Prior to construction works, the following method statements/plans shall be submitted by the Contractor to the ESS for approval:
A plan indicating the location of the proposed extraction site as well as rehabilitation measures to be implemented for the borrow areas and access roads upon project completion
Dust management plan which shall include schedule for spraying on access road and details of the equipment to be used
Layout of the work camp and details of the proposed measures to address adverse environmental impacts resulting from its installation. The plan shall be consistent with the provisions of the construction norms BCH 8-89
Sewage management plan for provision of sanitary latrines and proper sewage collection and disposal system to prevent pollution of watercourses
Waste management plan covering provision of garbage bins, regular collection and disposal in a hygienic manner, as well as proposed disposal sites for various types of wastes (e.g., domestic waste, used tires, etc.) consistent with appropriate regulations
Description and layout of equipment maintenance areas and lubricant and fuel storage facilities including distance from water sources and irrigation facilities. Storage facilities for fuels and chemicals will be located away from watercourses. Such facilities will be bounded and provided with impermeable lining to contain spillage and prevent soil and water contamination
Soil Management Plan detailing measures to be undertaken to minimize effects of wind and water erosion on stockpiles of topsoil and excess materials, measures to minimize loss of fertility of top soil, timeframes, haul routes and disposal sites for excess materials.
plan for the execution of bridge construction works including measures that will be undertaken to address adverse environmental impacts such as erosion of river embankment and siltation of watercourses that may result from such activities.
Emergency response plan (in case of spills, accidents, fires and the like) prior to operation of the asphalt plant
A plan (mechanism and organizational structure) detailing the means by which local people can raise grievances arising from the construction process and how these will be addressed (e.g., through dialogues, consultations, etc.).
Existence of permits from MENR for borrow areas, asphalt plants, disposal sites and tree cutting as well as clearance from the MOH for establishment and operation of work camps.
Inspection
Before commencement of site works or installation of facilities
ESS/CSC
Contractor’s yard
Solid waste handling and disposal facilities
Drainage conditions
Sanitation facilities and sewage disposal
Heath facilities
Contractor’s yard
Inspections, observations
Unannounced inspections during construction
ESS/CSC
Equipment maintenance and fuel storage areas
Storage and handling practices
Condition of storage facilities of fuel, lubricants and paints
Spillage
Drainage conditions
Contractor’s yard
Inspections, observations
Unannounced inspections during construction
ESS/CSC
Borrow areas and access roads
Watercourses in the vicinity (obstruction, siltation, etc.)
Exhaust fumes and noise due to operation of heavy equipment
At site
Inspection, observations and consultations with nearby communities
unannounced inspections during works
ESS/CSC
Provision of vegetation
Progress/status of provision of vegetation cover in erosion/landslide prone areas and roadsides along settlements, particularly in the vicinity of Maraza and Shamakhi
Along project road
Inspections, observations
Monthly during construction
Quarterly during operation
ESS/CSC
Annex C. Results of Public Consultation and List of Participants – Qobustan District (Maraza, 8 December 2005)
Comment
Response
Representative of Narimankend municipality:
Part of the project road runs through our village and there are some structures along the road. Some people have legal documents for such properties while others do not. What will be the procedure on compensation?
According to the World Bank requirements, people should get compensation even if they do not legally own the land while according to Azeri legislation, illegal users have to move without compensation. This, however, is not a project issue since the rehabilitation will be undertaken without requiring land acquisition or removal of permanent structures. The road will be rehabilitated within the existing ROW, widening will not be undertaken.
Chief of Civil Defence Headquarters
This road is considered to be a tourism route and based on international standards, such road should be provided with roadside rest areas with sanitation facilities every 25 km. Will these be implemented under this project?
The area at km 110 km in Maraza is used as a pastureland where about 5 to 10 animals are hit by passing vehicles on a daily basis. Is it possible to install fences in this area?
Due to the relief, mountain slopes (serpentines, small hills) limit visibility of the road and should be cut. Further, some sections along km 60 to km 80 and km 105 to km 110 are active landslide zones.
These recommendations will be considered in the design and will be subject to further consultations.
Improvement of road safety is one of the aims of the proposed rehabilitation, these aspects will be considered in the design.
The bus stop area at 100 km is known as a dangerous zone with high percentage of road accidents, some of which are fatal, as there are several access roads crossing at this place. We propose that a two-lane road (at each direction) about 300 m long be provided in this section.
This road mainly runs through highlands and usually there is thick fog in this area. In order to improve traffic safety, is it possible install guardrails and other provisions to improve visibility?
Since the road is classified as Category II, the rehabilitation shall not involve widening. However, improvements to the junction, e.g., provision of some turning lanes, will be considered to improve road safety.
This will be considered in the design.
No.
Name
Position/Address
Contact number
1
Alikram Cumeli Javadov
Chief of Road Maintenance Unit No.8, Maraza Settlement
Annex D. Results of Public Consultation and List of Participants – Shamakhi District
Comment
Response
Chief of Road Maintenance Office #9
According to the information you provided, the rehabilitation will be undertaken on the existing road with minor changes. Traffic counts in Shamakhi reaches 8-12 thousand vehicles per day during weekends. With this traffic volume, how can road safety be ensured without widening?
Shamakhi observatory is considered a tourist place and traffic increases day by day
The municipality has allocated its land to the population and some of them are even within the ROW. How will these people be treated?
In Shamakhi some part of the road runs near the graveyard and some houses are too close to the road.
At km 110 km near Ajidere, at the entrance to Muganli, there is an increasing sliding zone, which is dangerous especially in winter.
Will the wearing course be kept during rehabilitation?
Based on the results of the traffic counts we conducted, there has been some recent increase in traffic volume with the highest rate recorded at km 15. Traffic counts reached 8-10 thousand vehicles per day at the first 22 km of the project road. Widening will be made in this section but this is still under discussions.
This is a second category road and cannot be widened, but provision of a 2 m paved shoulder on each side of the road is being considered.
According to our legislation, it is forbidden to have any activity or structure within the ROW and there are legal procedures to expropriate the land. But the scope of our project is rehabilitation and will not require land acquisition.
Our task is to stay within existing alignment without widening and improve the traffic safety in dangerous places.
The regional road maintenance department conduct regular maintenance of roads. Within our project, geotechnical engineers are engaged in the project and results of the tests they have done in 5 to 6 places will be considered in the design.
It is supposed that at least wearing course will be removed, as well other unfit materials. More information will be available during the next stages after the road layers are analyzed.
Representative of the Executive Power in Merzende village
At 113 km the project road crosses with the access road leading to our village and we have high percent of road accidents here especially on weekends when traffic volume is high.
The design will consider improvement of the junction and we shall present detailed drawings during the next consultation with regard to technical specifications of the project.
