E51 V. 5September 2003

161 KV PRESTEA - OBUASI TRANSMISSION PROJECT

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

PREPARED BY

VOLTA RIVER AUTHORITYP.O. BOX MB 77ACCRA,GHANA r7 rt CC SEPTEMBER 2003

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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VRA DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATE POLICY STATEMENT ................ 3

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...................................................... 4

1.0 INTRODUCTION ...................................................... 5

1.1 The Project ...................................................... 5

1.2 Scope & Purpose of an Environmental Management Plan ........................ 6

1.3 Register of Legislation / Licenses ...................................................... 6

2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES . ............................................ 7

2.1 Environmental Management Team ........................... ................. 7

2.1.1 Qualifications of Project Environmental Team ............................... 8

2.1.2 Functions of Project Environmental Team .................................... 8

2.1.3 Project Environmental Coordinator ............................................ 8

2.2 Environmental Mitigation Measures ............................................ 11

2.3 Environmental Monitoring Activities ................................. 25

2.4 Institutional Strengthening and Training for Implementation . . 28

2.5 Scheduling & Reporting ......................................... 30

3.0 Financial Resource Allocation ..................... 33

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Figure 1: Organisational Chart of Project Environmental Team

Appendices

Appendix 1: Work Programme

Appendix 2: Environmental Permit

Appendix 3: Existing Access Roads

Appendix 4: Vegetation Management Plan

Appendix 5: Management of Archeological and Cultural Property

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VRA DRAFT CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY STATEMENT

'VRA and its employees are committed to minimising the impact of its operations on the environment. VRA

will accordingly adhere to the principles of sustainable energy development and contribute to the welfare of

people (or communities) adversely affected by its operations.

VRA will;

1. Comply with all relevant and existing legal obligations on environment protection, particularly;

* Promote open communication and dialogue in addressing environmental issues.

* Establish an environmental management system (EMS) with a view to ensuring continuous

improvement, through;

- Collaboration with other agencies in pursuit of its environmental management objectives and

programmes.

- Support for research, development and technology applications to enhance efficiency of resource

management.

- Contribution to the formulation of public policy and programmes that promote sustainable

development especially in areas affecting its core business and those of its subsidiaries.

And also;

2. Educate, train and motivate its employees about environment.

3. Assist in improving the standard of living of communities adversely impacted by its operations.

Specific Obiectives

1. Establish an environmental management system (EMS), which ensures integration of environmental

concerns in all areas of planning and decision-making, due diligence, risk minimisation, monitoring

and continuous improvement of the environment.

2. Comply with both national and international conventions on the environment.

3. Actively promote environmental awareness and individual sense of responsibility through education,

training, and motivation.

4. Promote open communication on environmental issues.

5. Support research, development and technology applications to enhance efficiency of resource

management.

6. Contribute actively to the formulation of public policy and programmes that promote sustainable

development in the energy sector.

7. Protect the Volta Lake.

8. Assist in improving the standard of living of communities in the Authority's areas of operation, such

as, the Volta Basin, Aboadze, Jomoro and Abuesi communities."

Signed: ...............................

Chief Executive

Date:

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Volta River Authority (VRA) is constructing a new 161 KV Power Transmission line from

Prestea in the Western Region to Obuasi in the Ashanti Region in order to enhance the power

carrying capacity of the transmission network in the western segment of Ghana. This additional

line is required in order to provide stability in the whole transmission network which is currently

experiencing severe stresses on some major segments, even under normal operational

conditions

The project involves the delivery to site, erection, testing and commissioning of a 112 km 161 KV

transmission line, with a 112 km optic fibre conductor (OPGW) in place of one shield wire,

between Prestea and Obuasi. Minor civil works related to modifications at the Obuasi substation

and at Prestea substations to accommodate line terminations will be carried out. The project is to

be executed by ABB Solutions, Italy. Due to certain deviations along the route as a result of social

and technical consideration, the total distance of the transmission line is now 114.6 km.

In order to maintain control over the implementation of the project and also ensure that

commitments made in the project's EIS document are acted upon in a comprehensive and

acceptable manner, an Environmental Management Plan [EMP] has been developed.

The EMP identifies the Environmental Management Team, their qualifications and functions as

well as the functions of the Project Environmental Coordinator. It provides information on the

general environmental management procedures to be followed during the project implementation.

Summary of activities, their related potential impacts, the corresponding recommended mitigationand activities to be monitored during the pre-construction, construction, and operation phases of

the project has been provided in the EMP.

An institutional strengthening and training programme for implementation of various

environmental measures and the schedules and reporting on various environmental

issues/measures have also been provided in the EMP.

Estimated financial resources for implementation of the EMP have also been provided.

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 The ProjectThe Volta River Authority (VRA) proposes to construct a new 161 KV Power Transmission line

(CONTRACT TK 210) from Prestea in the Western Region to Obuasi in the Ashanti Region in

order to enhance the power carrying capacity of the transmission network in the westem segment

of Ghana. This sector is significant not only for the economic importance of the increasing mining

activities i n t he a rea b ut a Iso b ecause t he c urrent additions to the country's power generation

capacity are both in the Westem Region.

These are the expansion of the Takoradi Generating station at Aboadze to 600 MW and the new

GNPC 140 MW Plant to be stationed at Effasu. In addition, during the current retrofit of the

Akosombo Hydroelectric plant, the additional power supply requirements are either provided from

Aboadze or imported from La Cote d'lvoire and passes along the western segment.

Generally, the proposed route runs parallel with the existing line at a distance of approximately 30

m (100 ft) to the West. There are diversions in the right of way at Bogoso and Dunkwa to avoid

the urban settlements. The project also involves the delivery to site, erection, testing and

commissioning of a 110 km 161 kV transmission line, with a 110 km optic fibre conductor

(OPGW) in place of one shield wire, between Prestea and Obuasi. Minor civil works related to

modifications at the Obuasi substation and at Prestea substations to accommodate line

terminations are to be carried out.

The pre-construction activities of the project include route survey, tower spotting and acquisition

of the necessary RoW. The construction activities involve various levels of vegetation clearing to

standards prescribed by VRA. The other activities are excavation of tower foundations, erection of

towers and stringing of lines. The substation expansion works are also included. Once the line is

in place and transmitting power, the main operational activities are mostly those related to the

maintenance of the lines, towers, accessories and the RoW.

The project is being executed by ABB Solutions, Italy. The contractual work programme is

attached as Appendix 1.

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1.2 Scope and Purpose of an Environmental Management Plan

In pursuance of the Environmental Protection Agency Act, 490 of 1994, Section 2 (i) and the

Environmental Assessment Regulations, Li 1652 of 1999 and on the basis of the published

project Environmental Impact Statement (December 2000), an Environmental Permit (See

Appendix 2) has been issued authorizing the VRA to commence the project. Under the Conditions

of the Permit, the VRA is to comply with all the mitigation, monitoring and the environmental

management provisions made in the project EIS.

This Environmental Management Plan [EMP] for the Proposed 161 KV Prestea - Obuasi

Transmission Project has been prepared to assist the project implementers to comply with the

conditions of the Environmental Permit, in line with the National Environmental laws.

