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NMBM Walmer Substation: BAR – November 2012

Coastal & Environmental Services NMBM Walmer Substation 1

BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT

PROPOSED WALMER 17TH AVENUE 132/11 KV SUBSTATION DEVELOPMENT

Prepared for:

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality

DEDEAT REF

ECm1/LN1&3/M/12-59

Prepared by: Coastal and Environmental Services

67 African Street P.O. Box 934

Grahamstown, 6140 Tel: (046) 622 2364/7 Fax: (046) 622 6564

July 2013

NMBM Walmer Substation: BAR – July 2013


CES Report Revision and Tracking Schedule

Document Title

Proposed Walmer 17th Avenue 132/11 kV Substation development.

Client Name & Address

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Munelek Building 46 Harrower Road, North End Port Elizabeth, 6001

Document Reference

CES/2012/163

Status

Draft

Issue Date

August 2013

Lead Author

Justin Green [email protected]

Reviewer

Jadon Schmidt [email protected]

Study Leader or Registered Environmental Assessment Practitioner Approval

Lungisa Bosman [email protected]

Report Distribution Circulated to No. of hard copies

No. electronic copies

DEDEAT 1

NMBM 1 1

Coastal & Environmental Services Grahamstown

67 African Street Grahamstown

6039 +27 46 622 2364/7 [email protected] www.cesnet.co.za

Also in Port Elizabeth and East London

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.cesnet.co.za/



This Report should be cited as follows: Coastal & Environmental Services, November 2012: Draft Environmental Basic Assessment Report: Proposed Walmer 17th Avenue 132/11 kV Substation development, within the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, Eastern Cape province, CES, Grahamstown.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CES introduction for interested and affected parties .................................................. 4 Section A: Activity information .................................................................................... 8 Section B: site/area description ................................................................................ 16 Section C: public participation .................................................................................. 21 Section D: Impact Assessment ................................................................................ 24 Section E: Recommendations of practitioner…………………………………………...28 Appendix A: Site plan ............................................................................................... 29 Appendix B: Photographs ........................................................................................ 31 Appendix C: Facility Illustration ................................................................................ 37 Appendix D: Specialist Reports ................................................................................ 38 Appendix E: Public participation and Comments and responses report .................... 39 Appendix F: Environmental Management Programme (EMPr) ............................................... 40 Appendix G: List of Registered I&APs ...................................................................... 41 Appendix H: Coordinates along proposed activity: 250m intervals……………………61



CES INTRODUCTION FOR INTERESTED AND AFFECTED PARTIES

Coastal and Environmental Services (CES) was appointed by Jeffares and Green (representing the client: Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality) to undertake a Basic Environmental Assessment for the proposed construction of a 132/11 kV Substation near Walmer, 17th

Avenue, Port Elizabeth. It is also proposed to build a double circuit 132 KV line from the existing Lorraine 132 KV substation to the new substation on the eastern side of William Moffet drive. According to the National Environmental Management Act (Act 107 0f 1998) and the 2010 Regulations (GNR 543, GNR 544 and GNR 546) the proposed activities should be subjected to a Basic Assessments as per regulation 22 of the NEMA regulations. The report content is subjected to a fixed form as developed by the regional environmental authority, the Department of Economic Development Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT). This report is subjected to public and authority review during a detailed public participation process (PPP). Our table of contents provides an indication of the structure of this report. IAPs should take note that all of the illustrations and maps are provided in the appendices. Each section of the form starts off by providing a detailed explanation of the information required, and in some cases a list of specific questions that need to be answered. Boxes are provided for the answers or information requested. Basic Assessment Process and Public Participation Process The Basic Assessment is designed to inform the public of the proposed development, allow Interested and Affected Parties (IAPs) to register their interest and concerns in the project and to gather all relevant issues. This is a legal requirement. Environmental impacts (defined as social, economic and biophysical), will be identified using existing information, and ways to mitigate these impacts will be recommended. The draft Basic Assessment Report (dBAR) was made available for public comment for 40 days until the 15 March 2013. IAPs in this time provided valuable comments on the assessment. Comments received on the dBAR are incorporated into the final BAR and an Issues and Response Report (IRR). This report is now subjected to a 21 day review period up to the 12th September 2013.



PROVINCE OF THE EASTERN CAPE

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS

BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT (For official use only)

File Reference Number:

Application Number:

Date Received:

Basic assessment report in terms of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2010, promulgated in terms of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998(Act No. 107 of 1998), as amended. Kindly note that: 1. This basic assessment report is a standard report that may be required by a competent authority in terms of the EIA

Regulations, 2010 and is meant to streamline applications. Please make sure that it is the report used by the particular competent authority for the activity that is being applied for.

2. The report must be typed within the spaces provided in the form. The size of the spaces provided is not necessarily indicative

of the amount of information to be provided. The report is in the form of a table that can extend itself as each space is filled with typing.

3. Where applicable tick the boxes that are applicable or black out the boxes that are not applicable in the report. 4. An incomplete report may be returned to the applicant for revision. 5. The use of “not applicable” in the report must be done with circumspection because if it is used in respect of material

information that is required by the competent authority for assessing the application, it may result in the rejection of the application as provided for in the regulations.

6. This report must be handed in at offices of the relevant competent authority as determined by each authority. 7. No faxed or e-mailed reports will be accepted. 8. The report must be compiled by an independent environmental assessment practitioner.



9. Unless protected by law, all information in the report will become public information on receipt by the competent authority. Any interested and affected party should be provided with the information contained in this report on request, during any stage of the application process.

10. A competent authority may require that for specified types of activities in defined situations only parts of this report need to be

completed.



SECTION A: ACTIVITY INFORMATION

Has a specialist been consulted to assist with the completion of this section?

NO

If YES, please complete form XX for each specialist thus appointed: Any specialist reports must be contained in Appendix D. 1. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION Describe the activity, which is being applied for, in detail

Walmer 17th Avenue substation is an existing 22/6.6kV substation consisting of 3 x 10MVA 22/6.6kV transformers. These transformers are fed via three transformer feeders from Kragga Kamma Substation (2 x 22kV overhead lines and 1x underground cable). In 2009 the indoor switchgear blew destroying the entire switch room and the indoor equipment. This resulted in a temporary solution of having the destroyed indoor equipment replaced by outdoor pole mounted structure to supply the load. The load on Walmer 17th Avenue before the explosion was 18 MVA. The approved Area Load Forecast for the area predicts a long term load of about 50MVA. The increase in load predicted is due to Fairview residential developments, commercial developments along William Moffet, commercial developments along Circular Drive and general load growth. The HV Master Plan proposes a new 132/11kV substation close to the existing Walmer 17th Avenue substation to cater for these loads. New 17th Avenue substation was approved by Technical (Planning) Committee in Sep 2007 as part of the HV master plan. A handover was done by the Planning Division to the Transmission Division in June 2008 to build 3 x 31, 5 MVA trrs (63 MVA capacity). The Transmission Division later found the existing site to be a suitable position for the new substation. Currently the substation is being de-loaded and the load will be picked up from Lorraine and Arlington substations in order to prepare for the 132/11 kV new substation. An important part of this project is the identification of a line route to connect the substation to the 132 kV grid. The closest point is the Chelsea – Lorraine 132 kV line, and the plan is to cut into this line.

2. FEASIBLE AND REASONABLE ALTERNATIVES “alternatives”, in relation to a proposed activity, means different means of meeting the general purpose and requirements of the activity, which may include alternatives to— (a) the property on which or location where it is proposed to undertake the activity; (b) the type of activity to be undertaken; (c) the design or layout of the activity; (d) the technology to be used in the activity; (e) the operational aspects of the activity; and (f) the option of not implementing the activity. Describe alternatives that are considered in this application. Alternatives should include a consideration of all possible means by which the purpose and need of the proposed activity could be accomplished in the specific instance taking account of the interest of the applicant in the activity. The no-go alternative must in all cases



be included in the assessment phase as the baseline against which the impacts of the other alternatives are assessed. The determination of whether site or activity (including different processes etc.) or both is appropriate needs to be informed by the specific circumstances of the activity and its environment. After receipt of this report the competent authority may also request the applicant to assess additional alternatives that could possibly accomplish the purpose and need of the proposed activity if it is clear that realistic alternatives have not been considered to a reasonable extent.

This development proposal presents only two rout alternatives as described in Section F, Appendix A-1. Route alternative 2 has become the preferred alternative to accommodate land rights issues as described in the public participation section below.

Paragraphs 3 – 13 below should be completed for each alternative. 3. ACTIVITY POSITION Indicate the position of the activity using the latitude and longitude of the centre point of the site for each alternative site. The co-ordinates should be in degrees and decimal minutes. The minutes should have at least three decimals to ensure adequate accuracy. The projection that must be used in all cases is the WGS84 spheroid in a national or local projection. List alternative sites if applicable. Alternative:

Latitude (S):

Longitude (E):

Alternative S11 (preferred or only site alternative)

33o 58‘ 33.8” 25o 33‘ 15.9”

Alternative S2 (if any) N/A N/A N/A N/A

Alternative S3 (if any) N/A N/A N/A N/A

In the case of linear activities: Alternative: Latitude (S): Longitude (E): Alternative S1 (preferred or only route alternative)

See attached Appendix H for coordinates spanning the entire length (2,850m) of the proposed development at approximately 250m intervals.

Starting point of the activity N/A N/A N/A N/A

Middle point of the activity N/A N/A N/A N/A

End point of the activity N/A N/A N/A N/A

Alternative S2 (if any) See attached Appendix H for coordinates spanning the entire length (2,900m) of the proposed development at approximately 250m intervals.




Alternative S3 (if any)




1 “Alternative S..” refer to site alternatives.



