8.

3 Matrix for Augmentation of Beneficial Impacts

The following table shows likely impacts, type of impacts, augmentation and mitigation measures and responsibility.
Table 8-1: Impacts, Mitigation Measures and Responsibility

Likely impacts Type of Impact Benefit Augmentation Measures Responsible for Augmentation
measures

Total Score
Magnitude

Duration
Nature

Extent
Construction Stage
Employment and Income Generation D H R MT VS • Priority to local Contractor/ Proponent
• No gender discrimination in
(60) (60) (10) (130)
payment
• Avoidance in child labor
Skill Enhancement of Local Manpower D H R MT VS • Encourage to local labor till Contractor/ Proponent
possible
(60) (60) (10) (130)
• Orient local labor with soft
engineering skills
Operation Stage
Employment Generation D H R LT VS • Priority to local Proponent
• No gender discrimination in
(60) (60) (20) (140)
payment
• Avoidance in child labor
Increase in Trade Activities D H R LT VS • Co-ordination with local Proponent
suppliers that meet the quality of
(60) (60) (20) (140)
product.

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 Likely impacts Type of Impact Benefit Augmentation Measures Responsible for Augmentation
measures

Total Score
Magnitude

Duration
Nature

Extent
Increase in Economic Activities D H R LT VS • prefer local product as raw Proponent
materials.
(60) (60) (20) (140)
• pay proper tax at proper time to
the Bhaktapur Municipality

8.4 Matrix for Mitigation of Adverse Impacts

Table8-2: Adverse Impacts, Mitigation Measures and Responsibility

Likely impacts Type of Impact Adverse Impact Mitigation Measures Responsible for
Adverse Impact
Mitigation

Total Score
Magnitude Measures

Duration
Nature

Extent

Construction Phase
Physical Environment

Change in Land use D L SS ST IS • Stockpiling of materials in private land Contractor /

• Labour camp in private land. Proponent
(10) (10) (5) (25)

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Likely impacts Type of Impact Adverse Impact Mitigation Measures Responsible for
Adverse Impact
Mitigation

Total Score
Measures

Magnitude

Duration
Nature

Extent
Impact due to Stockpiling of Construction D L SS ST IS • Stockpiling of materials in private land only Contractor /
Materials • Restrict in use of land of neighborhood Proponent
(10) (10) (5) (25)
without permission

Pressure on Water Demand IN L SS ST IS • The proponent is planning to fulfill the Proponent

water demand by the private suppliers.
(10) (10) (5) (25)
• Utilization of rainwater harvesting in rainy
season.
Generation of construction materials waste D M SS ST IS • Proper waste segregation Contractor /
• Restrict in mixing to municipal waste Proponent
(20) (10) (5) (35)
• Reuse in filling (construction of eg: Peti)
Air and Noise Pollution D L L ST IS Air pollution: Contractor /
Proponent
(10) (20) (5) (35) • Water spraying in all the areas two times a
day if dust pollution becomes nuisance
• Prohibit open storage and spillage of loose
soil in and around construction site
• Appropriately cover the stock piled and
spoil materials with polythene sheets
• Cover loaded trucks during transportation.
Noise Pollution:
• Restrict in use of horn at project area

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Likely impacts Type of Impact Adverse Impact Mitigation Measures Responsible for
Adverse Impact
Mitigation

Total Score
Measures

Magnitude

Duration
Nature

Extent
• Use of insulated/green certified (noise free)
generator

Biological Environment

Impact on agricultural land nearby D L SS ST IS • Proper settling of sediments from used Proponent
water before it is disposed.
(10) (10) (5) (25)
• Use of minimum chemicals will be
encouraged.

Socio-Economic Environment

Occupational health and Safety Issues D L SS MT IS • Provision of sanitation facility for worker Contractor /
and visitor Proponent
(10) (10) (10) (30)
• Maintenance of clean and hygienic
environment (e.g.: washing floor with
disinfectants)
• Firefighting facilities
• Providing adequate number of staircases to
evacuate during emergency. For this
purpose, two staircases at different locate
are already designed.

