EIA Examples

Question 1

Olympic Park London 2012

Answer 1

• This EIA was carried out to assess the impacts of the London 2012 Olympics on the area of East London.
• This EIA identified the likely impacts of the development and proposed measures to reduce or offset adverse effects. An example would be; during the construction phase, it was predicted that construction traffic would affect the flow of traffic, air quality, noise levels, and the general character of the area around the site.
• Overall, in the final stage of the development, all environmental effects were predicted to be neutral or better, with major benefits for walking and cycling, sport, leisure, and culture.

Question 2

How London Olympics was Assessed

Answer 2

• Using a seven-point scale, it assesses 4 different phases:
  1. 2007-2011 (Olympic and Paralympic construction)
  2. 2012
  3. 2013-2014
  4. 2015-2021

Question 3

Three Gorges Dam, Yangtze River, China

Answer 3

• Completed in 2009, this is the largest hydroelectric power-generating dam in the world is located at Three Gorges on the Yangtze River.
• Millions of people living by the Yangtze has been affected
• EIA report identified 47 endangered species in the area, including the Chinese River dolphin (extinct) and the Chinese Sturgeon.
• The dam flooded 100,000 acres of fertile agricultural land, 1600 factories, 13 cities, 140 towns, and 2 million people were forced to move out.
• Environmental impacts: deforestation, landslides, etc.

Question 4

Factors affecting the Three Gorges Dam

Answer 4

• Ecosystem destruction
• Population relocation and social consequences
• Effect of sedimentation behind the dam due to the reduction in river flow
• possibility of earthquakes
• Potential for landslides due to increased pressure on the land

Question 5

Results of TGD

Answer 5

Social and environmental benefits outweighed the negative impacts of the project. The government did not consider the lifestyles and scenery affected.

Question 6

Project Gramalote Mine

Answer 6

This project entails creating an open-pit gold mine in 2015 at the Municipality of San Roque, Antioquia, Colombia. This project planned to mine 350 to 450 million ounces of gold per year. As the purpose of this project is to develop economies in Columbia, this project might develop the service industry, food, education, local agriculture, construction, and other sectors of the economy.

Question 7

How project Gramalote was conducted

Answer 7

Screening: Project developer answers questions regarding the need of an EIA. The range and content of an EIA depends on the administrative body controlling the process.

Scoping: Terms of reference to carry out the project are issued by the Columbian government

Impact Evaluation Method:
Identification of impacts
Prediction of impacts
Evaluation of impacts