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Directorate of Urban Land Transport IMPLEMENTATION OF BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM (BRTS) IN HUBLI DHARWAD ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT (Addendum-1) HUBLI-DHARWAD BRTS COMPANY LIMITED November 2015 Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized

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Directorate of Urban Land Transport

IMPLEMENTATION OF BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM (BRTS)

IN HUBLI – DHARWAD

ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT (Addendum-1)

HUBLI-DHARWAD BRTS COMPANY LIMITED

November 2015

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 4

2. Description of proposed BRTS bus only flyover ................................................................................... 4

2.1 Unkal Cross ............................................................................................................... 5 2.2 Unkal Lake ................................................................................................................ 6 2.3 Navanagar .................................................................................................................. 6 2.4 Environmental and Safety Impacts ............................................................................ 7 2.5 Non Motorised Transport (NMT) .............................................................................. 7 2.5.1 Dharwad (From Old SP office to Shivaji Circle-2.0 Km) ......................................... 7 2.5.2 Navanagar (Cancer Hospital to PU College Navanager )– 1.5 km ............................ 7 2.6 Change in pavement design, from Km 4+200 to Km 15+900 ................................... 7 2.7 Requirement of Bus –only flyover ............................................................................. 8 2.8 Analysis of Alternative .............................................................................................. 8

3. Baseline Environmental Condition......................................................................................................... 9

4. Assessment of Impacts due to changes in Scope of Work, Mitigation Measures .................................. 9

5. Assessment of Ecological Impacts ....................................................................................................... 18

5.1 Additional Impact and Mitigation Plan .................................................................... 18 5.2 Compensatory Plantation ......................................................................................... 19

6. Institutional Arrangement ..................................................................................................................... 20

6.1 Role and Responsibility ........................................................................................... 20 6.1.1 Hubli-Dharwad Bus Rapid Transit System Co. ....................................................... 20 6.1.2 Project Management Consultant – PMC LASA ...................................................... 21 6.1.3 Karnataka Road Development Corporation Limited ............................................... 22 6.2 Environmental Audit ............................................................................................... 22 6.3 Landscape ................................................................................................................ 23 6.4 Green BRTS Committee .......................................................................................... 23

7. Environmental Management Measures for Bus Only Flyover ............................................................. 24

8. Environmental Management Measures on NMT Corridor ................................................................... 34

8.1 Appointment of Safety Expert ................................................................................. 47

9. Revised Environmental Management Plan (EMP) Budget .................................................................. 48

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TABLE

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Table 1-1: Extent of Land to be Acquired (Area In Acr-Gunta) ................................................................................................. 4 Table 2-1: Bus – Only Flyovers ................................................................................................................................................ 5 Table 2-2: Proposed BRT Lane & MTL .................................................................................................................................... 7 Table 2-3: Alternative Analysis ................................................................................................................................................. 8 Table 4-1: Aspects , Impacts And Mitigation .......................................................................................................................... 10 Table 5-1: Number of Trees to be cut, Village-Wise ............................................................................................................... 18 Table 5-2: Plantation Additional Impact .................................................................................................................................. 18 Table 5-3: Revised Impacts And Mitigation Measures ........................................................................................................... 19 Table 5-4: Phase Wise Action Plan ........................................................................................................................................ 19 Table 6-1: Audit Report - Time Line with Deliverables ........................................................................................................... 22 Table 6-2: Landscape Work ................................................................................................................................................... 23 Table 7-1: Environmental Management Plan - Bus Only Flyover ........................................................................................... 22 Table 8-1: Environmental Management Measures for Non .................................................................................................... 35 Table 9-1: Revised EMP Budget ............................................................................................................................................ 48

ANNEXURE

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ANNEXURE -1 : STRIP PLAN OF CHANGE IN EMP

ANNEXURE -2 : PLANTATION DETAILS PHASE-1 (2013-2014)

ANNEXURE -3 : PLANTATION DETAILS PHASE-2 (2014-2015)

ANNEXURE -4 : ACTION PLAN OF GREEN BRTS

ANNEXURE -5 : EMP GOOD PRACTICES AND PHOTOGRAPGS OF GREEN BRTS PLANTATION

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1. Introduction

This report is an addendum to the approved Environmental Impact assessment report –December 2013 prepared for

the Hubli-Dharwad BRTS Project. The EIA report had been prepared for assessment of impacts due to construction

of Bus Rapid Transport project between the twin cities of Hubli and Dharwad. Accordingly, EMP had been prepared

for the road and the road components separately. The approved BRTS project has also other components like NMT.

Additional works like bus-only flyovers and ROB are proposed to be taken up with the State Government funding

(not included in the BRTS project). This addendum is prepared with a purpose to address changes resulting from the

completion of the Joint measurement certificate survey as well as to assess and describe impacts and mitigation

measures proposed, if any as a result of other components which may or may not be a part of the approved BRTS

project but are nevertheless, crucial for the project. The addendum describes the above components; impact to

environment, if any; analysis of alternatives and Environmental Management Plan and finally, changes in

environmental budget for mitigation of impacts.

M/s. Hubli – Dharwad BRTS Company Ltd. has completed the Joint Measurement Survey Certificate of all lands to

be acquired/ transferred. The total land to be acquired is 72.29 acres. The village wise details to be acquired /

transferred are given in table below.

Table 1-1: Extent of Land to be Acquired (Area In Acr-Gunta)

Village/ City

Extent as per

notification

15(1)

Extent as per

JMC-(Agri/

NA)

Govt Land/

Dept

HDMC (land

relinquished for

road margin)

Extent to be

acquired

Hubli City

Zone 4&5

08-34 8.04 1-36 0-39 5-09

Unakal (Revenue) 02-27 1.23 0-25 0-11 0.27

Bairidevarakoppa 09-05 8.37 3-19 0-36 4.22

Amargol 11-31 11.30 6-01 2-11 3.18

Rayapur 10-39 11.11 6-01 3-17 2.02

Sattur 04-06 7.16 2-22 4-14 0.30

Navlur 05-20 8.39 3-35 1-12 3-32

Lakkamanahalli 06-21 8.17 4-03 3-01 2.13

Dharwad City 06-12 6.12 0-38 0-35 4.19

Total 66-39 72.29 28-17 17-17 26.35

2. Description of proposed BRTS bus only flyover

Three bus-only flyovers have been proposed on the corridor. These works are being carried out outside the scope of

the approved BRTS project. The details are shown in STRIP PLAN under the Annexure –1. The bus-only flyovers

have been proposed based on the traffic at crucial junctions so as to facilitate accelerated and un-obstructed

movement of BRT buses as well as conflict-free and smooth movement for other categories of vehicles, pedestrians

etc.

The considerations for choosing the option of BRTS Bus-only flyovers are summarized below:

The BRT bus movement should be accelerated as interference from other traffic would be eliminated at the

junctions. The operation of BRT would be smooth and efficient.

Land acquisition is kept to the barest minimum.

The construction should be least disruptive to the users and the public.

Facilities created in the widening to 8-lanes/ 7-lane in design should be utilized to the maximum extent.

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FIGURE. – 2.1: Typ. Cross Section of Unkal Cross Bus Only Flyover

Constraints of site should be resolved by proven technological solutions.

Within the given constraints, the solution of BRTS bus-only flyovers proposed at Unkal Cross, Unkal lake and

Navanagar is sound, economical, constructible and manageable.

Table 2-1: Bus – Only Flyovers

Sl.

No.

Location Chainage (Km) Width of bus

only flyover (m)

Total Cross Section

Width (m)

Length of bus

only flyover Km

From To

1 Unkal Cross 2.325 2.950 8.50 35 0.625

2 Unkal Lake 3.100 3. 575 8.50 35 0.475

3 Navanagar 6.656 7.510 11.50 44 0.854

2.1 Unkal Cross

The BRTS bus-only flyover at this location is proposed from km 2.325 to 2.950. It has a total length of 0.625 Km.

The detailed plan and cross-section of Bus only flyover at Unkal Cross is given below:

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2.2 Unkal Lake

The BRTS Bus-only flyover at Unkal lake is proposed from km 3.100 to 3.575. It has total length of 0.475 km. The

detailed plan and cross-section of Bus only flyover at Unkal lake are given below:

2.3 Navanagar

The BRTS bus-only flyover at this location is proposed from km 6.656 to 7.510. It has a total length of 0.854

km. The detailed plan & cross-section at Navanagar are given below:

FIGURE – 2.3: TYP. CROSS SECTION OF BUS ONLY

FLYOVER – NAVANAGAR

FIGURE - 2.2: TYP. CROSS SECTION OF UNKAL LAKE

BUS ONLY FLYOVER

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2.4 Environmental and Safety Impacts

The main impacts foreseen are dust and noise during construction and traffic management. Diversion roads are

proposed to ensure smooth traffic flows during construction.

2.5 Non Motorised Transport (NMT)

NMT network is proposed on roads where pedestrian activity is high to facilitate improved access to the BRTS

corridor at Navanagar and Dharwad.

After careful assessment and changes in design provisions, 33 trees of almost 2m to 3m girth size have been saved in

the NMT corridor from tree-felling.

2.5.1 Dharwad (From Old SP office to Shivaji Circle-2.0 Km)

Footpaths and drains are proposed from Old SP office Dharwad to Shivaji Circle Dharwad for a total length of 2.0

Km. Further, after careful assessment, 29 trees are saved at this location from tree-felling.

2.5.2 Navanagar (Cancer Hospital to PU College Navanager )– 1.5 km

Footpath and drains are proposed from the cancer Hospital Navanagar to Navanagar PU College. It has total length

1.5 Km. After careful assessment and changes in design provisions, 33 numbers of well grown trees of almost 2m

to 3m girth size are saved.

2.6 Change in pavement design, from Km 4+200 to Km 15+900

The scope of change is limited to Mixed Traffic Lanes. The MTL of BRT lane has been proposed with flexible

pavement due to ease of construction; future impacts due to increase in built-up area along the corridor etc.

