DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME · EMPr Environmental Management Programme EMS Environmental Management System GDARD Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

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DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

PROGRAMME

HALFWAY HOUSE RESIDENTIAL ESTATE

Portion 30, 31 and the remaining extent of Portion 29 of Holding 74

Halfway House Estate Agricultural Holdings

Gaut:002/16-17/E0246

Prepared for

JANUARY 2017

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LIST OFACRONYMS

BAR Basic Assessment Report

DW&S Department of Environmental Affairs

EA Environmental Authorisation

EIA Environmental Impact Assessment

EAP Environmental Assessment Practitioner

EIR Environmental Impact Assessment Report

ECO Environmental Control Officer

EMPr Environmental Management Programme

EMS Environmental Management System

GDARD Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

HIA Heritage Impact Assessment

HSRA Health and Safety Risk Assessment

I&AP Interested and Affected Parties

LOS Level of Service

NCR Non Conformance Report

NHBRC Nation Home Builders Registration Council

OHS Occupation Health and Safety

PM Post Meridian

QMS Quality Management System

SAHRA South African Heritage Resource Agency

SHE Safety Health and Environment

TES Traffic Engineering Services

WUL Water Use License

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND ................................................................................................... 5

1.1 Details of the applicant .................................................................................................................... 5

1.2 Details of the EAP ........................................................................................................................... 6

2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (EMPR) .................................................................. 7

2.1 Purpose of the EMPr ........................................................................................................................ 7

2.2 Objectives of the EMPr .................................................................................................................... 7

2.3 Applicable Documentation .............................................................................................................. 7

2.4 Scope of the EMPr ........................................................................................................................... 7

2.5 Structure of the EMPr ...................................................................................................................... 8

2.6 EMPr as a live document ................................................................................................................. 8

2.6.1 Plan .......................................................................................................................................... 9

2.6.2 Do ............................................................................................................................................. 9

2.6.3 Check ........................................................................................................................................ 9

2.6.4 Act .......................................................................................................................................... 10

3.0 MANAGMENT AND MONITORING PROCEDURES .......................................................................... 10

3.1 Organisational Structure and Responsibility ................................................................................. 10

3.2 The Developer ................................................................................................................................ 11

3.3 The Engineer .................................................................................................................................. 11

3.4 The Contractor (including sub-contractors) .................................................................................. 11

3.5 Environmental Control Officer ....................................................................................................... 12

3.6 Occupational Health and Safety Officer ........................................................................................ 12

3.7 Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) Officer ........................................................................... 13

3.8 Training and Environmental Awareness ........................................................................................ 13

3.9 Monitoring ..................................................................................................................................... 14

3.10 Reporting Procedures .................................................................................................................... 14

3.10.1 Documentation ...................................................................................................................... 14

3.10.2 Environmental Register ......................................................................................................... 15

3.10.3 Non-Conformance Report...................................................................................................... 15

3.10.4 Environmental Emergency Response .................................................................................... 16

3.10.5 Method Statements ............................................................................................................... 17

3.10.6 Public Communication and Liaison with I&APs ..................................................................... 18

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4.0 COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATION .................................................................... 18

5.0 CONFORMANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE ISO STANDARDS ENVIRONMENTAL MANGEMENT SYSTEM

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6.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CODE OF CONDUCT .............................................................................................. 20

7.0 ENVIRONMENTAL GUIDELINES, STANDARDS AND PERMITS ............................................................. 20

8.0 DETAILED ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME ............................................................ 22

8.1 CATERGORY A: PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHASE .................................................................................. 24

8.2 CATERGORY B: CONSTRUCTION PHASE ......................................................................................... 27

8.3 Post Construction Phase-Rehabilitation/Maintenance ................................................................. 32

9.0 CONCLUSION ...................................................................................................................................... 34

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1: Locality Map ...................................................................................................................................... 5

Figure 2: Proposed layout .................................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.

Figure 3: Deming Cycle of Continuing Improvement ....................................................................................... 9

Figure 4: Project Organisational Structure .................................................................................................... 10

Figure 5: ISO EMS Cycle of Continuous Improvement ................................................................................... 19

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1: Details of the applicant ...................................................................................................................... 5

Table 2: Details of the applicant ...................................................................................................................... 6

Table 3: Phases of the Project Life-Cycle ......................................................................................................... 8

Table 4: Fines that may be Implemented .......................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

Table 5: Environmental Code of Conduct ...................................................................................................... 20

Table 6: Applicable Legislation ...................................................................................................................... 20

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1.0 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

The applicant, M&T Development (Pty) Ltd, proposes to establish a residential township to be known as

Vorna Valley Extension 106. The subject property is located on the Remaining Extent of Portion 29, Portion

30 and Portion 31 of Holding 74 Halfway House Estate Agricultural Holdings sandwiched between

Langevelt Road and Pretorius Road, and north of Bel Aire Estate. The development is close to the Mall of

Africa and Waterfall Office Park development to the south of Allandale Road, as well as various Blue Chip

Office Developments developed along the N1 Highway.

The Environmental Management Programme (EMPr) will serve as a management tool to ensure that

adverse impacts of the construction of the project are prevented while enhancing the positive

benefits which, in turn, will support the operation phases of the project.

