PAK: Sindh Provincial Road Improvement Project (SPRIP)

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1 SOCIAL SAFEGUARD DUE DILIGENCE REPORT Social Safeguard Due Diligence Report for proposed Additional Road Sections (Sindh Provincial Road Improvement Project SPRIP) (September 2018) PAK: Sindh Provincial Road Improvement Project (SPRIP) Prepared by Project Management Unit (PMU), Works and Services Department (WSD), Government of Sindh (GOS) for the Asian Development Bank.

2 (i) (ii) NOTES The fiscal year (FY) of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and its agencies ends on 30 June. In this report, "$" refers to US dollars. This Social Safeguard Due Diligence Report for 3 proposed additional road sections is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature. In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area.

3 Clients: Asian Development Bank Works & Services Department Government of Sindh SOCIAL SAFEGUARD DUE DILIGENCE REPORT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BRIDGE AT CHAINAGE UNDER ICB-04 SEPTEMBER 2018 SINDH PROVINCIALROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (SPRIP) Loan No PAK/Contract No. SPRIP CS1 This consultant s report does not necessarily reflect the view of ADB or the Government concerned and ADB and the Government cannot be held liable for its contents.

4 SOCIAL SAFEGUARDS DUE DILIGENCE REPORT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BRIDGE AT ICB-04 CHAINAGE SEPTEMBER 2018 MEC International Pty Ltd, 4 th Floor, ICCI Building, Mauve Area G-8/1, Islamabad Page 2 of 11

5 TABLE OF CONTENTS SR NO DESCRIPTION 1 INTRODUCTION 5 Background 5 2 METHODOLOGY 7 3 FINDINGS 7 4 TRAFFIC DIVERSION PLAN 7 5 IMPACT ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLE 8 6 STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATIONS 8 Type of Participants (Stakeholders) 9 Future Consultation and Participation 10 7 GRIEVANCE REDRESS PROCESS 10 PAGE NO 8 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 11

6 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS ADB SPRIP FGD WSD GOS IR LAR GRC APs IP MPR NGO PIU ROW RD SPS ToR UTM RP VOC SC DP L/S Asian Development Bank Sindh Provincial Road Improvement Project focus group discussion Works and Services Department Government of Sindh involuntary resettlement land acquisition and resettlement plan grievances redress committee affected persons indigenous people monthly progress report non-governmental organization project implementation unit right of way reduced distance Safeguard Policy Statement terms of reference universal transverse mercator resettlement plan vehicle operating cost supervision consultants displaced persons left side Page 4 of 11 SMEC International Pty Ltd, 4 th Floor, ICCI Building, Mauve Area G-8/1, Islamabad Page 4 of 11

7 1. INTRODUCTION Background 1. The Government of Sindh (GOS), with assistance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is rehabilitating six major provincial roads in Sindh covering 328 km of the provincial highway network. These six roads include: (i) Thull to Kandhkot, (ii)sheranpur to Ratodero, (iii) Khyber to Sanghar, (iv)sanghar to Mirpurkhas, (v) Tando Muhammad Khan to Badin, and (vi) Digri to Naukot. 2. The Project Rehabilitation works were limited to the existing right of way (ROW), which is 110 feet wide. Adjustments in the design were made to avoid impacting encroaching structures in the ROW as provided in the approved Social Safeguards Due Diligence Report prepared in May 2017 and are monitored by the Resettlement Specialist hired under the Project Management Consultants (PMC) for the project. Implementation of civil works in these 6 road packages is ongoing and is expected to be completed before January Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved variation order No. 2 for construction of a new bridge at Subproject-4 Sanghar-Mirpurkhas subproject. The new bridge would have width of 9.5 meters with approach slabs of 3 meters each on both sides and 60 meters length. Drawing of new bridge attached as figure-1. Figure 1 Drawing of New Bridge ICB A social safeguard due diligence report has been prepared to assess if the construction of a new bridge will have involuntary resettlement (IR) risks that need to be addressed either through design adjustments, or compensated if cannot be avoided, Page 5 of 11 SMEC International Pty Ltd, 4 th Floor, ICCI Building, Mauve Area G-8/1, Islamabad Page 5 of 11

