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EIA SCOPE REPORT
FOR
FILLING STATION PROPONENT: ACER PETROLEUM NAMIBIA PTY LTD 25-OLD POWER STATION, ARMSTRONG ROAD
PREPARED BY: 1ST floor office NO: 45 CONTINENTAL BUILDING PO.BOX .96255 WINDHOEK RELEASED: 13 AUGUST 2019 CONSULTATNT: ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCY CC TELL : 061220774/0817606590 EMAIL :advanced.enviro@yahoo.com
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT
CONTENTS
Chapter Description Page
1 INTRODUCTION 5
1.1 Scoping Report and Conditions of Acceptance 5
1.2 Purpose of the Environmental Impact Assessment Report 6 1.2.1 EIA Phase 6
1.2.2 Environmental Impact Assessment Report 6
2 DETAILS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
PRACTITIONER 8
2.1 ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCY CC 8 2.1.1 Details of EAP that prepared the EIA Report 8
2.1.2 Expertise of the EAP 8
3 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED ACTIVITY 9
3.1 Description of Proposed Activity 9
3.1.1 Description of the filling station 10
3.2 Location of the proposed activity 11
3.3 Need and Desirability of Proposed Activity 12
3.4 Timing of the activity 14
3.5 Alternatives 15 3.5.1 Site 19 3.5.2 Design 23 3.5.3 Layout 23
3.5.4 No-Go 24
4 DESCRIPTION OF THE RECEIVING ENVIRONMENT 25
4.1 Introduction 25
4.2 Physical Environment 26 4.2.1 Climate 26 4.2.2 Geology 26 4.2.3 Hydrology 26 (a) Surface Water 26 (b) Groundwater 26
4.2.4 Topography 26
4.3 Biological Environment 27
4.3.1 Vegetation 27
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ACRONYMS
A AECA Advance Environmental Consultancy Agency B BID Background Information Document C CBD Central Business District D DEA Department of Environmental Affairs
DRT Department of Roads and Transport:
RUNDU E EAP Environmental
Assessment Practitioner
EIA Environmental Impact
Assessment
EIASR Environmental Impact
Assessment Scoping Report EMP
Environmental Management
Plan / Programme I I&AP Interested and Affected Party I&APs Interested and Affected Parties IDP Integrated Development Plan N NEMA Environmental Management Act (Act
7 of 2007) P PPP Public Participation Process R RA Road Authority S SDF Spatial Development
Framework U UST Underground Storage Tank W WWTW waste water treatment
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1. INTRODUCTION
Advanced environmental agency cc has been appointed by the Acer
petroleum pty Ltd (AEA) as an independent environmental
practitioner to undertake a Scoping and Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) for the development of a filling station .The EIA
conforms to the regulations of Namibia as promulgated in terms of
the Environmental Management Act (Act no 7 of 2012 1.1
Proponent acer petroleum pty ltd is Tanzanian owned the , Acer petroleum has proved experience in running business of filling station, and logistic that has been operating in some African countries, Mozambique, Zambia Botswana and others more. Acer petroleum offering a wide variety of services in the oil industry, recruiting dynamic and talented young Namibians. 1.2 Scoping Report and Conditions of Acceptance
This report represents the Environmental Impact Assessment
Report (EIAR) and has been prepared in accordance with the EIA
Regulations published in Government act No. 7 of 2007.
The ministry of environment and tourism stipulates that “listed activities” (i.e. those activities that have been recognized as having a detrimental effect on the environment) require environmental authorization from the competent authority. To this end an
application for authorization was lodged with the competent authority
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Table 1 provides a summary of the listed activities associated with the project that require environmental authorization.
Table 1: listed activities associated with the project.
Government Activity Listed Activity Notice. Number
The construction of filling stations, including associated structures and
infrastructure, or any other facility for the underground storage of a dangerous
good, including petrol, diesel, liquid petroleum gas or paraffin.
The transformation of undeveloped, vacant or derelict land to –
(b) residential, mixed, retail, commercial, industrial or institutional use where such
development does not constitute infill and where the total area to be transformed
is bigger than 1 hectare. In the letter of acceptance, it is specifically required that the following issues be addresses adequately in the EIR
• Need and desirability of the proposed project • Economic viability of the proposed project
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1.2 Purpose of the Environmental Impact Assessment Report
This report represents the Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and has been prepared in accordance with the EIA Regulations published in Government (GN 30 FEBRUARY 2012). These regulations fall under the Environmental Management Act, 2007 (Act No.7 of 2007) (EMA).
Under regulation 44 of the Petroleum Products Regulations promulgated under Government Notice No. 155 of 23 June 2000, stipulates that “listed activities” (i.e. those activities that have been recognized as having a detrimental effect on the environment) require environmental authorization from the competent authority.
Three phases in the EIA process are typically recognized:
• Application Phase;
• Scoping Phase; and
• EIA Phase.
The first two phases of this process have been dealt with in this
report, this report represents the outcome of the third phase. 1.2.1 EIA Phase
The EIA phase determines the significance of the impact of the proposed activity on the surrounding environment. During the EIA phase, an Environmental Impact Report (EIAR) will be produced by advanced Environmental agency cc and submitted to DEA. The EIAR (this report) will provide an assessment of all the identified key issues and associated impacts from the Scoping Phase as well as a
description of appropriate mitigation measures. All environmental impacts are assessed both before and after mitigation to determine:
• The significance of the impact despite mitigation; and
• The effectiveness of the proposed mitigation measures.
As in the scoping phase there is a detailed public participation
process that ensures all interested and affected parties (I&APs) are
informed of the proposed activity and, provided an opportunity to
comment.
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1.2.2 Environmental Impact Assessment Reports The aim of the EIAR is to document the outcome of the EIA Phase and
includes the following:
• Details and expertise of the Environmental Assessment
Practitioner (EAP) undertaking the EIA;
• A detailed description of the proposed activity;
• A description of the property and the location on the property of
the proposed activity;
• A description of the need and desirability for the project;
• A description and assessment of feasible and reasonable alternatives;
• A description of the receiving environment;
• Documentation of the Public Participation Process and a register
of Interested and Affected Parties; (See Section 6);
• A summary of the findings/recommendations of any required specialists
• A description of environmental issues and impacts associated
with the project proposal and alternatives;
• A description of the methodology used in the assessment of impacts;
• An assessment of each impact and a description of appropriate
mitigation measures;
• Details of any assumptions, uncertainties or gaps in knowledge;
• An environmental impact statement that includes an opinion on
the authorization of the proposed activity a summary of the
findings, and an assessment of the positive and negative impacts;
• A draft Environmental Management Plan (EMP);
• Copies of the specialist reports; and
• Any other information required by the authorities.
After public review, the Environmental Impact Assessment Report
will be submitted to DED for their approval.
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2 DETAILS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PRACTITIONER
This chapter is intended to provide details on the organization and
the authors that undertook the EIA Study as required in terms of
(ACT NO 7 OF 2007)32(2)(a). 2.1 ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCY CC
Advance Environmental Consultant Agency cc is an environmental consulting company whose environmental division comprises 6 individuals of which all are Environmental Assessment Practitioners. The environmental division has undertaken over 7 Environmental Impact Assessments for development projects within Namibia. 2.1.1 Details of EAP that prepared the EIA Report
2.1.1 Details of EAP that prepared the EIA Report Name: Miss Albertina Simon Address: P.O. Box 96255
Windhoek Namibia OFFICE NO: # 44 Continental building Independence Avenue Tel: 081 760 6590 E-mail: albertin_simon@yahoo.co
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2.1.2 EXPERTISE OF THE EAP ALBERTINA.J. SIMON
Miss Albertina Simon the owner and founder of Advance Environmental Agency cc an Environmentalist with 2 years’ experience in EIA regulation and conservation research support in Namibia. She has served as an environmental officer reviewing applications with environmental issues for different environmental assessment/consulting companies, before embarking on registering her own company as Assistant. Her key expertise includes: Review of Environmental Impact Assessments and related reports, compilation and quality control of records of decision for environmental authorizations, and development of operational guidelines, procedures and templates for administration of environmental application
3 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED ACTIVITY
This chapter is intended to fulfil the requirements of GRN,
regulations on the petrol 32(2)(b), (c) and (f). 3.1 Description of Proposed Activity
The study area includes one site on in the town of Rundu east kaisos, extortion 9. The proposed activity entails the subdivision of an approximately 116 ha portion from for the construction of a retail development comprising a filling station, shops and amenities. Figure 1 provides a concept layout for the proposed project. The land is already serviced and rezoned to municipal services of Rundu town council. The process of rezoning land use falls outside the ambit of the EIA process and is subject to a separate authorization process in terms of the relevant land use planning legislation. The rezoning certificate is available with acer Petroleum.
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Specific details of the exact design and layout of the filling station is as follow, the filling station will make provision for the underground storage of unload petrol, and diesel. The typical tanks allocation on a two storage tanks facility is to use one tank for the storage of petrol and one for the storage of diesel. However, this depends on anticipated sales volumes for each product. NB this will be double made tanks.to avoid oil spill
The filling station will have 3 pumps and three nozzle’s standard industry practice for area under the canopy to be slightly raised above the level of the reminder of the service area and sealed with an impervious layer. The project entails the construction of a filling station with:
• 3 underground fuel tanks, each of 23000-liter (23 cubic meters)
capacity; • 3 pumps, with three nozzles each (1 pump with 3 nozzles for
petrol and one for diesel)
• 2- ULP 95 and one diesel
• canopied forecourt with dispensing pumps;
• convenience store
In addition, it is proposed to construct the following tourism related
facilities as part of the development
• Parking space for cars and tour buses
• Additional Shops; and
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The total extent of the development is estimated to be 1329m2. It is envisaged that the land is privately owned, Acer PTY LTD Is responsible for construction and running of the proposed development. It is anticipated that besides the 24 possible direct employment opportunities associated with construction a further 10 to 15 indirect jobs could be generated during this phase of the development. However, it is unlikely that all of these job opportunities will accrue to rund residents as much depends on the sourcing of services and skills. There will be the creation of between 25 and 30 permanent jobs associated directly with the operation of the filling station.
