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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

OF

PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF RESIDENTIAL CUM COMMERCIAL PROJECT WITH

MMRDA RENTAL HOUSING SCHEME

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Mahabal Enviro Engineers Pvt. Ltd. Pollution Monitoring, Engineers & Contractors in Environmental Management

Plot No- F-7, Road No. 21, Wagle Estate, Thane (W) – 400 604, Maharashtra, India Phone: 2582 0658/3139/1663/3154 Fax: 91 – 022- 2582 3543, [email protected]

Village Balkum, Thane (W)

AT

PROPOSED BY

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT

OBTAINED ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE FROM MOEF & CC VIDE LETTER NO. 21-85/2014-IA. III DATED 18.06.2015

EIA of Proposed amendment in Residential cum Commercial Project with MMRDA Rental Housing Scheme

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DECLARATION BY EXPERTS CONTRIBUTING TO THE EIA

I, hereby, certify that I was a part of the EIA team in the following capacity that

developed the above EIA.

EIA coordinator:

Name: Dr. D. A. Patil

Signature and Date: 03.08.2017

Period of involvement: From June 2015 – On going

Contact information: Mahabal Enviro Engineers Pvt. Ltd.

Plot no F-7, road no. 21, Wagle estate, Thane west-400604, Maharashtra

Phone: 022 2582 3154

Functional area experts:

S. No. Functional areas

Name of the expert/s

Involvement (period and task**)

Signature & Date

1 AP Dr. D. A. Patil

Feb 2016 to Aug 2016 Baseline Monitoring, Impact Identification and Suggested Mitigation Measures, Report writing

03.08.2017

Kunal Gajare (FAA)

Feb 2016 to Aug 2016 Baseline Monitoring, Assist and Report to FAE

03.08.2017

2 WP Pravin Latwade

Feb 2016 to Aug 2016 Baseline Monitoring, Water demand, Waste water generation estimation, Impact Identification and Suggested Mitigation Measures, Report writing

03.08.2017

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Signature & Date

Ranjit Deulkar (FAA)

Feb 2016 to Aug 2016 Assist & Report to FAE

03.08.2017

Mrudula Laghate (Team Member)

Feb 2016 to Aug 2016 Baseline Monitoring, Co-ordination with client

03.08.2017

Swati Sawant (FAA)


03.08.2017

3 SHW Pravin Latwade

Feb 2016 to Aug 2016 MSW quantification, Impact Identification and Suggested Mitigation Measures, Report to EC

03.08.2017

Ranjit Deulkar (FAA)


03.08.2017

Rohit Bhagwat

Feb 2016 to Aug 2016 Impact Identification and Suggested Mitigation Measures

03.08.2017

4 SE Pradeep Singh

Feb 2016 to Aug 2016 Socioeconomic survey, Socioeconomic Assessment of Project area and surrounding area, Report to EC

03.08.2017


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Signature & Date

5 EB Rohit Bhagwat

Feb 2016 to Aug 2016 Baseline Survey for EB, Impact Identification and Suggested Mitigation Measures, Report to EC

03.08.2017

6 HG Jotiram Balwant Pishte

Feb 2016 to Aug 2016 Impact Identification and Suggested Mitigation Measures, Report to EC

03.08.2017

7 GEO Jotiram Balwant Pishte

Feb 2016 to Aug 2016 Impact Identification and Suggested Mitigation Measures, Report to EC

03.08.2017

8 SC Rohit Bhagwat & Nita Ghatge

Worked as Team Member for SC

03.08.2017

9 AQ Mr. Pravin Latwade

Feb 2016 to Aug 2016 Baseline Monitoring, Preparation of meteorological data, Air Dispersion Modelling, Suggested Mitigation Measure

03.08.2017

10 NV Dr. D. A. Patil

Feb 2016 to Aug 2016 Baseline Monitoring, Impact Identification and Suggested Mitigation Measures, Report writing

03.08.2017

11 LU Ankur Kulkarni

Feb 2016 to Aug 2016 Land Use and Land Cover Classification and GIS Image processing

03.08.2017


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Signature & Date

12 RH Mr. Pravin Latwade

Feb 2016 to Aug 2016 Identification of hazards and hazardous substances, Risk & Hazards Analysis, Preparation of on-site and Offsite Emergency Preparedness Plan

03.08.2017

Declaration by the Head of the accredited consultant organization/

authorized person

I, Dr. D. A. Patil, hereby, confirm that the above mentioned experts prepared the EIA for Residential cum commercial Project with Rental Housing Scheme at Balkum, Thane Maharashtra proposed by Dosti Enterprises. I also confirm that the consultant organization shall be fully accountable for any mis-leading information mentioned in this statement.

Signature:

Name: Dr. D. A. Patil

Designation: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Name of the EIA consultant organization:

MAHABAL ENVIRO ENGINEERS PVT. LTD. NABET Certificate No. & Issue Date: Letter No.

QCI/NABET/ENV/ACO/16/06/0172 dated 16.06.2016


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CONTENTS

List Of Tables ............................................................................................................... x

list of figures .............................................................................................................. xii

CHAPTER 1 ................................................................................................................... 1

INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 1

1.1 PREAMBLE ..................................................................................................................... 1

1.2 PROJECT LOCATION ...................................................................................................... 2

1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY ........................................................................................ 5

1.4 METHODOLOGY OF THE STUDY ................................................................................. 5

1.5 TERMS OF REFERENCE ................................................................................................ 7

1.6 STRUCTURE OF EIA REPORT ..................................................................................... 10

CHAPTER 2 ................................................................................................................. 12

PROJECT DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................ 12

2.1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................... 12

2.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................. 12

2.2.2 Project Cost ................................................................................................................ 16 2.2.3 Land Use .................................................................................................................... 16 2.2.4 Built up Area ............................................................................................................. 18 2.2.5 Accessibility .............................................................................................................. 19 2.2.6 Site Setting ................................................................................................................. 19

2.3 PROJECT COMPONENTS ............................................................................................. 19

2.3.1 Project layout and development concept ................................................................... 19 2.3.2 Building and Tenement Statement ............................................................................. 19 2.3.3 Car parking Arrangements ......................................................................................... 20

2.4 PROJECT INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTILITIES PLANNED ........................................ 21

2.4.1 Water Supply [TOR PONT NO. 10] .......................................................................... 21 2.4.2 Sewerage System ....................................................................................................... 23 2.4.3 Solid waste [TOR Pont No.13] .................................................................................. 27 2.4.4 Power supply ............................................................................................................. 29

2.4.5 FIRE FIGHTING .......................................................................................................... 29

2.5 RAIN WATER HARVESTING [TOR POINT No.11] ..................................................... 29

2.6 STORM WATER- COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL ......................................................... 30

2.7 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM (LPS) ................................................................. 33

2.8 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF BUILDING PLANNING AND USE................... 33

CHAPTER 3 [TOR Point No. 3] .................................................................................. 35

BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY .................................................................. 35

3.1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 35

3.2 SCOPE OF BASELINE STUDIES.......................................................................................... 35

3.3 AIR ENVIRONMENT .............................................................................................................. 37

3.3.1 Meteorology ................................................................................................................. 38


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3.3.2 Ambient Air Quality .................................................................................................... 40

3.4 NOISE ENVIRONMENT ......................................................................................................... 45

3.4.1 Methodology for Noise Monitoring ............................................................................ 45

3.5 WATER ENVIRONMENT......................................................................................................... 47

3.6 SOIL 50

3.7 SOILD WASTE ........................................................................................................................ 51

3.8 LAND ENVIRONMENT .......................................................................................................... 52

3.8.1 Land Use Pattern [TOR Point No. 1] .......................................................................... 52

3.9.2 Study Area ................................................................................................................... 53

3.8.3 Methodology ............................................................................................................... 55

3.8.4 Results ......................................................................................................................... 55

3.9 GEOLOGY ............................................................................................................................... 59

3.10 SEISMOLOGY ......................................................................................................................... 59

3.11 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT [TOR POINT NO. 2] ......................................................... 60

3.12 SOCIO ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT [TOR POINT NO. 4] .............................................. 62

CHAPTER 4 ................................................................................................................. 64

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT IDENTIFICATION, PREDICTION AND ANALYSIS ..... 64

4.1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 64

4.2 POLLUTION SOURCES ......................................................................................................... 64

4.3 IMPACT IDENTIFICATION .................................................................................................. 66

4.3.1 Environmental Aspects of Construction Operations ................................................ 66

4.3.2 Environmental Aspects of Building Planning and Use ............................................. 67

4.4 AIR ENVIRONMENT .............................................................................................................. 68

4.4.1 Construction Phase ...................................................................................................... 68

4.4.2 Functional Phase ......................................................................................................... 70

4.5 NOISE ENVIRONMENT ......................................................................................................... 73

4.5.1 Construction Phase ..................................................................................................... 73

4.6 WATER ENVIRONMENT ....................................................................................................... 76



4.7 LAND ENVRIONMENT .......................................................................................................... 78

4.8 ECOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT [TOR POINT NO. 6] ........................................................ 83

4.9 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT .................................................................................. 85

4.10 AESTHETICS ........................................................................................................................... 86

4.11 BUILDING MATERIAL .......................................................................................................... 88

4.13 TRAFFIC IMPACT .................................................................................................................. 90

CHAPTER 5 ................................................................................................................. 94


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SPECIFIC STUDIES[TOR POINT NO. 16, 17&18] .................................................... 94

5.1 TRAFFIC PATTERN AND DENSITY ................................................................................... 94

5.2 IMPACT ON TRAFFIC ........................................................................................................... 95



5.3 ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES ............................................................................ 97

CHAPTER 6 ............................................................................................................... 100

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME .................................................. 100

6.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME ......................................................... 100

6.2 MONITORING PLAN DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE ............................................. 100

MONITORING PLAN DURING CONSTRUCTION/OPERATION PHASE ....................................... 101

CHAPTER 7 ............................................................................................................... 103

RISK ASSESSMENT & DMP [TOR POINT NO. 20] ................................................. 103

7.4 DEFINITION OF A DISASTER .................................................................................................. 105

7.6 DISASTER MANAGEMENT-POLICY STATEMENT ......................................... 107

7.8 OBJECTIVES ........................................................................................................ 107

7.9 DISASTER MANAGEMENT CONTINUUM & CYCLE ......................................... 107

7.9 DISASTER MANAGEMENT APPROACH ............................................................ 109

7.10 DETAILS OF PLAN ........................................................................................... 110

7.11 RESOURCE AVAILABILITY: .................................................................................................. 113

7.12 RESPONSIBILITY OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS: .................................................................. 115

7.13 DECLARING EMERGENCY: ........................................................................... 117

ANNEXURE -I DISASTER MANAGEMENT TEAM ......................................................................... 123

ANNEXURE -II: LIST OF TELEPHONE NUMBERS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ......................... 123

ANNEXURE –III FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT ............................................................................ 125

ANNEXURE- IV EMERGENCY GUIDELINES IN CASE OF FIRE ..................................................... 126

ANNEXURE -V LISTS OF PPE’S AVAILABLE IN STORES ............................................................. 129

ANNEXURE –VI ADDRESSES AND PHONE NUMBERS OF EXTERNAL AGENCIES ..................... 130

APPENDIX –1 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP) ON EVACUATION ....................... 131

APPENDIX -2 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP) FOR EARTHQUAKE ................... 138

APPENDIX -3: STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP) FOR FIRE .................................. 142

APPENDIX -4 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP) FOR BOMB THREAT .................. 148

APPENDIX -5: STANDING OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP) FOR FLOODS/ HEAVY DOWN POUR 152

APPENDIX -6 STANDING OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP) FOR TERRORISM ........................ 155

APPENDIX –7: STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE HUMAN/MAN MADE THREATS ......... 159

APPENDIX -8 DMP COSTING ........................................................................................................ 160

CHAPTER 8 ............................................................................................................... 161


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PROJECT BENEFITS ................................................................................................. 161

8.1 PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE ......................................................................................... 161

8.2 EMPLOYMENT ..................................................................................................................... 161

CHAPTER 9 ............................................................................................................... 162

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN [TOR POINT NO.19] ........................... 162

9.1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 162

9.2 AIR ENVIRONMENT .................................................................................................. 162

9.2.1 Construction Phase ................................................................................................... 162

9.2.2 Functional Phase ....................................................................................................... 164

9.3 NOISE ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................................. 164



9.4 IMPACT ON WATER RESOURCES ............................................................................ 165



9.5 LAND ENVIRONMENT .............................................................................................. 167



9.6 ECOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT .................................................................................. 169



9.7 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT ......................................................................... 172

9.8 AESTHETICS .............................................................................................................. 172

9.9 ENERGY CONSERVATION ......................................................................................... 172

9.10 ENVIRONMENTALLY SIGNIFICANT FEATURES ..................................................... 172

9.11 RAIN WATER HARVESTING AND REDUCE SURFACE RUNOFF ............................. 173

9.12 SOILD WASTE MANAGEMENT PLANT .................................................................... 174

9.13 ENVIRONMETAL MANAGEMENT CELL .................................................................. 174

9.14 EMP RESOURCES REQUIREMENT AND EMP BUDGET ....................................... 175

9.15 EMP RESPONSIBILITIES & IMPLEMENTATION PERIOD ................................... 181

9.16 ENVIRONMENTAL BUDGET ..................................................................................... 187

CHAPTER 10 ............................................................................................................. 188

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................ 188

CHAPTER 11 ............................................................................................................. 199

CREDENTIALS OF CONSULTANTS .......................................................................... 199

ANNEXURE I: PROJECT SITE AND SURROUNDING PHOTOGRAPHS ............................. 202

ANNEXURE II: FIRE FIGHTING PROVISIONS...................................................................... 203


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ANNEXURE III: AMBIENT AIR QUALITY RESULTS WITHIN 5 KM OF PROJECT SITE 205

ANNEXURE IV: LAND USE ........................................................................................................ 209

ANNEXURE V: GEOLOGY .......................................................................................................... 210

ANNEXURE VI: SEISMOLOGY .................................................................................................. 213

ANNEXURE VII: LIST OF FLORA AND FAUNA OBSERVED IN THE STUDY AREA ....... 215

ANNEXURE VIII: SOCIOECONOMIC DATA ........................................................................... 222

ANNEXURE IX COMPLIANCE REPORT .................................................................................. 223

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LIST OF TABLES

Table 1.1: Survey of Environmental Attributes ....................................... 6

Table 2.1: Comparative of earlier project details as per EC received and proposed Project details ........................................................................... 14

Table 2.2: Area Statement ............................................................. 18

The FSI and Non FSI area details are given in Table 2.3 ........................... 18

Table 2.3: FSI and Non FSI Area Statement .......................................... 18

Table 2.4: Proposed Building and Tenement Statement ........................... 20

Table 2.5: Parking Requirement and Level wise Parking Provided .............. 21

Table 2.6: Water Requirement ........................................................ 22

Table 2.7: Water Balance Chart ....................................................... 22

Table 2.8: STP Capacities .............................................................. 24

Table 2.9: Treated water Reuse ....................................................... 24

Table 2.10: Expected Characteristics of Raw and treated Water ................. 25

Table 2.11: Solid Waste Generation .................................................. 27

Table 2.12: DG set Capacity Proposed ............................................... 29

Table 2.13: Roof Top Rain Water Harvesting Potential ............................ 30

Table 3.1: Baseline Data Generation ................................................. 36

Table 3.2: Micrometeorological Data in Summer Season .......................... 39

Table 3.3: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations Location ..................... 41

Table 3.4: Techniques Used for Analysis of Air Quality ............................ 41

Table 3.5: Ambient Air Quality Status ................................................ 43

Table 3.6: National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) ..................... 44

Table 3.7: Noise Monitoring Results ................................................. 45

Table 3.8: Ambient Noise Quality Standards ........................................ 47

Table 3.9: Ground Water Quality within the Study Area [TOR POINT NO 9] .... 48

Table 3.10: Surface Water Quality within the Study Area ......................... 49

Table 3.11: Soil Characteristic in the Study Area ................................... 50

Table 3.12: Technical specification of IRS P6 LISS-III MX satellite data .......... 53

Table 3.13: Land use pattern within 5Km radius of the study area based on IRS P6-LISS-III Satellite data ............................................................... 56

Table3.14: Land use in Thane City-Non developed Areas ......................... 57

Table 3.15: Land Use in Thane City-Developed Area ............................... 57

Table 3.16: Domographic Profile of Thane City ..................................... 62

Table 4.1: Pollutant Sources and Characteristics ................................... 64

Table 4.2: Particulate Emission Rate in kg per Hour for Different Moisture and Silt Content .............................................................................. 69

Table 4.3: Emissions in lb per Vehicle Kilometre for Different Soil Percentages and Vehicle Weight ..................................................................... 69

Table 4.4: Noise Limits for Appliances & Equipment’s at Construction Stage ... 73

Table 4.6: Construction Phase Impact Matrix ....................................... 91

Table 4.7: Operation Phase Impact Matrix .......................................... 92

Table 5.1: Peak Hour Traffic Count on Old Bhiwandi Road ........................ 94

Table 5.2: Recommended PCU Factors for Various Types of Vehicles on Urban Roads .................................................................................... 95


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Table 5.3: Peak PCU Counts ........................................................... 96

Table 5.4: Recommended Design Service Volumes (PCU’s Per Hour) ............ 96

Table 5.5: Percentage Energy Saving_ Sale Buildings .............................. 98

Table 5.6: Percentage Energy Saving_ Rental Buildings ........................... 99

Table 6.1: Environmental Monitoring Programme ............................... 101

Table 9.1: Fugitive Dust Control Measures ........................................ 163

Table 9.2: EMP Costing .............................................................. 187


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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1.1: Location Map Indicating Proposed project and its Surrounding ...... 3

Figure 1.2: Google Image of Project site ............................................... 4

Figure 2.1 Layout Plan ................................................................. 15

Figure 2.2: DP Sheet of the AREA ..................................................... 17

Figure 2.3: Water Balance Diagram (Dry Season) .................................. 23

Figure 2.4: Water Balance Diagram (Wet Season) .................................. 23

Figure.2.5: STP’s Location on Layout Map ........................................... 26

Figure 2.6 : SWM Location on Layout Plan .......................................... 28

Figure 2.7: Surface Runoff Potential [TOR Point No. 5] ............................ 31

Figure 2.8: Storm Water Drainage Plan .............................................. 32

Figure 3.1: Study Area Showing Sampling Locations for Baseline Data Generation............................................................................................ 37

Figure 3.2: Wind Rose of study area ................................................. 40

Figure 3.3: False Colour Composite (FCC) of the Study Area ...................... 54

Figure 3.4: Land Use Classification of the Project Site ............................. 56

Figure 3.5: Topography of the Thane Area .......................................... 58

Figure 3.6: Seismic Zone Map of India ............................................... 60

Figure 4.1: Isopleths of Predicted Concentrations for SO2 ......................... 72

Figure 4.2 Google image of project site and surrounding .......................... 79

Figure 4.3 DP Remarks Sheet of Project site ........................................ 80

Figure 7.1 Types of Disasters ....................................................... 106

Figure 7.2 Evacuation plan _ Typical floor plan for sale building 1 ............. 111

Figure 7.3 Evacuation plan_ Refuse floor for Sale Building 1 .................... 111

Figure 7.4 Evacuation Plan _ typical floor plan for rental buildings ............ 112

Figure 7.5 Evacuation plan_ Refuge floor plan for rental buildings ............. 112

Figure 7.6 Firefighting Equipments ................................................ 113

Figure 7.7 EVACUATION- FLOW CHART ........................................... 119

Figure 7.8 ACTIVITIES TO BE UNDERTAKEN IN CASE OF EVACUATION ...... 120

Figure 9.1: Environmental Management Cell during Construction & Operation Phase .................................................................................. 174

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

1.1 PREAMBLE

Dosti Enterprises has proposed amendment in proposed Residential cum commercial Project with Rental Housing Scheme at Survey No .- 5/2, 5/3, 5/5, 5/6, 6, 11(1&2), 12/1, 12/2, 12/3, 12/5, 12/7, 12/9, 12/11, 13/1, 13/2A, 14/1, 14/2, 14/3, 14/4, 14/6, 14/7A, 14/7B,14/8, 14/9, 14/10, 15/1, 16/1 TO 16/11, 16/12B, 17/1 TO 17/6, 17/7A+B, 17/8 TO 17/10, 17/11A, 17/11B, 17/11C, 17/12 TO 17/14, 18/1 TO 18/11, 19/23, 19/29 TO 19/32, 19/37, 19/38, 19/42, 19/43, 19/45, 25/1 TO 25/8, 25/9, 25/10A, 25/10B, 25/13A, 25/13B, 26/1, 26/2, 26/3A, 26/3B, 26/4, 26/5A+B, 26/6, 26/7, 26/8A, 26/8B, 26/9, 26/10A, 26/10B, 26/11A, 26/11B, 26/12, 27/1 TO 27/11, 27/13, 27/15, 27/16A, 27/16B, 27/17, 21 TO 24, 33/16, 33/17, 34/1A, 34/1B, 34/2, 34/3A, 34/3B, 34/6 TO 34/9, 35/1 TO 35/16, 36/6B, 36/13A, 36/13B, 39/1 TO 39/3, 39/9B+C, 39/10B, 40/1 TO 40/7, 40/8A, 40/8B, 40/9B, 40/10A , 40/10B, 40/11 TO 40/15, 40/16A, 40/16B 40/17, 40/19, 40/20A, 40/20B, 40/21A, 40/21B 40/22, 41/3B/ 41/3C, 41/8 TO 41/10, 41/14, 41/18, 42/1 TO 42/3, 43/2 TO 43/5, 45/2, 46/1A, 46/5B, 44/1 TO 44/3, 47/1, 47/2/1, 47/2/2, 47/3/1, 47/3/2, 47/4B, 47/5 TO 47/7, 47/8A, 47/8C, 47/8D, 48/1, 48/2, 48/3A, 48/4A, 49/1 TO 49/7, 49/8A, 50/2A, 50/3A, 50/4A, 51/1, 51/2, 51/3A, 51/5, 52/1, 53, 54/1 TO 54/3, 77/1, 77/2A, 77/2B, 77/5, 77/7A, 77/7B, 77/C, 77/8A, 77/8C,77/7E, 77/9 TO 77/12, 77/13A, 77/13B, 77/13C, 77/14A, 77/14B, 77/15, 78/1, 78/3, 78/4 of Balkum Village, Thane (W), Maharashtra which comes within the municipal limits of Thane Municipal Corporation.

We have received Prior Environmental Clearance from MoEF & CC vide letter No. 21-85/2014-IA. III dated 18.06.2015 for plot area of 2,80,420.00 m2 area total construction area of 8,33,031.72 m2.

The EC was obtained considering the MMRDA Rental unit size of 160 Sq.ft. Now, the Planning Authority had directed vide its letter dated 01.07.2016 to increase the tenement size from 160 Sq. ft to 320 Sq. ft. With this change, there is substantial reduction in number of tenements from 7834 to 2117 Nos.

This has resulted into the reduction in the overall pollution load. The water requirement is reduced to 4321 KLD. The sewage and solid waste generation is reduced to 3337 KLD and 13264 kg/day respectively.

We would like to amend the Environmental Clearance due to change in planning and change in the requirement of the affordable housing system.

The project comes under the purview of the notification of the Ministry of Environment and Forest dated 14th September 2006 [published in the Gazette of India – Extraordinary, Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (II)] that any construction project has its built up area more than 20,000 m2 and any change in layout and amendment of project needs to obtain Environmental Clearance from the State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority.



The plot is partially affected by the CRZ. We had applied to the MCZMA for their reference as there are no activities proposed in CRZ area. The matter was placed before the 88th meeting of the MCZMA held on 31st Jan 2014. The MCZMA has granted the CRZ Clearance. The purpose of this Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study is to provide information on the nature and extent of environmental impacts arising from the construction and use of proposed buildings and related activities with a view to define an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) to minimize adverse environmental impacts.

1.2 PROJECT LOCATION

The proposed project is planned at village Balkum in Thane (West), located on 19°13’35.78” N latitude and 72°59’40.99” E longitude.

Proposed site is accessible by 45 m wide Road, 30 m wide H.C.M.T.R Road, 20 m wide Road and 60 m wide old Bhivandi Road on South side. The proposed site is located at about 4.5 km away from Thane Railway Station. The proposed project is planned in the plot admeasuring approximately 73,000 m2 area.

The location map indicating proposed site and its surroundings are depicted in Figure 1.1. The Google image of project site is given in Figure 1.2

The latitude and Longitude of project site is as follows

Latitude 19013’44.51” N

Longitude 72059’40.28” E



Figure 1.1: Location Map Indicating Proposed project and its Surrounding



Figure 1.2: Google Image of Project site



1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

The objectives of the EIA study are:

To describe the scope of the proposed project and associated works;

To establish the baseline environmental status of the project site;

To identify and quantify pollution sources and determine the significance of impacts on sensitive receptors;

To identify, predict and evaluate environmental and social impacts expected during the construction and functional phases in relation to the existing civic infrastructure and sensitive receptors present if any;

To develop mitigation measures so as to minimize pollution, environmental disturbance and nuisance during construction and functional phases; and

To design and specify the monitoring schedule necessary to ensure the implementation and the affectivity of the mitigation measures adopted

1.4 METHODOLOGY OF THE STUDY

Reconnaissance survey was carried out to understand nature of the proposed project, conduct visual site inspection, decide the sampling locations and programme. Sampling locations were identified on the basis of following criteria:

Predominant wind direction in the study area;

Existing topography;

Location of existing activities;

Location of sensitive areas;

Accessibility, availability of power and security of monitoring instruments; and

Area that represents baseline conditions.

Samples were collected at various locations identified in the reconnaissance survey to establish the baseline environmental quality at the project site. The impacts of proposed development are predicted during different phases of project viz. construction, operations and emergencies. The predicted impacts are analysed and appropriate Environment Management Plans (EMPs) are defined to mitigate the adverse environmental impacts.

Samples were collected for a period of three months i.e. from Mar to May 2017 representing Summer Season. Particulars related to Survey are outlined in Table 1.1.



Table 1.1: Survey of Environmental Attributes

Sr. No

Attribute Parameters Frequency of Monitoring

1 Ambient air quality

PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx and CO

Ambient Air Quality samples were monitored for 24hrs, twice a week for total 13 weeks

2 Meteorology Surface: Wind speed and direction, temperature relative humidity and rainfall.

Primary data at Site, and Secondary data collection from IMD, Santacruz.

3 Water quality Physical, Chemical and Bacteriological parameters.

Primary data – Groundwater sample was collected from One borewell, One Surface water sample

4 Ecology Existing terrestrial and aquatic flora and fauna.

Based on the data collected from secondary sources.

6 Noise levels Noise levels in dB(A) Continuous 24-hourly monitoring at 7 locations during the study period

7 Soil characteristics

Parameters related to agricultural & afforestation potential.

Sampling at project site was studied.

8 Traffic study Traffic density / pattern Survey at 1 location once in study period.

9 Land use Land use for different categories.

Based on Satellite Imagery using GIS

10 Socio-economic aspects

Socio-economic characteristics of local population

Based on data collected from secondary sources.

11 Geology Geology of the area Based on data collected from secondary sources.

12 Hydrology Drainage pattern, nature of streams, aquifer characteristics recharge and discharge areas.

Based on data collected from secondary sources.



1.5 TERMS OF REFERENCE




We would like to amend the Environmental Clearance due to change in planning, addition of adjoining plot and addition of TDR component as per Gov. of Maharashtra Notification dated 29.01.2016.

The environmental Monitoring were carried out during March 2017 to May 2017. The EIA report has been prepared considering the standard tor prescribed by EAC dt .6th March 2017.

TOR

Sr. NO.

ToR Points Chapter/Section in EIA Report

1 Examine details of land use as per Master Plan and land use around 10 km radius of the project site. Analysis should be made based on latest satellite imagery for land use with raw images.

As per DP the land is reserved for Residential purpose.

For Landuse of study area please Refer Section 3.8.1

2 Submit details of environmentally sensitive places, land acquisition status, rehabilitation of communities/ villages and present status of such activities.

Ecological sensitive places –

Sanjay Gandhi national park: 4 km

Ulhas River/creek: 250 m

Rehabilitation: No resettlement and Rehabilitation is involved in the project

Chapter 3, Section 3.11

3 Examine baseline environmental quality along with projected incremental load due to the project.

Please refer Chapter 3

4 Environmental data to be considered in relation to the project development would be

Being an urban area the main occupation of the people is service and business.



(a) land, (b) groundwater, (c) surface water, (d) air, (e) bio-diversity, (f) noise and vibrations, (g) socio economic and health.

The proposed project is having rental housing scheme. This scheme is under the Housing Policy for the State of Maharashtra. The main objective of this policy is to provide the affordable houses for poor on rental basis. It’s a Slum Prevention Program of Govt of Maharashtra. Self-Contained Rental accommodation units will be provided to the needy at affordable rates.


5 Submit a copy of the contour plan with slopes, drainage pattern of the site and surrounding area.

The contour plan is attached

Please refer chapter No.2 figure 2.7

6 Submit the details of the trees to be felled for the project.

Please refer Chapter No.4 section4.8

7 Submit the present land use and permission required for any conversion such as forest, agriculture etc.

Please refer chapter No. 3

8 Submit Roles and responsibility of the developer etc. for compliance of environmental regulations under the provisions of EP Act.

Annexure

9 Ground water classification as per the Central Ground Water Authority.

Please refer chapter No. 3 section-3.5-

10 Examine the details of Source of water, water requirement, use of treated waste water and prepare a water balance chart.

Chapter 2, Section 2.4.1

11 Rain water harvesting proposals should be made with due safeguards for ground water quality. Maximize recycling of water and utilization of rain water. Examine details.

Rain water harvesting is achieved by storage of Rooftop Rain Water. 10 Storage tanks of total 690 m3 capacity is proposed for RWH


12 Examine soil characteristics and depth of ground water table for rainwater harvesting.

The site is covered by brownish clay.

The ground water table is observed at the depth of around 1.5 to 2 m m



below the ground level

We have proposed roof top rain water storage tanks as rain water harvesting measure


13 Examine details of solid waste generation treatment and its disposal.


14 Examine and submit details of use of solar energy and alternative source of energy to reduce the fossil energy consumption.

Please refer chapter 2 & 5

15 DG sets are likely to be used during construction and operational phase of the project. Emissions from DG sets must be taken into consideration while estimating the impacts on air environment. Examine and submit details.


Emission from DG set : 4.4.2

16 Examine road/rail connectivity to the project site and impact on the traffic due to the proposed project. Present and future traffic and transport facilities for the region should be analysed with measures for preventing traffic congestion and providing faster trouble free system to reach different destinations in the city.

Please refer chapter No.5

17 A detailed traffic and transportation study should be made for existing and projected passenger and cargo traffic.


18 Examine the details of transport of materials for construction which should include source and availability.


19 Examine separately the details for construction and operation phases both for Environmental Management Plan and Environmental Monitoring Plan with cost and parameters.

The detail construction and operation phase plan is described in chapter no 9



20 Submit details of a comprehensive Disaster Management Plan including emergency evacuation during natural and man-made disaster.

Please refer Chapter 7

1.6 STRUCTURE OF EIA REPORT

EIA report contains baseline data, project description, assessment of impacts, preparation of environmental management plan & disaster management plan. The report is organized in following ten chapters:

Chapter 1: Introduction

This chapter describes objectives and methodology for EIA.

Chapter2: Project Description

This chapter gives a brief description of the location, approachability, amenities, layout and utilities of the proposed project.

Chapter 3: Baseline Environmental Status of Project Area

This chapter presents details of the baseline environmental status for micro climate, air quality, noise, traffic, water quality, soil quality, flora, fauna and socio-economic status etc.

Chapter 4: Prediction and Evaluation of Impacts

This chapter discusses the possible sources of pollution and environmental impacts of the project during construction and use phases.

Chapter 5: Specific Studies

This chapter discusses the Specific studies like Traffic Impact and Energy Conservation measures

Chapter 6 Environmental Monitoring Programme

This chapter discusses the details about the post project environmental monitoring programme.

Chapter 7 Risk Assessment & Disaster Management Plan

This chapter presents the risks associated with the proposed construction projects, approach to risk management and DMP

Chapter 8 Project Benefits

This chapter presents the benefits from the proposed project.

Chapter 9 Environmental Management Plan

This chapter deals with the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the proposed construction Project and indicates measures proposed to minimize the likely impacts on the environment.

Chapter 10 Credentials of consultants



This chapter deals with the details of environmental consultants, NABET accreditation details

EIA of Proposed Amendment of Residential cum Commercial Project with Rental Housing Scheme Chapter 2


CHAPTER 2

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 INTRODUCTION

This chapter presents the salient features of the project, amenities proposed and infrastructure required for the construction and functioning of the proposed project of at Balkum, Thane (W).

2.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The proposed project is At Survey No 5/2, 5/3, 5/5, 5/6, 6, 11, 12/1, 12/2, 12/3, 12/5, 12/6, 12/7, 12/9, 12/11, 13/1, 13/2A, 14/1, 14/2, 14/3, 14/4, 14/6, 14/7, 14/8, 14/9, 14/10, 15/1, 16/1 TO 16/11, 16/12A, 16/12B, 17/1 TO 17/6, 17/7, 17/8 TO 17/10, 17/11, 17/12 TO 17/14, 18/1 TO 18/11, 19/23, 19/29 TO 19/32, 19/37, 19/38, 19/42, 19/43, 19/45, 25/1 TO 25/8, 25/9, 25/10, 25/13, 26/1, 26/2, 26/3, 26/4, 26/5, 26/6, 26/7, 26/8, 26/9, 26/10, 26/11, 26/12, 27/1 TO 27/5, 27/7 TO 27/17, 21 TO 24, 33/16, 33/17, 34/1, 34/2, 34/3, 34/6 TO 34/9, 35/1 TO 35/16, 36/6B, 36/13, 39/1 TO 39/3, 39/9B+C, 39/10B, 40/1 TO 40/7, 40/8, 40/9B, 40/10, 40/11 TO 40/15, 40/16, 40/17, 40/18, 40/19, 40/20, 40/21A, 40/22, 41/1, 41/2, 41/3B, 41/3C, 41/6A, 41/8 TO 41/11, 41/12 41/13, 41/14, 41/17, 41/18, 42/1 TO 42/3, 43/1 TO 43/5, 44/1 TO 44/3, 45/2, 46/1A, 46/5B, 47/1, 47/2/1, 47/2/2, 47/3/1, 47/3/2, 47/4B, 47/5 TO 47/7, 47/8A, 47/8C, 47/8D, 48/1, 48/2, 48/3A, 48/4A, 49/1 TO 49/7, 49/8A, 50/2A, 50/3A, 50/4A, 51/1, 51/2, 51/3A, 51/4A, 51/5, 52/1, 53, 54/1 TO 54/3, 77/1, 77/2, 77/5, 77/7, 77/8A, 77/8C, 77/7E, 77/9 TO 77/12, 77/13, 77/14, 77/15, 78/1, 78/3, & 78/4 of Balkum Village, Thane (W). It will provide private residential space with relevant amenities and services. The main purpose and benefit of the project are:

To provide quality residential accommodation to middle income group

and lower income group.

To create an environment that could support the good standard of living environment;

To provide the new homes to existing tenements whose buildings are in dilapidated condition.

To meet the growing demands of residential space in an environmentally sustainable manner in the area;

To enhance the surroundings with greenery, landscaping and pleasing aesthetics; and

To implement the policy of water conservation, recycling and rain water harvesting.

The proposed development will involve site formation works and construction of building/structures, access roads, drains and sewer connections. The buildings



are proposed to locate on an undulating/hilly terrain. The proposed residential cum commercial complex will have 19 sale buildings, 1 fitness centre and 2 Rental housing buildings.

Proposed project is mixed landuse with major focus on residential. The Plot area of proposed site is 73,000 m2 and Total Construction Area is 5,27,405.78 m2. Sale Flats: 3132 Nos. Commercial area of 2064 m2; Rental Housing: flats: 2117 Nos., Balwadi: 12 Nos. Welfare: 12 Nos. Manager: 6 Nos. shall be developed in this construction project. The layout comprises Residential cum commercial Buildings and other amenities.

The design of the layout has taken into consideration the state of the art design features for residential space, living atmosphere and arrangements of open space so as to create a pleasant living and working environment.

The comparative statement of earlier EC and proposed amendment is given in Table 2.1.



Table 2.1: Comparative of earlier project details as per EC received and proposed Project details

Sr. No. Project Details Unit As per earlier EC Proposed Amendment Remark

1 Plot Area m2

2,80,420 73,000 (net plot area) Decreased due to change in planning

2 FSI Area m2

5,33,713.44 2,91,952.15 Decreased by 2,41,761.29 m2. Change in planning

3 NON FSI Area m2

2,99,318.28 2,35,453.63 Decreased by 63,864.65 m2. Due to change in planning

4 Total Construction Area

m2 8,33,031.72 5,27,405.78 Reduced by 3,05,625.94 m2. Due to change in planning

5 Tenement Nos. 12116 5249 Decreased by 6867nos.. Due to increase in rental unit size from 160 Sq. ft to 320 Sq. ft.

6 Water requirement KLD 8211 4321 Decreased by 3890 KLD due to decrease in no. of tenements.

7 Sewage Generation KLD 7659 3337 Decreased by 4322 KLD due to decrease in no. of

tenements

8 STP Capacity KLD 8000 3525 Decreased by 4375 due to decrease in no. of tenements

9 Solid Waste generation

kg/day 30410 13264 Decreased by 1716 kg/d due to decrease in no. of tenements

10 Parking Provided Nos 9168 4400 Decreased in the proportion with the number of tenements.

11 Power Requirement (Connected Load)

MW 70.9 68 decreased due to decrease in construction area

12 Total DG Set Capacity kVA 12350 6290 Decreased due to increase in construction area



Figure 2.1 Layout Plan

Sale buildings

Rental buildings



2.2.2 Project Cost

The cost of the project is approximately Rs. 2164 Crore for the project of Residential buildings (Sale and Rental), Recreational, and other infrastructure like Roads, culverts, Drainage, Landscape etc.