8 following the ADB Safeguards Policy Statement (2009) and the loan covenants of the Project. Page 6 of 11 SMEC International Pty Ltd, 4 th Floor, ICCI Building, Mauve Area G-8/1, Islamabad Page 6 of 11

9 2. METHODOLOGY 5. A survey was conducted in September 2018 by PMC Resettlement Specialist following professionals conducted field visit. i. Mr. Saeed uz Zafar Resettlement Specialist, PMC ii. Mr. Bhura Lal Resident Engineer ICB # 04 iii. Mr. Israr Ali iv. Mr. Shahnawaz Magsi Surveyor, PMC Surveyor, PMC 6. During the field survey, the team visited the bridge site and the diversion road to identify any social and resettlement impacts which may be caused by the construction of new bridge and selected diversion road. Consultation meetings were held with local people and notables for providing them information regarding construction of new bridge and selected diversion road. Local community was also consulted regarding social and likely resettlement impacts of the diversion road in compliance of ADB Safeguard Policy FINDINGS Involuntary Resettlement Impact Assessment No Land acquisition is required for construction of the new bridge as itis to be constructed on existing alignment. No residential, commercial and religious importance structure was located at bridge site within ROW. 4. TRAFFIC DIVERSION PLAN 7. For uninterrupted flow various types of long route and local commuter traffic a diversion plan has been formulated by utilization of existing 14.5 Km length starting from Chainage42+00 and meets the project road at chainage Available width of diversion road is found 5.5 meters 2 lane road which is sufficient for movement of heavy trucks and passenger buses traffic without causing any traffic congestion. Diversion plan has been prepared by conducting preliminary involuntarily resettlement impact assessment survey along the populated areas located along the road and conducting consultation meetings and interviews with local communities. A detailed description of Diversion plan is described hereunder: Diversion road passes through following4 villages and there was one hotel was located atchange Team found no resettlement impacts on the whole stretch of the diversion road as shown in Table-1. Diversion road Sindhri Dilber Khan Meharis owned by Works Services department Govt. of Sindh which has been selected for diverting traffic for a limited period of time i.e, about 04 months. Page 7 of 11 SMEC International Pty Ltd, 4 th Floor, ICCI Building, Mauve Area G-8/1, Islamabad Page 7 of 11

10 Table-1: Preliminary Involuntary Resettlement Impact Assessment Sr. # Chainage Name of village Besham Brohi Nako Stop Dilber khan Mehar Kerio Shakh Hakeem Hotel Remarks 4 katcha shops were located on both sides of diversion road (figure-2). Shops were found located at sufficient distance from the road Shops were found located at sufficient distance from the road Shops were found located at sufficient distance from the road (figure-3). Hotel is located at sufficient distance from the road Figure 2 Shops located at the edge of diversion road at Besham Brohi Bazar Chainage Figure 3 Shops located at sufficient distance from the diversion road at Nako Stop chainage IMPACT ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLE 8. The main castes located in the project area are Junejo, Syed, Soomro. Team observed that almost 90% are Kacha houses and remaining 10% are semi pacca houses scarcely located. The predominant language is Sindhi. None of these people may be considered as IP as defined in ADB SPS (2009). 6. STAKEHOLDERCONSULTATIONS 9. Consultations were made with the stakeholders and general public by the survey team. Consultative meeting was held to learn about the views and concerns of the public on the proposed construction of new bridge. In order to enhance the Project acceptability for the general public on social considerations. The main objectives of the consultation were to: Introduce the project Page 8 of 11 SMEC International Pty Ltd, 4 th Floor, ICCI Building, Mauve Area G-8/1, Islamabad Page 8 of 11

