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4314825-466725SFG3246 V8SFG3246 V8-401320-612775MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (MLGRD)GREATER ACCRA METROPOLITAN AREA (GAMA) SANITATION AND WATER PROJECTACCRA METROPOLITAN ASSEMBLY (AMA)Construction of Institutional Sanitation Facilities ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (ESMP) FINAL ESMPPrepared by:SAL Consult Limited, P. O. Box GP20200, Accra, GhanaMay, 201700MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (MLGRD)GREATER ACCRA METROPOLITAN AREA (GAMA) SANITATION AND WATER PROJECTACCRA METROPOLITAN ASSEMBLY (AMA)Construction of Institutional Sanitation Facilities ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (ESMP) FINAL ESMPPrepared by:SAL Consult Limited, P. O. Box GP20200, Accra, GhanaMay, 2017 BTable of Content TOC \o "1-3" \h \z \u ESMP PROJECT team PAGEREF _Toc482180807 \h iTable of Content PAGEREF _Toc482180808 \h iilist of figures PAGEREF _Toc482180809 \h ivlist of tables PAGEREF _Toc482180810 \h ivlist of plates PAGEREF _Toc482180811 \h vACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS PAGEREF _Toc482180812 \h viEXECUTIVE SUMMARY PAGEREF _Toc482180813 \h vii1.0INTRODUCTION PAGEREF _Toc482180814 \h 11.1Background PAGEREF _Toc482180815 \h 11.2Objectives/Purpose of the ESMP PAGEREF _Toc482180816 \h 21.3Approach and Methodology PAGEREF _Toc482180817 \h 21.3.1Site Inspections PAGEREF _Toc482180818 \h 21.3.2Stakeholder Consultations PAGEREF _Toc482180819 \h 31.3.3Review of Available Literature/project documents PAGEREF _Toc482180820 \h 41.3.4Reporting PAGEREF _Toc482180821 \h 42.0description of the proposed project PAGEREF _Toc482180822 \h 62.1Need for the Project PAGEREF _Toc482180823 \h 62.2Beneficiary Schools in AMA and their Locations PAGEREF _Toc482180824 \h 62.3Description/State of Existing WASH Facilities in the Beneficiary Schools PAGEREF _Toc482180825 \h 82.4Proposed Sanitation Facilities to be provided by Project PAGEREF _Toc482180826 \h 142.5Design Standards PAGEREF _Toc482180827 \h 192.5.1General PAGEREF _Toc482180828 \h 192.5.2Lighting PAGEREF _Toc482180829 \h 192.5.3Materials for Internal Finishes PAGEREF _Toc482180830 \h 202.5.4Water Closets (WCs) PAGEREF _Toc482180831 \h 202.5.5Hand Wash Basin PAGEREF _Toc482180832 \h 202.5.6Service Installations PAGEREF _Toc482180833 \h 202.6Labour and Related Issues PAGEREF _Toc482180834 \h 213.0Relevant Policies, Legal and Administrative Frameworks PAGEREF _Toc482180835 \h 223.1Policy Framework PAGEREF _Toc482180836 \h 223.2National Regulatory Framework PAGEREF _Toc482180837 \h 223.3Institutional Framework PAGEREF _Toc482180838 \h 253.4World Bank Safeguards Policies PAGEREF _Toc482180839 \h 284.0baseline environmental and social conditions PAGEREF _Toc482180840 \h 304.1Location and Size PAGEREF _Toc482180841 \h 304.2Physical Environment PAGEREF _Toc482180842 \h 324.2.1Climatic Conditions PAGEREF _Toc482180843 \h 324.2.2Vegetation PAGEREF _Toc482180844 \h 324.2.3Geology and Soils PAGEREF _Toc482180845 \h 324.3Socio-Economic Environment PAGEREF _Toc482180846 \h 334.3.1Demographic Characteristics PAGEREF _Toc482180847 \h 334.3.2Education and Literacy PAGEREF _Toc482180848 \h 334.3.3Employment and Industry PAGEREF _Toc482180849 \h 334.3.4Water Supply PAGEREF _Toc482180850 \h 334.3.5Drainage PAGEREF _Toc482180851 \h 344.3.6Sanitation and Hygiene PAGEREF _Toc482180852 \h 344.3.7Waste Management PAGEREF _Toc482180853 \h 375.0stakeholder consultations PAGEREF _Toc482180854 \h 395.1Objectives of Consultation PAGEREF _Toc482180855 \h 395.2Stakeholder Consultation Strategy and Plan PAGEREF _Toc482180856 \h 395.3Stakeholders Consulted PAGEREF _Toc482180857 \h 435.4Outcome of Stakeholder Consultations carried out during ESMP Preparation PAGEREF _Toc482180858 \h 435.5Key Environmental and Social Concerns from Stakeholder Consultations PAGEREF _Toc482180859 \h 526.0DESCRIPTION OF eNVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACTS PAGEREF _Toc482180860 \h 536.1Project Area of Influence PAGEREF _Toc482180861 \h 536.1.1Geographical Area of Influence PAGEREF _Toc482180862 \h 536.1.2Physical Environmental Media Influence PAGEREF _Toc482180863 \h 536.1.3Community Influence and Vulnerable Persons in the Institutions PAGEREF _Toc482180864 \h 536.1.4Institutional Influence PAGEREF _Toc482180865 \h 546.2Project Activities of Environmental and Social Concern PAGEREF _Toc482180866 \h 546.2.1Preparatory Phase Activities PAGEREF _Toc482180867 \h 546.2.2Construction Phase Activities PAGEREF _Toc482180868 \h 546.2.3Operations and Maintenance Phase Activities PAGEREF _Toc482180869 \h 556.2.4Decommissioning Phase PAGEREF _Toc482180870 \h 556.3Criteria of Impact Evaluation PAGEREF _Toc482180871 \h 556.3.1Duration of the Impact PAGEREF _Toc482180872 \h 556.3.2Extent of the Impact PAGEREF _Toc482180873 \h 556.3.3Intensity of the Impact PAGEREF _Toc482180874 \h 556.3.4Impacts Severity PAGEREF _Toc482180875 \h 566.4Evaluation of Potential Positive Impacts PAGEREF _Toc482180876 \h 566.5Evaluation of Potential Adverse Impacts Associated with the Proposed Project PAGEREF _Toc482180877 \h 586.6Evaluation of Risks to Sustainability of Project PAGEREF _Toc482180878 \h 617.0ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MITIGATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN PAGEREF _Toc482180879 \h 637.1Mitigation/Action Plan PAGEREF _Toc482180880 \h 637.2Mitigation/Action Plan for Identified Risks to the Sustainability of the Project PAGEREF _Toc482180881 \h 697.3Environmental And Social Monitoring Plan and Reporting PAGEREF _Toc482180882 \h 717.3.1Environmental and Social Monitoring Plan PAGEREF _Toc482180883 \h 717.3.2Environmental and Social Monitoring Reporting PAGEREF _Toc482180884 \h 767.4Grievance Redress Process PAGEREF _Toc482180885 \h 767.4.1Background PAGEREF _Toc482180886 \h 767.4.2Objectives of the Grievance Redress Mechanism PAGEREF _Toc482180887 \h 767.4.3Grievance Redress Process PAGEREF _Toc482180888 \h 777.5Capacity Building and other Requirements for Implementation of ESMP and Permit Conditions PAGEREF _Toc482180889 \h 827.5.1Objectives of the training PAGEREF _Toc482180890 \h 827.5.2Methodology for the training PAGEREF _Toc482180891 \h 827.5.1Output of the training PAGEREF _Toc482180892 \h 837.6Estimated Budget for ESMP Implementation. PAGEREF _Toc482180893 \h 838.0CONCLUSION PAGEREF _Toc482180894 \h 849.0bibliography PAGEREF _Toc482180895 \h 85Annexes PAGEREF _Toc482180896 \h 86Annex 1Stakeholder Consultations PAGEREF _Toc482180897 \h 87Annex 2 CODE OF CONDUCT PAGEREF _Toc482180898 \h 88Annex 3Template for reporting on the implementation of the ESMP PAGEREF _Toc482180899 \h 89Annex 4Grievance Form PAGEREF _Toc482180900 \h 90list of figures TOC \h \z \c "Figure" Figure 1: Institutional structure for SHEP implementation at the Municipal Assembly and School level PAGEREF _Toc482180901 \h 27Figure 2: Map of Accra Metropolis (Source: Ghana Statistical Service, 2014) PAGEREF _Toc482180902 \h 31Figure 3: Availability and condition of toilets in schools in AMA (Source: WasteCare Associates, 2016a) PAGEREF _Toc482180903 \h 35Figure 4: Methods of solid waste disposal in schools under AMA (Source: WasteCare Associates, 2016a) PAGEREF _Toc482180904 \h 38Figure 5: Grievance Redress Process for the Constructional Phase Institutional Sanitation Facilities Project PAGEREF _Toc482180905 \h 79Figure 6: Grievance Redress Process for Operational Phase for the Institutional Sanitation Facilities Project PAGEREF _Toc482180906 \h 81list of tables TOC \h \z \c "Table" Table 1: Details of Beneficiary Schools in AMA PAGEREF _Toc482180907 \h 7Table 2: Details of Existing WASH Facilities in Schools (Source: Waste Care Associates, 2016a) PAGEREF _Toc482180908 \h 9Table 3: Details of Sanitation Facilities to be provided by the Project PAGEREF _Toc482180909 \h 15Table 4: Summary of World Bank Safeguard Policies PAGEREF _Toc482180910 \h 28Table 5: Stakeholder Engagement Programme PAGEREF _Toc482180911 \h 40Table 6: Details of Stakeholder Consultations PAGEREF _Toc482180912 \h 44Table 7: Evaluation of potential positive impacts. PAGEREF _Toc482180913 \h 56Table 8: Evaluation of potential adverse impacts PAGEREF _Toc482180914 \h 58Table 9: Evaluation of risks to the Sustainability of the Project PAGEREF _Toc482180915 \h 61Table 10: Mitigation measures/actions for potential significant adverse impacts PAGEREF _Toc482180916 \h 63Table 11: Mitigation /Action Plan for Identified Risks to the Sustainability of the Project PAGEREF _Toc482180917 \h 69Table 12: Environmental and Social Monitoring Plan PAGEREF _Toc482180918 \h 71Table 13: Capacity building plan for implementation of ESMP and Permit Conditions PAGEREF _Toc482180919 \h 82Table 14: ESMP Budget. PAGEREF _Toc482180920 \h 83list of plates TOC \h \z \c "Plate" Plate 1: Site inspection at Abossey Okai 1&2 Basic School PAGEREF _Toc482180921 \h 3Plate 2: Water storage tank at Osu Cluster (Source: WasteCare Associates, 2016a) PAGEREF _Toc482180922 \h 34Plate 3: Condition of a urinal at Ayalolo Cluster of Schools (Source: WasteCare, 2016a) PAGEREF _Toc482180923 \h 36Plate 4: Common hand wash facilities in schools under AMA (Source: WasteCare Associates, 2016a) PAGEREF _Toc482180924 \h 37Plate 5: Consultation between Environmental Consultant, Official of AMA and Head Teacher of Kaneshie West Cluster of Schools PAGEREF _Toc482180925 \h 51Plate 6: Consultations with SHEP Coordinator, Prefects and Health Club Members of Socco/M1 Cluster of Schools PAGEREF _Toc482180926 \h 51Plate 7: Consultation with Prefects of Abossey Okai R/C School PAGEREF _Toc482180927 \h 51ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONSAMAAccra Metropolitan AssemblyBoQBill of QuantitiesEHSDEnvironmental Heath and Sanitation Department EPAEnvironmental Protection AgencyESMFEnvironmental and Social Management FrameworkESMPEnvironmental and Social Management PlanFMPFacilities Management PlanGAMAGreater Accra Metropolitan AreaGESGhana Education ServiceGHSGhana Health ServicesGoGGovernment of GhanaGWCLGhana Water Company LimitedJHSJunior High SchoolLILegislative InstrumentMAMunicipal AuthorityMLGRDMinistry of Local Government and Rural DevelopmentMMAMetropolitan and Municipal AssemblyMMDAMetropolitan, Municipal and District AssemblyOPOperational Procedures PPEPersonal Protective EquipmentSHEPSchool Health Education ProgrammeS&WSanitation and WaterToRTerms of ReferenceWBWorld BankWCWater ClosetWDWorks DepartmentEXECUTIVE SUMMARYThe Government of Ghana (GoG) has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of implementation of the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA) Sanitation and Water Project (GAMA S&W Project). The objective of the Project is to increase access to improved sanitation and improved water supply in the GAMA, with emphasis on low income communities; and to strengthen management of environmental sanitation in the GAMA. The GAMA Project, which has four components, supports eleven (11) Metropolitan and Municipal Assemblies (MMAs) spread across the Greater Accra Region. Part of the strategies under Component 1 of the Project is the provision of improved sanitation and water supply facilities in schools in each of the eleven (11) MMAs in GAMA, including hygiene education and campaigns for awareness raising and behavioural changes in low income communitiesGhana’s Environmental Assessment Regulations, 1999 (LI1652) requires that for any start-up project which has potential to impact negatively on the environment and people, the undertaking should be assessed for its environmental and social impacts, and the appropriate mitigation measures identified prior to the undertaking for implementation. The Project has also triggered one of the World Bank Safeguards policies: the Environmental Assessment Policy OP4.01. These require that any potential environmental and social issues arising from the project implementation should be mitigated.This ESMP is prepared to guide the construction and operation of the institutional sanitation facilities under the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) in accordance with the Environmental Assessment Regulations (EAR) 1999, LI 1652 and the World Bank’s Safeguards Policy on Environmental Assessment (OP 4.01). Stakeholder consultations were carried out with key stakeholders to obtain their comments and concerns on the proposed project with respect to the potential environmental and socio-economic issues and impacts that have been addressed in the study. The stakeholders consulted comprise:Project proponents: Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development/ Project Coordinating UnitSafeguards SpecialistAMADirector, Drains Maintenance Unit/GAMA SWP Project Coordinator.Engineering ConsultantWaste Care AssociatesChief Executive Officer ContractorMilpar Development InvestmentManaging Director; andForemanBeneficiary SchoolsWASH implementers (Head Teachers; SHEP Coordinators; representatives of School Management Committee and Parent Teacher Association; school prefects and health club executives) in the following institutions: Abossey Okai R/C Junior High School (JHS);Abossey Okai 1&2 Basic School;Kaneshie West Cluster;Socco/M1 Cluster of Schools;Dr. F.V. Nanka Bruce JHS;Osu Salem 1 Primary School; andOsu Salem 5 Primary School.The following school children were consulted:Ishmael Selormey- School prefect Boys, Abossey Okai R/C Junior High School (JHS);Yahwe-Yire Djan- School prefect Girls, Abossey Okai R/C Junior High School (JHS);Stephen Yeboah-Health club member, Osu Salem 5 Primary;Claudia Borketey-Health club member, Osu Salem 5 Primary;Amofah Eva-School prefect/health club secretary, Osu Salem 1 Basic School;Ninyeh Benjamin –Boys prefect/Health Club Vice president, Osu Salem 1 Basic School;Boateng Emmanuel-President Health club, Socco/M1 Cluster of schools; and Wiafe Foster-Vice president Health club, Socco/M1 Cluster of schools.Significant Environmental and Social ImpactsThe significant adverse impacts (rated as moderate or major) identified from the analysis and evaluation of the potential impacts from the proposed project are stated below.Construction PhaseSoil impacts and sediment transport;Air quality deterioration;Vibration and noise nuisance;Visual intrusion;Destruction of property and obstruction of walkways;Generation and disposal of solid waste;Occupational health & safety;Public safety & Traffic issues; andSanitation and public health.Operational PhaseNuisance from odour;Waste generation;Sanitation issues and public health impacts; andSustainability of the institutional facilities.Decommissioning PhaseOccupational/public safety and traffic impacts; andWaste management.Mitigation and Monitoring Plan Mitigation and monitoring measures for the significant adverse impacts and identified risks to the sustainability of the project are stated below.Mitigation and monitoring actions for potential significant adverse impactNo.Environmental/ Social ComponentProposed Mitigation Measures Monitoring ParametersMonitoring SiteFrequencyResponsibility(Implementation/ Supervision)PREPARATORY PHASEApproval for construction and siting of toilet facilityConsult and seek free, prior and informed consent from school authorities prior to construction work. For Missionary schools, seek free, prior and informed consent of Church Leadership in addition to Head Teachers.For all schools, Engineering Consultant to extensively consult school authorities on the siting of toilet facilities in the school. The selection of sites should be agreed upon with the school authorities. The selection of sites should take into consideration compatibility with adjacent school facilities. The adjacent school facilities should not be at risk from the operation of the proposed toilets.To ensure that students always have access to toilet facilities, the contractors/consultants are not to demolish existing toilet facilities until the new toilet facilities are in place. Where the existing toilet facility is the only toilet for the school but has been earmarked for rehabilitation and or reconstruction, then alternative toilet facilities should be provided the school/students during the course of the rehabilitation/reconstruction of the existing toilet facility. Where necessary, mobile toilets should be provided..-Evidence of consultation and consent from school authorities (including Church Leadership of Missionary Schools) -Complaints on siting of facilitiesAvailability of toilets facilities for use by students during construction-Beneficiary institutions-Prior to construction- Daily-Contractor/ Engineering ConsultantCONSTRUCTION PHASESoil impacts and sediment transportVegetation (grasses and shrubs) should be cleared only when contractor is fully mobilised for construction.Vegetation clearance (where necessary) and excavations should be limited to the demarcated construction site.Backfill with excavated soil material where appropriate.Re-vegetate areas around construction sites to restore the landscape.Ensure that heaped sand delivered for construction works is covered with tarpaulin to prevent wind and water transport of soil particles.-Observable change in turbidity of water in drains-Observable oil sheen in drains-Observation of rills/gullies-Construction site-Nearby drainsDailyContractor/ Engineering ConsultantAir quality deteriorationDeliver construction equipment and materials to the construction sites outside school sessions, such as in the evenings or on weekends. Speed limit for all vehicles and construction equipment should be less than 30km/h within the school environs and less than 50km/h within communities. Provide speed limit signs to guide drivers/operators.Dampen untarred routes of vehicles/trucks to the construction sites.Haulage trucks carrying sand should be covered with tarpaulin.Hydraulic concrete mixing machines should be used as much as possible and regularly service all construction equipment and machinery. -Observation of air borne particulates (dust) and exhaust fumes-Records of dust level measurements (dust concentration should be below 150 ?g/m3)--Records of dampening of construction sites and routes for vehicles/trucksConstruction site-Immediate environsDailyContractor/ Engineering ConsultantVibration and noise nuisanceDemolition of old structures should be done outside school sessions, such as in the evenings or during weekends.Carpentry works, and other noise generating activities should as much as possible be carried outside school sessions.Hydraulic concrete mixing machines should be used as much as possible and regularly service all construction equipment and machinery.-complaints on noise nuisance -Construction site-Immediate environs DailyContractor/ Engineering ConsultantVisual intrusionThe construction sites should be hoarded off from public view.Ensure good housekeeping at the construction site.Ensure an acceptable post-construction site as per provisions in the contract. Remove all construction equipment from the site after completion of work.-Hoarding in place-Condition of areas around construction site-Construction site-Immediate environsDailyContractor/ Engineering ConsultantDestruction of property and obstruction of walkwaysEnsure construction equipment are not parked haphazardly to obstruct walkways.As much as possible, do not dump construction materials in walkways.Provide safe alternative routes for pedestrians where walkways will be obstructed.Consult affected property owners/users and seek their consent prior to construction works.Realign all affected utility service lines.Reinstate any damaged property such as pavements, etc. -Evidence of consultations with affected property owners -Record of affected service line/property and action taken-Complains on affected property and obstruction of walkways-Construction site-immediate environsDailyContractor/ Engineering ConsultantGeneration and disposal of solid wasteApply the principles of Reduce, Reuse and Recover for waste management. For example:Purchase the right quality and quantity of materials;Ensure judicious use of construction materials such as pipes, laterites, sand, etc.;Reuse excavated soil material for backfilling and levelling if appropriate. Provide bins on site for temporary storage of domestic waste such as lubricant containers, drinking water sachets and carrier bags/packaging materials. Dispose all construction and domestic waste at AMA approved dump sites.-Availability and use of bins -Records on frequency and location of waste disposal site of domestic and construction wasteConstruction siteDailyContractor/ Engineering ConsultantOccupational health and safety (OHS) issuesEngage experienced artisans for construction works.All workers should be given proper induction/orientation on safety. The contractors should have a Health & Safety Policy to guide the construction activities. The contractor health and safety policy would take into consideration the World Bank EHS guidelines.Regularly service all equipment and machinery.Ensure first aid kits on site and a trained person to administer first aid. Provide and enforce the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety boots, reflective jackets, hard hats, hand gloves, earplugs, nose masks, etc. for the labour ply with all site rules and regulations.Apply sanctions where safety procedures are not adhered to.Site meetings should create awareness on OHS.-Workers’ awareness of Contractor’s health and safety policy -Availability and proper use of PPEs-Availability and proper use of warning signs-Availability of first aid kit -Adherence to health and safety procedures-Records on frequency, type and source of illness/accident/injury -Records on non-compliances-Absence of unauthorized persons at active construction sitesConstruction siteDailyContractor/ Engineering ConsultantPublic safety and traffic issuesHoard off the construction sites to prevent access by unauthorised persons. Use caution tapes and warning signs at the construction sites around trenches and excavations. Deliver construction equipment and materials to the construction sites outside school sessions such as in the evening or weekends.Speed limit for all vehicles and construction equipment should be less than 30km/h within the school environs and less than 50km/h within communities. Provide speed limit signs to guide drivers/public.Do not park at unauthorised places to reduce the risk of accidents. Erect temporary road signs at junctions to the beneficiary institutions during the delivery of construction equipment and materials.Ensure delivery trucks hired/contracted are in good condition to prevent breakdowns on roads. Remove all construction equipment from the site after completion of work.-Availability and proper use of warning signs-Hoarding of site-Use of caution tape around trenches/ excavations -Records on frequency, type and source of illness/accident/injury -Absence of unauthorized persons at active construction sitesConstruction siteDailyContractor/ Engineering ConsultantSanitation issues and public health impactsProvide bins on site for temporary storage of domestic waste such as lubricant containers, drinking water sachets and carrier bags/packaging materials. Dispose all construction and domestic waste at AMA approved dump sites and in the approved manner.Ensure all trenches or excavations made during the construction works do not collect stagnant water which could breed mosquitoes.Ensure construction workers do not use existing institutional toilet facilities. Either they identify nearby public toilet facilities for use or are provided with temporary toilets (mobile toilets) for use.-Availability and use of bins -Records on frequency and location of waste disposal site of domestic and construction waste-Mobile toilet facilities in place for construction workers-Presence of stagnant water in trenchesConstruction siteDailyContractor/ Engineering ConsultantPublic Complaints/ GrievancesImplement Grievance Redress Mechanism, which will include such elements as:Lodging and registration of PAPs grievance by grievance redress committee;Redress decision, feedback and implementation;Dissatisfaction and alternative action; andCarry out monitoring and evaluation.-Type and nature of complaints and concerns; -Complaint records (Record of grievance and number resolved/unresolved) -Management and Stakeholder MeetingsProject communityWeeklyGrievance Redress Committee Section 7.4OPERATIONAL PHASENuisance from odourComply with provisions in the Facilities Management Plan (FMP).Ensure good housekeeping at toilet facilities.Clean toilet facilities regularly with disinfectants.Empty bins in classrooms/offices/wards regularly.Liaise with AMA to contract a waste management company to regularly collect and dispose waste at AMA approved dump site. Dislodge septic tanks outside school sessions, such as on weekends.