1.3 Register of Legislation / Licenses

The various legislations and licenses that are to be adhered to in the implementation of this EMP

are:

Legislations

1. The Ghana Environmental Protection Agency Act 1994, (Act 490)

2. Ghana Environmental Assessment Regulations of 1999 (Li 1552)

3. The Volta River Development Act, 1961 (Act 46)

4. Energy Commission Act, 1997 (Act 541),

5. Lands Statutory Wayleaves Act, 1963 (Act 186),

6. Volta River Authority (Transmission Line Protection) Regulations, 1967 (LI 542).

7. Forestry Commission Act, Act 571.

8. Factories, Offices and Shops Act, 1970 (Act 328)

9. World Bank Operational Policy on Environmental Assessment (OP 4.01)

10. World Bank Operational Policy on Involuntary Resettlement (OP. 4.12)

Highlights of these legislations are outlined in Section 1.4 of the EIS document.

Licenses

1. Provisional Environmental Permit granted to the Volta River Authority on April 25,

2001 from the Environmental Protection Agency (Permit No. 00480).

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2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES

In order to maintain control over the implementation of the project and also ensure that

commitments made in the project's EIS document are acted upon in a comprehensive and

acceptable manner, an Environmental Management Plan [EMP] / Training Programme has been

developed in this section.

This Plan seeks to identify the various institutional responsibilities to manage the environmental

aspect of the project. It provides a summary of activities, their related potential impacts and the

corresponding recommended mitigation to be carried out during the pre-construction,

construction, and maintenance phases of the project.

The EMP has taken into consideration the guidelines provided in the ISO 14000, which deals with

Quality Standards associated with the management of the environment and the World Bank

Operational Policy (OP4.01) for Category A projects.

2.1 Environmental Management Team

The corporate structure of the VRA provides for a department of Environment & Sustainable

Development Department (ESD), headed by a Director. This department, which is new, is

responsible, among others, for pre-project development as well as the post project

implementation of all environment-related activities of the VRA. Project environmental teams for

all development activities in VRA reside in this department. The proposed structure of the

department is still under review.

In pursuance of the objective of ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, an

Environmental Coordinator from the Project Environmental Team has been appointed to

coordinate environmental activities of the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) that has been

constituted for the project. The Project E nvironmental C oordinator i s a m ember o f t he P roject

Implementation Unit and reports on the project through the Project Engineer to the Project

Director who in turn reports on all environmental issues concerning the project.

The Environmental Coordinator is directly responsible for all environmental issues at the pre-

constructional and constructional phases of the project. Management of the post constructional

operational phase would be incorporated into the Authority's Corporate Environmental

Management Plans, which is presently administered by the Environment & Sustainable

Development Department.

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2.1.1 Qualifications of Project Environmental Team

The major environmental specialties associated with the management of electrical transmission

line projects such as this are ecological and social impact assessment. In addition, familiarity with

health and safety management would be necessary.

Personnel with good background in these areas exist in the Environment & Sustainable

Development Department (ESD) and form the environmental team and assist the Environmental

Coordinator in his work. Training of the environmental staff in the department is necessary to

meet these requirements.

2.1.2 Functions of Project Environmental Team.

Project environmental teams for all development activities in VRA reside in ESD. The proposed

structure of the department is still under review. Project Environmental Teams are responsible for

the following:

* Ensuring project's compliance with all relevant environmental, social, health and safety

regulations

* Liaison with all relevant regulatory bodies and organizations - EPA, Factories Inspectorate,

Energy Commission (Inspectorate unit), Forestry Services Division, etc.

* Formulation and review of environmental and social policies and practices associated with

projects'.

* Liaison with relevant VRA departments on all health, environmental, safety and social matters

connected to projects'.

* Assist in the education and training of projects' staff in environmental, social and safety

awareness.

* Make budgetary provisions for projects' environmental programmes.

* Undertaking environmental and social monitoring activities for projects.

2.1.3 Project Environmental Coordinator

In pursuance of the objective of ensuring compliance with environmental commitments, a Project

Environmental Coordinator (PEC) has been appointed from ESD to coordinate environmentalactivities of the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) that was constituted for the transmission

project. The PIU is headed by the Project Director who is also the Director, Engineering, Design

& Construction (ED&C). Other members of the PIU are the Project Engineer; two (2) office

engineers; two (2) field technicians all from ED&C; and two (2) Valuation Officers from the Real

Estate Department. The organisational structure of the PIU is outlined in the Figure 1.

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FIGURE 1: ORGANISATIONAL CHART OF PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION UNIT

J. W. Sutherland K. Arkherst M. Ortombina

(Dir., Env. & Sus. Devpt) *Project Director (ABB Solutions)

V. Okine

Project Engineer

Ben. A. Sackey C. Doh, E. Martey E. Osafo, K. Afriyie P. Gbeku, F. Balasu

* Proj. Env'tal Coordinator maluation Officers *Engineers *Technicians

t _ Members of VRA Project Implementation Unit

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2.2 Environmental Mitigation MeasuresProject Potential Environmental Location Proposed Mitigation Measures Institutional Cost CommentsActivity Impacts Responsibilities Estimates

[incl. Enforcement &coordination]

Pre- Line Route Survey Entire proposed Public Information System VRA / District Part of PIUConstruction route of the * Owners should be consulted and Assembly / Chiefs budget of ¢1.4Phase Destruction of vegetation, Transmission Line given prior notice to any such action and Opinion Leaders Billion

food and cash crops within * Farmers/land owners should be fullya path/line of about 1 m briefed on the project, time schedule andwide during partial clearing extent of land to be affected by theof vegetation resulting in project and mitigation measures.loss of income for the * Property affected persons should beaffected farmers. briefed on grievance procedures

* Guidelines of Vegetation M agt. Plan(Appendix 4) should be followed VRA / FSD

Destruction of vegetation Opon-Mansi and Forest Services Division should VRA / Surveyorswithin forest reserves Denyau forest monitor activity

reserves Access Tracks

* Proposed line should be made to runclose to the existing line* Roads and paths used formaintenance of existing line should beused to provide access for contractors/ VRA / District Budget of ¢1.2valuation team. Assembly / Chiefs Billion.Compensation and Opinion Leaders* Destruction of crops should be kept / Land Valuationto the barest minimum Board* Losses should be - adequatelycompensated for.* Guidelines of Vegetation M agt. Plan(Appendix 4) should be followedAll these activities should be in line withAct 46 of 1961, Li 542 and the ForestryCommission Act, Act 571.

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Project Potential Location Proposed Mitigation Measures Institutional Cost Estimates CommentsActivity Environmental Responsibilities [incl.

Impacts Enforcement &coordinationl

Pre- Acquisition of Right of Way Entire proposed route Right of Way VRA / Land Valuation Budget of ¢810 Compensation,Construction Acquiring the RoW would lead of the Transmission * The process of acquisition Board / District Million for land especially forPhase to loss o f I and o wnership a nd Line should be carried out with due Assembly I Chiefs under RoW. crops should be

land use in the area, especially consultations with all and Opinion Leaders/ paid promptlyuses that are not compatible stakeholders and in line with the EPAwith the RoW a s stipulated in national policy, which requiresLI 542. Future land use of the that all landholders, includingland would be prohibited once explicitly those holdings underthe line is in place. About 90% various forms of traditional orof the line would pass through customary tenure arefarmlands, leading to a loss of compensated for loss of theincome by landowners/ land.farmers. * Cultural and religious properties

should be avoided absolutely Ias much as possible.

