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04 AUGUST 2008

Final RP717

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMNET PLAN

&

RESETTLEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BRIDGE REPLACING THE

COLLAPSED/FAILED OLD BRIDGE AT VAITOWN

MONROVIA, LIBERIA

Sincerely yours

Authorized Signature:

Name and Title of Signatory: Yevgeny Dashevsky, MSC. - Project Manager

Name of Firm: PHOENIX - G.A.SH Enaineerinq

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Final Report

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN &

RESETTLEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BRIDGE REPLACING THE

COLLAPSEDIFAILED OLD BRIDGE AT VAITOWN MONROVIA, LIBERIA

July 3 1, 2008

TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary 4 Acronyms 5 PART ONE: INTRODUCTION 6

1.1 Objectives of the E M P W 6 1.2 Project Background and Description 7 1.3 Relevant studies/surveys 7 1.4 Objectives of the Project 8 1.5 Major Civil works 8 1.6 Applicable Environmental Quality Standards 8

PART TWO: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP) 14 2.1 EXISTING ENVIRONMENT 14

2.1.1 Air Quality-- 14 2.1.2 Soil- 14 2.1.3 Water Quality14 2.1.4 Flora 15 2.1.5 Aquatic Life 15

2.2 SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT 15 2 2.2 Water 16 2.2.3 Noise 16 2.2.4 Soil Erosion 16

2.3 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT MITIGATION MEASURES 16 2.3.1 Design Phase 16

2.3.1.1 Protective Material 16 2.3.1.2 Design Flood Levels and Return Period 16 2.3.1.3 Noise 16 2.3.1.4 Water Pollution 17 2.3.1.5 Landscape and Ecology 17

2.3.2 Construction Phase 17 2 .3.2 1 Air Quality 17 2.3.2.2 Noise Reduction 17 2.3.2.3 Water Quality 17 2.3.2.4 Disposal of Debris from Demolition 17 2.3.2.5 Riverbank Protection 18

2.3.3 Operation Phase 18 2.3.3.1 Air Quality 18 2.3.3 2 Noise Reduction 18

2.4 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN-19 2.4.1 Construction Phase 19

2.4.1.1 Compliance Monitoring 19 2.4.1.2 Sampling Frequency and Duration 19

2.4.1.3 Environmental Inspection 20 2.4.2 Operation Phase 20

2.5 Summary of Mitigation Measures 20 2.6 Cost Estimates for Mitigation and Monitoring 22

2.6.1 Mitigation Measures During Construction Phase 22 2.6.1.1 Air and Noise 22 2.6.1.2 Water quality 22

2.6.1.3 Soil erosion control 22 2.6.1.4 Accident prevention 22

2.6.2 Mitigation Measures During Operation Phase 22

2.6.3 Costs for lmplementation of Monitoring 22

2.6.4 Cost Summary 23

PART THREE: RESETTLEMENT ACTION PLAN (RAP)

3.1 Basic Situation of the Project 24 3. 1.1 Area Affected by Project 24 3.1.2 Social and Economic Background in the Project Area 24

3.2 Highlights of the Socio-economic Survey 25 3.2.1 Land Ownership 25 3.2.2 Sanitation 25 3.2.3 Relocation 25 3.2.4 Resettlement Option 25

3.3 Project impact 27 3.3.1 Residential Houses 27 3.3.2 Shops 27 3.3.3 .Affected People 27

3 .4 Legal Framework 31

3.5. Resettlement Measure 33 3.5.1 Compensation for Affected Structure 33 3.5.2 Compensation for Affected People 33 3.5.3 Basis for compensating affected squatters 34

3.6 lmplementation schedule for Compensation 34

3.7 Grievance Redress Mechanism 35

3.8 Monitoring & Evaluation 36 3.8.1 Internal Monitoring 36 3.8.2 External lndependent Monitoring & Evaluation 37 3.8.2.1 Performance Monitoring Indicators 37 3.8.2.2 lndependent Evaluation 37

Appendices: Appendixl: Existing Site plan and Sketches of Affected Structures. Appendix 2: Details of Billing for Valuation of Affected Structures. Appendix 3: Minutes of Consultative meeting with Affected People. Appendix 4: Photocopy of Mrs. Mason's land deed. Appendix 5: Map of Study Area. Appendix 6: Minutes of Meeting on land-for-land Option With PAPS

Executive Summary

Description of the Project

This joint Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and Resettlement Action Plan(RAP) is prepared as a required field study in connection with the reconstruction of the new bridge to replace the old, failed Tubman Bridge that linked the Central Business District, Vai Town, and other Sub-urban areas to Monrovia. The project is being undertaken by the Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Public Works and financed by the World Bank. Preparation of this document is in fulfillment of legal requirements by the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia and in line with the World Bank Policy for projects under its (the World Bank) sponsorship that are likely to significantly impact the environment negatively to assess environmental and social impacts arising from such projects.

Existing Environment Assessment of the existing physical environment at the bridge showed serious levels of pollution of the Mesurado River, its banks, and adjacent lands due to illegal and inappropriate disposal of solid wastes.

Additionally, results of the socio-economic survey conducted revealed that majority of the affected people are squatters who have illegally occupied public lands around the bridge for several years. The squatters are mostly engaged in petit trades whilst owners/ tenants of properties on private lands in the right of way are involved in merchandise of various kinds.

Impacts of Project Reconstruction of the bridge is likely to have minimum but localized impacts on air, water, soil, aquatic life, landscape, as well as vegetation in the immediate environment of the bridge. Appropriate mitigation measures and mechanisms to address the potential impacts have been considered.

Ln addition to environmental impacts, the project will have socio-economic consequences. The major socio-economic impacts include loss of properties as a result of demolition houses, disruption in livelihoods earning for 11 petit traders and 8 store retailers who do business in the area, and displacement of 128 squatters (residents) who rent houses that are in the right of way. The houses to be demolished include two store complexes with a combined floor space of 3,920.108 square feet and three residential houses also with a total floor space of 3,648.883 square feet.

Resettlement Option and compensation

The PAPs have opted to be given financial compensations to resettle themselves. This option was consistently stated during the socio-economic survey and subsequent consultative meetings with the PAPs. The total of US $ 102, 661.68 is needed to pay for houses to be demolished whilst the amount of US$63,140.00 will be required to compensate the affected persons.

ACRONYMS

c o 2 EIA EMP EP A GOL LRRRC MPW PAPs RAP ROW SIU SMA TNTC

. Carbon dioxide : Environmental Impact Assessment : Environmental Management Plan : Environmental Protection Agency : Government of Liberia : Liberia Refugee Resettlement and Reintegration Commission : Ministry of Public Work : Project Affected Persons : Resettlement Action Plan : Right of Way : Special Implementation Unit : Stone Matrix Asphalt : Too Numerous To Count

PART ONE: INTRODUCTION The Environmental Management Plan (EMP)/ Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) is one of the several required field surveys to be undertaken prior to commencement of works on construction of the new bridge to replace the old failed bridge that linked the Central Business District, Vai Town, and other Sub-urban areas to Monrovia. The project is being undertaken by the Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Public Works and financed by the World Bank. The EMPfRAP is prepared in fulfillment of requirements by the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia and in line with the World Bank Policy for projects under its (the World Bank) sponsorship that are likely to significantly impact the environment negatively. Potential impacts on air, water, soil, aquatic life, landscape, as well as vegetation and corresponding mitigation measures are considered, in addition to Socio-economic impacts of the project and the appropriate resettlement plan for people that will be affected by the project.

1 . Objectives of the EMPIRAP

The primary objective of the EMP/RAP is to identify possible adverse environmental and social impacts associated with the project and propose mitigating measures to prevent, minimize, or remedy such problems in order to ensure environmental sustainability. The specific objectives include:

To describe and assess the existing environment likely to be impacted To identify and assess the types and magnitude of the potential impacts To prepare plans for managing impacts so that they are kept within acceptable levels To identify adverse social impacts and prepare resettlement plan to compensate affected people and community

The EMP will also serve the purposes specified below: a) To provide a Stand Alone Document for Project Implementation that engenders

appraisal of the project and provide a single source of environmental information for contractors, inspectors and others associated with the project during construction and operation.

b) To identi& Institutional Roles and Responsibilities of relevant institutions involved in environmental management during project implementation C) To Summarize Environmental Monitoring Plan during Construction and Operation Phases: The EMP will identify requirements related to the environmental monitoring program. Environmental monitoring will be carried out during both the construction and operation phases to ensure the effectiveness of mitigation measures, to respond to unanticipated environmental concerns at an

early stage, and to determine the accuracy of impact predictions.

1.2 Project Background and Description

Following the collapse of the old bridge linking the commercial Central Business Center of Monrovia with Vai Town, the Liberian Government sought financial assistance from the World Bank for the reconstruction of the bridge, as the damaged bridge provided important and strategic link between the two sections of the City. The 180 meter long bridge which was built during 1945- 1946, collapsed in November 2007 apparently due to corrosion of steel beam caps in the pier caps that supported it.