-Smell of pungent odour-Beneficiary institution-Immediate environsDailyAuthorities of beneficiary institution/ SHEP CoordinatorWaste generation and disposal Regularly empty waste bins at the various locations when full.Sensitize pupils/ staff on effective use of bins to avoid indiscriminate disposal of waste.Damaged waste bins should be replaced as appropriate.Liaise with AMA to contract a waste management company to regularly collect and dispose waste at AMA approved dump site. Inspect septic tanks periodically and dislodge when full.-Waste disposal records-Availability of bins-Litter around waste bin -Records of inspection and dislodging of septic tanksBeneficiary institution-DailyAuthorities of beneficiary institution/ SHEP CoordinatorSanitation issues and health impactsEnsure pupils/staff wash their hands under running water and soap after use of toilet facilities. Ensure good housekeeping at toilet facilities.Clean toilet facilities regularly with disinfectants.Ensure bins are properly covered at all times.Avoid indiscriminate dumping of waste at waste storage and collection shed and always keep the place clean.Provide disposable hand gloves for cleaning of sanitation facilities and emptying of bins.Create awareness on hygiene and sanitation issues, including proper use of sanitation facilities and proper handling and disposal of ply with provisions in the FMP.-Cleaning roster -Clean environment-Smell of pungent odourAvailability of disinfectants-Availability of cleaning PPEs and tools/materials -Availability of functional hand wash facility-Toilet facility-Waste storage and collection sheds-Daily-WeekSHEP Coordinator/ Head of InstitutionComplaints/ Grievances-Implement Grievance Redress Mechanism, which will include such elements as:Lodging and registration of PAPs grievance by grievance redress committee;Redress decision, feedback and implementation;Dissatisfaction and alternative action; andCarry out monitoring and evaluation.-Type and nature of complaints and concerns -Complaint records (Record of grievance and number resolved/unresolved)Project community-WeeklyGrievance Redress CommitteeSUSTAINABILITY OF INSTITUTIONAL FACILITIESFloodingRaise the foundation of toilet facilities to about 1 meter high, especially in flood prone areas. Provide adequate drainage around toilet facilities. Provide rain cover over all windows and doors of the toilet facilities.Beneficiary schools should ensure all broken louvre blades/or windows are replaced.Extent of flooding during rainsDrains clear of siltRecord of state of Rain covers Record of state of louvre bladesToilet facilityDuring rainsMonthlyAuthorities of Institution/ PTA/ Metropolitan AssemblySecurity issuesProvide burglar proof at the doors and windows of toilet facilities.Maintain adequate security in the schools and at the sanitation facilities especially. Eg: through hiring a watchman. MA should consider fencing of schools in future projects to improve security.Sensitize wider communities not to disturb school sanitation facilitiesSecurity measures (locks, burglar proof) functionalWatchman hiredToilet facilityDailyAuthorities of Institution / PTA/ Metropolitan AssemblyUnavailability of waterConfirm the source and reliability of the water supply prior to the commencement of construction.Ensure that storage tanks are installed for all the facilities to provide continuous water supply even when GWCL lines are temporarily out of order.Ensure connection of water and installation of water storage tanks is completed and there is regular flow of water at the toilet facilities before commissioning/handing over of the facilities for use.Confirmation of availability of water supply from GWCLStorage tanks installed and all connections and plumbing functional Leaks from plumbingToilet facilityPrior to commissioning of project/WeeklyAuthorities of Institution / PTA/ Metropolitan AssemblyFundingThe Engineering Consultant to include the relevant recommendations in the ESMP in the Facilities Management Plan (FMP).Comply with provisions in the FMP such as:Replace damaged equipment/materials with durable ones during maintenance and repair works.The beneficiary schools should hire cleaners for the sanitation facilities.Develop and implement a maintenance regime for the facilities. Report major breakdown of facilities to the Metropolitan GES Director. Educate and create awareness on proper use of facilities.Ensure all staff are trained in the effective use and management of the facilities, in collaboration with the Environmental Health and Sanitation Department.Receipts of payment of billsProgramme for fund raising Audited accountsBeneficiary institutionMonthlyMLGRD-PCU/ Metropolitan Assembly/ Consultant/ Authorities of Beneficiary Institution/PTAPoor maintenance cultureSchool authorities and PTA to discuss funding for water supply, electricity bills and maintenance of the facilities at PTA Meetings.Capacity building of School authorities /PTA for raising, mobilization and stewardship of fundMA level stakeholder engagements to discuss innovations in funding for O&M. The project should ensure that all outstanding electricity and water debts of beneficiary institutions are paid and electricity and water connection restored to disconnected institutions. The beneficiary institutions should ensure regular payment of electricity and water bills to ensure continuous supply of water and electricity to the facility.Record of training and awareness creation on Facilities Management PlanRecord of compliance with Facilities Management PlanRecords on major breakdowns including leakagesAvailability of school hygiene clubs-Beneficiary institutionMonthlyAuthorities of Institution / SHEP Coordinators/ PTA/ Metropolitan AssemblyLack of awareness of the project informationStakeholders should be invited to attend monthly progress meetings to be constantly informed.Before the project resumes, information of the proposed project including its benefits should be explained to teachers, students and the PTA.Monthly progress carried outInformation provided to teachers, students and the PTA.-Beneficiary institutionMonthlySMC/ PTA/ Metropolitan SHEP Committee DECOMMISSIONING PHASE1.Occupational/ public safety and traffic impactsPersonal protective gear are provided to workers involved with decommissioning of facilities.Toilet facilities are available throughout the decommissioning period.Workers still have access to public toilet facilities in the communities or can be conveyed to such facilities where needed, if mobile toilet facilities have been relocated. Final movement of vehicles and equipment comply with approved speed limits within the communities.All community complaints are resolved before handing over sanitation project.-Availability and proper use of PPEs-Adherence to health and safety procedures-Records on frequency, type and source of illness/accident/ injury-Project site-DailyContractor/ Engineering Consultant2.Waste managementEnsure that any remaining waste streams (after applying hierarchy waste management practices of reduce, reuse and recycle) created during construction activities and waste generated during decommissioning activities are collected from the project sites and properly disposed before handing over the projectInspect the site to ensure that the contractor has properly cleaned up all construction sites before final payment is made to the contractor.-Availability and use of bins -Records on frequency and location of waste disposal site of domestic and construction waste-Project site -DailyContractor/ Engineering Consultant3.Site RestorationRe-vegetate areas around construction sites to restore the landscape Reinstate any damaged property such as pavements, etc.-cleared areas re vegetated-Property re-instatement carried out-Project Site-Daily Contractor/ Engineering ConsultantCapacity Building and Other Requirements for Implementation of ESMP and Permit ConditionsCapacity building measures and other requirements proposed (See Section 7.5) to ensure effective implementation of the ESMP and environmental permit conditions are:Training workshop and sensitization programmes for the Engineering Consultants, Contractors and their workers, school authorities, school children, AMA and other key stakeholders on the ESMP ( including Contractors code of conduct, public health and safety, grievance redress mechanism) and its implementation, EPA permit schedule and triggered World Bank Safeguards Policy; Induction on environmental, social occupational and public health and safety requirements of the works;Training for use and management of facilities;Sensitization and awareness creation on use and management of facilities (interactive activity, teaching, demonstrative activity for building habits & knowledge testing during classes, worship time and assembly);Site Meetings; andReporting.ConclusionAMA and the Project Coordinating Unit of MLGRD are committed to ensuring sustainable environmental management and safeguarding the health and safety of the construction workers, pupils/teachers at the beneficiary schools and the general public during the implementation of the proposed project. AMA is also aware of the provisions in the Environmental Assessment Regulations 1999, LI 1652 and the World Bank Operational Policies. In keeping with these laws, this ESMP has identified and assessed key environmental and social impacts and concerns that may arise from the implementation of the proposed project. A monitoring programme to help detect changes arising from the predicted adverse impacts has also been presented in this ESMP. The recommendations outlined in the ESMP for the project will ensure a high level of health, safety and environmental management for the proposed project.It is estimated that the implementation of the ESMP in the Accra Metropolis will cost about GH?408,700.00. However, the proposed project has the potential to provide numerous benefits to the beneficiary schools and the national economy. These include improved sanitation, hygiene and waste management in the beneficiary schools, improved access to sanitation facilities for vulnerable groups and employment opportunities. INTRODUCTIONBackgroundThe Government of Ghana (GoG) has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of implementation of the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA) Sanitation and Water Project (GAMA S&W Project).The objective of the GAMA S&W Project is to increase access to improved sanitation and improved water supply in the GAMA, with emphasis on low income communities; and to strengthen management of environmental sanitation in the GAMA. The GAMA Project supports eleven (11) Metropolitan and Municipal Assemblies (MMAs) spread across the Greater Accra Region. The project has four components: Component 1 – Provision of water and environmental sanitation services to priority low income areas of GAMA; Component 2 – Improvement and expansion of the water distribution network in the GAMA;Component 3 – Improvement and expansion of waste water and faecal sludge collection, transportation and treatment in GAMA; and Component 4 – Institutional Strengthening. Provision of improved sanitation and water supply facilities in schools in each of the eleven (11) MMAs in GAMA, including hygiene education and campaigns for awareness raising and behavioural changes in low income communities, is part of the strategies under Component 1 of the Project.Most schools in GAMA are faced with poor access to quality sanitation. This posed various degrees of risk to the pupils, teachers and other people within the area. The institutional sanitation component seeks therefore to scale-up sanitation, hygiene and waste management in the institutions.Part of the Bank’s funds is to be used by the Metropolitan and Municipal Assemblies (MMAs) to undertake construction of improved sanitation and water supply facilities in schools within their jurisdiction where schools are faced with poor access to quality sanitation issues.Ghana’s Environmental Assessment Regulations, 1999 (LI1652) requires that for any start-up project which has potential to impact negatively on the environment and people, the undertaking should be assessed for its environmental and social impacts, and the appropriate mitigation measures identified prior to the undertaking for implementation. The Project has also triggered one of the World Bank Safeguards policies: the Environmental Assessment Policy OP4.01. These require that any potential environmental and social issues arising from the project implementation should be mitigated.The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MLGRD), is committed to undertake the construction activities in an environmentally and socially friendly manner, and in accordance with the World Bank’s Policy on Environmental Assessment (OP4.01) and GAMA Sanitation and Water Project Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) guiding the Project as well as the Environmental laws of Ghana. MLGRD has therefore contracted Messrs SAL Consult Limited to prepare an Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for the implementation of the proposed institutional sanitation facilities in each of the eleven (11) MMAs. This ESMP is prepared to guide the construction and operation of the institutional sanitation facilities under the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) in accordance with the Environmental Assessment Regulations (EAR) 1999, LI 1652 and the World Bank’s Safeguards Policy on Environmental Assessment (OP 4.01).Objectives/Purpose of the ESMPThe objective/purpose of this ESMP is to guide the effective mitigation and management of potential environmental and social issues of the proposed construction and operation of institutional sanitation facilities in AMA. The specific objectives of the ESMP include the following:Identification of possible direct and indirect significant adverse impacts associated with the proposed interventions implementation in AMA;Assessment and evaluation of potential impacts of the proposed project on the biophysical and human environment; Provision of practical, socially acceptable, technically and economically feasible and environmentally sustainable measures to address the potential adverse impacts; andTo comply with the World Bank’s Safeguards Policy on Environmental Assessment (OP 4.01). Approach and MethodologyThe approach and methodology adopted for the study include:Site inspections; Stakeholder Consultation; Review of available literature; and Reporting. Site Inspections The Consultants visited some beneficiary schools in AMA between November 2016 and February 2017 to confirm the environmental and social issues and conditions to be affected or are likely to develop from the implementation of the proposed project. Due to time constraints, all beneficiary schools in AMA could not be visited. The Consultants however selected a representative sample of schools based on the environmental and social issues identified from the environmental screening and the extent of construction works. This was done in collaboration with the project proponents and the engineering consultant. The school visited are listed in Section 1.3.2.The inspections covered the following: the proposed construction sites and environs; existing sanitation facilities in the beneficiary schools (toilets, urinals and hand washing facilities); existing waste collection and disposal facilities and water supply facilities; and construction works that have been done for schools where construction has started. For beneficiary schools where some construction works have been done, the inspection also ascertained the health and safety measures that had been put in place by the contractors, such as hoarding of the sites and use of cautionary tapes and warning signs around excavations and trenches. Plates 1 shows site inspection at Abossey Okai 1&2 Basic School. Plate SEQ Plate \* ARABIC 1: Site inspection at Abossey Okai 1&2 Basic SchoolStakeholder ConsultationsStakeholder consultations were carried out between November 2016 and February 2017 with some key stakeholders to obtain their comments and concerns on the proposed project with respect to the potential environmental and socio-economic issues and impacts that have been addressed in the study. This includes the project proponents, some beneficiary schools, engineering consultant and some contractors. Details of the stakeholder consultations are presented in Chapter 5. Evidence of stakeholder consultations are provided in Annex 1. Stakeholder consultations have been carried out with the following key stakeholders:Project proponents: Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development/ Project Coordinating UnitSafeguards SpecialistAMADirector, Drains Maintenance Unit/GAMA SWP Project Coordinator.Engineering ConsultantWasteCare AssociatesChief Executive Officer ContractorMilpar Development InvestmentManaging Director; andForemanBeneficiary SchoolsWASH implementers (Head Teachers; SHEP Coordinators; representatives of School Management Committee and Parent Teacher Association; school prefects and school health club executives) in the following institutions: Abossey Okai R/C Junior High School (JHS);Abossey Okai 1&2 Basic School;Kaneshie West Cluster;Socco/M1 Cluster of Schools;Dr. F.V. Nanka Bruce JHS;Osu Salem 1 Primary School; andOsu Salem 5 Primary School.The following school children were consulted:Ishmael Selormey- School prefect Boys, Abossey Okai R/C Junior High School (JHS);Yahwe-Yire Djan- School prefect Girls, Abossey Okai R/C Junior High School (JHS);Stephen Yeboah-Health club member, Osu Salem 5 Primary;Claudia Borketey-Health club member, Osu Salem 5 Primary;Amofah Eva-School prefect/health club secretary, Osu Salem 1 Basic School;Ninyeh Benjamin –Boys prefect/Health Club Vice president, Osu Salem 1 Basic School;Boateng Emmanuel-President Health club, Socco/M1 Cluster of schools; and Wiafe Foster-Vice president Health club, Socco/M1 Cluster of schools.Review of Available Literature/project documentsThe following project documents prepared by the Engineering Consultant (WasteCare Associates) for AMA were reviewed:Hygiene Education Plan; Final Detailed Design Report, which containsBaseline Studies;Assessment of Existing School Facilities; andEngineering Designs.Facility Operation and Maintenance Handbook; Situational Analysis and WASH in Schools; andEnvironmental permit schedule.ReportingThe major headings of the report include the following:Executive Summary;Introduction;Description of Proposed Project;Relevant Policies, Legal and Administrative Frameworks;Baseline Environmental and Social Conditions; Stakeholder Consultation;Description of Environmental and Social Impacts;Environmental and Social Impact Mitigation and Management Plan;Capacity Building Plan for Implementation of ESMP and Permit Conditions;Conclusions;Bibliography;Annexes.description of the proposed projectNeed for the ProjectMost schools in GAMA are faced with poor access to quality sanitation. This is as a result of inadequate toilet facilities to meet the schools’ population needs, poor condition of existing toilet facilities, waste management challenges, lack of water, etc. This poses various degrees of risk to the pupils, teachers and other people within the area. There is therefore the need to improve sanitation facilities within schools. The institutional sanitation component of the GAMA Project therefore seeks to scale-up sanitation, hygiene and waste management in the schools. The objective of the GAMA S&W Project is to increase access to improved sanitation and improved water supply in GAMA, with emphasis on low income communities and to strengthen management of environmental sanitation in GAMA. Part of the World Bank’s funds is to be used by the Metropolitan and Municipal Assemblies to undertake construction of improved sanitation and water supply facilities in schools within their jurisdiction where the schools are faced with poor access to quality sanitation issues.Beneficiary Schools in AMA and their LocationsThe beneficiary Metropolitan Assembly is the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA). The project sites cover the ten (10) sub-metropolitan areas (sub-metro) of AMA with each sub-metro having at least two (2) schools selected for the project. Thirty (30) schools have been selected in AMA to benefit from the proposed sanitation facilities under the project. The details of the beneficiary schools in AMA (including the names of the schools, sub-metro, location, and GPS coordinates) are provided in Table 1. An area of not more than 1 acre will be utilised for the project in each beneficiary school.Table SEQ Table \* ARABIC 1: Details of Beneficiary Schools in AMANo.Name of SchoolSub-MetroLocationGPS Coordinates1Abossey Okai 1&2 ClusterAblekumaCentralAbossey OkaiKaneshieN5.334272°; W0.141365°2Kaneshie West 1&2 Cluster Kaneshie N5.334120°; W0.141365°3Mataheko R/C Cluster Mataheko N5.335546°; W0.142623°4Korle Gonno R/C BoysAblekuma SouthKorle GonnoN5.315225°; W0.132239°5Owusu Mills Primary/JHS Korle Gonno N5.322735°; W0.142865°6Socco/M1 Cluster of Schools Korle Gonno -7Sempe 8/12 JHS Korle Gonno -8Dr F.V. Nanka Bruce JHS Korle Gonno N5.314014°; W0.135547°9ANT 4&11 PrimaryAyawaso CentralAccra NewtownN5.345948°; W0.124867°10ANT 6&8 Primary Accra Newtown N5.345988°; W0.124872°11Kwame Nkrumah JHS Accra Newtown N5.350086°; W0.124637°12Ayalolo Cluster of SchoolsAshiedu KetekeAyaloloN5.324331°; W0.130859°13Independence 1&2 Cluster Accra N5.324713°; W0.121574°14Osu Presby ClusterOsu KlotteyOsuN5.331806°; W0.110100°15Farisco Cluster of Schools Osu N5.332118°; W0.124453°16Osu St. Barnabas Anglican Schools Osu N5.325863°; W0.111269°17Osu Salem 1 Primary School Osu N5.332230°; W0.110925°18Osu Salem 5 Primary School Osu N5.332062°; W0.110522°19Unity ClusterAyawaso EastKandaN5.352548°; W0.120484°20Kanda Cluster Schools Kanda N5.343115°; W0.114604°21Anumle Cluster of SchoolsOkaikoi NorthAnumleN5.375848°; W0.125098°22Shiayennor 1&2 Primary Shiayennor N5.363710°; W0.135089°23Shiayennor A&B JHS Shiayennor N5.363183°; W0.134865°24Kaneshie 6 Primary /Kaneshie Kingsway 1 JHS A&BOkaikoi SouthKaneshieN5.342213°; W0.135775°25Kaneshie 8 Primary /Kaneshie Kingsway 2 JHS A&B 26La Bawaleshie Presby ClusterAyawso WestLa BawaleshieN5.383510°; W0.100502°27Maamobi Prisons Cluster Maamobi N5.361359°; W0.112090°28Dzorwulu JHS Dzorwulu N5.365125°; W0.121347°29Kwashieman ClusterAblekuma NorthKwashiemanN5.352276°; W0.160734°30Darkuman 1 JHS Darkuman N5.353688°; W0.150946°Description/State of Existing WASH Facilities in the Beneficiary SchoolsThe current state/description of the existing WASH facilities in the beneficiary schools; including the facilities available, population dependent on the facilities (pupils and teachers), waste disposal and remarks from assessment made by the Supervising Consultant (WasteCare Associates) are presented in Table 2.Table SEQ Table \* ARABIC 2: Details of Existing WASH Facilities in Schools (Source: Waste Care Associates, 2016a) ClusterSchoolEnrollmentStaffAssessments of WASH facilitiesBoyGirlTotalMaleFemaleTotalToilet(No. of cubicles)UrinalWateravailabilityWastedisposalHWFCommentsAbosseyOkai 1&2ClusterAbossey Okai2 Basic1111252365914100xburn3WC closed down due to lack ofwater. Unable to pay for refusepick up serviceAbossey OkaiCluster 1 JHS179223402515200xburnKaneshieWest1&2ClusterKaneshieWest 2 JHS &Cann B Primary17719337031420120√burn54 cubicles damagedKaneshieWest 1 Basic23127750851422100√burn72 cubicles damagedMatahekoR/C Cluster5866271213112940141xburnUrinal not segregated, tap notflowing, refuse dump occasionally maintained at a fee by zoomlion. Toilet is hazardousKorle GonnoR/C Boys424424891793√burnOwusu MillsPrimary/JHS1501292794131700xburnxToilet and urinal broken down,water bought from neighbour, hand washing done in bowlsSocco/M1 Cluster of SchoolsMamprobiSocco HH3193096283192203x2 bins5Waste bins in poor condition.MamprobiSouth 61591723312911100√3 bins1Use toilet for urinatingSempe 8Basic1461452915131800xburn0Pupils practice opendefecation. Teachers have onetoilet. 1 binDr F.V. NankaBruce JHS172154326661242√burnANT 4&11Primary11110421518910√burn2HWF in poor conditionANT 6&8Primary93100193281040√burn/bury4A separate toilet cubicle forteachersKwameNkrumahMemory170571223√burn/bury2AyaloloCluster ofSchoolsAyalolo 1&2JHS10601145220531316200√pickup/burn1Toilet is used for urinating. 2binsAyalolo 1 &2KG /Primary0√pickup/burn2Tri-cycle service expensivehence mainly burn. Irregular flow of water. 