Projects
Proposed New University City for Kuwait University
Al-Shaddiyah
Client: Canadian Consortium Architects (CCA)
An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the new Kuwait University campus at Al-Shaddadiyah is been carried out as per the mandatory requirement of Kuwait EPA. This EIA is the most significant tool and a multidisciplinary approach which helps in assessing the environmental impacts of the proposed New Kuwait University. The analysis considers potential consequences which may be long-term & short term; direct or indirect; secondary, individual and cumulative; beneficial and adverse. This EIA has been done with the primary objective of understanding the proposed project and their associated environmental consequences for adopting alternatives, preventives, mitigations and helps as paramount scale to decision makers.
The New Containers Terminal: Damietta Port,
Egypt
Client: KGL Port International
Damietta Port Authority in Egypt is planning to establish a new containers terminal as an extension to Damietta Port. Wataniya Environmental Services Co. (WES) has been invited by Kuwait Gulf Link Ports International (KGLPI) to undertake Baseline Environmental Study (EBS) and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Study for the purpose of Damietta Port Project.
The Environmental Baseline Survey (EBS) provides an overview of the existing Environmental conditions both inside and outside Damietta Port and is presented as part of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the new extension of Damietta Port. The purpose of this study is to carry out an EBS and EIA for the Port extension and development Project to be implemented in the Damietta Port in Egypt.
Installation of New 20” Gas Oil Pipeline from Mina
Al Ahmadi (MAA) to New Gas Turbine Station at
Subiyah Power Station.
Client: Worley Parsons
The aim of this study was to carry out an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Analysis based on the Environmental Baseline Studies, for the Installation of New 20” Gas Oil Pipeline from Mina Al Ahmadi (MAA) to New Gas Turbine Station at Subiyah Power Station. Experts from all the relevant discipline were involved in the study to assess the possible and potential impact due to the project. The approach adopted was based on national and international studies done for such type of projects and steps of the EIA was followed in particular.
Ahmadi Township Project
Client: ABS Consulting
The objective of this report was to provide an Environmental Baseline Studies (EBS) that can be used in the preparation of the EIA on Ahmadi Township redevelopment. The baseline status of various environmental attributes at the micro and macro levels determines the existing environmental quality of the project area and serves as the basis for identification and prediction of impacts.
Development of New Ferroalloy Manufacturing Plant
Client: National Industries Company
National Industrial Company is to construct a high carbon ferrochrome and ferrosilicon smelter in Mina Abdullah Block #1, Shuaiba Industrial Area, Kuwait. Wataniya Environmental Services Company (WES) was appointed by National Industrial Company to conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed development, as part of a feasibility study and in order to obtain environmental authorization for the proposed development.
Removal and Treatment of Oil Sludge from KOC
Pit GC-17
Client: Gulf Global Oil Technology (GGOT)
An extensive EBS and EIA study was carried out for the “Removal and Treatment of Oil Sludge from Pits” by Wataniya Environmental Services Co. (WES), Kuwait. Experts from all the relevant discipline were involved in the study to assess the possible and potential impact due to the project. The approach adopted was based on national and international studies done for such type of projects and steps of the EIA was followed in particular.
Development of New Porcelain and Ceramic Manufacturing Plant
Client: National Industries Company (NIC)
National Industrial Company is to construct a Porcelain and Ceramic factory in Mina Abdullah Block #1, Shuaiba Industrial Area, Kuwait. Wataniya Environmental Services Company (WES) was appointed by National Industrial Company to conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed development, as part of a feasibility study and in order to obtain environmental authorization for the proposed development.
KNPC Clean Fuels Project
Client: DNV Consulting
KNPC is planning to upgrade and install new facilities at or near the site of the existing MAB Refinery, and also to modify MAA refinery and scale down activities at Shuaiba refinery. The purpose of this study is to provide background data in support of the comprehensive Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), which in turn is intended to facilitate design and environmental approval of the project. Information for the EBS report from WES shall be collected through site reconnaissance activities including sampling, measurement and analysis.
District Cooling Plant (DCP) Design
Client: SSH International
The project for the Installation and operation of the District Cooling Plant (DCP) is undertaken by the SSH for the Ahmed Al–Jaber City The proposed DCP will be for the purpose of Housing units in the city and the inner city. The concept of district cooling is becoming more and more widespread all over the world. The idea, as for district heating, is to use one central source instead of local systems for each building. This will create both economic and environmental benefits.
