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GOVERNMENT OF GRENADA Ministry of Finance, Planning, Energy and Corporative

GRENADA DISASTER VULNERABILITY REDUCTION PROJECT

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ASSESSMENT

Prepared by: Edward Niles Environmental and Physical Planning Consultant

November2010

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION---------------------------------------------------------------------------1 1.1 BRIEF BACKGROUND-----------------------------------------------------------1 1.2 OBJECTIVE-----------------------------------------------------------------------1 1.3 METHODOLOGY------------------------------------------------------------------1 2.0 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT---------------------------------------------------------1 2.1 PROJECT COMPONENT AND ACTIVITY ---------------------------------------1 3.0 LEGAL AND INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT IN GRENADA.----------------------------2 3.1 BRIEF BACKGROUND------------------------------------------------------------2 3.2 LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK-----------------------------------------------------2 3.2.1 Overview-----------------------------------------------------------------------2

3.2.2 Relevant Environmental Legislation------------------------------------4

3.3 INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK---------------------------------------------------6 3.3.1 Government Departments-------------------------------------------------6

3.3.2 Statutory Bodies--------------------------------------------------------------7

4.0 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT--------------------------------------------------7 4.1 PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT --------------------------------------------------------7 4.1.1 Geology and Soil--------------------------------------------------------------7

4.1.2 Topography and Drainage--------------------------------------------------12

4.1.3 Climate---------------------------------------------------------------------------14

4.1.4 Land Use------------------------------------------------------------------------15

4.1.5 Existing social and environmental problems---------------------------14

4.2 Biological Environment -----------------------------------------------------20 4.2.1 Flora and Fauna---------------------------------------------------------------20

4.3 VULNERABILITY--------------------------------------------------------------------21 4.4 ISSUES FOR CONSIDERATION ----------------------------------------------------22

5.0 IDENTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT OF IMPACTS--------------------------22 5.1 OVERVIEW-----------------------------------------------------------------------------22

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5.2 POSITIVE IMPACTS------------------------------------------------------------------23 5.3 NEGATIVE IMPACTS-----------------------------------------------------------------23 5.3.1 Public inconvenience ---------------------------------------------------------24

5.3.2 Noise nuisance ---------------------------------------------------------------24

5.3.3 Traffic obstruction -------------------------------------------------------------24

5.3.4 Air pollution----------------------------------------------------------------------24

5.3.5 Marine pollution----------------------------------------------------------------24

5.4 RESIDUAL IMPACTS---------------------------------------------------------------24 6.0 MITIGATION MEASURES-----------------------------------------------------------24 6.1 GENERAL CONSIDERATION-----------------------------------------------------24 6.2 SPECIFIC CONSIDERATION------------------------------------------------------24 6..2.1 Public inconvenience ------------------------------------------------------24

6.2.2 Noise nuisance -------------------------------------------------------------25

6.2.3 Traffic obstruction------------------------------------------------------------25 6.2.4 Air pollution--------------------------------------------------------------------25

6.2.5 Marine pollution--------------------------------------------------------------25

7.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN-----------------------------------25 7.1 SUPERVISION----------------------------------------------------------------26 7.2 PROJECT LEVEL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT-------------26 7.3 REHABILITATION WORKS ------------------------------------------------26 7.4 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR REHABILITATION WORKS-28

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LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1: Project Location -------------------------------------------------------------------4

Figure 2: Geology-----------------------------------------------------------------------------10

Figure 3: Soils- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------12

Figure 4: Slopes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------14

Figure 5: Climate------------------------------------------------------------------------------16

Figure 6: National Parks and Protected Areas-----------------------------------------22

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APPENDICIES

Appendix A: Terms of Reference Appendix B: List of persons consulted

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This document constitutes the Environmental Impacts Assessment Report for the 11 Projects which are

Sub-components of the Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project (DVRP) prepared by the Government of

Grenada for funding by the World Bank.

Two of the projects - La Sagesse and Beausejour Housing – have been highlighted for special

consideration due to potential hazards observed in those areas. The condition of the houses is very poor

(exposed columns, incorrect column and wooden beam connection, no hurricane straps etc) and they are

all extremely vulnerable to hurricane; sections of the road and other areas are vulnerable to rockfall and

landslip. There is also evidence of pollution in both housing areas created by the inadequate and in most

cases incomplete sewage disposal system. This situation may eventually endanger the health and safety

of the respective communities (See Section 4.1.5 for details).

There is also a potential traffic hazard and health and safety issue in St. Patrick’s Anglican School which

should be given similar considered as the problems listed to be address by the project. Details of the

situation are presented in Section 4.1.5.

Similar attention was given to the Lance Bridge at Gouyave, St. John’s mainly because of the possible

public inconveniences that will most likely occur during construction.

The EIA Report also includes the important issues for consideration (Section 4.4). However, Marine

Pollution is an issue worth mentioning here because of the necessity to avoid implementing flood

mitigation measures for Morne Rouge, Dusty Highway and St. Johns River that may result in a transfer of

the flood related pollution problems into the marine environment.

It is important to note that none of the projects are located within the Protected Areas of Grenada nor will

they have any negative impact on the Grenada Dove or other endangered species. The predicted impacts

are of a social and environmental nature. Most of the negative impacts are expected to be short term

insignificant Impacts that can be easily mitigated. The positive impacts are predicted to be significant and

long term.

The legislative responsibility for environmental management in Grenada is spread among eight different

agencies (five Government Departments and three Statuary Bodies). However, the Physical Planning

Unit through its relationship with the Physical Planning and Development Authority stands out for its

overall responsibility for land use management in general. The Unit is also best positioned to compliment

the environmental monitoring efforts of the relevant authorities during the implementation of those DVRP

Projects.

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

This Environmental Impacts Assessment was commissioned by the Ministry of Finance, Planning, Energy and Corporative for the purpose of meeting World Bank’s funding requirements for the Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project (DVRP). The Project was designed to contribute to the reduction of vulnerability to natural disaster in the region. it is expected to include various activities related to institutional strengthening and training as well as the execution of various works to retrofit or protect national assets. According to the Bank’s Environmental Assessment Policy [OP4.01] the project is classified as Category B meaning that environmental impacts for the type of work anticipated under the project are expected to be moderate in nature and can be managed through the application of appropriate engineering and management measures. 1.2 OBJECTIVE The main objective of this consultancy is to produce a project level environmental assessment based on the activities planned for execution under the DVRP. This assessment will include an assessment of the potential impacts and a list of mitigation measures as specified in the Terms of Reference (Appendix A). 1.3 METHODOLOGY The proposed methodology for conducting the Environmental Impacts Assessment involves surveys and analysis of the environment of the respective study areas. This will also include a review of the project proposal; interviews and discussions with relevant Government Officials; persons from the respective communities and project beneficiaries. 2.0 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

2.1 PROJECT COMPONENT AND ACTIVITY This EIA is concerned with the Projects under Component 2 (Disaster and Climate Risk Reduction) of the Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project which would consist of new construction and rehabilitation of existing infrastructure in order to reduce their vulnerability to natural hazards and climate change. They are located in various areas of Grenada (Figure 1) and involve the following activities:

1. The construction of drains, roads, retaining structures, sewage system, land regularization and engineering and supervision consultancy for both La Sagesse and Beausejour Housing

2. Construction of retaining wall structure and installation of gabion baskets in six landslip locations at Constantine, St. George’s and Gouyave, St. John’s.

