Environmental & Social Review Summary
Project Number
10074
Company Name
Zanzibar Safari Club Limited
Date ESRS Disclosed
Feb 5, 2010
Country
Tanzania
Region
Africa
Last Updated Date
Jan 2, 2017
Environmental Category
B - Limited
Status
Completed
Previous Events
Approved : Mar 30, 2000
Signed : Apr 26, 2000
Invested : Jul 28, 2000
Sector
Resort Hotel (Including Lodges)
Industry
Tourism, Retail and Property
Department
Regional Industry - MAS Africa
Project Description
- 3 - February 21, 2000
International Finance Corporation
A Member of the World Bank Group
International Finance Corporation
A Member of the World Bank Group
Environmental Review Summary (ERS)
Project Name Tanzania - Zanzibar Safari Club Ltd.
Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Sector Tourism and Hotels
Project No. 010074
1. The Zanzibar Safari Club (ZSC) project involves completion of a 32 room beach-hotel and expansion of the hotel by a further 8 rooms. The hotel is located on the East Coast of Zanzibar about 1 hour’s drive from Zanzibar Town near Uroa Village. The hotel was built in 1997-98 and commenced operation in October 1998. Occupancy for the first year averaged 70% and the sponsor plans to expand the hotel to cater for the larger European tour operators who have a minimum room allocation requirements. The first phase was built with the sponsors own funds and was not completed to an international standard. Kitchen, laundry equipment and vehicles have to be purchased. Cold rooms, stores, and staff houses have to be built. The furnishings in the rooms have to be improved.
2. This is a category B project according to IFC’s environmental review procedure because specific impacts may result which can be avoided or mitigated by adhering to generally recognized performance standards, guidelines or design criteria. The review of the project consisted of appraising technical and environmental information submitted by the project sponsor. The following potential environmental, health and safety impacts of the project were analyzed:
· Land acquisition;
· Coastal impacts;
· Liquid effluent treatment and disposal;
· Solid waste disposal;
· Water and power supply;
· CFCs and PCBs;
· Fire protection; and
· Employee training and general safety.
The information provided by ZSC about how each of these potential impacts will be addressed in the development of the proposed project is summarized in the paragraphs that follow.
3. Land Acquisition: The sponsor acquired the land on lease from the Government in 1997. At the time of allocation of the site the Commission for Land and Environment conducted a site visit and surveyed the land. There are fisherman and sea grass harvesting activities in the area but these were not impacted by the project as these activities continue in the project area. Land adjacent to the site is vacant, as is much of the coastline in the area, which has been designated for tourism by the Government.
4. Coastal Impacts: The sponsor’s property has 200 meters of shoreline and all construction will comply with all setback requirements and no permanent structures will be built on the beach area. Public access to the beach is maintained as are economic activities in the reef flats and fishing grounds opposite the hotel. There are no plans to construct a jetty/pier, as per Government requirements the sponsor will establish permanent boat mooring facilities to eliminate impacts on reef flats and other reef areas that boats may regularly visit. Impacts anticipated are low as no diving activities will be carried out as part of the project. The project involves installation of a sewage treatment plant; and given the fact that the hotel currently utilize septic and soakaway systems there is expected to be a net benefit to the marine environment.
5. Sewage Treatment and Water Supply: as mentioned the hotel currently utilize septic and soakaway systems. This system of effluent treatment is not suitable for the site due to the extremely shallow aquifer (only 5 meters), the porous soil (sandy soil and lime stone substrate) and the fact that the hotel’s water source is from a well located on site. This well is tidal and saline. Tests conducted for the sponsor by the Zanzibar Water Authorities indicate high suspended solid residues. Accordingly the sponsor has indicated they will install a mechanical sewage treatment plant and reuse treated wastewater for irrigation. For hotel water needs (including all plumbing) the sponsor will install a Reverse Osmosis desalination plant. This is critical as the salinity of the well water is corroding the plumbing. IFC will assist the sponsor in identifying an appropriate sewage treatment and reverse osmosis plant. The sewage treatment plant will treat waste from all point sources (including kitchens, guest and staff quarters and the laundry) and the reverse osmosis plant will also include a UV filter to ensure WHO standard water supply to kitchens and staff quarters, guests are provided with bottled water for drinking. The sponsor also intends to harvest rainwater to supplement irrigation needs.
6. Solid Waste: It is anticipated that during normal operations the hotel will generate 90 kg of mixed solid waste per day. As there are not recycling facilities in Zanzibar this refuse will be hauled to designated landfill sites. Construction waste will either be used as aggregate on site or disposed at the government landfills.