Figure 1: Locality Map

1.1 Details of the applicant

Table 1: Details of the applicant

Aspect Details

Project applicant: M & T Development PTY LTD

Trading name M&T Development

Contact person: Cobus Cronje

Physical address: 340 Witch-Hazel Street, Highveld X70, Centurion

Postal address: P O Box 39727, Faerie Glen

Postal code: 0043 Cell: 076 412 5852

Telephone: 012 676 8592 Fax: 086 623 5451

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1.2 Details of the EAP

Table 2: Details of the applicant

Aspect Details

Name Nali Sustainability Solutions (Pty) Ltd

Representative Mr Pirate Ncube

Physical Address 65 Country Club Drive, Irene Farm Villages, Centurion

Postal Address P Bag X1, Stand 1829, Irene Farm Villages, Centurion, 0045

Other contact details Tel: 0824517120; Fax: 086 694 1178

Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Expertise/experience Vast experience in environmental and land use management. More than 22

years’ experience in spatial planning, environmental planning and

management encompassing Strategic Environmental Assessments,

Environmental Impact Assessments and reviews, Environmental Management

Plans, and Environmental Compliance Monitoring as well as Project

Management. Served/s in various decision making bodies including the DFA

Tribunal, Environmental Advisory Committee, MEC Appeals Advisory Panel.

Qualified Town Planner (honours) with Masters in Real Estate and an MBA.

Figure 2: Layout plan

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (EMPR)

2.1 Purpose of the EMPr

An Environmental Management Programme (EMPr) provides management mechanisms/methods

for the prevention of undue or reasonably avoidable adverse environmental impacts and for the

enhancement of the positive environmental benefits of a development. The EMPr derives from the

provisions of the National Environmental Management Act (Act No. 107 of 1998, (NEMA)(as

amended), and bestows a ‘Duty of Care’ on those who cause, have caused or may in future cause

pollution or degradation of the environment as per Section 28 (1) of NEMA.

2.2 Objectives of the EMPr

The EMPr provides recommendedmeasures and guidelines for environmental monitoring

throughout the construction and the operational phase of the activity. The specific objectives for

this EMPr include, among others:

Provision of the details of the applicant;

The outline of the legal requirements;

Identifies the regulatory and policy stipulations applicable to the activity;

The mitigation measures for construction associated impacts and key measures to be

implemented in the operational phase of the project;

Specification of roles and responsibilities of parties in the implementation of this EMPr;

Identifying construction activities that might have detrimental impacts on the environment;

To identify measures that could optimize beneficial impacts;

To establish a method of monitoring and auditing environmental management practices during

all phases of development;

Mechanisms for monitoring compliance with the EMPr and reporting thereon;

Specifying time periods within which the measures contemplated in the Environmental

Management Programme must be implemented.

2.3 Applicable Documentation

Some of the documentation required to undertake the Project and that will be read in conjunction

with the EMPr are listed below:

Environmental Authorisation from the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural

Development (GDARD).

Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed Vorna Valley Extension 106.

All other approvals required for the activity.

2.4 Scope of the EMPr

In accordance with the requirements of the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA)

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations, 2014, and the requirements of the GDARD this

EMPr is to be implemented by the Developer/applicant as well as any employee, contractor, agent

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or sub-contractor appointed to act on behalf of the Developer in the execution of the Project, in

order to ensure environmental compliance onsite. Thus the specifications outlined in this EMPr are

applicable to all activities undertaken by the Developer as well as appointed contractors and all

persons involved in the execution of the works.

An Environmental Code of Conduct has also been developed that provides a simplified set of rules

that should be adhered to by all persons involved with the project at all times. This is to be

displayed at strategic points to ensure constant environmental awareness.

The effectiveness of the EMPr depends on the level of compliance with conditions and measures

in the EMPr by the applicant. It is further assumed that compliance with the EMPr will be

monitored and audited as set out in this EMPr and contractual clauses.

2.5 Structure of the EMPr

There are three main phases in the EMPr that provide proposed mitigations and management

measures in Table1.

Table 3: Phases of the Project Life-Cycle

Category Phase Description

Category A Pre-Construction

This section provides guidelines on pre-construction activities including site establishment and clearance; environmental induction and training & awareness.

Category B Construction This section will provide guidelines on construction ethods and considerations

Category C Rehabilitation This section of the EMPr provides management principles for the rehabilitation phase of the Development. This will include best practice, procedures and responsibilities as required for various associated activities.

Relevant environmental legislation pertaining to the development is listed in the next section. The

applicant shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with the laws and conditions by any person

acting on its behalf.

However, the EMPr is a dynamic document which will be updated on a continuous basis to ensure

environmental best practices. Any amendments to be made, must be submitted to to the GDARD

for approval in accordance with the Regulations.

2.6 EMPr as a live document

The approach adopted for this EMPr is derived from the Deming Cycle (Figure 3), a cycle of

continuous improvement that entails the reiterative actions of plan, do, check, act, and then return

to the planning phase.

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Figure 2: Deming Cycle of Continuing Improvement

2.6.1 Plan Project-specific planning for the proposed project involves consideration of the legal triggers, the

specifics of the proposed development, and the nature of the receiving environment. This provides

a starting point for targeted environmental management objectives. Environmental performance

indicators are then determined with measurable targets prescribed to monitor the environmental

performance of the project. Achieving the targets depends on compliance with this EMPr and the

legislative requirements that underpin it.

2.6.2 Do

Throughout the development’s life-span, the developer will be required to develop and maintain a

Quality Management System–designed to ensure that best management practices are implemented

on day-to-day management. Such a QMS should at least include the following information:

Location and extent of associated infrastructure;

Associated activities such as the transportation of people and equipment;

Resources and experience required(staffing);

Materials and equipment to be used;

Management actions;

Human resources used;

Construction-monitoring activities;

Emergency/disaster incident and reaction procedures; and

Rehabilitation procedures for the impacted environment.

