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ACRONYMS
AER
AIDS
BOQ
CBO
DFR
DVLA
DUR
EA
EAR
EIA
EIS
EMP
EMU
EP
EPA
FSD
GHA
GPRS II
HIV
L.I
MRH
NGO
RSED
STI
TOR
WRC
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACRONYMS ................................................................................................................................ i
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................. v
1.0
INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 1
1.1.2
1.1.3
1.1.4
3.0
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
4.0
4.1
4.1.2
Vegetation ............................................................................................................ 23
4.1.3
Climate ................................................................................................................. 24
4.1.4
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4.1.5
Rainfall ................................................................................................................. 26
4.1.6
4.1.7
4.1.8
Fauna ................................................................................................................... 30
4.1.9
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
5.0
5.1
5.2
6.0
5.1.1
5.1.2
5.1.3
5.3.6
5.3.11
Sissili Bridge......................................................................................................... 81
6.2.2
6.2.3
6.2.4
6.2.5
6.2.6
Kulun Bridge......................................................................................................... 82
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6.3
7.0
Operations ...................................................................................................................... 91
8.0
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
9.0
8.2.1
8.2.2
8.2.3
8.2.4
8.3.2
8.4.2
CONCLUSION............................................................................................................. 110
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Introduction
In September 2007, heavy rains hit northern Ghana causing significant damage to a
number of bridges and culverts. As a result, the routes to most farming communities
were cut off, severely limiting travel to and from these areas. As a temporary emergency
measure, DANIDA and the Government of Ghana undertook emergency repairs by
installing Bailey bridges and other temporary measures until such time as permanent
bridges could be constructed.
The Government of Ghana (GOG) acting through the Ministry of Roads and Highways
and the Ghana Highway Authority has requested for financial support from Danida in the
form of a Mixed-Credit facility to construct permanent bridge structures at six (6) different
sites of critical importance for the development of the Upper East and Upper West
regions of Ghana.
The request shall be used for the construction of the following bridges:
Item
Proposed Bridge
Name
Location
Current Span
Proposed Span
1.
Kulungugu
Upper East
58km
100m
2.
Garu
Upper East
175m
3.
Doninga
Upper East
31m
50m
4.
Sissili
Border of
Upper and
Upper West
Non existent
5.
Kulun
Upper West
Non Existent
100m
Upper West
45km
Washed away
Bridge
60m
6.
Ambalara
150m
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This report presents the findings of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
(ESIA) conducted for the proposed construction and operation of the bridges in the
Upper East and Upper West regions of Ghana.
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Only two major, potential, negative impacts were identified during the study. These could
occur during the construction phase of the project and include (i) suspended solid runoff,
and (ii) traffic congestion. These two negative impacts are, however, short-term, local
impacts and are therefore considered small/insignificant impacts, during the construction
phase of the project.
In regards to potential suspended solid runoff, soil erosion and siltation of the river
channel could lead to an impaired flow regime, localized upstream/downstream flooding
and declined water quality within the Rivers.
Recommended mitigation measures include, (i) the provision of catch or diversion
drains, (ii) installation of silt fences, (iii) monitoring of the sand and excavated material
levels within the river channels (coupled with appropriate action in the likelihood of
possible overtopping/flooding), and (iv) proper storage/stockpile of construction and
waste material, outside the river channels.
With regards to potential traffic congestion, the construction of the new bridges may
necessitate the re-routing of some vehicular and pedestrian traffic, introducing traffic
delays and increased travel time. To reduce traffic congestion (and to ensure a steady
vehicular flow), it is recommended that the existing bridges are left in place while new
ones are built for those locations that are proving passages with adequate and
appropriate construction warning signs be installed. For the bridge locations where there
are no possibilities of passing, adequate and ample notice be given to pending road
works and detours.
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Conclusion
Finally, based on the history of the collapses associated with the bridges and the socioeconomic importance of their functions to the catchment areas, it is recommended that
the design of the bridges should consider as a matter of importance the following critical
issues including
i.
measures for the protection of the rivers/streams bank should also be considered
in areas that are susceptible to erosion;
ii.
river trimmings to direct the flow of water within the bridges abutments and
protection; and
iii.
measures for scour protection, and the openings beneath the bridge, should be
carefully designed (given high velocity profile predictions).
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1.0
INTRODUCTION
This report presents the findings of an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
(ESIA) for the construction of proposed six bridges in Upper East and Upper West
regions of Ghana. It also outlines analyses alternate options and provides mitigative
steps to be undertaken to minimize or eliminate the potential environmental and social
impacts of the proposed project.
1.1 BACKGROUND
In September 2007, heavy rains hit northern Ghana causing significant damage to a
number of bridges and culverts. As a result, the routes to most farming communities
were cut off, severely limiting travel to and from these areas. As a temporary emergency
measure, DANIDA and the Government of Ghana undertook emergency repairs by
installing Bailey bridges and other temporary measures until such time as permanent
bridges could be constructed.
The Government of Ghana (GOG) acting through the Ministry of Roads and Highways
and the Ghana Highway Authority has requested for financial support from Danida in the
form of a Mixed-Credit facility to construct permanent bridge structures at five (5)
different sites of critical importance for the development of the Upper East and Upper
West regions of Ghana. The bridges are:
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Proposed
Bridge Name
Location
Current Span
Proposed Span
1.
Kulungugu
Upper East
58km
100m
2.
Garu
Upper East
175m
Doninga
Upper East
31m
50m
3.
4.
Sissili
Border of Upper
and Upper West
Non existent
150m
5.
Kulun
Upper West
Non Existent
100m
6.
Ambalara
Upper West
45km
Washed away
Bridge
60m
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The bridge which has a span of 68m has not seen any major maintenance. In 2007
torrential rains led to a total collapse of the bridge. The Ghana Highway Authority
immediately made emergency repairs to re-open the bridge. However, the current bridge
is a temporary structure and vulnerable to damage from the river during the rainy season
as indicated in Picture 1.1 below. The temporary bridge consist of a bailey steel bridge
which is placed on top of a collapsed bridge structure, the foundation on the Southern
end is made up of packed boulders and that of the Northern end rests on older concrete
structures. The emergency repair was aimed at protecting the temporary bridge for a
period of 4 to 5 years.
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Number
Adjusted Number
Percentage
Light
160
224
25
Medium
189
265
29
Heavy
297
416
46
Total
646
905
100
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The Garu Bridge also collapsed during the 2007 torrential rains. As a measure to open
the bridge the bridge to traffic, the Ghana Highway Authority through the assistance of
Danida, constructed a bailey bridge to a temporary supports and filled the approaches to
make the bridge motorable. This is expected to last for about 5 years.
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The traffic volume over the Garu bridge consist of 36% heavy goods transporting
vehicles. Table 3.1 summarizes the traffic crossing the bridge. It should be noted that
traffic counts are 10 hours only. To adjust traffic levels to 24 hours GHA applies an
average adjustment factor of 1.4 in order to capture traffic outside the 7 am to 5 pm
counting window.
Number
Adjusted Number
Percentage
Light
160
224
37
Medium
118
165
27
Heavy
154
216
36
Total
432
605
100
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BOLGATANGA
WA
Sissila
Doninga
Bridge
Bridge
The map above shows the two routes between Wa and Bolgatanga i.e Bolga-Tumu-Wa
and Bolga-Sandema-Wa. Currently, the northern route of Bolga-Tumu-Wa road is being
used due the missing link of the Sissili Bridge on the alternate Bolga-Sandema-road.
The Sissili River is about 10 kilometres from the Doninga Bridge location. The River
Sisili which forms the boundary between Upper East and Upper West has had not bridge
at the location indicated in figure 1.3 above is no bridge at present.
It is also of
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importance to note that on this Bolga-Sandema-Wa road lies the Kulun and Ambalara
Rivers.
On the Sandema Doninga stretch the traffic contains 21% heavy goods transporting
vehicles. 39% are medium trucks and 40% are light passenger transporting vehicles,
see table 5.1. It should be noted that traffic counts are 10 hours only. To adjust traffic
levels to 24 hours GHA applies an average adjustment factor of 1.4 in order to capture
traffic outside the 7 am to 5 pm counting window.
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Number
Adjusted Number
Percentage
Light
34
48
40
Medium
38
46
39
Heavy
18
25
21
Total
85
119
100
Traffic data on the Bolga-Tumu-Wa road is being used for the alternative link of BolgaSandema-Wa road. On this route the traffic consist of 19% heavy goods transporting
vehicles. 36% are medium trucks and 41% are light passenger transporting vehicles,
see table 1.5. It should be noted that again the traffic counts are 10 hours only. To adjust
traffic levels to 24 hours GHA applies an adjustment factor between 1.3 1.57 in order
to capture traffic outside the 7 am to 5 pm counting window and to adjust for the
weekday on which the count was carried out.
Adjusted
Percentage
Number
Light
41
43
Medium
36
37
Heavy
19
20
Total
96
100
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Figure 9: Kulun river bed (left) and Ambalara River bed (right). April 2008.
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The traffic count is as stated in table 4.1. No traffic counts were carried out on the
proposed bridge site itself. Instead traffic counts for the Bulenga Yaala road section
was used. The two Bridge locations are located along this stretch of road.
Again, it should be noted that traffic counts are 10 hours only. To adjust traffic levels to
24 hours GHA applies an adjustment factor between 1.3 1.57 in order to capture traffic
outside the 7 am to 5 pm counting window and to adjust for the weekday on which the
count was carried out.
Adjusted
Percentage
Number
Light
43
47
Medium
41
45
Heavy
Total
91
100
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2.0
The proposed project consists of the construction to a total of span of bridges at six
locations on the Upper East and Upper West regions of Ghana.
A summary of the bridge features are as follows.
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3.0
3.1
The ultimate aim of the National Environmental Policy of Ghana is to improve the
surroundings, living conditions and the quality of life for all citizens, both present and
future. It seeks to ensure reconciliation between economic development and natural
resource conservation, to make high quality environment a key element supporting the
countrys economic and social development (EPA, 1991).
This environmental policy specifically seeks to:
Maintain ecosystems and ecological processes essential for the functioning of the
biosphere;
Ensure sound management of natural resources and the environment;
Adequately protect humans, animals and plants, their biological communities and
habitats against harmful impacts and destructive practices, and preservation
biological diversity;
Guide development in accordance with quality requirements to prevent, reduce,
and as far as possible, eliminate pollution and nuisances;
Integrate environmental considerations in sectoral, structural and socio-economic
planning at the national, regional, district and grassroots levels;
Seek common solutions to environmental problems in West Africa, Africa and the
world at large.
Environmental protection in Ghana therefore is guided by the preventive approach, that
is, with the recognition that socio-economic development must be undertaken in such a
way as to avoid the creation of environmental problems.
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Creation of awareness, among all sections of the community, of the environment and its
relationship to socio-economic development, and of the necessity for rational resource
use among all sectors of the country, is a vital part of the overall objective. Public
participation in the environmental decision-making process is an important element of
government policy.
3.2
Establish management systems that will ensure the upgrading and preservation
of an improved road system and the use thereof in an environmentally, socially
and financially sustainable fashion.
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3.3
Legal Framework
In Ghana, there are a number of laws and regulations concerned with development,
health related matters and the environment in general. The major laws related to this
project include:
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Criminal Code (Act 29) Section 296-297, 1960 - Prevents the accumulation
and exposure of filth and refuse of all kinds and the prohibition of activities,
which may endanger public health or cause damage to lands, crops, cattle or
goods. Any project activities that will pose danger to health and safety will be
infringing on this law.
Water Resources Commission Act 522 (1996) - provides for the preparation of
comprehensive plans for the regulation, utilization, conservation, development
and improvement of water resources and develops policy framework for water
resources management in the country. This Act also grants rights to exploit
water resources.
Wild Life Reserve Regulations (LI 710) 1971 - Creation of wildlife reserves
and the prohibition of water pollution within the reserve. This Act would be
particularly relevant where the road passes through or near a Game Reserve
Town and Country Planning Cap 84, 1951 - Preparation of district layout
plans, and protection and preservation of amenities and public services such
as drainage, roads, refuse disposal, sewerage and water supply.
3.4
Under Ghanas Environmental laws, an EIA is mandatory for seventeen (17) types of
activities classified as environmentally critical and require an Environmental Permit (EP).
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Construction of roads and bridges is one of these critical undertakings and therefore an
EIA and EP are mandatory for the proposed project. Figure 2 below provides the EIA
and Permitting Process in Ghana.
SUBMISSION OF
EA APPLICATION
No EIA
Required
INSPECTION
SCREENING
EP ISSUED
EP DECLINED
PER SUBMISSION
EIA Required
PER REVIEW
EP ISSUED
EP DECLINED
SCOPING
PUBLIC
HEARING
EIA STUDY
DRAFT EIS SUBMISSION
PUBLIC
EIS REVISION
Revision Required
Public Hearing
HEARING
(Committee)
Approval
Revision Required
Recommended
EIS FINALISED
Required
DECISION
Approval
Recommended
EP DECLINED
EP ISSUED
EPA Action
Proponent Action
Public
EA - ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
EP - ENVIRONMENTAL PERMIT
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3.5
Institutional Framework
During the preparation of the ESIA, these major institutions and/or their documents were
consulted for their technical advice, expert knowledge and concerns or future
programmes as related to the project.
The MRH has the specific task of coordinating and guiding the activities of the three
main executing agencies in the road sector under the Ministry. The MRH has a Deputy
Director in charge of Road Safety and Environment (RSE).
The MRH has responsibility for the:
-
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Regulation of standards
The GHA is a semi-autonomous body with a responsibility for the provision and
management of trunk roads. It was originally established in 1974 as the organization
responsible for the development and administration of the entire national road network.
Since the GHA Act 540 of December 1997, its role has been limited to the
administration, control, development and maintenance of trunk roads and related
facilities subject to the policies of the MRH.
The GHA has a 4-person Environmental Management Unit (EMU) that has oversight on
environmental and social issues of the Authoritys mandate. The EMU operates under
the Road Safety and Environment Division (RSED).
The EPA has the mandate to decide on project screening, guide the conduct of any EA
studies and to grant environmental approval for road sector projects to commence. Its
mandate also covers monitoring of implementation phase of road and bridge projects to
ensure compliance with approval conditions, mitigation measures, and other
environmental commitments and quality standards.
The Water Resources Commission (WRC), Wildlife Division (WD) and the Forest
Services Division (FSD) of the Forestry Commission (FC) are the water, wildlife and
forest resources management institutions respectively.
relevant whenever such resources under their management are likely to be impacted on
or implicated in a proposed road project. Such stakeholder institutions would then be
consulted in the planning and decision processing to prevent, avoid, reduce or mitigate
the likely impact of the project. They may also have to give their consent with respect to
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the extent to which such resources may be affected or lost as a result of the road
development.
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL),
Ghana Telecom (GT) and Bulk Oil Storage and Transport (BOST) are public /private
institutions that provide and/ manage utility services including electricity, water,
telecommunication and petroleum transmission and storage infrastructure. These are all
linear transmission facilities either through underground pipes or overhead lines, often
along existing road network corridors (where roads exist).
Road construction or
reconstruction and other services and interventions tend to affect such transmission
lines. These often require relocation, realignment, etc to make room for the road project,
which calls for the involvement of the respective utility companies or institutions to be
consulted in the road project decision-making processes as appropriate.
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4.0
4.1
Physical features
The Upper East Region (UER) is located in the north-eastern corner of the country
between longitude 00 and 10 West and latitudes 100 30N and 110N. It is bordered to
the north by Burkina Faso, the east by the Republic of Togo, the west by Sissala in
Upper West and the south by West Mamprusi in Northern Region. The land is relatively
flat with a few hills to the East and southeast. The total land area is about 8,842 sq km,
which translates into 2.7 per cent of the total land area of the country as indicated below
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to seasonal water logging and floods. Drainage is mainly by the White and Red Volta
and Sissili Rivers (Regional Coordinating Unit, 2003).
4.1.2 Vegetation
The UER has natural vegetation that of the savannah woodland characterized by short
scattered drought-resistant trees and grass that gets burnt by bushfire or scorched by
the sun during the long dry season. Human interference with ecology is significant,
resulting in near semi-arid conditions. The most common economic trees are the
sheanut, dawadawa, boabab and acacia. The UW region is located in the guinea
savannah vegetation belt. The vegetation consists of grass with scattered drought
resistant trees such as the shea, the baobab, dawadawa, and neem trees. The
heterogeneous collection of trees provides all domestic requirements for fuel wood and
charcoal, construction of houses, cattle kraals and fencing of gardens. The shorter
shrubs and grass provide fodder for livestock.
seasons
According to the Forestry Services Division (FSD) the dominant tree species found
along the bank of River Sissili and other low lying areas include Khaya senegalensis,
Anogeissus spp. Daniella oliveri, Parkia bioglobosa, Vitellaria paradoxum and other
common savanna species.
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In addition, the FSD indicated that Sissili North Forest Reserve serves as a watershed
area for Sissili River and its tributaries. It also serves as a shelter for a good number of
wildlife species and as a faunal corridor for migratory animals from Nazinga Game
Reserve in Burkina Faso. Mammals like Loxodonta Africana (elephants) and other
migratory mammals move from Burkina Faso through Sissili North forest reserve. The
Sissili North forest reserve then provides a protective corridor for animals to either
Chiana Hill forest reserve or Sissili central forest reserve both of which share common
boundaries with it.
The Non-Timber (NTFPs) found in the reserve include fruits of Gardenia spp., Parkia
bioglobosa, Vitellaria paradoxe, Lannea acida, Diospyros mespiliformis, Annona
senegaiensis for food; poles and rafters for building, small timber for tool handles and
mortars as well as medicinal plants.
4.1.3 Climate
The UER has a climate is characterized by one rainy season from May/June to
September/October. The mean annual rainfall during this period is between 800 mm and
1.100 mm. The rainfall is erratic spatially and in duration. There is a long spell of dry
season from November to mid February, characterized by cold, dry and dusty harmattan
winds. Temperatures during this period can be as low as 14 degrees centigrade at night,
but can go to more than 35 degrees centigrade during the daytime.
Humidity
Humidity is, however, very low making the daytime high temperature less uncomfortable.
The region is entirely within the Meningitis Belt of Africa. It is also within the
onchocerciasis zone, but with the control of the disease, large areas of previously
abandoned farmlands have been declared suitable for settlement and farming.
Temperature
The climate of the UWR is one that is common to the three northern regions. There are
two seasons, the dry and the wet seasons. The wet season commences from early April
and ends in October.
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The dry season, characterized by the cold and hazy harmattan weather, starts from
early November and ends in the latter part of March when the hot weather begins, with
intensity and ends only with the onset of the early rainfall in April.
The temperature of the region is between a low of 150C at night time during the
harmattan season and a high of 400C in the day during the hot season.
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4.1.5 Rainfall
The mean annual rainfall is between 1000 and 1100mm which occurs from March to
April after which there is usually a long dry season which is highly pronounced and starts
from November and lasting till.
The rainfall pattern has a unimodal distribution with the highest rainfalls (of less than
1000mm around Paga to 1100mm in Tamale) being expected in July and August with
the highest floods arising in the period August to September. The floods are caused
either by short-period, high intensity storms or by longer periods of persistent rainfall of a
lower intensity. The relative importance of these two types of storms depends on, inter
alia, the size, slope, shape and vegetation cover of the river catchments. The more
intense storms are the result of thunderstorms, generally of a north-south orientation and
moving from east to west. The torrential rain usually lasts from two to three hours up to
twelve hours.
Methodology
Physical and biological data were collected from water samples from all the Rivers.
Some parameters were measured in-situ whiles the others were obtained at the Aqua
Vitens Rand Laboratories in Bolga and Wa depending on the location of the River bed.
Samples taken from the Rivers/Streams were stored on ice and transported to the Aqua
Vitens Rand Limited laboratories in Bolga and Wa.
Results
Rivers have become the conduit through which pollutants are transported from
agricultural and other domestic waste. The results of the tests are as indicated in Table
7 and 8 below.
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pH
SAL
Cond
Temp
TSS
TDS
NO3
PO4
Kulungugu 7.3
0.1
160.5
28.2
76
2.10
0.17
Garu
6.5
91.2
28.5
96
43
15.6
0.43
Doninga/
8.3
55
28.3
26
1.5
0.12
Ambalara
6.7
0.1
160.3
34.0
20
75
4.0
0.04
Kulun
7.5
0.1
149.3
35.0
70
1.9
0.19
Sisili
SAL=Salinity
Cond=Conductivity
Temp=Temperature
TSS=Total Suspended Solids
NO3=Nitrates
PO4=Phosphates
Table 8: Biological Parameters
Sample
F.COLI
TOT. COLI
(MPN/100ml)
(MPN/100 ml)
Kulungugu
>16
200
Garu
>16
220
Doninga/
Ambalara
>16
TNTC
Kulun
Sisili
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Temperature, pH, salinity, dissolved oxygen and total dissolved solids were satisfactory
in almost all the water samples (except in Garu where the TSS was too high) and within
the WHO limits.