3. Consultancy services to undertake soil investigation mitigation measures for Landslip Sites in Bellevue/Jean Anglais, Brizan, Grand Anse Housing Scheme, Melville Street and Sendall Tunnel in St. Georges.

4. Consultancy services for the designs, surveys, civil works and construction supervision for flood mitigation in Morne Rouge, Dusty Highway and St. Johns River in St. Georges

5. Construction of the Hubble Bridge and Lance Bridge at Gouyave, St. Johns

6. Rehabilitation of Holy Cross R. C. School and St. Patrick’s Anglican School, St. Patrick’s.

7. Construction of a reservoir at observatory, St. Georges

8. Construction of a storage reservoir and generator house at Chemin, St. David’s

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9. Retrofitting Hills View Home for the aged, St. Patricks

10. Retrofitting Cadrona Home for the aged, St. Andrews

3.0 LEGAL AND INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT IN GRENADA.

3.1 BRIEF BACKGROUND The legal and institutional framework for environmental management in Grenada have been influenced by Government’s policies over the years and to a great extent, the policies of some international and regional funding agencies like the World Bank, Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) the Organization of East Caribbean States and the United Nations. Their main focus have been on the protection of sensitive and important natural and cultural resources, preservation of public health and safety, and the encouragement of appropriate and feasible macro-economic and sectoral policies, which promote sound environmental and natural resource management principles and practices. In fact, projects submitted to the World Bank or CDB for funding must include approved EIA’s. Such policies have resulted in the introduction of several pieces of legislation and institutions with the main objective of addressing a wide range of issues and problems related to natural and cultural resources that are of paramount importance to the economic development of Grenada and the wellbeing of the society in general (for example: the forest, mangrove swamps, marine ecosystems, historic buildings and sites, sustainable land use, wildlife protection, pollution abatement, solid waste management and waste disposal). 3.2 LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK 3.2.1 Overview The legislative framework for environmental management in Grenada dates back to the 1946 Town and Country Planning Ordinance, which introduced Urban and Land Use Planning in Grenada. Two decades later, in 1965, a central planning and Housing Authority was set up to review and control developments. The dissolution of Local Government in 1969 left the development control functions exclusively in the hands of the Central Government. At about the same time, in 1968, a new law, the Land Development control Act No.40, established the Land Development Control Authority (LDCA) with special responsibilities for ensuring that developments are undertaken in an orderly and progressive manner.

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Since the 1940’s several other pieces of legislation and regulation including the Public Health Ordinance have been enacted and amended with the view of providing the necessary legislative framework for the many different agencies dealing with the environmental management matters. However the more recent ones are as follows:

• The Beach Protection Amendment Act of 2009, prohibiting sand mining in Grenada • The Physical Planning and Development Control Act, No 25, of 2002 • Litter Abatement Act of 1973, which has been supplemented by the passage of the waste management Act of 2001, addressing pollution control and abatement of litter • Waste Management Act No 16 of 2001, to provide for the management of waste in conformity with best environmental practices and related matters • Solid waste management act No 11 of 1995, which established the Solid Waste Management Authority, charged with the duty of developing the solid waste management facilities, and improving the coverage and effectiveness of solid waste storage, collection and disposal facilities of Grenada; • National parks and Protected Areas Act of1991, for the designation and maintenance of National Parks and protected areas • Environmental Levy Act No 5 of 1997, an act to impose and collect Environmental Levy on certain goods and services • Fisheries Act of 1986, which provides for the protection of the marine resources in Grenada • National Trust Act set up for the protection of the cultural heritage of Grenada.

3.2.2: Relevant Environmental Legislation Grenada now has in place several pieces of legislation to protect its environment. The most relevant ones to the project are: the Physical Planning and Development Control Act No25, of 2002; the Public Health Act of 1958 and the litter Abatement Act of 1973, which has been supplemented by the passage of the Waste Management Act 2001 addressing pollution control and the abatement of litter; the 1986 Fisheries Act; and the 1990, National Parks and Protected Areas Act. Every one of those legislations has been playing important resource management roles, which, to some extent, has contributed to the enhancement and conservation of the natural environment and the preservation of public health and safety in Grenada. Nevertheless, only two of those legislations (the Waste Management Act No 16 of 2001 and the Physical Planning and Development Control Act, No 25, of 2002) include provisions for environmental impact assessment (EIA). It is important to note here that according to both Acts, the legal responsibility for environmental impacts assessments and development control in general is shared between none other than the current Physical Planning and Development Control Authority (PPDA) and the Minister responsible for Planning (Act 16:15-17 and Act 25: 25 & 28). That Minister is responsible for making regulations and appeals. The PPDA is responsible for everything else, with the support of the Physical Planning Unit functioning as its staff.

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In the case of the Solid Waste Facilities (Act 16), the final decision is made by the Minister. A notable provision in this Act is that the Minister must, when granting approval, designate a person or body to conduct any inspection necessary to determine whether the design, development and construction of the facility are in accordance with the program, protection plan or mitigation measures that is made a condition of the approval (Section 16(2)). Despite the above, the Physical Planning and Development Control Act No25, of 2002 stands out for its overall responsibility for land use management in general. It makes fresh provision for the control of physical development, to continue the Land Development Authority, to require the preparation of physical plans for Grenada, to protect the natural and cultural heritage, and for related matters. The Physical Planning and Development Authority (PPDA) is set up under the Act with regulatory powers over any development taking place in, on, under or over the land. Part 4 of the Act makes provision for the preparation of Environmental Impacts Assessment. The second schedule, (section 25(2), lists a total of 18 matters for which an Environment Impact Assessment is normally required. The PPDA functions as the national agency for the identification, protection, conservation and rehabilitation of the natural and cultural heritage in accordance with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. It is a convention for the protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, to which Grenada is a party. The staff of the Physical Planning Unit is deemed to be the staff of the Physical Planning and Development Authority for the purpose of the Act. The Authority meets once a month. It may delegate to any member of the committee, the Head or any other member of the staff of the Authority, or statutory body, the power and authority to carry out on its behalf such functions as the Authority determines. Neither the Minster, any member of the Authority, any person co-opted to help the Authority in dealing with any matter, the Head or any other member of the staff of the Authority is liable in any court for or in respect of any act or matter done, or omitted to be done in good faith in the exercise or purported exercise of any function or power conferred by this Act. The environmental impact assessment component of the Act is covered in Part III (Appendix C). According to the Act, the Authority (meaning the Physical Planning and Development Control Authority) can request an EIA in respect of any development application including application for approval in principle, if the proposed development could significantly affect the environment (Subsection 1). Section 25 (1) states that the Authority must not grant permission for the development of land pursuant to an application to which this section applies unless it has first taken the report on the EIA into account. The Act also includes a list of 18 different types of developments for which an environmental impact assessment is normally required. They are as follows:

