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Basic Assessment Report: Doornvallei Bulk Sewer Pipeline: Gaut 002/15-16/E0195

BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT

DEVELOPMENT OF THE HELDERFONTEIN

BULK SEWER PIPELINE

VARIOUS PORTIONS OF THE FARM ZEVENFONTEIN 407 JR

REFERENCE NO: GAUT 002/17-18/E0205

Prepared for

December 2017

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION A: ACTIVITY INFORMATION 6

1. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION 6

2. APPLICABLE LEGISLATION, POLICIES AND/OR GUIDELINES 6

3. ALTERNATIVES 8

4. PHYSICAL SIZE OF THE ACTIVITY 9

5. SITE ACCESS 9

6. SITE OR ROUTE PLAN 10

7. SITE PHOTOGRAPHS 10

8. FACILITY ILLUSTRATION 10

SECTION B: DESCRIPTION OF RECEIVING ENVIRONMENT 11

1. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION 11

2. ACTIVITY POSITION 12

3. GRADIENT OF THE SITE 12

4. LOCATION IN LANDSCAPE 12

5. GROUNDWATER, SOIL AND GEOLOGICAL STABILITY OF THE SITE 13

6. AGRICULTURE 14

7. GROUNDCOVER 14

8. LAND USE CHARACTER OF SURROUNDING AREA 15

9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONTEXT 17

10. CULTURAL/HISTORICAL FEATURES 17

SECTION C: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 18

1. ADVERTISEMENT 18

2. LOCAL AUTHORITY PARTICIPATION 18

3. CONSULTATION WITH OTHER STAKEHOLDERS 18

4. GENERAL PUBLIC PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS 18

5. APPENDICES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 18

SECTION D: RESOURCE USE AND PROCESS DETAILS 19

1. WASTE, EFFLUENT, AND EMISSION MANAGEMENT 19

2. WATER USE 20

3. POWER SUPPLY 20

4. ENERGY EFFICIENCY 20

SECTION E: IMPACT ASSESSMENT 21

1. ISSUES RAISED BY INTERESTED AND AFFECTED PARTIES 21

2. IMPACTS RESULTING FROM THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATIONAL PHASE 21

3. IMPACTS RESULTING FROM THE DECOMISSIONING AND CLOSURE PHASE 30

4. CUMULATIVE IMPACTS 31

5. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT 31

6. IMPACT SUMMARY OF PREFERRED PROPOSAL 32

7. SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT TOOLS 33

8. RECOMMENDATION OF THE PRACTITIONER 33

9. THE NEEDS AND DESIRABILITY OF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT 33

10. THE PERIOD FOR WHICH THE ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION IS REQUIRED 33

11. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (EMPr) 33

Helderfontein Bulk Sewer Pipeline: Gaut 002/16-17/E0205

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SECTION F: APPENDIXES 34

Appendix A: Locality Map Appendix B: Photographs Appendix C: Facility illustration Appendix D: Route position information Appendix E: Public participation information E1: Site Notices E2: Written Notices (including registered mail) E3: Newspaper Advert E4: Communication with I&APs E5: Minutes of Meetings E6: Comments and Issues Report E7: Comments from I&APs on BAR E8: Comments from I&APs on amended BAR

E9: Copy of Register of I&APs E10: Comments from I&APs on Application Appendix F: Comments from Authorities Appendix G: Specialist reports G1: Ecological Assessment G2: Wetland Assessment G3: Geotechnical Report G4: Engineering Report Appendix H: Draft Environmental Management Programme (EMPr) Appendix I: Other information


Basic Assessment Report in terms of the National Environmental Management

Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998), as amended, and the Environmental Impact

Assessment Regulations, 2014 (Version 1)

Kindly note that: 1. This Basic Assessment Report is the standard report required by GDARD in terms of the EIA Regulations, 2014.

2. This application form is current as of 8 December 2014. It is the responsibility of the EAP to ascertain whether subsequent

versions of the form have been published or produced by the competent authority.

3. A draft Basic Assessment Report must be submitted, for purposes of comments within a period of thirty (30) days, to all State Departments administering a law relating to a matter likely to be affected by the activity to be undertaken.

4. A draft Basic Assessment Report (1 hard copy and two CD’s) must be submitted, for purposes of comments within a period of thirty (30) days, to a Competent Authority empowered in terms of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998), as amended to consider and decide on the application.

5. Five (5) copies (3 hard copies and 2 CDs-PDF) of the final report and attachments must be handed in at offices of the relevant competent authority, as detailed below.

6. The report must be typed within the spaces provided in the form. The size of the spaces provided is not necessarily indicative of the amount of information to be provided. The report is in the form of a table that can extend itself as each space is filled with typing.

7. Selected boxes must be indicated by a cross and, when the form is completed electronically, must also be highlighted.

8. An incomplete report may lead to an application for environmental authorisation being refused.

9. Any report that does not contain a titled and dated full colour large scale layout plan of the proposed activities including a coherent legend, overlain with the sensitivities found on site may lead to an application for environmental authorisation being refused.

10. The use of “not applicable” in the report must be done with circumspection because if it is used in respect of material information that is required by the competent authority for assessing the application, it may result in the application for environmental authorisation being refused.

11. No faxed or e-mailed reports will be accepted. Only hand delivered or posted applications will be accepted.

12. Unless protected by law, and clearly indicated as such, all information filled in on this application will become public information on receipt by the competent authority. The applicant/EAP must provide any interested and affected party with the information contained in this application on request, during any stage of the application process.

13. Although pre-application meeting with the Competent Authority is optional, applicants are advised to have these meetings

prior to submission of application to seek guidance from the Competent Authority.

DEPARTMENTAL DETAILS Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Attention: Administrative Unit of the of the Environmental Affairs Branch P.O. Box 8769 Johannesburg 2000 Administrative Unit of the of the Environmental Affairs Branch Ground floor Diamond Building 11 Diagonal Street, Johannesburg Administrative Unit telephone number: (011) 240 3377 Department central telephone number: (011) 240 2500


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If this BAR has not been submitted within 90 days of receipt of the application by the competent authority and permission was not requested to submit within 140 days, please indicate the reasons for not submitting within time frame.

N/A

Is a closure plan applicable for this application and has it been included in this report?

if not, state reasons for not including the closure plan.

N/A

Has a draft report for this application been submitted to a competent authority and all State Departments administering a law relating to a matter likely to be affected as a result of this activity? Is a list of the State Departments referred to above attached to this report including their full contact details and contact person?

If no, state reasons for not attaching the list.

Have State Departments including the competent authority commented?

If no, why?

(For official use only) NEAS Reference Number:

File Reference Number:

Application Number:

Date Received:

NO

YES

YES

NO


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SECTION A: ACTIVITY INFORMATION 1. PROPOSAL OR DEVELOPMENT DESCRIPTION

Project title (must be the same name as per application form):

Installation of a bulk sewer pipeline of more than 1000m that is adjacent to a stream and associated infrastructure to service the Helderfontein sites.

Select the appropriate box

The application is for an upgrade of an existing development

The application is for a new development

X Other, specify

Does the activity also require any authorisation other than NEMA EIA authorisation? If yes, describe the legislation and the Competent Authority administering such legislation

Water Use Licence

If yes, have you applied for the authorisation(s)? YES NO

If yes, have you received approval(s)? (attach in appropriate appendix) YES NO

2. APPLICABLE LEGISLATION, POLICIES AND/OR GUIDELINES

List all legislation, policies and/or guidelines of any sphere of government that are applicable to the application as contemplated in the EIA regulations:

Title of legislation, policy or guideline: Administering authority:

Promulgation Date:

National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998 as amended).

National & Provincial 27 November 1998

The National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008

National & Provincial 06 March 2008

National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act 39 of 2004) (NEM:AQA)

National & Provincial 2004

National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 45 of 1999 (NHRA)

National & Provincial April 1999

Occupational Health and Safety Act (No 85 of 1993)

National Department of Labour

23 June 1993

EIA Regulations National and Provincial 4 December 2014

Gauteng Provincial Environmental Management Framework

Provincial May 2015

Red List Plant Species Guidelines Provincial 26 June 2006

Gauteng Noise Control Regulations, 1999 Provincial 1999

City of Johannesburg Spatial Development Framework 2040

City of Johannesburg 2016

Gauteng Urban Edge 2008 / 2009 Provincial 2009

Johannesburg Open Space Management Framework

City of Johannesburg

Description of compliance with the relevant legislation, policy or guideline:

Legislation, policy or guidelines

Description of compliance

National Environmental Management Act No. 107 of 1998 (NEMA)

The National Environmental Management Act (Act No. 107 of 1998) (NEMA) is the overarching framework for environmental legislation as well as the Regulations for Environmental Impact Assessment. It sets out the principles that serve as a general framework for environmental planning, as guidelines by reference to which organs of state must exercise their functions and guide other laws concerned with the protection or

YES NO


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management of the environment. The application takes into account the environmental and socio-economic conditions in compliance with the NEMA principles.

The National Environmental

Management: Waste Act,

2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008

No waste management license would be required for the

construction or operational phases of the proposed activity.

Only a limited amount of solid construction waste will be stored

and handled on the site, before being hauled away and dumped

at the nearest registered landfill site.

National Environmental

Management: Air Quality Act,

2004 (Act 39 of 2004)

(NEM:AQA)

The NEMA: AQA provides the framework for addressing air

quality issues. During the construction phase, dust and the

generation of noise can become a significant factor, especially

to the surrounding landowners. However, if the development is

well planned and the mitigating measures are successfully

implemented the proposed development’s contribution to air

pollution and the generation of air and noise pollution can

become less significant.

National Heritage Resources

Act,1999 (Act No. 45 of 1999

(NHRA)

The Act, legislates the necessity and heritage impact assessment

in areas earmarked for development, which exceed 0.5ha. The

Act makes provision for the potential destruction to existing

sites, pending the archaeologist’s recommendations through

permitting procedures by the South African Heritage Resources

Agency (SAHRA). If features of heritage importance are

discovered during construction activities and clearing of the

application site, the correct “procedures for an Environmental

incident” must be followed.