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Figure 1: Concept layout of project showing location of
filling station and facilities, courtesy of Acer petroleum
pty LTD
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3.1.1 Description of the filling station
Specific details of the exact design and layout of the filling station is as follow, the filling station will make provision for the underground storage of unlead petrol, and diesel. The typical tanks allocation on a two storage tanks facility is to use one tank for the storage of petrol and one for the storage of diesel. However, this depends on anticipated sales volumes for each product. NB this will be double made tanks.to avoid oil spill. The filling station will have 3 pumps and three nozzles standard industry practice for area under the canopy to be slightly raised above the level of the reminder of the service area and sealed with an impervious layer.
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The installation of the fuel tanks and pipelines at the filling station will be in line with SABS Standards (SANS 10089: Parts 1-3). In terms of these standards:
• Underground fuel storage tanks (USTs) should be, as a
minimum, composite tanks (fiber-reinforced resin coated
steel tanks);
• Installation requirements for USTs are prescribed;
• Filler point containment measures for the containment of
spillages during tank filling are prescribed; and
• Supply pipeline types, containment measures and installation
requirements are specified.
The tanks will be filled from a common filler box. The filler point will
be surrounded by secondary sleeking to prevent surface water and
soil from entering the filler box. The fuel tanker operator will pump
out any spillage into this filler box at the time of fuel delivery.
Fuel from these tanks will be pumped through underground
pipelines, which will be laid to the forecourt area, where it will finally
be dispensed into customers’ vehicles. Dispensing pumps will be
fitted with emergency cut off valves as specified by the relevant
legislation and standard
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3.2 Location of the proposed activity
The filling station will be constructed at Town lands no 1329 in Rundu east town, kaisosi constituency, erf no. 3133 in a settlement area. during the visit on the site, the Erf is separated from houses, as the area is still developing.
There are few houses surrounding the plot but they are quait a distance from the proposed site. In accordance with the requirements of the regulations that feasible and reasonable alternatives be considered, which includes the consideration of alternative sites, 1 house was identified which is still under construction, the house is across the road on the right when coming from the east. other houses are across the main road from maria mwengele main road down passing by the proposed site and one and were commencement of the Scoping phase.
Subsequent to the Scoping phase and discussions between the applicant and the regional council this site was identified, and approved by the rundu town council constituency. These would not affect any nearest farm as this plot resides in the proponent’s land and measurements are good for the project to go ahead.
No subsequent site was Identify for the construction of the proposed filling station and other amenities, however site /plot is the only Erf given to the applicant for the proposed business.
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Turn right off D3402 to the site
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Table 2: Landownership summary of the three site alternatives under consideration.
SITE
ERF
T 3133
LAND OWNER
Acer petroleum nambia pty ltd
PROPORTION OF SITE OWNED
TOWN LAND NO:1329
Location of site
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3.3 Need and Desirability of Proposed Activity
Facilitation of the development of the local filling station is an acknowledged objective of both the Rundu east and the growing town of Okavango, tourists, all nearest farmers, kaisos residents. Council and the government, as evidenced by the prominence given to it in the various policies, strategies, plans and frameworks published.
The promotion of business and job creation is addressed in the current Integrated Development Plan for the Rundu town and kaisos Constituency, as a priority sector for local economic development as it can be seen that Rundu is growing fast and there’s potential to contribute to the growth of Namibian economy and the GC Spatial Development Framework indicates various Business zones based economic development of which (ACER PETROLIUM NAMIBIA PTY LTD) functions as the center for these.
Hence, the development of a “one-stop-center” to provide an entry point to the KAISOSI community area has been identified as one element in the attainment of this objective.
Kaisos still a developing location and these developments will be a great investment helping other types facilities to come to the community. There will 200 to 300 town houses to be constructed in the area, the development is a need to the people coming to live in this area. The community have expressed the excitement towards the proposed project, with positive comments and inputs by confessing on how much they been suffering to fuel their vehicles.
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That having such developments makes them to move freely around the
town. This will be the first feeling station in the kaisos community which is
a distance from the center of town where a lot of filling station are. they
embrace the proposal since they will also have an opportunity of getting
employed in their community. tourists in this area also face difficulties
during their visit in this area, therefore the construction of a filling station
is desirable to their community.
It is believed that the proposed combined development would be ideally
placed to provide a variety of services to tourists in an integrated manner
as an entry point or portal. Such an entry point or portal would need to
provide a variety of services to tourists and local community in an
integrated manner; it would need to attract the attention of tourists; and,
importantly, it would need to be sustainable Given the focus on tourism
the packaging of this development is logical in that all components provide
services to tourists and passing travelers.
Further the provision of facilities for the parking, loading and unloading of
long-distance buses at this proposed development will also go some way
to alleviating the current congestion associated with these activities
experienced in town.
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An indication of the spatial context of these projects is presented in
Figure 3 below.
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Figure 3: Spatial context of the Acer petroleum filling station projects
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3.4 Timing of the activity
The development process for this project, including permitting,
detailed planning design and construction is likely to take in the order
of 6 to 7 months
Phasing development of the project was thought by the applicant not
to be viable or practical as the absence of an economic “anchor” will
adversely affect the sustainability of the one stop-center. Conversely,
development of the filling station without the rest of the project
elements would not achieve the overall desired aim of raising the
profile of kaisos community as an access point to farms in Rundu east.
Business in the area, filling station component medium-term, i.e. in
about 1 years Might lose out to other business venture who would
Should only be considered for development in the Steal be the
proponent The Economic specialist study further indicates that the
Time, otherwise with the demand for the type of The Economic
specialist study further indicates that the filling station component
should only be considered for development in the medium-term, i.e. in
about 3 years
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3.5 Alternatives
The EIA Regulations stipulate that a requirement of the EIA Process is
to investigate feasible and reasonable alternatives to the project
proposal. Sub-regulation 32(2)(f) requires that the advantages and
disadvantages of identified potential alternatives for the environment
and affected community be described.
The EIA Regulations define “Alternatives”, in relation to a proposed
activity, as “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; and
(e) the operational aspects of the activity.”
Given the nature of this particular project and its associated activities
the following alternatives will be assessed:
• site;
• activity;
• layout; and
• no-go. A matrix of the potential alternatives identified during the Scoping Phase is set out in
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Table 3 below. Further details of identified site under consideration are discussed in the subsequent sub-sections of this chapter.
Table 3: Summary of potential alternatives to the proposed activity, with the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Selected site Advantages Disadvantages Site 1
The site is located in Rundu east kaisos, At following coordinates. 1. 17º54’41.54”S
19º47’57.66”E 2. 17º54’41.59”S
19º47’88.96”E 3. 17º54’42.65”S
19º47.59.23”E 4. 17º54’42.81” S
19º 47’58.11
Visibility – this is a highly visible site, which from a business perspective is essential to the success of the project
Proximity to residential area
Location – at entrance to town for travelers moving inland, at exit from town for travelers moving toward the east or the north
Engineering – has access to the necessary municipal infrastructure services
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Selected site Advantages Disadvantages
Site 1
This site is located along the road from unam campus to b8 opposi,which is 2 kilometers from Rundu unam campus .
Visibility – this is a highly visible site,
which from a business perspective is essential to the success of the project
Proximity to residential area
Location – at entrance to town for travelers moving inland, at exit from town for travelers moving toward the east or the north
Engineering – has access to the necessary municipal infrastructure services
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Access
Site 1
Option 1: Access from the D3404 Customers moves off the D3402and turn their right side when from Rundu town Maria Mengele and to their right from the farms to the site via a purpose-built access point, large vehicles will not be required to make complex turning man over in narrow streets
Road safety standards may be compromised through the introduction of an additional intersection near two existing intersections and a curve
Existing land uses continue unchanged, i.e. current grazing practices continue on both site alternatives and the existing service infrastructure on site 2 does not need to be moved or relocated
Traffic congestion and unsafe long distance bus passenger loading and unloading in the CBD continues
In the longer term, the land remains available for development
Tourism co-ordination and showcasing of local arts and crafts remain fragmented. Associated local economic development may not realize its full Potential
No filling station, no possibility of fuel leaking into soil or ground water
Potential job opportunities lost
This site is located east of the D3402 down from rund unam campus.
Visibility – this is a highly visible site, which from a business perspective is essential to the success of the project
Proximity to residential area
Proximity to D3402– road from Maria Mengele down passing unam Rundu campus
Accessibility from d3402 – safety considerations in respect of existing intersections and road alignment
Engineering – has access to the necessary municipal infrastructure Services
Existing land uses continue unchanged, i.e. current grazing practices continue on both site alternatives and the existing service infrastructure on site 2 does not need to be moved or relocated
Traffic congestion and unsafe long-distance bus passenger loading and unloading in the CBD continues
In the longer term, the land remains available for development
Tourism co-ordination and showcasing of local arts and crafts remain fragmented. Associated local economic development may not realize its full potential
No filling station, no possibility of fuel leaking into soil or ground water
Potential job opportunities lost
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shown in Figure 2. The Scoping Report shows the main issues in site
selection to be:
2.1.1 Site
Only one site is under consideration as set out in Section 3.2 above and shown in The Scoping Report shows the main issues in site selection to be: • Access, from the D3402 turn into the right turn left when
coming from RUNDU TOWN in Maria Mengele road. • Road safety, owing to the alignments of the D3402
Site under consideration
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For these reasons the Plan of Study for EIA lists site locality as one of the
alternatives to be assessed during the EIA Phase. Figure 5 shows the
northern entrance to THE site from unam rundu campus along the D3402,
it can be seen that the topography is flat and that potential development
areas are limited.
The site is surrounded by a very by very bushy, consisting of big trees.
Added to this is the fact that the undeveloped area west of the north of
kaisos outside the town as defined in earlier. The area is outskirts of town,
it has been cleared for house construction. And currently rezoned for
residential purposes.
From an environmental perspective Rundu high rain rainfall area the
Kavango-East Region, noon the banks of the Kavango River about 1,000
meters (3,300 feet) above sea level. The place normally receives an
annual average rainfall of 565 millimeters (22.2 in), although in the
2010/2011 rainy season 757 millimeters (29.8 in) were measured.
the high bushy area reduces the risk of flood in the area and surface water
contamination and pollution from fuel spills, which are commonly
associated with fuel stations. Similarly, the need for extensive cutting few
trees near the site in the construction phase.
