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The South African Breweries (Pty) Limited ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR A GLASS BOTTLE MANUFACTURING PLANT PROPOSED BY SAB AND PARTNERS File name: 2019-01-30_Glass Bottle Manufacturing Plant_EIAR-Final GDARD - Print version

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Appendix 6.1: I&AP database

Appendix 6.2: I&AP submissions during EIA phase

Appendix 6.3: Comments and Responses Report


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APPENDIX 6.1: I&AP database

Title Name Surname Organisation Designation

PROJECT TEAM

Ms Caitlin Hird SLR Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

EIA Project Manager and Environmental Assessment Practitioner

Mr Matthew Hemming Project Manager Isanti

Mr Jonathan Crowther EIA Reviewer

Mr Brandon Stobart Project Director

Mr Paul Klimczak Hydrology and Flood Risk

Mr Gerhard Jacobs Hydrology and Flood Risk

Mr Arnold Bittner Hydrogeology

Mr Gwendal Madec Hydrogeology

Mr Carl Steyn Soils

Mr Carl Fietze Geotechnical

Dr Julius Pistorius Dr Julius CC Pistorius Heritage

Mr Werner Neethling Mercury Financial Consultants Economics

Ms Terri Bird Airshed Air quality

Ms Rene von Grunewald Airshed Noise

Mr Graham Young Graham A Young Landscape Architect Visual

Mr Stephen van Staden SAS Environmental Biodiversity

Mr Greg Huggins Nomad Consulting Social

Ms Danielle Anderson Nomad Consulting Social

REGULATORY AUTHORITIES

Mr Michael Nemangaya Sedibeng District Municipality Manager: Air Quality Environment & Clean Energy

Ms Nokukhanye Khumalo South African Heritage Resources Agency Heritage Officer: Archaeology, Palaeontology & Meteorites Unit

Mr NHLANHLA MAKHATHINI Gauteng: Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARD): SUE Admin

SUE Admin

Mrs Xoliswa Bobelo Gauteng: Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARD): Environment

CEO:A: Impact Management(Environment)


Mrs NKHUMELENI RAMMBASA Gauteng Department of Agriculture & Rural Development: Waste Admin

Waste Admin

Mrs Zingisa Smale Gauteng Department of Agriculture & Rural Development: Waste

Provincial Waste Management Officer

Mrs LYDIA MUDITAMBI Gauteng Department of Agriculture & Rural Development: Air Quality

Air Quality officer

COMMENTING AUTHORITIES

Ms. Ledile Jeanette Nyama Gauteng: Department of Water and Sanitation

Ms Florah Mamabolo Gauteng: Department of Water and Sanitation

Mr DO Nkoane Emfuleni Local Municipality Municipal Manager

Cllr Matshepo Joyce Radebe Emfuleni Local Municipality Ward Councillor (Ward 11)

Mr. Aseef Ahmed Emfuleni Local Municipality Environmental Management Section

Mr. Zamani Mabena Emfuleni Local Municipality Environmental Management Section

Mr S Khanyile Sedibeng District Municipality Municipal Manager

Mr Zwelibanzi Majola Sedibeng District Municipality Executive Director: Strategic Planning & Economic Development

Mrs Nonhlanhla Baleni Sedibeng District Municipality Executive Director: Transport, Infrastructure & Environment

Ms Nhlanhla Ntjatje Gauteng: Department of Roads and Transport HOD

Ms Freda Maime Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport Directorate: Transport Infrastructure Planning

Ms Maurice Mogane Gauteng: Department of Roads and Transport HOD

Ms Vena Unathi Gauteng: Department of Roads and Transport (Vereeniging Branch)

Manager

Ms Phindile Mbanjwa Gauteng: Department of Economic Development HOD

Ms Anette Stoltz Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries The Directorate: Land Use and Soil Management

Mashudu Marubini Gauteng: Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF): Land Use


L.M. Mafokoane Commission on Restitution of Land Rights Regional Land Claims Commission: Gauteng

Amukelani Hulsky Shiburi Commission on Restitution of Land Rights Regional Land Claims Commission: Gauteng

Ms Shoni Nevondo Metsi-a-Lekoa: Leeuwkuil Water Care Works

Ms Mmamotheo Priscilla

Moche Metsi-a-Lekoa: Leeuwkuil Water Care Works

ADJACENT LANDOWNERS

Mr Kyle Day The South African Breweries

Mr Lekgotla Matopane Emfunleni Local Municaplity

OTHER LANDOWNERS

Adv. Sam Vukela T8059/1952 Department of Public Works

Mr Lazarus Ramalobela T19955/1972 Telkom SA LTD

T18466/1983 United Cerebral Palsy Assoc of South Africa Vaal-Triangle

Mr Nsumbulana (Patrick)