2.2.3 Land Use

The proposed project plot is of irregular shape. As per the DP the land is reserved for residential development. It is rental housing scheme project. No change in Land use. The DP of the area is depicted in Figure 2.1



Figure 2.2: DP Sheet of the AREA


DOSTI ENTERPRISES 18

2.2.4 Built up Area

The project will be developed on the land comprising about 73,000 m2 area. The total built up area (FSI Proposed) of the Project is 2,91,952.15 m2. Total construction area is around 5,27,405.78 m2. The area statement of proposed development is given in Table 2.2

Table 2.2: Area Statement

TOTAL BUILT-UP AREA CONSUMED

BALANCE AREA 42.93

0.999

4.92

219000.00TOTAL PERMISSIBLE AREA 73000.00

RENTAL PERMISSIBLE F.S.I.

PLOT AREA

3.00 1.00

SALE

PLOT AREA

PROPOSED AREA 218957.07 72995.08

1.00

SALE COMPONENT PLOT AREA (75%) = 54750.00 SQ.MT.

RENTAL COMPONENT PLOT AREA (25%) = 18250.00 SQ.MT.

The FSI and Non FSI area details are given in Table 2.3

Table 2.3: FSI and Non FSI Area Statement

Details Sale Rental Total

Proposed FSI area 2,18,957.07 72,995.08 291952.15 m2

Non FSI area 1,86,824.05 48,629.58 235453.63 m2

Total Construction Area 4,05,781.12 1,21,624.66 527405.76 m2



2.2.5 Accessibility

The proposed construction site is located at 19°13’35.78” N latitude and 72°59’40.99” E longitude. The proposed site is located at about 4.5 km from the Thane railway station. Proposed site is accessible by 45 m wide Road, 30 m wide H.C.M.T.R Road, 20 m wide Road and 60 m wide old Bhivandi Road on South side.

2.2.6 Site Setting

The land is flat and sloping towards the east and SE side. The average contour level difference is 4-5m. The ground water table is observed at the depth of around 1.5 to 2 m below the ground level. The 60 m wide old Bhivandi Road is situated on South side of the project site. Ulhas River is at 250 m from the project site.

The land is vacant. There are about 14 nos. of trees are present at site. Out of this 1 nos. of tree to be retained, 13 nos. of trees will be cut which comes under building line.

The trees are observed at Byer industries plot and near Ulhas River. Some shrubs are observed near east side of Project. One nalla is flowing out side plot boundary, parallel to Old Bhivandi Road which finally connect Ulhas River.

In the immediate vicinity, the site is bounded on the 4 sides by:

East: Vacant land and Ulhas River

West: Bayer Company

North: Kolshet Gaon

South: NG Regency Residential complex & 60 m wide Old Bhivandi Road

2.3 PROJECT COMPONENTS

2.3.1 Project layout and development concept

The proposed Project located in village Balkum of Thane city will provide homes having luxurious life style for middle income group and for economical weaker section with easy accessibility and provision of urban environment and deluxe amenities with green hilly surroundings.

The proposed residential complex will have 19 Sale buildings, 1 fitness centre and 2 rental buildings with 12 nos. of Balwadi, 12 nos. of welfare centres and 6 nos. of management offices.

The floor plans of all these Buildings are designed in such a manner so that each unit will have the benefit of optimum natural light and ventilation.

2.3.2 Building and Tenement Statement

The total population during operation phase of the project will be around 26950 Nos. The tenement statement of the project is given in Table 2.4.



Table 2.4: Proposed Building and Tenement Statement

Building

Name Building Configuration

No. of

tenements

Sale Buildings

Bldg 1& 2 Basement + Gr+stilt+1st to 33rd Floors 384

Bldg No. 3 to 6 Basement+Stilt+Podium+1st to 28th Floor 632

Bldg No. 7 Basement +stilt+ Upper stilt+1st to 28th

(pt) Floor

98

Bldg No. 8 Basement +stilt+ Podium(pt)+1st to 28th

Floor

146

Bldg No. 9 Basement +stilt+ Podium+ 1st to 28th Floor 158

Bldg No. 10 Basement +Gr/stilt(pt) + Podium+ 1st to

28th Floor

158

Bldg No. 11 &

12

Basement +stilt+ Podium+ 1st to 28th Floor 316

Bldg No. 13 Basement +Ground+ 1st to 30th Floor 175

Bldg No. 14 to

16

Stilt +1st to 30th Floor 514

Bldg No. 17 Basement+ stilt+ Podium(pt)+1st to 28th

Floor

138

Bldg No. 18 &

19

Basement+ stilt+ Podium+1st to 28th Floor 413

Total 3132

Rental Buildings

Bldg 1 Gr/stilt+1st to 23rd Floor 999

Bldg 2 Gr/stilt+1st to 23rd Floor 1118

Total 2117

2.3.3 Car parking Arrangements

Adequate car parking facilities are provided in the proposed complex considering the DCR of Thane city. For the proposed project, the car parking provision of 4490 has been made. Also provision of two wheeler parking for 3326 Nos has been made.



Table 2.5: Parking Requirement and Level wise Parking Provided

Carpet Area (m2) (Residential)

Norms No. of Tenements

Parking Required

Tenements having B/Upt Area above 35 to 50 m2

1 parking space for 2 Tenements

Tenement having B/UP Area above 50 m2 to 75 m2

1 parking space for 1 Tenement 2285 2285

Tenement having B/UP Area above 75 m2

2 parking space for 1 Tenement 835 1670

10% for Visitors Parking 396

Total Car Parking required (Res.) 4351

Description Commercial

Commercial area(2064.28-400=1664.28 m2)

1 parking space for every 25 m2 upto 400

m2 & remaining 1 parking space for every

50 m2

400/25 1664.28/25

16 Nos. 33 Nos.

Total Car Parking required (Comm.) 49 Nos.

Total Car Parking required (Res +Comm) 4490

Total Car Parking Provided (Res +Comm) 4490

Two wheeler Parking

Residential 1 scooter parking for 1

tenement (Res) 3120

3120

Commercial 1 scooter parking for

every 20 m2 commercial area

2064.28/20 103

Total Scooter Parking Proposed 3326

2.4 PROJECT INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTILITIES PLANNED

The utilities and recreational facilities planned in proposed project include Sewage Treatment Plant for recycling of treated sewage, Roof top rain water harvesting, RG area. The other infrastructure facilities planned for proposed project are highlighted below:

2.4.1 Water Supply [TOR PONT NO. 10]

The total water requirement of project will be around 4321 KLD. Necessary permission has been obtained from the Hydraulic Engineer of TMC for the supply



of water. The water storage facilities will be at ground level (underground water tank) as well as the top floor (overhead water tank). Due to the recycling of 1195 KLD of treated sewage for flushing; the fresh water requirement will be reduced to ---- KLD. The water requirement for the complex is given in Table 2.6.

Table 2.6: Water Requirement

Sr. No. Reuse Quantity (KLD)

1. Flushing 1195 2. Gardening 41 3. Total 1236

The detailed water balance chart with basis of water consumption calculations is given in Table 2.7

Table 2.7: Water Balance Chart

ParticularsNo of Flats

/rooms /CarsOccupancy

Total

Population

Total Water

Requirement/

person

Water

Demand KLD

Domestic Flushing

Sale Flats 3,132 5 15,660 90 45 135 2,114

Rental flats 2,117 5 10,585 90 45 135 1,429

Sale Commercial

Area 2064.28 m2 1/10 m

2 206 25 20 45 9

Fitness Centre 1970.23 m2 1/10 m2 197 25 20 45 9

Shops 55 3 165 25 20 45 7.4

Balwadi

25

persons/100

m2

77 25 20 45 3.5

Welfare 12 1/10 m2 30 25 20 45 1.4

Manager Office 6 1/10 m2 30 25 20 45 1.4

Sub Total 3,575

Swimming Pool 705

Gardening 8140 5 l /m2 41

Total 26,950 4,321

Sewage

Generation 3,337

Sludge1 % of Sewage

Generation 33

Recycling for

Flushing

Sale Flats 3,132 5 15,660 45 45 705

Rehab Flats 2,117 5 10,585 45 45 476

Sale Commercial

Area 2064.28 m2 1/10 m2 206 20 20 4

Fitness Centre 1970.23 m2 1/10 m2 197 20 20 4

Shops 55 3 165 20 20 3.3

Balwadi

25

persons/100

m2

77 20 20 2

Welfare 12 1/10 m2 30 20 20 0.6

Manager Office 6 1/10 m2 30 20 20 0.6

Total 26,950 1,195

Recycling for

Gardening 8,140.00 5 l /m2 41

Excess Water to

Municipal Drains2,068

Water Requirement

Basis (in lpcd)*

90 % of Fresh and 100%

of Flushing Water

Requirement

The water balance diagram is given in Figure 2.3 & Figure 2.4



Figure 2.3: Water Balance Diagram (Dry Season)

DOMESTIC USE FLUSHING USE

FRESH WATER

2380 KLD

TO

STP

2141 K

LD

TO

STP

3337 KLD TO

STP

Total STP

CAPACITY:3525 KLDTREATED WATER

239 KLD

1195 KLD

EXCESS TREATED WATER TO

MUNICIPAL SEWERS

TOTAL WATER REQUIREMENT: 4321 KLD

GARDENING

SLUDGE USE AS MANURE

FILTER PRESS

3304 KLD

EVAPOTRANSPIRATION

LOSS

33 KLD

2068 KLD

TOTAL FRESH WATER REQUIREMENT:2380 + 41 = 2421 KLD

LOSSES

1195 K

LD

41 KLD

Figure 2.4: Water Balance Diagram (Wet Season)

DOMESTIC USE FLUSHING USE

FRESH WATER

2135 KLD

TO

STP

2142 K

LD

TO

STP

3337 KLD

TO STP

Total STP

CAPACITY:3525 KLDRECYCLED WATER

238 KLD

1195 KLD

EXCESS TREATED WATER TO

MUNICIPAL SEWERS

TOTAL WATER REQUIREMENT:4321 KLD

GARDENING

SLUDGE USE AS MANURE

FILTER PRESS

3304 KLD

EVAPOTRANSPIRATION

LOSS

33 KLD

2109 KLD

TOTAL FRESH WATER REQUIREMENT: 2380 KLD

LOSSES

1195 K

LD

0 KLD

RWH WATER

245 KLD

2.4.2 Sewerage System

The waste water generated from proposed complex will be around 3337 m3/day. The sewage will be treated in 6 STP’s of total 3525 KLD capacity. The generated will be first treated in STP. The treated sewage will be used for flushing, gardening, School, ST workshop and garden reservation. Excess treated water



will be discharged in municipal sewer line. The proposed project comes under Phase II of TMC’s sewerage Zone. The work of lying of sewer line is progress for Phase II area. The municipal sewer lines will come up to the project site within 1 year. Treated water from STP will be used for flushing and gardening.

Table 2.8: STP Capacities

Sr. No. Building wise STPs Capacities of STPs (KLD)

1. STP for bldg. no.1,2,11 &12 475 2 STP for bldg. no.3,4,5 & 6 450 3 STP for bldg. no.7,8,9,10,17,18 & 19 750 4 STP for bldg. no.13,14,15 & 16 450 5 Rental Bldg 1 650 6. Rental Bldg 2 750

Treated water from STP will be used for flushing and gardening.

Table 2.9: Treated water Reuse

Sr. No. Reuse Quantity (m3/day)

1. Flushing 1195 2. Gardening 41 3. Total 1236

The Location of STP’s on Layout Plan is given in Figure 2.11.

Treatment Process

Flow Sheet for Moving MBBR



Table 2.10: Expected Characteristics of Raw and treated Water

Sr. No. Parameters Raw Sewage Treated Sewage

1 pH 7-8 7-8

2 Suspended Solids 100-200 Upto 10 mg/l

3 BOD (3 days 27˚C) 250-300 <5 mg/l

4 COD 450-600 Upto 40 mg/l

5 Oil & Grease 10-20 Nil



Figure.2.5: STP’s Location on Layout Map

Location of STPs



2.4.3 Solid waste [TOR Pont No.13]

Solid waste generated from entire Complex will be 13264 kg/day. Out of which 7959 kg/day will be biodegradable Component and 5306 kg/day will be Inert, Recyclable Waste.

The solid waste generation from buildings is given below:

Table 2.11: Solid Waste Generation

Door to door collection of solid waste will be done. Segregation of dry and wet garbage will be done at source. Dry garbage as inert/recyclable waste such as plastics, glass, metals, rubber will be segregated and disposed off to recyclers. Wet garbage/biodegradable matter as leftover food, vegetables will be composted using mechanical composting Technology.

The location of composting unit is depicted in Figure 2.6.

Sr. No. Description Solid waste generation kg/day

1. Biodegradable Component 7959 2. Inert, Recyclable Waste 5306 3. Total 13264



Figure 2.6 : SWM Location on Layout Plan

R. G.-3 R. G.-4R. G.-2

Location of OWC



2.4.4 Power supply

The power supply necessary for the proposed buildings is estimated as 68 MW. The power will be made available from the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. (MSEDCL). The network of power supply in this region is well established. Meter rooms for all the residential flats and utility operations will be provided. The Dg sets will be provided building wise. These will be useful as emergency backup for STP, pumps and lifts.

The DG set capacities for each cluster is given in Table No. 2.12

Table 2.12: DG set Capacity Proposed

Sr. No.

Building DG set Capacity in kVA

Sale Building 1 Bldg 1 & 2 2 x 320 2 Bldg 3 to 12 10 x 250 3 Bldg 13 to 16 4 x 500 4 Bldg 17 to 19 3 x 250

Rental Building 1 Rental Building 1 1 x 400 2 Rental Building 2 1 x 1000

ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES

Energy conservation measures proposed in the project is as follows

Efficient wall systems like solid blocks with fly ash content,

Energy efficient lighting using T5 lamps, CFLs in flats and LEDs in Lift

Lobby, Toilets & Core area Passages

Solar lighting on street and RG area

Solar hot water system to all buildings

Use of high energy efficient pumps for fire fighting, UG tanks and STP

2.4.5 FIRE FIGHTING

The fire fighting scheme in proposed project will be planned to provide adequate safety measures against fire hazard. The Project proponents will adhere to the suggestions and schemes made by the concerned regulatory authority in this regard. The details of the fire fighting plan are given in Annexure II.

2.5 RAIN WATER HARVESTING [TOR POINT No.11]

The roof top rain water will be diverted from terrace to the storage tank through HDPE/PVC pipes after passing through a filter media. The valve system will be provided to enable the first rain washings from terrace/ roof to bypass the



storage tank as it would contain undesirable dirt. The excess rainwater from the tanks will be diverted to storm water drain. The mouths of all pipes and its openings will be covered with mosquito (insect) proof wire net. For the efficient discharge of rain water, there will be at least two rain water pipes of 100mm. diameter for a roof area of 100 sq. m.

The roof top rain water harvesting potential of the project area is around 245.4 KLD. The RWH tank will be provided to each building. The excess harvested water will be discharged in Municipal Storm water drains.

The annual rainfall over thane city is around 2500 mm/year. Considering the 100 rainy days, the average rainfall is around 25 mm/day. The roof top rain water harvesting structure (Tanks) has been designed considering the average rainfall of 25 mm/day. However the storm water drains are designed for peak rainfall of 150 mm/hr.

Table 2.13: Roof Top Rain Water Harvesting Potential

Sr. No. Area Details Area in m2

Average Rainfall

25 mm/day

Runoff Coefficient

RWH POTENTIAL

KLD

1

Roof top area of sale

buildings 8564.45 25 80 171

2

Roof top area of rental buildings

3703.57 25 80 74.07

Total

245.4 Harvesting rain water will be utilised for floor washing, car washing, gardening during non-rainy days and flushing etc. 2.6 STORM WATER- COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL

Storm water drains inside each plot will be constructed strictly in accordance to the municipal regulations. Storm water from the entire plot will be collected through network of storm drains. The storm water drains within the individual plot has been designed for 100mm/hr of peak rainfall. The overflow of RWH tanks will be discharged in the existing municipal storm water drains.

The details of storm water generation from plot and surrounding area is given in following drawing.



Figure 2.7: Surface Runoff Potential [TOR Point No. 5]



Figure 2.8: Storm Water Drainage Plan



Internal storm water drains sizes are 0.3 x 0.45m, 0.45 x 0.6m, 0.6 x 0.75, 0.75 x 0.90, 0.90 x 1.1 m 2.7 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM (LPS)

The calculation and design methodology adopted for the lightning protection

system for two high rise residential buildings are given below:

The lightning protection risk has been calculated based on NFPA 780

appendix H; referencing National Building Code of India Part 8, section

2 for average number of thunderstorm days in a year.

All elements of the LPS including wire mesh on the roofs, number and

separation of down conductors as well as wire sizes have been

calculated based on BS EN 620305.

The LPS according to BS EN 62305 is a "Class I"

It is proposed to use steelwork within reinforced concrete structures as

down conductors provided that the major part of interconnections of

vertical and horizontal bars are welded or otherwise securely

connected. Connections of vertical bars shall be welded; clamped or

overlapped a minimum of 20 times their diameters and bound or

otherwise securely connected.

The grounding arrangement comprises a ring conductor external to the

structure to be protected, in contact with the soil and additional

vertical electrodes connected to the ring at points where down

conductors are connected. 2.8 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF BUILDING PLANNING AND USE

Environmental issues have been addressed in planning of Project through:

Total No. of Workers on Project Site: 300 per day

Total No. of proposed tenements: Sale Flats: 3132 Nos.; Rental Housing: flats:

2117 Nos., Balwadi: 12 Nos. Welfare: 12 Nos. Manager: 06 Nos.

Total population after completion of building considering 5 persons/family for residential building: 26950 Nos.

All rooms are designed with adequate opening to have proper natural light and ventilation.

All public areas will have CFL/LED for lighting.

All external openings have an apron wall to reduce the heat gain.

External aluminium windows with glass.

All external openings by M.S. grill

Total Water requirement for residential propose @ 135 lpcd: 4321 KLD



Sewage generation: 3337 KLD.

Rain water is proposed to be harvested in Tank.

Sewage would be treated in STP. And treated sewage will be used for gardening, flushing, etc.

Approximate Solid Waste Generation: 13264 kg/day of which 7959 kg/day is Biodegradable.

Fly-ash is used in concrete work.

Typical residential frame to have maximum number of R.C.C. walls and very few brick masonry walls.

All internal brick masonry walls have gypsum plaster.

All internal doors with marble stone frame and wooden flush doors.

Building designed to meet requirements of seismic zone III

Special drying areas created for drying of clothes avoiding use of electric dryers.

Energy efficient building services and equipment’s, public area lighting and exterior lighting.

Stilt parking, Podium Parking, visitors parking arrangements

Arrangements for flower bed water disposal, standby power supply, floor washing, and storage of biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste.

Separate internal road for pedestrians, ramps for disabled persons will be provided at the entrance lobby, road painting and signage and speed breakers will be taken care of.

Handrails will be provided in the lobby area and on both sides of the staircase

EIA of Proposed Residential cum Commercial Project with Rental Housing Scheme Chapter 3


CHAPTER 3 [TOR POINT NO. 3]

BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

3.1 INTRODUCTION

Baseline environmental status forms the basis for evaluation of the proposed development on the existing conditions. This can be broadly grouped into physical, social, aesthetic and economic environment. Physical environment includes air, water, land, aquatic and terrestrial flora & fauna, civic infrastructure, public services, etc. Social environment includes demography, community facilities and services, community characteristics, employment centres, commercial facilities servicing the area, etc. Aesthetic environment includes historical monuments, archaeological or architectural sites at and in the vicinity of the proposed project activity. Economic environment covers employment levels, sources and levels of income, economic base of the area, land values, land ownership etc.

3.2 SCOPE OF BASELINE STUDIES

For the present EIA study, the attributes of environment considered are:

Air environment (Meteorology, ambient air quality, noise levels, traffic pattern and traffic density);

Water environment ;

Land environment (Geology, Geo-hydrology, land use, solid waste disposal etc.);

Biological environment (Flora, fauna, vegetation, ecosystem); and

Socio-economic environment (Demography, occupational structure, educational, medical facilities, literacy etc.)W

It is important to define the study area for conducting the Environmental Impact Assessment Study which could reflect the changes due to the proposed developmental activity. In the present project area of study has been identified as 5 km radius of the site. The nearest railway station Thane is at 4.5 km distance and considering the commuting pattern of the city, most of the effect of the project would not be beyond this. Hence, the environmental parameters are studied to establish an existing environmental scenario of an area covering 5-km radius, which is considered as an impact zone.

Following section of the report will give the baseline environmental scenario in the study area with respect to the above stated environmental attributes along with its monitoring details, results obtained, data analysis and conclusions.



Table 3.1: Baseline Data Generation

Sr. No. Environmental Attribute

Criteria Adopted

1. Meteorology The main source of secondary meteorological data for the study area was the Gazetteer of India published for Thane District

2. Ambient Air Quality

A1 Project Site A2 Clariant Colony

A3 Balkum Fire Station

A4 Ashok Nagar

3. Noise levels

N1 Project site N2 Dhokali

N3 Clariant Company

N4 RNA Sun City

N5 Big Bazar, Kapurbawdi

N6 Junction of Balkum Naka

N7 Kalpavruksha Playgroup

4. Ground Water Quality

G1 Project Site 5. Geology and

Geohydrology General in 10 km Study Area

6. Land use pattern General in 10 km study area

7. Surface Water Quality

S1 Ulhas River/Creek

8 Ecology General in 10km Study Area

9 Socio-economic and Demography

General in 10 km study area through Thane City Census Data of Year 2011



Figure 3.1: Study Area Showing Sampling Locations for Baseline Data Generation

Air Quality Monitoring Location

Noise Monitoring Location

Ground Water Sampling Location

Soil Sampling Location



3.3 AIR ENVIRONMENT

3.3.1 Meteorology

Meteorology (weather and climate) is the key to understanding the air quality. The essential relationship between meteorology and atmospheric dispersion involves the wind in the broadest sense of the term. Wind fluctuations over a very wide range of time accomplish dispersion and strongly influence other processes associated with them.

Secondary data also plays an important role in identifying the general meteorological status of the region. Site specific data can be compared with secondary data in order to identify changes which may have taken place due to various developments in the area. Both primary and secondary meteorological data were collected.

Classification of months according to seasons is shown in following table:

Season Period Summer March to May Monsoon June to September Post monsoon October to November Winter December to February

Presentation of Secondary Data:

The main source of secondary meteorological data for the study area was the Gazetteer of India published for Thane District.

The climate of Thane is mostly humid all-round the year and receives heavy rainfall during the monsoon season. Being in the western coast, the rainfall is usually experienced from beginning of June to end of Sept with average annual rainfall in the district is 2630 mm. About 94% of the annual rainfall is received during south west monsoon season.

Rainfall Data from year 2001 to 2016

Year May June July Auguest September October November December

Total

Rainfallin mm

2001 2.2 701.9 648 521 241 103 0 0 2217.1

2002 0 560.5 224.4 938 100.9 0 0 0 1823.8

2003 0 886 1079.5 330.5 139.8 0 0 0 2435.8

2004 0 330 1004.8 968.4 136 0 0 0 2439.2

2005 0 731 1489 464.83 730.19 23.52 0 0 3438.54

2006 204.76 480.09 919 1051.3 426.4 84 5.4 0 3170.95

2007 0 690.5 1107.4 740.3 529.3 0 0 0 3067.5

2008 0 528 925.1 846.5 443.9 37.7 0.1 0.1 2781.42009 0 131.1 1290.5 176.2 203.2 189.2 62.9 0 2053.1

2010 0 380.4 1007.2 851.1 426.1 94.3 80.2 0 2839.3

2011 0 372.4 1132.9 935.1 377.7 62.8 0 0 2880.9

2012 0 241 725.7 544.4 577.3 104.5 0 0 2192.9

2013 12.5 911.1 1157.7 483.6 357.6 103.8 0.1 0 3026.4

2014 0 202.69 1137.41 543.56 214.12 7.62 1.5 0 2106.9

2015 4.06 582.42 839.97 443.48 217.42 50.5 41.4 0 2179.25

2016 15.04 684.27 1435.4 800.6 438.15 52.95 0 1.01 3427.42

(All the readings are in mm)



The Thane City receives the average rainfall of 2630mm. On an average, the temperature varies from 20°C to 37°C with marginal difference between summer and winter months. The maximum relative humidity was observed in the range of 20.9-99%. Highest humidity is observed during the monsoon months, while minimum humidity was observed in the march- April months. Winds are generally moderate, but increase in force during monsoon months, maximum wind speed recorded was 18 km/h in July and the mean wind velocity observed was 10.5 km/h.

Presentation of Primary Data:

The detailed data on the microclimate of the site was collected for a period of three months (Mar 2017 - May 2017), representing the summer season. A micrometeorological station was set up in the study area near the project site for collection of data at hourly intervals during the study period. Temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction, pressure, rainfall were monitored at hourly intervals. The data summaries are given in Table 3.2

Table 3.2: Micrometeorological Data in Summer Season

Month: March

Max Avg Min Temperature Max Temperature 38 °C 33 °C 28 °C Mean Temperature 31 °C 27 °C 23 °C Min Temperature 25 °C 22 °C 16 °C Wind 148 km/h 8 km/h 0 km/h Sea Level Pressure 1017 hPa 1011 hPa 1006 hPa

Month: April


Month: May




It was observed that the predominant wind direction during Summer Season was NW and west. The Average Wind Speed was 2.46 m/s. Wind rose is presented in Figure 3.2.

Figure 3.2: Wind Rose of study area

WRPLOT View - Lakes Environmental Software

PROJECT NO.:

--

MODELER:

Pravin H Latwade

COMPANY NAME:

COMMENTS:

Wind Rose For Santacruz Station Data Collected From IMD Pune

WIND ROSE PLOT:

Wind Rose Summer Season, Year 2006

NORTH

SOUTH

WEST EAST

7%

14%

21%

28%

35%DATA PERIOD:

2006 Mar 1 - May 3100:00 - 23:00

WIND SPEED

(m/s)

>= 11.1

8.8 - 11.1

5.7 - 8.8

3.6 - 5.7

2.1 - 3.6

0.5 - 2.1

Calms: 20.88%

AVG. WIND SPEED:

2.46 m/s

CALM WINDS:

20.88%

TOTAL COUNT:

2208 hrs.

3.3.2 Ambient Air Quality

Air pollution can cause significant effects on humans, animals, vegetation and materials. The project construction is not a major contributor to the air pollution except for particulate matter emission during both construction phase due to plant and machinery and vehicular pollution during use phase. However, air environment monitoring covered the parameter for which National Ambient Air Quality standards have been defined by the Ministry of Environment and Forests. Accordingly, parameters monitored were PM10, PM2.5, Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx), Sulphur dioxide (SO2) and Carbon monoxide (CO).

An assessment of baseline air quality was undertaken: (a) to establish the status of exposure of the major sensitive receptors, and (b) to identify the major air pollution sources and their impacts on the area surrounding the site.

This assessment was accomplished by reviewing historical ambient air quality data of the Thane city, examining sources of air emissions within a 5 km radius of the proposed project site and through site specific background sampling program. In this manner, background data collected was expected to be representative of all meteorological conditions.

The following sources of air emissions were identified within the impact zone:

Vehicular Emissions on Old Agra Road.

Vehicular and construction activities in the surrounding areas of the site; and



Other sources of air pollution within the impact zone include domestic fuel combustion.

A well devised air quality monitoring program was undertaken to ascertain the major air pollutants (PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOX, and CO).

For selection of the monitoring locations, long-term meteorological trends were taken into consideration to obtain the predominant wind direction during the time of ambient air quality sampling (i.e. summer season). Monitoring stations were placed at sensitive receptors within 5 km radius from the project site. Monitoring stations were placed at the height of 3 meters at project site, Clariant Colony, Balkum Fire Station and Ashok Nagar. The monitoring stations were placed so as to cover all the upwind and downwind areas with respect to the site. Air quality monitoring locations are described in Table 3.3. The locations selected for the air monitoring are shown in Figure 3.1.

Table 3.3: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations Location

Monitoring Location Distance to

Site (km) Direction from

Site

Upwind/

Downwind

from Site

Project Site - - At Site

Clariant Colony 1.20 NW Up wind

Balkum Fire Station 1.60 SW Down wind

Ashok Nagar 0.5 South Downward

Air quality was monitored at four locations for 24 hours, twice a week, for a total of 13 weeks as per the guidelines specified by the MoEF. The volumetric flow rate of each sampler was maintained at 1.1-1.2 l/min. Collected air samples are analysed by using standard procedures prescribed by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Indian Standards: IS 5182 and American Public Health Association(APHA). Details of techniques used for analysis of air samples are given in Table 3.4.

Table 3.4: Techniques Used for Analysis of Air Quality

Sr.

No Parameter

Code of

Practice Sampler

Equipment/

Instruments

for Analysis

Methodology

Adopted

1. PM10 IS: 5182

(Part IV)

Respirable

Dust

Sampler

with

Cyclone

Separator

Balance Gravimetric

Method

2. PM2.5

PM2.5

Sampler Balance

Gravimetric

Method

3. SO2 IS: 5182 RDS Colorimeter Colorimetric



Sr.

No Parameter

Code of

Practice Sampler

Equipment/

Instruments

for Analysis

Methodology

Adopted

(Part V)

4. NOx IS: 5182

(Part V) RDS Colorimeter Colorimeter

5.

Carbon

monoxide

(CO)

IS: 5182

(Part X)

Bladder

and

Aspirator

Gas

Chromatograph

with

Methaniser

Flame

Ionization

Detector

Presentation of Air Quality Analysis Results

Project Site:

The location comes under Residential zone. The concentration of PM2.5 ranged from 27-43 while that of RSPM was in the range of 54.0-83 µg/m3. SO2 and NOx were in the range of 9 - 17 and 11-21µg/m3 respectively. CO was observed in the range of 0.63-1.09 mg/m3.

Near Balkum Fire Station:

The location comes in the Commercial zone. The PM2.5 and RSPM concentrations observed were in the range of 30 -46 µg/m3 and 60-88 µg/m3 respectively. The concentrations of SO2 and NOX were observed in the range of 11.5-16.5 and 11.0-18.0 µg/m3 respectively. The value of CO ranged from 1.02-1.29 mg/m3.

Near Clariant company:

This location also comes within the industrial zone. The concentrations of PM2.5

and RSPM at this location were in the range of 30-45 and 55-82 µg/m3 respectively. While the values of SO2 and NOX were observed in the range of 8-16 and 12-19 µg/m3 respectively. The CO values were in the range of 0.45-0.70 mg/m3.

Near Ashok Nagar:

The location comes under residential zone. The concentration of PM2.5 ranged from 27 -39.5 µg/m3 while that of SPM was in the range of 54-79 µg/m3.SO2 and NOx concentrations were in the range of 9-19 and 11-22 µg/m3 respectively. CO was observed in the range of 054-0.99 mg/m3.

The summary of the monitoring results including minimum, maximum and average levels along with the 98th percentile values are presented in Table 3.5. The results obtained were compared for 24hrs average standards for residential areas prescribed by the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The analysis results of all the locations carried out during the study period are presented in Annexure III. The National Ambient Air Quality Standards are presented in Table 3.5



Table 3.5: Ambient Air Quality Status

Sr. No Location

Concentration

RSPM (µg/m3)

PM2.5 (µg/m3)

SO2 (µg/m3)

NOX

(µg/m3) CO

(mg/m3)

PROJECT SITE (R)

Maximum 83.00 43.00 17.00 21.00 1.09

Minimum 54.00 27.00 9.00 11.00 0.63

Average 69.38 36.08 11.96 15.15 0.83

Standard Deviation 6.82 4.22 2.14 2.63 0.13

98th Percentile 82.00 42.50 16.50 20.00 1.06

2 BALKUM FIRE STATION

Maximum 88.00 46.00 16.50 18.00 1.29

Minimum 62.00 30.00 10.50 11.00 1.02

Average 72.81 36.81 12.81 14.27 1.13


98th Percentile 87.00 44.50 16.00 17.50 1.29

3 CLARIANT COLONY

Maximum 82.00 45.00 16.00 19.00 0.70

Minimum 55.00 30.00 8.00 12.00 0.45

Average 67.77 36.12 11.15 15.38 0.54


98th Percentile 81.00 44.00 15.50 18.50 0.67

4 ASHOK NAGAR

Maximum 79.00 39.50 19.00 22.00 0.99

Minimum 54.00 27.00 9.00 11.00 0.52

Average 65.46 32.37 12.77 16.04 0.74


98th Percentile 77.00 38.25 18.50 21.00 0.99



Table 3.6: National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)

Sr. No.

Pollutants Time Weighted

Average

Concentration in Ambient Air (in µg/m3 except indicated)

Industrial Residential,

Rural and Other Areas

Sensitive Area

1 Sulphur dioxide (SO2) Annual Average* 50 20

24 Hours** 80 80

2 Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)

Annual Average *

40 30

24 Hours** 80 80

3 Particular Matter (Size less than 10 µg ) or PM10

Annual Average *

60 60

24 Hours** 100 100

4 Particular Matter (Size less than 2.5 µg ) or PM2.5

Annual Average *

40 40

24 Hours** 60 60

5 Lead (Pb)

Annual Average *

0.50 0.50

24 Hours** 1.0 1.0

6 Carbon monoxide (CO)

8 Hour Average 02 mg/m3 02 mg/ m3

1 Hour Average 04 mg/ m3 04 mg/ m3

7 Ammonia (NH3)

Annual Average *

100 100

24 Hours** 400 400

8 Benzene (C6H6) Annual Average

* 05 05

9 Benzo (a) Pyrene (BaP)-particulate phase only

Annual Average *

01 01

10 Arsenic (As) Annual Average

* 06 06

11 Nickel (Ni) Annual Average

* 20 20

12 Ozone (O3) 8 Hour Average 100 100

1 Hour Average 180 180

* Annual arithmetic mean of minimum 104 measurements in a year taken twice a week 24 hourly at uniform interval

** 24 hourly/8 hourly values should be met 98% of the time in a year. However, 2% of the time it may exceed but not on two consecutive days



3.4 NOISE ENVIRONMENT

Noise in general is a sound composed of frequency components of various loudness distributed over the audible frequency range. The factors on which the sound is described as noise depends upon its degree of loudness, period of exposure and time of day and location at which it occurs.

The noise levels measurements were carried out by measured (A-weighted) using precision noise level meter. The noise level survey was carried at 7 stations located within the 5 km radius of the proposed project site. The major source identified in the study area is of vehicular traffic movement and the construction activities.

Background noise levels were also monitored in study area.

3.4.1 Methodology for Noise Monitoring

Sound pressure level (SPL) measurements were automatically recorded with the help of an Integrated Sound Level Meter to give the equivalent noise level for every hour continuously for 24 hours in a day. In this manner, 1 full day (i.e. 24 hourly values) of data was collected at each of the seven locations.

Selection of Noise Monitoring Locations: The locations selected for noise monitoring were Project Site (R)

Dhokali (R)

Clariant Company (C)

RNA Sun City (R)

Near Big Bazar (C)

Junction of Balkum Naka (C)

Near Kalpavriksha Play Group (S)

Results The equivalent noise levels viz., Lday and Lnight at all the noise monitoring locations are presented in Table 3.7. The equivalent noise levels obtained at these locations were compared with day time and night time Ambient Noise Quality Standards which are given in Table 3.8.

Table 3.7: Noise Monitoring Results

Location

Day Time Night Time

Leq dB(A)

Limit dB(A)

Leq dB(A)

Limit dB(A)

Project Site (R) 55 55 48 45 Dhokali (R) 57 55 45 45 Clariant Company (I) 54 75 45 70 RNA Sun City (R) 56 55 48 45 Near Big Bazar (C) 69 65 59 55 Junction of Balkum Naka (C) 65 65 56 55



Near Kalpavriksha Play Group (S)

54 50 44 40

Daytime shall mean from 6.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.

Night time shall mean from 10.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m.

Noise Level Comparaison Graphs Comparison of Noise Levels (Day Time)

Comparison of Noise Levels (Night Time)



Table 3.8: Ambient Noise Quality Standards

Area Code Category of Area/Zone Limits in dB(A) Leq*

Day Time Night Time

(A) Industrial area 75 70 (B) Commercial area 65 55 (C) Residential area 55 45 (D) Silence Zone 50 40

Day time shall mean from 6.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. Night time shall mean from 10.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m. Silence zone is defined as an area comprising not less than 100 meters around hospitals,

educational institutions and courts. The silence zones are zones, which are declared as such by the competent authority.

Mixed categories of areas may be declared as one of the four above-mentioned categories by the competent authority.

Observations

From the monitoring survey of noise levels it was observed that the day time noise at 4 locations is exceeding the limits prescribed by CPCB. This is due to heavy traffic movement on Old Agra Road. The night time noise levels observed at four locations were found to be exceeding the night time standards. The day time noise levels were observed in the range of 54-69 dB (A). The night time noise levels were observed in the range of 44-59 dB(A).

3.5 WATER ENVIRONMENT

Both surface and ground water resources were identified within the study area. Ulhas River/creek forms the major water body in the study area of 5 km radius. However the upcoming project will not affect these water bodies directly or indirectly.

