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The project has been categorised A/0.
A Preliminary Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) was carried out in 2000 in
order to compare various alignments. On the basis of this, two alignments were
further studied in a Detailed Environmental Impact Study in 2001, which
identified a range of potential impacts and has set out a range of mitigation
measures to lessen any negative impacts of the operation. The Construction
Company, on behalf of the concessionaire M6 Duna will incorporate the
recommendations outlined in the EIA.
According to the EIA, the only significant environmental impact of the
proposed project that can be identified is the positive effect of accident
reduction on the community. Traffic levels are now very high for a single
carriageway road. This has led to a high level of accidents. In addition to
this, the road surface itself is in poor condition and in urgent need of
repair. Based on local and international experiences, the implementation of
the M6 project will probably lead to lower accident rates in the relevant
section of the existing road No. 6 by as much as 20-30% of light injuries,
45-55% of serious injuries, and 45-65% of fatal accidents.
The main area of ecological interest is the Lívia Fish Ponds. Otherwise there
are no areas of significant ecological importance. Works to be constructed in
the vicinity of the fish ponds comprise a noise barrier. Much of the
construction work could be sited away from the marsh but some limited
additional areas for temporary construction plant and equipment may be
required.
The principal issues during construction works are piling and vibration
operations in connection with new bridges. The type of noise associated with
piling works depends on the method of piling used. Any negative impacts were
reduced to a minimum by scheduling as much as possible of the piling works for
the winter months.
Archaeological finds include two historical earth fortresses named Bolondvár
at Beloiannis and Bolondvár at Adony in the vicinity of the impact area of the
alignment. Both fortresses are covered by ‘ex lege’ protection. In addition, 5
archaeological sites were found in the Érd section of the alignment.
Preliminary archaeological exploration works were conducted on the whole
length of the M6 motorway. The archaeological exploration works on the
construction site are finished, the monitoring is ongoing.
The designated area was heavily bombarded during WWII and occurrence of
unexploded ordnance is highly probable. According to the provisions of the
Concession Agreement of the M6 Motorway the Construction Company hired a
specialist company, Tornado Kft., to complete unexploded ordinance works in
own competence, and the works have been nearly completed.
Access Roads: the 58,6 km long motorway will pass three towns and eleven
villages. Nine multilevel interchanges connected to thirteen roundabouts will
serve the local traffic. On total 24 underpasses, 37 overpasses and more than
30 km of new dirt road on either side of the new motorway section will be
constructed to facilitate the local traffic and the movement of farm
equipment.
The implementation of the EIA recommendations and requirements will ensure
conformity with the relevant European standards and with the applicable local
laws and regulations.
The Construction Company prepared an Environmental Monitoring Plan, a Health
and Safety Plan, an Unexploded Ordnance Management Plan, an Environmental
Management Plan and has retained a local consultancy firm to monitor the
implementation of these plans.
In accordance with the Bank’s Environmental Policy and Public Information
Policy, the Detailed Environmental Impact Study (with an Executive Summary in
English) and the Public Consultation and Disclosure Plan have now been made
available for public review and comments at accessible locations near the
project site in Budapest and Dunaújváros for a 60 day period. The consultation
period will end on the 4th of May. The English Executive Summary is available
on the Bank’s website .
There is an Environmental Impact Assesment available for this project.
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