Tajikistan: Obigarm-Nurobod Road Project–Long Bridge and Approach Roads
Summary
Date Reported: 1 Sep 2019
Location: Tajikistan
Companies
Hunan Road & Bridge Construction Group Company Limited - Client , OPEC Fund for International Development - Sponsor , Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, AIIB - Sponsor , European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) - Sponsor , Asian Development Bank (ADB) - SponsorProjects
Obigarm-Nurobod Road Project - SiteAffected
Total individuals affected: Number unknown
Ecosystem: ( Number unknown - Tajikistan , Road-building , Gender not reported )Issues
Water pollution , Clean, Healthy & Sustainable Environment , Personal HealthResponse
Response sought: Yes, by Business and Human Rights Resource Centre
Story containing response: (Find out more)
Source type: Press release
September 2019
...Potential negative impacts caused by construction of the Project are expected to include pollution of the reservoir, soil erosion, clearing of vegetation, degradation of aquatic habitats, air pollution, noise, vibration and solid wastes. During the operational stage, the major environmental risks include wildlife road accidents, induced hunting/collecting due to better access to the project area, and risk of water contamination due to potential traffic accidents on the proposed bridge. Vehicle emissions, including air pollutants and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions will be higher as a result of increased traffic. In addition to the mitigation measures to address negative impacts of the Project, the EMP also includes a monitoring plan, budget and reporting mechanism and describes the roles and responsibilities of the key institutions for its implementation. However, journey lengths will also be considered in calculating net emissions compared to the no-project scenario...