Accra Urban Transport Project (Autp), Phase 1 - Pokuase Interchange

MINISTRY OF ROADS AND HIGHWAYS
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN ROADS
ACCRA URBAN TRANSPORT PROJECT (AUTP),

PHASE 1 POKUASE INTERCHANGE
D R A FT F IN A L R E P O R T
V O L 4 : E N V I R O NM E N T A L SO C I A L
M A N A G EM E NT P L A N
(ESM P)
ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS LTD.
SEPTEMBER 33 Royalt Castle Road Kokomlemle,

P. O. Box M259,
2015 Accra, Ghana
ACCRA URBAN TRANSPORT PROJECT (AUTP), PHASE 1
ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL
MANAGEMENT PLAN (ESMP)
POKUASE INTERCHANGE
ACCRA URBAN TRANSPORT PROJECT (AUTP), PHASE 1-

POKUASE INTERCHANGE.
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN ROADS
Environmental and Social Management Plan
Document No. | ACL-OP-DCF-ES-003
September, 2015
Doc Description By Review Approved Submission

No. Date
V1 ESIA Henrietta Whyte Naki Tetteh Naki Tetteh
Signature H.E.W N.T N.T
Date: September 2015
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File Name Accra Urban Transport Road Phase 1 - Environmental and Social
Management Plan
Document 1
Revision 1
Revision description Final client approval and issued to AfdB
Prepared by Henrietta Whyte/ Jane Naki Tetteh- Anowie
Checked by Jane Naki Tetteh- Anowie
Issue date September, 2015
Asscociated Consultants
33 Royalt Castle Road
Kokomlemle
P.O. Box M 259 Accra-Ghana
Tel: +233302237528
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 OBJECTIVES OF ESMP.............................................................................................................. 1
2.0 CONTEXT ........................................................................................................................................ 2
2.1 Background ................................................................................................................................... 2
2.2 Project Objectives ......................................................................................................................... 2
2.3 Project Works................................................................................................................................ 3
2.4 Project Components ...................................................................................................................... 3
2.4.1 Horizontal and Vertical Alignments ..................................................................................... 3
2.4.2 Pedestrian Facilities .............................................................................................................. 3
2.4.3 Traffic Control Devices ........................................................................................................ 3
2.4.4 Construction Materials .......................................................................................................... 3
2.4.5 Construction Water ............................................................................................................... 3
2.5 Baseline Conditions ...................................................................................................................... 3
2.5.1 Climate and Vegetation ......................................................................................................... 4
2.5.2 Topography, Geology and Soils............................................................................................ 6
2.5.3 Water Resources ................................................................................................................... 7
2.6 Air Quality .................................................................................................................................... 8
2.7 Noise ............................................................................................................................................. 8
2.8 Population ..................................................................................................................................... 8
2.9 Settlement ..................................................................................................................................... 9
2.10 Land Use ....................................................................................................................................... 9
2.11 Economic Activities .................................................................................................................... 10
2.12 Guako Sacred Grove ................................................................................................................... 10
3.0 BENEFICIAL AND ADVERSE IMPACTS .................................................................................. 11
4.0 ENHANCEMENT/MITIGATION MEASURES AND COMPLEMENTARY INITIATIVES .... 19
4.1 Complementary initiatives .......................................................................................................... 21
4.1.1 Prevention of the Spread of Diseases .................................................................................. 21
4.1.2 Road Safety Education Campaigns ..................................................................................... 21
5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MONITORING PROGRAMME........................................ 22
6.0 RESPONSIBILITIES AND INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEEMNTS ........................................... 24
6.1 Associated Consultants/ Engineer ............................................................................................... 24
6.2 Contractor ................................................................................................................................... 25
6.3 Environmental and Social Officer............................................................................................... 25
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6.4 EPA ............................................................................................................................................. 26

6.5 DUR/CLIENT ............................................................................................................................. 26
6.6 GWMA ....................................................................................................................................... 27
6.7 The General Public ..................................................................................................................... 27
7.0 SUMMARY OF ESMP .................................................................................................................. 28
8.0 CONCLUSIONS............................................................................................................................. 38
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Water quality of Sunkwa Stream .............................................................................................. 7
Table 2: The PM and TSP levels at ACP Junction were measured ........................................................ 8
Table 3: Ambient Noise levels (dBA) recorded at ACP Junction February 21, 2015 ............................ 8
Table 4: Population of Ga West Municipality ........................................................................................ 8
Table 5: Population size of the studied communities.............................................................................. 9
Table 6: Summary of Environmental and Social Impacts .................................................................... 11
Table 7: Mitigation measures and Cost................................................................................................. 19
Table 8: Summary of Monitoring Responsibilities and Output ............................................................ 22
Table 9: Environmental Management responsibility of the Engineer .................................................. 24
Table 10: Environmental Management Responsibilities of Contractor ................................................ 25
Table 11: Environmental and Social Management Plan ....................................................................... 37
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Map showing Project Layout................................................................................................... 2
Figure 2: Annual Rainfall Trend ............................................................................................................. 4
Figure 3: Mean monthly Rainfall distribution in Millimetres ................................................................. 5
Figure 4: Map Showing Guako Sacred Grove ...................................................................................... 11
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1.0 GENERAL INTRODUCTION

The following briefly summaries the project profile:
Project Title ACCRA URBAN TRANSPORT

PROJECT (AUTP), PHASE 1-
POKUASE INTERCHANGE.
Design: FY 2015
Fiscal Year of Implementation
Implementation:
Project Completion Date 2017
Project Duration 24 Months
Date of Operation 2018
1.1 OBJECTIVES OF ESMP

The prime objective of the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) is to bring
the project into compliance with applicable national environmental and social legal
requirements as well as those of African Development Bank.
The ESMP is also define and outline the mitigation/enhancement, monitoring, consultative
and institutional strengthening measures to be undertaken during project implementation
and operation to prevent, minimize, mitigate or compensate for adverse environmental and
social impacts. In addition, the ESMP seeks to enhance the project beneficial impacts.
Taking the above principles into account, the ESMP for the Pokuase Interchange Project has
been formulated to address the objectives, actions, strategies and activity costs of the
management plan for all the project phases.
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2.0 CONTEXT
2.1 Background
The GoG acting through the Ministry of Roads and Highways (MRH) and Department of Urban
Roads (DUR) awarded a contract to Messrs Associated Consultants Limited in Accra, Ghana to
undertake a Detailed Engineering Design of the Foundation, Traffic Management and Drainage
Design of the Pokuase Interchange.
The Awoshie-Pokuase road, which is currently under construction, is expected to improve

mobility and accessibility to the rapidly developing north- western corridor of the Greater Accra
Metropolitan Area (GAMA). The road links the Accra-Kumasi road, (N6) at the ACP junction at
Pokuase. The objective of the Awoshie Pokuase road project is to enhance urban mobility,
promote efficient, affordable transport services along the Awoshie-Pokuase Road and improve
livelihoods of people in the project area of influence.
However, the road being constructed will intersect the Accra-Kumasi road at the Pokuase ACP
junction and traffic streams are expected to conflict with each other. The Department of Urban
Roads therefore seeks to use the development of the Pokuase interchange to remove the expected
bottleneck at the junction on completion of the main Awoshie Pokuase road project and to
improve travel within and between the communities.
Pokuase
ACP/Kwabenya
Road
Old Awoshie Road

