Phase 4 - Pre-construction

Nominates suitably qualified environmental and social specialists to prepare CESMP. Prepares CESMP including the site-specific plans and construction methodologies (working methods, materials sources, spoil disposal locations, methods and GRM), submits CESMP to PMU/PIU for reviews and approval (revising as necessary if required). Works with PMU/PIU on obtaining necessary regulatory and administrative permits and approvals. Designates environment, health and safety, and community liaison officers for implementation of CESMP, GRM, environmental and social measures.

Reviews ESMP and measures included in bidding documents. Provides advice, guidance and clearance for contractor’s CESMP. Provides support as required to the implementing agency and contractor. Conducts review missions.

Ongoing stakeholder engagement in accordance with SEP. Establishes the grievance redress mechanism (GRM) and reporting channels. Confirms that the requirements under CSS (including permits for associated activities – waste discharges, materials sourcing, etc.) have been satisfied. Confirms that the baseline conditions are benchmarked and recorded as required by the ESMP for subsequent monitoring. Provides induction training to the contractor(s) prior to the preparation of the CESMP.

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Readying of construction phase by PMU/PIU, working with supervision consultant and contractor.

Health and safety plan prepared by contractor as part of CESMP. Engagement of approved service provider for delivery of program for awareness and prevention of communicable diseases for communities and workers.

Land access/ acquisition report updated, finalized. Transactions completed including payment (if applicable) and compensation for assets made and verified.

Ongoing meaningful engagement, to inform any specifics required in GRM. Implementation of elements/measures in the ESIA and/ or IPP (if one is required).

GRM implemented and monitored.

SEP implementation. Community informed preferably four weeks prior to contractor mobilization, with details of activities, information on contacts and identification of liaison officer. Contractor’s schedule disclosed, including GRM implemented through CESMP.