Measures for Developmental Impacts of Limestone Project at Nanyala in Mbozi District Tanzania

G.J. Babune¹

Section:Research Paper, Product Type: Journal-Paper
Vol.8 , Issue.4 , pp.52-62, Apr-2022

Online published on Apr 30, 2022

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Abstract :
The study assessed the measures required for the developmental impacts of extraction and manufacturing of limestone at Nanyala village in Mbozi district Tanzania. It employed a case study design with a qualitative approach. Purposive sampling was adopted to interact with the 80 sample of community members and some key informants. The interviews, focus group discussion, consultations with key stakeholders, documentary review, and observation methods were used in the data collection process. The results indicated that the development will have impacts on the pre-construction, construction, operation, and decommissioning phases of the development that require measures. These included resettlement, change in land use, employment opportunities, and deforestation. Others were an increase in migrant workers, agglomeration of economic activities and rural electrification. There was a need for the adoption of mitigation measures to address the negative impacts and enhancement measures for the positive impacts. Mitigation measures will include the project to compensate for the loss of land, implement conservation measures like the establishment of a project forest farm. Also, other measures include the employment of the state of the art technology, and protective gear for workers. It will also involve the sourcing of forest products for the development from legally authorized distributors, and adherence to good construction and operational standards. The enhancement measures will involve the adoption of relevant employment policy and the promotion of related economic activities. The government had designated the area for mineral resources prospecting and mining licenses. It was concluded that the negative impacts can be mitigated in the course of maximizing the economic and community benefits identified for the development. It is recommended for the observation of monitoring and management plan in the overall lifespan of the development.

Key-Words / Index Term :
Limestone extraction, Manufacturing plant, Environment, and Community

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