Environmental and Social Management Framework

The Development Objective of the Roads and Aviation Project for Solomon Islands is to: (i) improve the safety, security, efficiency, management, and environmental sustainability of airports, and (ii) improve regional harmonization of aviation safety standards. Some of the negative impacts are include: (i) soil erosion; (ii) dust or air pollution; (iii) water and soil pollution; (iv) water supply; (v) solid waste generation; (vi) hazardous substances; (vii) traffic (vehicle and pedestrian) and construction safety; (viii) vegetation clearance; (ix) waste disposal; (x) generation of dust; (xi) noise and vibration disturbances; (xii) damage to assets and infrastructure Some of the mitigation measures are include: (i) minimize erosion and design erosion protection measures according to international good practice standards, including incorporation of effective drainage systems (soakage pits) and consideration of surface flow paths; (ii) identify and locate waste storage sites, stockpile sites and equipment (e.g. crushing plant) at least 100 m away from any residential settlements, water bodies, streams or rivers, to minimize impacts on the environment and nearby population; (iii) soakage pits should not be installed directly into a shallow aquifer; (iv) ensure wash down areas with respective collection and treatment systems are designated within the construction camp prior to works commencing; (v) identify approved service providers for collection and disposal of waste and stipulate conditions of carriage; (vi) implement the traffic management plan (TMP) to ensure smooth traffic flow and safety for workers, passing vehicles and pedestrian traffic; (vii) re-vegetate disturbed areas that are not being paved as soon as practicable (loosen ground; apply topsoil; seed or plant as necessary); (viii) install waste collection facilities at construction lay down area to allow for collection and packing of waste; (ix) dust masks and personnel protective equipment must be available for workers during dust generating activities; (x) minimise nuisance from noise, especially closer to residential areas and sensitive receptors, through establishment and communication to affected parties of working hours and avoid increase of noise and number of work equipment at outside of advertised hours; (xi) prepare site specific safety plans specifying responsibilities and authorities. Health and safety documentation to include all areas of the project (e.g. quarries and transport routes); (xii) ensure all occupational health and safety requirements are in place on construction sites and in work camps;