Table 2-2: Proposed BRT Lane & MTL

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Proposed Pavement Type Changes

BRTS Bus

Stop

Mixed

Carriage way

(MTL) BRT MTL

I 00.00 to

2.5

Hubli CBT to

Hosur Circle 18/24/27m 2.5

Flexible/

Overlay

Flexible/

Overlay Rigid No Changes

II 0.000 to

4.200

(Hubli Hosur

circle to Naveen

Hotel)

35m 4.200 Flexible/

Overlay

Flexible/

Overlay Rigid No Changes

III 4.200 to

15.900

(Naveen Hotel to

Gandhi Nagar) 44m 11.7 Rigid Flexible Rigid

Change to

Flexible

IV 15.900 to

18.840

(Gandhi Nagar to

Jubliee circle) 35m 2.94 Flexible Flexible Rigid No Changes

V 00.00 –

00.500

Jubilee Circle to

Dharwad C.B.T 24m 0.5 Flexible Flexible Rigid No Changes

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2.7 Requirement of Bus –only flyover

Sl.

No

Description

(Change of Scope of Work)

Remarks

1. BRTS Bus-only flyover at Unkal Crossing

from Chainage km 2+325 to km 2+950

The grade separation has been provided upon demand of

local people and considering the safety of the road users

and non-availability of space for junction improvement.

2. BRTS Bus-only flyover at Unkal Lake from

Chainage km 3+100 to km 3+575

The grade separation has been provided upon demand of

local people and considering the safety of the road users

and non-availability of space for junction improvement.

3. BRTS Bus-only flyover at Navanager from

Chainage 6+656 to 7.510 km

The grade separation has been provided upon demand of

local people and considering the safety of the road users

non-availability of space for junction improvement.

4. Navanagar(Cancer Hospital to PU college

Navanager – 1.5 km

Footpath of 1.53 km length to provide last mile

connectivity..

5. NMT at Dharwad(From Old SP office to

Shivaji Circle-2.0 Km)

Footpath of 2.0 km length to provide last mile

connectivity..

6 Change in pavement design from chainage km

4+200 to km 15+900

For reasons mentioned in the above paras.

2.8 Analysis of Alternative

On the basis of requests from the project affected persons, H-DBRTSCo had reviewed the options for BRTS corridor

from TollNnaka to Jubilee Circle in Dharwad. The process followed to arrive at the final option has been detailed out

in the Resettlement Action Plan. The RAP document is available in the HDBRTS Co office and on the internet

www.hdbrts.co.in.

2.8.1 Construction of BRT corridor in Dharwad

Analysis of alternative has been studied for ‘BRT at Grade’ and elevated BRT in term of potential impacts. The

details are given in Table -2.3.

Table 2-3: Alternative Analysis

Sl.

No.

Factors BRT- lane With At grade Impacts 4 lane BRT Elevated Corridor

1. Construction Time

Impact

Since construction of road at grade

takes lesser time than construction of

structure so impact and disturbance to

local people is less.

Since construction time of structures is

more than construction of at grade road

junction, so the impact duration is

more compared to the at grade road

construction.

2. Damage and disruption

of flora

Impact on flora is same for grade

separator and at grade construction

since the Right of Way remains the

same.

Impact on flora is same for grade

separator and at grade construction

since the Right of Way remains the

same.

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Sl.

No.

Factors BRT- lane With At grade Impacts 4 lane BRT Elevated Corridor

3. Interference with

traffic at cross roads

and others links routes

Interference with traffic at cross-

roads may reduce the speed of BRTS.

The speed of BRTS may improve but

the ease of accessibility of Public to

the BRTS stations will be affected.

4. Loss of Property and

livelihood.

Loss of Property and livelihood. Loss of Property and livelihood

5. Environmental quality

during Construction

Dust and noise during construction

may affect air-quality.

Dust and noise during construction

may affect air-quality. Noise

pollution may continue to be

significant on adjacent properties

even after completion of

construction.

6. Road Safety/ Accident Reduced accidental risks due to

separate lanes for other traffic and

BRT buses, pedestrian facilities and

safe crossings.

Reduced accidental risks due to buses

due to elevated corridor. Limited

RoW for mixed traffic may cause

accidents.

7. Cost The land acquisition costs are higher.

However, overall costs are

comparable for both the options.

Cost of construction is higher.

However, overall costs are

comparable for both the options.

Result of Alternative Analysis:

On comparison of various aspects like commuter convenience, aesthetics of the city, cost involved etc, the at-grade

option has been found to be appropriate.

3. Baseline Environmental Condition

The environmental baseline condition viz Air, Water, Noise etc. within the project area remain unchanged and for

details, kindly refer to the EIA of the project, which is also available on website www.hdbrts.co.in

Trees along Road: During the preparation of EIA, it was assessed that 1750 trees are likely to be felled in the section

of BRT corridor.

The assessment for impact on trees has been carried out for Mixed Traffic Lane (MTL) and infrastructure sites and

the number of trees to be felled has been revised upwards by 2244 trees.

4. Assessment of Impacts due to Changes in Scope of Work, Mitigation Measures

The environmental impact assessment has been conducted for the changes in the scope of work. The impacts in

addition to the impacts identified in the EIA approved are given in table below.

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Table 4-1: Aspects , Impacts And Mitigation

Sl,

No Description Of Change Of

Scope Of Work Aspects Environmental Impacts Mitigation Measures

1. (Bus- only flyover)

1. Unkal Crossing (km

2+325 to km 2+950)

2. Unkal Lake (km 3+100 to

km 3+575)

3. Navanagar (Km 6.657 to

7.510)

Construction Stage (Bus- only flyover)

Debris Disposal Land contamination , deterioration

of water quality , visual intrusions

and pollution problems to

environment

The Contractor shall prepare Comprehensive Solid Waste

Management Plan in consultation with Environmental Engineer

and after approval of plan by Environmental Engineer debris shall

be disposed off accordingly.

No dismantling shall be carried out without identification &

approval of site by Environmental Engineer.

Handling & storing of

materials

Pollution to environment,

incidental & accidental risks,

The Contractor shall prepare a plan for storage of material shall

submit for the approval to Engineer, Area of storage of material

near the work site shall be earmarked in consultation with

Environmental Engineer.

The ground for storage of materials should be leveled. All

construction materials should be stored properly on platforms and

other supports in line with IS: 7293 & IS: 7969.

Safety Measures Pollution to environments on

vehicles incidents/ accidents ,

health hazards, death Hazards

The Contractor shall prepare plan of safety arrangements and

submit it to the Environmental Engineer for approval, five days

prior to the commencement of works.

Road Safety :

Arrangement for road safety should be made in line with IRC: SP

-55.

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Personal Safety :

Tool Box Talk should be conducted at the first hrs. It should be

conducted at assembly points to raise awareness followed by

information of hazardous risks, near miss, and injuries.

The Contractor shall provide:

Safety Shoes, Gum boots, Goggles and Safety Jackets to

all workers employed on cement mortars, brick work,

concreting, and painting

Welders should have protective eye shields when

engaged in welding works.

Earplugs should be provided to workers who exposed to

loud noise, working with jack hammer, joint cutting

machines, vibrators.

Adequate safety measures for workers during handling of

materials.

The Contractor shall comply with all regulations for safe

working zone at excavations and trenches.

At every workplace, drinking water shall be made

available to avoid waterborne diseases.

The Contractor at his own expenses shall put up

necessary shuttering and planking or cut slopes to a safer

angle or both with due regard to the safety of personnel

and workers and to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

First Aid :

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Scope Of Work Aspects Environmental Impacts Mitigation Measures

A readily available first- aid unit including an adequate supply of

sterilized dressing materials and appliances as per the Factories

Rules, should be kept at Construction site.

The first-aid box should contain antibiotics, pain killers, anti-

diarrhoeal medicines, sterilized dressing material, antiseptics,

bandage and other necessary appliances be available as per the

factory rules.

Labour Camps /

Construction Camps

Health Hazards, Pollution to

environment.

The Contractor shall make necessary arrangement for basic

facilities at labour camps e.g. toilets, drinking water, light etc. The

lay –out plant of Labours camps should approved by the

Environmental Engineer.

Medical Facilities – (Construction camps/ Labour camps)

Sanitation Facilities:

The Construction camps shall be provided with sanitary latrines &

urinals. Closed drainage systems and the proper treatment systems

according to the local conditions should be constructed for the

proper flow and effective drainage.

Shelter at work place:

At such work places where the duration of the works will prevail

for more than one month some form of shelters will be provided

for meals, resting, change of clothes and for keeping the tools of

the work and personal protective equipment. The height of shelter

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shall not less than 3m from floor level to lowest part of the roof.

Health care Facilities:

The Contractor should be provided basic health care facilities at

the construction camps.

The health centre will have at least a doctor (part time), nurses,

duty staff, medicines and minimum medical facilities to tackle

first-aid requirements for minor accidental cases. The

arrangements will be made with the nearest hospital to refer

patients of major illnesses or critical cases.

Construction Wastes 1. Water Pollution All waste arising from the construction activity is to be disposed

off at municipal landfill site and as per approval of the Engineer.

The wastes must be collected and stored at the wastes storage

yards.

The Environmental Engineer shall certify that all wastes generated

at grade separator are disposed off ensuring no deterioration of

water quality and pollution to environment.

2. Blockage of drainage &

surface runoff impede the

flow of water from

channel.

The Contractor shall take all measures as directed by the

Environmental Engineer to prevent temporary or permanent

flooding at the site or any adjacent area.

Borrow Materials Alteration of topography,

disruption to flora & fauna

No borrow materials should be taken from river beds, irrigation

canals and any other water course.

Environmental requirements should be made as per Clause:

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305.2.2.2 of MoRTH Specification.

Dust generation due to

transporting of materials

& Construction activities

Air Pollution, health hazards The Contractor shall take all measures to suppress dust fumes.

Water Tankers should be placed, for sprinkling of water to control

dust

Monitoring of Air Quality

The Contractor shall monitor Air Quality at Grade Separator at

peak hrs of construction, quarterly except the monsoon.

Construction

Machineries

Noise pollution The excavation should be made using good engineering practices

so that noise levels are kept at acceptable levels.

Ear muff should be provided to the workers.

Job rotation should be made to reduce the noise expose to the

workers.

Monitoring of Noise Level :

The Contractor shall monitor Noise Quality at Grade Separator at

peak hrs of construction, four times in years or as directed by

Engineer.

