Environmental Assessment
Volume A-6
Introduction
Consultation
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Resettlement of tombs: There was concern that the movement of tombs
be compensated and conducted in culturally appropriate ways.
6.4.4.4 Plant and Port
Toamasina will experience many economic and employment impacts, related to
the construction of the processing facility and the port expansion. The project
will provide a significant boost to the economies of Toamasina I and II, out of
which fall migration, public health and security, social change and other potential
effects. Issues raised during the consultations are summarized below:
Physical
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Ecological and Human Health: There was concern as to what effect
cyclones may have on the plant and port sites and whether or not project
design has taken into account such potential catastrophic events in order
to prevent damages to ecological and human health.
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Erosion: There are concerns about the potential for erosion on the coast,
particularly North Beach, if the port extension affects coastal currents.
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International Agreements: There is concern to see that the International
Atmospheric and Marine Conventions to which Madagascar is a
signatory are strictly held to.
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Air Quality: There were concerns raised about carbon emissions,
noxious gases and greenhouse gases and how these will be addressed in
the EA.
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Water Quality: There were concerns as to whether water quality will be
affected and methods of treatment. There is concern that a good
groundwater monitoring system be put in place.
Social
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Business Opportunities: There was concern to see cooperation between
the proponent and public works companies and to maximize
opportunities to create jobs. There is great interest in indirect economic
effects such as employment created from supplying the plant with
needed goods and services as well as services to migrants.
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Human Health and Safety: There was concern to have emergency
measures in place due to the risk of industrial accidents at the plant and
port. There was concern about safety should a conveyor belt be built to
transport product between the port and plant.
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Employment: There was concern to have fair recruiting practices and
that the proponent recruit locally. There is concern to provide job
training so that jobs do not exclusively go to experienced workers.
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