These topics will be cross-linked into the contracts related to the development of the project.

2.6.3 Check

A system of assessing monitoring results has been developed to check the environmental

management performance. Continuous assessment facilitates proactive management of the

environmental issues. Mitigation measures can then be successfully implemented on an ongoing

basis to keep environmental indicators within their target thresholds. Moreover, the assessment

system also enables the assessment of the efficiency of the EMPr. Regular auditing of

environmental performance is prescribed to prove and preserve accountability.

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2.6.4 Act

The assessments and monitoring of the results and findings of the regular audits must be

documented within a reporting system. Precautionary mitigation measures and corrective actions

will be prescribed and instructions will be given in order to implement these in the field. The

findings of monitoring and auditing programmes can also be used to update the EMPr. Although the

EMPr is a project-specific document, it is dynamic and should be updated regularly to address the

changing circumstances of the scheme.

3.0 MANAGMENT AND MONITORING PROCEDURES

3.1 Organisational Structure and Responsibility

The figure below provides an indication of the organizational and team structure for the Project.

Figure 3: Project Organisational Structure

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3.2 The Developer

The Developer is ultimately responsible for ensuring compliance with the environmental

specification and upholding the environmental commitment to 100% compliance with all

National, Provincial and local legislation that relates to management of this environment. Briefly,

the Developer will:

Appoint specialist and assembly construction team;

May on the recommendation of the Engineer and/or Environmental Officer order the

Contractor to suspend any or all works on site if the Contractor or his Sub-

Contractor/Supplier fails to comply with the said specifications; and

Maintain control of all activities pertaining to the project.

3.3 The Engineer

The Engineer will:

Enforce the environmental specifications on site;

Monitor compliance with the requirements of the specification;

Assess the Contractor’s environmental performance in consultation with the Environmental

Officer from which a brief monthly statement of environmental performance is drawn up for

record purposes and to be reported to project meetings; and

Ensure the documentation, in conjunction with the Contractor, the state of the site prior to

construction activities commencing. This documentation will be in the form of photographs

or video record.

3.4 The Contractor (including sub-contractors)

The Contractor is required to:

Be fully conversant with the EMPr and all conditions of the EA, WUL ,etc.;

Provide information on previous environmental management experience and company

environmental policy in terms of the relevant forms contained in the Contract Document.

Supply method statements timeously for all activities requiring special attention as specified

and / or requested by the Developer, Environmental Officer and/or Engineer during the

duration of the Contract.

Be conversant with the requirements of this environmental specification/ EMPr. Brief all his/

her staff about the requirements of the environmental specification;

Comply with requirements of the Environmental Officer in terms of this specification and the

project specification, as applicable, within the time period specified.

Ensure any Sub-Contractors/Suppliers who are utilized within the context of the contract

comply with the environmental requirements of the project, in terms of the specifications.

The Contractor will be held responsible for non-compliance on their behalf.

Bear the cost of any delays, with no extension of time granted, should he or his Sub-

Contractors/Suppliers contravene the said specifications such that the Engineer orders a

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suspension of work. The suspension will be enforced until such time as the offending

party(ies), procedure, or equipment is corrected.

Bear the costs of any damages / compensation resulting from non-adherence to the said

specifications or written site instructions.

Comply with all applicable legislation.

Ensure that he informs the Engineer timeously of any foreseeable activities which will

require input from the Environmental Officer.

The Contractor will conduct all activities in a manner that minimizes disturbance to the

natural environment as well as directly affected residents and the public in general.

3.5 Environmental Control Officer

The ECO will:

Be fully conversant with the EMPr;

Be familiar with the recommendations and mitigation measures of the associated EMPr for

the project;

Monitor the implementation of the EMPr during the construction and rehabilitation phases;

Ensure site protection measures are implemented on site;

Monitor that the Principal Contractor, sub-contractors, construction teams and the

Developer are in compliance with the EMPr at all times during the construction and

rehabilitation phases of the project;

Monitor all site activities monthly for compliance.

Conduct monthly audits of the site according to the EMPr, and report findings to the

Developer/Contractor;

Attend monthly site meetings;

Recommend corrective action for any environmental non-compliance at the site;

Compile a monthly report highlighting any non-compliance issues as well as progress and

compliance with the EMPr prescriptions. These monthly reports are to be submitted to the

Developer and GDARD; and

Conduct once-off training with the Contract or on the EMPr and general environmental

awareness.

It must be noted that the responsibility of the ECO is to monitor compliance and give advice on

the implementation of the EMPr and not to enforce compliance. Ensuring compliance is the

responsibility of the Developer and the SHE Officer.

3.6 Occupational Health and Safety Officer

The OHS Officer will be responsible for undertaking of the following:

Compilation of a comprehensive project Health and Safety Risk Assessment(HSRA)

Compilation of health and safety specifications based on risks identified;

Reviewing and approval of health and safety plan(s) submitted by appointed Principal

Contractor(s);

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Conducting monthly health and safety inspections and compiling monthly OHS reports;

Conducting monthly health and safety audits with audit reports;

Assisting the Developer/Contractor in the investigation of major accident/incidents;

Monitoring of site activities for compliance to the Occupational Health and Safety Act

(OHSA)and Regulations;

Establishment and monitoring of project health and safety file;

Monitoring the Principal Contractor(s’) health and safety performance; and

Preparation of project close-out reports and submission of project files to the Client.