Mining concessions of BogosoGold within the RoW would be Bogoso Mining * VRA should work with the VRA I Bogoso Mining Part of PIUaffected. concessions authorities of the mines to Company budget of ¢1.4

resolve any potential conflict. BillionAbout 2.4 ha out of a total of Opon-Mansi and MOU to provide11,660 ha of Opon-Mansi Denyau forest reserves * Guidelines for felling of trees, VRA FSD Part of PIU guidelines onforest reserves and about 6.75 provided by the Forestry budget of ¢1.4 felling of treesha out of 1,240 ha of Denyau Services Division (FSD) in an Billion and payment ofShelter belt reserve would be MOU to be signed between reparationaffected. VRA and FSD should be Part of

complied with. CompensationBudget of ¢3.25

* Guidelines of Vegetation BillionMagt. Plan (Appendix 4) shouldbe followed

All these activities should be in linewith Act 46 of 1961 and theForestry Commission Act, Act 571.

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Project Potential Location Proposed Mitigation Measures Institutional Cost Estimates CommentsActivity Environmental Responsibilities

Impacts [incl. Enforcement &coordination]

Construction Construction of access Entire proposed route Notify EPA VRAiEPA Part of PIUPhase tracks of the Transmission Notify EPA of commencement of budget of ¢1.4

Line activities in line with Li 1652 BillionClearing of access trackswould lead to loss of crops, Compensation VRA / Land Valuation Budget of ¢40land use and attendant loss of * Loss of crops and land use Board/ District Million forincome. should be compensated for Assembly / Chiefs access tracks.

promptly as stated earlier. and Opinion LeadersLoss of vegetation cover would Access Tracksalso expose some streams, * Access to the line should beincreasing the rate of through the existing track used ABB / VRA Part of PIUevaporation. to maintain the existing line budget of ¢1.4Clearing of vegetation and (SeeAppendix3) Billioncompaction of soils could lead o Construction of new tracks ABB / VRAto death and displacement of .,should be kept to the barestsome faunal species. minimum, limited to only

Soils within the project area sections of the line, whichSoils within the prOJeCt area diverges from the existing linewould be prone to erosion i.e. at Dunkwa and Bogoso. Thewhen cleared at high spots route should be selected inand when subjected to thea such a way as to minimise anyweight of heavy plants and damage to farms and crops.machinery. * Guidelines of Vegetation Magt.

Plan (Appendix 4) should befollowed

All these activities should be in line___ __ ___ _ __ ___ __ __ ___ __ _ _ _with Act 46 of 1961 _

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Project Potential Location Proposed Mitigation Measures Institutional Cost Estimates CommentsActivity Environmental Responsibilities [incl.

Impacts Enforcement &coordination]

Construction Construction of access Access Tracks Part of PIUPhase tracks budget of e1.4

* Guidelines of Vegetation Magt. ABB I VRA Billion I ProjectNoise and dust would be Entire proposed route Plan (Appendix 4) should be Budgetgenerated from the use of of the Transmission followedmachinery. The latter could be Linesignificant in places near * Number of heavy machinery ABB / VRAstream or water bodies, where plying the access tracks shouldit could cause silt be regulated to reducecontamination and possible compactionblockade from increased * The contractor should selectsediment~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~h contracto shul seec ABB / VRAsediment loading. access routes to avoid crossing

streams and other water bodies.Pollution Prevention* Galvanised steel pipes should

be installed to prevent pollution ABB / VRAAccess roads open up closed of streams and rivers.areas and could enable Public Health and Safetyunscrupulous person to enter * Warning notices ("No Entry", ABB / VRAand carry out illegal activities "No trespassing"etc.) shouldsuch as tree felling and be placed at entry to access ABB / VRA I Chiefscottage mining. roads. and Opinion Leaders

* Safety classes should be heldfor all workers.

* Random security patrols shouldbe carried out

* Local Committees should beeducated and encouraged toenforce these provisions.

All these activities should be in linewith Act 46 of 1961 and theFactories, Offices and Shops Act,1970 (Act 328)

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Project Potential Location Proposed Mitigation Measures Institutional Cost Estimates CommentsActivity Environmental Responsibilities [incl.

Impacts Enforcement &coordination]

Construction TransDortation of Machinerv Entire proposed route Public Health and Safety Part of PIUPhase and equiDment to site of the Transmission * Appropriate road safety signals budget of ¢1.4

Disruptions and risks Line (red and flashing amber lights) ABB / VRA Billion / Projectassociated with traffic and should be displayed on truck Budgetpublic safety would result from and machinery.transporting the heavy * Deliveries should be mademachinery through the during daylight hours and speed ABB / VRArelatively narrow roads. regulated to the prescribed safe

levels.The soil could be compacted * Reducing the traffic flow ofunder the weight of the heavy heavy machinery would control ABB / VRAmachinery and subsequent soil compaction along theexposure and erosion could graded routes.result. Compensation

* Losses would be compensated VRA / Land ValuationLoss of crops and land use 0 promptly Board I District Budget of ¢1.2Increased evaporation could Pollution Prevention Assembly / Chiefs Billion cropsresult from exposure of PoClearing along and Opinion Leaders destroyedsstreams and other water should be avoided ABB / VRAbodies solbeaiddPart of PIUFull gradina of tower track of * Re-growth of limited ground ABB I VRA budget of 01 .43m x110 km (310 ha) cover should be encouraged Billion ProjectThe graded surfaces could be alagainst soil erosion. Budgetprone to erosion. Grading will * Galvanised steel pipes shouldgenerate dust which could be installed to prevent pollutioncontaminate nearby water of streams and rivers.resources

All these activities should be in linewith Act 46 of 1961 and theFactories, Offices and Shops Act,

.___________ __________________________ ____________________ 1970 (A ct 328)

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Project PPotential Location Proposed Mitigation Measures Institutional Cost Estimates CommentsActivity Environmental Responsibilities [incl.Impacts Enforcement &

Im pacts______ _____________ __________________ coordination)Construction Clearing of the tower track Entire proposed route Pollution Prevention Part of PIUPhase of the Transmission budget of ¢1.4

Clearing of tower bases (about Line Billion / Project5 M2 ) plus 2 m on either side * The ground surface at each Budgetof the estimated 300 towers tower site should be graded to ABB / VRAand excavation for tower provide drainage away from thefoundations (2-3m deep) tower legs.

Soil structure would be altered * Where necessary (particularly ABB / VRAas well as exposure of soil to on hillsides) terracing should beerosion. Water pumped from used to provide protection forexcavation in swampy areas tower foundation.would further increase erosionfrom surface runoff and * Guidelines of Vegetation Magt. ABB/VRAsediment flow into nearby Plan (Appendix 4) should bewater bodies. followed

Clearinq the Rlaht-of-WavClearing the Right-of-Way of Right of Wayall tall trees and shrub within * Selection of final route should15 m from mid point on either be made to ensure- minimalside of the transmission line as number of trees is cut. ABB / VRAwell as trees outside this area, * The contractor should adherewhich could fall within the strictly to the prescribed ABB /VRA FSDRoW. regulation and guidelines of the

VRA/FSD MOU.There would be loss of closedcanopy and a reduction in the Public Health and Safetynumber of tree species as a * Adequate warning should be ABB/VRAresult of clearing. given to ensure public safety is

not compromisedCutting of trees presents * Safety classes should be heldoccupational /public safety for all workers.risks to workers and farmers.