2 binsIndependence 1&2ClusterIndependence Avenue 1JHS50003√dump21 urinal for teachers. Pupilscarry refuse to public dump.HWF used by primary onlyOsuPresbyClusterOsu Pesby 1JHS(Girls)197197571253√burn3Water not regular. Teachersuse one toilet cubicleOsu PresbyBoys primary35035017850√burn6Some HWF in poor conditionFariscoCluster ofSchoolsLibertyAvenue JHS1471432901256√Publicdump1Water not connected to toilet.Only toilet paper is burntLibertyAvenue 1&4Primary14214829017853√burn15 Refuse bins were donated byFunMilk GhanaOsu St.Barnabas Anglican Schools24228552771219102√burnUrinal has no doors andstructure is weak. Only 4 toilets is functional and conditions is unhygienic.Osu Salem 1PrimarySchool15120535631215120xpick up/burn9HWF is available for each classbut most are in poor condition.16 seater but only 12 are functional. Noble house restaurant pay for refuse collection. 4 binsOsu Salem 5PrimarySchool3000111160√pick up/burn5refuse collected 2x a month ata fee, hence occasionally burnUnityClusterAyebengMemorialA&B Primary380491300x2 bins/burn61 toilet for teachers. Pupils usepublic toilet and open defecationsUnity JHS275581301xpublicdump1KandaCluster ofSchoolsKanda 1911041952810200√pick up/burn10 seater toilet available butnot in use yet. Pay for weekly refuse collection.Ring RoadEast 2Primary&Kanda 1 JHS12913926851318√pick upservice/burn3refuse picked up every 2 weeksat a fee and occasionally burnt. Pupils use public toiletand little ones squat on drainsbehind school.474592√Ring RoadEast 1 Basic160√burn1AnumleCluster ofSchools70577614812752792012√burnAnother 2No. 6-seaterUncompleted. 2No. 8-seater for staff. Water not always availableShiayennor1&2 Primary20923744601717200√burn8toilet facility shared with otherschools on compoundShiayennorA&B JHS137140277581304xburn4Kaneshie 6 Primary/Kaneshie Kingsway 1 JHS A&B18119437561420202√burn√Pupils use running water fromtap for handwashing.Kaneshie 8 Primary/Kaneshie Kingsway 2 JHS A&B134176328517220√burn√Use nearby house for urinatingLaBawaleshiePresbyLaBawleshiePrimary B272273545161102√open dump2irregular flow of water toexisting 10 seater toilet, pupilshave to carry water to flushafter use. KGs practice open defecations on public dump. New 20 seater has no water connected yet. Not in use.ClusterLaBawleshieJHS1631653289716√open dumpMaamobiPrisonsClusterMaamobiPrisons 2JHS40438363920√burn2Water flows 3 times a week.Additional 1 toilet for teachers.MaamobiPrisons 1Primary16117934021618201√pick upservice3Refuse are burnt when pick upservice is not regularDzorwuluJHS20022042071522112√burn3Condition of toilet very poorKwashieman Cluster1229138326122592117127√pick upserviceAn additional 6 for KG, Nursery(4) and teachers (2) withbathroom built by mission.DarkumanJHs170761333xpick upservice21 toilet used by teachersProposed Sanitation Facilities to be provided by ProjectThe overview of sanitation facilities to be provided in the selected schools in AMA under the proposed project are as follows:Construction of new water closet (WC) and septic tank facilities with internal urinal;Rehabilitation of existing WC toilets;Fixing of poly tanks overhead and underground for water supply to the toilet facility;Construction of refuse/solid waste holding bay;Construction of U450 perimeter drain;Laying of pavement around toilet facilities; and Laying of 3-inch diameter water supply pipeline from GWCL to toilet facility.The construction of furnace fitted with smoke stack will no longer be carried out in all the schools due to air pollution concerns as provided in Annex 5. Construction works are expected to be carried out over a period of 12 months. The specific sanitation facilities to be provided under the project in each of the beneficiary schools are provided in Table 3. Table SEQ Table \* ARABIC 3: Details of Sanitation Facilities to be provided by the Project LotName of SchoolDescription of Works1Abossey Okai 1& 2Cluster?Completion of new 16-seater 2-storey toilet with septic tank?Rehabilitation of 10-seater WC with septic tank?Connection of water from GWCL and provision of 2No. Rambo 2000 and 1No. Ram 500?Provision of a 32.84 m2 refuse holding bay and 4No. 240L bins?Provision of 68m length U-drain?Paving 236.42 m2 of the site?Provision of 0.91m2 furnace fitted with smoke stackKaneshie West 1&2Cluster ?Rehabilitation and remodeling of existing 16-seater to 20-seater to meet GESstandards.?Provision of new 3-seater and 10-seater WC with septic tank?Connection of water from GWCL and provision of 2No. Rambo 2000 and 1No. Rambo 500?Provision of a 32.84m2 refuse holding bay and 4No. 240L bins?Provision of 74m length U-drain?Paving 340.9 m2 of the site?Provision of 0.91m2 furnace fitted with smoke stack2Mataheko R/C Cluster?Rehabilitation and remodeling of 24-seater WC with septic tank?Connection of water from GWCL and provision of 2No. Rambo 2000 and 1No. Rambo 1000?Provision of a 32.84 m2 refuse holding bay and 4No. 240L bins?Provision of 60 m length U-drain?Paving 188.88m2 of the site.?Provision of 0.91m2 furnace fitted with smoke stack3Osu Presby Cluster? Rehabilitation and remodeling of existing 20-seater WC to meet GES standards.? Connection of water from GWCL and provision of 2 No Rambo 2000.? Provision of 32.84 m2 refuse holding bay and 4No. 240L bins.? Provision of 28m length of U-drain.? Paving 188.88m2 of the site.4Osu Salem 1 PrimarySchools? Rehabilitation and remodeling of existing 8-seater WC with septic tank? Connection of water from GWCL and provision of 1 No Rambo 1000 and 1No. Rambo 500.? Provision of 24.75 m2 refuse holding bay and 3No. 240L bins.? Provision of 20 m length of U-drain.? Paving 75.04 m2 of the site.Osu Salem 5 PrimarySchool? Rehabilitation and remodeling of 10-seater WC with septic tank.? Connection of water from GWCL and provision of 1 No Rambo 2000.? Provision of 24.75 m2 refuse holding bay and 3No. 240L bins.? Provision of 20 m length of U-drain.? Paving 86.34 m2 of the site.5Farisco Cluster ofSchools? Rehabilitation and remodeling of existing 20-seater facility to meet GESstandards.? Connection of water from GWCL and provision of 1 No Rambo 2000 and 1 No Rambo 1000.? Provision of 24.75 m2 refuse holding bay and 3No. 240L bins? Provision of 28m length of U-drain.? Paving 188.88 m2 of the site.6Osu St. BarnabasAnglican Schools? Rehabilitation and remodelling of existing 10-seater WC facility to 14-seaterWC.? Connection of water from GWCL and provision of 1 No Rambo 2000 and 1No Rambo 500.? Provision of 24.75 m2 refuse holding bay and 3No. 240L bins.? Provision of 20m length of U-drain.? Paving 86.34 m2 of the site.7Independence 1&2Cluster?Provision of new 10-seater WC with septic tank.?Connection of water from GWCL and provision of 3 No Rambo 2000.?Provision of 32.84 m2 refuse holding bay and 4No. 240L bins.?Provision of 28m length of U-drain.?Paving 172.68 m2 of the site.8Ayalolo Cluster ofSchools? Rehabilitation and remodelling of the existing 3 facilities (8, 12 and 20- seaterWCs toilets) to meet GES standards.? Connection of water from GWCL and provision of 5 No Rambo 2000.? Provision of 32.84 m2 refuse holding bay and 4No. 240L bins.? Provision of 44m length of U-drain.? Paving 469.7 m2 of the site.9Korle Gonno R/C Boys? Provision of new 14-seater WC with septic tank? Connection of water from GWCL supply line.? Provision of 1No. Rambo 2000? Provision of a 24.75 m2 refuse holding bay and 3No. 240L bins? Provision of a 78 m length of U-drain? Paving 175.96 m2 of the siteDr F.V. Nanka Bruce JHS? Provision of new 10-seater WC with septic tank.? Connection of water from GWCL and provision of 1No. Rambo 2000? Provision of 24.75 m2 refuse holding bay and 3No. 240L bins.? Provision of 38 m length of U-drain.? Paving 86.34 m2 of the site.10Socco/M1 Cluster ofSchools? Provision of new 10-seater WC with septic tank.? Provision Connection of water from GWCL and provision of 1No. Rambo 1000 and 1No. Rambo 500? Provision of 24.75 m2 refuse holding bay and 3No. 240L bins? Provision of 68 m length of U-drain? Paving 231.02m2 of the site.? Provision of 0.91m2 furnace fitted with smoke stack11Sempe 8/12 JHS?Rehabilitation and remodeling of existing 16-seater WC to 12-seater WC.?Connection of water from GWCL and provision of 1No. Rambo 1000.?Provision of 24.75 m2 refuse holding bay and 3No. 240L bins.?Provision of 40 m length of U-drain.?Paving 90.86 m2 of site.Owusu Mills Primary/JHS? Rehabilitation and remodeling of existing 16-seater WC facility to 12-seater WCwith septic tank.? Connection of water from GWCL and provision of 1No. Rambo 1000.? Provision of 24.75 m2 refuse holding bay and 3No. 240L bins.? Provision of 38m length of U-drain.? Paving 90.86 m2 of the site.? Provision of 0.91m2 furnace fitted with smoke stack12Accra Newtown 6&8Primary Classroom BlockAccra Newtown 4&11Primary Classroom Block? Rehabilitation and remodelling of 8-seater WC with septic tank.? Provision of new 10-seater WC with septic tank.? Connection of water from GWCL and provision of 1No. Rambo 1000 and 2No. Rambo 500.? Provision of 2No 24.75 m2 refuse holding bay and 3No. 240L bins.? Provision of 54 m length of U-drain? Paving 161.38 m2 of the site.Kwame Nkrumah JHS? Rehabilitation of existing bio-fill toilet? Connection of water from GWCL and provision of 2 No. Rambo 500.? Provision of 24.75 m2 refuse holding bay and 3No. 240L bins.? Provision of 14 m length of U-drain.? Paving 23.54 m2 of the siteUnity Cluster? Provision of new 10 and 20-seater WC with septic tanks.? Connection of water from GWCL and provision of 2 No Rambo 2000, 1Rambo 1000 and 1 No Rambo 500.? Provision of 32.84 m2 refuse holding bay and 4No. 240L bins.? Provision of 28 m length of U-drain.? Paving 161.38 m2 of the site.13Kanda Cluster? Rehabilitation and remodelling of existing 20-seater to 24-seater WC with septic tank.? Connection of water from GWCL and provision of 2 No Rambo 2000, 1 Rambo 1000 and 1No Rambo 500.? Provision of 32.84 m2 refuse holding bay and 4No. 240L bins.? Provision of 41 m length of U-drain.? Paving 419.9 m2 of the site.? Provision of 0.91m2 furnace fitted with smoke stack14Anumle Cluster ofSchools? Rehabilitation and remodelling of 20-seater WC and 2No 10-seater WC and provision of a new 3-seater WC.? Connection of water from GWCL and provision of 3 No Rambo 2000 and 1 NoRambo 500.? Provision of 32.84 m2 refuse holding bay and 4No. 240L bins.? Provision of 40 m length of U-drain.? Paving 368.34 m2 of the site.15Shiayennor 1&2 Primary? Rehabilitation and remodelling of existing 10-seater WC with septic tank.? Connection of water from GWCL and provision of 1 No Rambo 2000.? Provision of 24.75 m2 refuse holding bay and 3No. 240L bins.? Provision of 20 m length of U-drain.? Paving of 86.34 m2 of the site.Shiayennor A&B JHS? Rehabilitation and remodelling of 10-seater with septic tank.? Connection of water from GWCL and provision of 1 No Rambo 1000 and 1 No Rambo 500.? Provision of 24.75 m2 refuse holding bay and 3No. 240L bins.? Provision of 20 m length of U-drain.? Paving 86.34 m2 of the site.16Kaneshie 6 Primary/ Kaneshie Kingsway 1JHS A&B and Kaneshie 8Primary/Kaneshie Kingsway 2JHS A&B? Rehabilitation and remodelling of 20, 10 and 12-seater WC with septic tank.? Connection of water from GWCL and provision of 2 No Rambo 1000, 1 No Rambo 2000 and1No Rambo 100.? Provision of 48m length of U-drain and 20m length of U-drain? Provision of 2 No 24.75 m2 refuse holding bay and 3No. 240L bins.? Paving of 372.86 m2 of the site.17La Bawaleshie PresbyCluster? Rehabilitation and remodelling of existing 10-seater facility with septic tank.? Connection of water from GWCL supply line.? Provision of 2 No Rambo 2000.? Provision of 24.75 m2 refuse holding bay and 3No. 240L bins.? Provision of 20m length of U-drain.? Paving 86.34 m2 of the site.Maamobi Prisons Cluster? Rehabilitation and remodelling of existing 10-seater facility and provision of ancillary facilities to meet GES standards.? Connection of water from GWCL supply line.? Provision of 24.75 m2 refuse holding bay and 3No. 240L bins.? Provision of 20 m length of U-drain.? Paving of 86.34 m2 of the site.18Dzorwulu JHS?Rehabilitation and remodelling of 2 No 10-seater WC with septic tanks.?Connection of water from GWCL and provision of 2 No Rambo 1000.?Provision of 24.75 m2 refuse holding bay and 3No. 240L bins.?Provision of 20 m length of U-drain.?Paving 86.34 m2 of the site.19Kwashieman Cluster? Rehabilitation and remodelling of existing 20-seater WC to 24-seater WC with septic tank.? Rehabilitation of existing 12-seater WC facility to meet GES standards.? Provision of new 24-seater WC with septic tank.? Connection of water from GWCL and provision of 6 No Rambo 2000? Provision of 32.84 m2 refuse holding bay and 4No. 240L bins? Provision of 48 m length of U-drain.? Paving 540.34 m2 of the site.Darkuman 1 JHS? Provision of new 10-seater WC with septic tank.? Connection of water from GWCL and provision of 1 No Rambo 1000.? Provision of 24.75 m2 refuse holding bay and 3No. 240L bins.? Provision of 18 m length of U-drain.? Paving of 86.34 m2 of the site.Design StandardsGeneralGood engineering designs of WC toilets and ancillary facilities must incorporate sound design principles. The following general and specific standards of WC toilet designs have been adopted for use and incorporated in the production of architectural/structural designs and working drawings.Designs are cost effective. This means that the schools should be able to bear the maintenance cost of the facility to ensure sustainability.Designs are technically sound and therefore meet the technical criteria below:Privy rooms are adequately sized, well ventilated and have squatting/sitting arrangements selected according to the school’s preference.Locally available building materials will be used during construction of the facilities.Designs are simple and easy to construct and therefore local persons/artisans in the project area with no special skills would be engage in the construction as a means of job creation.Designs are simple therefore will be easy to use and maintain.Designs have adequately sized and functionally well designed septic tanks to efficiently handle wastewater hence prevent environmental pollution and associated health problems.Designs are “child-friendly”, gender sensitive and safe for use. Toilet seats have been carefully selected to offer the desired convenience to both male and female pupils. Additional devices/fixtures are fitted to ensure that smaller children are comfortable and feel safe in the use of facilities. Ramps and sizes of cubicles are designed to provide access to disabled pupils.Installations that ensure good hygiene have been considered. The facilities prevent contact with faeces, by humans and flies.Designs are environmentally friendly. The operation and use of the recommended sanitation facilities will not create any adverse effect on the natural environment (i.e. air, surface water and ground water pollution).LightingThoughtful selection of fixtures and lamps coupled with careful replacements is very crucial in lighting design. The following are the lighting design standards adopted:Energy saving bulbs will be usedThe minimum general lighting level is 300 luxWarm-colour lighting will be used in the general lighting scheme because it creates better ambience in the toilets, which in turn encourages more care and responsibility from the usersAdequate number of windows with a good spread around the building will be incorporated to:Provide maximum daylight effect, andhelp create a softer and friendlier environment.Materials for Internal FinishesMaterials that will be used for internal walls, floors and ceiling finishes will be durable and resistant to vandalism and neglect. The following are the good examples of finishes that have been adopted:Floors of the toilet rooms will be tiled with non-slip ceramic tiles. Non-slip floor tiles have been selected because they are durable and relatively easy to clean and maintain as well as friendlyInternal walls of toilets will be ceramic wall tiledThe minimum size of tile will be (100mm x 200mm)Ceiling works should be made with the following materials depending on their availability on the market, cost and ease of maintenance:Mineral fibre board,Fibrous plaster board,? “ plywood boardsAluminium panels or stripsThe Consultant has opted for the use of ? inch plywood boards based on availability and cost of materials on the local market. Ceilings will be painted white to brighten the toilet rooms, create the interest and produce conducive environment during use.Water Closets (WCs)All WC cisterns will be wall hung and robustly fitted against the cubicle wallAll plumbing fixtures connecting the WC suites will be concealed for easy maintenance and to deter vandalism.Hand Wash BasinMinimum size of handwash basins will be 500mm length x 400mm width.Minimum spacing between any two (2) wash hand basins will be 800mm.Minimum space between center of the basin and any end wall will be 500mm.Minimum room dimension for hand-washing area with one wash hand basin will be1800mm length X 1000mm width.Water pressure and tap/wash basin will be positioned such that water splash is avoided.Service InstallationsAll pipe works will be concealed, except for final connections to fixtures.All electrical cables will be fully concealedCoved tiles or PVC strips should be provided along edges as far as possiblePanels to pipe ducts will be located as far as possible in inconspicuous areasLabour and Related IssuesThere are thirty (30) construction sites under AMA and these are expected to be handled by six (6) different contractors. It is envisaged that each contractor would require up to a maximum of ten (10) workers per site. The contractors are expected to ensure that the number of workers engaged per site are in proportion to the project work load and contract duration Workers will be employed from among artisans in the local community and will return to their homes after completion of their daily assignments.The conduct of workers on site will be guided by the model code of ethics provided in Annex 2 to be adopted by the contractor. The working hours will as much as possible be limited to non-school periods to minimize the interaction between students and construction workers and will therefore avoid exposure of students to any indecent behavior that may be exhibited by the workers.Relevant Policies, Legal and Administrative Frameworks The relevant national and sector policies and plans, national legal and institutional frameworks and World Bank safeguards policies to guide the proposed construction of institutional sanitation facilities in Metropolitan and Municipal assemblies to ensure sustainable development and compliance with national and international regulations are briefly described below. Policy FrameworkThe National Environment Policy (2013)The Ghana National Environmental Policy was formulated in 1995 and revised in 2013. The ultimate aim of the National Environmental Policy of Ghana is to improve the surroundings, living conditions and the quality of life of the entire citizenry, both present and future. It seeks to promote sustainable development through ensuring a balance between economic development and natural resource conservation. The policy thus makes a high quality environment a key element supporting the country’s economic and social development.The National Environmental Sanitation Policy dated April 2010 The revised environmental sanitation policy seeks to refocus the priorities of the sector, so it is forward looking and effectively embraces the challenges of changing life-styles associated with modernization and improving wealth status. The policy lays the basis for developing a systematic approach and framework for identifying and harnessing resources for value-for-money (economy, effectiveness and efficiency) services to all.The Community Water Supply and Sanitation Programme (1994)The Government has adopted a national water supply and sanitation programme to rationalize the water sector to promote and improve the delivery of water services in terms of economy, efficiency, effectiveness and satisfaction. The long term goals of the programme are generally directed at covering the entire country with potable water and adequate sewage disposal system by the year 2020 with emphasis on payment of adequate tariffs by consumers to ensure full cost recovery and to provide revenue for operations and maintenance and replacement of systems. National Health Policy (2007)The National Health Policy document which aims at creating wealth through health, among other things places emphasis on improvements in personal hygiene, immunisation of mothers and children. The National Health Policy also argues that a healthy population could only be achieved if there were improvements in environmental hygiene and sanitation, proper housing and town planning, provision of safe water, safe food and nutrition and encouragement of regular physical exercise.National Regulatory FrameworkThe Constitution of the Republic of Ghana (1992)The Constitution includes some provisions to protect the right of individuals to private property, and also sets principles under which citizens may be deprived of their property in the public interest (described in Articles 18 and 20). Article 18 provides that “…Every person has the right to own property either alone or in association with others.”In Article 20, the Constitution describes the circumstances under which compulsory acquisition of immovable properties in the public interest can be done:“No property of any description, or interest in, or right over any property shall be compulsorily taken possession of or acquired by the State unless the following conditions are satisfied:The taking of possession or acquisition is necessary in the interest of defence, public safety, public order, public morality, public health, town and country planning or the development or utilization of property in such a manner as to promote the public benefit; and The necessity for the acquisition is clearly stated and is such as to provide reasonable justification for causing any hardship that may result to any person who has an interest in or right over the property.”Article 20 of the Constitution provides further conditions under which compulsory acquisition may take place: no property “shall be compulsorily taken possession of or acquired by the State” unless it is, amongst other purposes, “to promote the public benefit (Clause 1).Ghana Investment Promotion Centre Act 1994, Act 478The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre Act 1994 (Act 478) requires that every investor wishing to invest in the country must in its appraisal of proposed investment projects or enterprises, “…have regard to any effect the enterprise is likely to have on the environment and measures proposed for the prevention and control of any harmful effects to the environment...”