3.7 Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) Officer

The Safety, Health and Environmental Officer will:

Be fully conversant with the EMPr;

Be fully conversant with all relevant environmental legislation applicable to the project, and

ensure compliance with them;

Compilation of Method Statements together with the Principal Contractor that will specify

how potential environmental impacts in line with the requirements of the EMPr will be

managed, and, where relevant environmental best practice and how they will practically

ensure that the objectives of the EMPr are achieved;

Convey the contents of this EMPr to the construction site staff and discuss the contents in

detail with the Contractor;

Undertake regular and comprehensive inspection of the site and surrounding areas in order

to monitor compliance with the EMPr;

Take appropriate action if the specifications contained in the EMPr are not followed;

Monitor and verify that environmental impacts are kept to a minimum, as far as possible;

Order the removal from the construction site of any person(s) and/or equipment in

contravention of the specifications of the EMPr;

Report any non-compliance or remedial measures that need to be applied to the appropriate

environmental authorities, in line with the requirements of the EMPr;

Submitting a report at each site meeting which will document all incidents that have

occurred during the period before the site meeting;

Ensuring that the list of transgressions issued by the ECO is available on request; and

Maintain an environmental register which keeps a record of all incidents which occur on the

site during construction. These incidents include:

Public involvement/complaints.

Health and safety incidents.

Incidents involving hazardous materials stored on site.

Non-compliance incidents.

3.8 Training and Environmental Awareness

It is important to ensure that the Contractor has the appropriate level of environmental

awareness and competence to ensure continued environmental due diligence and ongoing

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minimisation of environmental harm. Training needs should be identified based on the available

and existing capacity of site personnel (including the Contractors and Sub-contractors) to

undertake the required EMPr management actions and monitoring activities. It is vital that all

personnel are adequately trained to perform their designated tasks to an acceptable standard.

The environmental training is aimed at:

Promoting environmental awareness;

Informing the Contractor of all environmental procedures, policies and programmes

applicable;

Providing generic training on the implementation of environmental management

specifications; and

Providing job-specific environmental training in order to understand the key environmental

features of the construction site and the surrounding environment.

Training will be done in a verbal format. The training will be a once-off event; however the

Contractor should make provision for weekly training or Toolbox Talks. In addition to training,

general environmental awareness must be fostered among the project’s workforce to encourage

the implementation of environmentally sound practices throughout its duration. This ensures that

environmental accidents are minimised and environmental compliance maximized.

3.9 Monitoring

A monitoring programme will be in place not only to ensure compliance with the EMPr through

the contract/work instruction specifications, but also to monitor any environmental issues and

impacts which have not been accounted for in the EMPr that are, or could result in significant

environmental impacts for which corrective actions required. The applicant will cause and or carry

out the internal audits.

As part of the contract or work instruction, Before the Wind Investment will stipulate the period

and frequency of monitoring required. This will be determined from applicable permits and

authorisations from authorities. The Project Manager will ensure that monitoring is carried out.

3.10 Reporting Procedures

3.10.1 Documentation

The following documentation must be kept on site in order to record compliance with the EMPr:

An Environmental File which includes:

Copy of the EMPr;

Copy of the Environmental Authorisation;

Copy of all other licenses/permits;

Copy of all rehabilitation plans;

Copy of the Storm Water Management Plan;

Copy of relevant legislation;

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Environmental Policy of the Main Contractor;

Environmental Method statements compiled by the Contractor;

Non-conformance Reports;

Environmental register, which shall include:

Communications Register–including records of Complaints, and, minutes and attendance

registers of all environmental meetings.

Monitoring Results–including environmental monitoring reports, register of audits, Non-

Conformance Reports (NCR).

Incident book – including copies of notification of Emergencies and Incidents, this

must be accompanied by a photographic record.

Waste manifests.

Waste Documentation such as Sewerage Disposal Receipts;

Material Safety Data Sheets for all hazardous substances;

Dust suppression register;

Water Quality Monitoring reports (if necessary);

Written Corrective Action Instructions; and

Notification of Emergencies and Incidents.

3.10.2 Environmental Register

The Developer will put in place an Environmental Register. The contractor will ensure that the

following information is recorded for all complaints/incidents:

Nature of complaint/incident.

Causes of complaint/incident.

Party/parties responsible for causing complaint/incident.

Immediate actions undertaken to stop/reduce/contain the causes of the complaint/incident.

Additional corrective or remedial action taken and/or to be taken to address and to prevent

reoccurrence of the complaint/incident.

Time frames and the parties responsible for the implementation of the corrective or remedial

actions.

Procedures to be undertaken and/or penalties to be applied if corrective or remedial actions

are not implemented.

Copies of all correspondence received regarding complaints/incidents.

The above records will form an integral part of the Contractors’ Records. These records will be

kept with the EMPr, and will be made available for scrutiny if so requested by the Developer.

3.10.3 Non-Conformance Report

A Non-Conformance Report (NCR) will be issued to the Contractor as a final step towards

rectifying a failure in complying with a requirement of the EMPr. This will be issued by the ECO to

the Contractor in writing. Preceding the issuing of an NCR, the Contractor must be given an

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opportunity to rectify the issue.

Should the ECO assess an incident or issue and find it to be significant (e.g. non-repairable

damage to the environment), it will be reported to the relevant authorities and immediately

escalated to the level of a NCR. The following information should be recorded in the NCR:

Details of non-conformance;

Any plant or equipment involved;

Any chemicals or hazardous substances involved;

Work procedures not followed;

Any other physical aspects.