For route alternatives that are longer than 500m, please provide an addendum with co-ordinates taken every 250 meters along the route for each alternative alignment. 4. PHYSICAL SIZE OF THE ACTIVITY Indicate the physical size of the preferred activity/technology as well as alternative activities/technologies (footprints): Alternative: Size of the activity:

Alternative A12 (preferred activity alternative) 2,850 m

Alternative A2 (if any) N/A


or, for linear activities: Alternative: Length of the

activity:

Alternative A1 (preferred activity alternative) 2,850m

Alternative A2 (if any) 2,900m


Indicate the size of the alternative sites or servitudes (within which the above footprints will occur): Alternative: Size of the

site/servitude:

Alternative A1 (preferred activity alternative) 35,691 m2

Alternative A2 (if any) 36,716 m2


5. SITE ACCESS

Does ready access to the site exist? YES

If NO, what is the distance over which a new access road will be built

Describe the type of access road planned:

The existing tar roads of William Moffet (M12), Oak Road and Dijon Road will all be used during the construction phase and operational phase for maintenance purposes. Access to the proposed and the alternative line sections

Include the position of the access road on the site plan and required map, as well as an indication of the road in relation to the site. 6. SITE OR ROUTE PLAN

A detailed site or route plan(s) must be prepared for each alternative site or alternative activity. It must be attached as Appendix A to this document. The site or route plans must indicate the following: 6.1 the scale of the plan which must be at least a scale of 1:500; 6.2 the property boundaries and numbers of all the properties within 50 metres of the site; 6.3 the current land use as well as the land use zoning of each of the properties adjoining the site or sites; 6.4 the exact position of each element of the application as well as any other structures on the site;

2 “Alternative A..” refer to activity, process, technology or other alternatives.



6.5 the position of services, including electricity supply cables (indicate above or underground), water supply pipelines, boreholes, street lights, sewage pipelines, storm water infrastructure and telecommunication infrastructure;

6.6 all trees and shrubs taller than 1.8 metres; 6.7 walls and fencing including details of the height and construction material; 6.8 servitudes indicating the purpose of the servitude; 6.9 sensitive environmental elements within 100 metres of the site or sites including (but not limited thereto):

rivers; the 1:100 year flood line (where available or where it is required by DWA); ridges; cultural and historical features; areas with indigenous vegetation (even if it is degraded or invested with alien species);

6.9 for gentle slopes the 1 metre contour intervals must be indicated on the plan and whenever the slope of the site exceeds 1:10, the 500mm contours must be indicated on the plan; and

6.10 the positions from where photographs of the site were taken.

The proposed routes linking the substations have been provided and are attached under Appendix A to this Basic Assessment Report.

7. SITE PHOTOGRAPHS Colour photographs from the centre of the site must be taken in at least the eight major compass directions with a description of each photograph. Photographs must be attached under Appendix B to this form. It must be supplemented with additional photographs of relevant features on the site, if applicable.

Colour photographs were taken in number of places along the power line corridor.

8. FACILITY ILLUSTRATION A detailed illustration of the activity must be provided at a scale of 1:200 as Appendix C for activities that include structures. The illustrations must be to scale and must represent a realistic image of the planned activity. The illustration must give a representative view of the activity.

A facility illustration will be included into the Final BAR. This will include schematic drawings of the tower types as well as the substation design and will be included under Appendix C of this BAR.

9. ACTIVITY MOTIVATION 9(a) Socio-economic value of the activity

What is the expected capital value of the activity on completion? R 55 000 000

What is the expected yearly income that will be generated by or as a result of the activity?

R 35 million for a fully loaded transformer

Will the activity contribute to service infrastructure? YES

Is the activity a public amenity? YES

How many new employment opportunities will be created in the development phase of the activity?

Dependant on construction company

What is the expected value of the employment opportunities during the development phase?

R 1 500 000

What percentage of this will accrue to previously disadvantaged individuals? 85 %



How many permanent new employment opportunities will be created during the operational phase of the activity?

5

What is the expected current value of the employment opportunities during the first 10 years?

R 6 000 000

What percentage of this will accrue to previously disadvantaged individuals? 80 %

9(b) Need and desirability of the activity Motivate and explain the need and desirability of the activity (including demand for the activity):

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality plans on the future construction of a 132/11kV step-down substation. Sufficient space is therefore required to connect to this proposed substation. The potential benefit of the proposed power line and substation to the Eastern Cape lies in the stimulation of the local economy through the supply of a reliable electricity supply. This will therefore benefit the provision of services in the area. Electricity provision is critical for economic development, related employment and sustained development in South Africa. In the context of the project improvement of provision of household electricity is one of the benefits that will accrue from the project. It is also anticipated that the load on the Walmer, 17th Avenue substation would increase to about 50MVA. The load prior to the substation being damaged was 18 MVA. The increase in load predicted is due to Fairview residential developments, commercial developments along William Moffet, commercial developments along Circular Drive and general load growth.

Indicate any benefits that the activity will have for society in general:

The power line is required to connect the existing Lorraine 132 KV substation to the new substation on the eastern side of William Moffet Drive which will provide future growth in the area. There are many commercial and residential developments that are envisaged by land owners requiring additional capacity to be installed. In addition, the NMBM IDP 2011-2016, 12th Edition, highlights Wards 4 and 6 for electricity upgrades and infrastructure restoration. This development proposal falls within both Wards as well as Ward 8.

Indicate any benefits that the activity will have for the local communities where the activity will be located:

The proposed project will stabilise electricity supply in the area since the old Walmer, 17th Avenue substation was damaged. The increased capacity would also accommodate future developments within the area.

10. APPLICABLE LEGISLATION, POLICIES AND/OR GUIDELINES List all legislation, policies and/or guidelines of any sphere of government that are applicable to the application as contemplated in the EIA regulations, if applicable: Title of legislation, policy or guideline:

Administering authority:

Date:

Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Act No. 108 of 1996

South African Government 1996

Cacadu DM District Municipality Spatial Development Framework

Cacadu District Municipality 2006

Cacadu DM Integrated Development Plan Cacadu District Municipality 2007-2012

Lorraine SDF Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality

July 2007

Eastern Cape Biodiversity Conservation Plan Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA)

2007

Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations (Government Notice No. R. 545 and 543)

Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA)

2010



Electricity Regulations Act (4 of 2006) NERSA 2006

National Energy Bill (2008) 2008

National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEAT)

2004

National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) No. 107 0f 1998

Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA)

1998

National Heritage Resources Act (NHRA) No. 25 of 1999 South African Heritage Resources Association (SAHRA)

1999

National Water Act (NWA) No. 36 of 1998

Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (DWAF)

1998

Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) No. 85 of 1993 Department of Labour 1993

The Environment Conservation Act (ECA) No. 73 of 1989 Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEAT)

1989

Nelson Mandela Bay LM Integrated Development Plan Nelson Mandela Bay LM 2007-2012

11. WASTE, EFFLUENT, EMISSION AND NOISE MANAGEMENT 11(a) Solid waste management

Will the activity produce solid construction waste during the construction/initiation phase?

YES

If yes, what estimated quantity will be produced per month? Not known

How will the construction solid waste be disposed of (describe)?

The construction waste generated on site will be collected weekly on site and disposed of at a registered landfill site determined by the contractor.

Where will the construction solid waste be disposed of (describe)?

Construction solid waste will be disposed at a registered landfill site determined by the contractor.

Will the activity produce solid waste during its operational phase?

NO

If yes, what estimated quantity will be produced per month?

How will the solid waste be disposed of (describe)?

N / A

Where will the solid waste be disposed if it does not feed into a municipal waste stream (describe)?

N / A

If the solid waste (construction or operational phases) will not be disposed of in a registered landfill site or be taken up in a municipal waste stream, then the applicant should consult with the competent authority to determine whether it is necessary to change to an application for scoping and EIA.

Can any part of the solid waste be classified as hazardous in terms of the relevant legislation?

NO

If yes, inform the competent authority and request a change to an application for scoping and EIA.

Is the activity that is being applied for a solid waste handling or treatment facility?

NO

If yes, then the applicant should consult with the competent authority to determine whether it is necessary to change to an application for scoping and EIA.



11(b) Liquid effluent

Will the activity produce effluent, other than normal sewage, that will be disposed of in a municipal sewage system?

NO

If yes, what estimated quantity will be produced per month?

Will the activity produce any effluent that will be treated and/or disposed of on-site?

NO

If yes, the applicant should consult with the competent authority to determine whether it is necessary to change to an application for scoping and EIA.

Will the activity produce effluent that will be treated and/or disposed of at another facility?

NO

If yes, provide the particulars of the facility:

Facility name: N/A

Contact person:

N/A

Postal address:

N/A

Postal code: N/A

Telephone: N/A Cell: N/A

E-mail: N/A Fax: N/A

Describe the measures that will be taken to ensure the optimal reuse or recycling of waste water, if any: N/A

11(c) Emissions into the atmosphere

Will the activity release emissions into the atmosphere? YES

If yes, is it controlled by any legislation of any sphere of government? NO


If no, describe the emissions in terms of type and concentration:

During the construction phase, dust and vehicular emissions will be released as a result of earth moving machinery and trucks transporting construction material. The emissions will however have short term impacts on the immediate surrounding areas and thus the authorisation of such emissions will not be required.

11(d) Generation of noise

Will the activity generate noise? YES

If yes, is it controlled by any legislation of any sphere of government? NO


If no, describe the noise in terms of type and level:

The movements of construction trucks, machinery and other construction activities will generate noise on site and surrounding communities. However the noise will be of short term, localised and will last during the construction activities/phase of the project. The noise level is anticipated to be less than 50dBA as required by SANS 10103 and thus authorisation will not be required for the noise.

