Project: “Atharva” Sec-109, at village-Panwal, Khurupur, Gurgaon. Haryana
Half-yearly Compliance Report of EC ConditionsPage 1 of 17
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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 / 6
I. Construction Phase / 6
II. Operation Phase / 8
Part B / General Conditions / 10
Chapter 3 / Details of Environmental Monitoring
3.1 / Ambient Air Quality Monitoring / 11
3.1.1 / Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations / 11
3.1.2 / Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Methodology / 11
3.1.3 / Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results / 12
3.1.4 / Discussion on Ambient Air Quality in the Study Area / 12
3.2 / Ambient Noise Monitoring / 12
3.2.1 / Ambient Noise Monitoring Locations / 12
3.2.2 / Methodology of Noise Monitoring / 13
3.2.3 / Ambient Noise Monitoring Results / 13
3.2.4 / Discussion on Ambient Noise Levels in the Study Area / 13
3.3 / Groundwater Quality Monitoring / 13
3.3.1 / Groundwater Quality Monitoring Locations / 13
3.3.2 / Methodology of Groundwater Quality Monitoring / 14
3.3.3 / Groundwater Quality Monitoring Results / 14
3.3.4 / Discussion on Groundwater Quality in the Study Area / 15
3.4 / Soil Monitoring / 15
3.4.1 / Soil Monitoring Locations / 15
3.4.2 / Methodology of Soil Monitoring / 15
3.4.3 / Soil Monitoring Results / 15
3.4.4 / Discussion on Soil Characteristics in the Study Area / 16
Tables
3.1 / Details of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations / 11
3.2 / Techniques used for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring / 11
3.3 / Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results / 12
3.4 / Details of Ambient Noise Monitoring Stations / 12
3.5 / Ambient Noise Monitoring Results / 13
3.6 / Details of Water Quality Monitoring Station / 14
3.7 / Groundwater Quality Monitoring Results / 14
3.8 / Details of Soil Quality Monitoring Location / 15
3.9 / Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Soil in the Study Area / 16
Figures
3.1 / Ambient Air Quality level / 12
3.2 / Ambient Noise Levels / 13
Annex
1 / Environmental clearance letter
2 / Monitoring Reports
Chapter 1
Introduction and Project Description
1.1Introduction
The Group Housing Complex “Atharva” is being developed in Village Panwala, Khurupur, Sector 109, Gurgaon Haryana, by Raheja Developers 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. Approval from airport authority has been obtained.
This project has been granted environmental clearance by the State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority, under category 8(a), Haryana vide reference number DEH/09/SEIAA/66 dated 01/04/2009.
1.2Project Description
Salient Features:
This project involves construction of group housing on a plot area of 59941.94 sq.m. Total Built-up area is 157918.34 sq.m. The present buildings blocks are 2Basements+GF+16 Floors. There are 528 no. of dwelling units, 18 nos. of villas, 1 nursery school, I community center, 116 EWS and commercial area.
The height of the building is 60 M. The NOC from airport authority has already been obtained.
The total fresh water requirement is 600 KLD out of which 324 KLD will be fresh water requirement. The waste water generation will be about 447 KLD which will be treated in STP of 470 KLD capacity. The 276 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 waste generation will be 1475 Kg/day, which will be disposed off as per SWM & Handling Rules.
Parking:
The building project will have adequate parking facility.
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 the HUDA.
Electricity:
The building will avail electricity from HVVN. The power requirement is approximately4858 KW.
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 Construction & Operational Phase
PART A – SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
- Construction Phase
S. No. /
Conditions of Environmental Clearance
/Status of Compliance
1 / The project proponent will first obtain permission of CGWA for abstraction of ground water and only after that they will start the construction. / Treated water is being used for construction purposes; no abstraction of ground water is in practice.2 / All required sanitary and hygienic measures should be in place before starting construction activities and to be maintained throughout the construction phase. / All required sanitary and hygienic measures are being taken to and will be maintained throughout the construction phase.
3 / A first aid room will be provided in the project both during construction and operation phase of the project. / First aid facility is readily available at the project site in the custody of the project in charge.
4 / Adequate drinking water and sanitary facilities should be provided for construction workers at site. Provision should be made for mobile toilets. 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.
5 / 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
6 / 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.
No hazardous waste is being generated, however if it would be so then disposal would be as per HSPCB guideline
7 / 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. / Construction spoils, including bituminous material and other hazardous materials is disposed off in scientific manner. There is no adverse impact on the watercourses
8 / 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. / This is a construction project for group housing and no hazardous waste will be generated. However if applicable, necessary approval will be taken.
9 / 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
10 / 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.