The area east of the north of D3404 whilst lying within the urban edge is
occupied already by residents and the area of the site is cleared for any
type of development. During the study the proponent informed us that the
cleared land and ready to be developed. There are already some houses
being constructed.
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3.5.2 Design
The design of a development such as this takes place at a variety of
scales. For simplicity’s sake these may divided into macro and micro
scales. Macro scale design in this instance is taken to be the main
physical or economic activities making up the proposed development.
Effectively the proposed development under consideration here
consists of two elements:
• Filling station; and
• Retail center (café center, arts and coffee shop, and play area,
additional shops and parking for cars and buses).
These were assessed from an economic perspective in combination, as per
the current proposal, and as a retail center without the filling station
component. A summary of the findings and recommendations of the
specialist study are presented in Chapter 7
and the full Micro scale design, for the purposes of this report, includes
physical design elements such as:
• shaping of the site, e.g. use of split levels between the retail component
and filling station;
• landscaping, e.g. selection of plants and “hard” landscaping materials;
• building materials, e.g. boundary fencing; and
• lighting types, e.g. lamp type and wattage.
Because the proposed development is still at a concept design stage micro scale design alternative have not been assessed here. Nevertheless, recommendations for the mitigation of anticipated impacts have included recommendations regarding micro scale design element
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3.5.3 Layout Layout of the proposed development is largely dependent on the location of
access points from the d3402 and/or the b8. The consideration of layout
alternatives has thus largely revolved around the assessment of traffic
impacts and the consideration of alternative access points economic study
may be found in A
.
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3.5.4 No-Go
As part of the consideration of alternatives it is required that the no-
go alternative is considered. Essentially this is a consideration of
possible impacts on the environment should the proposed
development not be implemented.
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4 DESCRIPTION OF THE RECEIVING ENVIRONMENT
This chapter is intended to fulfil the requirements of GRN ACT (no 7 of 2007) Sub-regulation 32(2)(d). 4.1 Introduction
This chapter provides a description of the receiving environment within the study area. Three components to the
environment are recognized: • Physical Environment; • Biological Environment; and • Socio-Economic Environment.
Only those elements of the environment that have a direct bearing on the impact assessment process of the project are discussed. The severity of the potential impacts is largely determined by the state of the receiving environment. For example, the installation of underground fuel storage tanks in a pristine wetland habitat would have far more significant ecological impacts than the installation of underground fuel storage tanks in an industrial area business center.
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Figure:8receiving environment of the proposed filling station 4.2 Physical Environment 4.2.1 Climate Rundu has a hot semi-arid climate , with hot summers and relatively mild winters (with warm days and chilly to cool nights). Even though it has a hot semi-arid climate, the area experiences high diurnal temperature variation during the winter with average high temperatures at roughly 26 °C (79 °F) and average low temperatures at 6 °C (43 °F). This
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large swing in daily temperature is more commonplace among areas with cold semi-arid climates. During the summer, the diurnal temperature variation is less pronounced. The average annual precipitation is 568 mm high rain rainfall area the Kavango-East Region, noon the banks of the Kavango River about 1,000 meters (3,300
feet) above sea level. The place normally receives an annual average rainfall of 565 millimeters (22.2 in), although in
the 2010/2011 rainy season 757 millimeters (29.8 in) were measured. Summer temperature is 240c
while winter temperature is 17.10
4.1.1 Geology
The soils of the sanded surrounding the riverine environment are comprised of aerosols These are developed in sediments of aeolian origin, and have very high sand contents. Hydrology
The aquifers in the study area can be sub-divided into two main groups, namely the primary (porous) aquifers
and secondary (fractured) aquifers. The primary aquifers consist mainly of argillaceous and arenitic unconsolidated to semi-consolidated sediments of the Kalahari Sequence, which occur throughout the study area. As mentioned earlier, the thickness can however vary from nil in the east to in excess of 400 m along the main basin axis. The secondary aquifers comprise fractured and weathered pre-Kalahari bedrock. The secondary aquifers are only important in areas where the Kalahari sediments are absent or thinly developed such as in the north eastern and south eastern parts of the Kavango Region.
The Kalahari Sequence sediments constitute the most important aquifers in the region and the vast majority of
boreholes drilled for rural and bulk water supply intersect the Kalahari aquifers. Boreholes drilled in close
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proximity to the Okavango River, intersecting paleo-channels, are often high yielding and most of the bulk water
schemes are developed along the river
There a river that raises from angola noun as the Okavango river, indeed there are observation that when the
kavango river is in floods. Mean annual perspiration (asap)over the head water over kavango river, elevations
are up to 1,700 is between 700 and 1,150 mm, the river flows through terrain. Very few reliable evaporation
data exist for the study area.
(a) Surface Water
The Kalahari Sequence sediments constitute the most important aquifers in the region and the vast majority
of boreholes drilled for rural and bulk water supply intersect the Kalahari aquifers. Boreholes drilled in close
proximity to the Okavango River, intersecting paleo-channels, are often high yielding and most of the bulk
water schemes are developed along the river.
(b) Groundwater
Studies have indicated that there is plenty of underground water, making the entire part of the Rundu is a seepage
area to the underground aquifer. The discovery of the biggest aquifer in the north, holding the potential solution of
water crisis of Namibia, makes it a sensitive area to make any mistake in terms of underground water pollution.
In the eastern part of the Kavango Region and along the Okavango River the water table or depth to piezometric level
is rather shallow with 10 – 40 m below surface and exceptionally up to 50 m below surface. This is much different
along the Kalahari basin axis in the western part of the Kavango region where water level depths between 50 and 130
m below surface are observed
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4.1.4 Topography
The plot is situated at a very flat area
The Okavango Basin is part of the greater Kalahari Basin, which covers most of the northern and eastern parts of
Namibia and extends across the Namibian border into Botswana and Angola.
The bedrock underlying the basin filled with Kalahari Sequence deposits consist of basal rocks of the Damara
Sequence, followed by the Karoo Sequence sediments, overlain and intruded by volcanic of Karoo age.
The unconsolidated to semi- consolidated clay, sand and gravel of the Kalahari Sequence fill the Okavango Sub-
basin, which deepens from the northeast towards the northwest, from 0 to >400 m along the north-west trending basin
axis.
The basin axis stretches from the northwest corner of former Bushmanland through the southwestern Kavango
Region and from there into the Ohangwena Region. Sub-outcrops of volcanic rock occur at the Okavango River near
Rundu and between Mukwe and Bagani.
Damara Sequence rocks crop out in the southern part of the Kaudom Park within the Nhoma River drainage and at
the border between the Kavango and Caprivi regions near Andara.
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4.1 Biological Environment
4.1.1 Vegetation
The area is covered by small vegetation on a side and bushy on the side, and short grass since it’s fully covered by sandy soil and grass. Vegetation There is a great diversity of flora within the Kavango region (figure 1.5), with 869 species in 88 families being identified (Bethune, 1991; Hines, 1997). The vegetation in the Kavango Region is a mosaic of small units, although each landform has a characteristic vegetation assemblage. Tall deciduous woodlands, consisting of Burkeite woodland and shrubland, generally occur in relic dune systems where there is marked variation in soil between the sandy dunes and clay soils between the dunes. The floodplains and riverine forests are associated with the drainage of the region.
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Description of the vegetation
4.1.2 Fauna
The site is subject to a level of anthropogenic disturbance which is not conducive to the use by large mammals, other than domestic species. A high mammal’s diversity, as well as 200 bird species, nevertheless, it is possible that they may be utilized by small domestic species, although there was no wildlife species observed during the site visit. Since the filling station will be constructed in a business area, there are very few domestic animals seen around
such as dogs and cattles.no wildlife was seen on the site.
The good rainfall results in rich biodiversity, especially regarding the flora more than 500 plant species are found in
kavango ,region. No protected plant species were observed on the site during the site visit. kavango region is one
the region with a good fertile soil. And this results in agriculture activities. Plants are important to Okavango for many
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reasons: in providing pastures for livestock, materials for building, weaving and wooden craft, fuel wood, fruits and
nuts and traditional medicines.
These are aspects of value to people, but plants are also the most important components of all-natural habitats.
There would be no animals without plants, and the greater the diversity of plants in an area, the higher the diversity
of birds, mammals, insects or other groups. For example, wildlife in Mahango is abundant both for reasons of the
protection that the reserve offers and for the fact that a diversity of plant life is present to offer animals food and
shelter
4.4 Socio-Economic Environment percent population growth, Rundu’s population is increasing at a rate much higher
than both the national urban population mean growth (4.2 percent) and median growth (3.3 percent). As shown in figure
2 below, Rundu’s population share to that of the region has increased from 30 percent in 2001 to 57 percent in 2016.
Equally so, the Rundu town
population share to the total urban population of all towns in the country has increased
from 6.1 percent in 2001 and to 7.6 percent in 2016, indicating that Rundu’s population
growth is higher than the average national urban population growth. Population Comparisons by town As shown in
figure 3 below, Rundu has the second highest population among all urban towns after Windhoek.
Rundu’s population of 63,431 is reflective of only those residing within the demarcated proclaimed boundaries of the
town excluding those living in nearby villages that are not part of the jurisdiction of the town.
Labor Force Population in Rundu ,This research estimates the labor force size for Rundu at 33,114, representing a
Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) of 69 percent. Lower LFPR indicates high dependence rate which is not an ideal
demographic situation for a country grappling with high poverty levels like Namibia. However, in the case of Rundu, low
LFPR can be viewed as an opportunity since the dependent
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population or economically inactive are mainly composed of young school going population who are likely to benefit the
local economy with better skills in future.
The locality of the proposed development is on the western edge of rundu town, the sites under consideration form
part of the town commonage and are undeveloped, although not unused. the site is currently not in use of anything.