Methodology

The main drinking water source within the study area is provided through Municipal water supply pipelines, and other source identified was tanker water supply used for construction purpose. With a view to characterize water quality of the study area, ground water sample was collected at Project site. The surface water was collected from Ulhas River. Water analysis of physico-chemical and health related parameters were carried out as per the standard IS: 10500 to assess baseline water quality. The water sample was collected from the project site

The results of water analysis are given in Table 3.9.

After the analysis of the collected water sample, it was observed that:

• pH of the water sample was 6.8

• Hardness of the water sample 288, Alkalinity of the water sample 166, Total dissolved Solids of water sample was 492 mg/l, which is less than the desirable limit stipulated by IS: 10500.

• All other parameters were found within desirable limits.



• Heavy metals such as copper, lead, chromium, cadmium, zinc etc. were found to be within the prescribed limits.

Table 3.9: Ground Water Quality within the Study Area [TOR POINT NO 9]

Sr. No.

Parameters Unit Project

Site IS 10500 standards

Desirable Permissible 1 pH - 6.9 6.5 - 8.5 6.5 - 8.5 2 Temperature 0C 28 NS NS 3 Turbidity N.T.U. 0.7 5 10 4 Colour Hazen 4 5 25

5 Odour - Disagreea

ble Unobjecti

onable Unobjection

able 6 Alkalinity mg/l 169 200 600 7 Suspended Solids mg/l <5 NS NS

8 Total Dissolved Solids

mg/l 495 500 2000

9 Oil and Grease mg/l <1 N.D. 0.03 10 Chloride mg/l 192 250 1000 11 Sulphate mg/l 46.5 200 400 12 Nitrate mg/l 17.5 45 100 13 Fluoride mg/l <0.06 1.0 1.5 14 Total Hardness mg/l 289 300 600 15 Boron mg/l <0.2 1 5

16 Electrical Conductivity

µmho/cm

0.927 NS NS

17 Iron mg/l <0.08 0.3 1.0 18 Copper mg/l <0.03 0.05 1.5 19 Zinc mg/l <0.07 5 15 20 Lead mg/l <0.009 0.05 0.05 21 Cadmium mg/l <0.003 0.01 0.01 22 Chromium mg/l <0.035 0.05 0.05

23 Hexavalent Chromium

mg/l <0.025 NS NS

24 Phenol mg/l <0.001 0.001 0.002

25 Total Coliform MPN Index

/100 ml <1.9 10/100 ml 10/100 ml

26 Fecal Coliform MPN Index

/100 ml <1.9 10/100 ml 10/100 ml

Note: N.S:- NOT Specified



Table 3.10: Surface Water Quality within the Study Area

Note: N.S:- NOT Specified

The pH level is close to being neutral (i.e. 7.2) and is within the specified range. The phosphate, nitrate and TKN concentrations too are quite low compared to the standards. The chloride concentration is extremely high and affects aquatic life adversely. The concentration of chloride recorded here is known to be toxic to fishes. It has is observed that the BOD values (exceeding the prescribed limits) and are thus polluted. It implies that the Ulhas River/Creek are suffering from large amounts of organic pollution. The amount of DO in a water body is one of the most commonly used indicators of its health. The DO level of river water meet the prescribed limit (i.e. greater than or equal to 4mg/lit)

Sr. No.

Parameters Unit S1 Permissible

limits 1 Colour Hazen 2 25

2 Odour - Disagreeab

le Unobjectiona

ble 3 pH - 7.3 6.5 - 8.5 4 Temperature °C 28.0 NS 5 Suspended Solids mg/lit 25 NS 6 Oil & Grease mg/lit 5 0.03 7 Total Residual Chlorine ppm <0.2 --

8 Total kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN)

mg/lit <0.2 --

9 Chlorides mg/lit 10226 NS

10 Bio-Chemical Oxygen Demand (5 days at 20°C)

mg/lit 28 NS

11 DO mg/lit 4.4 NS

12 Lead mg/lit <0.009 0.05 13 Chromium as Cr+6 mg/lit <0.03 NS 14 Total Chromium mg/lit <0.03 0.05 15 Copper as Cu mg/lit 0.06 1.5 16 Zinc as Zn mg/lit 0.47 15 17 Cadmium mg/lit <0.002 0.01 18 PO4 mg/lit 0.3 -- 19 Sulphide mg/lit <0.026 -- 20 Phenol mg/lit <0.001 0.002 21 Manganese as Mn mg/lit <0.03 NS 22 Iron as Fe mg/lit 0.29 1.0 23 NO3 mg/lit 0.169 --



3.6 SOIL

Soil sample was collected at one location to establish the baseline characteristics. Soil sample have been collected using auger from a depth of 60 cm. Soil sample collected from project site was analysed for physical and chemical characteristics. The results of the analysis are given in Table 3.11.

Table 3.11: Soil Characteristic in the Study Area

Sr. No. Parameter Project Site Unit 2 pH 7.6 - 3 Electrical Conductivity 0.85 m mhos/cm 4 Cation Exchange Capacity 8.4 meq/100gm 5 Alkalinity 1.84 meq/100ml 6 Organic Carbon 0.072 % 7 Chlorides 110.5 kg/ha 8 Available Nitrogen 19.6 kg/ha 9 Available Phosphorus 35.5 kg/ha

10 Available Potassium 26.2 kg/ha 11 Iron 1.93 mg/kg 12 Sodium 81.2 mg/kg 13 Copper 1.76 mg/kg 14 Zinc 1.46 mg/kg 15 Lead <0.6 mg/kg 16 Cadmium <0.2 mg/kg 17 Sodium Absorption Ratio 2.2 - 18 Chromium <1 mg/kg

The soil texture at project site is sandy clay. Electrical conductivity is a measure of the total salinity in the soil. Soil salinity refers to the concentration of soluble inorganic salts in the soil. Soil salinity affects plants directly through the reduced osmotic potential of the soil solution and the toxicity of specific ions such as boron, chloride and sodium. High salt concentrations in the soil can cause salt induced drought stress, which will in turn prevent water and nutrient uptake by roots. Electrical conductivity (EC) of the soils sample was 0.81 The ability of soil colloids to attract and hold positively charged ions is referred to as Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC). Soils differ in their capacity to attract and hold positively charged fertilizer elements against the force of leaching. This capacity is governed by the type of clay and amount of organic colloids present in the soil. It is reported in millequivalents per 100 grams of soil (meq/100g). Higher the CEC value, richer the soil with respect to nutrients. The CEC of a soil is a good indicator of the nutrient holding and buffer capacity of the soil and it is used as a measure of fertility and nutrient retention capacity. The CEC is important because it provides a reservoir of nutrients to replenish those removed from the soil water by plant uptake as well as due to excess rainfall or irrigation water. The CEC of the soils was 8.3



Organic matter contributes to plant growth through its effect on the physical, chemical and biological properties of the soil. It has a nutritional function that serves as a source of N, P for plant growth, biological function that affects the activities of microflora and microfaunal organisms and physico-chemical function that promotes good soil structure, thereby improving aeration, retention of moisture and increasing buffering and exchange capacity of soils. The soil from the study area shows low fertility.

3.7 SOILD WASTE

Thane Municipal Corporation is situated adjacent to Mumbai City in Maharashtra State of India. Thane is a rapidly growing city of Maharashtra. The total area of Thane city is 128 Sq. Km. According to census 2001, total Population of city is 12.61 Lakhs however, in year 2010-2011 approximate population is around 18 Lakhs and the floating population is around 2 Lakhs. The Solid Waste generation in the TMC area is around 650 MT per day. Solid Waste Management of Thane Municipal Corporation managed as per Municipal Solid Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000 & Chapter 18 of Bombay Provincial Municipal Corporation Act. Collection of the waste in the city, Cleaning Transport & Disposal of the Waste is the prime important duty of the corporation & which has been duly performed by the corporation.

Collection & Transportation of MSW: For House To House collection of garbage Ghantagadi made available from 'Ghantagadi' contractors. TMC has hired 155 closed types of Ghanta Gadis, from different contractors. For congested slums and settlements on hilly terrain where there is no access for any type of vehicles, the MSW is collected on a house to house basis by "Kachra vechaks". Household level coverage of solid waste management services is 100%. Road garbage is collected through compactor, Dumper Placer.

Street Sweeping: The regular street sweeping carried out in main public roads, sub roads, streets, by lanes, footpaths etc. through the contractors. Other small roads and gallis and TMC buildings are cleaned through the TMC workers.

Segregation of Waste: Segregation of waste is the key principle of waste management and to reduce quantity of waste at the source. 30 % of the total generation get segregate at specific places i.e. Hiranandani Estate, Saket area and some part of Naupada and Kalwa at the some primary collection points, Transfer station place and at dumping site Rag Pickers collect recyclable waste. Bio-degradable waste is utilized in 15 Metric Tons Bio - methanation plant at Bio - methanation plant at Kalwa & 5 Metric Tons capacity Project at Hiranandani Gruh Sankul.

Processing of Bio-Medical Waste: There are around 256 Hospitals & 1056 dispensaries in TMC area, which generates 900 to 950 kg of Bio-Medical waste. As per the guidelines of Bio-Medical waste Rule 1998, the same is disposed off in the incinerator. This activity is subcontracted to the NGO, Enviro Vigil on B.O.T. basic.

Disposal of Waste: Presently the waste is disposed in private lands with the owner's consent, in Mumbra, Khardi Gaon and Diva area proper precaution is taken to avoid the foul smell and the disinsectification of the area. If required the



same is covered with soil. For scientific landfill development purpose, TMC got 19 Hector land at near Diaghar village. TMC by BOT appointed agency 'M/s. Hanger Bio-tech Pvt Ltd' to install waste processing plant and to develop scientific land fill site, but because of opposition of 'Diaghar Niwasi' & peripheral people. This Project is of 500 Metric Ton. To overcome this, TMC has given sanction to participate in common landfill site being developed by MMRDA at Taloja. The process of development of common land fill site initiated by MMRDA. They called open tenders for appointing agency national and international level. This project is under process, yet it is not finalized. TMC also planning to set up Incineration Plant (Waste to Energy) for processing and disposal of mixed municipal solid waste generated in the jurisdiction of Thane Municipal Corporation, on a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model.

Plastic bags Resistance: The Ministry of Environment and Forests has issued the Plastic Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011 to replace the earlier Recycled Plastic Manufacture and Usage Rules, 1999 (amended in 2003). To implement these rules TMC authorities have ordered all Deputy Chief Sanitary Inspectors, and Sanitary Inspectors to take action against the shopkeepers, hawkers who are not following rule/ order.

Suction pump unit: Suction Pump Unit (Pump Gadi) is made available for cleaning the latrine tanks.

Public toilets: Toilets were made available to slum citizens having water supply and electrical facilities with additionally caretaker structures all these toilets were run through CBOs. Some toilets made available through SULABH for citizens

3.8 LAND ENVIRONMENT

The topography of the study area exhibits high hills and forest area, submersible marsh along the Thane creek and Ulhas river bank. The plain terrain actually forms a wide belt along the foot hills and away from creek waters and Ulnas river banks. Such a situation has distracted the growth and placement of various urban activities. The highway runs centrally through the plains and winding along the foot of the hills. Parsik hills in the southeast direction and Sanjay Gandhi National Park hills are the major hills in Thane city.

The major water bodies in the study area are Ulhas River and Thane creek situated in north east and south east direction respectively. Apart from this there are 15 lake bodies in the study area.

3.8.1 Land Use Pattern [TOR Point No. 1]

Land use/land cover information in the form of thematic maps is very vital for spatial planning, management and utilization of land for various purposes. Analysis of multi-spectral remote sensing data can be used as an effective tool in environmental impact assessment (EIA).

Being synoptic and frequent in coverage, multi-spectral remote sensing data provide a reference record and bird’s eye viewing to the environmental situation



of the area under study and the associated habitats. Furthermore, integration of satellite data with field observations and background information can help in decision if a certain activity has caused deterioration to a specific habitat or not.

The present study is focused onto utilize multi-spectral remote sensing data for identification of land form features major land use/land cover and delineation of the sensitive habitats within the 5 km radius spatial zone of the study area. Moreover, it would be also useful during scoping studies for the purpose of prescribing the impact zone which would have to be considered for analysing the impact a project would have on various environmental components.

Data Used

For land use/land cover mapping of Proposed Residential Project IRS P6 LISS-III MX data of November 2009 was purchased from National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), Hyderabad. Technical specification of IRS P6 LISS-III MX satellite data are as follows.

Table 3.12: Technical specification of IRS P6 LISS-III MX satellite data

Sensor LISS-III

Spectral bands 4 bands (0.52-0.59, 0.62-0.68, 0.77-0.86, 1.55 - 1.70 )

Swath 141 km

Ground Resolution 23.5 meter pixel in all 3 bands

Radiometric Resolution 7 Bits

Revisit Capability 24 days

3.9.2 Study Area

Site location of Proposed Residential Project at Thane of Maharashtra State is 19°13'36.47"N and 72°59'49.92"E. The False Colour Composite (FCC) of project site is given in Figure No. 3.3



Figure 3.3: False Colour Composite (FCC) of the Study Area



3.8.3 Methodology

For proposed Residential Project at Thane of Maharashtra State, IRS P6 LISS- III data of November 2009 was used. The tonal variations, texture and association were the prime interpretation keys in differentiating various land use/land cover classes. Emphasis was given to map the agricultural land, mining areas and settlement to estimate the areas along with the total areas under forest, wetland, barren land and water bodies. Forest includes those which occur within the notified forest boundary as given on the Survey of India toposheet as well as outside the notified boundary. Finally geographical area under each land use/land cover class were computed and tabulated.

The initial task for the usage of satellite data for analysis and interpretation are identification of land form features/delineation of features on the satellite image as well as on the ground. The interpretation was developed using basis interpretation techniques for the analysis of satellite data in this case IRS P6 LISS–III. The interpretation key necessary for identifying various urban features present in the environment is systematically developed and is as follows.

The interpretation key for use with IRS-LISS III data was prepared on the basis of the typical satellite image characteristics as well as the associated elements in basic visual interpretation techniques. They are a) Shape, b) Size, c) Shadow, d) Pattern, e) Tone, f) Texture, g) Association and h) Location which help in identifying different features/ objects present in the satellite image scene. The classification has been performed according to the decision rules of the well-known maximum likelihood algorithm. One knows that the quality of a classification increases if the multi-spectral signatures of the classes involved form a homogeneous and normally distributed cluster.

The classification is based on the NRIS scheme of NRSC. The land use and land cover classification system presented in this report (Table 3.13) includes level–III. The system satisfies the three major attributes of the classification process as outlined by Grigg (1965): (1) it gives names to categories by simply using accepted terminology; (2) it enables information to be transmitted; and (3) it allows inductive generalizations to be made.

3.8.4 Results

The multi-spectral image was highly responsible for a good classification of land use. The focus lies on an acceptable reliability of class discrimination and less on the geometric accuracy of small details. Considering the resolution of the multi-spectral image (LISS-III) and spectral curve of all classes, the following 7 land cover classes were identified (Figure 3.4). The Land cover map is in Polyconic projection (India/Bangladesh). Area statistics of Land use Land cover of proposed Project is given in the Table 3.13.



Figure 3.4: Land Use Classification of the Project Site

Table 3.13: Land use pattern within 5Km radius of the study area based on IRS P6-LISS-III Satellite data

Class Area

(Hectares) Area (%)

Water Body 680.36 8.66

Vegetation 1962.01 24.98

Agriculture 1631.00 20.76

Settlements 1763.36 22.45

Scrub Land 709.25 9.03

Barren Land 394.06 5.02

National Park/Forest area 713.96 9.09

Total 7854.00 100.00



LANDUSE PATTERN OF THANE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION AREA

Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) encompasses about 128 sq. km of area. The study of existing land use in the city helps in delineating the development plan for the city.

The land use survey of Thane city shows that 80.60% of the total available land comes under undeveloped criteria, which includes hills, forest, agricultural land, wet land and waste land. About 7.5% of the land is under residential use and 2.5% is used for roads and transport. About 0.16% of land is utilised for gardens, playgrounds and open spaces. Out of the total area of TMC about 19.4% of area comes under developed criteria. Around 0.27% of land is under commercial use and 5.35% of land is under industrial use. Most of the industries are located in Wagle Estate, Ghodbundar Road, Majiwade and Kolshet area. The existing land use in the Thane City is presented in Table 3.14and Table 3.15

Table3.14: Land use in Thane City-Non developed Areas

Land Use Actual Area (hectares)

% of Non-developed Area

% of Total Corporation

Area Agriculture 3390.56 32.71 26.44

Forest Land 3301.47 31.90 25.74

Hilly Areas 8.50 0.08 0.06

Salt Pans 35.40 0.34 0.27

Marshy Land 1184.56 11.43 9.23

Creek Area 917.10 8.84 7.15

Quarries 26.90 0.26 0.21

Brick Kilns 79.60 0.76 0.62

Sand Collection Areas 8.07 0.07 0.06

Tanks and Nallah 182.16 1.75 1.40

Non Developable Vacant Land

1228.89 11.85 9.58

Total 10363.21 100 80.60

Table 3.15: Land Use in Thane City-Developed Area

Land Use Actual Area (hectares)

% of Developed

Area

% of Total Corporation

Area Residential 917.20 37.29 7.50

Industrial 685.91 27.88 5.35

Commercial 34.99 1.42 0.27

Ware Housing 40.19 1.63 0.31

Administrative Buildings 40.54 1.65 0.31

Defence Purpose 149.90 6.09 1.10

Educational 42.50 1.73 0.30

Health 20.36 0.83 0.16



Open Spaces 21.11 0.86 0.16

Crematoria 10.62 0.43 0.08

Water Supply and Sewerage 61.20 2.49 0.47

Roads 284.42 11.56 2.21

Railways 132.99 5.41 1.04

Bus Stations, Depots and Parking

7.00 0.28 0.05

Other 10.86 0.44 0.08

Total 2459.79 100 19.40

The land use map published by the Thane Municipal Corporation show that major land use of the study area is agricultural and forest, about 52%. The remaining land is under the water body, marshy/mud flats, residential and industrial etc.

Details are given Annexure IV. 3.8.5 Topography The study area is marked with mixed topography of more or less flat terrain. The terrain of project site is flat land and having slope towards East Direction. The site elevation is 2 meter above MSL. Sanjay Gandhi National Park is located on western side at 4 km from project site with highest altitude of 137 meter above MSL. The topographic map of the area is given below

Figure 3.5: Topography of the Thane Area

Project

Site



3.9 GEOLOGY

REGIONAL GEOLOGY

Based upon the geological data available in the literature the regional geology is known to comprise of black cotton soil originated mainly due to in situ weathering of the basalts. The thickness of soil cap is highly variable, from 30cm to 15m below ground level (bgl). The soil is highly argillaceous, calcareous and very fine grained calcium and magnesium carbonate disseminates are present as kankar among its accessory constituents. The base-exchange capacity of this soil is fairly high. The Deccan Flood basalts are dark grayish green to black coloured, homogeneous and cryptocrystalline vesicular rock of Cretaceous to Paleogene age. The bulk of the basalt is composed of plagioclase and augite. The amygdaloidal cavities are generally filled up by secondary minerals like calcite, quartz and zeolite. The continuity of basalt stratigraphy is generally intervened by sedimentary beds of small vertical as well as horizontal extent, known as inter-trappean beds. The basalt is highly fractured and joined; however, it has been extremely weathered to a residual soil of grey to brown low plasticity gravelly clay.

General Site Geology

Depth *(mbgl) Formation Description 0 to 1 Top soil Dark brown dominantly silty sand;

moist formation sample 1 to 2 Silty sand Dark brown dominantly silty sand

with small faction of gravel; wet formation sample

2 to 4 Basalt Grey green weathered rock 4 to 20 Basalt Grey green weathered rock

Thane district exhibits a highly rugged and mountainous topography manifested by the north-south trending Sahyadri mountain ranges with steep scarp on the western side. Thane is placed at the height of 7m from the sea level. Details are given Annexure V.

3.10 SEISMOLOGY

Project site is located in Thane is classified under the Zone III of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) 2000 seismic zone map for India as seen in Figure 3.7. Zone III is defined as having a maximum intensity expected of around VII on MM scale. Structurally, proposed layout has been designed to meet seismic requirements of Zone III.



Figure 3.6: Seismic Zone Map of India

Zone Max. MSK Intensity 2 VI 3 VII 4 VIII 5 IX or higher

Structurally, proposed project at Thane has been designed to meet seismic requirements of Zone III.

3.11 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT [TOR POINT NO. 2]

The ecological survey was carried out to establish the baseline ecological conditions of the region. The Study site is an urban residential area with a well-developed civic infrastructure. The Sanjay Gandhi national park and Ulhas River/creek ecological sensitive places are present in the study area. Thane city is surrounded by Sanjay Gandhi National Park and Yeoor hills to the west and Mangroves of Thane creek to the east. The project being residential in nature will not affect the flora and fauna in the vicinity. On the contrary it will help in improving the general ambience of the locality.



Sanjay Gandhi National Park: An estimated 800 types of flowering plants, 284 kinds of birds, 36 types of mammals, 62 reptiles and 150 species of plants and animals Yeoor Hills: The yeoor hills are a part of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park and lie alongside Thane city near Upvan lake. Yeoor Hills is home of about 78 known species of birds and about 12 different species of animals A list of flora and fauna which are most commonly found in the environs of the area is given in Annexure VII. Methodology: The primary objective of survey was to describe the floral and faunal communities within the study area. The sampling plots for floral inventory were selected randomly in the suitable habitats within the 10km radius from the project site. The methodology adopted for faunal survey involve; Random survey, Opportunistic observations, Diurnal bird observation, active search for reptiles, faunal habitat assessment, active search for scats and foot prints and review of previous studies, Desktop literature review was conducted to identify the representative spectrum of threatened species, population and ecological communities listed by IUCN, WCMC, ZSI, BSI and Indian wild Life Protection act, 1972.

Habitats description of the project site and surrounding:

The project site is located in urban residential area with a well-developed civic infrastructure. Project site is almost plain without much undulation. The project site is devoid of vegetation. Floral Diversity of the Study Area

The objective this floral inventory of the study area, is to provide necessary information on floristic structure in the study area for formulating effective management and conservation measures. The climatic, edaphic and biotic variations with their complex interrelationship and composition of species, which are adapted to these variations, have resulted in different vegetation cover, characteristic of each region. The following account of floral inventory has been, based on the field survey conducted for a short duration, is not very comprehensive data and is aimed only to give a general pattern of vegetation of this region during the study period as a baseline data in absence of available secondary data. Listing of the endangered, threatened and endemic species of flora in a locality and drawing the attention to the occurrence of such species, would aid in creating awareness amongst the local people as a whole to protect such species from extinction, and to take necessary measures for their conservation. These type of floristic study is an inventory for such purpose and hence a necessity.

The dominant tree species, herbs, shrubs, climbers were documented during this base line study. The prominent species observed in study area are Ashok, Coconut, Gulmohar, Jaswand, Shevga, Jambhul, Nilgiri, Vad, Umbar, Pimpal, chinch, Shisham, Amba, Bakul, Saptaparni, Sag, Sitaphal, Ramphal, Apta, Kanchan,



Bahava, Karanj, Parijatak etc

Faunal Biodiversity of the Study Area

For the documentation of the faunal biodiversity of the study area with respect to birds, reptiles, amphibians, and butterfly species, a baseline survey had been conducted

Birds of the Study Area

The sightings of bird species were very less during the study period. The most commonly spotted bird species of this area were; Cattle Egret, Intermediate Egret, Red-wattled Lapwing, Rock Pigeon, Spotted Dove, House Crow, Purple Sunbird, Bank Myna and common Myna, Magpie Robin, Puff-throated Babbler, White-breasted Kingfisher, Wire-tailed Swallow, Parrot, sparrow, Owl, Bat.

3.12 SOCIO ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT [TOR POINT NO. 4]

The proposed project is located in fully developed area. This being residential project and located in the urban zone of Thane City, a thickly populated region. Being urban area the main occupation of the people is service and business. Total population of Thane city is 18.4 lakhs (as per census 2011) in which Total male population is 9.75 lakhs and female population is around 8.66 lakhs. Total literacy rate is 79.22 %. Sex ratio is 887.

Table 3.16: Domographic Profile of Thane City

Total Male Female

No of HH 435341

Population 1841488 975399 866089

Children(P_06) 209879 110004 99875

Literature 1458796 797342 661454

Literacy Rate (%) 79.22 54.66 46.52

Illiteracy Rate (%) 20.78 46.52 53.47

Sex Ratio 887

SC Population % 6.84 51.72 48.28

ST Population % 2.32 51.36 48.64

Working Population % 37.97 78.12 21.88

Non working Population % 62.03 37.58 62.42

Details of the socioeconomic data is given in Annexure VIII



SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROFILE Education & Literacy As shown in the below graph, the literacy percentage in Thane city is 79% and the illiteracy rate is 21%

Occupation:

As shown below, 38% population is working population in Thane city while 62 % population is 62%.



CHAPTER 4

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT IDENTIFICATION, PREDICTION AND ANALYSIS

4.1 INTRODUCTION

Environmental impact assessment involves identification, prediction and evaluation of potential impacts of the proposed activities within the study area. These activities include all the actions that are required for successful construction of project and its use. The baseline setting for the environmental components are documented in the previous chapter whereas the present chapter discusses potential impacts during the construction /use phases. The impact identification and prediction process aims to:

Identify potential source or cause of impact throughout the life of project

Characterise the potential impacts affecting a target or receptor (physical, human and socio-economic)

Assess the potential of changing likely-hood of impact through Environmental Management Plan (EMP).

4.2 POLLUTION SOURCES

Pollutants generated in the development of proposed residential complex during both the construction and functional phases are solid, liquid and gaseous in nature. Also the generation of pollution could be continuous, periodic or accidental. Sources of pollutants and their characteristics during the construction and functional phase are given below in Table 4.1.

Table 4.1: Pollutant Sources and Characteristics

Sr. No.

Activity / Area

Pollutant Pollutant

Characteristics Frequency

CONSTRUCTION PHASE 1. Site

Preparation Air emissions – SPM, PM10, CO, NOx, SO2

Dust from demolition of existing buildings, construction activities and excavation. Particulates, NOx and CO from vehicle exhaust

Temporary during construction phase and during demolition only- bulk of the emissions are expected from ground working and levelling activities.



Sr. No.

Activity / Area

Pollutant Pollutant


Earth / solid waste

Solid waste from construction activity and excavation.

Periodic.

Noise Noise generated from construction equipment and machinery

Temporary during initial construction phase.

2. Labour Camps

Sewage Sewage generated from temporary labour camps on site

Temporary – during the initial construction phase

Solid Waste Solid Waste generated from temporary labour camps on site

Temporary – during the initial construction phase

FUNCTIONAL PHASE 1. Vehicular

movement Air emissions and Noise

Vehicle exhaust emissions

Continuous / Periodic

2. Diesel generators

Air emissions SO2, NOx, SPM, CO from fuel burning

Periodic during power failure

Noise Noise due to running of equipment

Periodic during power failure

Hazardous waste

Used Oil Generation Periodic, during oil changes

3. Sewage treatment Plant

Solid waste Settled and stabilized sludge

Continuous

Treated water Treated sewage used for horticulture

Continuous

4. Diesel Storage

Solid waste Settled sludge during tank cleaning

Occasional

Oil Oil spillage – Accidental large spills due to pipe rupture Oil Spillage - Small quantities due to small pipe leaks

Accidental / Only due to poor housekeeping

5. LPG Cylinders Thermal/Blast Effect

Accidental Explosion due to LPG leaks and fire

Accidental

6. Maintenance/ housekeeping

Wastewater Floor washing Continuous Solid waste Used equipment

parts and garden wastes

Continuous



Sr. No.

Activity / Area

Pollutant Pollutant


7. Air conditioners

Air emission Ozone Depleting Substance release

Continuous

8. Vehicle Parking Area

Oil Spills Minor oil leaks in parking lot

Continuous–small quantities

9. Storm water drains

Wastewater Contamination discharge from site – Mainly suspended solids

During rainy season

4.3 IMPACT IDENTIFICATION

The critical areas of environmental concerns for which the impacts and their predictions are taken into consideration are mainly:

Air Environnent

Water Environnent

Noise Environnent

Land Environment

Biological Environment

Socio economic Environment and

Aesthetics

Building Material

Energy Conservation

The impacts can be further categorized as positive impacts and negative impacts depending upon their nature, potential and magnitude. 4.3.1 Environmental Aspects of Construction Operations

Major environmental concerns related to construction activities are:

Generation, storage, and disposal of wastes;

Noise pollution due to plant, machinery, equipments and vehicle movement;

Air pollution due to demolition of existing structures, plant, machinery, equipments and vehicle movement;

Generation and disposal of wastewater;

Impact on ecology; and

Consumption of resources such as water, electricity, and diesel.

Physical change in landscape due to earth work excavation and related activities.



Soil erosion caused due to loss of vegetation and other construction activities.

4.3.2 Environmental Aspects of Building Planning and Use

Impacts identified during operation of the residential complex and their use includes major concerns such as:

Disposal of domestic sewage.

Disposal of solid wastes generated in the complex.

Increase in emissions due to vehicular traffic.

Increase in noise levels due to heavy transport.

Environmental aspects of complex are not just limited to impact of sources of pollution but also relate to:

Sr. No.

Area Aspect

I. Energy conservation

Solar Heat Gains Solar Heating Day lighting Design Natural Ventilation Thermal Transfer Value of Building Material Energy Efficient Building Services and Equipment Public Area Lighting Exterior Lighting

II. Water Conservation

Water Metering Reuse of recycled Water Gardening Water Source Bathroom Fittings Rainwater Harvesting

III. Internal Roads and Accesses

Pedestrian Access Ramps for Disabled Persons Road Painting and Signage Speed Breakers

IV. Material Use

Construction Materials Selection Paint Selection Use of Recycled Materials Use of Ozone Depleting Substances Use of Permanent Timber for Permanent Works Use of Timber for Temporary Works

V. Aesthetics During Functional Use

Stilt parking Visitors Parking Vehicle Washing Arrangements Playground for children Service Roads for Walking Air Conditioning Arrangements Standby Power Supply Provision for Garden and Complex Maintenance



Sr. No.

Area Aspect

Staff

V. Facilities for Building Complex Servants

Servant Quarters Rest Rooms with toilets for Security Persons Rest Rooms and Eating Places for Drivers

VI. Location with respect to Potential Hazards

Contaminated Land Industrial Area Solid Waste Disposal Area Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant Hazardous Waste Disposal Facilities Sea coast

4.4 AIR ENVIRONMENT

4.4.1Construction Phase

Sources of air pollution during construction phase are:

Movement of vehicles to carry construction material;

Site clearance/excavation;

Emission from construction machinery; and

Emissions due to vehicular movement

Vehicles carrying construction material are expected to result in increased SPM levels near the haul roads. This can be of potential importance if the vehicles pass through the residential areas. At the construction yard, the dust levels are also expected to increase due to unloading of construction materials. The generation of fugitive dust by vehicular traffic is a function of soil properties and vehicular characteristics such as vehicle speed, weight, number of wheels etc. Dust generation is particularly sensitive to soil particle size and can be estimated using the following equation. EVT = 5.9 (Sp/12) (Vv/30) (Mv/3)0.7 (Wv/4)0.5 ([365-Dp]/365)

Where, EVT = Emission factor (lb/vehicle mile travelled) Sp = Soil Content of Road Surface Material Vv = Mean Vehicle Velocity (miles/hour) = 17.75 Mv = Mean Vehicle Mass (tons) Wv = Mean Number of Wheels = 6 Dp = Number of days per year with at least 0.01 inches of precipitation = 0 With this formula, emissions are calculated for different vehicle mass and soil content for maximum possible velocity of about 17.75 miles/hour (28.4 km/hr). Table 4.2 and Table 4.3 present the values of emissions per vehicle mile. Even at worst value in the table (23.22 lb/vehicle mile), translates into 10.55 kg per km. If we consider it as a line source, its strength works out to be mere 5 g per



minute. This is not expected to have any adverse impact on the ambient air quality.

Table 4.2: Particulate Emission Rate in kg per Hour for Different Moisture and Silt Content

Moisture content %

Silt content %

10 15 20 25 30 35

10 0.57 1.04 1.60 2.24 0.57 0.57

20 0.21 0.39 0.61 0.85 0.21 0.21

30 0.12 0.22 0.34 0.48 0.12 0.12

40 0.08 0.15 0.23 0.32 0.08 0.08

50 0.06 0.11 0.17 0.24 0.06 0.06

55 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.21 0.05 0.05

Table 4.3: Emissions in lb per Vehicle Kilometre for Different Soil Percentages and Vehicle Weight

Soil content (%) 2 5 8 11 14

Mean Vehicle Mass (tonnes)

15 2.20 5.50 8.79 12.09 15.39

18 2.50 6.24 9.99 13.74 17.48

21 2.78 6.96 11.13 15.30 19.48

24 3.06 7.64 12.22 16.80 21.39

27 3.32 8.29 13.27 18.25 23.22

Emission from construction machinery

The emissions from construction machinery would contain particulates, SOx, NOX, CO. However, the quantity of these pollutants is expected to be extremely low due to low fuel requirement and use of cleaner fuel like diesel. It is expected that the machinery will consume merely 20 to 30 l of diesel. The resultant emissions, therefore, are not expected to affect ambient air quality.

The impact will be confined within the project boundary and is expected to be

negligible outside the project boundaries. Exhaust emissions from vehicles and

equipment deployed during the construction phase is also likely to result in

marginal increase in the levels of NOx, PM and CO. The impact will be for short

duration and confined within the project boundary and is expected to be

negligible outside the project boundary.

Dust & Gaseous emissions from various construction activities such as excavation, construction, material transport, over all site development & operational activities such as traffic, use of DG sets, etc. may affect as:



Impacts on human health such as respiratory problems, skin diseases, etc.

Impacts on receptors such as flora by blocking photosynthesis due deposition of dust on the leaf surfaces and effects due to SOx, NOx & CO2. The dust settlement on nearby vegetation is expected due to which the vegetation may undergo chlorosis and necrosis. Chlorosis is the phenomenon of leaves yellowing due to the loss of chlorophyll. Necrosis means the wilting of leaves due to the lack of chlorophyll. Chlorosis and necrosis occur due to exposure to pollutants like SOx, NOx etc. The impact will, however, be reversible, marginal and temporary in nature as the rains will wash off the dust.

Proper maintenance of vehicles and construction equipment will help in controlling the gaseous emissions. Water sprinkling on roads and construction site will prevent fugitive dust.

CO2 emissions contribute to overall climate change phenomenon by increasing surface temperatures affecting local microenvironment

4.4.2 Functional Phase

Impact on air environment during operation phase of the proposed project may be mainly due to vehicular emissions during peak hours and DG set emissions during power failure. However, use of low sulphur fuels will reduce the impacts considerably. The baseline concentration of pollutants at project site is given below

Sr. No Location

Concentration

RSPM (µg/m3)

PM2.5 (µg/m3)

SO2 (µg/m3)

NOX

(µg/m3) CO

(mg/m3)

PROJECT SITE Maximum 83.00 43.00 17.00 21.00 1.09

Minimum 54.00 27.00 9.00 11.00 0.63

Average 69.38 36.08 11.96 15.15 0.83


98th Percentile 82.00 42.50 16.50 20.00 1.06

2 BALKUM FIRE STATION

Maximum 88.00 46.00 16.50 18.00 1.29

Minimum 62.00 30.00 10.50 11.00 1.02

Average 72.81 36.81 12.81 14.27 1.13


98th Percentile 87.00 44.50 16.00 17.50 1.29

3 CLARIANT COLONY



Maximum 82.00 45.00 16.00 19.00 0.70

Minimum 55.00 30.00 8.00 12.00 0.45

Average 67.77 36.12 11.15 15.38 0.54


98th Percentile 81.00 44.00 15.50 18.50 0.67

4 ASHOK NAGAR

Maximum 79.00 39.50 19.00 22.00 0.99

Minimum 54.00 27.00 9.00 11.00 0.52

Average 65.46 32.37 12.77 16.04 0.74


98th Percentile 77.00 38.25 18.50 21.00 0.99

The DG set operation will also contribute towards the air pollution. The total installed capacity of the DG sets for the entire project. There will be building wise installation of DG sets with different capacities. The details of the DG sets are given in chapter 2. These DG sets have been provided to take care of power availability during power failure from the MSEDCL. However in the Thane City a 24 hrs electricity is supplied, but on a precautionary basis the above DG sets have been proposed in case of any emergencies arising out of routine power failure. The impact of the DG sets on the environment has also been studied using mathematical model for ascertaining the gaseous pollutant impact.

The results of the mathematical model indicate that the maximum incremental increase in the SO2 concentration is 5.5 µg/m3 in east direction at 500 m from project site. The isopleths of predicted SO2 concentrations is given in Fig 4.1. This is confined to a small area of 500 m in and around the project site. The predicted concentrations from the model will not lead to alter the baseline concentrations as it is well within the norms stipulated.



Figure 4.1: Isopleths of Predicted Concentrations for SO2

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Wind Rose For Santacruz Station Data Collected From IMD Pune

WIND ROSE PLOT:

Wind Rose Summer Season, Year 2006

NORTH

SOUTH

WEST EAST

7%

14%

21%

28%

35%DATA PERIOD:

2006 Mar 1 - May 3100:00 - 23:00

WIND SPEED

(m/s)

>= 11.1

8.8 - 11.1

5.7 - 8.8

3.6 - 5.7

2.1 - 3.6

0.5 - 2.1

Calms: 20.88%

AVG. WIND SPEED:

2.46 m/s

CALM WINDS:

20.88%

TOTAL COUNT:

2208 hrs.

