3-AD006.00 SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT WAIHI NORTH PROJECT Oceana Gold New Zealand Limited WSP June 2022 iv to explore the options available for the mitigation of effects on recreational facilities impacted by the project, creation of a Skills Development and Training Action, development of a Workforce Strategy, a “Top-Up” policy for specific properties where a loss of value can be demonstrated, contiuation of OGNZL’s existing communication and engagement strategy, and continuation of the OGNZL complaints registration and feedback process. Over and above the social mitigation identified, WSP have recognised the requirement to review and update OGNZL’s exisiting Social Impact Management Plan (SIMP) to ensure inclusion of the WNP and any additional monitoring requirements relevant to this project. In summary, the positive effects of the project, considered to be high or moderate, post-mitigation were identified as: • Job security and sustained livelihoods. • Social upliftment from reduced local unemployment. • Social upliftment from increased business activity and indirect employment opportunities. The negative effects of the project post-mitigation considered to be high or moderate were identified as: • Increased demand for housing. • Change in sense of place for the Willows Road area. • Reduced quality of the environment as a result of increased traffic movements in the Willows Road area.
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