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Module code: CIVE3001Y(5) Module title: Civil Engineering Management

MINI-PROJECT title The importance of a feasibility study in a construction project - A Case Study

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES AIM To present a case study on the importance of a feasibility study in a construction project OBJECTIVES 1. To obtain an official feasibility study pertaining to a construction project 2. To perform a case study on the importance of a feasibility study in relation to the above 3. To present the case study

FEASIBILITY STUDY BRIEF DESCRIPTION •Assessment of the viability and practicality of a proposed project •A feasibility study attempts to impartially and logically determine the strengths and weaknesses of an existing business or more commonly a proposed venture, opportunities and inconveniences present in the environment, the resources required to

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Identification and description of area concerned as per the feasibility study

Investment in the transport sector tends to  Reduce transport costs

Project justification

• Lower market prices • A spatial extension of the market • Higher mobility  Thereby improving access to economic opportunities  Moreover road works imply the creation of employment contributing to a reduction of poverty

However, This due lead to to increasing the formulation traffic of volume this By- and expected The government of Uganda AND its international The Northern Corridor Route is extremely economic project growth with it becomes a survey necessary positively to provide a development partners therefore invested substantially important for both Uganda andofits diversion acknowledging for heavy and public long distance (73% traffic to avoid to its upkeep and improvement neighbours traffic sample) jams

ALTERNATE Feasibility studies allows considering different options in order to chose the best PROPOSAL one.

The factors that affect the choice are: • Engineering aspect of the project • The structure and management of the project • The funds required to realize this projects • Cultural and social aspects considered • The safety factors related to project • Profitability Analysis • Environment aspects

ALTERNATE PROPOSAL OF THE CASE The Analysis of the alternatives was based on: STUDY • Traffic volume considerations • Economic Growth Projects and Assumptions • Potential shifts a way from NVT • Economic Considerations

Zero

option

Northern Alternative option Northern Short option

Southern

option

Southern long option

BEST The short alignment option North was chosen as the best option compared to the other three option based onPROPOSAL the following advantages:  The construction cost was lower of all the four option  It was the shortest route  Based on its path line, it was the route that requires the least land take  Present minimal negative social and environmental impacts  It is the route whereby least demolition of building is required (if any)  Route where gentlest vertical alignment can be designed  The only major drainage structure is the bridge across Ruizi River  And it also has the potential serving traffic to and from kasese.

PROJECT AREA DESCRIPTION

Biophysical Conditions Project Area Setting Details about the land area altogether with the population density

Water Quality Geology

Climate

Geological outline of the land e.g. types of rocks present

e.g. amount of rainfall and their duration

Pollution level is studied as well as the effects of the construction work on the water quality

PROJECT AREA DESCRIPTION

Socio- economic setting  Economic activities

The surrounding is composed of semi-urban and rural peasantry with livestock and crop farming which is one of the major income of the inhabitants.  Poverty and food Security - 52.8% of the households experienced food shortage - Causes of poverty are : inadequate poverty, land shortage, poor farming methods or gender inequality amongst others.

PROJECT AREA DESCRIPTION Vegetation characteristics Physical settings in the selected regions was documented from both literature review and field surveys

ROAD PROJECT DESIGN PROCESS ACTIVITIES

The project entails the following activities during its specific phrases. These include: A. Alignment Test pit field Investigations- thicknesses of topsoil is known as well as the visual description carried out. Samples are collected for further properties. B. Borings at Rwizi river Crossings- one should be carried out at one of the bridge abutment. C. Dynamic Cone Penetrometer testing – calculate the CBR strength D. Materials Field Investigations – Identification of possible borrow and quarry areas

ROAD PROJECT DESIGN PROCESS ACTIVITIES

E. Construction Based Activities – these activities include - Clearing of vegetation along horizontal alignment - Cut and fill to change vertical alignment -Construction of bridge

- Transportation of soil and other construction materials, amongst others. F.

Facilities, Materials, equipment and Installations

G. Schedule of works H. Project cost estimate

THE ESIA STUDY Rationale and Purpose of the ESIA • Management and sustainability of environmental and natural resources • Evaluation of economic factors 2. Methodology for preparation of the ESIA • Scoping • Literature Review 1.

THE ESIA STUDY (Contd) • Household Socio-Economic Survey and Participatory stakeholders Meetings • Ecological investigations • Water Quality Analysis • Ecological Evaluations • Value of Standing Stock • Discounted value of current and future standing stock

THE ESIA STUDY (Contd) • Value of carbon sequestration potential • Value of biodiversity • Value of Land Take • Value of unique environmental services • Incremental Management Costs • Total Economic Implications • Physical-cultural resources

PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS 1. Overview of the Public Consultation Process • Highlights of the proceedings of Stakeholders and Community Consultative Meetings • Community Meetings and Household Interviews

PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS (Contd) 2. Emerging issues arising from Public Consultations • Specific concerns for various categories of stakeholders 3. Public Disclosure and Public Hearing 4. Public Hearings

POLICY, LEGAL and INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK 1. Policy Framework • The National Transport Master Plan • The National Environment Management Policy, 1994 • The National Water Policy, 1999 • Uganda’s Vision 2025 • The National Gender Policy, 1997 • The National HIV/AIDS Policy, 2004

