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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................... 1

2 LEGAL CONTEXT ................................................................................................................. 1

3 PROJECT SCOPE ................................................................................................................... 3

4 PURPOSE OF THE EMP ........................................................................................................ 4 4.1 Objectives of the EMP ..................................................................................................................... 5 4.2 Eskom and Contractor Commitment ................................................................................................ 5

5 REPORTING STRUCTURE .................................................................................................. 5 5.1 Responsibility Matrix ...................................................................................................................... 6 5.2 Responsibilities ............................................................................................................................... 6

6 ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION ............................................................................. 8

7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................... 8 7.1 Substation Specifications ................................................................................................................. 8 7.2 Deviation Specifications .................................................................................................................. 9 7.3 Major Activities of the Project ....................................................................................................... 10

8 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT MEASURES ......................................................... 11 8.1 Objectives of the Specific Environmental Measures ....................................................................... 12 8.2 Pre-construction / Planning Phase .................................................................................................. 16 8.3 Construction Phase ........................................................................................................................ 28 8.4 Operational Phase .......................................................................................................................... 55 8.5 Decommissioning and Rehabilitation Phase ................................................................................... 57

9 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS DURING CONSTRUCTION ............................................ 66

10 SCHEDULING OF MANAGEMENT MEASURES ............................................................ 66

11 SITE DOCUMENTATION / MONITORING / REPORTING ............................................ 67

12 CONTACT DETAILS ........................................................................................................... 70 12.1 Environmental Contact Persons ..................................................................................................... 70 1.1 Emergency Numbers ..................................................................................................................... 70 1.2 Oil Spill Contact Numbers ............................................................................................................. 70

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LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix A: Environmental Authorisation from the DEA

Appendix B: Eskom Pro Forma

Appendix C: Substation layout

Appendix D: Final Tower Positions

Appendix E: Transmission Environmental Policy (TPL41-435)

Appendix F: Transmission Vegetation Management Guideline (TGL41-334)

Appendix G: Transmission Line Towers and Line Construction (TRMSCAAC1)

Appendix H: Transmission Bird Collision Prevention Guideline

Appendix I: Transmission Waste Handling and Disposal Standard

Appendix J: Transmission Bio-Remediation Register

Appendix K: Transmission EMP Procedure Requirement

Appendix L: Transmission Guideline on Operating and Maintenance of Containment Structures, Oil Traps and Dams

Appendix M: Transmission Soil Erosion Assessment Table

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1 INTRODUCTION The construction of substations can have an impact on the environment and is regulated by legislation under the Environmental Conservation Act (ECA), 73 of 1989 and more recently under the amendments to the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), 107 of 1998. Numerous risks require consideration and management intervention during the construction phase of a development project. The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) serves to highlight and pre-empt those risks by introducing imperatives for implementation by construction personnel to protect, conserve and sustain the environment, associated with the construction phase of the project.

The Construction, Operation and Rehabilitation EMP shall be included as part of the construction contractor’s contract and supplemented to Eskom’s specifications for the contract. Its contents are enforceable under the general conditions of contract and the contractor must ensure that the tender price submitted covers all the costs of compliance with it. It is a working document. It will be implemented throughout the duration of the project and necessarily amended as the responsibility for environmental management is fulfilled, adapted and amended again.

This EMP has been compiled for the construction of the extension of the Tabor Substation as well as the deviation of the Tabor-Louis Trichardt 132kV power line.

This EMP is compiled in accordance with the Integrated Environmental Management (IEM) philosophy [Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA), 2004a]. This philosophy aims to achieve desirable balance between conservation and development (DEA, 1992).

Once Eskom receives Environmental Authorisation from the DEA for the project the various conditions within the Environmental Authorisation will have to be integrated into this Post Authorisation EMP and cross referenced to the authorisation for approval by the DEA.

It is proposed that once approval of the Post Authorisation EMP has been received from the DEA, Eskom will notify the DEA 30 (thirty) days before construction of the extension of the substation commences. During this time Eskom will undertake a final power line route walk down for the approved deviation line. During this time Eskom will pin point the tower positions within the approved corridor ensuring the towers are located so as to avoid any potential environmental sensitivities. It is proposed that once this information is available a detailed map of the tower positions together with the tower co-ordinates will be submitted to the DEA in the form of an Appendix to the EMP for approval and sign-off prior to the construction of the deviation line.

2 LEGAL CONTEXT A growing awareness of the environment and an increase in the number of environmental laws and regulations, present company management with a daunting task of monitoring, interpreting and implementing systems to produce a workable plan to comply with legal requirements.

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The table below was compiled to ensure that the party responsible for construction of the proposed substation and associated deviation transmission power line is aware of their legal responsibilities and liabilities. Complying with these laws and regulations will minimise the risks in terms of legal, financial (claims) and rehabilitation costs.

Non compliance to environmental law is a criminal offence and if prosecuted, Eskom will be liable for any environmental damage incurred

Table 1: Relevant environmental legislation applicable to the project. ACT NAME ACT NO NOTES/REMARKS

National Environmental

Management Act (NEMA) 107 of 1998 List of activities and competent

authorities identified in terms of Sections 24 and 24D.

Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act (CARA)

43 of 1983 Control of utilisation and protection of wetlands; soil conservation; control and prevention of veld fires; control of weeds and invader plants.

Environment Conservation Act (ECA)

73 of 1989 Controls for the effective protection and utilisation of the environment, littering, waste disposal, noise and various other activities, which may have a detrimental effect on the environment:

Φ Waste management

Fencing Act 31 of 1963 Prohibition of damage to a property owner’s gates and fences:

Φ Climbing or crawling over or

through fences without permission

Φ Closing gates

Veld and Forest Fires Act 101 of 1998 Prevention of unauthorised veld and forest fires

Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)

85 of 1993 Prescribes health and safety measures necessary to adhere to for all construction workers.

National Water Act (NWA) 36 of 1998 All aspects relating to pollution of surface and ground water.

National Heritage Resources Act 25 of 1999 Compliance with Section 38(1), (3) and (7) including comments and

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ACT NAME ACT NO NOTES/REMARKS

recommendations received from the relevant heritage resources authority

National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act

10 of 2004 All aspects related to fauna and flora.

Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act

28 of 2002 Should borrow pits be required for any purpose, the use of borrow pits must comply with the provisions within this act (administered by the Department of Minerals and Energy). As per Environmental Authorisation

National Environmental Management Waste Act

59 of 2009 All aspects relating to waste management.

3 PROJECT SCOPE

In addition to the requirement of the NEMA and conditions of the DEA’s Environmental Authorisation (EA), this document will also be used as a supplementary document to Eskom’s various guidelines and policies which will eventually form part of the agreement for construction.

• Transmission Environmental Policy (TPL41-435) (Appendix E);

• Transmission Vegetation Management Guideline (TGL41-334) (Appendix F);

• Transmission Line Towers and Line Construction (TRMSCAAC1) (Appendix G);

• Transmission Bird Collision Prevention Guideline (Appendix H);

• Transmission Waste Handling and Disposal Standard(Appendix I);

• Transmission Bio-Remediation Register(Appendix J);

• Transmission EMP Procedure Requirement(Appendix K);

• Transmission Guideline on Operating and Maintenance of Containment Structures, Oil Traps and Dams(Appendix L); and

• Transmission Soil Erosion Assessment Table (Appendix M).

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4 PURPOSE OF THE EMP

This EMP provides the management actions required to reduce environmental impacts generated during the construction, operation and decommissioning activities of the above mentioned project. This document serves as the environmental specification to Eskom personnel and outside contractors with regard to addressing environmental issues identified prior to construction. It is the responsibility of the Project Manager and Contractor to ensure compliance with all the environmental specifications in the document as well as the relevant legislation.

This EMP should also ensure the sustainable management (to avoid and/or minimise environmental damage) of the environment whilst the construction is being undertaken. This EMP must be viewed as a contract document to which all Eskom employees and outside contractors involved in the proposed construction must be committed to.

The primary objectives of the EMP are to:

• Describe actions that when implemented will achieve mitigation of environmental impacts, or result in improved management of activities thereby reducing the probability of impacts occurring;

• Define organisational and administrative arrangements for environmental management and monitoring of the work contract, including defining the responsibilities of staff and co-ordination, liaison and reporting procedures;

• Ensure that discussions are held with site supervision staff, regarding pro-active environmental management, such that potential problems can be identified and mitigation measures adopted prior to rehabilitation work being carried out; and

• Define procedures for environmental control, in the event of pollution (spillage) or similar events requiring action.

Thus the aim of this EMP is to:

• Ensure that the team are familiar with the environmental procedures to be followed and comply with all the recommendations made within it;

• Ensure that a list of environmental representatives involved in the project are given to the construction team;

• Ensure that an environmental incident register is implemented and maintained to address environmental impacts;

• Ensure that the mitigatory measures are implemented to avoid and/or minimise the identified negative environmental impacts and to enhance the positive impact of the project on the environment; and

• Ensure that a monitoring programme is in place that tracks the effectiveness of the implemented mitigatory measures.

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4.1 Objectives of the EMP

The EMP has a long-term objective to ensure that:

• Appropriate environmental management measures and requirements are implemented from the start of the project;

• Precautions against damage and claims arising from damage are taken timeously; and

• The completion date of the contract is not delayed due to problems with landowners arising during the course of construction.

4.2 Eskom and Contractor Commitment

Eskom requires a commitment from the Eskom Project Manager and the Contractor on the following issues:

• To underwrite Eskom Transmission’s Environmental Policy (TPL41-435) at all times (refer to Appendix E).

• Ensure that environmental conditions that are stipulated in the EA are implemented;

• Resolve problems and claims arising from damage immediately to ensure a smooth flow of operations;

• To implement this EMP for the benefit of all involved; and

• To preserve the natural environment by limiting destructive actions on site.

5 REPORTING STRUCTURE

ECO CM PM EA EM DEA

CECO

ECO: Environmental Control Officer CM: Contract Manager (Eskom) CECO: Contractor Environmental Control Officer (Dedicated

person) PM: Project Manager (Eskom) EA: Environmental Advisor (Eskom) EM: Environmental Manager (Eskom) RA Relevant Authority (e.g. DEA)

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5.1 Responsibility Matrix

FUNCTION NAME / CELL NUMBER RESPONSIBILITY

Project Manager (PM) Eskom

Name:

Cell:

Overall management of project and EMP implementation.

Site Supervisor/ Contract Manager (CM) Eskom

Name:

Cell:

Oversees site works, liaison with Contractor, PM and ECO.

Environmental Control Officer (ECO)

Name:

Cell:

Implementation of EMP and liaison between Eskom, Contractor and Landowners/stakeholders.

Contractor (C) Name:

Cell:

Implementation and compliance with recommendations and conditions of the EMP, Appoints dedicated person (CECO) to work with ECO.