This shows that the construction of the proposed project will add to the socio-economic development of kavango -
Rundu an all other nearest farmers. Opening another sector that adds to economic development in the district. more
job opportunities will be open in the community, reducing the number of unemployment rate in the region as this
allows people to participate in different economic activities. This will also call attention on the constituency leading
more business investment to take place.
5 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS The EIA Regulations specify that a public participation process must be conducted as an integral part of the EIA.
Regulation Act (no 7 of 2007) sets out the minimum requirements for the public participation process; this Scoping
Report provides details of the steps taken to comply with the requirements of regulation. This chapter outlines the
public participation process followed in fulfillment of the requirements of sub-regulation.
Public comments
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The meeting was held at kaisos near the proposed site Rundu east farm where the community was given a chance to
participate according to the regulation act (no. 7 of 2007) and environmental assessment regulations (GN 30 IN GG
4878 OF 6 FEBRUARY 2012)
Community members and all disaffected parties’ residents have represented themselves and registered their
comments toward the proposed project.
The meeting was attended by community residents from nearest houses and to register their comments, and few
numbers of community members.
The community has shown their interest in the proposed project and has accepted the filling station to be constructed
at kaisos Rundu east 116 plots, ERF 3133.
The community supported their proposal, that having a filling station in their community is good thing as these will give
support to other types of developments to be attracted to their community.
There are no homesteads affected near the site.
Community members have mentioned that this will bring development to their area and yes, they can’t wait any longer
to have that filling station in their constituency.
No objections were raised during the community neither has any has reached advanced environmental agency consultants office yet against the proposed project.
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Meeting with the community Call for public participation
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THE FOLLOWING ARE THE NEWS PAPER ADVERTS CALLING FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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Requirements of the Plan of Study (32) (2) (e) (I): • Inform I&APs of the acceptance of the Scoping Report by ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCY. (Appendix C- 1); • Maintain the I&AP Register (Appendix C-2) (32)(2)(e)(ii); • Update the Comments Register (Appendix C-3) (32)(2)(e)(iii); • Notify I&APs of the availability of the Environmental Impact Report; and • Notify I&APs of the Environmental Authorization or Refusal of Authorization. Copies of correspondence received from I&APs may be found in Appendix C-4 (32)(2)(e)(iv) 5.1 Notification of Acceptance of Scoping Report Registered I&APs were informed by means of e-mail and fax of the acceptance of the Scoping Report by DEA. A copy of the notice and distribution list may be found in Appendix C-1. 5.2 Register of Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) In accordance with the requirements of Regulation, of Government Notice No. (no 7 of 2007), a register of I&APs has been maintained and updated throughout this project. Kindly refer to Appendix C-2 for a copy of the register. 5.3 Comments Register All I&APs’ written comments relating to the Scoping Phase were recorded in a comments register, which formed Appendix H of the Scoping Report. This register has been included as Appendix C-3 in this report. Comments submitted in response to this EIA Report will be added to this register. 5.4 Public Review of the EIA Report
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This EIA Report is made available to register I&APs for a 15-day comment period, commencing on 19th/8/2017. Any comments received from I&APs will be incorporated into the final EIA Report if required, which will be submitted to DEA. 6 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND IMPACTS This chapter seeks to fulfill the requirements of GN, Sub-regulation (GN 30 IN GG 4878 OF 6 FEBRUARY 2012) with
respect to the description of environmental issues identified during the EIA process, their significance and potential for
mitigation; and 32(2)(k) with respect to the assessment of identified significant impacts.
6.1 Environmental Issues
An environmental issue is defined as “a generally expressed environmental concern or impact” raised in an EIA
process by the EAP, key stakeholders, authorities or I&APs. The purpose of this section is to reflect the key
environmental issues associated with the proposed project that has been raised through the EIA process. Key issues
were identified according to the following criteria:
• Whether or not the issue raised falls within the scope and the responsibility of the project;
• Whether or not there is sufficient information available to respond to the issues or concerns raised without
further specialist investigation; and
• Whether any aspect of the project is in consistent with the legal, policy or planning framework.
Table 4 shows the key environmental issues identified during the Scoping phase of the EIA process. Sub-regulation
(GN 30 IN GG 4878 OF 6 FEBRUARY 2012) requires that an assessment of the significance of each issue be
provided together with an indication of the extent to which the issue could be addressed through the implementation
of mitigation measures. It should be understood that an
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environmental issue does not equate to an environmental impact hence the identification of impacts associated with
each issue.
In assessing the significance of an environmental issue, the following have been considered and a rating of High,
Medium or Low is given:
• The number of potential impacts associated with the issue;
• The probable extent of these impacts; and
• The potential for mitigation of these impacts. The following criteria have been considered in determining the mitigation potential of an environmental issue: • The existence of legislation, norms and standards intended to safeguard the particular environmental issue; • Whether mitigation can be achieved through design of the development; • Whether mitigation can be achieved through management of the development. Utilizing the mitigation potential criteria listed above the rating of mitigation potential has been determined as follows: • High = all three mitigation potential criteria apply • Moderate = two mitigation potential criteria apply • Low = one mitigation potential criterion applies
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Table 4: Assessment of key environmental issues associated with the proposed development, their significance and potential for mitigation.
Environmental Issue Ecological/Biological
Mitigation Potential Significance of Issue
Associated Impacts
Damage to ecosystem components and loss of biodiversity Low to Moderate potential for mitigation Moderate Transformation of vegetation Displacement of fauna Pollution
Physical Environment Contamination of air, soil and water resources Moderate to High potential for mitigation Moderate Above ground:
Air quality – dust, volatile organic compounds, odor Waste Management – litter
Soil Surface water Ground water Socio-Economic
Change to the social and economic structure of Rundu town Moderate to High potential for mitigation High Employment – includes both the creation of jobs and the possible loss of jobs Feasibility of filling station Safety risks to neighbors: Security risks to neighbors: Increased noise and disturbance
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Decrease in property values of neighboring residential area Health Visual impacts View and Sense of place Traffic impacts associated with the location of access to the development and construction activities Increased vehicle traffic through a residential area
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6.2 Environmental Issues and Associated Impacts Sub-regulation (GN 30 IN GG 4878 OF 6 FEBRUARY 2012) requires that an assessment of the identified potentially significant impacts be provided. This section therefore provides a description and assessment of the potentially significant impacts associated with the environmental issues identified in Table 3. 6.2.1 Description of Impacts (a) Ecological/Biological Impacts 1. Transformation of Vegetation
Site preparation and shaping will require the permanent removal of vegetation which is just very few trees. However, it
has been acknowledged in the SDF and related conservation planning of kaisos constituency that this is a sacrificial
area, and provision has been made elsewhere for conservation of this habitat type.
2. Displacement of Fauna
Site preparation and shaping activities will permanently transform habitat over the approximately 29181 hectors of the
development. In addition, disturbance as a result of increased human activity in the immediate vicinity of the site
during construction is expected to result in the temporary displacement of fauna from the untransformed area
immediately adjacent to the site. As has been noted with vegetation, it has been acknowledged in conservation
planning for kaisos community that this is a sacrificial area, and provision has been made elsewhere for conservation
of this habitat type.
3. Pollution
In the context of this project the impact here relates to potential toxicological effects on biological elements (fauna and
flora) of the environment. For example: should the underground storage tanks leak it is possible that product could
escape into the soil, and eventually accumulate to concentrations capable of affecting plant metabolism or soil
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organisms. Toxic compounds washed off the site by storm water, e.g. hydrocarbons from parking areas or the filling
station forecourt, may negatively impact on ecosystem functioning off site.
The likelihood of leakage related pollution effects occurring is low as current national and industry standards for the
manufacture and installation of underground storage tanks and the operation of filling stations include secondary
containment measures and the implementation of dedicated monitoring programmers. The potential for impacts
associated with spillage is possibly higher, but can be mitigated through:
• adoption of a forecourt design which diverts potentially contaminated storm water to a separator; and
• Maintenance of spill kit on site for cleaning up larger spills.
(b) Physical Environment Impacts 1. Above Ground Impacts affecting the above ground physical environment which could result from the proposed development include impacts on air quality and impacts relating to waste management. Air Quality may be divided into physical and chemical aspects. The physical aspect comprises particulates, such as dust and smoke, blown from or released into the atmosphere by an activity. Chemical aspects comprise volatile and non-volatile chemical compounds (including odors) emitted into the atmosphere by activities or processes. During construction dust from site preparation and shaping activities may be blown into surrounding areas. Mitigation would be through the implementation of dust suppression measures, specification of which will form part of the EMP. During the operational phase of the development there is likely to be release of volatile organic compounds during refueling operations and exhaust emissions from vehicles visiting the center. Mitigation will be through adherence to relevant standards for the storage and handling of fuels. Ensuring vehicles operate in compliance with applicable exhaust emission standards will also assist in mitigating possible impacts.
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Odor nuisance from uncollected wastes emanating from the restaurant and take- away may negatively affect neighboring residents. Mitigation measures include: • Ensuring that waste handling, storage and collection is undertaken in accordance with the relevant health and municipal legislation, practices and procedures; and •Managing the development in compliance with the relevant environmental, water, and health legislation. Waste Management includes the management of both solid and liquid waste, and effluent, produced by a facility or an activity. Litter blown from the development may accumulate in the residential area. The following measures will aid in mitigation of this potential impact: •Ensuring that the design of the development includes adequate facilities for the temporary storage of waste, in
terms of volume, location and enclosure;
•Ensuring that waste handling, storage and collection is undertaken in accordance with the relevant health and
municipal legislation, practices and procedures;
• Provision of adequate numbers of litter bins throughout the development; and
• Implementation of an appropriate collection and disposal strategy to ensure regular removal of waste to a
permitted waste disposal facility.
2. Soil
Possible impacts associated with the construction phase include soil erosion and contamination of soil from
poorly managed construction materials. Possible impacts associated with the operational phase include soil
erosion from poorly designed and managed storm water systems; contamination of soil with petrochemicals
from leaking or malfunctioning equipment and spillages.
Mitigation includes:
• The implementation of an appropriately designed and constructed storm water management system;
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• Managing the development in compliance with relevant environmental, water, and health legislation.