.Environmental Protection Agency Act 1994, Act 490The Environmental Protection Agency Act 1994 (Act 490) gave mandate to the Agency to ensure compliance of all investments and undertakings with laid down Environmental Assessment (EA) procedures in the planning and execution of development projects, including compliance in respect of existing ones.Environmental Assessment Regulations 1999, LI 1652The Environmental Assessment Regulations 1999 (LI 1652) enjoins any proponent or person to register an undertaking with the Agency and obtain an Environmental Permit prior to commencement of the project.Fees and Charges (Amendment) Instrument 2015 (LI 2228)The Fees and Charges (Amendment) Instrument 2015 (L.I. 2228) replaces the Fees and Charges (Amendment) Instrument, 2014 (LI 2216), and gives regulation to the fees and charges (Miscellaneous Provision) Act 2009, Act 793. The law provides a comprehensive rates, fees and charges collectable by Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs) for goods and services delivered to the public. Water Resources Commission Act 1996, Act 522The Water Resources Commission Act 1996 (Act 522) establishes and mandates the Water Resources Commission as the sole agent responsible for the regulation and management and the utilisation of water resources and for the co-ordination of any policy in relation to them. Section 13 prohibits the use of water (divert, dam, store, abstract or use water resources or construct or maintain any works for the use of water resources) without authority. The Act states under Section 24 that any person who pollutes or fouls a water resource beyond the level that the EPA may pre-scribe, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine or a term of imprisonment or both. GWCL Act/Statutory Corporations (Conversion to Companies) Act 461 of 1993 (as amended by LI 1648)The Statutory Corporations (Conversion to Companies) Act 461 of 1993 as amended by LI 1648, on 1st July 1999, transformed Ghana Water and Sewage Corporation into a 100% state owned limited liability, Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), with the responsibility for urban water supply only. The mandate of GWCL is to provide, distribute and conserve the supply of water in Ghana for public, domestic and industrial purposes in urban communities. GWCL may, after giving notice to the owner or occupier of any land or premises, enter on that land or premises and dig trenches, lay pipes and do any other acts reasonably necessary for the carrying out its functions.Local Government Act, 1993 Act 462This Act establishes and regulates the local government system and gives authority to the Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) and the District Assembly to exercise political and administrative power in the Regions and District, provide guidance, give direction to, and supervise all other administrative authorities in the regions and district respectively. The Assembly is mandated to initiate programmes for the development of basic infrastructure and provide municipal works and services as well as being responsible for the development, improvement and management of human settlements and the environment in the district.Lands (Statutory Wayleaves) Act, 1963 (Act 186)The Lands (Statutory Wayleaves) Act, 1963 (Act 186) details the process involved in the occupation of land for the purpose of the construction, installation and maintenance of works of public utility, and for the creation of rights of way for such works. Further to this act, the statutory wayleave registration 1964 provides procedural details and grievance redress mechanism. The State Lands Act, 1963 (Act 125)The Act 125 vests the authority to acquire land for the public interest in the President of the Republic. It also gives responsibility for registering a claim on the affected person or group of persons, and provides details of the procedure to do this. The State Lands Act, 1962 provides some details to be taken into consideration when calculating compensation such as definitions for (1) cost of disturbance, (2) market value, (3) replacement value, and so on.Lands Commission Act, 2008 (Act 767)This Act provides for the management of public lands and other lands and for related matters. The Commission manages public lands and any other lands vested in the President by the Constitution or by any other enactment or the lands vested in the Commission. The Act advises the Government, local authorities and traditional authorities on the policy framework for the development of particular areas to ensure that the development of individual pieces of land is coordinated with the relevant development plan for the area concerned. The Minister may, with the approval of the President, give general directions in writing to the Commission on matters of policy in respect of the management of public lands. The Commission has the following divisions:Survey and Mapping;Land Registration;Land Valuation; and Public and Vested Lands Management. The Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651)Section 118(1) of the Labour Act 2003 (Act 651) stipulates that it is the duty of an employer to ensure that every worker employed works under satisfactory, safe and healthy conditions. Act 651 contains a number of specific provisions relating to an employer’s duty to its workers. These include providing and maintaining “at the workplace, plant and system of work that are safe and without risk to health” and taking “steps to prevent contamination of the workplaces by, and protect the workers from, toxic gases, noxious substances, vapours, dust, fumes, mists and other substances or materials likely to cause risk to safety or health”. A worker is required to report situations that he believes may pose “an imminent and serious danger to his or her life, safety or health”.Workmen’s Compensation Law, 1987, PNDCL 187It is to provide for the payment of compensation to workmen for personal injuries caused by accidents arising out and in the course of their employment. The tenets of the law places a large share of the burden of supporting workers injured at the workplace on the shoulders of the employers.Institutional FrameworkMinistry of Local Government and Rural DevelopmentThe Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MLGRD) exists to promote the establishment and development of a vibrant and well-resourced decentralized system of local government for the people of Ghana to ensure good governance and balanced rural based development. The Environmental Health and Sanitation Directorate (EHSD) of MLGRD has oversight responsibility for sanitation. The Ministry has developed and is currently implementing a National Environmental Sanitation Policy and an accompanying plan, the National Environmental Sanitation Strategy and Action Plan (NESSAP) and Strategic Environmental Sanitation Investment Plan (SESIP). The Ministry has a Project Coordinating Unit (PCU) which is coordinating the GAMA project. There is a safeguard specialist and a social safeguards specialist at the PCU to ensure that environmental and social issues are addressed during project implementation. Metropolitan, Municipal and District AssembliesMetropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) are responsible for the provision of water and sanitation services within their respective areas of jurisdiction, including the planning and implementation of projects where necessary. They serve as the planning authority responsible for the overall development of their areas of jurisdiction. The proposed construction of institutional sanitation facilities is being carried out by 11 MMDAs in the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA). There is a GAMA Project Coordinator at AMA to coordinate the activities at the local level and to provide feedback and progress on implantation to the PCU. The GAMA project coordinator is not a safeguard specialists and would require some training/capacity building for the ESMP implementation. Environmental Protection AgencyThe Environmental Protection Agency is the body responsible for regulating the environment and ensuring the implementation of government policies on the environment. The functions of the Agency include:ensuring compliance with any laid down environmental impact assessment procedures in the planning and execution of development projects, including compliance in the respect of existing projects;?promoting effective planning in the management of the environment;imposing and collecting environmental protection levies in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1994, Act 490 or regulations made under the Act; andacting in liaison and co-operation with government? agencies,??District Assemblies and other bodies and institutions to control pollution and generally protect the environment.The EPA has the capacity and will corporate with the municipal Assembly (i.e. the GAMA project coordinator) to ensure the protection of the environment during project implementation.Ministry Of Education/ Ghana Education Service (GES)The Ministry of Education/Ghana Education Service provides oversight responsibility for basic, secondary and tertiary education in Ghana. The School Health Education Program (SHEP) Unit under the Ghana Education Service is responsible for health promotion in schools up-to pre-tertiary level. The SHEP Unit facilitates the effective mobilization and deployment of available human, material and financial resources to equip school children with basic life skills for healthy living through skills-based health education, promoting good health and preventing diseases among the school population. There are SHEP Coordinators at the Metropolitan and Municipal levels and also at the school level. In the schools, the SHEP Coordinators are responsible for coordinating water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) issues.The institutional arrangements for SHEP implementation at the Municipal level is illustrated in Figure 1 as follows:Municipal SHEP Committee (at the apex): They are mandated by the SHEP Policy to amongst other things mobilize schools and communities for SHEP action and mobilize funds for SHEP implementation activities. The School Management Committee is (SMC) is a community level stakeholder grouping that fosters community participation in educational development. The SMC plays a major role in the management of the school. Their establishment mandate includes roles in ensuring that the school premises are in a sanitary and structurally safe condition and to ensure that facilities are generally in a good state of repair.The School-based Health Coordinator is a teacher on roll who is assigned the role of coordinating all school health related activitiesSchool Health Club is a vehicle to activate pupils’ participation in school health activities.Municipal SHEP CommitteeSchool Management CommitteeSchool Health ClubSchool based Health CoordinatorHead TeacherMunicipal SHEP CommitteeSchool Management CommitteeSchool Health ClubSchool based Health CoordinatorHead TeacherFigure SEQ Figure \* ARABIC 1: Institutional structure for SHEP implementation at the Municipal Assembly and School level The SHEP coordinator is not a safeguards specialist and would require some training/capacity building in the implementation of the ESMP. Ghana Health ServiceThe Ghana Health Service (GHS) is the public service body responsible for implementation of national policies under the control of the Minister for Health through its governing Council - the Ghana Health Service Council. The mandate of GHS is to provide and prudently manage comprehensive and accessible health service with special emphasis on primary health care at regional, district and sub-district levels in accordance with approved national policies. The functions of GHS include to:undertake management and administration of the overall health resources within the service;Promote healthy mode of living and good health habits by people; establish effective mechanism for disease surveillance, prevention and control; andperform any other functions relevant to the promotion, protection and restoration of health.The School Health Education Programme is a joint mandate of the Ministries of Health and Education.Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL)GWCL is the state utility company responsible for portable water supply to all urban communities in Ghana. The mandate of GWCL is to provide, distribute and conserve the supply of water in Ghana for public, domestic and industrial purposes in urban communities. The connection of water supply to the toilet facilities under the project will mainly be from GWCL supply munity Water and Sanitation AgencyCommunity Water and Sanitation Agency (CWSA) facilitate water supply and sanitation delivery for rural communities and small towns. CWSA plays a facilitative role in providing technical assistance for the planning and implementation of water and sanitation facilities in the districts.World Bank Safeguards Policies The World Bank (WB) has published policies/procedures to guide the safe development of projects it is funding. Among the ten (10) WB Safeguards Policies, one (1) – OP 4.01 – is triggered by the proposed project. The WB safeguards policies and a summary of their core requirements are provided in Table 4.Table SEQ Table \* ARABIC 4: Summary of World Bank Safeguard PoliciesNoWorld Bank Safeguard PolicySummary of core requirementsPotential for Trigger under proposed projectRemarks or recommendation for proposed project1OP 4.01 Environmental Assessment Requires environmental assessment (EA) of projects proposed for Bank financing to help ensure that they are environmentally sound and sustainable, and thus to improve decision making. The EA takes into account the natural environment (air, water, and land); human health and safety; social aspects (involuntary resettlement, indigenous peoples, and physical cultural resources); and trans boundary and global environmental aspects. It categorizes proposed projects into categories A, B, C or FI based on the extent of adverse impacts anticipated from the project.For Category A and B projects, an ESMP is to be prepared to guide the Implementation of mitigation measures for all identified environmental impacts from the proposed project.Triggered The entire GAMA project being funded by the WB, including the Construction of Institutional Sanitation Facilities in MAs and Construction of Road Culvert Drains falls under category B, and this EMP is in line with the requirement of the policy.2OP 4.04: Natural Habitats?Do not finance projects that degrade or convert critical habitats. Support projects that affect non- critical habitats only if no alternatives are available and if acceptable mitigation measures are in place. The policy strictly limits the circumstances under which any Bank-supported project can damage natural habitats (land and water areas where most of the native plant and animal species are still present).Not triggeredProject locations and design will not affect any critical habitats.3OP 4.09: Pest ManagementSupport integrated approaches to pest management, identify pesticides that may be financed under the project and develop appropriate pest management plan to address this.Not triggeredThe project will not involve the use of pesticides.4OP 4.36: ForestAim is to reduce deforestation, enhance the environmental contribution of forested areas, promote afforestation, reduce poverty, and encourage economic development. Support sustainable and conservation oriented forestry. Do not finance projects that involve significant conversion or degradation of critical forest areas. Not triggeredProject location and design will not affect any critical forests. 5OP 4.11: Physical Cultural ResourcesInvestigate and inventorise cultural resources potentially affected. Include mitigation measures when there are adverse impacts on physical cultural resources or avoid if possibleNot triggeredNo culturally sensitive sites identified. 6OP 4.12: Involuntary ResettlementAssist displaced persons in their effort to improve or at least restore their standards of living. Avoid resettlement where feasible or minimise. Displaced persons should share in project profits.The policy aims to avoid involuntary resettlement to the extent feasible, or to minimize and mitigate its adverse social and economic impacts.The policy prescribes compensation and other resettlement measures to achieve its objectives and requires that borrowers prepare adequate resettlement planning instruments prior to Bank appraisal of proposed projects.Not triggeredThe study did not find any evidence of existence or occurrence of Involuntary Resettlement.7OP 4.10: Indigenous PeoplesScreen to determine presence of indigenous peoples in project area. Policy triggered whether potential impacts are positive or negative. Design mitigation measures and benefits that reflect indigenous peoples’ cultural preferences.Not triggeredNo indigenous groups were identified.8OP 4.37: Safety of DamsRequires that experienced and competent professionals design and supervise construction, and that the borrower adopts and implements dam safety measures through the project cycle.The policy distinguishes between small and large dams by defining small dams as those normally less than 15 meters in height. Large dams are 15 meters or more in height.Not triggered The proposed project does not involve the construction of dams. 9OP 7.50: Projects on International WaterwaysAscertain whether riparian agreements are in place, and ensure that riparian states are informed of and do not object to project interventions.Not triggeredThe proposed project does not involve international waters.10OP 7.60: Projects in Disputed AreasEnsure that claimants to disputed areas have no objection to proposed project.Not triggeredNo issues of land dispute were identified. baseline environmental and social conditionsBaseline conditions give the existing status of the environment in the area before the commencement of the proposed project. The information serves the purpose of a base reference against which the changes due to the implementation of the project are measured. The ensuing therefore constitutes the baseline conditions of the proposed project area, which includes the existing physical and socioeconomic environment.Location and SizeThe proposed project district is the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), which is one of the sixteen (16) Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. AMA has a total land area of 139.674 square kilometres and shares boundaries with the Ga South Municipal to the West, La Dadekotopon Municipal to the East and Ga West Municipal to the North. The Gulf of Guinea is on the South of the Metropolis (See Figure 2). Figure SEQ Figure \* ARABIC 2: Map of Accra Metropolis (Source: Ghana Statistical Service, 2014)Physical EnvironmentClimatic ConditionsThe Accra Metropolitan Area lies in the dry equatorial climatic zone. It experiences two rainy seasons: May to mid-July and mid- August to October. It has an average annual rainfall of about 730mm. There is very little variation in temperature throughout the year. The mean monthly temperature ranges from 24.7°C in August (the coolest) to 33°C in March (the hottest) with annual average of 26.8°C. As the area is close to the equator, the daylight hours are practically uniform throughout the year. Relative humidity is generally high varying from 65% in the mid-afternoon to 95% at night (Ghana Statistical Service, 2014).VegetationThere are three broad vegetation zones in the Accra Metropolitan area: shrub land, grassland and coastal lands. The shrub land occurs more commonly in the western outskirts and in the north towards the Aburi Hills. It consists of dense clusters of small trees and shrubs, which grow, to an average height of about five metres. The grasses are mixture of species found in the undergrowth of forests. They are short and rarely grow beyond one metre. Ground herbs are found on the edge of the shrub. They include species which normally flourish after fire (Ghana Statistical Service, 2014). The coastal zone comprises of two vegetation types, wetland and dunes. Mangroves, comprising of two dominant species, are found in the tidal zone of all estuaries sand lagoons. Salt tolerant grass species cover substantial low-lying areas surrounding the lagoons. There are a number of wetlands and water bodies which create micro climates in some parts of the Metropolitan Area. However, the original vegetation of the Metropolitan Area has been altered in the more recent past century by climatic and human factors (Ghana Statistical Service, 2014).The proposed project sites are within schools and are close to existing sanitation facilities. The vegetation at the project sites, if any, are common grasses and shrubs found in other areas of the schools and in the Metropolis. Trees are generally not expected to be affected from the project construction. Geology and SoilsThe geology of AMA consists of Precambrian Dahomeyan Schists, Granodiorites, Granites Gneiss and Amphibolites to late Precambrian Togo Series comprising mainly Quartzite, Phillites, Phylitones and Quartz Breccias. Other formations found in the Metropolis are the Palaeozoic Accraian Sediments - Sandstone, Shales and Interbedded Sandstone-Shale with Gypsum Lenses. The coastline of the Metropolis has a series of resistant rock outcrops and platforms and sandy beaches near the mouth of the lagoons. The coastline is exposed and because of the close proximity of the continental shelf, a strong coastal and wind action, it is subject to severe erosion. The soils in the Metropolitan area can be divided into four main groups: drift materials resulting from deposits by windblown erosion; alluvial and marine motted clays of comparatively recent origin derived from underlying shales;residual clays and gravels derived from weathered quartzites, gneiss and schist rocks; andlateritic sandy clay soils derived from weathered Accraian sandstone bedrock formations. In many low lying poorly drained areas, pockets of alluvial ‘black cotton’ soils are foundSocio-Economic EnvironmentThe socioeconomic characteristics AMA are presented below. Demographic CharacteristicsThe population of Accra Metropolitan Assembly AMA, according to the 2010 Population and Housing Census, is 1,665,086 representing 42% of the region’s total population. Males constitute 48.1% and females represent 51.9%. The Metropolis is entirely urban. It has a sex ratio of 93 and youthful population (children under 15 years) (42.6%) depicting a broad base population pyramid which tapers off with a small number of elderly persons (60+ years) constituting 5.9 percent. The total age dependency ratio is 48.5%, the child dependency ratio is higher (42.6%) than that of old age dependency ratio (5.9) (Ghana Statistical Service, 2014).Education and LiteracyFor the population 3 years and older in the Metropolis, Out of the 533,291 persons enumerated as being in school, 38.4% were at the primary level, 18.2% were at the JSS/JHS level while 12.8% were at the Senior High School level. More females (26.1%) than males (23.2%) ended their education at the JHS/JSS levels while more males (14.3%) than females (8.2%) completed tertiary education in the Accra Metropolis. Of the population 11 years and above, 89% are literate and 11% are non-literate. The number of non-literate females (98,439) was more than twice that of males (39,567) (Ghana Statistical Service, 2014). Employment and IndustryAbout 70.1% of the population aged 15 years and older are economically active while 29.9% are economically not active. The economically active population, 93% are employed while 7.0% are unemployed.More than a third (35.2%) of the total population who worked were in the wholesale and retail, repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles category. Of this number, females constituted the highest proportion (41.2%), indicating that females prefer working in those industries. More males (8.3%) worked in the construction industry compared to females (0.3%). In general, informal sector employment is predominant in the Metropolis. The private informal sector employs about 74% of the population (Ghana Statistical Service, 2014).Water Supply Of the 30 beneficiary schools, 26% do not have water available and 74% have water. This is because either they did not have a GWCL piped water connecting to the school at all or they had been cut due to accumulated and non-payment of bills. The measures used by these schools to meet their water needs include pupils fetching water from outside the school compound as a form of punishment, fetching of water by pupils as a school activity on the daily duty roaster and asking pupils to bring water to school (WasteCare Associates, 2016a).The 74% who had water also had some challenges with the service. Some of the schools complain that the water supply service which is usually GWCL water service is sporadic with frequent cut in the service. Some additionally complained that bills continued to pile up and they did not have any means of paying these bills and feared that service will be cut in the near future. Those schools who share compounds with the mission (church) depended on them for water. However some of the head-teachers reported that they had been threatened to pay up their share of the bills or risk being cut off (WasteCare Associates, 2016a).Water tanks and other means of water storage are used by most of the schools to store water. These water tanks are sometimes vandalized or even stolen by unscrupulous characters in the community. Plate 2 shows a water storage tank at Osu Presby Cluster.Plate SEQ Plate \* ARABIC 2: Water storage tank at Osu Cluster (Source: WasteCare Associates, 2016a)DrainageDrains on school compounds are mostly non-existent. The common practice in many schools for liquid waste disposal is the throwing of waste water on the compound. This is also employed as a means to reduce dust as many of the school compounds are not cemented.Sanitation and HygieneToiletsOut of the 30 schools and clusters visited 32% of them have no toilets at all 7% have their toilets closed down for a number of reasons, 51% are in very poor conditions and remaining 10% are in relatively good condition (Figure 3). Figure SEQ Figure \* ARABIC 3: Availability and condition of toilets in schools in AMA (Source: WasteCare Associates, 2016a) Of the 7% of toilets that were closed at the time of assessment, the common reasons were the lack of water for the effective operation of the toilet. Other reasons given were damaged septic systems and blocked toilets due