Uncompleted Section of
Awoshie-Pokuase Road
Nsawam Road
Awoshie-Pokuase
Road
Figure 1: Map showing Project Layout
2.2 Project Objectives

The Ministry of Roads and Highways through the Department of Urban Roads seeks to use the
development of the Pokuase interchange to improve travel within and between the communities
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and also to remove the expected bottleneck at the junction on completion of the main Awoshie
Pokuase road project. It also ultimately aims to enhance urban mobility, promote efficient,
affordable transport services along the Awoshie-Pokuase-Kwabenya Road and improve
livelihoods of people in the project area of influence.
2.3 Project Works

The proposed project improvement works will comprise the following:
Road from the Awoshie-Pokuase Road to the ACP-Ashale Botwe Road about 1500 -
2000m of dual Construction Works:
An interchange at the intersection of the ACP-Awoshie /Nsawam Road
Necessary road widening on the Nsawam Road
Provision of necessary ramps and slip roads to make the interchange perform optimally
2.4 Project Components
2.4.1 Horizontal and Vertical Alignments

The horizontal and vertical alignments of the project road have been designed to meet standard
requirements and to improve safety.
2.4.2 Pedestrian Facilities

In view of the high volume of pedestrians in the vicinity of the proposed interchange, facilities
for pedestrians have been included in the design to cater for their needs. These facilities include
provision of walkways parallel to the various roads. Also considered are bicycle lanes which will
be contiguous with the Awoshie-Pokuase road as well as ramps.
2.4.3 Traffic Control Devices

Traffic control and speed calming devices will be put in place in addition to other necessary road
furniture when implementing the project.
2.4.4 Construction Materials

Within the GWMA area and the adjoining municipalities, there are both new and existing borrow
and quarry pits that can be sourced for the construction materials for this project.
2.4.5 Construction Water

There are several water abstraction points in Pokuase and Kwabenya area where water for the
project will be sourced from.
2.5 Baseline Conditions

The project will be located in the Ga West Municipality. The specific project location is at
Pokuase ACP Junction, on the intersection of the Awoshie-Pokuase road; the Accra-Nsawam-
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Kumasi Highway and the Pokuase -Kwabenya road. The study is limited to the three main
communities that surround the proposed project area; Pokuase, Kwabenya and Ayawaso with
Pokuase being the direct area of interest and the other two extended areas of interest.
2.5.1 Climate and Vegetation

The Ga West Municipality lies wholly in the coastal savanna agro-ecological zone and thus the
vegetation is mostly coastal shrub and grass.
The climatic condition of the project area is characterized to a large extent by temporal and
spatial variation in rainfall. This is principally due to the movement of the inter-tropical
convergence zone (ITCZ). In addition to this primary mechanism, there are other factors that
modulate rainfall amount such as local variation in topography, wind and global factors giving
rise to cyclic climatic variation and possibly longer term climate change. The movements of the
ITCZ are commonly known as South-westerly monsoon which is strictly the seasonal reversal of
the wind accompanied by marked wet and dry seasons. The ITCZ is formed by vertical motion
appearing as convective thunderstorms driven by solar heating, which effectively draws air in
called the trade winds. The duration of the wet season, and consequently the total amount of
rainfall annually, decrease northwards. The greatest rainfall is generally along the coastline
because it has the longest wet season and an inexhaustible moisture supply from the Gulf of
Guinea. It must however be noted, that storm derived from convective process tend to be of
generally low in intensity with long duration. Annual rainfall in the project catchment ranges
from 300mm to 1600mm with a mean annual rainfall of 1000mm. The Trend of total annual
rainfall distribution from 1961 to 2011 is as shown in Fig 2.
Annual rainfall trend

1800
1600
1400
Total Annual Rainfall (mm)
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
1961 1971 1981 1991 2001 2011 2021
Year
Figure 2: Annual Rainfall Trend
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Rainfall Analysis and Design
The collected rainfall data for the project area shows two rainy seasons, the heavy rains start
from March to July and the lesser one from September to October. The dry season falls within
December through to February. The driest month is January followed by February. The wettest
month is June. Fig 3 below shows the average monthly rainfall distribution within the respective
month.
Average monthly Rainfall(mm)

300.0
250.0
Rainfall depth (mm)
200.0
150.0
100.0
50.0
0.0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Months
Figure 3: Mean monthly Rainfall distribution in Millimetres
Temperature, Humidity and Wind speed
The mean monthly temperature ranges from 23C to 33C. The lowest monthly temperatures
recorded for the project area occurs during July and August due to cloud cover and December as
a result of cool northeast trade winds. The highest monthly temperatures are recorded usually in
March when the sky is devoid of cloud cover. On annual scale, the maxima temperature ranges
between 30C and 32C and the minima between 23C and 25C.
The relative humidity at 0600hrs varies between 90% to 95%.
The mean daily bright sunshine hours varies in excess of 5.0 hours. Wind speeds are generally
light being of order of 6 knots. Strong winds are usually associated with convective thunderstorm
activity during the rainy season and are short in duration.
Temperature, humidity and wind affect rainfall run-off. High temperatures, low relative humidity
and strong winds result in higher evaporation and subsequently reduction in run-off.
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2.5.2 Topography, Geology and Soils

The topography within the project area is gentle-rolling as is typical of the coastal areas. The site
is bound by the Akwapem and Weija Hills with the Accra- Kumasi highway in the valley. The
relief is generally undulating at less than 76m (250ft) above sea level except for the areas around
the Akwapem and Weija hills. Only the alluvial areas surrounding the coastal lagoon could
strictly be called flat.
Topography
The general topography of the project area is a type that can best be described as undulating with
heights ranging from 70 m up to 210m above mean sea level. There are however, some few
small, sharp undulating as well as flat areas.
Geology
The west of Accra is generally underlain by rocks of the Togo - Akwapim Range which is now
internationally accepted in terminology as the Togo Series. From a source in the sea around
Nyanyano in the Central Region, the Series trends in a northeast direction towards the western
part of Accra and continues in the same direction to the Volta River between Kpong and Anum
and further to the Ghana Togo border near Kpalime and from there in a northeastern direction
where it passes into the Republic of Togo.
The Togo Series originally consisted of alternating argenaceous and argillaceous sediments
which have now been converted into phyllites, schists and quartzites except in few places, where
unaltered shales and sandstones are seen. Quartzite, quartz-schist, sericite-quartz schist, sericite
schist and phyllites are the predominant rocks, but hornstones, jaspers and hematite quartz-
schists some of which were formed after the deposition of the sediments, also do occur in the
Togo series. These series/range are bounded by two major thrust: one, with the Dahomeyan
contact at its eastern margin, and the other at its western contact with the Cape Coast granitoid
complex rocks, the Voltaian and the Buem sediments. The thrust fault along the western flank
has been referred to as the Western Boundary fault and that along the eastern margin as the
Eastern Boundary fault. Both faults separate rocks of different lithologic facies. It must be noted
here that the East Boundary fault is largely tectonic.
The Togo Beds have been subjected to intense directed pressure metamorphism, resulting in
intense folding, fracturing and faulting. Isoclinal folding with the axial planes of the folds
inclined to the east south-east at 30- 60is the rule. Recumbent folds with dips of less than 30
sometimes occur. There is no evidence of the intrusion of igneous rocks into this series in Ghana.
Metamorphism in the Togo series range from green schist to amphibolite faces.
Vegetation type is mainly grass with few shrubs at the marshy areas of the site. There is Pokuase
forest reserve located within the north-eastern section of the project catchment.
Soil Type
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The basic soil type within the catchment area is largely silty- clay with some sections dominated
with gravel type soil. Permeability of this type of soil is moderately low resulting in fairly high
surface run-off rates.
2.5.3 Water Resources