The alignment alternative considered for the new bridge is construction of the new bridge in the existing position, as opposed to re-routing to connect directly (in parallel) to Randall Street of the Central Business District. The selected alternative has advantage of being shorter and directly connecting to the Central Business District. However the major inconvenience associated with this option is financial compensation or resettlement of owners of the illegal existing buildings that must be demolished along with two store complexes that are in the right of way.

The reconstructed bridge will be 13 meters wide and 250 meters long. The structural alternative selected entails the following:

Spans: Small spans of about 10m Substructure : Drill shafts pile about 0.7m diameter with steel casing up to the superstructure , or driven piles with a concrete cap Superstructure : Normal profile steel beams with a composite concrete slab, or reinforced concrete longitudinal beam and slab

As per requirements of the Special Implementation Unit responsible (SIU) for supervision of the work at the Ministry of Public Work, the cross section of the new bridge should be as follow:

Two traffic lanes of 3.60m each Two concrete barriers located between the traffic lanes and the sidewalks of 0.5m width each Two sidewalks of 2.0m width each Two pedestrian parapets of 0.4m each

1.3 Relevant studies/surveys

The following key studies were carried out in addition to environmental and social impact studies:

Topography surveys Geomorphological studies Soil investigation Hydrological studies Traffic investigations Economic analysis

1.4 Objectives of the Project Some salient objectives of the project are:

To link the Central Business District of Monrovia with Vai Town and give easier access to commuters To reduce chronic traffic congestion and associated vehicular emissions To enhance trade and commerce To ensure safety( through removal of the damaged bridge)

1.5 Major Civil works Construction works involving drilling, excavation, concrete casting, as well as pavement

repair with asphalt concrete will be carried out in addition to demolition of the existing bridge and subsequent transportation of its debris for disposal.

1.6 Applicable Environmental Quality Standards The water quality standards for Liberia are presented in Table 1 below. However, there are not yet approved national environmental quality standards for air, noise and other media; consequently internationally applicable standards or suitable standards from West African region will be usedladopted for environmental management in connection with this project. The following guidelines on Air quality and noise level (Tables 2-5) from Ghana are presented for consideration.

Table 1: Liberian Water quality Standards

SCHEDULE 2

(Regulation 3)

Waste Discharge Standards - Air (GHANA) - ~ b l e 2: The following standards are maximum limits for the corresponding was POLLUTANT I APPLICABLE TO (i)a Smoke

STANDARD Ringlemann No.2 or equivalent opacity (not to exceed more than 5 minutes in any period of

SCHEDULE 3 Ambient Air Quality Guidelines (GHANA)

Guidelines

(i)b Smoke

(ii) Solid particles

(iii) Sulphuric acid mist or sulphur trioxide

(iv) Fluorine compounds

(v) Hydrogen Chloride

(vi) Chlorine

(vii) Hydrogen sulphide (viii) Nitric acid or oxides or

Nitrogen

(ix) Nitric acid or oxides of Nitrogen

(x) Carbon monoxide

All stationary sources other than he1 burning equipment Any trade, industry, process, industrial plant or hel-burning equipment.

a) Any trade7 industry or process (other than combustion processes and plants for the manufacture of sulphuric acid).

b) Any trade, industry or process in which sulphuric acid is manufactured.

Any trade, industry or process in the operation of which fluorine, hydrofluoric acid or any inorganic fluorine compounds are emitted. Any trade, industry or process

Any trade industry or process

Any trade industry or process Any trade industry or process in which the manufacture of nitric acid is carried out. Any trade, industry or Process other than nitric acid plant

Any trade, industry or process.

Table 3

Ringlemann No.2

200 mg/m3

120 mg/m3 as sulphur trioxide

30,000 mg/m3 as sulphur trioxide

100 mg/m3 as hydrofluoric acid

200 mg/m3 as hydrogen chloride

100 mg/m3 as chlorine 5 ppm as hydrogen sulphide gas

2000 mg/m3 as nitrogen dioxide

1000 mg/m3 as nitrogen dioxide

1000 mg/m3 as carbon monoxide

Averaging Time

Substance Time Weighted Average (TWA)

SCHEDULE 4

(Regulation 10)

Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)

Nitrogen Oxides (measured as N02)

Total Suspended Particulate

P " l ~

Smoke

Carbon Monoxide

Hydrogen Sulphide

Mercury

Lead

Cadmium

Manganese

DichIoromethane(Methy1ene Chloride) 1,2-Dichloroethane

Trichloroethane

Tetrachloroethene Toluene Arsenic

900 pg/m3 700 )lg/m3 150 @m3 1 00 pg/m3 80 @m3 50 pg/m3

400 pg/m3 200 pg/m3 150 @m3 60 pg/m3

230 pg/m3 1 5 0 pg/m3 75 @m3 60 pg/m3

70 pg/m3

1 5 0 pg/m3 I 00 Clg/m3 50 pg/m3 30 mg/m3

100 mg/m3 60 mg/m3 30 mg/m3 10 mg/m3

1 50 pg/m3

1 pg/m3

2.5 pg/m3

1 0-20 ng/m3

1 pg/m3

3 mg/m3

0.7 mg/m3

1 mg/m3

5 mg/m3

8 mg/m3

30 ng/m3 15 ng/m3

Industrial Residential Industrial Residential Industrial Residential

Industrial Residential Industrial Residential

Industrial Residential Industrial Residential

Industrial Residential Industrial Residential

Industrial Residential

1 hr 1 hr 24 hr 24 hr l y r I F

1 hr 1 hr 24 hr 24 hr

24 hr 24 hr 1 v 1 yr

24 hr

24 hr 24 hr 1 yr 1 yr

15 min 30 min 1 hr 8 hr

24 hr

1 v

1 ~r

1 ~r 24 hr

24 hr

24 hr

24 hr

24 hr

24 hr

24 hr 24 hr

Table 4: Ambient Noise Level Standards (GHANA)

B1

Areas with some light industry, places of entertainment or public assembly, and places of worship located in this zone. Predominantly commercial

Ozone

A

B2

Description of Areas of Noise Reception

Residential areas with low

Permissible Noise Level in DB(A)

or infrequent transportation Educational (school) and health (hospital, clinic)

DAY 0600 - 2200

55

facilities Areas with some commercial or light industry

- D

NIGHT 2200 - 0600

48

55

E

5 0

60

areas Light industrial commercial

55

areas Predominantly heavy industrial areas

70 60

70 7 0

SCHEDULE 4 (Regulation 10) GHANA)

I More than 15 minutes I +O I

Table 5: Permissible adjustment to measure noise level for intermittent noise Cumulative period for which intermittent noise is present in any hour.

Note I : Schedule 4 is for the calculation of (noise level) from its duration of The potential annoyance level where any noise present and measured is intermittent and not measured by statistical method.

Maximum allowable adjustment above the permissible ambient level (~BA) .

Exceeding 5 minutes but not exceeding 15 minutes Exceeding 1 minute but not exceeding 5 minutes Not exceeding 1 minute

Note 2: These duration adjustments are not applicable when noise being assessed includes discrete noise impulses or consists of repetitive noise with an impulsive character e.g. hammering or riveting.

-5

-10

-15

Note 3: Ambient noise level standards in dB(A) refer to rating level Lr.

2.0 PART TWO: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMNET PLAN (EMP)

2.1 EXISTING ENVIRONMENT

2.1.1 Air Quality: - Air Quality of the proposed project site is very poor due to improper waste management practices. Both the Mesurado River and its banks are used for disposal of human and household wastes. There are also two transit disposal sites located in the loop adjoining the damaged bridge where garbage usually remains many days before its eventual collection. Also the sewage system in adjoining streets is in disrepair and this causes a flow of human wastes (leaking from damaged pipes) into the streets ; consequently the air is usually stink. Dust particles from damaged pavement of the streets are also sources of air pollution. Currently, however, Liberia has no air quality standards and there are no data on the air quality of the proposed project area.

2.1. 2 Soil: - The soil is basically clay. However, the riverbanks are overladen with piles of solid wastes, particularly plastic materials. On the other hand, the entrance of the old bridge at the north-eastern side is littered with scraps of old vehicles. The soil in the park is being eroded. The erosion has undermined the pavement at the entrance of the bridge, causing some concrete slabs to fall.

2.1.3 Water quality- The Mesurado River over which the damaged bridge for reconstruction will be built is highly polluted as a result of disposal of raw sewage and garbage into this water body. Results of the water samples analysis are presented in Table 6 below.