3. Surface Water
Possible impacts associated with the construction phase include contamination of storm water with hazardous
substances such as cement, hydrocarbons from poorly maintained heavy machinery, paints and the like. Possible
impacts associated with
The operational phase includes contamination of storm water runoff with: spilt hydrocarbons from the forecourt and
parking areas; wastes from storage areas associated with the retail component of the development; and litter from
public areas of the development.
Mitigation measures include managing the development in compliance with relevant environmental, water, and health
legislation.
4. Ground Water
Possible impacts are largely associated with the installation and operation of the underground storage tanks for the
filling station component of the development. However, owing to the location of the site and the nature of its geology
these impacts can be relatively easily managed through adherence to national and industry standards for the
installation of underground storage tanks and the operation of filling stations include secondary containment
measures and the implementation of dedicated monitoring programmers. Management of the development in
compliance with relevant environmental, water, and health legislation will also contribute greatly to the mitigation of
potential impacts on ground water.
(c) Socio-Economic Impacts
1. Loss of Employment Opportunities
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It is possible that the operation of an additional filling station in kaisos community farm could lead to one or more of
the existing filling stations closing down with an attendant loss of between 8 and 11 jobs. It is, however, predicted in
this Report that the filling station component of the proposed development will generate 21 jobs. Potential mitigation
would be to aim for no net job losses by employing those who may lose jobs due to closure of an existing filling station
at the new filling station, which is not the case to happen in kaisos community
2. Creation of Employment Opportunities
It is expected that the proposed development will result in the creation of new employment opportunities. It is
anticipated that besides the 10 possible direct employment opportunities associated with construction a further 15 to
20 indirect jobs could be generated during this phase of the development. However, it is unlikely that these entire job
opportunities will accrue to Okavango residents and nearest farmers as well as kaisos residents as much depends on
the sourcing of services and skills.
There will be the creation of between 67 and 97 permanent jobs associated directly with the operation of the various
development components. A further 20 to 30 indirect job opportunities are likely to be generated in other sectors
servicing the development, again it is to be expected that some of these indirect opportunities will accrue to areas
outside kaisos community.
Employment opportunities associated with the construction phase are expected to be short duration in nature, whilst
those associated with the operational phase are expected to be long duration / sustainable opportunities. Optimizing
the number of opportunities for local residents to obtain employment on the project (both construction and operational
stages) would enhance the positive aspect of this impact.
3. Economic Feasibility
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Commercial developments, such as that proposed in this application, carry an inherent risk of economic failure. The
principles of integrated environmental management (IEM) seek to protect the environment from the consequences of
poorly planned and executed human activities. By ensuring that a development is planned
In accordance with both sound business, economic and IEM principles it may be possible to prevent the proliferation of economically non-feasible developments. In the context of this application, an economic feasibility study of the proposed development has been undertaken. Implementation of the recommendations of this study may assist in mitigating the potential risks to the project. 4. Safety Risks to Neighbors Potentially these include: • Risks associated with blasting of the sandstone underlying the site, if it is found to be necessary, during construction; and • Explosion and fire during operation of the filling station Mitigation of these risks can be achieved through compliance with the applicable occupational health and safety regulations; hazardous materials storage and handling regulations; and related national standards. 5. Security Risks to Neighbors Potential impacts include: • An increase in opportunistic crime associated with an increase in the number of non-residents passing through the neighboring residential area. • Anti-social behavior associated with an increase in the number of non-residents passing through the neighboring residential area. It should be noted that access to the proposed development is planned to be from the D3402 driving off to the site, turning left from right when coming from round town the turn and turning left from the village of kaisos aside the road.
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The boundary of the development must therefore be fully enclosed and extra meters from the main road to the filling station. Mitigation of these impacts therefore includes: • Adherence to RA requirements with regard to the control of access to the development; • Implementation of a boundary enclosure design that is impermeable to pedestrian traffic;
• Designing the development in such a manner that it is not conducive to overnight parking of vehicles; and
• Provision of appropriate and adequate security management measures at the development throughout its
operational lifetime.
6. Increased Noise and Disturbance
Construction activities are likely to result in increased noise and disturbance to the surrounding area. These levels
may be expected to decrease somewhat post construction, but will remain altered from pre-construction levels
throughout the operational lifetime of the project.
Increased noise and disturbance associated with people and vehicles moving through the neighboring residential area
to and from the development could be associated with the operational phase. This impact is unlikely given the
requirements of RA set out in the previous point.
Mitigation of these impacts is possible through the following means:
•Ensuring that construction activities only take place during normal working hours;
•Designing the development such that operational noise is directed inward to the development and away from the
neighboring residential area; and
•Adherence to SANRAL requirements with regard to the control of access to the development.
7. Decrease in Property Values
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It is possible that there may be a decrease in property values of those even in neighboring residential area that are in
close proximity to the site.
Mitigation is possible through the adoption of appropriate planning and design measures, and sensitive management
of the development.
8. Health
Possible impacts on community health associated with the proposed development are closely related to the
management of solid waste from restaurant, fast food and food retail facilities. Improper management and
maintenance of sewage systems within the proposed development could potentially result in public health impacts.
Mitigation of these impacts may be achieved through ensuring that the requirements of the relevant health and
occupational health and safety legislation are adhered to in both design and operation of the development.
9. Visual Impacts
A potential impact associated with the proposed development is light pollution from inappropriately located and directed area and security lights. The potential for mitigation of this impact is great, particularly at the design stage of the development, through the: • Selection of a design layout that shields the residential area from exposure to the most brightly lit areas; • Selection of an appropriate lighting layout which directs lights inward to the development; and • Sensitive selection of lamp types and wattage. 10. View and Sense of Place These impacts are highly subjective in nature and perception. They may be mitigated to some extent through the use of sensitive design, selection of materials and landscaping.
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11. Traffic Impacts Potential impacts are largely associated with the location of access to the development and, during construction, the movement of heavy vehicles and machinery on the D3402 in the vicinity of the development. Mitigation may be achieved through: • Location of access points to and from the development so as to ensure that road traffic safety requirements are met; • Implementation of appropriate traffic control measures, both in the design and layout of access points and during construction thereof; and • Adherence to RA requirements. 6.3 Methodology used in determining impact significance This should be described as follows: Low: Where the impact would not have an influence on the decision or require to be significantly accommodated in the project design. Medium: Where the impact could have an influence on the environment, which would require modification of the project design or alternative mitigation. High: Where it could have a no-go implication for the project irrespective of any possible mitigation. The significance of the impact should be determined through the following criteria: (a) Nature of Impact This includes a brief description of how the proposed activity will impact on the environment.
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(b) Extent This refers to the geographic area on which the activity will have an influence and can include the following extents: • Individual - this applies to a person or persons in and around the study area. • Project site - the immediate location of the activity. • Study area - the proposed area and its immediate environs within a 5 km radius of the activity. • District • Regional • National – Country • International (c) Duration This refers to the expected timeframe of an impact and can be expressed as: • Short term (0 – 5 years); • Medium (5 – 15 years); • Long term (> 15 years but where the impact ceases after operation); or • Permanent (over 40 years and resulting in a permanent and lasting change that will always be there). (d) Severity or Intensity This should describe the level of intensity or severity of the impact in terms of its potential for causing either negative or positive effects and can be described as: • Low (where no environmental functions and processes are affected); • Medium (where the environment continues to function but in a modified manner); or • High (where environmental functions and processes are altered such that they temporarily or permanently cease).
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(e) Probability This considers the likelihood of the impact occurring and should be described as: • Improbable (low likelihood); • Probable (distinct possibility); • Highly probable (most likely) or • Definite (impact would occur regardless of prevention measures). 6.3.2 Degree of confidence It is also necessary to indicate the degree of confidence with which one has predicted the significance of an impact, based on the availability of information and specialist knowledge. For this reason, a ‘degree of confidence’ scale has been provided to enable the reader to determine how certain the specialists are of their assessment of significance: • Definite - More than 90% sure of a particular fact. • Probable - Over 70% sure of a particular fact, or of the likelihood of that impact occurring. • Possible - Over 40% sure of a particular fact or of the likelihood of an impact occurring. • Unsure - Less than 40% sure of a particular factor of the likelihood of an impact occurring 6.3.3 Nature of impacts
The nature of the impact must be stated as positive (a benefit), negative (a cost) or neutral. 6.3.4 Other Aspects Other aspects that should be taken into consideration are: • Impacts should be described both before and after the proposed mitigation and management measures have been implemented;
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• All impacts should be evaluated for the full life cycle of the proposed development including construction and operational phases; • The impact evaluation should consider the cumulative effects of other activities which have occurred or are in the process of occurring within the study area; and • Legal requirements (Specialists should identify and list the specific legal and permit requirements that could be relevant to the proposed project). 6.3.5 Mitigation and monitoring Where negative impacts are identified, specialists should set mitigation measures (ways of reducing impacts). Where no mitigation is feasible, this should be stated and the reasons given. Where positive impacts are identified, ways of enhancing these impacts should also be mentioned. The specialists should set quantifiable standards against which the effectiveness of the mitigation can be measured. This may include input into monitoring and management programmers.
• Construction of adequate and efficient drainage
• construction
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Environmental pollution
the source of impacts is summarized below source environmental pollution
Source of impact Mitigation
Vehicle emission • Ensure the vehicle switched of while at the filling station
• The potential for the accumulation of emission in the premises is how ever very since the station will be spacious and well aerated
Oil spills • Fit houses with quick- acting leak- proof or with an approved nozzle
• The underground tank will have two cover layers to prevent underground water pollution in case the first one starts spilling
• Train the supervise staff to ensure minimal spillage of fuel
Lubricant container and packaging materials
Proper waste collection, handling and deposal
Waste water • Construction o
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• Treat of water through oil interceptor prior to discharge into the environment
leakage Use of approve fuel tanks and monitor fuel quantities to detect leakage which have double layer to prevent any leaks from getting into the environment, The tanked should be properly treated, a layer of clay should be used to incase the tanks during installation
6.3.2 Mitigation and monitoring
Where negative impacts are identified, specialists should set mitigation measures (ways of reducing impacts). Where no mitigation is feasible, this should be stated and the reasons given. Where positive impacts are identified, ways of enhancing these impacts should also be mentioned. The specialists should set quantifiable standards against which the effectiveness of the mitigation can be measured. This may include input into monitoring and management programmers.