to vandalism and improper use of the facility. A number of reasons accounted for the 51% toilets in poor condition. Some of the facilities are not being operated at their full capacity. It was common to see that, for example, a 20 seater toilet facility may be operating only at half capacity due to some broken fixtures or blocked toilets (drop holes). The few functional ones were under pressure. Again, due to the lack of water or irregular water supply, pupils or cleaners are unable to properly use and clean the facility. In most of the cases cleaning of the facility is left to pupils or in some cases those under punishment. There is usually very little or no supervision from teachers and hence the condition of the facility keep deteriorating.Children in schools without toilets resorted to the use of public toilets and/or engaged in open defecation. Open defecation is particularly common among the smaller children who are unable to go by themselves to public toilets, or do not have money for the fees, and are unable to hold an urgent need to defecate. They squat around the school compound, or use poly bags, open spaces or refuse dumps around the school and other open drains. In some cases teachers or attendants superintend over such acts because they have no other options.For the 10% toilets that are relatively in good condition, there is a designated cleaner who is paid, regular flow of water and in some cases the facility is relatively new and not under pressure. Of the 30 schools assessed, only 30% of schools that have toilet facilities met the Ghana Education Service (GES) minimum standard of 50 pupils per drop hole. A third of these facilities still presented poor condition due to irregular flow of water, absence of a designated full time cleaner and in some cases broken fixtures linked to improper use (WasteCare Associates, 2016a).Though it is mandated by law for schools to have disability friendly facilities, none of the schools assessed had disability friendly facilities (WasteCare Associates, 2016a). UrinalsAbout half (51%) of the 30 beneficiary schools have no urinals. Where toilets are available, pupils used them for that purpose. Where there are no toilets to be used as urinals, pupils urinate around the school compound. Where urinals are available, they are usually in poor condition and poorly managed. In some cases doors to the urinals are damaged, compromising security and privacy. Out of the 49% who have urinals, half are segregated for boys and girls. But for the remaining half both boys and girls have to share a cubicle. In about 90% of the school both male and female teachers have to share a single urinal (WasteCare Associates, 2016a). Plate 3 shows a dilapidated urinal in use at Ayalolo Cluster of Schools.Plate SEQ Plate \* ARABIC 3: Condition of a urinal at Ayalolo Cluster of Schools (Source: WasteCare, 2016a)Hand washThe common hand wash facilities currently used in most schools are Veronica buckets or any bucket, barrel, gallon or jerry can fitted with a tap to facilitate hand washing under running water. Some challenges experienced by schools include irregular water supply, un-sustained supply of soap and frequent breakdown of the hand wash facilities. Due to the frequent breakdown of hand wash facilities, most schools did not have hand wash facilities at the required designated areas and in some cases a whole school resorts to sharing one hand wash facility. In some schools, toilets did not have hand wash facilities and pupils have to use hand wash facilities provided in front of classrooms. Schools which had regular supply of water in some cases did not have hand wash facilities at all because pupils could easily walk to the tap to wash their hands (WasteCare Associates, 2016a). Plate 4 shows common hand wash facilities in schools under AMA.Plate SEQ Plate \* ARABIC 4: Common hand wash facilities in schools under AMA (Source: WasteCare Associates, 2016a)Waste ManagementThe most widely used methods of solid waste disposal in the Accra Metropolis is collected from home (57.4%) and by public dump (container) accounting for 32.9%. Liquid waste is mostly disposed into gutters (48.0%), through a drainage system into a gutter (26.6%) and through a sewerage system (7.8 %) (Ghana Statistical Service, 2014).Generally all the beneficiary schools have some form of waste receptacles before refuse are finally disposed, though they are inadequate. Burning is the most common practice of waste disposal. This accounted for 60% of schools followed by the use of communal or public dump. A number of the schools use a combination of methods. Figure 4 shows the methods of waste disposal in schools under AMA. Figure SEQ Figure \* ARABIC 4: Methods of solid waste disposal in schools under AMA (Source: WasteCare Associates, 2016a)Most schools resorted to burning as they were not in the position to pay the monthly service fee of Gh?25 - Gh?30 charged by the waste management companies. In other cases the waste collection service is unreliable and irregular that some schools had to burn what can easily be burnt on regular bases and leave the rest to be collected by waste management companies. The pick-up time is ideally once a week but usually done twice in a month.Burning is usually done daily in the morning or after school or weekly on Fridays or as and when needed. Some school heads indicated that neighbouring community members complain about the smoke whenever they burn, but do not have any other option available to them. Some of the schools practiced waste separation for plastics. They collected all plastics and sell to individuals who collect these plastics or to venders who buy these plastics. Some of the schools claimed though they were separating in the past, they had stopped due to the irregular pick up by venders and the lack of space to store plastics for long periods. Others do not separate at all because it was considered a laborious exercise. Many of the schools did not consider waste separation as a means to reduce waste and generate some income (WasteCare Associates, 2016a).stakeholder consultationsStakeholder participation during project planning, design and implementation is widely recognized as an integral part of environmental and social management for projects. It is a two-way flow of information and dialogue between project proponents and stakeholders, which is specifically aimed at developing ideas that can help shape project design, resolve conflicts at an early stage, assist in implementing solutions and monitor ongoing activities.Key project stakeholders were identified for consultations and these included AMA, the beneficiary institutions, local communities, and their representatives and local government institutions. Objectives of ConsultationThe main objective of the consultations with stakeholders is to discuss the proposed project’s environmental and social implications and to identify alternatives for consideration. Specifically, the consultations seek to achieve the following objectives:To provide some information about the proposed project;To provide opportunities for stakeholders to discuss their concerns and offer recommendations;To gain insight on the role of each stakeholder in the implementation of the environmental and social safeguards as well as structures in place for the management of the proposed facilities;To provide and discuss with stakeholders the alternatives considered to reduce anticipated impacts;To identify and verify significance of environmental, social and health impacts; andTo inform the process of developing appropriate mitigation and management options.Stakeholder Consultation Strategy and Plan Stakeholder consultation is a process and would continue through the ESMP study stages through to its implementation. Table 5 summarizes the proposed approach for stakeholder engagement. Table SEQ Table \* ARABIC 5: Stakeholder Engagement ProgrammeNo.ActivityIdentified StakeholdersFocus of Consultation/ Engagement Timelines/FrequencyForms of communicationFacilitatorPreparation of ESMP/ Project designMinistry of Local Government and Rural Development/ Project Coordinating Unit, WasteCare Associates,GWCL AMA (SHEP Coordinator/SHEP Committee), Head Teachers, student representatives, School Management Committee, non-teaching staff in schoolsChallenges with WASH implementation in schools, Potential environmental and social issues of concern from the proposed project’s implementationCompliance with World Bank and EPA requirements for GAMA S&W ProjectStrategies for mitigating the potential impacts and successful maintenance of the proposed facility during their operationPublic and occupational health and safety at construction sitesScope of interventions of proposed works for institutional facilities construction and adequacy of sanitation facilitiesThroughout the ESMP study periodOne on one Interviews Field visitationSharing and review of relevant reportsEmail and phone callsSAL Consult LimitedSite preparation prior to constructionSchool authoritiesStudents Community/ Assembly memberWasteCare Associates/ ContractorInformation on schedule of preparation and constructionAwareness creation on the potential impacts and remedial measures to students and communityIntegration of the ESMP into planning for construction (impacts and mitigation measures)Grievance redress proceduresCapacity building for stakeholders for the implementation of the ESMPTwo weeks prior to constructionGeneral stakeholder meeting for school authorities, Consultant, and contractorAnnouncement at School Assembly Utilisation of WASH Notice “Talk” boards for students/staff and notice board at site including safety signs Community notifications.WasteCare Associates/ AMA Works Department/ Head teacher/ School based Health CoordinatorStart of construction School authoritiesStudents Community/ Assembly memberWasteCare Associates / ContractorInformation on Schedule of construction works, activities and progress of constructionAwareness creation on the potential impacts and remedial measures to students and communityTrainingESMP Implementation (impacts and mitigation measures)Code of ConductGrievance redress mechanism Throughout the construction periodGeneral stakeholder meeting for school authorities, Consultant, and contractorAnnouncement at School Assembly Utilisation of WASH Notice “Talk” boards for students/staff and notice board at site including safety signs Community notification.WasteCare Associates / AMA Works Department/ Head teacher/ School based Health CoordinatorEnd of construction / Decommissioning of construction equipment and machinerySchool authoritiesStudents Community/ Assembly memberWasteCare Associates/ ContractorInformation on Schedule of decommissioning works, activities and progress of decommissioningAwareness creation on the potential impacts and remedial measures to students and communityTrainingESMP Implementation (impacts and mitigation measures)Code of ConductGrievance redress mechanism Decommissioning phaseGeneral stakeholder meeting for school authorities, Consultant, and contractorAnnouncement at School Assembly Utilisation of WASH Notice “Talk” boards for students/staff and notice board at site including safety signs Community notification.WasteCare Associates /AMA Works Department/ Head teacher/ School based Health CoordinatorCommissioning and handing over of Institutional sanitation facility School Management Committee (SMC)Parents Teacher Association (PTA)School based Health Coordinator (SBHC)School Health Club (SHC)Operation and Maintenance (O&M) requirements of the toiletsRoles and responsibilities in the O&MTraining on the Facilities Management PlanPrior to operation of the facilityGeneral stakeholder meeting for school authorities, Consultant, and contractorAnnouncement at School Assembly and Utilisation of WASH Notice “Talk” boards for students/staffWasteCare Associates / Metropolitan SHEP Committee and Coordinator/ Head teacher/ School based Health CoordinatorOperation and maintenance of facilitySchool Management Committee/ Parents Teacher AssociationSchool based Health Coordinator Teachers/staffSchool Health ClubStudentsHygiene educationOperation and Maintenance (O&M) requirements of the toiletsRoles and responsibilities in the O&MTraining on the Facilities Management PlanReview of grievanceDuring operation and maintenance periodGeneral stakeholder meeting Training workshopsWasteCare Associates / Metropolitan SHEP Committee and Coordinator / Metropolitan SHEP CoordinatorStudentsInteractive activity teaching and testing knowledgeDemonstration activity for building habits3 times a weekClassroom activityClass TeacherEntire SchoolTeaching knowledge and motivating pupils for change of habitsFortnightlyMain school lesson during worship timeSchool health club and SBHC.Reinforcing/repeating key messages from Worship Time Sessions3 times a weekMorning AssemblySchool health club and SBHC.Reinforcing/repeating key messages from Worship Time Sessions3 times a weekWASH Notice “Talk” boardsSchool health club and SBHC.All classes and all schools in MetropolisActivities focusing on testing knowledge dissemination to the entire school and indirectly parents and communitiesOnce a termCompetitions and demonstrative activitiesSBHCs/ Metropolitan SHEP CoordinatorParents and TeachersSupport to activities/actions as well as reports on progressFunding for the O&M of facilitiesOnce a term WASH Session during PTA meeting for schoolsPTASchool Management Committee (SMC)Support to activities/actions as well as reports on progress. support to School Health Club activities as well as individual support as club patronsSupport to SBHCOnce a termWASH Session during SMC MeetingSMCStakeholders ConsultedKey stakeholders to the proposed Institutional Sanitation Facilities in the Accra Metropolitan Area have been identified and sampled for consultation. The Consultation of the stakeholders was carried out from November 2016 to February 2017 to gather information, comments and concerns on the proposed project with respect to the potential environmental and social issues and impacts. The approach adopted for the stakeholder consultations involved one-on-one interviews and focus group discussions. The stakeholders consulted during the ESMP study are listed below.Project proponents: Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development/ Project Coordinating UnitSafeguards SpecialistAMADirector, Drains Maintenance Unit/GAMA SWP Project Coordinator.Engineering ConsultantWasteCare AssociatesChief Executive Officer ContractorMilpar Development InvestmentManaging Director; andForemanBeneficiary SchoolsWASH implementers (Head Teachers; SHEP Coordinators; representatives of School Management Committee and Parent Teacher Association; school prefects and health club executives) in the following institutions: Abossey Okai R/C Junior High School (JHS);Abossey Okai 1&2 Basic School;Kaneshie West Cluster;Socco/M1 Cluster of Schools;Dr. F.V. Nanka Bruce JHS;Osu Salem 1 Primary School; andOsu Salem 5 Primary School.Outcome of Stakeholder Consultations carried out during ESMP PreparationA summary of the outcome of the stakeholder consultations is provided in Table 6. Further evidence of stakeholder consultations with the various stakeholders/institutions have been provided as Annex 1.Table SEQ Table \* ARABIC 6: Details of Stakeholder ConsultationsStakeholderContact PersonRoleContact numberDateConcerns raised / information ReceivedPROJECT PROPONENTS/CONSULTANT/CONTRACTORMinistry of Local Government and Rural Development/ Project CoordinatingGeorge AwudiSafeguard Specialist0506152780OngoingProvided relevant information and documents on project implementation and environmental and social concernsProvided input on requirements for compliance with World Bank safeguardsThe ESMP must ensure it incorporates the provision of constant water supply to the sanitation facilitiesAccra Metropolitan Assembly Graham O. SarbahDirector, Drains Maintenance Unit/ GAMA SWP Project Coordinator (AMA).0243235530/ 0202019170Nov. – Dec. 2016Provided relevant information and documents on project implementation and environmental and social concerns including project description, screening reports, Facilities Management Plan, Baseline studies and other relevant reports of studies carried out.Also served as liaison between the Environmental Consultant and the beneficiary institutions, as well as the Engineering Consultants. Engineering Consultant (WasteCare Associates)Lukeman SalifuCEO0302786072Nov.- Dec. 2016Provided a description of the proposed project scope and schedule for constructionProvided information on environmental and safety measures to be put in place during construction works.Contractors -Milpar Development InvestmentChristian HammondPaul DanquahManaging DirectorForeman0244377744024460531228/11/201628/11/2016Provided details of project and information on safety measures to be put in place at project sites. HEADS OF INSTITUTIONS/SHEP COORDINATORS/ PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL (PCC)/ PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA)Dr. F.V. Nanka Bruce JHSRita Allotey AddoCherie Sam SHEP CoordinatorTeacher0244121456024478640128/02/2017Current Practices/ ChallengesThe existing facility is a compositing toilet. Students pour about a handful of sawdust into the toilet after using it.A philanthropist built the existing facility but it is inadequate to accommodate the entire school population.The students come along with toiletries for their personal use in school. Some students sometimes go home to use toilet facilities due to pressure on the existing facilityWater availabilityThere is no water supply in the school. The GWCL lines have been disconnected due to the fact that accumulated utility bills have not been paid.SecurityThe people from the community come to use the existing facility as well and break the padlock when the door is locked, especially outside school sessions.The school has written formally to the Assembly for the provision of a security person to help improve security in the school.Socco/ M1 Cluster of SchoolsMercy Kusi- AppiahVincentia S. BanimTheresa OwusuDaniel AcquahCircuit SupervisorHead TeacherSHEP Coordinator PTA Chairman020829143902445826710243138281024113853828/02/2017Current Practices/ChallengesThere is also no toilet facility in the school currently. The students pay to use a public toilet opposite the school.The female students do not come to school during their menstrual period because there are no changing rooms available.There is only one dustbin for the cluster. Rubbish is sometimes dumped at a public dumpsite at Chorkor which is cheaper, but very far from the school.There is a borehole but no GWCL connections in the school.There are only few veronica buckets in the school.The students are asked to bring soap and other toiletries to school at the beginning of the term sometimes.Most of the classrooms are temporal structures made of wood.The churches that use the classrooms for service pay the electricity bills sometimes.There is a dilapidated structure where the new facility is to be sited.Students are educated about sanitation issues and how to practice personal hygiene.The school conducts inspection once every week as part of its role to promote personal hygiene.Management of new facilitiesPart of the capitation grant given to the school by the government could be used as funds to maintain the new facility.The P.T.A would also help with the provision of funds to maintain the new facilityOsu Salem 1 Basic SchoolAkuaku Joe Bright Okyere MonicaHead TeacherSHEP Coordinator/ Teacher 0243312253020300119228/02/2017Current Practices/ChallengesThe existing facility was being rehabilitated by Football for WASH (an NGO) but the project has been stalled due to inadequate funds rendering only two out of ten toilet facilities to be used by both pupils and teachers. This has led to pressure on the toilet facilities because of the large school population.There is no changing rooms for the girls.There is no water supply currently although there is a poly tank that was donated by the NGO.Most of the waste bins are broken hence it becomes difficult to dispose rubbish when the bins are fullThe utility bills are paid with monies collected from churches and individuals who use the classrooms as places of ment on GAMA ProjectSchool will like the Contractor to provide more details on the project to the school authorities.Osu Salem 5 PrimaryMrs. Salamatu Abdul-KarimMiss. Matilda LokkoHead teacherSHEP Coordinator/ Teacher 0244597126026169607828/02/2017Current Practices/ChallengesThe existing 10-seater toilet facility which serves two schools (5no. each) was built by Pronet (an NGO) is not adequate for the two schools.The source of water supply is a well but it is not sufficient especially in the dry season.The people from the community come and use the existing facility during weekends and on holidays. The school caters for the utility bills using internally generated funds.Role of Health ClubThe health club is responsible for educating the students on ments/Recommendations for GAMA ProjectNoise was generated during construction activities, so it would be expedient if construction is done on weekends.Water connection to the new facility can be tapped from the Osu Presby Cluster which is not far from the school.Kaneshie West Cluster of SchoolsEmelia Ohemeng(See Plate 5)Head Teacher024436021228/11/2017Challenges The water bills are very huge.There is currently a borehole in the school but it is salty hence it needs to be treated to enable the school use it instead of the water provided by GWCL.There are no waste bins in the school so rubbish is burnt which causes a lot of health problems. Abossey Okai R/C JHSMarian H. Commeh Head Teacher024460752828/11/2016Current Practices/ Challenges The existing toilet facility is a 12- seater KVIP which serves over 1000 students, hence putting pressure on the facility.The louvre blades of the existing toilet have been removed, so when it rains it gets inside the toilet. The school pays Zoomlion (a waste management company) to collect and dispose their solid waste.There is water supply in the school currently but the water ceases to flow during the dry season.A cleaner is paid by the school to clean the existing facility although the students also clean the place occasionally. This procedure will continue if the new facility is ments on New ToiletThe school authorities have not been briefed on the project that the construction of the new facilityAbossey Okai R/CEunice S. AsantePascal MensahSHEP CoordinatorPCC Member0243831883026075552128/02/2017Current Practices/ ChallengesThere is strong odour from the existing toilet facility. The entire school population is about 2000. The existing facility is not enough to accommodate the number of pupils hence there is pressure on it.The female pupils are prone to infectious diseases due to the bad hygienic conditions of the existing toilets.There is an existing borehole in the school which serves as a source of water supply.The students pay levy and the church also supports with the payment of utility bills.The teachers’ staff common room is very small and not convenient.Recommendations/Suggestions for GAMA ProjectThe school would prefer a pour flush toilet facility as to water closets to help in easy maintenance of the new facilityPREFECTS/HEALTH CLUBSocco/ M1 Cluster of SchoolsBoateng EmmanuelWiafe FosterPappoe JulietOsei BenjaminAntwi NaomiPresident (Health Club)Vice President (Health Club)Secretary (Health Club)Organizer (Health Club)Treasurer (Health Club)-Members (Health Club) (See Plate 6)-28/02/2017Current Practices/ ChallengesThe students defecate in the nearby houses or community public toilets when they have stomach upset. They are charged 50pesewas when they go to the public toilets.The students fetch water from nearby taps outside the school. A gallon costs Gh?1.00.The school has limited hand wash facilities (veronica buckets). The female students are inconvenienced during their menstrual period because there are no changing rooms for them.Students go and fetch water during class hours for use sometimes due to the unavailability of water in the school.Role of Health ClubThere would be sensitization of students on how to use the new facility and also how to properly dispose rubbish.Suggestions/Recommendations for ProjectThe students would be glad if the project provides them with toiletries even though they suggested that each of them could pay Gh?1.00.to be used to purchase the toiletries.Osu Salem 1 Basic SchoolAmofah EvaNinyeh BenjaminSchool Prefect/ Health Club SecretaryBoys’ Prefect/ Health Club Vice President-28/02/2017Current Practices/ ChallengesThe existing