In this context, a study was carried out, after taking on board the Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA), in accordance with the standards of the Internal Environmental Standards.
All relevant data was collected to establish the base line environmental conditions for the environmental impacts in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations.
From the results of air quality, water quality and noise, it is revealed that the Asphalt Mixing Plant is working in conformity with Environmental standards and it is not breaching the National Environmental Quality Standards (NEQs).
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It has been further noted that despite being closer to the Kashmir Highway, a major route for the entrance and exit of Islamabad, the plant is well operated.
Moreover, it was revealed that Asphalt Mixing Plant at MPO is equipped with latest technology in terms of pollution control device.
For dust control, the plant has two dust collectors one is primary dust collection unit and the other one is the secondary dust collection unit. The plant site is surrounded by trees which are acting as a dust barrier.
It is pertinent to mention here that the Asphalt Mixing Plant of the MPO Directorate is being used for carpeting major avenues, roads within sectors and markets of the city and sufficient funds are being saved in this endeavor, as it is being carried out at much cheaper rates as compared to what is awarded to a contractor.
In line with the CDA’s policy of self-reliance and financial discipline, material for road carpeting is also being obtained from this Asphalt Mixing Plant.
Published in The Express Tribune, July 28th, 2019.
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