12. WATER USE Please indicate the source(s) of water that will be used for the activity by ticking the appropriate box(es)



municipal water board groundwater river, stream, dam or lake

other the activity will not use water

If water is to be extracted from groundwater, river, stream, dam, lake or any other natural feature, please indicate

the volume that will be extracted per month: N/A

Does the activity require a water use permit from the Department of Water Affairs?

NO

If yes, please submit the necessary application to the Department of Water Affairs and attach proof thereof to this application if it has been submitted. 13. ENERGY EFFICIENCY Describe the design measures, if any, that have been taken to ensure that the activity is energy efficient:

The proposed facility will not require energy during the operational stage.

Describe how alternative energy sources have been taken into account or been built into the design of the activity, if any:

This is not applicable.

SECTION B: SITE/AREA/PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

Important notes:

1. For linear activities (pipelines, etc) as well as activities that cover very large sites, it may be necessary to complete this section for each part of the site that has a significantly different environment. In such cases please complete copies of Section C and indicate the area, which is covered by each copy No. on the Site Plan.

Section C Copy No. (e.g. A):

2. Paragraphs 1 - 6 below must be completed for each alternative.

3. Has a specialist been consulted to assist with the completion of this section?

NO

If YES, please complete form XX for each specialist thus appointed: All specialist reports must be contained in Appendix D. 1. GRADIENT OF THE SITE Indicate the general gradient of the site. Alternative S1:

Flat 1:50 – 1:20

1:20 – 1:15

1:15 – 1:10 1:10 – 1:7,5

1:7,5 – 1:5 Steeper than 1:5

Alternative S2 (if any):

Flat 1:50 – 1:20

1:20 – 1:15

1:15 – 1:10 1:10 – 1:7,5

1:7,5 – 1:5 Steeper than 1:5

Alternative S3 (if any):

N / A N / A N / A N / A N / A N / A N / A



The power line stretches over an area of approximately 2.8 km and, as such, traverses a large topographical area. The area traversed is generally flat to mild sloping and no steep slopes (i.e. 1:5) are found along the proposed corridor. For ease of reference a map showing the varying gradients along the proposed corridor is included in Figure 1 below.

Figure 1: Map showing the varying gradients along the proposed corridor 2. LOCATION IN LANDSCAPE Indicate the landform(s) that best describes the site: 2.1 Ridgeline 2.2 Plateau 2.3 Side slope of hill/mountain 2.4 Closed valley 2.5 Open valley 2.6 Coastal Plain 2.7 Undulating plain / low hills 2.8 Dune 2.9 Seafront 3. GROUNDWATER, SOIL AND GEOLOGICAL STABILITY OF THE SITE Is the site(s) located on any of the following (tick the appropriate boxes)? Alternative S1: Alternative S2

(if any): Alternative S3

(if any):

Shallow water table (less than 1.5m deep)

YES YES N/A N/A

Dolomite, sinkhole or doline areas

NO NO N/A N/A



Seasonally wet soils (often close to water bodies)

YES YES N/A N/A

Unstable rocky slopes or steep slopes with loose soil

NO NO N/A N/A

Dispersive soils (soils that dissolve in water)

NO NO N/A N/A

Soils with high clay content (clay fraction more than 40%)

NO NO N/A N/A

Any other unstable soil or geological feature

NO NO N/A N/A

An area sensitive to erosion

YES YES N/A N/A

If you are unsure about any of the above or if you are concerned that any of the above aspects may be an issue of concern in the application, an appropriate specialist should be appointed to assist in the completion of this section. (Information in respect of the above will often be available as part of the project information or at the planning sections of local authorities. Where it exists, the 1:50 000 scale Regional Geotechnical Maps prepared by the Council for Geo Science may also be consulted). 4. GROUNDCOVER Indicate the types of groundcover present on the site:

Alternative 1 Alternative 2

4.1 Natural veld – good condition E

4.2 Natural veld – scattered aliens E

4.3 Natural veld with heavy alien infestation E

Yes Yes

4.4 Veld dominated by alien species E

4.5 Gardens

4.6 Sport field

4.7 Cultivated land

4.8 Paved surface Yes Yes

4.9 Building or other structure

4.10 Bare soil Yes Yes

The location of all identified rare or endangered species or other elements should be accurately indicated on the site plan(s).

Natural veld - good conditionE

Natural veld with scattered aliensE

Natural veld with heavy alien infestationE

Veld dominated by alien speciesE

Gardens

Sport field Cultivated land Paved surface Building or other structure

Bare soil

If any of the boxes marked with an “E “is ticked, please consult an appropriate specialist to assist in the completion of this section if the environmental assessment practitioner doesn’t have the necessary expertise. 5. LAND USE CHARACTER OF SURROUNDING AREA Indicate land uses and/or prominent features that currently occur within a 500m radius of the site and give description of how this influences the application or may be impacted upon by the application:



Alternative 1 Alternative 2

5.1 Natural area

5.2 Low density residential Yes Yes

5.3 Medium density residential

5.4 High density residential

5.5 Informal residential

5.6 Retail commercial & warehousing Yes Yes

5.7 Light industrial

5.8 Medium industrial AN

5.9 Heavy industrial AN

5.10 Power station

5.11 Office/consulting room

5.12 Military or police base/station/compound

5.13 Spoil heap or slimes damA

5.14 Quarry, sand or borrow pit

5.15 Dam or reservoir

5.16 Hospital/medical centre

5.17 School Yes Yes

5.18 Tertiary education facility

5.19 Church

5.20 Old age home

5.21 Sewage treatment plantA

5.22 Train station or shunting yard N

5.23 Railway line N Yes Yes

5.24 Major road (4 lanes or more) N

5.25 Airport N

5.26 Harbour

5.27 Sport facilities

5.28 Golf course

5.29 Polo fields

5.30 Filling station H

5.31 Landfill or waste treatment site

5.32 Plantation

5.33 Agriculture

5.34 River, stream or wetland Yes Yes

5.35 Nature conservation area

5.36 Mountain, koppie or ridge

5.37 Museum

5.38 Historical building

5.39 Protected Area

5.40 Graveyard

5.41 Archaeological site

5.42 Other land uses (describe)

If any of the boxes marked with an “N “are ticked, how will this impact / be impacted upon by the proposed activity.

The power line is in close proximity to the railway in some regions, but is sufficiently far away to not be affected by or affect the railway. All roads will not be affected as overhead power lines will be used.



If any of the boxes marked with an "An" are ticked, how will this impact / be impacted upon by the proposed activity. None If YES, specify and explain: If YES, specify: If any of the boxes marked with an "H" are ticked, how will this impact / be impacted upon by the proposed activity. None If YES, specify and explain: If YES, specify: 6. CULTURAL/HISTORICAL FEATURES

Are there any signs of culturally or historically significant elements, as defined in section 2 of the National Heritage Resources Act, 1999, (Act No. 25 of 1999), including

NO

Archaeological or palaeontological sites, on or close (within 20m) to the site? Uncertain

If YES, explain: N/A

If uncertain, conduct a specialist investigation by a recognised specialist in the field to establish whether there is such a feature(s) present on or close to the site.

Briefly explain the findings of the specialist:

N/A

Will any building or structure older than 60 years be affected in any way? NO

Is it necessary to apply for a permit in terms of the National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act 25 of 1999)?

YES

If yes, please submit or, make sure that the applicant or a specialist submits the necessary application to SAHRA or the relevant provincial heritage agency and attach proof thereof to this application if such application has been made.



SECTION C: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 1. ADVERTISEMENT The person conducting a public participation process must take into account any guidelines applicable to public participation as contemplated in section 24J of the Act and must give notice to all potential interested and affected parties of the application which is subjected to public participation by— (a) fixing a notice board (of a size at least 60cm by 42cm; and must display the required information in

lettering and in a format as may be determined by the competent authority) at a place conspicuous to the public at the boundary or on the fence of— (i) the site where the activity to which the application relates is or is to be undertaken; and

(ii) any alternative site mentioned in the application; (b) giving written notice to—

(i) the owner or person in control of that land if the applicant is not the owner or person in control of the land;

(ii) the occupiers of the site where the activity is or is to be undertaken or to any alternative site where the activity is to be undertaken;

(iii) owners and occupiers of land adjacent to the site where the activity is or is to be undertaken or to any alternative site where the activity is to be undertaken;

(iv) the municipal councillor of the ward in which the site or alternative site is situated and any organisation of ratepayers that represent the community in the area;

(v) the municipality which has jurisdiction in the area; (vi) any organ of state having jurisdiction in respect of any aspect of the activity; and (vii) any other party as required by the competent authority;

(c) placing an advertisement in— (i) one local newspaper; or

(ii) any official Gazette that is published specifically for the purpose of providing public notice of applications or other submissions made in terms of these Regulations;

(d) placing an advertisement in at least one provincial newspaper or national newspaper, if the activity has or may have an impact that extends beyond the boundaries of the metropolitan or local municipality in which it is or will be undertaken: Provided that this paragraph need not be complied with if an advertisement has been placed in an official Gazette referred to in subregulation 54(c)(ii); and

(e) using reasonable alternative methods, as agreed to by the competent authority, in those instances where a person is desiring of but unable to participate in the process due to— (i) illiteracy; (ii) disability; or (iii) any other disadvantage.

2. CONTENT OF ADVERTISEMENTS AND NOTICES A notice board, advertisement or notices must:

(a) indicate the details of the application which is subjected to public participation; and (b) state—

(i) that the application has been submitted to the competent authority in terms of these Regulations, as the case may be;

(ii) whether basic assessment or scoping procedures are being applied to the application, in the case of an application for environmental authorisation;

(iii) the nature and location of the activity to which the application relates; (iv) where further information on the application or activity can be obtained; and



(iv) the manner in which and the person to whom representations in respect of the application may be made.