Mitigation Measures: In order to curb the impact of air pollution during

construction phase following measures should be taken

Barricading around the site

Plantation of native trees along the plot boundary

Periodical water sprays on the dust emitting sources.

Excavation in controlled manner.

Use of advance technology for concrete making & pouring

Use of alternative materials such as AAC / cement blocks instead of clay

bricks

Covering jute sheet over the haul trucks carrying construction material

Vehicles to be used with advanced engine types / with PUC certificates

Use of PPE by workers such as safety goggles, masks, etc.



4.5 NOISE ENVIRONMENT

4.5.1 Construction Phase

This is proposed new project with rental housing scheme at Balkum Thane. Since this would be a construction project, most of the machinery used in the project is only going to be present at the project site during the construction phase. Therefore, due to this activity, noise environment in the surrounding 1 km area may get higher noise levels resulting from construction activity. Therefore, noise monitoring was carried out within 1.5 kms area of the project site to collect the baseline noise levels.

Table 4.4: Noise Limits for Appliances & Equipment’s at Construction Stage

Sr. No.

Location Leq Day (dB)

Leq Night (dB)

Distance from project boundary (m)

CPCB limit for Leq Day (dB)

CPCB limit for Leq Night (dB)

1 Project Site (R)

55 48 - 55 45

2 Dhokali (R) 57 45 1.08 65 55 3 Clariant

Company (I) 54 45 0.86

55 45

4 RNS suncity (R)

56 48 0.15 65 55

5 Near Big Bazar (C)

69 59 1.60 65 55

6 Junction of Balkum Naka (C)

65 56 0.49 65 55

7 Near Kalpavriksha Play Group (S)

54 44 1.24

50 40

It is observed that the Noise level at the project site and surrounding area were observed to be marginally higher than the allowable CPCB limits. Noise levels near Big Bazar, Balkum Naka were found to be marginally higher than the allowable limits for the Commercial Zone Impact due to construction activity This is a proposed construction project. Most of the sources of noise are only going to be present at the project site during the construction phase. Following are the major sources of noise identified from the list of machinery to be used during the construction phase, received from the project proponent. Only the sources of noise with noise levels above 80~85 dB are considered in this list.

Tower Cranes (Large Static Crane) - < 85 dB Excavators/JCB/Dumpers/Loaders/Jack Hammers – 90 dB Each Concrete Pumps – 95 dB



Concrete Plant – 90~100 dB Batching Plant – 1 No. (100 dB) Construction/Material Hoists - 85 dB DG Sets (Multiple) – 85~88 dB Each. Compressors (Electric and Diesel) – 90 dB

De-watering Pumps: De-watering pumps can generate noise levels exceeding 90 dB. Small close-fitted Acoustic Enclosures with 10 dB Transmission loss Rating is recommended for the De-watering pumps. Concrete Pumps: Concrete Pumps, usually Diesel Engine Driven, generate noise levels exceeding 100 dBA during its operation. The operation of Concrete Pumps is usually continuous for duration of 6~8 Hours when operated. However, concrete pumps would not be operated every day, but only when there would be the construction of Concrete Slabs. Noise levels of this source need to be reduced to at least 70 dBA, for which 30 dBA Transmission Loss Rating Acoustic Enclosures are suggested for this source of noise. Compressors: Air compressors, be it Screw Compressors or Reciprocating Compressors, generate noise levels above 100 dB even if they are electric driven or engine driven. Engine Driven compressors are bound to make even more noise due to the diesel engine. Compressors with pre-installed Acoustical Canopy should be chosen so that the noise generated at the source itself is lesser than 85 dB. Batching Plant: The batching plant contains several different sources, the collective noise level of which may rise to 100 dB. Following are the several different sources present in a batching plant.

Truck and front end loader engine noise Hydraulic pumps Conveyor belts Air valves Filters Alarms Compressors Swinging, scrapping and loading devices

Mitigations: The contractor should carefully choose the above equipment in order to meet with the CPCB Norms. 2. Hydraulic pumps and compressors should be covered with Acoustical Enclosures with 20 dB Transmission Loss Rating in order to reduce the noise. 3. Valves should be covered with Removable Acoustical Blankets. 4. The contractor should choose controlled operating hours for noisy activities such as delivery, loading unloading etc. Noise Modelling Study A Noise modelling study was conducted to quantify the impact on the local noise environment during the construction phase of any particular



Residential/commercial project. Noise levels within the distances of 150~800 meters from the local project site were measured, and quantified impact was predicted as a result of construction activity onto the local noise environment (Leq Day) over the baseline noise levels. Below is the result of the Noise Modelling study

From the Noise Modelling study, at RNA Sun City, 0.8 dB of increase is noticed at 150 meters from the project site. At Balkum Naka and Clariant Company, no increase was predicted which are at 490 and 860 meters from the project site respectively. 2 Assumed readings were also considered at 100 and 150 meters respectively, with noise levels equal to CPCB limits for the day at 55 dB. Increase of approx. 0.9 dB was predicted at both of these noise monitoring locations. Beyond 200 meters, there would not be any significant impact on the baseline noise levels. This analysis is done assuming that the Noise level of the mentioned sources is going to be 85~100 dB at the Boundary of the project site, where as in actual, the machinery will be installed well within the boundary of the Plot, and other sound sources e.g. Ventilation system etc. are going to be installed inside the constructed building, because of which there will additional attenuation and hence the SPL measured at the boundary of the project because of the machinery involved in this project is going to be much lower than what is considered in this report. This Analysis is done for the absolute worst case scenario for the Noise Environment. Operational Phase:

Discussion of impact during operational PHASE: During operational phase, the only sources going to be present at the project site are the DG Sets, the Sewage treatment plant which would have multiple Blowers,



Pumps etc., the combined noise of which is assumed at 100 dB, and the vehicular movement, the noise contribution of which is minimal. During the operational phase, at RNA Sun city, approx.. 0.1 dB of increase was observed at 150 meters. At assumed readings, the increase predicted is also 0.1 dB, which is negligible. However, although the increase appears to be of 0.1 dB at distances of 100 meters or so, at closer distances, such as in the buildings right next to the STP plant, higher noise levels may be observed which may trouble the residents. Therefore, Acoustical Enclosures with 30 dB Transmission Loss Ratings are recommended for the Blowers of the STP. Contribution due to vehicular movement is likely to be even less than 80 dB, and it would be significant only during morning and evening peak hours, hence no mitigations are required for this source of noise. Summary of Quantified Impacts from Noise Modelling Study: During the Construction Phase, Maximum increase in Sound Pressure Level was predicted at 0.1~0.9 dB at a distance of up to 200 meters from the project site. 0.8 dB of increase was predicted at 150 meters from the project boundary. During the operational phase, up to 0.1 dB of increase in SPL is predicted within 150 meters distance, which is acceptable. Mitigations Measures as listed below should be implemented for avoiding any potential impact on the Noise Environment

4.6 WATER ENVIRONMENT


During the construction phase of the project, surface water contamination is not expected as there will not be any internal source of effluent generation. Care will be taken to restrict the possible flow of material during concrete mixing and similar water consuming activities. Secondly, the construction activity will be restricted to non-monsoon period. Hence, there is no possibility of surface run off picking up pollutants that will adversely affect surface water quality.

For construction purpose tanker water will be used. The water required during construction phase is around 250 m3. No ground water will be used for construction purpose. Another source of water pollution during construction phase could be spillage of oil and fuels used for construction machinery. Also sewage generated from sanitary facilities for workers on the site will contaminate the water. Provision should be made for STP to maintain proper hygiene.


The total water requirement of project will be around 4321 KLD. Necessary permission has been obtained from the Hydraulic Engineer of TMC for the supply



of water. The water storage facilities will be at ground level (underground water tank) as well as the top floor (overhead water tank). Domestic water supply for the proposed project of the project will get from TMC. The area is well served with municipal water supply. The TMC is developing very rapidly. Presently TMC is getting 442 MLD of Water from various sources Viz. (MIDC- 80 MLD, MCGM-60 MLD, Shahad –Temghar water Supply division 122 MLD, TMC water supply division – 180 MLD) Thus, impact on water environment will be negligible.

The project activity shall have rainwater harvesting only of rainfall on terraces. RWH potential will be 245 m3. There will be provision of building wise RWH tanks. The stored water will be used for domestic purpose.

To prevent degradation and maintain the quality of water source, adequate control measures have been proposed to check the surface run-off, as well as uncontrolled flow of water into any water body.

Avoid excavation during monsoon season.

Rainwater harvesting can serve as a solution to water problem in worst case

scenario.

Following methods can increase efficiency of rainwater harvesting and

recharging groundwater.

Catch drainage all along the periphery of plot to prevent surface runoff.

Reduce and filter surface runoff.

Use vegetated swales and depressions to reduce runoff.

The storm water remarks obtained from TMC is given below

The detailed Storm water management plan is given in Annexure IX

Impacts of the proposal on the ground water:

Depletion of ground water level if ground water is used for construction and operation of proposed project

Degradation of ground water quality if untreated effluent is disposed on land/water body

Disturbance to local subsurface water balances. In the proposed development there will be no tapping of groundwater. Water demand for the operational phase will be met from sources such as TMC.

During the construction phase of the project, surface water contamination is not expected as there will not be any internal source of effluent generation. Care will be taken to restrict the possible flow of material during concrete mixing and similar water consuming activities. Secondly, the construction activity will be



restricted to non-monsoon period. Hence, there is no possibility of surface run off picking up pollutants that will adversely affect surface water quality.

Provision of sedimentation tanks during the excavation activity was done in order to reduce the suspended solids in the discharge water.

Sewage Treatment: The Sewage Treatment plant (STP) is designed to treat the raw waste water generated. Probable impact on water resources in the operation phase will be mainly due to discharge of domestic sewage generated during the use phase of the building.

Disposal of untreated sewage in water body will have adverse impact on the surface and ground water quality and could lead to water borne diseases, etc. It will have adverse impact on aquatic flora and fauna. It will create odour in the area, attract flies, mosquitoes etc.

The sewage generated from proposed project will be around 4321 KLD. The sewage will be treated in Six STP’s (Sale & Rental) of total 3525 KLD capacity. The treated sewage will be used for flushing and gardening purpose. The excess treated water will be disposed in municipal sewer lines. There will not be any disposal of treated water in nalla. Thus, impact on water environment will be negligible. Following table given the STP capacities. The technology will be MBBR.

Sr. No. Building wise STPs Capacities of STPs

in (KLD)

1. STP for bldg. no.1,2,11 &12 475 2 STP for bldg. no.3,4,5 & 6 450 3 STP for bldg. no.7,8,9,10,17,18 & 19 750 4 STP for bldg. no.13,14,15 & 16 450 5 Rental Bldg 1 650 6. Rental Bldg 2 750

Dual plumbing system: The proposed development will have the dual plumbing system as the treated sewage will be used for recycling

4.7 LAND ENVRIONMENT

The land is flat and sloping towards south east direction. As per DP of TMC the land is reserved for Residential purpose. Hence there is no change in the land use pattern of project site



Figure 4.2 Google image of project site and surrounding



Figure 4.3 DP Remarks Sheet of Project site



Land area, built up area: The proposed project site encompasses about 73,000 m2 of land. The total built up area (FSI Proposed) of the Project is 2,91,952.15 m2. Total construction area is around 5,27,405.76 m2.

Water Supply: The total water requirement of project will be 4321 KLD. Sewage generation is 3337 KLD. Total Fresh water requirement is 2380 KLD. Water will be source from TMC. 1195 KLD of treated water will be used for flushing and 41 KLD for gardening purpose.

Power: The power supply necessary for the proposed buildings is estimated (Connected Load) as 68 MW. The power will be made available from the MSEDCL and Permission for the same has been obtained. Connectivity: The mail accessible road is 45 m wide Road, 30 m wide H.C.M.T.R Road, 20 m wide Road and 60 m wide old Agra Road Parking: The parking required as per rule is 4400 and provided is 4490. There will be also provision of two wheeler parking 3326 nos. The project being a well-planned activity will result in organized open spaces and green areas. The biodiversity in the area will increase due to proposed green areas. Community cum recreational facilities will be developed hence no stress on the existing facility. Land use of surrounding area: Development activity also induces changes in land use pattern of the adjoining areas because of the increased availability of infrastructural facilities, Commercial area, increase in commercial value of land etc. Increase in the population density in the project area and vicinity is envisaged as a part of the development. The total population during operation phase of the project will be around 26,950. The project being a well-planned activity will result in organized open spaces and green areas Land use of Study area: Land use pattern within 10km radius of the study area based on IRS P6-LISS-IV Satellite data is as follows

Class Area

(Hectares) Area (%)










Total 7854.00 100.00

The land use map is given in Chapter 3 The main reasons for erosion are overexploitation of groundwater, instable slopes, landslides etc. The project is having one Basement in sale buildings for parking. The proposed construction will involve excavation, cutting and filling operations. There will be instability of the soil on site and within the immediate vicinity, usually as a result of excavation or underground development. The impacts of vibration in terms of magnitude, frequency and consequences The project will involve construction of roads and development of green areas, which would reduce the chances of erosion and subsidence. There will be Measures to reduce potential impacts from removal of surficial/bedrock deposits from the site. Geotechnical stabilization is within the area. Subsidence is not anticipated as ground water would not be used as a source of water supply. As per seismic-zoning map of India, the project site falls under zone III. Structural design requirements will be as per zone III. Impact on natural drainage pattern: The proposed development is planned in such a manner that it will not alter the existing drainage pattern of the area. Quantities of earthwork: Excavation for basement and foundation for the development was result in the loss of top soil. The excavated materials were disposed as per directions of TMC.

Water required during construction phase: The water requirement during construction phase is 250 KLD. The construction water is sourced from tanker water. Ground water will not be used during construction phase. Therefore, impact on ground water availability is insignificant. The current ground water level is in the range of 4-6 m.

Temporary water storage tanks are provided for drinking and construction purpose. Drinking water is made available from Municipal Water Supply Line. Sanitation facilities with Septic tank are provided at project site. Wet lands and low-lying areas: No wet lands and low-lying areas on the site. Construction debris: The construction debris generated during construction phase is 14519 m3. The construction debris will be disposed as per the “Construction and Demolition and Desilting Waste (Management and Disposal) Rules 2006. No health hazard is anticipated during construction phase. The regular health check of construction workers is carried out at project site. The Personal protective equipment’s are provided to each worker. The regular training on health and safety is given to the workers.



During construction phase activities such as clearance, cutting, filling and Levelling will take place. Construction activities involving levelling, excavation and removal of existing vegetation would invariably disturb the soil of the area. The impacts on soil during construction phase shall be mainly due to loss of top soil in the construction areas and contamination of the soils of surrounding area due to construction materials such as cement, sand etc. The disturbances would be more pronounced during the summer and monsoon seasons with strong rains. However, it shall be temporary and shall be confined to the areas of construction only. Generally, such disturbances are confined to the area of activity. Appropriate soil conservation measures associated with improved construction techniques would minimize such impacts. Timely afforestation activities would also contribute positively towards soil conservation. Apart from localized construction impacts at the project site, no adverse impacts on soil in the surrounding area are anticipated. The operation phase of the project will generate garbage as solid waste. Land contamination mainly occurs because lack of proper storage and disposal of solid waste. The solid waste will be mainly domestic in nature and will not contain any hazardous waste.

Disposal of municipal solid waste in nearby area leads to health hazards to Humans such as diseases, infections, nuisance due to odour, flies. Transmission of various pathogens through various vectors if waste is managed improperly. Pollution of natural wasters/ Soil / land pollution. To avoid the impacts on the land following measures should be adopted for storage and disposal of solid waste.

Segregation of biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste at source.

Biodegradable waste will be treated by Mechanical Composting unit while non-biodegradable waste will be given to vendors for disposal.

Use of PPE during waste collection, transportation.

Traffic: The traffic caused due to the raw material carrying vehicles to the project site may cause hindrance to the regular flow of traffic on the main and internal roads.

4.8 ECOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT [TOR POINT NO. 6]

Impact on ecology may be of two types: (1) physical disturbances, (2) Exposure to pollutants.

Disturbances of physical environment either directly by occupation of land or indirectly by changes in water levels and flow, soil structure, land form etc. can have effect of removing habitats, plants and animals or, disturbing feeding, roosting, nesting, reproduction and migration requirements. The most immediate effect may be arising from the loss of habitat on the site through land-



take or excavation and soil. Damages to the habitats can be caused by various construction activities.

Exposure to pollutants via mechanisms such as ingestion, inhalation, skin contact, and sorption, direct uptake through roots foliar deposition etc. may have lethal and sub lethal effects on the health of flora and fauna. However, in the present case there is no generation of any gases that could lead to such effects.

The dust settlement on nearby vegetation is expected due to which the vegetation may undergo chlorosis and necrosis. Chlorosis is the phenomenon of leaves yellowing due to the loss of chlorophyll. Necrosis means the wilting of leaves due to the lack of chlorophyll. Chlorosis and necrosis occur due to exposure to pollutants like SPM, SOx, NOx etc. The impact will, however, be reversible, marginal and temporary in nature as the rains will wash off the dust.

Proper maintenance of vehicles and construction equipment will help in controlling the gaseous emissions. Water sprinkling on roads and construction site will prevent fugitive dust.

The green belt will be developed for control of pollution and aesthetic view of the complex. For landscape developing, we have proposed plantation native tress, which help in attracting the birds and providing nesting site for different kind of the birds. The trees will be planted along the compound wall with adequate space between them so that their growth is not hampered. The plantation of around 1345 nos. of trees will be done around the plot periphery. . 401 nos. of trees will be planted in RG area and 152 nos. in podium RG.The RG required as per Rule is 5840 m2

and RG provided on ground is 4907 m2. RG on Podium: 2211.40 m2. Tree to be planted on ground are as follows

Common name Scientific name Nos. of trees

Kadamb Neolamarckia cadamba 500

Sita Ashok Saraca indica 330

MOHAGANY Swietenia Macrophylla 90

AMBA Mangifera indica 79

JAMBHUL Syzygium cumini 70

Son Chafa Magnolia champaca 124

NAGKESHAR Simarouba glauca 105

SITAPHAL Annona reticulata 140

Shirish Albizia Lebbeck 30

Neem Azadirachta indica 260



The trees to be planted on Podium RG is as follows Sr.No Scientific Name Common Name Nos. of trees

1 Lagerstroemia speciosa TAMHAN 53 2 Plumeria CHAPHA 117

FAUNA

The project site is located at 2.7 km from Sanjay Gandhi National Park boundary. There is considerable development and habitation between the project plot and the protected area, hence migration of wild life is ruled out.

The proposed site and its surroundings do not support any habitat for any group of wild animals. There will be no direct or indirect impact on the avifauna of the area.

Bahava, Karanj, Parijatak etc. The sightings of bird species were very less during the study period. The most commonly spotted bird species of this area were; Cattle Egret, Intermediate Egret, Red-wattled Lapwing, Rock Pigeon, Spotted Dove, House Crow, Purple Sunbird, Bank Myna and common Myna, Magpie Robin, Puff-throated Babbler, White-breasted Kingfisher, Wire-tailed Swallow, Parrot, sparrow, Owl, Bat. The details of baseline biological environment is given in section 3.11

4.9 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

Construction Phase: Majority of the labour will be recruited locally and only minimal skilled workers would be from outside, which is anticipated to be very small and will not alter the existing demographic profile of the area. Most of the construction work is labour intensive. As most of the job will be done by contractors, it will be ensured that the contractor's workers are provided with proper facilities including sanitation and drinking water supply. During the construction phase, labour colony is constructed at the earmarked space for the labour force. The drinking water and sanitation facilities have been provided to workers. A significant number of workers (Approx. 300 Nos.,) comprising of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled labourers, shall be employed by various contractors at site during the peak period of construction phase. Significant number of semiskilled and unskilled labourers would be recruited from the nearby areas. This would create temporary employment opportunities in the area. Short term employment will be created during construction activities and this will be a positive impact of the proposed project. The project comes in residential area and has all basic infrastructural facilities as schools, Colleges, Hospitals, Commercial area, community facilities, & places of worship, medical establishments, shops, etc.



Functional Phases: The current project is a residential and commercial project with rental housing scheme The use phase of the project will have overall positive impacts on socio economic environment. The project will generate employment (Labour employment of household activity) during operational phase which will benefit the local population in getting work opportunities. It will create long term employment in activities such as maintenance of the buildings and ancillary services. With the generation of direct employment in the various sectors, it is expected that indirect employment will also be generated mainly in the following sectors: Hospitality –Hotels, Catering Services etc., Transportation, Security Service, Courier Service, Telecom.

Such employment will have positive impact on the local economy, thereby increasing the quality of life. Development of access roads, improvement in connectivity, provision of amenity space and recreation ground will bring in better facilities into the area and an improvement in the standard of living as the residents will have easy access to surrounding areas, easy mode of transport etc. The development of the said project area will also result in an increase in the land value of the project plot as well as the nearby area.

4.10 AESTHETICS

Aesthetics, views, night‐time illumination, and daytime glare are related elements in the visual environment. Aesthetics generally refers to the identification of visual resources, the quality and character of what can be seen, and the overall visual perception of the environment. View refers to the visual access to important focal points or panoramic views from an area. Night time illumination addresses the extent to which a use’s night-time lighting (either interior or exterior) is visible from the surrounding area. Glare refers to the effect from reflective surfaces or lighting that may result in a safety or nuisance concern to drivers or surrounding uses. The project would have significant impact on aesthetics if it would cause any of the following conditions to occur

Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista;

Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway



Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings

Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or night time views in the area.

The degree to which the project would contribute to the area's aesthetic value;

The degree of contrast between proposed features and existing features that represent the area's valued aesthetic image;

The change in ambient illumination levels as a result of project source

Construction Phase: The aesthetics of the project area is likely to get disturbed during the construction phase. However, barricading the construction site will help in improving its visual aesthetic to the by passers. Also, this will not be a permanent impact and will be confined to the construction phase only

Functional Phase: The entire plot is vacant. There will be construction of 19 nos. of sale buildings and two buildings under the rental housing scheme. There will be provision of the commercial area as well. Proper open spaces will be provided. The trees will be planted at the periphery of plot boundary as well as in RG area.

Aesthetics is the branch of philosophy that deals with the nature and expression of beauty. Aesthetic Components of Architecture –

Architecture is a design process which involves planning, designing, creating, erecting, constructing and executing construction of various types of buildings that are functionally efficient, economically viable and aesthetically pleasing.

The two most important factors in the design of a building are Form and Function. Functionality is the most important aspect of building design. The other aspect is building form or aesthetics.

Aesthetics is one of the major principles of Architecture that students and professionals alike have to worship. It concerns beauty or appreciation of beauty. In other words, it is a philosophy behind a pleasing appearance.

A set of principles followed by the Architectural designers or any designers for that matter for the evolution of the end product that is aesthetically pleasing to the eye, is called aesthetics. It is directly influenced by the artistic taste of an individual.

Aesthetics is concerned with bringing art into the daily lives of the people. Like people need colourful, designer clothes to wear and taste and presentation of food. Likewise, people like to live & work in places that are beautifully designed & are aesthetically pleasing to the eye.

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When a building is designed, the aesthetic aspects can be satisfied using elements such as sloped roof, decorative columns, roofs for window elements, and semi-circular and segmental arches.

The philosophy of aesthetics can be mastered by any designer if he follows these key elements listed as Mass and space, Proportion, Symmetry, Balance, Contrast, Pattern, Decoration, and Massing etc.

Aesthetic Qualities

Aesthetic qualities may be sub-divided into a number of basic elements as Unity, Proportion, Scale, Balance, Symmetry, Rhythm etc.

All these qualities are collectively important, and can have an important impact on the design. Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder. It is just a perception of the person viewing them. If your design is functionally efficient and aesthetically good, and the client likes it, then you don’t need to worry about anything.

Aesthetic Components of Environment -

Aesthetics, views, night‐time illumination, and daytime glare are related elements in the visual environment. Aesthetics generally refers to the identification of visual resources, the quality and character of what can be seen, and the overall visual perception of the environment. View refers to the visual access to important focal points or panoramic views from an area. Night-time illumination addresses the extent to which a use’s night-time lighting (either interior or exterior) is visible from the surrounding area. Glare refers to the effect from reflective surfaces or lighting that may result in a safety or nuisance concern to drivers or surrounding uses.

4.11 BUILDING MATERIAL

Building materials with high embodied energy will be used. Materials with high-embodied energy Building materials such as fly ash, light weight concrete, composite or engineered marble, aluminium, recycled glass or composite wood will be used. Transport and handling of materials during construction may result in pollution, noise & public nuisance. Adequate mitigative measures will be adopted. Construction equipment with idling control technologies will be used. Regular maintenance of the equipment’s will be carried out. The construction activities will be carried out during the daytime only. The workers exposed to high noise generating would be provided with earplugs earmuffs. The detailed mitigation measures are given in Chapter 9 Fly ash in cement concrete: Typically 20 - 25 % of fly ash is substituted in cement.

Solid waste: The operation phase of the project will generate garbage as solid waste. Land contamination mainly occurs because lack of proper storage and

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disposal of solid waste. The solid waste will be mainly domestic in nature and will not contain any hazardous waste. Solid waste generated from entire Complex will be 13264 kg/day. Out of which 7959 kg/day will be biodegradable Component and 5305 kg/day will be Inert, Recyclable Waste. Segregation of dry and wet garbage will be done at source. Dry garbage as inert/recyclable waste such as plastics, glass, metals, rubber will be segregated and disposed off to recyclers. Wet garbage/biodegradable matter as leftover food, vegetables will be composted using mechanical composting Technology.

4.12 Energy conservation The power supply necessary for the proposed buildings is estimated (Connected Load) as 68 MW. The power will be made available from the MSEDCL and Permission for the same has been obtained. The energy consumption assumed per square foot of built up area for residential area is 8 W/sq. ft and for commercial area is 12 W/sq. ft. Energy conservation measures proposed in the project is as follows

Efficient wall systems like solid blocks with fly ash content,

Energy efficient lighting using T5 lamps, LED in flats and LEDs in Lift


Solar lighting on street and RG area

Solar hot water system to Residential buildings

Controlling to lights through motion sensors and day light sensors


DG Set will be provided for 100% emergency backup for Residential buildings mainly for common areas, lift, pathways etc. Solar street lights are proposed in building and common areas such as open spaces, pathways, RG etc. Also solar hot water system is proposed for residential buildings. The VRF system has been proposed for each dwelling unit and the common areas shall be provided with centralised air-conditioning system. The submitted calculations indicate that project is exceeding the base lines of fresh air ventilation requirements as per IGBC Green Homes Version 2. Heat emission from the proposed construction can be from the following sources: Heat absorbed from the concrete structures, heat generated from equipments/ appliances, and due to increased population in the proposed development. However the heat generated will not be significant and will be dissipated in the



lush greens and open areas provided within. Hence it can be concluded that the heat island effect shall not be a concern for the proposed project. Thermal characteristics of the building envelope? (a) roof; (b) external walls; and (c) fenestration: U value in Watts/hr/m2/C U value of Roof 0.409 Watts/hr/m2/C U value of glass 1.9-2.2 Watts/hr/m2/C Fire Safety Measures: The fire fighting system shall compromise of hydrant system, sprinkler system and portable extinguishers. Smoke detectors will be provided along with manual call points. External yard hydrants shall be installed around all buildings in the complex in galvanized steel fire hose cabinet (weather proof). All external yard hydrants shall be at one meter height from finished ground level as per National Building Code. External fire hydrants shall be located such that no portion of any building is more than 45 m from a hydrant, and the external hydrants are not vulnerable to mechanical or vehicular damage. The fire safety measures will be provided as per CFO NOC and HRC NOC. Emissivity and thermal characteristics of glass: U=6.9 w/sq.m-deg.K, SHGC=0.45 Air infiltration into the building: From ventilation analysis it has been clearly observed that all the apartments are well ventilated as per NBC & IGBC norms The following measures will be adopted to mitigate the effects of infiltration: Aluminium windows with rubber gasket, so that the windows are sealed, will

be provided.

4.13 TRAFFIC IMPACT

Construction Phase: The traffic impact during construction phase will be due to increased movement of haul trucks carrying debris. The parking of the construction vehicles outside the site premises on the road will cause congestion of traffic. Adequate parking space should be made inside the construction premises to lessen the impacts. Functional Phase: In the operation phase there will be increase in the vehicular movement because of the residents and visitors. The project is accessible by 45 m wide road, 30 m wide HCMTR road and 60 m wide Old Agra Road. We anticipate that the peak hour traffic generation to the Sale component of the Proposed residential development with 3132 apartments will be around 142-245

PCU’s per hour while peak hour traffic generated from the Rehab component of



the proposed development with 3132 apartments will be 107-173 PCU’s per hour during peak hours.

As the traffic coming to the proposed public car park will be a mix of residential and commercial visitors it is expected that this traffic will be spread fairly evenly throughout the day as no specific property will be the key traffic generator.

As a thumb rule we can assume that no more than 20-30% of the public car park capacity is likely to arrive during the peak therefore the maximum traffic generated by the public car .

Table 4.6: Construction Phase Impact Matrix

Sr. No.

Environmental Parameter

Proposed Actions Demolition of Buildings

Excavation

Civil Works

Transportation

Machinery operation

Labour camp

1.

Air Environment SPM/RSPM C* C* C* C* D* -

Sulphur dioxide - - - D* D* -

Nitrogen oxides - - - D* D* -

Carbon Monoxides

- - - D* D* -

2.

Water Environment

Ground water quality

- - - - - -

Surface water Quality

- - - - - -

Drainage system

- C - - - D

3.

Land Environment

Waste Disposal D C - - - D

Soil Erosion D C - - - -

4. Noise

Ambient noise levels

C* C* D* D* C* D*

5.

Ecological Parameters

Flora C* - - - - -

Fauna C* - - - - -

Aquatic ecology - - - - - -

6.

Socio Economic Parameters

Employment B* B* A* A* B* -

Occupational Health

D - - - D -

Infrastructure - D - D - -

7. Resources

Energy - - - D D D



8.

Aesthetics

Topography /skyline

- C* - - - -

Visual Air Quality

C* C* D* D* - -

Table 4.7: Operation Phase Impact Matrix

Sr. No.

Environmental Parameter

Proposed Actions Transportation / commutation

Solid Waste generation

Sewage Generation

Water Consumption

Energy Consumption

Recreation /Gardening / Green belt

1. Air Environment SPM/RSPM D** - - - D* A** Sulphur dioxide D** - - - D* B** Oxides of Nitrogen D** - - - D* B** Carbon monoxides D - - - - -

2. Water Environment Ground water quality

- - - D - -

Surface water Quality

- - - - - -

Receiving Water body Quality

- - C** - - -

3. Land Environment Waste Disposal on Land

- C** - - - -

Soil Stability - - - - - A** 4. Noise

Ambient noise levels

D** - - D D* B**

5. Ecological Parameters Flora - - - - - A** Fauna - - - - - A** Aquatic ecology - - D** - - -

6. Socio Economic Parameters Employment Generation

B** - - - - A**

Occupational Health

- - - - - B**

Infrastructure D** - - - - A** 7. Resources

Energy/Fuel C** - - D -



8. Aesthetics Topography /skyline

- - - - - A**

Visual Air Quality - - - - - A**



CHAPTER 5

SPECIFIC STUDIES[TOR POINT NO. 16, 17&18]

5.1 TRAFFIC PATTERN AND DENSITY

The Old Bhiwandi Road is the main road in the study area for commuting of the residents. It is a State Highway that connects Thane city to Bhiwandi on one end and Eastern Express Highway on the other end. The proposed project is located on Old Bhiwandi Road. The traffic survey was conducted near project site to ascertain the present traffic scenario along Old Bhivandi Road to evaluate traffic impact that will result from proposed development. Near the project site, traffic flow towards following directions was surveyed. Traffic flow on Bhiwandi Road towards Thane city end.

Traffic flow on Bhiwandi Road towards Bhiwandi end.

The traffic survey was carried out at these directions covering the to and fro traffic density. The hourly counts were carried out for the different type/category of vehicles.

In the operation phase there will be increase in the vehicular movement because of the residents and visitors. The peak hour traffic count for road is as follows

Table 5.1: Peak Hour Traffic Count on Old Bhiwandi Road

Sr. No.

Road 2

Wheeler Auto

Rickshaw Car

LCV

Bus

Truck

Total

1 Towards Thane City (9 to 10 A.M)

115 36 645 171 82 175 1224

2 Towards Bhiwandi (6 to 8 P.M)

122 38 969 191 65 198 1583

The results of the hourly traffic monitoring indicate: The peak hours of traffic towards thane city was from morning 9 to 11 and

towards bhiwandi from evening 6 to 8.

The maximum traffic flow was of cars, followed by truck and LCV in the direction towards Thane city. This was followed by two wheelers, bus and autorickshaw. At the direction towards bhiwandi end the majority of the traffic flow consists of cars, followed by truck and LCV.

This trend will show further increase in vehicle population during the operational phase of the Project



5.2 IMPACT ON TRAFFIC


The traffic impact during construction phase will be due to increased movement of haul trucks carrying excavated soil, debris and construction materials. These movements of trucks will be very less in numbers as compared to the present traffic of the old Bhiwandi Agra road. The parking of the construction vehicles outside the site premises on the road will cause congestion of traffic. Adequate parking space has been made inside the construction premises to lessen the impacts.


In the operation phase there will be increase in the vehicular movement because of the residents and visitors.

A detailed traffic survey was carried out during the EIA study. The proposed site is approachable through Old Bhiwandi Road. The details of traffic movement on the Old Bhiwandi road monitored for a period of 12 hrs is given in the Table 5.3.

The observed traffic data was analysed using the guidelines of Indian Road Congress (IRC). The IRC has stipulated the standards of number of passenger car units (PCU) per lane per hour for different roads i.e., divided and undivided and city roads and Highways. The IRC norms for of PCU’s of different type of vehicles and type of road are as under:

Table 5.2: Recommended PCU Factors for Various Types of Vehicles on Urban Roads

Sr. No.

Vehicles Type Equivalent PCU Factors

Percentage composition of Vehicle type in traffic stream

Fast Vehicles 5% 10% and

above 1. Two Wheelers Motor cycle or scooter

etc. 0.5 0.75

2. Passenger car, pick-up van 1.0 1.0 3. Auto-rickshaw 1.2 2.0 4. Light commercial vehicle 1.4 2.0 5. Truck or Bus 2.2 3.7 6. Agricultural Tractor Trailer 4.0 5.0 Slow Vehicles

7. Cycle 0.4 0.5 8. Cycle rickshaw 1.5 2.0 9. Tonga (Horse drawn vehicle) 1.5 2.0 10 Hand cart 2.0 3.0

Source: IRC: 106 – 1990



Table 5.3: Peak PCU Counts

Sr. No. Vehicle Type PCU Count Towards

Thane City (Peak 9-10 AM)

Towards Bhiwandi Road (Peak 7-8 AM)

1 2 Wheeler 0.5 58 61 2 Auto Rickshaw 1.2 43 46 3 Car 1 645 969 4 LCV 1.4 239 267 5 Bus 2.2 180 143 6 Trucks 2.2 385 436 7 Total 1551 1922 Old Bhiwandi Road – 6 Lane divided (Two Way) – Design Service

Volume – 5400 PCU

Table 5.4: Recommended Design Service Volumes (PCU’s Per Hour)

S. No. Type of Carriageway Total Design Service Volumes for

Different Categories of Urban Roads

Arterial Sub-

arterial Collector

1. 2-Lane (One-Way) 2400 1900 1400 2. 2-Lane(Two-Way) 1500 1200 900 3. 3-Lane (One-Way) 3600 2900 2200 4. 4-Lane Undivided (Two-way) 3000 2400 1800 5. 4-Lane Divided (Two-Way) 3600 2900 - 6. 6-Lane Undivided (Two-Way) 4800 3800 - 7. 6-Lane Divided (Two-Way) 5400 4300 - 8. 8-Lane Divided (Two-Way) 7200 - -

Source: IRC: 106 – 1990

It is observed from the above tables that the maximum capacity of the road utilized is 56 % towards Bhiwandi during the peak hours of the day and on the same road towards Thane is 40%. Even if we consider the worst-case scenario of 20% of the total of 3476 vehicles from project site using this road would not lead to significant traffic congestion.

Apart from that a well-developed parking strategy of the building will ensure that there would be no congestion on the present road during the entry and exit of the vehicles from the building. All the traffic movement of the building would be administered by the security personnel on both entry and exit gates.



5.3 ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES

The following energy conservation measures proposed in Project

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Controlling to lights through motion sensors and day light sensors


Energy efficient lighting using T5 lamps, CFLs in flats and LEDs in Lift


Efficient wall systems like solid blocks with fly ash content

RENEWABLE ENERGY

Solar hot water system provisions for all buildings

Solar Panel lights will be installed for common facilities.

Solar street lights are proposed for common areas such as open spaces,

pathways, RG etc.

The % energy saving are given below



Table 5.5: Percentage Energy Saving_ Sale Buildings

Sr. No.

Area Per day unit consumption

Saving Percentage

Per day Unit Consumption after saving

Saving in Unit

1 Saving Due to CFL Lamp 2 CFL /T5 Light for

Residential Lighting 1761 0 1761 0

3 Parking area 300 0 300 0 4 External lights 30 0 30 0 5 Saving Due to LED

Lamp

6 LED lights for Residential

440 50 220 220

7 LED lights for commercial

60 50 30 30

8 LED lights for Lobby & Staircase

480 50 240 240

9 LED lights for Landscape area

40 50 20 20

10 Saving Due to VFD 11 Saving in lift by using

VFD 1536 30 1075 461

12 Saving Due to Solar 13 Saving Due to Solar

Lighting for External Lighting

10 100 0 10

14 Saving Due to Solar Hot Water

1032 100 0 1032

Average kWh/Day saving 2013 Average kWh/Annual saving 734730 SAVING IN PERCENTAGE % 22 Annual saving only by Solar 38330 Saving in percentage % (only by solar) 11



Table 5.6: Percentage Energy Saving_ Rental Buildings

Sr. No.