toilet facility is not adequate to accommodate the school population.There is no supply of water and hand washing facilities (veronica buckets) in the school.The girls have to change themselves in the latrines during their menstrual period, due to no changing rooms.Role of Health Club in Sanitation and Hygiene ManagementThe Health Club Executives of the school organize fellow students to clean up the toilet facilities.The health club organizes a programme to educate all students on the importance of good hygiene practice once in a month.Osu Salem 5 PrimaryJoshua BonsuStephen YeboahClaudia BorketeyAsst. Porter (Health Club)Member (Health Club)Member (Health Club)-28/02/2017Current Practices/ ChallengesThe toilet seats and handles of most of the existing water closets are spoilt, hence needs to be rehabilitatedThere are no changing rooms for the girls.The Sanitation Prefects are to ensure the existing facility is kept clean.The existing facility is cleaned both in the mornings and in the afternoons.There is water available to be used to maintain the new facility.Existing hand washing facilities (Veronica buckets) are inadequate and in a bad condition.The school has inadequate dustbins.Role of Health Club in Managing New FacilitiesThe sanitation prefect and the health club executives will ensure that the new facility is kept clean and also ensure students do not squat on the water closets.Abossey Okai R/CIshmeal SelormeyYahwe- Yire DjanGilbert JonesJoyce BrookeJosephine SackeySchool PrefectGirls’ PrefectSectional PrefectOffice GirlAsst. School Prefect (See Plate 7)-28/02/2017Current Practices/ ChallengesThe existing facility is a KVIP. Existing toilet is inadequate for the school’ population.There are no changing rooms for the females.The rubbish in the school is burnt and this pollutes the airThere are only few waste bins in the school, this makes waste management a challenge.The school has no library and the ICT is very smallThere are holes in some parts of the roofing hence the sun and rains get into the classrooms.Role of Prefects in Sanitation and Hygiene ManagementConsultant explained to student their role in managing the new facilities and improving sanitation and hygiene in the school.Plate SEQ Plate \* ARABIC 5: Consultation between Environmental Consultant, Official of AMA and Head Teacher of Kaneshie West Cluster of SchoolsPlate SEQ Plate \* ARABIC 6: Consultations with SHEP Coordinator, Prefects and Health Club Members of Socco/M1 Cluster of SchoolsPlate SEQ Plate \* ARABIC 7: Consultation with Prefects of Abossey Okai R/C SchoolKey Environmental and Social Concerns from Stakeholder ConsultationsThe main environmental and social concerns raised during the stakeholder consultations are as follows:SecuritySecurity in all the schools visited (refer to Section 1.3.2) is currently a major challenge. The schools mostly do not have a fence/wall and security personnel. Members of the neighbouring communities therefore use the schools’ toilet facilities, especially outside school sessions. This is more prominent in communities that do not have public toilet facilities. Locks installed by school authorities at the toilet facilities to keep out the public are usually destroyed. Security needs to be improved at the schools in general, and the toilet facilities especially to ensure the sustainability of the facilities. Payment of utility billsSome schools complained of hire water bills and their inability to pay the water bills which results in disconnection of water supply from Ghana Water Company Limited. For example, water supply to Abossey Okai 1&2 Basic School had been disconnected due to non-payment of water bills by the school. Lack of awareness of the project among school authorities and pupilsMajority of the pupils in the various schools and some school authorities had seen the construction work ongoing and were aware there was a new toilet facility project. However they were not aware of the projects key components.DESCRIPTION OF eNVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACTS Field inspections and observations, concerns arising from stakeholder consultations and project description and designs formed the basis for the identified potential environmental issues and impacts likely to be associated with the proposed construction of institutional sanitation facilities in AMA.Project Area of InfluenceGeographical Area of InfluenceThe immediate geographical area of influence for the proposed sanitation facilities is a maximum of 1 acre land in each of the beneficiary schools. The larger geographical area of influence covers the Accra Metropolis of the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.Physical Environmental Media InfluenceThe physical environmental media to be potentially influenced by the activities of the proposed project are land (landscape), air quality, groundwater and any adjacent drain to any of the project sites. The landscape features include soil, flora and fauna at the proposed project site which will be impacted by the project activities. Any adjacent drain to any of the project sites will be the recipient of runoff water from the project site. Any percolation of fuels during construction works and leachates from poorly constructed or improperly sited septic tanks through the soil may impact on groundwater resources. The air quality may also be impacted by dust and gaseous emissions from construction munity Influence and Vulnerable Persons in the InstitutionsThe implementation of the proposed project could have an impact on the economic and socio-cultural conditions of the various project communities (as indicated in Table 1) and other neighbouring localities in AMA. Vulnerable GroupsVulnerable groups are those at risk of becoming disadvantaged and require special provisions in the project design. Vulnerable people include, but not limited to:Physically challenged (disabled) pupils/teachers;Pre-school children; andFemale pupils/teachers.The project will not result in the displacement of any person. The construction sites are within and belong to the beneficiary institutions, and are not inhabited by any persons. The toilet facilities to be provided are disability friendly, with a special cubicle provided in each toilet for disabled persons and ramp provided to aid access to the toilet. Adequate segregation and protection have been provided between toilet facilities for boys and girls to keep girls from aggressive boys (or any other potential attackers). Special facilities have also been included in the designs for toddlers.Institutional Influence The major institutions to be influenced or involved in the proposed project include:Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development;Ministry of Education;Ghana Education Service;Ministry of Health;Ghana Health Services;Environmental Protection Agency;Accra Metropolitan Assembly; WasteCare Associates;The various Contractors; The various beneficiary schools; andGhana Water Company Limited.Project Activities of Environmental and Social Concern Activities of potential environmental and social impacts identified with the proposed project are outlined under four (4no.) main phases of the project activities; namely preparatory; construction; operations and maintenance; and decommissioning phases.Preparatory Phase ActivitiesPreparatory phase activities include among others:Assessment of existing sanitation facilities, selection of beneficiary schools, field studies and environmental screening; Preparation of environmental and social screening reports;Statutory permitting activities from EPA.The preparatory phase activities had been completed prior to commencement of the preparation of the ESMP.Construction Phase ActivitiesConstruction activities include among others:Demolition of existing defective septic tanks ; Demolition of existing defective WC toilets;Site clearing (where applicable) and excavation works;Identification of storage area for construction material;Transportation and handling of materials and equipment; Construction of WC toilet (with internal urinal) and septic tank;Construction of U450 perimeter drain;Connection of facilities to GWCL main supply lines and Installation of water storage poly tanks overhead and underground;Rehabilitation of existing toilet facilities;Laying of pavement around toilet facilities; andConstruction of refuse/solid waste holding bay.Operations and Maintenance Phase ActivitiesOperations and maintenance phase activities include:Housekeeping;Waste management (collection and disposal);Maintenance and repair works; andMaterials management and storage (including disinfectants, cleaning tools, personal protective equipment, etc.).Decommissioning PhaseDecommissioning activities after construction works will involve: Disposal of construction spoil and waste in general;Restoration of landscape around construction site; andRemoval of construction equipment.The sanitation facilities to be provided by the project will be utilized by the beneficiary schools as long as they are well maintained. Decommissioning during the operational phase is therefore unlikely. Criteria of Impact EvaluationDuration of the ImpactA temporary impact can last days, weeks or months, but must be associated to the notion of reversibility.A permanent impact is often irreversible. It is observed permanently or may last for a very long term.Extent of the ImpactThe extent is regional if an impact on a component is felt over a vast territory or affects a large portion of its population.The extent is local if the impact is felt on a limited portion of the zone of study or by a small group of its population.The extent is site-specific if the impact is felt in a small and well defined space or by only some individuals.Intensity of the ImpactThe intensity of an impact is qualified as strong when it is linked to very significant modifications of a component.An impact is considered of average intensity when it generates perceptible disturbance in the use of a component or of its characteristics, but not in a way to reduce them completely and irreversible.A weak intensity is associated with an impact generating only weak modifications to the component considered, without putting at risk some its utilization or its characteristics.Impacts SeverityMajor Impact: An impact of major significance is one where an accepted limit or standard may be exceeded, or large magnitude impacts occur to highly valued/sensitive resource/receptors. Repercussions on the environment are very strong and cannot easily be reduced. Moderate Impact: An impact of moderate significance is within accepted limits and standards. Moderate impacts may cover a broad range, from a threshold below which the impact is minor, up to a level that might be just short of breaching an established (legal) limit. Repercussions on the environment are substantial but can be reduced through specific mitigation measures.Minor Impact: An impact of minor significance is one where an effect will be experienced, but the impact magnitude is sufficiently small and well within accepted standards, and/or the receptor is of low sensitivity/value. Repercussions on the environment are significant but subdued and may or may not require the application of mitigation measures.Evaluation of Potential Positive ImpactsThe potential positive impacts of the proposed construction of institutional sanitation facilities in AMA are stated and evaluated in Table 7.Table SEQ Table \* ARABIC 7: Evaluation of potential positive impacts.No.ImpactKey receptor(s)EvaluationSignificance1.Improved hygiene and sanitation in beneficiary schoolsStudents/staff/visitors of beneficiary schoolsThe current sanitation infrastructure (toilets, urinals) in the beneficiary schools are inadequate and in a poor state. Changing rooms for girls are not available. The proposed project, through the construction and rehabilitation of toilet facilities, including urinals and hand washing facilities will improve hygiene and sanitation infrastructure as well as access in the beneficiary schools. The provision of changing rooms for girls will improve privacy for girls especially during their menstrual period and menstrual hygiene. The proposed project will therefore lead to a major improvement in hygiene and sanitation in the beneficiary schools in AMA.Major 2.Improved access to hygiene and sanitation facilities by disabled peopleDisabled people in the beneficiary schoolsThe existing sanitation facilities in the beneficiary schools are not disability-friendly, which makes access to the disabled a challenge. The sanitation facilities to be provided by the project will have toilets specially made and reserved for disabled people. Ramps will also be made to ease access to the toilet facilities by disabled people on wheel chairs. The impact will be major. Major 3.Improved waste management in beneficiary schools;Students/staff/visitors of beneficiary schoolsWaste management is a challenge in many schools due to inadequate bins and lack of proper storage areas of bins prior to collection. Some schools resort to dumping of refuse in open areas and open burning as a means of waste management due to inadequate or lack waste collection bins and storage areas. The proposed project will improve waste storage and disposal through the provision of refuse/solid waste holding bay. The impact on waste management in the beneficiary schools is major. Major 4.Improved water supply in beneficiary schools Beneficiary schoolsWater supply for use and cleaning of existing sanitation facilities in the beneficiary schools is unavailable or where available, is unreliable. This leads to poor hygiene and cleaning in the toilets and urinals which poses health risks to the users. The proposed project will improve water supply for use in the sanitation facilities through connection of water and provision of poly tanks overhead and underground for water supply to the toilet facilities. The impact will be major. Major 5.Employment generationCommunity members, people from other communitiesThe proposed project will create employment opportunities for skilled and unskilled labour during the construction and operational phases. These include direct employment opportunities such as masons, carpenters and labours to be engaged by the contractor during construction works, and indirect employment opportunities such as food vendors, petty traders and suppliers of raw materials for construction. During the operational phase, job opportunities will be created for maintenance workers and suppliers of disinfectants, waste management companies, etc.The project will have a major positive impact on the socioeconomic conditions of the various project communities, and AMA a whole through the creation of permanent and temporary direct jobs, and indirect jobs.Major6.Improvement in local and national economyNeighbouring communities, AMA and national economyThe creation of direct and indirect job opportunities during the construction and operational phases of the project will boost the local and national economy. Improved hygiene and access to sanitation facilities, as well as improved waste management in the beneficiary schools will reduce sanitation and hygiene related diseases and associated cost. The impact will be major and last throughout the duration of the project.MajorEvaluation of Potential Adverse Impacts Associated with the Proposed ProjectThe adverse environmental and social issues which could potentially arise from the proposed project activities are stated and evaluated in Table 8.Table SEQ Table \* ARABIC 8: Evaluation of potential adverse impactsNo.ImpactKey receptor(s)EvaluationSignificancePreparatory Phase1.Approval for Construction and Siting of toilet facilityBeneficiary schoolsApproval must be sort from school authorities in the selection of schools and prior to construction works. Especially for Missionary Schools, which are owned and managed by Churches, the Church Leadership must be consulted in addition to the Head Teachers for their approval as they will play a key role in the management of the facilities.It is important that siting of the proposed sanitation facilities is compatible with activities in its close proximity. For instance, where the proposed construction sites are close to canteens, this may influence the hygienic conditions of food sold at the canteen. MajorConstruction Phase1.Loss of vegetation and impacts on faunaFlora, fauna, soilThe construction of the various project facilities will require limited vegetation clearance at some selected sites. The vegetation to be lost are mainly grasses or shrubs. Individual stands of trees occur at very few schools, example Kaneshie West Cluster of Schools. A tree will be removed only where it is unavoidable after review by an Environmental Specialist. The vegetation clearance will therefore not result in the loss of any species of conservation value. Insects which may inhabit these vegetation may be disturbed and will escape to adjoining vegetation. Impact on vegetation is site-specific. The impact on fauna (insects) is negligible as the project sites are already disturbed due to ongoing human activities. Minor2.Soil impacts and sediment transportSoil, drainsExcavation works, vegetation clearance, levelling and other ground works will expose and loosen the soil making it susceptible to erosion. Transported soil from erosion may end up in nearby drains. Improper handling and storage of fuel at the construction site could lead to oil/fuel spills which could contaminate the soil. The impact is temporary lasting during the construction works. But can be managed through good construction practices. Moderate3.Air quality deterioration Ambient air environment, construction workers, pupils and teachers Loosed and exposed soils from land preparation, dumping of sand/laterite for construction works and movement of vehicles delivering construction materials to the sites may release dust in the immediate vicinity of the project. This may temporarily affect air quality in the schools. Exhaust fumes from vehicles and concrete mixing machines may also impact on air quality.The impact is local and temporary, lasting during the land preparation and construction phase.Moderate4.Vibration and noise nuisanceAir, fauna, workers, pupils and teachersThe operation of concrete mixing machines, movement of delivery trucks, tooting of horns of delivery trucks and carpentry works will generate noise. This will create a nuisance for the beneficiary schools, especially when school is in session. The demolition of old sanitation facilities may also lead to minor vibrations. The impact is temporary and of local extent.Major 5.Visual intrusionLandscape, pupils and teachersConstruction of new sanitation facilities will result in alteration in the landscape character and features. Poor housekeeping practices at the site may also reduce the aesthetic value of the area. The presence of the workers at site and their activities may attract the attention of the pupils. This impact will be local and temporary.Moderate6.Destruction of property and obstruction of walkwaysPublic, property The movement of delivery trucks through the compound of beneficiary schools to the construction sites may result in destruction of pavements and concreted areas. The dumping of construction materials and waste in pathways may also obstruct movement of people. Excavations for laying of pipelines for water connection may also obstruct movement where it crosses walkways or destroy pavements and concreted areas along the route. The affected pavements or concreted areas may belong to individuals where the water connection point is outside the schools’ compound. The impact, though temporary and lasting during the construction phase, will create inconvenience for the pupils/teachers and may result in public complaints. Moderate 7.Generation and disposal of solid wasteSoil, water bodies, school premisesVegetative material, excavated soil and construction spoils will form the bulk of construction waste generated at the project sites. Construction spoils will mainly consist of demolished structures, used nails, wood chippings, plastics and pieces of iron rods, etc. Construction workers may also generate human and domestic wastes such as used polythene bags, food wastes, used water sachets and bottles, etc. The impact is of local extent and temporary, lasting during the construction phase.Major8.Occupational health & safetyWorkersOccupational health and safety issues associated with the proposed project construction include:Exposure of workers to excessive noise, vibrations and dust;Accidents in the use and handling of equipment and machinery;Injury to the body during the use and handling of equipment and machinery; andIllness caused by exposure to wastes and odour.The extent of impact could be temporary or permanent. Major9.Public safety & Traffic issuesPublic, school communityThe transportation of construction materials to site and the movement of equipment to and from the project site may pose safety risk to school children especially during break periods when school children are playing. The movement of delivery trucks to the construction sites may also potentially disrupt traffic especially at junctions leading to the schools. Unsecured construction sites and excavations may pose safety risks to school children in particular who may go playing at the construction sites. The non-removal/abandoning of construction equipment from sites after completion of construction works may pose safety risks to pupils/teachers/public. The impact could be temporary or permanent and could have major safety consequences.Major10.Sanitation and public healthLand, water bodies, workers, publicKey potential sanitation and public health issues that may arise from the proposed project include:unsightly conditions of poorly managed construction site and indiscriminate disposal of waste; indiscriminate disposal of human waste could also lead to spread of diseases; andopen trenches and containers could collect water and breed mosquitoes.The duration of the impact is temporary.MajorOperational Phase1.Nuisance from odourPublic, pupils and teachers Odour may emanate from the toilets and urinals if they are not properly and frequently cleaned. Dislodging of septic tanks when full will also generate odour which will be a nuisance to nearby residents and members of the beneficiary schools. Odour may also emanate from the waste storage and collection sheds if the bins are not regularly emptied. The odour may be intense within the vicinity of the facilities.Moderate2.Ground water contaminationGround water, publicPoorly constructed septic tanks may result in leakages which could potentially contaminate ground water, especially in areas where the water table is high. This could have serious health implications for people who depend on ground water as the leakage may occur for long periods without being detected. This impact can be prevented/minimized through proper designing and construction. No areas with high water table have been identified in the beneficiary schools. The probability of the impact is therefore minimal. Minor3.Waste generationLand, public, schoolThe main solid waste to be generated on a daily basis at the toilet facilities are faecal matter, used tissue paper, toilet roll and sanitary pads. These have to be regularly and properly disposed or could lead to odour, attract flies and have health implications. Bins at waste storage and collection sheds also have to be regularly emptied to prevent overflows which will be a nuisance and have health implications. Septic tanks may also overflow if they are not emptied when full. Waste generation will be permanent, lasting throughout the life span of the project.Major 4.Sanitation issues and public health impactsPublic, school Rodents, flies, cockroaches and other insects may transmit diseases to humans from contact with exposed feacal matter and rubbish at waste storage and collection sheds. The impact could occur through the life span of the project.Major Decommissioning Phase1.Occupational/ public safety and traffic impactsWorkers, pupils, teachers, publicThe relocation of all construction facilities and remaining materials including concrete mixer, trucks, water tanks to new sites or contractor’s office could result in accident and injury to workers. The removal and transport of such equipment and materials could also pose traffic risks and public safety concerns within the schools and along the routes. The duration of the impact is temporary and could be local or of regional extent.Moderate 2.Waste management Workers, pupils, teachers, publicThe dismantling and removal of equipment and