Parameter Unit Results mS1cm

Conductivit 68.90 TDS NTU 34.45 Turbidity Nitrate Ammonia Calcium Hardness Fluoride

* TNTC = Too numerous to count

Iron Faecal Coliform

mgll mgll mgll mgll mgll

9.60 0.01 0.88 351 0.02

mgll Count1100 ml

0.06 TNTC*

2.1.4 Flora: - There is no unique flora on the banks of the river except some acacia trees in the park at north-eastem side of the old bridge.

2.1.5 Aquatic life: - Despite the high level of pollution of the Mesurado River, it teems with many fresh water fish, which include Tilapia, Catfish, Groupers, Snappers, Crustaceans, etc. The concentration of pollutions in the fish has not been determined.

2.2 SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Given the relatively limited nature of the rehabilitation works and the location of the old bridge in areas heavily disturbed by human activities, the impacts resulting from this proposed works are likely to be small-scale, localized, and limited to the reconstruction phase. Table 7 indicates in the form of matrix, the potentially affected components.

ENVIRONMNETAL IMPACT MATRIX Table 7:

I Kind of I Environmental Issues

[ Physical I Soil L L N

ASPECTS OF THE PROJECT Demolition Of old I Construction of I Rehabilitation of a

Environment Bridge &

Transport of debris

Hydrology Air

I Socio-economics I Petit traders I H I N I M I

Biological

new Bridge

M M

NB: No risk = N; Low RISK = L; Moderate risk = M; High risk = H; NA = Not applicable

section of the road (loop) adjoining the bridge

Noise Fauna Flora Aauatic life

Issues

The impacts are briefly discussed below:

M L

2.2.1 Air: - The demolition exercise during construction phase of the bridge may generate dust particles that will contribute to air pollution. Other sources of particulate matter are industries, construction activities, as well as vehicular emission. Regular air quality monitoring will be required to track sources of pollutants and reduce air pollution.

N L

M NA N L

Existing Infrastructures( in the right of way)

M NA L L

H

L NA N N

H NA

During the operation phase of the bridge (after construction), the new bridge will positively affect air quality as traffic flow will be greatly enhanced and thus vehicular emission of C02 greatly reduced.

2.2.2 Water: - Although the Mesurado River over which the new bridge will be constructed is highly polluted, the demolition and construction exercises could exacerbate the turbidity by accidental disposal of solid matter into the water body.

Flooding is an impact that needs to be considered also. Hydrological studies carried out in connection with this project predict a flood level rise which could adversely affect the underside of the bridge, given the current design. Additionally, the expected rise in flood water may inundate buildings adjacent to the bridge.

2.2.3 Noise. Noise will be generated from demolition and construction activities. During operation phase the main source of noise will be from the traffic. However, since sensitive receptors such as schools and hospitals are not too close, the acoustic impact will be in acceptable range.

2.2.4 Soil Erosion. Some disturbance of soils in the park and along the riverbanks may result from the use of equipment to remove scraps of old vehicles along the river bank. This may render the soil prone to further erosion.

2.2.5 Accident hazard. During demolition and construction, workers, pedestrians and motorists will be at increased risk of accidents that may be caused by excavations, openings in the bridge structure, movements of construction vehicles, operations of cranes including falling material, injury to eyes from dust, flying fragments, glare from arc welding, etc.

2.3. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT MITIGATION MEASURES Necessary measures to mitigate potential impacts associated with the design, construction, and operation phases are summarized below.

2.3.1 Design Phase 2.3.1.1 Protective Material

Hydrological studies carried out on the Mesurado River revealed that its conductivity and pH levels are high and therefore the river water is aggressive to other substances. Metallic materials should therefore not be used in order to protect the structure of the new bridge. The use of resistant rock aggregates diabase is recommended.

2.3.1.2 Design Flood Levels and Return Periods The new bridge must be elevated at least 0.5 meter above the level of the existing bridge for flooding considerations.

2.3.1. 3 Noise Construction materials

Construction material for road surface structure with effective sound absorption or stone matrix asphalt (SMA) should be used to reduce traffic noise.

2.3.1.4 Water Pollution The surface runoff from the project rehabilitation of roads will be drained into storm drains. .

2.3.1.5 Landscape and Ecology Retaining wall will be built on the slope of the riverbanks to prevent erosion from surface runoff.

2.3.2 Construction Phase 2.3.2.1 Air Quality

Dust will be generated in the course of demolition and road rehabilitation work. Therefore demolition sites within 30 meters from sensitive receptors will be separated with tarpaulin or similar sheet to control the dust. Water spray will also be carried out intermittently to control dust from demolition.

Vehicles transporting construction materials (e.g. cement, earth, and stone) will be covered with tarpaulin. Roads under construction where dust is generated will be watered twice daily.

2.3.2.2 Noise Reduction Machinery with low noise andlor sound absorption materials will be used as much as possible; for example, on-site generator with muffler or silencer. If necessary, working hours should be such that noise is reduced during the nighttime hours.

2.3.2.3 Water Quality Removal of superstructure should be done with due diligence to avoid excessive debris falling into the river. Any superstructure that accidentally falls into the river should be recovered and uploaded for appropriate disposal on land. Forms or platform made of wood should be used in construction works involving concrete to minimize wastage into the river. At construction sites where public toilets are not available, temporary toilets and facility for sewage collection will be put in place and the waste be hauled to wastewater treatment plant by the Liberia Water and Sewer Cooperation

Clearance and restoration of the site for temporary facility will be carried out once the construction is finished.

2.3.2.4 Disposal of Debris from Demolition Debris from demolition will to be hauled in covered trucks and disposed of on sites

(away from sensitive receptors) approved by the Environmental Protection Agency. The disposal sites identification and selection will be done in consultation with the EPA.

2.3.2.5 River Bank Protection Fragments of diabase will be emplaced on the slope of the river bank with water-proof cement to protect the abutments from subsidence. Grass will be grown on the banks or retaining wall be built on them, to reduce the effect of erosion due to surface runoff.

2.3.2.6 Accident Prevention. The construction area will be well marked with lights and signs to warn motorists and pedestrians away from danger areas. Barriers will be erected and guards will be posted to prevent civilians from entering the construction area, falling through openings in bridge structure, etc. Construction workers will be required to wear safety helmets, safety shoes, and eye protection. Flagmen will be on hand during operations involving trucks and heavy equipment moving into or out of the construction area, to prevent traffic jams and accidents.

2.3.3 Operation Phase

2.3.3.1 Air Quality

Responsible authorities (EPA and line Ministries and Agencies) need to develop national air quality standards and enforce the necessary law.

Air quality monitoring equipment need to be set up (by EPA) in strategic commercial, industrial and residential sites. The use of Tail-Gas purifier on vehicles be enforced (by the EPA and the Liberia National Police) as means to reduce emission of pollutants. The use of public transport will be encouraged for higher efficiency of passengers.

2.3.3.2 Noise reduction Standards for noise in various acoustic environments be developed and monitored by responsible authorities of the EPA. The pavement will be maintained regularly. Vehicle with noise exceeding the standard will be requested to be repaired or use efficient silencer.

2.4 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN

Environmental monitoring will be undertaken during both the construction and the operation phases to ensure the effectiveness of mitigation measures, to determine the accuracy of impact prediction, and to respond to unanticipated environmental concerns at an early stage in order to adopt appropriate remedial measures. The monitoring will be carried out by the environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

The purposes of the environmental monitoring plan are to: Evaluate the effectiveness of mitigation measures; Respond in a timely manner to unanticipated environmental impact when the project is under construction; and Provide supporting information for formulating regulations and improving traffic management and environmental controls, based on monitoring data.

2.4.1 Construction Phase The monitoring plan during construction phase consists of three components (i) daily inspections of site conditions, twice daily by the contractor, once daily by the owner's engineer; (ii) Compliance monitoring and (iii) environmental inspection which will be carried out by the EPA.

2.4.1 .I Compliance monitoring The monitoring will be carried out by the EPA to ensure regulatory compliance with standards with respect to air quality and noise levels. Turbidity will also be monitored in respect of water quality. Monitoring will be carried out at the project site when construction activities are in progress.

2.4.1.2 Sampling Frequency and Duration The construction process is divided into two stages, with stage one including demolition, excavation, grading and pile driving whilst stage two involves concrete mixing, structural erection, and paving. Each monitoring session will consist of three sampling events, which will be taken at the early, middle and late periods of each stage respectively. Hence during the construction phase EPA inspectors will conduct sampling as follow.

Table 8: Sampling frequencies of Water & Air qualities Kind of construction work Stages 1 Media

Early stage Middle stage I Late stage

2.4.1.3 Environmental Inspection Environmental inspection will be carried out by the EPA on the project activities in accordance with the law. Noise monitoring will be carried out using hand- held meters at least 2 times a day once a week.

Demolition

Excavation

Piles driving

Concrete Mixing

Erection of structures

2.4.4 Operation Phase Owing to the importance of their impact when the bridge is operational, only noise and air qualities will be monitored during the operation phase. Traffic noise and impact of motor vehicle emission on sensitive receptors will be monitored at the bridge by EPA inspectors once a weekly as a routine environmental inspection.

