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Enviro Pro developed and applied environmental evaluation criteria for proposed irrigation schemes, prepared Initial Environmental Examination Reports according to Asian Development Bank's (ADB) environmental safeguard policies for sub-projects. This project also involved providing the framework process for environmental and spatial assessment along the west coast of Aceh Province. Finally, Enviro Pro also assisted with the GIS development for project's environmental screening database, showing environmentally sensitive areas.
Enviro Pro developed and applied environmental evaluation criteria for proposed irrigation schemes, prepared Initial Environmental Examination Reports according to Asian Development Bank's (ADB) environmental safeguard policies for sub-projects. This project also involved providing the framework process for environmental and spatial assessment along the west coast of Aceh Province. Finally, Enviro Pro also assisted with the GIS development for project's environmental screening database, showing environmentally sensitive areas.
Enviro Pro prepared an initial environmental examination (IEE) or environmental impact assessment (EIA) and a summary IEE or summary EIA for the whole project, in accordance with applicable national standards and in line with ADB requirements. Also, Enviro Pro synchronized environmental assessment requirements between GoI and ADB.
2008 Biodiversity Impact Assessment for NIP at Mandai Hill No. 68
This Biodiversity Impact Assessment was conducted in response to a development proposal for the construction of the NEWater Service Reservoir at Mandai Hill 68 as part of the NEWater Infrastructure Plan (NIP) by Public Utilities Board (PUB). The project site is abutting the Central Catchment Nature Reserve in Singapore.
The construction activities were occurring in environmental sensitive areas which could have led to disturbances and severe impacts on both biodiversity and the environment.
Enviro Pro was tasked with conducting a BIA by Public Utilities Board (PUB). The BIA helped to identify habitats and species relevant for biodiversity conservation in the study area and to minimize potential adverse impacts in remaining environmentally sensitive areas in Singapore. Enviro Pro recommended a detailed environmental monitoring programme as well as a series of mitigation measures which was carried out during the entire construction phase.
Key Study Methods
Biodiversity Assessment – Visual transects were conducted in the day and night to survey both diurnal and nocturnal species. Species of flora with value were identified as well for biodiversity conservation.