Beach Resort at Anse La Raie

Southern Comfort Holdings Ltd

Executive Summary............................................................................. 2

Table of Contents................................................................................ 4

Chapter 1: Project Overview............................................................... 9

1.1 Tourist-Related Development at Anse La Raie.................................................... 9

1.2 Project justification.............................................................................................. 9

1.2.1 Development of Tourism Sector in Mauritius.............................................. 9

1.2.2 Government Policies................................................................................... 11

1.3 Legal, Regulatory and Institutional Framework................................................ 11

1.3.1 The Environment Protection Act 2002........................................................ 11

1.3.2 The National Development Strategy.......................................................... 12

1.3.2.1 Northern Tourism Zone....................................................................... 12

1.3.2.2 Planning Policy Guidance..................................................................... 12

Chapter 2: Project Brief, Promoter and Professional Services........... 13

2.1 Project Brief....................................................................................................... 13

2.2 Project Site......................................................................................................... 13

2.2.1 Site Location................................................................................................ 13

2.2.2 Site Ownership............................................................................................ 13

2.2.3 Site Current Status and Occupancy............................................................ 13

2.2.4 Site Topography.......................................................................................... 13

2.3 The Promoter and Professional Services........................................................... 15

2.3.1 The Promoter.............................................................................................. 15

2.3.2 Professional Services.................................................................................. 15

2.3.2.1 Architectural Services.......................................................................... 15

2.3.2.2 Structural, Building and Civil Engineering Services............................ 15

2.3.2.3 Mechanical & Electrical services........................................................ 15

2.3.2.4 Communication Consultants................................................................ 15

Chapter 3: Detailed Description of Project........................................ 16

3.1 Description of Works......................................................................................... 16

3.1.1 Main Public Area........................................................................................ 16

3.1.2 Resident Accommodation........................................................................... 16

3.1.3 Service Yard................................................................................................ 16

3.2 Public Health Installation................................................................................... 17

3.2.1 Daily water demand................................................................................... 17

3.2.2 Incoming Power Supply............................................................................... 17

3.2.3 Solid Wastes................................................................................................ 17

3.2.5 Communication........................................................................................... 17

3.3 Hotel Infrastructure........................................................................................... 18

3.3.1 The Sewerage System................................................................................. 18

3.3.2 Access and Parking Spaces......................................................................... 18

3.3.2.1 Access................................................................................................... 18

3.3.2.2 Parking Spaces..................................................................................... 18

3.3.3 The Stand-By Generator............................................................................. 19

3.3.4 Site Drainage.............................................................................................. 19

3.4 Architectural Details.......................................................................................... 19

3.4.1 Residential Apartments/Villas/Spa............................................................. 20

3.4.2 Hotel/Boutique............................................................................................ 21

3.4.3 Other buildings........................................................................................... 22

Chapter 4: The Physical Environment................................................ 23

4.1 Terrestrial Environment.................................................................................... 23

4.1.1 Geomorphology.......................................................................................... 23

4.1.1.1 Geology................................................................................................ 23

4.1.1.2 Pedology............................................................................................... 23

4.1.2 Climatology................................................................................................. 24

4.1.2.1 Rainfall Regime................................................................................... 25

4.1.2.2 Temperatures...................................................................................... 25

4.1.2.3 Wind Regime....................................................................................... 26

4.1.2.4 Surface Evaporation............................................................................. 26

4.1.2.5 Cyclones and Natural Catastrophes..................................................... 26

4.1.2.5.1 Cyclones........................................................................................ 26

4.1.2.5.2 Natural Catastrophes.................................................................... 27

4.1.2.6 Terrestrial Biodiversity........................................................................ 27

4.1.2.6.1 Site Biodiversity............................................................................ 27

4.1.2.6.2 Surrounding Biodiversity............................................................... 27

4.2 Marine Environment.......................................................................................... 28

4.3 Air Quality and Noise......................................................................................... 28

4.3.1 Air Quality................................................................................................... 28

4.3.2 Noise........................................................................................................... 28

Chapter 5: The Built Environment of the Project............................... 29