2.5 Summary of Mitigation Measures This section summarizes the mitigation measures designed and described in the EMP. The measures are divided into those for the design, construction and operation phases. The summary is presented in Tables 9-1 1. It includes brief description of mitigation measures and, responsible party for their implementation.

Water & air

Water& air

Water

Water

Water

Corrosion of construction materials

Water& air

Water& air

Water

Water

Water

Table 9: Mitigation Measures During Design Phase

Flooding

Water& air

Water& air

Water

Water

Water

Noise

Responsibility Environmental Issue

Water pollution

Mitigation Measures

Hydrological studies carried out on the Mesurado River revealed that its conductivity and pH levels are high and therefore the river water is aggressive to other substances. Metallic materials should therefore not be used in order to protect the structure of the new bridge. The use of resistant rock aggregates diabase is recommended The new bridge must be elevated at least 0.5 meter above the level of the existing bridge for flooding considerations Construction material for road surface structure with effective sound absorption

Contractors

Contractors

Contractors or stone matrix asphalt (SMA) should be used to reduce traffic noise. The surface runoff from the project rehabilitation roads will be drained into Contractors

Landscape and ecology

storm drains Retaining wall will be built on the slope of the riverbanks to prevent erosion from surface runoff

Contractors

I Water spray will also be carried out /ntermittently td control dust from demolition.

Table 10: Mitigation Measures During Construction Phase

Vehicles transporting construction materials (e.g. cement, earth, and stone) will be covered with tarpaulin. Roads under construction where dust is generated will be watered twice daily

Responsibility

Contractors

Environmental Issue Air quality

Mitigation Measures

Dust will be generated in the course of demolition and road rehabilitation work. Therefore demolition sites within 30 meters from sensitive receDtors will be se~arated with tamaulin or similar sheet to control the dust.

I I

At construction sites where public toilets are not available, temporary toilets and facility for sewage collection will be put in place and the waste be hauled to wastewater treatment plant by the Liberia Water and Sewer Cooperation Clearance and restoration of the site for temporary facility will be carried out once the

Noise reduction

Disposal of debris from demolition

Water quality

Machinery with low noise and/or sound absorption materials will be used as much as possible; for example, on-site generator with muffler or silencer. If necessary, working hours should be such that noise is reduced

I erosion due to surface runoff Accident I The construction area will be well marked with lights and signs to warn motorists and

during the nighttime hours Debris from demolition will to be hauled in covered trucks and disposed of on sites (away from sensitive receptors) approved by the Environmental Protection Agency. The disposal sites identification and selection will be done in consultation with the EPA. Removal of superstructure should be done with due diligence to avoid excessive debris falling into the river. Any superstructure that accidentally falls into the river should be recovered and uploaded for appropriate disposal on land. Forms or platform made of wood should be used in construction works involving concrete to minimize wastage into the river.

Subsidence &

Soil erosion

-

Prevention. I pedestrians away from danger areas. I

Contractors

Contractors

Barriers will be erected and guards will be posted to prevent civilians from entering the construction area, falling through openings in bridge structure, etc. Construction workers will be required to wear safety helmets, safety shoes, and eye ~rotection.

construction is finished Fragments of diabase will be emplaced on the slope of the river bank with water-proof cement to protect the abutments from subsidence.

Grass will be grown on the banks or retaining wall be built on them, to reduce the effect of

Flagmen will be on hand during operations involving trucks and heavy equipment moving into or out of the construction area, to prevent traffic jams and accidents. The construction area will be well marked with lights and signs to warn motorists and pedestrians away from danger areas.

Contractors

Table 11 : Mitigation Measures During Operation Phase Environmental Issue Air quality

Noise

2.6 Cost Estimates for Mitigation and Monitoring The cost estimates for mitigation measures and monitoring during construction and operation phases are provided below.

Vehicle with noise exceeding the standard will be requested to be repaired or use efficient silencer

2.6.1 Mitigation Measures During Construction Phase

Mitigation Measures

The use of Tail-Gas purifier on vehicles be enforced as means to reduce emission of pollutants

The use of public transport be encouraged for higher efficiency of passengers

The pavement be maintained regularly Work EP A Liberia National

2.6.1.1 Air and Noise. Mitigation measures for air and noise during construction phase will be included in the engineering cost.

Responsibility

EPA Liberia National Police Ministry of Transport Ministry of Public

2.6.1.2 Water quality Ten Temporary toilet facilities (mobile units) will be built for construction workers at the total cost of US$5000.00. A monthly waste collection charge of US$100.00 will be paid for one year. The estimates for this aspect of water quality meas[-ire is US$6,200.00

2.6.1.3 Soil erosion control. Protection of the abutment from subsidence is covered in the engineering cost. Grass will be planted on the slope of the riverbank, covering approximately 600 meter square area at the cost of US$3,000.00 for landscaping, labor, and all other related costs.

2.6.1.4 Accident prevention. Costs of Accident prevention awareness measures including the use of safety gears, guard posts with security, flags to alert pedestrians and motorists of danger, etc. will be inclusive in the contractor fee.

2.6.2 Mitigation Measures During Operation Phase

Mitigation measures to ensure air quality and reduce noise levels to acceptable standards will be borne by motorists and contractors (engineers) in respect of purchase of appropriate materials and equipment.

2.6.3 Costs for Implementation of Monitoring

Table 13: Annual Labor cost for compliance monitoringlinspection I Phase I Activity I PERSONlSlTE I Monthly allowance I I Annual

Table 12: Purchase of Equipment

Construction 1 Water aualitv 11 1 200 1 2.400

Air quality

I Noise level 11 1 200 1 2,400 Total 1 14.400

Unit cost USD

400 1000

Quantity

2 1

Kind of equipment

Noise analyzer Air quality Monitor

Table 14: Cost for compliance monitoring (samples analysis) I Phase I Medium I Sampleslevents I Cost for samples analysis ( Annual

Total cost USD 800

1 000 Total

Type

Portable Mobile

1

I USD I Cost lstaff I Air quality 1 6 1 100 1 600

1,800

person USD

200

I I Noise level 1 32 1 50 1 1,600

Cost lstaff

2,400

Construction Water quality

Operation

2.6.4 Cost Summary The costs for mitigation measures and compliance monitoring/inspections are summarized below.

I I I I

Table 15: Total Cost for Mitigation Component I Measures I Cost(USD)

I I

6

Air quality Water quality

Noise level

200

6 6

16

1,200

100 200

50

600 1,200

800

Table 16: Total Cost for Compliance Monitoring/lnspection I Component Cost ~ e r phase I Total Cost (USD) I

Water quality

Soil erosion

PART THREE: RESETTLEMENT ACTION PLAN (RAP)

Ten Temporary toilet facilities (mobile units) will be built for construction workers at the total cost of US$5000.00. A monthly waste collection charge of US$100.00 will be paid for one year. Protection of the abutment from subsidence is covered in the engineering cost..Grasses will be planted on the slope of the riverbank , covering approximately 600 meter square area All other mitigation measures are built in the costs of construction contract

Purchase of equipment Staff allowance Samples analyses Total

3.1 Basic Situation of the Project

6,200.00

3,000.00

Total direct costs for mitigation

3.1 .I Areas Affected by Project - The damaged Tubman Bridge is in one of the poorest districts of Monrovia. Owing to the difficult economic situation of the country, both sides of the bridge including under it (at the western side of the bridge towards Waterside) are being occupied by illegal squatters. There are 2 store complexes on private land and 3 squatter houses along with some makeshift structures around and under the bridge which are in the right of way (ROW), and will thus be demolished to facilitate reconstruction of the new bridge. Some of the squatter buildings were built as far back as 1954.Sketches of these buildings are shown in figures 1, 3, and 4 in Appendix 1.

9,200.00

The riverbank (towards Waterside) where the population resides is basically used as an unauthorized dumpsite by the Waterside commercial community. Some makeshift structures are built over the river for toilet purposes. Hence, the environmental conditions of the area are quite appalling and therefore unfit for humans.

1,800 14,400 6,000

22,200

(USD) '

3.1.2 Social and Economic Background in the Project Area: Most of the population in the proposed project area ekes livelihoods from artisanal fishing and petit trading. The Mesurrado River is used for fishing whilst petit trading is carried out under the bridge and on the main streets entering the damaged bridge. Carpentry, shoes repair, and barbing are other trades which an appreciable number of the population are engaged in for livelihood.

