The objective of the Gaza Electricity Network Rehabilitation Project is to improve the reliability of the electricity networks in Gaza and Gaza Electricity Distribution Corporation (GEDCO's) capacity in system operations and management. Negative measures include: dust, noise pollution, water pollution, waste management, and soil erosion.
Mitigation measures include: a) the vehicles used for transporting the materials will be covered and water will be sprayed during windy or stormy weather; during the excavation the contactor shall undertake works during the daytime so as to cause least disruption and inconvenience to the local population. In the event that there are any complaints, then measurement will be taken (55db during day and 45db during night); b) all vehicles in the work location shall be licensed and insured and be exposed to check regarding emission of exhausts from environment authority, and to be sure that emission rates are not over the permitted limit; c) to prevent soil erosion during the digging process for the bases of the poles or to bury the underground cable, the soil will be compacted.
Also work will be stopped during heavy rains to reduce soil erosion and accidents; and d) the contractor shall get rid of remnants of excavation in safe places that have been previously selected by the concerned municipality. However, excavated soil or dirt will be used to refill once cables are laid.
World Bank.Document Date: 2011/11/01.Document Type:Environmental Assessment.Report Number:E2899
World Bank.Document Date: 2011/11/01.Document Type:Environmental Assessment.Report Number:E2899
West Bank and Gaza.Gaza Electricity Network Rehabilitation Project