11 / Vehicles hired for bringing construction material to the site should be in good condition and should have a pollution check certificate and should conform to applicable air and noise emission standards and should be operated only during non peak hours. / Vehicles hired for bringing construction material to the site are new and it is being ensured to have pollution check certificate.
12 / 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 little higher than the prescribed limit of residential standards during day and night. Incremental pollution loads on the ambient air and noise quality are closely monitored during construction phase. Adequate measures have been taken to reduce ambient air and noise level during construction phase.
13 / 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 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
14 / Ready mix concrete must be used in building construction / Ready Mix Concrete is used for the project
15 / Storm water control and its re-use as per CGWB and BIS standards for various applications / Storm water was controlled by laying proper internal drainage network within the project site
16 / Water demand during construction should be reduced by use of pre-mixed concrete, curing agents and other best practices referred / To conserve water, pre-mixed concrete, curing agents and other best practices are followed.
17 / Permission from competent authority for supply of water shall be obtained prior to construction/ operation of the project / Assurance for Water supply has been obtained from HUDA for the operation phase
18 / Separation of grey and black water should be done by use of dual plumbing line for separation of grey and black water. / Separation of grey and black water should be done by use of dual plumbing line as per provision.
19 / Fixtures for showers, toilet flushing and drinking should be of low flow either by use of aerator or pressure reducing devices or sensor based control. / Same will be complied during operation phase.
20 / Use of glass may be reduced by up to 40% to reduce the electricity consumption and load on air conditioning. If necessary use high quality glass with special reflective coating in windows. / Same will be complied.
21 / Roof should meet prescribed requirement as per Energy Conservation Building Code by using appropriate thermal insulation materials to fulfill requirement / Energy conservation measures would be adopted for roof treatment.
22 / 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. / Energy conservation measures would be adopted for walls.
23 / The approval of the competent authority shall be obtained for structural safety of the building due to 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.
24 / Regular supervision of the above and other measures for monitoring should be in place all through the construction phase, so as to avoid disturbance to the surroundings. / Regular supervision of the above and other measures for monitoring shall be in place all through the construction phase to avoid disturbance to the surroundings.
25 / Under the provision of Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986, legal action shall be initiated against the project proponent if it is found that construction of the project has been started without obtaining environmental clearance. / Construction was started after obtaining Environmental Clearance.
II. Operation Phase
S. No /Conditions of Environmental Clearance
/ Status of Compliance1 / The STP shall be installed for the treatment of the sewage generated to the prescribed standards including odour and treated effluent will be recycled to the maximum and excess treated sewer to be discharged in public sewer after UV treatment. / There is a provision of STP for treating entire sewage generated from the building.
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 / Provision of dual plumbing has been made for separation of grey and black water. Treated waste water will be used for flushing, landscaping& DG Cooling.
3 / For disinfections of the treated wastewater ultra violate radiation or ozonization should be used. / Use of UV Treatment has been proposed for disinfection of treated waste water in the STP.
4 / The solid waste generated should be properly collected and segregated. Wet garbage should be composted and dry/inert solid waste should be disposed off to the approved sires for land filling after recovering recyclable material / Solid waste is being disposed through MCG authorized waste collector and disposed in the solid waste management facility at approved site for solid waste treatment and disposal.
5 / Diesel power generating sets proposed as source of backup power for lifts, common area illumination and for domestic use should be of enclosed type and conform to rules made under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. The location of the DF sets should be in the basement as promised by the project proponent with appropriate stack height as per the CPCB norms. The diesel used for DG sets should be of low sulphur contents (Maximum 0.25%) / DG sets installed would be of enclosed type conforming to the rules made under EP Act 1986.
DG stack would go above building block. The height above building block would be as per CPCB norms.
Low sulphur diesel (with maximum sulphur content of 0.25%) would be used for operating DG Sets
6 / Ambient Noise level should be controlled to ensure that it does not exceed the prescribed standards both within and at the boundary of the proposed Hotel complex / Ambient noise level at the project site during operation phase will be monitored and it will be ensured that the ambient noise level would not exceed the prescribed standards both within and at the boundary of the project site as per residential standards.
7 / The project proponent should maintain at least 30% as green cover area out of which 15% area should be used for tree plantation especially all around the periphery of the project and on the road sides preferably with local species so as to provide protection against particulate and noise. The open spaces inside the plot should be preferably landscaped and covered with vegetation/grass. / Landscape will be developed after completion of entire civil construction works. There is provision of green belt development in the project area up to 30% of green cover area for tree plantation especially all around the periphery of the project and on the road sides preferably with local species so as to provide protection against particulate and noise.
