SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER

2020

Quarterly
Environmental
Monitoring Report
Submitted by: China Construction Seventh
Engineering Division Corporation Ltd.
SASEC Road Connectivity Project II, WP 10 (Mokamtala Bus
stop to Palashbari Bus Stop)

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 Table of Contents
1.0 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 BACKGROUND ................................................................................................................................ 5
1.2 PURPOSE OF THE REPORT AND RATIONALE..................................................................................... 6
1.3 ENVIRONMENTAL SAFEGUARD PERFORMANCE MONITORING ......................................................... 6
1.4 SCHEDULE OF MONITORING ........................................................................................................... 8
2.0 BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION ......................................................................................................... 9
2.1 PROJECT LOCATION ....................................................................................................................... 9
2.2 EQUIPMENT USED AT SITE ............................................................................................................ 11
2.3 MAJOR SITE ACTIVITIES OBSERVED DURING MONITORING .......................................................... 12
2.4 PHYSICAL PROGRESS.................................................................................................................... 12
2.5 ANALYTICAL MONITORING LOCATION ......................................................................................... 12
3.0 MONITORING ............................................................................................................................... 20
3.1 VISUAL MONITORING AND OBSERVATION .................................................................................... 20
3.1.1 Site Security and Fire Safety ................................................................................................. 20
3.1.2 Incident Record and Reporting .............................................................................................. 20
3.1.3 Dust Control ......................................................................................................................... 21
3.1.4 Noise Attenuation Measures .................................................................................................. 21
3.1.5 Protection of Top Soil & Soil Erosion ................................................................................... 21
3.1.6 Drainage Congestion ............................................................................................................. 22
3.1.7 Borrow & Dredging Site Impacts .......................................................................................... 23
3.1.8 Night Time Construction Safety Attributes ............................................................................ 23
3.1.9 Protection of Wetlands/Ponds/Rivers/Canals ......................................................................... 24
3.1.10 Liquid Waste ....................................................................................................................... 24
3.1.11 Control of Petroleum Products ............................................................................................. 24
3.1.12 Wild Life ............................................................................................................................ 24
3.1.13 Fisheries .............................................................................................................................. 25
3.1.14 Disposal of Construction Debris and Other Waste Materials ................................................ 25
3.1.15 Health and Safety ................................................................................................................ 26
3.1.15.1 Personal Protection Equipment ..................................................................................... 26
3.1.15.2 Worker’s health ............................................................................................................ 27
3.1.15.3 Sanitation & Drinking water facility to workers ............................................................ 27
3.1.16 Air Pollution ....................................................................................................................... 28
3.1.17 Grievance redress mechanism.............................................................................................. 28

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 3.1.18 Safety orientation & training of workers .............................................................................. 28
3.2 ANALYTICAL MONITORING .......................................................................................................... 29
3.2.1 Analytical Monitoring parameters and Methods of Monitoring .............................................. 29
3.2.2 Methodology for Analytical Monitoring ................................................................................ 30
3.2.2.1 Air Quality Monitoring ................................................................................................... 30
3.2.2.2 Monitoring of Noise Level.............................................................................................. 33
3.2.2.3 Surface Water Sampling Method .................................................................................... 34
3.2.2.4 Ground Water Sampling Method .................................................................................... 34
3.2.2.5 Water Quality Analysis Method ...................................................................................... 35
4.0 OBSERVATIONS FROM ANALYTICAL MONITORING ....................................................................... 37
4.1 Ambient Air ............................................................................................................................. 37
4.2 Ambient Noise ......................................................................................................................... 38
4.3 Surface Water .......................................................................................................................... 40
4.4 Ground Water .......................................................................................................................... 41
4.5 Environmental Management..................................................................................................... 42
4.5.1 Dust Control ...................................................................................................................... 42
4.5.2 Noise Control .................................................................................................................... 42
4.5.3 Soil Erosion ...................................................................................................................... 42
4.5.4 Drainage Congestion ......................................................................................................... 43
4.5.5 Borrow Pit......................................................................................................................... 43
4.5.6 Protection of Wetlands ...................................................................................................... 43
4.5.7 Liquid Waste ..................................................................................................................... 43
4.5.8 Control of Petroleum Products ........................................................................................... 44
4.5.9 Wild Life and Biodiversity ................................................................................................ 44
4.5.10 Fisheries .......................................................................................................................... 44
4.5.11 Construction Debris & Waste Materials Handling ............................................................ 45
4.5.12 Nighttime work Awareness Program ............................................................................... 45
4.5.13 Health and Sanitation ...................................................................................................... 45
4.5.13.1 COVID19 Awareness ................................................................................................... 46
5.0 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS DURING AUDIT ....................................................................................... 47
6.0 CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................ 48
7.0 REFERENCES ................................................................................................................................ 49

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 List of Tables

Table 1: Monitoring Plan During The Construction Phase Of The Project (Visual)......................7

Table 2: Monitoring Plan During Construction Phase Of The Project (Analytical).......................8

Table 3: Detail Of Existing And Proposed Road ..........................................................................9

Table 4: Machinery List ............................................................................................................ 11

Table 5: Monitoring Locations .................................................................................................. 14

Table 6: List Of Personal Protective Equipment Used In Project Site ........................................ 26

Table 7: Monitoring Parameters And Methods Of Monitoring [Reference 4] .................................... 29

Table 8: Ambient Air Quality Analysis Data ............................................................................. 37

Table 9: Ambient Noise Monitoring Data .................................................................................. 38

Table 10: Surface Water Monitoring Data ................................................................................. 40

Table 11: Ground Water Monitoring Data ................................................................................. 41

Annexure

Annexure 1: Analysis/Test Report

Annexure 2: Photo Gallery

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1.0 Introduction
1.1 Background

The SASEC Dhaka-Northwest Corridor Road Project, Phase 2 (SASEC Road Connectivity
Project II: Improvement of Elenga-Hatikamrul-Rangpur Road to a 4-lane Highway) was
approved in October 2017. The USD 1.2 billion project aims to improve the Elenga-Hatikamrul-
Rangpur Road (190.40 km apprx.) into a 4 Lane Highway along with Slow Moving Vehicular
Traffic (SMVT) Lane on both sides. The goal of the project is to provide efficient, safe, and
environmentally sustainable road transport in the region. The project is being implemented by
the Roads and Highway Department (RHD). RHD has divided the total project in 6 different
packages. After bidding the tender for SASEC-II/ICB/MP-3/WP 10 (LOT 1); SASEC-
II/ICB/MP- 3/WP 11 (LOT 2), China Construction Seventh Engineering Division Corporation
Ltd. was awarded the contract for WP 10 (Mokamtala Bus stop to Palashbari Bus Stop approx.
29.9KM).

China Construction Seventh Engineering Division Corporation Ltd is a subsidiary of the parent
company China State Construction Engineering Corporation Ltd which is a state owned
company in China which is one of the largest construction companies in the world. This
enterprise is one of the national key comprehensive enterprises engaging in the earliest
international economic cooperation business in China.

The existing Elenga-Hatikumrul-Rangpur highway is a standard two-lane highway having

varying condition in different section. Now, traffic load has increased significantly due to rapid
economic development of the country. As a result, the existing road has become inadequate in
fulfilling the increased traffic demand. For this reason, SASEC Road Connectivity Project - II
has been undertaken to upgrade the existing two lane highway to a four lane highway to meet the
increased traffic demand. Once completed, this highway will provide better connectivity of 16
northern districts of the country to the capital city of Dhaka.

The Project is being funded by a technical assistance (TA) component of a loan from the South
Asia Sub Regional Economic Cooperation ADB Loan No. 3592/3593-BAN.