Mtsenga T23616/1966 Transnet LTD

Fred's Forklift and Plant Hire

T55377/1981 14 Eisenhover PTY LTD

T&F Construction PTY Ltd

T8723/1994 Employers Assoc. Co of South Africa PTY LTD

X-Metale T12815/2018 Mackays Specialised Cladding PTY LTD

OCCUPIERS OR LAND USERS

Mrs Emmerenthia De Klerk Wise Owl Preschool Principal

Mr J De Klerk Wise Owl Preschool

Mr Gerhard Mienie Vereeniging Correctional Centre Maintenance Manager/ Representative for Staff Housing

Ms Nometi Maria Maphutsi Leeuhof Correctional Centre

Interested


F. Hamman Leeuhof Correctional Centre

Interested

Ms Malekgele Nhlapo Leeuhof Correctional Centre

Interested

RA Koen Leeuhof Correctional Centre

Interested

Mr. Moshe Dickson Mateane Leeuhof Correctional Centre

Interested

Ms. Barbara Simangele Melato Leeuhof Correctional Centre

Interested

Mr. Nkosana Nhlapo Leeuhof Correctional Centre

Interested

Ms Unathi Department of Roads and Transport Manager

Mr MJ Chauke Leeuwkuil Communal Kraal Executive Committee Member

Mr Thabo Moshoeshoe Leeuwkuil Communal Kraal Executive Committee Secretary (Main Contact person)

Mr Isaac Rakhale Leeuwkuil Communal Kraal Farmer

Ms Matselane Namane Emfuleni Livestock Executive Committee

Mr Yvonne Osterhuizen Telkom SA LTD Wayleaves Ops Manager

Mrs Salome Strydom Metsi-a-Lekoa: Leeuwkuil Water Care Works

Mr Tsotetsi Sedibeng District Municipality: Vereeniging Fresh Produce Market

Market Manager

Mr Michael Ramothata SAB Vereeniging Depot Depot Manager

Mr (Patrick) Mtsenga Transnet Freight Rail Manager Works & Estates: Infrastructure Manager

Mr B.J Thorne Transnet Area Manager: Land Surveying Services

Mr J Mitchell Eskom: Distribution Land and Rights: Land Development Manager


Nosipho Mashazi Eskom: Distribution Land and Rights: Land Development Manager

Ms Lungile Motsisi Eskom: Transmission Land Development

Mrs C Jacobs Eskom Land Development and Environmental Manager

Mr. Ben Nyapotse Department of Correctional Services Regional Commisioner

Mr. Stanley Bracey Sasol Specialist Compliance and Threat Prevention

Ms Harriet Bhembe Rand Water Board Manager

OTHER IAPS

Mr Mike Arnold Consol Glass

Mr Andre de Ruyt Nampak

Mr. Muzi Nhlapo

Mr van den Heuvel Sasol: Gas

Sasol Satellite Operations Pipelines adjacent to the site

Mrs Sandra Reynecke

Mrs Lizette Venter Interested

Mr. Jacob Lesemela Lesa and Netsh Holdings Interested

Mr. Lehlohonolo Netshivhale Interested

Mr. Mpho Lesalaisa Interested

Mr. Vivian Fereira Call Force Interested

Mr Trevor Mbusi Mfeka Wattpower Solutions Interested

Mr TEBELLO JOSEPH RADEBE Interested

Mr Patrick Godfrey Sibusi

Mackenzie Macckens Cleaning and Services

Mr Teboho Mokoena Ward 11 Mpho Bodibe Development Forum (Ward 11)

Mr Ronny Moskodi Ward 11 Mpho Bodibe Development Forum (Ward 11)

Mr Thabo Eldridge ?? Ward 11 Mpho Bodibe Development Forum (Ward 11)

mailto:[email protected]


Mr Sello Motse SANCO

Cllr TO Mvala Emfuleni Local Municipality Ward Councillor (Ward 12)

Cllr MS Mashabela Emfuleni Local Municipality Ward Councillor (Ward 15)