1. Hotels of more than 50 rooms 2. Sub-divisions of more than 10 lots 3. Residential development of more than 25 units 4. Any industrial plant which in the opinion of the Authority is likely to cause significant adverse

environmental impact 5. Quarrying and other mining activities 6. Marinas 7. Land reclamation, dredging and filling of ponds 8. Airports, ports and harbors 9. Dams and reservoirs 10. Hydro-electric projects and power plants 11. Desalination plants 12. Water purification plants 13. Sanitary landfill operations, solid waste disposal sites, toxic waste disposal sites and other similar

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14. Gas pipeline installations 15. Any development generating or potentially generating emissions, aqueous effluent, solid waste,

noise, vibration or radioactive discharges 16. Any development involving the storage and use of hazardous materials 17. Any coastal zone development 18. Any development in wetlands, marine parks conservation areas, environmental protection areas

or other sensitive environmental areas. According to the Act, the Minister may make regulations providing for:

(a) The criteria and procedures for determining whether a development is likely to significantly affect the environment and for which an Environmental Impact Assessment is required;

(b) The procedures for setting the scope of an Environmental Impact Assessment to be carried out by the applicant in respect of any development;

(c) The minimum contents of a report on an Environmental Impact Assessment; (d) The qualifications, skills, knowledge or experience which must be possessed by persons

conducting Environmental Impact Assessment for the purpose of this Act; (e) The procedures for public participation in the Environmental Impact Assessment process and

public scrutiny of any report on an Environmental Impact Assessment submitted to the Authority; (f) The consideration by the Authority of an application in respect of which an Environmental Impact

Assessment is required, including the criteria and procedures for review of the report.

Another important part of the Act is its provision for preparing physical plans for Grenada (Part III section 13). Such plans are expected to cater for the economic, social, cultural and environmental needs, as well as addressing critical and sometimes very sensitive land use problems. The previous lack of such legislation in support of this activity was a major development control disadvantage. That situation resulted in limited emphasis on the preparation of plans, environmental degradation; increased incompatible land use, depletion of natural resources and other associated problems in many areas.

3.3 INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK There are several different agencies involved in activities that impact on the environment, however only eight; (five Government Departments and three Statuary Bodies) are directly involved in environmental management activities on a daily basis: 3.3.1 Government Departments

• Physical Planning Unit, Ministry of Ministry of Communication, Works and Physical Planning • The Ministry of Communication, Works and Physical Planning (responsible for beach protection) • Forestry Department, Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries Public Utilities, Marketing Board and Energy • Land Use Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, And Marketing Board

• Environmental Health Department, Ministry of Health and the Environment

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3.3.2 Statuary Bodies

• Physical Planning and Development Control Authority • Solid Waste Management Authority • National Water and Sewage Authority • Forestry Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries • Land Use Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries • Environmental Health Department, Ministry of Health and the Environment • The Ministry of Communication, Works and Physical Planning (responsible for beach protection) • Physical Planning and Development Control Authority • Solid Waste Management Authority • National Water and Sewage Authority

4.0. DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT 4.1. PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

4.1.1 Geology and Soil Geology The island of Grenada consists of 13 different geological categories ranging from Great River Beds to Tufton Hall Formation (Fig 2). They are of volcanic origin consisting mainly of volcanic products and, to a lesser degree, of sedimentary rocks formed during the Miocene to the Quaternary period of the Island’s volcanic history. They occur as dome flows and as a wide variety of pyroclastics related to eruptions with varying degrees of explosivity. Agglomerates and ashes in varying degrees are the dominant components of the pyroclastic rocks. The lava flow and rocks from eruption blasts are andesitic and basaltic in nature. (R.J. Arculus 1973, 1976). Within those categories are numerous geological fault lines scattered throughout the Island. They are defined as planer brake in rock along which one side has moved relative to the other. This movement can affect the stability of the soil above and cause structural failure to buildings, walls, roads etc. Despite the spread of fault lines, no definitive signs of associated problems were observed within the locations of the Project Sites. There are some earth movements in the vicinity of the Holy Cross R.C. School which may be associated with underground water / drainage problem. The landslips and rockfall problems of the Project Sites (See Section 2 above) also do not seem to be the result of the above mentioned fault lines. However, detailed investigation is necessary before arriving at a final conclusion. Soil There are 3 different types of soil textures in Grenada (sand, silt and clay) and 4 different types of soils based on textural classification, clay, clay loam, sandy loam and loamy sand. Loam is basically a mixture of sand, silt and clay. The percentage range for each texture is clay -7 to 27%, silt 28-50%, and sand 23-52%. Clay soil is one that at least 40% clay particles. It may have a maximum of 40% silt or 45% sand. Sandy loam is loamy soil in which sand is the dominant particle. Loamy Sand is sandy soil in which clay and silt are the dominant particle. Clayey soil tends to hold much water for long periods and is also subject to swelling when wet and shrinking when dry. Continuous fluctuation can affect structures in the area.

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Sandy soils drains very rapidly and during the process particles tend to disintegrate from each other because of rapid drainage property. Clay loam has lower water holding capacity than clay and better drainage property. It is the most favorable soil for construction since it is not subjected to continuous fluctuation as clay and more stabled soil than sand. The soil is also divided into 13 different categories (Figure: 3) according to physical properties (amount of soil and clay), colour, composition of boulders and stones, chemical properties (nutrient status) and place where it was originally discovered.

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All the projects are located in areas classified as Clay Loam Soils. However, there may be some variations in soil composition for some of them that may require special attention. The soils of both La Sagesse and Beausejour Housing Settlements are typical examples. Although both are within areas classified as Clay Loam, the soils in the exact location of the Housing Settlements appear to be very shallow Loamy Sand resting on top of Clay Loam. In addition, the Beausejour Site is more of a boulder and stony type of soil (Pictures1&2).

