NKHATABAY DISTRICT COUNCIL

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR SCHOOL BLOCKS AND TEACHER HOUSES.

Name of School:KalabweZone: St Maria GorettiTA: Mkumbira

Constituency: CentralProject: Teachers House

Environmental Component / Expected impacts / Proposed Mitigation measures / Targets / Responsibility / Timeframe
2009/10 / 2010/ 12
Soils / Loss of top soil for Agricultural Activities / Planting of grass around the house / 20 m2 / SMC / 2011 / June 2012
Creation of ditches/ open pits to pose as danger to children / refilling the ditches and pits / 5 m2 / SMC / June 2012
Barrow pits/ trenches due to sand and clay mining / from the lake and the lake back fill the sand / nature / 2010/ 2012
Debris left from construction activities / collecting and heaping them / 5 m2 / SMC / July 2012
Reflection from roof surfaces and poor workmanship / Construction of water drain / about 15 m / Contractors / June 2012
Cultural heritage and sites / Possible destruction of the nearby commentary / N/A
Social Conflict / Loss of farming land due to loss of extension of land for the school loss of livelihood / N/A
Flora and Terrestrial Fauna / Conflict over use of natural resources, water, land e.t.c. / 2012 ongoing process.
Sustainability / Loss of vegetation due to kilning of bricks. / Planting new trees and grass. / 20 m2 / SMC / 2012 ongoing process.
Loss of roofs due to hail winds / Planting new trees and grass. / 20 m2 / SMC / 2012 ongoing process.
Theft and vandalism of solar equipment / N/A
Quantity of material and workmanship / Planting new trees and grass. / 20 m2 / SMC and resident of the house / 2012 ongoing process.
Status of implemented measures. / 30% implemented measures have been done.

CHALLENGES FACES DURING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MITIGATION MEASURES.

  1. Stealing of planted trees.
  2. Community not taking the major role.
  3. Delay in the installation of electricity.

SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS.

  1. Sensitizing the community the importance of trees on the site and stop vandalizing the premise.
  2. Sensitizing the community the importance of taking a big role in a project.
  3. Visiting and reminding the ESCOM Office to install the power.

CONTACT.

KALAMBWE SCHOOL

C/O BOX 93, NKHATA-BAY

CELL: 0999609298/ 0881774529

Name of School: MteteteZone: St Maria GorettiTA: Mkumbira

Constituency: CentralProject: Mtetete Teachers House

Environmental Component / Expected impacts / Proposed Mitigation measures / Targets / Responsibility / Timeframe
2009/10 / 2010/ 12
Soils / Loss of top soil for Agricultural Activities / Planting of tree / 1/10 of hector / Community / December 2012
Creation of ditches/ open pits to pose as danger to children / Planting of bananas / 25 m2 / Community / December 2012
Barrow pits/ trenches due to sand and clay mining / Planting of trees where there was no trees (hot spots) / 100m / Community / December 2012
Debris left from construction activities / Half bricks were used for making lawns / School / September 2010
Reflection from roof surfaces and poor workmanship / Construction of water drain / Surrounding the house / Contractors / September 2010
Cultural heritage and sites / Possible destruction of the nearby commentary / N/A
Social Conflict / Loss of farming land due to loss of extension of land for the school loss of livelihood / N/A
Flora and Terrestrial Fauna / Conflict over use of natural resources, water, land e.t.c. / N/A / .
Sustainability / Loss of vegetation due to kilning of bricks. / N/A
Loss of roofs due to hail winds / N/A
Theft and vandalism of solar equipment / N/A
Quantity of material and workmanship / Planting of flowers and new trees and grass. / surrounding the house / house resident and the community for the tree / December 2012
Status of implemented measures. / standard infrastructure and of good quality / house / Maintenance committee / December 2012

CHALLENGES FACES DURING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MITIGATION MEASURES.

  1. Delay of some mitigation measures.
  2. Delay of electricity installation by ESCOM.

SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS.