The National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (Act 10 of 2004)

The Act provides for the management and conservation of South Africa’s biodiversity within the framework of the NEMA. No areas of high biodiversity are associated with the site.

Occupational Health and Safety Act (No 85 of 1993)

The Act provides for the health and safety of persons at work and for the health and safety of persons in connection with the use of machinery; the protection of persons other than persons at work, against hazards to health and safety arising out of or in connection with the activities of persons at work. The EMPr provides for measures to ensure that objectives of the Act are met on this site

EIA Regulations, 2014 The Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations were

promulgated in terms of NEMA and came into effect on 4

December 2014. They require an assessment process to be

undertaken for listed activities in order to determine the

possible impacts of the proposed development on the

environment and to provide measures for the mitigation of

negative impactsvand to maximize positive impacts.

The proposed development constitutes activities listed and

therefore a Basic Assessment Report process is being followed

to obtain authorisation from the GDARD.


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Gauteng Provincial Environmental Management Framework

The purpose of the Framework is to assist environmental impact management including EIA processes, spatial planning and sustainable development. Its objectives include efficiency in urban development, optimal use of land, to protect Critical Biodiversity Areas (CBAs as defined in C-Plan 3.3) within urban and rural environments and to use ESAs as defined in municipal bioregional plans in spatial planning of urban open space corridors and links within urban areas. The development site is located within the Urban Development Zone 1 wherein intensive urban development is encouraged.

Red List Plant Species Guidelines

The purpose of these guidelines is to promote the conservation of Red List Plant Species in Gauteng, which are species of flora that face risk of extinction in the wild. By protecting Red List Plant Species, conservation of diverse landscapes is promoted which forms part of the overall environmental preservation of diverse ecosystems, habitats, communities, populations, species and genes in Gauteng. No Red Listed plant species were found within the alignment of the sewerline.

City of Joburg 2040 Spatial Development Framework

According to the Framework, the site is located within the Consolidation Zone, where the city will allow new developments that promote the goals and meet the requirements of the SDF, but do not require extensive bulk infrastructure upgrades other than in meeting current infrastructure backlogs. The pipe4line is not meant to service this zone only but to improve the infrastructure

Regional Spatial Development Framework (RSDF) 2010/2011- Administrative Region A

The site falls within Administrative Region, Ward 96 of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng Province. Region A is the northern gateway to the city, combining the best of urban and rural living. The region is ideally placed for metropolitan economic development. The western part of the region is predominantly made up of agricultural holdings and large tracts of undeveloped land. An array of land uses can be found in close proximity to the site, including uses associated mainly with commercial and Residential uses. The area still has plenty of developmental opportunities. The filling station is therefore compatible with uses along mobility spine and the nodal development identified in the RSDF.

Gauteng Urban Edge 2008 / 2009

In terms of the RSDF policy document, as adopted by the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, the property is situated well within the latest Urban Development Boundary and all essential services and suitable road access can be made readily available for the proposed development.

City of Johannesburg Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2015, 2009

Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for the City of Joburg, articulates actions through which to implement the vision, strategic objectives and actions necessary for the conservation, protection, use and development of biodiversity. The Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan is a tool by which the city,


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it’s departments, municipal owned entities, partners and the local community can work together to deliver continuing action for biodiversity stewardship. Should biodiversity features be encountered on site, they will be managed appropriately as provided for in the EMPr.

Gauteng Noise Control Regulations, 1999

Practical mitigation measures for noise pollution are low, but certain measures can be implemented to mitigate the severity. These measures have been provided for in the EMPr.

Johannesburg Open Space Management Framework

The framework seeks to ensure inter-connected and managed network of open spaces supporting interactions between social, economic and ecological activities, sustaining and enhancing both ecological processes and human settlements within the city. The development utilizes a site which does not contribute to open spaces therefore activity will not compromise the objectives of the framework.

3. ALTERNATIVES

Describe the proposal and alternatives that are considered in this application. Alternatives should include a consideration of all possible means by which the purpose and need of the proposed activity could be accomplished. The determination of whether the site or activity (including different processes etc.) or both is appropriate needs to be informed by the specific circumstances of the activity and its environment. The no-go option must in all cases be included in the assessment phase as the baseline against which the impacts of the other alternatives are assessed. Do not include the no go option into the alternative table below. Note: After receipt of this report the competent authority may also request the applicant to assess additional alternatives that could possibly accomplish the purpose and need of the proposed activity if it is clear that realistic alternatives have not been considered to a reasonable extent.

Figure 1: Proposed alignment and the alternative alignment


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Please describe the process followed to reach (decide on) the list of alternatives below

The alternatives considered included: - Use of onsite sewer treatment system - Connection on the sewer line running on the eastern side of the township. - Two alternative alignments following mainly the planned COJ future network that connect to the existing

bulk line running across the R511. To arrive at the two alternatives, the following informed the process: - Ease of connection and engineering requirements allowing for gravity led outfall; - Ability of the township and surrounding development to connect to the new sewer. This was particular

important as the existing outfall on the eastern side is located uphill which will have made it difficult for the township to drain into without a pump station;

- Onsite treatment, which serviced the existing development was discounted on the basis of environmental concerns and the appropriateness of such technology within the urban development zone;

- The two alternatives (Alternative 1 and Alternative 2-preferred) were then selected for further consideration/investigation. These are closely aligned with the provisions of the COJ planning and allow for ease connection of the entire township into the network.

In terms of comments from GDARD, a third alternative moving the alignment further east was to be considered. According to the engineers, should the alignment be altered as suggested, the manholes and excavation swill become impractically deep and will exceed depths of 10m. The new alignment has been designed at minimum allowable falls of 1:350 and any further diversion would result in an ineffective sewer network. It is therefore not feasible or practical to fully meet the stated requirements However, as an attempt to meet the requirements, the preferred alignment has now been changed and shifted slightly east to lie mostly outside of the wetland buffer. In addition, it is proposed to install light weight HDPE pipe systems so minimize the use of heavy machinery in this area during construction. Furthermore, special manholes will be installed in the sensitive areas with double seal lids to avoid overflow spillage. These manholes will be constructed to cover heights that exceed the height of the floodplain in the event of a storm

Provide a description of the alternatives considered

No. Alternative type, Description


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1 Alignment of the outfall sewer pipeline

Installation of a 450mm diameter bulk sewer pipeline with associated infrastructure adjacent to but predominately outside the northern and eastern side of the Jukskei River buffer zone in Helderfontein, Midrand.

2 Alignment of the bulk sewer pipeline - preferred

Installation of a 450mm diameter bulk sewer pipeline with associated infrastructure along the southern side of Erling road and then south adjacent to but predominately outside the eastern side of the Jukskei River buffer zone in Helderfontein, Midrand.

In the event that no alternative(s) has/have been provided, a motivation must be included in the table below.

4. PHYSICAL SIZE OF THE ACTIVITY Indicate the total physical size (footprint) of the proposal as well as alternatives. Footprints are to include all new infrastructure (roads, services etc), impermeable surfaces and landscaped areas:

Size of the activity:

Proposed activity (Total environmental (landscaping, parking, etc.) and the building footprint)

Alternatives: Alternative 1 (if any)

Alternative 2 (if any)

Ha/ m2

or, for linear activities:

Length of the activity:

Proposed activity 2100m Alternatives: Alternative 2 (if any) 2600m

Indicate the size of the site(s) or servitudes (within which the above footprints will occur):

Size of the site/servitude:

Proposed activity 5250m2

Alternatives: Alternative 1 (if any) 5250m2

Alternative 2 (if any) 6500 m2

Ha/m2

5. SITE ACCESS Proposal

Does ready access to the site exist, or is access directly from an existing road? YES NO

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

Describe the type of access road planned:

Access will be gained through an existing access road, Erling Road. Include the position of the access road on the site plan (if the access road is to traverse a sensitive feature the impact thereof must be included in the assessment). Alternative 1




Access will be gained through Erling Road and the township. Include the position of the access road on the site plan. (if the access road is to traverse a sensitive feature the impact thereof must be included in the assessment). Alternative 2




Access will be gained through Erling Road and township. Include the position of the access road on the site plan. (if the access road is to traverse a sensitive feature the impact thereof must be included in the assessment).


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PLEASE NOTE: Points 6 to 8 of Section A must be duplicated where relevant for alternatives

(only complete when applicable)

6. LAYOUT OR ROUTE PLAN

The layout/route plan is provided in Appendix A of this report.

7. SITE PHOTOGRAPHS

Colour photographs from the centre of the site taken in at least the eight major compass directions with a description of each photograph are attached in Appendix B. 8. FACILITY ILLUSTRATION A detailed illustration of the activity must be provided at a scale of 1:200 for activities that include structures. The illustrations must be to scale and must represent a realistic image of the planned activity. The illustration must give a representative view of the activity to be attached in the appropriate Appendix C

Section A 6-8 has been duplicated 0 Number of times


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SECTION B: DESCRIPTION OF RECEIVING ENVIRONMENT

Note: Complete Section B for the proposal and alternative(s) (if necessary) Instructions for completion of Section B for linear activities

1) For linear activities (pipelines etc) it may be necessary to complete Section B for each section of the site that has a significantly different environment.

2) Indicate on a plan(s) the different environments identified 3) Complete Section B for each of the above areas identified 4) Attach to this form in a chronological order 5) Each copy of Section B must clearly indicate the corresponding sections of the route at the top of the next page.