Handling of Chemicals Health hazards to workers & staffs Any skin contacts with epoxy materials, solvents and epoxy

strippers should be avoided.

The resin and hardener should not be allowed to come into direct

contact with skin. The most effective protection is achieved by

wearing polythene gloves, rubber gloves, with a cloth liner, and

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protective clothing.

If materials are sprayed, a respirator shall be used. All discarded

buckets and containers shall be removed from site. These shall be

stored in waste disposal site.

The Contractor ’s Demobilization (Grade Separator)

1 Cleanup Operations,

Restoration and

Rehabilitation

Environmental Pollution, Health

Hazards.

The Contractor shall prepare site restoration plans, which shall be

approved by the Engineer of HDBRTS. The clean-up and

restoration operations are to be implemented by the Contractor

prior to demobilization.

All excavated sites which are not used for construction works shall

be re-filled and the entire site left clean and tidy at the Contractor

’s expense, to the satisfaction to the Engineer

The Contractor shall clear all temporary structures, residual spoils,

other wastes laying in and around the project site as per

Comprehensive Waste Management Plan.

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5. Assessment of Ecological Impacts

Joint verification was conducted at site with the competent authority and the land owners. During this

verification and changes in the scope of work an additional 2244 trees are required to be cut. These are spread

over entire stretch of BRTS corridor of length 18.92 km and given in the below table.

Table 5-1: Number of Trees to be cut, Village-Wise

Sl No Village Total

01 Hubli City 201

02 Unkal 102

03 Bhairidevrakoppa 107

04 Amargol 220

05 Rayapur 180

06 Sattur 402

07 Navalur 40

08 Lakkamanhalli 178

09 Dharwad City 250

10 Hosur Interchange, Package -10 400

11 Dharwad Depot, Package -8 164

Total 2244

Compensatory plantation of 1:2 ratio meaning planting of 2 trees for felling of 1 tree will be done.

5.1 Additional Impact and Mitigation Plan

The revised number of tree plantation as additional mitigation measures is indicted in the table below.

Table 5-2: Plantation Additional Impact

Sl. No Infrastructure Sites

Assessment for

felling of Trees

Trees to be Planted (Compensation

Measures)

1 Hosur Interchange, Package -10 400 800

2 Dharwad Depot, Package -8 164 328

3 Mixed Traffic Lane 1680 3360

Sub- total 2244 4488

4 10% casualty 450

5 Total 4938 (~ 4950 trees)

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Table 5-3: Revised Impacts And Mitigation Measures

Sl. No Particulars

Trees to be Planted (Compensation

Measures)

1 Additional Impacts (including 10% casualty rate).As per Table

No, 7 as indicated above. 4950

2 Compensatory planting towards 2013-14 casualty rates (Green

BRTS activities). 3760

3 Compensatory planting towards 2014-15 casualty rates (Green

BRTS activities). 800

4 Total 9510

5.2 Compensatory Plantation

1750 trees were estimated to be cut during early stage of the project. Now after changes in scope of work and

joint verification an additional 1680 trees are required to be felled for the mixed traffic lane (MTL). As

mentioned in Table -5.2 and 5.3, the total 9510 trees are to be planted as part of compensatory plantation in

addition to the planned 18000. The phase wise action plan for planting is at Annexure 4.

Table 5-4: Phase Wise Action Plan

Phases Plantation Survival Action Plan

Phase I

2013-14

8000 trees in 2013 Monsoon 4240 Replacement planting will be

taken up either in the same or

new locations.

Phase II

2014-15

4000 in 2014 Monsoon Survival will be known

after Monsoon 2015

Replacement planting will be

taken up either in the same or

new locations.

Phase III

2015-16

Plantation of 4000 trees in

2015

Survival will be known

in Monsoon of 2016

Planned for plantation of 4000

saplings in 2015

Phase IV

2016-17

Plantation of 2000 trees in

2015 and replacement planting

Survival rates will be

assessed after one year

of the plantation

Planned for plantation of 2000

saplings in 2015 and replacement

planting compensating casualty

Phase V

2016-17

2017-18

Plantation of 9510 trees

against felling of 2244 trees

and Casualty of Phase -1 &

Phase-II.

Survival rates will be

assessed after one year

of the plantation

In the year 2016 monsoon, when

Infrastructure sites are ready

(Note : List of Plant Species : Mahagani , Badam, Aala, Basavanpad, Arali , Halasu , AkashMallige, Hulgal ,

Sankeshwar, Nelli, Tapsi, Hunase, Bevu, Nerale, Sampige, Ashoka, Cherry; Spatodia)

Also an innovative programme “NAMMA THOTA @ Green BRTS has been launched in the educational

institutions and Government office premises of the twin cities of Hubli and Dharwad. The plantation detail

under the Phase - 1 and Phase-2 are shown in Annexure -2 and Annexure -3 respectively.

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6. Institutional Arrangement

For effective implementation of EMP, Green BRTS activities and co-ordinating with the KRDCL officials, the

institution has deployed Environmental specialist from PMC. In addition the company has established the

Green-BRTS committee. Institutional arrangement has been strengthened by addition of environmental auditor

and Landscape architect.

Figure 6-1: Institutional Arrangement

6.1 Role and Responsibility

6.1.1 Hubli-Dharwad Bus Rapid Transit System Co.

A. Responsibility of Managing Director

1. To ensure all execution works are being carried –out with sound construction management

practices for minimal loss & damage to ecosystem and environment.

2. Ensure welfare facilities at labour camps and the health & safety for workers while they are at

site.

3. To ensure work at infrastructure site are safe and free from risks,

4. To provide information, instruction, training and supervision are necessary to ensure health &

safety of ailing workers at work site.

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5. Provision, maintenance or monitoring of working environment at infrastructure project that is

safe, free from risks to health and adequate arrangements are made at work site.

B. Responsibility of DGM (Infra)

1. To ensure effective implementation of Environmental Management Plan as per suggestion and

advice of project management consultant.

2. To ensure all legal requirements are furnished by an agency and all the works are being executed

without contravention of laws of Gov of India.

3. To ensure the entire project site are free from risks & hazards, and instruct the contractor to attend

lapses as per PMC advice.

4. To ensure work at the infrastructure site are safe and free from risks;

5. To provide all assistance for training and monitoring for EMP implementation.

6. Provision, maintenance or monitoring of working environment at infrastructure project that is

safe, free from risks to health and adequate arrangements are made at work site.

7. To ensure effective implementation of environmental management plan at all project site.

8. Take actions on environmental non-compliances.

9. To provide all resources for attending environmental issues, afforestation programme etc.

C. Responsibility of Environmental Manager (Civil & Env)

1. Attend all issues pertaining to environment, health and safety.

2. Monitor of all legal compliances related to project.

3. Periodical monitoring of infrastructure site to ensure entire sections are free from all risks and

hazards.

4. To ensure welfare facility at worksite, general site requirements, health and hygiene for workers

& staffs.

5. Supervising construction activities to ensure environmental & safety requirement are met-with

and based on best industry practices.

6. To conduct environmental meeting on monthly basis for resolving issues.

7. To conduct Green BRTS programme, afforestation, checking of landscape drawing.

8. To monitor felling of trees, liaising with forest departments for trees felling and afforestation.

9. Ensuring that corrective measures are taken, if necessary.

10. Ensure compliance of Environmental Management Plan implementation.

11. Preparation of CAPA (Corrective Actions and Preventive Actions) for incidence and accident,

Prepare a training modules on various aspects of Environment and safety.

12. To ensure conducting of Environmental Monitoring Programme for Air, Water, Noise and Soil

quality to be conducted on quarterly basis.

6.1.2 Project Management Consultant – PMC LASA

1. To assist the client on all environmental related matters.

2. To assist training program on environmental aspects as per site specific requirement under

guideline of HSEMS.

3. To report compliances of environmental management plan.

4. To assist to client, HDBRTS on all environmental related matters.

5. Prepare Environmental Monitoring Report and timely submission on monthly basis.

6. To assist client in liaison with concern authority e.g. Forest Department, Irrigation department

etc.

7. To assist in felling of trees, forest clearance, EMP addendum (if any) etc.

8. To maintain & update documentation system.

9. Assist to conduct periodical environmental monitoring for effective implementation of EMP.

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10. Tracking of legal status on environmental matters required for this project.

11. Assist the client for Air, Water, Noise and Soil quality monitoring on quarterly basis.

12. Assist the client for checking landscape drawing, executing agency etc.

13. Assist the client to ensure entire construction activities are free from risks & hazards.

6.1.3 Karnataka Road Development Corporation Limited

1. To ensure work at MTL are safe and free from risks, and effective implementation of

Environmental Management Plan as per suggestion & advice of PMC.

2. To ensure all legal requirements are furnished by the agency.

3. To ensure the entire project site are free from risks and hazards, and instruct the Contractor to

attend lapses as per PMC advice.

4. Ensure monitoring of air, water and noise quality during construction.

5. Take actions on environmental non-compliances.

6. To provide all resources for attending environmental issues, afforestation programme etc.

7. Ensure all execution works are being carried – out with sound construction management practices

for minimal loss & damage to ecosystem & environment.

8. Ensure welfare facilities at labour camps and the health & safety for workers while they are at

site.

6.2 Environmental Audit

HDBRTSCO has appointed a consultant for annual Independent Environmental Audit to assess the status of

implementation of Environmental management plans, identify constraints, if any during implementation,

document best practices, if any and suggest measures for effective implementation and monitoring for sound

construction management practices as to have minimal impacts to environment. The monitoring and evaluation

of effectiveness of environmental Management plan will cover all the sites under Hubli- Dharwad BRTS

Project. The scope of work of the consultant for annual independent environmental audit including the

deliverables and timelines for deliverables are given in table 6.1.