Construction

1,800 7,200 3,400

12,400

Operation

7,200 2,600 9,800

Additionally, in the squatter area there are four vulnerable prersons.These include two blind men, a 65-year old woman as well as an 80- year old man. However, these vulnerable individuals are not abandoned by their families; they are living with their relatives who assist them with food and accommodation since indeed the family system in the bridge community is the African traditional extended family with strong family tides in which resources including accommodations, food, etc are shared. But due to the abject poverty such vulnerable persons may have to beg to augment the meager resources of their families. Because of the inadequacies of support from familylrelatives, these vulnerable individuals therefore also need financial assistance.

The squatter part of the affected area consists of 30 households headed by individual household heads. Twenty-six of the household heads and their families are tenants renting individual rooms in the three squatter buildings. Most families rent single room for equivalent of US $5.00 per month. Four other households live in makeshift structures of their own. The population structure and distribution as regards age and sex of individual households are provided in Tables 19 A & 19 B.

Owing to the fact that the community is an unplanned and illegal one, there are no social support systems such as schools, health services, or pipe borne water, etc. in the affected area, except two dug-out wells. Since, however, the Vai Town Bridge Community is located near the City Center and other bigger communities, the PAPs in this community use existing school and health facilities available in the City Center and other adjoining communities . Consequently, since the PAPs have opted for self relocation, they will be guided by the Project to ensure due consideration for availability of these essential social services in area they may choose to relocate. Particularly the Project should provide educational counseling services o r i n f o r m a t i o n t o the d i s p l a c e d p e r s o n s t o e n a b l e them seek a v a i l a b l e e d u c a t i o n a l o p p o r t u n i t i e s i n o t h e r p a r t s o f the c o u n t r y t h e y may w i s h t o r e l o c a t e .

3.2 HIGHLIGHTS OF 'THE SOCIO- ECONOMIC SURVEY

In order to determine the impacts of the project on the people, a socio-economic survey of the affected families and enterprises were carried wherein individual household heads and owners of businesses were interviewed. The survey questionnaires, among other things, sought opinions of the Project Affected Persons ( PAPs) as regards how they would want to be resettled and how soon they were willing to leave if their resettlement demands (compensations) were paid. A comprehensive census of the affected people was taken, .from February 5 to 7 2008. February 7, 2008 was the Cut - Off date. The survey results are presented in Table 17 below. Some highlights from the survey include the following:

3.2.1 Land ownership. None of the residential owners adjoining the bridge presented titled deeds for the land they are occupying. Some 78% claimed to have obtained the land as squatters' right from Monrovia City Corporation whilst about 21 O h admitted to have taken the land on their own. Fifty percent of the residents have lived in the place for

1-5 years whilst a considerable number (about 29%) have inhabited the area for over 16 years.

3.2.2 Sanitation. Notwithstanding the length of time living in the Vai Town/ Tubman Bridge Community, the residents detest the unsanitary conditions of their area and consider it to be the most serious problem affecting them.

3.2.3 Relocation. The survey results show that the affected population overwhelmingly (100%) wants to move from the site if asked to do so to facilitate construction of the new bridge.

3.2.4 Resettlement option. The vast majority (86%) of the affected population prefers to be given financial compensation to resettle themselves. The longest some may stay after payment of compensation is one month, whilst others expressed willingness to leave after one or two weeks subsequent to payment of their resettlement subsidies.

On 14 June 2008, a consultative meeting was held with the PAPs where the land -for- land option was further presented and explained to PAPs. The result of this meeting, whose minutes form Appendix 6 of this report, again shows that the PAPs prefer financial compensation for resettlement. This confirms the earlier result indicated above from the socio-economic survey as regards resettlement option.

Some salient reasons given by the PAPs for their preferment of financial compensation included:

The liberty to live in localities of their choice and convenience The financial compensation scheme allows for faster resettlement to enable

them live in better accommodations The financial offer is highly appreciated as very generous means to help

improve their social conditions

Table 17: Responses of Affected Persons in Social Economic Survey

I I I - . ..

I

RESULTS (%)

92.85 7.15

1 2. I How long have you lived in this place?

3.

ANSWERS 1. Yes 2. No

NO. 1

4.

QUESTlONS Are you a permanent resident?

1. 1-5yrs

Where did you live before?

5 .

50

Who gave you this place to build?

I I

7.14 1 I 3. 11-15 yrs 4. over 16 yrs 1. Central Monrovia 2. Suburb of Monrovia

Do you have Titled Deed for this place?

6. I Which of these problems affect you most here? 2. Security

2. 6-10 ws 14.29

28.57 21.43

-

71.43

3. Out of Monrovia 1. LMA 2. MCC

0

7.14 0

78.57

4. Took it by myself 1. Yes 2. No 1. Environmental

2 1.43 7

93 100

0 I 3. Traffic

3.3 IMPACTS AFFECTED RESIDENTIAL HOUSES. Three houses, including two concrete structures with the total area of 2,068.883 square feet and a mat house with an area of 1,580 square feet will be demolished. Two of the properties, namely the mat house and the concrete house owned by one Christiana Koyee are on public lands prohibited for residential uses and hence not sold to the owner of said properties

AFFECTED SHOPS. Two store complexes with combined area of 3,920.108 square feet will also be demolished. The stores though in the right of way, are on private lands. The sh'ops are operated by renters. Table 18 provides details on the structures to be affected by demolition.

Owners of structure 1 Sex 1 Table 18: Cost Estimates of Affected Structures

Lessee I Landlordl

I Kind of Ownership I Dimension I

1. Christiana Koyee 2. A.B. Cooper 3. Christiana Koyee 4. HajaFofana

F M F F

Lessee

Landlady Landlady

Landlady Landlady

Concrete Concrete Mat Concrete

Residence Store Residence Residence

993.083 1,640.108 1,580 1,075.8

22,12 1.10 28,633.25 1,659.23 16,580.10

3.3.3 AFFECTED PEOPLE. These include 8 store tenants and 4 categories of squatters who will be displaced through involuntary removal to facilitate reconstruction of the bridge. The squatters include twenty-six heads of households and their families who are renting rooms in the three squatter houses; four households who live in makeshift structures of their own; and eleven petit traders who earn their livelihoods in the bridge area but are nonresidents. The 26 households comprise 128 persons. Forty percent of these are under 14 years while 25% are women. Petit trading is the single most important source of their livelihood. Details of the socio-economic character of the population are presented in Tables 19 A & I 9 B.

5. Mr. Seton I M I I Landlord I Concrete I Store Total

The main criterion for compensation eligibility for the affected persons is permanent displacement. The categories of affected people to be compensated include: 1. Tenants of squatter houses 2. Owners of makeshift structures 3. Petit traders who earn livelihoods in the bridge area 4. Store tenants 5. Vulnerable groups (blind and aged persons)

Displacement will incur financial losses on tenants because rents they have paid in advance for structures that are to be demolished will be forfeited and they will also need money to pay for new accommodations/ stores after their removal. A yearly rent for single room calculated on per capita basis need to be provided as compensation to enable affected squatter households find better and new accommodations. A year's rent also needs to be paid to store tenants as subsidies for loss of income to enable them pay for new stores after their removal.

2,280 7,568.99 1

Owners of makeshift structures likewise will need compensation due to their displacement, to enable them find better accommodations so they can not resort to illegal occupation. Squatter petit traders who earn livelihoods through sales of goodslservices under the bridge have to be compensated for loss of livelihoods to enable them have means of living after their involuntary removal.

33,528.00 102,521.68

Vulnerable Persons. The two blind men and two aged persons (an 80 year- old man and a 62- year old woman) are four vulnerable persons who will be affected also by the project. Table 19 B provides the socio-economic details of these groups. Their physical disabilities s ~ ~ c h as blindness1 frailty make them unable to provide adequately for themselves, and thus rely on meager family support or alms. Such supports are very limited. Because of the gross inadequacies of the family supports these vulnerable groups may receive, there is a need to provide them a separate financial compensation to enable them meet basic needs in new locations they may settle after their removal. Depending on the family size, between US$1,440.00 - US$2,160.00 will given as relocation allowance to individual family groups of the vulnerable PAPs as indicated in Table 19B.The proposed amount is twice greater per capita than the relocation allowance proposed for the non- vulnerable PAPs, and is meant to substantially complement the existing family supports and enhance the capacity of the vulnerable persons' families to engage in sustainable livelihoods, thus reducing dependency on other people. For transparency, 2 8

financial compensation for all PAPS including the vulnerable groups shall be disclosed to the beneficiaries and payments scheme be agreed on in accordance with the Implementation Schedule for Compensation (Par. 3.6) of this RAP

Table 19 A: Relocation Allowance for Squatters in affected structures I Total I Relocation

Dependants Name Household Head Age Number of Persons

Allowance (USD): % 15.00 monthly per capita for 12

SexIAge (years) Male 1 Female

0-14 1 15-64

1 8. Peter Dehmin 1 M (t ~ r a d e r )

Sex

I . Francis Dowah 2. Joseph Saah

Occupation

65 +

months I

0-14

47 3 2

9. Nathan Tulay

M M

47

Carpentry Petit Trader

M

1 180.00

I

Carpentry 1 1 180.00 147 1,260.00

1 18. Angeline Koyee 1 30 I F I Labourer 1 1 1 13 540.00 1

16. Alice Treval 1 39 I F I Petit Trader 1 2 1 1 1 4 720.00

I Total : 26 1 21 110 1 0 I 23 1 28 1 0 1 10819,440.00 1

17. Hassan Saysay 1 32 I M I PetitTrader I

Table 19 B: Special Relocation Allowances for Vulnerable Groups as Squatter Tenants

1 113 540.00

Total Number of Persons

65 +

0

Relocation Allowance (USD): $30.00 monthly per capita for 12 months

0-14 15-6465 + 316 2,160.00 31 5 1,800.00 14 1,440.00 .