Nitrate and phosphate concentrations in all the water samples were also within the WHO
acceptable limits.
However faecal coliform and total coliform levels in the Kulungugu, Garu and Ambalara
Rivers were too high and within unacceptable levels. The high levels of the coliforms in
this Rivers are a cause for concern and can be used as an indicator of sewage
contamination. Faecal coliform are found in the bowels of mammals.
The coliform (faecal and total) within the Sissili/Doninga and Kulun Rivers were within
acceptable levels.
The proposed construction of the bridges has the potential to have a negative impact on
the water quality within the rivers. It has the potential to increase total suspended solids
(TSS and turbidity), both of which may impact on the aquatic life (both flora and fauna)
and also the aesthetic quality.
Noise level along most sections of the roads reflects the rural nature of the road
alignment. The background noise levels are not expected to rise above the levels of
55Dba for between 0600-2200 hours set by the Environmental Protection Agency for
such areas. However, it is expected that the more developed areas such as the District
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Capitals and other bigger settlements along the road will experience a higher noise level
than usual. The Contractors equipment during the construction stage will each generate
noise levels indicated in Table 7.
Table 9:
EQUIPMENT TYPE
CONTROL
CONTROL1
Front loaders
79
75
Backhoes
85
75
Dozers
80
75
Tractors
80
75
Scrapers
88
80
Graders
85
75
Trucks
91
75
Pavers
89
80
Concrete mixers
85
75
Concrete pumps
82
75
Cranes
83
75
Pumps
76
75
Generators
78
75
Compressors
81
75
Pile Drivers
101
95
Jack Hammers
88
75
EARTHMOVING
MATERIALS HANDLING
STATIONARY
IMPACT
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Pneumatic Tools
86
80
Saw
78
75
Vibrators
76
75
81
OTHERS
Asphalt-Concrete
Batch
Plants2
Sources: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2001 and Asphalt Drum Mixers,
Inc. (ADM), 1998.
1. Estimated levels obtained by selecting quieter procedures or machines and
implementing
noise control features requiring no major redesign or extreme cost.
2 Represents the average maximum operational noise level based on tests
performed under varying Conditions for four different places of similar equipment:
Starjet 580, Powerstar 580, Ecostar 100, Starjet Conversion Kit 580 (ADM, 1998)
4.1.8 Fauna
The vegetation of the project area provides a suitable habitat for a diverse range of
fauna. A description of the fauna in the project area was, therefore, undertaken. The
objective was to assess the potential fauna diversity of the area by preparing a check list
of fauna species, and their relative abundance to form the baseline data for any future
monitoring that may take place and also to determine if there are any species of
conservation significance (including their habitat).
The FSD indicated that detail information on wildlife species and their populations has
not been documented. However, direct observation on patrol, as well as information
from local hunters indicates that the following animals are present in the reserve:
Loxodonta Africana (elephant), Kobus defassa, (Water buck), Hippotragus equines (roan
antelope), Potamochoerus porcus (bush pig) Lepus carpensis (hare), Heliosciurus spp.,
Funiscium spp, (tree squirrels) and Cricetonys gambianus (giant rats), Python sebae,
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Francolinus spp. (bush fowls), Falconidae (hawks, falcons, kites) etcre the Baobab,
Shea, Acacia dudgeoni, Isoberlinia spp., Burkea africana, Daniellia oliveri, Lophira
lanceolata, Vitellaria paradoxa and Parkia clappertoniana. The Characteristic grasses
include members of the genera Andropogon, Hyparrhenia, Bothriochloa, Loudetia,
Vetiveria, Panicum, and Paspalum.
4.1.9
The project area is underlain in the Kintampo section by the Voltaian formation,
consisting principally of sandstones, mud rocks, conglomerates, limestone and tillites. In
parts, they have created highlands, rocky scarp slopes and valleys with waterfalls.
The soils formed over the Voltaian rocks vary in nature depending on the parent rock.
The residual soils formed over the Voltaian formation consist principally of clayey and
softy sands, with quartz veins of substantial thickness existed in the parent rock.
Over the mudstones, heavy clays may result while over the sandstones the resulting
soils may range from clean sands to sandy gravels depending on the rainfall and
drainage. The major soil association with this type of geology is the Damango - Murugu Tanoso types, developed from the Voltaian sandstone under savanna vegetation. They
are well drained lateritic and savanna ochorosols interspersed with patches of clay.
Generally the soils are red, deep and suitable for the cultivation of crops like yams,
cassava, maize, vegetables and legumes. Cashew, tobacco and cotton also do well in
these soils.
The weathered residual lateritic red soil found along the rolling terrain of the alignment
from after Kintampo through Tamale to Bolgatanga is reasonably uniform in nature.
From Bolgatanga to Paga the geology is more of metamorphic and igneous rock in
nature. The laterites have been derived from the underlying fine-grained Sedimentary
Voltaian sandstone, mudstone and siltstones.
layers of nodular laterite (gravel) between 0.5mm and 1.5m thick beneath an overburden
of organic topsoil and plinthite of approximately 0.5m.
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The area is considered to fall within the Interior Savannah Vegetation Zone, with the
soils being classified as mostly of the Groundwater Laterite and Groundwater
Laterite/Ochrosol intergrades, changing to Savannah Ochrosol. The Groundwater
Lateritic sil are poorly drained loamy soils which provide poor pastures while the
Savannah Ochrosols are well-drained porous soils which are extensively farmed.
4.2
The topography of the area is undulating and slopes ranging from 200 metres to 300
metres are found in the Northern part of the District particularly around Bachonsa and
Chuchuliga zones. In the valleys of Sissili, Kulpawn, Besibeli, Tono, Asibelika and the
Azimzim, the slopes are gentler and range from 150 metres to 200 metres.
Inselbergs and other granitic outcrops occasionally break the monotony of the near flat
surfaces. In general the low-lying nature of the land makes greater part of it liable to
flooding in years of copious rains.
Drainage
Like most parts of Northern Ghana, a significant portion of the District falls within the
Volta basin and is heavily dissected by a number of important tributaries of the White
Volta such as the Sissili, Kulpawn, Tono, Asebelika, Belipieni, etc, giving a very high
drainage density. Most of these streams are however seasonal and dry up during the
extended dry season with an adverse effect on the supply of water for both agricultural
and domestic use.
Besides the high drainage density coupled with the low-lying terrain reduces the level of
accessibility in the District. Between July and October in particular most rivers and
streams overflow their banks, a number of roads, tracks and foot paths are flooded and
settlements cut off from the centre.
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Temperature
The District has mean monthly temperatures ranging between 21.90 C and 34.10 C.
The highest temperatures are recorded in March and this can rise to 45 0 C, whereas the
lowest temperatures are recorded in January. The dry season is characterized by dry
harmattan winds and wide diurnal temperature ranges.
Weather Situation
During the first quarter of the year, the district usually experiences two extremes of
weather conditions: The dry harmattan cold winds, which prevail over the entire district
for the months of January and February even though there could be some days of hot
and warmer conditions.
The second quarter of the year experiences drier, hotter and warmer conditions over the
entire area especially in March followed by intermittent rainfall accompanied by strong
winds interspersed with periods of drought. Thus on the whole the period January to
June may experience some small to moderate amount of rainfall averaging about
850mm although the rainfall may start early enough, an unexpected dry spell may affect
the moisture inflow and hence curtail the rains. This situation can affect adversely
agricultural activities and crop performance. For instance a short drought that occurred
between March and April 2002 resulted in a fall in the expected rainfall amounts of about
133.1mm as compared to that of the same period in 2001.
Rainfall
There is only one rainy season, which builds up gradually from little rains in April to a
maximum in August-September, and then declines sharply coming to a complete halt in
mid-October when the dry season sets in. Rainfalls are very torrential and range
between 85mm and 1150mm p.a. with irregular dry spells occurring in June or July.
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density with dispersed perennial grasses and associated herbs. Through the activities of
man, the woodland savannah has been reduced to open parkland where only trees of
economic value like baobab, acacia, sheanut and the dawadawa have been retained
with time.
These trees satisfy domestic requirements for fuel wood and timber for local housing
construction, cattle kraals, vegetable garden fences and materials for handicraft. On the
whole there are about sixteen (14) different land uses derived from the main natural
savannah vegetation. These are:
1. Mixed arable cropping grass and herb with or without savanna trees.
2. Mixed arable cropping closed savanna woodland
3. Mixed arable cropping open savanna woodland.
4. Mixed arable cropping, widely open savanna woodland.
5. Closed forest plantation
6. Reserved closed savanna woodland
7. Open-access savanna woodland
8. Reserved open savanna woodland
9. Open-access open savanna woodland with/without scattered farms/grazing
10. Open-access grassland with/without scattered farms.
11. Riverine vegetation with/without farms
12. Forests
13. Cloud/Haze covered vegetation
14. Reservoir (dam) sites
In the dry season, annual bush fires decimate the grasses and shrubs and as a result
pastures for livestock are largely destroyed. These bush fires also ravage the forest
reserves in the District and render them hardly distinguishable from the surrounding
vegetation.
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Geology
The main rock types underlying soils of the District are Granitic formations, Birimian
rocks, Voltaian shale and Alluvia material or deposits.
Granitic Rocks including hornblende granite constitute over 70% of the geological
formations of the District and cover about 153, 295 hectares of the area.
They stretch across the northern section of the District from Chuchuliga to Doninga,
covering greater part of Sandema and Siniensi Zones. They extend southwards to
Wiaga, parts of Gbedema, Uwasi and Southern Fumbisi.
concretions of manganese dioxide and calcium carbonate may be found in these rock
deposits.
Birimian rock formations cover approximately 11,905 hectares or a little over 5% of the
sub-soil and are found extensively in eastern and southern parts of Kadema. They are
also localized outside Fumbisi south. The Birimian formations have abundant green
stone brash aggregates with some quartz stones in a matrix of brown to reddish brown
silty clay.
The Voltaian Shales are relatively minor in extent and cover 10,950 hectares or about
5% of the District. They are in the South Eastern and Southern parts of the District,
mostly around Uwasi and Gbedembilisi area and in the flood plains of the White Volta.
These constitute the second largest group of geological formations in the District and are
made up of recent and old alluvia sand stones as well as very old river terraces. They
cover some 28,970 hectares or 19% of the land area and are found mostly in the
terraces of the White Volta and its tributaries, namely Sissili, Kulpawn and Kandembeli.
They cover parts of Wiesi, Gbedembilisi and south of Uwasi.
Soils
As noted from above, the soils of Builsa District are developed from five different
geological formations namely Granite, Birimian rocks, Voltaian shale, Recent and Old
Alluvium of mixed origin and Very Old River Terraces. Out of these, the dominant soil
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groups in the District are of granite origin and they cover over 70% (approximately
153,300ha) of the Districts land area. They form the predominant soils in the northern
half of the District and more than half of the southern section.
Most of these soils are Gravelly and concretionary, except for the lower slope and valley
bottom soils, which are generally free of gravel and concretions. Majority of the soils can
be used for agriculture except the Wenchi and Chuchuliga series, which are considered
as non-agricultural soils. This is because of the presence of iron pan boulders,
occurrence of iron pan at shallow depths, rock outcrops and little profile development in
some of these soils. These non-agricultural soils cover more than 2.0% of the District.
The second largest groups of soils in the District are those derived form alluvia of mixed
origin and those on very old river terraces. These soils, which cover approximately
19.0% (28.970 ha) of the District, are the best agricultural soils.
They are
The soils developed from Birimian rocks and Voltaian shale form the smallest group in
the District. The soils of Birimian rock origin cover a little over 5.0% (11,905ha) while
those of Voltaian shale, are about 5.0% (10,980ha) of the Districts land area. The
middle to lower slope and valley bottom soils of the Birimian rock origin are generally
deep, gravel-free and non-concretionary and, in some cases, brashly. Most of the soils
of Voltaian shale origin are gravelly and highly concretionary. Iron pan may also occur
in them as exposures or as a massive, compact and manganiferrous layer at shallow
depth. The valley bottom soils of the Volta-Lima Association on the other hand are deep
to very deep and may have no iron pan. These soils occur on level land and are
therefore, suitable for mechanized farming under effective water management.
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Irrespective of their geographical formation, all the soils are generally low in fertility,
especially nitrogen, phosphorous and organic matter. In general, greater part of the soil
covers of the District is poorly drained. Intense erosion overtime has contributed to
serious
reduction
in
soil
depth
and
thereby
to
loss
of
arable
surface.
The alluvial soils of the South are on the whole very suitable for rice production due to
the seasonal flooding in the areas. It is envisaged that the regular application of mineral
fertilizers and maintenance of high organic matter levels will sustain crop production in
the District.
4.3
The municipality is underlain mainly by Birrimian and granite rock formation. The relief
of the municipality easily marks the highest point of the Upper East Region. In areas
bordering the basins of the White Volta River and its tributaries, the relief is generally
low and slightly undulating with heights of 120-150 metres above sea level. The rest of
the municipality consists of a series of plateau surfaces. These being remnants of
prolonged periods of weathering and erosion of the scattered hills. The average height
of the plateau is 400 metres above sea level, but isolated peaks rise beyond 430 metres
as in the case of Zawse hills. Outcrops of rocks are also found in many areas.
The Bawku municipality is drained mainly by the White Volta and its tributaries. Other
streams which influence the drainage system include Kulupielega and the Poanaba
Kayinchingo. Except in a few areas around the river basin where the drainage becomes
poor because of seasonal flooding. The area is generally drained.
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Climate
As with the whole of the Upper East Region, Bawku municipality is part of the interior
continental climatic zone of the country characterized by pronounced dry and wet
seasons. The two seasons are influenced by two oscillating air masses. First is the
warm, dusty and dry harmattan air mass which blows in the north easterly direction
across the whole municipality from the Sahara Desert. During the period of its influence
(late November early March) rainfall is entirely absent, vapour pressure is very low
(less than 10 mb) and relative humidity rarely exceeds 20% during the day but may rise
to 60% during the nights and early mornings. Temperatures are usually modest at this
time of the year by tropical standards (260c 280c).
May to October marks the wet season. During this period, the whole of West African
sub region including Bawku municipality is under the influence of a deep tropical
maritime air mass. This air mass together with rising conviction currents, provide the
municipality with rains.
The total rainfall amounts to averagely 800m per annum. A striking characteristic of the
rainfall worth noting is the extreme variability and reliability both between and within
seasons. Another striking characteristic is the large quantity of rain water normally lost
through evapotranspiration from open water surfaces. Estimates of the volume of rain
water loss vary from 1.55mm to 1.65mm per annum.
Vegetation
The vegetation is mainly of the Sahel Savannah type consisting of open Savannah with
fire swept grassland separating deciduous trees among which may be seen a few broadleaved and fire-leached tree species. Parts of the forest reserves include Morago West,
Kuka and the White Volta basin. These are protected areas by local authorities and the
Municipal Assembly. The Climatic conditions render the municipality susceptible to bush
fires in the dry season and thus exacerbate environmental degradation and poverty in
the municipality.
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Soils
Soils in the Municipality are generally of the savanna ochrosol type. Detailed soil
classification reveals four different soil series. These are:
(i)
(ii)
Tafali series, similar to the varempare series and found around Binduri and
surrounding settlements.
(iii)
Gule and Brenyasi series, which occur in the low slope and valleys. These are
clay loams used for the cultivation of rice, sorghum (naga red) and dry season
vegetable cultivation (onions and tomatoes). The soils in Bawku Municipality as
typified by research results at Manga, show low nutrient properties compared with
the standard. This renders the fertility of the soils low and normally requires the
application of organic manure and chemical fertilizer to support cropping.
4.4
According to the Garu-Timpane District Assembly, what we refer to in this report as the
Garu Bridge is called the Timne Bridge because the bridge is built over the Timne
River.
The natural environment over the years has been degraded. The vegetation cover has
been reduced; the Surface water in the dry season is also limited. Indiscriminate felling
of trees for charcoal and farming activities have impacted negatively on the environment.
Other negative environmental practices in the District are:
* Bush burning
* Bad farming practices leading to soil erosion and leaching
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* Overgrazing by animals
* Gravel winning.
* Pollution of the water bodies.
Many of these also constitute the principal causes of disasters in the District in addition
to rainstorm Drastic measures need to be put in place to safeguard the environment
Hydrology
In the basement complex, ground water is found in weathered mantle not in abundant
quantities. The quality of ground water from the basement complex makes it ideally
suitable for drinking and irrigation purposes. It is therefore not difficult drilling boreholes
and constructing dams in the area.
Soil
The District is covered with three main soil types:
* Red and brown Sandy loam and clays associated with hornblende granular.
* Moderately deep, pale brown coarse sandy loams associated with biotitic
granites.
* Gray sandy loams and clays in river valleys.
These support a variety of crops in the District, mainly cereals and Legumes.
Minerals
There are limestone deposits in the Western part of the District notably in the
Worikambo Area. This could be exploited for the manufactured of paint and chalk.
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5.0
SOCIAL BASELINE
The Social Impact Area (SIA) for this study was demarcated as five (5) kilometers from
the proposed bridge locations.
Interviews were conducted with residents within the communities in the study areas.
Questionnaires were administered in a stratified and random manner to community
persons and
shop keepers throughout the SIA. Questionnaires were administered with the bulk being
done within a 2.5km radius of the proposed location of the bridges since those persons
would be more likely to be impacted by the developments.
5.1
Demographic characteristics
The population of the region is 920,089, which is less than one twentieth (4.9%) of the
national population. This however is an increase of 19 per cent over the 1984 figure of
722,744, which is the lowest rate of increase among all the regions in the country.
The inter censual growth rate of 1.1 per cent per annum is slightly below one-half the
national growth rate of 2.7 per cent and is the lowest regional growth rate recorded. The
regions population density of 104.1 persons per square kilometer is higher than the
national density of 79.3 persons per square kilometer and ranks fifth in the country.
Rural-urban population
The population is primarily rural (84.3%) and scattered in dispersed settlements. There
are generally no distinct boundaries between communities as compounds in contiguous
villages over lap. The rural population in 1984 was 87.1 percent. There was, thus, a 2.8
percentage point reduction in the rural share of the population between 1984 and 2000.
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The slight increase in the urban share of the population has been due mainly to increase
in population of existing urban centers. Only 2 towns, Garu and Pusiga have grown from
rural to urban localities since 1984. Garu increased from 3,104 in 1984 to 5,057 in 2000,
while Pusiga grew from 1,125 to 6,823 over the same period. The largest growth in
urban proportion occurred in Bawku (34,074 to 51,379) and Bolgatanga (32,495 to
49,162). Some urban centre however decreased in population (e.g., Navrongo, Paga).
With only 15.7 per cent of the population living in urban areas, the region is the least
urbanized in the country. In fact, together with Upper West, they are the two regions with
a less than 20 per cent urban population.
As an increasing number of children mature and enter the reproductive years, the
number of women in child bearing ages 15-49 years will increase. A large increase in
the number of women of childbearing ages inevitably means more children (i.e. in terms
of total quantity) even though individual women may give birth to fewer children than
their mothers.
The simple explanation is that there are just so many more women available to give
births. Women of childbearing ages 15-49 comprise 24.9 per cent the total population of
the region in 2000, compared with 23 per cent in 1984.
Age structure by sex
The age structure for the sexes shows that in the region, there are more females than
males. This, however, varies by age. The proportion of males aged 0-19 years (56.3%)
is higher than that for females (49.0%). Between ages 20 and 64 years, there is a higher
proportion of females (45.1%) than males (36.8%), while those 65 years and older are
6.8 per cent males compared to 5.9 per cent females. In the female reproductive age
group of 15-49 years, there is an overall excess of females (44.3%) over males (39.2%)
of about 13.0 percent.
The observed age-sex structure of the region follows very closely the pattern found at
the national level where there are more females than males in almost every age group
from ages twenty up to seventy-four. It is important to note, however, that although the
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regional proportions at the various age groups follow the national pattern, there are
substantial differences in the magnitude of the proportions between the country as a
whole and the region.