7. Power Supply: Power is supplied by the grid and a backup diesel powered generator is maintained on site. Diesel is only ever stored in a single standard 1000 liter drum. This drum will be stored in a concrete floored area with a small surrounding wall to prevent accidental leaks. If in future a larger fuel storage tank is constructed the sponsor will ensure it is provided with secondary containment.
8. The sponsor has committed that no new or used PCB or CFC based equipment will be installed as part of the project. The sponsor will employ no children in any part of the construction and operation.
9. Fire Safety: Pending receipt of building plans and structural drawings by IFC the sponsor has agreed to comply with the IFC’s Fire and Safety requirements that include the following:
(a)All thatch roofs will be adequately protected from lightening.
(b)All party walls for main buildings will be built to under-roof.
(c)There shall be compartmentation between utility rooms.
(d)Smoke detectors will be provided in the kitchen and laundry.
(e)Fire detection alarm/public address system will be provided – a manual breakglass system will be provided throughout the main building and ancilliary buildings, but not necessarily in the cottages/guest rooms.
(f)Fire hydrants and fire hose reels will be required in strategic areas.
(g)Fire extinguishers shall be provided in strategic areas, including guest rooms; and the kitchen cooker hood will have an automatic dry powder system installed.
(h)Emergency lighting and directional signage will be installed.
(i)Water supplies: A dedicated storage for water to fight fires shall be provided. The storage will be of adequate capacity with a pumping system to deliver a flow pressure of not less than 100 kPa (less friction losses). The water will be reticulated to the fire hydrants and horse reels through a reasonably sized piping diameter.
(j)All other Fire and Safety requirements shall be complied with in accordance with the requirements of the NFPA 101 Code on Life and Safety.
10. General Safety and Training: All employees will undergo regular medical check-ups at Mnazi Mmoja Hospital. In addition regular labour and health monitoring will be conducted by the Zanzibar Labour Health Section. Staff will be trained in work procedures by management who have experience in the hotel industry. In case of emergencies guests will be taken to Zanzibar for medical attention.
11. This ERS will be translated into Swahili and made available at the Commission for Lands and Environment, Zanzibar Town, and at the Village of Uroa, where an oral presentation will also be made. Availability of the ERS at these locations will be announced in a local newspaper.
12. Based on its review of available information regarding potential environmental impacts and proposed mitigation measures, IFC concludes that ZSC’s proposed project will meet World Bank environmental, health and safety policies and guidelines and host country requirements.
13. IFC will monitor ongoing compliance with World Bank environmental, health and safety policies and guidelines during the lifetime of the project by evaluating reports submitted annually to IFC by ZSC and by conducting periodic supervision.
International Finance Corporation
A Member of the World Bank Group
International Finance Corporation
A Member of the World Bank Group
Environmental Review Summary (ERS)
Project Name Tanzania - Zanzibar Safari Club Ltd.
Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Sector Tourism and Hotels
Project No. 010074
1. The Zanzibar Safari Club (ZSC) project involves completion of a 32 room beach-hotel and expansion of the hotel by a further 8 rooms. The hotel is located on the East Coast of Zanzibar about 1 hour’s drive from Zanzibar Town near Uroa Village. The hotel was built in 1997-98 and commenced operation in October 1998. Occupancy for the first year averaged 70% and the sponsor plans to expand the hotel to cater for the larger European tour operators who have a minimum room allocation requirements. The first phase was built with the sponsors own funds and was not completed to an international standard. Kitchen, laundry equipment and vehicles have to be purchased. Cold rooms, stores, and staff houses have to be built. The furnishings in the rooms have to be improved.
2. This is a category B project according to IFC’s environmental review procedure because specific impacts may result which can be avoided or mitigated by adhering to generally recognized performance standards, guidelines or design criteria. The review of the project consisted of appraising technical and environmental information submitted by the project sponsor. The following potential environmental, health and safety impacts of the project were analyzed:
· Land acquisition;
· Coastal impacts;
· Liquid effluent treatment and disposal;
· Solid waste disposal;
· Water and power supply;
· CFCs and PCBs;
· Fire protection; and
· Employee training and general safety.
The information provided by ZSC about how each of these potential impacts will be addressed in the development of the proposed project is summarized in the paragraphs that follow.
3. Land Acquisition: The sponsor acquired the land on lease from the Government in 1997. At the time of allocation of the site the Commission for Land and Environment conducted a site visit and surveyed the land. There are fisherman and sea grass harvesting activities in the area but these were not impacted by the project as these activities continue in the project area. Land adjacent to the site is vacant, as is much of the coastline in the area, which has been designated for tourism by the Government.
