Complaint > Giza North Power Project

Management Response: 85-Management Response (English)

...compensation as described below. 17. Mitigation and Compensation: The impacts due to temporary lowering of the groundwater table were mitigated and compensation was offered to all known affected parties. Mitigation measures included providing water required for drinking and irrigation. In total, one hundred and four farmers received cash and/or other forms of compensation benefits (see Annex 6). A mechanism is in place to address all complaints. The independent groundwater impact study co...

Complaint > Giza North Power Project

Eligibility: 85-Eligibility Report and Recommendation (English)

...compensation for the impacts of the dust and the construction of the wall surrounding the power plant. 52. While the farmers state that the groundwater level continues to be low, Management affirms that the original level has been restored. Further, the Panel notes that the Management and CEPC officials view is that farmers received cash compensation and free piped water beyond the amounts estimated by the Cairo University study. 53. While the Panel is not in a position at this s...