All these activities should be in linewith Act 46 of 1961 and theFactories, Offices and Shops Act,

.___________ __________________________ ____________________ 1970 (Act 328) and A ct 571. 571.

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Project Potential Location Proposed Mitigation Measures Institutional Cost Estimates CommentsActivity Environmental Responsibilities

Impacts [incl. Enforcement &coordinationl

Construction Erection of towers Tree Felling Part of PIUPhase Vegetation / crops in landing Entire proposed route * The landing areas of falling ABB / VRA budget of ¢1.4

area could also be extensively of the Transmission trees should be carefully Billion / Projectdamaged. Line selected to minimise damage to Budget

farms.Increased evaporation from Streams and water Pollution preventionsmall streams and water bodies along proposed * Trees and vegetation along ABB / VRAbodies could result from felling route of the water bodies should be avoidedof trees. Transmission Line as much as possible

Working at heights could Entire proposed route Public Health and Safetypresent hazards to climbers of the Transmission * VRA Corporate safety Rules ABB I VRAand risks of falling objects on Line 1993. should be complied withground workers.19,sol e opidwtground workers, at the construction sites.

* Workers/Consultant/Clientshould be insured againstinjuries and fatalities in line with

Working with cranes and other Entire proposed route national policy. ABB VRA Part of PIUlifting equipment also present of the Transmission * Safety classes should be held budget of 01.4potential injury from broken Line for all workers. Billio /Pr'etwires, lifting tackle and * All equipment e.g. cranes, lifting n rojecswinging objects. gear, wires and other such Budgetitems should be subjected to

test and Certified by the ABB / VRAFactories InspectorateDepartment before use.

* Appropriate clothing andtraining should be provided forall workers, especially theoperation of specialized toolsand machinery.

Activities should be in line with theFactories, Offices and Shops Act,1970 (Act 328), Act 46 of 1961.

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Project Potential Environmental Location Proposed Mitigation Measures Institutional Cost Estimates CommentsActivity Impacts Responsibilitiesincl. Enforcement &

.______._____ ___________ __ _ _coordination]Erection of Conductors, Public Health and Safety Part of PIUShield wires and other budget of 01.4accessories * All safety precautions ABB/VRA Billion /ProjectStringing of lines create Entire proposed route prescribed for tower erection Budgetimpacts on Occupational of the Transmission should apply to stringing. ABB / VRAHealth and Safety. Line * In the event where line willTemporary disruption to traffic disrupt utilities eg. roads,across public roads and telephone lines etc, appropriaterailway lines could result. authorities concerned should be

duly informed.Modification worksModification works (erection of Prestea and Obuasi c Minimum clearance for road ABB / VRAConstruction line terminal, rehabilitation Substation crossing (8m) and rail crossing

Phase works, etc) at Prestea and (9m) should be observed.Obuasi Substation ABBIVRA Part of PIUGround and aerial movement .. * In the vicinity of airstrips e.g. in budget of ¢1.4within the vicinity could be should be clamped at interval Billion / Projectlimited during stringing, as well on shield wire according to Budgetas possible collision hazards international standards forto birds, low flying aircraft and aerodromes issued by ICAO.obstruction of road haulage oftall structures. * Safety provisions of the ABB VRA

Factories. shops Act should beOccupation and Health risks apida osrcinstswill be associated with this appied atconstruction sites.activity. Dust generation during Activities should be in line with thedemolition could be significant. Factories, Offices and Shops Act,

1970 (Act 328), Act 46 of 1961.

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Project Potential Environmental Location Proposed Mitigation Measures Institutional Cost Estimates CommentsActivity Impacts Responsibilities [incl.

Enforcement &coordinationl

Construction Modification worksPhase Pollution Prevention

Waste ( both solid and I iquid) Prestea and Obuasi * Drains from the work sites ABB / VRA Part of PIUgeneration and disposal during Substation should be directed to existing budget of ¢1.4rehabilitation works could drains and prevented from Billion / Projectpresent pollution concerns polluting any nearby water Budget

bodies.Public Health and Safety* All paints, chemical and ABB / VRA

solvents should be storedappropriately in safe andsecured locations.

* Fuels and oils should be ABB / VRAproperly marked andappropriate warning noticesposted on them

* Solid wastes should be Wastes shoulddisposed off through the public be properlydisposal system classified and

Notify EPA appropriate* Major changes in planned VRAIEPA Part of PIU disposal

development budget of ¢1.4 defined.* Submit Annual Environmental Billion

ReportActivities should be in line with theFactories, Offices and Shops Act,1970 (Act 328), Act 46 of 1961, Li1652, EPA Act, Act 490.

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Project Potential Environmental Location Proposed Mitigation Measures Institutional Cost Estimates CommentsActivity Impacts Responsibilities [incl.

Enforcement &coordination]Dropping of conductor Entire Transmission Notify EPA VRA VRA Annual

Operational Any object on which a live Line * Environmental Management CorporatePhase conductor falls could sustain Plan Budget.

severe burns. Public Health and Safety VRA* In the interest of public safety

access to the RoW by thepublic should be restricted.

* The restriction imposed on theRoW is necessary for the safetyof both the transmission lineand the public Enforcement ofthe LI should be ensured by

Shatterina of insulator units .. VRA.Shattering of insulator units, * All the towers should be clearlyespecially porcelain type of marked with a "DANGER-insulators is a potential hazard 161,000 VOLTS "signal andto passers- by. shall be provided with anti-

climbing devices.* Quality insulators should be

installed* Periodic washing of the

insulators should be carried outto remedy this impact.

Activities should be in line with theFactories, Offices and Shops Act,1970 (Act 328). Act 46 of 1961, LI1652. EPA Act, Act 490.

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Project Potential Environmental Location Proposed Mitigation Measures Institutional Cost Estimates CommentsActivity Impacts Responsibilities [incl.

Enforcement &coordination]

Operational Collapse of Tower(s) Entire Transmission * Tower members are designed VRA VRA AnnualPhase The collapse of tower(s) would Line and would be tested to Corporate

have the same effect as withstand extreme weather Budget.dropping of conductors since conditions.the collapsed tower would * Maintenance works should be VRAnormally fall within the RoW periodically carried out to

eliminate dangers posed bycorroded and worn out parts oftowers and accessories.

. Anti-theft fasteners should be VRAused to check vandalism and itsharmful consequences.

Activities should be in line with theFactories, Offices and Shops Act,1970 (Act 328), Act 46 of 1961,EPA Act, Act 490.

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Project Potential Environmental Location Proposed Mitigation Measures Institutional Cost Estimates CommentsActivity Impacts Responsibilities [incl.

Enforcement &coordination]

Maintenance Control of vegetation Pollution PreventionPhase re-qrowth Prestea and Obuasi * Mechanical control should be VRA VRA Annual

Sub-Stations used. CorporateUse of chemical raises Budget.concerns of potential pollution * Painting works should be VRAof nearby water bodies and carried out in the dry season topossible seepage into the minimise paint failure andground water. subsequent run-off into waterImproper handling of chemical bodies.by workers also poses healthrisks.