Picture1: Beausejour project soil Picture 2: La Sagesse project soil Developments on this type of soil within steep sloping areas would require adequate consideration to drainage, landslip and rockfall mitigation and also sewage disposal in order to avoid potential risks to lives and property. Both settlements have been experiencing similar problems due mainly to inadequate consideration to any of the above. Apart from Holy Cross R.C. School and the Landslip and Rockfall Project Sites, there are no other obvious signs of soil related problems.

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4.1.2 Topography and Drainage The island of Grenada is dominated by areas of rugged topography increasing in ruggedness and gradient towards the central mountain range (Figure 4) as it rises to its highest peak at Mt. St. Catherine, an elevation of 2,756 feet above sea level. The lands along the southern and eastern coastal areas are less rugged and also involve most of the areas that are vulnerable to flooding. There are 6 different slope categories in Grenada ranging from A to F (Land Use Department Ministry of Agriculture). Slope category E, 20-30°, is the second steepest and occupies 20,155 hectares, or 65.59%, of the total area of the Island. The flood-prone areas are within the slope category A, 0-2°, a total of 583 hectares, or 1.9%, of the Island (Table 4.1).

Table 4.1: Slopes Categories in Grenada Slopes Class Area

(Hectares) A 0-2° 583

B 2-5° 959 C 5-10°

1,612 D 10-20° 6,274 E 20-30° 20,155

F >30° 1146

Most areas within this Topographical setting are vulnerable to landslide, rockfall, flooding and other natural hazards. This situation, together with the apparent inadequate land use planning and development control, have been the main cause of the abovementioned flooding, landslip and rockfall problems. Apart from La Sagesse and Beausejour Housing Settlements, the project sites within the flood-prone areas (Morne Rouge, Dusty Highway and St. John’s River) are the only ones with existing drainage problems.

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4.1.3 Climate Grenada’s climatic condition varies among 13 different locations referred to as Climatic Zones (Figure 5). The entire island experiences a humid tropical marine type climate with little seasonal or diurnal variation, and fairly constant, strong easterly trade winds. It is affected by the subtropical cyclone belt and inter-tropical convergence zone, which influence the climate of the region. The location of these two meteorological systems varies in a cyclical pattern. Moderate temperatures prevail in Grenada year round with daily heights averaging around 80 F (30 C). Although annual and seasonal variations of temperature are small, the temperature at sea level is generally rather high with little seasonal, diurnal and location variation due to the dampening or stabilizing effect of the ocean mass. Annual average temperature range from a low of 28.3 C to a high of 33.3 C. Annual rainfall in Grenada varies from approximately 1,270mm (50 in) in dry coastal locations to 4,060 mm (160 in) in wet central mountains. The lengths of the dry and wet seasons vary greatly depending on location. However, there tends to be a dry season from about January to May and a wet season from about June to December. About 75% of annual rainfall occurs during the wet season. No data is available for evapo-transpiration, but rough estimates from Grenada and neighboring islands range from 1,000-mm/year to 1,300mm/year. There are some risks of hurricanes from June to December, however, Grenada lies just south of the path of most tropical storms and is only rarely affected by hurricanes. The first hurricane to hit Grenada directly after Hurricane Janet in 1955 was Hurricane Ivan on 7th September 2004.This situation puts the entire project sites at risk to hurricanes. However, their vulnerability may be increased depending on the condition of buildings, bridges and physical infrastructure. The proposed projects are compatible with the existing land use in their respective areas. The implementation of Chemin Storage Reservoir and Generator House and Tufton Hall Reservoir Construction Projects will require some clearing of vegetation and excavation which is expected to result in a minor change to the existing land use of both sites. The remaining projects do not involve any change of use and there is no indication of potential land use problems to be created by any of the projects except for possible noise nuisance and inconveniences to the local communities likely to occur during project implementation, particularly the La Sagesse and Beausejour Community Housing and the Bridge Replacement Projects. There will be some temporary land use modification/ adjustments to facilitate the Lance Bridge Replacement Project which may quite likely include the relocation or demolition of part of at least one of the houses close to the bridge and traffic diversion. 4.1.5 Existing social and environmental problems This section is concerned with the projects that are currently experiencing social and environmental problems that are potentially hazardous or may result in social conflicts. The following details of the situation were obtained from the surveys and consultations with interested persons and members of the local communities.

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4.1.4 Land Use

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La Sagesse and Beausejour Community Housing Both La Sagesse and Beausejour Community Housing have been experiencing a number of social and environmental Problems associated with land tenure, access and the general condition of the houses. Those problems can best be summarized as physical vulnerability and public health and safety issues. The general condition of both housing schemes (houses and infrastructure) is highly vulnerable to hazards such as hurricanes, landslips, earthquakes and fire. This together with the existing sewage disposal problem can eventually have a negative impact on the health and safety of the affected communities. The existing land tenure problems are considered by all concerned to be a major stumbling block due to it’s limitations to individual’s ability to address some of the problems themselves. This situation seems to have originated from a type of adhoc resettlement scheme, implemented in 2007 with limited involvement of the Lands and Surveys Department which is the legitimate authority responsible for land settlement of this nature in Grenada. According to both the Lands Officer and the Director of Lands and Surveys, the Department’s involvement did not extend beyond the subdivision of the lands. Details of the problems are as follows: Land Tenure Insecure tenure:

• Despite verbal request by some of the affected persons to the relevant authorities, no official title of ownership has been issued to any of them.

Removal of boundary marks • Some residents have complained about the removal of boundary marks by some individuals from

the community. This problem is a potential source of conflict.

Access Inadequate access

• The access road was left unfinished and without proper drainage by the developer, as a result it is not motorable and very hazardous to pedestrian due to it’s very poor condition and potential landslip and rockfall risks, which have been occurring in some sections of the roadway (Pictures 3 &4).

Picture 3: Potential roadside rockfall Picture 4: Large boulders near to house

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Housing condition The current housing condition is very poor and vulnerable. The structural integrity of the houses is highly questionable due to the fact that each of the structural elements (substructure, superstructure and finishes) falls well below acceptable building regulations / guidelines. The problems observed were as follows: Foundation and columns

• Exposed column footings due to the apparent inadequate dept and soil erosion (Picture 5).

• Damaged columns possibly due to poor material (Picture 6).

Picture 5: Exposed column footing Wooden structure

• Inadequate size of wooden beams and method of fastening them to columns (4”x4” Pitch pine beams with ½” steel bent over and fixed with 4” nails on both sides ( Picture 7)

• Inadequate method of fastening wooden joist frames and roofs (no hurricane straps etc (Picture 8).