Renovation and Expansion of Kuwait Regency Palace and Conference Center
Client: Gulf Dredging & General Contracting Company
The Regency hotel is currently getting a ‘renovation & expansion’ and beautiful beaches for the tourist is being developed along the coast of Arabian Sea which includes a separate beach for women in addition to common beach. In general, the construction processes will be located on the same property of the old Regency Hotel. The beach and coastal works will include development of the existing beach and coastal area in order to be in accordance with the general renovation processes. The beach and coast will be developed by ‘Gulf Dredging & General Contracting Co.’
Environmental Consultation during the Construction and Operation- Damietta Egypt
Client: Damietta International Ports Company (DIPCO)
Damietta International Ports Company (DIPCO) is executing a 40-year concession to construct, develop and operate a green-field container terminal within the Port of Damietta on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast. The Port of Damietta is located 70 kilometers west of the Mediterranean entrance of the Suez Canal and lies on the main trade routes between Asia/North Africa and Europe/North America. The port’s location minimizes a containership’s deviation from its travel route, thereby minimizing sailing time and operating costs for transshipment activities. Located 191km from Cairo, the Port of Damietta can also effectively serve Egypt’s growing import/export market and help shipping lines maximize capacity utilization on its containerships. The project which will occupy approximately 130 hectares of land at the port and developed in two phases will include the construction of new quay walls and container stacking areas in order to service large post Panamax ships.
DREDGING MANAGEMENT PLAN (DMP) OF DAMIETTA PORT EXTENSION
Client: DMJM Harris
Scope of Work: DMP objective was to characterize the soil and sediments that will be dredged for the dumping of 20 million cubic meters of excavated material into the offshore selected site.
The study includes:
- Toxicity Test
- Marine Environment
- Water Quality
- Sediment Quality
- GIS Application
- Soil Analysis
- Numerical Modeling
Consultancy Services For Environmental Assessment Of Dredged Material Disposal And Development Of Dredging Management Plan For New Refinery Project (Nrp) Environmental Impact Assessment (Eia)
Client: Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC)
Scope of Work: The project is aimed at studying the environmental assessment of dredged material resulting from marine activities of the New Refinery Project (NRP) at Az Zour Area, South of Kuwait, and recommends the best practice for its disposal. The specific objectives are:
- Establishing an environmental baseline study of marine ecology, sediment and water quality for the suggested dumping site as well as possible impact on nearby communities.
- Selecting the best sites for the offshore dumping based on scientific approaches.
- Proposing a management plan for the dredging materials resulted from marine works of the New Refinery Project (NRP).
- Conducting an EIA study to reduce possible impacts from the dumping of dredged materials.
EIA for Kuwait University –Shadadiyah campus infrastructure project
Client: SSH INTERNATIONAL
Kuwait University –Shadadiyah campus infrastructure project is subsequent to the policy decisions reached on the 25th of October 2003 by Kuwait University’s Higher Committee resulted in a decision to proceed immediately with the development of New University City at Shadadiyah. On 20th April 2004 the National Assembly approved the establishment of the New University City and subsequent transfer of all facilities from the current campuses.
The New University City will have 3 affiliated campuses, including one for female students, one for male students, and the medical campus. The college administration and academic department offices will be situated on the campus where the higher population of students for that college is present. Additional faculty offices will be provided on the counterpart campus for each college.
The Environmental Impact Assessment study was conducted not only satisfy the Kuwait EPA requirement but it would serve the guideline to the project executor, the decision makers and the public authorities for the assessment of the site condition and the effective strategies to combat the adverse effects. It also highlights the plus points which have positive impact on to the environment and socio-economic status.
EIA For Development Of Air Separation Unit
Client: Kuwait Industrial Gases Company (KIGC)
As a part of its proactive environmental commitment, KIGC has commissioned an effort to assess the existing Air Separation Unit in Shuaiba Industrial area.
A comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study on the existing ASU (Air Separation Unit) of Kuwait Industrial Gases Company (KIGC was carried out by WES in order to assess the potential environmental impacts arising out due to existing ASU plant infrastructure, running activities and operation and to study the project activities if it complies with the statutory requirements of the Kuwait Environment Public Authority.
The purpose and objective of the ASU is to produce Oxygen, Nitrogen (liquid and gaseous) and Argon (liquid) from atmospheric raw AIR, to local companies such as Equate, KNPC for their end uses. KIGC is located inside Mina Al-Shuaiba Refinery premises. The existing plant area is spread around 7,200 sq.mt of surface area close to the Arabian Gulf coastal area.