4. Coastal Impacts: The sponsor’s property has 200 meters of shoreline and all construction will comply with all setback requirements and no permanent structures will be built on the beach area. Public access to the beach is maintained as are economic activities in the reef flats and fishing grounds opposite the hotel. There are no plans to construct a jetty/pier, as per Government requirements the sponsor will establish permanent boat mooring facilities to eliminate impacts on reef flats and other reef areas that boats may regularly visit. Impacts anticipated are low as no diving activities will be carried out as part of the project. The project involves installation of a sewage treatment plant; and given the fact that the hotel currently utilize septic and soakaway systems there is expected to be a net benefit to the marine environment.
5. Sewage Treatment and Water Supply: as mentioned the hotel currently utilize septic and soakaway systems. This system of effluent treatment is not suitable for the site due to the extremely shallow aquifer (only 5 meters), the porous soil (sandy soil and lime stone substrate) and the fact that the hotel’s water source is from a well located on site. This well is tidal and saline. Tests conducted for the sponsor by the Zanzibar Water Authorities indicate high suspended solid residues. Accordingly the sponsor has indicated they will install a mechanical sewage treatment plant and reuse treated wastewater for irrigation. For hotel water needs (including all plumbing) the sponsor will install a Reverse Osmosis desalination plant. This is critical as the salinity of the well water is corroding the plumbing. IFC will assist the sponsor in identifying an appropriate sewage treatment and reverse osmosis plant. The sewage treatment plant will treat waste from all point sources (including kitchens, guest and staff quarters and the laundry) and the reverse osmosis plant will also include a UV filter to ensure WHO standard water supply to kitchens and staff quarters, guests are provided with bottled water for drinking. The sponsor also intends to harvest rainwater to supplement irrigation needs.
6. Solid Waste: It is anticipated that during normal operations the hotel will generate 90 kg of mixed solid waste per day. As there are not recycling facilities in Zanzibar this refuse will be hauled to designated landfill sites. Construction waste will either be used as aggregate on site or disposed at the government landfills.
7. Power Supply: Power is supplied by the grid and a backup diesel powered generator is maintained on site. Diesel is only ever stored in a single standard 1000 liter drum. This drum will be stored in a concrete floored area with a small surrounding wall to prevent accidental leaks. If in future a larger fuel storage tank is constructed the sponsor will ensure it is provided with secondary containment.
8. The sponsor has committed that no new or used PCB or CFC based equipment will be installed as part of the project. The sponsor will employ no children in any part of the construction and operation.
9. Fire Safety: Pending receipt of building plans and structural drawings by IFC the sponsor has agreed to comply with the IFC’s Fire and Safety requirements that include the following:
(a)All thatch roofs will be adequately protected from lightening.
(b)All party walls for main buildings will be built to under-roof.
(c)There shall be compartmentation between utility rooms.
(d)Smoke detectors will be provided in the kitchen and laundry.
(e)Fire detection alarm/public address system will be provided – a manual breakglass system will be provided throughout the main building and ancilliary buildings, but not necessarily in the cottages/guest rooms.
(f)Fire hydrants and fire hose reels will be required in strategic areas.
(g)Fire extinguishers shall be provided in strategic areas, including guest rooms; and the kitchen cooker hood will have an automatic dry powder system installed.
(h)Emergency lighting and directional signage will be installed.
(i)Water supplies: A dedicated storage for water to fight fires shall be provided. The storage will be of adequate capacity with a pumping system to deliver a flow pressure of not less than 100 kPa (less friction losses). The water will be reticulated to the fire hydrants and horse reels through a reasonably sized piping diameter.
(j)All other Fire and Safety requirements shall be complied with in accordance with the requirements of the NFPA 101 Code on Life and Safety.
10. General Safety and Training: All employees will undergo regular medical check-ups at Mnazi Mmoja Hospital. In addition regular labour and health monitoring will be conducted by the Zanzibar Labour Health Section. Staff will be trained in work procedures by management who have experience in the hotel industry. In case of emergencies guests will be taken to Zanzibar for medical attention.
11. This ERS will be translated into Swahili and made available at the Commission for Lands and Environment, Zanzibar Town, and at the Village of Uroa, where an oral presentation will also be made. Availability of the ERS at these locations will be announced in a local newspaper.
12. Based on its review of available information regarding potential environmental impacts and proposed mitigation measures, IFC concludes that ZSC’s proposed project will meet World Bank environmental, health and safety policies and guidelines and host country requirements.
13. IFC will monitor ongoing compliance with World Bank environmental, health and safety policies and guidelines during the lifetime of the project by evaluating reports submitted annually to IFC by ZSC and by conducting periodic supervision.
Environmental and Social Mitigation Measures
Broad Community Support
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