Table 6-1: Audit Report - Time Line with Deliverables

Sl

No

Report Deliverables Time frame

1. Pre- auditing Planning Submission of Inception

Report

Within 1.5 weeks from the date

of start of issue of work

order/signing of agreement

2. Site –Audit Activities of 1st Year Submission of 1st year

Audit Report

Within 3 weeks of completion of

1st Year Audit,

3. Site –Audit Activities of 2nd Year Submission of 2nd year

Audit Report

Within 3 weeks of completion of

2st Year Audit,

4. Site –Audit Activities of 3rd Year Submission of 3rd year

Audit Report

Within 3 weeks of completion of

3st Year Audit,

5. Final Report Submission of final Report Within 3 weeks after submission

of 3rd year audit report.

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6.3 Landscape

The Hubli-Dharwad BRTS Company has engaged the services of landscape architects for developing a

landscape plan for avenue and transit infrastructure. The brief scope of the assignment includes preparation of

preliminary landscape design for the BRTS corridor, transit infrastructure etc for approval of the Company after

carrying out detailed survey of the existing site and facilities.

Broader Scope of Consultancy services include the following:

1. Conducting the detailed survey of the required parameters in the proposed sites where the landscaping is

to be undertaken.

2. Consultants will be required to provide a wide range of services, including but not limited to the

preparation of:

Concept plans.

Detailed landscape plans for each site which would also contain vegetation assessment and

planting plans and Furniture details and signage.

Landscape construction documentation.

Bid documents and cost estimates.

3. Assist the client in evaluation of bids and selection of landscape developers.

4. Monitoring/Supervision during landscaping till the stage of successful completion of project.

The scope of work of the consultant for preparation of landscape design for the Hubli-Dharwad BRTS Project

including the deliverables and timelines for deliverables are at table 6.2.

Table 6-2: Landscape Work

Sl. No. Deliverable Due Date

1. Submission of Inception Report End of first month from the date of

signing of Contract

2 Submission of and approved of brief report, design type, and

conceptual plans, broad plant lists and presentation.

End of Second month

3 Submission of and approved of planting plan, planting lists

and planting specifications.

End of Forth Month.

4 Detail estimate and BOQ and Bid documents for calling

tenders.

End of Fifth Month

5 Assisting client and evaluation of tenders and preparation of

draft contract agreement for executing of the work by

Landscape developers.

End of Sixth Month.

6.4 Green BRTS Committee

A Green BRTS Committee has been constituted under the Chairmanship of Managing Director, M/s. Hubli

– Dharwad BRTS Company Ltd. The committee reviews various activities planned for implementation as

per the plantation action plan. The committee shall meet once in two months and the proceedings of the

meeting of the committee shall be submitted to Commissioner, DULT, Deputy Commissioner, Dharwad

and Managing Director, KRDCL for information. The arrangement of Green – BRTS committee is as

follows,

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Sl No Name of the Department/Organization Designation of the Member

1 Forest Department, Dharwad Deputy Conservator of Forest

2 Karnataka Pollution Control Board, Dharwad Environmental Officer

3 Karnataka Road Development Corporation Limited.

Hubballi.

Executive Engineer

4 University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad Environmental Expert

6 Hubli-Dharwad Nagarik Parisar Samiti,

Dharwad.(Non-Governmental Organisation)

President

6 Scope, Dharwad (Non-Governmental Organisation) President

7 Rashtrotthan Sankalp Trust,Bangalore

(Non-Governmental Organisation)

President

8 Nirat Seva Samste, Dharwad (Non-Governmental

Organisation)

President

9 Hubli-Dharwad BRTS Company Ltd. Member Convenor

10 Hubli-Dharwad BRTS Company Ltd. Green BRTS Co-ordinator

7. Environmental Management Measures for Bus Only Flyover

Environmental management measures deal with the management measures recommended avoiding,

minimizing and mitigating foreseen environmental impacts of the project. At the location of a) Unkal Cross

(km 2+325 to km 2+950); b) Unkal Lake (km 3+100 to km 8+575); c) Navanagar (Km 6.656 to 7.510) Bus

Only Flyover is proposed. In order to avoid traffic conflicts, accessibility, defragmentation of community

either side of roads, risks free sites. The following are the Environmental Management Plan for

recommended measures for mitigation of impacts that will be followed by the Contractor during

construction of bus only flyover. The detail measures required to be implemented during the construction

stage are presented in Table : 7.1

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Table 7-1: Environmental Management Plan - Bus Only Flyover

Sl,

No

Description of

change of Scope of

Work

Aspects Environmental

Impacts

Mitigation Measures Reference and timeframe Responsibility

Implementation Supervision

1. Construction Stage

BUS ONLY

FLYOVER

1. Unkal Cross

(km 2+325 to km

2+950)

2. Unkal Lake

(km 3+100 to km

8+575)

3. Navanagar

(Km 6.656 to

7.510)

Debris Disposal Land contamination ,

deterioration of water

quality , visual

intrusions and

pollution problems to

environment

The Contractor shall prepare

Comprehensive Solid Waste

Management Plan in

consultation with

Environmental Engineer and

after approval of plan by

Environmental Engineer

debris shall be disposed off

accordingly.

No dismantling shall be

carried out without

identification & approval of

site by Environmental

Engineer.

The debris disposal is in

accordance with the EMP

prepared for the Road

portion

Contractor KRDCL

assisted by

PMC of

KRDCL

Handling &

storing of

materials

Pollution to

environment,

incidental &

accidental risks,

The Contractor shall prepare

a plan for storage of

material shall submit for the

approval to Engineer; Area

of storage of material near

the work site shall be

earmarked in consultation

with Environmental

The handling and storing

of material is in

accordance with the EMP

prepared for the Road

portion

Contractor KRDCL

assisted by

PMC of

KRDCL

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Description of

change of Scope of

Work

Aspects Environmental

Impacts

Mitigation Measures Reference and timeframe Responsibility

Implementation Supervision

Engineer.

The ground for storage of

materials should be leveled.

All construction materials

should be stored properly on

platforms and other supports

in line with IS: 7293 & IS:

7969.

Safety Measures Pollution to

environments on

vehicles incidents/

accidents , health

hazards, death

Hazards

The Contractor shall prepare

plan of safety arrangements

and submit it to the

Environmental Engineer for

approval, five days prior to

the commencement of

works.

Road Safety :

Arrangement for road safety

should be made in line with

IRC: SP -55.

Personal Safety :

Tool Box Talk should be

conducted at the first hrs. It

should be conducted at

assembly points to raise

awareness followed by

Safety measures in

accordance with the EMP

prepared for the Road

portion

Contractor KRDCL

assisted by

PMC of

KRDCL

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Description of

change of Scope of

Work

Aspects Environmental

Impacts

Mitigation Measures Reference and timeframe Responsibility

Implementation Supervision

information of hazardous

risks, near miss, and

injuries.

The Contractor shall

provide:

Safety Shoes, Gum

boots, Goggles and

Safety Jackets to all

workers employed on

cement mortars, brick

work, concreting, and

painting

Welders should have

protective eye shields

when engaged in

welding works.

Earplugs should be

provided to workers who

exposed to loud noise,

working with jack

hammer, joint cutting

machines, vibrators.

Adequate safety

measures for workers

during handling of

materials.

The Contractor shall

comply with all

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Description of

change of Scope of

Work

Aspects Environmental

Impacts

Mitigation Measures Reference and timeframe Responsibility

Implementation Supervision

regulations for safe

working zone at

excavations and

trenches.

At every workplace,

drinking water shall be

made available to avoid

waterborne diseases.

The Contractor at his

own expenses shall put

up necessary shuttering

and planking or cut

slopes to a safer angle or

both with due regard to

the safety of personnel

and workers and to the

satisfaction of the

Engineer.

First Aid :

A readily available first- aid

unit including an adequate

supply of sterilized dressing

materials and appliances as

per the Factories Rules,

should be kept at

Construction site.

The first-aid box should

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Description of

change of Scope of

Work

Aspects Environmental

Impacts

Mitigation Measures Reference and timeframe Responsibility

Implementation Supervision

contain antibiotics, pain

killers, anti-diarrhoeal

medicines, sterilized

dressing material,

antiseptics, bandage and

other necessary appliances

be available as per the

factory rules.

Labour Camps /

Construction

Camps

Health Hazards,

Pollution to

environment.

The Contractor shall make

necessary arrangement for

basic facilities at labour

camps eg toilets, drinking

water, light etc. The lay –out

plant of Labours camps

should approved by the

Environmental Engineer.

Medical Facilities –

(Construction camps/

Labour camps)

Sanitation Facilities:

The Construction camps

shall be provided with

sanitary latrines & urinals.

Closed drainage systems

and the proper treatment

systems according to the

local conditions should be

Contractor KRDCL

assisted by

PMC of

KRDCL

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Description of

change of Scope of

Work

Aspects Environmental

Impacts

Mitigation Measures Reference and timeframe Responsibility

Implementation Supervision

constructed for the proper

flow and effective drainage.

Shelter at work place:

At such work places where

the duration of the works

will prevail for more than

one month some form of

shelters will be provided for

meals, resting, change of

clothes and for keeping the

tools of the work and

personal protective

equipment. The height of

shelter shall not less than

3m from floor level to

lowest part of the roof.

Health care Facilities:

The Contractor should be

provided basic health care

facilities at the construction

camps.

The health centre will have

at least a doctor (part time),

nurses, duty staff, medicines

and minimum medical

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No

Description of

change of Scope of

Work

Aspects Environmental

Impacts

Mitigation Measures Reference and timeframe Responsibility

Implementation Supervision

facilities to tackle first-aid

requirements for minor

accidental cases. The

arrangements will be made

with the nearest hospital to

refer patients of major

illnesses or critical cases.

Construction

Wastes

1. Water Pollution All waste arising from the

construction activity is to be

disposed off at municipal

landfill site and as per

approval of the Engineer.

The wastes must be

collected and stored at the

wastes storage yards.

The Environmental

Engineer shall certify that

all wastes generated at grade

separator are disposed off

ensuring no deterioration of

water quality and pollution

to environment.

The water pollution

prevention and

management will be in

accordance with the EMP

prepared for the Road

portion

Contractor KRDCL

assisted by

PMC of

KRDCL

2. Blockage of

drainage &

surface runoff,

impede the flow

of water from

channel.

The Contractor shall take all

measures as directed by the

Environmental Engineer to

prevent temporary or

permanent flooding at the

site or any adjacent area.