  1. The SMC to be sensitized on mitigation measures so that they should inform the community and implement the measures by end 2012.
  2. Continuous press the ESCOM people.

CONTACT.

RIC Mhone (Head Teacher) 0999583957

Mtetete F.P. School

P.O. Box 70, Nkhata bay.

Name of School:LifupaZone:KacheleTA: Kabundulu

Constituency:Nkhata-Bay WestProject:Lifupa Teachcers House

Environmental Component / Expected impacts / Proposed Mitigation measures / Targets / Responsibility / Timeframe
2009/10 / 2010/ 12
Soils / Loss of top soil for Agricultural Activities / Filling of ditches with soil / ¼ hactors / Community / October 2011
Creation of ditches/ open pits to pose as danger to children / Filling in of ditches with soil 1/10 hectors / 1/10 hectors / Community / June 2011
Barrow pits/ trenches due to sand and clay mining / Protecting trees and vegetation cover from bush fire / 6 hectors / Community / 2011- 2012
Debris left from construction activities / Reserved for filing in foundation for school block. / 5 m2 / Community / 2011- 2012
Reflection from roof surfaces and poor workmanship / Construction of water drain / 64 metres by ½ m / Contractors / October 2011
Cultural heritage and sites / Possible destruction of the nearby commentary / N/A
Social Conflict / Loss of farming land due to loss of extension of land for the school loss of livelihood / N/A
Flora and Terrestrial Fauna / Conflict over use of natural resources, water, land e.t.c. / N/A / 2012 ongoing process.
Sustainability / Loss of vegetation due to kilning of bricks. / Planting new trees and grass and protecting available trees. / 3 hectors / Community / 2010/ 2011 February
Loss of roofs due to hail winds / Planting new trees and grass and protecting surrounding trees. / 1 hector / Community / 2011/ 2012
Theft and vandalism of solar equipment / Sensitizing of community to prevent vandalism. / Solar Panel / Community / 2012
Quantity of material and workmanship / Application of minor maintenance e.g. flooring and planting. / Whole house and other components / SMC and resident of the house / Every two years.
Status of implemented measures. / 80% implemented measures have been done.

CHALLENGES FACES DURING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MITIGATION MEASURES.

  1. Lack of fruits seedlings.
  2. Opening of new gardens and shifting cultivation.
  3. Delayed installation of solar.

SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS.

  1. SMC to raise funds for purchasing of fruit seedlings and other tree speeches.
  2. SMC to sensitize communities through village heads
  3. Not to practice shifting cultivation and opening of new gardens.
  4. SMC discussing with the MP to support the school to procure solar system.

CONTACT.

Ephron C. Phiri (HEAD TEACHERS).0884195076

Lifupa F.P. School, P/ Bag 3, P.O. Kande. Nkhata-Bay.

Name of School:KambuwiZone: St Maria GorettiTA: Mkumbira

Constituency: CentralProject:School Block

Environmental Component / Expected impacts / Proposed Mitigation measures / Targets / Responsibility / Timeframe
2009/10 / 2010/ 12
Soils / Loss of top soil for Agricultural Activities /
  • Planting of vertiver.
  • Applying manure
/ Pupils / Head Teacher / December 2012
Creation of ditches/ open pits to pose as danger to children /
  • Cover with soil
/ parents / PTA / August 2012
Barrow pits/ trenches due to sand and clay mining /
  • Cover with soil
  • Do not dig deep
/ pupils / SMC / July 2012
Debris left from construction activities / used to cover pits and ditches / pupils / Head Teacher / October 2012
Reflection from roof surfaces and poor workmanship / Construction of water drain / Parents / SMC / October 2012
Cultural heritage and sites / Possible destruction of the nearby commentary / N/A
Social Conflict / Loss of farming land due to loss of extension of land for the school loss of livelihood / relocate to the other land / community / Village Head / July 2012 to January 2013
Flora and Terrestrial Fauna / Conflict over use of natural resources, water, land e.t.c. /
  • Increase sources of water.
  • Relocate to new land
/ community / Village Head / December 2012
Sustainability / Loss of vegetation due to kilning of bricks. / Planting new trees and grass. / Community / Community / December 2012
Loss of roofs due to hail winds / Planting new trees and grass. / community / PTA / December 2012
Theft and vandalism of solar equipment / Icrease security / community / Village Headman
Quantity of material and workmanship / intensify supervision / community / SMC / September
Status of implemented measure

CHALLENGES FACES DURING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MITIGATION MEASURES.