3. PLACEMENT OF ADVERTISEMENTS AND NOTICES Where the proposed activity may have impacts that extend beyond the municipal area where it is located, a notice must be placed in at least one provincial newspaper or national newspaper, indicating that an application will be submitted to the competent authority in terms of these regulations, the nature and location of the activity, where further information on the proposed activity can be obtained and the manner in which representations in respect of the application can be made, unless a notice has been placed in any Gazette that is published specifically for the purpose of providing notice to the public of applications made in terms of the EIA regulations. Advertisements and notices must make provision for all alternatives. 4. DETERMINATION OF APPROPRIATE MEASURES The practitioner must ensure that the public participation is adequate and must determine whether a public meeting or any other additional measure is appropriate or not based on the particular nature of each case. Special attention should be given to the involvement of local community structures such as Ward Committees, ratepayers associations and traditional authorities where appropriate. Please note that public concerns that emerge at a later stage that should have been addressed may cause the competent authority to withdraw any authorisation it may have issued if it becomes apparent that the public participation process was inadequate. 5. COMMENTS AND RESPONSE REPORT The practitioner must record all comments and respond to each comment of the public before the application is submitted. The comments and responses must be captured in a comments and response report as prescribed in the EIA regulations and be attached to this application. The comments and response report must be attached under Appendix E. 6. AUTHORITY PARTICIPATION Authorities are key interested and affected parties in each application and no decision on any application will be made before the relevant local authority is provided with the opportunity to give input. The planning and the environmental sections of the local authority must be informed of the application at least 30 (thirty) calendar days before the submission of the application. List of authorities informed:

Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT)

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (Public Health Directorate)

List of authorities from whom comments have been received:

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (Public Health Directorate).

7. CONSULTATION WITH OTHER STAKEHOLDERS Note that, for linear activities, or where deviation from the public participation requirements may be appropriate, the person conducting the public participation process may deviate from the requirements of that subregulation to the extent and in the manner as may be agreed to by the competent authority.



Any stakeholder that has a direct interest in the site or property, such as servitude holders and service providers, should be informed of the application at least 30 (thirty) calendar days before the submission of the application and be provided with the opportunity to comment.

Has any comment been received from stakeholders? YES

If “YES”, briefly describe the feedback below (also attach copies of any correspondence to and from the stakeholders to this application):

A land owner objected to the proposed route alternative 1 as it passed through their property that is earmarked for an already approved development. After numerous discussions, it was agreed to make route alternative 2 the preferred alternative. Full details of the correspondence and consulting process are included in Appendix E and Section D (1) of this report.



SECTION D: IMPACT ASSESSMENT The assessment of impacts must adhere to the minimum requirements in the EIA Regulations, 2010, and should take applicable official guidelines into account. The issues raised by interested and affected parties should also be addressed in the assessment of impacts. 1. ISSUES RAISED BY INTERESTED AND AFFECTED PARTIES List the main issues raised by interested and affected parties.

We do not agree on the power line crossing our property. Erf 4033 has approved rights for a hospital with a capacity for 270 beds. Some specialist facilities such as a cardiac unit, an ICU unit, a MRI & CT scan facility with specialist equipment that are sensitive to electromagnetic fields. Our concerns are:

Alignment of route cuts through our client’s land;

Appropriate width of servitudes for high voltage lines;

Impact of magnetic fields on specialist medical equipment;

Visual Impact of masts; Noise impact.

Response from the practitioner to the issues raised by the interested and affected parties (A full response must be given in the Comments and Response Report that must be attached to this report):

Noted. Different alternatives have been considered and the current preferred alternative is considered the most viable route option. The issue of magnetic fields on specialists’ equipment will be considered in the final report. Currently hospitals operate in areas where there is electricity. The area is currently developed with masts all over the place but the siting of the poles will be carefully considered to reduce visual impacts. Noise will only be a problem during construction phase which will take place during working hours only. Once construction has been completed there will be no noise impacts.

2. IMPACTS THAT MAY RESULT FROM THE PLANNING AND DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, OPERATIONAL, DECOMMISSIONING AND CLOSURE PHASES AS WELL AS PROPOSED MANAGEMENT OF IDENTIFIED IMPACTS AND PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURES

List the potential direct, indirect and cumulative property/activity/design/technology/operational alternative related impacts (as appropriate) that are likely to occur as a result of the planning and design phase, construction phase, operational phase, decommissioning and closure phase, including impacts relating to the choice of site/activity/technology alternatives as well as the mitigation measures that may eliminate or reduce the potential impacts listed.

PLANNING & DESIGN PHASE

POWER-LINE: ALTERNATIVE 1

LOCATION OF THE POWER-LINE Visual impact relating to the overhead power lines

Impact: There will be minimal visual intrusion as the area is a built-up area and is heavily developed in terms of medium density residences and businesses. Nevertheless, a property developer has indicated that a proposed housing development in the area may be affected in terms of aesthetic value.



Mitigation: The only possible mitigation would be laying the cables underground to reduce visual intrusion. The proponent does not have the capital however to accommodate this request as it was not part of the initial budget. Underground cabling and servicing of the facility adds a significant cost to the initial development proposal.

Land rights issues

Impact: In addition to the aesthetic impacts in terms of potential conflict with a proposed housing development, route alternative one also bisects a private property that have approved rights to build a hospital according to the I&AP. The powerline proposal is therefore in conflict with the landowners own development proposals. Mitigation: A possible mitigation would be laying the cables underground to reduce visual intrusion. The proponent does not have the capital however to accommodate this request as it was not part of the initial budget. Underground cabling and servicing of the facility adds a significant cost to the initial development proposal. The preferred mitigation measure is to adopt route alternative two as the preferred route as it no longer passes through the property in question.

Geology and Soils

Impact: Construction of the substation and installation of power-line without taking into account the geology and soil structure may result in unnecessary soil erosion and/or damage to geological formations. Soil erosion might affect stormwater drains and adjacent properties. Mitigation: Offset the substation and power line pylons away from easily erodible drainage lines.

POWER-LINE: ALTERNATIVE 2

The alternative route considered divert from the preferred alternative from the open space north of Oak Road and crosses Circular and Dijon Road east of the preferred alternative. In most instances the impacts are exactly the same, except for the property rights issues described above.

Visual impact relating to the overhead power lines

Impact: There will be minimal visual intrusion as the area is a built-up area and is heavily developed in terms of medium density residences and businesses. Nevertheless, a property developer has indicated that a proposed housing development in the area may be affected in terms of aesthetic value. Mitigation: The only possible mitigation would be laying the cables underground to reduce visual intrusion. The proponent does not have the capital however to accommodate this request as it was not part of the initial budget. Underground cabling and servicing of the facility adds a significant cost to the initial development proposal.

Land rights issues

Impact: This alternative seeks to address the land rights issue identified with alternative one. The land use rights issue therefore becomes a positive impact in this instance. Mitigation: A distance of at least 11m from the fence of the affected property should be maintained.

CONSTRUCTION PHASE

SUBSTATTION AND POWER-LINE: ALTERNATIVE 1 and 2

GENERAL

Soil erosion

Impact: Incorrect topsoil stripping and stockpile management can result in soil losses via erosion (wind and water). This impact would apply for excavation when digging holes for poles for the line and during construction of foundations for the new substation.



Mitigation: The full depth of topsoil should be stripped from areas affected by excavation and related activities prior to the commencement of placement of poles. Topsoil must be reused where possible to rehabilitate disturbed areas. Care must be taken not to mix topsoil and subsoil during stripping. No soil stripping must take place on areas within the site that the contractor does not require for construction works, or on areas of retained vegetation. Subsoil and overburden should, in all digging areas, be stockpiled separately to be returned for backfilling in the correct soil horizon order. Stockpiles should not be situated such that they obstruct natural water pathways and drainage channels. If stockpiles are exposed to windy conditions or heavy rain, they should be covered either by vegetation or cloth.

Spillage of hazardous substances

Impact: Spillage of any hazardous substances such as fuel from trucks that can contaminate ground, groundwater and water column. Mitigation: Hazardous Chemical Substances Regulations promulgated in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and the SABS Code of Practise must be adhered to. This applies to solvents and other chemicals possibly used in the construction time.

Uncontrolled access to properties

Impact: Uncontrolled vehicle access to the site and to the surrounding servitudes could result in the unnecessary destruction of vegetation and soil disturbance. Mitigation: The Contractor shall properly mark all access roads. Markers shall show the direction of travel to the proposed power-line. No roads shall be cut through river- and stream banks (riparian vegetation) as this may lead to erosion causing siltation of downstream water courses.

Worker health and safety

Impact: Inadequate attention to fire safety awareness and fire safety equipment could result in unsafe working environments and surrounding residential properties. Mitigation: Fire fighting equipment should be present on site at all times as per Occupational Health and Safety Act. All construction staff must be trained in fire hazard control and fire fighting techniques. No open fires will be allowed on site.

Impact: Failure to provide adequate onsite sanitation during construction of the substation and clean drinking water may result in runoff transferring contaminants into the surrounding environment. Mitigation: Adequate sanitary and ablutions facilities must be provided for construction workers. Since there will be construction camp these facilities can be temporary and moved as and when necessary.

Noise

Impact: The only noise will be from trucks going to site. Excessive noise pollution from the trucks may impact the surrounding properties and environment. Mitigation: Heavy vehicle traffic should be routed away from noise sensitive areas, where possible. Noise levels must be kept within acceptable limits. All noise and sounds generated must adhere to



SABS 0103 specifications for maximum allowable noise levels for residential areas. No pure tone sirens or hooters may be utilised except where required in terms of SABS standards or in emergencies. Noisy activities to take place during allocated construction hours only as per section 25 of the Noise Control Regulations of the Environment Conservation Act, 1989 (Act No. 73 of 1989).