A tributary of the Nsakyi River locally called Sunkwa Stream traverses the project site. The
stream takes its source from the Guako sacred grove. It flows south westwards across the Accra-
Kumasi highway through the project site to join the Nsakyi River near the railway crossing at
Akyiato. The Nsakyi River then flows into the Densu River and ultimately empties into the Gulf
Guinea. Water tankers draw water from this river to be sold for construction and some domestic
purposes.
Other sources of water in the project area include pipe borne, boreholes and wells. Except for
the communities that enjoy pipe borne water, most of the people depend on borehole water,
hand-dug well water, streams and rivers.
2.5.3.1 Water Quality

As the only water body within the immediate project zone the physical, chemical and biological
parameter of the Sunkwa Stream was analyzed. Table 1 shows the results for the water samples
taken from the side closest the Grove (Side A) and the other side of the road (Side B). Based on
the results, it is concluded that the Sunkwa stream is unsuitable as a drinking water source.
Table 1: Water quality of Sunkwa Stream
Unit of
Characteristics Parameter Measurement Side A Side B *Standard
Turbidity NTU 5.00 8.94 5
Colour(apparent) Hz 2.50 2.50 -
Physical Tot. Sus. Sol (SS) mg/l <1.00 <1.00 15
-
Tot. Dis. mg/l 407 365 100
Solids(TDS)
Conductivity S/cm 740 664 -0
Acidity (PH) pH 7.29 7.54 6.5-8.5
Potassium units
mg/l 5.20 4.90 30
Sodium mg/l 48.3 33.6 200
Calcium mg/l 41.7 41.6 200
Magnesium mg/l 22.2 13.3 150
Chemical Chloride mg/l 97.3 97.3 250
Ammonia(NH4- mg/l <0.001 <0.001 0.00-
N) Iron
Total mg/l 3.54 0.147 1.5
0.3
Sulphate (SO4) mg/l 11.3 16.3 250
Manganese mg/l 0.154 0.352 0.4
Phosphate (PO4- mg/l 0.091 0.139 -
P)
Nitrate (NO3-N) mg/l 0.046 0.039 10
Nitrite (NO2 -N) mg/l 0.066 0.061 1.0
*Faecal Coliform cfu/100ml 186 465 0
Biological *Total Coliform cfu/100ml 930 1488 0
* E.coli cfu/100ml 93 372 0
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Total Hetero. cfu/100ml 312 1872 500

Bacteria
Source: Laboratory Analyses of collected samples at Water Research Institute, Accra on 04/03/2015 *WHO Limits Standards are actually Ghana Standard
(GS175-1)
2.6 Air Quality

Information on baseline air quality gives an indication of existing levels of ambient air quality
parameters in order to evaluate the impact of additional emissions from the constructional and
operational phases of the project on the environment. The levels will also be the reference for the
continuous assessment of possible impacts of the project on the air quality of the receiving
environment. Table 6 shows ambient Particulate matter (PM) and Total Suspended Particles
(TSP) in comparison to the EPA levels. The PM10 and TSP levels measured at the ACP junction
were both lower than EPA standards.
Table 2: The PM and TSP levels at ACP Junction were measured

LOCATION PM10 (g/m3) TSP (g/m3)
ACP Junction 62 116
Permissible EPA 70 230

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Guidelines level (g/m )
2.7 Noise
Ambient noise levels recorded were above the EPA standards which is consistent with the high
commercial activities and traffic situation observed at the area.
Table 3: Ambient Noise levels (dBA) recorded at ACP Junction February 21, 2015
LOCATION LEQ L10 L50 L90 LMAX EPA
STANDARDS(Commercial
or light industrial areas)
ACP 68.3 68.5 67.9 67.7 84.2 60

JUNCTION
2.8 Population
The population of the Ga West Municipality is estimated around 262,742 with 49 % being male
and 51% female.
Table 4: Population of Ga West Municipality

Sex Ga West
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Number %
Male 128,727 49.0
Female 134,015 51.0
Total 262,742 100
(Source: GSS, 2010 PHC)
The population of the three main communities that surrounds the proposed project area is
captured in the table above. The Pokuase community had the highest populace with 14,223
people followed by Kwabenya with 5,827 people. The community with the lowest population,
Ayawaso had an estimated population of 5,527 people.
Table 5: Population size of the studied communities
Communities Population Size
Pokuase 14,223
Ayawaso 5,527
Kwabenya 5,827
(Source: GSS, 2010 PHC)
2.9 Settlement
There are a number of settlements located along the project road. The communities within the
project sphere of influence are predominantly urban and peri-urban. These are located within the
north western/western corridor of Accra. Residential densities in these communities range
between medium to high. Their populations are those to experience the various impacts as a
result of the project; e.g. loss of farms and properties, dust pollution, accidents, etc.
2.10 Land Use

The land use pattern identified in the project sphere is commercial and residential. The
commercial and services area is characterised by shops, market, micro financial institutions and
fuel stations.
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2.11 Economic Activities

The Ga West municipality has three major economic sectors consisting of agriculture, industry
and commerce. In the Agriculture sector, farming is the major economic activity for about 55%
of the economically active population. About 70% of the rural population depends on agriculture
as their main source of livelihood with about 95% of them being small holders. The main
agricultural activities include cassava production (supported by the governments Roots and
Tubers Improvement Programme), fishing and pineapple production. The main challenges to
agriculture production are inadequate market opportunities for farmers to sell their produce,
continuous loss of existing farmlands to sand winners, estate development and private housing
projects.
The industrial sector covers varied activities such as the production of mineral water, aluminum
products and also mining and quarrying of large deposits of sandstone, clay and laterite materials
are carried out for the construction industry. In addition, telecommunication, banking facilities
and other infrastructure facilities exist to serve as catalyst for the rapid development of the
Municipality.
The construction sector (estate development) is also fast growing. With the enormous deposits of
natural building materials of high quality coupled with large tracts of undeveloped lands
especially in the rural areas of the municipality, the municipality has become a favourite area for
estate development.
With commerce, the municipality is most characterized by petty trading which involves sale of
food stuffs, provisions, clothing etc.
2.12 Guako Sacred Grove