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1.2 Purpose of the Report and Rationale

China Construction Seventh Engineering Division Corporation Ltd has been awarded the EPC
contract. As per bid, they have to prepare and submit Quarterly Environmental Monitoring report
of SASEC Road Connectivity Project II: Improvement of Elenga-Hatikamrul-Rangpur Road to a
4-lane Highway to ADB and other concerned authorities during construction and operation
phase. They have to follow Environmental Management Plan during construction and operation
phase of Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP).
For this reason, they have engaged Adroit Environment Consultants Ltd. (AECL) - a leading
environmental engineering and consulting management in Bangladesh to conduct this monitoring
on behalf of the company to measure the following parameters:
There are two types of monitoring work that needs to be carried out by EPC contactor during
construction period.

1.3 Environmental Safeguard Performance Monitoring

The overall project is classified as Category Red for environment in accordance with the ECR
1997. The proposed subproject i.e. WP-10 are not expected to cause irreversible adverse
environment impacts. Mitigation measures for identified impacts has been incorporated in the
Construction Environment Management Plan (EMP).

The safeguard performance monitoring consists of two types of monitoring that needs to be
carried out by the EPC contactor during construction period.

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 1. Visual monitoring and observation

Table 1: Monitoring plan during the construction phase of the project (Visual)
SI.
Environmental Items Location Frequency Responsibility
No.
Construction Camp EPC
1 Site Security and Fire Safety Monthly
& Site Contractor
Construction Site EPC
2 Incident Record and Reporting Monthly
& Camp Contractor
Construction Site
EPC
2 Dust Control & ROW along the Quarterly/Monthly
Contractor
alignment
Construction Site
EPC
3 Noise Attenuation Measures & ROW along the Monthly
Contractor
alignment
Protection of Topsoil & Soil All Major Water EPC
4 Monthly
Erosion Bodies Contractor
All Major Water EPC
5 Drainage Congestion Monthly
Bodies Contractor
Borrow & Dredging Site EPC
6 Water bodies/Soil Monthly
Impacts Contractor
Protection of All Major Water EPC
7 Monthly
Wetlands/Ponds/Rivers/Canals Bodies Contractor
All Major Water EPC
8 Liquid Waste Monthly
Bodies Contractor
All Major Water EPC
9 Control of Petroleum Products Monthly
Bodies Contractor
EPC
10 Wild Life Surrounding Quarterly
Contractor
All Major Water EPC
11 Fisheries Quarterly
Bodies Contractor

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 Disposal of Construction
All Major Water EPC
12 Debris and Other Waste Monthly
Bodies Contractor
Material
Construction Camp EPC
13 Health and Safety Monthly
& Site Contractor

2. Analytical Basic Monitoring by sampling and data analysis

Table 2: Monitoring plan during construction phase of the project (Analytical)

Sl.
Environmental Items Parameters Frequency
No.
PM2.5, PM10, CO, SO2, NO, NO2,
1 Air Quality O3, VOC, Temperature, Humidity, Quarterly
Wind Speed and Wind Direction
2 Noise Leq. day Monthly
PH, DO, TDS, EC, BOD, PO4,
3 Surface Water Quality Quarterly
TSS, Oil and grease
PH, Mn, As, Fe, Cl,
4 Ground Water Quality Quarterly
Total Hardness, TC, FC

1.4 Schedule of Monitoring

The monitoring team visited the Highway Project (WP 10) site on 1st December, 2020. During
the study period they have collected samples for the analytical monitoring and conducted the
visual monitoring respectively.

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2.0 Brief Project Description

The existing road is a standard two-lane highway (two 3.65m lanes, paved shoulders each 1.5m
and verges each 1.0m). The road condition is varying in different section. There are several sub-
standard horizontal curves. There are areas of distressed pavement. Road segment is 29.9KM
(Mokamtala Bus stop to Palashbari Bus Stop) including structures (Chainage KM 76+300~KM
105+700). Detail of the existing road is stated below:

Table 3: Detail of Existing and Proposed road

Existing Road Proposed Road

Item Detail Item Detail
Carriageway 2 X 3.650 m Carriageway 2 X 7.300 m
Paved Shoulder 2 X 1.500 m Paved Shoulder 2 X 1.500 m

Verge 2 X 1.000 m Verge 2 X 2.000 m

Slope Between SMVT & MCW 2 X 1.200 m Slope Between SMVT & MCW 2 X 1.200 m
SMVT 2 X 3.600 m SMVT 2 X 3.600 m
Turf Shoulder 2 X 1.000 m Turf Shoulder 2 X 1.000 m
Median 2 X 0.600 m Median 2 X 1.200 m
Clear Width Between MCW & 2 X 0.300 m Clear Width Between MCW &
2 X 0.300 m
Median Median

There are 2 nos. of PC Girder Bridges, one RC Girder Bridge, one pedestrian overpass, one
flyover, 26 Culverts, 8 Box Culverts (Underpasses). The surroundings of project area mostly
consist of agricultural lands. Also there are significant number of ponds (both manmade and
natural), water bodies along the project corridor.

2.1 Project Location

WP 10 starts at Mokamtala Bus stop and ends at Palashbari Bus Stop which is situated on
Panchagarh - Banglabandha Highway. Total length of the route is apprx. 29.9KM. Geospatial
coordinate of Mokamtala Bus stop is 25° 0'46.56"N, 89°22'7.97"E and Palashbari Bus Stop is
25°16'48.33"N, 89°21'11.88"E. Mokamtala Bus stop is situated at Bogra and Palashbari Bus stop

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is situated at Gaibandha. There are Mokamtola High School, Mokamtola Womens College,
Market, Mosques around the Mokamtala Bus stop. Palashbari S.M. Pilot Govt. High School,
Palashbari Central Jame Mosque, Dak Banglo Market is near the Palashbari Bus stop. There are
some other schools, mosques, temple, madrasa, filling stations, markets and shops, ponds along
the road side. Most of the lands along the road side are agricultural lands, wet lands and ponds.
There are also some settlements along the roadside near the markets. The Google Earth Pro
Location map of the project is presented in Figure 1.

Fig: Location map of the Proposed Project

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2.2 Equipment in use at site (During the Monitoring Time Schedule)

Table 4: Machinery List

Status Add in Up-to

Previo This This
Sl. Not us
Description Specification Running in Month Month Remarks
No. Month
Use
Stone crusher
1 Machine with 250-280T/H 1 - 1 - 1
accessory
Excavator with Capacity 1.6-
2 11 - 7 4 11
accessory 1.8cum
3 Bulldozer Capacity 16 Ton 5 - 4 1 5
4 Pay Loader Capacity 3cum 8 - 8 - 8
5 Dump Truck Capacity 18cum 25 - 25 - 25
6 Motor Grader 164kw,16 Ton 3 - 3 - 3
7 Vibratory Roller Capacity 20 Ton 5 - 5 - 5
Sprinkler Truck with
8 Capacity 15000L 6 - 6 - 6
accessory
Concrete batching
9 Capacity 90Cum/H 1 - 1 - 1
plant with accessory
Concrete Mixer
10 SY310C-8R 4 - 4 - 4
Truck
11 Trailer Truck/Tractor 40ton,Length:13m 1 - 1 - 1
Pile boring Drilling
12 2 - 2 - 2
equipment Dia:1500mm
Diesel Tank
13 Capacity 10000 L 1 - 1 - 1
Truck(10000L)
diesel Tank
14 Capacity 10000 L 1 - 1 - 1
Truck(10000L)
15 Generator Set Capacity 256 KW 2 - 2 - 2
16 Generator Set 1106 KVA 1 - 1 - 1
17 Generator Set Capacity 30KW 2 - 2 - 2
18 Generator Set Capacity 50KW 1 - 1 - 1
19 Generator Set Capacity 200KW 1 - 1 - 1
20 Electric Welder Input 380V 4 - 4 - 4