8 / Weep holes in the compound walls shall be provided to ensure natural drainage of rain water in the catchment area during the monsoon period / There is provision of weep holes in the compound walls for natural drainage of rain water in the catchment area during the monsoon period
9 / Rain water harvesting for roof run-off and surface run-off as per plan submitted should be implemented. Before recharging the surface runoff, pre run off treatment must be done to remove suspended matter, oil and grease. The bore well for rain water recharging should be kept at least 5 m above the highest ground water table / Adequate number of RWH pits will be constructed in the operational part of the building. RWH pits have been designed as per CGWB norms.
10 / The ground water level and its quality should be monitored regularly in consultation with Central Ground Water Authority. / The ground water level and its quality would be monitored regularly in consultation with Central Ground Water Authority.
11 / Traffic congestion near the entry and exit points for the road adjoining the proposed project site. Parking should be fully internalized and no public space should be utilized. / It will be ensured that no traffic congestion take place.
No public space will be utilized for parking during operation phase
12 / A report on the energy conservation measures conforming to energy conservation norms finalize by Bureau of Energy Efficiency should be prepared incorporating details about building materials and technology, R & U Factors etc. and submit to the IA Division of Environment Department, Haryana in three months time / The report on the energy conservation measures conforming to energy conservation norms finalized by Bureau of Energy Efficiency will be prepared and the same will be submitted to the IA Division of Environment Department, Haryana
13 / Energy conservation measures like installation of CFLs/ TELs for lighting the areas outside the building should be integral part of the project design and should be in place before project commissioning. Used CFLs and TFLs should be properly collected and disposed off/ sent for recycling as per the prevailing guidelines/ rules of the regulatory authority to avoid mercury contamination. Use of solar panels should be done to maximum possible extent / Energy efficient luminaries like CFL would be used in common areas during the operational phase of the project.
14 / Adequate measures should be taken to prevent odour problem from solid waste processing plant and STP. / Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent odour problem from solid waste processing plant and STP during operation phase.
15 / The building should have adequate distance between them to allow movement of fresh air and passage of natural light, air and ventilation. / Same will be complied.
16 / The solid waste generated should be properly collected and segregated as per the requirement of the MSW Rules 2000. The wet garbage should be sent for composting and dry/inert solid waste should be disposed off to the approved sire for land filling after recovering recyclable materials / Solid waste will be collected by MCG authorized collector and disposed off securely at Municipal Waste Management Facility
PART B – GENERAL CONDITIONS
S. No. /Conditions of Environmental Clearance
/ Status of ComplianceI / The environmental safeguards contained in the documents should be implemented in letter and spirit. / Environmental Safeguards as prescribed by the ministry of environment and forests in the clearance document is being implemented in true spirit.
II / Provision should be made for supply of kerosene or cooking gas and pressure cooker to the labours during construction phase. / As per the provision, supply of kerosene or cooking gas and pressure cooker to the labors during construction phase.
III / Six-monthly monitoring reports should be submitted to the HSPCB and Regional Office, MOEF, GOI, Northern Region. / Six monthly environmental compliance reports has been prepared and is being submitted to the HSPCB and Regional office, MOEF, GOI, Northern Region, Chandigarh.
IV / In the case of any change(s) in the scope of the project, the project would require a fresh appraisal by the SEIAA/SEAC, Haryana. / There is no change in the scope of the project.
V / The SEIAA, Haryana reserves the right to add additional safeguard measures subsequently, if found necessary. Environment Clearance granted will be revoked if it is found that false information has been given for getting approval of this project. / The project will accept any suggestion by the SEIAA for environmental safeguard.
VI / All other statutory clearances such as the approvals for storage of diesel from Chief Controller of Explosives, Fire Department, Civil Aviation Department, Forest Conservation Act, 1980 and Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, shall be obtained, as applicable by project proponents from the respective authorities. / All other statutory clearances required for the project will be obtained from the concerned authorities. However, approval from AAI has been obtained.
VII / These stipulations would be enforced among others under the provisions of Water (Prevention and Control) Act, 1981, the Environmental Protection Act 1986, The Public Liability (Insurance) Act, 1991 and EIA Notification, 2006. / Same will be complied.
VIII / The project proponent will not violate any judicial orders/ pronouncement issued by the Hon’ble Supreme Court/High Courts. / The project proponent will abide any judicial orders/ pronouncement issued by the Hon’ble Supreme/High Courts
IX / Any appeal against this Environmental Clearance shall lie with the National Environmental Appellate Authority, if preferred, within a period of 30 days as prescribed under section 11 of the National Environmental Appellate Act 1997. / Any appeal against this Environmental Clearance shall lie with the National Environmental Appellate Authority as per National Environmental Appellate Act 1997.
Chapter 3