The
Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL) with financing from the World Bank (WB) has
proposed to undertake an Integrated Watershed & Water Resources Management
Project (IWWRMP). The development objective of the project is to improve
watershed and water resources planning and enhance the functionality of water
resources infrastructure. Functionality refers to improved safety of dams and
improved water distribution networks for irrigation. It has been revealed
through the studies that the major dams of the country are aging and suffering
from various structural deficiencies and shortcomings in the operation and maintenance facilities. This situation threatens the safety and operation
efficiency of the dams and their appurtenant structures and as a result increases
the vulnerability of the downstream population and socio-economic
infrastructure.
In
keeping with the World Bank’s safeguard policies, the consultant will be
required to carry out an environmental and social screening using the format
provided and determine the level of safeguards analysis required with
recommendations. The consultant is expected to conclude the assignment by
preparation of a comprehensive Environmental and social screening report and
Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP).