JP Squirra Emfuleni Local Municipality Roads & Stormwater Department

Mr. A.I. Pandelani Emfuleni Local Municipality Acting Assistant Manager: Planning & Projects Electricity Department

Mr. Kassie Muller Emfuleni Local Municipality Network Planner Electricity Department

Mr Johannes Mojepa Matabane Emfuleni Local Municipality Agriculture unit

Ms Christabel Soxa Emfuleni Local Municipality Properties Department

Mr Shakes Maumane Emfuleni Local Municipality Finances Department

Mr Anton Mohapelo Emfuleni Local Municipality Land Use Department

Mr Gerhard Heenop Emfuleni Local Municipality


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JC Pretorius

From: SalomeS Strydom <[email protected]>

Sent: 21 November 2018 02:51 PM

To: Matthew Hemming

Cc: Cecil Schreuder; Sampie Shivambu

Subject: Re: SAB's Glass Bottle Manufacturing Plant: Notice of availabilty of EIA Report for

review and comment

Good day, Basic Assessment report received 8 November 2018 refers. I would hereby like to inform you that the Emfuleni Local Municipality Water and Sanitation section has no objection to the application. Prior consultation has taken place and all concerns have been addressed to satisfaction of the Manager Planning and projects, Metsi-a-Lekoa (Water and Sanitation). Kind regards

Salome Strydom

Manager: Planning, Assets & Projects

Metsi-a-Lekoa

Emfuleni Local Municipality

Tel: (016 ) 986-8315

Cell: 083-485-0872

Fax: 086-555-5917

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Local Municipality. >>> Matthew Hemming <[email protected]> 11/12/18 10:38 PM >>>

Dear Interested and Affected Party

GLASS BOTTLE MANUFACTURING PLANT PROPOSED BY SAB AND PARTNERS: EIA

REPORT

The above-mentioned project refers.

I would like to inform you, as an Interested and Affected Party on the project, that SLR Consulting (South

Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SLR) has completed the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report for the glass

bottle manufacturing plant proposed by The South African Breweries (Pty) Limited and future partners. The

Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development had accepted the Scoping Report, which was

previously made available for review, in October 2018.

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The executive summary of the EIA Report is attached. The Executive Summary provides a synopsis of the

EIA report. Copies of the EIA Report have been placed at the Vereeniging Public Library on the corner of

Leslie and Market Streets in Vereeniging (tel: 016 430-1724). In addition, the EIA Report is available from

the SLR website at https://slrconsulting.com/za/slr-documents/sab-glass-bottle-plant. The report, figures and

appendices can be downloaded. Alternatively, contact SLR and a CD of the full report can be made

available.

The EIA Report will be available from 13 November 2018 until 14 December 2018 (30 calendar days) for

review and comment. Any comments should be forwarded to SLR at the address, telephone/fax numbers or

e-mail address shown below.

SLR Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Attention: Matthew Hemming

Postal: PO Box 1596, Cramerview 2060

Fax: (011) 467 0978

E-mail: [email protected]

For comments to be included in the updated EIA Report, these should reach SLR by no later than 14

December 2018. After closure of the comment period, the EIA Report will be updated to incorporate the

comments received. All comments received during the review of this EIA Report will be assimilated and

responded to in an updated Comments and Responses Report. The updated EIA Report will be submitted to

the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, who are the competent authorities on the

project, for decision making on the application for Environmental Authorisation.

Yours faithfully

Matthew Hemming African ESIA Technical Discipline Manager-

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APPENDIX 6.3: Comments and Responses Report

Date received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated for the Scoping Report

Consultation status (consensus, dispute, not finalised, etc.)

Comment sheets received from Mr Mienie at the meeting held on 20 June 2018

Project will be good for job creation Construction and operation of the facility will result in employment opportunities. Information on the likely opportunities and the potential effects will be investigated and reported on in the EIA. The social and economic studies highlight the potential economic benefits that the project could bring to the area. Refer to Chapter 7 of the EIAR. It is however noted that it is not currently possible to quantify the benefit to local communities. The EMPr sets out commitments for the future owner to implement local employment and procurement policies.

consensus

It will help with job creation

Good for work jobs

The manufacturing plant will do good to the Emfuleni communities job opportunities and economic growth.

That will be a good idea of bringing the glass manufacturing and we hope that you will consider our children as first preference for job opportunities by creating job opportunities.