Nature of the risk.

Actions agreed to by all parties following consultation to address the non-conformance in

terms of specific control measures and should take the hierarchy of controls into account.

Agreed timeframe by which the actions documented in the NCR must be carried out.

ECO should verify that the agreed actions have taken place by the agreed completion date,

when completed satisfactorily; the ECO and Contractor should sign the Close-Out portion of

the Non- Conformance Form and file it with the contract documentation.

3.10.4 Environmental Emergency Response

The Contractor’s environmental emergency procedures must ensure appropriate responses to

unexpected / accidental actions/incidents that could cause environmental impacts. Such incidents

may include:

Accidental discharges to water (i.e. into the watercourse) and land;

Accidental spillage of hazardous substances (typically oil, petrol, and diesel);

Accidental toxic emissions into the air; and

Specific environmental and ecosystem effects from accidental releases or incidents.

The Environmental Emergency Response Plan is separate to the Health and Safety Plan as it is

aimed at responding specifically to environmental incidents and must ensure and include the

following:

Construction employees shall be adequately trained in terms of incidents and emergency

situations;

Details of the organization and responsibilities, accountability and liability of personnel;

A list of key personnel and contact numbers;

Details of emergency services (e.g. the fire department / on-site fire detail, spill clean-up

services) shall be listed;

Internal and external communication plans, including prescribed reporting procedures;

Actions to be taken in the event of different types of emergencies;

Incident recording, progress reporting and remediation measures to be implemented; and

Information on hazardous materials, including the potential impact associated with each,

and measures to be taken in the event of accidental release.

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The Contractor and their sub-contractor(s) must comply with the environmental emergency

preparedness and incident and accident-reporting requirements as per the relevant legal

requirements.

3.10.5 Method Statements

It is a statutory requirement to ensure the wellbeing of employees and the environment. To allow

the mitigation measures in this document to be implemented, task-specific method statements

should be developed for each set of tasks.

A Method Statement details how and when a process will be carried out, detailing possible

dangers/risks, and the methods of control required.

Type of construction activity;

Timing and location of the activity;

Construction procedures;

Materials and equipment to be used;

Transportation of the equipment to/from site;

How equipment/material will be moved while on site;

Location and extent of construction site office and storage areas;

Identification of impacts that might result from the construction activity;

Methodology and/or specifications for impact prevention/containment;

Methodology for environmental monitoring;

Emergency/disaster incident and reaction procedures (required to be demonstrated); and

Rehabilitation procedures and continued maintenance of the impacted environment.

The Contractor will be accountable for all actions taken inn on-compliance of the approved

Method Statements. The Contractor shall keep all the Method Statements and subsequent

revisions on file, copies of which must be distributed to all relevant personnel for

implementation. The following is a list of Method Statements that may be required:

Bunding;

Blasting

Construction site and office/yard establishment;

Cement mixing/concrete batching/bentonite mixing;

Dust management;

Environmental awareness course(s);

Environmental monitoring;

Erosion control;

Fire, hazardous and/or poisonous substances;

Fuels and fuel spills (may form part of the item above);

Storage, handling and decanting of diesel (may form part of the item above);

Personnel, public and animal safety;

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Rehabilitation of modified environment(s);

Solid and liquid waste management;

Sources of materials (including MSDSs);

Top-soil management;

Stormwater Management.

3.10.6 Public Communication and Liaison with I&APs

The Developer must ensure that the adjacent landowners are informed and updated throughout

the construction phases.

Sufficient signage should be erected around the site (including at the entrance), informing the

public of the construction activities taking place. The sign boards should include the following

information:

The name of the Contractor.

The name and contact details of the site representative to be contacted in the event of

emergencies or complaint registration.

4.0 COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATION

The EMPr forms part of the Contract Documentation and is thus a legally binding document. It is

also necessary for the Contractor to make provisions as part of their budgets for the

implementation of the EMPr. In terms of the Act an individual responsible for environmental

damage is responsible for the costs for rectification and the preventative measures to reduce or

prevent additional pollution and/or environmental damage from occurring. This is referred to as

the Polluter Pays Principle. Section 28 of the NEMA embodies the polluter pays principle.

The Contract is deemed not to have complied with the Environmental Specification/EMPr if:

There is evidence of contravention of clauses within the boundaries of the site, site

extensions and haul / access roads;

Environmental damage ensues due to negligence;

The Contractor ignores or fails to comply with corrective or other instructions issued by

the Developer, ECO or Engineer within a specified time; and

The Contract or fail stores pond adequately to complaints from the public.

Application of a penalty clause may apply for incidents of non-compliance. Failure to rectify the

offense within one (1) working week of the issue of the warning or a repeat offence may result in

a fine being issued by the Environmental Officer.

The Developer is responsible for the implementation of the EMPr and for compliance monitoring of

the EMPr. The EMPr will be made binding on all contractors (including sub-contractors) operating

on the site and will be included with the Contract. Non-Compliance with, or any deviation from, the

conditions set out in this document constitutes a failure incompliance.

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5.0 CONFORMANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE ISO STANDARDS ENVIRONMENTAL MANGEMENT SYSTEM

The ISO Environmental Management System (EMS) is the internationally recognised standard for

the environmental management of organisations. It prescribes controls for those activities that

have an effect on the environment. These include the use of natural resources, handling and

treatment of waste, energy consumption, water resource management and so forth.