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 Status Add in Up-to
Previo This This
Sl. Not us
Description Specification Running in Month Month Remarks
No. Month
Use
Frame Crane with
21 Capacity 80 Ton 2 - 2 - 2
accessory
Frame Crane with
22 Capacity 10 Ton 2 - 2 - 2
accessory
23 Generator Set Capacity 150 KW 1 - 1 - 1
Motocrane with
24 Capacity 16 Ton 2 - 2 - 2
accessory
Motocrane with
25 Capacity 25 Ton 1 - 1 - 1
accessory
26 Generator Set Capacity 300KW 1 - 1 - 1
Weight bridge device
27 Capacity 120 Ton 2 - 2 - 2
with accessory
28 Aggregate Spreader 3.0 to 7.5 m 0 - 0 - 0
Automatic Asphalt
29 100Ton/H 0 - 0 - 0
Plant
Asphalt Paver with
30 3.0 to 7.5 m 0 - 0 - 0
Electronic Sensor
31 Bitumen Distributer 6000L 0 - 0 - 0
Pneumatic (Rubber)
32 15 T 0 - 0 - 0
Tyre Roller
33 Tandem Roller 8-10 T 0 - 0 - 0
34 Air Compressor 0 - 0 - 0
35 Rammer Compactor 65Kg 0 - 0 0 0
36 Sheep Foot Roller 0 - 0 - 0
Total 96 0 91 5 96

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2.3 Major Site Activities Observed During Monitoring
During the quarterly monitoring period in the month of September 2020, the monitoring team
recorded the following ongoing construction activities on site:
 Facilities: Engineer’s permanent office building construction is ongoing at Chainage
106+000 having progress of 95%.
 Structural: Monitoring team observed service piling at Chantipur Bridge (Chainage
95+172) during visit. Ovirampur Bridge L/S (Chainage 102+834) abutment pile cap
construction already completed and abutment wall construction is ongoing. 7 nos of
culvert are under construction at Chainage 77+532, 94+377, 95+746, 103+794, 104+621,
104+964 & 105+490. Soil investigation at 7 no’s Underpasses for checking Bearing
Capacity and Settlement has been completed. Physically work has been started at
Mokamtola and Komorpur Underpasses. SMVT Underpass locations have finalized at
Mokamtola Bazar, Pakurtola Bazar, Rohobol Bazar, Fashitola Bazar, Giabandha Mor,
Baluahat Bazar and Komorpur Bazar. Soil investigation at Gobindagonj flyover for
checking bearing capacity and settlement completed. Eviction of houses and other
utilities are going on from ROW of the Flyover area. Drainage works will be started
ASAP.
 Earthwork: Embankment Construction work is ongoing at different location.
Embankment filling work at chainage 96+000 -102+000 is almost completed.
Embankment filling work is going on full swing at chainage 92+000 – 106+000 &
102+900 - 105+300. Improved Subgrade work is going on at chainage 96+100 to
102+1000 in different locations. Sub base construction work is going on at chainage
96+100 to 102+1000 in different locations.
 Incidental works: R.C.C. U-shaped covered drain at Komorpur Bazar area (100+660 to
101+660) is going on.

2.4 Physical Progress

Since the commencement of physical construction activities on 17 th June, 2019; 9.70% of total
work has been completed so far and of which 2.58% has been achieved in the month of
November 2020.

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2.3 Monitoring Location

The monitoring locations are shown in the following Table 4:

Table 5: Monitoring Locations

Identification of GPS Co-ordinate

Category Location X Y Specific Location

Rahobol Govt. Primary

AQ-01 89°22'13.40"E 25° 3'21.87"N
School
Gobindaganj Govt.
AQ-02 89°23'14.75"E 25° 8'3.98"N
Ambient High School
Air Quality Dream Educational
AQ-03 89°21'25.74"E 25°16'14.12"N Park
NL1 Base Camp
25°10'28.17"N 89°23'17.93"E
NL2 25° 8'3.98"N Gobindaganj Govt. High School
89°23'14.75"E
NL3 25° 3'21.87"N Rahobol Govt. Primary School
89°22'13.40"E
NL4 25°16'14.12"N Dream Educational Park
89°21'25.74"E
Along the road near to Bengali
NL5 25°10'26.16"N 89°23'19.00"E river

NL6 25°13'31.52"N Along the road

89°22'21.59"E

NL7 25° 0'46.54"N Mokamtola Bazar, Bogura

89°22'8.17"E
Noise Level Pakurtola Bazar, Shibganj,
NL8 25° 1'1.18"N 89°22'8.65"E Bogura

NL9 25° 5'19.91"N Fasitola Govt. Primary School

89°22'50.60"E
NL10 25° 2'54.40"N Along the road
89°22'4.20"E
NL11 25° 3'0.02"N Residential area
89°22'6.59"E
Ovirampur bazar,
NL12 25° 5'41.74"N 89°22'55.79"E Palashbari, Gaibandha

NL13 25° 6'4.62"N Residential area

89°22'57.78"E
In front of Palashbari
NL14
25°16'53.62"N 89°21'13.29"E Thana

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 In front of Central
NL15 25°16'51.08"N 89°21'12.65"E Mosque, Polashbari

In front of Post office,

NL 16 25°16'47.61"N 89°21'12.77"E Polashbari

NL17 25°16'49.87"N Polashbari Bazar, Gaibandha

89°21'10.62"E
NL 18 25°15'51.68"N Along the road
89°21'34.98"E

NL 19 25°13'48.22"N Residential Area

89°22'11.48"E

NL 20 25°13'59.72"N Kalitola Bazar,Gaibandha

89°22'5.64"E

SW1 89°23'5.31"E 25° 8'4.02"N Gobindhoganj (Lake)

Surface Water Bengali River,
SW2 89°23'20.37"E 25°10'24.14"N
(SW) (Upstream)
Bengali River,
SW3 89°23'20.37"E 25°10'24.14"N
(Downstream)
Rahobol Govt. Primary
GW1 89°22'13.40"E 25° 3'21.87"N
Ground Water School
(GW) 89°23'14.75"E Gobindaganj Govt. High School
GW2 25° 8'3.98"N
89°21'25.74"E Dream Educational Park
GW3 25°16'14.12"N

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 Figure: Air Quality Monitoring Location Map

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 Figure: Noise Monitoring Location Map

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 Figure: Surface Water Sampling Location Map

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 Figure: Groundwater Monitoring Location Map

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3.0 Monitoring
3.1 Visual Monitoring and Observation
3.1.1 Site Security and Fire Safety

China Construction Seventh Engineering Division Corporation Ltd has constructed a site
boundary fencing to isolate the base camp. Proper sign boards and pictorial sign have been used
mentioning caution for the area of petroleum, spirit & highly flammable materials & general
awareness prohibiting smoking inside the base camp. It is suggested that sign boards and
pictorial safety sign should be written in Bengali, English & Chinese language.

At camp site there are adequate fire extinguisher systems. It is suggested that these fire
extinguishers shall be rechecked, refilled and calibrated on half yearly basis. As per suggestion
pavement surface has been built in refueling station in base camp. It is highly recommended that
flammable liquids shall be kept at a separate store and not in an open place which is a health
hazard and renders risk factor to the surrounding. Fire safety signage, precautionary symbols and
labeling must be used at refueling station and base camp. In the recent pandemic time signs
depicting the use of facial masks & how to wash/sanitize hands in the site has been deployed to
ensure rapid awareness.

3.1.2 Incident Record and Reporting

Coordination of China Construction Seventh Engineering Division Corporation Ltd. along with
the RHD authority shall develop recording and reporting system with proper format to monitor
any incident, accident, near misses etc. It is observed that the incident record & reporting are not
being properly maintained. There is no Accident Free Record boards in project site. To comply
to the standard, if any incidental issue arises, immediately it has to be reported & recorded
properly in the prescribed format. Remedial measures shall have to be determined by the
contractor for any kind of incident and accident at project site. [References-02]

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3.1.3 Dust Control

There is dust around the project site due to on-going construction work. To control the increasing
dust nuisance during dry winter weather, China Construction Seventh Engineering Division
Corporation Ltd. has been suggested to increase the water spraying for at least five to six times
per day. Such activity is carried out by truck mounted water spray system there are several of
those recorded at camp site.