Area Per day unit consumption

Saving Percentage

Per day Unit Consumption after saving

Saving in Unit

1 Saving Due to CFL Lamp 2 CFL /T5 Light for

Residential Lighting 5081 0 5081 0

3 Parking area 120 0 120 0 4 External lights 48 0 48 0 5 Saving Due to LED

Lamp

7 LED lights for commercial

221 50 111 111

8 LED lights for Lobby & Staircase

240 50 240 240

9 LED lights for Landscape area

40 50 20 20

10 Saving Due to VFD 11 Saving in lift by using

VFD 2784 30 1949 835

12 Saving Due to Solar 13 Saving Due to Solar

Lighting for External Lighting

16 100 0 16

14 Saving Due to Solar Hot Water

1588 100 0 1588

Average kWh/Day saving 2690 Average kWh/Annual saving 981689 SAVING IN PERCENTAGE % 18 Annual saving only by Solar 585369 Saving in percentage % (only by solar) 11



CHAPTER 6

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

6.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

An environmental monitoring programme is required to provide scientifically defensible information for determining the status of the environmental quality of the surrounding area of the project site and to check whether the levels of critical pollutants are within the environmentally acceptable limits. This will help to obtain an early warning of unacceptable environmental conditions so that control measures can be taken immediately. It also helps to determine in a timely fashion, changes in the local environmental quality.

6.2 MONITORING PLAN DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE

Environmental monitoring during construction phase shall comprise checking:

Appropriate permits, certificates, authorizations and Compliance with EMP and governmental regulations

This can be ensured through use of checklists for:

Site establishment Monthly Audit Site closure Environmental Management Plan implementation monitoring during

construction phase

Monitoring checklists are presented below.

Project Start –up Check list

Environmental Aspect Yes / No Comments

Personnel on site are environmental aware of the various issues of interest

Telephone numbers of emergency services are available on site.

Solid waste management system has been established at both construction site and labour camp.

Wastewater management system has been established at both construction site and labour camp.



Necessary fire-fighting equipment is available and in good working order.

Weekly Checklist

Environmental Aspect Yes / No Comments

Construction camp is neat and tidy and the labourer’s facilities are of an acceptable standard.

Waste collection and removal system is being maintained.

Sufficient fire-fighting equipment is available at construction site and is in good working order.

All construction vehicles are in good working order and have valid PUC certificates.

Dust control measures (wherever necessary) are in place and are effectively controlling dust.

Noise-control measures (wherever necessary) are in place and are working effectively.

Erosion control measures (wherever necessary) are in place and are effective in controlling erosion.

Stacked topsoil is located within the RoU

MONITORING PLAN DURING CONSTRUCTION/OPERATION PHASE

The summary of environmental program during construction and operation phase of proposed project is given in Table No. 6.1

Table 6.1: Environmental Monitoring Programme

Sr. No.

Environmental attribute

Locations Parameters Period and Frequency


Locations at • One at centre • One Upwind &

Criteria Pollutants: SO2, NOx, PM10,

24-hr average sampling except for CO, which will



Sr. No.

Environmental attribute

Locations Parameters Period and Frequency

• One downwind Location

PM2.5 and CO be 8-hr sampling. (Twice a week)

2. Drinking water (potablity testing)

Tap water

Drinking water parameters as per IS 10500

Twice in a year during Functional phase

3. Ambient Noise Project Site and Nearby villages, Sensitive places

dB(A) levels SPL (dB(A)) Leq (Night

+Day)

Leq (day) and Leq (Night) should be monitored once in a season.

4. Soil quality Greenbelt area

Organic matter, C, H, N, Alkalinity, Acidity

Pre-monsoon and post-monsoon during functional phase.

5. Ground water & surface quality

At 2 locations

Drinking water parameters as per IS 10500 Surface water as Per IS 2296

once in three months

6 Water quality STP

STP outlet water quality for pH, BOD, COD, SS, FC, Nitrate, Phosphate and O&G , residual chlorine, coliforms)

Monthly

7 Occupational exposure monitoring

Workers working on site

Lung test, Audiometer test.

Once in a six month

8 Greenbelt development

Project Site and Surroundings

Rate of Survival and Growth of Various species

Once in a three month



CHAPTER 7

RISK ASSESSMENT & DMP [TOR POINT NO. 20]

7.1 Preamble: Dosti Enterprises proposing a Residential cum Commercial with MMRDA Rental Housing Project at Village Balkum, Thane W, Maharashtra which comes within the Municipal limits of Thane. The project will comprise of 19 sale builders and 2 rental buildings. :

Building Name Building Configuration

Sale Buildings

Bldg 1& 2 Basement + GR+stilt+1st to 33rd Floors

Bldg No. 3 to 6 Basement+Stilt+Podium+1st to 28th Floor

Bldg No. 7 Basement +stilt+ Upper stilt+1st to 28th (pt) Floor

Bldg No. 8 Basement +stilt+ Podium(pt)+1st to 28th Floor

Bldg No. 9 Basement +stilt+ Podium+ 1st to 28th Floor

Bldg No. 10 Basement +Gr/stilt(pt) + Podium+ 1st to 28th Floor

Bldg No. 11 & 12 Basement +stilt+ Podium+ 1st to 28th Floor

Bldg No. 13 Basement +Ground+ 1st to 30th Floor

Bldg No. 14 to 16 Stilt +1st to 30th Floor

Bldg No. 17 Basement+ stilt+ Podium(pt)+1st to 28th Floor

Bldg No. 18 & 19 Basement+ stilt+ Podium+1st to 28th Floor

Rental Buildings

Bldg 1 Gr/stilt+1st to 23rd Floor

Bldg 2 Gr/stilt+1st to 23rd Floor

Rental Flats: 2117 nos. and Sale flats: 3132. The site is well accessed by by 45 m wide Road, 30 m wide H.C.M.T.R Road, 20 m wide Road and 60 m wide old Agra Road



Detailed layout of the proposed project is given below:



7.2 INTRODUCTION: Modern Disaster Management goes beyond post-disaster assistance; it includes pre-disaster planning and preparedness activities, organizational planning, training, information management, public relations and many other fields. The events of a disaster move rapidly and can be extremely traumatic for those who are unprepared. Disaster managers often do not get a second chance. Principles of disaster management apply in both routine & crisis incident, during disaster mitigation & disaster reconstruction. Emergency operations cover both the preparedness phase & the immediate post disaster period. 7.3 PURPOSE: The Disaster Management Plan has two primary goals: to reduce the likelihood that the society premises will experience disaster and to mitigate the impact of any disasters that do occur. The "best" disaster is one for which we are so well prepared that it never happens. Potential for disaster can be reduced by identifying and correcting hazardous conditions and by encouraging staff alertness in detecting and reporting problems. The Disaster Management Plan is created with the aim of an effective management for the disaster with the minimum possible impact on the human being, society and the establishment as a whole. We at Dosti Enterprises aim to achieve this through pro-active measures, protective equipment’s, efficient and rigorous trainings & drills and practicing exhaustive emergency procedures.

7.4 DEFINITION OF A DISASTERError! Bookmark not defined.

A catastrophe, mishap, calamity or grave occurrence in any area, arising from the following;

Natural Causes Manmade Causes or by Incidental Causes or Negligence

These causes may result in substantial loss of life or human suffering or damage to and destruction of Buildings or damage to and degradation of environment and is of such a nature or magnitude as to be beyond the coping capacity of the affected area.

7.5 TYPES OF DISASTERS

Natural Disaster It is the consequence of a natural hazard which affects the human activities. Human vulnerability, exacerbated lack of planning or lack of appropriate emergency management, may lead to loss in financial,



environmental or human aspects. The various types of natural disasters to occur in Mumbai are as follows:

1. Earthquake 2. Floods 3. Storm/Cyclones 4. Flash Floods

Man Made Disaster

Man-made disasters are the events that occur due to some incidental or accidental mishandling of mankind or equipment. This may lead to a severe threat on the wellbeing and also affect the public health. As there occurrence is uncertain and unpredictable, it poses a challenging threat that must be dealt with through vigilance, and proper preparedness and response. Following are the types of man-made disasters prone to occur in Mumbai:

1. Building Collapse 2. Fire 3. Terrorist Activities (Bomb Threat, Sabotage)

Riot – civil disturbance

Figure 7.1 Types of Disasters



7.6 DISASTER MANAGEMENT-POLICY STATEMENT

The company understands the various hazards and disasters that we are likely to face, as well as their respective behaviour and the risks that they may pose to our customers, occupants, tenants and employees. The firm belief forms the basic foundation of our Disaster Management Policy. The Safety, Security and Well-Being of the customers, retailers and employees at this building being of prime importance, concerted and coordinated efforts of all internal and external agencies involved in Disaster Management will be accorded the highest priority. In order to accomplish the aforesaid objective, it has been ensured that a holistic, proactive, integrated and a technology-driven approach of the highest order is followed for meeting and managing disasters which may strike our office building. This will be supplemented with the best available industry practices and legal requirements. This Disaster Management Policy, therefore, will encompass the three essential components, as follows:-

1. Pre-Disaster Phase (Preparedness) 2. Disaster/Impact Phase (Mitigation) 3. Post-Disaster Phase (Management)

7.8 OBJECTIVES

The objective of this Disaster Management plan is to tackle any emergencies based on concept of Comprehensive Emergency Management:

To safe guard the lives of all the personnel in the premises of the Building.

To train the Resident/Individuals for the effective handling of the situation.

7.9 DISASTER MANAGEMENT CONTINUUM & CYCLE

The nature of disaster management is highly dependent on the economic and social conditions pertain. The cycle of disaster management must include long-term work on infrastructure, public awareness, and even human justice issues. The process of disaster management involves four phases: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.



DISASTER MANAGEMENT CYCLE



7.9 DISASTER MANAGEMENT APPROACH

A systematic approach begins with the identification of potential disaster. After the identification is complete, policies have to be laid and the mechanics of disaster management operations have to be worked out. In short, planning of disaster management can be summarized as follows:

Research – Assessment of potential disaster situation. Identification of probable risk areas that will be affected. Formulation of Strategies to deal with each potential crisis. To work out mechanics of disaster management operations.

Phase Strategies

PREPAREDNESS

Protection of the public; First Aid Arrangement Mock Drill training and practice Community/Individual awareness and education Preparation for disaster management plans for

Building/community/individual Inventory of resources both material resources and

human skill resources Public address systems Coordination with Police/Fire Services/Hospitals etc Identifying the vulnerable areas

MITIGATION

Land use planning Disaster resistant Office at the site Finding ways to reduce risk even before the disaster

strikes Community awareness and Education

RESPONSE

Activate the emergency operation centres (control room/Building Management system) Implementing the disaster management plan Medical Help Issuing updated warnings Important telephone numbers used are altered or

changed. First Aid Mobilizing resources Providing adequate shelter and toilet facilities Deployment of search and rescue team

RECOVERY

Reconstructing or alteration of existing structure is

carried out. Restoring the important communication links in the

Building Restoring all the essential services



Devising effective communication channels to all concerned and those affected so as to minimum damage.

To arrange for early warning system. To impart training to concerned staff members. To adopt effective preventive measures. Vulnerabilities Analysis and Risk Assessment. Citizen Preparedness / Public Education. Communication or Two way communication system Recovery

The plan also provides organization & procedural framework as under –

1. Constitution & composition of committee.

2. Resource availability in the following areas -

Fire Security Medical

3. Declaring emergency.

4. Functions to be discharged by each member of the committee.

5. Co-ordination with internal & external agencies.

6. Directing rescue operations.

7. Extending medical facilities.

8. Restore normalcy.

9. Documentation of the occurrence and steps to prevent similar incidences.

10. Mock drills.

7.10 DETAILS OF PLAN

The organizational structure refers to the command and control structure of the Building Management which is a major part and essential for an effective Disaster Management Plan (DMP). Disaster management Plan for proposed building/project is prepared. When the disaster strikes, Sr. Safety supervisor/ Security officer will give the direction to the occupants/Residence to move towards the safer places/ Nearest Refuge floor. Control Room is proposed in the project premises. Control room has two way communication systems which can help during Fire, Lift failure, Electricity failure or any other emergency. Location of the control is provided at Ground floor. Regular inspection of safety equipment’s i.e. every six month is done by the external agency. Structural and safety audit is also done at regular interval of time.



In the control room, personnel Protective Equipment’s are provided which includes: - stretchers, Mask, Helmets, First Aid kit, Fire Extinguisher Portable etc. Responsibility of watchmen/security officer will be to evacuate the occupants/Resident during course of emergency. Each and every person of the building should know the direction for evacuation. Hence, proper Evacuation routes are given on each and every floor. Display board with important telephone no. is provided which consist of Nearest Fire Brigade, Hospital, Ambulance Services, police station etc. Also neighbourhood building details are provided at the Security gate. Following are the floor plans showing the route for evacuation

Figure 7.2 Evacuation plan _ Typical floor plan for sale building 1

Figure 7.3 Evacuation plan_ Refuse floor for Sale Building 1



Figure 7.4 Evacuation Plan _ typical floor plan for rental buildings

Figure 7.5 Evacuation plan_ Refuge floor plan for rental buildings



CONSTITUTION OF BUILDING DISASTER MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE: The Building Disaster Management committee shall consist of following members:

1) Chairman of Building (Chief controller) 2) Secretary of Building (Dy. Chief controller) 3) Security Officer (Site controller) 4) Sr. Electrician 5) Safety Supervisor (Engineering in-charge) 6) Fire & Safety in-charge

7.11 RESOURCE AVAILABILITY:

7.11.1 Fire: Trained member of the society to assist security in case of emergency. This staff is also supported by other members. In the proposed project we have BMS room/control room being watched in shift 24 x 7 along with security head, fire marshal/warden and technical specialists to counter any emergencies.

Necessary communication equipment’s are provided for improving the response time. This Dept. is also equipped with various firefighting equipment are as follows:

Figure 7.6 Firefighting Equipments

Security:

Dosti Enterprises. will hire the professional services at of well-known security agency. Security Services will comprise of 20 staff including management staff. The selected staff will be trained for all the emergency response. The staff is strategically deployed at project site in all three shifts on all days throughout the year. Security officers are trained in Firefighting /



Lift rescue /First Aid experience. Thus, it facilitates availability of trained manpower for ‘disaster management’.

In addition, Security officer/Safety supervisor is equipped with Public Address system. This facilitates the security officer/Safety supervisor to reach the site of incident in the shortest possible time and warn / fore-warn the Resident of the building. The Security cabin is in possession of Walkie-Talkie sets which facilitates communication from the site of accident to Emergency Control Centre.

Security officer/Safety supervisor are dealing with all emergency situations like Lift rescue operations, Firefighting etc. They have acquired knowledge in disaster management and are well trained to act in case of disaster and can contribute effectively.

In addition Security officer/Safety supervisor has a good liaison with nearest police station of the project area. This will come handy in an emergency situation like Fire, bomb blast, terrorist attack/threat etc. The resources available at their end can also be utilized to fight any emergency with proper sharing arrangement.

7.11.2 Medical:

Emergency rooms are well equipped with following equipment to meet emergencies that can occur during disaster. In addition, one first aid room is provided in proposed project. 1) Wheel chair 2) Stretcher 3) Suction machine 4) Nebulizer 5) Emergency Drugs Trolley 6) Vision Tester

To meet our needs for hospitalization in case of need arising out of situation we will tie up with following hospitals in nearby vicinity –

Currae Specialty Hospital 61 to 64, 67 Ground flr, Highstreet cum Highland Corporate Centre, Near Big Bazaar, Kapurbawdi Junction Samata Nagar, Sainath Nagar, Majiwada Thane (W), Maharashtra 400607 Jupiter Hospital Eastern Express Highway, Service Rd, Next To Viviana Mall, Laxmi Nagar, Thane West Thane, Maharashtra 400601, India All these hospitals have operation theatres, Intensive Care Units, Multi-specialty expert Doctors and Ambulance service round the clock.



Updated blood group directory of residence are also available in Control Room or at the Security Cabin. The blood group is also mentioned on the Identity Cards of Security officers and Guards.

7.12 RESPONSIBILITY OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

The Primary responsibility of the committee would be:

Analysis of the incident. Prompt decision making, prioritization and distribution of tasks. Communication of information and decisions to all involved parties. Development of media/public relations response. Reviewing Post-crisis situation and making necessary changes in Manual

for future use.

The Team should also ensure that:

The team role during the crisis situation is very important. Maintaining calmness both in action and manner of speaking is very important.

Directions must be given firmly and clearly, without excessive anxiety. A moderate level of tension is expected and, in fact, can help convey an appropriate sense of urgency.

Identification of Vulnerable Areas in the Building and the resources that are available or can be made available with the building in case of any disaster.

A check-list should be prepared on the following points to plan actions for future, so as to make the building a safer place:

Are the corridors and stairwells clear of any obstruction? Does the Property have provision for emergency backup? Does the building have minimum two exits? Are all the exits from the building clear? Are there adequate arrangements for fire safety etc.? Evacuation Route-Map – the following things have to be kept in mind: The entire building to be divided into zones with each zone having its own

staircase. The exit routes should be clearly marked and path should be free of any

obstruction. The safe places where the people shall gather should be clearly located and

the location should be clearly marked and communicated to the respective classes. (Assembly point in the building).



Dissemination Of Plan To Everybody – This is very essential for effectiveness of the plan. This can be done by making every staff in the building aware of the plan and following steps as:-

Put up signs for exits on walls and roofs etc. Display the maps on every floor in the building. Call a meeting and discuss the plan with all staff members. Prepare floor-wise evacuation route maps.

FUNCTIONS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS: SOCIETY CHAIRMAN:

During normal working hours the Society Chairman shall be available in Emergency Control room & he or Society Secretary shall give directions to all other committee members based on the information received from the site controller. For Dosti Enterprises the site controller will be coordinating from Control Room which is located at Ground Floor.

Exclusive telephone extension number i.e. Extn No. 10 / mobile tel. number of the Society Chairman/ Secretary/Security officer shall be displayed at all conspicuous locations in the project site for easy accessibility. For Dosti Enterprises, Security Control Room extn No. is 01/02. The said extension number shall always be kept free & shall not be normally used by any security staff/control Room staff.

In case any help is required from the neighboring / external agencies such as Fire brigade / Civil defense / Local Police / Hospitals / Ambulance / Blood Bank etc. the same will be handled by Security Officer only and in his absence by the officer appointed by him to handle such situation.

SITE CONTROLLER/SECURITY OFFICER:

Based on the geographical locations of the shops/Building, following member is nominated as site controllers.

Sr. Security officer - Mr. XXX

The site controller shall inform about the emergency situation to the society chairman on exclusive extension number or his mobile number and wait for instructions from the society chairman / Secretary. The Site Controller shall not issue any instruction whatsoever to any other Committee Members which may result in confusion.

Any Emergency noted in his respective area is to be immediately communicated to Society Chairman / Dy. Society Chairman/Secretary.

Also, he can communicate this over phone on Emergency telephone no. 1000, which is kept at the Gate No. 1.

He is responsible for taking care of employees and material of his area during Emergencies.



If the area is likely to be flooded, the electrical supply of that area is to be cutoff with the help of electrician.

If evacuation is required to be done, he has to guide his employees to assemble at a safer place.

Any further instructions from Society Chairman are to be followed.

FIRE SAFETY INCHARGE:

On receipt of information from any source, the Fire officer shall check with Society chairman and rush to the place of incident along with his team & security team and shall also communicate emergency squad members from the shop / location where the incident has taken place to rush to the site. In emergency, the fire officer will coordinate with site controllers and fire marshal appointed.

The Fire & Safety Officers shall evacuate and carry out rescue operation with the help of emergency squad members and if the situation is beyond their control, the Fire officer shall inform the Society Chairman to seek help from outside agencies. ENGINEERING INCHARGE/SAFETY SUPERVISOR:

The Engineering In charge/safety supervisor after receiving the information shall contact the Society Chairman and inform him about the action initiated to isolate the machines / power / generators – as per the situation. For Dosti Enterprises buildings he will coordinate with the control Room. He will not do any operation independently which can cause harm to the life and or property. He shall also ensure availability of water with sufficient pressure and quantity. Necessary help for civil work / removal of debris etc. shall be arranged by him.

7.13 DECLARING EMERGENCY:

In case of any such major hazards, which is likely to cause extensive damage to property or human life, the Society Chairman shall communicate through the various communication channels like blowing of siren, Telecommunication, Two way communication system, Public Address System available with him and make the residence aware of the situation and give instruction / direction what is expected from them and instruct them to evacuate / assemble at designated assembly points as under:

1) Nearest Refuge floor 2) RG Area

CO-ORDINATION WITH INTERNAL & EXTERNAL AGENCIES:

The communication of a disaster refers to the escalation channel that needs to be followed during the notification or occurrence of disaster (or if the disaster has occurred). It shall depend on its nature whether it’s a predictable or an unpredictable disaster. A predictable disaster is the one that is followed by a



warning or a notification whereas in case of an unpredictable disaster there is no warning or notification.

After taking stock of the situation based on feedback received from various members of central committee the Society Chairman shall decide if any help needs to be sought from neighboring / external agencies. This should also be made known to all residence through different communication channels viz. Two way communication system, public address system, circulars, newsletters, e-mails etc. working in different shift to avoid confusion. DIRECTING RESCUE OPERATIONS:

All the members of Central Emergency Committee shall work under instructions from Society Chairman and shall take decisions in their areas of operation, however they shall keep the Society Chairman informed about the action being initiated and update him on the same. MEDICAL FACILITIES:

No occupant has been assigned medical or rescue duties during an emergency situation in this building. There may be some occupants who have volunteered and been trained for building search and rescue or Disaster First Aid by any professional agency or by any government agencies for building disaster situations (e.g. a large earthquake). These volunteers will report to the Emergency Management teams in a disaster.

DECLARING NORMALCY: After all operations are over the Society Chairman shall declare the normalcy.

DOCUMENTATION: The Society Chairman on completion of the activities, keep track of the events and record the same. He shall inform the Management / Occupier about the occurrence and in consultation with all committee members suggest / recommend additional facilities / amendment in procedures required to meet such situation in future.

MOCK DRILLS: Mock drills activities should be conducted six monthly bases for ensuring its efficiency during emergency as well as for refinement and up gradation. These drills based on the plan will help achieve its objectives of the disaster management plan.



Figure 7.7 EVACUATION- FLOW CHART



Activities to be undertaken In Case of a Evacuation

Stay Calm and Don’t Panic

Security Staff E & M Staff House-keeping Staff Tenants/Residence

All officers/ Members/ Tenants’ to meet at the control room for a brief on the action plan within two minutes from time they receive the information. All the walkie talkie channels to switch over

to the emergency channel (If Applicable).

The Head of property to assign somebody from team or himself to inform the necessary emergency authorities. All the entry into the property need to be stopped.

Cordon off the entire property and stop all entries to the property.

To cut off the supply of the affected area.

To man all the exit points to stop entry until next orders.

Assist the local authorities in their actions

Help physically disabled people to move away from the affected area.

To be prepared for receiving the local emergency authorities and make arrangements for their actions.

All the Electrical Equipments to be switched off before evacuation.

All the elevators and escalators to be switched off and grounded.

Plumbers to check water level and auto mode of pump and evacuate.

To move all the contractor laborers out. Be prepared for evacuation.

Search all the wash-rooms.

Guide all the occupants to assembly area.

To follow the Fire fighting team and keep on clearing the affected area after the action.

Help Physically disabled to evacuate and also assist the security to evacuate any casualties or injured personnel.

The Fire Marshal of the Unit to cut off the supply of the electricity of the Unit.

Switch off the all electrical equipments.

Help physically disabled people to move out of the unit to the security personnel.

Security

Be prepared for the salvage work if and when required.

Guide all the persons to move out of the basements from the nearby exit.

Stop any entry or exit of the vehicles form the basements.

To close down all the entries of the basements.

In case there is an instruction for vacating the vehicles deploy enough personnel to avoid any chaos and jam at the exits.

To move out all the Residence to the Assembly Area/RG area

After moving the occupants and other members/visitors out, evacuate the unit.

Guide all the occupants/their staff and customers to the assembly area.

Figure 7.8 ACTIVITIES TO BE UNDERTAKEN IN CASE OF EVACUATION



17. LIST OF ANNEXURES AND APPENDIX: 1. Plan showing locations of Emergency Control Centre. 2. Disaster Management Team.

3. List of telephone Nos of Committee Members

4. Names of LTR ERT Members and their contact Nos and locations

5. List of Fire Fighting Equipment’s 6. Guidelines for providing information to Society Chairman – Flow charts

a) Fire / Explosion b) War c) Flood d) Earthquake e) Bomb Explosion

7. Address & Tel Nos. with names

a) Maharashtra Pollution Control Board b) Fire Brigade c) Police Stations d) Hospitals / Blood Banks e) List of PPE to be always kept in Emergency Control Room f) Residence & Mobile Nos. of all Disaster Management Team Members and

Senior Management personnel.

8. Standard Operating Procedures

a) Appendix 1 - Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) On Evacuation

b) Appendix 2 - Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) For Earthquake

c) Appendix 3 - Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) For FIRE

D)

e) Appendix 5 - Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) For Floods

f) Appendix 6- Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) For Terrorisms

g) Appendix 7- Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) For Human and Man Made Threats



Disaster Management cycle is prepared by the committee which describes as follows:

Training will be given to each and every person/occupant of the building for how to use the fire extinguisher or Personnel protective Equipment’s.



ANNEXURE -I DISASTER MANAGEMENT TEAM

SOCIETY CHAIRMAN

Mr/Mrs. XXXXX SOCIETY SECRETARY

Mr/Mrs. XXXXX

EMERGENCY TEL. No.:

SECURITY OFFICER: SITE CONTROLLERS

Mr. XXXXXX

SR. ELECTRICIAN Mr. XXXXXX

SAFETY SUPERVISOR ENGINEERING IN-CHARGE

Mr. XXXXXX

FIRE & SAFETY IN-CHARGE Mr. XXXXXX



ANNEXURE -II: LIST OF TELEPHONE NUMBERS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS

SN. Role Name Extn. No.

Mobile No.

1 Society Chairman Mr/Mrs. XXXX 2 Society Secretary Mr/Mrs. XXXX

3 Security officer Mr.XXXX

4 Sr. Electrician Mr.XXXX

5 Safety Supervisor Mr.XXXX

6 Fire & Safety In charge Mr.XXXX



ANNEXURE –III FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT

Equipment Quantity

Fire Extinguishers

Fire Sprinklers

Foam Maker

Flame Arrester

Fire Hydrant Posts

Fire Hydrant Pipe line

Fire Reservoir (water)

Hydrant Pump

Booster Pump



ANNEXURE- IV EMERGENCY GUIDELINES IN CASE OF FIRE

No Yes

No Yes

Fire

Observer to alert Control room & Site controller. Inform Emergency Control

Room on extn.10

Fire Controlled & Extinguished

Inform Security officer & Fire Officer

Inform Fire Officer

Determine whether Human life is in danger

Cordon off emergency area

Cordon off emergency area

Evacuate People

First Aid Triage

Continue fire

Fighting operation

Documentation of Incident

Insurance claim by Site Controller

Continue fire

Fighting operation

If fire is uncontrollable seek help from external agencies

Identify type of fire and initiate fire Fighting using appropriate extinguishers



EMERGENCY GUIDELINES IN CASE OF FLOOD

Cut off Power Supply

Raise alarm and advise people to go on Refuge floors of buildings preferably above 3rd floor

Arrange medical aid to affected

people

First Aid & Triage

Shift to hospital, if required

Evacuation

Arrange for air dropping of food to sustain for emergency period


Fire



EMERGENCY GUIDELINES IN CASE OF EARTHQUAKE

Earthquake

Inform Chief Controller/Chairman

Raise alarm through Public Address System

After tremors subside arrange for evacuation

Search & rescue of trapped people

First Aid & Triage

Keep traffic Movement clear

Arrange food for affected people

Inspect all buildings

Documentation of Incident


People to rush to open areas / Assembly point –

1) Nearest Refuge Floors

2) Landscape Area/RG

Clear all debris



ANNEXURE -V LISTS OF PPE’S AVAILABLE IN STORES

S. No. ITEM DESCRIPTION

1. APRON PVC PVC APRON 24” X 36” YELLOW COLOUR 2. EAR MUFF EAR MUFF WITH HEAD BAND 3. EAR PLUG FOAM FOAM PLUGS WITH TYING CORD 4. EYE SHIELD PLAIN EYESHIELD WITH ELASTIC BAND-PLAIN 5. EYE SHIELD GREEN EYESHIELD WITH ELASTIC BAND-GREEN 6. FACE SHIELD PVC HOOD WITH TRANSPARENT VISOR 7. FINGER STALLS RUBBER STALLS IN SET OF FIVE 8. GLOVES ELECTRICAL CRYSTAL MAKE ELECTRICAL GLOVES 9. GLOVES NYLON WHITE NYLON CLOTH HANDGLOVES

10. GLOVES POST-MORTEM POST-MORTEM ORANGE COLOR GLOVES 11. GLOVES PVC (YELLOW) PVC GLOVES WITH SERRATION ON PALM. 12. GUMBOOT PVC ACID / ALKALI PROOF GUMBOOTS 13. HOOD CANVAS DRILL CANVAS CLOTH HOOD 14. KEROCLEAN TUBE 100 GMS. KEROCLEAN TUBE 100 GMS. 15. KEROCLEAN 5 KG. JAR KEROCLEAN 5 KG. JAR 16. KERODEX 71 JAR 100 GMS. KERODEX 71 BARRIER CREAM 100 GMS.JAR 17. KERODEX 52 & POWDER KERODEX 52 CREAM & POWDER 19. KERODEX 71 – 5 KG. JAR KERODEX 71 BARRIER CREAM– 5 KG. JAR 20. KERODEX L.D.C. TUBE KERODEX LIGHT DEFLECTANT CREAM

21. LUNG PROTECTOR LUNG PROTECTOR WITH CATRIDGE 22. MASK MP8 DISPOSABLE MP8 MASK WHITE COLOUR 23. MASK OP2 DISPOSABLE OP2 MASK WHITE COLOUR 24. RIO-REINOL CREAM 200 GMS RIO-REINOL CREAM IN 200 GMS JAR

25, SAFETY BELT SAFETY BELT WITH 11FT. LIFELINE

26. SAFETY SHOES SAFETY SHOES WITH LEATHER LINING

27. SPECTACLES PLANO PLANO SPECTACLES WITH SIDE SHIELDS 28. HEAT RESISTANT SUIT HEAT RESISTANT SUIT WITH FLANNEL LINING 29. GLOVES SURGICAL NATURAL WHITE SURGICAL GLOVES 30. HELMET AS PER IS: 2925 – 1984 31. LEG GUARD MADE OF LEATHER 32. NON ASBESTOS HAND

GLOVES KEVLAR/ CERAMIC FIBRE HAND GLOVES



ANNEXURE –VI ADDRESSES AND PHONE NUMBERS OF EXTERNAL AGENCIES

Sr. No. Details Contacts 1 Maharashtra Pollution Control Board,

Thane (022)- 25829582 (022) 25805398

2 Old Agra Road,Sainath Nagar, Balkum Pada,Thane West, Thane, Maharashtra 400604

(022) 2536 6401

3 Chief Fire officer

(022)-25366401, (022)-2537670

4 Disaster Management Cell

(022)-25331155

5 Kapurbawdi Naka, Behind Lake City Mall, Maharashtra, Thane West, Thane, Maharashtra 400601 Kapurbawdi Police station

(022) 2533 0098

6 Police Control Room 100 Hospitals 7 Currae Specialty Hospital

61 to 64, 67 Ground flr, Highstreet cum Highland Corporate Centre, Near Big Bazaar, Kapurbawdi Junction Samata Nagar, Sainath Nagar, Majiwada Thane (W), Maharashtra 400607

96993 04142

8 Jupiter Hospital Eastern Express Highway, Service Rd, Next To Viviana Mall, Laxmi Nagar, Thane West Thane, Maharashtra 400601, India

(022) 2172 5555

Blood Banks 9 Triumph Blood Bank

216, 2nd Floor, Oron Business Park, Next To Wonder Mall, Kapur Bawdi, Thane West Kapurbawdi, Thane West- 400607 Maharashtra India

(022) 2584 0086

10 Bloodline Charitable Blood Bank Vikas Palms Ambedkar Rd, Dhobi Ali, Charai, Thane West Thane, Maharashtra 400601

(022) 2537 5000

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APPENDIX –1 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP) ON EVACUATION

Scope 1. This SOP is for evacuation of all personnel from proposed buildings and all

vehicles from the society premises. Its purpose is to provide the essential guidelines to the employees for the safe and efficient evacuation from Office building premises.

2. This is to be read in conjunction with the SOPs on Fire Fighting,

Earthquake and Medical Aid.

Need for Evacuation 3. The need for evacuation could arise due to any one or more of the

following:-

(a) Fire (b) Natural Disaster. (c) Man-made Disaster. (d) Requirement of the Management.

Important: Be it an actual or a simulated incident, the procedure to be followed or actions taken will be the same as specified in the succeeding paragraphs. Intensity of the Incident 4. The intensity of the incident could be local, marginal, high. Also the

measures to be taken and the decision & procedures of evacuation depends on the intensity of the incident. This decision lies with the Building manager at the time of the incident within the guidelines of this SOP. This has to be done in consultation with the Security and fire-fighting authorities.

Time of the Incident 5. The incident may take place any time, during the operational or the non-

operational hours. The actions listed in this SOP will apply for both the contingencies. However, in certain situations, actions will have to be taken using the ingenuity of the personnel present.

Reporting of the Incident 6. The incident could come to notice as a result of one or more of the

following reasons and the reporting action will be taken as follows :-

(a) The magnitude of the incident being so large, for instance an earthquake or an explosion, that everyone becomes aware of it immediately.



(b) The incident is localised initially that it is noticed by one or more of the employees, tenants, visitors or customers. The incident would invariably be intimated to the closest security supervisor/guard on duty.

(c) The incident, say, a fire, has been noticed by the person on duty in the Control Room, either due to the sounding of the alarm or noticed on the CCTV monitor.

(d) During normal working hours the security officer of building shall be available in

Emergency Control room & he or Chairman / Secretory of building shall give directions to all other committee members based on the information received from the site controller.

Note: The reporting hierarchy for different shifts and contingencies and their telephone numbers, in addition to the telephones numbers of important agencies, i.e., the Police Station, the Fire Station and the Hospital(s) should be displayed prominently in the BMS Room with names.

Declaring Emergency: In case of any such major hazards, which is likely to cause extensive damage to property or human life, the Chairman / Secretory of building shall communicate through the various communication channels like blowing of siren, Telecommunication, Public Address System available with him and make the employees aware of the situation and give instruction / direction what is expected from them and instruct them to evacuate / assemble at designated assembly point.

Raising an Alarm The need to raise a general or a localised alarm will be decided by the Security officer/ senior supervisor. The alarm could be raised in (one or more of) the following manners:- Manual Calling: Though this is an available option, it should be resorted only if other options are not available. Since the voice is not likely to be audible in the ensuing chaos and multiple manual callings will create confusion.

Flashing of Exit Beacons: If the provision exists, however, this will be supplemented by announcements on the Public Address System.

Public Address System: Rising of the alarm over the Public Address System should be preceded by the word “Attention” twice before conveying the instructions for evacuation. These instructions could be issued across the entire building or to selective zones/areas, as instructed by the control room/Chairman / Secretory of building.



Necessity of Evacuation The requirement to evacuate the building premises or otherwise will be decided by the Security Officer, preferably after consultation with the police and the fire-fighting authorities. Further actions will be dictated by this decision. Evacuation Assembly Point The Evacuation “Refuse area” will be signposted using a standard 4 feet X 3 feet sign, mounted on a post of 6 feet height, at the pre-determined location. The lettering on the sign will read “Evacuation Assembly Point” both, in English and the local vernacular in blocks. The size of the lettering will be minimum 5 inches X 3 inches and will be painted in white over a blue background. An alternate Evacuation Assembly Point will be decided and mentioned in this SOP. (Location of the Evacuation Assembly Point and the alternate Evacuation Assembly Point is marked on the Evacuation Plan). Immediate Actions When the decision has been taken to either evacuate the building or parts of it, the following actions will be taken immediately:-

(a) Notify the control room, the Fire Station and the Hospital(s). (b) Disable all the elevators and the escalators. (c) Notify the neighbouring unit(s) if a Mutual Aid Plan has been

practised with them. (d) Switch off the electric mains. (e) Try to control the cause of the emergency, if feasible. However, this

should not be done at the risk of one’s own life. (f) Enforce strict control at the main entry of the building for enabling

free and unhindered access to the security, fire-fighting and the medical personnel.

Distribution of Resources. (To be decided by the control room/security officer) All the resources available to the control room at the time of the incident should be mobilised, including the personnel on rest/relief or on a meal break. These will include the security, housekeeping and the technical personnel and others. The control room/security officer should promptly assess the man power available to manage the crisis. The distribution of man power resources will inevitably vary, depending upon the different stages of the emergency.

Cordon Party This party will be led by and comprise the following:-

The nominated Security Supervisor or the Security Guard till the arrival of the Chairman / Secretory of building.



By the Chairman / Secretory of building once he arrives. All the security guards /Fire parties/marshals, as nominated.

The duties of this party are:-

Cordoning off the area of the incident and preventing any persons, other than the fire-fighting, police and the medical personnel, from accessing the area.

Keeping the main entry and exit points free for the movement of the fire-fighting, police and medical personnel and equipment as also for the evacuation of casualties.