Response form dated 11-June 2018

Interested You have been registered. consensus

Comment Sheets received from Mienie in the Meeting held on 20 June 2018

Prioritize matriculants for learnerships. Development and operation of the facility will result in skills development and economic opportunities. Information on the likely opportunities and the potential availability of these to local persons and companies will be considered and reported on in the EIA.

consensus

There are University's and FET colleges around the project plant, so internships must be given to those graduates.

The projects should benefit affected community in terms of Job creation and participation of small companies owned by Africans.

Will the water used during the production of the bottles be discharged directly to the Vaal River? If not, where will it be discharged?

Most water in the production process is recycled with the balance being treated with the sewage. The facility will have a package plant to treat sewage effluent. Only treated effluent that complies with relevant discharge standards will be discharged to the environment.

consensus



How is Sludge formed during the production and are all associated hazardous materials going to be treated in the surrounding community?

No sludge is formed during glass bottle manufacturing. Hazardous materials that may be utilised in the facility would be stored and handled so as to isolate them from the environment.

consensus

It will be a good project as it is going to create jobs. Construction and operation of the facility will result in employment opportunities. Information on the likely opportunities and the potential effects will be investigated and reported on in the EIA.

consensus

Preference must be given to the kids/youth in the project area first.

Development and operation of the facility will result in skills development and economic opportunities. The facility owner will also engage in corporate social responsibility activities to benefit local communities. Information on the likely opportunities and the potential availability of these to local persons and companies will be considered and reported on in the EIA. The social and economic studies highlight the potential economic benefits that the project could bring to the area. Refer to Chapter 7 of the EIAR. It is however noted that it is not currently possible to quantify the benefit to local communities. The EMPr sets out commitments for the future owner to implement local employment and procurement policies.

consensus

Meeting held on 20 June 2018 (14:00)

What challenges would the project pose to the livestock?

Livestock will not be able to graze on the SAB property as this will be fenced off for the development. Thus approximately 10% of the grazing area will be lost.

consensus




What are the requirements for participation in the Black ownership party of the project?

Such requirements are still being determined by SAB and the lenders. As indicated, the intention is that the facility is more than 51% Black owned.

Not finalised


What were the likely timelines of the project? If approved, construction is anticipated to take 2 years. The plant would operate for at least 30 years.

consensus


What could the benefits of the project be to the local community?

Development and operation of the facility will result in employment, skills development and economic opportunities. Information on the likely opportunities and the potential availability of these to local persons and companies will be considered and reported on in the EIA. The social and economic studies highlight the potential economic benefits that the project could bring to the area. Refer to Chapter 7 of the EIAR. It is however noted that it is not currently possible to quantify the benefit to local communities. The EMPr sets out commitments for the future owner to implement local employment and procurement policies.

consensus


Engagement with the Emfuleni Livestock Executive Committee should be directed through himself. Please provide minutes of the meeting.

Noted. Notes from the meeting were provided to Mr Moshoeshoe via email.

consensus




Enquiry on whether/how information on land owners and occupiers was obtained and if consultation was to be undertaken with all of these parties.

As part of the S&EIA process the applicant and SLR identified the owners and occupiers of the site and adjacent properties. The owners and occupiers were notified of the S&EIA process and provided opportunity to participate. Notices of the S&EIA process were also placed on the site and in local newspapers. The database of interested and affected parties is included in the Scoping Report.

consensus

He made the suggestion that consultation should be undertaken with Transnet regarding the railway stations. A functional station would be useful to get workers to the industrial area.

This is noted. Transnet is an interested and affected party on the project.

consensus


She further enquired as to whether the project was aware of the nearby school, what were the risks to this school and what would be done

The project team had identified the Wise Owl pre-school as being at risk. It is not appropriately located in an industrial area. SAB was engaging with the Municipality and the school on a relocation plan. If the project proceeds, the school would be relocated.

consensus

Had the school principal been engaged? Yes. Consultation with the school principal (Mrs de Klerk) was ongoing.

consensus

It was advisable the SAB should fence their properties to ensure public certainty of the ownership.

This is noted. consensus


Cllr Radebe enquired as to how the project and consultation process had been announced to the public.

The measures used to notify potential interested and affected parties are described in the Scoping Report.

consensus



Interest was expressed in training programmes to prepare the local community to be in a position to apply and qualify for future job opportunities.


consensus

How they and the community could assist in the process and bringing the project to fruition

Interested parties should remain involved in the S&EIA process.

consensus

How would the plant receive cullet and what opportunities would there be for community involvement in this?