Blockage of drainage &

surface runoff , impede the

flow of water in

accordance with the EMP

prepared for the Road

portion

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Description of

change of Scope of

Work

Aspects Environmental

Impacts

Mitigation Measures Reference and timeframe Responsibility

Implementation Supervision

Borrow

Materials

Alteration of

topography, disruption

to flora & fauna

No borrow materials should

be taken from river beds,

irrigation canals and any

other water course.

Environmental requirements

should be made as per

Clause: 305.2.2.2 of

MoRTH Specification.

Contractor KRDCL

assisted by

PMC of

KRDCL

Dust generation

due to

transporting of

materials &

Construction

activities

Air Pollution, health

hazards

The Contractor shall take all

measures to suppress dust

fumes. Water Tankers

should be placed, for

sprinkling of water to

control dust.

Monitoring of Air Quality

The Contractor shall

monitor Air Quality at

Grade Separator at peak hrs

of construction, quarterly

except the monsoon.

Air pollution prevention

and health hazard

management will be

accordance with the EMP

prepared for the Road

portion

Contractor KRDCL

assisted by

PMC of

KRDCL

Construction

Machineries

Noise pollution The excavation should be

made using good

engineering practices so that

noise levels are kept at

acceptable levels.

Measures to prevent Noise

Pollution will be in

accordance with the EMP

prepared for the Road

portion

Contractor KRDCL

assisted by

PMC of

KRDCL

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Description of

change of Scope of

Work

Aspects Environmental

Impacts

Mitigation Measures Reference and timeframe Responsibility

Implementation Supervision

Ear muff should be provided

to the workers.

Job rotation should be made

to reduce the noise expose

to the workers.

Monitoring of Noise Level

:

The Contractor shall

monitor Noise Quality at

Grade Separator at peak hrs

of construction, four times

in years or as directed by

Engineer.

Handling of

Chemicals

Health hazards to

workers & staffs

Any skin contacts with

epoxy materials, solvents

and epoxy strippers should

be avoided.

The resin and hardener

should not be allowed to

come into direct contact

with skin. The most

effective protection is

achieved by wearing

polythene gloves, rubber

gloves, with a cloth liner,

Health and safety of

workers will be in

accordance with the EMP

prepared for the Road

portion

Contractor KRDCL

assisted by

PMC of

KRDCL

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No

Description of

change of Scope of

Work

Aspects Environmental

Impacts

Mitigation Measures Reference and timeframe Responsibility

Implementation Supervision

and protective clothing.

If materials are sprayed, a

respirator shall be used. All

discarded buckets and

containers shall be removed

from site. These shall be

stored in waste disposal site.

The Contractor ’s Demobilization (Grade Separator)

1 Cleanup

Operations,

Restoration and

Rehabilitation

Environmental

Pollution, Health

Hazards.

The Contractor shall prepare

site restoration plans, which

shall be approved by the

Engineer of HDBRTS.

The clean-up and restoration

operations are to be

implemented by the

Contractor prior to

demobilization.

All excavated sites which

are not used for construction

works shall be re-filled and

the entire site left clean and

tidy at the Contractor ’s

expense, to the satisfaction

to the Engineer

The Contractor shall clear

all temporary structures,

residual spoils, other wastes

The Cleanup Operations,

Restoration and

Rehabilitation will be in

accordance with the EMP

prepared for the Road

portion

Contactor

KRDCL

assisted by

PMC of

KRDCL

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Description of

change of Scope of

Work

Aspects Environmental

Impacts

Mitigation Measures Reference and timeframe Responsibility

Implementation Supervision

laying in and around the

project site as per

Comprehensive Waste

Management Plan.

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8. Environmental Management Measures on NMT Corridor

Environmental Management Measures deals with the management measures recommended to avoid, minimize

and mitigate foreseen environmental impacts of the project. At the location of Nava Nagar and Dharwad, the

Non Motorized Transport, (NMT Infrastructure) has been proposed in order to precede easy access to BRTS

corridor for the commuter. Therefore, impact assessment is warranted to reduce impacts during the construction

of NMT infrastructure.

The following are the aspects of Environmental Management and recommended mitigation measures that will

be followed by the Contractor during the construction of NMT project at both the location at Navanagar and

Dharwad NMT project and the detailed measures required to be implemented during the construction stage are

presented in Table : 8.1.

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Table 8-1: Environmental Management Measures for Non

Sl. No. Environmental Aspects Management Measures Location Responsibility

Implementation Supervision

NMT 1 CONSTRUCTION STAGE

NMT 1.1 Debris Disposal

The Contractor shall identify disposal sites and

shall report the same to the Environmental

Engineer. These locations shall be checked on

site and accordingly approved by Environmental

Engineer prior to any disposal of waste

materials.

The Contractor shall prepare Comprehensive

Solid Waste Management Plan in consultation

with Environmental Engineer and after approval

of plan by Environmental Engineer debris shall

be disposed off accordingly.

No dismantling shall be carried out without

identification and approval of site by

Environmental Engineer.

Along the corridor Contractor HDBRTSCO

with assistance

of PMC

NMT 1.2 Safety Arrangement

The Contractor shall prepare plan of safety

arrangements and submit it to the

Environmental Engineer for approval, five days

prior to the commencement of works of NMT

site.

The cautionary sign boards should be placed, 50

m ahead the construction zone with retro

reflective tapes. The signs boards, lights,

At the construction site, labour camp and

construction camp

Contractor HDBRTSCO

with the

assistance of

PMC

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Implementation Supervision

barriers, safety cones shall be maintained in a

satisfactory manner as directed by the Engineer.

NMT 1.3 Handling and storing of

materials

The Contractor shall prepare a plan for storage

of material at NMT site and shall submit for the

approval to Engineer,

Area of storage of material near the work site

shall be earmarked in consultation with

Environmental Engineer.

The ground for storage of materials should be

leveled. All construction materials should be

stored properly on platforms and other supports

in line with IS: 7293 & IS: 7969.

Material storage area and handling area Contractor HDBRTSCO

with the

assistance of

PMC

NMT 1.4

Damage and Disruption of

Utilities Services, existing

green vegetation

The Contractor shall not obstruct any utilities

services and existing vegetation during the

construction of NMT infrastructure.

The Contractor shall carry out excavation

carefully for foundation work during the NMT

construction without damage to existing water

pipeline, telephone line, electrical poles and

transformers.

Along the construction site. Contractor HDBRTSCO

with the

assistance of

PMC

NMT 1.5 Flora The Contractor must take measures to protect all

existing trees during the construction of NMT.

Tree along the alignment. Contractor HDBRTSCO

with the

assistance of

PMC

NMT 1.6 Labour

The Contractor shall make necessary

arrangement for toilets and Drinking Water

requirement at site.

At construction site and labour camp. Contractor HDBRTSCO

with the

assistance of

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Implementation Supervision

PMC

Pollution

Water Pollution

NMT 1.7 Water Pollution from

Construction Wastes

All waste arising from the NMT construction

activity is to be disposed off at municipal

landfill site and as per approval of the Engineer.

The wastes must be collected and stored at the

wastes storage yards and should be disposal at

approved disposal sites. The Environmental

Engineer shall certify that all wastes generated

at NMT site have been disposed off as to have

no pollution to any water body and to the

environment.

At construction site. Contractor HDBRTSCO with

the assistance of

PMC

NMT 1.8 Drainage and runoff

The Contractor shall ensure that no construction

of materials like earth, stone or any other

construction material shall be left inside the

storm water channel to which impede the flow

of water. All vents should be cleared and clean

from the extraneous wastes in order to free

intake of surface run off in the storm water drain

of NMT infrastructure.

The Contractor shall take all measures as

directed by the Environmental Engineer to

prevent temporary or permanent flooding at the

site or any adjacent area.

At construction site. Contractor HDBRTSCO with

the assistance of

PMC

NMT 1.9 Borrow Materials

No borrow materials should be taken from river

beds, irrigation canals and any other water

course.

Contractor HDBRTSCO with

the assistance of

PMC

Air Pollution

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Implementation Supervision

NMT 1.10 Dust Pollution

The Contractor shall take all measures to

suppress dust fumes. Water Tankers should be

placed, for sprinkling of water to control dust.

At construction site. Contractor HDBRTSCO with

the assistance of

PMC

Noise Pollution

Noise Control

The excavation should be made using good

engineering practices so that noise levels are

kept at acceptable levels.

Ear muff should be provided to the workers.

Job rotation should be made to reduce the noise

expose to the workers.

At construction site. Contractor HDBRTSCO with

the assistance of

PMC

NMT 1.11 Safety

Tool Box Talk

Tool Box Talk should be held at the first hrs.

Toolbox is the routine exercise for the workers

to alert on accidental risks and to ensure

personal safety, hazards at work place and

preventing measures.

The Tool Box Talks should be made at designed

place fixed for assembly points to raise

awareness followed by information of

hazardous risks, near miss, and injuries.

Toolbox meeting improve workplace safety,

health environment by deciding what action

needs to be taken to reduce the risks.

At construction site. Contractor HDBRTSCO

with the

assistance of

PMC

NMT 1.12 Personal Safety for Labour The Contractor shall provide: At construction site. Contractor HDBRTSCO

with the

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Safety Shoes, Gum boots, Goggles and

Safety Jackets to all workers employed

on cement mortars, brick work,

concreting, and painting

Welders should have protective eye

shields when engaged in welding

works.

Earplugs should be provided to

workers who exposed to loud noise,

working with jack hammer, joint

cutting machines, vibrators.

Adequate safety measures for workers

during handling of materials.

The Contractor shall comply with all

regulations for safe working zone at

excavations and trenches.

At every workplace, drinking water

shall be made available to avoid

waterborne diseases.

The Contractor at his own expenses

shall put up necessary shuttering and

planking or cut slopes to a safer angle

or both with due regard to the safety of

personnel and workers and to the

satisfaction of the Engineer.

The Contractor shall comply with all the

precautions as required for ensuring safety of

assistance of

PMC

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the works as per the International Labour

Organization (ILO) Convention No. 62 as far as

those are applicable to this Agreement.