3.1.4 Noise Attenuation Measures

Prior to the selection and design of control measures, noise sources were identified and the noise
produced were carefully evaluated. China Construction Seventh Engineering Division
Corporation Ltd. has employed machineries and heavy earth moving equipment which are
mostly latest. New equipment tend to be quieter than the old ones. Earplugs as an integral part of
PPE along with other accessories has been provided to the labors and workers accordingly. The
use of earplugs is made mandatory during heavy activities e.g. stone crushing and its proper use
is a part of orientation training also. Working time schedule is 6:30 am to 11:30 am and 12:00
pm to 6:30 pm every day. During the prayer in local mosque, the activities are shut down. The
monitoring team observed some night time construction activities during the visit. It has been
said that proper announcement is made locally prior to activities like piling and casting at night.
However it is recommended that such announcement regarding heavy night time activities shall
be made door to door to increase efficiency of the safeguard and to build a much better
understanding relationship with local dwellers. Heavy construction activities are yet to be
initiated near the local schools. However it is recommended to take precautions in that area when
initiated.

3.1.5 Protection of Topsoil and Soil Erosion

Topsoil consists of loam, sandy loam, silt loam, silty clay loam or clay loam is incomparable
when it comes to road construction. It is essential to consider how the topsoil is being stored, so

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it can effectively serve its purpose. Otherwise, the topsoil will rot and fungus will begin to grow.
China Construction Seventh Engineering Division Corporation Ltd. has to store topsoil for only a
few weeks maximum prior to its use in the construction. In that case they use a tarp and stakes to
cover the pile of topsoil. The tarp allows for air to flow, but also protects the topsoil from the
elements to some extent.

During dry season, flow of rivers along the project alignment is relatively low. As a result
running water is not a major cause of any soil erosion along the river banks. However, in the
bridge construction site visible soil erosion has been observed due to heavy equipment use and
earthworks which is not that significant. Sandbags has been reported to be deployed in the pile
load test areas as a preventive measure.

3.1.6 Drainage Congestion

Highway drainage removes or control surface water and subsurface water away from the road
surface and the subgrade supporting it. Part of the rain water flows on the ground or road surface,
while the other part percolates into the ground and reaches the ground water table, raising its
level. The continuous presence of water on the road surface weakens the pavement causing pot
holes and ruts; similarly, the presence of water in the subgrade reduces its bearing power and
load dispersion capacity. Construction of roadside drainage system has been initiated and
reported by the project proponent. The monitoring team reported ongoing drainage system
construction. The temporary water drainage system in base camp has been constructed and shall
collect all run off from the camp through adequate camber, underground pipes and finally
discharge into the surface water body ensuring the quality according to the standard of
Bangladesh; thus ensuring the wellbeing of employees living inside the camp.

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3.1.7 Borrow and Dredging Site Impacts

Borrow pits are selected on a basis that it shall be adjacent to the functional area i.e. selection
under embankment process. Borrow pits used in construction are approved but outside of ROW.
After the subsequent embankment is completed, respected pits are leveled using road rollers.
Dredging of water bodies under construction radius is not necessary and does not adhere to the
work scope.

3.1.8 Night Time Construction Safety Attributes

Permission to work at night is obtained from the relevant authority before construction works at
night is carried out. Project proponents should consider to follow all requirements enforced by
the authority prior to execution of night time construction works. It is recommended to notify the
nearest police station, hospitals or clinics so that they can prepare accordingly in case of an
emergency. It is also recommended that night work approved by the local authorities shall be
adhered or shared with the residents/occupants of the surrounding neighborhood. It is to be kept
in mind that noise from construction activities at night will affect much at night. Also vibration
might be another nuisance that could disrupt REM sleep easily. So one best practice would be
make announcement door to door so that people can make themselves prepared or scarce from
the event. Hopefully these type of gestures could stimulate public approval towards construction
authority and the project.

A major problem with night time work-zone lighting arrangements is the insufficiency of the
lighting provided to perform the construction or maintenance task. The level of lighting needed
for specific construction activities depends on factors related to the humans performing the
activities, as well as factors relating to the task at hand and the environment in which it takes
place. One of the main reasons illumination levels have a strong impact on the other aspects of
night time construction is the fact that light influences human performance and alertness. The
China Construction Seventh Engineering Division Corporation Ltd. has deployed powerful
searchlights and reflectors on site to conduct job at night. However it is suggested to keep an eye
towards proper illumination as well in terms of both safety and productivity.

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3.1.9 Protection of Wetlands/Ponds/Rivers/Canals

No bridge work on any major river has been planned in this contract package. Three (3) bridges
are being constructed considering the flood and rain water flow. It is highly recommended that
no construction contaminants (for instance: cement or pile slurry) shall be disposed in the local
water body. The project adjacent river and lake are under environmental study on a quarterly
basis. Water sample is collected and analyzed in the laboratory for the given parameters which
are- PH, DO, TDS, EC, BOD, PO4, TSS, Oil and grease. However no anomalies and threat has
been found so far. Mitigation measures shall be deployed if such event comes up.

3.1.10 Liquid Waste

Oily water and chemical discharge have to be collected and treated separately to an approved
quality before discharge. All drains and other liquids discharged from the project site should
meet the quality standards specified in GOB Environment Conservation Rule (1997). [References-05]

3.1.11 Control of Petroleum Products

It is highly recommended that flammable and inflammable liquids shall be kept separate.
Petroleum products used in the site are stored in the respected tanker in the base camp. While
fueling a vehicle or transferring to different medium, polybags are used to prevent spillage of
oily substance on the ground. However if somehow spillage occurs, shovels are used to separate
that soil amount and transfer to the designated waste disposal area in the base camp for further
disposal in the pouroshova dumping yard. Air pollution has not been reported yet according to
air quality tests so far.

3.1.12 Wild Life

The project area consists of agricultural land, homesteads, and roadside vegetation. According to
the survey on Inventory of Losses (IOL) done in March 2015, total about 22121 trees of different

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types and sizes (large= 2236 trees, medium= 5254 trees, small= 10183 trees, saplings= 4448
trees) will be affected being located within the ROW of this package (WP 10) road’s alignment.
As, there is no significant forestry or wildlife reservation areas along the project alignment
wildlife in the project area is hardly threatened due to the construction works. The project is still
in its initial phase. So the number of trees which have been cut down is really low. Also
concentrated bushes, different orchards, swamps etc., have been observed along the highway
alignment which might be home to wildlife such as Lizards, Snakes, Squirrels, and different
kinds of bugs and insects etc.

3.1.13 Fisheries

There are a significant number of ponds, ditches along the project alignment, which are home to
a wide variety of fisheries. Fisheries resources will be affected due to the damage of 34 ponds,
18 ditches and disturbance to fisheries species during construction of bridge and culvert to build
the Mokamtola-Palashbari road embankment. There would be loss of fish productivity in the
pond, borrow pit due to filling of the water bodies along the road areas. But the development of
the project is still at the early stage during the site visit, for that reason fisheries in the project
area have not been affected yet. However, due to the dry weather most of the ponds and rivers
had shallow depth of water so fishermen were hardly found catching fish in the ponds and rivers.
It is suggested that construction along the riverbanks must be avoided during the fish breeding
season (July to September).

3.1.14 Disposal of Construction Debris & Other Waste Materials

Wastes are generated from construction works (construction waste) and workers activities
(kitchen waste, paper waste) at the project site. It is necessary to erect all kinds of relevant signs
regarding waste minimization in respective places of the project. All solid waste that is
transported outside the project site will be recorded in Transfer notes. Generated solid and
domestic waste will be disposed in specific locations. At construction camps, adequate solid
waste bins and baskets are placed at proper places. The project proponent introduced proper
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properly. All the domestic wastes are further disposed in the pouroshova waste disposal yard.
The construction debris however, will be sorted out and transfer to the head office for selling
purpose according to the master plan. Further details shall be recorded in the future references.