The Guako Sacred Grove, which currently covers an area of about 14ha, is located at Pokuase in
the Ga West Municipal Assembly of Ghana. The grove derives its name from the Guako god
introduced into the forest several decades ago. The current grove is a remnant of a once
floristically rich and diverse natural forest. It is made up of a partly degraded forest which serves
as the source of the Sunkwa stream.
The area has emergent broken canopy with very thick undergrowth of climbers, `twine and
ropes. The notable vegetation in the grove consists mainly of Onyina (Ceiba pentandra),
Mahogany (Khaya senegalensis), Odum (Melicia eselsa) and Wawa (Triplociton scleroxylum),
Lucina (Leucaena leucocephala), Cassias (Cassia sp), and Teak (Tectona grandis). Natural
regeneration occurs in the forest but at a low rate. The areas close to and along the Sunkwa
stream are predominantly marshy with species such as oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) and ferns.
Poles of Celtis spp also occur within the grove.
The grove serves as feeding, breeding and roosting grounds for birds of different species which
make up the majority of the wildlife currently occurring in the area. The forest which once
served as home for several species of animal now supports only a small fraction of the previous
animals that existed in the past. Both the species diversity and abundance of wildlife in the area
is therefore very low. Although the forest in the grove presented a suitable habitat for the hinged
tortoise (Kinixys sp) and the marsh terrapin (Polemedusa subrufa), none of these species were
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seen during the field surveys.
Figure 4: Map Showing Guako Sacred Grove
3.0 BENEFICIAL AND ADVERSE IMPACTS

From baseline information gathered at the fieldwork phase and issues that transpired during the
consultation with stakeholders, the impacts of the project particularly during the construction
phase are assessed. Table 6 summarizes the impacts by providing a description and an
assessment of identified impacts.
Table 6: Summary of Environmental and Social Impacts
IMPACT DESCRIPTION ASSESSMENT
POSITIVE IMPACTS- CONSTRUCTIONAL PHASE
Employment and Income Job opportunities will be Extent: Local, District ,regional, national
created for both skilled
and unskilled labour
Duration: Temporary and Short term
Magnitude: H i g h
Evaluation: Major
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Enhance skills for Local The local artisans will Extent: Local, District, regional, national
Artisans have the opportunity to be
trained by the contractor
enhancing their skills on
Duration: Long Term
the job and pushing them
to a higher level in their
field or career.
Magnitude: M e d i u m
Evaluation: Major
Increase revenue for the Revenue can be generated Extent: District

Municipal Assembly by the Ga West Municipal
assembly from traders who
sell or trade around the Duration: Long Term
project site to workers
through ticketing.
Evaluation: Major
POSITIVE IMPACTS- OPERATIONAL PHASE
Regional Economy The Project would lead to Extent: Regional

an overall upgrading of the
socioeconomic setting in
the area.
Duration: Long term
Appreciation of land and
property values in the road
section and the immediate Magnitude: H i g h
neighbourhoods will be
enhanced
Evaluation: Major
Improvement in Traffic The development of the Extent: Local and Regional

Congestion interchange is expected to
deal with the potential
bottleneck on the Accra- Duration: Long term
Kumasi Highway that
will arise from the
construction of the
Awoshie-Pokuase road. Magnitude: H i g h
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Evaluation: Major
Road Safety and Comfort Design includes facilities Extent: Local,District and Regional
for the safety of
pedestrians.
Duration: Long term
The design also seeks to

eliminate the steepness or Magnitude: H i g h
poor vertical alignment
that is experienced at the
ACP junction, thereby
reducing the occurrence of Evaluation: Major
vehicular accidents at that
point
Vehicle Operation and Fuel savings will be Extent: Local, District and Regional
Transportation cost realised as moving from
Awoshie through Pokuase
towards Tema or Kumasi Duration: Long term
will be much easier.
Magnitude: H i g h
Evaluation: Major
NEGATIVE IMPACTS- CONSTRUCTIONAL PHASE
Water Quality Spills of potential Extent: Local, District and Regional

contaminating materials
during construction could
impact on Sunkwa Stream Duration: Temporary and Short term
Magnitude: H i g h
Evaluation: Major
Air Quality Dust will be generated Extent: Local, District and Regional
during the construction
activities.
Duration: Temporary and Short term
Emissions from
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construction vehicles and

equipment.
Magnitude: H i g h
Evaluation: Major
Soil Erosion Road construction will Extent: Local

intensify the effects of
natural soil erosion due to
vegetation removal, soil Duration: Temporary and Short term
disturbance, and exposure
of bare soil surface
Evaluation: Minor
Landscape Modification Aesthetic and visual Extent: Local

quality deteriorate due to
excavations, stockpiling of
materials, etc. Duration: Temporary and Short term
Magnitude: l o w
Evaluation: Negligible
Land Acquisition and Residential and Extent: Local

Relocation commercial establishments
and activities found in the
right of way of the project Duration: Long term
will be destroyed and
relocated
Magnitude: H i g h
Evaluation: Major
Disturbance to Guako Sacred The project may utilize Extent: Local

Grove land adjacent to Guako
Grove.
Duration: Long term
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Human traffic may lead to

disturbance of the forest
Magnitude: M e d u i m
Evaluation: M a j o r / Minor
Traffic Congestion Normal flow of traffic Extent: Local, District and Regional
will be disrupted during
the construction
period. Duration: Short Term
Increase in commutation Magnitude: H i g h

time during construction.
Evaluation: Major
Vehicular Pedestrian The safety of vehicular Extent: Local, District and Regional
Conflicts road users and pedestrians
may be endangered by an
increased risk of accidents Duration: Short Term
resulting from collisions
with construction vehicles
and equipment or unsafe
road conditions. Magnitude: S i g n i f i c a n t
Evaluation: Impact is negative
Noise and Vibration Construction activities Extent: Local

involving heavy duty
machinery, vehicular
movement, vehicle horns Duration: Short Term
etc, will increase ambient
noise levels and vibration
beyond the immediate
project corridor Magnitude: M e d i u m
Evaluation: Major
Construction Camps Improper construction of Extent: Local

camps may destroy an
area, leading to obvious
consequences on soil Duration: Short Term
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erosion and water quality.
Evaluation: Minor
Construction Waste Large quantities of Extent: Local

construction wastes would
be generated whilst
rehabilitating the road. Duration: Short Term
Poor sanitation and solid
waste disposal in
construction camps and
work sites are likely to Magnitude: H i g h
have negative impacts on
human health.
Evaluation: Minor
Public Health Stagnant water in pools Extent: Local, District and Regional
near the road is a health
hazard to nearby residents
since they serve as Duration: Long Term
breeding sites for vectors
of disease.
Magnitude: H i g h
Increase risk of spreading

sexually transmitted
infections (STIs) and Evaluation: Major
AIDS to rural inhabitants.
Public Utilities Public utilities along the Extent: Local

project road include water
pipelines,
telecommunication lines Duration: Short Term
and electricity cables will
be relocated resulting in
disruption of utility
services Magnitude: M e d i u m
Evaluation: Major
NEGATIVE IMPACTS - OPERATIONAL PHASE
Drainage The project is in A low Extent: Local, District

lying area which is usually
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inundated when it rains. Duration: Long Term