materials at the site, as well as landscape restoration works could generate waste such as scraps metal, wood, concrete debris, vegetative material, and garbage (pieces of plastic bags, food wrappers, etc.). The duration of the impact is temporary, the extent local and the severity minor.ModerateEvaluation of Risks to Sustainability of ProjectThe potential risks to the sustainability of the proposed project, as identified by the stakeholder consultations, review of project documents and field inspections, are evaluated in Table 9.Table SEQ Table \* ARABIC 9: Evaluation of risks to the Sustainability of the ProjectNo.RiskKey receptor(s)EvaluationSignificance1.FloodingGroundwater, beneficiary institutionHeavy rains may result in flooding of areas around the toilet facilities which may end up flooding the toilets if adequate preventive measures are not incorporated into the design. Flooding at toilet facilities may also result from rain water getting into toilets which do not have proper windows and adequate drains around the facility. Flood waters may carry feacal matter which may end up contaminating surface and ground water bodies and the soil.Major2.Security issuesBeneficiary institutionPoor security in the institutions could lead to community members entering the institutions’ compounds to use the toilet facilities or break into the toilets to use them. This could lead to damage to equipment parts such as door handles or damage to the water closet. Security is currently a challenge in many schools and the risk is high.Major 3.Unavailability of waterStudents/staff/visitors The success of the proposed facilities hinges heavily on the regular availability of water at the toilets and beneficiary institutions. Damage to water supply lines and unavailability of water/irregular flow of water for flushing and cleaning may pose serious health risks. Water supply to the beneficiary institutions is currently unavailable or where available, is unreliable. The health risk is high.Major 4.Poor maintenance culture Sanitation facilities, beneficiary institutionsThe installation of less durable equipment such as water closets, hand wash basins and their fittings may lead to frequent breakdowns or early damage of the equipment. Improper use of the sanitation facilities and poor maintenance culture by the beneficiary institutions will also result in frequent damage to parts of the facilities, which may result in the facilities not functioning properly. This may also result in high cost of repairs. Maintenance of the existing toilet facilities is currently a challenge in many schools.Major5.Inadequate fundsSanitation facilities, beneficiary institutionsFunds are required for facility cleaning, provision of supplies, desludging services, maintenance and repairs and other related activities. The GES-SHEP Facilities Management Guide indicates the Capitation Grant as the main source of funds for implementing the school’s facilities management plan (FMP). This allocation is however inadequate and must be supplemented to meet the maintenance needs of the proposed facilities.Payment of water and electricity bills in most schools is a challenge. Some schools have accumulated debts which must be paid to avoid any potential disconnection of electricity and water to the schools in future. Major6.Lack of awareness of the project informationBeneficiary institutions In order to obtain the full support of the beneficiary institutions, it is important to ensure they are fully aware of the scope and schedule of the facilities to be provided for each beneficiary institution.Consultations indicate that the level of awareness of the project is mainly limited to the head teachers and SHEP Coordinators, other staff and students have minimum knowledge and this may affect the extent to which they take ownership of the project.MinorENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MITIGATION AND MANAGEMENT PLANMitigation/Action PlanMitigation and management measures for the significant adverse impacts (rated as moderate or major) identified from the analysis and evaluation of the potential impacts from the proposed project activities are provided in Table 10. Table SEQ Table \* ARABIC 10: Mitigation measures/actions for potential significant adverse impactsNo.Potential Environmental and Social ImpactsProject ActivitiesProposed Mitigation Measures/ActionsResponsibilityCost Estimates per project site (Gh?)PREPARATORY PHASE1.Approval for construction and siting of toilet facilityStakeholder ConsultationsSiting of toilet facilitiesConsult and seek free, prior and informed consent from school authorities prior to construction work. For Missionary schools, seek free, prior and informed consent of Church Leadership in addition to Head Teachers.For all schools, Engineering Consultant to extensively consult school authorities on the siting of toilet facilities in the school. The selection of sites should be agreed upon with the school authorities. The selection of sites should take into consideration compatibility with adjacent school facilities. The adjacent school facilities should not be at risk from the operation of the proposed toilets. To ensure that students always have access to toilet facilities, the contractors/consultants are not to demolish existing toilet facilities until the new toilet facilities are in place. Where the existing toilet facility is the only toilet for the school but has been earmarked for rehabilitation and or reconstruction, then alternative toilet facilities should be provided the school/students during the rehabilitation/reconstruction of the existing toilet facility. Where necessary, mobile toilets should be provided. Where necessary, mobile toilets should be provided.Contractor/Engineering ConsultantAlready captured in Bill of Quantities (BoQ) CONSTRUCTION PHASE1.Soil impacts and sediment transportSite clearing and excavation worksWater connection from GWCL supply line.Vegetation (grasses and shrubs) should be cleared only when contractor is fully mobilised for construction.Vegetation clearance (where necessary) and excavations should be limited to the demarcated construction site.Backfill with excavated soil material where appropriate.Re-vegetate areas around construction sites to restore the landscape.Ensure that heaped sand delivered for construction works is covered with tarpaulin to prevent wind and water transport of soil particles.Consult affected property owners/users and seek their consent prior to construction works.Realign all affected utility service lines.Reinstate any damaged property such as pavements, etc.Contractor/ Engineering ConsultantAlready captured in Bill of Quantities (BoQ) 2.Air quality deteriorationSite clearing and excavation worksDemolition of existing school sanitation facilities (where applicable)Transportation of materials and equipment Construction of facilitiesDisposal of construction spoil and waste in general.Deliver construction equipment and materials to the construction sites outside school sessions, such as in the evenings or on weekends. Speed limit for all vehicles and construction equipment should be less than 30km/h within the school environs and less than 50km/h within communities. Provide speed limit signs to guide drivers/operators.Dampen untarred routes of vehicles/trucks to the construction sites.Haulage trucks carrying sand should be covered with tarpaulin.Hydraulic concrete mixing machines should be used as much as possible and regularly service all construction equipment and machinery. Contractor/ Engineering ConsultantAlready captured in BoQ3.Vibration and noise nuisanceDemolition of existing school sanitation facilities (where applicable); Site clearing and excavation works;Transportation of materials and equipment; Construction of facilitiesDemolition of old structures should be done outside school sessions, such as in the evenings or during weekends.Carpentry works, and other noise generating activities should as much as possible be carried outside school sessions.Hydraulic concrete mixing machines should be used as much as possible and regularly service all construction equipment and machinery.Contractor/ Engineering ConsultantAlready captured in BoQ4.Visual intrusionAll construction phase activitiesThe construction sites should be hoarded off from public view.Ensure good housekeeping at the construction site.Ensure an acceptable post-construction site as per provisions in the contract. Remove all construction equipment from the site after completion of work.Contractor/ Engineering ConsultantAlready captured in BoQ5.Destruction of property and obstruction of walkwaysDemolition of existing school sanitation facilities (where applicable); Site clearing and excavation works;Transportation of materials and equipment; Excavation works;Disposal of construction spoil and waste in general.Ensure construction equipment are not parked haphazardly to obstruct walkways.As much as possible, do not dump construction materials in walkways.Provide safe alternative routes for pedestrians where walkways will be obstructed.Consult affected property owners/users and seek their consent prior to construction works.Realign all affected utility service lines.Reinstate any damaged property such as pavements, etc.Contractor/ Engineering ConsultantAlready captured in BoQ6.Generation and disposal of solid waste All construction activitiesApply the principles of Reduce, Reuse and Recover for waste management. For example:Purchase the right quality and quantity of materials;Ensure judicious use of construction materials such as pipes, laterites, sand, etc.;Reuse excavated soil material for backfilling and levelling if appropriate. Provide bins on site for temporary storage of domestic waste such as lubricant containers, drinking water sachets and carrier bags/packaging materials. Dispose all construction and domestic waste at AMA approved dump sites.Contractor/ Engineering ConsultantAlready captured in BoQ7.Occupational health and safety (OHS) issuesAll construction activitiesEngage experienced artisans for construction works.All workers should be given proper induction/orientation on safety. The contractors should have a Health & Safety Policy to guide the construction activities. The contractor health and safety policy would take into consideration the World Bank EHS guidelines Regularly service all equipment and machinery.Ensure first aid kits on site and a trained person to administer first aid. Provide and enforce the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety boots, reflective jackets, hard hats, hand gloves, earplugs, nose masks, etc. for the labour force.ContractorAlready captured in BoQComply with all site rules and regulations.Apply sanctions where safety procedures are not adhered to.Site meetings should create awareness on OHS.Engineering Consultant8.Public safety and traffic issuesConstruction activitiesTransport of equipment and materials to and from siteHoard off the construction sites to prevent access by unauthorised persons. Use caution tapes and warning signs at the construction sites around trenches and excavations. Deliver construction equipment and materials to the construction sites outside school sessions such as in the evening or weekends.Speed limit for all vehicles and construction equipment should be less than 30km/h within the school environs and less than 50km/h within communities. Provide speed limit signs to guide drivers/public.Do not park at unauthorised places to reduce the risk of accidents. Erect temporary road signs at junctions to the beneficiary schools during the delivery of construction equipment and materials.Ensure delivery trucks hired/contracted are in good condition to prevent breakdowns on roads. Remove all construction equipment from the site after completion of work.Contractor/ Engineering ConsultantAlready captured in BoQ9.Sanitation issues and public health impactsAll construction phase activitiesProvide bins on site for temporary storage of domestic waste such as lubricant containers, drinking water sachets and carrier bags/packaging materials. Dispose all construction and domestic waste at AMA approved dump sites and in the approved manner.Ensure all trenches or excavations made during the construction works do not collect stagnant water which could breed mosquitoes.Ensure construction workers do not use existing school’s toilet facilities. Either they identify nearby public toilet facilities for use or provided with temporary toilets (mobile toilets) for use.Contractor/ Engineering ConsultantAlready captured in BoQPublic concerns/Grievance redressAll construction phaseImplement Grievance Redress Mechanism, which will include such elements as:Lodging and registration of PAPs grievance by grievance redress committee;Redress decision, feedback and implementation;Dissatisfaction and alternative action; andCarry out monitoring and evaluation.Refer to Redress mechanism Chapter Refer to Grievance Redress Budget at table 14OPERATIONS PHASE1.Nuisance from odourOperation of sanitation facilities Comply with provisions in the Facilities Management Plan (FMP).Ensure good housekeeping at toilet facilities.Clean toilet facilities regularly with disinfectants.Empty bins in classrooms/offices regularly.Liaise with AMA to contract a waste management company to regularly collect and dispose waste at AMA approved dump site. Dislodge septic tanks outside school sessions, such as on weekends. Authorities of beneficiary school/ SHEP Coordinator4,000 (per school per year)2.Waste generation and disposalUse of sanitation facilitiesWaste management Maintenance and repair works.Regularly empty waste bins at the various locations when full.Sensitize pupils/staff on effective use of bins to avoid indiscriminate disposal of waste.Damaged waste bins should be replaced as appropriate.Liaise with AMA to contract a waste management company to regularly collect and dispose waste at AMA approved dump site. Inspect septic tanks periodically and dislodge when full. Authorities of beneficiary school / SHEP Coordinator4,000 (per school per year)3.Sanitation issues and health impactsUse of sanitation facilitiesWaste management (collection and disposal)Maintenance and repair works; andMaterials management and storage (including disinfectants, cleaning tools, personal protective equipment, etc.).Ensure pupils/staff wash their hands under running water and soap after use of toilet facilities. Ensure good housekeeping at toilet facilities.Clean toilet facilities regularly with disinfectants.Ensure bins are properly covered at all times.Avoid indiscriminate dumping of waste at waste storage and collection shed and always keep the place clean.Provide disposable hand gloves for cleaning of sanitation facilities and emptying of bins.Create awareness on hygiene and sanitation issues, including proper use of sanitation facilities and proper handling and disposal of ply with provisions in the FMP.SHEP Coordinator/ Head of school / Administrator1,000 (per school per year)DECOMMISSIONING PHASE1.Occupational/public safety and traffic impactsAll decommissioning activitiesThe contractor will be required to ensure that:personal protective gear are provided to workers involved with decommissioning of facilities.toilet facilities are available throughout the decommissioning period.workers still have access to public toilet facilities in the communities or can be conveyed to such facilities where needed, if mobile toilet facilities have been relocated. final movement of vehicles and equipment comply with approved speed limits within the communities.all community complaints are resolved before handing over sanitation project.Contractor/ Engineering ConsultantNo additional cost required aside BoQ2.Waste managementAll decommissioning activitiesEnsure that any remaining waste streams created during construction activities and waste generated during decommissioning activities are collected from the project sites properly disposed before handing over the project.Inspect the site to ensure that the contractor has properly cleaned up all construction sites before final payment is made to the contractor.Contractor/ Engineering ConsultantNo additional cost required aside BoQ3.Site RestorationAll decommissioning activitiesRe-vegetate areas around construction sites to restore the landscape Reinstate any damaged property such as pavements, etc.Contractor/ Engineering ConsultantNo additional cost required aside BoQSub-Total:9,000 (per school per year)Grand Total:270,000 per year for AMAMitigation/Action Plan for Identified Risks to the Sustainability of the ProjectTable SEQ Table \* ARABIC 11: Mitigation /Action Plan for Identified Risks to the Sustainability of the ProjectNo.RiskProposed Mitigation Measures/ActionsImplementation PhaseResponsibilityCost Estimates per project site (Gh?)1.FloodingRaise the foundation of toilet facilities to about 1 meter high, especially in flood prone areas.Provide adequate drainage around toilet facilities. Provide rain cover over all windows and doors of the toilet facilities.Beneficiary schools should ensure all broken louvre blades/or windows are replaced.ConstructionConstructionConstructionOperationContractor/ Engineering Consultant-Already captured in BoQ / If not revise BoQ accordingly-500.00 per school per year2.Security issuesProvide burglar proof at the doors and windows of toilet facilities.Maintain adequate security in the schools and at the sanitation facilities especially. Eg: through hiring a watchman. MA should consider fencing of schools in future projects to improve security.Sensitize wider communities not to disturb school sanitation facilitiesConstructionOperationContractor/ Engineering Consultant/ Metropolitan Assembly/ Authorities of Beneficiary Institution-Already captured in BoQ/ If not revise BoQ accordingly-2,400.00 per institution per year--3.Unavailability of waterConfirm the source and reliability of the water supply prior to the commencement of construction.Ensure that storage tanks are installed for all facilities to provide continuous water supply even when GWCL lines are temporarily out of order.Ensure connection of water and installation of water storage tanks is completed and there is regular flow of water at the toilet facilities before commissioning/handing over of the facilities for use.ConstructionConstructionConstructionContractor/ Engineering Consultant-Already captured in BoQ/ If not revise BoQ accordingly-4.Poor maintenance cultureThe Engineering Consultant to include the relevant recommendations in the ESMP in the Facilities Management Plan (FMP).Comply with provisions in the FMP such as:Replace damaged equipment/materials with durable ones during maintenance and repair works.The beneficiary schools should hire cleaners for the sanitation facilities.Develop and implement a maintenance regime for the facilities. Report major breakdown of facilities to the Metropolitan GES Director. Educate and create awareness on proper use of facilities.Ensure all staff are trained in the effective use and management of the facilities, in collaboration with the Environmental Health and Sanitation Department.Construction OperationalOperational Operational Operational OperationalOperationalContractor/ Engineering Consultant/SHEP Coordinators/Heads of Institutions-Already captured in BoQ / If not revise BoQ accordingly-Refer to FMP Budget5.Inadequate fundsSchool authorities and PTA to discuss funding for water supply, electricity bills and maintenance of the facilities at PTA Meetings.Capacity building of School authorities /PTA for raising, mobilization and stewardship of fundMA level stakeholder engagements to discuss innovations in funding for O&M. The project should ensure that all outstanding electricity and water debts of beneficiary institutions are paid and electricity and water connection restored to disconnected institutions. The beneficiary institutions should ensure regular payment of electricity and water bills to ensure continuous supply of water and electricity to the facility.Operational Operational OperationalOperationalOperationalMLGRD-PCU/ Metropolitan Assembly/ Consultant/ Authorities of Beneficiary Institution--Refer to Capacity Building Budget---6.Lack of awareness of the project informationStakeholders should be invited to attend monthly progress meetings to be constantly informed.Before the project resumes, information of the proposed project including its benefits should be explained to teachers, students and the PTA.OperationalOperationalConsultant-Sub-Total:2,900 (per institution per year)Grand Total:87,000 per year for AMAEnvironmental And Social Monitoring Plan and ReportingEnvironmental and Social Monitoring PlanThe environmental and social monitoring plan proposed for the Institutional Sanitation Project in AMA is presented in Table 12.Table SEQ Table \* ARABIC 12: Environmental and Social Monitoring PlanNo.Environmental/ Social ComponentMonitoring ParametersMonitoring SiteFrequencyResponsibility(Implementation/ Supervision)Cost Estimate/ Year (GH)PREPARATORY PHASEApproval for construction and siting of toilet facility-Evidence of consultation and consent from school authorities (including Church Leadership of Missionary Schools) -Complaints on siting of facilities-availability of alternative toilets for school/students during construction-Availability of toilet facilities for use by construction workers other than school toilet-Beneficiary institutions-Prior to construction- Daily-Contractor/ Engineering ConsultantNo additional cost required aside BoQCONSTRUCTION PHASESoil impacts and sediment transport-Observable change in turbidity of water in drains-Observable oil sheen in drains-Observation of rills/gullies-Construction site-Nearby drainsDailyContractor/ Engineering ConsultantNo additional cost required aside BoQAir quality deterioration- Observation of air borne particulates (dust) and exhaust fumes- dust concentration should be below 150 ?g/m3-Records of dampening of construction sites and routes for vehicles/trucks -Construction site-Immediate environs DailyContractor/ Engineering ConsultantNo additional cost required aside BoQVibration and noise nuisance-Complaints on noise nuisanceConstruction site-Immediate environsDailyContractor/ Engineering ConsultantNo additional cost required aside BoQVisual Intrusion-Hoarding in place-Condition of areas around construction siteConstruction site-Immediate environsDailyContractor /Engineering consultantNo additional cost required aside BoQDestruction of property and obstruction of walkways-Evidence of consultations with affected property owners -Record of affected service line/property and action taken-Complains on affected property and obstruction of walkwaysReinstatement of damaged property and landscape-Construction site-immediate environsDailyContractor /Engineering consultant6No additional cost required aside BoQWaste Management-Availability and use of bins -Records on frequency and location of waste disposal site of domestic and construction wasteConstruction siteMonthlyContractor/ Engineering ConsultantNo additional cost required aside BoQOccupational Health & Safety-Workers’ awareness of Contractor’s health and safety policy (The contractor health and safety policy would take into consideration the World Bank EHS guidelines)-Availability and proper use of PPEs-Availability and proper use of warning signs-Availability of first aid kit -Adherence to health and safety procedures-Records on frequency, type and source of illness/accident/injury -Records on non-compliances-Absence of unauthorized persons at active construction sitesConstruction siteDailyContractor/ Engineering ConsultantNo additional cost required aside BoQPublic safety and traffic issuesAvailability and proper use of warning signs-Hoarding of site-Use of caution tape around trenches/ excavations -Records on frequency, type and source of illness/accident/injury -Absence of unauthorized persons at active construction sitesConstruction SiteDailyContractor/Engineering consultantNo additional cost required aside BoQSanitation issues, health and safety impacts-Availability and use of bins -Records on frequency and location of waste disposal site of domestic and construction waste-Mobile toilet facilities in place for use by contarctor-Presence of stagnant water in trenchesConstruction siteDailyContractor/ Engineering ConsultantNo additional cost required aside BoQPublic Complaints/ Grievances Redress-Type and nature of complaints and concerns; -Complaint records (Record of grievance and number resolved/unresolved) -Management and Stakeholder MeetingsProject communityWeeklyGrievance Redress CommitteeRefer to Grievance Redress Budget in Table 14OPERATIONAL PHASENuisance from odour-Smell of pungent odourBeneficiary school-Immediate environsDailySchool Authorities/SHEP Coordinator1500.00Waste Management-Waste disposal records-Availability of bins-Litter around waste bin -Records of inspection and dislodging of septic tanksBeneficiary Institution-DailySHEP Coordinator/ School Heads800.00Sanitation, hygiene, health and safety-Cleaning roster -Clean environment-Smell of pungent odour-Availability of disinfectants-Availability of cleaning PPEs and tools/materials -Availability of functional hand wash facility-Payment of utility bills-Records on accidents/injury-Toilet facility-Waste storage and collection sheds-Daily-WeekSHEP Coordinator/ School Heads500.00Complaints/ Grievances-Type and nature of complaints and concerns; -Complaint records (Record of grievance and number resolved/unresolved) Beneficiary institution -WeeklyGrievance Redress Committee1000.00Sustainability of the institutional facilities1.FloodingExtent of flooding during rainsDrains clear of siltRecord of state of Rain covers Record of state of louvre bladesToilet facilityDuring rainsMonthlySchool Authorities / PTA/ Metropolitan Assembly700.002.Security issuesSecurity measures (locks, burglar proof) functionalWatchman hiredToilet facilityDailySchool Authorities/ PTA/ Metropolitan Assembly1500.003.Unavailability of waterConfirmation of availability of water supply from GWCLStorage tanks installed and all connections and plumbing functional Leaks from plumbingToilet facilityPrior to commissioning of project/WeeklySchool Authorities/ PTA/ Metropolitan Assembly1000.004.FundingReceipts of payment of billsProgramme for fund raising Audited accountsBeneficiary institutionMonthlyMLGRD-PCU/ Metropolitan Assembly/ Consultant/ School Authorities /PTA1500.005.Poor maintenance cultureRecord of training and awareness creation on Facilities Management Plan (FMP)Record of compliance with FMP.Records on major breakdowns including leakagesAvailability of school hygiene clubs-Beneficiary institutionMonthlySchool Authorities / SHEP Coordinators/ PTA/ Metropolitan Assembly1200.006.Lack of awareness of the project informationMonthly progress carried outInformation provided to teachers, students & PTA.