TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter

Description

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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POLICY, LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK

1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5

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Introduction
Justification of the Project
Location and Layout
Project Description
Types of Vessels Expected

BUILT ENVIRONMENT OF THE HARBOUR

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3.1
3.2

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3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
3.10
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General
Objectives
National Environmental Policy
EIA Methodology
Organisation of The EIA Report

Introduction
The Harbour
3.2.1 Maneuvering Facilities
3.2.2 Bathymetry
3.2.3 Vessel Characteristics
Fort George CEB Thermal Plant
The Mauritius Chemical & Fertilisers Industry Ltd
Bulk Cement Terminal
Les Moulins De La Concorde (LMC LTD)
The Caudan Waterfront Development
The Bulk Sugar Terminal (BST)
Coal Terminal
Historical, Cultural and Recreational Sites

BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

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4.1
4.2
4.3

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4.4

4.5

Introduction
Site and Surroundings
Land Environment
4.3.1 Topography
4.3.2 Geology
4.3.3 Soil
4.3.4 Land Use
Air Environment
4.4.1 Climate
4.4.2 Waves and Tides
4.4.3 Air Quality
Noise Environment

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Water Environment
4.6.1 Drainage
4.6.2 Marine Water Quality
4.6.3 Terrestrial Water Quality
4.6.4 Sewage Discharges
4.6.5 Industrial Effluents
4.6.6 Refuse and Litter
4.6.7 Wastes

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4.7

Socio-Economic And Cultural Environment

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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

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5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4

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5.5

Introduction
Impacts at Project Conceptual Level
Impacts during Construction Phase
Other Considerations
5.4.1 Noise Nuisance
5.4.2 Water Pollution from Equipment and Site Staff
5.4.3 Solid Wastes
Impacts during Operation Phase
5.5.1 Oil Spills

MITIGATING MEASURES AND HEALTH & SAFETY PROCEDURES

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6.1
6.2

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Mitigation Measures during Construction Phase

Mitigation Measures during Operation Phase and
Environmental Monitoring Plan

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 2.1
Figure 2.2
Figure 3.1
Figure 4.1
Figure 4.2
Figure 4.3
Figure 4.4
Figure 4.5
Figure 4.6
Figure 4.7
Figure 4.8
Figure 4.9

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Site Location Plan

Plan of Quay showing the bunkering points
Port Area Built up environment
Topographical Map of Port Louis Area
Environmentally Sensitive Areas
Geological and Soil Maps of Mauritius
Land Use Map of Mauritius
Port Operational Zones
Land Use of Port Sectors
Variations in Temperatures in Mauritius
Rainfall patterns in Mauritius
Location of Offshore UKMO Data and Windrose Distribution

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LIST OF TABLES
Table 3.1:

Future Gross Demand for Coal

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Table 4.1:

Main Activities in the Mer Rouge side of the Port Area

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Table 4.2:

Maximum, Minimum and Monthly Mean Temperature at

Fort William

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Table 4.3:

Mean Monthly Rainfall at Fort William

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Table 4.4:

Mean Monthly Wind Speeds Measures at Fort William

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Table 4.5:

Monthly Percentage Occurrences of observed Cyclones

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Table 4.6:

Major Cyclones in and around Mauritius

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Table 4.7:

Summary of Baseline L Noise Levels Recorded

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Table 4.8

Sources of Pollution of Coastal Waters in and around Port Louis

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ANNEXES
Annex 1:

Preliminary Engineering Drawings

Annex 2:

Agreement from Mauritius Port Authority For CEB

Annex 3:

Specifications of Oil Pipeline, Unloading Arm and Oil Tanker

Annex 4:

CEB Oil Spill Contingency/Response Plan

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