The project will include
large sections of paved Magnitude: H i g h
surfaces which will further
Evaluation: Major
increase the risk of
flooding.
Land Use Changes During the operational Extent: Local

phase, several land use
changes may occur which
may lead to the loss the
Duration: Intermittent
main objectives of easing
traffic flow
Evaluation: Minor
Health, Safety and Security The construction of the Extent: Local, District and Regional
interchange will allow
higher traffic speed which
may have subsequent Duration: Long Term
impacts on health safety
and security
Magnitude: H i g h
Evaluation: Major
Interchange may be used as Event Organizers may Extent: Local

event poster wall / board paste posters which will
degrade beauty of the
interchange.
Duration: Intermittent
Evaluation: Minor
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4.0 ENHANCEMENT/MITIGATION MEASURES AND

COMPLEMENTARY INITIATIVES
The following mitigation measures have been considered as the most suitable to reduce the
negative impacts that the project may result in.
Table 7: Mitigation measures and Cost
IMPACT PROPOSED MITIGATION

Water Quality Preventing contamination of surface water bodies and
ground water
Air Quality Periodic watering of exposed surfaces.
Enforcing lower speed limits within the work zone
Cover all trucks hauling materials
Equipment and vehicles used are in good condition to ensure
minimal emissions.
Regular monitoring of PM, TSP, COx, NOx, etc should be
done during construction.
Soil Erosion Plan and execute earth works with due diligence to prevent
soil erosion
Landscape Modification Shrubs and grass will be planted in the median whilst trees
are planted along the sides of the road.
Land Acquisition and Relocation Proper and adequate compensation
promptly paid to the land and property owners.
Payment should take place before structures are taken over
by the project.
Alternative For Taxi and Water The road link between the Tanker drivers and Pokuase
tanker drivers township will be developed as part of the interchange
construction to pass under the ACP-Kwabenya road
The Taxi drivers may also operate under the bridges where
the proposed pedestrian walkway across the Accra - Kumasi
Highway will be linked through tunnels.
Disturbance to Guako Sacred Sensitization of workers on the presence of the shrine and
Grove importance of the grove.
Possible fencing and restoration of Sacred Grove.
Traffic Congestion A Construction Traffic Diversion Plan drawn up by Engineer
to be implemented by contractor.
Contractor should develop a detailed traffic Management

plan.
Road diversions should be created
Vehicular Pedestrian Conflicts Post Traffic Signs and warnings.
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Implement Speed limits at construction site

Noise and Vibration Maintain construction equipment regularly to control of
noise.
Plan and execute the works so that it does not become a
nuisance to the general public where possible.
Provision of appropriate gear for workers.
Construction Camps Ensure that the construction camp are carefully sited and
arranged to minimise their impact.
Construction Waste Ensure proper disposal of construction waste
Provide toilet facilities for workers
Public Health Eliminating breeding sites of disease vectors.
Occupational Health & Safety Plan
HIV/AIDS Awareness programme/ Community Outreaches
Public Utilities Consult utility providers to plan and realign displaced utility
services
NEGATIVE IMPACTS- OPERATIONAL PHASE
Drainage The project will include an engineered line storm drain to convey
all run-offs to an appropriate outfall.
An engineered earth storage receptacle has been designed to

receive the peak discharge near the recovering outfall culvert.
Land Use Changes GWMA should enforce land use zoning regulations in the
municipality.
Health, Safety and Security Road safety awareness campaigns should be organized to sensitize
people on road safety and protection of the road signage and
information
Ensure improvement and protection of signage, guard rails and

other features that contribute to road safety
Strict monitoring compliance with traffic use and speed limits
Enhanced Information and awareness of HIV/AIDS
Interchange may be used as event GWMA must make sure that they call to order the perpetuators of
poster wall / board such acts by fining them. They could also provide adequate event
poster boards at vantage point or places for such activities at a
moderate fee
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4.1 Complementary initiatives

The project design will complementary initiatives that will improve socio-economic conditions
of the local communities.
4.1.1 Prevention of the Spread of Diseases

The spread of HIV/AIDS among project workers and communities during construction is one of
the main health risks. The project design shall include sensitization programs of the dangers of
HIV/AIDS through prevention and awareness campaigns; and through linkages with local NGOs
and Health Authorities in the project area as well as creating the capacity for continuous
prevention and awareness campaigns for road users.
4.1.2 Road Safety Education Campaigns

Considering that the road project shall upgrade the road network, an increase in speed and
volumes motorized traffic is expected. Road accidents, especially for children and young adults
(operating motor cycles), would potentially increase. The project will include road safety
educational campaigns for road users, communities and school children. In addition, the
technical designs will include of speed calming measures, adequate signage, separation of
motorized and non-motorized traffic especially in built up areas, among others.
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5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

Environmental monitoring ensures that the impacts have been accurately predicted and that
mitigation measures are being implemented as planned and has the assumed effects. The
monitoring exercise will ensure that the remedial actions recommended in the assessment are
incorporated in the project and maintained throughout the operation life where appropriate. It
will also identify additional remedial measures and corrective measures or redesign remedial
measures if they are not sufficiently effective.
All major stakeholders in the project have a monitoring responsibility of some kind. However,
only the Supervising Engineer, the Department of Urban Roads Environmental Unit, The EPA,
the Department Forestry and the Contractor are allocated specific and formal monitoring
obligations. Traffic Police, Health Authorities and other public authorities will automatically
monitor some of the effects of the project during their daily work.
Periodic interviews with the beneficiaries of the projects will also be undertaken to assess their
opinions about the effect of the implementation of the project.
Table 8: Summary of Monitoring Responsibilities and Output
Party Responsible Parameters to be Monitored Output

EPA Overall Environmental Performance of Regular monitoring to
the Project ensure compliance
Instructions to Contractor
and the Engineer
Department of Impact on Guako Sacred Grove Instructions to Contractor
Forestry and the Engineer
Overall Environmental Quarterly Environmental
DUR Performance of the Project reports
(Environment Unit) Community relations
Payment of appropriate
compensation
Construction methods and Monthly Environmental
The Engineer materials reports.
Environmental management of
construction sites Incident Reports as and
Implementation of mitigation when required (spills,
measures for air, water, soil, accidents and the like)
traffic, Occupational Health and
Safety, etc.
Environmental management of
construction camps
Contractors waste management
Staged rehabilitation of impact
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areas
Community relations
Environmental performance of
contractors equipment
Accidents (traffic, spills etc.)
Environmental performance of
mitigation measures
Environmental performance of Maintenance records
The Contractor equipment and plants
Implementation of interim and Accident Reports
permanent mitigation measures
Waste Management plan Mitigating actions e.g.
Occupational Health and Safety sprinkling of water, traffic
measures signs, safety barriers
Base Camp Management
Air and Water quality
Accidents of any kind
Traffic nuisances Police reports and
MTTU(Traffic Police) Traffic/Road safety measures instructions to Contractor
Traffic accidents
GWMA Specific tasks assigned to various Reports and instruction to
units Contractor and DUR
Health Authorities Change of frequency of diseases Health reports.
Occurrence of new diseases in the
area
Local Communities Negative environmental impacts Complaints to Contractor
Social disturbance and Supervising Engineer
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6.0 RESPONSIBILITIES AND INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEEMNTS

The Engineer is expected to discuss and convey the contents of this management plan,
recommended mitigation/interventions outlined under the impact, as well as the wishes of the
affected stakeholders to the Contractor and construction workers for integration in the
construction process. Stakeholders will need to be involved in the project monitoring framework
through good relations between the contractor and the stakeholders and through timely
information on the construction schedules, duration of construction works, potential interference
with their daily activities and other issues arising. This will also help in resolving of problems
related to construction and prevention of possible social conflicts associated with the project.
Communication channels should always be open to ensure proper and timely responses to any
complaints that may arise from the road project.
Specific responsibilities will be as follows:
6.1 Associated Consultants/ Engineer

Table 9: Environmental Management responsibility of the Engineer
PROJECT PHASE No ENGINEERS RESPONSIBILITIES
Design 1 Design the project with the least negative
environmental impact during the operational life of the
road
2 Design the project prescribing materials with the least
negative environmental impact
3 Incorporate any feasible traffic safety measures within
the project design.
4 Design environmentally friendly road drainage systems
5 Incorporate all suitable clauses requiring the contractor
to execute his work with due diligence and apply
environmentally friendly methods.
Such requirements must be accompanied by the
necessary methods for monitoring and accompanied by
the necessary methods for monitoring and enforcement.
Clauses with principle contents as minimum
requirement.
Implementation 6 The Engineer will supervise and enforce the
Contractors performance on all environmental
requirements included in the Contract Documents.
7 The engineer will monitor the overall environmental
impact of the projects and recommend additional
mitigation measures for implementation when deemed
necessary.
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6.2 Contractor
Table 10: Environmental Management Responsibilities of Contractor
PROJECT PHASE No CONTRACTORS RESPONSIBILITIES
Mobilisation 1 Prepare a detailed Environmental Management Plan be
approved by the Engineer and EPA as stated in the contracts
2 Ensure that the management as well as site managers and
foremen are well informed about all environmental issues of the
project.
3 Ensure that all site managers and foremen trained in
environmentally friendly construction methods
4 Ensure that all site managers and foremen are informed about
the cultural importance of the Guako sacred grove.
5 Ensure that all equipment mobilised fulfil the environmental
requirements of the contracts
6 Properly establish, operate and rehabilitate construction camp.
7 Obtain necessary approvals for all borrow pits
8 Establish a waste management plan covering all types of
wastes.
Project Execution 9 Apply environmental requirement and construction methods.
10 Ensure occupational health and safety of all workers and
visitors to the site at all times.
11 Fulfil all environmental requirements of the Contract
Documents.
12 Inform the Engineer if any unforeseen negative environmental
impact should occur.
13 Provide safe passage around or through the work site for all
kinds of traffic.
14 Ensure that all workers at his camp live responsibly with the
communities along the road corridor
15 Responsible for providing potable water to any community
whose water source is made unwholesome due to the project
activities until the water is made wholesome again.
16 Responsible for management of all types of waste generated
from construction activities, camps, quarries and borrow pits.
Demobilisation 17 Ensure that all affected project areas have been properly
cleaned of waste, graded and re-vegetated.
6.3 Environmental and Social Officer

As part of the construction team of the contractor, an Environmental and Safety Officer (ESO) is
also required. The ESO will be an employee of the Contractor appointed to monitor and review
the on-site environmental and social management plan and implementation of the ESMP. The
ESO shall be on site daily throughout the duration of the project construction. The ESOs
responsibilities will include the following:
Assist Contractor in ensuring that the necessary environmental authorizations and permits
are obtained;
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Maintain open and direct lines of communication between the Employer, Contractor,
Consultant and relevant institutions with regard to environmental matters;
Undertake regular site inspections of all construction areas with regard to compliance
with the ESMP.
Monitor and verify adherence to the ESMP at all times and verifying that environmental
impacts are kept to a minimum;
Take appropriate action if the specifications are not followed;
Assist the Contractor in finding environmentally responsible solutions to problems;
Undertake and monitor environmental awareness training for all new personnel coming
onto site;
Ensure labour protection equipments are of good quality and are available on site at all
the times;
Advise on the removal of person(s) and/or equipment not complying with the
specifications;
Recommend the issuing of fines for transgressions of site rules and penalties for
contraventions of the ESMP;
Implement works permit system and ensure the permit conditions for work are followed
strictly;
Keep detailed records of all site activities that may pertain to the environment.
Undertake a continual review of the ESMP and recommending additions; and
Compile a final audit report regarding the ESMP and its implementation during the
construction period, after completion of the contract and submitting this report to the
Employer.
6.4 EPA
The EPA is responsible for coordinating environmental issues in Ghana. The Agency is expected
to issue the necessary environmental permits and also to ensure that monitoring and reporting
requirements (as required by the EMSP and detailed management plans in accordance with EPA
standards and guidelines).
Also they have to enforce any actions that may be needed to ensure environmental quality
standards are not breached and permit requirements are maintained.
6.5 DUR/CLIENT
The overall implementation, project supervision and monitoring falls under the purview of the
Environmental Unit of the DUR. It will be in charge of overseeing the implementation of the
ESMP. They also have to issue instructions and guidelines for the additional mitigation measures
to be included during project execution. Additionally they will also liaise with the local health,
road/ traffic and educational Authorities to plan awareness raising campaigns.
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6.6 GWMA
The Ga West Municipal assembly can be seen as the general administrator during the
construction and operational phases of the project. The relevant departmental officers in the
Municipal Assembly would be called upon where necessary during the project construction and
operational phases to provide the necessary permits and advisory services to the project
implementers. Some of the areas where they will be required include:
Approving locations for establishing work camps;

Involvement in relocation of project affected persons along the road;
Liaising with the DUR in the project area to assist in the sensitization campaigns for
HIV/AIDS and Road Safety Sensitization;
Identifying locations for disposal of construction debris;
Issuing permits or relevant documentation for health and safety monitoring in accordance
with local health and safety legislation.
6.7 The General Public

The general public has no specific tasks in the ESMP, but their role is however important. The
public must express their concerns of the projects not only in the preliminary designs phase but
also whenever they are aware of previously unforeseen impacts or when impacts take a different
order of magnitude than expected. The public have an unwritten obligation to inform the
Engineer about such developments as early as possible. The public is also the target of awareness
raising campaigns to mitigate the negative impacts of the project.
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7.0 SUMMARY OF ESMP