Guide the fire-fighting, police and medical personnel within and around the building premises, if required.

Keeping contact with the fire-fighting party leader to know the extent and situation of the incident.

Assist in evacuation of medical casualties and will also assist disabled persons towards the fire exits and out of the building.

Ensure that the Evacuation Assembly Point is safe from the consequences of the incident and, if not, then establish the alternate Evacuation Assembly Point.

Ensure that the lane for incoming vehicles, specially the fire-fighting, police and the medical vehicles, is kept free at all times.

Will evacuate the building and subsequently the premises on the orders of the chairman/ Secretory of building. Will also ensure that the security personnel deployed at various other locations evacuate and reach the Evacuation Assembly Point when instructed by the chairman/ Secretory of building

Duties of Control Room in charge The person nominated as in charge of the Control Room staff should be a mature, experienced Supervisor who has been in society Building for at least 3-4 months and is known to remain reasonably calm in adverse situations. Another staff should always be placed with him to assist him in carrying out duties during an emergency. Some of the tasks which control room In charge will be required to perform are enumerated below and the same should also be displayed prominently in the control room. (The list of tasks is attached as follow):-

Monitor the CCTV at all times, especially during an emergency. Look out for any person stuck or left behind and unable to evacuate.

Allocation of manpower at all means of communication available in the chairman/ Secretory of building. On being informed about an incident/emergency, immediately inform the Site Controller/Chief Security Officer and or the next persons in hierarchy subject to the availability with all the details available.



Raise a general/localized alarm, as directed by the Building Manager/Site Controller / Chief Security Officer on the Public Address System. Precede the announcement with the word ‘Attention’ twice.

Inform the Fire-Fighting Station, Police Station, Hospital (s) and anyone else, as instructed by the Chief Security Officer/Chief controller.

Call for all the employees to report to their Emergency Duty stations. Confirm the same subsequently and record it.

Confirm that electrical mains, elevators and escalators have been switched off and inform the Shift Engineer /Site Controller/ Chief Security Officer.

Convey instructions from the control room/ Security Officer to concerned persons, if directed.

Make periodic announcements on the Public Address System regarding maintenance of calm, preventing panic, existing situation if correctly known, advising the disabled/infirm persons to contact the nearest security personnel.

Announce an “All Clear”, when instructed by the control room/ Security

Officer, to indicate the termination of either the practice drill or controlling of the incident.

Movement of Vehicles In the eventuality of an emergency, unnecessary movement of vehicles would hamper the evacuation and rescue operations. It is imperative that movement of vehicles be strictly controlled to obviate the said situation. As is evident, the maximum number of vehicles would belong to the residents and be parked in the basement parking areas. The following sequence will be followed which is related to the three stages mentioned:- Stage I. The personal vehicles will be allowed to be taken out by the owners in an extremely controlled manner so as not to create a logjam inside the parking area. 2 to 3 vehicles should be allowed to exit from the basement at one time before taking permission from the security personnel at the exit whether the next lot can be released. This is done to prevent a vehicle logjam outside the Building. Vehicles must not overtake each other. The security guard at the exit will note down the Registration Numbers of the vehicles, leaving the building premises. It will be ensured that the Main Entry to the premises is kept free at all times for enabling uninterrupted access to fire-fighting, police and medical personnel/vehicles/equipment. However, even in this stage, if the security officer feels that there should be no vehicle in/out movement, it may be so instructed specifically.



Stage II. On issue of instructions from the control room/ Security Officer to commence evacuation, the following actions must be taken immediately in respect of the vehicles and their owners or drivers:-

All persons in the parking area, basement or outside, who will be waiting

to take out their vehicles during Stage I will be ushered out and taken to the Evacuation Assembly Point.

During evacuation process, including casualty evacuation, (that will be on

during this stage), movement of all vehicles will cease. It will be ensured that the main entry and exit, the carriageway and the passage around the building are kept free for the movement of the personnel/vehicles/equipment from the fire-fighters, police and the medics.

Stage III. Even after evacuation has been completed, vehicles will not be allowed to be taken out till explicitly permitted by the fire-fighting and the police authorities present at the building. Even after that, the movement of vehicles will be controlled.

Assistance to Persons with Disabilities

During an emergency, any person who would need assistance in evacuating the Building via the stairwells will notify any of the building employees of his/her need for special assistance. The need for assistance could result from mobility impairment, a respiratory problem, a vision or hearing impairment or an injury resulting in a temporary impairment for mobility.

Such persons will be provided immediate assistance by the control room/ Security Officer Staff present to ensure their expeditious evacuation.

Points to Remember Help in maintaining calm and controlling panic. Use stairways; not elevators and escalators. Advised to walk: Not to run. Use all available exits.

Public Relations In case any help is required from the neighboring / external agencies such as Fire brigade / Civil defense / Local Police / Hospitals / Ambulance / Blood Bank etc. the same will be handled by Chief Security Officer only and in his absence by the officer appointed by him to handle such situation. No other committee member shall deal in any way with outside agencies for mitigation of emergency.



Co-ordination with Internal & External Agencies:

After taking stock of the situation based on feedback received from various members of central committee the Chief Controller shall decide if any help needs to be sought from neighboring / external agencies. Directing Rescue Operations: All the members of Central Emergency Committee shall work under instructions from Chief Controller and shall take decisions in their areas of operation, however they shall keep the chairman of building informed about the action being initiated and update him on the same. Documentation: The Chief Controller on completion of the activities, keep track of the events and record the same. He shall inform the Management / Occupier about the occurrence and in consultation with all committee members suggest / recommend additional facilities / amendment in procedures required to meet such situation in future.

Mock drills: To ensure smooth, efficient and panic free response from employees at the time of emergency, the mock drills shall be conducted on six monthly bases. The mock drills shall help modify and improve the procedures / action plan for disaster management. For the No harm to the Environment or other Festival Management plan is prepared. Especially during Diwali, bursting of crackers is carried out at safer places. Proper advice will be given by the security officer.



APPENDIX -2 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP) FOR EARTHQUAKE

Objective The main objective of this SOP is to establish a procedure for handling the incident of an earthquake if it strikes building.

The objective is also to ensure that no harm or injury is caused to any customer, visitor, tenant or employee as a result of the earthquake or actions that may be initiated consequent to the incident of earthquake.

This will be read in conjunction with the SOPs on Fire-Fighting, Medical Aid and Evacuation. Policy To ensure that the procedure is simple, clear and easy to follow to enable continuous training of all concerned persons and effective handling of the incident if it occurs. Definition of an Earthquake An earthquake is the sudden violent movement of the earth's surface due to the release of energy in the earth's crust. Earthquake is a perceptive movement of the earth’s surface. The movement of one rock mass or plate against another causes vibration that shakes a part of the earth’s crust and all structures resting on it. Earthquake is the greatest destroyer of manmade buildings, bridges, power plants and industrial structure etc. Seismic Zone Map of India



ZONE Intensities* of Earthquakes in each Zone

II

This zone is susceptible to earthquakes that can be felt by all and may frighten people enough to run outdoors. Dishes and glassware break, books fall down, heavy furniture gets moved. Few instances of fallen plaster and some damage to buildings may also be observed. (Intensity: I to VI)

III

In Zone III, earthquakes of higher intensity may be felt. Earthquakes that frightens everyone, making it difficult for people to stand. Even people in moving vehicles may feel such quakes. Structures/buildings of good design and construction suffer slight damage, while poorly designed /built ones suffer considerable damages. (Intensity: VII)

IV

This zone is susceptible to strong earthquakes, which create panic all over, moving even heavy furniture. Such earthquakes could cause moderate damage in well-designed/built structures/buildings, while poorly built structures suffer great damages. Other effects could be landslides on steep slopes, cracks in ground up to widths of a few centimeters and water in lakes could become turbid. (Intensity: VIII)

V

This is the maximum risk zone in the country and is susceptible to great earthquakes. Quakes that can cause total panic and considerable damage to life and property. Considerable damages happen even in specially designed structures. Great damage in buildings with partial or total collapse. Railway tracks bend and roadways get damaged; ground cracks to widths of several cm, underground pipes break, landslides, rock falls and mud flows occur, large waves in water. Where intensities exceed XI, total destruction may be caused with changes in landscape that could even change the courses of rivers. (Intensity: IX and above)

Intensity is here considered a classification of the severity of the ground shaking on the basis of observed effects in a limited area and is measured in the MSK Scale ranging from I to XII

According to the Seismic Zone Map of India identified in the UEVRP, areas which have population exceeding half a million in earthquake Zones III, IV, V are as follows:- Zone III :-Ghaziabad, Ahmedabad, Vadodhara, Rajkot, Bhavnagar, Surat, Mumbai, Agra, Bhiwandi, Nashik, Kanpur, Bhubneshwar, Cuttack, Asansol, Kochi, Kolkata, Varanasi, Bareilly, Lucknow, Indore, Jabalpur, Vijayawada, Dhanwad, Chennai, Coimbatore, Mangalore, Kozhikode,Trivandrum. Zone IV: - Dehradun, New Delhi, Jamunanagar, Patna, Meerut, Jammu, Chandigarh, Amritsar, Jalandhar. Zone V: - Guwahati and Srinagar.



Pre-Earthquake Preparations

While an earthquake will strike without any notice or warning, certain pre-earthquake preparations can go a long way in mitigating the post incident losses and damages. These are as follows:-

(a) Ensure that the structure is earthquake-proof. (b) Procedures and drills on evacuation are regularly practiced. (c) All the occupants are in the know of their roles and responsibilities

for all contingencies. (d) Continuous liaison is maintained with civic agencies so that prompt

assistance is received, when required. (e) Items and objects maybe which cause injury, like

heavy/blunt/sharp items, ought to preferably not be kept overhead, especially in the shops/Pantry/office.

(f) Requisite emergency and recovery equipment, like ladders and personal protective equipment should be catered for and every one should know their location and usage.

Responsibility The control room/ Security Officer will be responsible for handling the incident of an earthquake for which he/she will be assisted by the Security Officer and their teams. In case the control room/ Security Officer is not available, the person who has been nominated as the next in hierarchy will supervise and handle the incident. Clear hierarchy for reporting, controlling and handling the disaster/emergency for each contingency should be laid down and made known to every occupant of the Building. In addition, it is the responsibility of each member of the control room/ Security Officer to remain alert at all times and be prepared to become an integral part of the Disaster Management/Emergency Response procedures immediately on the instructions of the control room/ Security Officer.

Reporting of the Incident As is evident, there will be no typical reporting procedure when an earthquake strikes the property since it would happen without affording any reaction time to anyone. It is, therefore, imperative that all the employees and occupants are thoroughly conversant with the relevant drills and procedures and his/her role in them. Time and Intensity of the Earthquake The earthquake may strike during the ‘on’ or ‘off’ hours of the Building. While the handling of the incident during ‘off ’ hours will require minimum effort, that is, to evacuate only the occupants present in the Building at that time, the effort during ‘on’ hours will be colossal. Therefore, this SOP will primarily deal with latter though the procedures would be similar on a smaller scale.



The intensity of the earthquake may vary from low to high to very high. Whatever be the initial intensity of the earthquake, total evacuation of the property will be carried out. Procedure As soon as an earthquake strikes the building, the control room/ Security Officer will put the Standard Operating Procedure for Evacuation into effect which would also include the following actions :- Control room/ Security Officer: Go on the Public Address System and make an announcement that the

Building will be immediately evacuated; exhort the customers to cooperate with the Building Management, avoid panic and pay heed to the guidance of the Floor Wardens and other employees.

Inform the Chairman of building. Intimate the police and the fire-fighting authorities on instruction. Instruct all employees who are on meal breaks or off duty, but still on the

Building premises, to report immediately to their nominated work stations or the control room/ Security Officer.

Periodically apprise and update on the existing situation on the Public Address System under intimation to Chief controller.

Supervise and control the disaster till the arrival of the police and fire-fighting personnel.

For evacuation, refer to the SOP on Evacuation.

Coordination and Important Points In any emergency or that which has escalated to the level of a disaster, it is extremely important that certain important and coordination points are always kept in mind. These are as follows:-

Calm is maintained and panic prevented. This is possible only if there is confidence in own abilities and in them who are in charge of the situation.

If an emergency situation/incident has been observed, intimated or suspected, it must be reported.

Channel of reporting must be known to all employees and important contact numbers displayed for others.

All important documents, like the important telephone numbers incident formats, formats for after incident reports, floor plans, etc. should be displayed/ available in the Control Room which should be manned 24 X 7.

Means of communication must be kept in a high state of maintenance at all times.

Ensure that the main entry and the passages around the property are kept free from any encumbrances to enable free movement of emergency services vehicles, personnel and equipment.



All Clear Signal An All Clear Signal will be announced on the Public Address System only on the explicit instructions of the Security Officer after the incident has been controlled.

Medical Aid If anyone has been injured during the incident, he/she will be immediately evacuated to a notified hospital on the instructions of the Security Officer, if required, or provided first aid on the facility premises.

APPENDIX -3: STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP) FOR FIRE

Objective The main objective of this SOP is to establish a procedure for handling the incident of fire if it strikes building.

The objective is also to ensure that no harm or injury is caused to any customer, visitor, tenant or employee as a result of the fire or actions that may be initiated consequent to the incident of fire.

This will be read in conjunction with the SOPs on Fire-Fighting, Medical Aid and Evacuation. Policy To ensure that the procedure is simple, clear and easy to follow to enable continuous training of all concerned persons and effective handling of the incident if it occurs. Definition of a Fire A process in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air and typically give out bright light, heat, and smoke; combustion or burning. Fires start when a flammable or a combustible material, in combination with a sufficient quantity of an oxidizer such as oxygen gas or another oxygen-rich compound (though non-oxygen oxidizers exist), is exposed to a source of heat or ambient temperature above the flash point for the fuel/oxidizer mix, and is able to sustain a rate of rapid oxidation that produces a chain reaction.



CLASSES OF FIRE



Pre-Fire Preparations While Fire will strike without any notice or warning, certain pre-fire preparations can go a long way in mitigating the post incident losses and damages. These are as follows:-

a. Ensure that the structure is fire-proof. b. Procedures and drills on evacuation are regularly practiced. c. All the occupants are in the know of their roles and responsibilities for

all contingencies. d. Continuous liaison is maintained with civic agencies so that prompt

assistance is received, when required. e. Items and objects maybe which cause injury, like heavy/blunt/sharp

items, ought to preferably not be kept overhead, especially in the shops/Pantry/office.

f. Requisite emergency and recovery equipment, like ladders and personal protective equipment should be catered for and every one should know their location and usage.

g. Automatic Sprinkler system on each floor level h. Sprinklers shall be distributed throughout the building as per the

National Building Code requirement, so as to cover every 12 sq.m area with one sprinkler. Sprinklers shall be provided in lobbies at all apartment levels.

i. The sprinkler pump shall be suitable for automatic operation in case of a drop of pressure in the system. Sprinklers shall be provided throughout the building with a separate sprinkler riser. All the risers shall be provided with installation control valves. An electrical sensor switch shall be provided on each floor and connected to the fire control panel in the security room to make it possible to identify the location of effected floor immediately.

j. An overhead water storage tank adequate capacity shall be provided to back up the fire fighting system.

k. Automatic drencher system on each car parking floor. l. Fire Hydrant Cabinets with hose reels & hand held Fire Extinguishers. m. Fire tank capacities as per NOC, with separate fire pumps for Hydrants

and Sprinklers. n. Under Ground Fire Tank o. Over Head Fire tank 25 cum each per Staircase. p. Stand by diesel operated pumps. q. All fire pumps will be powered from the emergency panel, which in

turn is fed by DG sets. r. Fire pumps are manufactured as per BIS and selected based on that the

pumps should deliver water at terrace with minimum pressure of 3.2 kg/sq.cms.



Types of Fire Extinguishers

Evacuation Fire Lifts provided. Refuge areas are provided General Guidelines and Chief Fire Officer Considerations The CFO Considerations for the project are as follows:

Carriage way provided for Fire Engine movement. All installation for ducting and piping will be class G.I. “C” as per D.C.

Rules and CFO Regulation. Each floor has access to both the Fire lift and Staircase.

Responsibility

The control room/ Security Officer will be responsible for handling the incident of a fire for which he/she will be assisted by the Security Officer and their teams. In case the control room/ Security Officer is not available, the person who has been nominated as the next in hierarchy will supervise and handle the incident. Clear hierarchy for reporting, controlling and handling the disaster/emergency for each contingency should be laid down and made known to every occupant of the Building.

In addition, it is the responsibility of each member of the control room/ Security Officer to remain alert at all times and be prepared to become an integral part of



the Disaster Management/Emergency Response procedures immediately on the instructions of the control room/ Security Officer. Reporting of the Incident As is evident, there will be no typical reporting procedure when an fire started to property since it would happen without affording any reaction time to anyone. It is, therefore, imperative that all the employees and occupants are thoroughly conversant with the relevant drills and procedures and his/her role in them. Time and Intensity of the Fire The fire may strike during the ‘on’ or ‘off’ hours of the Building. While the handling of the incident during ‘off ’ hours will require minimum effort, that is, to evacuate only the occupants present in the Building at that time, the effort during ‘on’ hours will be colossal. Therefore, this SOP will primarily deal with latter though the procedures would be similar on a smaller scale.

The intensity of the fire may vary from low to high to very high. Whatever be the initial intensity of the fire, total evacuation of the property will be carried out.

Procedure As soon as an fire strikes the building, the control room/ Security Officer will put the Standard Operating Procedure for Evacuation into effect which would also include the following actions :- Control room/ Security Officer: Go on the Public Address System and make an announcement that the

Building will be immediately evacuated; exhort the customers to cooperate with the Building Management, avoid panic and pay heed to the guidance of the Floor Wardens and other employees.

Inform the Chairman of building. Intimate the police and the fire-fighting authorities on instruction. Instruct all employees who are on meal breaks or off duty, but still on the

Building premises, to report immediately to their nominated work stations or the control room/ Security Officer.

Periodically apprise and update on the existing situation on the Public Address System under intimation to Chief controller.

Supervise and control the disaster till the arrival of the police and fire-fighting personnel.

For evacuation, refer to the SOP on Evacuation.



Coordination and Important Points

In any emergency or that which has escalated to the level of a disaster, it is extremely important that certain important and coordination points are always kept in mind. These are as follows:-

Calm is maintained and panic prevented. This is possible only if there is confidence in own abilities and in them who are in charge of the situation.

If an emergency situation/incident has been observed, intimated or suspected, it must be reported.

Channel of reporting must be known to all employees and important contact numbers displayed for others.

All important documents, like the important telephone numbers incident formats, formats for after incident reports, floor plans, etc. should be displayed/ available in the Control Room which should be manned 24 X 7.

Means of communication must be kept in a high state of maintenance at all times.

When a building is being evacuated, ensure that the people moving out are taken a safe distance away from the building and especially away from windows and other potentially hazardous areas.

Ensure that the main entry and the passages around the property are kept free from any encumbrances to enable free movement of emergency services vehicles, personnel and equipment.

All Clear Signal An All Clear Signal will be announced on the Public Address System only on the explicit instructions of the Security Officer after the incident has been controlled. Medical Aid If anyone has been injured during the incident, he/she will be immediately evacuated to a notified hospital on the instructions of the Security Officer, if required, or provided first aid on the facility premises.



APPENDIX -4 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP) FOR BOMB THREAT

Objective The main objective of this SOP is to establish a procedure for handling a bomb threat if received in respect of Buildings. The objective is also to ensure that no harm or injury is caused to any residents, occupant as a result of the actions that may be initiated consequent to the receipt of the bomb threat. This will be read in conjunction with the SOPs on Fire-Fighting, Medical Aid and Evacuation. Policy To ensure that the incident of bomb threat is handled effectively. Nature of the Incident All bomb threats must be treated as real and handled as such. Preparation It is always prudent to remain prepared for eventualities like the bomb threat, especially in view of the existing scenario wherein bomb threats and blasts have become common place. Certain actions and responses to mitigate and counter a bomb threat or a blast are given as follows:-

Carry out an assessment of the vulnerable areas in the Building where a bomb can be placed unobtrusively, ensure that these areas are constantly under physical and/or electronic surveillance and carry out their systematic search daily.

Ensure that the access points are manned at all times and checks conducted on all entrants are scrupulously done. This will include security check of all personnel, private and commercial vehicles.

Keep the area around the building under physical and electronic surveillance to pick up any suspicious item(s), person(s) or activities.

Prepare a comprehensive plan and procedures for mitigating and countering an incident of a bomb threat or a blast, educate all the employees and train them to carry them out, if required.

Receipt of a Bomb Threat A bomb threat may be received by the reception, help-desk, and a tenant, Chairman / Secretory of building or any other person related or unrelated to the



Building. It may be received on telephone, in the form of a letter, via e mail or any other means of communication.

a. Take cover under sturdy furniture, or leave the building b. Stay away from windows. c. Do not light matches. d. Move away from the hazard site to a safe location. e. If instructed to evacuate, use the stairs only; do not use the

elevators. Reporting of the Incident Immediately on receipt of a bomb threat, the recipient will inform the Chairman / Secretory of building or whoever next in hierarchy is present in the building at that time. The recipient of the bomb threat will also inform the Security Control Room (SCR). If it is a telephonic threat, it will be attempted that all the points in the Telephone Bomb Threat Report and Bomb Threat Check List are covered. Copies of these must be readily available at all times. The Chairman / Secretory of building, on receipt of the information about the bomb threat will immediately inform the Chairman/ Secretory of building incumbent of the building and, in consultation with him, inform the police, fire-fighting and the bomb disposal authorities and arrive at a decision to evacuate the property. Formats of the Telephone Bomb Threat Report and Bomb Threat Check List are attached as Appendices ‘A’ and ‘B’ respectively. Procedure On receipt of a bomb threat by any means, the procedure as elucidated below will be followed.

The recipient of the bomb threat will immediately inform the Chairman / Secretory of building and the SCR giving out all the details.

The Chairman / Secretory of building will immediately inform the Chief Controller- DMC and in consultation with him/her, inform the police, fire-fighting and the bomb-disposal authorities. The Chairman / Secretory of building should also prepare for immediate evacuation and issue instructions for the same if approved by the Chief Controller- DMC. The Site Controller should also initiate the procedures as follows:-

Immediate Evacuation

If it has been decided to evacuate the property immediately, actions contained in the SOP on Evacuation will be initiated. In addition, actions as elucidated in the succeeding sub-paragraphs will also commence.



Location of Bomb Indicated

If the location of the alleged bomb has been indicated by the caller, nominate a team under the Chairman / Secretory of building to reach the location, search for the alleged bomb and if the bomb or an unattended object is noticed, take the following actions :-

Organise a cordon of the affected area from a safe distance. Carry out local evacuation of the affected area by removing all persons

from there. Keep the alleged bomb/object under constant observation. Once the local evacuation has been completed, reduce own strength to

minimum to ensure no ingress into the evacuated area. Continue reporting the situation to the Chairman / Secretory of building. Hand over the situation to the police and the bomb disposal personnel on

their arrival. Carry out total evacuation, if ordered.

Location of Bomb Not Indicated

If the location of the alleged bomb has not been indicated by the caller, zone-wise search parties under the respective Zone-Wardens will be instructed to carry out a search as at Paragraph 6 (a) above. If the alleged bomb or a suspicious object is found, the concerned search party will carry out actions as at Paragraphs 11 (b) (i) (a) to (g) above. It may be noted that more than one search party may find a suspicious object; however, the procedure to be followed will remain the same.

Note. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE WILL THE SUSPICIOUS OBJECT BE TOUCHED

UNLESS SPECIFICALLY INSTRUCTED BY THE SITE CONTROLLER AND ONLY UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF THE CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER.

Telephone Bomb Threat Report – Appendix A If you receive a bomb threat (via the telephone):

o Stay calm. o Pay close attention to details. Talk to the caller to obtain as much

information as possible. o Take notes. Pay attention to details. Ask as many questions as possible:

When will it explode? Where is it right now? What does it look like? What kind of bomb is it? Where is it planted?

o Listen to the caller’s voice. See if you can identify Speech patterns (accent, tone) Emotional state (angry, agitated, calm, etc.) Background noise (traffic, people talking and accents, music and

type, etc.)



Age and gender o Write down other data:

How threat was received (letter, note, telephone) o Call the Police and relay the information from the bomb threat

telephone call or bomb threat letter. Follow the Police’s instructions. o Check your area for unfamiliar items. Do not touch suspicious items;

report them to the Police. o If you are told by emergency responders to evacuate the building, see

"Evacuation Procedures".

Report call immediately to the Chairman / Secretory of building with all available details



APPENDIX -5: STANDING OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP) FOR FLOODS/ HEAVY DOWN POUR

Objective The main objective of this SOP is to establish a procedure for handling the incident of a flood if it strikes buildings. The objective is also to ensure that no harm or injury is caused to any residents, or occupant’s, tenant as a result of the flood or actions that may be initiated consequent to the incident of flood.

This will be read in conjunction with the SOPs on Fire-Fighting, Medical Aid and Evacuation.

Policy To ensure that the procedure is simple, clear and easy to follow to enable continuous training of all concerned persons and effective handling of the incident if it occurs. Responsibility The Chairman / Secretory of building will be responsible for handling the incident for which he will be assisted by control room and their teams. In case the Chairman / Secretory of building is not available, the person who has been nominated as the next in hierarchy will supervise and handle the incident. Clear hierarchy for reporting, controlling and handling the disaster/emergency for each contingency should be laid down and made known to every person of the Building. In addition, it is the responsibility of each member of the Building Management Team ( control room) to remain alert at all times and be prepared to become an integral part of the Disaster Management/Emergency Response procedures immediately on the instructions of the Chairman / Secretory of building. Reporting of the Incident As is evident, there will be no typical reporting procedure when a flood strikes the property since it would happen without affording any reaction time to anyone. It is, therefore, imperative that all the employees, clients and tenants are thoroughly conversant with the relevant drills and procedures and his/her role in them. Procedure The control room shall consider the following action if the property is threatened by the potential of heavy rains



Report the expected incident to the Chairman / Secretory of building, and activate the DMC.

Consult with tenancy/workplace managers to arrange measures to be implemented to mitigate the effects of rains by:

(a) Moving valuables/essential assets to a floor likely effected.

(b) Placing sandbags at entry points to eliminate or minimise the amount of water that could enter the space, lift shafts, electrical shafts/panels.

(c) Switching off electrical equipment if water is likely to entre in the system.

(d) Arrange for lifts to be parked at the top of a rise and shut down or locked off;

i. Arrange for an electrician to be available to disconnect the mains power;

iv. Evaluate the need to evacuate the area affected; and, if necessary and dependent on the evaluation, commence a partial or full evacuation of the building.

v. Ensure any person who advises of or is observed with any sign of distress is placed in the care of appropriate paramedical personnel.

The Chairman / Secretory of building or control room shall consider the following action when a severe storm, cyclone occurs

i. Relocate occupants located in those parts of the property that could be subjected to storm impact or flood water to a safe area within the property;

ii. Evaluate the need to evacuate the space; and, if necessary and dependent on the evaluation, commence a partial or full evacuation of the property;

iii. Instruct occupants to turn off electrical equipment that could be effected by power surges;

iv. Move valuable records and high cost items onto a floor away from windows and to a point above any area that may be subject to flood water penetration;

v. Ensure any person who advises of or is observed with any sign of distress is placed in the care of appropriate paramedical personnel; and

vi. Follow the directions of and assist the Emergency Services upon their arrival.

Precautions& Mitigations during Disasters-Flood

Cleaning of Storm water and sewerage system at regular interval.

Map areas within or leading in or out of the building that may be water logged, flooded or isolated due to the flood. The areas will be marked after



completion of the project (as final ground levels etc. will be available after completion).

Dewatering pumps at Basements

The specific precautions shall be as under:

Design of storm water drainage system for average peak rain fall at the site (150 mm/hr). Also to check suitability of storm water drainage outside the premises.

Proper slope for drainage within premises

Weep holes in the boundary wall

Proper maintenance and audit of electrical wiring.

Monitoring the contamination of U.G. water tank due to infiltration of storm water.



APPENDIX -6 STANDING OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP) FOR TERRORISM

Objective: To establish a procedure in case of a Terrorist Attack. Policy: Ensure effective Handling in case of a Terrorist Attack Responsibility:

Procedure: On receiving the information regarding a Terrorist attack in the building the

control room must be informed. He would order to seal all access points to the building and order for the

people to gather at the refuse area in the building and activate disaster management team in operation.

He would inform as per hierarchy and wait for the instructions, will call the police/call for the Ambulance and for the Fire Brigade.

The Chairman / Secretory of building will be informed immediately. Terrorism is the unlawful use of force or violence, or the threat of violence for purposes of intimidation, coercion or ransom. Terrorists often use such threats or actions to create fear among the public, to try to convince citizens their government is powerless to prevent terrorism and to get public attention for political or social objectives. The effects of terrorism can vary significantly from injuries and loss of life to property damage and disruptions in services such as electricity, water supply, public transportation and communications. Attacks can take several forms, depending on the technological means available to the terrorist. Other terrorist methods include kidnappings, arson, shootings and the use of chemical, biological or nuclear agents. Some of the techniques to deal with terrorist incident are:

Be alert and aware of your surroundings. The very nature of terrorism suggests there may be little or no warning. Be cautious. Be aware of conspicuous or unusual behaviour of people in the building.

Chairman of building

Secretory

Security Officer

Safety Supervisor



Do not accept packages from strangers. Do not leave luggage unattended. Be aware as to where emergency exits are located. Be aware about where the staircases are located. Notice your immediate surroundings. Be aware of heavy or breakable objects that could move, fall or break in an

explosion. Preparing for a building explosion The use of explosives by terrorists can result in collapsed buildings and fires. The following steps should be followed: Review emergency evacuation procedures. Know where the fire exits are located. Keep fire extinguishers in working order. Know where they are located and how to use them Training for first aid should be given.

Keep the Following Items In A Designated Place On Each Floor Of The Building:

Portable battery operated radio Extra batteries Several flashlights first aid kit and manual Several hard hats Fluorescent tape to rope off dangerous areas. Suspicious Mail Characteristics Of Suspicious Packages And Letters Include: Inappropriate or unusual Labelling Excessive postage Handwritten or poorly Typed Addresses Misspellings of common words Strange return address or no return address Incorrect titles or title without a name Not addressed to specific person; marked with restrictions, such as “Personal,”

“Confidential” or “Do not X-Ray” Marked with threatening language Postmark from a city or state different from the return address and excessive

packaging material Appearance Powdery substance felt through or appearing on the package Oily stains, discolorations or odour Lopsided or uneven envelope Excessive weight Protruding wires or aluminium foil



Suspicious Packages or Envelopes should be handled as follows: Do not carry the package or envelope. Don’t show it to others or allow others to examine it. Put the package or envelope on a stable surface; do not sniff / touch/ taste or

look closely at the package or any contents that may have spilled. Alert others in the area about the suspicious package or envelope. Leave the

area and take actions to prevent others from entering the area. If possible, shut off the ventilation system. Wash hands with soap and water to prevent spreading potentially infectious

material to face or skin. Notify the Supervisor who in turn would notify the Security Officer. Preview of Action Plan Part – 1 Aspect of coordination between NSG and Civil agencies. Part – 2 Coordinate aspects during no crisis situation. Part – 3 Scenario when crisis occur in a building. Part – 4 Post operation Aspects. Part – 5 Conclusions. Part -1 Aspect of Coordination Contact persons in Management, NSG and in civil agencies. Exchange of Phone/Tele No.

Names of persons i.e. Civil and NSG with addresses. Be included in the

escalation list

Exchange of relevant data i.e. Building directory, floor plans, location of burnable installations which can be sabotaged by terrorism.

Willingness of permission to allow NSG/commando’s for recce of the building.

Regular liaison and meetings to be held with NSG. Disaster management group.

Coordination aspect during no crisis situation. Blue print of Building to be provided to NSG. Ask NSG for recce of building.



Mock practice by NSG in each section of the building.

Practice of drills during day and Night time separately. Mock drill to include NSG personnel and control room Staff once in a Year. Scenario when crisis occur. Means of Communication.

Hand over Building to NSG Early evacuation of personals in the building. Blocking of Exit and Entry routes. Staff who had practiced with NSG in mock drills to get into action. Volunteer staff to move along with NSG to guide them into various sections of the Building and especially to the place of incident.

Organize first aid, ambulance evacuation of causalities. Post operation Aspects. Do not make haste to check for collateral damages occurred during the crises. First let NSG complete its entire ops till clearance given by them. Proper handing taking over of the building. Insurance agencies only to be called by management after NSG had given its Clearance. Conclusion. Saving human lives is of paramount importance in all disaster management operations. Minimum collateral damage is Secondary. The Civil agencies must understand and take into account that the people struck in the crises should be provided safety at all Costs. Hence there is a need for the management to coordinate.



APPENDIX –7: STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE HUMAN/MAN MADE THREATS

Riot/Civil Disturbance/Mob

Objective Aim is to establish a procedure to react to a civil /riot/mob in the vicinity of the property. Policy: To establish a procedure in case of riots/mob or civil disturbance. Responsibility:

Procedure:

The shift Security Officer, upon noticing the size and agitation of the crowd, should take the following action:

Immediately notify the Security officer. Direct security staff to close all non-essential entrances to the Building and

concentrate additional security personnel at the main entrance. Dispatch two security officer and supervisors to the respective area to

watch the crowd and report their activities to the Chairman / Secretory of building.

Chief Security officer informs Chairman / Secretory of building and keep update. He will try to video graph activity of Mob from distance safely.

The Chairman / Secretory of building should take the following action:

Limit the number of security personnel on meal break. Keep those on break in a stand-by mode, accessible by walkie talkie

Notify building occupants of the situation outside and recommend they remain within the Building until the situation is under control.

Chairman / Secretory of building will make contact with mob and identify their leader to negotiate to know their demand, accordingly brief management.

The Chairman / Secretory of building will request local police assistance to give coverage to avoid and human /material loss in the Building. He will

Chairman of building

Secretory

Security Officer

Safety Supervisor



also activate readiness call for fire services and medical services help if it necessitates under emergency.

Chairman / Secretory of building will keep them engaged in negotiation or otherwise till local police arrives on scene and takes over the situation.

Building operation and entry exit of occupant’s vehicles will be allowed to regulate only once mob is dispersed and police give clearance.

During this activity there will be no shift change over and existing shift will continue, management will arrange necessary food etc for the staff.

During negotiation with management only selective representatives of mob will be allowed to attend meeting. It will be ensured that those who attend meeting have their command on the agitators, rather than everyone becomes leader and demands enter in to personal interest.

APPENDIX -8 DMP COSTING

Sr. No.

Parameters Capital

Cost (Lakh)

O & M Cost (Lakh)

1

Fire Fighting measures (Sprinkling System, Fire alarm, Portable fire extinguishers, Fire Tanks, Fire Hydrant Cabinets with hose reels, Fire Lifts, Fire alarm, fire Curtains)

2440.9 122

2

Disaster Management Kit (First Aid Facility,

Stretcher, A portable battery-powered radio,

Flashlight and extra batteries, First aid kit and

first aid manual, Safety shoes, helmets, Hand

gloves, fire mask, fire blanket, Axe, Cutter)

25 1.25

3 Well-equipped Control Room , CCTV 25 1.25

4 2 way Public announcement system 25 1.25

5 Diesel Pump for emergency 5 0.5

6 Disaster Management training to Residents

and Security Staff, Mock Exercise 6

7 Alternate source of power supply / D.G sets 10 2

Total 2530.9 134.3



CHAPTER 8

PROJECT BENEFITS

8.1 PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Urban infrastructure consists of drinking water, sanitation, sewage systems, electricity and gas distribution, urban transport, primary health services and environmental regulation. The process of urbanization has gathered considerable momentum in recent years

The proposed project is the part of such urban infrastructure development and its

associated activities will help to build physical infrastructure like residential use,

roads, telephones line, electric substations, and water supply lines in study area.

The proposed project comprises of Residential Sale buildings and MMRDA Rental

housing buildings. Following are the benefits of the rental housing scheme:

1- The proposed project is having rental housing scheme. This scheme is

under the Housing Policy for the State of Maharashtra

2- The main objective of this policy is to provide the affordable houses for

poor on rental basis

3- It’s a Slum Prevention Program of Govt of Maharashtra.

4- Self-Contained Rental accommodation will be provided to the needy at

affordable rates. Monthly rentals will be in the range of Rs 800 to Rs

1500.00 depending on location.

5- It’s a mass housing program.

6- The Project Proponent invests the money in land and construction and gets

FSI for construction of Rental Housing Component.

7- The main indirect advantage of the Rental Housing is improvement in

sanitation.

The expected outcome of the proposed project will be the good quality of livelihood

to people.

The establishment of a vegetation covering land in and around the proposed

residential project will result in many direct and indirect benefits as:

8.2 EMPLOYMENT

Proposed project would employ personnel during construction phase that will help in improving the existing socio-economic status

The significant positive impact on employment and occupation is envisaged on account of

Better economic status of the community due to better earnings

Employment of local residents in activities like housekeeping, security, office staff etc. – over 300 people employed.



CHAPTER 9

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN [TOR POINT NO.19]

9.1 INTRODUCTION

Identification and prediction of impacts further needs to suggest the mitigation measures which play a vital role in prevention of environmental pollution during construction and implementation phase of proposed project. This leads to preparation of environmental management plan. Environmental management plan therefore forms an imperative part of EIA process.

The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is a site specific plan developed to ensure that the project is implemented in an environmental sustainable manner where all contractors and subcontractors, including consultants, understand the potential environmental risks arising from the proposed project and take appropriate actions. EMP also ensures that the project implementation is carried out in accordance with the design and by taking appropriate mitigative actions to reduce adverse environmental impacts during its life cycle.