Kuwait Industrial Effluent treatment center
Kuwait Industrial Effluent Treatment Centre (KIETC) is proposed by the Public Authority for Industries (PAI) as a new establishment for the treatment of Industrial effluent from the three different industrial zones like Southern, Middle and Northern sectors.
The proposed project site is within the jurisdiction of PAI Solid Industrial Waste Reception Centre Facility about 50 km South of Kuwait City. The proposed facility was to be spread about 60,000 sq. m surface area which is planned in the dimension of 200m width and 300 m length.
The Treatment Plant is planned for the capacity of 2000 m3 / day for the initial operation and will be expanded to 4000 m3 / day in due course of its operation. KIETC plant will be the centre facility to treat the industrial effluent from the process industries like food industries, textiles, constructions, furniture –wood work, chemical industries, pharmaceutical, metal, detergents, ready mix, fibre glass tanks, plastics, glass, and refilling gas industries. The plan is designed to cater service to the industries which are set in 3 major industrial zones namely, Sabhan, Amghara, and Shuaiba & Mina Al- Abdullah.
Detailed Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) study was conducted in order to assess the potential and probable impacts of the proposed project on the neighboring environment. This EIA report has been prepared both on qualitative and quantitative assessment of the existing environmental conditions and predicted impacts at the project site of Shuaiba Industrial area and the surrounding study regions.
Final EIA for HOUSING CITY FOR EXPATRIATES IN
AL-SHADDIAYH
Client: Soor Engineering Bureau
The Ministry of Public Authority for Housing Welfare is planning to develop a Housing City for Expatriates in Al-Shaddadiya. The project is following the policy decisions reached on the 1st of April 2009 by the Ministry of Public Works resulted in a decision to proceed immediately with the development of a Housing City for Expatriates at Shadadiyah. The city is the second of its kind in the country following the first experience namely Sabhan Labor city.
An EIA study was appointed by AL-SOOR ENGINEERING BUREAU to WES in order to assess the potential environmental impacts arising out due to the new development of Labor City, its associated infrastructure facilities, operation of the proposed project activities and to comply with the statutory requirements of the Kuwait Environment Public Authority.
The study area is isolated in the middle of Al Shadadiyah desert just off Al Sulaibiyah road, southern of Sulaibiyah Water Treatment Plant and Sulaibiyah Industrial area. It can either be accessed through sixth ring road or the seventh ring road.
This project is of great importance to the level of strategic planning in order to create residential and recreational services for migrant workers in compliance with the planning standards worldwide. The project will facilitate the State's policy of direct supervision and control via the concerned authorities, to put an end to random housing for a certain category of employment.
National rail network
Client: INECO
The Ministry of Communications through the Kuwait Overland Transport Union has hoisted the call to develop a Master Plan for the realization of Kuwait RTS and railroad systems that will ultimately serve to characterize the Kuwaiti Railway Network.
The proposed route for the National rail Network is divided into two main branches:
North-South Branch: which connects Kuwait to Saudi Arabia and Iraq, including the branch to Kuwait International Airport, secondly it develops the branches to the ports of Bubiya, Doha - Shuwaikh and Ahmadi - Shuaiba, and an enlargement of North –South Line to Abdali.
East–West Branch: This is developed with Saudi Arabia
Wataniya Environmental Services Co. (W.E.S.) has been commissioned by INECO to carry out the (IEIA) in order to avoid any possible or potential impact and prepare a mitigation measures during the construction and operation phase of the railway project. The study done by WES is based on the literature survey, report review, desktop analysis and interpretation. No filed work or laboratory analysis is conducted to get in-depth assessment and evaluation.
International Clinics
Client: Damec
The Ministry of Public Affairs (MPA) is planning to construct 3 International Clinics at Al Jahra, Al Mangaf and at Al Farwaniya.
Each clinic comprises of seven floors with the different facility and parking area. Every floor will have a reception, lobby, washroom and waiting room. Each floor consists of a mechanical and electrical room. The clinics are also facilitated with VIP rooms and with separate waiting rooms for male and female.
The EIA study for this project involved the process of identifying, predicting, evaluating and mitigating the biophysical, social and other relevant effects of the development proposals. The study portrays an Environmental Management Plan (EMP), proposing mitigation measures, recommendations and suggestions.