Instructions for completion of Section B for location/route alternatives 1) For each location/route alternative identified the entire Section B needs to be completed 2) Each alternative location/route needs to be clearly indicated at the top of the next page 3) Attach the above documents in a chronological order

(complete only when appropriate)

Instructions for completion of Section B when both location/route alternatives and linear activities are applicable for the application Section B is to be completed and attachments order in the following way

All significantly different environments identified for Alternative 1 is to be completed and attached in a chronological order; then

All significantly different environments identified for Alternative 2 is to be completed and attached chronological order, etc.

Section B - Section of Route 0 (complete only when appropriate for above)

Section B – Location/route Alternative No. 0 (complete only when appropriate for above)

1. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

Property description

Portions 202, 203, 187 and Remainder of Portion 5 of the farm Zevenfontein 407 JR.

The pipeline lies mostly within Helderfontein township except the section to the north of the Jukskei River.

Section B has been duplicated for sections of the route 0 times

Section B has been duplicated for location/route alternatives times


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Figure 3: Affected and Neighbouring Properties

2. ACTIVITY POSITION Indicate the position of the activity using the latitude and longitude of the centre point of the site for each alternative site. The co-ordinates should be in decimal degrees. The degrees should have at least six decimals to ensure adequate accuracy. The projection that must be used in all cases is the WGS84 spheroid in a national or local projection.

Alternative: Latitude (S): Longitude (E):

o o

In the case of linear activities:

Alternative: Latitude (S): Longitude (E):

Starting point of the activity -25.9808260 28.0162930

Middle point of the activity -25.9867200 28.0214260

End point of the activity -25.9952260 28.0215140

For route alternatives that are longer than 500m, please provide co-ordinates taken every 250 meters along the route and attached in the appropriate Appendix

Addendum of route alternatives attached X The 21 digit Surveyor General code of each cadastral land parcel

PROPOSAL T 0 J R 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 7 0 0 2 0 2

T 0 J R 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 7 0 0 2 0 3

T 0 J R 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 7 0 0 1 8 7

T 0 J R 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 7 0 0 0 0 5


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Figure 4: Activity Position

3. GRADIENT OF THE SITE Indicate the general gradient of the site.

Flat 1:50 – 1:20 1:20 – 1:15 1:15 – 1:10 1:10 – 1:7,5 1:7,5 – 1:5 Steeper than 1:5

4. LOCATION IN LANDSCAPE Indicate the landform(s) that best describes the site.

Ridgeline Plateau Side slope of hill/ridge Valley Plain Undulating plain/low hills River front


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Figure 5: Location in Landscape

5. GROUNDWATER, SOIL AND GEOLOGICAL STABILITY OF THE SITE

a) Is the site located on any of the following?

Shallow water table (less than 1.5m deep) YES NO

Dolomite, sinkhole or doline areas YES NO

Seasonally wet soils (often close to water bodies) YES NO

Unstable rocky slopes or steep slopes with loose soil YES NO

Dispersive soils (soils that dissolve in water) YES NO

Soils with high clay content (clay fraction more than 40%) YES NO

Any other unstable soil or geological feature YES NO

An area sensitive to erosion YES NO

(Information in respect of the above will often be available at the planning sections of local authorities. Where it exists, the 1:50 000 scale Regional Geotechnical Maps prepared by Geological Survey may also be used).

The site is underlain by granitic rocks of the Basement Complex. According to the Geotech assessment, it will be anticipated that excavations will be soft up to a depth of 1.5m on most of the site. However, it should be anticipated that corestones and boulders maybe encountered on parts of the site. Therefore, blasting will be required under those circumstances

b) are any caves located on the site(s)

YES NO

If yes to above provide location details in terms of latitude and longitude and indicate location on site or route map(s) Latitude (S): Longitude (E):

o o

c) are any caves located within a 300m radius of the site(s) YES NO


o o

d) are any sinkholes located within a 300m radius of the site(s) YES NO


o o

If any of the answers to the above are “YES” or “unsure”, specialist input may be requested by the Department


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6. AGRICULTURE Does the site have high potential agriculture as contemplated in the Gauteng Agricultural Potential Atlas (GAPA 4)?

YES NO

Figure 6: Low Agriculture Potential

7. GROUNDCOVER To be noted that the location of all identified rare or endangered species or other elements should be accurately indicated on the site plan(s). Indicate the types of groundcover present on the site and include the estimated percentage found on site

Natural veld - good condition

% =

Natural veld with scattered aliens

% = 10

Natural veld with heavy alien infestation

% =

Veld dominated by alien species

% = 75

Landscaped (vegetation)

% =

Sport field % =

Cultivated land % =

Paved surface (hard landscaping)

% =

Building or other structure

% = 25

Bare soil % = 15

Please note: The Department may request specialist input/studies depending on the nature of the groundcover and potential impact(s) of the proposed activity/ies.

Are there any rare or endangered flora or fauna species (including red list species) present on the site

YES NO

If YES, specify and explain:

Are there any rare or endangered flora or fauna species (including red list species) present within a 200m (if within urban area as defined in the Regulations) or within 600m (if outside the urban area as defined in the Regulations) radius of the site.

YES NO


During the field assessment, the only flora species observed was Hypoxis hemerocallidea (Declining) and based on the results obtained Boophone disticha (Declining) and Crinum macowanii have a low probability to be present within the study area and surrounding areas. This can be attributed to the level of habitat transformation already associated with the study area and immediate surrounding area. Only commonly occurring faunal species such as Streptopelia capicola (Cape Turtle Dove), Ardea melanocephala (Black-headed Heron) and Ploceus velatus (Southern Masked-weaver), adapted to urban environments, were observed within the vicinity of the study area; no faunal red listed species were observed during the field assessment.


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Are there any special or sensitive habitats or other natural features present on the site? YES NO


The alignment is adjacent to a perennial stream. Was a specialist consulted to assist with completing this section YES NO

If yes complete specialist details

Name of the specialist: Emile Basson Van der Westhuizen Qualification(s) of the specialist: BSc (Hons) Plant Science (University of Pretoria, 2012)

B.Sc. Botany and Environmental Management (University of South Africa), 2010

Postal address: 91 Geldenhuis Road Malvern East, Ext 1

Postal code: 2007 Telephone: 011 616 7893 Cell:

E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 086 724 3132 Are any further specialist studies recommended by the specialist? YES NO

If YES, specify:

If YES, is such a report(s) attached? YES NO

If YES list the specialist reports attached below

Signature of specialist: Report attached Date:

Please note; If more than one specialist was consulted to assist with the filling in of this section then this table must be appropriately duplicated

Figure 7: C-Plan Geographic Areas

8. LAND USE CHARACTER OF SURROUNDING AREA Using the associated number of the relevant current land use or prominent feature from the table below, fill in the position of these land-uses in the vacant blocks below which represent a 500m radius around the site

1. Vacant land 2. River, stream,

wetland 3. Nature conservation

area 4. Public open space 5. Koppie or ridge

6. Dam or reservoir 7. Agriculture 8. Low density

residential 9. Medium to high density residential

10. Informal residential

11. Old age home 12. Retail 13. Offices 14. Commercial &

warehousing 15. Light industrial

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16. Heavy industrialAN 17. Hospitality

facility 18. Church

19. Education facilities

20. Sport facilities

21. Golf course/polo fields

22. AirportN 23. Train station or

shunting yardN 24. Railway lineN

25. Major road (4 lanes or more)N

26. Sewage treatment plantA

27. Landfill or waste treatment

siteA 28. Historical building 29. Graveyard

30. Archeological site

31. Open cast mine 32. Underground

mine 33.Spoil heap or

slimes damA 34. Small Holdings

Other land uses (describe):

NOTE: Each block represents an area of 250m X 250m, if your proposed development is larger than this please use the appropriate number and orientation of hashed blocks

Please note: The Department may request specialist input/studies depending on the nature of the land use character of the area and potential impact(s) of the proposed activity/ies. Specialist reports that look at health & air quality and noise impacts may be required for any feature above and in particular those features marked with an “A“ and with an “N” respectively.

Figure 8: Rivers and Wetlands

Have specialist reports been attached YES NO

If yes indicate the type of reports below

- Freshwater Resource Ecological Assessment - Floral and Faunal Ecological Assessment - Rehabilitation Plan

NORTH

WEST

1, 34 1, 14, 34 1, 34 1, 34 8

EAST

8 8, 12, 14 1, 8 8 1

8 8 SITE 1, 8 8

9 9, 12 9 8 8

9 9 9, 13 9 8

SOUTH

= Site


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9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONTEXT Describe the existing social and economic characteristics of the area and the community condition as baseline information to assess the potential social, economic and community impacts.

The site is located in Helderfontein and surrounded by low density housing and agricultural Holdings. While the Agricultural Holdings to the north -east and east of the site form part of the equestrian industry, the western areas are developed into residential and business uses. To the north is an area associated with the commercial precinct and the Incubator Hub. In terms of the spatial plan, the site is within the Consolidation Zone. According to the Gauteng EMF the site is within an Urban Development Zone. Further, part of the sewer line is located within or adjacent to an area already approved for development.

10. CULTURAL/HISTORICAL FEATURES Please be advised that if section 38 of the National Heritage Resources Act 25 of 1999 is applicable to your proposal or alternatives, then you are requested to furnish this Department with written comment from the South African Heritage Resource Agency (SAHRA) – Attach comment in appropriate annexure 38. (1) Subject to the provisions of subsections (7), (8) and (9), any person who intends to undertake a development categorised as- (a) the construction of a road, wall, powerline, pipeline, canal or other similar form of linear development or barrier exceeding

300m in length; (b) the construction of a bridge or similar structure exceeding 50m in length; (c) any development or other activity which will change the character of a site- (i) exceeding 5 000 m2 in extent; or (ii) involving three or more existing erven or subdivisions thereof; or (iii) involving three or more erven or divisions thereof which have been consolidated within the past five years; or (iv) the costs of which will exceed a sum set in terms of regulations by SAHRA or a provincial heritage resources authority; (d) the re-zoning of a site exceeding 10 000 m2 in extent; or (e) any other category of development provided for in regulations by SAHRA or a provincial heritage resources authority, must

at the very earliest stages of initiating such a development, notify the responsible heritage resources authority and furnish it with details regarding the location, nature and extent of the proposed development.