Contractor Environmental Control Officer (CECO)

Name:

Cell:

Implementation of EMP, landowner interaction, environmental control of site actions, re-mediation and rehabilitation work.

Tx Services Environmental Advisor (Eskom)

Name:

Cell:

Environmental advice and auditing.

5.2 Responsibilities

5.2.1 Project Manager

The primary responsibility of the Project Manager is to ensure that the Contractor complies with the environmental specifications in this document. In addition the Project Manager shall:

• Assume overall responsibility for the effective implementation and administration of the EMP;

• Ensure that the EMP is included in the Contractor’s contract;

• Ensure that the EMP is given to the applicable Construction Supervisor and the contractors;

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• In conjunction with the Construction Supervisor; undertake regular inspections of the Contractor’s site as well as the installation works in order to check for compliance with the EMP in terms of the specifications outlined in this document. Inspections shall take place at least once a week and copies of the monitoring checklist contained in the file (see Appendix B for copy of the audit inspection proforma);

• Keep a register of all incidents (spills, injuries, complaints, legal transgressions, etc) and other documentation related to the EMP;

• Report to the Senior Environmental Advisor (Vuledzani Thanyani) any problems (or complaints) which cannot first be resolved in co-operation with the Contractor(s);

• Implement recommendations of possible audits; and

• Ensure that construction staff is trained in accordance with requirements of the EMP.

5.2.2 Construction Contractor

The Contractor shall:

• Ensure that the environmental specifications of this document (including any revisions, additions or amendments) are effectively implemented. This includes the on-site implementation of steps to mitigate environmental impacts;

• Discuss implementation of and compliance with this document with staff at routine site meetings;

• Preserve the natural environment by limiting any destructive actions on site;

• Monitor environmental performance and conformance with the specifications contained in this document during site inspections;

• Report progress towards implementation of and non-conformances with this document at site meetings with the Project Manager;

• Ensure that suitable records are kept and that the appropriate documentation is available to the Project Manager;

• Advise the Project Manager of any incidents or emergencies on site, together with a record of action taken;

• Report and record all accidents and incidents resulting in injury or death;

• Take into consideration the legal rights of the individual Landowner, Communities and Eskom Regional staff;

• Ensure quality in all work done, technical and environmental;

• Resolve problems and claims arising from damage immediately to ensure a smooth flow of operations;

• Underwrite Eskom's Environmental Policy at all times, and

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• Use this EMP for the benefit of all involved.

6 ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION

The construction of a substation and its associated deviation power line can have a impact on the environment. It is thus imperative that precautions be taken to ensure that environmental damage is minimised. This will take a concerted effort from the Contractor and proper planning is of the utmost importance.

The Environmental Control Officer (ECO) shall convey the contents of this document and the conditions of the EA (RoD) from the DEA and discuss the contents in detail with the Eskom Project Manager and Contractor at a pre-construction meeting. This formal induction training shall be done with all main and sub-contractors. Record of the training dates, people who attended and discussion points shall be kept by the ECO.

Most landowners / adjacent landowners will see the construction period as interference with their daily activities. Good relations with adjacent landowners need to be established and sustained. Landowners shall therefore be informed timeously of the construction programme, duration and all interference with their daily activities. This will help in the solving of problems and the prevention thereof. Lines of communication should always be open to ensure proper and timeous reaction to complaints. The contact numbers of the ECO and CECO shall be made available to adjacent landowners. The reputation of both the Contractor and Eskom Transmission is at stake and should be the drive for everybody involved to perform in excellence.

The Contractor (TRMSCAAC1 REV 3 Section 4.1.2) shall take all the necessary precautions against damage. The Contractor shall ensure that the correct equipment for construction purposes is available at all times to ensure construction proceeds without unnecessary damage to the environment. Should alternative methods be used, it requires approval from site staff and the ECO must be informed to ensure environmental issues are addressed.

The number of environmental audits required during the construction period shall be decided by the DEA and attached as a condition and shall be in compliance with the recommendations of the EIA, RoD / EA and EMP (This Document). These will include internal audits and external by the DEA or the auditors or combined audits.

7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

7.1 Substation Specifications

Substation Construction Area The proposed substation extension footprint is 150 x 150m.

Associated Infrastructure The associated infrastructure to be constructed as part of the extension will comprise the following:

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• Terracing and foundations: The site will be terraced if needed and foundations will be constructed in line with substation foundation requirements.

• Circuit breakers: For disconnection under no-load condition for safety, isolation and maintenance

• Feeder bays and circuit breakers: Automatic switching during normal or abnormal conditions

• Earthing switch: To discharge the voltage on dead lines to earth

• Current transformers: To step-down currents for measurement, control & protection

• Voltage transformer: To step-down voltages for measurement, control and protection

• Lightning Arrester: To discharge lightning over voltages and switching over voltages to earth.

7.2 Deviation Specifications

Power Line Length In order for the Tabor substation to be extended in a northerly direction, between 650 metres and 1.7 kilometres (depending on the alternative chosen) of the existing Tabor-Louis Trichardt line will need to me relocated. A 132kV power line requires a 36 metre (18 metres on either side) wide servitude. For the purposes of this study a 200 metre wide corridor will be assessed per alternative in order to allow for slight deviations within the approved corridor once a final line walk has been undertaken.

Tower Parameters Tower spacing : 25m. (Average)

Tower height : 20.0m. (Average)

Conductor attachment height : 17m (Average)

Conductor type ` : Triple dinosaur conductor. (Self-supporting suspension/strain tower)

Tower Design Self-supporting tower design is the one that is considered to be suitable for the proposed deviation of the 132kV Tabor-Louis Trichardt power line. This was supported by the technical requirements of the proposed deviation as well as considering the needs of the land owners whereby this tower design does not require big portion of land. Furthermore, the existing Tabor-Louis Trichardt power line design is a self-supporting suspension tower and therefore Eskom would like to keep uniformity of tower designs within that specific project. Furthermore, birds are used to existing tower design in the area and therefore changing the design might lead to unfamiliar zone for the birds which will lead to collision with power line.

In terms of the economic feasibility of this tower, it was found that self supporting suspension towers are more costly as compared to other towers. The impetus to opt this tower design though it is

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expensive is because this tower does not require more land as compared to other ones and it is as well suitable for more bending within short distance.

Figure 1: Self-supporting suspension tower.

7.3 Major Activities of the Project

The project involves 21 major activities of which 5 are already in progress. These include:

1. Environmental Impact Study;

2. Negotiations with the landowner;

3. Land survey to determine the exact positioning of the substation extension and deviation line

alternatives;

4. Profiling work to produce the profiles for construction; and

5. Pegging of site for substation extension and bend tower by a Transmission surveyor.

The following activities are still to be performed:

7.3.1 Deviation power line

1. Servitude gate installation to facilitate access to the construction site;

2. Vegetation clearing to facilitate access, construction and the safe operation of the substation and

the deviation power line;

3. Pegging of tower positions for construction by the contractor;

4. Transportation of equipment, materials and personnel to site and stores;

5. Terracing of site;

6. Installation of foundations for the towers;

7. Dissemble the existing 132kv power line located in the proposed substation extension footprint;

8. Tower assembly and erection;

9. Conductor stringing and regulation;

10. Taking over the line from the contractor for commissioning;

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11. Final inspection of the line, commissioning and hand over to the Grid Line and Servitude

Manager for operation;

12. Rehabilitation of disturbed areas and sign;

13. Signing off.

14. Handing over of the transmission power line asset by all landowners upon completion of the

construction and rehabilitation;

15. Handing over and taking over of the servitude by the Grid Environmental Manager; and

16. Commissioning and Operation and maintenance of the line by the Grid.

7.3.2 Substation

1. Removal of vegetation within the substation footprint;

2. Terracing and levelling of the site;

3. Erection of camp sites for the Contractors’ workforce;

4. Installation of foundations for infrastructure such as transformers, control building and radio tower;

5. Construction of bunds and fire safety walls;

6. Compaction and filling with gravel of the areas between foundations;

7. Creation of formal drainage and stormwater control measures;

8. Delivery and installation of transformers, towers, busbars and associated infrastructure;

9. Construction of the deviation transmission line to enter the extended substation;

10. Connection of the new infrastructure to the existing 400kV network; and

11. Construction of the perimeter fence and lighting.

The final inspection for the release of the Contractors’ guarantee takes place one year after completion of the project. The substation extension and power line deviation will be in operation immediately after completion of the project and will stay operational for the lifetime of the plant. Subsequent maintenance and refurbishment can extend the operational lifetime of the plant substantially.

8 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT MEASURES The management measures documented in each of the sections below have been compiled using the following information:

1.) Impact Assessment and mitigation measures documented in the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) which appends this EMP for the Tabor project.

2.) The standard EMP utilised by Eskom: Transmission for the construction of substations and power lines.

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Each section is divided into the following sub-divisions:

• Pre-Construction Phase;

• Construction Phase;

• Operation Phase; and

• Rehabilitation Phase.

8.1 Objectives of the Specific Environmental Measures

The objectives of the specific environmental measures are summarised and stipulated in the following table.

Table 2: Objectives of the Environmental Measures

ACTIVITY OBJECTIVE

Construction Initiation

• Ensure that all necessary legal obligations and contractual conditions have been met prior to the commencement with construction;

• To ensure that all role players and stakeholders are aware of the pending construction activities and have received timeous notice; and

• To ensure that power outages are avoided wherever possible during the construction phase.

Site Establishment and Demarcation

Project Area • Ensure proper demarcation of the project area prior to construction; • Ensure timely notice and negotiation with stakeholders in the event that

access is required for construction purposes; and • Ensure that all areas impacted during construction are rehabilitated to

suitable levels. Gate Installation • Properly installed gates to allow access to the servitude; • Minimise damage to fences; and • Limit access to Eskom and Contractor personnel with gate keys. Servicing Vehicles • Prevention of pollution of the environment; and • Minimise chances of transgression of the acts controlling pollution. Batching Plants • To ensure all agreements with Landowners are adhered to; • Prevention of complaints from stakeholders; and • Successful rehabilitation of disturbed areas. Wet Areas • Avoid impact to wet areas. Sanitation • Ensure that proper sanitation is received.

Water Management (including , Water Sources, Wet Areas)

Storm-water Management • Effectively control storm water runoff to ensure that impacts to surface

water resources are controlled, and erosion is not present on site ; and • The Contractor will compile a storm water management plan to ensure that

clean water is safely diverted around the site and that dirty water is

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ACTIVITY OBJECTIVE

contained and correctly handled. River Crossings • Minimise damage to river and stream embankments; • No access roads through river and stream banks; • Existing drifts and bridges may be used if the Landowner gives his consent; • Such structures shall then be thoroughly examined for strength and

durability before they are used; • New drifts and bridges shall only be constructed with the approval of

ESKOM and the Landowner and the direction of the ECO; • All structures constructed for access purposes shall be properly designed and

drawings of such structures shall be available for record purposes; • “NO ENTRY” signs, in consultation with the ECO and landowner, must be

strategically placed along rivers, streams and other natural or man made drainage lines which are in close proximity access routes, the servitude and pylons where contractors may take short cuts across/through them;

• The ECO must strictly monitor this aspect as well as the maintenance of these signs for which the Contractor is responsible;

• No visible erosion scars on embankments once construction is completed; and

• Minimise erosion of embankments and subsequent siltation of rivers, streams and dams.