The Contractor shall make sure that during the

construction work all relevant provisions of the

Factories Act, 1948 and the Building and other

Construction Workers (regulation of

Employment and Conditions of Services) Act,

1996 are adhered to.

The Contractor shall not employ any person

below the age of 14 years for any work and no

woman shall be employed on the work of

painting with products containing lead in any

form.

The Contractor shall also ensure that no paint

containing lead or lead products is used to

except in the form of paste or readymade paint.

The Contractor shall provide facemasks for use

to the workers when paint is applied in the form

of spray.

The Contractor shall develop a Construction

Safety Plan and the same be submitted for the

approval of Engineer. The Contact numbers of

Police, Fire Brigade, Ambulance, Police Station,

Environmental Engineer, and HDBRTS should

be displayed at each NMT Site.

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NMT 1.13 Handling of Chemicals

Any skin contacts with epoxy materials,

solvents and epoxy strippers should be avoided.

The resin and hardener should not be allowed to

come into direct contact with skin. The most

effective protection is achieved by wearing

polythene gloves, rubber gloves, with a cloth

liner, and protective clothing.

If materials are sprayed, a respirator shall be

used.

All discarded buckets and containers shall be

removed from site. These shall be stored in

waste disposal site.

At construction site. Contractor HDBRTSCO

with the

assistance of

PMC

NMT 1.14 Management of Safety

The Contractor shall submit the pedestrian

safety management plan for safe working zone

and the same should be approved by

Environmental Engineer. Delineator post should

be provided at the interval of 20 meter along the

entire NMT construction site.

The Contractor shall take all necessary

measures for the safety of local communities

during the construction of NMT. The Contractor

shall provide, erect and maintain the bamboo

barricades including the signs boards, markings,

red flags, warning sign boards.

The Contractor shall ensure that all signs,

At construction site. Contractor HDBRTSCO

with the

assistance of

PMC

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barricades markings are provided as per the

standards & specifications.

NMT 1.15 Informatory Safety Sign

Boards

The Contractor shall provide, erect and maintain

informatory/safety signs written in English and

Hindi, Kannada wherever required or as

suggested by the Environmental Engineer.

At construction site. Contractor HDBRTSCO

with the

assistance of

PMC

NMT 1.16 Pollution Monitoring

The Contractor shall monitor Air Quality at

NMT site at peak hrs of construction, quarterly

except the monsoon.

At construction site. Contractor HDBRTSCO

with the

assistance of

PMC

H.1 HEALTH

NMT-

H 1.1

Medical Facilities at

Construction camps/ sites

Sanitation Facilities:

The Construction camps shall be provided with

sanitary latrines and urinals. Closed drainage

systems and the proper treatment systems

according to the local conditions should be

constructed for the proper flow and effective

drainage.

Shelter at work place:

At such work places where the duration of the

works will prevail for more than one month

some form of shelters will be provided for

meals, resting, change of clothes and for

keeping the tools of the work and personal

protective equipment. The height of shelter shall

not less than 3m from floor level to lowest part

At construction site. Contractor HDBRTSCO with

the assistance of

PMC

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of the roof.

Health care Facilities:

The Contractor should be provided basic health

care facilities at the construction camps.

The health centre will have at least a doctor

(part time), nurses, duty staff, medicines and

minimum medical facilities to tackle first-aid

requirements for minor accidental cases. The

arrangements will be made with the nearest

hospital to refer patients of major illnesses or

critical cases.

Day crèche facilities

At construction sites where women with very

young children are employed, provision of a day

crèche shall be provided. At construction sites

where 20 or more women are ordinarily

employed, a hut for children under the age of 6

years shall be provided.

NMT –

H 1.2

First Aid

A readily available first- aid unit including an

adequate supply of sterilized dressing materials

and appliances as per the Factories Rules,

should be kept at NMT Construction site.

The first-aid box should contain antibiotics, pain

killers, anti-diarrhoeal medicines, sterilized

At construction site and labour camp. Contractor HDBRTSCO with

the assistance of

PMC

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dressing material, antiseptics, bandage and other

necessary appliances be available as per the

factory rules.

NMT D 1 The Contractor ’s Demobilization

NMT D 1.1

Cleanup Operations,

Restoration and

Rehabilitation

The Contractor shall prepare site restoration

plans, which shall be approved by the Engineer

of HDBRTS. The clean-up and restoration

operations are to be implemented by the

Contractor prior to demobilization.

All excavated sites which are not used for

construction works shall be re-filled and the

entire site left clean and tidy at the Contractor ’s

expense, to the satisfaction to the Engineer

The Contractor shall clear all the temporary

structures, residual spoils, other wastes lying in

and around the project site as per

Comprehensive Waste Management Plan.

At construction site. Contractor HDBRTSCO with

the assistance of

PMC

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8.1 Appointment of Safety Expert

For carrying out environmental, health and safety management measures during the NMT construction,

the Contractor will mobilize a qualified Safety Engineer as per the stipulated contract conditions for the

day to day co-ordination. The Safety Expert shall be responsible for the implementation of all the

aspects of environmental, health and safety management measures. The safety Engineer should be a

graduate in Civil Engineering and shall have 7 years experience in similar fields dealing with EHS

aspects.

The responsibility of Safety Expert shall be as follows:

Co-ordinate with HSE Manager for resolving the Health, Safety Environment and prepare report

for remedial measures;

Prepare the HSE Training program as per the site specific requirement under guideline of

HSEMS;

Review, monthly safety committee minutes, prepare summary report;

Follow-up with the Project in charge / Liaising in-charge for monthly HSE Report. Site HSE

report should reach before 7 days of every month;

To insure Environmental and Safety Issues and its timely closer;

Maintaining and updating centralise documentation system;

Prepare HSE Internal Audit Schedule for project sites & inform site in-charge in advance;

Carry- out HIRA (Hazard identification and risk assessment) & EAI (Environmental Aspects and

its Impacts) and prepare mitigation measures and approve it form Head-HSE;

Tool Box Talk at assembly point, every day by 9.00hrs to ensure the personal safety for the

workers before sending them to Construction sites;

In depth monitoring of project links on daily basis;

Attend road safety arrangement and PPEs;

Training to workers for improvement of HSE objectives;

Ensure First-Aid kits at the construction sites;

Assist in mock drills for Safety. Health & Environmental awareness programme;

daily Safety Observation Tour, Work place Monitoring, Safety Findings to be recorded &

Informed to site HSE Expert;

Assist in emergency prepadness plan and its effectiveness report (i.e. Mock-drill Report) on half

yearly/yearly basis;

Reporting of accidents (if any) immediately to the EE under consultation to SHE Manager;

To ensure Environmental Monitoring programme for Air, Water, Noise and Soil quality to be

conducted on quarterly basis; and

Follow-up HSE Audit & prepare report according to compliances.

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9. Revised Environmental Management Plan (EMP) Budget

Revised Environmental Management budget for environmental mitigation measures in addition to initial

mitigation costs are given in Table – 9.1.

Table 9-1: Revised EMP Budget

S.

No.

Item Unit Rate (in INR) Quantity Cost (in INR)

I Initial budgetary provisions for Environmental management measures for road

component included under good engineering practices 10% contingency

60,67,600.00

II Initial budgetary provisions for Environmental management measures for BRTS

component included under good engineering practices 10% contingency

19,55,800.00

Total 80,23,400.00

A CONSTRUCTION PHASE

1.0 Green BRTS Programme (Tree Plantation and Protection)

1.1 1st Phase – 2013-2014; by BRTS;

Watch & Care under responsibility of

school/ College.

Number 55.00 8000 4,40,000.00

1.2 2nd Phase - 2014-2015; watch & care

by Forest Department.

Number 214.00 4000 8,56,000.00

1.3 3rd Phase - 2015-2016 by Forest

Department

Number 315.00 4000 12,60,000.00

1.4 4th Phase -2016-2017 by Forest

Department

Number 320.00 2000 6,40,000.00

1.5 5th Phase-2017-2018 by Forest

Department. (Plantation of 9510

saplings against additional felling of

tree for MTL, infrastructure sites and

causality towards above said four

phases.

Number 340.00 9510 32,33,400.00

2.0 Consultancy charges for conducting

annual independent Environmental

Audit

13,17,375.00

3.0 Consultancy charges for preparation

of Landscape plan for Hubli-Dharwad

BRTS Project

77,71,500.00

Total Amounts (INR) 1,55,18,275.00

10% contingency 15,51,828.00

Grand Total INR. (Environmental Budget Under Good Engineering Practices, for

additional Impacts with 10% contingency)

1,70,70,103.00

Revised EMP Budget

For mitigation measures of additional impacts, EMP budget is INR Rs. 1,70,70,103 (One crore seventy lakhs

seventy thousand one hundred and three only).