Waste management

Impact: Littering on site and along the servitude of the powerline may attract vermin, detract from the visual appeal of the area, and pollute the surrounding areas. Mitigation: Littering by the employees of the Contractor shall not be allowed under any circumstances. Since there will be no construction camp for this activity all waste must be removed from the site after each and every working shift.

ECOLOGICAL

Biodiversity

Impact: Excessive damage to surrounding biodiversity due to unrestricted excavation activities and vehicular movement. Mitigation: Digging or excavation activities must be geographically restricted to where the poles will be placed and where the trench will be dug for the underground section.. Vehicles may only move within demarcated areas.

OPERATIONAL PHASE

SUBSTATION AND POWER-LINE: ALTERNATIVE 1 and 2 LOCATION OF THE POWER-LINE

Visual

Impact: The visual impact, despite not being totally out of place with urban developments will remain a controversial point. Mitigation: the only mitigation measure is to run the cabling underground. This is however not economically viable for the proponent and is therefore not considered in this application.

NO-GO OPTION

SUBSTATION AND POWER-LINE: ALTERNATIVE 1 and 2 GENERAL

Unstable electricity/energy supply

Impact: The area supplied by the current temporary setup will continue to experience interrupted electricity supply. The land will eventually be used for other purposes. Mitigation: No real mitigation exists other than allowing the proposed development to continue.

3. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT Taking the assessment of potential impacts into account, please provide an environmental impact statement that summarises the impact that the proposed activity and its alternatives may have on the environment after the management and mitigation of impacts have been taken into account, with specific reference to types of impact, duration of impacts, likelihood of potential impacts actually occurring and the significance of impacts.



Methodology The following methodology was employed to rate potential impacts and provide an environmental impact statement. Table: Ranking matrix to provide an Environmental Significance

Environmental Significance Positive Negative

LOW An acceptable impact for which mitigation is

desirable but not essential. The impact by itself

is insufficient even in combination with other

low impacts to prevent development.

These impacts will result in either positive or

negative medium to short term effects on the

social and/or natural environment.

4-7 4-7

MODERATE An important impact which requires

mitigation. The impact is insufficient by itself

to prevent the implementation of the project

but which, in conjunction with other impacts

may prevent its implementation.

These impacts will usually result in either

positive or negative medium to long term effect

on the social and/or natural environment.

8-11 8-11

HIGH A serious impact which, if not mitigated, may

prevent the implementation of the project.

These impacts would e considered by society

as constituting a major and usually long term

change to the natural and/or social environment

and result in severe negative or beneficial

effects.

12-15 12-15

VERY HIGH A very serious impact which may be sufficient

by itself to prevent the implementation of the

project.

The impact may result in permanent change.

Very often these impacts are unmitigable and

usually result in very severe effects or very

beneficial effects.

16-20 16-20

Environmental statement Alternative 1 initially started off as the preferred alternative but has subsequently moved down the list of preferred routes due to land use rights issues. All other impacts are considered to be of low significance once mitigations are in place. Most of the impacts are predicted to occur during the construction phase. Visual impacts may initially be of medium significance and decreasing in significance over time as the new structures settle in with the surrounding environment.



Alternative 1

Impact

Effect Risk or

Likelihood Total Score Temporal

Scale Spatial Scale

Severity of

Impact

Planning phase

Visual Permanent Local Low Probable 4

Land rights Permanent Site specific High Definite 12

Geology and

soils

Permanent Site specific Low Unlikely 4

Construction phase

Soil erosion Long term Site specific Low Unlikely 4

Spillage of

hazardous

substances

Temporary Site specific Low Unlikely 4

Uncontrolled

property

access


Worker health

& safety


Noise Temporary Site specific Low Unlikely 4

Waste

Management

Temporary Local Low Unlikely 4

Biodiversity Long term Regional Low Unlikely 5

Operation phase

Visual Site Local Low Probable 4

Alternative 2

Impact

Effect Risk or


Scale Spatial Scale

Severity of

Impact

Planning phase


Land rights Permanent Site specific High Definite 12

Geology and

soils

Permanent Site specific Low Unlikely 4

Construction phase

Soil erosion Long term Site specific Low Unlikely 4

Spillage of

hazardous

substances


Uncontrolled

property

access


Worker health

& safety


Noise Temporary Site specific Low Unlikely 4

Waste

Management

Temporary Local Low Unlikely 4

Biodiversity Long term Regional Low Unlikely 5

Operation phase




No-go option

Impact

Effect Risk or


Scale Spatial Scale

Severity of

Impact

Unstable

electricity

supply

Long term Regional High Definite 12



SECTION E. RECOMMENDATIONS OF PRACTITIONER

Is the information contained in this report and the documentation attached hereto sufficient to make a decision in respect of the activity applied for (in the view of the environmental assessment practitioner)?

YES

Is an EMPr attached? YES

The EMPr must be attached as Appendix F. If “NO”, indicate the aspects that should be assessed further as part of a Scoping and EIA process before a decision can be made (list the aspects that require further assessment):

If “YES”, please list any recommended conditions, including mitigation measures that should be considered for inclusion in any authorisation that may be granted by the competent authority in respect of the application:

All mitigation measures as described in this report and the supporting draft EMPr should be adhered to. In terms of construction, no permanent damage to the environment is predicted. There are still land rights issues that are outstanding however. This has to do with powerlines crossing private property. One such land owner has already been accommodated. Two others have not been however. This may delay the implementation of the proposed development unless all affected parties could come to an agreement.



SECTION F: APPENDICES The following appendixes must be attached as appropriate: Appendix A-1: Site plan(s)

Alternative 1

Alternative 2



Appendix A-2 – Map showing power line running close to properties but not affecting any



Appendix A-3: Map showing the ervens that the power line will pass close to



Appendix B: Photographs

Site Notices



Point 1: M12 (current Substation) Point 2: M12

Point 3: 4 Pine Road Point 4: Hanover Place



Point 5: Lion Cachet Cresent Point 6: Keet Street

Point 7: Ag Visser Laan Point 8: Ag Visser Laan



Point 9: Eugene Marais Cresent Point 10: Gustav Preller Street

Point 11: Gustav Preller Street (Point of Alternatives Split) Point 12: Circular Drive (Alternative 1)



Point 13: Circular Drive-Tarbes Street Point 14: Tarbes Street (Point of Alternatives joining)

Point 15: Bergeus Street (West facing) Point 16: Bergeus Street (East facing)



Point 17: Dijon Road (Substation)



Appendix C: Facility illustration(s)

Illustration of the proposed structures to be used for the powerlines.



Appendix D: Specialist reports No specialist reports were conducted.



Appendix E: Comments and responses report



Appendix F: Environmental Management Programme (EMPr)

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME

NMBM WALMER 17TH AVENUE SUBSTATION - BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT

Prepared for:

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality

Prepared by:

Coastal & Environmental Services GRAHAMSTOWN

67 African St

Grahamstown, 6140

Tel: +27 46 622 2364

Fax: +27 46 622 6564

[email protected]

Also in Port Elizabeth and East London

www.cesnet.co.za

November 2012


http://www.cesnet.co.za/


Coastal & Environmental Services NMBM Walmer Substation xliv

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 DETAILS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT TEAM .............................................. 45 2 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... 46

2.1 Objectives of an EMPr ....................................................................................................... 46

2.2 Structure and Function of an EMPr ................................................................................... 46

2.3 Legal requirements ............................................................................................................. 47

2.4 Environmental Authorisation ............................................................................................. 48

3 PROPOSED ACTIVITY ......................................................................................................... 49 ........................................................................................................................................................ 49

3.1 Description of proposed activity ........................................................................................ 49

4 SCOPE OF THE EMPR ........................................................................................................ 50 4.1 Layout of the EMP ............................................................................................................. 51

4.1.1 Construction Phase ..................................................................................................... 51

4.1.2 Operational and Maintenance Phase .......................................................................... 51

5 Roles and Responsibilities .................................................................................................... 52 5.1 Project Coordinator ............................................................................................................ 52

5.2 Contractor........................................................................................................................... 52

6 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND MITIGATION MEASURES .................................. 53 6.1 Planning and Design Phase ................................................................................................ 53

6.2 Construction Phase ............................................................................................................. 54

6.3 Operational Phase .............................................................................................................. 57

7 ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS ........................................................................................ 58 8 COMPLIANCE WITH THE EMPR ......................................................................................... 60

........................................................................................................................................................ 60

8.1 Non-compliance ................................................................................................................. 60

8.2 Emergency Preparedness ................................................................................................... 61

8.3 Incident Reporting and Remedy ........................................................................................ 61

8.4 Penalties ............................................................................................................................. 61

LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1.1 General position of the proposed development. 7

LIST OF TABLES Table 1.1: Relevant listed activities in terms of NEMA EIA Regulations (2010) 6



1 DETAILS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT TEAM According to regulation 33 of GN R 543, an environmental management programme must include:

(a) details of – (i) the person who prepared the environmental management programme; and (ii) the expertise of that person to prepare an environmental management

Environmental Consulting Company: Coastal & Environmental Services 67 African Street; Grahamstown Tel: (046) 622 2364 Fax: (046) 622 6564 e-mail: [email protected] www.cesnet.co.za Project Team:

Mr Jadon Schmidt

Mr Lungisa Bosman (Project Manager)

Mr Justin Green Coastal & Environmental Services (CES) was established in 1990, and is a specialist environmental consulting company. We believe that a balance between development and environmental protection can be achieved by skilful, considerate and careful planning. CES has considerable experience in terrestrial, marine and freshwater ecology, the Social Impact Assessment (SIA) process, and state of environment reporting (SOER), Integrated Waste Management Plans (IWMP), Spatial Development Frameworks (SDF), public participation, as well as the management and co-ordination of all aspects of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) processes. CES has been active in all of the above fields, and in so doing have made a positive contribution to towards environmental management and sustainable development in the Eastern Cape, South Africa and many other African countries.