Wetlands • No construction activities within designated wetland areas; • All wetland areas shall be marked as no-go areas; and • No pollution or effluent is to come in contact with wetland areas.

Hazardous Substance Spills

• To ensure that spills occurring during the construction phase are suitably managed to reduce potential impacts on the environment.

Delivery of Materials • To ensure that all sub-contractors responsible for delivering materials to site operate in an environmentally friendly manner whilst on site; and

• To ensure that the activities related to material deliveries do not create an unnecessary impact on the environment.

Building, Civil’s and Structural Steel Work

• To ensure that all construction related activities including civils, building erection, and structural steel work is undertaken in such a manner that it reduces unnecessary impact to the environment.

Circuit Breakers and Current Transformers

• See deliveries, site establishment, and civils and structural steel work;

Access Roads • Minimise damage to existing access roads; • Minimise damage to environment due to construction and rehabilitation of

new access roads; and • Minimise loss of topsoil and enhancement of erosion.

Waste Management • To keep the construction site and servitude neat and clean; • Disposal of rubble and refuse in an appropriate manner; • Minimise litigation; • Minimise neighbour complaints; and • No visible concrete spillage on the servitude.

Fire Prevention • No veld fires started by the Contractor’s work force; • No claims from Landowners for damages due to veld fires; and

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ACTIVITY OBJECTIVE

• No litigation. Designated Storage Areas

• To ensure that cognisance is taken of proper storage of dangerous goods and hazardous materials so as to avoid accidents, spillage, and impacts to the environment.

Tower Positions • Minimise damage to topsoil and environment at tower positions; • Successful rehabilitation of all damaged areas; and • Prevention of erosion and no visible erosion scars three months after

completion of the contract. Claims from Damages

• Minimise complaints from Landowners; • Prevent litigation due to outstanding claims by ensuring that claims are

settled within one (1) month; and • Successful completion of the contract and all Landowners signing release

forms within 6 months of completion of the project. Erosion, Donga and River Crossings

• Minimise erosion damage on donga crossings and embankments. There should be no visible damage caused by construction activities;

• Minimise impeding the natural flow of water; and • Minimise initiation of erosion through donga embankments.

Flora Management (including Vegetation Clearing, General, and Herbicides)

• Minimise damage to vegetation by only clearing 8m or 6m vegetation along the centre of the servitude / site for access purposes.

• Keep servitude as natural looking as possible; • No vegetation interfering with structures and statutory safety requirements

upon completion of the contract; • Minimise possibility of erosion due to removal of vegetation by not de-

stumping vegetation on river and stream embankments; • Minimise removal of plant material on river and stream embankments; • Eradication of alien invader and densifier species that cause a fire hazard; • No visible herbicide damage to the vegetation along the servitude one year

after completion of the contract due to incorrect herbicide use; and • No litigation due to unauthorised removal of vegetation.

Fauna Management • Minimise disruption of farming activities (No stock losses where construction is underway);

• Minimise disturbance of animals; • Minimise interruption of breeding patterns of birds; and • No litigation concerning stock losses and animal deaths.

Interaction with adjacent landowners

• Maintain good relations with Landowners; • No delays in the project due to Landowner interference; and • Landowner signs final release form.

Noise / Working Hours

• To ensure that noise is managed in such a manner that no complaints are received.

Infrastructure • Ensure that existing infrastructure is taken into account during planning and project execution to eliminate impacts to existing infrastructure; and

• To avoid claims and litigation. Archaeology • Protection of archaeological sites and land considered to be of cultural

value; • Protection of known sites against vandalism, destruction and theft; and • The preservation and appropriate management of new archaeological finds

should they be discovered during construction. Residential Property • Control actions and activities in close proximity to inhabited areas;

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ACTIVITY OBJECTIVE

• No complaints from Landowners; and • No damage to private property.

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8.2 Pre-construction / Planning Phase

No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed LABOUR ISSUES

1

Eskom must appoint a suitably qualified ECO, prior to the commencement of construction, to act on their behalf, on a daily basis, monitor project compliance with the conditions of EA, environmental legislation and the recommendations of the revised EMP. Eskom to notify the authorities of the appointment.

Throughout Project

Once off PM EA EM C

2 The ECO / CECO shall remain employed until all rehabilitation measures are completed and the site is handed over to Eskom by the contractor for operation.

Throughout Project

Daily PM EA EM C

3 The ECO shall maintain the following on site: • A daily site diary; • A non-conformance register; and • A public complaint registers.

Throughout Project

Daily CECO ECO EA SM

EM PM

4 The construction EMP must be seen as a dynamic document. However any changes to the EMP, which is environmentally defendable, must be submitted to the DEA for acceptance before such changes could be effected

Throughout Project

Throughout Eskom ECO

Eskom DEA DEA

5 Changes in the proposal resulting in significant environmental impacts are only permissible if approved in writing by the DEA

Throughout Project

Throughout Eskom ECO

Eskom DEA DEA

CONSTRUCTION INITIATION

1 The authorised activity / activities may not commence within thirty (30) days of the date of signature of the authorisation

Prior to authorisation

Once off PM PM SM

EM EA ECO

RA C

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No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed 2 Should Eskom be notified by the minister of a suspension of the

authorisation pending appeal procedures, Eskom may not commence with the activities unless authorised by the minister in writing

Throughout Project

Throughout Project / as and when necessary

PM PM SM

EM EA ECO

RA C

3 Thirty (30) days written notice must be given to the Department prior to construction and prior to operation commencing. Commencement for the purposes of this condition includes site preparation. The notice must include the anticipated date on which the activity will commence

30 days Prior to construction and prior to operations

CECO PM SM

EA EM ECO

RA

4 A copy of the authorisation must be kept at the property where the activity will be undertaken. The authorisation must be produced to any authorised official of the Department who requests to see it and must be made available for inspection by any employee or agent of the holder of the authorisation who works or undertake work at the property.

Throughout Monthly Inspection

CECO SM EA EM PM

5 The holder of the authorisation must notify the DEA, in writing and within 24 (twenty four) hours, if any condition of this authorisation cannot be or is not adhered to. Any notification in terms of this condition authorisation may result in criminal prosecution or other actions provided for in the NEMA and the regulations

Throughout Throughout CECO SM EA EM PM

6 No work shall commence until permission is granted from the Environmental Advisor from Transmission Services and acceptance of this EMP from DEA has been obtained.

Prior to commencement

Once-off SM C

PM ECO EA EM

7 A signed agreement statement must be obtained from the contractor indicating their willingness to comply to the EMP.


Once - off CECO C

SM ECO PM EA EM

August 2010 18 12587


No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed WASTE PREPARATIONS

1

An waste contractor must be appointed to manage the removal and disposal of solid waste – both domestic and hazardous waste during the construction phase.


Weekly CECO SM C ECO CECO

C

HEALTH AND SAFETY PREPARATIONS

1

A Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) must be undertaken prior to the construction in order to addresses all aspects around Health and Safety Superintendent. This aspect must be undertaken in close liaison with the Health and Safety Officer.


Once-off C C C C

2 A medical and safety induction must be prepared and must be undertaken prior to entering the site.

Prior to entering the site

Once-off C C C C

SITE ESTABLISHMENT AND DEMARCATION: CONSTRUCTION SITE PLANNING / LAYOUT

1

The ECO must induct all contractors and personnel working on the project on the contents of this EMP and any penalties arising from non-compliance.


Once-off ECO ECO C ECO

C ECO

2 The Contractor must provide Eskom with the intended actions and programme for site establishment including the site layout, demarcation for hazardous materials storage, soil stockpiles, storm-water management infrastructure, access points for deliveries and services, and the position of site offices and ablutions (if applicable).


Once-off C C SM C

SM C

3 All site establishment components must be positioned to

a) limit visual intrusion on neighbours and b) minimise the area disturbed.

Throughout Throughout C ECO CECO

CM CECO

SM CM

SM CM ECO CECO

August 2010 19 12587


No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed SITE ESTABLISHMENT AND DEMARCATION: GATE INSTALLATION, FENCING AND CONTROL PREPARATIONS

1

The Contractor must erect and maintain permanent and/or temporary fences, type and location as directed by Eskom, prior to starting of other activities.

Throughout Throughout C ECO CECO

C ECO CECO

CM CM

2 New gates will have to be constructed and the contractor must refer to the Fencing Act, Act no 31 of 1963. The ECO shall approve gate positions.

Prior to construction

Once-off C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

3 Gate installation shall be according to TRMSCAAC1 REV 3 section 4.5 as stated in the specifications. All gates installed in electrified fencing shall be re-electrified.


Once -off C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

4 All gate positions shall be three (3) metres off centre to allow for continued access when stringing takes place for the deviation power line.


Once -off C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

5 The Contractor will ensure that gates are always closed and locked after anyone has driven through it.

Throughout Throughout C CECO

C CECO

CM CECO ECO

PM SM C

SITE ESTABLISHMENT AND DEMARCATION: BATCHING PLANT PREPARATION

1

The siting, if necessary, of batching plants shall be done in conjunction with the Eskom PM and the ECO. Refer to TRMSCAAC1 REV 3 section 4.8 for specifications regarding batching plants.

Throughout construction

Once -off C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

2 Suitable screening and containment must be in place to prevent wind-blown contamination from cement storage, mixing, loading and batching operations.

Pre- Construction

Once-off C SM

C SM

ECO CECO

CM SM

August 2010 20 12587


No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed SANITATION (IF UTILISING ADDITIONAL FACILITIES AND NOT THE EXISTING SUBSTATION FACILITIES)

1

The Contractor shall install mobile chemical toilets on site (TRMSCAAC1 REV 3). The Contractor camp shall have the necessary ablution facilities with chemical toilets where such facilities are not available at commencement of construction. Prior to the establishment of the ablution facilities, the Site Manager must approve an appropriate location

Throughout Weekly C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

2 The Contractor will be responsible for the proper utilisation, maintenance and management of toilet, wash and waste facilities. Toilet facilities supplied by the contractor for the workers shall occur at a maximum ratio of 1 toilet per 15 workers. All temporary / portable toilets shall be secured to the ground to prevent them from toppling due to wind or any other cause.


Daily C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

3 The entrances to the ablution facilities shall be adequately screened from public view. The toilets must not be located within or near storm water channels, no-go areas and drainage lines.