Final Report on the Environmental Measurement Study for the Three Sites: Doha , Mina Abdullah
Client: KGL TC
Kuwait Gulf Link (KGL) Transportation Company requested Wataniya Environmental Services Co. (W.E.S.) to conduct measurements for environmental parameters for three sites:Doha, Mina Abdullah, and Amghara which is prerequisite for auditing and evaluation of activities in the garage which are present in Doha and Mina Abdullah whereas Amghara holds only offices for logistics services.
The measurements cover the following parameters:
• Ambient Air Quality
• Ambient Noise
• Water Quality (Potable/Domestic and Waste water)
The ambient air quality was measured for the three sites where as Water Quality analysis and noise monitoring was measured for only two sites (Mina Abdullah and Doha) as only these two sites have the facilities of garage. Amghara does not have garage or any mechanical activities. It holds offices for logistics services.
Final Environmental Impact Assessment for MOH Incinerator at Kuwait
Client: Ministry of Health
The Kuwait Ministry of Health is planning to install two lines of incinerator with Gas Treatment System, Dry and Wet Scrubber by Ceramic Filter, of type H.P 1500- 24H3S, for the destruction of hazardous medical and hospital waste generating from different Kuwait hospitals. The EIA study was conducted according to the Executive By-Law of the Law of Environment Public Authority decision number 210/2001.
The location site for the incinerator is proposed to be in the southern part of the seventh ring road, in a barren desert land away from the populated areas.
The scope of works of the environmental baseline study included the following main activities:-
1. Site Survey
2. Data Collection
3. Utilization of electronic maps and previous reports
4. Air Quality Monitoring
5. Noise Measurements
The purpose of this EIA Study is to provide information on the nature and extent of environmental impacts arising from the above mentioned developmental Project.
Initial EIA For Consultancy Services for KOC Marine Facilities Upgrading Project
Client: SSH International
Kuwait Oil Company (Company) plans to double their oil production and in so doing will need to double its marine fleet size. As a result, The Company South pier site which is located approximately 37 kilometers south Kuwait City will need to be upgraded to accommodate all future requirements, while the North pier site which is located approximately 30 kilometers south Kuwait City will need to be developed partially as a duplicate and also in order to accommodate 70-100% of the future fleet. The scope of works of the project envisages refurbishment of the existing Small Boat Harbour at South Pier area as well as expansion of this Small Boat Harbour together with the associated infrastructure and facilities. In addition, the project scope of works involves construction of a new Small Boat Harbour together with associated infrastructure and facilities at North Pier area.
The Company has awarded the main project consultant M/S Dar SSH International Engineering Consultants (SSHI) a contract to perform Consultancy Services for Marine Facilities Upgrading Project as a consultant to successful completion of the mentioned development project. As a part of scope of work, SSHI has selected M/S Wataniya Environmental Services Company to perform the necessary required Environmental Impact Assessment Study.
Environmental baseline study was performed for the project area which included literature review and data collection, air quality monitoring, noise monitoring, seawater sampling and analysis, sediment characterization, soil characterization and marine ecological survey.
Sewage Treatment Plant for Expatriate Housing City in
Al – Shadadiya
Client: Soor Engineering Bureau
The EIA study concerned for this project is only for the Sewage treatment Plant at the Housing City for Expatriates at Al- Shadadiyah. The EIA study included only the aspect identification and evaluation, mitigation and monitoring measures for the construction and operation phase of the STP. The Executive By-Law of the Law of Environment Public Authority is the main environmental law controlling the requirements and stipulation of the proposed environmental impacts assessment study.
The proposed project region falls south of Kuwait City and west of Kuwait Air Port. The site is located in Al-Shaddadiyah area where the 6th ring road is located to the north, seventh ring road to the west.
The treatment plant located in Al-Shadadiyah area in the south-western suburbs of Kuwait City will have a final hydraulic capacity of 3000 m3/d for 12.000 connected persons and consists of a mechanical pretreatment followed by 3 biological filters type AQUABIOflux®. As final treatment the purified waste water will be sand filtrated and disinfected by chlorination. The sewage treatment plant was designed to comply with local environmental regulations of EPA for the treated sewage waste water criteria.