Development of site for proposed Estate though to a certain extent, create inevitable impacts mainly during construction phase, but these are within limits as mentioned in Chapter-4 and can be reduced significantly with the help of effective EMP. The potential environmental impacts, which need to regulate are mentioned below:

Air pollution due to the emission of Particulate Matter and gaseous pollutants;

Noise pollution due to various noise generating equipment as well as vehicular movement;

Wastewater generation from sanitary/domestic activities; and Solid waste disposal.

To ensure better environment in & around the project site as well as the neighbouring population, an effective EMP is developed separately for construction and operational phase.

9.2 AIR ENVIRONMENT


The major sources of air pollution during the construction period will be from the movement of vehicles for construction activity, the emissions are from the stationary sources like generator sets during emergency service only, and excavation for foundation. Dust suppression by spraying of water will reduce these impacts considerably.

To mitigate the impact of SPM/dust during the construction phase of the proposed project, the following measures are recommended:

A Fugitive dust control.



Procedural changes to construction activities.

- Fugitive Dust Control

Source wise Fugitive dust control measures are tabulated below:

Table 9.1: Fugitive Dust Control Measures

Source Control Measures

Earth moving - For any earth moving which are more than 30m from site boundary, conduct watering as necessary to prevent visible dust emissions.

Disturbed surface areas

- Apply dust suppression measures frequently to maintain a stabilized surface; - Areas, which cannot be stabilized, as evidenced by wind driven dust, must have an application of water at least twice per day.

Inactive disturbed surface areas

- Apply dust suppressants in sufficient quantity and frequency to maintain a stabilized surface.

Unpaved roads

- Water all roads used for any vehicular traffic at least twice per day of active operations; OR - Water all roads used for any vehicular traffic once daily and restrict vehicle speed to 20 kmph, which will reduce dust emission.

Open storage piles

- Apply water to at least 80 percent of the surface areas of all open storage piles on a daily basis when there is evidence of wind driven fugitive dust; OR - Install an enclosure all along the storage piles.

Track-out control - Downwash of construction vehicles (especially tyres) prior to departure from site.

The most cost-effective dust suppressant is water, because a source of water tends to be readily available on a construction site. Water can be applied using water trucks, handheld sprays and automatic sprinkler systems. Furthermore, incoming loads could be covered to avoid spreading of dust besides loss of material in transport, especially if material is transported off-site.

-Procedural Changes to Construction Activities

Material Production - The transport of materials such as concrete and asphalt to construction sites generate significant amounts of road dust, especially for sites that are relatively far from material manufacturers. Setting up temporary portable concrete plants and/or asphalt plants at construction sites can eliminate haulage of these materials.

Idling Time Reduction - Construction equipment is generally left idling while the operators are on break or waiting for the completion of another task. Emissions from idling equipment tend to be high, since catalytic converters cool down, thus reducing the efficiency of hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide oxidation. Existing idling control technologies, which automatically shut the



engine off after a present time can reduce emissions, without intervention from the operators.

Improved Maintenance - Recognizing that significant emission reductions can be achieved through regular equipment maintenance, contractors will be asked to provide maintenance records for their fleet as part of the contract bid and at regular intervals. A monetary incentive/disincentive provision will be established to encourage contractors to comply with regular maintenance requirements.

Reduction of on-site construction time - Rapid on-site construction would reduce the duration of traffic interference and therefore, reduce emissions from traffic delay.


To mitigate the impact of pollutants from vehicular traffic during the operational phase of the site, the following measures are recommended for implementation:

Vehicle emission controls; and

Landscape development.

Vehicle Emission Controls

Vehicles (Cars, Buses) to be used On-site should be confirmed to Euro-IV norms, which are in force. Regular maintenance of the vehicle should be mandatory. Restriction of speed is also helpful in the reducing the emission rate. Instead of petrol, CNG/LPG as fuel should be encouraged.

Landscape Development

Increasing vegetation in the form of Landscape is one of the preferred methods to mitigate air pollution. Plants generate oxygen, serve as a sink for pollutants, reduce the flow of dust and reduce noise pollution. 9.3 NOISE ENVIRONMENT


To mitigate the impact of noise from construction equipment, the following measures are suggested:

Noise prone activities will be restricted to the extent possible during night.

Workers employed in high noise areas will be rotated. Earplugs/muffs, or other hearing protective wear will be provided to those working very close to the noise generating machinery.


To mitigate the impact of noise from diesel generator sets as discussed in previous chapter during this phase the following measures are recommended for implementation:



Noise Emissions Control Technologies:

DG would be housed in a suitable acoustic treated room, which should be designed for meeting the ambient noise standards. It would be ensured that the manufacturer provides acoustic treated rooms as an integral part with diesel generator sets.

Landscape Development:

Noise attenuating / breaking species can be used in a Landscape especially surrounding noise generating sources. Appropriate trees which will act as noise barriers should be planted in the premises and along the road side.

9.4 IMPACT ON WATER RESOURCES


To prevent degradation and maintain the quality of the water, adequate control measures have been proposed to check the surface run-off, as well as uncontrolled flow of water into any nearby water body like small pond etc. Following management measures are suggested to protect the water quality during this phase.

Avoid excavation during monsoon season.

Care should be taken to avoid soil erosion.

Community toilets with STP shall be constructed on the site during construction phase to prevent wastewater from entering the water bodies.

To prevent surface and ground water contamination by oil/grease, leak proof containers should be used for storage and transportation of oil/grease. The floors of oil/grease handling area should be kept effectively impervious. Any wash off from the oil/grease handling area or workshop shall be drained through impervious drains and effluent should be treated appropriately before releasing it.

Construction activities generate disturbed soil, concrete fines, oils and other wastes. On-site collection and settling of storm water, prohibition of equipment wash downs, and prevention of soil loss and toxic releases from the construction site are necessary to minimize water pollution.


Water conservation need to be taken including all possible potential for reuse and recycling of water. These could be in the form of the following:

Rain water harvesting

Recycling of treated water

Minimizing water consumption

Promoting reuse of water after treatment and development of closed loop systems for different water streams.



Rain water harvesting: Roof top rain water harvesting shall be practiced. As a part of measure, Project Proponent has planned for roof top Rain water harvesting as detailed in Chapter-2.

Minimizing Water Consumption: Water consumption will be minimized by a combination of water saving devices and other domestic water conservation measures. Furthermore, to ensure ongoing water conservation, an awareness programme will be introduced. This is discussed in following section, which shall be implemented:

Usage:

Use of water efficient plumbing fixtures. Water efficient plumbing fixtures use less water with no marked reduction in quality and service.

Leak detection and repair techniques.

Sweep with a broom and pan where possible, rather than hose down for external areas.

Horticulture:

Drip irrigation system shall be used for the lawns and other green area. Drip irrigation can save between 15-40% of the water use, compared with other watering techniques.

Plants with similar water requirements shall be grouped on common zones to match precipitation heads and emitters.

Use of low-volume, low-angle sprinklers for lawn areas.

Select controllers with adjustable watering schedules and moisture sensors to account for seasonal variations, and calibrate them during commissioning.

Selecting a drought resistant grass, and using lawn chemicals and fertilizer sparingly also reduces watering needs.

Place 3 to 5 in. of mulch on planting beds to minimize evaporation.

Promoting reuse of water after treatment & development of closed loop systems:

To promote reuse and development of closed loop system for water, segregation of two schemes namely (i) Sewage treatment scheme (ii) Roof top rain Water harvesting has been proposed.

Harvested roof top water will be utilised for floor washing, car washing,

gardening, and other domestic purposes and treated Sewage shall be recycled for flushing and gardening

It is estimated that reusing wastewater will save approximately 35 to 40%

of potable water per day.



Storm Water Management:

As discussed earlier, most of the storm water produced on site will be harvested for ground water recharge, thus proper management of this resource is must to ensure that it is free of contamination. The details of Storm water management proposed are given in chapter 2.

Contamination of storm water is possible from the following sources:

Diesel and oil spills in the Diesel Power Generator & fuel storage area.

Waste spills in the solid waste storage area.

Oil spills and leaks in vehicle parking lots.

Silt from soil erosion in gardens.

Storm Water Management Plan will be developed which will consider the above sources and will incorporate following best management practices:

Regular inspection and cleaning of storm drains.

Cover waste storage areas.

Avoid application of pesticides and herbicides before wet season. Secondary containment and dykes in fuel/oil storage facilities.

Conducting routine inspections to ensure cleanliness.

Preparation of spill response plans, particularly for fuel and oil storage areas.

Good housekeeping in the above areas.

9.5 LAND ENVIRONMENT


Waste generated from construction activity includes construction debris, biomass from land clearing activities, waste from the labour camp, etc. Following section discusses management for each type of waste. Besides management of topsoil is an important area for which management measures are required.

Construction Debris:

Construction debris is bulky and heavy and re-utilization and recycling is an important strategy for management of such waste. As concrete and masonry constitute the majority of waste generated, recycling of this waste by conversion to aggregate can offer benefits of reduced landfill space and reduced extraction of raw material for new construction activity. This is applicable to proposed site since the construction is to be completed in a phased manner.

Recycled aggregate will be used for filler application, and as a sub-base for road construction. Mixed debris with high gypsum, plaster, shall not be used as fill, as they are highly susceptible to contamination, and will be given to recyclers.



Construction contractors shall remove metal scrap from structural steel, piping, concrete reinforcement and sheet metal work from the site. A significant portion of wood scrap can be reused on site. Recyclable wastes such as plastics, glass fiber insulation, roofing etc. shall be sold to recyclers.

Waste from labour camp & Biomass:

Waste generated from labour camps will mainly comprise of household domestic waste, which shall be collected and composted on site along with the biomass from the land clearing activities. The non-compostable and non-recyclable portion of the waste shall be collected and transported to the nearest identified landfill site.

Topsoil Management

To minimize disruption of soil and for conservation of topsoil, the contractor shall take the topsoil out separately and stockpile it. After the construction activity is over, topsoil shall be utilized for landscaping activity. Other measures, which would be followed to prevent soil erosion and contamination include:

Maximize use of organic fertilizer for landscaping and green belt development.

To prevent soil contamination by oil/grease, leak proof containers should be used for storage and transportation of oil/grease and wash off from the oil/grease handling area shall be drained through impervious drains and treated appropriately before disposal.

Removal of as little vegetation as possible during the development, and re-vegetation of bare areas after the project.

Working in a small area at a point of time (phase wise construction).


The philosophy of solid waste management will be to encourage the four R’s of waste i.e. waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and recovery (materials & energy). This will result in lesser reliance on land filling.

The Environmental Management Plan for the solid waste focuses on three major components of the waste management system i.e. collection & transportation, treatment or disposal and closure & post closure care of treatment/disposal facility.

Collection & Transportation:

During the collection stage, the biodegradable and non-recyclable/ non-biodegradable waste will be stored and collected separately. Only the non-recyclable & non-biodegradable waste will be sold to authorized agency. Biodegradable waste will be composted.

To minimize littering and odors, waste will be stored in well-designed containers/bins that will be located at strategic locations.



The collection vehicles will be well maintained to minimize noise and emissions, and while transporting waste, these will be covered to avoid littering.

Treatment & Disposal:

The segregated biodegradable waste will be composted using mechanical composting method. The finished product, i.e. the compost can be utilized in green area. The details of solid waste management proposed for project is given chapter 2.

9.6 ECOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT


After completion of major construction work, the green belt will be developed as there will be no or less disturbance in these areas.


In the functional phase the proposed project will not have any major impacts on the biological environment. Extensive plantation and landscaping is proposed to mitigate any impacts during this phase.

Landscape Development Plan

Various types of trees are proposed for plantation. Plantation will be taken up randomly and the landscaping aspects would be taken into consideration. The trees will be planted along the compound wall with adequate space between them so that their growth is not hampered. Around 1898 trees will be planted. The list of tree species to be planted includes:

LIST OF TREES TO BE PLANTED

Common name Scientific name Nos. of trees

Kadamb Neolamarckia cadamba 500

Sita Ashok Saraca indica 330

MOHAGANY Swietenia Macrophylla 90

AMBA Mangifera indica 79

JAMBHUL Syzygium cumini 70

Son Chafa Magnolia champaca 124

NAGKESHAR Simarouba glauca 105

SITAPHAL Annona reticulata 140

Shirish Albizia Lebbeck 30

Neem Azadirachta indica 260



LIST OF TREES TO BE PLANTED ON PODIUM Sr.No Scientific Name Common Name Nos. of trees

1 Lagerstroemia speciosa TAMHAN 53 2 Plumeria CHAPHA 117

The landscape plan of proposed Project is given in Figure 9.1



Figure 9.1: Landscape Plan of the Proposed Project Project



9.7 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

As discussed in Chapter 4, the project will have positive and beneficial socio economic impacts as it will create employment opportunities for the people and hence no mitigative measures are suggested. 9.8 AESTHETICS

Also the impacts on aesthetic environment are short term and restricted only in the initial stages of project construction. Further in the operation phase it will be compensated by tree plantation and gardens. 9.9 ENERGY CONSERVATION

Energy conservation program will be implemented through measures taken both on energy demand and supply. Energy conservation will be one of the focuses during the building planning. The conservation efforts would consist of the following:

Architectural Design:

Maximize the use of natural lighting through design.

Energy conservation aspects such as selection of appropriate building material having adequate thermal resistance value (R value) and solar water heating systems. A solar hot water will be provided to the residential population (Top Floors). Solar lights will be provided for street lighting and garden lighting.

Energy Saving Practices:

Purchase of energy efficient appliances.

Adjusting the settings and illumination levels to ensure minimum energy used for desired comfort levels.

Use of Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL)in common areas

Behavioural change on consumption:

Training staff on methods of energy conservation and to be vigilant to such opportunities.

Over and above the energy conservation measures proposed and % saving of energy is given in chapter5

9.10 ENVIRONMENTALLY SIGNIFICANT FEATURES

Following are some features of the project that will help in improving the overall environment related aspects in the residential complex.

All rooms are designed with adequate opening to have proper natural light and ventilation. Not only this will create comfortable, healthy and pleasant indoor environment but also it will help in improving the heat loss and gain balance of the buildings.



All external openings will have an apron to reduce the heat gain from the atmosphere which in turn will result in reduced electrical energy consumption and thereby enhancing cost savings.

External aluminium windows with appropriate glass will be provided to control the unwanted glare of day lighting which will also result in minimizing the heat gain, thus creating cooling effect.

Treated domestic sewage and grey water after treatment will be used for gardening and flushing purpose thus, serving the purpose of water conservation.

A well planned rain water harvesting unit is proposed which will help in recharging the underground water table.

Separate internal access for pedestrians, ramps for disabled persons, road painting and signage and speed breakers will be provided taking into consideration the safety of residents.

Special areas for drying of clothes will prevent use of electric dryers thus conserving electricity.

Use of recycled material such as particle boards, fly ash bricks and minimized use of timber will help in lessening the burden on natural resources.

9.11 RAIN WATER HARVESTING AND REDUCE SURFACE RUNOFF

Rainwater harvesting can serve as a solution to the water problem in the water crises area by capturing the runoff. Rainwater harvesting helps in utilizing the primary source of water and prevent the runoff from going into sewer or storm drains, thereby serving dual purpose:

Making water available for future use and reducing the load on treatment plants. Recharging the water aquifers help in improving the quality of existing groundwater through dilution. Rainwater harvesting comprises of two components:

Storing Rainwater in ground water reservoirs for beneficial use in future

Rain water harvesting for artificial recharge of ground water.

Amount of water that can be effectively harvested is called the harvesting potential of the site. Based on the run off coefficient, rainfall and type of catchments area, water harvesting potential of site can be calculated.

The ground water recharge in the project area is not feasible as the ground water table in the project area is at 1.5 to 2 m. The roof top rain water will be diverted from terrace to the storage tank through HDPE/PVC pipes after passing through a filter media.

The roof top rain water harvesting potential of the project area is around 245 KLD. 10 RWH tanks will be provided with total capacity of 690 KLD. The excess harvested water will be discharged in Municipal Storm water drains.



The roof top rain water harvesting structure (Tanks) has been designed considering the average rainfall of 25 mm/day. However the storm water drains are designed for peak rainfall of 150 mm/hr.

9.12 SOILD WASTE MANAGEMENT PLANT

The project is mainly a residential complex. Therefore the garbage and waste generated would be mostly domestic in nature. The domestic waste generally consists of waste from kitchen, paper waste, wrappings used for household commodities, bottles, crockery, damaged decorative articles, plastic cans, etc.

This solid waste will be segregated at source as dry and wet garbage. The residents will be asked to keep two buckets having different colours as identification marks for dry and wet waste. The wet garbage such as kitchen waste will be collected in green colour bucket and dry garbage such as plastic, crockery, etc. will be collected in the black colour bucket.

After collection the wet garbage which is mostly biodegradable will be treated in Mechanical composting unit, while dry garbage will be disposed off for recycling purpose. The details of Solid waste generation and its management is given in Chapter 2.

9.13 ENVIRONMETAL MANAGEMENT CELL

The EMC will comprise a team of environmental engineer, horticulturists, safety specialists and well-trained staff for operation and maintenance of STP and Solid waste processing unit. Staff training programmes in the areas of environment, ambient air, water quality monitoring, solid waste management, noise abatement, and safety and health aspects would be conducted.

Figure 9.1: Environmental Management Cell during Construction & Operation Phase



9.14 EMP RESOURCES REQUIREMENT AND EMP BUDGET

The resources required for implementing the EMP and its corresponding budget is given below



EMP COSTING WITH EMP RESOURCE REQUIREMENT: CONSTRUCTION PHASE

Potential Impacts

Mitigation Measures Estimation of Resource Requirement

Estimated Costs

Construction waste generation

• Construction waste (Total 14519 m3) generated will be segregated in separate areas, properly demarcated.

• Steel and other recyclable waste will be sold to scrap dealers.

• Reuse of Construction debris for backfilling and road construction.

• The top soil 2459.06 m3 will be kept at one side of plot and will be utilised for landscape development

• Disposal of excess debris/excavated material will be done as per the directions of District Collector at designated disposal sites.

•

• 5 Poclain (60 m3/ hr/ poclain – Total hrs of Pokland working: 8 hrs/ polcain) Total: 107days

• 30 workers/day • 8 Dumpers/day

• Approx Rs. 1600/hr for Poclain (including Diesel) = Total Poclain cost = 68,48,000

• Dumper’s cost: Rs. 3500/day = Total Dumper’s cost =Rs. 29,96,000/-

• Workers Pay: Rs. 300/day. = Rs. 9000 per day = Rs. 900000

• Thus the cost backfilling: Rs. 1,17,27,000

Dust generation

• Water sprinkling for dust Suppression • Excavation activities will be avoided on windy days to

reduce dust emissions. • Barricading to plot boundary • Use of Ready Mix concrete

• Water sprinkling through Tanker • 4 Labour for Water sprinkling • Barricading to plot boundary:

GI Corrugated Sheets

• Tanker Cost: Rs. 12 Lacs. • Approx. cost for dust suppression

measures = Rs. 8,00,000/- per year • Barricading GI Corrugated Sheets

(Rs. 120/sq. feet)

Habitat threat to local avian fauna

• Trees to be Planted: 1898 Nos • Tree plantation along plot boundary will include maximum

native trees

• Total 1898 trees to be planted along plot boundary, RG area.

• Costs for planting of: • Sapling = Rs. 1000/ tree • Rs. 18,98,0000 total cost



Potential Impacts


Estimated Costs

Change in natural topography & drainage pattern.

• The land is flat • This will be a temporary impact and will be managed

through a storm water system

• Construction of Storm water drains

• Storm water drain: Rs. 3500/- Per RMT

Water Consumption

• Water required for construction purpose will be sourced from Tanker water supply

• The drinking water for labour is met through Water treatment plant

• Common water tank will be provided for storage of water.

• Labour: 300 Nos. • Labour water requirement =

Approx. 40.5 m3/ day. • Water requirement for

construction Purpose 250 Cum.

• Water Treatment Plant: Rs. 8,00,000/-

Waste water generation

• Adequate sanitation facility will be provided for all labours. • Wastewater generated shall be treated in STP •

• Total 25 toilets will be provided for labor at site

• Waste water will be treated in STP

• 2 Labour for Toilet cleaning

• Toilets construction : Rs. 6,25,000/- • STP Cost: Rs. 10,00,000 • STP O & M: Rs. 3,00,000/ year • Maintenance and labour camp

toilets: Rs. 2,00,000/ year • Disinfection = Rs. 10000/month

Solid Waste Generation

• Labour colony will be provided. • The Solid waste generation is around 90 kg/day • Bio-degradable waste will be treated in Vermi composting

pits. • Periodic site cleaning activities

• Two labour for Solid waste collection and treatment

• Total 15 dustbins to collect the solid waste generated

• 2 workers for site maintenance activity in residential premises.

• Collection, Treatment and disposal of solid waste = Rs. 4,00,000/- Year

Health & safety hazards

• All safety equipment will be deployed on site to ensure labour safety.

• Labour Colony will be provided • Site barricading will be provided. The National Building

Code 2005 shall be followed to provide labour health and safety conditions for the project.

• Safety PPE (Helmets, Safety Shoes, Safety Belt, Googles, Hand Gloves etc.) is been made compulsory to use during construction.

• Safety nets • Total 25 toilets will be provided

• Cost of PPE = Rs. 15,00,000/- • Health Check up and First Aid = Rs.

5,00,000/- year • Safety Nets = Rs.20,00,000/- year • Safety training to workers twice in

year, Safety officer = Rs. 15,00,000/- • Labour Colony: Rs. 420 Lacs



Potential Impacts


Estimated Costs

for labour. Two labour for Cleaning of Toilets

• Potable water supply • Health check-up and First Aid • Safety training to workers twice

in year, safety officer

Increase in noise generation

• All noise generating equipment shall be housed on plinths with rubber base to reduce vibrations.

• Site barricading. • No excavation/foundation activities during night time • Vehicle owners is been advised to maintain their

equipments to reduce the noise generation

• Ear plugs and Ear muffs for Workers who are working in high noise area

• Cost of PPE = Rs.15,00,000/-

Local area traffic congestion

• Provision of Parking space for Construction Material carrying Vehicles

• Sign Boards, Persons at entry exit and Parking area

• Watchman at Entry / Exit gate (3+3 day-night shift )to manage the traffic

• Sign boards at driveways and at parking areas will be installed.

• Approx. 8000 rupees/ person/ month, Rs 575000 per year

• Sign Boards: Rs. 1,50,000/-



EMP COSTING WITH EMP RESOURCE REQUIREMENT: OPERATION PHASE

Operational Activities

Potential Impacts

Mitigation Measures Estimation of Resource Requirement Estimated Costs

Impact due to Water Consumption & Wastewater Generation

Fresh water consumption

• The use only low flow and low flush – water saving plumbing fixtures, automatic level controllers at water tanks to reduce/optimize the demand side of water resource.

• Treated waste water from STP will be used for green belt & flushing. This will reduce the demand for fresh water.

• Project proposes of jaqwar, Drohe, Kohler etc companies low flow fixtures & sanitary fitting.

• Approx. cost for low flow fixtures: Rs. 2000/unit

• Price for sprinklers is approx Rs.1000 per unit

Sewage generation & disposal problems

• Onsite Sewage Treatment Plant based on MBBR technology.

• Environmental monitoring will be done monthly to avoid or to check the contamination of sewage in ground water or surface water

• Excess treated water to Municipal Drain

• STP based on MBBR Technology. • 6 Nos. of STP with total capacity of 3525 m3/day will be installed.

• 10 person per shift for O & M of STP

• STP Capital cost:- Rs.705 lacs

• O & M cost: Rs.141 lacs/year

Impact due to rainwater discharges

Water Pollution • Rain water & storm water management plan will be

incorporated. • Annual Cleaning of RWH filters and SWD

• 10 RWH Storage tanks of total 690 m3 capacity is proposed

•

• RWH: Capital Cost: Rs.158.7 Lacs

• O & M Cost: Rs.7.9Lacs/-year

Flooding conditions

• Adequate Storm water drains to collect, carry, recharge/discharge storm- water runoff.

• Regular Cleaning of SWD

• Provision of Storm water drainage and Rain water harvesting

• Storm Water Rs. 3500/- Per RMT


• Tree Plantation: 1898 Nos • Mandatory RG Provided: 8140.40 m2 •

• 1 Horticulturists & 4 Gardner • Mandatory RG Provided: 8140.40

m2

• Costs for planting of: Sapling = Rs. 1000/ tree • Capital Cost: Rs. 77

lacs • O & M cost: 11.5 Lacs •




Potential Impacts

Mitigation Measures Estimation of Resource Requirement Estimated Costs

Impacts due to Solid Waste generation

Land pollution

• The Solid waste management process includes primary source segregation at apartment level, building-wise collection, secondary collection in community bins and transport to the processing plant

• Separate dustbins for collection of wet & dry waste will be provided.

• Wet garbage (8876 kg/day) will be treated mechanical composting

• The recyclable material like plastic, metals, paper etc. will be separated and transported by auto-trippers/ trucks for sale to recycle vendors. Hazardous waste (used oil) will be disposed off through authorized recycler.

• Dry garbage (5917 kg/day) as will be segregated and disposed off to recyclers

• Soil Contamination due to fuel leakage: Residents will be advised to check and repair their vehicle from time to time

• 184 Dustbins will be provided • Inert Waste land fill site • Solid waste collection through

housekeeping agency

:

Capital Cost: Rs. 300

O & M cost: 120 lacs

Impact due to Energy Consumption

Energy Consumption for building utilities and functions

• Solar street lighting and Solar hot water system. • The site planning will be done such that none of the

building blocks will hinder light access to other buildings • The project will use pumps, motors and transformers with

minimum losses and as per the ECBC 2007 requirements.

• 50% External Lighting on Solar PV Panels

• Solar hot water

Costs for Solar street light and hot water System:

Capital Cost Rs. 196 Lacs./-

O & M Cost: Rs.9.8 Lacs/- year

Parking Traffic congestion

• Proper entry and exit points and driveways for easy movement of vehicles

• Vehicular movement, no parking areas signage's shall be installed

• Adequate parking space is provided within the complex

• Watchman at Entry / Exit gate, One at Building level to manage the traffic

Approx. 8,000 rupees/ person/ month

DG set and Traffic

Noise Pollution

• Silent DG Sets (Total DG set capacity: 6390 kVA) • Traffic management measures to reduce noise. • Plantation along plot boundary, Creepers on Plot boundary

• 1898 Nos of Trees to be planted along Plot boundary, RG area and Road

Costs for planting of:

Sapling = Rs. 1000/ tree



9.15 EMP RESPONSIBILITIES & IMPLEMENTATION PERIOD

During Construction Phase

Potential Impacts

Mitigation Measures Implementing Responsibility

EMP implementation Period

Construction waste generation

• Construction waste (Total 14519 m3) generated will be segregated in separate areas, properly demarcated.

• Steel and other recyclable waste will be sold to scrap dealers. • Reuse of Construction debris for backfilling and road construction. • The top soil 2453 m3 will be kept at one side of plot and will be utilised for

landscape development • Disposal of excess debris/excavated material will be done as per the

directions of District Collector at designated disposal sites. •

• Contractor, Project Manager, Project Proponent, Environmental Management Cell

• Diposal of contaminated site: 2 months

• Excavation and back filling: Till end of construction activity

Dust generation

• Water sprinkling for dust Suppression • Excavation activities will be avoided on windy days to reduce dust

emissions. • Barricading to plot boundry • Use of Ready Mix concrete

• Contractor, Project Manager, Project Proponent, Environmental Management Cell

• Daily till end of construction activity

Habitat threat to local avian fauna

• Trees to be Planted: 1898 Nos • Tree plantation along plot boundary will include maximum native trees

• Project Manager & Horticultural Department

• Tree Plantation: till end of construction activity

Change in natural topography & drainage pattern.

• The land is flat • This will be a temporary impact and will be managed through a storm water

system

• Contractor, Project Manager

• Construction Period



Potential Impacts



Water Consumption

• Water required for construction purpose will be sourced from Tanker water supply

• The drinking water for labour is met through Water treatment plant • Common water tank will be provided for storage of water.

• Contractor and Project Proponent


Waste water generation

• Adequate sanitation facility will be provided for all labours. • Wastewater generated shall be treated in STP • Contaminated ground water treatment

• Contractor, Project Proponent, Environmental Management Cell


Solid Waste Generation

• Labour colony will be provided. • The Solid waste generation is around 100 kg/day • Bio-degradable waste will be treated in Vermi composting pits. • Periodic site cleaning activities

• Contractor, Project Proponent, Environmental Management Cell


Health & safety hazards

• All safety equipment will be deployed on site to ensure labour safety. • Labour Colony will be provided • Site barricading will be provided. The National Building Code 2005 shall be

followed to provide labour health and safety conditions for the project.

• Contractor/Safety Department

• Labour colony: 1months before start of construction activity

• Barricading: before start of construction activity

• PPE before start of construction activity

Increase in noise generation

• All noise generating equipment shall be housed on plinths with rubber base to reduce vibrations.

• Site barricading. • No excavation/foundation activities during night time • Vehicle owners is been advised to maintain their equipment’s to reduce the

noise generation

• Contractor/Security Guards (Watchmen’s)

• Barricading: before start of construction activity

• PPE before start of construction activity



Potential Impacts



Local area traffic congestion

• Provision of Parking space for Construction Material carrying Vehicles • Sign Boards, Persons at entry exit and Parking area

• Project Proponents & Security Guards (Watchmen’s)

• Daily



During Operation Phase Operational Activities

Potential Impacts


Impact due to Water Consumption & Wastewater Generation

Fresh water consumption

• The use only low flow and low flush – water saving plumbing fixtures, automatic level controllers at water tanks to reduce/optimize the demand side of water resource.

• Treated waste water from STP will be used for green belt & flushing. This will reduce the demand for fresh water.

• Project Proponent • Society Chair Person &

Appointed AMC

Sewage generation & disposal problems

• Onsite Sewage Treatment Plant based on MBBR technology.

• Environmental monitoring will be done monthly to avoid or to check the contamination of sewage in ground water or surface water

• Excess treated water to Municipal Drain


Appointed AMC

Impact due to rainwater discharges

Water Pollution

• Rain water & storm water management plan will be incorporated.

• Annual Cleaning of RWH filters and SWD


Appointed AMC

Flooding conditions

• Adequate Storm water drains to collect, carry, recharge/discharge storm- water runoff .

• Regular Cleaning of SWD

• Project Proponent & Society


• Tree Plantation: 1898 Nos • Mandatory RG Provided: 8118.40

m2 •


Appointed AMC

Impacts due to Solid Waste generation

Land pollution

• The Solid waste management process includes primary source segregation at apartment level, building-wise collection, secondary collection in community bins and transport to the processing plant

• Separate dustbins for collection of wet & dry waste will be provided.

• Wet garbage (8876 kg/day) will be treated in mechanical composting unit.

• The recyclable material like plastic, metals, paper etc. will be separated and transported by


Appointed AMC




Potential Impacts


auto-trippers/ trucks for sale to recycle vendors.

• Hazardous waste (used oil) will be disposed off through authorized recycler.

• Dry garbage (5917 kg/day) as will be segregated and disposed off to recyclers

• Soil Contamination due to fuel leakage: Residents will be advised to check and repair their vehicle from time to time

Impact due to Energy Consumption

Energy Consumption for building utilities and functions

• Solar street lighting and solar hot water system.

• The site planning will be done such that none of the building blocks will hinder light access to other buildings

• The project will use pumps, motors and transformers with minimum losses and as per the ECBC 2007 requirements.


Appointed AMC

Parking Traffic congestion

• Proper entry and exit points and driveways for easy movement of vehicles

• Vehicular movement, no parking areas signage's shall be installed

• Adequate parking space is provided within the complex

• Project Proponent • Society Chair Person

DG set and Traffic

Noise Pollution

• Silent DG Sets (Total DG set capacity: 6390 kVA)

• Traffic management measures to reduce noise.

• Plantation along plot boundary, Creepers on Plot boundary

• Project Proponent • Society Chair Person



Potential Impacts

Mitigation Measures Accountability

Energy Consumption for Thermal Comfort of Residents

• Tree plantation is proposed along the periphery of the site ensuring adequate buffer and reducing heat gain by the building so that the buildings will remain naturally

• The project design will use high energy performing building materials which would have low U value (Thermal Conductance) as compared to the conventional materials. The external wall of building would use fly ash blocks, which will have mandatory SHGC as required by ECBC.

• The residential units in the project are extensively naturally ventilated

Project Proponent

Society Chair Person & Appointed AMC

Energy Consumption for Lighting

• Internal and external lighting design will be provided as required by ECBC which will have Lighting Power Density as per space requirements.

• The project would provide 20% lower LPD than as specified in ECBC, to achieve energy saving, while providing the require illumination levels, by using high efficacy lighting.

• Solar street lights will be provided


Safety hazards

• The Transformer or the Sub Station for the project shall be adequately protected from entry, allowing only authorized personnel to enter the facility

• All required energy protection measures such as high voltage cut-off; shock protector etc. shall be installed.


Impacts due to Cleaning & repairing activities

• Future residents and Cleaning AMC shall be encouraged to: do the following. A Manual will be created by the PP to make residents aware of these measures to be undertaken:

• Choose non-toxic, biodegradable substitutes for household cleaning agents. • Avoid products with potentially harmful ingredients such as sponges with antibacterial ingredients. • Conserve water, sweep instead of wet mop when possible. • Use biodegradable drain clog removers made with natural enzymes. • Don't pour hazardous chemicals through the sink or the drain; Don't use chlorine based bleach for

cleaning The regular monitoring & repairing of the equipment's such as STP, SWM, DG sets etc to avoid the sudden failure.

• Cleaning of building premises, parking areas, common areas shall be done on a regular basis, taking care to see that no solid waste is carried to the storm water drains.

• Green Guideline Brochure will be circulated to future residents & AMC workers.




9.16 ENVIRONMENTAL BUDGET

It is necessary to include the environmental cost as a part of the budgetary cost component. It is proposed to take up protective measures like water sprinkling on road during construction, STP, rainwater harvesting, solar hot water provision, Solid waste composting plant and green belt development.

Adequate budgetary provision will be made for execution of Environmental Management Plan. The details of budget is given below

Table 9.2: EMP Costing

Component Capital

Cost O & M Cost Frequency

(Rs. In Lakhs)

(Rs. In Lakhs/year)

STP (Tertiary) 705.0 141.0 Continuous O & M

Solar System 196.0 9.8 Weekly

Rain Water Harvesting

158.7 7.9 During rainy season (Cleaning of RWH tanks and Filtration chamber)

Solid waste Composting plant

300.0 120.0 Continuous O & M

Environmental Monitoring

5.0 As per the CPCB guidelines through MoEF Approved laboratories

Total 1359.7 283.7



CHAPTER 10

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

INTRODUCTION

Dosti Enterprises has proposed to develop Residential cum Commercial Project with Rental Housing Scheme at village Balkum, Thane (W), Maharashtra which comes within the municipal limits of Thane Municipal Corporation.




We would like to amend the Environmental Clearance due to change in planning, addition of adjoining plot and addition of TDR component as per Gov. of Maharashtra Notification dated 29.01.2016.

The project comes under the purview of the notification of the Ministry of Environment and Forest dated 14th September 2006 [published in the Gazette Of India – Extraordinary, Part II–Section 3–Sub-Section (II)] that any construction project has its built up area more than 1,50,000 m2 requires Environmental Impact Assessment Study and needs to obtain Environmental Clearance from the State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC)

PROJECT LOCATION

The proposed project is planned at village Balkum in Thane (West), located on 19°13’35.78” N latitude and 72°59’40.99” E longitude.

Proposed site is accessible by 45 m wide Road, 30 m wide H.C.M.T.R Road, 20 m wide Road and 60 m wide old Bhivandi Road on South side. The proposed site is located at about 4.5 km away from Thane Railway Station. The proposed project is planned in the plot admeasuring approximately 73,000 m2 area.



COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF EARLIER EC AND PROPOSED AMENDMENT

Sr. No.

Project Details Unit As per earlier

EC Proposed

Amendment Remark

1 Plot Area m2

2,80,420 73,000 Reduced due to change in planning

2 FSI Area m2

5,33,713.44 2,89,987.81 Decreased by 2,43,725.63 m2. Addition of adjoining plot and TDR Component

3 NON FSI Area m2

2,99,318.28 2,14,114.68 Decreased by 85,203.6 m2.

Due to change in planning

4 Total Construction Area

m2 8,33,031.72 5,04,102.49 Reduced by 3,28,929.23 m2. Due to change in planning

5 Tenement Nos. 12116 5237

Decreased by 6879 nos.. Due to increase in rental unit size from 160 Sq. ft to 320 Sq. ft.

6 Water requirement

KLD 8211 4321 Decreased due to decrease in no. of tenements.

7 Sewage Generation

KLD 7659 3337 Decreased due to decrease

in no. of tenements

8 STP Capacity KLD 8000 3525 Decreased due to decrease

in no. of tenements

9 Solid Waste generation

kg/day 30,410 13264 Decreased due to decrease in no. of tenements

10 Parking Provided Nos 9168 4400 As per parking norms

11 Power Requirement (Connected Load)

MW 70.9 65 Decreased due to decrease in construction area

12 Total DG Set Capacity

kVA 12350 6390 decreased due to decrease in construction area

Land use

The proposed project plot is of irregular shape. As per the DP the land is reserved for residential development. It is rental housing scheme project. No change in Land use

Water Supply

The total water requirement of project will be 4321 KLD. Sewage generation is 3337 KLD. Total Fresh water requirement is 2380 KLD. Water will be source from TMC. 1195 KLD of treated water will be used for flushing and gardening purpose.