Are there any signs of culturally (aesthetic, social, spiritual, environmental) or historically significant elements, as defined in section 2 of the National Heritage Resources Act, 1999, (Act No. 25 of 1999), including archaeological or palaeontological sites, on or close (within 20m) to the site?

YES NO

If YES, explain: If uncertain, the Department may request that specialist input be provided Briefly explain the findings of the specialist if one was already appointed:

NIL

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

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

YES NO

If yes, please attached the comments from SAHRA in the appropriate Appendix


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SECTION C: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (SECTION 41)

1. The public participation process has been conducted in accordance with the EIA Regulations, 2014. 2. LOCAL AUTHORITY PARTICIPATION

Local authorities are key interested and affected parties in each application and the CTMM has been provided with the opportunity to give input.

Was the draft report submitted to the local authority for comment? YES NO

If yes, has any comments been received from the local authority? YES NO

If “YES”, briefly describe the comment below (also attach any correspondence to and from the local authority):

Environment does not support the alignment as part of it goes through a wetland;

No development will be supported within the wetland and 30m buffer.

The riparian area and buffer zone must be fenced-off during construction.

Rehabilitation work must be undertaken in accordance with the rehabilitation plan.

Disturbance of wetland during construction must be minimised. If “NO” briefly explain why no comments have been received or why the report was not submitted if that is the case.

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

Has any comment been received from stakeholders? YES NO

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

Request to be registered and to be kept informed.

If “NO” briefly explain why no comments have been received

4. GENERAL PUBLIC PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

As per the Regulations, the following was undertaken:

Fixing of site notice boards at places conspicuous to and accessible by the public

Giving written notices to: - Occupiers of the site - Owners, persons in control of, and occupiers of land adjacent to the site - Municipal councillor of the ward - The city of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality - Organs of the state that have jurisdiction in respect of aspects of the activity - Any other party required by GDARD

Placing an advert in a newspaper All comments received were recorded in the Comments and Response Report attached to this final BAR. 5. APPENDICES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

All public participation information will be attached to the FBAR as detailed below

Appendix 1 – Proof of site notice

Appendix 2 – Written notices issued as required in terms of the regulations

Appendix 3 – Proof of newspaper advertisements

Appendix 4 –Communications to and from interested and affected parties

Appendix 5 – Minutes of any public and/or stakeholder meetings

Appendix 6 - Comments and Responses Report

Appendix 7 –Comments from I&APs on Basic Assessment (BA) Report

Appendix 8 –Comments from I&APs on amendments to the BA Report

Appendix 9 – Copy of the register of I&Aps


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SECTION D: RESOURCE USE AND PROCESS DETAILS

Note: Section D is to be completed for the proposal and alternative(s) (if necessary)

Instructions for completion of Section D for alternatives

1) For each alternative under investigation, where such alternatives will have different resource and process details (e.g. technology alternative), the entire Section D needs to be completed

4) Each alterative needs to be clearly indicated in the box below 5) Attach the above documents in a chronological order

(complete only when appropriate)

Section D Alternative No. "insert alternative number" (complete only when appropriate for above)

1. WASTE, EFFLUENT, AND EMISSION MANAGEMENT Solid waste management

Will the activity produce solid construction waste during the construction/initiation phase? YES NO

If yes, what estimated quantity will be produced per month? 100m3

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

Part of excavated material will be reused as fill material while excess waste will be disposed of at municipal landfill site

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

Construction solid waste will be disposed of at a registered landfill site

Will the activity produce solid waste during its operational phase? YES NO

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

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

N/A

Has the municipality or relevant service provider confirmed that sufficient air space exists for treating/disposing of the solid waste to be generated by this activity?

YES NO

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

N/A

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

Can any part of the solid waste be classified as hazardous in terms of the relevant legislation? YES NO

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

Is the activity that is being applied for a solid waste handling or treatment facility? YES NO

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

Describe the measures, if any, that will be taken to ensure the optimal reuse or recycling of materials:

N/A

Liquid effluent (other than domestic sewage)

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

YES NO

If yes, what estimated quantity will be produced per month? m3

If yes, has the municipality confirmed that sufficient capacity exist for treating / disposing of the liquid effluent to be generated by this activity(ies)?

YES NO

Will the activity produce any effluent that will be treated and/or disposed of onsite? YES NO


If yes describe the nature of the effluent and how it will be disposed.

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Note that if effluent is to be treated or disposed on site the applicant should consult with the competent authority to determine whether it is necessary to change to an application for scoping and EIA

Will the activity produce effluent that will be treated and/or disposed of at another facility? YES NO

If yes, provide the particulars of the facility:

Facility name:

Contact person:

Postal address:

Postal code:

Telephone: Cell:

E-mail: Fax:

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

Liquid effluent (domestic sewage)

Will the activity produce domestic effluent that will be disposed of in a municipal sewage system? YES NO


If yes, has the municipality confirmed that sufficient capacity exists for treating / disposing of the domestic effluent to be generated by this activity(ies)? However, the activity entails the construction of a bulk sewer pipe line

YES NO

Will the activity produce any effluent that will be treated and/or disposed of onsite? YES NO

If yes describe how it will be treated and disposed of.

Emissions into the atmosphere

Will the activity release emissions into the atmosphere? YES NO

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

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

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

2. WATER USE

Indicate the source(s) of water that will be used for the activity

municipal Directly from water board

groundwater river, stream, dam or lake

other the activity will not use water

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

the volume that will be extracted per month: liters

If Yes, please attach proof of assurance of water supply, e.g. yield of borehole, in the appropriate Appendix

Does the activity require a water use permit from the Department of Water Affairs? YES NO

If yes, list the permits required

Water Use Licence

If yes, have you applied for the water use permit(s)? YES NO

If yes, have you received approval(s)? (attached in appropriate appendix) YES NO

3. POWER SUPPLY

Please indicate the source of power supply eg. Municipality / Eskom / Renewable energy source

N/A

If power supply is not available, where will power be sourced from?

N/A

4. ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Describe the design measures, if any, that have been taken to ensure that the activity is energy efficient:

N/A

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

N/A


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SECTION E: IMPACT ASSESSMENT

The assessment of impacts must adhere to the minimum requirements in the EIA Regulations, 2014, and should take applicable official guidelines into account. The issues raised by interested and affected parties should also be addressed in the assessment of impacts as well as the impacts of not implementing the activity (Section 24(4)(b)(i).

1. ISSUES RAISED BY INTERESTED AND AFFECTED PARTIES

Summarise the issues raised by interested and affected parties.

To be included in the final BAR if received.

Summary of response from the practitioner to the issues raised by the interested and affected parties (including the manner in which the public comments are incorporated or why they were not included) (A full response must be provided in the Comments and Response Report that must be attached to this report):

2. IMPACTS THAT MAY RESULT FROM THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATIONAL PHASE

Briefly describe the methodology utilised in the rating of significance of impacts

In order to establish a coherent framework within which all impacts could be objectively assessed, it was deemed appropriate to establish a rating system, to be applied consistently to all the criteria. For such purposes each aspect was assigned a value ranging from one (1) to four (4) depending on its definition. The tables below provide a summary of the criteria and the rating scales used in the assessment of potential impacts. The impacts associated with the project were evaluated according to the nature, extent, duration, intensity, probability and significance rating of the impacts as explained below.

Nature: classification of whether the impact is positive or negative, direct or indirect.

Extent: spatial scale of impact and classified as: o Site: the impacted area is the whole or significant portion of the site. o Local: Within a radius of 2 km of the construction site. o Regional: the impacted area extends to the immediate, surrounding and neighbouring properties. o National: the impact can be considered to be of national significance. o International: impact has international ramifications.

Duration: Indicates what the lifetime of the impact will be and is classified as: o Short term: The impact will either disappear with mitigation or will be mitigated through natural process in a

span shorter than the construction phase. o Medium term: The impact will last for the period of the construction phase, where after it will be entirely

negated. o Long term: The impact will continue or last for the entire operational life of the development, but will be

mitigated by direct human action or by natural processes thereafter. The only class of impact which will be non-transitory.

o Permanent: Mitigation either by man or natural process will not occur in such a way or in such a time span that the impact can be considered transient.

Intensity: Describes whether an impact is destructive or benign; o Low: Impact affects the environment in such a way that natural, cultural and social functions and processes

are not affected. o Moderate: Affected environment is altered, but natural, cultural and social functions and processes continue

albeit in a modified way. o High: Natural, cultural and social functions and processes are altered to extent that they temporarily cease. o Very High: Natural, cultural and social functions and processes are altered to extent that they permanently

cease.

Probability: Describes the likelihood of an impact occurring: o Improbable: Likelihood of the impact materialising is very low o Possible: The impact may occur o Highly Probable: Most likely that the impact will occur o Definite: Impact will certainly occur


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Significance: Based on the above criteria the significance of issues was determined. The total number of points scored for each impact indicates the level of significance of the impact, and is rated as: o Low: the impacts are less important. o Medium: the impacts are important and require attention; mitigation is required to reduce the negative

impacts. o High: the impacts are of great importance. Mitigation is therefore crucial.

Cumulative: In relation to an activity, means the impact of an activity that in itself may not be significant but may become significant when added to the existing and potential impacts eventuating from similar or diverse activities or undertakings in the area.

Mitigation: Mitigation for significant issues is incorporated into the EMP.