2 INTRODUCTION 2.1 Objectives of an EMPr

The EMPr has been compiled to provide recommendations and guidelines according to which compliance monitoring can be done during the construction of the substation as well as to ensure that all relevant factors are considered to ensure for environmentally responsible development. The purpose of the EMPr is to provide specifications for "good environmental practice" for application during construction. This EMPr informs all relevant parties [the Project Coordinator, the Contractor, the Environmental Control Officer (ECO) and all other staff employed by NMBM at the site as to their duties in the fulfilment of the legal requirements for the construction and maintenance of the substation with particular reference to the prevention and mitigation of anticipated potential environmental impacts. All parties should note that obligations imposed by the EMPr are legally binding in terms of the environmental authorisation granted by the relevant environmental permitting authority. The objectives of an EMPr are to:

Ensure compliance with regulatory authority stipulations and guidelines which may be local, provincial, national and/or international;

Ensure that there is sufficient allocation of resources on the project budget so that the scale of EMPr-related activities is consistent with the significance of project impacts;

Verify environmental performance through information on impacts as they occur;

Respond to unforeseen events;

Provide feedback for continual improvement in environmental performance;

Identify a range of mitigation measures which could reduce and mitigate the potential impacts to minimal or insignificant levels;

Detail specific actions deemed necessary to assist in mitigating the environmental impact of the project;

Identify measures that could optimize beneficial impacts;

Create management structures that addresses the concerns and complaints of I&APs with regards to the development;

Establish a method of monitoring and auditing environmental management practices during all phases of the activity;

Ensure that safety recommendations are complied with;

Specify time periods within which the measures contemplated in the final environmental management programme must be implemented, where appropriate;

2.2 Structure and Function of an EMPr

An EMPr is focused on sound environmental management practices, which will be undertaken to minimise adverse impacts on the environment through the lifetime of a development. In addition, an EMPr identifies what measures will be in place or will be actioned to manage any incidents and emergencies that may occur during operation of the facility. As such the EMPr provides specifications that must be adhered to, in order to minimise adverse environmental impacts associated with the operations of the Facility. The content



of the EMPr is consistent with the requirements as set out in Regulation 33 of the EIA regulations stated below, for the construction and operation phases.

2.3 Legal requirements

LEGISLATION SECTION IMPLICATION

The Constitution (Act No. 108 of 1996)

Chapter 2 Bill of Rights

Section 24 Environmental right

Section 25 Rights in property.

National Environmental Management Act (No. 107 of 1998)

Section 2

Defines the strategic environmental management goals and objectives of the government. Applies throughout the Republic to the actions of all organs of state that may significantly affect the environment.

Section 24(a) &(d) &24(5)

Listed activities and Regulations

Section 28 The developer has a general duty to care for the environment and to institute such

According to regulation 33 of GN R 543, an environmental management programme must include:

(a) details of – (i) the person who prepared the environmental management programme; and (ii) the expertise of that person to prepare an environmental management programme; (b) information on any proposed management or mitigation measures that will be taken to address the

environmental impacts that have been identified in a report contemplated by these Regulations, including environmental impacts or objectives in respect of –

(i) planning and design; (ii) pre-operations and operations activities; (iii) operation or undertaking of the activity; (iv) rehabilitation of the environment; and (v) closure, where relevant. (c) A detailed description of the aspects of the activity that are covered by the draft environmental

management programme; (d) An identification of the persons who will be responsible for the implementation of the measures

contemplated in paragraph (b); (e) Proposed mechanisms for monitoring compliance with and performance assessment against the

environmental management programme and reporting thereon; (f) As far as reasonably practicable, measures to rehabilitate the environment affected by the undertaking of

any listed activity or specified activity to its natural or predetermined state or to a land use which conforms to the generally acceptable principle of sustainable development, including, where appropriate, concurrent or progressive or progressive rehabilitation measures;

(g) A description of the manner in which it intends to – (i) modify, remedy, control or stop any action, activity or process which causes pollution or

environmental degradation; (ii) remedy the cause of pollution or degradation and migration of pollutants; (iii) comply with any prescribed environmental management standards or practices: (iv) comply with any applicable provisions of the Act regarding closure where applicable; (v) comply with any provisions of the Act regarding financial provisions for rehabilitation, where

applicable; (h) Time periods within which the measures contemplated in the draft environmental management programme

must be implemented; (i) The process for managing any environmental damage, pollution and treatment of extraneous water or

ecological degradation as a result of undertaking a listed activity; (j) An environmental awareness plan describing the manner in which –

(i) the applicant intends to inform his or her employees of any environmental risk which may result from their work; and (ii) risks must be dealt with in order to avoid pollution or the degradation of the environment;

(k) Where appropriate, closure plans, including closure objectives



measures as may be needed to demonstrate such care.

National Heritage Resources Act (No. 25 of 1999)

Provides general principles for governing heritage resources management throughout South Africa including national and provincial heritage sites, burial grounds and graves; archaeological and palaeontological sites, and public monuments and memorials

Occupational Health and Safety Act (No 85 of 1993)

Section 8 General duties of employers to their employees.

Public Access to Information Act (No. 2 of 2000)

The public as well as landowners should be informed timeously of construction processes and activities that many potentially affect them

NMBM IDP & SDF The proposed development must be in line with IDP and SDF of the local municipality.

2.4 Environmental Authorisation A monitoring programme should be implemented for the duration of the construction of the powerline to ensure that the conditions contained in the Environmental Authorisation are adhered to. This programme will include:

Establishing a baseline through the taking of photographs of identified environmental aspects and potential impact sites along the routes prior to construction

The Project Coordinator (NMBM) shall keep a photographic record of any damage to areas outside the construction area. The date, time of damage, type of damage and reason for the damage shall be recorded in full to ensure the responsible party is held liable. All claims for compensation emanating from damage should be directed to NMBM for appraisal. The Contractor shall be held liable for all unnecessary damage to the environment. A register shall be kept of all complaints from the Landowner or community. All complaints / claims shall be handled immediately to ensure timeous rectification / payment by the responsible party.

The relevant listed activities in terms of Government Notice R544 are summarised below (Table 1.1). Table 1.1: Relevant listed activities in terms of NEMA EIA Regulations (2010).

Number of the relevant notice:

Activity No (s) (in terms of the relevant notice) :

Describe each listed activity as per project description:

544, 18 June 2010

10 (ii)

The construction of facilities or infrastructure for the transmission and distribution of electricity – inside urban areas or industrial complexes with a capacity of 275 kilovolts or more.



3 PROPOSED ACTIVITY 3.1 Description of proposed activity

NMBM proposes to construct a new 132/11kV substation close to the existing Walmer 17th

Avenue substation. Currently the substation is being de – loaded and the load will be picked up from Lorraine and Arlington substations in order to prepare for the 132/11 kV new substation. The current Walmer substation which was blown in 2009 was meant to take a load of 18 MVA before the explosion. The forecast for future loads in the area estimate a requirement of 50 MVA in the near future which cannot be catered for by the existing substation

As part of this project, line route needs to be found to connect the substation to the 132 kV

grid. The closest point is Chelsea – Lorraine 132 kV line, and the plan is to cut into this

line.

This development requires environmental authorization from the National Department of Environmental Affairs, in accordance with the EIA Regulations (2010), published under the ambit of the National Environmental Management Act (Act No. 107 of 1998). Government Notice R 543, Section 22 (2) (l) stipulates that a basic assessment report must contain all of the information that is necessary for the competent authority to consider the application and to reach a decision… and must include – a draft environmental management programme.


(c) A detailed description of the aspects of the activity that are covered by the draft environmental management programme;



Figure 1.1: Proposed powerline, sewerage pipe and substation locations.

4 SCOPE OF THE EMPR



In order to ensure a holistic approach to the management of environmental impacts during the construction and maintenance of the proposed substation, this EMPr sets out the methods by which proper environmental controls are to be implemented by the Contractor and all other parties involved. The EMPr is a dynamic document subject to influences and changes as are brought by variations to the provisions of the project specification. 4.1 Layout of the EMP Normally an EMPr is divided into three phases which are construction, operation and decommissioning but due to the type of the project this EMPr is divided into two phases of development which are construction and operation/maintenance. Each phase has specific issues unique to that period of the construction and operation of the distribution line and associated infrastructure. The impacts are identified and given a brief description. The three phases of the development are then identified as below: 4.1.1 Construction Phase

This section of the EMPr provides management principles for the construction phase of the project. Environmental actions, procedures and responsibilities as required during the construction phase are specified. These specifications will form part of the contract documentation and therefore the Contractor will be required to comply with these specifications to the satisfactory of the Project Coordinator and Environmental Control Officer. 4.1.2 Operational and Maintenance Phase

This section of the EMPr provides management principles for the operation and maintenance phase of the project. Environmental actions, procedures and responsibilities as required from Cacadu DM during the operation and maintenance phase are specified.



5 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 5.1 Project Coordinator

The Project Coordinator (NMBM) is responsible for overall management of project and EMPr implementation. The following tasks will fall within his / her responsibilities:

Be familiar with the recommendations and mitigation measures of this EMPr, and implement these measures.

Monitor site activities on a daily basis for compliance.

Conduct internal audits of the construction site against the EMPr.

Confine the construction site to the demarcated area.