• Poor quality untreated plywood material. This has resulted in rotting and termite infestation in some houses

Picture 7: Beam and column fixing method

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Picture 9: 2”x4”Roofs with no hurricane straps

Inadequate liquid waste disposal system • Septic tanks are about ½ the recommended size and some have no soak away pits

• It is quite possible that the area may soon become a health hazard due to grey water and effluent

from sewerage system (Pictures 10 & 11)

Picture10:Sewage pollution problem at Picture 11: Sewage pollution problem at Beausejour La Sagesse The Lance Bridge Lance Bridge is a single lane steel bridge located in the central part of the town of Gouyave in the Parish of St. John. It is part of the Western Main Road and currently in poor structural condition (Picture 12&13).There is one single story wooden dwelling house close to each of its abutments on the western side and 1 residential and commercial building much closer to its southern abutment on the opposite side.

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Picture12: The Lance Bridge Picture13: Corroded section of The Lance Bridge The Hubble Bridge The Hubble Bridge is a reinforced concrete structure located towards the outer edge of the town of Gouyave. It is currently closed to vehicular traffic due to major structural damages (Picture 14).

Picture 14: Part of the Structural damages to the Hubble Bridge

St. Patrick’s Anglican School

The School is located on a very small parcel of unfenced land in boundary with the street. According to the Principal, the situation has become so hazardous for students that the Authorities have, for some time now, kept that street closed to vehicular traffic during school hours.

It is comprised of 2 sections, a Primary School on the first floor and a Pre-primary School on the ground floor. The latter is separated from the school’s kitchen by a concrete block wall partition. Ventilation and lighting in the Pre-primary School is very poor due mainly to the retaining wall along the eastern

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/windward side extending up to the first floor and adjacent enclosed areas. The air quality is also affected by odor from the kitchen.

This is clearly a relevant health and safety and possibly inexpensive issue that should have been considered in this component of the project (for example fencing of the school compound and a look at the possibility of rearranging or relocating some of the ground floor activities).

4.2 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

4.2.1 Flora and Fauna Biodiversity Grenada biodiversity includes a variety of marine species and their habitat; 5 different types of terrestrial vegetation / forest ranging from mangrove woodlands and scrub and cactus in the coastal areas to Lower Montane Rain Forest and Elfin woodland forest in the mountainous regions. They are the natural habitat for a variety of animals, reptiles and birds (including turtle nesting sites). Some of the above are part of the National Parks and Protected Areas of Grenada (Figure 6). However, the most important of those is the Grenada Dove and its habitat. It is the National Bird of Grenada and considered to be an endangered species located at Mt. Hartman, in the southern part of the island and at Perseverance close to the Land-field Site. It is important to note that neither of the Project Sites is located within any of those areas and their proposed activities are not likely to affect or be affected by them in any way.

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4.3 VULNERABILITY It is evident from the above description that apart from hurricane which all the projects are vulnerable to, the location, condition of structures and associated infrastructure are responsible for the type of

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risk/disaster they are vulnerable to. Poor / lack of land use planning and development control can also result in increased vulnerability and environmental problems in some areas. The Flood Mitigation Project Sites are typical examples. They are all located within the most vulnerable flood prone zones in Grenada. In each case there were mangrove swamps which served as natural retention ponds and filters. Their destruction many years ago and increased development / land use changes not only resulted in increased flooding and marine pollution but it also has resulted in what can be considered as the affected areas now performing the roles of the former mangrove swamps. Flooding of those Project Sites always lives various types of waste (plastic, bottles, cans, used engine oil etc.) and silt throughout the affected areas which would otherwise flow directly into the sea and pollute the marine environment. 4.4 ISSUES FOR CONSIDERATION The following four main issues were identified during the surveys and consultation exercises that should be given priority consideration in project design.

1. Protection of lives and property • The above mentioned physical characteristics of the project sites and in particular the very

poor/hazardous condition of the houses in both La Sagesse and Beausejour Housing Settlements, are clear indicators that failure to implement appropriate mitigation measures may result in life threatening problems and damage to property.

2. Public Health and safety • The existing sewage disposal problems in both La Sagesse and Beausejour housing settlements

and the potential problems associated with construction activities on all of the Sites can become detrimental to Public Health and safety

3. Public inconvenience • During the implementation of the project some inconveniences to the adjacent communities and

the general public, especially persons living close to the Lance Bridge, will be created. Careful consideration must be given to addressing this issue.

4. Marine pollution • Measures to solve the flooding problem in Morne Rouge, Dusty Highway and St. Johns River

can result in an increased volume of pollution entering the marine environment if solution does not include appropriate means of minimizing or avoiding current terrestrial flood driven pollution from getting into the sea.

5.0 IDENTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT OF IMPACTS

5.1 OVERVIEW This part of the report is concerned with the identification and assessment of potential positive and negative environmental and social impacts of the proposed project. A summary of the impacts is presented in Table 6.1, at the end of the assessment. In that summary the positive impacts are identified by a plus (+) sign and the negative impacts by a minus (-) sign. They also relate to the respective project implementation activities/ impacts. A combination of two criteria was used to determine the environmental significance of predicted impacts: the intensity of the potential impact of the project component and the importance (value) of the environmental component (table: 4.1). It should be noted however that the actual extent and intensity of impacts might be affected by the project planning and implementation procedures.

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Table 4.1: Criteria Used to Determine the Significance of Environmental Effects INTENSITY OF IMPACTS VALUE PLACED ON THE COMPONENT

Legally protected

Considered important but not legally protected

Considered not important

MAJOR Significant Significant Insignificant

MODERATE Significant Significant Insignificant

MINOR Significant Significant/ Insignificant Insignificant

The Intensity of the impact has been qualified as: Minor, Moderate or Major. To make this judgment, the following factors were taken into consideration: • Magnitude of project intervention; • Frequency of project intervention; • Irreversibility of impact of the intervention; • Size of the area affected by the intervention. The importance of the concerned environmental component is related to the value placed upon it by the public, environmental experts and the international community. It can be qualified as legally protected, important or not important. The importance placed on the environmental component may depend on: • It’s rare or unique nature; • Professional /experts concerns; • Public perception of its importance; • It’s current or potential use. 5.2 POSITIVE IMPACTS The proposed projects are likely to create the following significant positive socio-economic and environmental impacts on the affected communities and the country as a whole after completion:

• Reduction/elimination of current and potential hazards.

• Improvement in public health and safety conditions.

• Land regularization and Security of tenure

• Creation of short term employment opportunities

The employment related impact is predicted to occur during the implementation of the project. New skilled and unskilled jobs should be available to the local people. Formal and informal sector services, such as trucking, catering, etc., may also be provided by local persons. The other are expected to be long term significant impacts occurring after project implementation. 5.3 NEGATIVE IMPACTS There will some short term negative impacts created during the implementation of the project. However, all except traffic obstruction and public inconvenience are predicted to be insignificant.