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Table 4 provides an assessment of anticipated impacts associated with the d
7 APPENDICES
7.1 Environmental Management Plan In accordance with the requirements of Sub-regulation (GN 30 IN GG 4878 OF 6 FEBRUARY 2012) an environmental management plan (EMP) conforming to the requirements of Regulation 34 is included in Appendix A.
7.2 Specialist Reports
Copies of the specialist reports undertaken as part of the project design and development process, and this EIA, are included in Appendix B. This Appendix has been further subdivided according to the specific reports as follows:
Appendix B-5 Town Planning
7.3 Interested and Affected Parties Correspondence
In accordance with the requirements of Sub-Regulation (GN 30 IN GG 4878 OF 6 FEBRUARY 2012) copies of all correspondence (representations, objections and comments) received from Interested and Affected Parties have been included in Appendix C.
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Table 5: Assessment of impacts associated with the proposed development.
NATURE
ACTIVITY EXTENT
DURATION
SEVERITY / INTENSITY
PROBABILITY
DEGREE OF CONFIDENCE
SIGNIFICANCE
DESIGN STAGE
IMPACT: Release of volatile organic compounds during refueling operations Negative
Proposed development with no mitigation
Project site
Long term Medium Probable High Medium
Proposed development with mitigation: • Location of filling
station on site in relation to sensitive neighboring land users;
• Compliance with relevant design standards for fuel storage and handling facilities.
Project site
Long term Low Improbable High Low
No-go alternative Project site
Long term Low Improbable High Low
IMPACT: Odor nuisance from waste materials storage areas Negative
Proposed development with no mitigation
Project site
Long term Medium Probable High Medium
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Proposed development with mitigation: • Ensure that waste
handling and temporary storage facilities included in design conform to legislated requirements;
• Ensure that design of waste handling and temporary storage facilities takes cognizance of municipal waste collection practices and procedures
Project site
Long term Low Improbable High Low
No-go alternative Project site
Long term Low Improbable High Low
IMPACT: Litter dispersion from development into neighboring areas Negative
Proposed development with no mitigation
Project site
Long term Low Probable High Medium
Proposed development with mitigation: • Ensure that the
design of the development includes adequate facilities for the temporary storage of waste, in terms of volume,
Project site
Long term Low Improbable High Low
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NATURE
ACTIVITY EXTENT
DURATION
SEVERITY / INTENSITY
PROBABILITY
DEGREE OF CONFIDENCE
SIGNIFICANCE
Location and enclosure.
No-go alternative Project site
Long term Low Improbable High Low
IMPACT: Safety risk to neighbors of explosion and fire during operation of the filling station Negative
Proposed development with no mitigation
Project site
Long term Medium Probable High Medium
Proposed development with mitigation: • Comply with the
applicable occupational health and safety regulations; hazardous materials storage and handling regulat ions; and related national standards relevant to design of a filling station
Project site
Long term Low Improbable High Low
No-go alternative Project site
Long term Low Improbable High Low
IMPACT: Increased vehicle traffic through a residential area Negative
Proposed development with no mitigation
Project site
Permanent Low Highly Probable
High Medium
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Proposed development with mitigation: • Roads authority does
not permit developments with direct access to national roads to have access to or to provide access to other road systems. The boundary of the development must therefore be fully enclosed. Adhere to SANRAL Requirements.
Project site
Permanent Low Improbable High Low
No-go alternative Project site
Permanent Low Definite High Low
IMPACT: Increased security risk to neighboring residential area as a result of greater numbers of people passing through the area; both in terms of opportunistic crime and anti-social behavior Negative
Proposed development with no mitigation
Project site
Permanent Medium Highly Probable
Medium Medium
Proposed development with mitigation: • Adhere to roads
authority requirements with regard to the control of access to the development. Implement a
Project site
Permanent Low Highly Probable
Medium Low
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Boundary enclosure design that is impermeable to pedestrian traffic.
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NATURE
ACTIVITY EXTENT
DURATION SEVERITY / INTENSITY
PROBABILITY
DEGREE OF CONFIDENCE
SIGNIFICANCE
• Provide pedestrian walkway along N6 connecting to existing walkway to the site.
No-go alternative Project site
Medium Low Probable Medium Low
IMPACT: Increased noise and disturbance associated with people and vehicles moving through the neighboring residential area to and from the development Negative Proposed
development with no mitigation
Project site
Permanent Medium Probable Medium Medium
Proposed development with mitigation: • Adhere to roads
authority requirements With regard to the control of access to the development.
Project site
Permanent Low Improbable Medium Low
No-go alternative Project site
Medium Low Improbable Medium Low
IMPACT: Health Negative Proposed
development with no mitigation
Project site
Permanent Medium Probable Medium Low
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Proposed development with mitigation:
• Ensure that the requirements of the relevant health and occupational health and safety legislation are adhered to in both design and
Operation of the development.
Project site
Permanent Low Improbable Medium Low
No-go alternative Project site
Medium Low Improbable Medium Low
IMPACT: Increased noise and associated disturbance from the development Negative Proposed
development with no mitigation
Project site
Permanent Medium Highly Probable High Medium
Proposed development with mitigation: • Design the development
such that operational noise is directed inward to the development and away from the neighboring residential area.
• If site alternative 1 is selected - construct a wall on that portion of the site boundary which runs along The goods receiving bays of the retail component.
Project site
Permanent Low Probable High Low
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No-go alternative Project site
Medium Low Improbable High Low
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NATURE
ACTIVITY EXTENT
DURATION SEVERITY / INTENSITY
PROBABILITY
DEGREE OF CONFIDENCE
SIGNIFICANCE
IMPACT: Light pollution from the development affecting the neighboring residential area Negative Proposed
development with no mitigation
Project site
Permanent Medium Highly Probable High Medium
Proposed development with mitigation: • Selection of appropriate
lighting layout, lamp types and wattage.
Project site
Permanent Low Probable High Low
No-go alternative Project site
Medium Low Improbable High Low
IMPACT: Changed view over the site and altered sense of place Negative, and Positive
Proposed development with no mitigation
Study area
Permanent Low Definite High Medium
Proposed development with mitigation: • These highly subjective
impacts may be mitigated to some extent Through sensitive design, materials selection and landscaping.
Study area
Permanent Low Definite High Low
No-go alternative Study area
Medium Low Definite Low Low
IMPACT: Decreased property values of neighboring residential area
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Negative Proposed development with no mitigation
Project site
Long term Medium Probable Medium Low
Proposed development with mitigation: • Adopt appropriate
planning and design measures, such as use of Vegetated buffers between the site boundary and residential area.
Project site
Long term Medium Probable Medium Low
No-go alternative Project site
Medium Medium Improbable Medium Low
IMPACT: Traffic impacts associated with the location of access to the development Negative Proposed
development with no mitigation
Project site
Permanent High Definite High Medium
Proposed development with mitigation: • Locate access points to
and from the development such as to ensure that road traffic safety requirements are met.
Project site
Permanent Low Probable High Low
No-go alternative Project site
Permanent Low Improbable High Low
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NATURE
ACTIVITY EXTENT
DURATION SEVERITY / INTENSITY
PROBABILITY
DEGREE OF CONFIDENCE
SIGNIFICANCE
CONSTRUCTION STAGE
IMPACT: Dust from construction activities, which may be blown into surrounding areas Negative Proposed
development with no mitigation
Project site
Short term Medium Highly Probable High Medium
Proposed development with mitigation: • Implement dust
suppression measures, specification of these will form part of the EMP.
Project site
Short term Low Probable High Low
No-go alternative Project site
Medium Low Improbable High Low
IMPACT: Creation of employment opportunities Positive Proposed
development with no mitigation
Study area
Short term Medium Highly Probable High Medium
Proposed development with mitigation: • Maximize use of local
contractors and labor
Study area
Short term High Definite High Medium
No-go alternative Study area
Medium Low Improbable High Low
IMPACT: Safety risks to neighbors if blasting of the sandstone underlying the site is necessary Negative Proposed
development with no mitigation
Project site
Short term Medium Probable High Low
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Proposed development with mitigation:
• Compliance with the applicable occupational health and safety regulations; hazardous materials storage and handling regulations; and related national
standards
Project site
Short term Low Improbable High Low
No-go alternative Project site
Medium Low Improbable High Low
IMPACT: Increased noise and construction associated disturbance Negative Proposed
development with no mitigation
Project site
Short term Medium Highly Probable High Medium
Proposed development with mitigation: • Ensure that construction
activities Only take place during normal working hours.
Project site
Short term Low Probable High Low
No-go alternative Project site
Medium Low Improbable High Low
IMPACT: Traffic impacts associated with construction activities Negative Proposed
development with no
Project site
Short term Medium Highly Probable High Medium
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NATURE
ACTIVITY EXTENT
DURATION SEVERITY / INTENSITY
PROBABILITY
DEGREE OF CONFIDENCE
SIGNIFICANCE
Mitigation
Proposed development with mitigation: • Ensure that road traffic
safety requirements are met
Project site
Short term Low Probable High Low
No-go alternative Project site
Medium Low Improbable High Low
IMPACT: Transformation of vegetation Negative Proposed
development with no mitigation
Project site
Permanent High Definite High Low
Proposed development with mitigation: • Stockpile topsoil for use
in site rehabilitation and landscaping
• Restrict work areas to the minimum necessary and retain vegetation cover outside these areas
Project site
Permanent Medium Definite High Low
No-go alternative Project site
Medium Low Highly Probable High Low
IMPACT: Displacement of fauna Negative Proposed
development with no mitigation
Project site
Permanent High Definite High Low
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Proposed development with mitigation: • Relocate specimens
found on site to suitable habitat offsite
Project site
Permanent Medium Definite High Low
No-go alternative Project site
Medium Low Highly Probable High Low
IMPACT: Soil erosion Negative Proposed
development with no mitigation
Project site
Short term Medium Highly Probable High Low
Proposed development with mitigation: • Implement appropriate
storm water control and management measures
Project site
Short term Low Probable High Low
No-go alternative Project site
Medium Low Probable High Low
IMPACT: Contamination of surface water Negative Proposed
development with no mitigation
Study area
Short term Medium Highly Probable High Low
Proposed development with mitigation: • Implement
appropriate waste management strategies
• Implement appropriate storm water
Study area
Short term Low Probable High Low
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NATURE
ACTIVITY EXTENT
DURATION SEVERITY / INTENSITY
PROBABILITY
DEGREE OF CONFIDENCE
SIGNIFICANCE
control and management measures
No-go alternative Study area
Medium Low Improbable High Low
IMPACT: Soil Negative Proposed
development with no mitigation
Project site
Short term Medium Probable High Low
Proposed development with mitigation: • Manage construction in
compliance with the relevant environmental, water and occupational health and safety legislation.