3.1.15 Health and Safety

3.1.15.1 Personal Protective Equipment

The working personnel involved in the construction activities has to put on PPE properly.
Almost all the workers were found with proper PPE, such as Safety Jacket, Safety Shoes, Helmet
and Hand Gloves, Eye face protection etc. Due to COVID 19 outbreak all the workers, labors
and other personnel involved in this project has been provided with respiratory masks to protect
themselves while working. Social distance has been seen to be maintained by everyone as much
as possible. General knowledge regarding self-protection against novel Corona Virus has been
infused with orientation program and training properly.

Table 6: List of personal protective equipment used in project site

SI No. Type of work Personal Protective Equipment used in site

Safety Jacket, Safety Shoes, Helmet, Respiratory protection and

1 Excavation
Hand Gloves.
Safety Jacket, Safety Shoes, Helmet, Respiratory protection and
2 Construction
Hand Gloves.
Helmet, Safety shoes, Eye face protection, protective clothing,
3 Welding
Hand Gloves, Ear defence, Respiratory protection etc.
Safety vests, Headwear, Safety footwear, Eye face protection,
4 Scaffolding
Slush Boots, Safety belt, Rain Suits, Hand protection.

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3.1.15.2 Worker’s health

China Construction Seventh Engineering Division Corporation Ltd. will provide all kinds of
treatment facilities and pay compensation according to Bangladesh Labor Law 2006. It is
suggested that worker’s health have to be checked properly once in a year. Besides, an
understanding has to be built with a local hospital for the emergency incident related to the
worker’s health of the construction site. China Construction Seventh Engineering Division
Corporation Ltd. has established health monitoring system by appointing nurses for the workers.
In addition, necessary steps to be taken for arrangement of ambulance service in the project area
to support any emergency medical aid and shifting to the hospital/ medical centre. On site nurse,
first aid facilities are available at project site for preliminary treatment. It is suggested to keep
records of all accidents, medical support and emergency issues arise. Any case involving Corona
disease has been given a top priority and shall be handled immediately. Temporary facility has
been developed for close surveillance followed by detection, isolation & primary treatment of
patients in case of such epidemic condition. Available First Aid Box medicine are listed below-
 adhesive tape & bandages
 Splint
 antiseptic wipes
 antibiotic ointment
 antiseptic solution (like hydrogen peroxide)
 Hydrocortisone cream (1%)
 acetaminophen and ibuprofen
 Scissors & tweezers
 safety pins
 calamine lotion
 alcohol wipes or ethyl alcohol
 thermometer
 Saline

3.1.15.3 Sanitation & Drinking water facility to workers

Ground water is being supplied through the arrangement of piping network in the base camp and
water is available for the workers for the washing and toilet facilities. RO filtration unit has been
installed in the base camp which is a good source of purified drinking water. Adequate toilets for

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male and female workers have been constructed. It is recommended that washrooms & toilets
shall be cleaned once a day otherwise it will be unhygienic.

3.1.16 Air Pollution

Air pollution is usually observed near batching point or mixing plants. However, air quality
report suggests that the air pollution is within DOE standards. Proper precautions and measures
should be taken to keep the pollution at minimum levels.

3.1.17 Grievance Redress Mechanism

China Construction Seventh Engineering Division Corporation Ltd has to establish grievance
redress mechanism. There is a complain box at base camp. It is suggested that complain from
neighbors has to be duly recorded & adequate measures should be taken to resolve the
complaints. It is recommended that suggestion box name/title shall be written in Bengali, English
& Chinese language.

3.1.18 Safety Orientation & Training of Workers

Training is essential to maintain the employee’s health and safety. Both theoretical and practical
training is conducted for the employees on the hazards, precautions, and procedures involving
the safe storage, handling, and use of all potentially harmful materials. Safety orientation &
training shall be provided to all working personnel during the fresh enrollment / employment.
[References-07] Routine safety training on regular basis is maintained. It is suggested that China
Construction Seventh Engineering Division Corporation Ltd will arrange routine safety training
at definite time interval for the workers throughout the construction phase of the project.
Toolbox meeting, Fire safety & COVID19 awareness training are arranged and training is
conducted for fresh enrolment employee.

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3.2 Analytical Monitoring
3.2.1 Analytical Monitoring parameters and Methods of Monitoring
Table 7: Monitoring parameters and Methods of Monitoring [Reference 4]
Issue Parameter tested Test Method

Ambient Air PM2.5, PM10, SPM, SO2, NOx, CO Gravimetric

Ambient Noise Noise Level Assessment Leq Value in dB (A)

pH pH Meter

As Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer

Fe Spectrophotometer
Ground Water
Total Hardness Titrimetric

Cl Photometric

Mn Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer

Total & Faecal Coliforms Membrane Filter Technique

pH pH Meter

DO DO meter

TDS TDS Meter

BOD5 5-day BOD test

Surface Water
Electrical Conductivity (EC) EC Meter

COD Open Reflux

TSS APHA 2540D

Oil and Grease APHA 5520B

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3.2.2 Methodology for Analytical Monitoring
3.2.2.1 Air Quality Monitoring

Introduction

Air pollution is the change in the natural composition of the air we breathe, beyond some defined
limits. This change is induced by releasing harmful substances into the atmosphere and it causes
damage to our health and environment. Natural sources of air pollution include sea spray,
volcanic activity, forest fire, and dust storms. Anthropogenic sources include motor vehicles,
industrial production processes, and power generation.

Basic of Different parameters:

The main pollutants that can affect human health are often known as “criteria” pollutants and
these include:

Particulate matter

Particulate matter is the general term used to describe a mixture of solid and liquid particles in
air including dust, soot, smoke, and dirt. PM10 is particulate matter less than 10 microns in
aerodynamic diameter and is often called the coarse fraction. PM2.5 is particulate matter less
than 2.5 microns (about 0.0001 inch) in aerodynamic diameter and is often called the fine
fraction. PM10 and PM2.5 particles are small enough to penetrate into and accumulate in the
respiratory system. Exposure can cause respiratory morbidity, impaired lung function and
irritation. It is also carcinogenic. This pollution is sometimes referred to as “black carbon
pollution”. Suspended particulate matter (SPM) are finely divided solids or liquids that may be
dispersed through the air from combustion processes, industrial activities or natural sources.

Oxides of Nitrogen

Nitrogen dioxide (NOx) is a noxious gas, highly reactive and it is formed when fuel is burned at
high temperature. The main sources are motor vehicles, power plants and industrial boilers.
Nitrogen dioxide can cause respiratory problems. It can also take part in the chemical reactions

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in the atmosphere to form corrosive nitric acid and can also react with sunlight to form ground
level ozone. Long term exposure can decrease lung function, increase the risk of respiratory
conditions and increases the response to allergens. NOx also contributes to the formation of fine
particles (PM) and ground level ozone, both of which are associated with adverse health effects.

Carbon monoxide

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a gas that is slightly lighter than air and is formed when carbon in fuel
is not burned completely. In urban areas, almost all CO is produced by motor vehicles. Exposure
to CO can disrupt the supply of oxygen to the body tissue, cause neurobehavioral effects and
cardiovascular problems.

Sulfur dioxide

Sulfur dioxide (SOx) is a gas that is often produced in the burning of fossil fuels containing
Sulphur. It can cause respiratory problems and damage vegetation. Sulfur dioxide dissolves
easily in water and therefore can contribute to acid rain, once it released into the atmosphere.

Carbon Dioxide

Most of the air pollution we cause results from the burning of fossil fuels, such as coal, oil,
natural gas, and gasoline to produce electricity and power our vehicles. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is
a good indicator of how much fossil fuel is burned and how much of other pollutants are emitted
as a result. Fresh-air contains about 400 ppm CO2. The exhaust gas of combustion engine
contains about 140,000 ppm CO2. Human breath contains about 50,000 ppm CO2. Indoor
ventilation is well-balanced at a level of 1,000 ppm CO2.