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CherryHulagal

(Honge)Tapasi Badam Sampige Nerale Hatti Kattoda Seetashok Bevu Nelli

Basavan

padHalasu Arali Total

1 J.S.S.School.Dharwad 6/20/2013 63 224 37 42 16 25 66 18 45 35 778

2 Higher Primary School.Kelageri 7/9/2013 3 4 5 5 3 20

3 H.D.N.High School.Kelageri 7/9/2013 5 3 7 5 4 1 25

4 Kelageri keri premise.Dharwad 6/29/2013 209 196 37 6 317 80 21 7 12 52 937

5 Pollice Headquarters School.Dharwad 7/9/2013 5 19 14 10 14 13 2 2 85

6 B.G.S.School.Dharwad 8/20/2013 10

7 Govt.I.B.Old S.P.Circle 8/20/2013 25

8 Circuit House.Dharwad 8/20/2013 18 20 33 48 22 16 7 1 7 5 8 25 210

9 Mini Vidhan Soudh.Dharwad 8/14/2013 13 21 22 16 18 8 4 11 14 4 18 8 124

10 D.D.P.I Office. Dharwad 8/20/2013 15 14 12 9 3 1 6 100

11 D.D.P.I Office Road.Dharwad 8/20/2013 10 22 6 38

12 Presentation School.Dharwad 6/27/2013 7 4 5 5 4 25

13 Bharat High School 7/8/2013 4 6 12 38 4 8 2 12 72

14 Vidyaranya High School. 7/23/2013 20 17 20 20 1 22 135

15 K.E.Board School.Dharwad 7/8/2013 38 16 27 3 20 15 4 34 25 180

16 Hebballi Agasi School. 8/7/2013 25 35 15 25 32 10 20 5 15 10 32 15 200

17 RudraBhumi.Jannat Nagar.Dharwad 25 11 3 8 26 5 3 26 8 165

18 Pavan School.Dharwad 6/28/2013 19 20 17 1 9 21 87

19 Hoysala Nagar.Dharwad 6/28/2013 10 19 2 9 4 2 4 50

20 Alur Venkatrao School.Dharwad 7/9/2013 4 2 4 2 12

21 Sandesh School.K.U.D. 8/13/2013 100 120 135 65 75 4 6 15 50 115 300

22 Adarsh High School 7/6/2013 1 1 6 7 6 10 7 5 4 8 61

23 Government School No.8.Dharwad 7/1/2013 5 5 5 5 2 22

24 Basel Mission Boys Highschool.Dharwad 7/19/2013 25 7 2 7 6 3 25

25 Vetarnary Hospital.Dharwad 7/10/2013 9 2 10 10 8 4 7 50

26 Mahant College.Hubli 7/31/2013 60

27 Sattur School No1 8/4/2013 3 6 10 5 6 6 4 4 4 3 6 3 60

28 Sattur School No 2 7/26/2013 4 8 7 8 3 2 10 7 4 4 1 1 1 60

29 S.D.M.Dental College.Sattur 8/1/2013 10 12 15 10 14 12 18 12 14 5 4 13 11 80

30 S.D.M.Engineering College.Dharwad 7/25/2013 5 6 12 16 11 8 9 4 3 2 4 150

Plantation Details Phase -1 (2013-2014) Annexure 2

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Name of the Schools and Govt Institutions

for Plantation.

Types of Species PlantedDate of

Plantation

CherryHulagal

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Name of the Schools and Govt Institutions

for Plantation.

Types of Species PlantedDate of

Plantation

31 S.D.M.Medical College.Sattur 7/25/2013 5 6 4 4 2 4 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 40

32 Sutagatti School 8/10/2013 4 2 3 6 3 4 7 2 2 2 1 3 1 40

33 P.U.College.Navanagar 8/3/2013 10 9 11 21 8 11 6 2 78

34 Amargol.School 8/5/2013 5 8 4 3 6 3 1 30

35 Government School No.7.Dharwad 7/26/2013 7

36 Panchayat Raj Office. Dharwad 20 27 29 15 18 12 29 150

37 Government model Primary School,Navalur 8/8/2013 6 4 5 5 20

38 Gandhi Nagar Govt.School 7/12/2013 6 12 14 10 15 10 10 13 10 12 8 5 5 130

39 Gurukul High School 8/1/2013 5 5 8 3 4 5 55

40 Basel Mission Girls High School 8/9/2013 5 6 15 14 12 15 14 15 4 100

41 Sandesh Skytech Institute 8/17/2013 10 15 20 30 25 22 20 25 35 25 25 35 25 312

42 Idgha Maidan.Dharwad 8/14/2013 10 15 24 15 19 10 10 21 10 23 15 26 5 203

43 Art Gallery. 7/10/2013 7 5 10 22

44 Nrupatunga betta Hubli 9/15/2013 366 250 616

45 Dhobi Ghat.Dharwad 8/29/2013 5 5 6 5 4 25

46 Slum Board Office.Dharawad 9/5/2013 10 1 4 6 4 25

47 Karnataka College.Dharwad 6 4 2 4 16

48 Santosh Nagar Park. 2 2 3 3 10

49 Danu Nagar Govt.School. 9/19/2013 10 12 15 12 6 10 65

50 S.R.Bommiah Govt.School 10/11/2013 28 25 25 22 100

51 Moorarji Nagar Rakshana Sangha 10/13/2013 12 8 10 5 10 5 50

52 Govt.Higher Primary School.Manjunath Nagar 10/10/2013 18 18 16 11 63

53 N.W.K.R.T.C Premise 9/25/2013 562

54 Adarsh P.U.Science College(Lingaraj Nagar) 10/15/2013 21 19 20 20 80

55 Basaveshwar I.T.I College 12 13 10 8 12 5 12 8 80

56 Kelageri keri premise.Dharwad 324

57 Rajiv Nagar. HDMC Garden 11/12/2013 19 18 33 17 87

58 Rudrabhumi.Near New Bus stand 10/5/2013 90 80 79 35 284

59 Murarji Nagar Garden.Hanuman Mandir. 12 15 15 8 50

60 Rudra Bhumi. Hosayallapur.Dharwad 8/20/2013 150

61 Fire Station at Dharwad 11/20/2013 80

Total Number of Trees Planted 8000

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rum Bamboo Bidar Arali Total

1 Sewage Treatment Plant(Hubli) 1000 1000 2000

2 Nrupatunga betta Hubli 100 50 100 50 50 150 500

3 Tapovan 200 100 500 500 1300

4 ShriRam Nagar School 25 25 25 25 100

5 Gandhi Nagar School 10 5 25 25 15 10 10 100

4000

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ACTION PLAN OF GREEN BRTS - ANNEXURE -4

Hubli-Dharwad BRTS Company Limited

Action Plan of Green BRTS Programme

August, 2013 (V 2)

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1. Introduction

The Government of Karnataka has taken up the implementation of a Bus Rapid

Transit System (BRTS) between twin cities of Hubli and Dharwad. The project

includes development of transit infrastructure, improvement of pedestrian network,

development of BRTS corridor and other related works. This project is expected to

improve and promote environmentally sustainable transport infrastructure and services

in the twin cities.

Hubli – Dharwad BRTS Company is a Government of Karnataka undertaking

entrusted with the implementation of BRTS in Hubli and Dharwad. The Company has

conducted an extensive environmental impact assessment for identifying environment

effects, if any, due to the project and has also prepared Environment Management Plan

(EMP) for mitigation of the impacts.

In the EMP, the Hubli – Dharwad BRTS Company has undertaken to implement

the necessary mitigation measures. It is the intention of the Hubli – Dharwad BRTS

Company to ensure a green BRTS project. Therefore, the company has decided to go

beyond the required mitigation measures listed out in the Environment Management

Plan and take up other measures for greening of BRTS corridor, public spaces in Hubli

and Dharwad and development of green spaces in and around transit infrastructure.

This action plan establishes a framework for measures that are contemplated by the

Hubli – Dharwad BRTS Company Ltd.

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2. Vision

“The landscaping along the transit corridor and facilities will be distinctive, appealing

and functional, and would evoke a sense of ownership and pride amongst the

community apart from enriching the overall experience of transit.”

This vision will be achieved through careful planning and implementation that

focuses on innovation, adoption of best practices from around the world while

showcasing the local natural biodiversity.

Aims and Principles

Proactively take up compensatory plantation to mitigate environmental

impacts caused by the project if any as per the provisions of the

Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Plan.

Provide attractive and functional landscapes i.e. verges and medians along the

BRTS corridor and the right of way.

Ensure development of green oasis in and around transit infrastructure which

could perform the function of an engaging public space.

Plant 5000 trees in the open area near Sanjeevini Park and other public spaces

which shall showcase the bio-diversity of the region.

Ensure community awareness and engagement occurs during planning and

implementation process.

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3. Environmental Impact Assessment-

Environmental Management Plan

Hubli – Dharwad BRTS Company has conducted an environmental impact

assessment, a copy of which has been published on the website

www.urbantransport.kar.nic.in. It is seen that widening of the right of way would

require trees to be felled. In the first instance, it has been identified that 1750 trees

would have to be felled for the widening of the road from two lanes to four lanes. An

amount of Rs.27.24 lakhs was deposited by KRDCL which was responsible for

widening of the existing road with the forest department for compensatory

afforestation. The affected trees are mostly Banyan, Eucalyptus, Common Fig Tree,

Teak, Bamboo and Mango etc. A joint measure survey is in progress and during this

process, the trees that need to be felled and existing on private land which is

proposed to be acquired beyond the road widening that is under way by the KRDCL

would be identified. 564 trees are proposed to be cut at the transit infrastructure

sites.

The Hubli – Dharwad BRTS Company has also prepared Environment

Management Plan (EMP) for both roads and transit infrastructure component. In

addition to avenue plantation, 1200 trees are proposed to be planted in the transit

infrastructure sites. The EMP prepared for both road and BRT infrastructure have

also been published on the website www.urbantransport.kar.nic.in.

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4. Key Focus Areas

1. Avenue plantation along the corridor

It is envisaged to plant trees at an appropriate interval along the corridor. A

plantation zone of one metre width has been provided in the cross-section of the

corridor on either side for planting appropriate trees/plants. It is expected that the

number of trees to be planted as a part of avenue plantation would be 4000. Endemic

care would be taken to ensure that the species selected for the avenue plantation are

hardy, able to thrive in the given environmental conditions, and are chosen in such a

way that the avenue would have greenery and blooms for the major part of the year.

Selection of plants of deciduous nature would be avoided. The fencing of the trees

and tree guards would be designed in keeping with the motto of sustainable transport

that the Company endorses.

The avenue plantation will be designed in such a way that it is aesthetic, has a proper

mix of diversified species as a check against pest proliferation, easy to maintain and

where the space permits, there is a provision for street furniture for people to rest.

The height of the tree and its eventual branches will have to clear the height of

the vehicles. Also, the trees’ root structure should grow vertically rather than

horizontally as root structures that grow horizontally beneath the surface are likely

cause buckling of the road way materials. Planting would be incorporated as an

integral component of noise barrier work to discourage graffiti and address visual

impact issues.

Figure 1: Road Cross-section

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0.75m space provided for landscape has been extended to 1.0m.

Figure 2: Strip Plan

2. Plantation within the Bus Terminals

Space has been earmarked along/within the terminals for plantation/landscaping.

The plantation/landscaping will designed along the sidewalks and pedestrian areas as

shown in the corresponding designs of transit infrastructure. Niches would be

identified for embellishing them with greenary, and would be used for people to sit,

chat or rest. Innovative, comfortable and attractive street furniture would be placed.