  1. Lack of seedlings, polythene tube, canes and wheel barrows.
  2. Inadequate land to re-allocate dispersed people.

SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS.

  1. Provision of necessary resources to enable timely completion of the work.
  2. Liaise with other village Heads to find land for the reallocation.

CONTACT.

W.M KAMANGA

CELL: 0884107765

Name of School:BweleroZone: St Maria GorettiTA: Mkumbira

Constituency: CentralProject:Teachers House

Environmental Component / Expected impacts / Proposed Mitigation measures / Targets / Responsibility / Timeframe
2009/10 / 2010/ 12
Soils / Loss of top soil for Agricultural Activities /
  • Planting of glass.
  • Planting of shrubs like tree
/ Pupils / Head Teacher / December 2012
Creation of ditches/ open pits to pose as danger to children /
  • Cover ditches/ open pits with debris left from construction and soil
/ SMC / SMC / July 2012
Barrow pits/ trenches due to sand and clay mining /
  • Cover with soil
  • Do not dig deep
/ Parents / PTA and the HeadTeacher / September 2012
Debris left from construction activities / used to cover pits and ditches / PTA / PTA / September 2012
Reflection from roof surfaces and poor workmanship / select skilled laborer / SMC / Community / June 2012
Cultural heritage and sites / Possible destruction of the nearby commentary / N/A
Social Conflict / Loss of farming land due to loss of extension of land for the school loss of livelihood / N/A
Flora and Terrestrial Fauna / Conflict over use of natural resources, water, land e.t.c. / N/A
Sustainability / Loss of vegetation due to kilning of bricks. / Planting new trees and grass. / Community / Group Village Head / December 2012
Loss of roofs due to hail winds / Planting new trees and grass. / community / Group Village Head / December 2012
Theft and vandalism of solar equipment / Increase security / community / Village Headman
Quantity of material and workmanship / intensify monitoring and supervision / community / Village Headman / September 2012
Status of implemented measure / Improve environmental management / provision and locally resources necessary resources / community / Local Council / December 2012

CHALLENGES FACES DURING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MITIGATION MEASURES.

  1. Lack of resources like seedlings, polythene tube e.t.c.
  2. Low community participation.
  3. Untimely tackling of the proposed mitigation measures.

SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS.

  1. Locally sources and provide necessary resources.
  2. Adequately motivation of the community.
  3. Tackle proposed mitigation measures in time.

CONTACT.

MATHIAS KAULANDA

CELL: 0999076337

Name of School:ChipamboZone:MazambaTA: Kabunduli

Constituency:WestProject: Teachers House

Environmental Component / Expected impacts / Proposed Mitigation measures / Targets / Responsibility / Timeframe
2009/10 / 2010/ 12
Soils / Loss of top soil for Agricultural Activities / it was infertile land
Creation of ditches/ open pits to pose as danger to children / refilling the ditches and pits / all ditches / SMC
Barrow pits/ trenches due to sand and clay mining / refilling / all / SMC
Debris left from construction activities / removal and used to fill pits and over foundation / all debris / SMC
Reflection from roof surfaces and poor workmanship / Construction of per plan / good design / Contractors
Cultural heritage and sites / Possible destruction of the nearby commentary / N/A
Social Conflict / Loss of farming land due to loss of extension of land for the school loss of livelihood / N/A
Flora and Terrestrial Fauna / Conflict over use of natural resources, water, land e.t.c. / chiefs open declaration of land as part and parcel of the school premise / community / SMC
Sustainability / Loss of vegetation due to kilning of bricks. / sourcing and planting of seedlings / 1600 / SMC
Loss of roofs due to hail winds / Planting new trees and grass. / 1600 / SMC
Theft and vandalism of solar equipment / recruiting of the watchmen / no loss of materials
Quantity of material and workmanship / close supervision / throughout the project / SMC and resident of the house / 2012 ongoing process.
Status of implemented measures.

