Project: Group Housing Scheme at village –Mewka, Sector -92, Gurgaon. Haryana

Half-yearly Compliance Report of EC Conditions Page 18 of 18

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Contents

/ Description / Page No. /
Chapter 1 / Introduction and Project Description
1.1 / Introduction / 4
1.2 / Project Description / 4
1.3 / Present Status / 4
1.4 / Purpose of the Report / 5
Chapter 2 / Compliance of Stipulated Conditions of Environmental Clearance
Part A / Specific Conditions for buildings in operational phase
I. Construction Phase / 6
II. Operation Phase / 8
Part B / General Conditions / 11
Chapter 3 / Details of Environmental Monitoring
3.1 / Ambient Air Quality Monitoring / 13
3.1.1 / Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations / 13
3.1.2 / Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Methodology / 13
3.1.3 / Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results / 14
3.1.4 / Discussion on Ambient Air Quality in the Study Area / 14
3.2 / Ambient Noise Monitoring / 14
3.2.1 / Ambient Noise Monitoring Locations / 14
3.2.2 / Methodology of Noise Monitoring / 15
3.2.3 / Ambient Noise Monitoring Results / 15
3.2.4 / Discussion on Ambient Noise Levels in the Study Area / 15
3.3 / Groundwater Quality Monitoring / 16
3.3.1 / Groundwater Quality Monitoring Locations / 16
3.3.2 / Methodology of Groundwater Quality Monitoring / 16
3.3.3 / Groundwater Quality Monitoring Results / 16
3.3.4 / Discussion on Groundwater Quality in the Study Area / 17
3.4 / Soil Monitoring / 17
3.4.1 / Soil Monitoring Locations / 17
3.4.2 / Methodology of Soil Monitoring / 17
3.4.3 / Soil Monitoring Results / 18
3.4.4 / Discussion on Soil Quality monitoring result / 18
Tables
3.1 / Details of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations / 13
3.2 / Techniques used for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring / 13
3.3 / Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results / 14
3.4 / Details of Ambient Noise Monitoring Stations / 14
3.5 / Ambient Noise Monitoring Results / 15
3.6 / Details of Water Quality Monitoring Station / 16
3.7 / Groundwater Quality Monitoring Results / 16
3.8 / Details of Soil Quality Monitoring Location / 17
3.9 / Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Soil in the Study Area / 18
Figures
3.1 / Variation of Ambient Air Quality level / 14
3.2 / Location wise variation of Ambient Noise Levels / 15
Annex
1 / Environmental clearance letter
2 / Monitoring reports


Chapter 1

Introduction and Project Description

1.1 Introduction

The Group Housing Scheme is being developed in Village Mewka, Sector 92, Gurgaon Haryana, byM/s Deputy Gothwal Constructions Pvt. Ltd. to facilitate Residential services.

This project has been awarded ‘Gold” grading by SEAC, Haryana.

The project has been sanctioned by the Department of Town & Country Planning (DTCP), Govt. of Haryana.

This project has been granted environmental clearance by the State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority, under category 8(a), Haryana vide reference number SEIAA/HR/2012/76 dated 11/07/2012. The total cost of the project is Rs. 102.75 crores.

1.2 Project Description

Salient Features:

This project involves construction of group housing on a plot area of 14.123 acres. Total Built-up area is 109221.5 sq.m. There will be 16 no. of building blocks having maximum 1 basements + stilt+GF+15 floors.

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The height of the building will be 49.20 M. The NOC from airport authority is obtained.

The total fresh water requirement is 501.57 KLD which will be met from HUDA. The waste water generation will be about 401.26 KLD which will be treated in STP of 480 KLD capacity. The 321 KLD of treated water will be reused in horticulture, cooling of DG, flushing and washing and the excess water will be discharge into the public sewer with permission.

Total solid waste generation will be 1.63 Ton/day, which will be disposed off as per SWM & Handling Rules.

Parking:

The building project will have adequate parking facility with 1053 ECS.

Water Supply:

The source of water supply is through Tankers of treated waste water during construction phase and during Operational phase water supply will be from HUDA.