Sewage System

The sewage generated from proposed project will be around 3337 KLD. The sewage will be treated in six STP’s of total 3525 KLD capacity. The treated sewage will be used for flushing and gardening. Excess treated water will be discharged in municipal sewer line. The proposed project comes under Phase II of TMC’s sewerage Zone. The work of lying of sewer line is progress for Phase II area.



Solid Waste Management

Solid waste generated from entire Complex will be 13264 kg/day. Out of which 7958 kg/day will be biodegradable Component and 5305 kg/day will be Inert, Recyclable Waste. The proposed solid waste management process includes primary source segregation at apartment level, building-wise collection, secondary collection in community bins and transport to the solid waste treatment plant. Dry garbage as inert/recyclable waste such as plastics, glass, metals, rubber will be segregated and disposed off to recyclers. Wet garbage/biodegradable matter as leftover food, vegetables will be treated in Biogas Plant.

Power Supply

The power supply necessary for the proposed buildings are estimated as 65 MW. The power will be made available from the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. (MSEDCL). The network of power supply in this region is well established. DG sets of total capacity 6390 kVA will be provided.

BASELINE ENVIRONMENT

The baseline environmental status of the study region has been collected by the study team to ascertain the present environmental conditions around the proposed construction site. The study region for this assessment has been confined to 5 km radius from the project site.

SITE SETTING

The land is flat and sloping towards the east and SE side. The average contour level difference is 4-5m. The ground water table is observed at the depth of around 1.5 to 2 m below the ground level. The 60 m wide old Bhivandi Road is situated on South side of the project site. Ulhas River is at 250 m from the project site.

The trees are observed at Byer industries plot and near ulhas River. Some shrubs are observed near east side of Project. One nalla is flowing out side plot boundary, parallel to Old Bhivandi Road which finally connect to Ulhas River.

DATA SOURCES

Data was collected covering one season i.e. summer season (Mar 2017 - May 2017). The study team has collected the secondary information as well as the primary information on various environmental attributes. Information on existing environmental conditions has been gathered from several sources including: Site surveys and field experiments to gather the information on Meteorology, Air Quality, Water Quality, Noise Quality, Soil Quality, Land, Biological and Socioeconomic environment and traffic were conducted by the study team. The published literature mainly Gazetteers and Environmental Key aspects of prevailing baseline environmental qualities are as follows:



METEOROLOGY

The climate of Thane is mostly humid all-round the year and receives heavy rainfall during the monsoon season. Being in the western coast, the rainfall is usually experienced from beginning of June to end of Sept with average annual rainfall in the district is 2293.4 mm. About 94% of the annual rainfall is received during south west monsoon season.

The Thane City receives the average rainfall of 2656mm. On an average, the temperature varies from 20°C to 37°C with marginal difference between summer and winter months. The maximum relative humidity was observed in the range of 20.9-99%. Highest humidity is observed during the monsoon months, while minimum humidity was observed in the march- April months. Winds are generally moderate, but increase in force during monsoon months, maximum wind speed recorded was 18 km/h in July and the mean wind velocity observed was 10.5 km/h.

AMBIENT AIR QUALITY

Air quality was measured at four locations in the study area considering the prevalent upwind and downwind directions. Concentrations of Suspended particulate matter, Respirable Particulate matter, Sulphur dioxide, oxides of nitrogen, carbon monoxide were measured. The ambient Air Quality Status in Study Area is given below: Ambient Air Quality Status

Sr. No

Location PM10

(µg/m3) PM2.5

(µg/m3) SOX

(µg/m3) NOx

(µg/m3) CO

(µg/m3)

1 Project Site 69.38 36.08 11.95 15.15 0.83

2 Clariant

Colony 67.77 36.12 11.15 15.38 0.54

3 Balkum Fire

Station 72.81 36.81 12.81 14.27 1.13

4 Ashok Nagar 65.46 32.37 12.77 16.04 0.74

WATER QUALITY The surface water was collected from Ulhas River. The chloride concentration is extremely high and affects aquatic life adversely. The concentration of chloride recorded here is known to be toxic to fishes. It has is observed that the BOD values (exceeding the prescribed limits) and are thus heavily polluted. It implies that the Ulhas River/Creek are suffering from large amounts of organic pollution.



NOISE QUALITY

No major noise creating activities are observed in the study area except the vehicular traffic. From the monitoring survey of noise levels it was observed that the day time noise at 4 locations is exceeding the limits prescribed by CPCB. This is due to traffic movement on Old Agra Road. The night time noise levels observed at 4 locations was found to be exceeding the night time standards. The day time noise levels were observed in the range of 54-69dB (A). The night time noise levels were observed in the range of 44-59 dB (A)

Flora and Fauna

The Plant species observed in the area which includes trees, shrubs and climbers; herbs are common and found in other parts of Maharashtra as well. The Sanjay Gandhi national park and Ulhas River/creek are present in the study area. Thane city is surrounded by Sanjay Gandhi National Park and Yeoor hills to the west and Mangroves of Thane creek to the east. The dense tree cover is observed at colony, Guest house and club area. Land use The project land is reserved for reserved for Industrial and to be converted for residential development. The landuse pattern within 5km radius of the study area based on IRS P6-LISS-III Satellite data

Class Area

(Hectares) Area (%)








Total 7854.00 100.00

Socio Economic Environment: The proposed project is located in fully developed area. This being residential project and located in the urban zone of Thane City, a thickly populated region. Being urban area the main occupation of the people is service and business.

Total population of Thane city is 18.4 lakhs (as per census 2011) in which Total male population is 9.75 lakhs and female population is around 8.66 lakhs. Total literacy rate is 79.22 %. Sex ratio is 887



Impact on Air Environment

Dust emission from demolition of existing buildings, excavation and construction Activities. Vehicles carrying construction material are expected to result in increased SPM levels near the haul roads. The emissions from construction machinery would contain particulates, SOx, NOX, CO. However, the quantity of these pollutants is expected to be extremely low due to low fuel requirement and use of cleaner fuel like diesel. However this will be short term impacts and will be restricted to construction phase only. The DG set operation will also contribute towards the air pollution. The total installed capacity of the DG sets for the entire project is about 12350 kVA.

Impact on Noise Environment

Increase in ambient noise levels is expected during construction phase. The operation of construction / material handling machinery viz. loaders, concrete mixers, generators, pumps, scrapers and dozers generates noise. Construction vehicles employed for transporting various construction materials will also lead to increase in ambient noise levels. However this will be short term impacts and will be restricted to construction phase only. The impact on noise during the operation phase of the project will be due to vehicular traffic and use of DG sets in case of power failure. Implementation of traffic management systems will help in lessening the noise impacts

Impact on Water Environment

The water required for proposed project is 4321 KLD. The fresh water requirement is 2380 KLD. 1195 KLD of treated water will be used for flushing purpose. Domestic water supply for the proposed project of the project will get from TMC. Domestic water supply for the proposed project of the project will get from TMC. The area is well served with municipal water supply. The TMC is developing very rapidly. Presently TMC is getting 442 MLD of Water from various sources Viz. (MIDC- 80 MLD, MCGM-60 MLD, Shahad –Temghar water Supply division 122 MLD, TMC water supply division – 180 MLD) Thus, impact on water environment will be negligible. Land Environment The land is flat and sloping towards east and south east direction. Soil erosion caused in the activities like clearing, cutting, filling and levelling during construction may contaminate the land. The excavation will be carried out for foundation purpose and basement. Most of the excavated soil will be used for back filling, site formation and landscaping at project site only.

TRAFFIC PATTERN AND DENSITY

The Old Bhiwandi Road is the main access road in the study area for commuting of the residents. The traffic survey was conducted near project site to ascertain



the present traffic scenario along Old Bhivandi Road to evaluate traffic impact that will result from proposed development

There will be around 4490 nos. of cars & 3326 nos. of two wheelers in the proposed residential development.

The traffic impact during construction phase will be due to increased movement of haul trucks carrying debris. The traffic Pattern and impact on Old Bhivandi Road is as follows

Sr. No. Vehicle Type PCU Count Towards Thane City

(Peak 9-10 AM)

Towards Bhiwandi Road (Peak 7-8 AM)

1 2 Wheeler 0.5 58 61 2 Auto Rickshaw 1.2 43 46 3 Car 1 645 969 4 LCV 1.4 239 267 5 Bus 2.2 180 143 6 Trucks 2.2 385 436 7 Total 1551 1922 Old Bhiwandi Road – 6 Lane divided (Two Way) – Design Service

Volume – 5400 PCU Biological Environment The land is vacant. There are about 14 nos. of trees are present at site. Out of these 1nos. of tree will be retained, 13 nos. of trees will be cut which comes under building line. Landscaping and plantation in the premises and along road side will improve the ambience of locality thus leading to positive impact in the functional phase. Socio-economic Environment In construction phase it will create work opportunity for the local population. No negative impact is envisaged. Overall positive impact in the functional phase, as the project will create long term employment in activities such as maintenance of buildings and ancillary services. Environment Management Plan Measures which will be adopted to reduce the magnitude of negative impacts from the proposed project during construction and functional phase are discussed below in the Environment Management Plan.



Environmental Management Plan during Construction Phase

Sr. No.

Environmental Components

Mitigation Measures


To avoid dust, regular sprinkling of water on road. Covering jute sheet over the haul trucks sprinkling through water Tanker.

Barricading to Plot Periodic maintenance of construction equipment.

Barricading along the plot boundary. Use of Personal Protective Equipment Ensure that all vehicles and machinery are fitted

with appropriate emission control equipment, maintained frequently

Sprinkling of water over sand before unloading

RMC Plant at Site

DG: as per CPCB norms, proper maintenance, LSD fuel use, safe storage of fuel.

2. Noise Equipment’s will be regularly serviced. Heavy constructions activity limited to day-time hours only

PPE to workers Silencers will be fitted on construction equipment and DG sets

3 Water Avoid excavation during monsoon season, Care shall be taken to avoid soil erosion

Pit latrines and community toilets with Soak Pits shall be provided

Sedimentation pits along the plot boundary to avoid the excessive soil runoff

Supply of Adequate drinking water Tyre Cleaning

Ground water-hydraulic containment and Treatment

4. Land To minimize disruption of soil and for conservation of topsoil, topsoil will be kept aside and after the construction activity is over, topsoil shall be utilized for landscaping activity

Reutilization of construction debris at site only Waste generated from labour camps will mainly

comprise of household domestic waste, which shall be collected and composted on site by mechanical composting.

Separate storage of construction material and debris

5 Traffic Provision of Parking space for Construction Material carrying Vehicles

Sign Boards, Persons at entry exit and Parking area



Sr. No.


Mitigation Measures

6 Biological Environment

Trees plantation Regulation of vehicular trips and proper

maintenance of machinery.

7 Aesthetics Barricading along the plot boundary

8 Safety Measures Adequate drinking water, toilet and bathing facilities.

Personal protective and safety equipment's will be provided.

First aid facility for construction workers. Regular health check up Regular pest control will be done on site. Educational and awareness program for fire

fighting and safety measures. Safety - Training to Workers (Twice in Year), Safety

Officer



Environmental Management Plan during functional Phase

Sr. No.


Mitigation Measures


Periodic maintenance of DG Sets. Use of CNG/LPG as alternate fuel in cars will be

encouraged, Cars of Euro IV specifications will reduce emissions

Proper Landscape development along plot boundary

2. Noise Construction of compound wall of bricks upto 1.5 m height

Growing of creepers on Compound wall Conservation of exiting trees near roadside and

Plantation along Road side. Acoustic enclosure to DG Set Traffic management measures to reduce noise.

3. Water STP’s will be provided of total capacity: 3525 m3. Treated water will be used for gardening, flushing.

Environmental monitoring will be done monthly to avoid or to check the contamination of sewage in ground water or surface water

Use of water efficient plumbing fixtures Rain water harvesting through Tanks and Recharge

Pits. Drip irrigation and sprinklers system shall be used

for the green area Storm water management through provision of

adequate Sizes SWD Regular leak detection and repairing for water

supply network and sewerage network Good housekeeping and storm water management

will be followed.

4 Land The Solid waste management process includes primary source segregation at apartment level, building-wise collection, secondary collection in community bins and transport to the processing plant

Total waste generated from the project will be 13264 kg/day.

The recyclable material like plastic, metals, paper etc. will be separated and transported by auto-trippers/ trucks for sale to recycle vendors

Wet garbage will be treated in mechanical composting

Dense Tree Plantation around Solid Waste Processing Unit



Sr. No.


Mitigation Measures

5 Biological Environment

8140.4 m2 of landscape area will be developed. Tree to be planted: 1898 Nos.

6 Traffic Pattern Traffic Management practises will be employed. Adequate parking space is provided within the

complex Proper entry and exits will be provided Effective traffic management will be practiced



CHAPTER 11

CREDENTIALS OF CONSULTANTS

NAME OF THE CONSULTANTS

Mahabal Enviro Engineer Pvt. Ltd.

Plot No F-7, Road No-21,

Wagle Estate, Thane West-400 604,

Maharashtra.

Telephone No: 90-22-2582 3154/3139/0658

Fax: 91-22-2582 3543

Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Web site: www.mahabalenviro.com

Mahabal Enviro Engineers Pvt. Ltd. (MEEPL) incorporated on 19th Oct., 1984 is a company engaged in providing environmental consultancy services. It has a laboratory established under the Environment (Protection) Act and is located at its Head Office at F-7, Road No. 21, Wagle Estate, Thane- 400604. Although the jurisdiction of the Head Office extends all over the country, it is assisted by the branches located at Nashik, Pune, Delhi, Aurangabad, Jalgaon and Nagpur (all in Maharashtra), Chhindwara in Madhya Pradesh, and Bharuch in Gujarat. The Branches do also have laboratories established either in the office or at the client’s site for analysis of general parameters in Air, Water and Waste Water samples.

Mahabal Enviro Engineers Pvt. Ltd. is an ISO 9001-2000 Certified Company and laboratory is accredited by:

Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF), Govt. of India, New Delhi. NABL IMS 18001

The firm has been engaged in the jobs of preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) & Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for more than 15 years for the purpose of obtaining clearance from Ministry of Environment & Forest.

The firm has major experience in operation and maintenance of STP in Pune, Nagur, Nashik and Shimla.

Some of the other Services Offered by firm are given below. Environmental Clearance From MoEF and SEIAA CRZ Clearances from MoEF Environmental Quality Monitoring Noise Mapping and Design of Noise Barriers Stack & Work place Monitoring Environmental Due Diligence study Plant Ventilation Study

mailto:[email protected]



Consent to Operate/Establish/Renewal Design of STP and ETP Supply of Noise Meter, Weather Stations, RDS machines etc. Legal guidance to industry

QCI NABET ACCRIDATION

Accredited by NABET by it’s vide letter No. QCI/NABET/ENV/ACO/16/06/0172

dated 16.06.2016

EIA TEAM MEMBERS

EIA CORDINATOR

1 Dr. D. A. Patil

FUNCTIONAL AREA EXPERT

1 Dr. D. A. Patil AP (A), WP (B), MSW (B), N (B)

2 Mr. Raghunath Mahabal AP (A), Noise (A), WP (A), RH (A)

3 Mr. Pravin Latwade AQ (A), WP (B), MSW (B), RH (B)

4 Ms. Jaya Pande LU (B)

5 Pradeep Singh SE (B)

6 Sachin Gore WP (B)

FUNCTIONAL AREA EXPERT

7 Priyanka Shinde WP, MSW



8 Rohit Bhagwat SHW, EB

9 Mrudula Laghate Team Member

10 Pradnya Bagul MSW

11 Nita Salunkhe Team Member

Associated Functional Area Expert

12 Swati Sawant WP, SHW (B)

13 Ranjit Deulkar WP, SHW (B)

14 Kunal Gajare AP, WP (B)

15 Prachi Sathe LU (B)

EMPANELLED FUNCTIONAL AREA EXPERT

16 Jotiram Balwant Pishte HG (A), GEO (A)

17 Bhaubali Patil SE (B)

18 Gopal Chiplunkar LU (B)

19 Ankur Kulkarni LU (B)

EIA of Proposed Residential cum Commercial Project with Rental Housing Scheme Annexure


ANNEXURE I: PROJECT SITE AND SURROUNDING PHOTOGRAPHS

Project Site



ANNEXURE II: FIRE FIGHTING PROVISIONS

A. Underground Water Storage Tank:

Adequate capacity of fire water tank will be provided. The tank will be provided at ground level with baffle walls and fire brigade connecting breaching. Underground tank will be connected to wet risers and courtyard hydrant system.

B. Overhead Water Storage Tank (Each building):

Adequate capacity will be provided at the terrace level for each of the building. The said tank will be connected to the wet riser through a booster pump through a non-return valve and gate valve.

C. Wet Riser (Each building):

One wet riser of internal diameter of 15 cm of G.I ‘C’ class pipe will be provided in the duct adjoining the staircase with twin hydrant outlet and hose reel on each floor in inches in such a way as not to reduce the width of the corridor. Pressure reducing discs or orifices shall be provided at lower level so as not to exceed the pressure of 5.5 kg/cm2. A fire service inlet on the external face of the building near the static tank directly fronting the courtyards would be connected to the mobile pump of the fire service to the wet riser.

D Fire Pump and Booster System:

Wet riser of each building will be connected to a fire pump at ground floor level with Adequate capacity capable of giving pressure of not less than 3.2 kgs/cm2 at the topmost hydrant.

Booster Pump having adequate capacity with pressure of not less than 5.2 kg/cm2 at the topmost hydrant outlet at the wet riser will be provided at the terrace level of each building.

Electric supply (normal) will be provided to these pumps on independent circuit.

Stand by pump of equal capacity will be provided for each building.

No submersible pumps will be installed.

E. External Hydrant

External hydrants will be provided for each building within the confines of the site on the wet riser at ground level at location approved by CFO.

F. Hose Reel

Hose reel will be installed near each alternate external hydrant of each building.

G. Hose Boxes

Hose boxes will be provided in the each building near each internal hydrant. Each box will be equipped with adequate length of rubber line hose along with standard branch pipe.

H. Portable Fire Extinguishers (Each Building)



Following portable extinguishers will be provided at electric meter room (service) at ground floor or stilt level and at lift machine room at terrace level.

One dry chemical powder type fire extinguisher of adequate capacity having ISI certification mark.

Two buckets filled with dry, clean sand.

One carbon dioxide type fire extinguisher adequate capacity with ISI mark.

J Alternate Source of Power Supply

An alternate power source will be supplied from a D G set for fire lifts, fire pumps, booster pumps, sprinkler pumps, jockey pumps, staircases, corridor lighting circuits and manual fire alarm system. It shall be housed in a separate cabin.

Car Parking:

Minimum 6m open space around the building will be maintained free from all encroachments and obstructions for easy movement of the appliances.



ANNEXURE III: AMBIENT AIR QUALITY RESULTS WITHIN 5 KM OF PROJECT SITE

LOCATION: PROJECT SITE

Sr. NO.

Monitoring Date

Pollutants Concentrations PM10

(μg/m3) PM2.5

(μg/m3) SO2

(μg/m3) NOx

(μg/m3) CO

(mg/m3) 1 03.03.2017 73 37 12 17 0.69 2 06.03.2017 69 35 15 15 0.89 3 09.03.2017 70 36 13 16 0.68 4 13.03.2017 76 39 11 17 0.79 5 16.03.2017 77 40 12 11 0.71 6 19.03.2017 68 42 16 16 0.8 7 21.03.2017 65 40 17 17 1.02 8 24.03.2017 69 39 14 19 0.71 9 27.03.2017 72 43 12 21 0.82

10 02.04.2017 75 38 9 19 0.91 11 04.04.2017 81 41 15 15 0.63 12 07.04.2017 83 42 12 14 0.7 13 10.04.2017 79 40 11 11 0.89 14 14.04.2017 71 36 13 17 0.73 15 18.04.2017 68 34 11 13 0.9 16 22.04.2017 71 36 10 15 1.09 17 25.04.2017 65 33 9 17 0.95 18 29.04.2017 63 32 13 13 0.8 19 02.05.2017 70 35 10 15 0.99 20 04.05.2017 64 32 11 13 0.64 21 08.05.2017 60 30 10 17 1 22 11.05.2017 54 27 12 11 0.88 23 14.05.2017 67 34 11 16 0.94 24 17.05.2017 72 36 10 14 1.02 25 20.05.2017 60 30 13 11 0.79 26 24.05.2017 62 31 9 14 0.67

Max. 83.00 43.00 17.00 21.00 1.09 Min. 54.00 27.00 9.00 11.00 0.63 Mean 69.38 36.08 11.96 15.15 0.83 S. D. 6.82 4.22 2.14 2.63 0.13

98th percentile 82.00 42.50 16.50 20.00 1.06



LOCATION: BALKUM FIRE STATION

Sr. NO.

Monitoring Date


(μg/m3) PM2.5

(μg/m3) SO2

(μg/m3) NOx

(μg/m3) CO

(mg/m3)

1 03.03.2017 62 30 11.5 11 1.15 2 06.03.2017 81 42 12.5 15 1.03 3 09.03.2017 66 34 11.5 12 1.17 4 13.03.2017 77 40 14.5 13 1.11 5 16.03.2017 69 33 10.5 15 1.29 6 19.03.2017 80 39 12.5 14 1.26 7 21.03.2017 64 31 11.5 13 1.02 8 24.03.2017 70 35 14.5 15 1.09 9 27.03.2017 72 32 10.5 18 1.25

10 02.04.2017 86 46 13.5 14 1.07 11 04.04.2017 65 42 11.5 16 1.11 12 07.04.2017 71 40 10.5 13 1.03 13 10.04.2017 67 34 16.5 14 1.02 14 14.04.2017 75 37 13.5 15 1.24 15 18.04.2017 83 41 12.5 16 1.12 16 22.04.2017 66 31 15.5 17 1.05 17 25.04.2017 66 33 11.5 14 1.28 18 29.04.2017 67 32 13.5 12 1.22 19 02.05.2017 88 42 12.5 16 1.14 20 04.05.2017 65 33 10.5 12 1.03 21 08.05.2017 83 43 13.5 13 1.05 22 11.05.2017 79 41 12.5 15 1.21 23 14.05.2017 71 36 14.5 16 1.04 24 17.05.2017 86 43 12.5 17 1.2 25 20.05.2017 63 33 15.5 12 1.17 26 24.05.2017 88.00 46.00 16.50 18.00 1.29

Max. 62.00 30.00 10.50 11.00 1.02 Min. 72.81 36.81 12.81 14.27 1.13 Mean 8.04 4.69 1.67 1.82 0.09 S. D. 62 30 11.5 11 1.15

98th percentile 81 42 12.5 15 1.03



LOCATION: CLARIANT COLONY

Sr. NO.

Monitoring Date


(μg/m3) PM2.5

(μg/m3) SO2

(μg/m3) NOx

(μg/m3) CO

(mg/m3)

1 03.03.2017 65 33 15 16 0.52 2 06.03.2017 62 32 11 18 0.55 3 09.03.2017 73 38 13 16 0.59 4 13.03.2017 70 31 9 14 0.46 5 16.03.2017 68 35 8 19 0.61 6 19.03.2017 65 36 11 15 0.53 7 21.03.2017 62 30 16 16 0.58 8 24.03.2017 72 39 9 14 0.49 9 27.03.2017 76 31 12 15 0.7

10 02.04.2017 68 35 11 18 0.53 11 04.04.2017 79 41 12 16 0.64 12 07.04.2017 72 36 10 17 0.53 13 10.04.2017 82 43 13 12 0.61 14 14.04.2017 75 37 10 14 0.63 15 18.04.2017 80 45 14 16 0.54 16 22.04.2017 75 39 9 13 0.46 17 25.04.2017 69 36 8 16 0.5 18 29.04.2017 67 39 11 14 0.47 19 02.05.2017 61 32 9 17 0.45 20 04.05.2017 55 42 14 15 0.63 21 08.05.2017 59 39 10 18 0.45 22 11.05.2017 62 32 12 16 0.61 23 14.05.2017 59 36 9 13 0.54 24 17.05.2017 64 42 11 16 0.45 25 20.05.2017 61 31 10 12 0.58 26 24.05.2017 82.00 45.00 16.00 19.00 0.70

Max. 55.00 30.00 8.00 12.00 0.45 Min. 67.77 36.12 11.15 15.38 0.54 Mean 7.22 4.39 2.15 1.86 0.07 S. D. 81.00 44.00 15.50 18.50 0.67

98th percentile 65 33 15 16 0.52



LOCATION: ASHOK NAGAR

Sr. NO.

Monitoring Date


(μg/m3) PM2.5

(μg/m3) SO2

(μg/m3) NOx

(μg/m3) CO

(mg/m3)

1 03.03.2017 65 31 15 17 0.87 2 06.03.2017 59 30 10 19 0.79 3 09.03.2017 62 29 9 15 0.52 4 13.03.2017 65 29 15 20 0.89 5 16.03.2017 64 30 16 16 0.75 6 19.03.2017 67 34 18 22 0.79 7 21.03.2017 69 35 12 14 0.88 8 24.03.2017 65 33 19 15 0.89 9 27.03.2017 75 33 11 18 0.88

10 02.04.2017 65 33 9 16 0.74 11 04.04.2017 73 37 12 14 0.68 12 07.04.2017 60 31 15 18 0.62 13 10.04.2017 69 35 10 11 0.63 14 14.04.2017 72 36 12 18 0.66 15 18.04.2017 79 39.5 13 15 0.64 16 22.04.2017 71 36 11 16 0.59 17 25.04.2017 72 36 10 14 0.54 18 29.04.2017 69 35 16 17 0.98 19 02.05.2017 64 32 15 15 0.99 20 04.05.2017 66 33 12 13 0.6 21 08.05.2017 60 30 13 15 0.64 22 11.05.2017 59 28 10 14 0.61 23 14.05.2017 56 27 14 17 0.63 24 17.05.2017 59 30 15 14 0.75 25 20.05.2017 63 32 11 19 0.8 26 24.05.2017 54 27 9 15 0.85

Max. 79.00 39.50 19.00 22.00 0.99 Min. 54.00 27.00 9.00 11.00 0.52 Mean 65.46 32.37 12.77 16.04 0.74 S. D. 6.05 3.24 2.82 2.41 0.14

98th percentile 77.00 38.25 18.50 21.00 0.99



ANNEXURE IV: LAND USE

The land use map of Thane District published by the geological survey of India shows that about 42% of the total geographical area is under forest cover. More than 90% of the forests are of tropical moist (mixed) deciduous type. The percentage of cultivated area is about 22.2%. The remaining land is under the built up area and wasteland. The land use map is given in below:



ANNEXURE V: GEOLOGY

Thane district exhibits a highly rugged and mountainous topography manifested by the north-south trending Sahyadri mountain ranges with steep scarp on the western side and a gently undulating terrain known as Konkan plain bordering the Arabian Sea.

Thane is placed at the height of 7m from the sea level. The City is situated on the Western banks of Thane creek with Parsik hills on the southeast side and Yeour hills on the west side.

Geologically the entire land is occupied by Deccan basalt of Upper Cretaceous to Palaeogene age except for a few patches of alluvium occurring in the river valleys. The Deccan trap is capped by laterite at a few places. The Deccan basalt flows are normally aphyric to feldspar phyric. The feldspar phyric flows are very highly porphyritic containing giant sized megacryst. The lowermost Salher formation is followed by lower Ratangarh formation, upper Ratangarh formation and Karla formation.

The basaltic pile of the area is intruded by rocks of Borivali formation which includes doleritic and basaltic dykes, tuffs and agglomerates. The frequency of dykes is more in North western part and becomes relatively less in south eastern part.

The area to the west of Thane has arcuate fault exposing a sequence of various volcanic and plutonic rocks which are different from the rocks exposed east of the fault.

There are hot springs which generate water at temperatures ranging from 400Cto 590C. The important hot springs are found near Sativali, Ganeshpuri, Akoli, Paduspada and Hololi. The discharge in the individual springs is about 20 l/m to 60 l/m.

The Geomorphology and Geohydrology maps published by Geological survey of India for Thane District are presented in Figure I and Figure II.



Figure I: Geomorphology of Thane



Figure II: Geohydrology of Thane



ANNEXURE VI: SEISMOLOGY

Thane is classified under the Zone III of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) 2000 seismic zone map for India as seen in Figure I. Zone III is defined as having a maximum intensity expected of around VII on MM scale. A map pf geotechnical and natural hazards is also given as Figure II.

Figure I: Seismic Zone Map of India

Structurally Complex has been designed to meet seismic requirements of Zone

Zone Max. MSK Intensity 2 VI 3 VII 4 VIII 5 IX or Higher



Figure II: Geotechnical and Natural Hazards of Thane



ANNEXURE VII: LIST OF FLORA AND FAUNA OBSERVED IN THE STUDY AREA

Scientific Name Local Name

Flora

Polyalthia longifolia Ashok

Cocos nucifera Coconut

Jacaranda mimosefolia Neel Gulmohor

Delonix regia Gulmohar

Butea monosperma Palash

Pongamia pinnata Karanj

Hibiscus rosasinensis Jaswand

Melia azedarach Bakan neem

Ficus benghalensis Vad

Ficus glomerata Umbar

Ficus religiosa Pimpal

Moringa oleifera Shevga

Eucalyptus globulus Nilgiri

Eugenia jambolana Jambhul

Bouganvillea spectabilis Boganvel

Adansonia digitata Gorakh chinch

Bombax malabaricum Sawar, Katesawar

Stercula colorata Roxb.Eruthoropsis Colorata Khavas, Khanshi

Sterculia urens Pandhari, Kada

Azadirachta indica Kadunneem

Saccopetalum tomentosum F. and Th. Hum

Garcinia Indica Kokam

Ochrocarpus longifolius syn.Calysaccion longifolium Surangi

Garuga pinnata Kakad

Lannea grandis syn. Odina wodier Shimti, Shimbat

Mangifera indica Amba

Tamarindus indica Chinch




Dalbergia sisso Shisham

Pterocarpus marsupium var, acuminate Bibla

Terminalia belerica Beheda

Terminalia tomentosa Ain, Sadada

Syzygium cumini Jambhul

Adina Cordifolia Haldu

Ixora arborea Kuda

Ixora brachiata --

Madhuka indica Mohwa

Manilkana hexandra Ahmadabadi Hewa

Mimusops elengi Bakul

Alstonia scholaris Satwin, Saptaparni

Heterophragma quadricularis Wurus, Panlag

Oroxylum indicum Telav

Sterospermum personatum --

Tectona grandis Sag, Sagwan

Trewia polycarpa Petari

Holoptelea integrifolia Wavali, Papra

Tremaorientalis Ranambada, Kargol

Ficus asperrima Kharwat

Ficus arnottina Payar

Ficus bengalensis Wad

Ficus mysorensis Bhurwad

Ficus religiosa Pipal

Borassus flabellifer Tad

Cocos nucifera Naral

Phoenix sylvestris Shindi

Anona squamosa Sitaphal

Anona reticulata Ramphal

Flacourtia Montana Attak, Champer




Thespesia populnea Ranbhendi

Pterospermum suberifolium Muchkund, Kanak Champa

Grewia colimnaria Kala dhaman

G. tiliaefolia Dhaman

Zizyphus xylopyra Ghout, Ghatbori

Sapindus trifoliatus Ritha

Anacardium occidentale Kaju

Semecarpus anacardium Biba, Bibwa

Moringa oleifera syn. M. pterigosperma Shevga

Bauhinia recemosa Apta

Bhuhinia variegata Kanchan

Cassia fistula Bahava

Delonix regia Gulmohar

Parkinsonia aculeata Vedi-babul

Erythrina suberosa Pangara

Erythrina variegata var, orientalis Pangara

Pongamia pinnata Karanj

Sesbania gradiflora Agasta

Acacia arabica Babul

Acacia catechu Khair

Lagerstroemia parviflora Bonda, Bondara

Gardenia latifolia Pandru, Ghogar,Dikemali

Morinda tinctoria Bartondi

Randia dumatorum Gelphal

Diospyros embryopteris Temburni, Tendu

Nyctanthes arbot-tristis Parijatak

Salvadora persica Khakan

Cordiamyxa Bhokar

Ehretia laevis Datrang

Callicarpa tomentosa ---




Gmelina arborea Shivan

Bridelia retusa Asana

Euphorbia tirucalli Newali, Thor

Exaecaria alallocha Phungali

Emblica officinalis Avala

Jatrojpha curcas Mogli Erandi

Macaranga peltata Chandoda

Ricinus communis Erand

Ficus elastia Rabarache Zad

Ficus hispida Kharoti, kala umbar

Ficus gibbosa Dateer

Ficus glomerata Umbar

Strebelus asper Karvati, Kharota

Cyperus spp. Motha

Fimbristylis spp ---

Shrubs

Capparis spinosa Kabar, Kalavari

Capparis zeylanica Wagati

Helicteres isora Kewan, murudi, Murudsheng

Microcos paniculata Shetali

Zizyphus mauritiana syn. Z. jujuba Bor

Z. oenoplia ---

Leea Microphylla Dinda

Acacia pinnata Shembati, shembi

Calycopteris floribunda Ugshi, Ukshi

Lawsonia inermis Mendi

Woodfordia fruticosa Kurz Woodfordia floribunda Dhayti, Dhaiphal

Ixora Coccinea Bakora

Meyenia erecta Alu




Jasminum pubescens Ranmogra, Ranjai

Carissa carandas Karwand

Holarrhena antidysonterica Kuda, Pandhrakuda

Nerium odorum Kanher

Wrightia tinctoria Kuda, Kalakuda

Wrightia tomentosa Shurikudi, Tambdakuda

Calotropis gigantea Rui

Solanum indicum Bhui, Ringani

Barleria priontes Koranti

Lepidagahthis cuspidata Bhuigend

Clerodendron inerme Keyanel

Lantana Gamera Ghaneri

Vitex negundo Nirgudi

Pogostemon parviflorus Pangli

Bridelia Retusa Asana

Euphorbia neriifolia Thor, Nivdung

Sehima Nervosum Pavan

Mallotus philippinensis Shendri, Kunkuphal, Rohini

Melanthesa turbinata Kangli

Pedilanthus tithymaloides Vilayati-sher

Asparagus racemosus Shatawari

Bambusa arundinacea Bamboo

Herbs

Argemone mexicana Pivla dhotra

Portulaca oleracea Ghol

Abutilon indicum syn., Abutilon graueolens Mudra

Malachra capitata syn.,Malachra rotundifolia Ranbhendi

Sida Spinosa Jangli methi, bala

Sida rhombifolia var, retusa Atibala




Urena Lobata Vanbhendi

Melochia umbellata Methuri

FLORA

Climbers

Clematis triloba Ranjai

Cocculas villosus Parvel

Cyclea burmanni Pakav

Tinospora cordifolia Gulvel

FAUNA

Birds

Accipitter nisus Sparrow hawk

Alcedo atthis Common Blue Kingfisher

Corvus splendens House Crow

Centropus sinensis Crow pheasnt

Eudynamys scolopacea Koel

Saxicoloides fulicata Indian Robin

Nectarinia asiatica Purple Sunbird

Passer domesticus House Sparrow

Acridotheres tristis Common Myna

Elonus caeruleus Blackwinged kite

Haliastur indus Brahminy Kite

Milvus migrans Pariah Kite

Alcedo atthis Common Blue Kingfisher

Halcyon smyrnensis Whitebreasted Kingfisher

Ardeola grayii Heron pond/ Paddy Bird

Tringa hypoleucos Common Sandpiper

Vanellus indicus Redwattled Lapwing

Megalaima haenacephala Crimsonbrested Barbet




Columba livia Blue Rock Pigeon

Corvus splendens House Crow

Dicrurus adsimilis Black Drongo

Hirundo rustica Swallow

Lannius schach Rufousbacked Shrike

Motacilla flava Yellow Wag Tail

Turdoides striatus Jungle Babbler

Copsychus saularis Magpie robin

Saxicoloides fulicata Indian Robin

Ploceus philippinus Baya

Psittacula krameri Rose-ringed Parakeet

Pycnonotus cafer Redvented Bulbul

Acridotheres tristis Common Myna

Reptiles Calotes versicolour Common garden lizard MAMMALS Funambulus penanti Five stripped Squirrel Chiroptera Family Pteropidae Fulvous fruit-bat Rousettus leschenaulti Indian flying fox (Wat –Waghul) Primates Family Cercopithecidae Presbytis entellus Common Langur (Wanar)



ANNEXURE VIII: SOCIOECONOMIC DATA

Most of the socio economic baseline data of the study area is collected through secondary sources such as census, Gazetteers, etc. Along with this socio economic survey of the study area was also carried out to get proper perspective. The information collected is amalgamated with secondary sources to come to proper conclusion.

Thane due to its geographical position of sharing boundaries with Mumbai, the financial capital of India possesses immense economic potential. The study area is well developed urban region having dense population. Being an urban area the main occupation of the people is service and business. The project site comes under the Owale ward of the Thane Municipal Corporation which has all the infrastructural facilities like schools, institutions, transport etc.

The study area being an urban well developed region has adequate infrastructure facilities like public transport, schools, public health centres. The primary schools in Thane are 307 in number. The present status of educational facilities and Public health facilities in Thane city is given below in Table I and Table II.

Table I: Status of Schools in Thane City

Medium of Instruction No. of Schools No. of teachers

Marathi 22 105

Hindi 3 18

Urdu 2 8

Guajarati 2 10

English 91 766

Total 120 907

Table II: Status of Public Health Facilities in Thane

Type of Facility Number

Municipal Hospital 1

Municipal Dispensaries 24

Mobile Municipal Dispensaries 1

Government Hospitals 2

Municipal Maternity Homes 6

Private Hospitals 208

Private Dispensaries 467

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