Public Health and Safety VRARust treatment . The line maintenance staffRust treatment and painting of Towers covering entire should strictly comply with Worktowers also pose potential transmission line safety procedures as prescribedpollution of nearby water in the VRA Corporate safetybodies. Rules 1993 and the relevant

requirement of the Factories, VRASafetv risks of line Offices and Shops Act onMaintenance staff. n occupational safety.

. Safety classes should be heldLine maintenance has for workersoccupational health and safety Activities should be in line with theimplication for the staff. Factories, Offices and Shops Act,

1970 (Act 328), Act 46 of 1961,EPA Act, Act 490.

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Project Activity Potential Environmental Location Proposed Mitigation Measures Institutional Cost Estimates CommentsImpacts Responsibilities [incl.

Enforcement &_____________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~coordination]

Pre-construction - Management of liquid and Public Health & Safety VRAnABB Part of PIUsolid waste * All waste should be stored in budget of ¢1.4

to - Maintenance All aspects of the construction Entire Project areas, which are isolated from Billion / Projectand operational Phases would location surface drain. Budget / VRA

Phases result in the generation of Annual Corporatewaste (both solid and liquid), Budget.which would have to bedisposed off appropriately.

* Trees and tree stumps should VRA/ABBSolid waste generated would be gathered together and madeinclude: available to the communities.

Vegetation: felled trees,stumps, shrubs etc * Other forms of vegetal waste VRA/ABB

should be gathered up at thePackaging Material: Conductor sites and used for mulch ordrums, wood, plastics. burnt depending on the

situation.Others: Damaged conductorcables, broken insulators,metal parts, Empty chemical, * Non-metal solid waste should VRA/ABBoil and solvent containers. be disposed off through the

public waste collection system.

* The metal waste should be VRA/ABBcollected and sold as scrap todealers.

* Special wastes of hazardous VRA/ABBnature should be segregatedand disposed off by totaldestruction in accordance tonational regulations.

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Project Activity Potential Environmental Location Proposed Mitigation Measures Institutional Cost Estimates CommentsImpacts Responsibilities [incl.

Enforcement &.___________________________ _ coordination]

Pre-construction - Impacts on Public Health

to - Maintenance Spread of HIV/AIDS and other Areas of * Workers will be conveyed to VRA/ABB Part of PIUcommunicable and sexually concentrated active construction sites each budget of ¢1.4

Phases transmitted diseases (STDs) workers day. No worker camps will be Billion / Projectestablished that might attract Budget /sex workers.

* HIV/AIDS Education will be VRAIABBgiven to the workers.

* HIV/AIDS Education Outreach VRA/District Healthprogramme will be given to Administration/NGOsaffected communities.

* Free medical care for workersat the Prestea Government ABBHospital

Effects on EMF levels Entire * The electrical transmission line Project Budget/generated by the transmission Transmission will be designed and VRA/ABB/EPA VRA Annualsystem on pubic health System constructed to ensure that EMF Corporate Budget

levels are well below acceptedguidelines for occupational andhuman health exposure limits.

* Habitations and other Part ofpermanent structure will be VRA Compensationprohibited within the right-of Budget of ¢3.25way. Billion

Archeological Chance Finds * The earthen of archeological Proceremains would be monitored VRAIABBI Project Budget/ for chance

Construction activities can Entire duigpoetipeetto.Dept. of Museums VRA Annual finds areresult in archaeological Transmission Any chance finds would be Corporate Budget outlined infindings System reported to the Department of Appendix 5

Museum.

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2.3 Environmental Monitoring Activities

Proposed Mitigation Parameters to be Monitored Location Measurements Frequency of Responsibilities CostMeasure Measurement lincl. Review and (equipment &reportingl individuals)

Pre-construction Line Route Survev

Clearing of vegetation cover during line route survey. Entire Throughout line VRA/Surveyors* Clearing of farms lands proposed Hectares (area route survey /FSD* Tree felling (forest reserves) route of the cleared in (Report on survey

Transmission project area) by ContractedPublic Information Line surveyors)Disclosure of Environmental Impact StatementDocument/EMP/Compensation Plan Report. Disclosure in the Two Disclosures VRAsEPA 012 Million

National Dailies

Construction Transportation Entire Project As and when ABB/PIU Part of PIUGuidelines provided under section IV of the VRA location necessary budget of ¢1.4corporate safety rules 1993 concerning equipment, during Project (Project Progress Billion /motor vehicles a nd t ransportation of personnel and Implementation Report) Project Budgetmaterials should be applied and closely monitoredand recorded. These should include monitoring thefollowing activities:* Speed Limits of vehicles, traffic congestion on Km/hr Weekly

main roads (near project sites)* Trucks conditions and maintenance No. of Monthly

Preventive Mtce.* Vehicular accident records Number Monthly* Vehicle safety signals (flares, warning lights, Number Monthly

reflectors etc)* Vehicle fueling procedures Number Monthly* Vehicle loading/off loading procedures Number Monthly* Vehicle daily check outs Number Monthly* Driving licenses and permit to drive Number Monthly* First Aid and Fire Extinguishing kit Quantity Daily

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Proposed Mitigation Parameters to be Monitored Location Measurements Frequency of Responsibilities CostMeasure Measurement [incl. Review and [equipment &

.___________________ ___________________________reporting] individuals]Construction Phase Civil Works Entire Project ABB/PlU Part of PIU

Activities to be monitored under civil works should location budget of ¢1.4cover safe working practices in accordance with (Project Progress Billion IVRA Corporate Safety Rules 1963 and Factories, Report) Project BudgetOffices and Shops Act 970 (Act 328). Monitoringcriteria would include:* Protective clothing and working gear Quantity Daily* Plant and equipment maintenance Number Weekly* Safety Test - lifting plant gears (wires, hoisting Number Daily

blocks etc.)* Dewatering operations Number Daily* Concrete works Number Weekly• Fire patrols (site camps) Number Weekly* Dust levels (settlements/watercourses) Kgs. Daily* Waste Management and Disposal

Vegetation ClearingClearing of vegetation cover at tower tracks,construction accesses, and right-of-way should bemonitored under the following activities: Entire Project ABB/PIU* Tree felling (forest reserves) location No. of trees Daily* Clearing of farms lands Hectares (Project Progress* Clearing of right of way (vegetation cut only to Hectares Report)

1.25m height)* Clearing of tower track (graded width 2.5m-3m) Hectares* Clearing access tracks (graded width 3.5m) Hectares

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Proposed Mitigation Parameters to be Monitored Location Measurements Frequency of Responsibilities CostMeasure Measurement [incl. Review and equipment &

._____________ .reporting] individualsiConstruction Phase Waste Management Entire Project ABB/PIU Part of PIU

* Burning of waste bush location Kgs. Daily budget of ¢1.4* Waste water handling cm, (Project Progress Billion I * Waste segregation Kgs. Report) Project BudgetNumber* Waste dump sites Number* Disposal of conductor drums Kgs.* Disposal of metallic waste Number* Disppsal of empty chemical containers N

Socio-conomic/cultural issues Entire Project ABB/PIU* Shrines location Number Daily* Sacred Grove Number (Project Progress* Identifying all affected persons Number Report)* Assessment of compensation Amount* Payment of compensation (adequate amounts, Amount

timely payments);* Archeological Chance finds Number Daily VRA/ABB/ Dept.

of MuseumEmplovment and job creation* HIV/AIDS Education programme Affected Number of Annually (Project Progress