215 1,800.00 .

Disability/Occupatio n

Blind I Beggar Old agemone Old agemone Blind /Beggar

Name Household Head

1. Gbayou Bayogar 2. Sarah Sunday 3. Mr. Sackie 4.Issac Yeagar

Dependants

SedAge (years)

Male 0-14

1

1

Age

45 62 80 46

Female 15-64

2

Sex

M F M M

I Total 1 2 1 2 1 0 1 8 1 3 1 1 1 20 7,200.00

Table 20: Resettlement Subsidies (rent) for Store Tenants No. I Name of store tenant I Kind of goods I Current Yearly Rent I One year Rent Subsidy

Table 21: Resettlement Subsidies for Loss of Income to Squatter Petit Traders

I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Table 22: Summarv of Com~ensation

A.B Sheriff Massay Kamara Hassan Bility Amara Tawally Delando Saah Mamie Copper Obi Okonkwo Abdu Dialo

No. I Object for compensation I Amount(USD)

Plastic slippers Plastic dishes Clothes Plastic slippers General Merchandise Food General Merchandise Plastic slippers

1. I Cost Estimates of Affected Structures 2. 1 Resettlement (Relocation Allowances) of squatter Tenants in affected structures

3.4 LEGAL FRAMEWORK.

102,521.68 19,440.00

3. 1 Resettlement subsidies (rents) for store tenants 4. 1 Resettlement Subsidies for Loss of Income to Squatter Petit Traders

Grand total

Two applicable laws that relate to the resettlement of people to be affected by the

construction of the new bridge include the Zoning Law and the Real Property Laws. The

Zoning Law prescribes designated sites for construction of specific structures.

(USD) 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,000.00 1,500.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 3,500.00 3,500.00

30,500.00 6,000.00

165,661.68

(USD) 3,500.00 3,500.00 3,000.00 3,500.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 5,500.00 5,500.00

I Special resettlement allocation for vulnerable groups 7,200.00

Construction of unauthorized structures is violation under this statute. Section 102 of the

Law requires that Zoning Permit be obtained prior to construction of any structure.

However, Section 72 of the statute also provides that a Temporary Permit could be

obtained from the Zoning Council for a period not more than one year, to construct a

non-conforming structure.

The real property laws of Liberia is based upon the doctrine of Eminent Domain which

holds that Government owns the land within the borders of Liberia and that the

Government of Liberia is the original granter of land in Liberia. A few cases relevant to

this issue are referenced below.

In the case "H.L. Harmon Versus C.F. Taylor" (8LLR416) decided 15 December 1944,

the Supreme Court held" "Government land may not be acquired by preemption except

by settlers and or a public land grant" (syL2).

In the same opinion the Supreme Court held in syllables (3) "A mere settler on public

lands with a hope of preemption is, until he makes his entry a tenant at sufferance, and, as

such makes improvements thereon at his own risk"

Under the Real Property Laws of Liberia, the only instrument of Title is the Deed.

Squatter Right does not cover Title. Squatter Right may be a city ordinance oriented and

it is not a law.

In the case "Joseph K. Dasuass, Lousead D. Kargou, versus Gerald, Benetta Coleman"

found in 36LLR 102, the Supreme Court held that City Corporation has no authority to

bargain for, sell, grant or convey to any person(s) any portion of public land in their

borders. This shows that squatter's Right is only intended as a temporary arrangement

for accommodation and not a Title.

In the same Book, the opinion of the Supreme Court in the case" Flomo Jarkollie versus

John B. Ikoi, Land Commissioner, Lofa County ET AL" holds that any citizen desiring

to purchase a public land in a county area must apply to Land Commissioner.. .(36LLR

384).

Heretofore, the Government granted land to settlers and aborigines based upon the

doctrine of preemption, the measure in which prior occupancy accompanied by

improvement gives superiority in ownership to land (8LLR 416). Preemption has been

abolished with the growth of population and now public land must be purchased from the

Government in order to have Title. (1 5LLR424 3yLL)

Worth noting in passing is the fact that in 1948, the William V.S. Tubman Administration

demarcated public land in the then hinterland among the tribal settlers by districts, clans,

and towns, and made the tribal settlers, trustees of the public land of their respective

locales. This makes the acquisition of public land in the, now, county areas easier by

tribal land certificate from the tribal authority.

From the proceeding discussion it is worth concluding that mere settlers on public land

do not have legal right to claim against the Government for improvement done on

Governmentlpublic land based upon squatter's rights, except they have Title to same land

from the Government in which case when Government needs such land, the owner is

compensated.

In the instant case the silence and acquiescence to the citizens' notorious, open and

peaceful occupancy caused the citizen to change their position to invest their resources in

the public-the land owned by their own Government that owes them protection, no matter

their status.

These affected citizens, who have lived under Vai Town Bridge for many years, can

apply to the Land Commissioner of Montserrado County for re-location to any public

land with the hope that they be given time to purchase same land from the Government.

As citizens to be displaced by act of the Government they may request the Government

for re-settlement benefit and not a payment of invested resources to better life at the

re-located premises, and this will require intervention, mediation and not court

proceedings.

3.5 RESETTLEMENT MEASURE

3.5.1 Affected Structure. Financial compensation will be paid for affected structures. Valuation of the structures is based on their individual dimensions, kinds and quantities of materials used for construction, cost of transporting materials, and workrnanship. The methodology used in the valuation is the Standard Valuation Procedure of Structures as prescribed by the Ministry of Public Works, Republic of Liberia. Accordingly the compensation for the affected shops shall be as per the computed values in Table 18.

3.5.2 Affected People. A resettlement allowance shall be paid to tenants (of squatter houses) and owners of makeshift structures in squatter areas to enable them have means to relocate to other areas. Computation for compensation is on per capita basis and takes into consideration the highest possible yearly rent at open market value above the current rent (maximum of US $60.00 yearly) the tenants are paying, and the necessary maximum time for resettlement.. Per capita payment shall therefore be US $ 180.00 for one year as a complete relocation allowance. This means that an average family of four, for example, will receive US$720.00 for the period of one year .The proposed amount is adequate to pay six years' rent at open market value, for a decent single bedroom at the prevailing monthly rent of US $1 0.00 or annual rent of US$120.00 for a single bedroom.The sum of US $19,440.00 is needed to compensate these squatter tenants and owners of makeshift structures..

In addition to relocation benefits, compensation as subsidies for loss of incomes needs to be paid to squatters who earn their livelihoods in the bridge area. The amount, shown in Table 21, is based on individual yearly income estimates provided by the affected people during the socioeconomic survey and consultative meeting. The sum of US $ 6,000.00 is needed for compensation .Additionally, stores tenants who will suffer loss of income until they find new stores for rent need to be given compensation to enable them pay their rents for new stores they may lease after their removal. The total of US$30,500.00 which represents the sum total of annual rent (at open market value for store) shown in Table 20 is required for payment to store tenants to pay their yearly rents. The money for compensation in the form of a year's rent was agreed to by store tenants who themselves along with the property owners provided the respective annual rents during consultative meeting whose minutes are presented as Appendix 3 of this report.

3.5.3 Basis for compensating affected squatters. It must be noted, however, that the compensation for properties in squatter area as well as compensation for affected squatter

is basically for welfare considerations, not legal. The applicable national laws referenced in Section 3.4 above (Legal Framework) clarify that compensation is only payable for affected properties on lands with titled deeds. Consequently, in the absence of national legal requirements to stipulate compensation for these squatters who are to be involuntarily removed because of a development project under sponsorship of the World Bank, the Bank 's Policy (OP&BP 4.12) for Involuntary Resettlement will apply. However, the compensation is only assistance for the squatters. In a subsequent stakeholders' consultative meeting held on 27 March 2008 the affected people overwhelmingly agreed on the compensation proposal presented by the consultant.

The consultative meeting was a follow-up to previous meetings with individual households, tenants, property owners, and petty traders during the socio-economic surveys where effects of the project on the affected people and their properties and livelihoods were explained and their views as to resettlement options were sought. However as in the past, prior notice for the meeting informing purpose, time, and venue of the meeting was served to ensure that all concerned would attend the meeting and participate. The meeting was held in the central part of the community at the agreed time convenient for the participants. Results of the consultation and the full list of participants are contained in the minutes of the meeting which is Appendix 3 of this report.