Electricity:

The building will avail electricity from BHBVN. The power requirement is approximately 13.6 MW.

1.3 Present Status

Project is in construction phase.

1.4 Purpose of the Report

This six-monthly report is being submitted as per the condition stipulated in the Environmental Clearance letter.

Further, the study will envisage the environmental impacts that have generated in the local environment due to the project.

The environmental assessment is being carried out to verify:

·  That the project does not have any adverse environmental impacts in the project area and its surrounding

·  Compliance with the conditions stipulated in the Environmental Clearance Letter.

·  That the Project Management is implementing the environmental mitigation measures as suggested in the approved Form-1, Form-1A, Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and building plans.

·  The project proponent is implementing the environmental safeguards in true spirit.

·  Any non-conformity in the project with respect to the environmental implication of the project.

Chapter 2

Compliance of Stipulated Conditions of Environmental Clearance for Buildings in Operational Phase

PART A – SPECIFIC CONDITIONS

I.  Construction Phase

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Conditions of Environmental Clearance

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Status of Compliance
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1 / “Consent to Establishment” shell be obtained from Haryana State Pollution Control Board under Air and Water Act and a copy shall be submitted to the SEIAA, Haryana before the start of any construction works. / “Consent to Establishment” is obtained from Haryana Pollution Control Board.
2 / A first aid room as proposed in the project report shall be provided both during construction and operational phase of the project. / First aid facility is readily available at the project site in the custody of the project in charge.
3 / Adequate drinking water and sanitary facilities should be provided for construction workers at site. Provision should be made for mobile toilets. Open desiccation by the labours strictly prohibited. The safe disposal of waste water and solid wastes generated during the construction phase should be ensured. / Supply of drinking water and provision of sanitary facility has been provided within the project site. There is provision of mobile toilets for the construction workers and open desiccation is prohibited. The safe and proper disposal of solid waste is in practice.
4 / All the topsoil excavated during construction activities should be stored for use in horticulture/landscape development within the project site / Top soil is stored at secured location and will be used for landscaping after completion of civil work.
5 / Disposal of muck during construction phase should not create any adverse effect on the neighboring communities and be disposed taking the necessary precautions for general safety and health aspects of people, only in approved sites with the approval of competent authority. / There is no larger quantity of muck generated during construction activity.
Hazardous waste generated is being disposed as per HSPCB guideline.
6 / Construction spoils, including bituminous material and other hazardous materials, must not be allowed to contaminate watercourses and the dump sites for such material must be secured so that they should not leach into the ground water and any hazardous waste generated during construction phase, should be disposed off as per applicable rules and norms with necessary approval of the Haryana State Pollution Control Board. / Construction spoils, including bituminous material and other hazardous materials is disposed off in scientific manner. There is no adverse impact on the watercourses.
7 / The diesel generator sets to be used during construction phase should be of low sulphur diesel type and should conform to Environment (Protection) Rules prescribed for air and noise emission standards / Low sulphur diesel is being used to run the DG sets during power failure and it confirms to Environment (Protection) Rules prescribed for air and noise emission standards.
8 / The diesel required for operating DG sets shall be stored in underground tanks and if required, clearance from Chief Controller of Explosives shall be taken. / The diesel required for operating DG sets is stored/ secured in such a way that no accidents, spillage and leakage possible.
9 / Ambient noise levels should conform to residential standards both during day and night. Incremental pollution loads on the ambient air and noise quality should be closely monitored during construction phase. Adequate measures should be taken to reduce ambient air and noise level during construction phase, so as to conform to the stipulated standards / Ambient noise level monitoring was carried out and it was found to be within the prescribed limit of residential standards during day and night. Incremental pollution loads on the ambient air and noise quality is closely monitored during construction phase. Adequate measures have been taken to reduce ambient air and noise level during construction phase.
10 / Fly ash should be used as building material in the construction as per the provisions of Fly Ash Notification of September, 1999 and amended as on 27th August 2003 / Fly ash is being used 20-25% in Ready Mix Concrete as building material in the construction as per the provisions of Fly Ash Notification of September, 1999 and amended as on 27th August 2003