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Likely impacts Type of Impact Adverse Impact Mitigation Measures Responsible for
Adverse Impact
Mitigation

Total Score
Measures

Magnitude

Duration
Nature

Extent
Pressure of energy consumption D L SS ST IS • Provision of alternative source of energy Proponent
such as generator, inverters and solar
(10) (10) (5) (25)
panels.
Social Conflicts Issues IN L SS ST IS • Priority for local workers rather than Contractor /
migrated workers. Proponent
(10) (10) (5) (25)
• Maintaining of friendly environment
throughout the construction and operation
period.
• Organizing awareness programs.
Chemical Environment
Problems with spillage of oil, grease and paints D L SS ST IS • Proper storing and careful handling of the Proponent/
lubricants should be done Contractor
(10) (10) (5) (25)

Operation Stage
i. Physical Environment
Generation of Solid wastes D M L LT S • Separate collection, transportation and Proponent
disposal of waste depending upon its type
(20) (20) (20) (60)
(Degradable/non-degradable)
• Co-ordination with private organization to
dispose commercial waste.
• Strict restriction on dumping of waste out of
premise

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Likely impacts Type of Impact Adverse Impact Mitigation Measures Responsible for
Adverse Impact
Mitigation

Total Score
Measures

Magnitude

Duration
Nature

Extent
• Restriction on open dumping and burning of
waste within the premise
• Practice of 3-R principal till the extent
possible
• Develop and implement Code of Conduct
and enforce strict penalty to violator of
Code of Conducts
Generation of waste –water and sewerage D M L LT S • Use of used water in gardening purposes, Proponent
mixing of waste water in municipal
(20) (20) (20) (60)
drainage with minimum treatment methods
applied.
• Use of settling tank to settle sediments in
used water
Pressure on public utility (e.g. water supply) D L SS LT IS • Installation of Rain-water harvesting unit Proponent
and storage tank.
(10) (10) (20) (40)
• Use of generators during peak demand of
electricity in neighbor
• Proper management of influx and outflux of
traffic.
Noise Pollution D L SS LT IS • Use of noise free / insulated generator Proponent
(green certified)
(10) (10) (20) (40)
• Restriction in use of horns within the
project site and at approach road.

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Likely impacts Type of Impact Adverse Impact Mitigation Measures Responsible for
Adverse Impact
Mitigation

Total Score
Measures

Magnitude

Duration
Nature

Extent
Air Pollution D L SS LT IS • Give prior to use new machines and Proponent
machines that emit comparatively low
(10) (10) (20) (40)
polluted air.
• Use of good condition's vehicles.
• Servicing of machines & vehicles properly
on time.
ii. Biological Environment
Impacts on agricultural land nearby IN L SS LT IS • Discharge of used water after treatment Proponent
only.
(10) (10) (20) (40)
• Use of sound proof room for noise
generating machines like generator
• Ban on burning generated or expired waste.
iii. Socio-Economic Environment
Issues of Occupational Safety of Workers D M SS LT IS • Provision of safety signals and signboards Proponent
• Precaution hooding boards
(10) (10) (20) (40)
• Fire Extinguishers etc.
• Insurance and Social Security Fund for
staffs and labors.
Issue of Energy Demand Management D L SS ST IS • Heavy machines will be used when Proponent
electricity consumption of the area is
(10) (10) (5) (25)
usually the lowest or such machines may be
used using generators

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Note: Type of Impact:
D = Direct; IN= Indirect;
Magnitude:
High (H) = 60 Medium (M) = 20 Low (L) = 10
Extent:
Regional (R) = 60 Local (L) = 20 Site Specific (SS) =10
Duration:
Long-Term (LT) = 20 Medium-Term (MT) = 10 Short-Term (ST) = 5
These points / scores for Magnitude, Extent and Duration are taken from the National EIA
Guidelines, 1993.
Significance of Impact
Total Score: more than 75 : Very Significant
50 to 75 : Significant
Less than 50 : Insignificant

8.5 Enhancement and Mitigation Cost

In order to implement the proposed mitigation, cost by proponent, this study has recommended
following amount as described in table below
Table 8-3: Cost estimation for mitigation measures

Item Unit Quantity Cost Remarks

Informatory Nos 4 50,000
boards for no
horn and
haphazard
parking
Buckets for Nos 50 50,000
Waste collection,
transportation
Sprinkling of Times a 1-2 1,00,000 Cost included in
dust (if problem day construction cost
becomes
nuisance)
Sanitation Items 100+ 1,00,000 Lump sum item
number (handwash/phenyl/washing
cleaning instruments)
Purchase of Items 100+ 1,00,000
Safety gears number
Fire Nos 10+ 1,00,000
Extinguisher
First Aid Kit Nos 50+ 2,50,000
Plantation of 2,00,000 To control dust and noise
bamboo emission
Total 10,50,000

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