The niches should be visible to prevent unsavoury uses and would be properly

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lighted. A mix of trees, shrubs etc would be considered. However, monoculture

plantations would be avoided.

Figure 3: Conceptual Plan of landscaping within bus terminals

3. Plantation in the open area near Sanjeevini Park and other public spaces

The Company would collaborate with the Forest Department for planting 5000 trees

in the open area near Sanjeevini Park and other public spaces. The proposed species

would include perennial and tall trees that showcase the bio-diversity of the region.

4. Plantation in schools, colleges, institutions and parks

The Hubli – Dharwad BRTS Company has taken up an exercise of planting 8000

trees in the lands belonging to schools, colleges and public spaces as a part of its

green BRTS programme. Necessary amounts have been deposited with the forest

department for procurement of saplings and these would be planted in association

with the schools, colleges and general public during the monsoon season of 2013.

Schools, colleges, government offices and parks are proposed to be covered under

the programme during the year 2013.

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“Namma Tota @ Green BRTS”

The Hubli-Dharwad BRTS Company Limited is launching the above

movement in schools and colleges of Hubli-Dharwad. The contours of the

programme are as follows:

1. The Company would provide saplings of the choice of the school/college

at the company’s cost.

2. The cost of planting and pitting would be released to the school/college

betterment committees by the Company.

3. The school/college must organize pitting as per specifications given by

the Company and organize planting as indicated by the Company. The

school/college may also identify green BRTS volunteers for monitoring

the well-being of the saplings planted in the school/college premises. The

responsibility of the school/college and volunteer is to ensure watering of

the sapling and facilitate its proper growth.

4. The associated environmental group, if any, would train the green BRTS

volunteers in the upkeep of the plant that they have adopted.

5. A health card scoring system would be introduced by which the health of

the saplings grown in a school/college premises would be scored at the

end of the each year for three years and green BRTS points would be

awarded for each year. The school/college would be able to encash the

green BRTS points for claiming rewards as mentioned below.

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Award of green BRTS points

Sl.

No.

Growth status of saplings Green points per

sapling that can

be encashed by

the institution.

(in Rs/sapling)

A. 90-100% healthy growth among the planted

species

1 At the end of the first year 22.50

2 At the end of the second year 22.50

3 At the end of the third year 30.00

B. 80-90% healthy growth among the planted

species

1 At the end of the first year 20.00

2 At the end of the second year 20.00

3 At the end of the third year 28.00

C. 70-80% healthy growth among the planted

species

1 At the end of the first year 18.00

2 At the end of the second year 18.00

3 At the end of the third year 24.00

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5. Implementation Framework

1. The Hubli-Dharwad BRTS Company intends to engage the services of reputed

landscape architects for developing a landscape plan for avenue and transit

infrastructure. The brief scope of the assignment would include preparation of

preliminary landscape design for the BRTS corridor, transit infrastructure etc for

approval of the Company after carrying out detailed survey of the existing site and

facilities.

Broader Scope of Consultancy services include the following:

1. Conducting the detailed survey of the required parameters in the proposed

sites where the landscaping is to be undertaken.

2. Consultants will be required to provide a wide range of services, including

but not limited to the preparation of:

Concept plans.

Detailed landscape plans for each site which would also contain

vegetation assessment and planting plans and Furniture details and

signage.

Landscape construction documentation.

Bid documents and cost estimates.

3. Assist the client in evaluation of bids and selection of landscape

developers.

4. Monitoring/Supervision during landscaping till the stage of successful

completion of project.

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Plantations in public parks, schools and colleges etc would be organized by the

Company in association with Forest department, Environmental groups and

school/college betterment committees etc.

2. Green-BRTS Committee:

A Green BRTS Committee has been constituted under the Chairmanship of

Managing Director, Hubli – Dharwad BRTS Company. The committee reviews

various activities planned for implementation as per the plantation action plan. The

committee shall meet once in two months and the proceedings of the meeting of the

committee shall be submitted to Commissioner, DULT, Deputy Commissioner,

Dharwad and Managing Director, KRDCL for information. The arrangement of

Green-BRTS committee is as follows,

Sl No Name of the

Department/Organization

Designation of the Member

1 Forest Department, Dharwad Deputy Conservator of

Forest

2 Karnataka Pollution Control Board,

Dharwad

Environmental Officer

3 Karnataka Road Development

Corporation Limited. Hubballi.

Executive Engineer

4 University of Agricultural Science,

Dharwad

Environmental Expert

6 Hubli-Dharwad Nagarik Parisar

Samiti, Dharwad.(Non-

Governmental Organisation)

President

6 Scope, Dharwad (Non-

Governmental Organisation)

President

7 Rashtrotthan Sankalp Trust,

Bangalore

(Non-Governmental Organisation)

President

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8 Nirat Seva Samste,Dharwad (Non-

Governmental Organisation)

President

9 Hubli-Dharwad BRTS Company Ltd Member Convenor

10 Hubli-Dharwad BRTS Company Ltd Green BRTS Co-ordinator

3. Compensatory Plantation

Initially, 1750 trees were estimated to be felled down for the BRTS lane. For which the

amounts were paid to the forest department for plantation of trees under the

compensatory afforestation. Afterword, total 2244 trees were estimated to be felled

down from MTL and infrastructure site at Hosur and Dharwad depots.

In compensation of 2244 trees, approximate 9510 trees are planned for plantation in

compensation of total felling and replacement of casualty during 1st phase & 2nd phase

plantation.

In the Green BRTS Programme, it is already proposed for plantation of trees in phase

manner.

12000 trees were planted, up-till now by the HDBRTS under the green BRTS

programme. The plan for plantation of tree under the Green BRTS programme and

compensatory plantation is detailed as follows:

Phases Plantation Survival Action Plan

Phase I ; (2013-

14)

8000 trees 4240 Replacement

planting will be

taken up either in

the same or new

locations.

Phase II ; 2014-

15

4000 trees Survival will be

known after

Monsoon 2015

Replacement

planting will be

taken up either in

the same or new

locations.

Phase III ; 2015-

16

4000 trees Survival will be

known in

Planned for

plantation of 4000

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Phases Plantation Survival Action Plan

Monsoon of 2016 saplings in 2015

Phase IV ; 2016-

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Plantation of 2000

trees in 2015 &

replacement of

Casualty

Survival rates will

be assessed after

plantation – Year

-2017.

Planned for

plantation of 2000

saplings in 2015 and

replacement

planting

compensating

casualty

Phase V ;

2016-17

&

2017-18

Plantation of 9510

trees against

felling of 2244

trees and Casualty

of Phase -1 &

Phase-II.

Survival rates will

be assessed after

plantation – Year

-2017.

In the year 2016

monsoon, when

Infrastructure sites

are ready.

(Note : List of Plant Species : Mahagani , Badam, Aala, Basavanpad, Arali , Halasu , AkashMallige, Hulgal , Sankeshwar, Nelli, Tapsi,

Hunase, Bevu, Nerale, Sampige, Ashoka, Cherry; Spatodia)

4. The Plantation Schedule

Planting along the corridor and in transit infrastructure would be taken up only after

the construction activities are completed. Therefore, the plantation along the project

corridor shall be undertaken during 2016 to 2017.

Plantation at Govt. Premises, Parks and available space in the twin city of Hubli

Dharwad is proposed and shall be under taken during 2015. Plantation along the

corridor, Infrastructure sites and Sanjivini Park is planned for 2016-17. The tentative

list of species proposed to be planted is indicated in Annexure. The plantation

schedule is indicated below.

ACTION PLAN OF GREEN BRTS - ANNEXURE -4

Figure 4: Plantation Schedule

Sl

No

Activity

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Jun Sep Dec

Ma

r

Jun Sep Dec

Ma

r

Jun Sep Dec

Ma

r

Jun Sep Dec

Ma

r

Jun Sep Dec

1. Publication of draft

plantation plan

2.

Formation of

HDBRTS

Environmental

committee

3.

Plantation in schools

and colleges and

public places

4. Plantation in public

spaces

5. Plantation in

Govt.Premises.

6.

Plantations at transit

infrastructure

facilities & Sanjivini

park.

ACTION PLAN OF GREEN BRTS - ANNEXURE -4

5. Project cost:

The tentative estimate for plantation is indicated below:

Revised Estimated Cost for Plantation

SL.

NO. PARTICULARS YEAR WISE

UNIT COST

(INS) RS. SAPLING

AMOUNT

(INS) RS.

A. 2013-14

Procurement of Sapling and Cost towards

transportation, pitting and planting 88 8000 704000

Sub Total 704000

B 2014-15

Procurement of Sapling and Cost towards

transportation, pitting and planting 214 4000 856000

Sub Total 856000

C 2015-16

Procurement of Sapling and Cost towards

transportation, pitting and planting 318 4000 1272000

Sub Total 1272000

D 2016-17

Plantation at Sanjivini Park 320 2000 640000

Sub Total 640000

E 2016-17

Plantation for felling of trees from MTL

&Infrastructure sites of 2244 trees and casualty

replacement of Phase -1 & Phase – II. 350 9510 3328500

Sub Total 3328500

F For awarding Green BRTS points to Schools 28 4000 112000

TOTAL

Rs 69,12,500/

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Annexure

The tentative list of species proposed to be planted

SPECIES

Cherry Mahagani

Badam Aala

Basavanpad Arali

Halasu Akash Mallige

Hulgal Sankeshwar

Nelli Bamboos

Tapsi Hunase

Bevu Nerale

Sampige Ashoka

Spatodia False Ashoka

Nagaling

UNDERSTOREY TREE AND SHRUB SPECIES

Salvadora persica Cordia rothi

Pithecelobium dulce Capparis decidua

Abrus precatorius Wrightia tinctoria

Butea monosperma Adhatoda vasica

Gliricidia sepium Thespesia populnea

Murraya koenigii Tecomella undulata

Murraya exotica Cordia myxa

Grewia asiatica

ANNEXURE -5

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EMP GOOD PRACTICES AND PHOTOGRAPGS OF GREEN BRTS

PLANTATION

ANNEXURE -5

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ANNEXURE -5

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INCENTIVES BEING GIVEN TO SCHOOLS UNDER NAMMA

TOTA PROGRAMME

ANNEXURE -5

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