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Methodology

Particulate monitoring is accomplished with Respirable Dust sampler, which is a vacuum type
device that draws air with particulate matter through a filter paper. Particles within the range of
100 to 0.1 microns diameter are ordinarily collected on glass fiber filter. The instrument sucks
the ambient air with a blower at a flow rate that allows suspended particles to pass to the filter
surface. This sampling filter paper is dried up in the laboratory and the weight difference is the
amount of PM10 or PM2. 5, content measured in micro grams per cubic meter of air collected over
a period of 24 hours.

Principle of West Gaeke Method: This method is based on the absorption and stabilization of
SO2 from air by a solution of Sodium tetrachloromercurate II to form the
dichlorosulfitomercurate II complex. Quantitative determination is accomplished by adding acid
bleached parasonaline HCl and formaldehyde to the sulfite complex and measuring the color
intensity by a UV Spectrophotometer.

Principle of Jacobs-Hochheiser Method: Ambient NO2 is collected by bubbling Air through a

solution of Sodium Hydroxide and Sodium Arsenite. The concentration of Nitrite ion produce
during sampling is determined colorimetrically by reacting the Nitrite ion with Hydrogen
Peroxide, Sulphanilamide, NEDA (N-(1-Naphthyl) Ethylenediamine di-hydrochoride) and
measuring the Absorbance of highly colored azo dye at 540 nm.

Equipment Used

The APM 460 sampler uses an improved cyclone with sharper cutoff (D50 at 10 microns) to
separate the coarser particulates from the air stream before filtering it on the glass microfibre
filter. By using the APM 460, measurement of Respirable Particulate Matter can be done
accurately and TSPM can also be assessed by collection of dust retained in the cyclone cup.

APM 460 BL comes with an in-built voltage stabilizer to compensate for voltage fluctuations.
This model has been made more user-friendly by providing a lighting arrangement for night

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operation, tool box within the instrument, softer handles, lockable top-cover and wheels for easy
transportation. The cabinet design has also been improved to prevent entry of rain water and dust
into the machine. Owing to its modular design, APM 460 BL can be easily paired with a gaseous
sampling attachment (for monitoring SO2, NOx, NH3, Ozone etc.) as gaseous sampling requires
only a few LPM of air flow.

The AAS 127 system is a manual method for sampling fine particles (PM2.5 fraction) and is
based on impactor designs standardized by USEPA for ambient air quality monitoring. Ambient
air enters the sampler system through an omni-directional inlet designed to provide a clean
aerodynamic cut-point for particles greater than 10 microns. Particles in the air stream finer than
10 microns proceed to a second impactor that has an aerodynamic cut-point at 2.5 microns. The
air sample and fine particulates exiting from the PM 2.5 impactor are passed through a 47 mm
diameter Teflon filter membrane that retains the fine particulate matter. The sampling rate of the
system is held constant at 1 m3/hr by a suitable critical orifice. The standard system is supplied
with a Dry Gas Meter to provide a direct measure of the total air volume sampled. Owing to its
modular design, APM 550 can be easily paired with a gaseous sampling attachment (for
monitoring SO2, NOx, NH3, Ozone etc) as gaseous sampling requires only a few LPM of air
flow.

3.2.2.2 Monitoring of Noise Level

Noise is an important environmental pollutant. A survey by the U S. Federal Council of Science

and Technology has revealed that noise is a technology generated problem and that the overall
loudness of environmental noise doubles every ten years in pace with our social and industrial
progress. This geometric progression wise growth of noise could be mind-boggling in view of
the ever-increasing pace of technological growth. [References -3&6]

Measurement of noise — Noise is a combination of intensity and frequency and can be

[References-10]
measured in decibels. Decibel is a unit of sound, named after Alexander Graham Bell.

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The level of sound is usually expressed in terms of the Sound Pressure Level (SPL) in decibels,
which is defined as:

SPL = 20 log10 P/ Po dB

Where P is the pressure variation measured in N/ m2 and P0 is the standard reference pressure
taken as 2x 10 – 5 N /m2

Monitoring procedure of noise level

Noise quality has been measured instantly on the site by Noise level meter. At each location 10
to 12 times reading were taken over a short period of time. Three measurements such as
maximum, minimum and mode were recorded. At the time of measurement, whenever there was
an interfering effect like mike noise, human voice from house and bazaar, vehicular sound,
[Referencess-05]
sound of machine and tool from workshop etc., was also recorded.

3.2.2.3 Surface Water Sampling Method

Surface water sample was collected during site visit on June 2020 from specific locations which
have been tabulated before. For lab testing parameters, sufficient amount of water samples from
chosen locations were collected and stored using acidified sampling bottle. After that, the
samples were kept in a cool icebox and sent to the lab within 24 hours for detailed analysis.
[References-07]

3.2.2.4 Ground Water Sampling Method

Ground water sample was collected from three different sources during March, 2020. PH was
detected at site through digital instrument. For other parameters sufficient amount of water
sample were collected using acidified sampling bottle supplied by lab. After that, the samples
stored in a cool icebox and sent to the lab within 22 hours for detail analysis.

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3.2.2.5 Water Quality Analysis Method

The water quality parameters are analyzed in the lab but some parameters were detected at site
through digital instrument such as pH, Temperature, TDS, and DO etc.

APHA Standard methods for the examination of water and waste water, 21st edition
American Public Health Association, Washington, DC. The first edition of Standard Methods
was published in 1905. Since then it has been considered to be the best available guidance of
water analysts, which covers all aspects of water and wastewater analysis techniques and
categorizes the analytical methods based on the constituent and not on the type of water. Since
the Twenty-First Edition, all existing, revised and new methods are available online
(www.standardmethods.org). The recently published Twenty-Second Edition contains 87 EPA-
approved methods, 233 revised methods and 14 new methods described in ten chapters divided
in sections.

Atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) technique uses basically the principle that free atoms
(gas) generated in an atomizer can absorb radiation at specific frequency. The sample is
vaporized and the element of interest atomized at high temperatures. The element concentration
is determined based on the attenuation or absorption by the analyte atoms, of a characteristic
wavelength emitted from a light source. The light source is typically a hollow cathode lamp
containing the element to be measured. Separate lamps are needed for each element. The detector
is usually a photomultiplier tube. A monochromator is used to separate the element line and the
light source is modulated to reduce the amount of unwanted radiation reaching the detector.

Potentiometry is one of the methods of electroanalytical chemistry. It is usually employed to

find the concentration of a solute in solution. Potentiometric titration is a technique similar to
direct titration of a redox reaction. It is a useful means of characterizing an acid. No indicator is
used; instead the potential is measured across the analyte, typically an electrolyte solution.

UV spectroscopy obeys the Beer-Lambert law, which states that: when a beam of
monochromatic light is passed through a solution of an absorbing substance, the rate of decrease

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of intensity of radiation with thickness of the absorbing solution is proportional to the incident
radiation as well as the concentration of the solution. The expression of Beer-Lambert law is-
A = log (I0/I) = Ecl

Digital Dissolved Oxygen Meter contains a polarographic type probe with an incorporated
temperature sensor which serves for precise Dissolved Oxygen (DO) and Temperature
measurement. The Digital pH Meter is a useful instrument that is meant to measure the pH
value of both acidic and alkaline water. TDS-3 is an ideal meter (tool) that can be used for any
application; Ranging from water purification, to hydroponics to industrial waste water treatment.

