Rikoti Tunnel Rehabilitation Works

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

Final

September 2009

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Introduction

Due to its geographical position Georgia acquired the status of an important corridor connecting Europe with Asia. Consequently, development of the transport infrastructure becomes a priority issue for the Government of Georgia. The Government of Georgia has requested the International Bank of Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) of the World Bank to support modernization of the East-West Transport Corridor. 

This Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report is an integral part of the detailed studies carried out in relation with the rehabilitation of existing road tunnel (so called “Rikoti Tunnel”) located at KP-143 of the East-West Highway (E-60). The EIA determines the types of environmental impacts and provides respective mitigation measures.

 The EIA Report, which includes an Environmental Management Plan, addresses the needs of applicable laws and regulations of Georgia and considers the relevant provisions of the World Bank Operational Manual. 

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Due to its geographical position Georgia acquired the status of an important corridor connecting Europe with Asia. Consequently, development of the transport infrastructure becomes a priority issue for the Government of Georgia. The Government of Georgia has requested the International Bank of Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) of the World Bank to support modernization of the East-West Transport Corridor. 

This Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report is an integral part of the detailed studies carried out in relation with the rehabilitation of existing road tunnel (so called “Rikoti Tunnel”) located at KP-143 of the East-West Highway (E-60). The EIA determines the types of environmental impacts and provides respective mitigation measures. The EIA Report, which includes an Environmental Management Plan, addresses the needs of applicable laws and regulations of Georgia and considers the relevant provisions of the World Bank Operational Manual.