Regional Ports Environmental Assessment

 

Country Maldives 
Overall project value (EUR) 100,000
Name of client Niras Portconsult
Dates (start/end) 2001 - 2002
Detailed description of the project


The study included the characterisation of baseline environmental conditions, identification of potential environmental and social impacts deriving from construction and operation of ports, identification of port location and design alternatives and mitigation measures, definition of an environmental monitoring framework

Type of services provided


Responsible for the conduction of the Initial Environmental Evaluation and subsequent Environmental Impact Assessment study for the construction of two regional commercial ports in Kulhuduffushi (Haa Dhaal Atoll) and Hithadhoo (Addu Atoll).

Environmental specifications for the proposed dredging activities were outlined in detail and included in the contractual agreement with the contractor