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4.0 Observations from Analytical Monitoring
4.1 Ambient Air

Sampling was done during the construction phase for 8 consecutive hours. Weather condition
was very dry as it was winter season in Bangladesh.
Sampling date: 1st December, 2020
Reporting date: 11th December, 2020
Table 8: Ambient air quality analysis data
Test IFC
Banglades
S Para Durati Baseline Baseline Baseline /World
Method Unit (L1) (L2) (L3) h (DoE)
N meter on (L1) (L2) (L3) Bank
Standard
(Min) Standard
µg/
1 PM2.5 Gravimetric 480 43.91 33.84 52.38 56.65 40.11 27.23 NF NF
m3
µg/
2 PM10 Gravimetric 480 78.36 67.98 110.76 107.72 91.18 91.41 NF NF
m3
µg/
3 SPM Gravimetric 480 118.29 123.29 168.16 190.44 127.73 130.33 200 NF
m3
µg/
4 SO2 West-Geake 480 13.21 32.47 16.70 19.51 14.44 22.48 NF NF
m3
Jacob and µg/
5 NOx 60 26.98 19.78 38.32 12.92 29.61 9.56 NF 200
Hochheiser m3
CO/O3
6 CO 60 ppm 0 2 1 2 6 2 35 NF
Meter
CO/O3 µg/
7 O3 480 10 0 6 0 2 4 157 160
Meter m3

8 VOC VOC Meter 60 ppb 630 1100 1000 1230 1000 1100 NF NF

(NF – not found, DoE – Department of Environment.), *1-hour standard Not Found

1. Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5). 4. Oxides of Nitrogen (NOX).

2. Respirable Dust Content (PM10). 5. Oxides of Sulfur (SO2).
3. Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM). 6. Carbone Mono-Oxide (CO).
Comment: From the above data it is discernible that, SPM, NOX, CO & O3 concentrations conform to the
given standards. By comparison to the CEMP data the concentrations of pollutants resemble almost same
at location AQ2 (Gobindaganj Govt. High School). PM 2.5 & NOx concentrations at AQ1 (Rohobol Govt.
Primary School) & AQ3 (Dream Educational Park) seem higher than the CEMP baseline. Both the CEMP
data and latest data were taken during late autumn i.e. December. In general air tends to be dustier in the
winter in Bangladesh. Construction activities are yet to be started in these two locations. The sudden
increase might have been because of manmade issues. For instance, the monitoring team reported a new
building construction site adjacent to Rohobol govt. Primary School. The road construction activities
perhaps has no connection to this end whatsoever. Nevertheless subsequent studies shall be done to
understand the reasons behind elevated particulate matter concentrations in AQ3. The Ozone (O 3)
concentration seems to have increased in all three locations. However it still conforms to the given
standard anyway.

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4.2 Ambient Noise

The noise quality of the pre mentioned locations has been measured during working phase for a
duration of 8 hours straight. Wind direction was from north or northwest to south. The result has
been shown in Table 8.

Sampling date: 1st ~ 3rd December, 2020

Reporting date: 11th December, 2020

Table 9: Ambient Noise Monitoring Data

DoE IFC/Internatio
Site Concentrations nal Standard
Site (Bangladesh)
SN Location present (LAeq) Baseline Value for
Condition Standard for
ID dBA. Industrial/Com
Mixed area mercial Zone

Construction
01 NL-01 57.1 62.3
Stage

Construction
02 NL-02 50.2 52.2
Stage
Construction
03 NL-03 54.3 55.9
Stage
Construction
04 NL-04 54.1 59.9
Stage
Construction
05 NL-05 56.6 56.6
Stage 60 70
Construction
06 NL-06 59.4 52.3
Stage

Construction
07 NL-07 59.8 61.3
Stage
Construction
08 NL-08 57.9 55.9
Stage
Construction
09 NL-09 63.1 65.3
Stage
10 NL-10 Construction 55.1 58.1

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 Stage
Construction
11 NL-11 58.3 54.6
Stage

Construction
12 NL-12 55.1 56.6
Stage
Construction
13 NL-13 58.3 53.3
Stage
Construction
14 NL-14 59.0 57.7
Stage
Construction
15 NL-15 57.9 61.9
Stage
Construction
16 NL-16 58.6 64.4
Stage

Construction
17 NL-17 58.2 59.9
Stage
Construction
18 NL-18 54.3 63.2
Stage
Construction
19 NL-19 58.2 55.6
Stage
Construction
20 NL-20 64.1 63.5
Stage
All units are in (LAeq) dBA.

Note: This noise data was usually accomplished by – CEM Sound Level Meter (Model – DT 8850)

Comment: According to the aforementioned data, noise level at location 9 & 20 fluctuate from DoE
standard. However in comparison with the baseline data, it is discernible that noise level at these two
locations were higher than the allowable limit since the CEMP Study. The ongoing construction has no
harmful effects regarding these elevation whatsoever.

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4.3 Surface Water

The surface water quality analysis has been analyzed and shown in Table 9.

Sampling date: 1st December, 2020

Reporting date: 19th December, 2020

Table 10: Surface Water Monitoring Data

Name of Concentration present Unit Method of
the S1 Baseline S2 Baseline S3 Baseline analysis
Parameter (S1) (S2) (S3)

pH 6.84 6.7 6.98 7.1 6.94 6.9 - pH Meter

Dissolved 4.9 4.6 5.5 5.1 4.6 4.5 mg/l DO meter
Oxygen(DO)
BOD5 0.6 2.1 0.5 2.6 0.8 2.1 mg/l 5-day BOD test

EC 290 310 210 170 190 170 µS/cm Open Reflux

TDS 346 340 353 412 410 430 mg/l AAS
TSS 19.93 1.33 47.62 3.83 62.39 19.66 mg/l AAS
PO4 <0.05 0.1 0.05 0.07 0.05 0.07 mg/l AAS
Oil & 1.0 3.0 1.0 1.3 1.2 2.7 mg/l APHA 5520.B
Grease
***No standard was found for River Water

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4.4 Ground Water

The Ground Water samples collected from different points as described has been analyzed and
shown in Table 10.

Sampling date: 1st December, 2020

Reporting date: 19th December, 2020

Table 11: Ground Water Monitoring Data

Name of Concentration Present Unit Method of
the analysis
(G1) Baseline (G2) Baseline (G3) Baseline
Parameter (G1) (G2) (G3)
pH 7.02 7.07 6.87 7.17 7.01 6.97 - pH Meter
Hardness 112 140 103 132 142 550 mg/l Titrimetric

Chloride <60 <60 <60 <60 <60 <60 mg/l Photometric

As <0.01 0.01 <0.01 0.01 <0.001 0.008 mg/l AAS

Fe 5.81 9.93 <0.1 0.16 <0.1 0.21 mg/l Spectrophotometer

Mn <0.1 <0.01 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 0.2 mg/l AAS

Total 0 2 0 0 0 0 n/100 ml Membrane Filter
Technique
Coliform
Fecal 0 0 0 0 0 0 n/100 ml Membrane Filter
Technique
Coliform
***No standard was found for ground water

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4.5 Environmental Management
4.5.1 Dust Control

 Regular sprinkling of water should be done on open surface and dust grounds during
construction phase until construction;

 Due to winter in front, water spraying shall be increased by two or three folds.

 During school hour, sprinkling of water should be done around the school premises
mentioned in Baseline survey.
 Transport of materials in tarpaulin- covered trucks
 The sand and other such dispersible material should be stored at site for minimum
working period.
 Plantation of trees nears the road side after completion of construction phase.
 Project management and contractor should enforce strict use of personal protective
clothing;
 Complains of dust related ailments among employees and neighbors to be given attention
by contractor.

4.5.2 Noise Control

 Noise barrier or padding on heavy construction machinery shall be deployed in order

to keep noise level inside the allowable limit near the residential areas.

 Working time schedule shall be optimized according to requirement.

4.5.3 Soil Erosion Prevention

 To protect soil erosion and soil embankment, Protective measure (Sand bags,
Geotextile) will be used during construction phase and planting native grass and
creepers on erosion prone sections during operation phase.

 Limit the extent of excavation to reduce soil erosion potential.

 Upon completion of works, the Contractor will ensure that all excavated areas are
properly stabilized. This includes the rehabilitation of all disturbed areas by the most
appropriate and effective method.

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4.5.4 Drainage Congestion

 Surface drainage have to be controlled to divert surface runoff away from the construction
area;
 Laying barrier net
 Undertaking construction work during dry seasons:
 Completed areas should be restored/re-vegetated as soon as practicable;
 Temporary silt-trap or digging of pond toward siltation prevention
 Stockpiling of spoil soil at a safe distance from the drainage system

4.5.5 Borrow Pit

 Borrow pits shall not be kept as it is after work for long as the rainy season is nearby.
Pits shall be leveled as soon as possible.
 During rainy season sandbags shall be used due to prolonged exposure to heavy rain.