Communities programmes Report)

Operational and * Routine groundlaerial inspection of lines Substations & Cm, Transmission VRA AnnualMaintenance Phase * Towers (vandalism, corrosion) RoW Hectares Daily Systems Dept of Corporate

* Insulators and accessories (damages, Entire Project Number VRA Budget.Replacements) Area Number (Department

* Accidents involving lines and structures NumberProgress Report)* Occupational hazards and accidents Number* Accidents affecting public safety Number* Substations - oily wastes, transformer oil (PCBs) Cm3

SubstationsProject areaEntireTransmission

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2.4 Institutional Strengthening and Training for Implementation

Institutional Position (s) Scheduling Responsibilities Cost EstimatesStrengthening (Institution, PlU's, contractors,Activity construction supervision consultants)Mitigation 1. Volta River Authority Pre-Construction, Construction, Overall supervision of the project involving, Budget of ¢1.4

Operation/Maintenance EIA, Compensation, Project Works, etc. Billion for PIU

2. ABB Solutions Construction Undertake physical construction works Contract budget

3 Project Implementation Unit / Pre-Construction, Construction Supervise and monitor project activities to Budget of ¢1.4Supervising Consultants ensure compliance with national and Billion for PIU

international regulations

4. Environmental Protection Pre-Construction, Construction, Provide and monitor adherence to conditions ¢15.0 MillionAgency Operation/Maintenance in environmental permit.

5. Forest Services Division Pre-Construction, Construction, Ensure project activities in reserves are in ¢600.0 MillionOperation/Maintenance compliance with MOU between VRA/FSD

6. Land Valuation Board Construction, Valuation of affected crops/lands ¢30.0 Million

7. District Assemblies Operation/Maintenance, Ensure that interests of communities are taken Part of ¢2.5 Billioninto consideration in project execution, and for Compensation

Pre-Construction, Construction, involves receipt of adequate compensation forOperation/Maintenance affected properties.

8. Chiefs and Opinion Leaders Pre-Construction, Construction, Ensure that interests of communities are taken Part of ¢2.5 BillionOperation/Maintenance into consideration in project execution, and for Compensation

involves receipt of adequate compensation foraffected properties.

9. Ministry of Health Pre-Construction, Construction, Provide technical assistance for HIV/AIDS Part of PIU budgetOperation/Maintenance outreach programme for workers and affected ofo1.4 Billion

communities.

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Monitoring 1 Volta River Authority Pre-Construction, Construction, Monitor supervision of the project involving, Part of PIU budget(including Operation/Maintenance EIA, Compensation, Project Works, etc. of ¢1.4 Billioncompliance) 2. Environmental Protection Agency

3 Forest Services Division Pre-Construction, Construction, Monitor adherence to conditions inOperation/Maintenance environmental permit.

4. District Assemblies Pre-Construction, Construction, Monitor compliance with MOU betweenOperation/Maintenance VRAVFSD.

Pre-Construction, Construction, Monitor payment of compensation to ensureOperation/Maintenance receipt of fair and adequate payment to

affected persons.

5. Department of Museum Pre-Construction, Construction, Provide technical assistance in theOperation/Maintenance management of archeological chance finds

Training Activity Participants Types of Content Scheduling Cost EstimatesTraining

EMP 1. Volta River Authority Desk / Field Basic elements of Environmental Management Pre-Construction Part of ¢373.0Implementation, Planning Million for EIARedesign, Consultancy byConflict Resolution, 2. ABB Solutions Impact assessment - identification and Refast Limitedetc. prediction techniques

3. Project Implementation Unit Mitigation plans/ Supervising Consultants

Monitoring4. District Assemblies

Environmental audit

Environmental 1. Volta River Authority Field Basic elements of Environmental Management Construction Part of ¢373.0Processes, Planning Million for EIA

Consultancy byMethods & 2. ABB Solutions Impact assessment - identification and Refast LimitedEquipment prediction techniques

3. Project Implementation Unit Mitigation plans/ Supervising Consultants

Monitoring

Environmental audit

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Training Activity Participants Types of Content Scheduling Cost EstimatesTraining

Environmental 1. Volta River Authority Desk Environmental laws, regulations and Pre-Construction Part of ¢373.0Policies compliance Million for EIA& Programs Consultancy by

2. Project Implementation Unit Ghana EIA procedures (including Refast Limited/ Supervising Consultants familiarization with provisions of Environmental

Assessment Regulations, 1999 (LI 1652).

Environmental policies

Health and Safety policies

2.5 Scheduling & Reporting

Results of environmental monitoring activities will be reporting to allow for identification of mitigation measures that need corrective action. Frompreconstruction to operation/maintenance phases, VRA will have the ultimate responsibility to ensure environmental reporting procedures arebeing undertaken. The Project implementation Unit will hold monthly discussions on the project which will form a forum for discussions onenvironmental issues, and decision making with regard to further mitigation, monitoring, or changes to construction practices. The EnvironmentalCoordinator will report to the Project Engineer on all environmental activities for inclusion in the project monthly reports.

The Environmental Coordinator will use these monthly reports as the basis for the preparation of an annual environmental report (as arequirement of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations) to be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency and relevantinternational agencies.

All monitoring and reporting documents will be kept on file, as part of VRA documentation procedures.

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Reporting scheduling is as outlined below:

2000 2001 2002 2003

Activitv 01 Q2 Q3 Q4 01 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 03 Q4Mitigation MeasuresPre-construction

Line route survey xAcquisition of right of way

Line Route Survey Reportl EIA Report x

ConstructionAccess tracks x x x x xTransportation of Machinery x x x x xFull grading of tower tracks x x x x xClearing of RoW x x x x xErection of towers x x x x xErection of conductors, Shield wires x x x x xand accessories x x x x xModification works at substations x x x xAcquisition of right of way x x x x x x x xCompensation x x x x x x x x x x

Project Monthly Progress Reports x x x x x x x x x x

OperationDropping of conductor x xShattering of insulator units x xCollapse of Tower (s) x x

Project Monthly Progress Reports x x

Maintenance Phase x xControl of vegetation re-growth x xRust treatment

Quarterly Reports x x

Construction - Maintenance Phases x x xManagement of liquid and solid waste

HIV/AIDS Outreach programmeProject Monthly Progress Reports x r X X X X X X X X

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2001 | 2002 2003Activity

_______________ Q__________________ 01 02 03 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 04Environmental Monitoring ActivitiesPre-construction

Line route survey x x x xPublic information x x x x

Project Monthly Progress Reports x x x x xConstruction x x x x x

Transportation of Machinery x x x x xCivil Works x x x x xVegetation clearing x x x x xWaste Management x x x x xSocio-economic/Culturat issues x x x x x

Compensation

Project Monthly Progress ReportsOperation - Maintenance x x

Dropping of conductor xEMF Levels x x

Quarterly ReportsInstitutional strengthening

Volta River Authority x x x x x x x x x x x xABB Solutions x x x x x x x xProject Implementation Unit / Supervising Consultants x x x x x x x x x xEnvironmental Protection Agency x x x x x x x x x x x xForest Services Division x x x x x x x x x x x xLand Valuation Board x x x x x x x x x x x xDistrict Assemblies x x x x x x x x x x x x

Project Monthly Progress Reports x x x x x x x x x x x xTrainingEMP Implementation, Redesign, Conflict Resolution, etc. x xEnvironmental Processes, Methods & Equipment x xEnvironmental Policies & Programs x x

Training reports x x

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3.0 Financial Resource Allocation

Financial provisions have been made to ensure that mitigation commitments (including

compensation), monitoring and training programmes could be effectively implemented. VRA

has made the necessary budgetary provisions to cover all the commitments.