All the requirements in ISO standards are intended to be incorporated into any EMS. The extent of

the application will depend on factors such as the environmental policy of the organisation, the

nature of its activities, products and services, the location and the conditions in which it functions.

The ISO family addresses various aspects of environmental management. It provides practical

tools for companies and organisations looking to identify and control their environmental impact

and constantly improve their environmental performance. The aim of the ISO standard is to

achieve continuous improvement through the cycle outlined in Figure 5.

Although not prescribed for the proposed activity, the Standards provide a set of tools that can

assist the applicant in meeting non-prescribed environmental obligattions.

Figure 4: ISO EMS Cycle of Continuous Improvement

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6.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CODE OF CONDUCT

One of the objectives of the EMPr is to ensure that the workforce, contractors, sub-contractors

and construction staff have an understanding of environmental issues and potential impacts that

may arise from site activities. This environmental code of conduct provides the basic rules that

should be strictly adhered to. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that site

personnel understands and adhere to the Code of Conduct.

Table 4: Environmental Code of Conduct

ENVIRONMENTAL CODE OF CONDUCT

ALL PERSONS ARE OBLIGED TO KEEP TO THE RULES OF THIS CODE OF CONDUCT Ignorance, negligence, recklessness or a general lack of commitment resulting in environmental degradation or pollution shall not be tolerated! ENVIRONMENTAL RULES

Only use authorised accesses;

Do not litter;

Dispose solid waste to the correct waste containers provided;

Prevent pollution;

Use the toilet facilities provided;

Do not dispose contaminated waste water into the storm water or the environment

Immediately report any spillage from containers, plant or vehicles;

Do not burn or bury any waste on the site and;

Do not trespass onto private properties;

Do not waste electricity, water or consumables;

Strictly leave all animals alone. Never tease, catch or set devices to trap or kill any animal.

Never damage or remove any trees, shrubs or branches unless it forms part of working instructions and authorization has been received where necessary;

Do not deface, draw or cut lettering or any other markings on trees, rocks or buildings in the area;

Know the firefighting procedure and locations of firefighting equipment; and

Know the environmental incident procedures.

7.0 ENVIRONMENTAL GUIDELINES, STANDARDS AND PERMITS

The following is asummary of the environmentall legislation applicable to the proposed project

Table 5: Applicable Legislation

Legislation Sections Relates to

The Constitution (No 108

of1996)

Chapter 2 Bill of Rights.

Section 24 Environmental rights.

National Environmental

Management Act (No 107

Section 2 Defines the strategic environmental

management goals and objectives of the

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of 1998 [as amended]) government. Applies through-out the Republic

to the actions of all organs of state that may

significantly affect the environment.

Section 24 Provides for the prohibition, restriction and

control of activities which are likely to have a

detrimental effect on the environment.

Section 28 The developer has a general duty to care for

the environment and to institute such

measures as may be needed to demonstrate

such care.

Environment Conservation

Act (No 73 of 1989) and

Regulations

Sections 19 and

19 A

Prevention of littering by employees and

subcontractors during construction and the

maintenance phases of the proposed project

National Heritage

Resources Act (No 25 of

1999) and Regulations

Section 32 No person may, without a permit issued by

the responsible heritage resources authority

destroy, damage, excavate, alter, deface or

otherwise disturb any archaeological or

paleontological site.

Section 34 No person may, without a permit issued by

SAHRA or a provincial heritage resources

authority destroy, damage, alter, exhume,

remove from its original position or

otherwise disturb any grave or burial ground

older than 60 years which is situated outside

a formal cemetery administered by a local

authority. Grave is widely defined in the Act

to include the contents, headstone or other

marker of such a place, and any other

structure on or associated with such place.

Section 35 This section provides for Heritage Impact

Assessments (HIAs), which are not already

covered under the ECA. Where they are

covered under the ECA the provincial heritage

resources authorities must be notified of a

proposed project and must be consulted

during the HIA process. The Heritage Impact

Assessment (HIA) will be approved by the

authorising body of the provincial directorate

of environmental affairs, which is required to

take the provincial heritage resources

authorities' comments into account prior to

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making a decision on the HIA.

National Environmental

Management

Biodiversity Act (Act No.

10 of 2004)

Provide for the protection of species and

ecosystems that warrant national protection

and the sustainable use of indigenous

biological resources.

Occupational Health

and Safety Act

(No 85 of 1993)

Section 8 Control of dust

Section 9 Control of noise

Occupational Health

and Safety Act-Major

Hazard

InstallationRegulations

(GN R692, July 2001)

Sections 5 and 6 Control of offensive odours

National Water Act (No

36 of 1998) and

Regulations

Section 19 General duties of employers to their

employees

Section 20 General duties of employers and self

employed persons to persons other than

their employees

National Road TrafficAct

(No 93 of 1996)

Road safety.

Town Planning and

Townships Ordinance

15 of 1986

Town Planning.

SANS 10103 (Noise

Regulations)

The measurement and rating of

environmental noise with respect to

annoyance and to speech communication.

8.0 DETAILED ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME

The EMPr specifies the minimum requirements to be implemented by the Developer as per the

scope of works and scope of the environmental authorisation, in order to minimise and manage

the potential environmental impacts and ensure sound environmental management practices. It

also provides the framework for environmental monitoring throughout the construction and

operational phases.

The provisions of this EMPr are binding on the Developer during the life of the project. The EMPr

must be binding on Cavaleros Group or any authority to which responsibility for the construction

activities has been delegated to, until such time that the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and

Rural Development (GDARD) or applicable environmental authority has formally absolved the

Developer from its responsibilities in terms of this EMPr.