4.5.6 Protection of Wetlands

 Water quality analysis shall be continued along the project time length. If any anomaly
occurs, the reason behind it shall be diagnosed and proper mitigation measure shall be
deployed to reduce the impact.

4.5.7 Liquid Waste

 Wastewater effluent from contractor’s workshop and equipment washing yards would
be passed through gravel/ sand beds to remove oil/ grease contaminants before
discharging it into natural streams;
 The hazardous waste will be transported carefully;
 The EHS guidelines on Hazardous Materials and Solid waste Management should be
followed for all solid and hazardous waste management.

 Sanitary wastes generating from staff and labor camps must be disposed of in

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 environment friendly manner, i.e. provision of septic tank etc. for toilet wastes

4.5.8 Control of Petroleum Products

 Refining petroleum and burning gasoline causes air pollution. So petroleum products
shall be handled with great caution. Spillage of oils in the ground shall be prevented.

4.5.9 Wild Life and Biodiversity

 Proper disposal and management of construction waste

 No waste should be dumped in water bodies during construction
 Wastewater from labor camp and construction site should not be disposed-
off in the water bodies

 Septic tank/soak pits should be provided to dispose-off the wastewater from

construction camp

 Site should be kept clean so as no pollutant from site should enter the water
bodies along with run-off
 Excavation activities should not be undertaken during monsoon season
 Piling of raw material at construction site should be avoided
 Raw material, debris and fuel should be stored on paved surfaces by covering
them.

4.5.10 Fisheries

 Adequate cross drainage structure shall be provided in all water logged area or pond
extending both sides of the road areas.
 No construction shall be undertaken during the high flood when water depth is more
than 6m.

 Construction along the riverbanks must be avoided during the fish breeding season.

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4.5.11 Construction Debris & Waste Materials Handling

 Waste will be disposed at designated sites and no waste will be disposed in the
productive agricultural field
 The EHS guidelines on Solid waste Management should be followed for all solid and
hazardous waste management

 Solid waste generated during construction will be safely disposed in approved and
demarcated waste disposal sites and the contractor will not dispose waste into
productive agricultural lands and will also provide a proper waste management plan

 Aggregate waste material of existing road will be reused in up-gradation of road.

 Other than destruction, construction debris could be recycled and/or reused. If the
responsible party is unable to perform any of the above they can sell their wastes to such
function providing party.

4.5.12 Nighttime Work Awareness Program

 Local authorities and residents shall be informed prior to work scheduling. Door to door
announcement could be a potential reaching program.
 It is highly recommended to keep proper illumination at all time.

4.5.13 Health and Sanitation

 The workers should use PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), safety goggles, and other
necessary means of protection.
 Must ensure sufficient lighting in the area where a person performs construction work or
may be required to pass through, including access ways and emergency exit or passage
without risk to health and safety.

 Adequate perimeter fencing should be installed on the site before construction work
commences and that should be maintained during the construction work and signs should
be placed which is clearly visible from outside the site including emergency telephone
numbers.

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  Construction site should be kept clean and tidy. Access ways should be kept clear of
materials and debris and maintained in a non-slippery condition.

 Arrangements of first aid facility should be made available at base camp.

 It is suggested that worker’s health have to be checked properly once in a year.

 An understanding has to be built with a local hospital for the emergency incident for the
worker’s health of the project and EPC contractor and establish such health monitoring
system of the workers.
 Necessary steps to be taken for arrangement emergency ambulance service in the project
area to support any emergency medical aid and shifting to the hospital/ medical Centre.

 Proper sanitation system should be provided and regular, proper and safe disposal of
human waste should be ensured during the construction period.
 Contractors and workers should follow appropriate means of waste removal and
sanitation measures.

 Adequate number of toilets and bathrooms for male and female workers have already
been constructed
 Proper disposal system of sewage waste should be implemented for sanitation purpose
and the workers should be made aware to practice those facilities.

4.5.13.1 COVID19 Awareness & Safety

 Respirator mask such as N95, FFP2 & FFP3 shall be distributed among workers,
labors & engineers to protect themselves from pandemic COVID19 outbreak.
 Social distance shall be maintained properly. COVID19 awareness training shall be
held routinely for better understanding of the disease, its symptoms, onset, spreading
and the means of self-protection against it.
 It is recommended that, if any personnel feels sick, he/she shall be isolated
immediately to observe for symptoms and his/her work station shall be disinfected and
washed before someone else started working there.
 Authority shall put up signs with pictorial diagrams explaining how to maintain social
distance, how to wear a mask properly and what to do while working in order to keep
one safe from this pandemic.

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5.0 Summary of Findings during Audit

Visual Monitoring: Some safety measures shall have to be upgraded to increase the efficiency
of the safeguard. Water spraying shall be increased keeping the winter season in mind. There is
some lacking noticed regarding the proper PPE maintaining. Some of the workers were found
missing a thing or two (e.g. helmet or safety boot). It is highly recommended that proper PPE
shall be maintained at all time. It’s been a while since the inception of the project so perhaps the
project proponent shall arrange distribution of new PPE to the workers as soon as possible.

Analytical Monitoring: The analytical monitoring of ambient air, noise level and surface &
ground water parameters have been performed in the month of December 2020.

For Ambient air, the parameters entitled SPM, NOx, CO, O3 were found within the allowable
limit of DoE, Bangladesh & IFC Standard.

For Ambient noise during day time, all the locations under study were found within the
allowable limit of DoE, Bangladesh except location 9 & 20. However after comparing to the
baseline study data, it is found that the construction activities has nothing to do with the resulted
elevation in noise level.

For Surface water, several parameters i.e. pH, DO, TDS, EC, BOD, PO4, TSS, oil and grease
were tested accordingly. There is no reference standard found for surface water.

From the Ground water, parameters e.g. PH, Mn, As, Fe, Cl, Total Hardness, TC, FC were
tested. Although there is no standard for ground water either but the results seem okay as far as
ground water goes.

The detailed test results are attached as the Annexure 1.

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6.0 Conclusion
After close evaluation of the site variables and environmental parameters, all the aspects are
found to be in progress and safe. The results of the monitoring activities revealed that there were
no ground water and surface water contamination due to ongoing construction. Air pollutants and
dust levels were within the maximum allowed levels in all cases. Deploying of water spraying
trucks have helped to ensure the dust impacts under control so far but as the winter season is on
us and the air is tend to be more dustier than usual, it is recommended that to double the water
spraying system. Project owners could deploy more water mounting trucks dedicated to water
supply only. In case of noise level construction work has no discernible effect whatsoever.
Informing of noisy operations to local residents, proper scheduling of noisy activities and the use
of latest equipment has been protecting the safeguard properly. However in case of nighttime
scheduling, personal announcement shall be given a priority.

To mention the recent event, COVID19 outbreak in the whole world has hampered the
construction activities as well like it did to everything else. So far China Construction Seventh
Engineering Division Corporation Ltd. has succeeded to provide good health and safety security
to everyone working in this project. They have developed an emergency facility for such
epidemic condition which includes primary medical care & isolation unit which shows their
integrity towards the wellbeing of the employees.

Most of the records are being maintained in the project site. However, it was assured by China
Construction Seventh Engineering Division Corporation Ltd. that they will develop all the
required systems/process appropriately.

Finally it can be concluded that although some safety measures shall have to upgraded/added
accordingly but for the time being the project shows no detrimental impact on the environment
whatsoever in terms of ambient air, ambient noise and water along with health, sanitation and
safety during the month of December 2020.

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7.0 References

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4. A.K De (1989), “Environmental Chemistry”, Wiley Eastern Ltd., New Delhi, India.
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6. Sawyer & McCarty (1994), Chemistry for Environmental Engineers”, McGraw-Hill Inc.,
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