• Manage construction activities in accordance with the accepted / approved construction EMP.
• Actively monitor and manage soil erosion and dust.
Project site
Short term Low Improbable High Low
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• Remove and stockpile topsoil for use in site rehabilitation and landscaping.
• Where possible and practical limit the exposure of soil to the minimum Necessary for working area at any one time.
No-go alternative Project site
Medium Low Improbable High Low
IMPACT: Surface and ground water Negative Proposed
development with no mitigation
Study area
Short term Medium Highly Probable High Low
Proposed development with mitigation: • Manage construction in
compliance with the relevant environmental, water and occupational health and safety legislation.
• Manage construction activities in accordance with the accepted / approved construction EMP.
Study area
Short term Low Probable High Low
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• Implement an appropriate storm water management system to
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NATURE
ACTIVITY EXTENT
DURATION SEVERITY / INTENSITY
PROBABILITY
DEGREE OF CONFIDENCE
SIGNIFICANCE
Control runoff over the site.
• Provide appropriate waste collection strategies and storage facilities and ensure they are used.
• Ensure that hazardous materials used in construction are securely stored in appropriate storage facilities.
• Ensure that the use and disposal of hazardous materials is in Conformance with the relevant safety regulations and procedures.
No-go alternative Study area
Medium Low Improbable High Low
OPERATIONAL STAGE
IMPACT: Release of volatile organic compounds during refueling operations and exhaust emissions of vehicles visiting the centre Negative Proposed
development with no mitigation
Project site
Permanent Medium Definite High Low
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Proposed development with mitigation: • Adhere to relevant
standards for the storage and handling of fuels.
• Ensure vehicles operate in compliance with applicable exhaust Emission standards.
Project site
Permanent Low Probable High Low
No-go alternative Project site
Medium Low Improbable High Low
IMPACT: Odor nuisance from uncollected wastes emanating from the restaurant and take-away will negatively affect neighboring residents Negative Proposed
development with no mitigation
Project site
Permanent Medium Probable High Low
Proposed development with mitigation: • Ensure that waste
handling, storage and collection is undertaken in accordance with the relevant health and municipal legislation, practices and procedures
Project site
Permanent Low Improbable High Low
No-go alternative Project site
Medium Low Improbable High Low
IMPACT: Litter blown from the development may accumulate in the residential area Negative Proposed
development with no
Project site
Permanent Medium Probable High Low
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NATURE
ACTIVITY EXTENT
DURATION SEVERITY / INTENSITY
PROBABILITY
DEGREE OF CONFIDENCE
SIGNIFICANCE
Mitigation
Proposed development with mitigation: • Provide adequate
numbers of litter bins throughout the development and implement an appropriate collection and disposal strategy to ensure regular removal of waste to a permitted waste disposal facility
• Ensure that waste handling, storage and collection is undertaken in accordance with the relevant health and municipal legislation, practices and procedures
Project site
Permanent Low Improbable High Low
No-go alternative Project site
Medium Low Improbable High Low
IMPACT: Employment – includes both the creation of jobs and the possible loss of jobs
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Positive and Negative
Proposed development with no mitigation
Study area
Long term Low Definite High Medium
Proposed development with mitigation: • Develop and maintain a
database of job opportunities and locally available skills, i.e. establish a local Employment desk.
Study area
Long term Medium Definite High Medium
No-go alternative Study area
Medium Low Improbable High Low
IMPACT: Safety risks to neighbors: Explosion and fire during operation of the filling station Negative Proposed
development with no mitigation
Project site
Permanent Medium Probable High Low
Proposed development with mitigation: • Compliance with the
applicable occupational health and safety regulations; hazardous materials storage and handling regulations; and related national standards
Project site
Permanent Low Improbable High Low
No-go alternative Project site
Medium Low Improbable High Low
IMPACT: Security risks to neighbors: Negative Proposed
development with no
Project site
Medium Medium Probable High Low
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NATURE
ACTIVITY EXTENT
DURATION SEVERITY / INTENSITY
PROBABILITY
DEGREE OF CONFIDENCE
SIGNIFICANCE
Mitigation
Proposed development with mitigation: • Provide appropriate and
adequate security management measures at the development
• Monitor and maintain boundary enclosure
Project site
Medium Low Improbable High Low
No-go alternative Project site
Medium Low Improbable High Low
IMPACT: Decrease in property values of neighboring residential area Negative Proposed
development with no mitigation
Project site
Medium Medium Probable Low Low
Proposed development with mitigation: • Monitor and maintain
boundary enclosure in good repair
• Maintain screening vegetation and soft landscaping in good health
• Maintain active security presence on site in order to discourage anti- social behavior on site and
Project site
Medium Low Improbable Low Low
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prevent spill over into surrounding areas
• Monitor on-site waste management strategies and facilities and ensure timeouts implementation of corrective action
No-go alternative Project site
Medium Low Improbable Medium Low
IMPACT: Health Negative Proposed
development with no mitigation
Project site
Medium Medium Probable High Low
Proposed development with mitigation: • Ensure management of
the development adheres to and implements relevant procedures and practices to safeguard community health
Project site
Medium Low Improbable High Low
No-go alternative Project site
Medium Low Improbable High Low
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NATURE
ACTIVITY EXTENT
DURATION SEVERITY / INTENSITY
PROBABILITY
DEGREE OF CONFIDENCE
SIGNIFICANCE
IMPACT: Noise and associated disturbance Negative Proposed
development with no mitigation
Project site
Medium Medium Probable High Low
Proposed development with mitigation: • Actively manage the
development in such a manner as to discourage Undesirable or negative social behavior.
Project site
Medium Low Improbable High Low
No-go alternative Project site
Medium Low Improbable High Low
IMPACT: Pollution Negative Proposed
development with no mitigation
Project site
Long term Medium Probable High Low
Proposed development with mitigation: • Manage the development
in compliance with relevant environmental, water, and health Legislation.
Project site
Long term Low Improbable High Low
No-go alternative Project site
Medium Low Improbable High Low
IMPACT: Above ground
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Negative Proposed development with no mitigation
Project site
Permanent Medium Probable High Low
Proposed development with mitigation: • Manage the development
in compliance with relevant environmental, water, and health Legislation.
Project site
Permanent Low Improbable High Low
No-go alternative Project site
Medium Low Improbable High Low
IMPACT: Soil Negative Proposed
development with no mitigation
Project site
Permanent Medium Probable High Low
Proposed development with mitigation: • Manage the development
in compliance with relevant Environmental, water, and health legislation.
Project site
Permanent Low Improbable High Low
No-go alternative Project site
Medium Low Improbable High Low
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NATURE
ACTIVITY EXTENT
DURATION SEVERITY / INTENSITY
PROBABILITY
DEGREE OF CONFIDENCE
SIGNIFICANCE
IMPACT: Surface water Negative Proposed
development with no mitigation
Study area
Permanent Medium Probable High Low
Proposed development with mitigation: • Manage the development
in compliance with relevant Environmental, water, and health legislation.
Study area
Permanent Low Improbable High Low
No-go alternative Study area
Medium Low Improbable High Low
IMPACT: Ground water Negative Proposed
development with no mitigation
Study area
Permanent Medium Probable High Low
Proposed development with mitigation: • Manage the development
in compliance with relevant environmental, water, and health Legislation.
Study area
Permanent Low Improbable High Low
No-go alternative Study area
Medium Low Improbable High Low
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7.4 Engineering Services
The findings of the engineering services report are summarized in the table below:
Site 1
Roads 1. Access from d3402 road 2. Traffic Impact Assessment to
provide details of requirements wart. Widening, slip lanes, traffic circles.
3. Internal roadways and parking areas will be surfaced and designed to municipal standards.
4. Layout of internal roads will meet the requirements of all vehicle types w.r.t. minimum turning D3402, road width, etc.
5. Road pavement design will be undertaken at detailed design stage.
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Storm water 1. Site drains in a north way direction towards the d3402 where it is collected in side drains adjacent to the road.
2. Internal storm water reticulation will be concrete pipes of 450 m diameter or larger with the necessary in- and outlet structures.
3. Recommends the inclusion of a storm water detention facility in the design. Purpose to mitigate post-construction impacts associated with surface hardening and increases in runoff volumes.
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Site Alternative 1
Water 1. A 110 m diameter water main,
supplying the industrial area south of the N$346, runs within the road reserve, crossing the D3402 at the west corner of this site.
2. Firefighting requirements necessitate a minimum design fire flow rate of 1 500 l/minute.
3. Recommended that a flow test be conducted over a 24 hour period to determine whether the existing supply and pipeline are adequate to cater for the proposed development and existing downstream developments.
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Sanitation 1. The volume of effluent estimated to be produced by the proposed development is 15 234 l/day.
2. There is an existing 160 m diameter collecting sewer main which conveys sewage from the residential area to the Waste Water Treatment Works.
3. Approximately 500 m of 160 mm diameter pipeline will be required to link to the existing collector sewer.
4. The proposed route for this connector sewer runs within the building line of the neighboring unam rundu campus .
5. Internal reticulation network will consist of 110 mm diameter pipes.
Electricity: Bulk Supply
1. Estimated load for theproposed development is 340 kVA.
2. Currently there is electricity supply to
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Site Alternative 1
This site. 3. It has been confirmed with the
electricity supplier rundu town Municipality, that takeoff will be from one of the two lines traversing site alternative 2. This will require the main supply cable to cross beneath the d3402, which will require permission from road authority.