-Beneficiary institutionMonthlySMC/ PTA/ Metropolitan SHEP Committee -DECOMMISSIONING1.Occupational/public safety and trafficAvailability and proper use of PPEsAdherence to health and safety proceduresRecords on frequency, type and source of illness/accident/injury -Beneficiary institution-DailyContractor/WasteCare Associates/ AMA500.002.Waste disposalAvailability and use of bins Records on frequency and location of waste disposal site of domestic and construction waste-Beneficiary institutionDailyContractor/ WasteCare Associates/ AMA500.00TOTAL:11,700.00Environmental and Social Monitoring Reporting Environmental monitoring is an essential component to ensure the successful implementation of the ESMP. A report on the monitoring programme will provide the contractor and AMA with relevant data and information to better understand the extent of implementation of the ESMP. All monthly and progress reports should capture health, safety and environment issues arising from the implementation of the ESMP. A template for reporting on the implementation of the ESMP is provided in Annex 3. The format requires the implementing body to specify evidence of completion for each mitigation measure (e.g. a document that proves the completion of the measure or a short description of the expected achievement or pictures). If implementation is ongoing, the status of implementation should be described. The monitoring report concludes by summarising the main findings and by indicating the overall status of ESMP implementation using a three-point ranking scale: on track (green), slightly delayed (yellow) or delayed (red). Opportunity is provided for indicating any additional environmental or social risks that may have emerged since the project start and the appropriate mitigation measures taken or planned for any significant new risk. Grievance Redress ProcessBackgroundA grievance is any query, call for clarification, problems and concerns raised by individuals or groups related to activities undertaken or processes applied by the project. Grievances can be an indication of growing stakeholder concerns and can escalate if not identified and resolved. A Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) is a system by which queries or clarifications about a project are responded to, problems that arise out of implementation are resolved and grievances are addressed efficiently and effectively. An effective and efficient GRM should have multiple avenues or channels for lodging complaints, transparency, promptness and timeliness of responses and clear procedures.During the planning of the planning stages of the projects in each school, the school authorities, PTA and the SHEP Coordinators were consulted by the AMA Management, AMA GAMA Project Team and the Engineering Consultant for AMA (WasteCare Associates). The consultation helped to identify the plot boundaries of the institutions, the appropriate toilet types for the institutions and the location of toilets. Since the entire project implementation programme was carried out with consultation and participation of the beneficiary institutions and AMA, many grievances are not anticipated to arise from the project implementation and any unforeseen grievances may be resolved amicably and easily. Nevertheless, appropriate channels have been provided for expression and resolution of grievances during the implementation and operation of the project. Objectives of the Grievance Redress MechanismThe objectives of the grievance redress mechanism are as follows:To provide affected people and institutions with channels to lodge complaints or resolve any disputes that may crop up during project implementation;Provide a mechanism for stakeholder concerns to be addressed in a mutually acceptable and timely manner, and by the most appropriate officers; Identify and monitor stakeholder concerns to support effective stakeholder and risk management;Enhance the reputation of the project implementers as transparent and environmentally and socially responsible; and, Meet requirements of international best practice.Grievance Redress ProcessThe grievance redress process has been discussed below under the construction and operational phases of the proposed project. Any grievance received from affected stakeholders shall be treated confidentially and resolved in a transparent and fair manner.Construction Phase Grievance RedressGrievance registrationThe School based Health Coordinator/SHEP Coordinator of each beneficiary school will be officially responsible for receiving grievances which may be channeled to them directly through face-to-face communication, phone calls, letters, e-mail, text messages, etc. Complaints received shall be forwarded to the grievance redress committee. The members of the committee shall be the Head Teacher, the School Management Committee and the SHEP Coordinator, who will be secretary to the grievance redress committee. All grievances, presented in writing or verbally, will be logged by the Head Teacher by filling a grievance redress form. The SHEP Coordinator will ensure that each complaint has an individual reference number, and is appropriately tracked and recorded actions are completed. A sample of a Grievance Mechanism Form is included in Annex 4. Grievances may also be channeled to the GAMA Project Coordinator at AMA.The SHEP Coordinator shall have a log book for keeping records of all grievances received and copies of the records kept with all the relevant authorities. A review of grievances will be conducted at least every three months during implementation in order to detect and correct systemic problems. The log book should take into account the following: date the complaint was reported; date on which the grievance form was submitted to the grievance committee, date information on proposed corrective action sent to complainant (if appropriate); the date the complaint was closed out and date response was sent to complainant.Redress decision, feedback and implementationThe redress committee will make a decision on all matters received, in consultation with the complainant, if necessary, in not more than two working days. The agreed redress action should be implemented within an agreed timeframe of not more than five days, depending on the nature of the complaint. If field verification is required, the redress committee, in company with the complainant, will visit the complaint area to verify satisfactory redress action is carried out. When the complainant is satisfied with the redress action, the complaint will be closed and logged in the grievance log book and endorsed by the complainant. Dissatisfaction and alternative actionIf no understanding or amicable solution is reached, or the affected person does not receive a response from the redress committee within 5 working days, the affected person can appeal to the GAMA Project Coordinator, who shall seek to resolve the issue in collaboration with the Project’s Engineering Consultant and the AMA Works Engineer. It is expected that the complaint/grievance will be resolved within 5 working days of its filing. If the grievance remains unresolved, the affected person can appeal to the Safeguards Specialist at the PCU, who in consultation with the GAMA Project Director at the MLGRD, GAMA Project Coordinator at the PCU and the Chief Director will mediate on the issue within five working days.If a resolution is not reached from the first three steps, the complainant may seek legal action for redress. However, noting that court cases can be cumbersome and time consuming, it is of high opinion that Court cases should be the last ‘resort’ and all effort must be made to reach amicable settlement at the very early stages of complaints by affected persons.Monitoring and EvaluationMonitoring and evaluation activities will be conducted by the PCU to ensure complaint and grievances lodged by the affected persons are followed-up and amicably resolved. The grievance redress process for the construction phase is illustrated in Figure 5. -6070608458200Figure SEQ Figure \* ARABIC 5: Grievance Redress Process for the Constructional Phase Institutional Sanitation Facilities Project00Figure SEQ Figure \* ARABIC 5: Grievance Redress Process for the Constructional Phase Institutional Sanitation Facilities Project-669290-93345Grievance received and screened by SHEP CoordinatorRedress Committee of meet and take decisionFeedback to complainantComplainant satisfied with decision (Grievance resolved)Complainant not satisfied (Grievance unresolved2 wkn daysComplainant not satisfied (Grievance unresolvedComplainant not satisfied (Grievance unresolvedGrievance sent to GAMA Project Coordinator, Project’s Engineering Consultant and AMA Works EngineerDecision taken through discussion with beneficiary institution and ComplainantComplainant satisfied (Grievance resolved)Grievance sent to Safeguard Specialist PCU, the GAMA Project Director at the MLGRD, GAMA Project Coordinator at the PCU and the Chief DirectorDecision taken through discussion with all partiesComplainant satisfied (Grievance resolved)Complainant takes legal actionTIER 1Law Court RulesTIER 2TIER 3TIER 45 wkn days5 wkn days00Grievance received and screened by SHEP CoordinatorRedress Committee of meet and take decisionFeedback to complainantComplainant satisfied with decision (Grievance resolved)Complainant not satisfied (Grievance unresolved2 wkn daysComplainant not satisfied (Grievance unresolvedComplainant not satisfied (Grievance unresolvedGrievance sent to GAMA Project Coordinator, Project’s Engineering Consultant and AMA Works EngineerDecision taken through discussion with beneficiary institution and ComplainantComplainant satisfied (Grievance resolved)Grievance sent to Safeguard Specialist PCU, the GAMA Project Director at the MLGRD, GAMA Project Coordinator at the PCU and the Chief DirectorDecision taken through discussion with all partiesComplainant satisfied (Grievance resolved)Complainant takes legal actionTIER 1Law Court RulesTIER 2TIER 3TIER 45 wkn days5 wkn daysOperational Phase Grievance RedressThe School based Health Coordinator/SHEP Coordinator of each beneficiary school will be officially responsible for receiving grievances which may be channeled to them directly through face-to-face communication, phone calls, letters, e-mail, text messages, etc. Complaints received shall be forwarded to the School Management Committee (SMC) for redress. All grievances, presented in writing or verbally, will be logged by the SHEP Coordinator by filling a grievance redress form. The SHEP Coordinator will ensure that each complaint has an individual reference number, and is appropriately tracked and recorded actions are completed. A sample of a grievance mechanism form is included in Annex 4.The SHEP Coordinator shall have a log book for keeping records of all grievances received and copies of the records kept with all the relevant authorities. A review of grievances will be conducted at least every three months during implementation in order to detect and correct systemic problems. The log book should take into account the following: date the complaint was reported; date on which the grievance form was submitted to the grievance committee, date information on proposed corrective action sent to complainant (if appropriate); the date the complaint was closed out and date response was sent to complainant.Redress decision, feedback and implementationThe SMC will make a decision on all matters received, in consultation with the complainant, if necessary, in not more than two working days. The agreed redress action should be implemented within an agreed timeframe of not more than five days, depending on the nature of the complaint. If field verification is required, the redress committee, in company with the complainant, will visit the complaint area to verify satisfactory redress action is carried out. When the complainant is satisfied with the redress action, the complaint will be closed and logged in the grievance log book and endorsed by the complainant. Dissatisfaction and alternative actionIf no understanding or amicable solution is reached, or the affected person does not receive a response from the redress committee within 5 working days, the affected person may appeal to the Metropolitan SHEP Committee, through the Metropolitan SHEP Coordinator, who should act on the complaint/grievance within 5 working days of its filing. Grievances from the school stakeholders, where necessary, will be resolved in collaboration with the beneficiary institution and the complainant. Grievances involving the community members will be resolved in consultation with the community leadership and complainant, as necessary.If the grievance remains unresolved, the affected person can appeal to the Regional SHEP Coordinator at the Ministry of Education who, in consultation with the Metropolitan SHEP Committee will mediate on the issue.If a resolution is not reached from the first three steps, the complainant may seek legal action for redress. However, noting that court cases can be cumbersome and time consuming, it is of high opinion that Court cases should be the last ‘resort’ and all effort must be made to reach amicable settlement at the very early stages of complaints by affected personsMonitoring and EvaluationMonitoring and evaluation activities will be conducted by the PCU to ensure complaint and grievances lodged by the affected persons are followed-up and amicably resolved.The grievance redress process for the operational phase is illustrated in Figure 6.-7359658405495Figure SEQ Figure \* ARABIC 6: Grievance Redress Process for Operational Phase for the Institutional Sanitation Facilities Project00Figure SEQ Figure \* ARABIC 6: Grievance Redress Process for Operational Phase for the Institutional Sanitation Facilities Project-735965-132080Grievance received and screened by SHEP CoordinatorSchool Management Committee meet and take decisionFeedback to complainantComplainant satisfied with decision (Grievance resolved)Complainant not satisfied (Grievance unresolved2 wkn daysComplainant not satisfied (Grievance unresolvedComplainant not satisfied (Grievance unresolvedGrievance sent to Metropolitan Assembly/GES (Metropolitan Committee/ Municipal SHEP Coordinator to receive)Decision taken through discussion with beneficiary institution/ community leadership and ComplainantComplainant satisfied (Grievance resolved)Grievance sent to Regional SHEP Coordinator at GESDecision taken through discussion with all partiesComplainant satisfied (Grievance resolved)Complainant takes legal actionTIER 1Law Court RulesTIER 2TIER 3TIER 45 wkn days-00Grievance received and screened by SHEP CoordinatorSchool Management Committee meet and take decisionFeedback to complainantComplainant satisfied with decision (Grievance resolved)Complainant not satisfied (Grievance unresolved2 wkn daysComplainant not satisfied (Grievance unresolvedComplainant not satisfied (Grievance unresolvedGrievance sent to Metropolitan Assembly/GES (Metropolitan Committee/ Municipal SHEP Coordinator to receive)Decision taken through discussion with beneficiary institution/ community leadership and ComplainantComplainant satisfied (Grievance resolved)Grievance sent to Regional SHEP Coordinator at GESDecision taken through discussion with all partiesComplainant satisfied (Grievance resolved)Complainant takes legal actionTIER 1Law Court RulesTIER 2TIER 3TIER 45 wkn days-Capacity Building and other Requirements for Implementation of ESMP and Permit ConditionsTraining Workshop will be organized to guide the implementation of the ESMP, Permit Schedule, Triggered World Bank Safeguards Policy and environmental management. The training on the ESMP implementations will include the Code of Conduct for contractor and his/her labour force, public health and safety issues, Grievance Redress Mechanism for the project, ESMP monitoring and reporting.Objectives of the trainingThe main objective of the capacity building and training activities is to create, enhance and develop the necessary skills and abilities for successful implementation of the proposed project.Methodology for the trainingThe methodology to implement the training will include:Workshops and site meetings;Sensitization for students during School Assembly, Morning Devotion or in the classrooms;Sensitization at PTA meetings.It is recommended that the site meetings discuss the ESMP issues and any health and safety issues identified in the course of the month. Non-compliances identified during monitoring should reviewed and corrective actions taken. A capacity building measure proposed to achieve this is provided in Table 13.Table SEQ Table \* ARABIC 13: Capacity building plan for implementation of ESMP and Permit ConditionsNo.ActivityTarget Group/ParticipantsTimeline/DurationProposed FacilitatorEstimated Cost/(Gh?)1.Training Workshop on ESMP, Permit Schedule, Triggered World Bank Safeguards PolicyEngineering Consultant-Resident Engineer-Clerk of Works-Safeguards OfficerContractor-Manager-Foreman-EngineerAMA-Project CoordinatorMetro Engineer-Metro Environmental Health OfficerMetro SHEP CoordinatorPrior to resumption/ commencement of construction worksConsultant/Metropolitan Assembly/ Safeguards Specialist/ Consultant15,000.002.Induction on occupational and public health and safety requirements of the works and environmental managementAll construction workers Prior to commencement of construction worksConsultant/Lead Contractor/ Engineering Consultant10,000.003.Training for use and management of facilities-SHEP Coordinators-Teachers-SMC-School Health Club-school childrenPrior to commissioning and handing over of facilities to schools-Engineering Consultant-GAMA Coordinator-Metropolitan SHEP Committee & Coordinator10,000.004.Sensitization and awareness creation on use and management of facilities (interactive activity, teaching, demonstrative activity for building habits & knowledge testing during classes, worship time and assembly)-StudentsThroughout operation of facilities -SHEP Coordinators-School Health ClubAs part of duties of SHEP Coordinators, School and School Health Club.TOTAL COST35,000.00Output of the trainingCapacity building on the health, safety, environmental and social management measures provided in this chapter is required to ensure the effective implementation of the ESMP and the permit conditions. All monthly and progress reports should capture health, safety and environment capacity building activities carried out. Estimated Budget for ESMP Implementation.It is estimated that an amount of Four Hundred and Eight Thousand, Seven Hundred Ghana Cedis (GH?408,700.00) will be required to implement the provisions of the ESMP for all the beneficiary institutions in AMA as shown in Table 14. This figure is subject to review following confirmation from cost studies to be carried out after project development phase.The budget for the monitoring activities by the MLGRD-PCU are not captured in the monitoring costs presented in the Environmental and Social Monitoring Plan and reporting. This is because, the monitoring roles of the PCU is already included in the GAMA Project cost.Table SEQ Table \* ARABIC 14: ESMP Budget.No.ProgrammeCost/year (GH)Mitigation Action for Identified Impacts (Table 10): Operation phase only {GH? 9000 per institution/yr} there are 30 schools.270,000.00Mitigation Action for Identified Risks To The Sustainability of the Project (Table 11)87,000.00Environmental And Social Monitoring Plan (Table 12)11,700.00Grievance Redress5,000.00Capacity Building (Table 13)35,000.00Total =SUM(ABOVE) 408,700.00CONCLUSIONAMA and the Project Coordinating Unit of MLGRD are committed to ensuring sustainable environmental management and safeguarding the health and safety of the construction workers, pupils/teachers at the beneficiary schools and the public during the implementation of the proposed project. AMA is also aware of the provisions in the Environmental Assessment Regulations 1999, LI 1652 and the World Bank Operational Policies. In keeping with these laws, this ESMP has identified and assessed key environmental and social impacts and concerns that may arise from the implementation of the proposed project.Consultations with stakeholders, review of relevant literature, field inspections and studies underpinned the identification of the project adverse environmental and social impacts. A monitoring programme to help detect changes arising from the predicted adverse impacts has also been presented in this ESMP. The recommendations outlined in the ESMP for the project will ensure a high level of health, safety and environmental management for the proposed project.It is estimated that an amount of Four Hundred and Eight Thousand, Seven Hundred Ghana Cedis (GH?408,700.00) will be required to implement the provisions of the ESMP for all the beneficiary institutions in AMA as shown in Table 14. This figure is subject to review following confirmation from cost studies to be carried out after project development phase. The budget for the monitoring activities by the MLGRD-PCU are not captured in the monitoring costs presented in the Environmental and Social Monitoring Plan and reporting. This is because, the monitoring roles of the PCU is already included in the GAMA Project cost.The proposed project has the potential to provide numerous benefits to the beneficiary schools and the national economy. These include improved sanitation, hygiene and waste management in the beneficiary schools, improved access to sanitation facilities for vulnerable groups and employment opportunities. bibliographyGhana Statistical Service (2014) 2010 National Population & Housing Census. District Analytical Report. Accra Metropolis.WasteCare Associates (2016a). Situational Analysis and WASH in Schools. Accra Metropolitan Assembly.WasteCare Associates (2016). Facility Operation and Maintenance Handbook. Accra Metropolitan Assembly.WasteCare Associates (2016). Final Detailed Design Report. Accra Metropolitan Assembly.WasteCare Associates (2016). Hygiene Education Plan. Accra Metropolitan Assembly.AnnexesAnnex 1Stakeholder ConsultationsAnnex 2Code of ConductAnnex 3Template for reporting on the implementation of the ESMPAnnex 4Grievance FormAnnex 5Letter from AMA instructing the removal of furnace/incineratorAnnex 1Stakeholder Consultations Annex 2 CODE OF CONDUCTAnnex 3Template for reporting on the implementation of the ESMPAnnex 4Grievance Form ................
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