Further, in response to review comments from the World Bank to present the land-for-land option to the PAPs, a meeting was held with the affected people on 14 June 2008 where the land-for-land option was explained to them for informed decision-making. The PAPs unanimously agreed that they preferred financial compensation to the land -for- land option for resettlement. This decision of the PAPs is consistent with their earlier response during the socio-economic survey where they indicated their preference for financial compensation for resettlement.

3.6 IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE for COMPENSATION. C~mpen~at ion for affected properties shall be paid in three equal installments at intervals of two months to legal owners of properties, who shall substantiate their claims with valid title deeds. Payment of relocation subsidy will also be made in three equal installments at two months' intervals. All payments must be in cheques to the payees. Payment must also be made directly to affected adult squatters, but the payee must be identified by the head of the household. Beneficiaries must be photographed and finger- printed prior to receiving their entitlements.

The compensation of resettlement funds will be administered by the Special Implementation Unit .However the work of this Unit will be supervised by a designee of the Minister of Public Works. An Independent External Monitoring and Evaluation Body comprising the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the Liberia Refugee Resettlement and Reintegration Commission (LRRRC) will periodically assess performance of the SIU with regards to administration of the funds and also be responsible to provide redress for grievances in connection with the

compensation process. A Schedule summarizing implementation of the compensation process is provided below.

I 1 Phase I : Awareness Creation and information Gatherina I I I

Table 23: Resettlement Schedule

~ - ~ ~ ~ ~~~ -~~ -~

Planning of census and surveys I Phoenix consultant I January 2008 1 Included in I Done

Activities

I I consultant's fee I Information to people affected I Phoenix consultant I January 2008 I Included in I Done

I consultant's fee 1 Conduct census and socioeconomic survey I Phoenix consultant I February 2008 I Included in I Done

Responsible Party

consultant's fee

I I I I

Analysis of data and identification of impacts I Phoenix consultant ( February 2008 I Included in I Done

Months Budget

1 consultant's fee I PHASE II : Compensation

Comments

Definition of assistance measures

Preparing compensation payment for project affected people

Payment of cash compensation

PHASE IV : Monitoring & evaluation Internal monitoring I Internal Monitoring I July-December 2008 I US$ 6,000.00 1 Proposal

PHASE Ill : Demolition of houses

World Bank Phoenix consultant S IU World Bank SIU GOL

3.7 Grievance Redress Mechanism Grievances that may result over compensation will be dealt with in timely and transparent way. In the initial instance, aggrieved person will lodge compliant to the internal monitoring body that comprises a designee of the Ministry of the Public Works and two experts from the SIU. The designee of the Minister will preside over the case and endeavor to amicably resolve it. If the case is not resolved to the satisfaction of the complainant, helshe may advance the matter to the External Monitoring and Evaluation body for redress. The case shall be treated with urgency by this body. However if at this level the case remains unresolved, the aggrieved party may resort to legal actions in the court of law.

Phoenix consultant S IU

World Bank Phoenix contractor

External Independent Monitoring &Evaluation

3.8 Monitoring & Evaluation

February 2008 Included in consultant's fee

February -March 2008

June -Dec 2008 Possibly

3.8.1 Internal Monitoring. Internal monitoring and independent external

Done

Possibly July 2008

Body External Monitor/Evaluator

Part of consultant's fee

US $ 165,661.68

Proposal under review

Arrangement under

Cost included in contractual agreement for

July 2008-Feb. 2009

consideration Plan underway

US $ 12,000.00 prepared Proposal prepared

monitoring will be used to ensure the implementation of the RAP. The internal monitoring will be carried out by the Special Implementation Unit (SIU)/ Ministry of Public Works as the Implementing Agency. The Project Manager of SIUIMPW will designate an Environmentalist and or other experts to monitor the coordination of payments of resettlement allowances to Affected People and Properties. The Minster will designate superior officer to monitor the activities of SIU which will be responsible in coordinatiug payments of resettlement allowances to affected persons as well as payments for affected properties to legal beneficiaries. The purpose for this monitoring is to ensure that payments for loss of properties and allowances for affected persons are made in accordance with the applicable Laws of Liberia and the World Bank Operational Procedure (OPIBP 4.12) as well as procedure laid down in this RAP.

Also, a social safeguard s t a f f w i l l be hired t o ensure appropriate social screening process as well as coordination o f the overall implementation o f the RAP. With regards t o the processes o f financial compensation, t h i s s t a f f w i l l carry out the following tasks :

Collection and verification of title deeds for properties Registration of legal owners of affected structures Registration of affected persons indicated in the RAP Preparation of cheques to beneficiaries Maintenance of appropriate financial records for all payments

The SIU will make weekly reports on the activities listed above to the designated superior officer appointed by the Minister. Basic indicators that the superior officer shall consider in monitoring will include:

Implementation schedule for house demolition Verification of title deeds for properties Rooster of beneficiaries to ensure its conformity with baseline data of the

RAP Payments to affected persons and for affected properties Accuracy and soundness of financial records Settlement of complaints and grievances

An internal progress monitoring report reflecting the resettlement process will be prepared every three months for onward submission to the Government of Liberia and the World Bank by SIU. A final report will also be prepared after completion of the resettlement exercise and submitted to both the Goverr~ment and the World Bank. The final report shall indicate:

A context of the project and resettlement problems Detail description of the resettlement process Kind and number of affected structures and their values Statistics of affected people Payment of compensation

Highlights of problems and difficulties encountered in implementation of the resettlement plan, and workable solutions err~ployed

3.8.2 External lndependent Monitoring &Evaluation. The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the Liberia Refugee Resettlement and Reintegration Commission (LRRRC) will be the external bodies to carry out the independent monitoring and evaluation. The purpose of monitoring will be to ensure that the implementation of compensation is carried out as per plan and to take necessary, immediate corrective measures where there are lapses.

The lndependent Monitoring Institutions will periodically monitor and evaluate progress in payment of compensation, look into complaints and grievances, and provide suggestions for resolutions. Monitoring will be carried out monthly. It will include:

Stakeholders meeting with involvement of representatives of the affected people as well as owners of shops and residential houses and project implementers Appraisal of the implementer's ability and efficiency in conducting the compensation process Investigation into complaints and grievances

Audit of financial records for compensation

3.8.2.1 Performance Monitoring Indicators. These indicators measure inputs, outputs, and outcome relative to the resettlement activities. The indicators shall include:

Number and categories of affected people compensated Number of owners of makeshift squatter structures compensated Number of shop owners compensated Number of owners of squatter houses compensated Adherence to schedules for compensation Resolved cases of complaints and grievances Accuracy of payment records

3.8.2.2 lndependent Evaluation. Evaluation will be done twice during the entire duration of compensation process. The first evaluation will be carried out at the end of the third month of the process (mid- term evaluation) and the other at the completion of the project (final evaluation). The mid- term evaluation will help to take timely remedial measures on issues, which may be hindering the implementation of the project before the completion of the payment cycle. The major issues to be evaluated will include payment for affected items of compensation, compensation of affected people, the effectiveness of the grievance redressal mechanism, and adherence to payment schedules. Final evaluation will address the same issues considered in the mid-term evaluation, and shall be carried out before the completion of the resettlement process. Additionally the final report shall include the following:

Evaluation of operation and efficiency of the resettlement implementation institution Problems and mitigation actions Appropriate recommendations to guide implementation of subsequent resettlement plan of similar nature

The independent monitoring reports will be submitted to the Government of Liberia (through the Ministry of Public Work) and the World Bank monthly whilst the mid-term and final evaluation and reports will be submitted to the Government and the World Bank

in the fourth and seventh months respectively during the resettlement process.

