Environment and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) to Government of Uganda regulations and IFC Performance Standards (PS) for Simu (9.5 MW) Hydro Power Project (HPP).

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Project Overview

The proposed Simu Hydropower Project will be located in Bulambuli District, in the Eastern region of Uganda. The Hydropower Plant will have a capacity of 9.5 MW and abstract water from Simu River with an intake at an elevation of 1624 masl and conveyed via a 2m wide box canal [above ground] to a forebay at an elevation of 1620 masl.


Scope of work

Aurecon South Africa was appointed by responsAbility Renewable Energy Holding to provide professional services for a Bankable Feasibility Study including an Environment and Social Impact Assessment and Resettlement Action Plan for the proposed Simu Hydropower Project. In turn Aurecon sub-contracted Proess who carried out the studies.

Services Offered

  • Climate Change Assessment
  • Water Quality Assessment
  • Air Quality and Noise Assessment
  • Geotechnical Investigations
  • Environmental Flow Assessment
  • Biodiversity Assessment
    • Terrestrial ecology (fauna and flora) including vegetation and protected species
    • Aquatic environment including benthic communities and fisheries
  • Physical Cultural Heritage Resources Assessment
  • RAP Due Diligence and Detailed Surveys including;
    • Community Sensitisation and Consultation
    • Cadastral Survey
    • Property Inspection and Asset Valuation.
    • Socio-economic Assessment.
    • Gender Balance Participation
    • Vulnerability Assessment
    • Development of Grievance Mechanism
  • Livelihood Restoration Planning
  • Compensation and Resettlement Planning
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • ESIA and RAP Documentation and Reporting
Proess-Limited-projects

Location: Bulambuli District, Eastern Uganda
Client: Aurecon South Africa/responsAbility
Period: May 2017 – January 2018

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