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NEMC Board Commends EACOP’s Environmental Conservation Efforts During Site Visit

On Monday, January 20, 2025, the National Environmental Management Council (NEMC) Board of Directors and Senior Management, led by Board Chair Professor Esnat Chaggu, visited EACOP activities in the Chongoleani Peninsula, Tanga region. The visit was part of an effort to assess the progress of the pipeline project and evaluate EACOP’s adherence to the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) certificate requirements.

During the visit, Professor Chaggu praised the project for its careful execution, particularly highlighting the advanced techniques used to lay the pipeline beneath the Sigi River without impacting its water source. She described this approach as a prime example of environmental protection expertise.

“We wanted to observe how the pipeline is being installed in the Sigi River area, and I am pleased to report that the ongoing work is being carried out with such expertise that I am confident the water source will remain unaffected,” said Professor Chaggu.

The delegation toured key sites, including the Marine Tanks and Terminal (MTT) area, where they observed jetty construction activities, and the Sigi River Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) site west of the MTT. These visits showcased EACOP’s efforts to minimize and manage environmental impacts through robust waste management methods and water conservation practices.

Professor Chaggu also expressed satisfaction with the involvement of local environmental experts, many of whom are young professionals trained in Tanzanian colleges and now play significant roles in managing the project.

“It is encouraging to see our youth, who have studied in our colleges, taking charge of such a significant national project. Their involvement in managing the environmental aspects of this project is commendable,” she added.

Additionally, the NEMC team explored EACOP’s biodiversity initiatives, including seagrass and mangrove restoration efforts aimed at strengthening the resilience of Tanga’s coastal ecosystems. The Tanga Wader research program, which generates valuable data on local bird habitat use and migratory routes, was also of particular interest.

The visit allowed NEMC to observe firsthand EACOP’s compliance with EIA certificate requirements and commended the project’s strong commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable development.

 

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