The higher excess of female in the adult age groups within the region compared to the
national picture may be due partly to long-term out migration of able - bodied men to the
southern regions of the country and to a lesser extent due to higher male mortality in
ethnic conflicts.
The excess of females has implications for agriculture and food production given the
known traditional male control of access to land and landownership in the region. The
implications of the female excess for sexual and reproductive behaviours should also be
a matter of great concern even after taking into account the mitigating effects of the
practice of polygamy.
For the elderly population (70 years and older), the pattern of more males than females
is repeated. The sex ratios reflect the observed pattern which is contrary to the expected
pattern of more females than males at the older ages, and may be partly due to
exaggeration of age by elderly men. The sex distribution of the regions population
favours females. There are 92.6 males to 100 females, which is a slight increase over
the 91.0 males per 100 females in 1984.
Age dependency burden/ratio
The dependency ratio of 99.2 in 2000 for the region is a slight increase from the 96.7 in
1984. The ratio implies that there is roughly one dependent person for every
economically active adult. This trend has serious implications for socio-economic
planning.
The need to provide for the economically dependent persons puts pressure on the
resources of the region and individual families. On the whole, children are particularly
dependent. They must be housed, fed, clothed, educated and provided with health care
and other services that either take a long time to yield dividends or have no immediate
bearing on economic growth.
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The region has a large and youthful labour force, which, if properly managed, can
become a great economic asset. About 56 per cent (55.7 percent) of the labour force is
below 35 years.
Nationally the labour force aged 15-34 years shrank slightly from 63.7 per cent of the
total labour force in 1984 to 61.1 per cent in 2000, while those aged 35-64 increased
between 1984 and 2000.
For the region, also, the labour force aged 15-34 years shrank slightly from 56.4 per cent
of the total labour force in 1984 to 55.7 per cent in 2000, while those aged 35-64
increased marginally.
Ethnicity
Ghanaians by birth or parenthood constitute 92.5 per cent of the population of the
region. Naturalized Ghanaians constitute 5.3 per cent and the rest are non-Ghanaians.
There are far fewer non-Ghanaians (2.1 percent) than naturalized Ghanaians.
The main ethnic groups in the region are the Mole-Dagbon, Grusi, Mande-Busanga and
Gurma. Among the Mole-Dagbon, the Nabdam, Kusasi, Nankani/Gurense and Builsa
are significant. The significant other subgroups are the Kassena among the Grusi, the
Busanga among the Mande-Busanga and the Bimoba among the Gurma.
The regional picture however changes, depending on the base district of the ethnic
groups. The Nabdam who form 30.5 per cent of the regions population, make up 94.2
per cent of the population of Bongo and 83.8 per cent of the population of Bolgatanga.
The Builsa, who constitute 7.6 per cent of the regions population, make up 84.1 per cent
of the population of Builsa. The Kassena and the Nankani, who make up 15.7 per cent
of the regions population, together make up 88.3 per cent of the population of KassenaNankana.
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The Kusasis make up 22.6 per cent of the regions total population, but they make up
about 75 per cent of the population of Bawku West and 47.6 per cent of the population
of Bawku East. The Busanga also make up about 6 per cent of the regions population
and are mostly in Bawku East (15.4%) and Bawku West (7.8%).
The Mamprusi comprise only 1.8 per cent of the regions population. They are thinly
spread in the districts. The highest concentration is in the Bawku East district where they
comprise 3.7 per cent of the population. However, the two adjacent districts in the
Northern region, which are located to the South of Bawku East and Bawku West, are
mostly Mamprusi.
Bawku East is the most mixed district in terms of ethnic groups. Only the Kusasi and the
Busanga constitute more than ten per cent of the population. The two ethnic groups
account for 63 per cent of the population. The remaining 37 per cent is made up of over
thirty other ethnic groups, including the Bimoba and the Mamprusi. The socio-cultural
problems that can arise as a result of the ethnic diversity of Bawku East often
manifested in the many ethnic conflicts in the district.
Religious affiliation
Three main religious groupings are found in the region, namely the Traditional (46.4%),
Christianity (28.3%) and Islam (22.6%). Builsa has the highest proportion of
Traditionalists (63.7%) followed by Bawku West (61.9%). The lowest proportion (26.8%)
is in Bawku East where Islam (51.1%) is the predominate religion.
The second major religion is Christianity, constituting of 28.3 percent; it is not
predominant in any district. Within the Christian religion, the Catholics are in the
majority. This is explained in terms of the work of the Order of the White Fathers who
arrived in Navrongo in 1906 and began proselytizing the northern territories.
Following the Catholics (57.7%) are the Pentecostal/Charismatic groups (21.7%) and
Protestants (12.3%). The regional picture is replicated in all the districts (irrespective of
the
size
of
the
Christian
population)
except
Bawku
West
where
the
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Education
Basic education facilities are available in almost all communities. There are 449 primary
Schools, 177 JSS and 23 SSS. Private basic schools are found in Bolgatanga,
Navrongo and Bawku.
The high correlation between levels of education and positive health and other social
indicators makes education a very important variable in any development planning at the
district level. Higher education, especially of women, is usually associated with greater
knowledge and use of sound health practices and family planning methods.
School attendance
At the district level, Bawku East has the highest proportion (77.3%) of the 6 years and
older who have never attended school (91.3% males and 82.7% females). This situation
is most likely due to the combined effects of the late introduction of Western education,
the influence of Islamic religion, general poverty and other cultural practices. The lowest
proportion (61.2%) is in Bolgatanga (55.9% males and 66.2% females).
The problem with education is the large number of persons aged 6 years and older who
have never attended school. The data shows that in the region, more females than
males have never attended school. When the population who have ever attended school
is isolated, the levels attained are not significantly different between males and females.
Primary school is the highest level attained by 52.4 per cent in the region.
Three-quarters (74.5%) of those who have attended school in the region reached only
primary or middle/JSS levels. The proportion of males who have attended school in the
region who reached primary school level is 18.0 percent, compared to 14.3 per cent for
females. About 8.1 per cent males and 5.5 per cent females attainted middle/JSS level.
Thus put together the proportion of females in the region (19.8%) with primary and
middle/JSS is lower than that for males (26.1%). A higher proportion (9.4%) of males
attain higher levels of schooling than females (5.3%).
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Only 3.5 per cent who have ever attended school reached secondary/SSS level. This is
made up of 4.5 per cent males and 2.6 per cent females. The proportion with the
vocational/technical/commercial level is 1.3 percent, made up of 1.7 per cent males and
1.0 per cent females.
Those with post-secondary level (agricultural schools, nursing training schools and
teacher training colleges) make up 2.5 percent, with 3.2 per cent being males and 1.7
per cent females. About 1.0 per cent attained the tertiary level, made up of 1.4 per cent
males and 0.8 per cent females.
A comparison with the national situation also shows that there is significant difference
between the proportions of males and females who have never attended school.
Although the differences between the region and the total country for various
educational levels, the differences are very large. For example 45.8 per cent at the
national level attained up to middle/JSS, while at the regional level it is 22.7 percent.
The data shows that within each district, three out of every four persons (74.5%) who
had ever attended school attained primary or middle/JSS level. The proportion ranges
from 72.2 per cent in Bolgatanga to 81.1 per cent in Bawku West. Within the districts at
least 10 per cent attained JSS/SSS level except Bongo (9.7%) and Bawku West (8.6%).
The proportion that attained Vocational/Technical/Commercial education level ranges
from 2.9 per cent in Bawku West to 5.2 per cent in Bolgatanga. The proportion that
attained Secondary/Teacher Training level varies from 3.0 per cent in Bawku West to
5.2 per cent in Kassena-Nankana. Only 3.5 per cent of those who had ever attended
school reached the tertiary level varying from 2.3 per cent in Builsa to 4.0 per cent in
Bongo.
The much-discussed educational difference between males and females in the region is
due, as much to differences in initial enrolment, as to differences in school achievement.
Since fewer females than males have attended school there is bound to be fewer
females at each level of education, even assuming the ideal situation of females
achieving the same school continuation rates as males.
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Data on current enrolment show that the gap between boys and girls in school
attendance still exists. In each district and at almost every level, more boys than girls are
enrolled; Builsa is the exception, where the majority of pupils are girls. Generally, at
every level the proportion of girls progressing to the next grade reduces from one grade
to the other.
Literacy
The 2000 Census results show that only 23.5 per cent of the regions population (15
years and older) are literate in either English or a known Ghanaian language (7.0% are
literate in both). For the region as a whole and for each district, illiteracy is higher for
females than for males. The overall level of literacy is about 80 per cent or higher in
three districts, Builsa (79.8%), Bawku East (81.2%) and Bawku East (87.0%). For
females, the level is below 80 per cent in Kassena-Nankana (78.6%), Bolgatanga
(76.3%) and Bongo (74.9%).
Much of literature and mass communication is in English. This means that the level of
effective literacy (literate in English only or literate in English and a Ghanaian language)
is only 21.4 per cent in the region. Among the districts, Bolgatanga (27.7%) has the
highest effective literacy level with 34.2 per cent for males and 22.0 for females. The
lowest effective communication level (12.0%) is in Bawku West with 17.4 per cent for
males and 8.2 per cent for females.
Three districts (Builsa (17.3%), Bawku West (12.0%) and Bawku East (16.5%)) all have
literacy below 20 percent. These are the same three districts with very low levels of
school attendance. In view of the fact that current publications effectively exclude the
proportion literate in Ghanaian language only, greater efforts need to be made to
translate very useful reading communication materials as well as publish newspapers in
Ghanaian languages.
Literacy in a Ghanaian language is low in the region. The proportion literate in a
Ghanaian language (Ghanaian language only and English and Ghanaian language) is
8.3 per cent compared to the proportion literate in English only (14.4%). At the national
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The substantial lack of formal sector, office based bureaucratic activities in the region is
reflected in the fact that only 1.7 per cent of the economically active are engaged in
administrative, managerial, clerical and related work. About two out of every three are in
agriculture (66.4%).
The rank order of the five occupations is same for males and females. The proportion of
females in sales work (13.3%) is twice that of males (5.8%). The proportion of males in
agriculture is 71.8 per cent compared with 61.2 per cent females
Industry
The three major industrial activities at the national level are agriculture, including hunting
and forestry (49.1%) wholesale and retail trade (15.2%) and manufacturing (10.9%).
Significantly, these remain the three major activities for both sexes in the region.
The proportional shares of the three industry groups in the region are agriculture,
including hunting and forestry (67.2%), manufacturing (11.3%) and wholesale and retail
trade (9.6%). All the remaining industry groups make up about one eighth (11.9%) of
activities in the region, compared with 24.8 per cent at the national level. Education
(2.8% for males) and hotels and restaurants (1.8 % for females) deserve mention as the
fourth major activities in the region.
Energy
Fuel wood for cooking is scarce and the dried stem of sorghum and millet are mostly
used for that purpose. The use of liquefied petroleum gas is being encouraged. There is
a fuel depot at Bolgatanga for the storage of petroleum products.
Water supply
About 51 per cent of the regions population has access to potable drinking water.
Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) supplies pipe-born water to Bolgatanga,
Chuchuliga, Zebilla, Bawku, Sandema, Navrongo, Bongo and Paga.
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Almost two thousand (1,627) hand pumps (boreholes) and a number of hand-dug wells
serve a majority of the rural populations. While water treated for consumption in
Bolgatanga is from the Vea Dam, the pipe-born water systems in the other townships
make use of mechanised boreholes. The dam is also used for irrigation and fish farming.
Health facilities
The orthodox health service in the region is organised in a four-tier system: regional,
district, sub-district and community levels. The Regional Health Directorate is
responsible for the overall health service planning, organisation, monitoring, supervision,
evaluation and provision of technical support to districts. The Regional Hospital located
at Bolgatanga is the second level referral centre in the region.
There are four district hospitals which provide first level referral services. These are
Sandema, the War Memorial Hospital (Navrongo), Zebilla and Bawku Presbyterian
Hospital. The Bongo Health Centre is in the process of being upgraded into a district
hospital. There are 26 health centres and 36 clinics. There are also maternity homes
and nine dressing centres. The region has three Midwifery Schools and one State
Registered Nursing School. Navrongo also has a Health Research Centre.
Housing
The majority of the people live in huts built of mud and roofed with straw or zinc. The
main features of the predominantly traditional architecture are round huts with flat roofs
and small windows with poor ventilation.
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The District covers an area of 2,220 km2 and constitutes 25.1% of the total land area of
the Upper East Region.
Quarry Stone
Granite constitutes the dominant geological formation in the District and covers over
70% (approx. 153, 300 ha) of the land area occurring mostly in the northern section.
Excellent exposures of granitic rocks are therefore found in the northern parts of the
District, stretching from Chuchuliga Zone across Sandema to Bachonsa area.
These rocks can easily be quarried for stone as road and housing construction material.
Some of these rocks have fine crevices and can be shaped into ornamental and design
blocks commonly used in housing construction. It is important to note that a detailed
mineralogical test is required to establish the actual quantity and quality of the various
mineral deposits in the District for industrial use.
Dam/Dug-Outs
Presently the District has 17 Dams and Dug-outs. These dams serve as sources of
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drinking water for a wide range of livestock besides being used for dry season vegetable
production. In view of the high market demand for vegetables like onions, tomatoes,
peppers, garden eggs and most leafy vegetables, dry season irrigation gardening has
enormous potential for boosting the income generating capacity of the District. Massive
investment in the area will generate employment opportunities for majority of the
economically active age group, particularly the unemployed youth and thus help reduce
the incidence of poverty in the District.
Forest/Game Reserves
There are eight (8) Forest Reserves in the Builsa District, namely Bopong, Sissili
Central, Pogi, Kandembeli, Wiaga and Gia reserves. The largest of these is the Sissili
Central Reserve, which covers 155.09sq Km. Together the forest reserves occupy a
land area of 356.86sq km. These forest reserves serve as important habitats for wildlife
particularly endangered animal species. They also help to protect the headwaters of
most rivers/streams in the district and are important tourist attraction spots.
Agricultural
Total cultivable area is 37,000ha. The people are predominantly small holders growing a
range of rain-fed food crops. The main food crops are cereals (maize, rice, sorghum,
millet) and pulses (cowpea and groundnuts). The people are also engaged in livestock
and poultry production.
The vegetation is guinea savannah. The soils are degraded, low in organic matter
content and nutrients due to continuous cropping and other land degradation activities
such as bush burning. The methods of cultivation are the hand hoe, animal traction and
tractor; however the predominant method is the hand hoe. The District has a single
maximum rainfall regime expanding over a period of 5 months with annual totals ranging
between 700-1,000mm (Uni modal). The dry period extends for 7 months with a mean
temperature of 25-30C.
A list of common crops and livestock produced in the district together with their current
market prices are as follows:
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Livestock/Poultry
Market
Prices
(GH)
Cattle (Hybrid)
400.00
Cattle (Local)
250.00
Sheep
50.00
Goat
40.00
Local fowl
5.00
Guinea fowl
6.00
Crops (Bags)
Maize
45.00
Sorghum
62.00
Millet
58.00
Rice
88.00
Cowpea
71.00
Groundnut
80.00
Tomato (52kg)
40.00
Yam (250kg)
52.00
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5.1.2
The Bawku Municipal shares boundaries with the Republic of Burkina Faso to the north,
Togo to the north-east, East Mamprusi District of the Northern Region to the south and
Bawku West District to the west.
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Household sizes in the municipality are fairly large like it pertains in most parts of the
country. According to the 2000 population census report, on the average there are
seven persons per household. Though these large households could mean availability
of labour, it has some financial implication in terms of feeding, healthcare, education,
clothing etc. The large number of household therefore constitute economic burden.
Agriculture is the dominant income and expenditure levels of households occupation of
the people of the municipality, accounting for about 62% of the total employment. The
major crops grown are millet, sorghum, maize, rice, groundnuts, leafy vegetables,
pepper, water melon, onion and livestock such as cattle, sheep, goats, donkey etc.
Poultry especially guinea fowl production is quite significant. Farm sizes range between
one and two hectors as a result of high population density. Yields are very low as
compared to other parts of the country due to poor soils, unreliable rainfall etc. Also
farmers are not able to get enough organic manure or purchase chemical fertilizers.
Most farmers therefore face greater food insecurity for the greater part of the year.
There are a few dams and dug-outs which are being used for dry season gardening.
Farmers also dig into the sand of dry riverbeds to get water.
Cash crops in the municipality are onions, tomatoes and Soyabeans, Tomatoes and
Onions are cultivated in the dry season, however, onion is referred to by the residents as
the cocoa of Bawku municipality.
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In the Bawku Municipality, millet, maize, groundnut, soya beans, sweet potatoes, onions,
pepper and tomatoes are the common produce. The produce is sent to Burkina Faso
and Togo. Some are also transported to Bolga, Kumasi and Accra, particularly onions.
Transportation is by land, trucks buses, and articulators. Movement of produce from
farms to road side is by head portage and donkey carts.
Ethnicity
The predominant tribes in the municipality are Kussasis Mamprusis, Bissas and Moshies
with Kussasis forming the majority followed by Mamprusis. However, there are quite a
number of migrants from other parts of the country especially the south (most of whom
are civil servants) and the neighbouring countries like Togo and Burkina Faso. Ethnic
heterogeneity has had implications for harmony in the municipality. In the very recent
past, there have been sporadic violent ethnic clashes between the Kussasis and
Mamprusis. It is expected however, that inter-marriages among the diverse ethnic
groupings will provide the impetus for peaceful co-existence.
Despite the varied tribal components of the municipality, the society is generally
patrilineal and traditionally male dominated. Women are not generally less active in
decision making but are also traditionally responsible for the bulk of the households
activities such as planting, weeding, harvesting and selling as well as cooking and
fetching of water.
Water
The Bawku municipality is served with relatively good sources of water supply. The
population of the township is served largely from 12 mechanised boreholes (pipe borne)
a number of hand pumps, hand dug wells and scattered small dams. There is
intermittent supply of pipe borne water especially in high density areas and even not all
parts of the town is covered. There are a total of 418 boreholes, 52 hand-dug wells
fitted with pumps, 223 hand dug wells without pumps and 582 traditional wells.
Statistically 62% of the population have access to potable water, however, the factors
mitigating against this impressive figure are: Inadequate and intermittent supply of pipeborne water in Bawku Township and long distance covered by many people in the rural
areas to have access to boreholes as a result of the pattern of settlement.
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Housing
The municipalitys population of about 205,849 mentioned live in a total of about 27,493
houses defined as any type of shelter used as living quarters. It has over 37395
households, 1.4 households per house, 11.2 persons per household and 8.2 average
household sizes. About 95.3 percent households live in more or less permanent
structures.
Table 11: Type of Dwelling
Compound house
52.4
Separate house
19.5
Semi-detached house
13.2
Several huts/building
9.4
Flat/apartment
0.8
Hotel/Hostel
0.6
Kiosk/Container
0.2
Attached to shop
0.3
Others
3.6
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According to the District Health Administrator, the most prevalent disease conditions in
the district are malaria, hypertension, diarrhoea and diabetics. Maternal health however
has improved considerably and there are Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) in the
communities and zones. There is one government hospital and private clinics. There are
7 medical doctors in the district but not all of them are at post.
Health sector
Currently, there are 4 health centres, 3 clinics, 5 CHPS centres, and 1 private clinic.
There are 2 medical assistants, 26 nurses, and 3 dispensary officers operating these
facilities. The District, because of her geographical location, is CSM prone.
The common diseases are malaria, T.B HIV/AIDS. Health issues with regards to quality
assurance are; poor patient referral system, poor continuity of care, poor management
of
accidents
and
poor
or
irrational
prescription
and
use
of
drugs.
Population Doctor Ratio is zero since there is no Doctor and no Hospital in the District.
The nearest hospital is about 25 kilometers away in Bawku. The Nurse Population ratio
is 1:4,604.
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The major produce in the district are sorghum, millet, soya beans, groundnuts, cowpea,
maize and rice. Livestock reared include cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and donkeys.
Domestic birds like guinea fowls and fowls are also reared. Farming is predominantly
subsistence. The price of the common crops and animals produced in the district
include:
Table 12: Current Market Prices of crop in the Bawku District
Crops
Qty kg
Market
prices
(GH)
Maize
100
42
Sorghum
100
42
Millet
93
50
Rice
100
75
Cow pea
100
72
Groundnut
82
96
Tomatoes
Crate
30
Yam
100tubers
70
Cattle (Hybrid)
350.00
250.00
Sheep
60.00
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Livestock/Poultry
Goat
40.00
Local fowl
5.00
Guinea fowl
7.00
5.2
Demographic characteristics
The total population of the region is 576,583. This represents three per cent of the
national population. The population of the region is not evenly distributed among the five
districts. Wa has the largest population of 224,066, representing 38.9 per cent of the
regions population, while the remaining districts have about 15.0 per cent each.