11 Sharing full information with the stakeholders about the expected impact on the socioeconomic environment of the project corridor. Information was shared with them regarding formulation of diversion plan to safeguard social and resettlement issues in compliance of ADB Safeguard policy Ensure transparency in all activities related to social mitigation and resettlement matters. Receive feedback from stakeholders on their concerns regarding the project s input and mitigation measures suggested by them. Gather information regarding stakeholders' views about the project; TYPE OF PARTICIPANTS (STAKEHOLDERS) 10. Stakeholders who were consulted include shopkeepers, and notables of the area s such as shopkeepers, gov t employees and road users such as truck and bus drivers. 11. Consultation sessions were made with local community in September A list of consultations and participants is given in Table-2 In addition to these, official consultations were held with WSD officials and PMC to make the plan better and organized. Table-2: Consultations with Local People & Notables Serial NO. Date Location/ Venue Name of Main Participants Results of Consultations Besham Brohi Nasurallah S/O 1 11-Sept Ghulam Ali Besham Brohi Muhammad Sadiq S/O 11-Sept Muhammad Yousaf 3 11-Sept Besham Brohi GulMunir S/O Ghulab 4 11-Sept Sept Sept Sept Besham Brohi Muqadar Ali S/O Fizal Ahmed Besham Brohi Yousaf S/O Ismial Keerio Shakh MuhramKeerio S/O Ghulam Haider Keerio Shakh PirBux S/O NabiBux Keerio Shakh Allah Warayo S/O 8 11-Sept Bashir Warayo 9 11-Sept Keerio Shakh Samano S/O Haji Jagan Sept Keerio Shakh Ghulam Haider S/O Ghulam Qadir The business of the shopkeeper would not be affected due to movement of diverted traffic. Safe and free mobility of locals especially women and children as well as safety measures to be taken during construction activities. Proper arrangements should be made for smooth and un interrupted flow of traffic passing through the road during the construction of the project works. Page 9 of 11 SMEC International Pty Ltd, 4 th Floor, ICCI Building, Mauve Area G-8/1, Islamabad Page 9 of 11

12 Serial NO. Date Location/ Venue Name of Main Participants Results of Consultations Sept Sept Hakim Lashari Stop Hakim Lashari Stop Rattan Kumar S/O GordanLal Naroo S/O Rana Due to long route and local commuter, Tea star and food hotel business will be increased Sept Sept Sept Hakim Lashari Stop Hakim LashariStop Hakim Lashari Stop Jodhu S/O Dhano Lakhana S/O Alan Muhammad Anwar S/O Haji WaheedBux Speed breakers should be constructed in the built up area. Traffic signals must be installed at various points Figure 4 Consultation meeting with local shopkeepers at Besham Brohi at Chainage Figure 5 Interview with shopkeepers at Keerio Shakh at Chainage Future Consultation and Participation 12. Resettlement Specialist accompanied by PMU & Supervision Consultant staff will hold meetings with the local communities during construction and implementation stages so as to reduce potential damage to the properties of the of community reduce traffic accident possibilities. 7. GRIEVANCE REDRESS PROCESS 13. A grievance redress mechanism is already working under Deputy Director (Safeguards Quality Control), PMU for social monitoring of existing 6 roads for this purpose a Resettlement specialist has been hired through PMC. Page 10 of 11 SMEC International Pty Ltd, 4 th Floor, ICCI Building, Mauve Area G-8/1, Islamabad Page 10 of 11

13 8. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 14. This Due Diligence Report evaluates IR impacts due to construction of Bridge at ICB-04 Chainage Due to construction activities no impact has been found because a good diversion motorable 2-lane road is already available which is owned by Works & Services Department and sufficient ROW of irrigation Channel and Highways Department is also available. Hence, it is assessed that safe mobility of the local communities, particularly women and children and their livestock will not be hindered by the diverted traffic during construction of new bridge. To ensure this, the following are recommended. Proper safety measures like traffic signs to be erected at interval of 100m. Warning signs like reduced speed will be erected. These cautioning signs must be placed commencing at least 1 km before the start of populated area. Proper care should be undertaken by the contractor to avoid accidental damage to the shop, residential houses and religious or community structures due to movement of heavy traffic. To avoid inconvenience to the locals due to noise, smoke and fugitive dust caused by movement of diverted traffic, the contractor should frequently sprinkle water on diversion road. In case of accidentally damaged/affected private structures (houses), compensation should be assessed and compensated promptly Page 11 of 11 SMEC International Pty Ltd, 4 th Floor, ICCI Building, Mauve Area G-8/1, Islamabad Page 11 of 11