Rectify transgressions through the implementation of corrective action. 5.2 Contractor

The Contractor is responsible for the overall execution of the activities envisioned in the construction phase including the implementation and compliance with recommendations and conditions of the EMPr. The Contractor must therefore ensure compliance with the EMPr at all times during construction activities and maintain an environmental register which keeps a record of all environmental incidents which occur on the site during construction of the treatment facility. These incidents may include:

Public involvement / complaints

Health and safety incidents

Incidents involving Hazardous materials stored on site

Non-compliance incidents The Contractor is also responsible for the implementation of corrective actions issued by the Project Coordinator within a reasonable or agreed period of time.



6 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND MITIGATION MEASURES 6.1 Planning and Design Phase

RISK MITIGATION MEASURES

Policy Compliance

Substation siting should coincide with relevant legislation and/or policy, e.g. ECBCP, STEP, Municipal By-laws, SDFs, etc.

Geology and Soils

Ensure that as far as possible, the placing of the poles for the substation are situated to avoid areas of inappropriate geological or soil structure.

Ecology/ Surface Water

Appropriate and effective storm water management plans, especially for the access tracks, must be considered. Suggest the use of eco-roads or existing tracks as far as possible.


(b) information on any proposed management or mitigation measures that will be taken to address the environmental impacts that have been identified in a report contemplated by these Regulations, including environmental impacts or objectives in respect of –

(i) planning and design; (ii) pre-operations and operations activities; (iii) operation or undertaking of the activity; (iv) rehabilitation of the environment; and (v) closure, where relevant. (f) As far as reasonably practicable, measures to rehabilitate the environment affected by the undertaking of

any listed activity or specified activity to its natural or predetermined state or to a land use which conforms to the generally acceptable principle of sustainable development, including, where appropriate, concurrent or progressive or progressive rehabilitation measures;

(g) A description of the manner in which it intends to –

(i) modify, remedy, control or stop any action, activity or process which causes pollution or environmental degradation;

(ii) remedy the cause of pollution or degradation and migration of pollutants; (iii) comply with any prescribed environmental management standards or practices: (iv) comply with any applicable provisions of the Act regarding closure where applicable; (v) comply with any provisions of the Act regarding financial provisions for rehabilitation, where applicable;



6.2 Construction Phase

ACTIVITY COMPLIANCE SPECIFICATION

Site Clearing

The area to be cleared must be clearly demarcated and this footprint strictly maintained.

Spoil that is removed from the site must be removed to an approved spoil site or municipal licensed landfill site.

Erosion control measures must be implemented in areas where these risks are more prevalent.

The Contractor shall ensure that all work is undertaken in a manner which minimises the impact on vegetation outside the immediate area of the Works.

Environmental training

Ensure that all site personnel have a basic level of environmental awareness training. Topics covered should include; o What is meant by “Environment” o Why the environment needs to be protected and conserved o How construction activities can impact on the environment o What can be done to mitigate against such impacts o Awareness of emergency and spills response provisions

The need for a “clean site” policy also needs to be explained to the workers.

Soil Impacts Topsoil

The full depth of topsoil should be stripped from areas affected by construction and related activities such as digging prior to the commencement of major earthworks. Topsoil must be reused where possible to rehabilitate disturbed areas.

Care must be taken not to mix topsoil and subsoil during stripping.

Polluted topsoil must be disposed of at a licensed landfill site. Soil Stripping

No soil stripping must take place on areas within the site that the contractor does not require for construction works, or on areas of retained vegetation.

Construction vehicles must only be allowed to utilise existing tracks or pre-planned access routes.

Stockpiles

Stockpiles should not be situated such that they obstruct natural water pathways and drainage channels.

If stockpiles are exposed to windy conditions or heavy rain, they should be covered either by vegetation or cloth.

Fuel storage

Topsoil and subsoil to be protected from contamination.

Cement, concrete and chemicals must be mixed on an impermeable surface and provisions should be made to contain spillages or overflows into the soil. Mixed cement/concrete must not be allowed to get into the storm water system or any rivers, streams, wetlands or existing erosion channels / dongas.

Any storage tanks containing hazardous materials must be placed in bunded containment areas with sealed surfaces. The bund walls



must be high enough to contain 110% of the total volume of the stored hazardous material.

Contaminated soil must be contained and disposed of off-site at an approved landfill site.

Erosion Wind screening and stormwater control should be undertaken to prevent soil loss from the site.

All erosion control mechanisms need to be regularly maintained.

Retention of vegetation where possible to avoid soil erosion

Re-vegetation of disturbed surfaces should occur immediately after the construction activities are completed.

Air Quality Dust control

Damping down of un-surfaced and un-vegetated areas during dusty periods is required.

Retention of vegetation where possible will reduce dust travel.

Excavations and other clearing activities must only be done during agreed working times and permitting weather conditions to avoid drifting of dust into neighbouring areas.

A speed limit of 30km/h must not be exceeded on dirt roads (if any).

Any complaints or claims emanating from the lack of dust control shall be attended to immediately by the Contractor.

Emissions control

Regular servicing of vehicles in order to limit gaseous emissions (to be done off-site).

Regular servicing of on-site toilets to avoid potential odours.

Water Quality Sanitation

Adequate sanitary and ablutions facilities must be provided for construction workers

The facilities must be regularly serviced to reduce the risk of surface or groundwater pollution.

Hazardous materials

Use and /or storage of materials, fuels and chemicals which could potentially leak into the ground must be controlled in a manner that prevents such occurrences.

All storage tanks containing hazardous materials must be placed in bunded containment areas with sealed surfaces.

The bund wall must be high enough to contain 110% of the total volume of the stored hazardous material with an additional allocation for potential high runoff stormwater events.

Any hazardous substances must be stored at least 100m from any of the water bodies on site.

Contaminated wastewater must be managed by the Contractor to ensure existing water resources on the site are not contaminated. All wastewater from general activities in the camp shall be collected and removed from the site for appropriate disposal at a licensed commercial facility.



Stormwater

The site must be managed in a manner that prevents pollution of downstream watercourses or groundwater, due to suspended solids, silt or chemical pollutants.

Temporary cut-off drains and berms may be required to capture stormwater and promote infiltration.

Hazardous substances must be stored at least 100m away from any water bodies on site to avoid pollution.

Noise Heavy vehicle traffic should be routed away from noise sensitive areas, where possible.

Noisy activities to take place during allocated construction hours only as per section 25 of the Noise Control Regulations of the Environment Conservation Act, 1989 (Act No. 73 of 1989)

The contractor must take measures to discourage labourers from loitering in the area and causing noise disturbance.

Biodiversity During construction activities wherever possible work should be restricted to one area at a time. This will give smaller birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians an opportunity to move into undisturbed areas close to their natural habitat. The contractor must ensure that no faunal species are disturbed, trapped, hunted or killed during the construction phase.

No further vegetation clearance except for the removal of alien invasive species.

Waste Management

Construction waste

Littering by the employees of the Contractor shall not be allowed under any circumstances. The Contractor shall monitor the neatness of the work sites as well as the Contractor campsite.

All waste must be removed from the site and transported to a landfill site as approved by the relevant Municipality.

Remedial actions

Depending on the nature and extent of the spill, contaminated soil must be either excavated or treated on-site.

The Contractor must determine the precise method of treatment of polluted soil.

This could involve the application of soil absorbent materials or oil-digestive powders to the contaminated soil.

If a spill occurs on an impermeable surface such as cement or concrete, the surface spill must be contained using oil absorbent materials.

Contaminated remediation materials must be carefully removed from the area of the spill so as to prevent further release of petrochemicals to the environment, and stored in adequate containers until appropriate disposal.

Cultural and Heritage Artefacts

South African Heritage Resource Agency (SAHRA) should be informed if any artefacts are uncovered in the affected area and mitigation measures recommended by SAHRA should be followed.

The contractor must ensure that his workforce is aware of the necessity of reporting any possible historical or archaeological finds so that appropriate action can be taken.



6.3 Operational Phase

RISK MITIGATION MEASURES

Maintenance

Regular inspection of the substation must take place to monitor its operational status.

Access to the substation must be restricted.

Soil erosion

Appropriate and effective storm water management plans must be included into the final engineering design.

Vegetation

The rehabilitation of the trenches and disturbed areas must be done with indigenous grasses local to the area and that require minimal horticultural maintenance.

All weeds and invasive vegetation should be eradicated over a five year period.

Any discovered artefacts shall not be removed under any circumstances. Any destruction of a site can only be allowed once a permit is obtained and the site has been mapped and noted.

Permits shall be obtained from the South African Heritage Resources Agency.

Rehabilitation Rehabilitation

Disturbed areas of natural vegetation as well as cut and fills must be rehabilitated immediately after the installation of the new poles to prevent further soil erosion.

Existing access roads should be left ‘as is’ for future use during maintenance operations;

Final inspection in order to ensure adherence to EMPr guidelines, completion of localised/ remaining areas of impact, monitoring of rehabilitation success, etc.



7 ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS Contractors shall ensure that its employees and any third party who carries out all or part of the Contractor’s obligations are adequately trained with regard to the implementation of the EMPr, as well as regarding environmental legal requirements and obligations. Training shall be conducted by an independent person where necessary. Environment and health awareness training programmes should be targeted at two distinct levels of employment, i.e. management and labour. Environmental awareness training programmes shall contain the following information:

The names, positions and responsibilities of personnel to be trained. The framework for appropriate training plans. The summarised content of each training course. A schedule for the presentation of the training courses.

