Research Article

Mitigation of Social Impacts of Alternative Road Development Plans Based on Local Wisdom in West Sumatra, Indonesia

Table 4

Social impact mitigation strategy bypass road construction of Amor.

No.Project/activity stagesNegative social impactMitigation strategyPerson responsible

1.PreconstructionCommunity resistance to land acquisition and compensationConducting intensive and responsive socialization and approachDistrict government, camat, Wali Nagari, community leaders, and traditional leaders
Horizontal conflict pros and cons appearsCommunity engagement approach through community-based approachDistrict government, camat, Wali Nagari, community leaders, and traditional leaders
Horizontal conflicts arise due to dissatisfaction with land compensationImproving socialization and communication as well as approaches to community leaders and traditional leadersDistrict government, camat, Wali Nagari, community leaders, and traditional leaders
Social unrest arises due to conflictCommunity engagement approach through community-based approachDistrict government, camat, Wali Nagari, community leaders, and traditional leaders

2.ConstructionThe emergence of anxiety community due to air and noise pollution due to equipment mobilization and materials during construction.(i) Covering the body of the vehicle carrying the material tightly using a tarpaulin so that no material is scattered on the road which has the potential to increase the dust content
(ii) The speed of the transport vehicle used by the activity implementer (contractor) is not more than 20.0 km per hour
(iii) Clean the soil material that sticks to the tires when leaving the activity location so that it does not pollute the road which has the potential to increase the dust content
(iv) Using transportation vehicles that are still in good condition (mechanical availability > 80%) so that they do not cause high noise
(v) Limit the number of vehicles used at the same time
(vi) Maintaining vegetation in the area adjacent to the nearest residential location to reduce noise levels
Implementing contractor, supervised by KLH Kota Bukittinggi and BPLH Kab. Agam, Bukittinggi city health office and kab religion

3.PostconstructionLivelihood changePrepare alternative livelihoods based on community interest, local potential, market opportunities, and financial feasibility and provide capital for businessDistrict government subdistrict head Wali Nagari
Shifting of communal land to ownIncreasing the role of Ninik Mamak as guardians of Ulayat propertyDistrict government, camat, Wali Nagari, community leaders, and traditional leaders
There is a change in lifestyle due to the erosion of traditional and cultural valuesPromoting the malakok tradition of tribes and Mangaku Mamak for immigrantsCommunity leaders and traditional leaders

Source. Research Results (2020).