Scope of Work:
Izz landfill had been constructed under the supervision of the Ministry of Regional Municipality and Water Resources. Some supplementary construction works has recently been completed under supervision of be’ah.
The EIA study foresees the expansion of a landfill cell construction with a capacity of approximately 1000,000 tons in addition to the required leachate aeration ponds and other supporting facilities such as weighbridge, asphalted aces road, surrounding fence for the expansion site, etc.
The EIA study will comprise the following:
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EIA will state current Environmental, Health and Socio-economic settings of the area, which will include various element including:
Environmental aspects:
Assessment of ambient air quality (NOx, SOx, CO, CO2, VOC, CH4, PM10, PM2.5, H2S), Identifying the prevailing wind direction and development of wind rose, Soil mechanics and stability of the reclamation, Soil and water contamination and assessment, Climate change, Noise assessment, Ecology, Topography, Geology, Hydrogeology, Surface water drainage and review of flooding pattern, Direction of flow of groundwater, Visual pollution
Socio-economic aspects:
Population, Archaeology, Settlements distribution, Demographic features, Community study and employment opportunities, Stakeholder engagements, Land use, Transportation and access, Utilities, Traffic load, Labor influx to project area, Waste management services, Other public infrastructures (schools, universities, markets, hospitals, shops, libraries, mosques etc.).
The study will cover the entire project site as well as an appropriate area within a radius of about 5-10 or as set by Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs or any other regulatory body in Oman, outside the project site, which may be potentially impacted by The Project.