Pre-Construction

Once-off C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

4 Where Eskom facilities are available the Contractor shall make use of such facilities where it is viable.

Pre-Construction

Once-off C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

CONTRACTORS CAMP PREPARATIONS

1 The contractor’s camp shall be sited so as to cause the least amount of disturbance to adjacent landowners and fenced.

Pre-Construction

Once-off C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

2 Site establishment shall take place in an orderly manner and all amenities shall be installed at Camp sites before the main workforce move onto site.

Pre-construction

Monthly C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

August 2010 21 12587


No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed 3 The Contractor shall supply a wastewater management system that will

comply with legal requirements and be acceptable to Eskom. A septic tank system is recommended to ensure the best practice environmental solution (See Sanitation).

Pre-Construction

Once-off C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM


Pre-Construction

Once-off C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

5 Should shower facilities be provided for the use by staff staying on site, the following controls must be imposed:

• Positioning of the shower, and specifically its discharge point, will be carried out to ensure that erosion and build up detergents does not occur;

• All discharge from the shower and other washing facilities must pass through a suitable filter to reduce the load of detergents to the environment;

• Filtered water discharge may thereafter be released to the environment, but mechanisms will be investigated to ensure that the water is evenly dispersed so as to lead to “greening up” and / or swampy conditions in one limited area;

• Use of the shower facilities must be limited to staff or authorised persons only.

Throughout Construction

Daily C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

6 The cooking area will be positioned such that no vegetation is in close proximity thereto, including overhanging trees. An area around the cooking area will be cleared such that any escaping embers will not start an uncontrolled fire.

Pre-Construction

Once-off C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

7 Eating areas shall be designated and demarcated. Sufficient bins shall be present in this area for all waste material. Dish washing facilities shall be provided. These may be very basic, but a process must be put in place to ensure that wastewater is disposed of appropriately.

Pre-Construction

Once-off C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

August 2010 22 12587


No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed WATER MANAGEMENT (INCLUDING STORM WATER, WATER SOURCES, WET AREAS)

1 Should water be required from sources other than Eskom supply, a written agreement shall be reached between the Contractor and the stakeholder involved.

Throughout Project

When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

2 Should the Contractor be required to use water from a natural source, the Contractor shall supply a method statement to that effect and obtain the required permits. No construction shall take place in the wetland, streams and other river courses without the necessary water license from the DWA.

Throughout Project

Monthly C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

3 Develop a clean and dirty water separation plan prior to construction. Pre-Construction

Once-off C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE SPILLS

1 Ensure that suitable spill kits and absorption materials are purchased prior to commencement with construction, and stored suitably in places where there is a high risk of hazardous spills occurring.

Throughout Project

Buy new absorption materials when needed

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

2 A notice board with the contact details of the responsible party shall be displayed at the gate to the storage area. Where any of the applicants contact details change, including the name of the responsible person, the physical or postal address and/or telephonic details, the applicant must notify the DEA as soon as the applicant knows the new details

Throughout Project

Throughout Project

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

3 Workers are to be made aware of the health risks associated with any hazardous substances used, and shall be provided with appropriate PPE in case of spillages or accident.

Prior to commencement and during construction


C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

August 2010 23 12587


No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed 4 Storage areas must display the required safety signs depicting “No

smoking”, “No naked lights” and “Danger”. Containers must be clearly marked to indicate contents as well as safety requirements.



C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

5 A method statement for the storage of hazardous materials must be supplied at tender stage.

Throughout Project

Throughout Project

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

DELIVERY OF MATERIALS

1 All drivers and operators of any vehicles must be appropriately licensed.


Daily C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

ACCESS ROADS PREPARATION

1 The condition of existing access / private roads to be used shall be documented with photographs.


Once-off C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

2

The Contractor shall properly mark all access roads. Markers shall show the direction of travel. Roads not to be used shall be marked with a “NO ENTRY “sign (refer also TRMSCAAC1 REV 3). Where required, speed limits shall be indicated and speed control measures applied on the roads.


Once-off C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

3 Water diversion berms shall be installed from the start of the contract in accordance with TRMSCAAC1 REV 3 Section 4.6. Where berms are installed on severe slopes the outflow shall be suitably stone pitched to prevent erosion from starting at the base of the berm. All structures shall be properly designed and drawings shall be available for reference purposes.


When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

August 2010 24 12587


No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed WASTE MANAGEMENT PREPARATION

1 A method statement is required from the Contractor that includes the layout of the camp, management of ablution facilities and waste management.


Once-off C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

2 The Contractor camp shall have the necessary ablution facilities with chemical toilets where such facilities are not available at commencement of construction (See Sanitation Section).


Once-off C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

3 The Contractor shall provide a wastewater management system that will comply with legal requirements and be acceptable to Eskom (See Water Management Section).


Weekly inspection

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

4 The Contractor will supply waste collection bins where such is not available and all solid waste collected shall be disposed of at a registered waste disposal facility.

Throughout Project

Once-off C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

5 In the case where a registered waste site is not available close to the construction site, the Contractor will be responsible to provide a method statement with regard to waste management.


Once-off C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

FIRE PREVENTION

1 The Contractor must document a fire reduction management plan. The plan will identify sources of fire hazards, and appropriate management measures to reduce the identified risk. The relevant authority will be notified of such potential fire hazards.

Prior to commencement of construction

Monthly C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

TOWER POSITIONS (FOR DEVIATION LINE)

1 Refer to TRMSCAAC1 REV 3 SECTION 4.4.5 for specifications concerning tower sites on slopes.


Once-off C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

August 2010 25 12587


No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed CLAIMS FROM DAMAGES

1 All anticipated damage shall be noted while access negotiations are underway.



C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

EROSION, DONGA AND RIVER CROSSINGS

1 Crossing of dongas and eroded areas shall be thoroughly planned in accordance with TRMSCAAC1 REV 3 Section 4.4.1.


Once-off C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

2 Water diversion berms shall be installed in consultation with the ECO at donga crossings to ensure runoff water on the site and servitude does not run into dongas and cause an erosion hazard.


When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

3 All structures shall be properly designed and drawings shall be available for reference purposes.


Once-off C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

4 “NO ENTRY” signs, in consultation with the ECO and landowner, must be strategically placed at eroded areas or dongas which are in close proximity access routes, the site, servitude and pylons where contractors may take short cuts across/through them. The ECO must strictly monitor this aspect as well as the maintenance of these signs for which the contractor is responsible.

When necessary

When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

5 All structures constructed for access purposes shall be properly designed and drawings of such structures shall be available for record purposes.


Once-off C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

August 2010 26 12587


No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed FLORA MANAGEMENT (INCLUDING VEGETATION CLEARING, GENERAL AND HERBICIDES)

1

For the deviation line vegetation clearing shall be done in accordance with ESKASABG3 REV 0 (Standard for bush clearance and maintenance within overhead power line servitudes) and the Vegetation Management Guideline.


When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

2 The removal of all economically valuable trees or vegetation shall be negotiated with the Landowner before such vegetation is removed.


When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

3 The Contractor will remove plants containing any diseases and /or pests from the site.


Weekly C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

FAUNA MANAGEMENT PREPARATION

1 Construction planning must be undertaken prior to construction to ensure that it does not conflict with breeding seasons.


Once off C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

2 The breeding sites of raptors and other wild bird species shall be taken into consideration during the planning of the construction programme.

One week Once off C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

3 For the deviation line, it is recommended that sites on parallel existing lines be noted, i.e. tower numbers. This information must then be given to the avian specialist via the Environmental Advisor so that the necessary action can be taken timeously.

When necessary

When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

4 Ensure that suitable fencing is erected prior to the commencement of construction to ensure that live stock does not wonder into dangerous areas.

Throughout the project.

Weekly inspections.

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

5 Environmental incidents such as bird kills, animals killed during construction, etc must be monitored and recorded.

During Construction

Weekly inspections

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

August 2010 27 12587


No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed INTERACTION WITH ADJACENT LANDOWNERS

1 All negotiations for any reason shall be between Eskom, the landowners and the Contractor.

When necessary

Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

2 Where required, relocation and decommissioning of dwellings may only take place once negotiations and compensations have been finalised by Eskom.

When necessary

When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

3 No verbal agreements shall be made. All agreements shall be recorded properly and all parties shall co-sign the documentation. It is proposed that a photographic record of access roads be kept.

Throughout the project

When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

4 It is required that the Contractor will supply one person to be the liaison officer (CECO) for the entire contract, and that this person shall be available to investigate all problems arising on the work site concerning adjacent landowners (TRMSCAAC1 REV 3).

Throughout project

Ongoing. C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

ARCHAEOLOGY PREPARATION

1 Ensure all known sites of cultural, archaeological, and historical significance are demarcated on the site layout plan, and marked as no-go areas.

Throughout Project

Weekly Inspection

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

PRIVATE PROPERTY

1 All private residences will be demarcated on a site layout plan prior to construction phase commencing.


Weekly Inspections

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

August 2010 28 12587


8.3 Construction Phase

No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed LABOUR ISSUES

1 Ensure proper supervision of employees at all times. Throughout Throughout C SM ECO

EA PM EM RA

2 Adhere and comply to the OHSA as approved by the Department of Labour;

Throughout Throughout PM SM

PM SM

PM SM

PM SM C

SITE DEMARCATION: GATE INSTALLATION, FENCING AND CONTROL

1

All gates shall be fitted with locks and be kept locked at all times. Gates shall only be left open on request of the Landowner if he accepts partial responsibility for such gates in writing. Claims arising from gates left open shall be investigated and settled in full by the Contractor.

Throughout Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

2 If any fencing interferes with the construction process, such fencing shall be deviated / protected until construction is completed. Damage to fences shall be minimised.

When necessary

When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

3 No one is to drive over cattle grid when there is no protection Throughout Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

CONSTRUCTION INITIATION

1 Construction activities are limited to the area as demarcated by EA / EM within the site identified for the construction of the substation and transmission line.

Throughout Project

Pre-Construction and during

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

August 2010 29 12587


No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed 2 Any area outside the construction area, required to facilitate access,

construction activities, construction camps or material storage areas, where necessary, shall be negotiated with the affected stakeholders and written agreements shall be obtained.

Throughout Project

Pre-Construction and during Construction

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

3 No temporary site camps will be allowed outside the footprint of the development areas as the establishment of such structures might trigger a listed activity as defined in the NEMA Regulations, GN 386, and 387 of 2006 and the NEMA Regulations, GN 543 – 546 of 2010 (as of 2 August 2010)

Throughout project


C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

4 All construction areas shall be cleared in accordance with the EA / EM Standard for Bush clearing ESKASABG3. Any extra space to be cleared outside the construction area shall be negotiated and approved by EA / EM. All areas marked as no go areas inside the substation parameters shall be treated with the utmost care and responsibility.

Throughout Project

Prior to Construction

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

5 Adherence to the construction phase suggestions on seismic activity must be monitored.

Throughout Project


C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

BATCHING PLANTS

1

The batching plant area shall be operated in such a way as to prevent contaminated water to run off the site and polluting nearby streams or water bodies. To this effect diversion berms must be installed to direct all wastewater to a catchment area.