The source of external cullet was not currently known. This would likely be via an external/independent recycling business that supplied cullet to the facility. Such a business could well be an opportunity for local suppliers and business people.

Not finalised

It was also asked where the Black owned partner would come from and what the requirements would be for participation. Would the opportunity be restricted to persons from the local municipality/ward?

The requirements and details of potential Black owned partners are still being determined by SAB and the lenders. There would not be a restriction to local involvement only.

Not finalised




The environmental departments at both the Emfuleni and Sedibeng municipalities must be involved and asked to provide comments.

Noted. Representatives from both municipalities (Local and District) are included in the interested and affected party database and have been asked to participate in the S&EIA process.

consensus


Mr de Klerk queried why the school would need to be moved given that its entrance was beyond the project site.

The Leeuwkuil area is proposed for development as a commercial and industrial site (note the municipal SDF). A school would not be appropriate in this location. It is considered likely that aspects such as traffic, noise and air quality could pose nuisance and health risks to a school. These will be investigated and confirmed in the EIA.

consensus

Mrs de Klerk indicated that the majority of the pupils came from Sharpville and Sebokeng areas and arrived via taxi. Provided that a suitable location could be found, Mrs de Klerk was not opposed to the relocation.

This is noted. SAB's appointed town planner continues to liaise with the municipality on potential alternate sites. It is a key assumption of the EIA that the Wise Owl pre-school will be relocated prior to the project being developed.

consensus

A concern was that sufficient time should be provided for the notification of parents and planning of the move.

This was noted. The relocation planning had commenced ahead of the project. It is a key assumption of the EIA that the Wise Owl pre-school will be relocated prior to the project being developed.

consensus

The proposed project must take into consideration the hardwork, self-labour and money spent to improve and maintain the school throughout existing years.

This was noted. Any replacement facility would be equivalent to or better than the current facility.

consensus




Mr Mienie provided information on the layout, capacity and functionality of the local sewage system (which info was also provided to the project’s engineers).

Thank you for the information. This will inform planning of services

consensus

Mr Mienie also submitted response forms from seven residents living in the staff houses at the Vereeniging Correctional Centre.

Thanks you for these. Contact information and the submitted issues will be included.

consensus

03-Jul-18 To have a contract to transport goods and products to and from the facility using my truck.

Development and operation of the facility will result in employment, skills development and economic opportunities. However, at this point in the EIA there is no mechanism to give commitments on how these opportunities will be made available. The social and economic studies highlight the potential economic benefits that the project could bring to the area. Refer to Chapter 7 of the EIAR. It is however noted that it is not currently possible to quantify the benefit to local communities. The EMPr sets out commitments for the future owner to implement local employment and procurement policies.

consensus

How will people do business with this proposed company as companies or individuals?

Normal business practice will apply. consensus



Are sub-contactors opportunities available? Development and operation of the facility will result in jobs, skills development and economic opportunities. However, at this point in the EIA there is no mechanism to give commitments on how these opportunities will be made available. The social and economic studies highlight the potential economic benefits that the project could bring to the area. Refer to Chapter 7 of the EIAR. It is however noted that it is not currently possible to quantify the benefit to local communities. The EMPr sets out commitments for the future owner to implement local employment and procurement policies.

consensus

Is the selling and buying of shares available? This will depend on the corporate structure that results.

Not finalised

12-Jul-18 We would like to lodge our interest to be considered for engineering and construction business opportunities at the appropriate time. We specialise in the design, fabrication and installation of structural steel, pipework, platework (Tanks) and electrical systems, Furthermore, we also position and install mechanical items including free issued machinery.

Development and operation of the facility will result in employment, skills development and economic opportunities. However, at this point in the EIA there is no mechanism to give commitments on how these opportunities will be made available. The social and economic studies highlight the potential economic benefits that the project could bring to the area. Refer to Chapter 7 of the EIAR. It is however noted that it is not currently possible to quantify the benefit to local communities. The EMPr sets out commitments for the future owner to implement local employment and procurement policies.

consensus

We would like to establish how and when would be the appropriate time to formally present our capacity, capability and experience?



07-Jun-18 Eskom refers to your letter dated June 2018 and wish to advise that Eskom services are not affected by this application and Eskom will raise no objection.

Thank you for the confirmation consensus

11-Jul-18 Sasol Satellite Operations will be affected by the proposed glass bottle manufacturing plant as we have a gas pipeline that transverse the proposed area. This high pressure gas pipeline has been declared a Major Hazard Installation (MHI) Regulation No R60 of the OHS Act (Act 85 of 1993).

