the low-lying areas within the project area. Therefore, the designs should be cross checked for at least a 25-year design return period flood event and consequences should be identified and addressed to minimize damages. 8 Will be any risks and vulnerabilities to Yes Low public safety due to physical hazards during Safety issue in terms of injuries caused by construction or operation of the Project? construction material, machinery and falling into excavated trenches by neighbors and commuters could take place. 9 Are there any transport routes on or around Yes Low the location which are susceptible to The access roads are wide enough to allow for congestion or which cause environmental construction equipment and machinery to be moved problems, which could be affected by the and hence impacts on residents and commuters near project? the canal from restricted access should be looked into. The residents will be temporarily impacted by access restriction during construction works. Where the bridges are located, traffic on the main road will be impacted when construction commences. However, there are many connecting roads so that impact would be mitigated. 10 Are there any routes or facilities on or Yes Low to moderate around the location which are used by the Realignment of bridges, provision of culverts and public for access to recreation or other road side drains will disruptions to road users, both vehicular traffic and pedestrians. Traffic on
the low-lying areas within the project area. Therefore, the designs should be cross checked for at least a 25-year design return period flood event and consequences should be identified and addressed to minimize damages. 8 Will be any risks and vulnerabilities to public safety due to physical hazards during construction or operation of the Project? Yes Low Safety issue in terms of injuries caused by construction material, machinery and falling into excavated trenches by neighbors and commuters could take place. 9 Are there any transport routes on or around the location which are susceptible to congestion or which cause environmental problems, which could be affected by the project? Yes Low The access roads are wide enough to allow for construction equipment and machinery to be moved and hence impacts on residents and commuters near the canal from restricted access should be looked into. The residents will be temporarily impacted by access restriction during construction works. Where the bridges are located, traffic on the main road will be impacted when construction commences. However, there are many connecting roads so that impact would be mitigated. 10 Are there any routes or facilities on or around the location which are used by the public for access to recreation or other Yes Low to moderate Realignment of bridges, provision of culverts and road side drains will disruptions to road users, both vehicular traffic and pedestrians. Traffic on
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