Growth and density
The regions population of 576,583 is a 31.6 per cent increase from the figure of 438,000
in 1984. The growth rate of 1.7 per cent between 1984 and 2000 indicates that the
regions population is growing at a slower rate than that of the nation (2.7Per cent). The
region has a population density of 31.2 persons per square kilometre. Though this is
higher than that of 1984, it is much lower than the national figure of 79.3 but higher than
that of the Northern Region (25.9).
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Comparatively, the region is larger than the Upper East with regard to land size
(approximately 18,478 square kilometers compared to 8,842 square kilometers).
However, it has a smaller population, a lower population density, fewer District
Assemblies and fewer Parliamentary Constituencies than Upper East.
The country shifted from the Local Authorities system to the District Assembly concept of
administration in 1988. With this change, the country was demarcated into 138 districts
out of the existing local authorities. It is therefore not possible to derive trend data for the
districts. The boundaries of the districts in 2000 do not necessarily conform to the
boundaries of the local authorities in 1984 but are coterminous with regional boundaries
(Ghana Statistical Service, March 2002).
Age structure
The characteristic of the age structure of Ghana is that of a high proportion of children
(less than 15 years) and a small proportion of elderly persons (64 years and older). The
age structure of the region, which mirrors the national picture, has a broad base
(43.4%), representing children younger than 15 years and narrows up at the top with a
small proportion (6.1%), representing the population aged 65 years and older.
The age-structure of the population in the districts is examined in broad and sometimes
overlapping segments, each of which has implications for the demand for social
services, future population growth, youth unemployment, the overall dependency
burden, as well as the total labour force of the district.
In every district, at least 13.3 per cent of the population is a child below 5 years. The
populations below 15 years fall within the narrow range of 40.5 per cent in Lawra and
44.2 per cent in Wa. This means that in all the districts, about two out of every five
persons are children under 15 years of age who are almost entirely dependent on others
for their needs.
The proportion of the population aged 0-4 years is lower than that of 5-9 years in each
district. There is a difference of at least 11.0 percentage points in four districts and 6.0
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percentage points in the fifth district, Wa. The youth aged 15-19 years are 9.0 per cent,
or slightly higher, in each district. The median age of the population is around 18 years.
The population aged 65 years and older forms a small proportion of the population,
ranging from 5.2 per cent in Wa to 7.8 per cent in Lawra, a reflection of the young age
structure of the population of the districts.
Sex ratio
The age-sex ratios drop sharply at the regional level, from a high of about 110 males in
the age group 15-19 years to below 85 males in the age group 20-24 years. The agesex ratios remain low till age 40-44 years when they pick up again. The age-sex ratios
from the age group 45-49 to the oldest age, pick-up gradually, in a consistent manner
except for the dents at ages 50-54 and 60-64 years.
The observed pattern of the sex ratios reflects the effect of the sex ratio at birth, and the
different patterns of migration and mortality for males and females. At the national level,
the drop from age 15-19 to 20-24 is 13.1 percentage points while at the regional level,
the drop is 26.2 points (from 109.5 to 83.3).
This is observed in each district. The magnitude of the drop however, varies between
districts. The sharpest drop is in Lawra (30.0 percentage points), followed by Sissala
(29.2 percentage points). The drop is lowest, 20.6 percentage points, in Nadawli.
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implies that there are now fewer dependants for the economically active population to
support in 2000 than in 1984, although the burden is still relatively high.
5.3.6 Population distribution - rural-urban composition
The region has 17.5 per cent of its total population living in urban localities and is
second to the Upper East Region as the least urbanized. There are only six urban
localities in the region, almost all located in the regional and district capitals.
Although the total urban population is still relatively small, the six urban centres have
grown tremendously since 1970. Wa, the regional capital, is the most significant, having
grown from 13,740 in 1970 through 36,067 in 1984 to 66,644 in 2000 (84.8% increase).
Tumu, the second largest town in the region, grew from 4,366 in 1970 to 6,014 in 1984
(37.8% increase) and to 8,858 in 2000 (47.3% increase). Jirapa also increased by 55.3
per cent from 3,520 in 1970 to 5,466 in 1984 and by 47.5 per cent to 8,060 in 2000. The
population of Nandom which was 3,236 in 1970 increased to 4,336 in 1984 (34%
increase) and again to 8,060 in 2000 (85.9% increase).
Lawras population of 2,709 in 1970 increased to 4,080 in 1984 (5.6% increase) and to
5,763 in 2000 (41.3% increase). Hamile increased by 72.2 per cent from 2,526 in 1970
to 4,349 in 1984 and then by 20.6 per cent to 5,245 in 2000.
Wa is the most urbanised district in the region, accounting for about two-thirds (65.8%)
of the regions total urban population. Over a tenth (13.2%) is in Jirapa- Lambussie and
12.2 per cent is in Lawra. Nearly a tenth (8.8%) is in Sissala. Nadawli is entirely rural.
All the six urban localities in the region are in four out of the five districts. The Wa
District, which is 29.7 per cent urbanised, has only the capital Wa, as an urban locality.
Jirapa-Lambussie has two urban localities, Jirapa (8.3%) and Hamile (5.4%). Lawra
District also has two urban localities: Lawra (6.6%) and Nandom (7.4%).
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Ethnicity
Of the total population of 576,583 enumerated in the region, 95.1 per cent are
Ghanaians by birth while 2.9 per cent constitutes naturalised Ghanaians. Other
ECOWAS nationals constitute 1.2 per cent whereas African Nationals other than
ECOWAS (0.3%) and Non- African nationals (0.5%) account for 0.8 per cent.
In the region, there are two predominant ethnic groups, the Mole Dagbon (75.7%) and
the Grusi (18.4%). The Wala (16.3%) of the Mole Dagbon and the Sissala (16%) of the
Grusi are the major subgroupings in the region. Other indigenous ethnic groupings
collectively constitute an additional 5.0 per cent of the population in the region, while all
Akan ethnic groups put together constitute 3.2 per cent.
There are wide variations within the districts. For example, in Nadowli (91.7%) and
Lawra (90.5%), the Dagaabas constitute more than 90.0 per cent of the population. The
Dagaabas who are also in the majority in Jirapa-Lambussie (71.8%) constitute the
largest single ethnic group in Wa.
Although the Sissala make up only 16.0 per cent of the population of the region, they
constitute 74.9 per cent of the population of the Sissala District and an important
minority ethnic group in Jirapa-Lambussie (13.5%). The Walba (Wala) also make up
16.3 per cent of the regions population but are concentrated in Wa (40.3%).
Religious affiliation
There are three main religious groups in the region, Christianity (35.5%), Islam (32.2%)
and Traditional (29.3%).
There are very marked differences among the districts in relation to religious affiliation.
Christians make up the largest religious group in two districts Nadawli (58.5%) and
Lawra (56.4%), with a very strong presence in Jirapa-Lambussie (42.5%) and Wa
(24.7%).
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The Islamic religion has most of its adherents in Sissala (70.1%) and in Wa (44.4%).
Adherents of traditional religion make up 44.8 per cent of the population in JirapaLambussie, with fairly good presence in Lawra (34.1%), Wa (27.1%) and Nadawli
(25.0%).
Catholics constitute the majority of Christians in all districts, ranging from 69.3 per cent
in Wa to 96.1 per cent in Jirapa-Lambussie. The Pentecostal/Charismatic group is the
second largest denomination, after Catholics. Other Christian groups are as important in
Wa as the Pentecostal/Charismatic and are second to Catholics in Sissala.
Education
Information on school attendance was collected from all persons 3 years or older. Such
information relates to full time education in an educational institution.
Such institutions include nursery, kindergarten (pre-school) primary middle, junior
secondary, secondary/senior secondary/vocational/commercial, teacher training college,
university or similar types of school where a person spends or has spent at least four (4)
hours a day receiving general education in which the emphasis is not on vocational skill
or trade training.
Although the information on school attendance was collected for all persons 3 years or
older, the official school entry age in the country is 6 years. Much of the analysis
therefore focuses on school attendance of persons age 6 years and older.
For the country, the proportion of the population that has ever attended school is 61.2
per cent in 2000, (66.9% of males and 59.5% females). This means that the proportions
who have never attended school at the national level is 38.8 per cent (33.1% males and
44.5% females).
Comparing these national figures with those for Upper West Region, one observes a
very wide gap in the educational attainment between the country as a whole and the
region. In the region, 69.8 per cent of the population, aged 6 years and older, have
never attended school (65.1% males and 73.9% females).
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At the district level, Sissala has the highest proportion (75.4%) of the population aged 6
years and older that never attended school (73.1% males and 77.6% females).
Lawra has the lowest proportion (65.1%) of the population without formal education
(60.3% males and 69.3% females). The low level of education in the region is due not
only to general poverty and cultural practices but also to the very late introduction of
higher education into northern Ghana.
This, in effect, limited education in the north to primary and middle school levels for the
older generations and is reflected in the high proportion of those who attained only
primary/middle school level in the region.
This situation is most likely due to the combined effects of the late introduction of
Western education, the influence of Islamic religion, general poverty and other cultural
practices.
Current school enrolment, in primary one, is still generally lower in the region compared
with the national situation for both males and females. Substantial differences also exist
between the national and regional pattern at the JSS level.
The gross Admission ratio (GAR) is the number enrolled at a first grade divided by the
population of the appropriate age group (the official entry age) multiplied by 100. The
gross enrolment ratio (GER), in say primary school, is the number of pupils enrolled in
P1-P6 divided by the total population of primary school going age (6-11 years) multiplied
by 100.
Data on current enrolment shows that the gap between boys and girls in school
attendance is minimal. At the entry point of both primary (74.5% boys and 75.6% girls)
and JSS (36.4% boys and 36.3% girls) the proportions of boys and girls admitted are
about equal, but at every level, the proportion of girls progressing to the next grade
reduces from one grade to the next, such that there is a widening (though small) gap
between boys and girls.
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Educational attainment
For the population aged six years and older who have ever attended school, 45.1 per
cent attained primary level, 23.8 per cent attained middle/JSS, and about one in eight
(12.8%) attained Secondary/SSS. About five per cent attained each of the other levels:
vocational/technical/ commercial (5.6%), post-secondary (5.6%), and tertiary level
(5.2%).
The rather large proportion of the educated population of the region attained only
primary and Middle/JSS, as the highest level (68.9%). This poses a big challenge for the
full implementation of the fCUBE and other education improvement programmes.
Data show that in each district, at least 60.0 per cent of those who had ever attended
school attained primary or middle/JSS level. The proportion varies from 64.7 per cent in
Wa to 74.4 per cent in Nadawli. Within each district, at least 10.0 per cent of those who
had ever-attended school attained secondary/SSS level.
This proportion ranges from 10.4 per cent in Nadawli to 15.3 per cent in Sissala. The
proportion that has vocational/technical/ commercial education ranges from 4.2 per cent
of the educated in Sissala to 6.4 per cent in Wa.
The proportion that attained post secondary level ranges from as low as 4.3 per cent of
the ever-attended school in Nadawli to as high as 6.5 per cent in Wa, where they are
above the regional value. The proportion that attained tertiary level ranges from 3.4 per
cent in Nadawli to 5.9 per cent in Wa. The proportions are above the regional value of
5.2 per cent in Wa and Lawra.
There is a disparity in the level of educational attainment between males and females in
the region and in each district. At the regional level, the proportion of females who have
ever attended school and attained the level of primary school constitutes 48.0 per cent
while that of the males is 42.7 per cent. At the secondary school/SSS level the
proportion is 14.1 per cent for males and 11.2 per cent for females, and at the
vocational/ technical/commercial level the proportion for both sexes are the same. At the
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post secondary level, the proportion is slightly higher for males (6.3%) than for females
(4.7%)
It is noted that at the tertiary level, the proportion of males (5.7%) is slightly higher than
that of females (4.6%). After the Middle/Junior Secondary School level, the proportions
for females begin to reduce as they progress to the tertiary level. Differences in
educational attainment between males and females in the region may be explained by
differences in initial enrolment as well as to differences in continuation rates.
Since fewer females than males had ever attended school, even assuming the ideal
situation of females achieving the same continuation rates as males, there is bound to
be fewer numbers of females at each successive level of educational attainment. In the
region and in each district, the proportions for females are highest at the pre-school and
primary, but lower after the middle/JSS level, as they progress to the tertiary level.
In the region, and in each district, the proportion of the educated population (aged 6
years and older) that attained secondary school or higher is lower for females except at
the Vocational/Technical/Commercial level where they are the same (5.6%).
Of those who have attended school in the region, 29.2 per cent attained secondary
school or higher. The proportion for males is 31.7 per cent compared to 26.1 per cent for
females. A comparison of the regional and national levels shows that the region and
districts have higher proportions than the country as a whole, at secondary school or
higher.
Literacy
At the regional level, the proportion of the population aged 15 years or older that is not
literate in any language is 73.4 per cent, which is much higher than the national average
of 42.1 per cent. The overall level of illiteracy in three of the five districts (Nadawli,
Sissala and Jirapa-Lambussie) is higher than the regional average of 73.4 per cent.
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The data also show that for the region as well as for each district, illiteracy is higher for
females than for males. For females, the level is higher than the regional value in the
same districts where illiteracy levels are higher than the regional level.
The 2000 Census results show that only 25.4 per cent of the regions population aged
15 years and older is literate in either English or a known Ghanaian language or literate
in both English and a Ghanaian language Since most publications and mass
communication are in English, the proportion that is effectively functional is only 24.3 per
cent in the region (13.4% in English only and 10.9% in English and a Ghanaian
language).
In the districts, Lawra has the highest functional literacy level (28.3%), with males at
34.2 per cent and females at 23.7 per cent, followed by Wa 27.5 per cent and Nadawli
21.7 per cent. Sissala (19.7%) and Jirapa-Lambussie (19.5%) have levels of effective
functional literacy just below 20.0 per cent.
Literacy in a Ghanaian Language is low in the region. The proportion literate in a
Ghanaian language (Ghanaian language only 1.1%, and English and a Ghanaian
language 10.9%) is only 12.0 per cent. In the districts, this proportion ranges from 4.2
per cent in Sissala to 15.2 per cent in Lawra.
Since instruction in schools in Ghana is in both English and a Ghanaian language, the
low level of literacy in a Ghanaian language in the region may therefore imply that the
teaching and learning of Ghanaian languages in schools in the region are not being
pursued in a sustainable manner.
The differences in the proportion which are effectively functionally literate and the
proportions literate in a Ghanaian language may also imply that literacy in the region is
acquired mostly in the classroom setting than through the existing adult education or
functional literacy programmes.
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Social characteristics
There are 80,599 households in the region, which is about 2.2 per cent of the total
households in the country. With a population of 576,583, this gives an average
household size of 7.2 persons.
The total number of houses in the region is 51,898; which gives the average number of
1.6 households per house. Household sizes in the region are high, and the lowest, 6.7 in
both Lawra and Nadawli, is higher than the national average.
Wa East District
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rate of 1.7% by the 2000 PHC. Thus, the districts population growth rate is lower than
the national growth rate of 2.6%.
Sex/Age structure
The districts population structure has a low sex ratio of 100 males to 103 females. The
population is youthful comprising 47% (between 0-14 years), 49% between 15-64 years
and 4% over 60 years old.
Culture
There are four major tribes in the district; Wala (45%), Sisala (21%), Chakali (19%) and
Dagaba/Lobi (15%). The dominant religion is Islam (about 70%), Christianity (about
10%) and Traditional religion (about 20%). Cultural practices of the people are syncretic
in nature. Islam has a great influence on the lives of the people. one of the fallouts of this
influence is that women are hardly included in decision-making. The nnoboa system has
engendered a high communal spirit in communities in the district.
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number of visual impairment could be attributed to the presence of the Oncho disease in
the past.
Women and Children
Most children of school going age are not in school and are engaged in cattlle-rearing
and in other economic activities or due to early marriage in the case of the girl-child.
Women in the district are the most poor. The traditional set up in communities in the
district relegates rights and economic pursuits of women to the background. Majority of
women therefore continue to live under difficult conditions characterized by elopement
and forced early marriage.
Agriculture
The major crops cultivated include, sorghum, millet, maize, cassava. Other crops are
cowpea, bambara beans, groundnuts and rice. soya beans, cashew, cotton and
mangoes are also cultivated mainly for sale. sheanuts and dawadawa are also gathered
and processed into butter for cooking, cosmetics and medicinal purposes. about 67% of
farmers rely on animal drawn The district has only two major feeder roads that run
through the district: they are
(1) Wahabu -Funsi - Yaala- Kundugu -Sombisi
(2) Wa through Bulenga to the Kulung.
The Kulung River is a major impediment to the development of the district as it divides
the district into two parts. The bridging of the river will require massive capital
investment, which is beyond the capability of the district and will therefore require urgent
attention by government and development partners.
implements while 33% of farmers use labour-intensive methods of the hoe and cutlass.
Farming is rain fed and limited to the single rainfall regime from may to October and
remains subsistent throughout the district. However, the district is able to produce
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enough food and livestock making it the food basket of the region. in 2005 for example,
the district was able to achieve 24.5 mt/ha yield for its major crops as against the
targeted yield of 19.6 mt/ha.
Commerce/Industry
Small scale activities include cloth/smock weaving, blacksmith, pito brewing, pottery
and shea- butter extraction.
from within and outside the district and are a major source of revenue to the district.
Improvements in market infrastructure will go a long way to expand the revenue base of
the
district.
The district has only one post office with 40 mail- boxes located at the district capital,
Funsi. The district assembly and the catholic agricultural project have installed a
radiotelephone system in Funsi. This has improved communication between Funsi and
Wa and the rest of the country by telephone. The absence of telephone and other
communication facilities in the district is a major hindrance to the socio-economic
development of the district.
There is no bank in the district. It has only a credit union. People and organizations in
the district are therefore forced to commute to Wa for their banking needs.
Transportation
There are no transport services for people in the district to travel within and outside the
district except on market days. The major means of transport in the district is by
motorbikes and bicycles.
Poor feeder roads link communities in the district. More than 40 % of roads are
inaccessible throughout the year. Agricultural produce gets locked-up in these
inaccessible areas of the district. Post harvest losses are therefore high and it worsens
the poverty situation of families in these areas.
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Energy
The district is not connected to the national grid. Feasibility studies have been
completed and low-tension poles have been procured and erected in Bulenga area.
Electricity will improve security and boost small-scale businesses. Solar power is in use
at the catholic secretariat in Funsi. This is a potential source of power energy, which can
be exploited for the development of other deprived communities. It is important to note
that about 95% of the people in the district depend on kerosene, fuel wood and charcoal
implying that serious felling of trees is taking place in the district.
Educational Infrastructure
There are 102 educational facilities in the district, which comprises of (52) primary
schools, (24) J.S.S and (26) Pre-schools in the district. The Pre-schools are under
sheds. The children are thus exposed to the vagaries of the weather when they are in
school.
School Enrollment
In 2004/05, the total enrollment figure for boys and girls at all levels at the basic school
stood at 4,927 and 4406 respectively giving a total enrollment figure of 9,333 in 2005.
The enrollment increased by 27% percent giving a total enrollment figure of 12789. This
high increase is attributable to the introduction of the capitation grant 2005.
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Table 14: School enrollment at the basic school level by sex in the Wa East
district
Level
No of schools
Enrolment
2005/6
Boys
Girls
Boys
Girls
Pre-schools
26
414
475
1158
1281
Primary
50
52
3864
3543
4710
4374
J.S.S
22
24
649
388
788
478
Total
80
102
4927
4406
6656
6133
Total
9,333
12,789
Untrained
Total
Pre-school
Primary
114
75
189
JSS
49
28
77
Total
168
104
272
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6.0
ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES
The discussion and analysis of alternatives in this report is carried out to ensure that
other practicable strategies will promote the elimination and/or minimization of negative
environmental impacts identified. This section is a requirement of the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA), and is critical in consideration of the ideal development with
minimal environmental disturbance.
This report has identified the major environmental impacts and the following alternatives
have been identified below:
The No-Action Alternatives
The proposed Developments as described in this ESIA
6.1 The No-Action Alternatives
The no action alternative is required to ensure the consideration of the original
environment without any development. This is necessary for the decision-makers in
considering all possibilities.