Thank you for the information. The Sasol pipeline is not located on the target property and construction activities are unlikely to result in any interference with the pipeline.

consensus

Sasol Satellite Operations will do a risk assessment on the impact of the proposed township on the high pressure gas pipeline. This assessment will be forwarded to you in due course.

Thank you consensus

Sasol Satellite Operations shall have and enjoy free and unobstructed access to the servitude at all times for maintenance and repair purposed.


No buildings or structures shall be constructed within the servitude areas.

No cover shall be removed nor shall more than 3m be added over the servitude area.

No heavy vehicle or power equipment for ground levelling etc. are permitted over the servitude area unless otherwise authorised by this office.



No roads, water mains, sewers, drains or other services shall be constructed across the servitude unless otherwise agreed to by this office. In this regard a formal written application is required by this office together with plans and sectional drawings in triplicate of the proposed services to cross the servitude in order establish whether additional protection of the pipeline will be necessary,

No works, such as fencing or posts with deep foundations, may be erected.

Nor shall deep-rooted trees or shrubs be planted in the servitude area, which are likely to damage or endanger the pipeline or their protective wrapping.

NO BLASTING IS ALLOWED WITHIN THE PIPELINE SERVITUDE. Application to carry out blasting within 100m of a pipeline must be made to this office in writing in terms of Paragraph 17.1, Chapter 10 of the regulations embodied in the Explosive Act and regulations (Act 26 of 1956) as amended.

All costs for additional protection to the pipeline shall be to the developer's account.

The developer must be requested to make all prospective owners aware of the existence the pipeline as it is operated under high pressure. It is imperative that all Title Deeds are endorsed with details of the pipeline servitude.



13-Jul-18 She, along with some residents in the same area have been waiting for Title Deeds since 1994. In the event that people need to relocate as a result of the aforementioned projects, will they still receive compensation even without possession of Title Deeds?

Although subject to the findings of the EIA, it is highly unlikely that the project will result in the need to relocate any residents. The target property is owned by SAB and is vacant. The EIA report will include recommended management and mitigation measures to ensure that significant risks don't extend beyond the property boundary.

consensus

Years ago, the proposed sites for both Isanti and Project Jordan were earmarked for the building of RDP houses for people in Sharpeville. She indicated that most of the residents in Sharpeville were placed there temporarily as they were promised RDP houses on the project sites.

SAB is not aware of this. They have owned the land since 1993 and its purchase was part of an agreement with the municipality to develop commercial and industrial facilities. The SAB Vereeniging Depot was built as a result of this agreement.

consensus

In terms of employment, will recruitment favour the locals (both skilled and un-skilled)? Over the years, job promises were made to the residents by developers, but the posts were filled by people from faraway places.


consensus



22-Jun-18 We confirm that there are existing land claims against the property. However the claim was lodged in terms of the Amendment Act, which has ceased to be law because of the challenge in the Constitutional court. The commission will not be processing the claim until Parliament passes a new law.

This is noted. Not finalised

03-Aug-18 Thank you for the information. As ward councillors we are supportive of the project as it seems that it will bring opportunities for the local people (jobs, SMME involvement, ownership).


consensus

26-Jul-18 Thank you for the information. I have not direct concerns. As an employee of Sedibeng DM, if municipal management is supportive of the project then so am I.


24/08/2019 Sasol Gas Satellite Operations not affected Many thanks for this confirmation. consensus

25-Sep-18 A. Alignment of the activity with applicable legislations and policies

Agreed, and as set out in the application form submitted to GDARD.

consensus



The development of a glass manufacturing plant has a direct bearing on the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) (Act No. 107 of 1998) (as amended) at both national and provincial levels. The proposed development corresponds with the activities applied for under the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations, 2014, (GN R.985) Listing notice 1 Activity 27 and Activity 28;Listing notice 2, Activity 4 and Activity 6 published under the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) (Act No. 107 of 1998) (as amended) as well as Category (A) Activity 3 and Activity 12 of the National Waste Management: Waste Act 59 of 2008. The Gauteng Provincial Environmental Management Framework, 2015 (GEMF, 2015) identifies the proposed site as Environmental Management Zone 1 which is conditionally compatible with the land uses within the surrounding neighbourhood.