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5.3.1 Public Inconvenience Some public inconveniences will be created to the users of the associated facilities /areas. However, the residents of both housing areas and persons living close to both bridges will be more seriously affected. It is quite likely that some persons living close to the Lance Bridge may have to be temporarily relocated until the complication. 5.3.2 Noise Nuisance The use of machinery and equipment during the implementation of the project is also expected to generate noise. However, except in cases of malfunctioning machinery and equipment, the impact on the local communities will be insignificant. 5.3.3 Traffic Congestion During the construction of the Lance Bridges, it may become necessary to close that section of the roadway to facilitate the proposed works. This will obstruct the flow of traffic and increase travel time for commuters. This is a negative impact that the affected persons seem prepared to tolerate because, according to them, this is the only way of illuminating the hazardous condition of the bridge. 5.3.4 Air Pollution The implementation of the proposed project will involve the use of machinery and equipment which can result in the discharge of carbon monoxide and dust into the atmosphere. If this should occur in excessive quantities, it will depreciate the quality of the air in the area. This problem is both social and environmental. 5.3.5 Marine Pollution This problem may have serious consequences if more pollutants from Morne Rouge, St. Johns’ River and Dusty Highway are allowed to flow into the sea, particularly Dusty Highway and the St. Johns’ River. There is more pollution generating activities (mechanic shops, block plant etc) within both areas. 5.4 RESIDUAL IMPACTS No significant negative residual impacts are predicted. Nevertheless, improper post-construction site clearing (removal of construction waste, garbage and/or derelict machinery or equipment) can contribute to environmental degradation and possible marine pollution if, overtime, they are transported to the sea via flood waters during heavy rains. 6.0 MITIGATION MEASURES 6.1 General Considerations In addition to the under mentioned mitigation measures, it is important that the application of good operation and management practice is administered through the entire implementation process. Public consultation is also of paramount importance. The affected persons should be informed of the potential problems and mitigation measures. Their concerns and suggestions should also be given due consideration. Wherever possible, employment should be provided for the local people. This will enhance cooperation and support for the project. 6.2 SPECIFIC CONSIDERATIONS 6.2.1 Public inconvenience An implementation plan should be prepared and implemented with particular emphasis on public consultation and participation where possible.

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6.2.2 Noise Nuisance The mitigation measures recommended are:

• Regular inspection of machinery and equipment used in the operation to ensure that they are in good working condition, thus avoiding excessive noise

• Avoidance of noise-prone activities between the hours of 6 pm. and 6 am. 6.2.3 Traffic Obstruction In order to minimize problems associated with the obstruction of traffic it is necessary to:

• Prepare a Traffic Management Plan for the affected areas in collaboration with the police traffic department and consultation with officials of the relevant Bus Drivers Association.

• Inform the general public of the necessary traffic adjustments; • Install appropriate traffic signs;

• Use traffic wardens to assist in regulating traffic during construction;

6.2.4 Air pollution The predicted air pollution can be mitigated by:

• Regular inspection of trucks, machinery and equipment used for the project to ensure that they

are in good working condition, thus avoiding excessive discharge of carbon monoxide

• Covering of dust prone material during transportation.

• Sprinkling of dust prone areas once per day or as necessary, during construction.

6.2.5 Marine Pollution

• Flood mitigation designs should include provisions for pollution control • The use of equipment and machinery in the river during the construction of both bridges must be

avoided and no material or waste should be stored where they can eventually get into the river 7.0 Environmental Management Plan This project has been classified as category B in accordance with OP/BP 4.01 Environmental Assessments. Works proposed under the project are largely rehabilitation and retrofitting of selected infrastructure and impacts are generally associated with the actual construction phase of the works activities. However, select works involve new constructions particularly those involving community works in La Sagesse and Bousejour will likely present the possibility for significant environmental impacts. As a category B project, the Government of Grenada prepared this Environmental Assessment to examine project activities and the environmental framework to guide project execution. Two groups of

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projects have been identified. These are those which will require an Environmental Assessment to be completed during project execution and those comprising uncomplicated rehabilitation works where the impacts are limited to the construction phase (e.g. repair and retrofitting). To address these activities, procedures have been included in the operations manual detailing requirements for a stand-alone Environmental Assessment and the screening of uncomplicated activities for the inclusion of environmental compliance contracting clauses to mitigate construction related impacts. 7.1 Supervision Supervision for environmental compliance will be managed through the PCU in close collaboration with the Ministry of Housing, Ministry or Works, Ministry of Planning and the Ministry of Health and Environment as well as other affected ministries. In addition to Bank requirements, the PCU will also be responsible for ensuring the proper application of any national environmental requirements. The PCU will be responsible for ensuring environmental compliance in accordance with procedures detailed in the Project Operations Manual 7.2 Project level Environmental Assessments Projects requiring an EA have been identified and contracting requirements will be incorporated into the procurement plan. EAs will be completed during the preparation of works activities and will establish environmental requirements for the design and construction phase of the activity draft TORs are presented in annex 1 and will be included in the operations manual. All such projects are subject to prior review. Specific works identified requiring an EA are:

• La Sagesse community infrastructure Improvements and • Beausejour Housing community infrastructure .

These activities include significant changes to local infrastructure and will require preliminary engineering designs prior to the development of an EA as specific activities and potential impacts remain to be defined. The EA will be coordinated with the findings of the Social Assessment and findings from both studies will be incorporated into the final construction contract requirements. 7.3 Rehabilitation Works The remaining works under the project involve the rehabilitation, stabilization and improvements to existing infrastructure. These are relatively uncomplicated activities whose impacts occur during the construction phase of the project. A screening procedure and draft construction contract clauses are to be included in the operations manual to be applied as needed to works construction contracts. In the case of road works, contractors shall develop a traffic management plan to minimize traffic impacts. This plan will be required in the construction contract and will be subject to approval by the PCU prior to start of works. As identified in the EA, construction activities are generally located in urban centres and along vulnerable roadway areas with respect to landslip and rock fall. No projects in this category have been identified that will potentially affect sensitive habitats, coastal zone, or that will involve involve any additional application of environmentally related safeguard policy.

