxide collected as grab in glass tubes/bladder and determine by Gas Chromatography/ NDIR techniques. The prediction of pollutant concentration in future years based on projected traffic to be worked out using CALINE 3 model.

� Noise level measurements shall be carried out at 5 locations along the project road for residential, commercial and sensitive locations during day and night i.e. 6 am to 10 pm and 10 pm to 6 am at 10 locations as per CPCB Standards. Prediction of Noise level during Operation phase in future years to be determined using FHWA Model.

� Study of hydrology of the project road. The surface water bodies (rivers, lakes, streams, ponds) adjacent to /crossing the project road studied for their characteristics - seasonal or perennial, their water flow pattern, their catchment areas and usage. Ponds along the project road studied for their extent of impact.

� The depth of ground water table, the ground water availability in the project area, the exploitation of ground water shall be studied.

� Monitoring of Ground water at 2 locations and surface water resource at 3 locations of river Ullhas along the project road alignment and examination for physico-chemical parameters. Collection of Surface water samples Rivers. Collection of Ground water samples from most commonly used ground water sources along the project road.

� Analysis of the samples collected as per the procedures specified in 'Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater' published by American Public Health Association (APHA).

� The natural drainage of the project region, the existing drainage pattern of the project road, runoff flow direction, possible flooding, erosion.

� Land use pattern established along the project road classifying forest land, agriculture land, water bodies, settlements (residential, commercial, industrial) along the project road. Soil Monitoring for Physio – Chemical Characteristics at 4 locations.

� Places of tourist interest, historical, archaeological places and places of religious interests (if any) identified along the project road- in the immediate vicinity and also within study area (15 km on either side of the project road).

� Ecological Sensitive Locations: Survey of sensitive ecological locations, such as wildlife sanctuary, national parks, bio reserve (if any). Ecological Studies: Study of Terrestrial and aquatic ecology along the project road. Identification of Flora and fauna in the project area. To identify whether any wild life, endangered species, migrating species is present in the project area, also whether any animal crossing occurs along the road.

� Survey of Flora along the project road. Tree enumeration within the proposed ROW including the girth size. Bare minimum tree felling to be proposed.


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� Study of Aquatic flora and fauna in the major water bodies crossing the project road

� Study of demographic details including population, schedule caste, schedule tribe, literacy, occupation pattern in the settlements along the project road, economic and social conditions, life styles, etc. along the project road. Study of infrastructure facilities in the settlements along the project road.

� The social study will comprise socio-economic survey along the project road and reflect the number and details of Project Affected Persons (PAPs) along the project road.

Analysis of Alternatives

In- depth study of related maps, topographic sheets, physical inspection and environmental and social screening carried out in order to find out the technically and environmentally sound, most feasible alignment. Alternatives analysed considering without and with project situations and components.

Alternatives compared on the basis of their potential environmental impacts, capital and recurrent costs, suitability under local conditions, institutional training and monitoring requirements. For each alternative, the environmental costs and benefits were quantified to the extent possible and the basis for the selected alternative stated.

Analysis of alternative included alignment selection, finalization of bypasses, road widening to reduce the cutting of tree, minimum demolition of structures and land use pattern and its acquisition.

Anticipated environmental Impact and mitigation measures

The impact assessment carried out in accordance with the requirement of the Government of India and State and local level laws and guidelines. The collected primary and secondary data compiled and analysed to establish a comprehensive database and assesses the existing baseline environmental condition.

Impact assessment carried out after establishing the baseline status of the study corridor and analysis of the project data/activities. Wherever practicable, a quantitative analysis was performed. Suitable computer models were used; otherwise, the impact prediction involved quantification through mathematical computation. The project activities were linked with the existing baseline environmental conditions in order to short list the affected environmental parameters and assesses the likely impacts on such parameters. Compliance of the project with national standards has been duly checked. Following aspects were given due importance during assessment of impacts and recommending remedial measures:

� Align of the project road and topographical changes

� Roadside drainage to avoid water logging, erosion & environmental degradation. Necessary arrangements for adequate drainage along the road to avoid over flooding of surrounding area. Also suggestion of rain water harvesting structures at least 3m-5m above the highest ground water level.

� Impact on soil along the project road.

� Impact on borrow area and quarries. Suitable measures for rehabilitation of Borrow areas.

� Impact on ambient air quality due to air pollution during construction activities and vehicle movement. Prediction of concentration of air


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pollutants during operation phase using simulation model CALINE 4. Suggestion of adequate mitigation measures

� Impact on noise level during construction activities and vehicle movement. Impact of higher traffic volume during operation phase especially in habitations and receptors like schools, hospitals. Impact prediction using noise model-FHWA. Suggestion of mitigation measures for attenuating noise.