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It is essential that the EMPr requirements be carefully studied, understood, implemented, and

adhered to at all time. To simplify the EMPr requirements, each aspect related to the EMPr has

been addressed in the table below. Each action within the EMPr is supported by the priority of

when the specific action will need to be implemented. Each of these aspects is briefly described

below for ease of reference.

Environmental Measures, Actions and Controls

This section indicates the actions required to either prevent and/or minimise the potential

impacts on the environment that is associated with the project.

Responsibility

This section indicates the party responsible for implementing the environmental measures and

action plans laid out in the EMPr.

Monitoring Frequency

This section indicates when the actions for that specific aspect must be implemented and/or

monitored.

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8.1 CATERGORY A: PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHASE

Objective or requirement

Control measure Responsibility

DESIGN AND PLANNING

STORMWATER DESIGN

To prevent and restrict erosion, siltation and groundwater pollution

Stormwater outlets shall be correctly designed to prevent soil erosion and stormwater related damage to the soil. Construction guidelines shall be provided for the prevention and restriction of erosion and siltation.

Suitably qualified specialist

A detailed storm water management plan must be approved by the City of Johannesburg prior construction activities commencing.

Engineer

INFRASTRUCTURE

Infrastructure requirements must be in accordance with the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality requirements.

Engineer

FLORAL BIODIVERSITY AND ECOLOGICAL HEALTH

To insure that the species introduced to the area, are compatible with the current and future quality of the ecological processes.

The landscape development plan and the Master plan for the proposed development shall be submitted to the local government for approval. It is important that all the plant positions, quantities and coverage per m² be indicated on a plan.

Landscape Architect

The proposed planting materials for the areas to be landscaped shall be non-invasive, and preferably indigenous and /or endemic.

Landscape Architect

OTHER DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

To prevent the extreme change in micro climate temperatures

Where open parking bays are involved, one tree for every two parking bays shall be indicated on the Landscape Development Plan

Landscape Architect

To insure stability of structures

More detailed foundation investigation shall be done for structures that are sensitive to ground water movement, or which will extent heavy loads.

Engineer

Light pollution The generation of light by night events, security lighting and other lighting shall be effectively designed so as not to spill unnecessary outward into the oncoming traffic, or into the yards of the neighbouring properties or open spaces

Landscape Architect

Architect,

Contractor

Visual impact The architecture of the proposed development shall be in line with the character of the area. Architects

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The existing trees shall be incorporated in the design and the natural theme that the development should take on.

Architects and Landscape Architects

As many of the loose rocks that originate from the excavation exercises and other construction works should be re-utilised and incorporated into the natural and formal landscaping of the proposed development.

Contractor and Landscape Architects

EROSION AND SILTATION

To prevent the unnecessary loss of soil through bad management.

All surface run-offs shall be managed in such a way so as to ensure erosion of soil does not occur. All surfaces that are susceptible to erosion shall be covered with a suitable vegetative cover as soon as construction is completed

Engineer

Contractor

COMPACTION

To prevent the compaction of valuable soils due to traffic and equipment.

Designated routes shall be determined for the construction vehicles and designated areas for storage of equipment. All areas that are compacted by machinery shall be ripped prior to them being rehabilitated with topsoil and grass seed.

Contractor

Clearly mark the site access point and routes on site to be used by construction vehicles and pedestrians.

Provide an access map to all contractors whom in turn must provide copies to the construction workers.

Instruct all drivers to use access point and determined route.

ECO,

Site Supervisor

Fence off areas which are off limits to vehicles Site Supervisor

Excavate only where necessary

Mark out the areas to be excavated Site Supervisor

TOPSOIL

To prevent the loss of valuable topsoil.

The top layer of all areas to be excavated for the purpose of construction must be stripped and stockpiled in areas where this material will not be damaged, removed or compacted. This stockpiled material shall be used for the rehabilitation of the site and for landscaping purposes.

Contractor

When the stripping of topsoil takes place, the grass component shall be included in the stripped topsoil. The soil will contain a natural grass seed mixture that may assist in the re-growth of grass once the soil is used for back filling and landscaping.

Contractor

WASTE STORAGE

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To control the temporary storage of waste.

No waste materials shall at any stage be disposed of in the open veld or adjacent properties Temporary waste storage points on site shall be determined. These storage points shall be accessible by waste removal trucks and these points should not be located in areas highly visible from the properties of the surrounding land-owners/tenants/in areas where the wind direction will carry bad odours across the properties of adjacent tenants or landowners.

Contractor

ECO

Avoid, reuse or recycle material where possible and correctly dispose of unusable wastes

Coordinate with other trades on site and nearby businesses for potential reuse or ‘waste exchange’

ECO

GENERAL

WASTE GENERATION AND WATER, AIR AND NOISE POLLUTION

Best practice to minimise environmental impacts and ensure efficient management

Coordinate with other trades working on site regarding: site management, timing of works and waste management (recycling and reuse potential).

Project Manager

Plan the site before starting – for access, deliveries, construction areas, washout area, waste, stockpiles, and chemicals storage.

Environmental Control Officer

Solid waste disposal Solid waste shall be disposed of in a manner approved by the Department of Water and Sanitation.

Contractor

GEOLOGY AND SOILS

To prevent the damaging of the existing soils and geology.

The top layer of all areas to be excavated for the purposes of construction shall be stripped and stockpiled in areas where this material will not be damaged, removed or compacted.