Criteria for the rating of impacts

Criteria Description

Extent National - The whole of South Africa

Regional- Provincial and parts of neighbouring provinces

Local- Within a radius of 2km of the site

Site- Confined to the construction site

Duration Permanent -Mitigation either by man or natural process will not occur in such a way or in such a time span that the impact can be considered transient

Long-term - The impact will continue or last for the entire operational life of the development, but will be mitigated by direct human action or by natural processes thereafter. The only class of impact which will be non-transitory

Medium-term -The impact will last for the period of the construction phase, where after it will be entirely negated

Short-term - The impact will either disappear with mitigation or will be mitigated through natural process in a span shorter than the construction phase

Intensity Very High- Natural, cultural and social functions and processes are altered to extent that they permanently cease

High - Natural, cultural and social functions and processes are altered to extent that they temporarily cease

Moderate - Affected environment is altered, but natural, cultural and social functions and processes continue

Low -Impact affects the environment in such a way that natural, cultural and social functions are not altered

Probability Definite – Impact will certainly occur

Highly Probable - Most likely that the impact will occur

Possible - The impact may occur

Improbable - Likelihood of the impact materializing is very low

Rating 4 3 2 1

Significance Rating of classified impacts

Impact Points Description

Low 4-6 An acceptable impact for which mitigation is desirable but not essential. The impact by itself is insufficient even in combination with other low impacts to prevent the development being approved. These impacts will result in either positive or negative medium to short term effects on the social and/or natural environment

Medium 7-9 An important impact which requires mitigation. The impact is insufficient by itself to prevent the implementation of the project but which in conjunction with other impacts may prevent its implementation. These impacts will usually result in either a positive or negative medium to long-term effect on the social and/or natural environment.

High

10-12 A serious impact that may prevent the implementation of the project (if it is a negative impact). These impacts would be considered by society as constituting a major and usually a long-term change to the (natural &/or social) environment and result in severe effects or beneficial effects.

Very high 13-16 A very serious impact which, if negative, may be sufficient by itself to prevent implementation of the project. The impact may result in permanent change. Very


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often these impacts are unmitigatable and usually result in very severe effects, or very beneficial effects

Status Denotes the perceived effect of the impact on the affected area

Positive (+) Beneficial impact

Negative (-) Adverse impact

Negative impacts are shown with a (-) while positive ones are indicated as (+)

Description and comparison of the potential impacts, significance rating of impacts, proposed mitigation and significance rating of impacts after mitigation that are likely to occur as a result of the construction phase for the proposed development.

Preferred 1 CONSTRUCTION PHASE:

Potential impacts:

Significance rating of impacts

Proposed mitigation:

Significance rating after mitigation:

Risk of mitigation not being implemented

Geology and soils –

Loss of soil from excavated trenches due to erosion.

Soil erosion due to ineffective storm water management. It is anticipated that erosion incidences might occur during wet seasons.

• Implementation of anti-erosion measures such as the construction of berms to reduce the water velocity.

• Immediate backfilling of trenches as soon as pipework is laid.

• Storm water runoff shall be considered and its flow controlled on the construction site.

• Stockpiles should not be higher than 1.5 meters.

• Excavation must not be left open for longer than four weeks.

• Proper storm water management measures must be put in place.

• No ponding of water must be allowed on site

Low

Fauna and flora

Construction activities may result in habitat destruction which will impact significantly on the faunal communities.

Site preparation and construction may result in the disturbance of and the loss of vegetation and potentially the loss of protected plant species.

Site clearing and the removal of vegetation may lead to increased runoff and erosion.

Changes to vegetation communities due to alien invasion resulting in altered habitat integrity

• Any fauna directly threatened by the construction activities should be removed to a safe location by a suitably qualified person.

• Should any other floral or faunal SCC be encountered within the study area during the construction phase, the following should be ensured: - Effective relocation of individuals

to suitable similar habitat in the vicinity of the study area must be ensured; and

- A rescue and relocation plan must be implemented and all rescue and relocation activities should be overseen by a suitably qualified specialist.

• The collection, hunting or harvesting of any animals at the site should be strictly forbidden.

• Fires should only be allowed within fire-safe demarcated areas.

Low


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• Vegetation clearing should be kept minimal and only area to be used for construction should be cleared.

• Where soil disturbance is required for the laying of service infrastructure, the topsoil should be put aside and replaced after the infrastructure has been installed.

• Areas to be cleared should be demarcated.

• Ensure that all activities impacting on the Jukskei River are managed per the relevant DWS Licensing regulations;

• All disturbed habitat areas must be rehabilitated and reseeded with an indigenous seed mixture as soon as possible to ensure that faunal habitat is re-instated

Topography • Risk of erosion as areas

designated for the construction of the sewer pipeline are on a gentle-moderate slope (5-8%). Water erosion can occur with the slopes of 5-8%, if vegetation is removed.

• Prevent erosion - best practice sandbags/ gabions or other methods to be used.

• Remove vegetation only on areas earmarked for construction. Construct to follow immediately after vegetation clearance.

• Storm management plan must be included in the planning phase.

• Avoid placing of stockpiles and other services on areas likely to pose obtrusive visual impact

Low

Groundwater and surface water with specific reference to the Juskei River and associated wetlands:

Contamination of surface and groundwater due to spillage, leakage, incorrect storage and handling of chemicals; oils; lubricants, cement, fuels and other hazardous materials.

The river will be right next to the sewer line and will be impacted to some extent by the construction activities. Possible contamination of riparian soils and water, leading to reduced ability to support biodiversity.

• The wetland areas must be clearly demarcated with danger tape and marked as a no-go area - When trenching, soil must only be piled on the eastern and northern edges of the excavation in order to limit potential sedimentation of the wetlands

• All hazardous substances such as chemicals and concrete must be prepared/used beyond the 1:100 year floodline.

• Care should be taken to ensure that water resources are not contaminated due construction works. - Sanitation services must be provided for construction personnel, whereby at least one portable toilet will be provided per ten personnel and will be emptied regularly.

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Disturbance of soils resulting in sediment deposition into the river during runoff.

Increased runoff and erosion due to earthworks in the river resulting in altered runoff patterns.

Sedimentation of watercourse Erosion of the exposed trench Removal of vegetation and disturbance of soils, which may enable the recruitment of alien and invasive vegetation

• Adequate stormwater drainage including structures (channels, bunded areas, sumps) should be constructed.

• Excess or spilled concrete should be confined within the works area and then removed to a waste site.

• All hazardous substances must be stored on an impervious surface in a designated bunded area, able to contain 110% of the total volume of materials stored at any given time.

• Employees and contractors to be trained on the correct handling of spillages and precautionary measures to be implemented to minimise potential spillages.

• All earth moving vehicles and equipment must be regularly maintained to ensure their integrity and reliability. No repairs may be undertaken beyond the contractor lay-down areas or without precautionary measures implemented.

• The construction footprint should be kept as limited as possible

• The area must be rehabilitated immediately after construction, in order to maintain water flow continuity within this feature during rainfall periods.

• Desilt all areas affected by construction activities; and

• As far as possible, all construction activities should occur in the low flow season, during the drier months.

• Measures using indigenous grasses to permanently stabilise disturbed areas must be fully effective by the end of one growing season.

• The stream embankment must be stabilized using re-vegetation to ensure that the embankments are protected against erosion.

Air Quality:

Construction activities have been the potential to be sources of fugitive dust as a result of construction activities These include:

• Dust suppression measures through regular application of water must be implemented on temporary dirt roads and during the transportation of material during dry periods. Water used for this purpose must be used in

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• Dust from access roads and areas cleared for construction of the pipeline.

• Emissions from construction machinery and equipment.

• Trucks transporting spoil

quantities that will not result in the generation of run-off.

• Adherence to speed limits on site roads to prevent the liberation of dust into the atmosphere must be enforced.

• All site workers will need to wear the appropriate PPE to avoid any exposure to contaminated dust particles.

Noise There is likely to be an increase in noise pollution due to, among others, the excavations and site clearing, construction vehicles and construction staff, operation of cement mixer machine at the site, blasting and or drilling.

• All equipment and activities to comply with noise regulations.

• Silencer units in vehicles and equipment to be maintained in good working order.

• Workers working in area where the 8-hour ambient noise levels exceed 85dBA must have the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Work should be carried out between 7am and 5pm weekdays and 7am-2pm Saturdays. No work should be carried out during Sundays or holidays.

• Where blasting is required, this must be carried out in accordance with the required legislation and by-laws. Prior notification of at least 3 days, must be given to adjacent residents.

Low

Visual Intrusion & Light pollution • Unkempt site due to

littering and illegal dumping on site and surrounding areas.

• Removal of vegetation may cause visual intrusion.

• Unsightly construction waste pile may be visually intrusive

• Lights from the contractor’s camp and the construction site could be visually intrusive.

• All rubbish and excess rubble including excess soil and bedrock to be removed to a registered waste disposal facility. A certificate of disposal must be obtained for any waste that is disposed of.

• Refuse bins must be provided on site and these must be emptied regularly.

• The location of the construction camp must be carefully selected so that the camp is not visually intrusive.

• Indigenous plants or trees not affecting the alignment of the pipeline must be retained to provide screens.

• Light pollutions should be minimised. Lighting is to be

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sufficient for safety and security purposes, but shall not be intrusive to neighbouring residents, disturb wildlife.

• Should overtime/night work be authorised, the Contractor shall be responsible to ensure that lighting does not cause undue disturbance to neighbouring residents. In this situation, low flux and frequency lighting shall be utilised.

Waste management Waste generation during the construction phase will have a negative impact on the environment, if not controlled adequately. Waste streams likely to include domestic waste, spent grinding material, mixed concrete, paint cans and brushes, construction rubble and other construction waste

• General waste should be placed in water tight containers and disposed of on a regular basis.

• Records of all waste taken off site and disposed of must be kept as evidence.

• Building rubble must be re-used, where possible. Excess rubble must be disposed of at an appropriate site.

• Burning of waste material will not be permitted.

• Spillages of hazardous substances must be cleaned up using absorbent material provided in spill kits on site, and must be disposed of together with other hazardous material at a hazardous waste landfill. Absorbent materials used to clean up spillages should be disposed of in a separate hazardous waste bin.