CHALLENGES FACES DURING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MITIGATION MEASURES.

  1. Late sourcing of seedlings which resulted in most of them wilting.

SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS.

  1. Timely panning and planting of trees.

CONTACT.

B. Kumwenda 0888683705.

Name of School:ChangantoleZone:MazambaTA: Kabunduli

Constituency:SouthProject: Teachers House

Environmental Component / Expected impacts / Proposed Mitigation measures / Targets / Responsibility / Timeframe
2009/10 / 2010/ 12
Soils / Loss of top soil for Agricultural Activities
Creation of ditches/ open pits to pose as danger to children / refilling the ditches and pits / all created ditches ditches / community
Barrow pits/ trenches due to sand and clay mining / refilling with debris and bricks and stones / all / SMC
Debris left from construction activities / removing them and use to back stop the slope / all / SMC
Reflection from roof surfaces and poor workmanship / Construction of per plan / good design / Contractors
Cultural heritage and sites / Possible destruction of the nearby commentary / N/A
Social Conflict / Loss of farming land due to loss of extension of land for the school loss of livelihood / N/A
Flora and Terrestrial Fauna / Conflict over use of natural resources, water, land e.t.c. / the chief Machuka II and SMC signed a the land agreement / SMC
Sustainability / Loss of vegetation due to kilning of bricks. / planting of Pine, Blue Gum and acacia / 300 / Luwawa Environmental Trust
Loss of roofs due to hail winds / Planting trees around the house. / 300 / SMC
Theft and vandalism of solar equipment / recruiting of the watchmen / no loss of materials / community
Quantity of material and workmanship / close supervision / throughout the project / SMC and resident of the house / 2012 ongoing process.
Status of implemented measures.

CHALLENGES FACES DURING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MITIGATION MEASURES.

  1. Payment of the watchman due the financial constraint of t he community..

SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS.

  1. Project amount should include watchmen wages in the budget.

CONTACT.

Mr. M.P. Kanyika 0884902349/ 0996336049

Mr. Matias Chirwa 0881009178

Name of School:MgonapasiZone:ChikwinaTA: M’Bwana

Constituency:NorthProject: Teachers House

Environmental Component / Expected impacts / Proposed Mitigation measures / Targets / Responsibility / Timeframe
2009/10 / 2010/ 12
Soils / Loss of top soil for Agricultural Activities / planting Kapinga and Floriculture / quarter / community / 1/1/2012
Creation of ditches/ open pits to pose as danger to children / refilling the ditches and pits / ¼ acre / community / December 2011.
Barrow pits/ trenches due to sand and clay mining / planting of trees along river banks reserving existing trees / 5 hectors / community / December 2012
Debris left from construction activities / used for filling in trenches and ditches / 5m*8m / community / December 2011
Reflection from roof surfaces and poor workmanship / construction of water drainage / 40m Surrounding the house. / Contractors / December 2011
Cultural heritage and sites / Possible destruction of the nearby commentary / N/A
Social Conflict / Loss of farming land due to loss of extension of land for the school loss of livelihood / N/A
Flora and Terrestrial Fauna / Conflict over use of natural resources, water, land e.t.c.
Sustainability / Loss of vegetation due to kilning of bricks. / planting trees and conserving exciting ones / 3 hector / community / December 2012
Loss of roofs due to hail winds
Theft and vandalism of solar equipment / SMC sensitizing community on Vandalism / solar and community / community / December 2012
Quantity of material and workmanship / planting of more flowers and maintenance / house and surrounding / SMC and occupant / December 2011
Status of implemented measures. / 75% coverage

CHALLENGES FACES DURING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MITIGATION MEASURES.

