Project Title:

PROJECT BRIEF FOR THE PROPOSED PLASTICS MANUFACTURING PLANT ON PLOT 346, BLOCK 82 AT KIRYOWA CELL, KIRYOWA CELL, KIRYAMULI WARD, NANSANA MUNICIPALITY, WAKISO DISTRICT

Client:

Brigade Plastics (U) Limited

Project Type:

Environmental and Social Impact Assessment

Sector:

Industry

Description:

Services:

The project involved preparation of an Environmental & social impact assessment for the proposed development of a plastics manufacturing plant on Plot 346, Block 82, Kiryowa-Kirolo Cell, Kiryamuli Ward, Gombe Division, Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District.

The assessment aimed at influencing the protection and co-existence of the development with the surroundings as well as the compatibility of the proposed development to the area.

The assessment also aimed at ensuring and enhancing sustainable environmental management during implementation and operational phases

The assessment of impacts of the proposed project on the site and its environs with reference to the following;

1.A review of policy, legal and administrative framework

2.Description of the proposed project

3.Review of the baseline information

4.Assessment of the potential environmental impacts

5.Proposition of project alternatives including no projects options

6.Development of mitigation measures

7.Public consultations and the environmental management and monitoring plan for project installation and implementation.

The objective of the assessment was to carry out a systematic examination of the present environmental situation within the project area to determine whether the proposed project would have adverse environmental impacts to the surrounding area.

The methodology used consisted of;

1.Desktop studies that involved review of relevant literature on environmental impacts for the proposed project as well as the review of reports and background documents, public consultations and field studies inter alia

2.Field investigations which comprised of bio diversity surveys, environmental sampling and analysis, independent review of site conditions.

3.Project disclosure and stakeholder engagement.