Nigeria - Third National Urban Water Sector Reform Project : environmental assessment : Environmental and social impact assessment (Inglés)

The objective of the Third National Urban Water Sector Reform Project for Nigeria is to: (i) improve access to safe water supply and public sanitation services in the Port Harcourt and Obio or Akpor local government areas, through rehabilitation and extension... Vea más + The objective of the Third National Urban Water Sector Reform Project for Nigeria is to: (i) improve access to safe water supply and public sanitation services in the Port Harcourt and Obio or Akpor local government areas, through rehabilitation and extension of the existing water infrastructure and construction of public sanitation facilities; (ii) establish sound performance and long-term financial viability of the Port Harcourt water corporation to ensure sustainability of services provision; and (iii) support the on-going nation-wide urban water reform program managed by the Federal Ministry of Water Resources (FMWR). Negative impacts include: pollution, noise, traffic, accidents, soil erosion, contamination of groundwater, damage to property, health risks, and loss of employment. Mitigation measures include: (1) sprinkling water via spraying devices to limit dusts; (2) applying lane configuration changes to affected roads and streets; (3) retrofitting with suitable cost effective vehicle sound proofing materials or technologies; (4) educating and training Project Affected Persons (PAPs) about the project and accident occurrence; (5) implementing a groundwater monitoring program; (6) undertaking social awareness and sensitization campaigns; (7) undertaking awareness campaign on sexual diseases, and distribution of male and female condoms; (8) ensuring that water run-off is channeled properly; (9) undertaking measures to ensure that wastes do not enter municipal water courses during operations and maintenance; and (10) informing personnel that employment is short-term prior to their engagement.  Ver menos -