Throughout Project

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM


Throughout Project

Throughout Project

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

3 No batching / mixing activities may occur on the ground or any permeable surface.

Throughout Project

Throughout Project

C SM

SM ECO EA EM PM

August 2010 30 12587


No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed SANITATION (IF UTILISING ADDITIONAL FACILITIES AND NOT THE EXISTING SUBSTATION FACILITIES)

1

The Contractor shall ensure the provision and proper utilisation, maintenance and management of toilet, wash and waste facilities. Chemical toilets will be supplied by the Contractor. Toilet facilities supplied by the Contractor for the workers shall occur at a maximum ratio of 1 toilet per 15 workers. Staff shall be sensitised to the fact that they should use these toilets at all times. The Contractor shall inform all site staff to make use of supplied ablution facilities and under no circumstances shall indiscriminate excretion and urinating be allowed other than in supplied facilities. No use of the veld shall be allowed, as this always creates problems with the landowners and may lead to claims for problems with stock diseases.

Throughout Project

Throughout Project

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

2 Ablution facilities must be maintained in a hygienic state and serviced regularly. Toilet paper will be provided. Toilet paper is also a source of littering, and the Contractor shall be forced to clean up any litter.


Daily C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

3 The Contractor will ensure that no spillage occurs when the toilets are cleaned or emptied and that a licensed provider removes the contents from the site. Disposal of such waste is only acceptable at a licensed waste disposal facility.


Weekly C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM



Once-off C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

WATER MANAGEMENT

1 Strict control shall be maintained and the ECO shall regularly inspect the abstraction point and methods used. The connection must be kept in neat working order without leaks or spillages.

Throughout Project

Every second day

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

August 2010 31 12587


No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed 2 No construction is to take place in wetland areas. Including no

vehicular traffic in wet areas / wetlands. The contractor shall use alternative methods of construction in such areas. Refer to TRMSCAAC1 REV 3 section 4.4.1 regarding access through seasonally wet areas.

Throughout Project

Daily C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

3 Berms should be created not closer than 10m from identified areas, so as to ensure that no construction material and/or waste flow into wetland systems.

Throughout Project

When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

4

The dust control measures, such as watering, chemical stabilisation and the reduction of surface wind speed through the use of windbreaks and source enclosures must be put in place during construction activities. Emission control efficiencies of 50% can readily be achieved through the implementation of effective watering programme for unpaved roads and material handling points.

During construction

When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

5 The Contractor shall supply appropriate dust suppression measures (as indicated above) particularly during prolonged periods of dry weather.

During construction

When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

6 The Contractor will avoid under high wind conditions or when a visible dust plume is present the excavation, handling and transport of erodible materials. If dust-damping measures are deemed inadequate, working will cease until wind speeds drop to an acceptable level.

During construction

When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

7

Storm water shall be channelled away from construction activities. The Contractor will compile a storm water management plan to ensure that clean water is safely diverted around the site, and that dirty water is contained and correctly handled.

Prior to commencement of Construction

Once-off C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

August 2010 32 12587


No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed 8 No storm water may be discharged into areas where construction is

taking place. Storm water flowing from the footprint of the proposed development may not be contaminated by any substances, whether the substance is solid, liquid or vapour or any combination thereof.


Once-off C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

9 During construction, the Contractor will protect areas susceptible to erosion by installing necessary temporary and / or permanent drainage works as soon as possible and by taking suitable measures to prevent surface water concentration into nearby roadways or river courses.


When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

10 Silt trap mechanisms will be installed on all temporary storm water channels. These silt traps will be regularly checked and serviced as required.


Monthly C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

11 All excavated and filled slopes and stockpiles must be of a stable angle and capable of accommodating normal expected flows.


Daily C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM 12 Stabilisation of cleared areas to prevent and control erosion will be

actively managed on an ongoing basis. The method chosen (e.g. watering, planting, retaining structures, commercial anti-erosion compounds) will be selected according to specifics and ensure acceptable rehabilitation.


Monthly C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

13 Traffic and movement over stabilised areas will be restricted. Any damage to stabilised areas will be repaired and maintained to the satisfaction of the Site Manager.


When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

14 Where erosion and sedimentation occur, rectification will be carried out in accordance with details specified by the Site Manager.


When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

The following must be ensured throughout construction: the clean and dirty water plan is implemented, areas to be impacted prior to commencement of the construction phase must be properly demarcated, safety procedures are implemented during blasting.


When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

August 2010 33 12587


No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed HAZARDOUS SPILLS

1 Ensure that potential hazardous materials on site are identified and documented in a register.

Throughout Project

As new hazardous material arrive on site

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

2 Ensure that suitable spill kits and absorption materials are purchased prior to commencement with construction, and stored suitably in places where there is a high risk of hazardous spills occurring.

Throughout Project

Buy new absorption materials when needed

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

3 The storage areas shall not be utilised for accommodation purposes. The storage areas shall be kept tidy and the area shall be rehabilitated after use.

Throughout Project

Throughout Project

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

4 A notice board with the contact details of the responsible party shall be displayed at the gate to the storage area.

Throughout Project

Throughout Project

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

5 Workers are to be made aware of the health risks associated with any hazardous substances used, and shall be provided with appropriate PPE in case of spillages or accident.



C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

6 Storage areas must display the required safety signs depicting “No smoking”, “No naked lights” and “Danger”. Containers must be clearly marked to indicate contents as well as safety requirements.



C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

7 The method statement for the storage of hazardous materials, supplied at tender stage, must be adhered to.

Throughout Project;

Throughout Project;

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

August 2010 34 12587


No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed 8 Refuelling must be confined to designated area. This area is underlain

by an impermeable surface to ensure that no spillage of fuel occurs. Throughout Project;

Throughout Project;

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

9 Where possible and practical all maintenance of vehicles and equipment shall take place in the workshop area. Workshop areas shall be monitored for oil and fuel spills and such spills shall be cleaned and remediate to the satisfaction of the ECO.


Daily C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

10 All contaminated soil / yard stone shall be removed and be placed in containers. Contaminated material can be taken to one central point where bio-remediation can be done. Smaller spills can be treated on site. (ESKASABTO). A specialist Contractor shall be used for the bio-remediation of contaminated soil where the required remediation material and expertise is not available on site.

Throughout Project

When-necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

11 All spills of hazardous substances must be reported to the ECO and appointed Transmission Engineering Environmental Advisor (Tx Key Performance Indicator requirement).

Throughout Project

When-necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

12 Storage areas for oils, grease, chemicals and other hazardous materials must be placed in bunded areas on impermeable surfaces.

Throughout

Project

Throughout Project

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

13 An inventory of any hazardous chemicals/substances (including that within equipment) must be kept on site, along with a description of possible ill effects and treatment of health-related afflictions resulting from accidents, shall be kept in the storage area as well as by the appropriate manager. These areas shall be securely fenced if required by the authorisation or relevant legislation.

Throughout Project

Throughout Project

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

14 Gas welding cylinders and LPG cylinders shall be stored in a secure, well-ventilated area.

Throughout Project

Throughout Project

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

August 2010 35 12587


No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed 15 Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) of all hazardous substances have

to be kept on file. Throughout Project

Throughout Project

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

16 Emergency repairs done on machinery using hydrocarbons has a drip tray placed strategically to avoid incidental spillage. drip trays are to be emptied daily and serviced when necessary. in particular drip trays are closely monitored during rain events to ensure that they do not overflow. All hydrocarbon and other hazardous waste resulting from spills, re-fuelling and maintenance activities must be disposed at a DWA licensed hazardous waste site.

Throughout Project

Throughout Project

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

17 A recognised company (e.g. Waste Tech) remove all the old oil rags, filters etc and the old hazardous liquids go to a refinery.

Throughout Project

Throughout Project

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

HEAVY VEHICLES

1 No vehicles coming on sites must spill oil. All areas where heavy machinery has access must be rehabilitated in terms of soil pollution.


Daily C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

2 No construction equipment, vehicles or unauthorised personnel will be allowed onto areas that have been re-vegetated. The Contractor will control the movement of all vehicles and machinery on the site. All vehicles and machinery will remain on designated areas, and these vehicles will be distributed so as not to cause undue traffic concentration.


Daily C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

3 Ensure traffic safety measures (e.g. traffic warning signs, flagmen) are erected to the satisfaction of Eskom.


Daily C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

4 Attention must be paid to minimising disruption of the flow of traffic and reducing the danger to other road users and pedestrians.


Daily C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

August 2010 36 12587


No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed BUILDING, CIVILS AND STRUCTURAL STEELWORK

1 PPE must be used by all workers using hand tools during the excavations of foundations. During the mixing of concrete, concrete dust is emanated. Workers mixing concrete must wear PPE.


Daily C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

2 Spoil must be evenly spread. Throughout construction

Daily C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM



Daily C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

5 No batching / mixing activities occur on the ground or any permeable surface.


Daily C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

6 Cleaning of equipment and flushing of mixers occur in designated wash bays (with contaminated water collected, stored / contained) to ensure that contaminated wash water does not enter the environment.


Daily C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

7 Ready mix trucks have to rinse off the delivery shoot at the designed wash bays prior to leaving the site.


Daily C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

8 Cement bags must not become litter after use. They must be disposed of in bins/skips (see Waste Management).


Daily C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

9 All copper and steel off-cuts must be collected for recycling purposes. Throughout construction

Daily C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

10 During steel cutting and grinding, all old discs must be managed and must not become litter.


When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

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No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed 11 During welding and brazing, all old welding rods must be managed

and must not become litter. Throughout construction

When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

ACCESS ROADS

1 All speed limits shall be strictly adhered to at all times. Throughout Project

Daily C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

2 The Contractor will control the movement of all vehicles and machinery on the site. All vehicles and machinery will remain on designated routes, and these vehicles will be distributed so as not to cause undue traffic concentration.



C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

3 Where new access roads are constructed, this must be done in accordance with TRMSCAAC1 REV 3 Section 4.4.


When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

4 Implement dust control measures, such as dampening with water or use of specific chemicals will be implemented where necessary, as indicated by Eskom.


When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM




C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

6 Water diversion berms shall be installed from the start of the contract in accordance with TRMSCAAC1 REV 3 Section 4.6;

At the start of the contract

When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

7 These berms shall be maintained at all times. Throughout construction


C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

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No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed 8 No roads shall be constructed on slopes of more than 20% unless such

roads follow contours. In such areas the Contractor shall only use existing roads or alternative methods of construction. The Contractor shall take such areas into consideration during the tender.


Monthly inspection

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

9 The installation of concrete pipes and drifts, to facilitate access, shall be at the discretion of the Environmental Control Officer on site.


