Samoa : Alaoa Multipurpose Dam Project
The proposed project outcome of enhanced resilience on climate change-related flooding and water security, and renewable energy penetration is expected to achieve by 2028 through the following outputs: (i) the multi-purpose dam in the upper area of the Vaisigano river built, (ii) non-physical investments [policies and regulations] to support Apia flood management identified and developed, and (iii) biodiversity offsetting plan implemented.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Lee, Woo Yul
Sectors Group
Request for information -
Country/Economy
Samoa -
Sector
- Energy
| Project Name | Alaoa Multipurpose Dam Project | ||||
| Project Number | 52111-001 | ||||
| Country / Economy | Samoa |
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| Project Status | Proposed | ||||
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Grant |
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| Operational Priorities | OP1: Addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalities OP2: Accelerating progress in gender equality OP3: Tackling climate change, building climate and disaster resilience, and enhancing environmental sustainability OP4: Making cities more livable OP6: Strengthening governance and institutional capacity |
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| Sector / Subsector |
Energy / Energy efficiency and conservation - Renewable energy generation - small hydro Water and other urban infrastructure and services / Urban flood protection - Urban water supply |
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| Gender | Effective gender mainstreaming | ||||
| Description | The proposed project outcome of enhanced resilience on climate change-related flooding and water security, and renewable energy penetration is expected to achieve by 2028 through the following outputs: (i) the multi-purpose dam in the upper area of the Vaisigano river built, (ii) non-physical investments [policies and regulations] to support Apia flood management identified and developed, and (iii) biodiversity offsetting plan implemented. | ||||
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | The primary objective of this proposed AMDP is to prevent flooding from the upstream areas of the eastern branch of the Vaisigano river. The secondary benefit of the dam will be seasonal water supply during dry periods and reduction in the noted turbidity issue during flood periods. The tertiary objective of the dam will be additional hydropower generation of about 0.26 MW, which will support government's target of 100% renewable energy for electricity generation by 2025. | ||||
| Impact | Reduced the impact of climate change adaptation and dependency on imported fossil fuels for power generation. |
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| Outcome | Resiliency on climate change-related flooding and water security, and renewable energy penetration increased. |
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| Outputs | Construction of the multipurpose dam for (i) flood retention; and (ii) seasonal water supply Construction of the run-of-river SHP Strengthening of capacity for project management |
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| Geographical Location | Nation-wide | ||||
| Safeguard Categories | |
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| Environment | A |
| Involuntary Resettlement | B |
| Indigenous Peoples | C |
| Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects | |
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| Environmental Aspects | The project is categorized as 'A' for Environment. A full environment impact assessment report is currently being prepared and is expected to be publicly disclosed in March 2023. |
| Involuntary Resettlement | The project is categorized as 'B' for Involuntary Resettlement. A Resettlement Plan report is currently being prepared and is expected to be publicly disclosed in March 2023. |
| Indigenous Peoples | The project is categorized as 'C' for Indigenous Peoples. |
| Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation | |
| During Project Design | The ADB safeguards policy puts a strong emphasis on ensuring inclusive and meaningful consultations with all affected persons and other key stakeholders. Hence, as part of the ongoing project preparation for the Alaoa Multi-purpose Dam Project, the government with support from a Communication Specialist engaged by ADB, is implementing a Stakeholder Consultation and Communication Plan which requires consultations and engagement with affected persons such as those who could experience physical eviction and/or economic loss or livelihood impacts due to the project. The key areas for consultation include: project information and its likely involuntary resettlement impacts to gather affected persons' feedback/concerns and how this should be taken into account in the safeguards planning; (ii) solicit recommendations on how to effectively develop grievance redress mechanism appropriate to the Samoan culture and values; and (iii) disclosure of the draft safeguards plans to solicit feedback from the affected persons before finalizing the version for posting on ADB/government websites. To date, several public consultations among the affected persons, relevant communities and key stakeholders have already been undertaken and will continually be undertaken. |
| During Project Implementation | Project consultation will be an ongoing process not only while we are completing the project preparation but especially during project implementation. ADB also requires consultations to be done in an atmosphere free of intimidation or coercion so affected persons are able to share their concerns and feedback without fear of retaliation. All the issues being raised from consultations are being assessed through the ongoing safeguards due diligence. |
| Responsible ADB Officer | Lee, Woo Yul |
| Responsible ADB Department | Sectors Group |
| Responsible ADB Division | Energy Sector Office (SG-ENE) |
| Executing Agencies |
Ministry of Finance |
| Timetable | |
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| Concept Clearance | 30 Oct 2018 |
| Fact Finding | 20 Feb 2023 to 03 Mar 2023 |
| MRM | - |
| Approval | - |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| Last PDS Update | 07 Oct 2022 |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Alaoa Multi-Purpose Dam Project: Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Jan 2019 |
| Alaoa Multi-Purpose Dam Project: Concept Paper | Concept Papers | Oct 2018 |
Safeguard Documents See also: Safeguards
Safeguard documents provided at the time of project/facility approval may also be found in the list of linked documents provided with the Report and Recommendation of the President.
| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Alaoa Multipurpose Dam Project: Updated Environmental Impact Assessment | Environmental Impact Assessments | Dec 2023 |
| Alaoa Multipurpose Dam Project: Updated Resettlement Plan | Resettlement Plans | May 2023 |
| Alaoa Multi-Purpose Dam Project: Resettlement Plan | Resettlement Plans | Feb 2020 |
| Alaoa Multi-purpose Dam Project: Environmental Impact Assessment (Draft) | Environmental Impact Assessments | Feb 2020 |
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