Compensation Budget

VRA would pay full replacement cost for compensable assets. Approved estimates by VRA are

provided below:

Actual Cost 2003Land under Right of Way 1,400,000Structures 221,000,000Crops and Economic Trees 2,856,000,000Access Tracks and Construction 490,000,000Damages10 % Contingency on Damages 49,000,000

Total 3,6178,400,000

In assessing compensation, the open market value plus the cost of disturbance was used as

basis.

Budget for Project Implementation Unit

A budget of US $700,000.00 has been made for the Project Implementation Unit under a

supplementary credit to supervise the construction of the line. This supplementary credit is from

the World Bank and it is also supplementary to the Takoradi Thermal Power Project Credit.

In the absence of this credit however, VRA has also made budgetary provision of ¢1.4 Billion

from its internal resource for the Project Implementation Unit.

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APPENDIX I

TARKORADI THERMAL POWER PROJECT PRESTEA - OBUASI 161 Kv T. L. CONTRACT TK 10

WORKING PROGRAM

2002 2003Description Apr May June July Aug. Sep Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr.

SurveyBush Clearing & Access Road _ __7__1_

ExcavationBase Setting/Levelling l

ConcretingBackfilling & Grounding l

Steel SortingTower AssemblingTower Erection Stringing _ 1Pilot WireConductors/SW/OPGW Running _

SaggingSuspension/Dead EndSpacing Substation Civil/Electromechanical works i IFinal inspection . _-

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APPENDIX 2:

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APPENDIX 3: Existing Access Roads

ACCESS ROADS TRACKS |ACCESS ROADS DISTANCE TOWER TRACK DISTANCE NO. OF

LOCATION (KM) EXPOSED LOCATION (KM) TOWERSEXPOSED

Ayensukrom 0.143 2/34 2/34 - 5/34 1.021 4

Ayensukrom - Close to a road 0.091 1/34 - - 1Junction *

Ayensukrom - About 800m from 0.400 3/33 2/33 - 3/33 0.433 2Opong Valley junction, towardsAyensukrom *

Insusaden/Opong Valley 1.233 2/32, 3/32 3/32 - 1/33 0.200 3Junction 500m on Opong valleyroad *Asanteaye - Road Crossing 0.173 1/32 - - 1

Asanteaye - Road Crossing 0.100 4/31 3/29 - 4/31 4.104 11

Pemeso Area - Close to the 0.200 span 3/29 - 1/20 3/29 - 4/31 -

Bridge on River Pemee *

Offeikrom * 1.034 3126. 4/26 3/23 - 4126 4.658 13

Opong Valley - Road Crossing * 0.133 2123 3/17 - 2/23 12.027 22

Opong Valley - Road Crossing * 0.396 3/23 3/23 - 1/25 -

Adadekrom Junction 1.191 span 3/27 - 1/28 5/26 - 2/29 4.751 11

Oponso - Close to Clinic 0.377 2/17 - - 1

Oponso ' 1.066 3/17 3/17 - 2/23 -

Twifo Kyebi 0.159 5/16 - -

Twifo Kyebi 0.500 4/16 1/14 - 4/16 4.489 10

Mbraem - 1/14 - -

Cocoashed - Few Kilometres to 0 492 3/12 1/12 - 1/14 4.675 12IMbraemNyame Bekyere - Close to 1V093 4/11 3111 - 1/12 0.900 2Denyase *

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ACCESS ROADS TRACKS _ lACCESS ROADS DISTANCE TOWER TRACK DISTANCE NO. OF

LOCATION (KM) EXPOSED LOCATION (KM) TOWERSEXPOSED

Denyase - Near road Crossing 0.125 1/11 1/11 - 2/11 0.384 2

Denyase * 0.056 2/10 2/10 - 4/10 0.635 3

Denyase - Towards Esase 0.155 1/10 - - 1

Denyase - Towards Esase 0.275 3/9 - - 1

Esase - Close to Opongso 0.641 2/9 - - 1JunctionEsase * 0.576 1/9 - - 1

Esase School * 0.150 span 3/8 - 4/8 3/8 - 4/8 0.400 2

Asikuma - Forest area (Forest 0.446 3/7 3/7 - 1/8 0.222 2Reserve)

Asikuma (Near the road 0.132 2/7 - - 1crossing) *

Asikuma (few kilometres from 0.300 span 6/6 - 1/7 3/6 - 1/7 1.164 5the townAsikuma (close to cocoa shed) 0.458 span 3/6 - 4/6 2/6 - 4/6 - 3

Asikuma (Road corssing before 0.256 2/6 1/6 - 2/6 0.200Asikuma) *

Asikuma Road crossing (Near 0.292 1/6 - -

Rubber plantation) *

Asikuma Road crossing (Near 0.087 4/5 -

Rubber plantation)

Babianeha Area 0.258 1/5 1/5 - 3/5 0.635 3

Babianeha - Close to Oil Palm 0.400 span 4/4 - 5/4 2/4 - 5/4 0.700 4Plantation

Babianeha - Road Crossing 0.162 2/4 2/4 - 5/4

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ACCESS ROADS _ | | TRACKSACCESS ROADS DISTANCE TOWER TRACK DISTANCE NO. OF

LOCATION (KM) EXPOSED LOCATION (KM) TOWERS___ ___ ___ ___ ___ _ _ ___ ___ EXPO SED

Babianeha - Road Crossing 0.1 1/4 1

Babianeha Village * 0.233 3/3 3/3 - 4/3 0.340 2

Mfuom (close to the road 0.051 5/2 5/2 - 2/3 0.539 3Crossing) *

Mfuom Road crossing 0.043 4/2 2/2 - 4/2 0.622 3

Mfuom Estate 0.244 1/2 5/1 -1/2 0.340 2

Dunkwa (Near the Cemetry) 0.052 4/1 3/1 - 4/1 0.432 2

Dunkwa - Very close to the 0.061 3/1 3/1 - 4/1 -Court _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Dunkwa - Near lorry park 0.100 2/1 1/1 - 2/1 0.260 1

Dunkwa Station - Near the guest 0.160 2/1 - -house

NOTE: Location with asterisk marks need either culvert bridge or laterite embankment.

Definition

ACCESS ROAD: Road linking the Transmission line Right-Of-Way to a public road.

TRACK: Graded route along the direction of the transmission line and within the Right-Of-Way.

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Appendix 4

VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PLAN

In the construction of the transmission system, vegetation clearing is done within the right-of-way,access tracks, tower spots and camp sites. These activities results in loss of vegetation cover. Someeffects of vegetation loss:

- Exposure of some streams thus increasing the rate of evaporation.

- Clearing of vegetation and compaction of soils could lead to death and displacement of somefaunal species.

- Soils within the project area would be prone to erosion when cleared at high spots and whensubjected to the weight of heavy plants and machinery

- Loss of closed canopy and reduction in the number of tree species resulting in increaseevaporation particularly of small streams/water bodies.