The table below summarizes the costs of mitigation measures as well as the monitoring methods and periods and finally the parties
responsible for monitoring.
IMPACT PROPOSED RESPONSIBLE TARGETS TO MONITORING COSTS MONITORING PERIOD

MITIGATION PARTY ACHIEVE METHOD
For Contractor,
no separate cost
Contractor item for clauses
in contract
Preventing ESO Compliance Monitoring of documents. Water quality monitoring will
contamination of with drinking Sunkwa stream be carried out weekly
Water Quality surface water EPA water standards quality following commencement of
bodies and ground A cost of GH earthworks.(weekly
water Engineer 41,600 is monitoring to be done by
estimated for EPA).
EPA monitory
and supervisory
role.
Periodic watering Contractor
of exposed
surfaces. ESO Minimal dust Monitoring
Air Quality construction related No separate cost It will be carried out weekly,
Enforcing lower levels during from initiation to completion
construction dust level within the item for clauses in active construction areas
speed limits within project; in contract
the work zone documents
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Cover all trucks

hauling materials
Contractor
Equipment and Low vehicular Monitoring exhaust
vehicles used are in emissions fumes from
good condition to pollution construction
ensure minimal machineries.
emissions.
For Contractor,
No separate cost
item for clauses
Air quality sampling
and analytical in contract
Regular monitoring Contractor Compliance methods in documents. The construction stagefrom
accordance with initiation to completion
of PM10, TSP, COx, with Air regulations.
A cost of GH (weekly monitoring to be
NOx, etc. should be ESO Quality Air monitoring done by EPA)
done during Standards parameters will 201,226.94
include readings of is estimated for
construction. EPA TSP and PM10 COx,
NOx, SOx EPA monitory
and supervisory
role.
Measurement of
gaseous emissions GH 2000 is also
should be done prior estimated for
to (Baseline data).
baseline
measurements.
To assess the Erosion effects will Observation will be ongoing
Soil Erosion Plan and execute effectiveness of be monitored by: and reported where required
earth works with environmental
due diligence to protection Visual observation TSS will be measured
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prevent soil erosion measures of landform and regularly as part of the water
aimed to: water turbidity quality monitoring program.
Minimize Identification of
erosion; areas of potential
Contractor soil instability, soil No separate cost
Maximize erosion, and standing item for clauses
ESO sediment water. in contract
retention in documents.
surface runoff Reports on potential
through or existing problem
sediment traps areas.
Minimize
suspended .
solid loads
downstream of
disturbed areas
Landscape Shrubs and grass
The cost is
Modification will be planted in Regular gardening
Parks and Gardens To improve estimated at
the median whilst and pruning
aesthetics of GH 383,320.00. During operational phase
trees are planted activities will be
DUR area
along the sides of carried out.
the road.
Land Proper and DUR To ensure Continuous review An amount of
Acquisition adequate equitable and of land acquisition/ GH3,963,505.00 Quarterly review during pre-
and compensation GWMA timely property compensation is estimated for construction, extending into
Relocation Promptly paid to compensation program the compensation the construction stage as
the land and of structures required
property owners. To ensure that Continuous review based on
Payment should grievances are of grievance register Consultants
take place before resolved and to identify Property Impact
structures are taken do not escalate outstanding issues assessment.
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over by the project. into conflict. not resolved
To avoid
unnecessary
project delays
The road link
between the Tanker
drivers and
Pokuase township To prevent
will be developed disturbance to Complaints from Cost to be
as part of the livelihood tanker and taxi included in Regular review during
Alternative interchange drivers about contract operational phase
For Taxi and construction to pass Engineer To ensure that inconveniences documents
Water tanker under the ACP- grievances are associated with
drivers Kwabenya road Contractor resolved and alternative
do not escalate
The Taxi drivers into conflict.
will operate under
the bridges where
we will link our
proposed
pedestrian
walkway across the
Accra - Kumasi
Highway through
tunnels
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Sensitization of Cost included in

workers on the Contractor total GH 62,400
presence of the of EPA
shrine and Forestry compliance
importance of the Department monitoring cost.
Disturbance to grove.
Guako Sacred EPA
Forest Guard who
Grove
To ensure that already patrols the
Weekly patrols during the
the sanctity of area will continue to
The replantation construction phase and
the Guako patrol the area.
of the degraded occasional patrols during the
Forest is
portion is operational phase.
preserved EPA would also
Possible fencing Contractor estimated at
send an official to
and restoration of GH42,824.00
oversee.
Sacred Grove. Engineer
Fencing is at GH
67,960.00 (wire
mesh) or GH
126,440.00
(cement blocks).
A Construction Contractor
Traffic Diversion To avoid traffic For Contractor,no
Plan drawn up by MTTU accidents. separate cost item
Engineer to be Public complaints
for clauses in
Traffic implemented by To mitigate Throughout the Construction
Congestion contractor. Engineer nuisance of Visual Observation contract period(weekly monitoring to
documents be done by EPA).
increased of severe traffic
Contractor should traffic congestion
develop a detailed
traffic Management
plan.
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Road diversions Contractor Cost included in

should be created Minimal total GH 62,400
DUR disruptions of EPA
and accidents
compliance
EPA
monitoring cost.
Engineer
Vehicular Post Traffic Signs
Pedestrian and warnings. To avoid No separate cost
Conflicts Compilation of
Implement Speed accidents that item for clauses Throughout the Construction
Contractor statistics on number
limits at occur during in contract period
of accidents
construction site construction documents.
To ensure Noise monitoring/ For Contractor,

that measurement No separate cost
noise levels methods will follow item for clauses
Maintain Contractor produced by guidelines stipulated in contract The construction
construction operation of Standards. documents. stage from initiation to
Noise and equipment ESO machinery and completion in active
Vibration regularly to control equipment do The collection of A cost of GH construction areas.(weekly
of noise. EPA not exceed the representative noise 80,000.is monitoring to be done by
applicable measurements will estimated for EPA)
Plan and execute standards be made during all
the works so that it working shifts on the EPA monitory
does not become a To ensure day of sampling. and supervisory
nuisance to the that role.
general public adopted The grievance
where possible. noise controls register will be
and monitored for
management reports by local
systems are residents for
effective vibration causing
human irritation.
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Construction Ensure that the Contractor Minimal For Contractor,