• The storage area for hazardous material must be concreted, bunded, covered, labelled and well ventilated.

• Employees to be provided with appropriate PPE for handling hazardous materials.

Low

Traffic The construction phase is likely to generate additional traffic in terms of construction vehicles and heavy vehicles delivering materials to the site.

• Clear signs should be displayed along the Erling Road and entrance to the s i te indicating that it is a construction site.

• Caution to be taken to ensure construction vehicles are not parked in such a way as to block through/passing traffic.

• Proper and adequate lanes to allow for ingress/egress to be provided.

Low

Safety and Security A construction site can be a dangerous place and thus could

• The site camp to be fenced off to

prohibit unauthorised entry.

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result in harm to people and property and by their nature act as a magnet to the unemployed, resulting in large numbers of people gathering around the site.

• Health and Safety Officer to be appointed to continuously monitor the safety conditions during construction.

• Staff handling chemicals or hazardous materials must be trained in the use of the substances and the environmental, health and safety consequences of incidents.

• Access to fuel and other equipment stores is to be strictly controlled

• Record and report any environmental, health and safety incidents to the responsible person.

• Signs should be erected to warn of construction activities.

• The site and crew are to be managed in strict accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act No. 85 of 1993) and the National Building Regulations

• All structures that are vulnerable to high winds must be secured.

• All manhole openings are to be covered and clearly demarcated with danger tape.

• Potentially hazardous areas such as trenches are to be cordoned off and clearly marked at all times.

• The basic spill control kit must be available at each construction camp within the site.

• The Contractor is to ensure traffic safety at all times, and shall implement road safety precautions for this purpose.

• All vehicles and equipment used on site must be operated by appropriately trained and / or licensed individuals in compliance with all safety measures as laid out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act No. 85 of 1993) (OHSA).

• An environmental awareness training programme for all workers shall be put in place by the Contractor. Before commencing with any work, all workers shall be appropriately briefed about the EMPr and relevant occupational health and safety issues.

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emergency on the site. Emergency procedures must be available on site and communicated to all.

• The nearest emergency service provider must be identified and Emergency contact numbers are to be displayed conspicuously at prominent position.

• No loitering around the site for people seeking temporary employment is to be allowed

Disruption to Road Users & Road Infrastructure The pipeline will be installed next to an access and busy road and may result in disruption to traffic flow and to road users

• Access to the construction area must be predetermined and used during constructions.

• The working area (disturbance corridor) and all exposed trenches must be fenced off with barrier netting, danger tape & droppers.

• Excavated earth material should not be dumped/ stockpiled in the road in any way that will obstruct traffic flow.

• The temporary removal and subsequent replacement of trees and fencing along the road must be done in such a way as to reinstate the original condition of the site.

• An appropriately qualified person must oversea the removal and re-planting of the trees.

• Warning signage must be erected as appropriate to warn road-users of the presence of construction workers and construction vehicles.

Low

Impacts to Cultural/ Historical Resources

Any artefacts or cultural resources encountered during construction must be preserved and removed with the assistance of a qualified specialist

Low

Employment /job opportunities created Construction activities will result in the creation of some job opportunities

No mitigation required

Alternative 2- As most of the impacts are similar to those of Alternative 1, only those aspects that differ to those for Alternative 1 are considered.

CONSTRUCTION PHASE:

Geology and soils –

Increase in loss of soil from excavations as this alternative is longer than that of Alternative 1.

• Implementation of anti-erosion measures such as the construction of berms to reduce the water velocity.

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Soill erosion due to ineffective storm water management. It is anticipated that erosion incidences might occur during wet seasons especially on the stockpiles (Topsoil and Subsoil).

• Storm water runoff shall be considered and its flow controlled on the construction site.

• Stockpiles should not be higher than 1.5 meters.

• Excavation must not be left open for longer than four weeks.

• Proper storm water management measures must be put in place.

• No ponding of water must be allowed on site

Fauna and flora

Construction activities may result in habitat destruction which will impact significantly on the faunal communities including avifauna.

Site preparation and construction may result in the disturbance of and the loss of vegetation and potentially the loss of protected plant species.

Site clearing and the removal of vegetation may lead to increased runoff and erosion.

Changes to vegetation communities due to alien invasion resulting in altered habitat integrity

• Any fauna directly threatened by the construction activities should be removed to a safe location by a suitably qualified person.

• The collection, hunting or harvesting of any animals at the site should be strictly forbidden.

• Fires should only be allowed within fire-safe demarcated areas.

• Vegetation clearing should be kept minimal and only area to be used for construction should be cleared.

• Where soil disturbance is required for the laying of service infrastructure, the topsoil should be put aside and replaced after the infrastructure has been installed.

• Areas to be cleared should be demarcated.

• Ensure that all activities impacting on the Jukskei River are managed per the relevant DWS Licensing regulations;

Med-Low

Groundwater and surface water with specific reference to the Juskei River and associated wetlands:

Contamination of surface and groundwater due to spillage, leakage, incorrect storage and handling of chemicals; oils; lubricants, cement, fuels and other hazardous materials.

The river will be right next to the sewer line and will be impacted to some extent by the construction activities. Possible contamination of riparian soils and water,

• The wetland areas must be clearly demarcated with danger tape and marked as a no-go area - When trenching, soil must only be piled on the eastern and northern edges of the excavation in order to limit potential sedimentation of the wetlands

• All hazardous substances such as chemicals and concrete must be prepared/used beyond the 1:100 year floodline.

• Care should be taken to ensure that water resources are not contaminated due construction works. - Sanitation services must be provided for construction personnel, whereby at least one portable toilet

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leading to reduced ability to support biodiversity.

Disturbance of soils resulting in sediment deposition into the river during runoff.

Increased runoff and erosion due to earthworks in the river resulting in altered runoff patterns.

Sedimentation of watercourse Erosion of the exposed trench Removal of vegetation and disturbance of soils, which may enable the recruitment of alien and invasive vegetation

will be provided per ten personnel and will be emptied regularly.

• Adequate stormwater drainage including structures (channels, bunded areas, sumps) should be constructed.

• Excess or spilled concrete should be confined within the works area and then removed to a waste site.

• All hazardous substances must be stored on an impervious surface in a designated bunded area, able to contain 110% of the total volume of materials stored at any given time.

• Employees and contractors to be trained on the correct handling of spillages and precautionary measures to be implemented to minimise potential spillages.

• All earth moving vehicles and equipment must be regularly maintained to ensure their integrity and reliability. No repairs may be undertaken beyond the contractor lay-down areas or without precautionary measures implemented.

• The construction footprint should be kept as limited as possible

• The area must be rehabilitated immediately after construction, in order to maintain water flow continuity within this feature during rainfall periods.

• Desilt all areas affected by construction activities; and

• As far as possible, all construction activities should occur in the low flow season, during the drier months.

• Measures using indigenous grasses to permanently stabilise disturbed areas must be fully effective by the end of one growing season.

• The stream embankment must be stabilized using re-vegetation to ensure that the embankments are protected against erosion.

Disruption to Road Users & Road Infrastructure The pipeline will be installed next to an access and busy road and may result in disruption to traffic flow and to road users.

• Access to the construction area must be predetermined and used during constructions.

• The working area (disturbance corridor) and all exposed trenches

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must be fenced off with barrier netting, danger tape & droppers.

• Excavated earth material should not be dumped/ stockpiled in the road in any way that will obstruct traffic flow.

• The temporary removal and subsequent replacement of trees and fencing along the road must be done in such a way as to reinstate the original condition of the site.

• An appropriately qualified person must oversea the removal and re-planting of the trees.

• Warning signage must be erected as appropriate to warn road-users of the presence of construction workers and construction vehicles.


Any artefacts or cultural resources encountered during construction must be preserved and removed with the assistance of a qualified specialist

Low

Increase costs due to engineering requirements

ve

Employment /job opportunities created Construction activities will result in the creation of some job opportunities

+ve No mitigation required +ve

The Operational Phase impacts of both Alternatives are the same OPERATIONAL PHASE

Potential impacts:





Geology and soils Soil erosion along installed pipeline

Exposed areas must be covered by means of re-seeding and vegetation with suitable ground covering.

Low

Compaction of soils Compacted soils in storage areas and access route

The soil in these areas should be ripped 200mm deep and then hydro-seeded with an indigenous grass-seed mix. These areas should be monitored until 80% coverage has been achieved and are established.

Low

Fauna and Flora The establishment of vegetation after rehabilitation

Agreed schedule for regular follow-up watering, weed control, mulch supplements and amenity pruning, if needed.

Replace all plant failures within a three-month period after planting.

Upon completion of construction and rehabilitation the ECO should

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assess and approve the adequacy of the rehabilitation and ensure that sufficient levels of rehabilitation have been undertaken to allow re-establishment of the necessary vegetation.

Rehabilitation works should be monitored until 80% of vegetation has established

Groundwater and surface water

Potential failure of infrastructure, resulting in blockages or leakages and possible contamination of surface and ground water

Cumulative impactː Increased urban development in the area will likely place increased pressure upon the sewerage infrastructure (including the capacity of the receiving waste water treatment works) and may result in overflows from the manholes, and potentially compromise the integrity of the pipeline itself. This may result in inputs of sewage effluent entering the aquatic system.

The pipeline must be encased in concrete along its entire length, and pressure tested for integrity upon the completion of construction.