11 / Ready mix concrete must be used in building construction / Ready Mix Concrete is used for the project
12 / Storm water control and its re-use as per CGWB and BIS standards for various applications / Same will be complied during operation phase.
13 / Water demand during construction should be reduced by use of pre-mixed concrete, curing agents and other best practices referred. / Ready mix concrete is being used for construction to conserve and avoid wastage of water.
Curing agents for quick settling of RCC is being used as recommended in the code.
14 / In view of the severe constraints in water supply augmentation in the region and sustainability water resources, the developers will submit the NOC from CGWA specifying water extraction quantities and NOC from HUDA/utility provider indicating source of water supply and quantity of water with details of intended use of water –potable and potable. It shall be submitted to the SEIAA /R.O. MoEF, Chandigarh before the start of construction / Not applicable.
15 / Roof should meet prescribed requirement as per Energy Conservation Building Code by using appropriate thermal insulation materials to fulfill requirement / This is residential non-central air-conditioned project However, mud phuska with white broken glazed china type flooring is proposed to reflect heat for reduction of cooling load and conserve energy.
16 / Opaque wall should meet prescriptive requirement as per Energy Conservation Building Code which is proposed to be mandatory for all air conditioned spaces while it is aspirational for non-air-conditioned spaces by use of appropriate thermal insulation material to fulfill requirement. / This is residential non-central air-conditioned project. Energy conservation measures would be adopted to the extent feasible.
17 / The approval of the competent authority shall be obtained for structural safety of the building on account of earthquake, adequacy of fire fighting equipments etc. as per National Building Code including protection measures from lighting etc. If any forest land is involved in the proposed site, clearance under forest Conservation Act shall be taken from the competent Authority / All approvals from the competent authority have been obtained for structural safety of the building due to earthquake, adequacy of fire fighting equipments etc.
No forest land is involved. The project site is designated under residential land use; however NOC from forest department has been obtained.
18 / Overexploited groundwater and impending severs shortage of water supply in the region require the developer to redraw the water and energy conservation plan Developer shall submit details of good practices that have been included in the project to reduce the overall footprint of the proposed development including a detailed water balance along with source and quantities of potable and non potable water requirement (including water requirement during construction phase ) incorporating water efficiency /saving measures as well as water reuse /recycling within 3 months to the SEIAA, Haryana and R.O. MoEF , GOI Chandigarh before the start of construction. / Demand of water supply for the construction phase is being met through treated water supply through tankers from nearest municipal STP; which is treated in onsite STP to make it fit for construction purpose. Ground water will be extracted after getting prior permission from the competent authority.
19 / The PP shall construct 11 nos. rain water harvesting pits for recharging the ground water within the project premises. / Rain water harvesting pits are under construction.
20 / The PP Shall provide minimum one hydraulic ladder for escape of people in case of fire. / Same will be complied during construction phase.
21 / The project proponent shall submit assurance from the DHBVN for supply of 13.6 MW of power Supply before the start of construction. In no case project will be operational solely on generators without any power supply from any power utility. / Electric assurance from competent authority shall be obtained during operation phase.
22 / The project proponent shall obtain NOC from nearest fire station before the start of construction. / Shall be obtained during operation phase.
23 / The project proponent shall submit NOC from the Airport Authority of india regarding height clearance before the start of construction. / NOC from AAI has been granted.

II. Operation Phase

The project is still under construction.

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Conditions of Environmental Clearance

/ Status of Compliance
1 / The STP shall be installed for the treatment of the sewage to the prescribed standerds including odour and treated effluent will be recycled to achieve zero discharge. The installation of STP should be certified by an independent expert and a report in this regard should be submitted to the SEIAA, Haryana before the project is commissioned for operation. Discharge of treated sewage shall conform to the norms and standerds of HSPCB, Panchkula / Will be complied.
2 / Separation of gray and black water should be done by the use of dual plumbing line. Treatment of 100% gray water by decentralized treatment should be done ensuring that the recirculated water should have BOD maximum 10 ppm and the recycled water will be used for flushing, gardening and DG set cooling and running of fountain in the water body to achieve zero discharge. / Dual plumbing will be provided.