25-Sep-18 Per Departmental Conservation Plan Version 3.3, the proposed site is characterised by Primary Vegetation and Threatened Ecosystem, however during site inspection a Storm water management outlet was observed to be developing into a wetland.

The presence and status of these features will be investigated during the terrestrial and aquatic biodiversity studies.

consensus



25-Sep-18 B. Guidelines: GDARD requirements The Departmental Conservation Plan depicts Primary vegetation and a Threatened Ecosystem, however the presence of a wetland must be investigated through a Wetland Study amongst the 12 specialist studies to be undertake throughout the Environmental Impact Assessment Process.


consensus

25-Sep-18 C. Alternatives The draft scoping report outlines the property/locality alternative, design alternatives and the no-go alternative and they must be included in the final Scoping Report. Furthermore, the reasons for the proposed activity have also been justified.

Noted. consensus

25-Sep-18 D. Environmental attributes associated with the site Per the Department's Conservation Plan Version 3.3, the site falls within Primary Vegetation and Threatened Ecosystem.


consensus

25-Sep-18 E. Significant rating of impacts The identification, assessment and rating of impacts that has been provided in the Draft Scoping Report must form part of the Final Scoping report. Furthermore, impacts of the glass manufacturing plant on the people living across the road must be

The Final Scoping Report has documented the identification of impacts and the plan of study for EIA. The assessment and rating of impacts will be presented in the EIAR.

consensus



assessed and included in the final report.

25-Sep-18 F. Locality map and layout plans or facility illustrations A locality plan overlain to the proposed site's sensitivities and conceptual images of the proposed plant has been attached in the report and they must still be attached in the Draft Environmental Impact Assessment Report.

Noted. consensus

25-Sep-18 G. EMPr A site (project) specific Environmental Management Programme (EMPr) must be compiled and be practical and enforceable. Further to that the EMPr must be in line with the content requirements as stipulated in Appendix 4 of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations, 2014 as amended.

Noted. This will be included in the EIAR consensus

25-Sep-18 H. Scoping of issues on the site and Plan of study for EIAThe Plan of Study attached must be implemented as outlined in the Draft Scoping report submitted to the Department on 16 August 2018.

Noted. This will be implemented with consideration of the GDARD's conditions of acceptance.

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25-Sep-18 I. Public Participation Process It is noted that the draft report has been circulated for comments. Any further comments and responses from key stakeholders including proof of consultation, written notice, site notice, and newspaper advertisement must be attached in appropriate appendices in the final Scoping Report.

I&AP comments from review of the Scoping Report are documented in the Comments and Response Report and included in the Appendix.

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25-Sep-18 J. Other Issues A storm water management plan for this development must be outlined. Kindly note that a storm water attenuation pond must be located outside 1:100-year flood line or a Water Use License will be required. An Atmospheric Emissions License for the proposed glass bottle manufacturing plant must be obtained from the Emfuleni Local Municipality. Specialist studies must be included as part of the overall scoping and EIA process for the proposed activity.

A Storm Water Management Plan will be presented in the EIAR. All infrastructure is planned for outside of the 1:100 year floodline. Application will be made for an AEL. The Air Quality Officer at the Emfuleni Local Municipality has been consulted. The Specialist Studies will be included with the EIAR.

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15-Oct-18 1. The EIAR must comply with Regulation 23 of the Environmental Impact Regulations, 2014 as amended.

Noted, compliance of the Report with the EIA Regulations is detailed in Table 3-4.

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15-Oct-18 2. All planned specialist studies must be undertaken by qualified specialist(s) and must comply with the GDARD Requirements for Biodiversity Assessments and (be) signed off by specialist(s) registered with (the) South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP).

All specialist studies were undertaken by suitably qualified specialist consultants. Refer to Table 3-1 for details of the specialist qualifications and experience. Only the biodiversity related studies comply with the GDARD requirements document. Each specialist study is signed by the author. Refer to Appendix 5.

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15-Oct-18 3. All maps must be in colour, have a legend and be to correct scale.

See all Figures in the EIAR. consensus

15-Oct-18 4. The proposed plant falls within a sensitive area as per C-Plan Version 3.3. The Department has noted that this application for Environmental Authorisation, Air Emissions License is still on the scoping stage. However, all mitigation measures to lessen the damage to sensitive environment especially to wetland crossing must be clearly stated in the draft EIAR. Furthermore, the site has an area which looks like a river, or wetland, there are wetland plants in the river therefore, investigations need to be conducted to ascertain the stream that was observed on site.