The developments will have a minimal effect on the physical environment. In terms of
the social environment, the no-action alternatives would result in traffic detours during
rains, increase travel hazard, eliminate job opportunities, higher transport costs, food
shortages, poverty, higher travel times, increase the dust nuisance created by driving
through the river beds and increase the wear and tear on the vehicles.
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dust nuisance as vehicles would not be driving through the river bed and decreased
wear and tear on the vehicles.
A three span bridge of 150m span shall be built on this River to follow the existing road
alignment on both sides of the bridge. This bridge is a proposed new bridge about 5km
of road shall be built to be able to connect the bridge to the both the Upper East and
Upper West Regions.
The proposed Doninga bridge will be built at the existing bridge location and shall be
expanded to 50m long to improve the drainage in the area.
The proposed bridge would be a three span, 100m bridge and would be positioned at a
distance of about 260m on the left of the existing bridge. This will straighten this existing
road alignment and improve traffic safety among others.
The initial investigation recommends a three span bridge of 175m long to be located at
about 242m on the right of the existing bridge. This will merge the existing Garu Bridge
and its relief bridge which are 50m meters apart and hence contributing to the flooding of
the catchments area into a single bridge and improve the flow of water during the high
tide.
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This bridge which has been washed away shall be replaced with a 60m bridge to be
spanned to follow the existing road alignment.
The proposed Kulun Bridge shall consist of a three span, 100m long bridge to be located
in a position that will follow the existing road alignment.
These alternatives (6.2.1 6.2.6) consider putting the ends of the bridge on firmer
ground. This will have minimal ecological impact. It has the potential to create some
level of noise and dust nuisance to nearby communities during its construction.
However, once the projects are completed, the seasonal destruction of the structures
and its effect on the districts, communities and individuals shall cease. The benefits are
far more outweighing. This alternative is preferred.
6.3
Based on the above, the most environmentally sound and most economical alternatives
are those developments as proposed in this report.
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7.0
Table 16: Impact Matrix for Site Preparation and Construction Phases
Activity/Impact
DIRECTION
Pos
Neg
DURATION
Long
LOCATION
Short
Direct
Indirect
MAGNITUTUDE
Major
Minor
EXTENT
Wide
Local
SIGNIFICANCE
Large
Small
1. Site Preparation
Vegetation Removal
Habitat Removal
Increased Infiltration/runoff
Increased soil erosion
Suspended solid runoff
Blasting
Noise
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Air Quality
9. Employment
Job creation
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DIRECTION
DURATION
LOCATION
MAGNITUTUDE
EXTENT
SIGNIFICANCE
Pos
Long
Short
Direct
Major
Wide
Large
Neg
Indirect
Minor
Local
Small
1. Bridge Maintenance
Polluted
runoff
from
maintenance
siltation
3. Transportation
Lower VOC
3. Air Quality
Reduce dust
The GHA and EPA being a responsible Government Agencies should ensure that
appropriate best practices are incorporated in the Contract document and specifications
as well as environmental protection requirements are issued to the Contractor.
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Mitigation:
No mitigation required.
Mitigation:
To prevent caving-ins and the development of unstable/unpredictable rock fissures (on
and off the site), blasting will be used in instances where it is deemed unavoidable.
Alternative methods such as bulldozing and jack hammering will be the preferred
options, with blasting practices being the last resort option. These blasting practices will
be kept to a minimum and will involve directional, controlled blasts, using mats where
possible.
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Mitigation:
Under no circumstance will sand or silt be allowed to collect within the river to the extent
that they impair surface water flow and provide the opportunity for overtopping and
flooding.
Fine grained materials (sand, etc.) will be stockpiled away from drainage channels and
low berms will be placed around the piles which themselves will be covered with
tarpaulin to prevent them from being eroded and washed away.
Provision of catch or diversion drains to divert surface flows from unsloped catchments
around disturbed area prior to major works.
Mitigation:
i.
Use equipment that has low noise emissions as stated by the manufacturers.
ii.
Use equipment that is properly fitted with noise reduction devices such as
mufflers.
iii.
iv.
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use ear muffs. Workers experiencing prolonged noise levels 70 - 80 dBA should
wear earplugs.
Mitigation:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
Mitigation:
i.
Skips and/or bins should be strategically placed within the campsite and
construction site.
ii.
iii.
The skips and bins at both the construction campsite and construction site should
be emptied regularly to prevent overfilling.
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iv.
Disposal of the contents of the skips and bins should be done at an approved
disposal site.
Mitigation:
i. Provide portable sanitary conveniences for the construction workers for control of
sewage waste. A ratio of approximately 25 workers per chemical toilet should be used.
Mitigation:
i.
Raw materials that generate dust should be covered or wet frequently to prevent
them from becoming air or waterborne.
ii.
iii.
iv.
Bulk storage of fuels and oils should be in clearly marked containers (tanks/drums
etc.) indicating the type and quantity being stored. In addition, these containers
should be surrounded by berms to contain the volume being stored in case of
accidental spillage.
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Mitigation:
i.
Adequate and appropriate road signs should be erected to warn road users of
the
construction activities. For example reduced speed near the construction site.
ii.
Raw materials such as sand should be adequately covered within the trucks to
prevent any escaping into the air and along the roadway.
iii.
The trucks should be parked on the proposed site until they are off loaded.
v.
v.
Mitigation:
i.
ii. The Contractor should have onsite first aid kits and arrange for a local nurse and/or
doctor to be on call for the construction site.
iii. Make prior arrangements with local health care facilities such as health centres or
the hospitals to accommodate any eventualities.
iv.
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Mitigation:
i.
The provision of lifelines, personal safety nets or safety belts and scaffolding for
the construction workers.
ii.
Mitigation:
i.
ii.
Give adequate and ample notice of the pending road works and detours.
7.2
Operations
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river channelization and deepening and increased channel water flows are generally
coupled with increased potentials for within-channel erosion and the associated
transport of large volumes of silt downstream.
Mitigation:
i.
ii.
ii.
Impact: Transportation/Traffic
Mitigation:
i.
ii.
agencies.
Weighing stations at strategic points along the roads, in particular in the vicinity of
the bridges are recommended for consideration by the EIA team.
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8.0
8.1
Key Stakeholders
The key stakeholders in the environmental management activities are: GHA ,EPA and
Water Resources Commission (Government Agencies), the Design Consultant,
Engineer, Contractor, Local Authorities and, to some extent, the Public. Responsibilities
for implementation of the proposed mitigation measures have been allocated to the
various stakeholders as discussed below.
8.2
Key Responsibilities
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approval conditions mitigation measures, quality standards and all other environmental
conditions. Table 18 summarizes the environmental management responsibilities of the
GHA and EPA/WRC for the various phases of the project.
Table 18: Environmental Management Responsibilities of the GHA and EPA/WRC
PROJECT
NO
RESPONSIBILITIES OF GHA/EPA/WRC
PHASE
Project
Preparation
Project Execution
Demobilisation
Issue
letter
of
recognition
that
all
environmental
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institution responsible for the monitoring of the general environmental impact of the
Project.
HIV/AIDS awareness-raising programmes in the communities and work camps shall also
be included.
Table 19: Environmental Management Responsibilities of the Design Engineer
The Design Consultant/Engineer shall prevent
PROJECT DESIGN
erosion
and
other
negative
impacts
by
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
environmentally
requirements
necessary
friendly
must be
methods
methods.
Such
accompanied
by the
for
monitoring
and
enforcement.
3
requirements
included
in
the
contract Documents.
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The Contractor(s) shall ensure that site managers and foremen are well aware of the
potential environmental as well as the relevant health and safety implications of the
Projects. He shall also ensure that all relevant staff are well aware of pertinent national
safety regulations, sufficiently trained in environmentally friendly construction methods
and that these methods are ultimately applied and appropriate measures taken
throughout the implementation of the Project.
The Contractor(s) shall be familiar with all pertinent national and local legislation relating
to his activities and shall generally take all reasonable steps to adequately secure traffic,
road and health safety and to protect the environment on and off the site during
construction. He shall prepare and perform his work in such a way and achieve such
results as to avoid damage or nuisance to persons, to public property or others resulting
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from the organization of traffic, from pollution, noise or any other causes arising as a
consequence of these methods of operation.
Considering the impact that the projects will have on the environment, it is expedient that
the Environmental Clauses are specifically defined and incorporated in the contract
agreement to enable the Contractor(s) reduce or eliminate the environmental impacts
and also to emphasize the importance of environmental protection. He shall inform the
Engineer in due time of any unforeseen adverse environmental impacts that may arise.
Table 20 summarizes the environmental management responsibilities of
the
contractor(s).
NO
CONTRACTOR(S) RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure that the headquarters staff as well as site
Mobilisation
3
Properly
establish,
operate
and
rehabilitate
construction camps
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PROJECT PHASE
NO
CONTRACTOR(S) RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare
and
management
submit
for
plans
approval
for
by
borrow
the
pit
relevant
Noise
Air
Tree cutting
10
and
construction methods
Inform the Engineer if any unforeseen negative
environmental impact should occur.
Responsible for the occupational health and safety
Project Execution
11
12
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PROJECT PHASE
NO
CONTRACTOR(S) RESPONSIBILITIES
Spraying any dusty road touched upon by project
activities to sufficiently fulfil the EPA guidelines for
13
14
erosion
prevention
work
plans
and
15
16
whose
water
source
is
made
have
not
been
marked
for
felling.
18
generated
from
construction
activities,
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PROJECT PHASE
NO
CONTRACTOR(S) RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for immediate elimination of any
19
20
Demobilisation
project.
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WASTE DISPOSAL
The construction of the bridges are likely to generate waste in various forms, which need
to be dealt with to avoid environmental degradation either on or off-site. The situation
could be controlled through the incorporation of the following clauses.
Clause 3: The contractor shall at all times maintain all sites under his control in a
clean and tidy condition and shall provide appropriate and adequate facilities for
the temporary storage so as to avoid the necessary accumulation of waste;
Clause 4: The contractor shall be responsible for the safe transportation and
disposal of all waste generated as a result of his activities in such a manner as
will not give rise to environmental pollution in any form, or hazard to human or
animal health. In the event of any third party being employed to dispose of
waste, the contractor shall be considered to have discharged his responsibilities
under this clause only when he has demonstrated that the transportation and
disposal arrangements have not given rise to pollution or will give rise to health
hazard;
Clause 5: The contractor shall be responsible for the provision of adequate
sanitary facilities for his workforce and that of his sub-contractors. The
contractors shall not allow the discharge of any untreated sanitary waste to
groundwater or any surface water course.
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WATER RESOURCES
In view of the potential for accidental spillage and leakage of based products and other
potential hazardous materials, specific control measures are necessary to minimize the
possibility of water resources pollution. The following are, therefore, to be incorporated
in the contract document or specification for the works.
Clause 6: The Contractor shall take all reasonable measures, at all sites under
his control, to prevent spillage and leakage of materials likely to cause pollution
of water resources. Such measures shall include, but not limited to the provision
of berms around fuel and oil storage facilities, and oil and grease traps in
drainage systems associated with vehicle and plant washing, serving and
fuelling areas. Prior to locating of such facilities, the Contractor shall submit
details of pollution prevention measures to the Engineer for approval.
REPLANTING OF TREES
Replacing the existing tall trees is an important mitigation measures. This will be
controlled through the incorporation of the following clause in the contract document.
Clause 7: The contractor shall exercise great effort during construction phase to
minimize the number of trees to be felled along the road. Four trees of the same
species shall be planted for every tree felled along the road.
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STORAGE OF TOPSOIL
Site clearance work may produce quantities of topsoil that could be of use later. The
following is, therefore, proposed in the contract document.
Clause 9: The contractor shall make arrangements to store any soil suitable for
later re-use. Where relevant, soil should be taken out in horizon and each
horizon stored in a separate pile, for return/re-use in a similar order. The piles
shall be grassed over or covered as in clause 8 above, all to the satisfaction of
the Engineer.
TRANSPORT OF MATERIALS
Transport of materials, stones and sand to the site is not expected to give rise to any
problems along the access roads. Nevertheless the incorporation of the following clause
is recommended as a precaution:
Clause 10: The Contractor shall ensure that his vehicles do not cause a safety
hazard, noise, dust or disturbance to local inhabitants.
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Depending on the exact location of the bridges, temporary diversions may be made
available for which full reinstatement is required. In all cases, alternatives routes for
pedestrian traffic will be necessary.
Clause 11: The Contractor shall provide, erect and maintain on the site and at
such position on the approaches, traffic signs and traffic control signals
necessary for the direction and control of traffic. The signs shall be reflectorised
or adequately illuminated at night in a manner approved by the Engineer and
kept clean and legible at all times. The Contractor shall reposition, cover or
remove signs as required during the various stages of implementation.
Clause 12: The contractor shall take reasonable precautions to keep the
waterways and approach roads clear of any spillage or materials from his
operation to the satisfaction of the Engineer. The contractor without delay shall
clear any spillage.
Clause 13: The Contractor shall construct, maintain, remove and reinstate
temporary diversion ways to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
Noise and air pollution are not expected to result in a nuisance to the people living near
the project corridor. Nevertheless the following are recommended to be included in the
contract document in order to minimize any excessive noise or exhaust particulates from
plant and equipment.
Clause 14: All vehicles and plant operated by the contractor or his subcontractors shall at all times be maintained in accordance with the original
manufactures specifications and service manuals, with particular regard to the
control of noise and diesel particulate emissions. The Engineer shall have the
right to require the contractor to replace or rectify any vehicle or plant, which in
his opinion causes excessive noise or emits smoke within 2 days of the
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8.4
Monitoring plans
Outlined in this section are proposals for an appropriate environmental monitoring plan,
which will assess the effectiveness of the mitigation measures to be implemented during
the implementation of the bridge projects.
These proposals include a description of the monitoring arrangements (type, location,
frequency, etc.) an implementation schedule and institutional arrangements necessary
implement the project.
however, necessary.
Monitoring Team
Bridge construction/rehabilitation invariably impacts on the functional areas of various
institutions for which reason it is relevant to assemble a cross-sectional team to meet a
regular intervals to monitor and assess the level of compliance to the set standards and
constructional specifications by the Contractor.
During construction, safety of vehicular traffic and pedestrians most essentially lie within
the responsibility of the Contractor. The Motor Transport and traffic Unit of the Ghana
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Police Force (MTTU) shall be informed to assist in achieving traffic safety through
regular patrols in the corridor under construction.
A monthly meeting of a monitoring team is recommended, apart from the more regular
patrols of the supervisory organization (GHA).
PARAMETERS TO BE
RESPONSIBLE
MONITORED
EPA/WRC
Overall
OUTPUT
ACTION TIME
FRAME
Contractor
through
life cycle
the
Engineer
Water
Instructions to On-going
Resources
Contractor
responsibility
Commission
through
throughout
Engineer
construction phase.
Overall
Environmental
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PARTY
PARAMETERS TO BE
RESPONSIBLE
MONITORED
project
Payment
of
FRAME
Monthly
Environmental responsibility
- Community relations
-
ACTION TIME
OUTPUT
Reports
runs
throughout
appropriate
the
compensation
- HIV/AIDS awareness raising
campaigns
-
Construction
methods
and
material
- Environmental management of
construction sites
Monthly
Environmental
On-going
responsibility
The Engineer
throughout
- Environmental management of
construction camps
Contractors
construction phase.
Incident
waste
management
as
when
required
(spills,
accidents and
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PARTY
PARAMETERS TO BE
RESPONSIBLE
MONITORED
ACTION TIME
OUTPUT
FRAME
Contractors equipment
-Accidents (traffic, spills etc)
- Environmental performance of
mitigation measures
- Environmental performance of - Maintenance
equipment and plants.
records
On-going
mitigation
measures.
- Occupational Health and safety
measures
- Water Quality
-Air quality
- Accidents of any kind
responsibility
-
Accidents
Reports
-
throughout
construction phase.
Mitigating
actions
eg.
Sprinkling
of
water,
traffic
signs,
safety
barriers,
maintain
baseline
water
quality
parameters
- Traffic nuisances
Traffic Police
Police reports
and
instructions to
contractor and
GHA
On-going
responsibility
throughout
construction
and
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PARTY
PARAMETERS TO BE
RESPONSIBLE
MONITORED
ACTION TIME
OUTPUT
FRAME
operational phases
Health
Change
Authorities
of
frequency
of
diseases
Upon
Health reports
of
observation
incidence
of
diseases
the area
Local
Negative
Communities
impacts.
- Social disturbance
contractor,
life cycle
supervising
Engineer, and
GHA
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9.0
CONCLUSION
This ESIA report has considered the environmental implications of the construction of
the proposed six bridges in the Upper East and West Regions of Ghana.
There is an increased level of environmental awareness of the general public and
concern for high quality of services in the country in recent times. For this reason it is of
great relevance that efforts are made to address relevant issues of environmental
management in development projects.
The proposed mitigation measures, monitoring arrangements and management plans, if
well implemented, will help achieve the much needed environmental sustainability in the
project areas in particular, and the national economy in general.
Finally, based on the history of the collapses associated with the bridges and the socioeconomic importance of their functions to the catchment areas, it is recommended that
the design of the bridges should consider as a matter of importance the following critical
issues including
vi.
measures for the protection of the rivers/streams bank should also be considered
in areas that are susceptible to erosion;
vii.
river trimmings to direct the flow of water within the bridges abutments and
protection; and
viii.
measures for scour protection, and the openings beneath the bridge, should be
carefully designed (given high velocity profile predictions).
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References
1. Bridge Justification Report for Danida Funding, 2008
2. Environmental Protection Agency,1996. A Guide to Environmental Assessment in
Ghana. EPA, Accra,
3. Ghana.Environmental
Protection
Agency,
1999.
Environmental
Assessment
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APPENDIX 1
CONSULTATIONS
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(BOLGATANGA)
NAME
PHONE
NUMBER
POSITION
Water Quality
Assurance
0243 607123
MIS Officer
0244 521359
ORGANISATION
Environmental Protection
Agency
Environmental Protection
Agency
Zenabu Wasai-King
Regional Director
0244 577909
Solomon Bagasah
Officer in charge
0246 031986
Forestry Commission
Emmanuel Mensah
Director
0244 186193
Geological Services
BUILSA DISTRICT
NAME
POSITION
PHONE
NUMBER
ORGANISATION
Builsa District
Assembly
District Chief
Executive
0244 366466
District Engineer
0243 150804
Builsa District
0243 668268
Builsa District
Development
Planning Officer
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NAME
PHONE
NUMBER
POSITION
District Manager
ORGANISATION
0248 991337
Builsa District
Forestry Services
Division
Navrongo
District Health
Director
0244 780972
Disease Control
Officer
020 8076369
District Health
Director
District Director
0242 636988
MOFA
BAWKU DISTRICT
NAME
POSITION
PHONE
NUMBER
ORGANISATION
Municipal Planning
Officer
0266 024440
Mr. Michael K
Bawre
Administrator
0249 923517
District Health
Directorate
Mr. Charles
Aboyella
MIS Officer
0244 864837
MOFA
Mr. J. A. Abugre
0246 173886
Bawku Municipal
Assembly
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NAME
POSITION
PHONE
NUMBER
ORGANISATION
Garu District
Assembly
0245 669625
Mr. Emmanuel K.
Botchway
District Engineer
0243 630624
Garu District
Assembly
0244 761850
District Health
Directorate
0243 217759
District Health
Directorate
0244 157449
MOFA
NAME
POSITION
PHONE NO.
ORGANISATION
Regional
020813364
2. Ahmed Tahiru
0276220693
3.Majeed Adamu
Schedule officer
0208240399
Winston Churchill
Regional Manager
0244512099
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NAME
4.Jonas Kpierekoh
Asher Nkegbe
POSITION
Senior Programmer
Officer
Regional Manager
PHONE NO.