� Details of water requirement during construction phase and the respective sources. Also measures required during construction of bridges & other cross drainage structures across water bodies to minimize impact on surface water quality during construction phase.

� Nature quantity and disposal of Solid Waste (construction spoils, domestic waste). Quantification of solid waste during construction phase. The same shall be reused for construction of road for making haul road and camp site. The surplus (if any) shall be disposed off to the designated dumping site after permission from local statutory authority. The very minimum amount of domestic waste likely to be generated from the camps during construction phase, will be disposed off to the local designated dumping ground by the local authority with payment basis.

� Impact on terrestrial and aquatic ecology. Enumeration of roadside trees present along the project road, legal status of the trees, effort to minimize tree cutting, development plan for green belt along the road in the space available with cost provision for development and maintenance. Necessary permission to be obtained for cutting of trees from competent authorities

� Public health & sanitation, and occupational health & safety of construction workers.

� Impact on safety of local people during construction and operation phases. Measures for pedestrian safety and animal crossing during operation phase by suggestion of locations for underpasses, foot over-bridges, service roads. Adequate cattle crossings for movement of agricultural produce at specific locations along the road.

� Identification of accident prone zones and suggestion of road safety features to avoid accidents. Providing details of road safety and signages.

� Details of PAPs and socio-economic impacts

Public consultation & information disclosure

The consultation along the project road will be carried out with prior intimation to the local authority and public by advertising the same in local newspaper. The issues discussed during consultation shall be incorporated in the design framework.

Environmental Monitoring Program

Environmental monitoring plan for construction and post construction phases of the project road will be formulated to ensure effectiveness of implemented environmental mitigation measures. Cost of Environmental Monitoring Plan for construction and post construction phase of the project will be worked out.

Environment Management Plan

Environment Management Plan (EMP) is the key to ensure a safe and clean environment during construction and operation phases. The desired results from the environmental mitigation measures proposed in the project may not be obtained without a management plan to assure its proper implementation and function. The EMP will envisage the plans for the proper implementation of


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mitigation measures to reduce the adverse environmental impacts arising out of the project activities during construction and operation phase. The following issues will be addressed in the EMP

� Preventive mitigation, compensatory & enhancement measures for minimization & abatement of the undesirable impacts caused during the construction and operation stage.

� Details of management plans (compensatory plantation, solid waste management plan, borrow area management plan, occupational safety and health plan etc.) including their implementation schedule and supervision programme.

� Identified/ recommended institutional set up for implementation of the EMP including institutional requirements, staffing and training.

� Environmental monitoring programme during construction and operation phase including parameters, locations and frequency of monitoring, monitoring mechanisms, performance indicators, implementation programme and cost.

� Environmental Management Budget: The preliminary environmental budget considering the environmental aspects for the project.

In addition to above, following information/ data will be collected and incorporated in the EIA Report:

• Topography of the project site will be described using toposheet and field observation. Filling / earth excavation will be quantified and source of filling materials and its transportation issues will be addressed in the report. Strategies will be suggested to reuse the excavated earth generated from the project site. The impact of the project on the existing drainage pattern will be addressed and mitigation measures will be suggested to counter the adverse impact on the existing drainage pattern.

• Quantification of air pollution load from the proposed project will be done. Potential environmental impacts will be assessed qualitatively and quantitatively. The changes in the quality of the environment will be predicted using appropriate available model approved by MoEF. In case the ambient air quality of the surrounding area is predicted to be critical then additional strategies will be suggested as air pollution mitigation measures.

• Availability of water and impact on other users on account of water drawl for the proposed project will be assessed using historical flow data of stream. Permission from competent authority to draw the required quantity of water will be obtained. Strategies will be suggested to ensure that the wastewater does not contaminate the environment.

• Greenery development plan will be prepared to enhance the aesthetic quality of the environment. The plan will also concentrate on measures that will be helpful in attenuating air and noise pollution levels from the project. Indigenous species and those having long-term economic value will be considered for plantation.

• The existing traffic movement pattern and intensity on the main roads will be monitored. Traffic projection will be done and the impact of additional traffic due to the proposed augmentation/strengthening work will be assessed including health and safety matters.

• Rainwater harvesting strategies within the project corridor shall be explored depending the ground water conditions in the study area.


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• The project specific impacts and its mitigation related to safety aspects viz. (i) safety of construction workers, (ii) safety of road users including pedestrians and cyclists (iii) safety to cattle; (iv) safety of local community (iv) unsafe/ hazardous traffic conditions due to construction vehicle movement will be addressed comprehensively during design and construction stage and (v) need for safety audit will be assessed. Based on standard procedures prescribed by the National Safety Council and provisions mentioned in the Factories Act, occupational health and safety aspects of the project will be identified.