Soweto Highveld Grassland has a conservation status of endangered (Mucina and Rutherford) due to the low levels of conservation. Under the National Threatened Ecosystems (2011) listing the Soweto Highveld Grassland is considered as a ‘vulnerable ecosystem’. This information is reflected in the GDARD’s C-Plan (V3.3) with the area being considered as sensitive. However, a field investigation by Scientific Terrestrial Services (STS) in April 2018 (Appendix 5.5) found that the study area is no longer representative of this vegetation type, due to historic and ongoing anthropogenic activities. The floral sensitivity of the secondary grassland habitat is considered moderately low. During their site visit, Scientific Aquatic Services (SAS) identified a number of ‘wet’ areas on the site. However, based on their observations and through consultation of historical imagery SAS confirmed

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that these water resources should be classified as artificial and anthropogenically derived. SAS confirmed that no natural freshwater resources (including watercourses or wetlands) occur on the site. The EMPr makes provision for measures to protect ecological features and functions where required.

15-Oct-18 5. The proposed project requires an Atmospheric Emissions Licence (AEL) from Sedibeng District Municipality and the application must be made with the municipality.

Application for an AEL has been made to the Air Quality Officer at the Sedibeng District Municipality. Refer to Section 3.3.4 of the EIAR.

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15-Oct-18 6. The source where the cullet will come from must be specified in the EIAR

The source of, collection and supply mechanisms for external cullet are not currently known. It is likely that an independent glass collection and recycling operation would have to be established by operators in the recycling market.

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15-Oct-18 7. The relevant municipality must be notified regarding the project if they are to be responsible for the collection of general waste generated on site during construction and operational phase, or if the waste will be deposited on their landfill site.

Collection and disposal of municipal solid waste arising from the facility will be the responsibility of the local Municipality. SLR has sent a letter to the municipality notify them of this (see Appendix 7).

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15-Oct-18 8. A Waste Management Plan (WMP) must be developed and attached to the EIAR and must indicate how waste will be handled during construction and operational phase for both hazardous (chemicals, fuels) and general (which includes broken glasses, builder's rubbles) wastes generated.

The EMPr (for both construction and operations) includes a waste management plan which specifies how waste should be handled. See Appendix 8.

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15-Oct-18 9. The development need to assess the impacts this development will have on people living across the road as well as develop buffers for the residents living near the plant.

The impact assessment (notably air quality, noise and social) gave consideration to the identified sensitive receptors. Refer to Chapter 7 of the EIAR. The assessment generally noted that impacts would be at acceptable levels beyond the site boundary. No buffer zones were required. The assessment assumed that the Wise Owl pre-school would be relocated.

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15-Oct-18 10.A detailed storm water management plan for this development must be compiled and approved by the local authority before incorporating such plan into the EIAR.

SCIP Engineers has prepared a storm water management plan for the development. This has been approved by the ELM. See Appendix 7

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15-Oct-18 11. Comments for service delivery from municipality which include electricity, water, sewage, storm water and traffic impact must be included in the Draft EIAR.

Applications to subdivide and rezone the property were submitted to and approved by the Emfuleni Local Municipality. The town planning process included obtaining comments from the service delivery departments within the Emfuleni Local Municipality. The comments are summarised in the approvals. See Appendix 7.

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15-Oct-18 12. Alternatives which consider the use of sustainable development means which involve the use of solar geyser, rainfall harvesting etc. must be part of the Draft EIAR to be submitted.

It is SAB’s intention that the future owners of the plant give consideration to all reasonable and feasible sustainability measures for incorporation within the facility. Such measures should be considered in the plant technology and operations as well as in ancillary services such as offices, ablutions, workshops, warehouses and parking. It must be noted that the actual sustainability measures and equipment specifications for the facility that would be constructed will be subject to

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confirmation during the detailed design phase

15-Oct-18 13. The final scoping report covers the property/locality, design alternatives and the no-go alternative that must still be included in the Draft EIAR.

Refer to Section 5.3 in the EIAR for discussion on alternatives.

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15-Oct-18 14. The report must contain a layout plan overlain with sensitivity and such map must be created in accordance with GDARD Requirements for Biodiversity Assessment.

See Figure 6-4 in the EIAR. consensus

Documents

APPENDIX 6: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS Appendix 6.1: I ... · ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR A GLASS BOTTLE MANUFACTURING PLANT PROPOSED BY SAB AND PARTNERS January