0209023801
ORGANISATION
Env. Protection Agency
8294658020
0247806914
Yayoryiri Village
6. Sumaila Euntomah
District Co-ordinating
Director
0244576033
7. Musah Yussif
Planning Officer
0246242547
8. Kasimu Habilu
District Engineer
0246683284/
0208532500
9. Thompson Dumba
0208240908
Ag District Director
0244096174
MOFA, Funsi
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Environmental Protection
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Rand
Planning Department, Wa
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Kasimu Habilu
Director, Wa East
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APPENDIX 2
STAKEHOLDERS CONCERNS
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SECTION 2
GEOMETRIC AND DRAINAGE DESIGNS
REPORT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 1
2.0
KULUNGUGU BRIDGE SITE ................................................................................ 1
2.1 Existing Bridge.................................................................................................................. 1
2.2 Proposed Bridge Location .............................................................................................. 1
2.3 Hydrological Analysis ...................................................................................................... 1
2.4 Highest Water Level Information ................................................................................... 2
2.5 Hydraulic Analysis............................................................................................................ 2
2.6 Proposed Bridge Depth ................................................................................................... 2
2.7 Horizontal Alignment ....................................................................................................... 2
2.8 Vertical Alignment ............................................................................................................ 2
2.9 Cross Section ................................................................................................................... 3
3.0
GARU BRIDGE SITE ............................................................................................ 4
3.1 Existing Bridge.................................................................................................................. 4
3.2
Proposed Bridge Location ............................................................................................. 4
3.3 Hydrological Analysis ...................................................................................................... 4
3.4 Highest Water Level Information ................................................................................... 4
3.5 Hydraulic Analysis............................................................................................................ 4
3.6 Proposed Bridge Depth ................................................................................................... 5
3.7 Horizontal Alignment ....................................................................................................... 5
3.8 Vertical Alignment ............................................................................................................ 5
3.9 Cross Section ................................................................................................................... 5
4.0
DONINGA BRIDGE SITE ...................................................................................... 6
4.1 Existing Bridge.................................................................................................................. 6
4.2 Proposed Bridge Location .............................................................................................. 6
4.3 Hydrological Analysis ...................................................................................................... 6
4.4 Highest Water Level Information ................................................................................... 7
4.5 Hydraulic Analysis............................................................................................................ 7
4.6 Proposed Bridge Depth ................................................................................................... 7
4.7 Horizontal Alignment ....................................................................................................... 7
4.8 Vertical Alignment ............................................................................................................ 7
4.9 Cross Section ................................................................................................................... 8
5.0
SISSILI BRIDGE SITE........................................................................................... 8
5.1 Proposed Bridge Location .............................................................................................. 8
5.2 Hydrological Analysis ...................................................................................................... 8
5.3 Highest Water Level Information ................................................................................... 8
5.4 Hydraulic Analysis............................................................................................................ 9
5.5 Proposed Bridge Depth ................................................................................................... 9
5.6 Horizontal Alignment ....................................................................................................... 9
5.7 Vertical Alignment ............................................................................................................ 9
5.8 Cross Section ................................................................................................................. 10
6.0
KULUN BRIDGE SITE ........................................................................................ 10
6.1 Proposed Bridge Location ............................................................................................ 10
6.2 Hydrological Analysis .................................................................................................... 10
6.3 Highest Water Level Information ................................................................................. 10
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6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
Hydraulic Analysis.......................................................................................................... 11
Proposed Bridge Depth ................................................................................................. 11
Horizontal Alignment ..................................................................................................... 11
Vertical Alignment .......................................................................................................... 11
7.0
AMBALARA BRIDGE SITE ................................................................................ 12
7.1 Proposed Bridge Location ............................................................................................ 12
7.2 Hydrological Analysis .................................................................................................... 12
7.3 Highest Water Level Information ................................................................................. 12
7.4 Hydraulic Analysis.......................................................................................................... 13
7.5 Proposed Bridge Depth ................................................................................................. 13
7.6 Horizontal Alignment ..................................................................................................... 13
7.7 Vertical Alignment .......................................................................................................... 13
7.8 Cross Section ................................................................................................................. 14
APPENDIX A.................................................................................................................. 15
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1.0
INTRODUCTION
This report describes the procedures for the design of the six (6) stream crossings in the
Upper East and Upper West Regions of Ghana.
Kulungugu
ii.
Garu
iii.
Doninga
iv.
Ambalara
had their structures either overtopped or washed away by flood waters in 2007.
Sissili and
ii.
Kulun
2.0
2.1
Existing Bridge
2.2
The proposed location for the new bridge is 260m downstream of the existing bridge
channel (measured from the start of the existing bridge along the bank).
The proposed bridge has a span of 100m.
2.3
Hydrological Analysis
The Rational method was used to estimate the maximum flood discharge from the
catchment. The run-off co-efficient (c) assumed was 0.6 since the area is flat arable.
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A Return Period of 100years was in the analysis. The maximum flood discharge obtained
was 361.417m3/s as shown in appendix A.
2.4
By our inspection, the highest water level was 4.5m. This was obtained at the midpoint of
the existing bridge Parapet. We obtained this information from the local inhabitants.
2.5
Hydraulic Analysis
The 0DQQLQJV method was used to determine the capacity of the existing bridge
structure and for the design of the new bridge structure.
A channel bed slope of 0.3% obtained from the river cross section survey was used.
The capacity of the existing bridge structure was 574.846m3/s which presupposes that
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contribute to the flow.
The highest water level (HWL) of 4.5m also gave a channel and flood plain discharge of
2147.113m3/s. This was reportedly due to the opening of the Dam in Burkina Faso.
2.6
2.7
Horizontal Alignment
The design speed used was 100kph. The road approaches were realigned to conform to
the new bridge location. The alignment design controls are as shown in table 1.
The entry and exit approaches are 1636.3m and 1113.7m respectively.
2.8
Vertical Alignment
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H O R I Z O N T A L
RMIN
SPEED
Lmin
C U R V E S
Superelevation
Des
Rmin
Adverse
Transition
Curve
Sight Distance
Des.
Abs.
Stopping
Km/h
100
700
370
170
6.0
5000
160
VERTICAL CURVES
Passing
Ls (min)
K factor
Crest
Lmin
GRADIENT
min
max
Des
Des
85
0.4
Sag
Cross-fall
2.9
620
56
64
28
Cross Section
The cross section details used in the design are shown in the tables 2.2 & 2.3 below.
Table 2.2
Approach Road
Carriageway
Shoulder
Side Slope
Width
m
Crossfall
%
Max
Superelevation
%
Width
m
Slope
%
Cut
Fill
7.3
2.5
5.51
3.0
1:2
1:2
Table 2.3
Bridge Section
Carriageway
Walkway
Width
m
Crossfall
%
Width
m
Slope
%
7.3
2.5
1.5
2.5
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3.0
3.1
Existing Bridge
3.2
The new bridge is located 242m downstream of the existing bailey bridge (measured
from the end of the existing bailing bridge along the bank). The new bridge replaces the
two bridges and has a span of 175m.
3.3
Hydrological Analysis
The maximum flood discharge from the catchment was estimated using the Rational
method. The run-off coefficient (c) assumed was 0.6 since the area is flat arable.
3.4
The Highest water level observed from our inspection was 2m. This was obtained from
water marks on the walls of the masonry bridge.
3.5
Hydraulic Analysis
0DQQLQJV method was used to access the capacity of the two (2) existing bridge
structures and for the design of the new structure.
A channel bed slope of 0.4% obtained from the river cross section survey was used.
The capacity of the two (2) existing bridge structures was 983.208m3/s which is higher
than the maximum flood discharge from the catchment.
The highest water level (HWL) of 2m for the new bridge gave a channel and flood plain
discharge of 2257.963m3/s.
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3.6
The proposed bridge depth is 5.5m including a freeboard of 3.5m (using the approaches
as controls)
3.7
Horizontal Alignment
A design speed of 100kph was used. The road approaches were realigned to conform to
the new bridge location.
The entry and exit approaches are 885m & 706.7m respectively.
The alignment design controls are as shown in table 3.1.
3.8
Vertical Alignment
H O R I Z O N T A L
RMIN
SPEED
Lmin
Superelevation
Des
Rmin
Adverse
C U R V E S
Sight Distance
Des.
Abs.
Stopping
Km/h
100
700
370
170
6.0
5000
160
Passing
VERTICAL CURVES
Transition
Curve
Ls (min)
K factor
Crest
Lmin
GRADIENT
min
max
Des
Des
85
0.4
Sag
Cross-fall
3.9
620
56
64
28
Cross Section
The cross section details used in the design are shown in the tables 3.2 & 3.3 below.
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Table 3.2
Approach Road
Carriageway
Shoulder
Side Slope
Width
m
Crossfall
%
Max
Superelevation
%
Width
m
Slope
%
Cut
Fill
7.3
2.5
2.5
3.0
1:2
1:2
Table 3.3
Bridge Section
Carriageway
Walkway
Width
m
Crossfall
%
Width
m
Slope
%
7.3
2.5
1.5
2.5
4.0
4.1
Existing Bridge
4.2
The proposed bridge is at the same location as the existing Bailey bridge.
The proposed bridge has a span of 50m.
4.3
Hydrological Analysis
The maximum flood discharge from the catchment was estimated using the Rational
method.
A run-off co-efficient of 0.6 was used since the area is flat arable.
A Return Period of 50years was used in the analysis.
The maximum flood discharge obtained was 178.308m 3/s as shown in Appendix A.
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4.4
By our inspection, the highest water level was 3.8m. We obtained this information from
the local inhabitants.
4.5
Hydraulic Analysis
The 0DQQLQJV method was used to determine the capacity of the existing bridge
structure and the proposed bridge structure. A channel bed slope of 0.3% obtained from
the river cross section survey was used.
The capacity of the existing bridge structure was 162.191m3/s which is lower than the
maximum flood discharge from the catchment. The highest water level (HWL) of 3.8m
gave a channel and flood plain discharge of 749.7m 3/s.
4.6
4.7
Horizontal Alignment
4.8
Vertical Alignment
The topography of the road corridor is relatively flat. A maximum grade of 1.4% was
obtained. The alignment design controls are as shown in table 4.1.
DESIGN
RMIN
SPEED
Lmin
Des.
Abs.
424
234
140
Superelevation
Des
Rmin
Adverse
C U R V E S
Sight Distance
Stopping
Passing
VERTICAL CURVES
Transition
Curve
Ls (min)
K factor
Crest
Lmin
Sag
GRADIENT
min
max
Des
Des
Cross-fall
Km/h
80
6.0
3500
110
500
44
30
18
70
0.4
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4.9
Cross Section
The cross section details used in the design are shown in the tables 4.2 & 4.3 below.
Table 4.2
Approach Road
Carriageway
Shoulder
Side Slope
Width
m
Crossfall
%
Max
Superelevation
%
Width
m
Slope
%
Cut
Fill
7.3
2.5
3.0
3.0
1:2
1:2
Table 4.3
Bridge Section
Carriageway
Walkway
Width
m
Crossfall
%
Width
m
Slope
%
7.3
2.5
1.5
2.5
5.0
5.1
There is no bridge at this location. The bridge site is 2km from the Doninga bridge site.
The bridge span is 150m and will form part of the R181/02 route.
5.2
Hydrological Analysis
The Rational method was used to estimate the maximum flood discharge from the
catchment. The run-off co-efficient (C) assumed was 0.6 since the area is flat arable.
5.3
By our inspection, the highest water level was 5.75m from the river bed as observed as
water marks on trees at the river banks.
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5.4
Hydraulic Analysis
The 0DQQLQJV Method was used to determine the capacity of the proposed bridge
structure.
The highest water level (HWL) of 5.75m gave a channel and flood plain discharge of
2866.746m3/s.
5.5
5.6
Horizontal Alignment
5.7
Vertical Alignment
H O R I Z O N T A L
RMIN
SPEED
Lmin
Des.
Abs.
424
234
140
Superelevation
Des
Rmin
Adverse
C U R V E S
Sight Distance
Stopping
Passing
VERTICAL CURVES
Transition
Curve
Ls (min)
K factor
Crest
Lmin
Sag
GRADIENT
min
max
Des
Des
Cross-fall
Km/h
80
6.0
3500
110
500
44
30
18
70
0.4
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5.8
Cross Section
The cross section details used in the design are shown in the tables 5.2 & 5.3 below.
Table 5.2
Approach Road
Carriageway
Shoulder
Side Slope
Width
m
Crossfall
%
Max
Superelevation
%
Width
m
Slope
%
Cut
Fill
7.3
2.5
3.0
3.0
1:2
1:2
Table 5.3
Bridge Section
Carriageway
Walkway
Width
m
Crossfall
%
Width
m
Slope
%
7.3
2.5
1.5
2.5
6.0
6.1
The proposed bridge will link the existing approaches which forms part of the IR11/06
route. It has a span of 100m.
6.2
Hydrological Analysis
The maximum flood discharge from the catchment was estimated using the Rational
method. The runoff co-efficient (C) assumed was 0.6 since the area is flat arable.
A return period of 100years was used in the analysis.
The maximum flood discharge obtained was 547m3/s as shown in appendix A.
6.3
The highest water level was 4.8 from the river bed as reported by the local inhabitants.
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6.4
Hydraulic Analysis
The 0DQQLQJV Method was used to determine the capacity of the proposed bridge
structure. A channel and flood plain discharge of 1800.6m3/s was obtained using the
highest water level obtained from the site.
6.5
6.6
Horizontal Alignment
6.7
Vertical Alignment
A maximum grade of 1.9% was obtained since the topography of the road corridor is
relatively flat.
The alignment design controls are as shown in table 6.1.
DESIGN
RMIN
SPEED
Lmin
Des.
Abs.
424
234
140
Superelevation
Des
Rmin
Adverse
C U R V E S
Sight Distance
Stopping
Passing
VERTICAL CURVES
Transition
Curve
Ls (min)
K factor
Crest
Lmin
Sag
GRADIENT
min
max
Des
Des
Cross-fall
Km/h
80
6.0
3500
110
500
44
30
18
70
0.4
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6.8
Cross Section
The cross section details used in the design are shown in the tables 6.2 & 6.3 below.
Table 6.2
Approach Road
Carriageway
Shoulder
Side Slope
Width
M
Crossfall
%
Max
Superelevation
%
Width
m
Slope
%
Cut
Fill
7.3
2.5
3.0
3.0
1:2
1:2
Table 6.3
Bridge Section
Carriageway
Walkway
Width
m
Crossfall
%
Width
m
Slope
%
7.3
2.5
1.5
2.5
7.0
7.1
The proposed bridge will link the existing approaches which forms part of the IR11/06
route. It has a span of 60m.
7.2
Hydrological Analysis
The maximum flood discharge from the catchment was estimated using the Rational
method. The runoff co-efficient (C) assumed was 0.6 since the area is flat arable.
A return period of 50years was used in the analysis.
The maximum flood discharge obtained was 218.137m3/s as shown in appendix A.
7.3
The highest water level was 4m from the river bed as reported by the local inhabitants.
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7.4
Hydraulic Analysis
The 0DQQLQJV Method was used to determine the capacity of the proposed bridge
structure. A channel and flood plain discharge of 1410m3/s was obtained using the
Highest water level obtained from the site.
7.5
7.6
Horizontal Alignment
7.7
Vertical Alignment
A maximum grade of 1.2% was obtained since the topography of the road corridor is
relatively flat.
The alignment design controls are as shown in table 7.1.
DESIGN
RMIN
SPEED
Lmin
Des.
Abs.
424
234
140
Superelevation
Des
Rmin
Adverse
C U R V E S
Sight Distance
Stopping
Passing
VERTICAL CURVES
Transition
Curve
Ls (min)
K factor
Crest
Lmin
Sag
GRADIENT
min
max
Des
Des
Cross-fall
Km/h
80
6.0
3500
110
500
44
30
18
70
0.4
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7.8
Cross Section
The cross section details used in the design are shown in the tables 6.2 & 6.3 below.
Table 7.2
Approach Road
Carriageway
Shoulder
Side Slope
Width
M
Crossfall
%
Max
Superelevation
%
Width
m
Slope
%
Cut
Fill
7.3
2.5
3.0
3.0
1:2
1:2
Table 7.3
Bridge Section
Carriageway
Walkway
Width
m
Crossfall
%
Width
m
Slope
%
7.3
2.5
1.5
2.5
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APPENDIX A
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Modified
Catchment
Area(sq.km)
Longest
Stream
Length(Km)
+IW
+P
Slope (m/km)
Tc(hr)
Return
Period (yrs)
Runoff Coefficient C
Rainfall
Intensity
I(in/hr)
Rainfall
Intensity
I(mm/hr)
Modified
Catchment
Area(sq.km)
Maximum
Discharge
Q(cu.m/s)
270
1.000
270.000
33.810
350
106.680
3.155
14.966
100
0.60
0.51
12.954
270.000
582.930
270
0.620
167.400
33.810
350
106.680
3.155
15.699
100
0.60
0.51
12.954
167.400
361.417
Bridge
HWL (m)
Water Sect.
Area(sq.m)
Wetted
Perimeter(m)
100m span
4.5
299.99
103.81
58m span
110.40
61.56
Hydraulic Channel
Radius(m)
Slope
2.890
1.793
0.003
0.003
Manning's
Roughness
0.015
0.015
Average Discharge
Vel.(m/s) Qc(cu.m/s)
7.157
5.207
Remarks
2147.113
574.846
Note
1. The max. discharge from the catcment gives 3m depth of bridge (1.5m actual + 1.5m assumed freeboard) for the existing bridge
2. The max. flood discharge observed (reportedly due to the openning of dam in Burkina Faso) gives 6m depth of bridge (4.5m actual + 1.5m freeboard)
Modified
Catchment
Area(sq.km)
Longest
Stream
Length(Km)
+IW
+P
Slope (m/km)
Tc(hr)
Return
Period (yrs)
Runoff Coefficient C
Rainfall
Intensity
I(in/hr)
Rainfall
Intensity
I(mm/hr)
Modified
Catchment
Area(sq.km)
Maximum
Discharge
Q(cu.m/s)
419.450
1.000
419.450
35.700
250
76.200
2.134
16.351
50.0
0.60
0.4
10.16
419.450
710.269
419.450
0.600
251.670
35.700
250
76.200
2.134
17.208
50.0
0.60
0.4
10.16
251.670
426.161
Wetted
Perimeter(m)
Hydraulic Channel
Radius(m)
Slope
Manning's
Roughness
Average Discharge
Vel.(m/s) Qc(cu.m/s)
Bridge
HWL (m)
Remarks
175m span
345
178.4
1.934
0.004
0.015
6.545
2257.963
175m span
604.74
181.37
3.334
0.004
0.015
9.411
5691.067
68 span
136
72
1.889
0.004
0.015
6.443
876.243
10m span
20
14
1.429
0.004
0.015
5.348
106.965
175m span
175
177
0.989
0.004
0.015
4.185
732.296
983.208
Note
1. The max. discharge from the catcment gives 3.0m depth of bridge (2.0m actual + 1.0m assumed freeboard)
2. Using the approaches as controls gives 5.5m depth of Bridge (same as existing structure, i.e. 2m actual + 3.5m freeboard)
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Modified
Catchment
Area(sq.km)
Longest
Stream
Length(Km)
+IW
+P
Slope (m/km)
Tc(hr)
Return
Period (yrs)
Runoff Coefficient C
Rainfall
Intensity
I(in/hr)
Rainfall
Intensity
I(mm/hr)
Modified
Catchment
Area(sq.km)
Maximum
Discharge
Q(cu.m/s)
97.500
1.000
97.500
22.150
250
76.200
3.440
10.670
50
0.60
0.6
15.24
97.500
247.650
97.500
0.720
70.200
22.150
250
76.200
3.440
11.026
50
0.60
0.6
15.24
70.200
178.308
Manning's
Roughness
Average
Vel.(m/s)
Discharge
Qc(cu.m/s)
Remarks
0.015
5.928
749.697
162.191
Bridge
HWL (m)
Water Sect.
Area(sq.m)
Wetted
Perimeter(m)
50m span
3.8
126.474
54.927
30m span
2.3
40.555
31.781
Hydraulic Channel
Radius(m)
Slope
2.303
1.276
0.003
0.003
0.015
3.999
Note
1. The max. discharge from the catcment gives 2.3m depth of bridge (1.3m actual + 1.0m assumed freeboard) for the existing bridge
2. The max. flood discharge observed gives 4.8m depth of Bridge (3.8m actual + 1.0m freeboard)
0.600
Modified
Catchment
Area(sq.km)
Longest
Stream
Length(Km)
+IW
+P
Slope (m/km)
Tc(hr)
Return
Period (yrs)
Runoff Coefficient C
Rainfall
Intensity
I(in/hr)
Rainfall
Intensity
I(mm/hr)
Modified
Catchment
Area(sq.km)
Maximum
Discharge
Q(cu.m/s)
5872.800
258.130
620
188.976
0.732
112.472
100
0.60
0.1
2.54
5872.800
2486.152
Manning's
Roughness
Average
Vel.(m/s)
Discharge
Qc(cu.m/s)
0.015
4.824
2866.746
Bridge
HWL (m)
Water Sect.