- Falling trees (especially tall trees beyond the RoW) will cause extensive damage tovegetation/crops in the landing area.

- Excavating for tower foundations will destabilise the soil structure and expose the soils toerosion. In swampy areas, there will be the need to pump out water from the excavations andthis would further increase erosion from surface runoff and increase sediment flow into nearbywater bodies.

For the entire transmission system project, the area of loss of vegetation cover would be 346.5 ha. Thebreakdown is as follows:

VeQetation clearinQ within riQht-of-way

The contract specifies that all tall trees and scrub within a distance of 15 m on either side of thecentreline of the transmission line (i.e. approx 30 m wide area) shall be cut down to a height of notmore t han 1.25 m a bove g round; t he g round cover i s n ot to be removed. In addition any tall treesoutside the RoW, but of such height as could fall within 2 m of the conductors, shall also be felled.

Forest reserves

Of the estimated 112 km total length of the transmission line, only 3.05 km passes through the Opon-Mansi and Denyau forest reserves. The total distance of the line through the Opon-Mansi reserve isapproximately 0.8 km. Based on a width of 30 m, the land area taken up by the RoW in the Opon-Mansi reserve is about 2.4 ha (out of a total of 116.6 sq. km or 11,660 ha). With the DenyauShelterbelt reserve, the total distance through the reserve is 2.25 km. Based on a width of 30 m, theland area taken up by the RoW through the reserve is about 6.75 ha (out of a total of 12.4 sq. km or1,240 ha).

Thus the total area through the reserves will be 9.15 ha.

Clearing of tower foundations

Following the clearing of the tower track, the selected tower spots will be widened further toaccommodate the tower pads or foundations. The land area to be cleared will cover an area.equal tothe dimensions of the tower base (about 5 m square) plus an additional 2 m on each side.

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With an estimated 300 towers to be erected, the additional total area to be cleared for towerfoundations is estimated to be only about 1 ha over the entire length of the route.

For the entire 112 km, the 30 m RoW will cover an area of 336 ha.

Vegetation clearing of access tracks

At various selected points along the proposed route, construction of access tracks of approximately 3.5m width (linking from public roads), will be cleared to enable materials, equipment and machinery to betransported to the spots chosen for erecting the towers. Along the proposed route, the farthest distancefrom the road to the lines is about 1.6 km (1 mile) and there will be a total of about 30 km such accesstracks (based on the existing lines). These tracks will be cleared completely of all trees, stumps, scruband vegetation to leave a graded surface.

Based on the foregoing, it is estimated that the total area of access tracks to be cleared will beabout 105,000 sq. m or 10.5 ha.

Mitigation measures

Measures to be employed to ensure a reduction of erosion, loss of cover for agricultural purposes,restoration of embankments, re-vegetation,

- Since the proposed line is to run close to the existing line, the roads and paths already used forline maintenance (but now overgrown) will be used to provide access for surveyors.

- Construction of new tracks will be kept to the barest minimum. Track routes will be selected insuch a way as to minimise any damage to farms and crops.

- Mechanical control will be used for all vegetation clearing. If weed killers are to be used, theywould be vetted against approved World Bank OP 4.09 Pest Management; and that of theGhana EPA.

- The path of access tracks will be selected so as to avoid crossing streams and other waterbodies.

- Where this is unavoidable, suitable culverts will be installed; under no circumstances will waterbodies be blocked to provide for construction access. The exact number of culverts andstreams to be affected will be determined at the time of construction and monitored by theProject Environmental team.

- Removal of stream bank vegetation (especially bamboo) will be avoided as much as possible.

- Compaction of soils along the graded tracks will be reduced by regulating the number of passesof heavy trucks to and from the sites.

- The ground surface at each tower site will be graded to provide drainage away from the towerlegs. Where necessary (particularly on sidehills), terracing, cribbing or riprap may be used toprovide protection for tower foundations.

- Within the forest reserves, the guidelines of the Forest Service Division in the form of an MOUto be prepared will be strictly adhered to.

- Cutting of trees will be done by a certified timber contractor, and strictly in line with theprescribed safety guidelines; those involved shall be competent workers supervised by the

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Forestry Services staff. The landing area of falling trees will be carefully selected to minimisedamage to farms. Adequate waming will be given to ensure that public safety is notcompromised.

ABB will place Warning notices ("NO ENTRY", "NO TRESSPASSING" etc.) at entry to accessroads. In addition, random security patrols s hall b e c anied o ut. T he U nit C ommittees i n t hecommunities shall be involved in educating the people and enforcing these provisions.

Existing campsites within the project area should be utilized.

Budget

Budgetary provision for vegetation management will be part of the contractor's cost.

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Aopendix 5

MANAGEMENT OF ARCHEOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL PROPERTY

Affected Cultural Property and Mitigation Measures

World Bank policy as well as good intemational practice requires that interfering with shrines andcultural properties should be avoided. Therefore the final selection of tower spots will be made in sucha way as to avoid enclosing these shrines within the RoW.

Apart from the sacred grove enclosing the River Bogo shrine, three other shrines have been noted inthe communities of Asikuma, Damang and Pemenso. The people of Ayensukrom have a cemeterylocated within the proposed RoW.

Mitigation measures

- Wherever possible, any impact on such structures such as cemeteries, shrines and othercultural properties shall be avoided.

- If avoidance is not possible, the owners of such cultural practices would be consultedfor an appropriate compensation to be paid.

- Where possible, such cultural properties like shrines will be relocated upon theperformance of the necessary ceremonies.

Procedure for Archeological and Cultural Chance Finds

Even though the possibility for any archeological chance finds in the project area is low due to thespecific area and the works involved, they may still be the chance finds during the implementation.

Examples of chance finds may include archeological heritage, which has remained unnoticed in thepast or site of cultural heritage, which the EIA may have not reported on. Procedures for managingchance finds should be in line with procedures of the National Museum Decree 1969 (NLCD 387). Theprocedures derived f rom t he p rovisions of t he N ational M useum Decree, 1 969, (NLCD 3 87) a re a sfollows:

Upon the discovery of any such artifact:

i. The Director of the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board shall be notified immediately inwriting, stating the exact site or location of the item. The letter shall include adequatephotographs of the antiquity.

ii. VRA shall permit and facilitate such access to, and inspection of the site of discovery as theDirector may so require. VRA shall also permit to be affixed or applied thereto, any seal oridentification mark of the Board.

iii. VRA shall not alter, damage, destroy or remove any antiquity from its original site withoutthe consent of the Board. If the removal of the item becomes immediately necessary forsafety or security reasons, the exact location shall be noted and the retrieved artefact shallbe sent to the custody of the Board.

iv. Through liaising with the Board, the lawful owners of the land shall be duly informed andwhere necessary, payment shall be made by the Board after due assessment.

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v. Further decisions with respect to site sampling, or further excavation shall be at thejurisdiction of the Board.

Mitigation

- As part of the contractual obligations, ABB Solutions is to report immediately to VRA of anypotential site that may have some cultural significance. If this happens VRA is to consult withthe local residents to discuss how the issue would be solved.

- Where the site requires a specific intervention, VRA will notify the Department of Museum.Consultations will then be held between the VRA, the Department of Museum and localauthorities in order to develop an appropriate response.

- Supervisors responsible for clearing of bush and earthmoving equipment will besensitised and to identify cultural significant features and to report on them where required.

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