• Environmental Management Plan will be drawn up to maintain and enhance the environmental quality along the project corridor. In case the quality of the environment is expected to deteriorate beyond acceptable limits, additional strategies will be suggested. The EMP will earmarked specific staff, instruments and finances for routine environmental management as well as collection, collation and examination of various environmental data. A post-project monitoring plan will be suggested to monitor the changes in the environmental quality after implementation of the project. All necessary administrative measures will be incorporated in the EMP to achieve the following objectives:

- Reduction of adverse environmental impacts

- Improvement of environmental quality of the surrounding area

- Waste minimization, reuse and resource recovery

- Waste segregation to make the treatment and disposal cost-effective

- Establish proper monitoring mechanism with adequate infrastructure

- Potential hazards that may arise out of storage / transportation of hazardous chemicals / materials during construction work will be systematically identified using standard hazard identification procedures. Maximum credible accident scenarios will be considered for consequence analysis.

- Social impact assessment will be carried out by assessing the various developmental potential of the proposed project in the field of employment generation, improvement in physical and social infrastructure base.

- All environmental concerns directly related to the project activity, as addressed by the Public, State Administration and NGO during the public hearing process would be duly addressed in the Final EIA along with the commitments of the project promoter.

LOCATION MAP

Annexure I

Annexure II

List of Villages falling along the SPUR alignment

Sl. No.

Tehsil Village Sl. No.

Tehsil Village

Villages in Palghar district of Maharashtra

1 Vasai Ambode 8 Vasai Navsai

2 Vasai Bhinar 9 Vasai Bhatane

3 Vasai Kalambhon 10 Vasai Adane

4 Vasai Shirsad 11 Wada Nimbvali

5 Vasai Kashidkopar 12 Wada Gorad

6 Vasai Mandvi 13 Wada Kelthan

7 Vasai Chandip

Villages in Thane district of Maharashtra

1 Bhivandi Akloli 25 Kalyan Balyani

2 Bhivandi Mahalunge 26 Kalyan Umbharni

3 Bhivandi Ghotgaon 27 Kalyan Nandap

4 Bhivandi Kasbe Dugad 28 Kalyan Manivali

5 Bhivandi Mohili Br. 29 Kalyan Rayate

6 Bhivandi Mohili 30 Kalyan Pimploli

7 Bhivandi Malbidi 31 Kalyan Vaholi

8 Bhivandi Nandithane 32 Kalyan Manjarli

9 Bhivandi Supegaon 33 Kalyan Aapti Tarfe Bahe

10 Bhivandi Nivali 34 Kalyan Goveli

11 Bhivandi Pundas 35 Kalyan Ambivali Tarfe Vasundri

12 Bhivandi Khandpe 36 Ambarnath Dapivali

13 Bhivandi Chinchvali 37 Ambarnath Dhoke

14 Bhivandi Vadpe 38 Ambarnath Aambeshiv Br.

15 Bhivandi Borivali 39 Ambarnath Yeranjad

16 Bhivandi Usroli 40 Ambarnath Sonivali

17 Bhivandi Amane 41 Ambarnath Badlapur

Annexure II

18 Bhivandi Kiravali 42 Ambarnath Sape

19 Bhivandi Sange 43 Ambarnath Joveli

20 Bhivandi Vahuli 44 Ambarnath Bhoj

21 Bhivandi Pise 45 Ambarnath Khuntvali

22 Bhivandi Kukse 46 Ambarnath Bendshil

23 Kalyan Konderi 47 Ambarnath Chamtoli

24 Kalyan Sangode 48 Ambarnath Dahivali

Villages in Raigarh District

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Tehsil Villages

1 Panvel Vangani Tarfe Taloje

11 Panvel Vihighar

2 Panvel Karambeli Tarfe Taloje

12 Panvel Moho

3 Panvel Shirvali 13 Panvel Shivkar

4 Panvel Ambe 14 Panvel Chiple

5 Panvel Morbe 15 Panvel Devad

6 Panvel Khanav 16 Panvel Vichumbe

7 Panvel Chinchvali Tarfe Vaje

17 Panvel Usarli Kh.

8 Panvel Bhanghar Tarfe Vaje

18 Panvel Kalundre

9 Panvel Vakadi 19 Panvel Karnjade

10 Panvel Nere 20 Panvel Nandgaon

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LEGEND :

Alternative Alignments

Travel Distance FromNode 1 to Node 10Alternate Alignment

Outer Recommended Alignment

Proposed Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway Alignment

ALIGNMENT/ALTERNATIVES FOR SPUR TO JNPT

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