POLICY, LEGAL and INSTITUTIONAL • Sectoral FRAMEWORK Policy statements and

Guidelines for Mainstreaming CrossCutting Concerns • ESIA Guidelines for Road Sub-Sector, 2008 • MoWT General Specifications for Road and Bridge Works, 2005 • MoWT Sub-Sector Policy Statements

POLICY, LEGAL and INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK 2. Legal Framework • National Legal Framework • The Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995 • The National Environmental Act Cap 153 • The Water Act, Cap 152 • The Land Act, 1998

POLICY, LEGAL and INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK

• The Workman’s Compensation act, 2000 • The Mining Act of 2003 • The Occupational Safety and Health Act (2006) • The Employment Act, 2006 • The Petroleum Supply Act, 2003

POLICY, LEGAL and INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK • Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 1998 • The National Environment Regulations, 2000 • National Environment Regulations, 1999 3. Institutional Framework • National Institutional Framework • The National Environment Management Authority

POLICY, LEGAL and INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK

• National Forest Authority • Local Governments • Local Environmental Committees • Road Committees 4. Institutional Coordination

POTENTIAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

• It is important to assess the environmental and social impacts during and after the construction phase of the project. • The mitigation measures suggested can then be taken into during the planning and design stage.

Classification of Impacts Can be classified as indirect or direct. • Direct impact are effects that arises from activities that form an integral part of the project • Indirect impact are effects that arises from activities not directly and clearly forming part of the project. For example; noise changes due to an increase road traffic flows on existing roads resulting from construction.

Positive Impacts • Reduction in accidents and congestion in Town Centre of Mbarara. • Potential development in the around the proposed road. • Reduction in noise level in Town Centre.

Negative Impacts and Mitigation Measures. IMPACTS

Nature of Impact

Duration

MITIGATION MEASURES

Uptake of land

Direct

Medium term

Sensitization and awareness programs

Storm water concerns

Direct

Long term

Installation of Culverts

Soil erosion

Direct

Medium term

Bank protection, slope stabilization

Noise pollution

Direct

Long term

Daytime construction near residential areas

Negative Impacts and Mitigation Measures. IMPACTS

Nature of Impact

Duration

MITIGATION MEASURES

Air pollution

Direct

Long term

Sprinkling water on dust surfaces, mask for workers

Waste management

Direct

Medium term

Clear plan for management of project waste, Routine cleaning of camp site and associated facilities

Degradation of water quality

Direct

Long term

Appoint Contractor’s environmentalist

Loss of banana crop

Direct

Long term

Compensation of farmers

Environmental Management and Monitoring Planning The objectives of the monitoring programme are to: • the adoption of the proposed mitigation and benefit enhancement measures and their effectiveness in practice. • Identify any unforeseen impacts during the preparation of the ESIA. • Formulate appropriate additional impact control measures. • Improve the planning and execution of future and

Environmental Management and Monitoring Planning There are 2 phases for the project monitoring of a project: • Pre-construction Phase Monitoring • Construction Phase Monitoring

Environmental Management and Monitoring Planning • Pre-construction Phase Monitoring  Confirmation of the inclusion of the appropriate environmental protection clauses in the contract documents to allow control of actions by the Contractor which are potentially damaging to the environment  Reduction of negative impacts and enhancement of beneficial impacts with respect to the appropriate measures incorporated in the project designs and specifications

Environmental Management and Monitoring Planning • Construction Phase Monitoring  Review of the Contractor’s plans, method statements, temporary works designs, and arrangements relating to obtaining necessary approvals from the Engineer  Systematic observation on a day-to-day basis of all site activities and the Contractor’s offsite facilities.

Environmental Management and Monitoring Planning • Environmental Monitoring Indicators  The monitoring program is to be based on ESMP’s and NEMA Approval conditions for the project as well as on the Specifications for Roads that relate to Environment, Occupational, Health and Safety, Gender and HIV/AIDS and other cross cutting issues.  Major Costs related to environmental enhancement measures that require physical construction works have been estimated and included in the engineering designs and tender documents.

Institutional and capacity building arrangements

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National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) District Engineers and Regional Engineers Design Engineer Contractor Uganda National Road Authority (UNRA) Environmental Unit • Road Committees

RECOMMENDATIONS

• Contractor should comply with legal obligations and use National Environmental standards for emission limits. • All parties who loss their property should be fairly compensated. • Leased lands used for temporary works should be returned to rightful owner

CONCLUSION

Conclusion • In this report, the strengths and weaknesses of the proposed project have been assessed. • This includes the alternative options, economic implications, area description, resources required, cost estimate of the project and environment impacts. • With these information, it can be decided whether it is practical to go forward with the project. • So, it can be concluded that feasibility study is very important. Actions can be taken to overcome weaknesses and ensure project to be successful.

Reference • UNRA. (May 2010). Feasibility Study, Detailed Design and Supervision of the Construction of the Northern Corridor Route, Mbarara By-’. (ONLINE). http://www.eib.org/attachments/pipeline/20110361_e sia_en.pdf