When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

10 Any dangerous crossings shall be marked as such and where necessary, speed limits shall be enforced.


When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

11 All existing private access roads used for construction purposes, shall be maintained at all times to ensure that the local people have free access to and from their properties.


When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

WASTE MANAGEMENT

1 The Contractor shall dispose of all excess material on site in an appropriate manner and at a designated place.

Throughout Project

Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

2 All packaging material shall be removed from site and disposed of and not burned on site.

Throughout Project

Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

3 No landfill may be used without the consent from the Landowner. Throughout Project

Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

4 Should a landfill be used for biodegradable materials only, the rubble shall be compacted and at least 1m of soil shall cover the waste material.

Throughout Project

Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

5 No hazardous material, e.g. oil or diesel fuel shall be disposed of in any unregistered waste site.

Throughout Project

Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

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No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed 6 No material shall be left on site that may harm man or animals. Throughout

Project Weekly inspection

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

7 Any broken insulators shall be removed and all shards picked up. Broken, damaged and unused nuts, bolts and washers shall be picked up and removed from site.

Throughout Project

Daily C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

8 Surplus concrete may not be dumped indiscriminately on site, but shall be disposed of in designated areas. Concrete trucks shall not be washed on site after depositing concrete into foundations. Any spilled concrete shall be cleaned up immediately.

Throughout Project

Monthly C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

9 Under no circumstances may solid waste be burned on site unless a suitable incinerator is available.

Throughout Project

Daily C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

10 The Contractor shall dispose of all excess material on site in an appropriate manner and at a designated place.

Throughout Project

Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

11 The Contractor must provide DEA with proof of confirmation of service provision from waste service providers for the removal of wastes.

Throughout Project

As soon as possible

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

12 A general site-wide litter clean up will occur at least once a week. Throughout Project

Weekly C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

13 Waste will be collected from site by a licensed contractor and removed to an appropriate waste disposal facility. All waste generated during construction and operation of the facility must be removed and disposed of at a waste facility permitted in terms of Section 20 of the Environmental Conservation Act, 1989 (Act 73 of 1989) or Section 20 (b) of the NEMWA (Act 59 of 2008) and be collected by a licensed contractor.

Throughout Project

Weekly C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

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No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed 14 Wherever possible, materials will be recycled via a “Greens waste

site”. To this end, containers for glass, paper, metals, plastics, organic waste and hazardous wastes (e.g. oil rags, paint containers, thinners) will be provided in sufficient quantity on the site.

Throughout Project

Weekly C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

15 Waste will be removed during off-peak traffic periods to minimise impacts on local traffic patterns.

Throughout Project

Daily C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

16 Littering by the employees of the Contractor shall not be allowed (TRMSCAAC1 REV 3 section 4.1.2).

Throughout Project

Daily C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

17 All potentially hazardous and non-degradable waste shall be collected and removed to a registered waste site.

Throughout Project

Weekly C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

FIRE PREVENTION

1 Preferentially no fires will be lit on the site, if however required, fires must be limited to use for cooking and heating use only within a designated area. This area will be a suitable distance from fuel sources. A fire will be constantly monitored while present.

Throughout Project

Daily C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

2 In terms of the Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Act (APPA), burning is not permitted for waste disposal.

Throughout Project

Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

3 Suitable precautions will be taken (e.g. suitable fire extinguisher, welding curtains) when working with welding or grinding equipment near potential sources of combustion.

Throughout Project

Daily C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

4 All fire control mechanisms (fire fighting equipment) will be routinely inspected by a qualified investigator for efficacy thereof and be approved by local fire services. Such mechanisms will be present and accessible at all times.

Throughout Project

When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

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No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed 5 All staff on site will be made aware of general fire prevention and

control methods, and the name of the responsible person to alert to the presence of a fire.

Throughout Project

Once-off C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

6 The Contractor will advise the relevant authority of a fire outside of a demarcated area as soon as it starts and will not wait until he can no longer control it.

Throughout Project

When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

DEDICATED STORAGE AREAS

1 All hazardous substances shall be stored in suitable containers and storage areas shall be bunded. This includes all carbon substances like fuel and oil as well as herbicides and battery acid.

During construction

Daily C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

2 A register shall be kept on all substances and be available for inspection at all times. All hazardous substances shall be stored in suitable containers and storage areas shall be bunded. (see Waste Management).

Throughout Project

Daily C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

3 Workshop areas shall be monitored for oil and fuel spills and such spills shall be cleaned and remediated to the satisfaction of the ECO.

Throughout Project

When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

4 In the event of a breakdown within the substation perimeter, any oil spills shall be cleaned up immediately and appropriate environmental investigations undertaken and recorded.

Throughout Project

When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

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No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed 5 The following shall apply:

• All contaminated soil shall be removed and be placed in containers. Contaminated soil can be taken to one central point at the Contractors campsite where bio-remediation can be done;

• Smaller spills can be treated on site; • A specialist Contractor shall be used for the bio-remediation

of contaminated soil; • The area around the fuel storage drum at the Contractor’s

campsite shall also be re-mediated upon completion of the contract; and

• All oil spills must be reported to the ECO immediately.

Throughout Project

When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

6 No maintenance or repair of construction vehicles or machinery will occur on site during the construction phase. Maintenance of equipment and vehicles will be preformed off-site at a suitably designed workshop.

Throughout Project

When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

7 Movement of construction vehicles and machinery must be restricted to areas outside of sensitive areas on site.

Throughout Project

Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

8 The contractor will ensure that if emergency plant maintenance occurs on site, that there is no contamination of soil or vegetation (e.g. use of drip trays).

Throughout Project

When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

9 Drip trays will be provided for the stationary plant and for the “parked” plant.

Throughout Project

Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

10 All vehicles and equipment will be kept in good working order and serviced regularly. Leaking equipment will be repaired immediately or removed from the site.

Throughout Project

Daily C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

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No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed 11 The relevant contractor must ensure that facilities for the collection of

hydraulic and other vehicle oils are provided within the hard park area.

Throughout Project

When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

12 The Contractor will ensure that delivery drivers are informed of all procedures and restrictions required by this document. Such drivers will be supervised during off-loading, by a person knowledgeable of the requirements.

Throughout Project

Monthly C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

13 Materials will be appropriately secured to ensure safe passage between destinations. Loose loads (e.g. sand, stone chip, fine vegetation, refuse, paper and cement) will be covered.

Throughout Project

Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

14 The Contractor will be responsible for any clean-up resulting from the failure by his employees or suppliers to properly secure transported materials.

Throughout Project

When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

15 All material lay-down areas and stockpiles will be subject to the Site Manager’s approval.

Throughout Project

When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

16 Imported fill / soil / sand materials will be free of weeds, litter and contaminants.

Throughout Project

Throughout Project

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

17 Storage areas will be roofed in an impervious material, with a suitable overhang or side cladding. Rainwater run-off will be channelled away from the storage area as required.

Throughout Project

Throughout Project

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

18 Hydraulic fluids are stored in concrete lined surfaces with bund walls and must be designated in such a manner that any spillages can be contained and reclaimed without any impact on the surrounding environment.

Throughout Project

Throughout Project

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

19 Hazardous and flammable substances must be stored and used in compliance with applicable regulations and safety instructions.

Throughout Project

Throughout Project

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

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No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed 20 During servicing of vehicles or equipment, a suitable drip tray shall

be used to prevent spills onto the soil, especially where emergency repairs are effected outside the workshop area.

Throughout Project

Throughout Project

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

21 Leaking equipment shall be repaired immediately or be removed from site to facilitate repair.

Throughout Project

When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

22 Any leaking containers shall be repaired or removed from site. Throughout Project

Throughout Project

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

TOWER POSITIONS

1 Disturbance of topsoil on tower sites with severe slopes shall be minimised at all costs.

Throughout Project

Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

2 At any tower sites where conventional foundations are installed, the Contractor shall remove the topsoil separately and store it for later use during rehabilitation of such tower sites.

Throughout Project

When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

3 The location and method for stockpiling of any material must be done in consultation with the ECO to ensure material is not stockpiled in drainage lines, the quality and make up of stockpiled material is not compromised, etc.

Throughout Project

When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

4 During backfilling operations, the Contractor shall take care not to dump the topsoil in the bottom of the foundation and then put spoil on top of that.

Throughout Project

When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

5 In accordance with the Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act, No 43 of 1983, slopes in excess of 2% must be contoured and slopes in excess of 12% must be terraced.

Throughout Project

When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

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No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed 6 Contour banks shall be spaced according to the slope on tower sites.

The type of soil shall also be taken into consideration. Throughout Project

When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

CLAIMS FROM DAMAGES

1 All damage to Eskom property shall be recorded immediately. Throughout construction

When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

2 The Environmental Control Officer should also keep a photographic record of such damage.

When necessary

When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

3 The date, time of damage, type of damage and reason for the damage shall be recorded in full to ensure the responsible party is held liable.


When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

4 All claims for damage should be directed to the Environmental Control Officer for appraisal.


When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

5 The Contractor shall be held liable for all unnecessary damage to Eskom property.


When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

6 A register shall be kept of all complaints from Landowners. Throughout construction

Monthly C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

7 All claims shall be handled immediately to ensure timeous rectification / payment.


When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

EROSION, DONGA AND RIVER CROSSINGS

1 Water diversion berms shall be installed at donga crossings to ensure runoff water on the servitude does not run into dongas and cause an erosion hazard.


When necessary

C

CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

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No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed 2 Suitable erosion containment structures shall be constructed at donga

crossings where required and viable. Throughout construction

When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

3 No unplanned / improperly planned cutting of donga embankments is allowed as this leads to erosion and degradation of the environment.


Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

4 No roads shall be cut through river and stream banks as this may lead to erosion causing siltation of streams and downstream dams.


Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

FLORA MANAGEMENT

1 Only an 8m or 6m strip may be cleared flush with the ground to allow vehicular passage during construction.


Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

2 The removal of indigenous plant material from the site or surrounding and adjacent land will not be allowed.


Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

3 No scalping shall be allowed on any part of the servitude road unless absolutely necessary.


Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

4 All trees and vegetation cleared from the site shall be cut into manageable lengths and neatly stacked at regular intervals along the perimeter of the site.


When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

5 No vegetation shall be pushed into heaps or left lying all over the site. Throughout construction

Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

6 Vegetation clearing must be kept to a minimum. Removal of indigenous plant material from the site or surrounding and adjacent land will not be allowed.


When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

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No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed 7 Big trees with large root systems shall be cut manually and removed,

as the use of a bulldozer will cause major damage to the soil when the root systems are removed.


When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

8 Stumps shall be treated with herbicide. Throughout construction

Monthly C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

9 Smaller vegetation can be flattened with a machine, but the blade should be kept above ground level to prevent scalping.


When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

10 No vegetation clearing in the form of de-stumping, scalping or uprooting shall be allowed on river and stream banks except in exceptional cases where the ECO is consulted and permission granted.


Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

11 Trees and vegetation not interfering with the statutory clearance to the substation can be left.


Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

12 Dense vegetation around the substation which could cause a fire hazard, particularly in the middle third of the span in the vicinity of the lowest point of the conductors, will be considered as a separate case.


When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

13 Protected or endangered species of plants shall not be removed unless they are interfering with a structure. Where such species have to be removed due to interference with a structure, the necessary


Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM 14 The use of herbicides shall only be allowed after a proper

investigation into the necessity, the type to be used, the long-term effects and the effectiveness of the agent. Eskom's approval for the use of herbicides is mandatory (Contact Dr. Eugene van Rensburg—Vegetation Management). Application shall be under the direct supervision of a qualified technician. All surplus herbicide shall be disposed of in accordance with the supplier’s specifications.


When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

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No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed 15 Upon completion of construction and before handover, the site must

be inspected and all vegetation interfering with the safe operation of the line shall be removed / cut down.


As soon as possible

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

16 It is recommended that a contractor for vegetation clearing should comply with the following parameters:

• The contractor must have the necessary knowledge to be able to identify protected species as well as species not to interfering with the operation of the substation due to their height and growth rate;

• The contractor must also be able to identify declared weeds and alien species that can be totally eradicated; and

• The contractor must be in possession of a valid herbicide applicators license.



C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

17 The removal of protected vegetation and medicinal plants during construction must be done in consultation with the provincial environmental authorities, and the appropriate post-construction rehabilitation measures must be implemented in cooperation with the provincial environmental authorities.


When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

18 Should Medicinal Plants be found on site, these plants will be demarcated and cordoned off. Once demarcated, they will be removed and translocated to an established nursery. The plants shall be removed by a certified Nursery with experience in the handling and translocation of plants. The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) shall be contacted for assistance should a certified nursery not be available.


When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

19 Only indigenous vegetation is to be used in any landscaping which may be undertaken.


Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

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No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed 20 Should Protected or Endangered Plant Species be found on site they

will be demarcated and cordoned off. An Ecological Management Plan will be compiled and submitted to DEA for approval. The Ecological Management Plan will include the following:

• Ensure the persistence of the plant species; • Include a monitoring programme that monitors the size, stage structure

and vigour of the plant species population and threats to the population;

• Facilitate/augment natural ecological processes such as fire and herbivory;

• Provide for the habitat and life history needs of important pollinators; • Minimise artificial edge effects (e.g. water runoff from developed

areas and application of chemicals; • Include an ongoing monitoring and eradication programme for non-

indigenous/alien invasive species; • Result in a Report to be submitted to the relevant authority (DEA, etc)

Where feasible, appropriate genetic material such as seeds or propagules of the plant species shall be collected and stored at a licensed facility.


When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

21 In situ conservation of Protected and Endangered Plant Species is preferable to ex situ conservation. Thus, should the plant species not “interfere” with the construction of a structure, the area surrounding the plant species shall be declared a “no-go” area and a buffer zone will be applied as outlined in the Ecological Management Plan.


Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

22 The Developer will be responsible for controlling all alien invasive species, as per the requirements of the Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act (CARA), during the contract and vegetation establishment period. All exotic trees will be identified and marked.


Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

23 Alien invasive plant material will be preferentially removed in entirety through mechanical means (e.g. chainsaw, bulldozer, hand-pulling of smaller specimens).


When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

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No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed 24 The exotic trees must be cut down leaving the stumps behind to

ensure that soil erosion is prevented.

The trees can be chipped on site and the chips seeded with indigenous vegetation and spread over the site to allow for re-growth and to reduce erosion potential.


Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

25 Immediately after being cut, a herbicide solution must be applied to the exotic trees to ensure no further growth. The person applying the herbicide must have read and understood the instructions. Care must be taken that there is no spillage of solution in the wetland and that the correct protective equipment must be used.

After being cut - immediately

Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

26 If plants are not removed in entirety but cut-back and systematically treated with approved herbicides, then remaining plant will be monitored for re-growth / re-establishment.


When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

27 Herbicides used must be approved by authorities and as per the supplier’s specifications.

When necessary

Once-off C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

28 Alien invasive plant material will not be stockpiled. All such material removed will be removed from the site and dumped at an approved disposal site.


Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

29 If during the establishment period any noxious or excessive weed growth occurs, such vegetation will be removed; and


When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

30 It is the developer’s responsibility to implement a monitoring programme that will be instituted to ensure that re-growth of alien invasive plants species does not occur, or that such re-growth is controlled.


Monthly C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

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No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed FAUNA MANAGEMENT

1 Ensure that suitable fencing is erected prior to the commencement of construction to ensure that live stock does not wonder into dangerous areas.

Throughout the project.

Weekly inspections.

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

2 The Contractor’s workforce will have to be very careful not to disturb the animals as this may lead to fatalities which will give rise to claims from the Landowners.


Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

3 The Contractor shall under no circumstances interfere with livestock or game without the Landowner being present. This includes the moving of livestock where they interfere with construction activities.


Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

4 Should the Contractors workforce obtain any livestock for eating purposes, they must be in possession of a written note from the Landowner.


When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

5 Should any new sites or nests be found, during the construction process, that was not known or have been noted before, each site shall be assessed for merit and the necessary precautions be taken to ensure the least disturbance.


When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

6 Sections of the power line that traverse known flight paths of large birds or traverse important avifauna habitat, cross or are aligned adjacent to dams or open water course and drainage lines, must be marked with bird flappers according to Eskom standard. This must be informed by a competent bird specialist.

During construction

When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO Bird Specialist

EA EM PM

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No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed INTERACTION WITH ADJACENT LAND OWNERS

1 The construction process will use the services of the Substation Environmental Monitoring / Management Committee (EMC) for communication with the land owners.


When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

2 Any claims instituted by the Landowners shall be investigated and treated promptly. Unnecessary delays should be avoided at all costs.


When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

3 Landowners shall always be kept informed about any changes to the construction programme should they be involved. If Eskom’s ECO is not on site the CECO should keep the Landowners informed.


Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

4 The contact numbers of the Contractor’s ECO officer and the Eskom ECO shall be made available to the Landowners.


Once-off C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

5 All contact with the Landowners shall be courteous at all times. Throughout the project

Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

6 The rights of the Landowners shall be respected at all times and all staff shall be sensitised to the effect that we are working on private property.


Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

NOISE

1 In order to prevent noise impacts resulting from construction activities, working hours are to be limited to weekdays between 7h00 to 17h00.


Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

1 If certain construction requires work outside of these hours, all adjacent landowners have to be informed prior to any construction outside of the specified hours commencing.

When necessary

Once – off, if necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

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No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed 2 If there are complaints about low frequency noise after the

refurbishment, Eskom would have to get a noise expert to do measurements and recommend mitigation.

When necessary

If necessary C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

3 No whistling or shouting will be permitted. Throughout Project

Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

4 No amplified music will be allowed on the site. The use of radios, tape recorders, compact disc players, television sets etc. will not be permitted unless at a level that does not serve as an intrusion to adjacent landowners.

When necessary

Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

5 The Contractor will take preventative measures (e.g. screening, muffling, timing, prenotification of affected parties) to minimise complaints regarding noise and vibration nuisance from sources such as power tools.

When necessary

Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

INFRASTRUCTURE

1 All existing private access roads used for construction purposes, shall be maintained at all times to ensure that the local people have free access to and from their properties.

Throughout Project

Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

2 Speed limits shall be enforced in such areas and all drivers shall be sensitised to this effect.

Throughout Project

Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

ARCHAEOLOGY

1 Should any heritage resources be exposed during excavation for the purpose of construction, construction in the vicinity of the finding must be stopped.

When necessary

Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

2 Should any heritage resources be exposed during excavation or be found on site, a registered heritage specialist must be called to site for inspection.

When necessary

Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

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No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed 3 Should any heritage resources be exposed during excavation or be

found on site, the relevant heritage resource agency must be informed about the finding.

When necessary

Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

4 Under no circumstances may any heritage material be destroyed or removed form site.

Throughout Project

Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

5 Any destruction of a site can only be allowed once a permit is obtained and the site has been mapped and noted. The permit must be obtained from the National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999).

When necessary

When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

6 Should remains and/or artefacts be discovered on the site during earthworks, all work will cease in the area affected and the Contractor will immediately inform the Construction Manager.

Throughout Project

When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

7 Should any remains be found on site that is potentially human remains, the South African Police Service should also be contacted.

Throughout Project

When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

8 Known sites must be protected against vandalism, destruction and theft and new archaeological finds should these be discovered during operations must be preserved and managed

Throughout Project

When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY

1 The Contractor shall under no circumstances interfere with the property of adjacent landowners.

Throughout project

Weekly Inspections

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

2 If water is required, the Contractor shall negotiate with the relevant Landowner and a written agreement shall be drawn up (TRMSCAAC1 REV 3 section 4.8).

Throughout Project

Weekly Inspections

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

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8.4 Operational Phase

No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed GATE CONTROL (DEVIATION TRANSMISSION LINE)

1 Gates must be fitted with Eskom locks. Permanent Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

2 All gates shall be closed and locked after anyone has driven through it.

During Project

During Project

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

3 Such gates shall be clearly marked by painting the posts green. After construction – once off

Once off C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

DELIVERY OF MATERIALS

1 No oil/ petrol spills / leaks may occur. Throughout construction

Daily C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

2 Pay attention to minimising disruption of the flow of traffic and reducing the danger to other road users and pedestrians.


Daily C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

BUILDING, CIVILS AND STRUCTURAL STEELWORK

1 During site take / hand over the site must be accepted from the contractor and handed over.

Operations Once - off C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

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No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND TRANSFORMERS

1 During site take / hand over the site must be accepted from the contractor and handed over.

On termination of construction

Once-off C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

WASTE MANAGEMENT

1 Refuse and Rubble Removal - Same as construction phase.

INTERACTION WITH ADJACENT LANDOWNERS

1 The rights of the Landowners shall be respected at all times and all staff shall be sensitised to the effect that we are working on private property.


Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

REINSTATE INFRASTRUCTURE

1 Upon completion of the project all roads and infrastructure shall be repaired to their original state.

Post construction

Once-off C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

FLORA MANAGEMENT

1 All flora must be managed and maintained in the power line corridor as per Eskom Vegetation Management Guideline.

Throughout Operations

Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

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8.5 Decommissioning and Rehabilitation Phase

No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed BATCHING PLANTS

1 All areas used as batching areas must be rehabilitated once construction is completed. Should any claim be instituted against EA / EM, due to the actions of the Contractor at a batching plant site, EA / EM shall hold the Contractor fully responsible for the claim until such time that the Contractor can prove otherwise with the necessary documentation.

Once Construction is completed – during rehabilitation

Daily C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

SITE CAMP DECOMMISSIONING

1. All areas where site infrastructure or camp sites are established must be rehabilitated to their original state in which they were found.