Area(sq.m)
Wetted
Perimeter(m)
150m span
5.75
594.28
156.54
Hydraulic Channel
Radius(m)
Slope
3.796
0.001
Note
1. The max. flood discharge observed (due to openning of dam in Burkina Faso) gives 7.25m depth of bridge (5.75m actual + 1.5m freeboard)
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Modified
Catchment
Area(sq.km)
Longest
Stream
Length(Km)
+IW
+P
Slope (m/km)
Tc(hr)
Return
Period (yrs)
Runoff Coefficient C
Rainfall
Intensity
I(in/hr)
Rainfall
Intensity
I(mm/hr)
Modified
Catchment
Area(sq.km)
Maximum
Discharge
Q(cu.m/s)
2051
1.000
2051.000
186.000
550
167.640
0.901
86.367
100
0.60
0.11
2.794
2051.000
955.082
2051
0.600
1230.600
186.000
550
167.640
0.901
90.894
100
0.60
0.105
2.667
1230.600
547.002
Bridge
HWL (m)
Water Sect.
Area(sq.m)
Wetted
Perimeter(m)
100m span
4.8
261.23
82.26
Hydraulic Channel
Radius(m)
Slope
Manning's
Roughness
Average Discharge
Vel.(m/s) Qc(cu.m/s)
Remarks
3.176
0.002
0.015
6.893
1800.622
Modified
Catchment
Area(sq.km)
Longest
Stream
Length(Km)
+IW
+P
Slope (m/km)
Tc(hr)
Return
Period (yrs)
Runoff Coefficient C
Rainfall
Intensity
I(in/hr)
Rainfall
Intensity
I(mm/hr)
Modified
Catchment
Area(sq.km)
Maximum
Discharge
Q(cu.m/s)
120.450
1.000
120.450
24.200
550
167.640
6.927
9.923
50
0.60
0.62
15.748
120.450
316.141
120.450
0.690
83.111
24.200
550
167.640
6.927
10.298
50
0.60
0.62
15.748
83.111
218.137
Bridge
HWL (m)
Water Sect.
Area(sq.m)
Wetted
Perimeter(m)
Hydraulic Channel
Radius(m)
Slope
Manning's
Roughness
Average Discharge
Vel.(m/s) Qc(cu.m/s)
60m span
174.21
63.03
2.764
0.004
0.015
8.094
1410.064
45m span
1.2
54
47.4
1.139
0.004
0.015
4.483
242.069
Remarks
Note
1. The max. discharge from the catcment gives 2.2m depth of bridge (1.2m actual + 1.0m freeboard)
2. The max. flood discharge observed (probable contribution from Kulpawn Catchment) gives 5m depth of bridge (4.0m actual + 1.0m freeboard)
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SECTION 3
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0
Geotechnical Report
Page i
1.0
1.1
Introduction
Foundation investigation has been carried out at proposed River site found in the
Upper East Region.
The River crossing was located at Kulungugu.
1.2
Fieldwork
The fieldwork was carried out between 27th and 28th January, 2010. To facilitate
the attainment of the requirement of the fieldwork, and also ensure compliance
with the requirements of soil sample recovery and performance of specified field
tests such as standard penetration tests and recovery of undisturbed
clayey/compressible soils, a 1-ton mobile cable percussion boring rig was used
to undertake subsoil investigation.
1.3
Percussion drilling in soft ground involved the drilling of two (2No.) boreholes at
Kulungugu. One borehole was drilled at each approach.
The various depths attained in soft ground and decomposed rock are shown in
Table 1 of Appendix. Sampling and in-situ testing were carried out in the
boreholes in accordance with project specifications.
All boreholes in soft ground were deemed to have attained refusal when a total
of 50 blows have been applied during any one of the three 0.15m (6-ins)
sampler advancement during SPT. The final depths of the boreholes ranged
from 3.0m in BH 1 to 4.2m in BH 2. Duration for chiseling in each borehole
averaged two (2) hours.
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Depth in Rock
Ground
Borehole
(Chiselling with
(Percussion
California Hammer)
Drilling)
2.0
Total
Depth
B1
2.8m
0.2m
3.0m
B2
3.6m
0.6m
4.2m
SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS
2.1
Introduction
This section present the results of the field activities and samples recovered as
part of the investigations.
2.2
Surficial Soil Profile
The boreholes sunk at the site revealed the following ground
conditions;
Table 2: Stratigraphy of Site
Kulungugu
Stratum
Thickness
Average SPT N
13
refusal
sandy
gravel
(Weathered Granite)
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Surficial soils were mainly sand with a heterogeneous mixture of soft to firm
Light brown fine grained moist silt, occasionally greyish silty sand with fine
grained very dense sandy gravel.
Logs and Locations of borehole can be found on Appendix A attached.
2.3
Country Rock
Bedrock of weathered Granite belonging to the Middle Precambrian granitic
Rocks with minor belts of Birrimian rocks was encountered in all locations
drilled.
It was chiselled at all borehole locations. The geological map indicates that
granite was to be expected along the project corridor. At Kulungugu the material
actually chiseled is greyish, brown weathered rock.
2.4
Groundwater Conditions
Groundwater was not encountered in all boreholes drilled at the site.
At the project corridor, the major rainy season occurs from August to October.
Groundwater levels are normally expected to peak at mid September to mid
October and be at lowest in mid December to mid April. Seasonal fluctuation in
groundwater level is dependent on several factors notable are; geology, rainfall
amount, topography, catchment area size, groundwater abstraction and recharge
rates, surface drainage and land-use characteristics.
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3.0
3.1
Soils/Weathered Rock
The results obtained for N may be used to estimate bearing capacity for
granular soils of weathered granite formations. This is done in conjunction with
estimated width (B) of footing, and this is read off in the relationship established
by Terzargi and Peck curve for soils, ultimate bearing pressure in kN/m
Qult =
2
N
B + 0.3
B
0.08
The detailed results of allowable bearing capacity have been given in Table 3
below.
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APPENDIX A
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BOREHOLE LOG
PROJECT:
Kulungugu
LOCATION:
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
N-value
Soil/Rock Description
(%)
Cu (kN/m2)
Type
Shear
Test
Fines %
Sample
Consistency
Limits
nmc LL PI DFS
Sand %
OD
Level*
(m)
In-situ
Test
Gravel (%)
Symbol
Soil Profile
Chemical
Tests
pH Value
Cl- (mgl-1)
Borehole No.: 1
SO42- (mgl-1)
spt1
N=21
40
23
70
30
N=>60
35
16
70
30
spt2
End of borehole
LEGEND
ds - disturbed sample
ud - undisturbed sample
spt - Standard Penetration Test Sample
CPT - Cone Penetration Test
N-value
Cu - Cohesion
- Coefficient of shear resistance
2SO
- Sulphate Content
Cl- - Chloride Content
Note
Hole chiseled for 2.5hours. There was no penetration.
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BOREHOLE LOG
PROJECT:
Kulungugu
LOCATION: Kulungugu
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
4
ds1
Soil/Rock Description
N-value
(%)
spt1
28
13
49
51
52
47
N=5
29
12
N=6
31
13
56
44
26
13
70
30
Cu (kN/m2)
Type
Shear
Test
Fines %
Sample
Consistency
Limits
nmc LL PI DFS
Sand %
OD
Level*
(m)
In-situ
Test
Gravel (%)
Symbol
Soil Profile
Chemical
Tests
pH Value
Cl- (mgl-1)
Borehole No.: 2
SO42- (mgl-1)
spt3
Dense to very dense moist greyish silty
SAND ( weathered granite )
End of borehole
LEGEND
ds - disturbed sample
ud - undisturbed sample
spt - Standard Penetration Test Sample
CPT - Cone Penetration Test
N-value
Cu - Cohesion
- Coefficient of shear resistance
2SO4 - Sulphate Content
Cl - Chloride Content
Note
Hole chisseled for 2.0hours advancing 0.2m
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APPENDIX B
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Table 3:
Location
BH 1
Foundation Soil
Soil Thickness
Proposed Foundation
Allowable Bearing
Depth
Pressure
Pressure
3.0m
2.8m
1267KN/m
422KN/m
4.2m
3.6m
1140KN/m
380 KN/m
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APPENDIX C
SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
Geotechnical Report
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Geotechnical Report
Page 12
Drilling at Borehole 1
Drilling at Borehole 2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0
Geotechnical Report
Page i
1.0
1.1
Introduction
Foundation investigation has been carried out at proposed River site found in the
Upper East Region.
The River crossing was located at Garu.
1.2
Fieldwork
The fieldwork was carried out between 23rd January and 25th January,
2010. To facilitate the attainment of the requirement of the fieldwork, and also
ensure compliance with the requirements of soil sample recovery and
performance of specified field tests such as standard penetration tests and
recovery of undisturbed clayey/compressible soils, a 1-ton mobile cable
percussion boring rig was used to undertake subsoil investigation.
1.3
Percussion drilling in soft ground involved the drilling of two (2No.) boreholes at
Garu. One borehole was drilled at each approach.
The various depths attained in soft ground and decomposed rock are shown in
Table 1 of Appendix A. Sampling and in-situ testing were carried out in the
boreholes in accordance with project specifications.
All boreholes in soft ground were deemed to have attained refusal when a total
of 50 blows have been applied during any one of the three 0.15m (6-ins)
sampler advancement during SPT. The final depths of the boreholes ranged
from 9.6m in BH 1 to 10.0m in BH 2. . Duration for chiseling in each borehole
averaged two (2) hours.
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Borehole
(Percussion
Drilling)
Depth in Rock
(Chiselling with
California Hammer)
Total
Depth
B1
8.6m
1.0m
9.6m
B2
9.6m
0.4m
10.0m
2.0
Subsurface Conditions
2.1
Introduction
This section present the results of the field activities and samples recovered as
part of the investigations.
2.2
Surficial Soil Profile
The boreholes sunk at the site revealed the following ground
conditions;
Table 2: Stratigraphy of Site
Garu
Stratum
Thickness
$YHUDJH6371
11
sandy CLAY
Very loose, moist, greyish/ brown 3.0m 8.6m
15
silty
sandy
refusal
GRAVEL
(Weathered Granite)
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2.3
Country Rock
Bedrock of weathered Granite belonging to the Middle Precambrian granitic
rocks, with minor belts of Birrimian rocks was encountered in all locations
drilled. It was chiselled at all borehole locations. The geological map indicates
that granite was to be expected along the project corridor. At Garu the material
actually chiseled is greyish, dark brown weathered rock.
2.4
Groundwater Conditions
Groundwater was encountered in all boreholes drilled at the site and it occurred
at depths range of between 2.7m in BH1 and 1.7m in BH2.
At the project corridor, the major rainy season occurs from mid August to
October. Groundwater levels are normally expected to peak at mid September
to mid October and be at lowest in mid December to mid April. Seasonal
fluctuation in groundwater level is dependent on several factors notable are;
geology, rainfall amount, topography, catchment area size, groundwater
abstraction and recharge rates, surface drainage and land-use characteristics.
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3.0
3.1
The UHVXOWV REWDLQHG IRU 1 PD\ EH XVHG WR HVWLPDWH EHDULQJ FDSDFLW\ IRU
granular soils of weathered granite formations. This is done in conjunction with
estimated width (B) of footing, and this is read off in the relationship established
by Terzargi and Peck curve for soils, ultimate bearing pressure in kN/m
Qu lt
N
0.08
>
0.3
The detailed results of allowable bearing capacity have been given in Table 3
of Appendix A.
4.0
At the Garu bridge site, a foundation depth range of between 8.6m 10.0m
should be adopted, this depth will be mainly in the competent weathered
rock horizon.
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APPENDIX A
Geotechnical Report
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BOREHOLE LOG
PROJECT:
GARU
LOCATION:
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
4
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
5
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
6
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8
6.9
7
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7
7.8
7.9
8
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
8.7
8.8
8.9
9
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
(%)
ds1
ds2
Shear
Test
Cu (kN/m2)
Type
Consistency
Limits
nmc LL PI DFS
Fines %
Level*
(m)
In-situ
Test
N-value
Soil/Rock Description
Sand %
Sample
Gravel (%)
Symbol
Soil Profile
OD
48
52
30
94
10
90
17
82
89
10
87
13
34
17
56
Chemical
Tests
pH Value
Cl- (mgl-1)
Borehole No.: 1
SO42- (mgl-1)
spt1
59
26
spt2
N=11
56
24
spt3
N=17
32
15
N=5
17
spt4
non- plastic
spt5
N=4
spt6
N=5
spt7
N=17
19
85
N=>50
31
12
85
non- plastic
93
spt8
CPT
LEGEND
ds - disturbed sample
ud - undisturbed sample
spt - Standard Penetration Test Sample
CPT - Cone Penetration Test
N-value
Cu - Cohesion
- Coefficient of shear resistance
2SO4 - Sulphate Content
Cl - Chloride Content
Note
Hole chisseled for 2hours advancing 0.6m
Cone Test Performed at 9.3m. There was no penetration after 70 blows.
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BOREHOLE LOG
PROJECT:
GARU
LOCATION:
BORING METHOD: Percussion Drilling
(%)
pH Value
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
4
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
5
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
6
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8
6.9
7
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7
7.8
7.9
8
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
8.7
8.8
8.9
9
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5
9.6
9.7
9.8
9.9
10
Soil/Rock Description
Chemical
Tests
Cl- (mgl-1)
Type
Shear
Test
Cu (kN/m2)
Level*
(m)
N-value
Fines %
Sample
Consistency
Limits
nmc LL PI DFS
Sand %
OD
In-situ
Test
Gravel (%)
Symbol
Soil Profile
SO42- (mgl-1)
Borehole No.: 2
spt1
42
16
39
61
37
21
34
66
N=5
21
88
44
56
spt2
spt3
N=3
non-plastic
Very loose wet brown coarse grained
SAND with silt
spt4
N=5
spt5
N=5
spt6
N=12
non-plastic
94
non-plastic
87
50
47
88
10
56
42
95
34
15
spt7
25
12
35
19
27
13
N=13
spt8
N=52
ds2
End of borehole
CPT
N=>67
LEGEND
ds - disturbed sample
ud - undisturbed sample
spt - Standard Penetration Test Sample
CPT - Cone Penetration Test
N-value
Cu - Cohesion
- Coefficient of shear resistance
2SO4 - Sulphate Content
Cl - Chloride Content
Note
Hole chisseled for 2hours advancing 0.65m
Cone test performed at 10m. Penetration after 67 blows was 0.05m
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APPENDIX B
Geotechnical Report
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Table 3:
Location
BH 1
Foundation Soil
Soil Thickness
Proposed Foundation
Allowable Bearing
Depth
Pressure
Pressure
9.6m
8.6m
1056kN/m
352 KN/m
10.0m
8.6m
1056kN/m
352 KN/m
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APPENDIX C
SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
Geotechnical Report
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Geotechnical Report
Page 11
Drilling at Borehole 1
Drilling at Borehole 2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0
Geotechnical Report
Page i
1.0
1.1
Introduction
Foundation investigation has been carried out at proposed River site found in the
Upper West Region.
The River crossing was located at Doninga.
1.2
Fieldwork
The fieldwork was carried out between 5th and 6th February, 2010.
To facilitate the attainment of the requirement of the fieldwork, and also
ensure compliance with the requirements of soil sample recovery and
performance of specified field tests such as standard penetration tests and
recovery of undisturbed clayey/compressible soils, a 1-ton mobile cable
percussion boring rig was used to undertake subsoil investigation.
1.3
Percussion Drilling (Soft Boring) in Soft Ground
Percussion drilling in soft ground involved the drilling of two (2No.) boreholes at
Doninga. One borehole was drilled at each approach.
The various depths attained in soft ground and decomposed rock are shown in
Table 1. Sampling and in-situ testing were carried out in the boreholes in
accordance with project specifications.
All boreholes in soft ground were deemed to have attained refusal when a total
of 50 blows have been applied during any one of the three 0.15m (6-ins)
sampler advancement during SPT. The final depths of the boreholes ranged
from 5.7m in BH 1 to 7.1m in BH 2. . Duration for chiseling in each borehole
averaged three (3) hours.
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Depth in Soft
Depth in Rock
Total
Ground
(Chiselling with
Depth
(Percussion
California Hammer)
Drilling)
2.0
B1
5.3m
0.4m
5.7m
B2
6.8m
0.3
7.1m
SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS
2.1
Introduction
This section present the results of the field activities and samples recovered as
part of the investigations.
2.2
Surficial Soil Profile
The boreholes sunk at the site revealed the following ground conditions;
Table 2: Stratigraphy of Site
Doninga
Stratum
Soft moist dark brown sandy
Thickness
$YHUDJH6371
0.4m 2.3
2.3m 5.3m
14
5.3m 7.1m
refusal
SILT
Loose wet grey coarse grained
silty SAND with gravel
Very dense, moist greyish
GRANITE with sand and gravel
(weather Rock)
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2.3
Country Rock
Bedrock of weathered Granite belonging to the Middle Precambrian granitic
rocks, with minor belts of Birrimian rocks was encountered in all locations
drilled. It was chiselled at all borehole locations. The geological map indicates
that granite was to be expected along the project corridor. At Doninga the
material actually chiseled is greyish sand with fined grained gravel (weathered
rock).
2.4
Groundwater Conditions
Groundwater was encountered in all boreholes drilled at the site and it occurred
at depths range of between 1.6m in BH1 and 3.7m in BH2.
At the project corridor, the major rainy season occurs from mid August to
October. Groundwater levels are normally expected to peak at mid September
to mid October and be at lowest in mid December to mid April. Seasonal
fluctuation in groundwater level is dependent on several factors notable are;
geology, rainfall amount, topography, catchment area size, groundwater
abstraction and recharge rates, surface drainage and land-use characteristics.
Geotechnical Report
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3.0
3.1
Soils/Weathered Rock
The UHVXOWVREWDLQHGIRU1PD\EHXVHGWRHVWLPDWHEHDULQJFDSDFLW\IRU
granular soils of weathered granite formations. This is done in conjunction with
estimated width (B) of footing, and this is read off in the relationship established
by Terzargi and Peck curve for soils, ultimate bearing pressure in kN/m
Qult
N >B 0.3 @2
B
0.08
4.0
At the Doninga bridge site a foundation depth of 5.5m should be adopted. This
will mainly be in the competent weathered rock horizon.
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APPENDIX A
Geotechnical Report
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BOREHOLE LOG
PROJECT:
Doninga
LOCATION:
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
4
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
5
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
N-value
Soil/Rock Description
(%)
Cu (kN/m2)
Type
Shear
Test
Fines %
Sample
Consistency
Limits
nmc LL PI DFS
Sand %
OD
Level*
(m)
In-situ
Test
Gravel (%)
Symbol
Soil Profile
Chemical
Tests
pH Value
Cl- (mgl-1)
Borehole No.: 1
SO42- (mgl-1)
20
spt1
13
Non Plastic
N=5
41
58
96
*URXQGZDWHU
spt2
spt3
spt4
spt5
N=5
Non Plastic
88
N=6
Non Plastic
93
N=4
Non Plastic
88
N=>53
End of borehole
LEGEND
ds - disturbed sample
ud - undisturbed sample
spt - Standard Penetration Test Sample
CPT - Cone Penetration Test
N-value
Cu - Cohesion
- Coefficient of shear resistance
2SO4 - Sulphate Content
Cl- - Chloride Content
Note
Hole chisseled for 3hours advancing 0.05m
Cone test performed at 5.3m. Penetration after 57 blows was 0.05m
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pH Value
Cl- (mgl-1)
(%)
Chemical
Tests
SO42- (mgl-1)
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
4
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
5
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
6
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8
6.9
7
7.1
N-value
Soil/Rock Description
Cu (kN/m2)
Type
Shear
Test
Fines %
Sample
Consistency
Limits
nmc LL PI DFS
Sand %
OD
Level*
(m)
In-situ
Test
Gravel (%)
Symbol
Soil Profile
ds1
26
13
13
43
56
N=6
24
13
11
50
48
spt2
N=8
33
15
18
32
68
N=9
Non Plastic
81
18
*URXQGZDWHU
ds2
spt4
spt5
spt6
28
13
77
17
N=13
47
16
31
70
28
N=60
55
19
25
19
47
34
95
N=>53
Very Dense Moist Light Green / Greyish
SAND With Gravel ( Weathered Rock)
Non Plastic
CPT
End of borehole
LEGEND
Cu - Cohesion
ds - disturbed sample
ud - undisturbed sample
LL - Liquid Limit
PI - Plasticity Index
N-value
2-
*URXQGZDWHU
Note
Hole chisseled for 2hours advancing 0.3m
Cone test performed at 7.1m. There was no penetration after 50 blows
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APPENDIX B
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Table 3:
Location
BH 1
Foundation Soil
Soil Thickness
Proposed Foundation
Allowable Bearing
Depth
Pressure
Pressure
5.7m
5.5m
1267kN/m
422 KN/m
7.1m
5.5m
1119KN/m
373KN/m
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APPENDIX C
SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0
3.1
4.0
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1.0
1.1
Introduction
Foundation investigation has been carried out at proposed River site found in the
Upper West Region.