Integrity of the pipeline must be tested at least once every five years or more often should there be any sign or reports of a leak. Should a blockage occur all possible steps are to be taken to prevent the pollution of the watercourse during repair, including the placement of sheeting around the manhole used for access as well as containment barrels for any effluent withdrawn

Should repair of the pipeline be required to address a leak, mitigations as per activity 1 and 2 above as applicable depending upon the location of the leak

Low

Access to services +ve +ve

Alignment with municipal infrastructure plans

+ve +ve

Support economic activities and development of the area

+ve +ve

No Go

Potential impacts:





Geology and soils No disturbance of soils along the pipeline route, therefore soil erosion less likely to take place

+ve +ve Medium-high

Fauna and flora No disturbance of fauna and flora along route of pipeline. However, the affected route is mostly degraded

+ve Continued clearance of alien vegetation by affected land owners

+ve Medium-high

Topography No impact

Air Quality No impact


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Groundwater and surface water

+ve No disturbance to the wetland related to construction activities

+ve

Noise

+ve No noise disturbance to neighbouring residential estates due to construction works on site

+ve

Visual Intrusion & Light pollution +ve +ve Waste management No impact

Traffic No impact

Disruption to Road Users & Road Infrastructure

+ve No impact +ve


No impact

Employment /job opportunities created No job opportunities will be created for this and future development

-ve Alternative bulk sewer services would be required for the development

-ve High

Access to sewer services No bulk sewer services will be provided


-ve High

Alignment with municipal plans No sewer services provided to support provisions of spatial plans

-ve Alternative bulk sewer services would be required

-ve High

Support economic activities and development of the area No bulk sewer services will be provided to support development


-ve High

List any specialist reports that were used to fill in the above tables. Such reports are to be attached in the appropriate Appendix.

- Freshwater Resource Ecological Assessment - Floral and Faunal Ecological Assessment - Engineering Services Report - Geotechnical Report

Describe any gaps in knowledge or assumptions made in the assessment of the environment and the impacts associated with the proposed development.

- The ecological assessment is confined to the areas where the ecological specialist was granted access by landowners, and does not include the full extent of the alignment. These areas were however considered as part of the desktop assessment.

- Due to the nature and habits of most faunal taxa it is unlikely that all species would have been observed during a site assessment of limited duration. Therefore, site observations are compared with literature studies where necessary;

3. IMPACTS THAT MAY RESULT FROM THE DECOMISSIONING AND CLOSURE PHASE

Briefly describe and compare the potential impacts (as appropriate), significance rating of impacts, proposed mitigation and significance rating of impacts after mitigation that are likely to occur as a result of the decommissioning and closure phase for the various alternatives of the proposed development. This must include an assessment of the significance of all impacts.

Proposal

Potential impacts:



Significance rating of impacts after mitigation:

Risk of the impact and mitigation not being implemented

No decommissioning phase is envisaged as the pipeline is expected to service the proposed and future development in the area.

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Where applicable indicate the detailed financial provisions for rehabilitation, closure and ongoing post decommissioning management for the negative environmental impacts.

N/A

4. CUMULATIVE IMPACTS

Describe potential impacts that, on their own may not be significant, but is significant when added to the impact of other activities or existing impacts in the environment. Substantiate response:

Provision of reticulated infrastructure for increased urban development. This may place increased pressure upon the sewerage infrastructure (including the capacity of the receiving waste water treatment works) and may result in overflows from the manholes, and potentially compromise the integrity of the pipeline itself. This may result in inputs of sewage effluent entering the aquatic system. Other impacts include: - Elimination of onsite sewer systems in the area, thereby contributing to reduction in ground water

pollution; - Construction may increase areas cleared of vegetation thereby increasing potential of erosion and

siltation in the Jukskei River. - Provision of infrastructure that will facilitate urban development, job creation and contribution to

municipal taxes. This, may also contribute to increased impacts on environmental resources (wetlands, ground water and sensitive vegetation).

5. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT

Taking the assessment of potential impacts into account, please provide an environmental impact statement that sums up the impact that the proposal and its alternatives may have on the environment after the management and mitigation of impacts have been taken into account with specific reference to types of impact, duration of impacts, likelihood of potential impacts actually occurring and the significance of impacts.

Proposal (Alternative 2)

The Jukskei river located on the western and southern portion of the proposed eastern sewer line consists of a habitat unit transformed by erosion and alien invasion; whose vegetation has been significantly disturbed as a result of surrounding development, vegetation clearance, and alien invasive encroachment. The study area is located within a moderately developed area with the immediate surrounding areas comprising mainly residential cluster developments and open degraded veld areas. The Wetland Habitat Unit, although also affected by the surrounding urban development and historical and current anthropogenic activities is considered to be of moderately low ecological sensitivity, due to the migratory importance of the wetland features, in addition to the National Water Act (Act No. 36 of 1998) Assuming all phases of the project adhere to the conditions stated in the EMPr it has been shown that the impacts associated with the proposed activity will have no significant, adverse, long term environmental impact on the surrounding environment. The positive impacts associated with construction include:

• Provision of a reliable sewage system; • Alignment with spatial plans; • Support to economic growth and development; • Employment opportunities and skills development.

It is perceived that these impacts will have sustainable benefits. It must be ensured that the construction phase, in no way, hampers the health of any of the ecological systems or items of heritage significance, and that post-construction rehabilitation leaves the surrounding environments in an as good, if not better, state. After the construction phase of the project, the contractors must ensure that all hazardous materials are removed from the site and that rehabilitation of land is undertaken according to the requirements of the EMPr.


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Any alien plant management programmes that are implemented during the construction phase must be maintained during the construction defects liability period.

Alternative 2

This is the preferred alignment, as it will have a lower impact. Impacts will further be reduced if the pipeline is realigned as far as possible out of the wetland habitat unit.

No-go

While this will have low impacts on geology and soils, flora and fauna, as well as the river system, the Alternative will not support creation of employment opportunities, economic activities in the area and will not be aligned with the spatial plans for the area.

6. IMPACT SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSAL OR PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE

Impact Significance after mitigation

Proposal- (Alternative 1)

Alternative 2 No-Go

CONSTRUCTION

Geology and soils

Fauna and flora

Topography None

Air Quality None

Groundwater and surface water None

Noise None Visual Intrusion & Light pollution None Waste management None

Traffic None

Safety and Security None

Disruption to Road Users & Road Infrastructure None

Impacts to Cultural/ Historical Resources None

Costs of engineering requirements None

Employment /job opportunities created +ve +ve -ve

OPERATIONAL Geology and soils None

Compaction of soils None

Fauna and Flora None

Groundwater and surface water None

Access to services +ve +ve -ve

Alignment with provincial and municipal plans +ve +ve -ve

Support economic activities and development of the area +ve +ve -ve

For proposal:

After implementation of mitigation measures, the activity will have low to insignificant impacts as well as important positive impacts

For alternative:

The no-go option will have low impacts on the environment, it will also have pronounced negative impacts on the social and economic environment and therefore is not preferred.

Having assessed the significance of impacts of the proposal and alternative(s), please provide an overall summary and reasons for selecting the proposal or preferred alternative.

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on the physical environment during the construction phase. Positive impacts on the social-economic environment include alignment with spatial plans, job creation, upgrading of the service delivery which can improve quality of living for people in the area. The negative impacts, include:

Disturbance of fauna and flora; Disturbance of a watercourse; Temporary disturbance of animal habitats during the construction phase. Potential erosion on bare areas and during a storm event. Air quality impacts. Visual impact in the construction phase.

Noise pollution in the construction phase. To prevent possible negative impacts, it is recommended that an ECO must compile quarterly monitoring/audit reports till the end of construction. The positive impacts that will benefit them municipality and neighbouring communities are as follows: • Provision of services to the area. • Creation of job opportunities in the construction phase. • Attract economic development as provided for in spatial plans.

From the analysis given and proposed mitigations, the development will have minimal negative impacts and therefore as the bulk sewer pipeline is recommended. It is however recommended that the mitigation measures presented in the Environmental Management Program (EMPr) be fully implemented.

7. SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT TOOLS

Indicate the application of any spatial development tool protocols on the proposed development and the outcome thereof.

In terms of the Gauteng Environmental Management Framework, the alignment is on the edge of the Zone 2 along the Jukskei River.

8. RECOMMENDATION OF THE PRACTITIONER

Is the information contained in this report and the documentation attached hereto sufficient to make a decision in respect of the activity applied for (in the view of the Environmental Assessment Practitioner as bound by professional ethical standards and the code of conduct of EAPASA).

YES NO

If “NO”, indicate the aspects that require further assessment before a decision can be made (list the aspects that require further assessment):

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

The proposed development should not result in pronounced negative impacts on the natural or social environment that are detrimental, nor result in undue risks to the natural environment. The nature and types of negative impacts do not outweigh the potential benefits of this project, provided that the short term localised impacts of the construction phase are adequately mitigated. In this regard, an EMPr has been compiled and attached to this report). It is recommended that external monthly EMPr monitoring takes place by an independent Environmental Control Officer (ECO) to ensure that the requirements of the EMPr are being correctly implemented, thus ensuring the protection of the surrounding environs during construction. It is the recommendation of the EAP that the following management and mitigation measures be incorporated into any project approvals which may be issued:

Proper storm water management and designs must be implemented to eliminate the formulation of ponding

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The site camp area must be remediated to its original state post construction

Removal and control of alien invasive species must be applied during construction and operation.

9. THE NEEDS AND DESIREBILITY OF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT (as per notice 792 of 2012, or the updated version of this guideline)

In terms securing ecological sustainable development and use of natural resources- the activity will result in minimal disturbance to the environment as the alignment does not affect sites which are environmentally sensitive. Further, the proposed development will ensure that only one pipeline is implemented instead of more pipelines which could affect the sensitive areas. In terms of promoting justifiable economic and social development- the activity is located within an area identified for future economic development in spatial plans and will facilitate the development of the adjacent areas.