The Environmental Baseline study for this project was already dealt in detail for the project-EIA for the Expatriate Housing City at Al- Shadadiyah which is approved by EPA and the same Baseline conditions would prevail for this Project also
EIA FOR THE BOUBYAN SEAPORT PROJECT
(PHASE 1- STAGE 1) COASTAL BOUBYAN PROJECT PRIVATE QUARRIES
Client: Shaheen Al-Ghanim
The Ministry of Public Works has undertaken to upgrade the Boubyan road. In relation with the upgrading of the road, the proposed burrow pit from where the sand is to be taken is approximately 300m away from the road towards the seaside. The excavations are made on five land parcels in direction from South-West to North-East.
The proposed site of the quarries fills material sources that are required to complete the Coastal Boubyan project, is located in Al Subiya arera; North West of Al Jahra city. The total area of the of the proposed site is 14,000,000 m2 , it starts from the end of Sabah Al Ahmad national reserve at kilo 32 up to kilo 46 of Al Subiya Highway, with a width of 1 km2. The project site is approximately 3km from the coast and lies towards the North- East of Kuwait.
The EIA study for this project furnishes the impact assessed and evaluated and the mitigation measures for the adverse impacts during mining. The report was prepared for the submission to KEPA through Shaheen Al-Ghanim.
Initial Environment Impact Assessment for the Study, Design, Construction Supervision for Construction and Maintenance of 6.5 Ring Road
Client: Dar Al- Handasah
The 6.5 Ring Road Project is undertaken by Dar Al - Handasah for the implementation of a new roadway in Kuwait which will provide a Fast & more convenient transport between various locations in Kuwait. This will in turn serve to connect the new Towns and urban developments with other neighboring areas.
The proposed route comprises 15 km of the Motorway Standard Route starting at the 7th ring road and ending at Airport Road. The developmental project also includes the improvements of the existing road 602, and also included interchanges along the 6.5 RR and Road 602 in addition to an interchange connecting the new University to the 6th Ring Road.
Wataniya Environmental Services Co. (W.E.S.)” was commissioned by Dar Al- Handasah to conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the developmental “6.5 Ring Road Project” which helps in avoiding any possible or potential impact and prepare the mitigation measures during the construction and operation phase of this new roadway project. The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report focuses mainly on the negative environmental aspects along the alignment of the 6.5 Ring Road.
DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) FOR THE MASTER PLAN FOR NEW KUWAIT UNIVERSITY AL-SHADADIYAH INFRASTRUCTURE & LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Client: SSH International
3 new additional infrastructure facilities have been added to the original Master Plan of the New Kuwait University Shadadiya .The EIA performed for this project was specific for the additional 3 infrastructure facilities which have been added to the original Master Plan of the New Kuwait University, Shadadiya, as a detailed EIA study was already performed by WES for the New Kuwait University.
The three new additional modifications brought to the original plan are Central Utility Plant (CUP), Shelters and 8 Meters Basement.
The EIA Study mainly focused on the adverse impacts identification and provision of mitigation measures and monitoring plan for the different components of the CUP, Shelters and for increasing the height of the basement.
Consultancy Services for the development of a Bus and Truck Terminal
Client: The Kuwait Metro Rapid Transit Company
The Kuwait Metro Rapid Transit Company steps forward with the initiative to establish Bus and Other Heavy Transport Vehicles Terminal and run the station as well as their bus services in the State of Kuwait.
These developments were taken up based on the policy of the State of Kuwait intended to revitalize the state economy and the aspiration of the State to downsize expenditure. It also aims to develop its services and increase its revenue to sectors other than oil thereby keep pace with the global market. Policy have been undertaken by the Government of Kuwait to the privatization of development projects and service, which allows the investor to work includes the design and establishment and management and development under the BOT system and run the project during the period of time and then give the ownership of the project to the State.
The Proposed project covers an area of 948,000 square meters in the area west of Doha, which is easily accessible from Jahra Road and the Sixth Ring Road. The project consists of the following facilities:
- Parking Spaces for Buses and Trucks With All The Required Services such As Fuel, Workshops and Garages,
- Rest Rooms for accommodating Drivers
- Restaurants
- Supermarkets
- Ministries Such As the Ministry Of Interior, Immigration and Passport,
- Customs and the Ministry Of Health and the Ministry Of Transportation. Etc.
- An Adjoining Airport of about 1000 m2 of land for Hajj Kuwaitis.
The Environmental Impact Assessment Studies for this project was performed to study the adverse impacts caused by these project components to the surrounding environment and to provide Environment Management and Monitoring plan.