The River crossing was located at Sisili.
1.2
Fieldwork
The fieldwork was carried out between 30th January and 3rd February,
2010. To facilitate the attainment of the requirement of the fieldwork, and also
ensure compliance with the requirements of soil sample recovery and
performance of specified field tests such as standard penetration tests and
recovery of undisturbed clayey/compressible soils, a 1-ton mobile cable
percussion boring rig was used to undertake subsoil investigation.
1.3
Percussion drilling in soft ground involved the drilling of three (3No.) boreholes
at Sisili. On each approach as well as the middle of the span a borehole was
drilled.
The various depths attained in soft ground and decomposed rock are shown in
Table 1. Sampling and in-situ testing were carried out in the boreholes in
accordance with project specifications.
All boreholes in soft ground were deemed to have attained refusal when a total
of 50 blows have been applied during any one of the three 0.15m (6-ins)
sampler advancement during SPT. The final depths of the boreholes ranged
from 9.1m in BH 1 to 7.5m in BH 2 and 8.5m in BH3. Duration for chiseling in
each borehole averaged two and half (2) hours.
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Depth in Rock
Ground
Borehole
(Chiselling with
(Percussion
California Hammer)
Drilling)
Total
Depth
B1
8.7m
0.4m
9.1m
B2
7.0m
0.5m
7.5m
B3
8.0m
0.5m
8.5m
2.0
SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS
2.1
Introduction
This section present the results of the field activities and samples recovered as
part of the investigations.
2.2
Surficial Soil Profile
The boreholes sunk at the site revealed the following ground conditions;
Table 2: Stratigraphy of Site
Sisili
Stratum
Thickness
Very
loose
$YHUDJH6371
13
moist
reddish
45
greyish/
fine
grained
refusal
GRAVEL
(Weathered Granite)
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2.3
Country Rock
Bedrock of weathered Granite belonging to the Middle Precambrian granitic
rocks, with minor belts of Birrimian rocks was encountered in all locations
drilled. It was chiselled at all borehole locations. The geological map indicates
that granite was to be expected along the project corridor. At Sisili the material
actually chiseled is greyish sand with fined grained gravel (weathered rock).
2.4
Groundwater Conditions
Groundwater was encountered in all boreholes drilled at the site and it occurred
at depths range of between 2.6m in BH1, 1.7m in BH2 and 2.6m in BH3.
At the project corridor, the major rainy season occurs from mid August to
October. Groundwater levels are normally expected to peak at mid September
to mid October and be at lowest in mid December to mid April. Seasonal
fluctuation in groundwater level is dependent on several factors notable are;
geology, rainfall amount, topography, catchment area size, groundwater
abstraction and recharge rates, surface drainage and land-use characteristics.
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3.0
3.1
The UHVXOWV REWDLQHG IRU 1 PD\ EH XVHd to estimate bearing capacity for
granular soils of weathered granite formations. This is done in conjunction with
estimated width (B) of footing, and this is read off in the relationship established
by Terzargi and Peck curve for soils, ultimate bearing pressure in kN/m
Qult
N >B 0.3 @2
B
0.08
4.0
At the Sisili bridge site, a foundation depth range of between 6.9m 8.7m
should be adopted, this depth will be mainly in the competent weathered
rock horizon.
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APPENDIX A
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BOREHOLE LOG
PROJECT:
Sisili
LOCATION:
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
4
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
5
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
6
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8
6.9
7
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7
7.8
7.9
8
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
8.7
8.8
8.9
9
9.1
Soil/Rock Description
N-value
(%)
ds1
Cu (kN/m2)
Type
Shear
Test
Fines %
Sample
Consistency
Limits
nmc LL PI DFS
Sand %
OD
Level*
(m)
In-situ
Test
Gravel (%)
Symbol
Soil Profile
30
18
21
79
28
16
35
64
88
Chemical
Tests
pH Value
Cl- (mgl-1)
Borehole No.: 1
SO42- (mgl-1)
spt1
N=4
spt2
N=5
NON-PLASTIC
*URXQGZDWHU
spt3
N=3
NON-PLASTIC
95
spt4
N=8
NON-PLASTIC
14
82
spt5
N=10
NON-PLASTIC
12
85
spt6
N=20
10
82
41
52
52
43
10
90
spt7
N=31
20
13
NON-PLASTIC
spt8
N=>60
33
19
Refusal
59
26
LEGEND
ds - disturbed sample
ud - undisturbed sample
spt - Standard Penetration Test Sample
CPT - Cone Penetration Test
N-value
Cu - Cohesion
- Coefficient of shear resistance
2SO4 - Sulphate Content
Cl- - Chloride Content
Note
Hole chisseled for 2hours advancing 0.3m
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BOREHOLE LOG
PROJECT:
Sisili
LOCATION:
BORING METHOD: Percussion Drilling
pH Value
(%)
Chemical
Tests
Cl- (mgl-1)
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
4
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
5
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
6
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8
6.9
7
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
N-value
Soil/Rock Description
Cu (kN/m2)
Type
Shear
Test
Fines %
Sample
Consistency
Limits
nmc LL PI DFS
Sand %
OD
Level*
(m)
In-situ
Test
Gravel (%)
Symbol
Soil Profile
SO42- (mgl-1)
Borehole No.: 2
*URXQGZDWHU
spt1
N=4
NON-PLASTIC
92
spt2
N=7
NON-PLASTIC
86
spt2
N=14
17
89
10
N=>53
27
11
50
50
33
63
87
spt2
Soft moist greyish Sandy SILT
( Weathered Rock )
Refusal
NON-PLASTIC
End of borehole
LEGEND
ds - disturbed sample
ud - undisturbed sample
spt - Standard Penetration Test Sample
CPT - Cone Penetration Test
N-value
Cu - Cohesion
- Coefficient of shear resistance
SO42- - Sulphate Content
Cl- - Chloride Content
Note
Hole chisseled for 2hours advancing 0.2m
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BOREHOLE LOG
PROJECT:
Sisili
LOCATION:
BORING METHOD: Percussion Drilling
ds1
30
18
21
79
28
16
95
pH Value
(%)
Chemical
Tests
Cl- (mgl-1)
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
4
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
5
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
6
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8
6.9
7
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7
7.8
7.9
8
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
N-value
Soil/Rock Description
Cu (kN/m2)
Type
Shear
Test
Fines %
Sample
Consistency
Limits
nmc LL PI DFS
Sand %
OD
Level*
(m)
In-situ
Test
Gravel (%)
Symbol
Soil Profile
SO42- (mgl-1)
Borehole No.: 3
spt1
N=2
*URXQGZDWHU
spt2
N=6
NON-PLASTIC
88
spt3
N=5
NON-PLASTIC
97
spt4
N=4
NON-PLASTIC
98
spt5
N=5
NON-PLASTIC
87
15
80
92
52
43
N=7
spt7
N=>50
33
18
15
NON-PLASTIC
End of borehole
Refusal
33
19
LEGEND
ds - disturbed sample
ud - undisturbed sample
spt - Standard Penetration Test Sample
CPT - Cone Penetration Test
N-value
Cu - Cohesion
- Coefficient of shear resistance
SO42- - Sulphate Content
Cl - Chloride Content
Note
Hole chisseled for 2hours advancing 0.2m
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APPENDIX B
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Table 3:
Location
BH 1
Foundation Soil
Soil Thickness
Proposed Foundation
Allowable Bearing
Depth
Pressure
Pressure
9.1m
8.5m
1056kN/m
352 KN/m
7.5m
7.0m
1119KN/m
373KN/m
8.5m
8.0m
1056kN/m
352KN/m
BH3
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APPENDIX C
SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
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Drilling at Borehole 1
Drilling at Borehole 2
Drilling at Borehole 3
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0
1.1
Introduction ................................................................................................. 1
1.2
Fieldwork ..................................................................................................... 1
1.3
2.0
2.1
Introduction ................................................................................................. 2
2.2
2.3
2.4
3.0
3.1
4.0
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1.0
1.1
Introduction
Foundation investigation has been carried out at proposed River site found in the
Upper West Region.
The River crossing was located at Kulun.
1.2
Fieldwork
The fieldwork was carried out between 11th and 13th February, 2010.
To facilitate the attainment of the requirement of the fieldwork, and also
ensure compliance with the requirements of soil sample recovery and
performance of specified field tests such as standard penetration tests and
recovery of undisturbed clayey/compressible soils, a 1-ton mobile cable
percussion boring rig was used to undertake subsoil investigation.
1.3
Percussion drilling in soft ground involved the drilling of two (2No.) boreholes at
Kulun. One borehole was drilled at each approach.
The various depths attained in soft ground and decomposed rock are shown in
Table 1. Sampling and in-situ testing were carried out in the boreholes in
accordance with project specifications.
All boreholes in soft ground were deemed to have attained refusal when a total
of 50 blows have been applied during any one of the three 0.15m (6-ins)
sampler advancement during SPT. The final depths of the boreholes ranged
from 9.5m in BH 1 to 6.8m in BH 2. Duration for chiseling in each borehole
averaged one hour thirty minutes.
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Depth in Rock
Ground
(Chiselling with
(Percussion
California Hammer)
Drilling)
Total
Depth
B1
9.5m
0.0m
9.5m
B2
6.8m
0.0m
6.8m
2.0
SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS
2.1
Introduction
This section present the results of the field activities and samples recovered as
part of the investigations.
2.2
Surficial Soil Profile
The boreholes sunk at the site revealed the following ground conditions;
Table 2: Stratigraphy of Site
Kulun
Stratum
Thickness
$YHUDJH6371
7
SILT
Loose to medium dense coarse 2.1m 9.3m
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refusal
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2.3
Country Rock
Bedrock of weathered Granite belonging to the Middle Precambrian granitic
rocks, with minor belts of Birrimian rocks was encountered in all locations
drilled. It was chiselled at all borehole locations. The geological map indicates
that granite was to be expected along the project corridor. At Kulun the
material actually chiseled is greyish sand with fined grained gravel (weathered
rock).
2.4
Groundwater Conditions
Groundwater was encountered at a depth of 4.65m in BH1 and 4.0m in BH2.
Within the project area, the major rainy season occurs from mid August to
October. Groundwater levels are normally expected to peak at mid September
to mid October and be at lowest in mid December to mid April. Seasonal
fluctuation in groundwater level is dependent on several factors notable are;
geology, rainfall amount, topography, catchment area size, groundwater
abstraction and recharge rates, surface drainage and land-use characteristics.
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3.0
3.1
The UHVXOWV REWDLQHG IRU 1 PD\ EH XVHG WR HVWLPDWH EHDULQJ FDSDFLW\ IRU
granular soils of weathered granite formations. This is done in conjunction with
estimated width (B) of footing, and this is read off in the relationship established
by Terzargi and Peck curve for soils, ultimate bearing pressure in kN/m
Qult
N >B 0.3 @2
B
0.08
4.0
FOUNDATION DEPTH AND TYPE
At the Kulun bridge site a foundation depth of 9.3m should be adopted. This will
mainly be in the competent weathered rock horizon.
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APPENDIX A
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BOREHOLE LOG
PROJECT:
Kulun
LOCATION:
BORING METHOD: Percussion Drilling
pH Value
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
4
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
5
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
6
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8
6.9
7
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7
7.8
7.9
8
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
8.7
8.8
8.9
9
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5
(%)
Chemical
Tests
Cl- (mgl-1)
Type
Shear
Test
Cu (kN/m2)
Level*
(m)
N-value
Soil/Rock Description
Fines %
Sample
Consistency
Limits
nmc LL PI DFS
Sand %
OD
In-situ
Test
Gravel (%)
Symbol
Soil Profile
SO42- (mgl-1)
Borehole No.: 1
spt1
N=8
6.8
19
48
52
spt2
N=3
6.7 Non-plastic
78
22
N=5
5.1 Non-plastic
86
14
spt3
*URXQGZDWHU
spt4
N=6
32.8 Non-plastic
83
11
spt5
N=4
15.0 Non-plastic
93
N=6
16.7 Non-plastic
78
22
N=7
17.2
65
35
7.6 Non-plastic
43
56
spt6
spt7
20
spt8
N=24
spt9
N>50
Very hard granitic rock
CPT
End of borehole
LEGEND
ds - disturbed sample
ud - undisturbed sample
spt - Standard Penetration Test Sample
CPT - Cone Penetration Test
N-value
Cu - Cohesion
- Coefficient of shear resistance
SO42- - Sulphate Content
Cl- - Chloride Content
Note
Hole chisseled for 1.5hours. There was no pentration
Cone test performed at 9.5m. There was no penetration after 60 blows
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BOREHOLE LOG
PROJECT:
Kulun
LOCATION:
BORING METHOD: Percussion Drilling
(%)
pH Value
N-value
Chemical
Tests
Cl- (mgl-1)
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
4
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
5
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
6
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8
Soil/Rock Description
Cu (kN/m2)
Type
Shear
Test
Fines %
Sample
Consistency
Limits
nmc LL PI DFS
Sand %
OD
Level*
(m)
In-situ
Test
Gravel (%)
Symbol
Soil Profile
SO42- (mgl-1)
Borehole No.: 2
ds1
spt1
N=5
11.7
29
14
26
74
spt2
N=6
15.4
20
45
55
N=5
24.3
24
10
49
51
spt3
*URXQGZDWHU
spt4
N=6
22.1
27
10
43
57
spt5
N>50
9.4
21
35
57
13.6 Non-plastic
92
spt6
CPT
LEGEND
ds - disturbed sample
ud - undisturbed sample
spt - Standard Penetration Test Sample
CPT - Cone Penetration Test
N-value
Cu - Cohesion
- Coefficient of shear resistance
2SO4 - Sulphate Content
Cl- - Chloride Content
Note
Hole chisseled for 1.5hours. There was no pentration
Cone test performed at 6.8m. There was no penetration after 60 blows
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KULUN
BRIDGE
BOREHOLE LOCATION
12-02-10
44m
KuB3
KuB4
15m
48m
BH2
KUlun
BH1
51m
34.7m
52m
44m
KuB2
KuB1
Bulenge/Wa
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APPENDIX B
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Table 3:
Location
Foundation Soil
Soil Thickness
Proposed Foundation
Allowable Bearing
Depth
Pressure
Pressure
BH 1
9.3m
9.3m
1267kN/m
422 KN/m
BH2
6.4m
5.7m
1267KN/m
422KN/m
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0
1.1
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1.0
1.1
Introduction
Foundation investigation has been carried out at proposed River site found in the
Upper West Region.
The River crossing was located at Ambalara.
1.2
Fieldwork
The fieldwork was carried out between 14th and 16th February, 2010.
To facilitate the attainment of the requirement of the fieldwork, and also
ensure compliance with the requirements of soil sample recovery and
performance of specified field tests such as standard penetration tests and
recovery of undisturbed clayey/compressible soils, a 1-ton mobile cable
percussion boring rig was used to undertake subsoil investigation.
1.3
Percussion Drilling (Soft Boring) in Soft Ground
Percussion drilling in soft ground involved the drilling of two (2No.) boreholes at
Ambalara. One borehole was drilled at each approach.
The various depths attained in soft ground and decomposed rock are shown in
Table 1. Sampling and in-situ testing were carried out in the boreholes in
accordance with project specifications.
All boreholes in soft ground were deemed to have attained refusal when a total
of 50 blows have been applied during any one of the three 0.15m (6-ins)
sampler advancement during SPT. The final depths of the boreholes ranged
from 6.8m in BH 1 to 4.0 in BH 2. Duration for chiseling in each borehole
averaged one and half hours.
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Depth in Rock
Ground
(Chiselling with
(Percussion
California Hammer)
Drilling)
Total
Depth
B1
6.7m
0.1m
6.8m
B2
4.0m
0.0m
4.0m
2.0
SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS
2.1
Introduction
This section present the results of the field activities and samples recovered as
part of the investigations.
2.2
Surficial Soil Profile
The boreholes sunk at the site revealed the following ground conditions;
Table 2: Stratigraphy of Site
Ambalara
Stratum
Thickness
Average SPT N
5
SILT
Loose wet grey coarse grained 2.1m 4.1m
14
SAND
with
40
gravel
(weathered rock)
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2.3
Country Rock
Bedrock of weathered Granite belonging to the Middle Precambrian granitic
rocks, with minor belts of Birrimian rocks was encountered in all locations
drilled. It was chiselled at all borehole locations. The geological map indicates
that granite was to be expected along the project corridor. At Ambalara the
material actually chiseled is greyish brown silty SAND with ravel (weathered
rock).
2.4
Groundwater Conditions
Groundwater was encountered at a depth of between 1.7m n BH1.
Within the project area, the major rainy season occurs from mid August to
October. Groundwater levels are normally expected to peak at mid September
to mid October and be at lowest in mid December to mid April. Seasonal
fluctuation in groundwater level is dependent on several factors notable are;
geology, rainfall amount, topography, catchment area size, groundwater
abstraction and recharge rates, surface drainage and land-use characteristics.
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3.0
3.1
Soils/Weathered Rock
The results obtained for N may be used to estimate bearing capacity for
granular soils of weathered granite formations. This is done in conjunction with
estimated width (B) of footing, and this is read off in the relationship established
by Terzargi and Peck curve for soils, ultimate bearing pressure in kN/m
Qult =
2
N
B + 0.3
B
0.08
4.0
FOUNDATION DEPTH AND TYPE
At the Ambalara bridge site a foundation depth of 6.0m should be adopted. This
will mainly be in the competent weathered rock horizon.
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APPENDIX A
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BOREHOLE LOG
PROJECT:
Ambralara
LOCATION:
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
4
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
5
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
6
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8
ds1
N-value
Soil/Rock Description
(%)
Cu (kN/m2)
Type
Shear
Test
Fines %
Sample
Consistency
Limits
nmc LL PI DFS
Sand %
OD
Level*
(m)
In-situ
Test
Gravel (%)
Symbol
Soil Profile
Chemical
Tests
pH Value
Cl- (mgl-1)
Borehole No.: 1
SO42- (mgl-1)
spt1
N=5
5.7 Non-plastic
89
11
- Ground water
spt2
N=6
10.2
30
11
11
71
18
16.1
39
22
75
23
16.7
39
21
73
25
spt3
N=2
spt4
N=35
spt5
N=41
spt6
N>50
End of borehole
LEGEND
ds - disturbed sample
ud - undisturbed sample
spt - Standard Penetration Test Sample
CPT - Cone Penetration Test
N-value
Cu - Cohesion
- Coefficient of shear resistance
SO42- - Sulphate Content
Cl- - Chloride Content
Note
Hole chisseled for 1.5hours. There was no pentration of 0.1m
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BOREHOLE LOG
PROJECT:
Ambralara
LOCATION:
BORING METHOD: Percussion Drilling
ds1
1.2
22
52
41
N=34
10.3
39
20
62
30
N=47
6.8
30
14
74
25
10.7 Non-plastic
74
25
pH Value
(%)
Chemical
Tests
Cl- (mgl-1)
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
4
N-value
Soil/Rock Description
Cu (kN/m2)
Type
Shear
Test
Fines %
Sample
Consistency
Limits
nmc LL PI DFS
Sand %
OD
Level*
(m)
In-situ
Test
Gravel (%)
Symbol
Soil Profile
SO42- (mgl-1)
Borehole No.: 2
spt1
spt2
Very dense dry greyish brown/dark grey slity
silty SAND with traces of broken quartz
particles (Weathered Rock)
spt3
N>50
End of borehole
LEGEND
ds - disturbed sample
ud - undisturbed sample
spt - Standard Penetration Test Sample
CPT - Cone Penetration Test
N-value
Cu - Cohesion
- Coefficient of shear resistance
2SO4 - Sulphate Content
Cl - Chloride Content
Note
Hole chisseled for 1.5hours. There was no pentration
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AMBALARA
AB3
AB4
24.20m
15.60m
BH1
Ambralara
BH1
32.2m
53.0m
AB2
AB1
WA
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APPENDIX B
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Table 3:
Location
BH 1
Foundation Soil
Soil Thickness
Proposed Foundation
Allowable Bearing
Depth
Pressure
Pressure
6.8m
6.0m
1119kN/m
373 KN/m
4.0m
4.0m
1267kN/m
422KN/m
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