  1. Delay of solar procurement due, due to funds with the council.

SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS.

  1. SMC to follow-up of the remaining funds for Solar.

CONTACT.

Deputy Head Teacher 099541529

Name of School:Chufupa Zone:ChikwinaTA: Nyaluwangwa

Constituency:NorthProject: Teachers House

Environmental Component / Expected impacts / Proposed Mitigation measures / Targets / Responsibility / Timeframe
2009/10 / 2010/ 12
Soils / Loss of top soil for Agricultural Activities / planting vertiva kapinga and hedge / ¼ Acres / community / December 2012
Creation of ditches/ open pits to pose as danger to children / Land Scapping filling of open pits and ditches / ¼ Acres / community / April 2012
Barrow pits/ trenches due to sand and clay mining / Reserving trees and vegetation cover along river banks. / river banks / community / 2012 on-going
Debris left from construction activities / filling of pits and dishes / ¼ Acres / Community / December 2011
Reflection from roof surfaces and poor workmanship / Construction of drains / 30 M surrounding the housing. / Contractors / December 2011
Cultural heritage and sites / Possible destruction of the nearby commentary / N/A
Social Conflict / Loss of farming land due to loss of extension of land for the school loss of livelihood / N/A
Flora and Terrestrial Fauna / Conflict over use of natural resources, water, land e.t.c. / N/A
Sustainability / Loss of vegetation due to kilning of bricks. / Planting trees and conserving existing ones / 2 hectors / January 2012 and on-going
Loss of roofs due to hail winds / Planting trees surrounding the house / ¼ Acres / Community / January 2012 and on-going
Theft and vandalism of solar equipment / Civic education to community / community / SMC / January 2012 and on-going
Quantity of material and workmanship / maintenance works to be done yearly / House / SMC Committee / December 2012
Status of implemented measures. / 75% of coverage of measures implement

CHALLENGES FACES DURING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MITIGATION MEASURES.

  1. Insufficient building materials e.g. cement (the drainage is not complete)
  2. Fruits trees not accessed

SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS.

  1. School community to mobilize funds for procurement of materials for the completion of the drains
  2. School committee to raise seedlings and plant around the school.

CONTACT.

Chifupa F.P. School

Box 19,

Chikwina

Gladson G. Msiska

0881804128/ 0994256305

Name of School:Chufupa Zone:ChikwinaTA: Nyaluwangwa

Constituency:NorthProject: Teachers House

Environmental Component / Expected impacts / Proposed Mitigation measures / Targets / Responsibility / Timeframe
2009/10 / 2010/ 12
Soils / Loss of top soil for Agricultural Activities / planting vertiva kapinga and hedge / ¼ Acres / community / December 2012
Creation of ditches/ open pits to pose as danger to children / Land Scapping filling of open pits and ditches / ¼ Acres / community / April 2012
Barrow pits/ trenches due to sand and clay mining / Reserving trees and vegetation cover along river banks. / river banks / community / 2012 on-going
Debris left from construction activities / filling of pits and dishes / ¼ Acres / Community / December 2011
Reflection from roof surfaces and poor workmanship / Construction of drains / 30 M surrounding the housing. / Contractors / December 2011
Cultural heritage and sites / Possible destruction of the nearby commentary / N/A
Social Conflict / Loss of farming land due to loss of extension of land for the school loss of livelihood / N/A
Flora and Terrestrial Fauna / Conflict over use of natural resources, water, land e.t.c. / N/A
Sustainability / Loss of vegetation due to kilning of bricks. / Planting trees and conserving existing ones / 2 hectors / January 2012 and on-going
Loss of roofs due to hail winds / Planting trees surrounding the house / ¼ Acres / Community / January 2012 and on-going
Theft and vandalism of solar equipment / Civic education to community / community / SMC / January 2012 and on-going
Quantity of material and workmanship / maintenance works to be done yearly / House / SMC Committee / December 2012
Status of implemented measures. / 75% of coverage of measures implement

CHALLENGES FACES DURING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MITIGATION MEASURES.