Daily C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

2 Prior to the removal of structures an assessment of the end land use will be undertaken to determine which structures will be removed or retained.


Daily C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

3 Any specific requirements to prevent pollution during demolition of structures must be identified prior to the commencement of rehabilitation activities.

Prior to rehabilitation

Once - off C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

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No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed 4 Disposal requirements must be identified prior to the

commencement of rehabilitation or structure removal. Prior to rehabilitation

Once - off C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

5 Equipment, structures and building material that can be reused will be identified prior to the commencement of rehabilitation activities.

Prior to rehabilitation

Once - off C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

6 Scrap metal and equipment will be sold as scrap or disposed of at a suitably licensed facility.


When needed

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

7 Vegetation that was removed for the establishment of site infrastructure shall be reinstated into the area.


Monthly C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

WATER MANAGEMENT

1 Any runnels or erosion channels will be backfilled and compacted, and the areas restored to a proper condition.


As soon as possible during rehabilitation

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

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No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed 2 Any damage to stabilised areas will be repaired and maintained

to the satisfaction of the Site Manager. Throughout project

As soon as possible during rehabilitation

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE SPILLS

1 Ensure that rehabilitated areas are free of visible spills and are suitably vegetated;

During rehabilitation

When-necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

2 The Contractor will ensure that all visible remains of concrete are physically removed on completion of activities and disposed off in an acceptable manner; and


When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

3 The Contactor will ensure that stone chip, gravel excess, asphalt, paving and bitumen waste products will be collected and removed to designated disposal areas.



C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

BUILDING, CIVILS AND STEELWORK

1 De-establish contractors yard / store : All waste, garbage, surplus materials and oil spills to be cleared and site must be rehabilitated.

During Rehabilitation

When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

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No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed 2 Final inspection: During site inspection the site is to be cleared

and rehabilitated back to its original state. During Rehabilitation

As soon as possible

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND TRANSFORMERS

1 Clear site: The site must be cleared and rehabilitated so that there is no damage to the surrounding infrastructure.

Post construction

Weekly C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

2 All personal must be suitably accredited to perform duties. Throughout Project

Daily C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

3 All cable cut offs must be collected and sent for recycling. Throughout Project

As soon as possible

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

4 All waste, garbage, scrap and oil spill must be disposed of (see Waste Management). The site must be cleared and rehabilitated.

Throughout Project

As soon as possible

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

5 Final Inspection: During site inspection the site is to be cleared and rehabilitated back to its original state.

On termination of construction

As soon as possible

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

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No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed ACCESS ROADS

1 Berms must be repaired at the end of the contract. End of contract

Once off C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

2 Pay attention to minimising disruption of the flow of traffic and reducing the danger to other road users and pedestrians.

Throughout Project

Throughout Project

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

3 Upon completion of the project all roads shall be repaired to their original state.

End of contract

Once off C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM


Throughout Project

Throughout Project

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

5 All speed limits shall be strictly adhered to at all times. Throughout Project

Throughout Project

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

TOWER POSITIONS

1 Re-seeding shall be done on disturbed areas as directed by the Environmental Control Officer.

Post construction

When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

2 Other methods of rehabilitation of tower sites may also be used at the discretion of the Environmental Control Officer, e.g. stone pitching, logging, etc.

When necessary

When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

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No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed 3 A mixture of seed can be used provided the mixture is carefully

selected to ensure the following:

Annual and perennial plants are chosen;

Pioneer species are included;

All the plants shall not be edible;

Species chosen will grow in the area without many problems;

Root systems must have a binding effect on the soil; and

The final product should not cause an ecological imbalance in

the area.

Throughout Project

When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

4 To get the best results in a specific area, it is a good idea to

consult with a vegetation specialist or the local extension officer

of the Dept of Agriculture. Seed distributors can also give

valuable advice as to the mixtures and amount of seed necessary

to seed a certain area. Re-seeding, as well as fencing in of badly

damaged areas, will always be at the discretion of the

Environmental Control Officer, unless specifically requested by

a Landowner.

Post construction

When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

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No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed FLORA MANAGEMENT

1 If disturbed areas are left to rehabilitate naturally, they must be frequently monitored and interventions put in place immediately should it become necessary. Special attention must be given to the potential for soil erosion and the associated environmental degradation. It is also essential to undertake alien vegetation control and management.

Post construction

When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

2 Vegetation rehabilitation must be undertaken on all areas disturbed by the construction activities after the completion of construction.

Post construction

When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

3 No construction equipment, vehicles or unauthorised personnel will be allowed onto areas that have been re-vegetated


Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

4 Only persons / equipment required for maintenance thereof will be allowed to operate on such areas.


Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

5 All plant material used on site will be obtained from an approved nursery;

Post construction

Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

6 The Contractor will remove plants containing any diseases and/or pests from the site;


Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

7 Propagation of suitable indigenous vegetation that is quick to establish such as grasses, should be encouraged in areas where vegetation has been removed


Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

8 On planting, there will be sufficient topsoil around each plant to prevent desiccation of the root system. Where plants are stored on site prior to planting they will be maintained to ensure that the root systems remain moist; and


Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

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No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed 9 Each plant brought onto site will be handled and packed in an approved

manner for that species or variety, and that all necessary precautions are taken to ensure that the plants arrive on the site in a proper condition for successful growth (e.g. good plant specimens chosen, disease and/or pest free, potting material weed free, plants covered during transportation, containers in good condition);


Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

10 All reseeding activities will be undertaken at the end of the dry season (middle to end September) to ensure optimal conditions for germination and rapid vegetation establishment;


Wet Season C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

11 The seed mix will be approved by the ECO prior to seeding; Throughout construction

Wet Season once-off

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

12 Seeds should be covered by use of an agricultural roller or similar mechanism;


Throughout C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

13 Inspect rehabilitated area at three monthly intervals during the first and second growing season to determine the efficacy of rehabilitation measures; and


When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

14 Take appropriate remedial action where vegetation establishment has not been successful or erosion is evident within the first two growing seasons.


When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

15 Alien Plant Control and Monitoring: Alien plant control will be conducted as described in Section 5.14, for a period of two years after the rehabilitation phase is completed.


As prescribed C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

16 Soil and Land Capability: All excess building material and rubble must be collected and disposed of at a suitably registered landfill site.


As soon as possible

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

17 Soils must be ripped to refusal or a minimum of 300mm prior to seeding.


When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

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No Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable Contacted Informed 18 All areas must be profiled to tie in with adjacent terrain. Where

necessary suitable soil must be imported to obtain a suitable profile. Throughout construction

When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

19 Suitable erosion control measures must be installed in areas where erosion may occur;


When necessary

C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

20 Apply a suitable mixture of N:P:K fertiliser prior to seeding; Throughout construction

As indicated C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

21 Harrow the disturbed areas after spreading the topsoil and fertilizer uniformly;


As indicated C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

22 Rehabilitated and profiled areas must be inspected for erosion every three months for the first two years. Additional measures must be implemented to remediate erosion where it is observed.


As indicated C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

INFRASTRUCTURE

1 Re-instate all roads and infrastructure: Upon completion of the project all roads and infrastructure shall be repaired to their original state.

Post construction

Once-off C CECO

SM ECO EA EM PM

2 Should the use of the facility ever cease or become redundant, the applicant shall undertake the required actions as prescribed by legislation at the time and comply with all relevant legal requirements administered by any relevant and competent authority at that time.

Post operation

Once-off Eskom Eskom DEA DEA Landowners

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9 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS DURING CONSTRUCTION • Proper and continuous liaison between Eskom, the contractor and Landowners to ensure everyone

is informed at all times.

• A physical access plan shall be compiled and the contractor shall adhere to this plan at all times. Proper planning when the physical access plan is drawn up by the Environmental Control Officer in conjunction with the Contractor shall be necessary to ensure access to all construction areas within the substation parameter.

• The adjacent landowners shall be informed of the starting date of construction as well as the phases in which the construction shall take place.

• The Contractor must adhere to all conditions of contract, including the EMP.

• Proper planning of the construction process to allow for disruptions due to rain and very wet conditions.

• Where existing private roads are in a bad state of repair, such roads’ condition shall be documented before they are used for construction purposes. If necessary, some repairs should be done to prevent damage to equipment and plant.

• All manmade structures shall be protected against damage at all times and any damage shall be rectified immediately.

• Proper site management and regular monitoring of site works.

• Proper documentation and record keeping of all complaints and actions taken.

• Regular site inspections and good control over the construction process throughout the construction period.

• Appointment of an Environmental Control Officer on behalf of the Contractor to implement this EMP as well as deal with all Landowner related matters.

• Environmental Audits to be carried out during and upon completion of construction (at least two for the project).

• The Contractor shall not be released from site until all Landowners have signed off the release documentation to the satisfaction of the Eskom Environmental Control Officer.

10 SCHEDULING OF MANAGEMENT MEASURES The construction programme, showing the upfront management measures and regular audit schedule must be drafted before construction commences. It should be noted that the majority of the management measures are incident and control based. Therefore they will not occur in a management schedule but will rather occur in day to day operations. Where such measures occur these will be inspected during the audit activities provided for in the schedule.

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11 SITE DOCUMENTATION / MONITORING / REPORTING The standard Eskom site documentation shall be used to keep records on site, in addition all non-compliances to the EA will be reported to the Director: Environmental Impact Evaluation within 48 hours. All documents shall be kept on site and be available for monitoring and auditing purposes. Site inspections by an Environmental Audit Team may require access to this documentation for auditing purposes. The documentation shall be signed by all parties to ensure that such documents are legitimate. Regular monitoring of all site works by the ECO is imperative to ensure that all problems encountered are solved punctually and amicably. When the ECO is not available, the Contract Manager/Site Supervisor shall keep abreast of all works to ensure no problems arise. The following checklist shall be used as an environmental performance monitoring tool.

Person responsible for this construction is:

Name:

Designation:

Reporting of environmental performance, problems and priorities are as follows:

Environmental monitoring of the construction is according to the following schedule:

The following negative environmental impacts have been identified at the site:

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Environmental Problem Location

In order to solve (mitigate) the above identified negative environmental impacts, the following plan of action is to be implemented:

Problem Solution Date to be Completed

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Monitoring (follow-up) plan of implemented remedial action:

Person responsible for environmental monitoring (follow-up) is:

Name:

Designation:

Substation Name:

Monitoring Date:

Problem Solution as implemented Has the solution worked, if not, what actions are still to be taken

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12 CONTACT DETAILS 12.1 Environmental Contact Persons

• Vuledzani Thanyani (Senior Environmental Advisor)

E-mail Address: [email protected]

Tel: 011 800 5601

Fax: 086 662 3583

1.1 Emergency Numbers

• Eskom Control 0800 037566

• Police 10111

1.2 Oil Spill Contact Numbers

• Drizit 082 455 7832

• Pineland Environmental Technology 082 464 1074

mailto:[email protected]

Documents

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