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7.4 Specific Requirements for Rehabilitation Works Accordingly, the EMP provides guidance on actions which must be taken during the implementation and operational phase of the project to ensure that activities are undertaken in an environmentally sustainable fashion so as to minimize the impact of the initiative on the surrounding environment, both human and natural. In order to strengthen compliance with the EMP, the actions and recommendations described below will be applied to rehabilitation works in the form clauses in contracts that govern construction and project implementation requirements. a) Site Security The contractor shall be responsible for maintaining security over the construction site including the protection of stored materials and equipment. In the event of severe weather, the contractor shall secure the construction site and associated equipment in such a manner as to protect the site and adjacent areas from consequential damages. This includes the management of onsite wastes, construction and sanitary, additional strengthening of erosion control and soil stabilization systems and other conditions resulting from contractor activities that may increase the potential for damages. b) Discovery of antiquities If, during the execution of the activities contained in this contract, any material is discovered onsite which may be considered of historical or cultural interest, such as evidence of prior settlements, native or historical activities, evidence of any existence on a site which may be of cultural significance, all work shall stop and the supervising contracting officer shall be notified immediately. The area in which the material was discovered shall be marked and the evidence preserved for examination. Work may resume, without penalty of prejudice to the contractor upon permission from The PCU with any restrictions offered to protect the site. c) Asbestos While asbestos materials have not been identified in structures targeted for repair or reconstruction under this project, the following asbestos management procedures shall be implemented should they be discovered during the construction process. The contractor shall contact the Solid Waste Management Unit to develop an asbestos management plan. Site management shall consist of stabilizing friable asbestos and the provision of worker protection to prevent contamination with asbestos fibers. Respiratory protection together with measures to prevent the contamination of clothing and inadvertent transport of asbestos fiber off-site shall be provided to exposed workers . The asbestos management plan shall be developed by the contractor in consultation with the Solid Waste Management Unit to include as a minimum: • Description of the issue and extent of contamination • Site safety measures • Stabilization techniques to be employed • Storage and transport plan • Approved disposal procedure • Worker awareness and training This plan shall be approved by the Solid Waste Management Unit and the PCU.

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d) Worker Sanitation Sanitation facilities shall be provided to site workers. All sanitary wastes generated as a result of project activities shall be managed in a manner approved by the PCU. The contractor shall provide a site sanitation plan for approval and implementation prior to the commencement of site activities. e) Noise Control The contractor shall control noise emissions generated as a result of contracting activities to the extent possible. In the case of site locations where noise disturbance will be a concern, the contractor shall ensure that the equipment is in good working order with manufacturer supplied noise suppression (mufflers etc.) systems functioning and in good repair. Where noise management is a concern, the contractor shall make reasonable efforts to schedule activities during normal working hours (between 8 am and 5 pm). Where noise is likely to pose a risk to the surrounding community, the contractor shall inform the site manager and shall develop a public notification and noise management plan for approval by the PCU. f) Use and management of hazardous materials, fuels, solvents and petroleum Products Any use hazardous materials excluding pesticides, oils, fuels and petroleum products shall conform to the proper use recommendations of the product. Waste hazardous materials and their containers shall be disposed of in a manner approved by the relevant agency. A site management plan will be developed by the contractor if the operation involves the use of these materials to include estimated quantities to be consumed in the process, storage plans, spill control plans, and waste disposal practices to be followed. This plan is subject to the approval of the PCU. g) Use of preservatives and paint substances All paints and preservatives shall be used only with the approval of the contracting officer. Information shall be provided to the contracting officer that describes the essential components of the materials to be used so that an informed determination can be made as to the potential for environmental effects and suitability can be made. Storage, use, and disposal of excess paints and preservatives shall be managed in conformance with the manufacturers’ recommendations and as approved by the PCU. The contractor shall provide the PCU with a list of materials and estimated quantities to be used, storage, spill control and waste disposal plans to be observed during the execution of the contract. This plan is subject to the approval of the contracting officer. h) Site stabilization and erosion control The Contractor shall implement measures at the site of operations to manage soil erosion through minimization of excavated area, preservation of existing ground cover to the extent possible, provision of approved ground cover. Where excavations are made, contractor shall implement appropriate stabilizing techniques to prevent cave-in or landslide. Erosion control measures shall be approved by the PCU. An erosion management plan will be required where the potential exists for significant sediment quantities to accumulate in wetlands, lakes, rivers and near-shore marine systems. This plan shall include a description of the potential threat, mitigation measures to be applied, and consideration for the effects of severe weather and an emergency response plan. i) Traffic Management In cases where construction activities result in the disruption of area transportation services, including temporary loss of roadway, blockage due to deliveries and site related activities, the contractor shall provide the PCU with a traffic management plan including a description of the anticipated service disruptions, community information plan, and traffic control strategy to be implemented so as to minimize the impact to the surrounding community. This plan shall consider time of day for planned disruptions,

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and shall include consideration for access to essential services such as medical, disaster evacuation, and other critical services. The plan shall be approved by the PCU. j) Management of standing water Under no circumstances shall the contractor permit the collection of standing water as a consequence of contractor activities without the approval of the contracting officer and consultation with the Environmental Management Department of the Ministry of Health and the Environment. k) Management of trash and debris The contractor shall provide the PCU with a trash and debris management plan that conforms to the solid waste management policies and regulations of Grenada. Under no circumstances shall the contractor allow construction wastes to accumulate so as to cause a nuisance or health risk due to the propagation of pests and disease vectors. The site waste management plan shall include a description of how wastes will be stored, collected and disposed of, in accordance with current law. Additionally the contractor shall provide for the regular removal and disposal of all site wastes and provide the contracting officer with a schedule for such removal. l) Schools Construction and Rehabilitation The project includes rehabilitative works to schools. In some cases, construction may occur while classes are being held. If this is the case, the school will use undamaged areas for classroom activities. The contractor shall seek to minimize as much as possible, the impacts to ongoing classes. Contractors shall also work with the PCU and the Ministry of Education’s designate to manage the storage and flow of materials so as to minimize disruption to school activities. In cases where this is not an option, the project implementation unit will coordinate with the Ministry of Education to propose a system which will ensure that the smallest level of disruption to school activities e.g. shift system in collaboration with neighboring schools.

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TERMS OF REFERENCE:

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

GRENADA DISASTER VULNERABILITY REDUCTION PROJECT

Introduction The government of Grenada (GoG) is in the process of preparing a World Bank funded project designed to contribute to the reduction of vulnerability to natural disaster in the region. The project will include various activities related to institutional strengthening and training as well as the execution of various works to retrofit or protect national assets. According to the Bank’s Environmental Assessment Policy [OP4.01] the project is classified as Category B meaning that environmental impacts for the type of work anticipated under the project are expected to be moderate in nature and can be managed through the application of appropriate engineering and management measures. The purpose of this consultancy is to produce a project level environmental assessment based on the activities planned for execution under the DVRP. Background Information Grenada is among the most disaster-prone countries in the world, regularly suffering disasters related to natural events such as, hurricanes (Ivan and Emily being particularly devastating in recent years), landslides, rain and drought. These hazards have caused significant and recurrent damages to national infrastructure including housing, road networks, schools, hospitals and other facilities such as phone lines, water and electricity. The resulting impacts significantly affect human welfare, national economic activities, property, and natural resources. The effects of climate change are already evident in many parts of the country with rising sea levels and storm activity continuing to impact on exposed coastlines and development. The situation is only expected to worsen as Grenada is highly vulnerable to the impacts of global warming and climate associated impacts.