4. It has also been confirmed that the lines have the necessary capacity, subject to minor upgrade of the substation feeding the existing HV lines.
5. However, the requirements of nampower energy savings policy could result in rundu townMunicipality only being able to supply 30% of the 340 kVA Notified Maximum Demand. This is likely to constrain electricity supply to the proposed development.
6. The incorporation of energy efficient equipment and
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alternative energy sources in the design of the proposed development Will assist in obtaining the required saving/reduction in demand.
Electricity: Low Voltage Network
This will be an underground cable network Supplied from a mini-substation.
Electricity: Street Lighting
1. A separate underground cable network and control gear to that of the LV network will be utilized.
2. Decorative post top type lights with a pole mounting height of 3 m or 3.5 m are proposed.
3. Although the load estimate for street lighting was based on the use of 70 W HPS lamps, energy savings may be
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achieved through the use of 50 W or 26 W lamps. This will have the added benefit of reducing the level of light pollution
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Site Alternative 1
Experienced by neighboring areas.
Telecommunications Network
1. Internal network will comprise an underground cable/conduit system designed and installed to Telkom standards.
2. The network will be located within the road reserves of the internal road network, and will connect to the existing Telkom bulk network.
7.5 Economic
The main findings of the economic feasibility and impact assessment specialized report:
1. There is a need for approximately 1300 m2 additional retail space .The types of retail businesses for which there is greatest demand include restaurant, branded take-away, supermarket, clothing, hardware, and personal care.
2. There is currently insufficient demand to sustain a further filling
station without negatively impacting on at least one of the existing filling stations in future. However, this is true for the medium term only, i.e. until 2020, thereafter feasibility would have to be reassessed.
3. A one phased approach to the development should be
adopted, with the filling station and the retail shop at once.
4. The retail component of the proposed development on its own
is not economically feasible. The presence of a filling station would enhance its feasibility.
5. Economic impacts associated with construction of the project
include:
Impact
Nature Mitigation
Increase in new business sales during construction
Both direct and indirect. Generated through capital expenditure that shocks the economy. Results in increase in economic activities of directly and indirectly affected businesses
Procure construction materials, goods and products from local suppliers as far as is feasible; Employ local contractors where possible.
IncreaseGeographic Product (GGP)
Both direct and indirect. Generated through capital expenditure that shocks the economy. Results in increase in economic activities of directly and indirectly affected businesses
Employ local companies and suppliers where possible.
Employment Both direct and indirect. Results in an increase in economic activities of directly and indirectly affected businesses, which leads to the subsequent creation of new employment opportunities
Employ labor intensive construction methods; Employ local residents and communities where possible; Sub-contract to local construction companies where possible; Utilize local suppliers where possible
Government Revenue Both direct and indirect. Increased economic activity results in an increase In taxes paid by all the companies involved in construction.
N/a
6. Economic impacts associated with operation of the project include:
Impa
ct Nature Mitigati
on Increase in new business sales
Impact is generated through annual operating expenditure of the commercial components of the proposed development. They stimulate economic activities of directly and indirectly affected businesses, which
As far as is possible materials, goods and products required for the operation of businesses within the development should be procured from local suppliers.
Impact
Nature Mitigation
Leads to new business sales.
Increase in GGP Impact is generated through annual operating expenditure of the commercial components of the proposed development. They stimulate economic activities of directly and indirectly affected businesses, which Leads to the generation of added value.
As far as is possible materials, goods and products required for the operation of businesses within the development should be procured from local suppliers.
Employment Impact results from operational expenditure of commercial components of the proposed development and businesses indirectly affected by operations. The operation will create sustainable employment opportunities at directly created new businesses and at businesses indirectly affected by operations.
Maintain a database of available positions at the Petro Park and a database of employment seekers at the project-affected community. Encourage local residents to apply for available positions at the Petro Park. Local Municipality to establish link with relevant SETA’s and government departments that can provide training In the identified business and employment creation sectors.
Government Revenue Impact is generated through operational expenditure into the economy. It results in an annual increase in taxes paid by all businesses operating from the Petro Park as well as associated/supporting businesses
N/a
Municipal Income Lease payments paid by a potential owner of the development will increase municipal income.
Municipality needs to ensure that it receives maximum benefit from the operation of the development through rates, taxes and lease payments. At the same time it needs to ensure that the
business owner or developer is not financially burdened by municipal payments so that the development is Unsustainable.
Retail in Schwartz felde farm Could be a degree of negative impact on existing retailers within. However, it is expected that there will be a greater positive impact through reduction of the current high levels of retail leakage from rundu town. It is also expected that the development will draw a larger portion of the transient market passing through the town. Impact is therefore expected to positive overall.
Ensure that the development offers retail opportunities for which there is a demand in rundu town that is not currently met. Ensure that the proposed development is easily accessible to passing trade.
Existing Filling Stations Development of a new filling station in rundu townis expected to have a detrimental impact on existing filling stations
It is possible if one or more of the existing filling stations were to close that the employees of these filling stations could be accommodated as employees at the new filling station as they would possess the relevant skills and experience. Alternatively, an existing filling station could be encouraged to relocate to the proposed development. However, this is unlikely to happen given the landownership of existing filling stations and the landownership model of the
Impact
Nature Mitigation
Proposed development.
7. The retail component of the proposed development should have between 2 in one shop, and as a minimum comprise a convenience SHOP
8 ASSUMPTIONS, UNCERTAINTIES AND GAPS IN KNOWLEDGE
1. Given that no specific fuel company or retail suppliers are associated with the proposed development it is difficult to provide exact details of the various project components. For this reason it has been necessary to base the assessment of environmental impacts associated with the proposed development on a generic design for a mixed retail and filling station centre.
2. If a site alternative to the selected one is the preferred alternative, a number of permissions for component or supporting activities of the proposed development will be required. These include permission from RA for:
• access from the D3402 to the development; and
• Bulk electricity supply to cross beneath the D3402.
These permissions, currently under negotiation, in part hinge on the outcome of the application for environmental authorization and its associated EIA process.
3. Uncertainty exists regarding the capacity of the kaisosi community waste water treatment works (WWTW) to handle the additional sewage load from the proposed development. It is understood from other town planning staff and the compilers of the report that the plant is currently in the process of the site proposed being upgraded. Once this upgrade is completed it is expected that the WWTW will be able to handle the expected increased volume of sewage.
4. Layouts assessed as part of this EIA were all predicated on the assumption that the development will not be phased, and that construction of all components will be undertaken simultaneously.
5. A limitation of the economic impact study is that the potential effect of the proposed development on surrounding property values was not explicitly addressed. This, however, should not constitute a fatal flaw as the potential for the development to affect property values is likely to be determined as much by the manner in which the development is managed as by its layout and design.
9 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
This chapter seeks to fulfill the requirements of GN, Sub-regulation (GN 30 IN GG 4878 OF FEBRUARY 2012) with respect to the provision of an opinion as to whether the activity should or should not be authorized; and sub-regulation (GN 30 IN GG 4878 OF FEBRUARY 2012) with respect to the provision of an environmental impact statement.
Opinion on authorization of activity
The order of preference of the site is as follows:
It is the opinion of Advance Environmental Agency that the development may be authorized. This recommendation is made purely on environmental grounds and does not take business competition issues into consideration.
Any authorization granted should be conditional. In the first instance it should recognize that the project may be undertaken in a one phased manner; and that there will be no rezoning of ERF 3133 For this reason consideration should be given to a period of validity in the order of 36 months.
It is further recommended that consideration be given to attaching the following conditions to any authorization granted:
1. The development should take place on site ERF 3133 in rundu east kaisos;
2. Authorization should be valid for a period of 6 months. In this time period construction of some part of the project should commence, but the full project would not necessarily be completed;
3. Design and layout of both vehicular and pedestrian access to and from the D3402 should be in accordance with RA requirements;
4. The EMP should be amended to reflect specific requirements of the conditions of authorization where necessary;
5. Design of the development should include means to ensure that parking at the retail component cannot be used for over knighting by heavy vehicles, whilst ensuring that the filling station component can operate on a 24-hour basis.
6. When the filling station component is constructed it will, of necessity, conform to the relevant SABS standards with respect to underground storage tanks, piping and fuel dispensing. It is nevertheless recommended that conditions of authorization should include clear requirements for leak detection, recording and reporting;
7. Final site layout and design proposals should be submitted to the competent authority for review against the requirements of the conditions of authorization.
8. Conditions of authorization pertinent to the operation of the filling
station should form part of any lease or sale agreement for the filling
station component of the development;
9. Conditions of authorization relevant to the management of the
overall development should form part of any lease or sale
agreement between the landowner and developer.
Layout
A number of alternative layouts were considered before arriving
at the proposed layout submitted in support of the town planning
application, and which has been taken as the preferred layout for
the purposes of this report. Issues taken into consideration in the
development of the layout included:
• Access to the development from the D3402;
• Access to the ADM Emergency Services depot;
• Visibility of the tourism component from the entrance to the
development;
• Number of parking bays;
• Vehicle movement through the development;
• Pedestrian movement through the development;
• Pedestrian access to the development; and
• Storm water management.
The proposed layout represents the best compromise achievable
given the diversity of demands on the allocated space. In addition,
it makes effective use of existing transformed areas thus
minimizing the use of undisturbed or less disturbed natural areas.
In and of itself this reduces the overall negative environmental
impact of the development
Design
A number of requirements from diverse quarters have been taken into account or will need to be taken into account in the design of project components. These include:
• RA requirement that a development with access to and from a national road must not be accessible from or enable access to any other road. To this end the entire site will be enclosed by a palisade fence.
• Safe access to and from the ADM Emergency Services depot.
• Use of lower wattage lamps for street lighting in the development in order to reduce energy consumption.
• Use of double flush toilets in all ablution facilities in order to reduce water consumption and reduce the quantity of sewerage produced.
As the project is currently at the concept design phase it will still be possible to influence its detailed design with respect to a number of other environmentally related design decisions such as landscaping design and materials, storm water management systems and so o
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