The person conducting training shall ensure that records of all training interventions are kept in accordance with the record keeping and documentation control requirements as set out in this EMPr. The training records shall verify each of the targeted personnel’s training experience. The Developer shall ensure that adequate environmental training takes place. All employees shall have been given an induction presentation on environmental awareness and the content of the EMPr. The presentation needs to be conducted in the language of the employees to ensure it is understood. The environmental training shall, as a minimum, include the following:

The importance of conformance with all environmental policies. The environmental impacts, actual or potential, of their work activities. The environmental benefits of improved personal performance. Their roles and responsibilities in achieving conformance with the environmental

policy and procedures and with the requirement of the Eskom’s environmental management systems, including emergency preparedness and response requirements.

The potential consequences of departure from specified operating procedures; The mitigation measures required to be implemented when carrying out their work

activities. Environmental legal requirements and obligations. Details regarding floral/faunal species of special concern and protected species,

and the procedures to be followed should these be encountered during the construction of the bridge, main access roads, approach roads or construction camps.

The importance of not littering. The importance of using supplied toilet facilities. The need to use water sparingly. Details of and encouragement to minimise the production of waste and re-use,

recover and recycle waste where possible.


(j) An environmental awareness plan describing the manner in which – (i) the applicant intends to inform his or her employees of any environmental risk which may result from their work; and (ii) risks must be dealt with in order to avoid pollution or the degradation of the environment;



Details regarding archaeological and/or historical sites which may be unearthed during construction and the procedures to be followed should these be encountered.

Monitoring of environmental training

The Contractor must monitor the performance of construction workers to ensure that the points relayed during their introduction have been properly understood and are being followed. If necessary, a translator should be called to the site to further explain aspects of environmental or social behaviour that are unclear.



8 COMPLIANCE WITH THE EMPR A copy of the EMPr must be kept on site at all times during the construction period. The EMPr will be binding on all contractors operating on the site and must be included within the Contractual Clauses. It should be noted that in terms of the National Environmental Management Act No 107 of 1998 (Section 28) those responsible for environmental damage must pay the repair costs both to the environment and human health and the preventative measures to reduce or prevent further pollution and/or environmental damage (The ‘polluter pays’ principle). 8.1 Non-compliance The contractors shall act immediately when notice of non-compliance is received and correct whatever is the cause for the issuing of the notice. Complaints received regarding activities on the construction site pertaining to the environment shall be recorded in a dedicated register and the response noted with the date and action taken. Any non-compliance with the agreed procedures of the EMPr is a transgression of the various statutes and laws that define the manner by which the environment is managed. Failure to redress the cause shall be reported to the relevant authority for them to deal with the transgression, as it deems fit. The Contractor is deemed not to have complied with the EMPr if, inter alia:

there is evidence of contravention of the EMPr specifications within the boundaries of the construction site, site extensions and roads;

there is contravention of the EMPr specifications which relate to activities outside the boundaries of the construction site.

environmental damage ensues due to negligence; construction activities take place outside the defined boundaries of the site; and/or the Contractor fails to comply with corrective or other instructions issued by the

Engineer within a specific time period. It is recommended that the contractors institute penalties for the following less serious violations and any others determined during the course of work as detailed below:

Littering on site. Lighting of illegal fires on site. Persistent or un-repaired fuel and oil leaks. Any persons, vehicles or equipment related to the Contractor’s operations found

within the designated “no-go” areas. Possession or use of intoxicating substances on site. Any vehicles being driven in excess of designated speed limits. Removal and/or damage to fauna, flora or cultural or heritage objects on site.


(e) Proposed mechanisms for monitoring compliance with and performance assessment against the environmental management programme and reporting thereon; (i) The process for managing any environmental damage, pollution and treatment of extraneous water or ecological degradation as a result of undertaking a listed activity;



8.2 Emergency Preparedness The Contractor shall compile and maintain environmental emergency procedures to ensure that there will be an appropriate response to unexpected or accidental actions or incidents that will cause environmental impacts, throughout the construction period. Such activities may include, inter alia:

Accidental discharges to water and land. Accidental exposure of employees to hazardous substances. Accidental fires. Accidental spillage of hazardous substances. Specific environmental and ecosystem effects from accidental releases or

incidents. These plans shall include:

A list of key personnel and contact details. Details of emergency services available (e.g. the fire department, spill clean-up

services, etc.). Internal and external communication plans, including prescribed reporting

procedures where required by legislation. Actions to be taken in the event of different types of emergencies. Incident recording, progress reporting and remediation measures required to be

implemented. Information on hazardous materials, including the potential impact associated with

each, and measures to be taken in the event of accidental release. The Contractor shall comply with the emergency preparedness and incident and accident-reporting requirements, as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No 85 of 1993), the NEMA, 1998 (Act No 107 of 1998), the National Water Act, 1998 (Act No 36 of 1998) and the National Veld and Forest Fire Act, 1998 (Act No 101 of 1998) as amended and/or any other relevant legislation. 8.3 Incident Reporting and Remedy

If a leakage or spillage of hazardous substances occurs on site, the local emergency services must be immediately notified of the incident. The following information must be provided:

the location; the nature of the load; the extent of the impact; and the status at the site of the accident itself (i.e. whether further leakage is still

taking place, whether the vehicle or the load is on fire). Written records must be kept on the corrective and remedial measures decided upon and the progress achieved therewith over time. Such progress reporting is important for monitoring and auditing purposes. The written reports may be used for training purposes in an effort to prevent similar future occurrences.

8.4 Penalties Where environmental damage is caused or a pollution incident, and/or failure to comply with any of the environmental specifications contained in the EMPr, the developer and/or contractor shall be liable.



The following violations, and any others determined during the course of work, should be penalised:

Hazardous chemical/oil spill and/or dumping in non-approved sites. Damage to sensitive environments. Unauthorised removal/damage to indigenous trees and other vegetation,

particularly in identified sensitive areas. Uncontrolled/unmanaged erosion. Pollution of water sources. Unnecessary removal or damage to trees.



Appendix G: List of registered IAPs Organisation/association Name/contact person Address E-mail Tel: Cell

Identified Stakeholders

DWA Landile Jack (WQM) [email protected] 043 748 5340 0828876458

DWA Lizna Fourie (Licensing) [email protected]

SAHRA M Galimberti [email protected]

Adjacent landowner Mr Desmond Eales (Pagdens Attorneys)

Portion 15 of famr No.28 Port Elizabeth Road

[email protected] 0415 027 284

Adjacent landowner Mr Shaun Draai 41 Oak Road Fairview 0716037043 0847718412

Adjacent landowner Wynaard Hugo Van Vuuren 55 Gustov Street Overbaakens 0722949735

Adjacent landowner Louis van der Bank Erf 3257 Kabega 0446950421 0822561823

Adjacent landowner Andrew Cooper 5 Hanover Place Overbaakens 0415816994 0824466217

Adjacent landowner Mssrs John Vieira Snr & Jnr [email protected] 0825743122

Profiles Health Fitness Club

Colin Mentzel Elliot Cectre William Moffat Expressway

0413685041

Adjacent landowner Wekkin Snoyu 1472/24 Lion Cachot Crescent 0413687294 0833572212

Adjacent landowner David William Rossi 11 Eugene Marrais Crescent Overbaakens

078493257/16

Adjacent landowner Mark Joubert 17 AG Visser Street Overbaakens 0415 043 347 0832833604

Adjacent landowner Barbara Janse van Vuuren 24 Keel Crescent Overbaaaknes 845 150 727

CEN NEM Unit Belinda Clark [email protected] 0413674748 0727266400

Adjacent landowner Marc Crocker [email protected]

Adjacent landowner Andrew J Smith Erf 3327 or Erf 1952 0413 791 969 844 791 969








Appendix H: Coordinates along proposed activity: 250m intervals

Route 1

Alternative

Substation on William Moffet

Substation on William Moffet

Latitude (S): Longitude (E):

Latitude (S): Longitude (E):

1 33o 58‘ 33.7” 25o 33‘ 12.7”

1 33o 58‘ 33.7” 25o 33‘ 12.7”

2 33o 58‘ 32.3” 25o 33‘ 05.1”

2 33o 58‘ 32.3” 25o 33‘ 05.1”

3 33o 58‘ 33.1” 25o 32‘ 55.8”

3 33o 58‘ 33.1” 25o 32‘ 55.8”

4 33o 58‘ 35.2” 25o 32‘ 46.7”

4 33o 58‘ 35.2” 25o 32‘ 46.7”

5 33o 58‘ 31.9” 25o 32‘ 38.1”

5 33o 58‘ 31.9” 25o 32‘ 38.1”

6 33o 58‘ 31.5” 25o 32‘ 28.2”

6 33o 58‘ 31.5” 25o 32‘ 28.2”

7 33o 58‘ 33.7” 25o 33‘ 12.7”

7 33o 58‘ 33.7” 25o 33‘ 12.7”

8 33o 58‘ 31.7” 25o 32‘ 18.7”

8 33o 58‘ 32.1” 25o 33‘ 18.9”

9 33o 58‘ 33.9” 25o 32‘ 09.3”

9 33o 58‘ 36.8” 25o 32‘ 10.9”

10 33o 58‘ 36.1” 25o 32‘ 00.1”

10 33o 58‘ 41.2” 25o 32‘ 02.8”

11 33o 58‘ 39.1” 25o 31‘ 50.9”

11 33o 58‘ 42.1” 25o 31‘ 53.9”

12 33o 58‘ 37.7” 25o 31‘ 41.7”

12 33o 58‘ 38.6” 25o 31‘ 45.1”

13 33o 58‘ 35.0” 25o 31‘ 32.6”

13 33o 58‘ 36.0” 25o 31‘ 35.8”

14 33o 58‘ 36.1” 25o 31‘ 29.1”

14 33o 58‘ 36.1” 25o 31‘ 29.1”

Substation on Dijon Road

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