The environmentally significant project activities will likely focus on small to mid-sized civil works to be executed under the proposed project. Works activities include retrofitting of structures to improve disaster resilience, road works and bridge construction/rehabilitation including the possibility of road realignment, sea defenses, and building construction. Cultural and historical aspects include archaeological considerations. While no works have been identified in known historical sites, there remains the possibility for chance discovery of artifacts in the project area. Marine habitats are varied and include sand beaches, near-shore reef systems, marine grasses and other features typical of the geographic setting. Terrestrial habitats are varied and Grenada does have endemic. Given the current suite of proposed works, there are no implications for the intervention into natural habitats or critical habitats however this should be verified under the Environmental Assessment.

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Objectives of the EA This Environmental Assessment is to be conducted at the project preparation phase in the Bank project development cycle and is required for project approval under the Bank’s Safeguard System. The EA is a project level assessment and reflects an analysis of the general impacts and mitigations to be applied during project execution. At this stage, in most cases, engineering designs do not exist and precise locations have generally not been identified for specific works. As a result, the assessment will be forward looking with emphasis on impacts reasonably expected based on the nature of the activities and the development of an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) to be applied during project execution. The plan will include activities required based on the specific works to be undertaken and may include the requirement for separate environmental assessments to be conducted for specific works activities depending on the magnitude of expected impacts. To this end, the EMP will include a screening procedure to identify activities requiring additional analysis. The EA will be conducted in compliance with World Bank requirements as presented in OP 4.01, Environmental Assessment and shall include considerations as presented in Bank Safeguards OP/BP 4.04, Natural Habitats and OP/BP 4.11, Physical Cultural Resources. Scope This assessment shall include the examination of all activities proposed under the DVRP with particular emphasis on the civil works activities. Specific EA Requirements As a project level assessment, the consultant shall review with the line agencies activities to be included in the project and assess the potential environmental impacts that may arise. During the assessment the consultant will assess the environmental management capacity of the various agencies and include a review of applicable Grenada national regulations to identify specific environmental compliance activities in addition to those included under OP 4.01 and related safeguards. At a minimum, the EA will include the following:

1. Executive Summary of not more than 2 pages 2. Description of the Project 3. Legal framework including environmental, land use, water management and other related laws

and regulations 4. Description of the Existing Environment

• Biological • Physical • Socioeconomic

5. Analysis of project Impacts • Biological • Physical • Socioeconomic

6. Mitigation Analysis 7. Mitigation plan 8. Environmental Management Plan 9. Record of consultations 10. Technical Annexes 11. List of Preparers

In addition to the assessment, the Consultant shall provide an environmental screening procedure for works activities designed to identify works activities requiring additional assessment during the project execution. These procedures will be incorporated in the Project Operations Manual.

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Schedule Keeping with the project approval timeline, the Environmental Assessment is expected to be of duration of 30 working days to be will be completed by October 30, 2010. Qualifications of Consultant The consultant shall have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in natural sciences, engineering or related discipline and a minimum of 5 years experience in the development of Environmental assessments and analysis. Consultant shall have demonstrated experience in the analysis of impacts related to civil works.

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List of persons consulted

Mr. Fabian Purcell Chief Planning officer Physics Planning Unit Ministry of Works, Physical Planning And Communication Mr. St. Louis Chief Engineer Ministry Of Works, Physical Planning And Communication Mr. Lauriston Hustain Ag. Manager Planning and Development NAWASA Mr. Venance MC. Ackey Director of lands and Surveys Ministry of Housing, Lands and Community Development Mr. Trevor Barclay Lands Officer Ministry of Housing, Lands and Community Development Mr. Joseph Noel Ministry of Housing, Lands and Community Development Ms. Wilma Alexander Principal St. Patrick’s Anglican school Ms. Claudine Paul Principal Holy Cross R. C School

Ms. Jean Edwards The Lance, Gouyave St. John’s Mr. Daniel Vincent The Lance, Gouyave St. John’s Ms. Victoria St. Paul The Lance, Gouyave St. John’s Mr. Marvin Henry The Lance, Gouyave St. John’s Mr. Carmu Callomore The Lance, Gouyave St. John’s Mr. Elvis Noel The Lance, Gouyave St. John’s Ms. Ena Alexis Gouyave Estate St. John’s Mr. Alwin George Gouyave Estate St. John’s Ms. Carrine Mitchell Gouyave Estate St. John’s

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Mr. Stephen Phillip La Sagesse Community Housing St. David’s Mr. Maurice Henry La Sagesse Community Housing St. David’s Ms. Julia Hypolite La Sagesse Community Housing St. David’s Mr. Johnson George La Sagesse Community Housing St. David’s Mr. Dexter Patrick La Sagesse Community Housing St. David’s Ms. Elizabeth Williams La Sagesse Community Housing St. David’s Mr. Jerome Julien La Sagesse Community Housing St. David’s Mr. Miguel Henry La Sagesse Community Housing St. David’s

Ms. Denies Marcel La Sagesse Community Housing St. David’s Mr. Richard Vincent La Sagesse Community Housing St. David’s Mr. Lennox Mitchell Beausejour Community Housing St. George’s Ms. Retina Bruno Beausejour Community Housing St. George’s Ms. Theodel Duncan Beausejour Community Housing St. George’s Ms. Indra Mc. Queen Beausejour Community Housing St. George’s Ms. Lenardine Phillip Beausejour Community Housing St. George’s Ms. Solisha Simon Beausejour Community Housing St. George’s Mr. Leroy George Beausejour Community Housing

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St. George’s Mr. Dinga Thomas Beausejour Community Housing St. George’s Ms. Lisa John Beausejour Community Housing St. George’s The Manager Siesta Hotel Morne Rouge, St. George’s The Manager Coyaba Hotel Morne Rouge, St. George’s The Manager Spice Island Inn Hotel Morne Rouge, St. George’s Mr. Sylvester Independence Agency Maurice Bishop /Dusty Highway St. George’s Mr. R. La Hee Manager Huggins Motor Maurice Bishop /Dusty Highway St. George’s Mr. Forteau Manager, Motor Department McIntyre Maurice Bishop /Dusty Highway St. George’s

Mr. John Dusty Highway St. George’s The Manager Daniel and Daniel Engineering Dusty Highway St. George’s The Manager Johnny’s Sails Dusty Highway St. George’s Mr. Arnold Bhagwan NAWASA Dusty Highway St. George’s Mr. Josh Lewis Josh Trucking Dusty Highway St. George’s Mr. Budhlal Grenada Pavement Dusty Highway St. George’s