Appendix 1 :

Existing Site Plan and Sketches of Affected Structures

Appendix 2 :

Details of Billing for Valuation of Affected Structures

PHOENIX G.A.SH. Engineering

BUILDING #I Blll of Quantlty for Ule evaluation of an existlng realdentla1 bulldlng: Water Slde-A

D PAINTING WORK

BUlLDlNO #I

SUMMARY A. MANSORY WORK 8. ROAD WORK C. MILLS WORK D. PAINTING WORK

ADD 25% FOR WORKMANSHIP ADD 8% FOR TRANSPORTATION ADD 3% FOR CONTINGENCIES

GRAND TOTAL

BUILDING #2 Blll of quantlty and cost estlmate for the property evaluation of an exlstlng store at the dead end of Mechlln Street Waterside

BUILDING #4

Bill of quarterly and cost estimates for the evaluation of an existing dwelling home at water side the dead end of Mechline Street

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SUMMARY A. FOUNDATION WORK

0. SUPERSTRUCTURE WORK C. ROOFING WORK

D. MILLS WORK E. PAINTING WORKS

MATERIAL COST

ADD 25% FOR WORKMANSHIP = ADD 8% FOR TRANSPORTATION = ADD 3% FOR CONTINGENCIES =

GRANDTOTAL -

SUMMARY COST FOR BUILDING P6

A. FOUNDATION WORK

0. SUPERSTRUCTURE

C. SUB-STRUCTURE

D. DOOR WORK

E. PAINTING

F. ELECTRICAL

E. PAINTING WORK F. ELECTRICAL WORK

ADD 25% FOR WORKMANSHIP

" 8% FOR TRANSPORTATION

" 2% FOR CONTINGENCY

840 4,140

GRAND TOTAL

Appendix 3 :

Minutes of Consultative Meeting with Affected People

March 27, 2008

Subject: Meeting Minutes

Date: March 26, 2008

Time: 8:00 AM to 10:OO AM

Minutes Meetings held with people to affected by the reconstruction work of the Waterside Bridge. The meeting held on a site of one of the building to be affected.

AGENDA

I. To inform affected people about government intent to start work on the bridge project soon.

2. Discussion of proposed compensation plan 3. Identifying the category of people to affected.

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The meeting was presided over by Mr,Voker and attended by all of the affected peop1e.c- LL~.drL, bYt bad(,Gk 3 The presiding officer Mr. Johansen T. Voker informed the affected people that work on the bridge is expected to commence in one month time. That his team has come to formerly have them prepared for relocation.

That the compensation package has been proposed and presented to government to cover the category affected people. According to Mr. Voker in the proposal to government they have asked the government to assist the affected people with some cash money to assist them relocate, to give way for the implementation of the project.

The affected persons identify as follow:

1. Private land owners (with deeds) 2. Squatter 3. Renters

The compensation the proposal including one year rents payment for the category of affected persons in keeping with each of their

family size, reveal that for the squatters or room cost between L$200.00 to L$350.00 per month.

Those with lease agreement from the land lord declare that they are charge US$l,000.00, US$2,000.00 and 3,500.00 per )/Par in keeping with the lease agreement signed with the land lord.

At this point, upon explanation of the presiding officer the affected people agreed and accepted to be relocated to give way for the reconstruction of the collapse bridge. Commenting further to made an appeal on behalf of some of their brothers who they said were making livelihood by making small businesses around the same area. This particular group is involved in making of coal pot and carpentry business along the bridge area. The request and or appeal were noted for consideration.

The of stores and small shop present at the meeting express reservation in that they have already paid one year lease to the land lord. In this matter Mr. Voker informed this category of affected people to with their land lord as dealing directly with them as government will be paying

half year rent payment is =-&kM& in the proposal for the relocation and resettlement. The accepted the plan and agreed to relocate to allow the implementation of the reconstruction project at the old collapse bridge.

The group making livelihood were identify as follow:

1. Ridee Pyee - Carpenter L$300.00 per month

2. Michael Ade Busuyi - Carpenter L$400.00 per month

3. Richard Morris - Carpenter L$300.00 per month

4. E. Hoshingson - Carpenter L$200.00 per month

5. Jerry Payee - Carpenter L$300.00 per month

6. Frank Payee - Carpenter L$300.00 per month

7. Duo Lincoln Gosuah, Jr. - Carpenter L$300.00 per month

8. Nathaniel Williams - Drinks & Coal Pot Making

9. Alice Travier - Sell Food

10. Stanley Doe - Sell Drinks

11. Cyrus Gosuah - Make Coal Pot

List of Small Shop and Stores Owners Present

I . Abraham Sheriff - Unity Business Center - 1,750.00 USD per year lease

2. Massay Kamara - MK Business Center - 1,500.00 USD per year lease

3. Hasan L. Bility - HB Business Center - 1,000.00 USD per year lease

4. Amara Talawally - FMS Business Center - 3,500.00 USD per year lease

5. Abraham Cooper - A 8 Brotherhood Business- 3,500.00' USD per year lease 6. Martha Mulbah - God's Doing Business - 1,000.00 USD per year lease .

7. Chike Udoji - - 1,000.00 USD per year lease 8. Saah Tarr~ba - - 1,000.00 USD per year lease 9. Herbert Honunu - 1,000.00 USD per year lease

The shops and stores tenants were informed by the presiding officer to make available the lease payment receipt for verification and easy reference. On this note the meeting was adjourned at 10:OO AM.

Respectfully submitted

am5w Tobais S. 0 e RECORDER

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Appendix 4:

Photocopy of Mrs. Mason's Land Deed

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certifioake of said land conmissioner, therefore, S ' E m J. Barn- Presidank of the . * z- .

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' MONTSliR-RADO COUNTY, R.L. JUDGE'S CI-I~MBERS SI'PTING IN I T S MARCH TERM, ItEI'UBLIC: OF L I U E I ~ A.D. 2CQ4.

BEFORE H I S HONOUR: Y U S S I F D. KABA, . .JUDGE, . MONTHLY AND PHOBAllE COURT:

IN KE: THE PB~TTION OF WENWE K . MAYSON, JOSE^ ROBERTS, AUGUSTfNE SOLOMON AND NATHANIEL BAI?I'EE, PZSIPITION@BS, P!?.AYXNG COURT FOR LMIl'ERS OF ADM?NTS?RATIOK. TO AD- MINISTER THE ::I.l1l'13S'l.'ATP: FS'L'A'L'F: (IF 'I'l:.h: i:/.'l1bl i!tf?R.'i(:i? Ivi AY SCjIl. ----.----- ............ ~ . . ...................... ,. . . . . ~. ........... >....,. ..

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- W N P I P I T I O N DULY iIiiD TIIEWi~UWN We the Mon- thly and Probate Republic of L I ~ E P I ~ , do hereby g r a n t m o t JOBbA( ROBERT8 AUGOBTINE SOLOMO?; AND said ~ e t a t e ~ to

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Real abrl Person:d Pitoperties of t h e Deceasee2 AND YOU AFE: .ETJRm la COMMANGED 'IW : Aria!i.nister thr, ;.iC'cr.c:said I$r;.tci't e 11it.re-

by and :;ub~it your report . t o t h i s Honourabli:: .Soart coveri-ng your activ5:ties a8 such Administrators and Administratrix sad have t h e s a i d Estate cloved within '&el ve ' (12) M o n t h s or One ( I ) C a l e n t i a r Y e w froel the date hereor*

you are Surther required t o f i lm val id .Ad.r,!inistrator8e and ~iiminieira- trix E-ad before thisPonourable C o u r t in connection with the said Estate wlthin 5tatutory time3

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DECREXD: Thut t h i ~ LPPPERS OP ADMTNISTRATSON '

be recorded orld or registered ir! thi , 0.Ci'i.c~ of t h e Regis.txsar of 'DEEDE; .tor

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Appendix 5:

Map of Study Area

June 14,2008

MINUTES OF MEETING WITH

PROJECT AFFECIXD PERSONS OF VAI TOWN BRIDGE COMMUNITY AT WATERSLDE

The meeting with the Project Affected Persons (PAPs) at Vai Town Bridge Community / Waterside commenced at 9:OOA.M on 14 June 2008 in A.B Cooper's store at Waterside.

The main agenda of the meeting was to present the land-for- land .option for resettlement to the Project Affected Persons by Mr. Johansen Voker, Eh4P/RAP Consultant of Phoenix Engineering and Research Ltd and Professor David Wiles, Environment Officer of Special Implementation UnitMinistry of Public Works. They explained the options for land-for-land option and financial compensation to the PAPs.

Questions were asked as regards the land-for-land option and clarifications made. Subsequently Mr. Voker asked the PAPs to indicate by the show of hands whether they wanted the land-for-land option for resettlement. There were no hands raised, indicating that the PAPs unanimously rejected this option.

Next the people were asked again to indicate by raising their hands, whether they wanted financial compensation for resettlement .There was absolute agreement for this option by the raise of hands.

The option for reseflement therefore chosen by the PAPs is financial compensation. They indicated that they preferred self re-settlement once they were given financial compensation.

Following this unanimous decision in favor of financial compensation for resettlement, the PAPs asked questions as to when the financial compensation would be ready for them. Professor Wi1,es clarified that it was a process. He said since they had made this choice, the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) report including the financial compensation arrangement would be submitted to responsible authorities for consideration after which payments could be made to the PAPs.

Mr. Voker then explained gist of other arrangements such as the Grievance -ttee and payment scheme proposed in the RAP, and encouraged the PAPs to cooperate. kk, assured them that they (PAPs) would be consulted on these issues as the process progressed.

After these clarifications, the meeting came to a close at 10:OO A.M. Attendance list for the meeting is attached.

Duo Lincoln Gosuah, Secretary/ PAPs