Environmental & Social Review Summary
Project Number
7749
Company Name
BUSINESS TOURISM COMPANY
Date ESRS Disclosed
Feb 5, 2010
Country
Jordan
Region
Middle East
Last Updated Date
Dec 31, 2016
Environmental Category
B - Limited
Status
Completed
Previous Events
Approved : Mar 28, 1997
Signed : Jan 12, 1998
Invested : Apr 1, 1998
Sector
Resort Hotel (Including Lodges)
Industry
Tourism, Retail and Property
Department
Regional Industry MAS MCT
Project Description
Environmental Review Summary (ERS)
Project Name Jordan-Dead Sea Marriott Resort
Region Middle East
Sector Hotels and Resorts
Project No. 007749
December 4, 1996
1. This project involves the construction of a 230 room, health and leisure resort on the Dead Sea, about 50 km from Amman. Total project cost is estimated at about US$25 million. The resort will be managed by Marriott. The hotel site is located in an area which has been targeted for development by the Jordanian Government. There is currently an existing hotel located near the site and three more are planned, including a development immediately adjacent to the proposed Dead Sea Marriott site. The Government of Jordan is committed to have in place the necessary tourism infrastructure in the Dead Sea area, including water supply, power supply, and waste handling facilities.
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 following key environmental health and safety issues were analyzed:
· liquid effluent treatment and disposal;
· solid waste disposal;
· water supply;
· recovery of dry cleaning solvents;
· socio-economic/labor;
· CFCs;
· employee safety training and emergency response; and
· fire protection measures.
The sponsor has submitted a report outlining how the key issues listed above will be addressed. This information is summarized in the paragraphs that follow.
3. Sewage and Liquid Waste Disposal Sewage and wastewater (from laundry and kitchens) will be treated via an extended aeration system that will include: screening; equalization tanks; diffusers; settlement tanks; and chlorination. In addition, an equalization unit for recovery and treatment of dry cleaning solvents will be installed. Concentrated sludge will be stored in a tank on site and will be collected on a bi-weekly basis by the Jordan Valley Authority (JVA) for disposal in at a designated JVA dump site.
4. Solid Waste Disposal Solid waste will be collected and disposed of by the JVA at the permitted Dead Sea facility. This includes daily collection. The waste is stored in a cold room until removal from the hotel.
5. Water Supply Fresh water will be supplied by the JVA from two artesian wells which have been drilled at Al-Kafrain. The piping works for the supply will be installed as part of the infrastructure construction in the Dead Sea development zone.
6. Socio-economic/Labor The hotel will create approximately 200 jobs in the area. Given the proximity of the project to Amman almost all labor, both during construction and operation, will be sourced from the city. It is expected that staff from the Amman Marriott will initially support the operations of the proposed hotel.
7. CFCs The sponsor has committed that all cold storage and central cooling systems will be CFC-free. In addition, the sponsors plan to only use biodegradable soaps and detergents.
8. Safety Training and Fire Protection All employees will be provided with the necessary safety training in proper work procedures and equipment handling methods by Marriott. Training will include emergency response preparedness. The facilities are designed to meet National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards including: sprinkler systems; fire fighting equipment; smoke and heat detectors; and an integrated alarm system. Emergency lighting is provided to local and NFPA codes. The hotel will also meet local Civil Defense Directorate, Marriott International, and JVA fire safety regulations.
9. Based on its review of available information regarding potential environmental impacts and proposed mitigation measures, IFC concludes that the proposed project is being designed to meet Government of Jordan requirements, and World Bank policies, and environmental, health and safety guidelines.
10. IFC will monitor ongoing compliance with World Bank policies and guidelines during the life of the project by evaluating monitoring reports submitted annually to IFC by the sponsor and by conducting periodic site reviews during project supervision.
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Environmental and Social Mitigation Measures
Broad Community Support
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