Camps construction camps disruption to Periodic site No separate cost
are carefully sited EPA residents, inspections to be item for clauses Throughout the Construction
and arranged to physical and carried out by the in contract period
minimize their biological contractor that site documents.
impact on the environment camps are kept clean
environment and within the
allocated area for Cost included in
siting. total GH 62,400
of EPA
compliance
monitoring cost.
Construction Ensure proper Contractor Minimal Provision of on-site For Contractor,
Waste disposal of disruption temporal waste No separate cost
construction waste ESO to physical disposal bins and item for clauses
and designated site for in contract
Provide toilet EPA biological final collection and documents.
facilities for environmental disposal by waste Throughout the Construction
workers quality as well collection company. period
as health of Cost included in
residents Provision of sanitary total GH 62,400
and hygiene services of EPA
by sanitary provision compliance
service providers. monitoring cost.
Public Health Eliminating Contractor To support Conduct regular For Contractor,
breeding sites of The Health medical check-ups No separate cost
disease vectors. ESO Sector of for employees, and item for clauses Data will be summarized
GWMA compile statistic on in contract annually during the
Health prevent and to employee health to documents. construction stage and can be
HIV/AIDS Services(GWMA) combat enable year-to-year extended during operation
Awareness diseases. comparison. stage
programme/
To ensure that Quarterly Cost included in
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Community the opportunity consultation with DUR total cost of

Outreaches of disease municipal health GH 75,000.
transfer service.
between the
non-local
workforce and
local residents
is kept to a
minimum.
Avoid any
deterioration in
public health
and
environmental
sanitation as a
result of the
project.
Occupational Contractor To ensure that Compilation of work For Contractor, Throughout the construction
Health & Safety ESO workers are injury statistics and No separate cost phase
Plan EPA protected from monitoring to enable item for clauses
work accidents/ appropriate action to in contract
occupational be taken documents
hazards
Cost included in
total GH 62,400
of EPA
compliance
monitoring cost.
Public Consult utility Contractor Avoid Monitoring Cost to be Throughout the construction
Utilities providers to plan Engineer disruption to reports/complaints included in and operation phases
and realign Utility Providers provision of from residents contract
displaced utility utility services documents
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services
NEGATIVE IMPACTS- OPERATIONAL PHASE
IMPACT PROPOSED RESPONSIBLE TARGETS MONITORING COSTS MONITORING PERIOD
MITIGATION PARTY TO METHOD
ACHIEVE
Drainage The project will Contractor Prevent Monitoring flood No separate cost Monitoring will be carried
include an flooding levels item for clauses out periodically during rainy
engineered line in contract season.
storm drain to DUR Inspection of drains documents
convey all run-offs after periods of heavy
to an appropriate rainfall by the DUR
outfall. to assess their
effectiveness and
An engineered capacity to carry
earth storage flood waters
receptacle has been
designed to receive
the peak discharge
near the recovering
outfall culvert.
Land Use GWMA should To reduce the Cost included in Regular monitoring
Changes enforce land use emergence of Regular inspections GWMA total cost throughout operational period
zoning regulations in Planning inappropriate of project corridors. of GH 70,000
the municipality. unit(GWMA) land uses for acquisition of
orthophotos.
Health, Safety Road safety DUR Effective Compilation of Cost included in Regular Monitoring
and Security awareness information statistics on numbers DUR total cost of throughout operational period
campaigns should Road Safety and signage to of accidents GH 75,000.
be organized to Commission enhance safe
sensitize people on movement and
road safety and MTTU use of the road
protection of the To avoid
road signage and Health Services traffic
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information (GWMA) accidents. Consultation with

municipal health
Ensure service.
improvement and
protection of Avoid the
signage, guard rails spread of
disease
and other features between the
that contribute to non-local
work force
road safety and local
Strict monitoring residents
compliance with
traffic use and
speed limits
Enhanced
Information and
awareness of
HIV/AIDS
Interchange GWMA must make To ensure that Regular inspection Cost to be Regular monitoring
may be used sure that they call GWMA Interchange of interchange walls included in throughout operational period
as event poster to order the walls are contract
board perpetuators of DUR devoid of documents
such acts by fining posters to
them. They could maintain its
also provide beauty
adequate event
poster boards at
vantage point or
places for such
activities at a
moderate fee.
Table 11: Environmental and Social Management Plan
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8.0 CONCLUSIONS
The findings from the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment show that although the
proposed interchange project is expected to have a number of negative impacts most of these are
anticipated to occur during the construction phases and are mitigated in the overall road design.
The ESMP provides a set of guidelines for implementing and incorporating environmental
management practices to minimise adverse environmental impacts associated with the
construction of the Pokuase Interchange. Its aim is to establish environmental management
standard guidelines for all parties involved in undertaking their various tasks and responsibilities
for the project.
The ESMP was also prepared taking into consideration stakeholders desires and interests and be
reviewed continuously for the benefit of acceptability by stakeholders.
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MINISTRY OF ROADS AND HIGHWAYS

DEPARTMENT OF URBAN ROADS

ACCRA URBAN TRANSPORT PROJECT (AUTP),

SEPTEMBER 33 Royalt Castle Road Kokomlemle,

ACCRA URBAN TRANSPORT PROJECT (AUTP), PHASE 1-

DEPARTMENT OF URBAN ROADS

Environmental and Social Management Plan

Document No. | ACL-OP-DCF-ES-003

Doc Description By Review Approved Submission

Revision description Final client approval and issued to AfdB

Prepared by Henrietta Whyte/ Jane Naki Tetteh- Anowie

Checked by Jane Naki Tetteh- Anowie

Issue date September, 2015

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1.0 GENERAL INTRODUCTION

Project Title ACCRA URBAN TRANSPORT

1.1 OBJECTIVES OF ESMP

The Awoshie-Pokuase road, which is currently under construction, is expected to improve

Old Awoshie Road

Figure 1: Map showing Project Layout

2.2 Project Objectives

2.3 Project Works

2.4 Project Components

2.4.1 Horizontal and Vertical Alignments

2.4.2 Pedestrian Facilities

2.4.3 Traffic Control Devices

2.4.4 Construction Materials

2.4.5 Construction Water

2.5 Baseline Conditions

2.5.1 Climate and Vegetation

Annual rainfall trend

Figure 2: Annual Rainfall Trend

Rainfall Analysis and Design

Average monthly Rainfall(mm)

Figure 3: Mean monthly Rainfall distribution in Millimetres

Temperature, Humidity and Wind speed

The relative humidity at 0600hrs varies between 90% to 95%.

2.5.2 Topography, Geology and Soils

2.5.3 Water Resources

2.5.3.1 Water Quality

Table 1: Water quality of Sunkwa Stream

Total Hetero. cfu/100ml 312 1872 500

2.6 Air Quality

Table 2: The PM and TSP levels at ACP Junction were measured

ACP Junction 62 116

Permissible EPA 70 230

ACP 68.3 68.5 67.9 67.7 84.2 60

Table 4: Population of Ga West Municipality

Male 128,727 49.0

Female 134,015 51.0

Total 262,742 100

(Source: GSS, 2010 PHC)

Table 5: Population size of the studied communities

Communities Population Size

(Source: GSS, 2010 PHC)

2.10 Land Use

2.11 Economic Activities

2.12 Guako Sacred Grove

seen during the field surveys.

Figure 4: Map Showing Guako Sacred Grove

3.0 BENEFICIAL AND ADVERSE IMPACTS

Table 6: Summary of Environmental and Social Impacts

IMPACT DESCRIPTION ASSESSMENT