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Presentations
Methodology for the protection of the integrity of the sites during
construction
Jean Aimé Andriamaherilala, PhD, Pipeline Area Manager – Ambatovy
“I would like to emphasize the exceptional opportunity that we were given to be able to explore over 200
km in order to update archaeological sites. The main objective is to keep the integrity of the sites faced to
construction. This should become a requirement for all companies working in Madagascar.
The methodology adopted is that of classical archeology: Surface surveying, GPS location, survey and
rescue excavations. We have worked on the Ambatovy intervention areas: Mine Site, 220km pipeline, 16
access roads, 3 storage areas, plant site, tailings, two resettlement sites in Toamasina and the limestone
extraction site in Toliara.
All of our work was conducted in association with the local communities. One of their representatives is
always present on our sites. Conflict situations could arise, especially at the beginning, when construction
companies do not want any impediment on the progress of their work. However, they soon understood
and accepted the importance of respect for the sites that we marked with bright colour strips.”