10. THE PERIOD FOR WHICH THE ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION IS REQUIRED

11. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (EMPr)

If the EAP answers “Yes” to Point 7 above then an EMP is to be attached to this report as an Appendix

EMPr attached Yes

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SECTION F: APPENDIXES The following appendixes must be attached as appropriate (this list is inclusive, but not exhaustive): It is required that if more than one item is enclosed that a table of contents is included in the appendix Appendix A: Site plan(s) Appendix B: Photographs Appendix C: Facility illustration(s) Appendix D: Route position information Appendix E: Public participation information

E1: Site Notices

E2: Written Notices (including registered mail) E3: Newspaper Advert E4: Communication with I&APs E5: Minutes of Meetings E6: Comments and Issues Report E7: Comments from I&APs on BAR E8: Comments from I&APs on amended BAR

E9: Copy of Register of I&APs E10: Comments from I&APs on Application Appendix F: Comments from authorities Appendix G: Specialist reports

G1: Ecological Assessment G2: Freshwater Ecological Assessment G3: Geotechnical Report G4: Engineers Report

Appendix H: EMPr Appendix I: Other information


APPENDIX A: LOCALITY MAP


APPENDIX B: PHOTOGRAPHS

North

North-west

South west


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West

East-Juskei River South-West


APPENDIX C: FACILITY ILLUSTRATION(S)


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APPENDIX D: ROUTE ALIGNMENT


APPENDIX E: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION

E1: Site Notices

E2: Written Notices (including registered mail) E3: Newspaper Advert E4: Communication with I&APs E5: Minutes of Meetings E6: Comments and Issues Report E7: Comments from I&APs on BAR E8: Comments from I&APs on amended BAR

E9: Copy of Register of I&APs E10: Comments from I&APs on Application


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Appendix E1: Site Notices


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Appendix E2: Written Notices

Forwarded message ---------- From: Pirate Ncube <[email protected]> Date: 9 October 2017 at 14:18 Subject: Re: Notice of Application for Environmental Authorisation- Helderfontein Bulk Sewer Pipeline To: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], "Siwelane Lilian (PTA)" <[email protected]>, "Mathebe Tshepo (GAU)" <[email protected]>, [email protected], [email protected], "[email protected]" <[email protected]>, [email protected], Natalie Koneight <[email protected]>, [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], "Cc: Nomzamo Mginqi" <[email protected]>, Etienne Allers <[email protected]>, Mashudu Ratshitanga <[email protected]>, Sbusiso Mthembu <[email protected]>

Dear Interested and Affected Parties

As per the requirements of the EIA Regulations, 2014, please find attached notification that an application for environmental authorisation has been submitted at GDARD The Draft Basic Assessment Report is available for review at www.nalisustainabilitysolutions.co.za. Kind regards

Pirate Ncube Nali Sustainability Solutions (Pty) Ltd Tel: 012 676 8315 Cell: 0824517120 Fax: 086 694 1178 email: [email protected] P. Bag X1, Stand 1829, Irene Farm Villages, PvR, 0045

http://www.nalisustainabilitysolutions.co.za/

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Appendix E4: Communication with I & AP

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Pirate Ncube <[email protected]> Date: 5 October 2017 at 14:48 Subject: Re: Helderfontein bulk sewer line and water use license application - I & AP registration To: R Wood <[email protected]> Cc: "Botha, Rudolf" <[email protected]>, "Pillay, Nethisha, Vodacom South Africa" <[email protected]>, Herman Potgieter <[email protected]>, [email protected], Helderfontein GM-Glen Barbour <[email protected]>, Sandy Palmer <[email protected]>

Dear Mr Wood Your email refers. We have registered you as an Interested and Affected party re EIA for the sewer line. Kind regards Pirate Ncube Nali Sustainability Solutions (Pty) Ltd Tel: 012 676 8315 Cell: 0824517120 Fax: 086 694 1178 email: [email protected] P. Bag X1, Stand 1829, Irene Farm Villages, PvR, 0045 On 2 October 2017 at 09:22, R Wood <[email protected]> wrote: Morning Mr Ncube, Please register myself as an interested and affected party for the Helderfontein sewage line AND the water use license application. Kindly email all relevant materials and applications to [email protected] Kind regards, Robin Wood 0832340375 [email protected]

Pirate Ncube <[email protected]>

14:52 (0 minutes ago)

to GEKCO, Maluleke, Jane, Etienne, David, Anton, Jacqueline, Janine, GEKCO, info, Tammy, Keith, jassy, Daryl, Sonja, David

Dear Kristin Your email pertaining to the abovementioned matter refers. We have registered GEKCO as requested. We will respond to you issues in due course. Kind regards

Pirate Ncube Nali Sustainability Solutions (Pty) Ltd Tel: 012 676 8315 Cell: 0824517120 Fax: 086 694 1178 email: [email protected] P. Bag X1, Stand 1829, Irene Farm Villages, PvR, 0045 On 2 October 2017 at 09:03, GEKCO Chair <[email protected]> wrote: Dear Pirate, Please register GEKCO as an interested and affected party for the proposed Helderfontein bulk sewage line. Please forward a detailed map of the alignment and draft BAR to allow for timeous comments to be made. From the map below it appears that the line is located entirely within the 32m buffer of the Jukskei River and would be highly susceptible to erosion and increased floodlines

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with upstream development and increased rainfall which is resulting from changing climates. Any spillage from the line would directly affect the Jukskei and sensitive riverine environment. Please include a detailed engineering report as to the type of installation being proposed with detailed floodlines. Please also register us for the Water Use License application and advise whether this has been applied for. With best regards, Kristin Kallesen – Chairperson – GEKCO

Pirate Ncube <[email protected]>

14:56 (0 minutes ago)

to David, Maluleke, Jane, etienneA

Dear Councillor Foley As per your email, we have registered you as an interested and affected party.

Kind regards Pirate Ncube Nali Sustainability Solutions (Pty) Ltd Tel: 012 676 8315 Cell: 0824517120 Fax: 086 694 1178 email: [email protected] P. Bag X1, Stand 1829, Irene Farm Villages, PvR, 0045 On 2 October 2017 at 09:09, David Foley - BCX <[email protected]> wrote: Hi Pirate, please register myself as an I & AP, thank you. David Foley Councillor Ward 94 Office 011 702 3078 Cell 082 902 5003 [email protected] Twitter @cllrfoleyward94

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Appendix E5: Minutes of Meeting

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Appendix E6: Comments and Issues Report

Name and Contact

Issue Response

Kristin Kallesen Chairperson

Greater Kyalami Conservancy

083 600 6091

Please register GEKCO as an interested and affected party for the proposed Helderfontein bulk sewage line. Please forward a detailed map of the alignment and draft BAR to allow for timeous comments to be made. From the map below it appears that the line is located entirely within the 32m buffer of the Jukskei River and would be highly susceptible to erosion and increased floodlines with upstream development and increased rainfall which is resulting from changing climates. Any spillage from the line would directly affect the Jukskei and sensitive riverine environment. Please include a detailed engineering report as to the type of installation being proposed with detailed floodlines. Please also register us for the Water Use License application and advise whether this has been applied for.

The bulk of the line has been moved off the buffer zone. However, according to the engineers it will not be possible for the entire line to be outside the buffer zone. According to them, should the alignment be altered as suggested, the manholes and excavation swill become impractically deep and will exceed depths of 10m. The new alignment has been designed at minimum allowable falls of 1:350 and any further diversion would result in an ineffective sewer network. It is therefore not feasible or practical to fully meet the stated requirements However, as an attempt to meet the requirements, the preferred alignment has now been changed and shifted slightly east to lie mostly outside of the wetland buffer. In addition, it is proposed to install light weight HDPE pipe systems so minimize the use of heavy machinery in this area during construction. Furthermore, special manholes will be installed in the sensitive areas with double seal lids to avoid overflow spillage. These manholes will be constructed to cover heights that exceed the height of the floodplain in the event of a storm

David Foley Councillor Ward 94 Office 011 702 3078 Cell 082 902 5003 [email protected]

Hi Pirate, please register myself as an I & AP, thank you.

You have been registered as an I&AP

Robin Wood 0832340375 [email protected]

Please register myself as an interested and affected party for the Helderfontein sewage line AND the water use license application. Kindly email all relevant materials and applications to [email protected]

You have been registered as an I&AP. The documents are available at nalisustainabilitysolutions.co.za for your review.

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Appendix E7: Comments from I&APs on BAR

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Appendix E8: Comments from I&APs on amended BAR

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Appendix E9: Copy of Register of I&Aps

NAME/INSTITUTION CONTEACT DETAILS

Council for Geo-Science [email protected]; [email protected] 280 Pretoria Road, Silverton, PRETORIA

SAHRA Gauteng [email protected]

[email protected]

PHRAG [email protected]

DWA

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected] Anna Malemela & Tshepo Mathebe 15th Floor, 285 Bothongo Building, Francis Baard Street Tel 012 386 1406, Fax:086 573 2897

Eskom [email protected] [email protected]

SANRAL [email protected]

Gautrans

[email protected]

[email protected]

Randwater

[email protected]

[email protected]

City of Johannesburg [email protected]; [email protected]

118 Jorrison Street; Traduna Building 6th floor; Bramfontein TEL:011 587 4201; FAX:086 627 7516

Spoornet [email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

PetroSA [email protected] Tel+27 21 929 3000; Fax: +27 21 929 3144

OTHER I&AP

Robin Wood 0832340375; [email protected]; Helderfontein Estate

Michael Ennis 440/164 Dunmaglass Road Glenferness: [email protected]

Councillor Foley Ward 94 Office 011 702 3078 Cell 082 902 5003 [email protected]

Kristin Kallesen: GEKCO chairperson Greater Kyalami Conservancy; 083 600 6091; [email protected]











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Appendix E10: Comments from I&APs on Application

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APPENDIX F: COMMENTS FROM AUTHORITIES

Comments from GDARD

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APPENDIX G: SPECIALIST REPORTS


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Appendix G1: Ecological Assessment


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Appendix G2: Freshwater Assessment Report


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Appendix G3: Geotechnical Report


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Appendix G3: Engineering Report


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APPENDIX H: EMPR


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APPENDIX I: NALI ABRIDGED PROFILE

Documents

BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT - Nali Sustainability Solutions · Basic Assessment Report in terms of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998), as amended, and