5.1 Demography...................................................................................................... 29

5.1.1 General....................................................................................................... 29

5.1.2 Regional Settlements and Population......................................................... 29

5.2 Regional Industrial Activity................................................................................ 29

5.2.1 Tourism....................................................................................................... 29

5.2.2 Commercial Activity................................................................................... 30

5.2.3 Agricultural activity.................................................................................... 30

5.3 Road Infrastructure............................................................................................ 30

5.4 Public Services and Utilities............................................................................... 31

5.4.1 Domestic Water Supply.............................................................................. 31

5.4.2 Electricity Supply......................................................................................... 31

5.4.3 Telecommunications................................................................................... 31

5.4.4 Sewage........................................................................................................ 31

5.4.5 Solid Waste Disposal................................................................................... 31

5.5 Social Infrastructure.......................................................................................... 31

Chapter 6: Environmental Management Strategy............................. 33

6.1 Site Preparation Phase....................................................................................... 33

6.2 Demolition Works.............................................................................................. 33

6.2.1 Generation of Demolition Waste................................................................ 33

6.2.1.1 Nature of Impact.................................................................................. 33

6.2.1.2 Mitigating Measures........................................................................... 33

6.2.2 Generation of Biological Wastes................................................................ 33

6.2.2.1 Origin of Impact................................................................................... 33

6.2.2.2 Mitigating Measures........................................................................... 34

6.2.3 Earthmoving................................................................................................ 34

6.2.3.1 Origin of Impact................................................................................... 34

6.2.3.2 Mitigating Measures........................................................................... 34

6.3 The Construction Phase: Negative Impacts....................................................... 34

6.3.1 Impacts of Solid Wastes.............................................................................. 34

6.3.1.1 Origin of Wastes.................................................................................. 34

6.3.1.2 The Nature of the Impact.................................................................... 35

6.3.1.3 Impact Receptors................................................................................. 35

6.3.1.4 Mitigation Measures........................................................................... 35

6.3.2 Generation of Biological Pollution.............................................................. 35

6.3.2.1 By Contractor Staff on Site.................................................................. 35

6.3.2.1.1 Nature of the Impact.................................................................... 36

6.3.2.1.2 The Impact Receptors................................................................... 36

6.3.2.1.3 Mitigation measures..................................................................... 36

6.3.3 Spillage of Hydrocarbon............................................................................. 36

6.3.3.1 Nature of the Impact and receptors.................................................... 36

6.3.3.2 Mitigation measures............................................................................ 36

6.4 The Operation Phase: Negative Impacts........................................................... 37

6.4.1 Generation of Solid Wastes........................................................................ 37

6.4.1.1 Mitigation measures............................................................................ 37

6.4.2 Generation of Biological Pollution.............................................................. 37

6.4.2.1 Mitigation measures............................................................................ 37

6.4.3 Generation of Odour from Kitchen............................................................. 38

6.4.3.1 Mitigating measures.......................................................................... 38

6.4.4 Risks of Hydrocarbon spillage at Stand-by Storage Tank......................... 38

6.4.4.1 Nature of the Impact......................................................................... 38

6.4.4.2 Mitigating measures proposed by the Proponent............................. 38

6.4.5 Risks of accidental spillage from LPG Storage........................................... 38

6.4.5.1 Mitigation measures............................................................................ 38

6.4.6 SUMMARY OF ENERGY EFFICIENT AND ECO-FRIENDLY PRACTICES.......... 38

6.4.6.1 Solar water heating............................................................................. 38

6.4.6.2 Sewer Treatment Plant........................................................................ 39

6.4.6.3 Inverter Drives on Air-Conditioning units............................................ 39

6.4.6.4 Efficient Lighting System..................................................................... 39

6.4.6.5 Variable Speed Drives on Pumps......................................................... 40

6.4.6.6 Stand-by Generator.............................................................................. 40

6.4.6.7 Desalination Plant................................................................................ 40

6.5 Socio-Economic Impacts.............................................................. 40

6.5.1 At Conceptual Stage.................................................................................... 40

6.5.2 Construction Stage...................................................................................... 40

6.5.3 At Operation Phase..................................................................................... 41

6.5.3.1 National Economy................................................................................ 41

6.5.3.2 Impact on Employment...................................................................... 41

6.5.3.3 Peripheral Economic Impacts............................................................ 41

Chapter 7: Environmental Monitoring Plan....................................... 43

7.1 The Environmental Monitoring Process............................................................ 43

7.2 Environmental Monitoring Process at Construction Phase............................... 43

7.3 Environmental Monitoring Process at Construction Phase............................... 43

Chapter 8: Alternatives to the Project.............................................. 47

Conclusion......................................................................................... 48

APPENDIX A:..................................................................................... 49

Land Lease Reservation Letter by MOH & L........................................................... 49

APPENDIX B:..................................................................................... 56

Sewer Layout............................................................................................................ 56

Appendix C........................................................................................ 58

Drainage System...................................................................................................... 58

Appendix D....................................................................................... 61

Site Photos................................................................................................................ 61

Appendix E........................................................................................ 64

Preliminary Percolation Test................................................................................... 64

Appendix F........................................................................................ 71

Architect Drawings.................................................................................................. 71