Contractor

All surfaces that are susceptible to erosion, shall be protected either by cladding with biodegradable material or with the top layer of soil being seeded with grass seed/planted with a suitable groundcover.

Contractor

No waste material shall at any stage be disposed of on the site. All solid waste must be removed and transported to a recognised waste disposal site on a weekly basis.

Contractor, Construction workers

Temporary waste storage points on the site should be determined. These storage points should be accessible by waste removal trucks and these points should not be located in sensitive areas (rocky outcrop /areas highly visible from the properties of the surrounding land-owners/ in areas where the wind direction will carry bad odours across the properties

ECO, Contractor,

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of adjacent landowners.

Avoid the clearing of the site camp (of specific phase) or paved surfaces with soap. Contractors, Construction workers

SOCIAL IMPACT

Crime, safety and security

The Developer must determine which security system should be utilised for the site. Entrance points of the construction road must be secured.

Contractors, Engineers, Project Manager

Pedestrian design should acknowledge disabled persons.

Care needs to be taken in planning pedestrian links to and on site, so as to have the correct slopes to accommodate the disabled. The change in levels, however, can create interest for the pedestrian on moving through the site.

Landscape Architect, Contractors, Engineers

Noise impact Site workers must comply with the Provincial noise requirements as outlined in Provincial Notice No. 5479 of 1999: Gauteng Noise Control Regulations

Contractor

To prevent the invasion of the area with invasive species.

Invasive alien species shall be eradicated as part of the rehabilitation programme. ECO Project Manager

8.2 CATERGORY B: CONSTRUCTION PHASE



SOCIAL AND SAFETY

To insure the safety of the public.

Although regarded as a normal practice, it is important to erect proper signs indicating the operations of heavy vehicles in the vicinity of dangerous crossings and access roads or even in the development site if necessary.

Project Manager

With the exception of the appointed security personnel, no other workers, friend or relatives will be allowed to sleep on the construction site (weekends included)

Project Manager

Construction vehicles and activities to avoid peak hour traffic times Project Manager

Presence of law enforcement officials at strategic places must be ensured Project Manager

Following actions would assist in management of safety along the road

Adequate road marking

Project Manager

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Adequate roadside recovery areas

Allowance for pedestrians and cyclists where necessary

Clear sign boards should be erected at the entrance to the site to indicate that a construction site is being entered and that certain safety precautions should be followed (hard hats, boots, etc).

Project Manager, Site supervisor

A list with all the relevant emergency telephone numbers shall be pasted up in the site office (hospital, fire department, police, ambulance, etc.) for easy access in the event of an accident.

Site supervisor, Contractor

To prevent detrimental fire hazards.

Fires shall only be permitted in specially designated areas and under controlled circumstances.

Project Manager

A fire extinguisher should be accessible at the site camp and the personnel should receive training in the use of a fire extinguisher. Furthermore, a fire extinguisher must at all times be available wherever welding or similar activities take place and be present on all construction vehicles.

Site supervisor, Project Manager

Site demarcation Fencing is required during the construction phase to demarcate the boundaries of the construction site and work camp. The fence will ensure that access to and from the site will be restricted to staff only.

Project Manager

WASTE MANAGEMENT

To prevent unhygienic usage on the site and pollution of the natural assets.

Develop a central waste temporary holding site to be used during construction. (Near the access entrance) This site should comply with the following:

Skips for the containment and disposal of a waste that could cause soil and water pollution, i.e. paint, lubricants, etc.

Domestic waste should be contained in skips with lids to prevent wind littering.

Bunded areas for containment and holding of dry building waste.

Project Manager

One toilet for every 10 workers must be established. Project Manager

No french drain systems may be installed. Project Manager

No person is allowed to use any other area than chemical toilets. Project Manager

To prevent hazardous waste from contaminating natural assets

All hazardous waste (fuel, lubricants, chemicals, diesel, etc) shall be placed in specifically designed containers and properly sealed. Should any fuel storage tank be required on site, the Contractor shall ensure that he has complied with the necessary legal requirements for the erection of such tanks.


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All containers shall be collected on a weekly basis by certified chemical removal companies.


All chemical waste shall be disposed of at a certified waste disposal site and proof of this disposal shall be sent to the contractor and ECO.


Record keeping Keep records of waste reuse, recycling and disposal for future reference. Provide information to ECO.


Avoid, reuse or recycle material where possible and correctly dispose of unusable wastes.

All waste must be removed to a recognised waste disposal site on a weekly basis. No waste materials may be disposed of on or adjacent to the site. The storage of solid waste on site, until such time that it may be disposed of, must be in the manner acceptable to the Local Authority.

Contractor

FUEL MANAGEMENT

To refuel machinery and vehicles without contaminating natural assets

Refuelling will take place in an area such designated, with sufficient surface sealing such as a plastic liner to prevent spillage and soil contamination. Where not approved by a provincial government department – refuelling will be done off-site.

Contractor

To store fuel without contaminating natural assets

Fuel storage shall be within the construction camp, and within a bunded area with at least 110% of the volume of the amount of fuel stored, as per agreement and approval of the ECO. No storage of any fuel will be allowed on site, other than what is approved by the applicable provincial government Departments.

Contractor

FAUNA AND FLORA

Landscaping When planting trees, care should be taken to avoid the incorrect positioning of trees and other plants, to prevent the roots of trees planted in close proximity to the line of water-bearing services from causing leaking in, or malfunctioning of the services.

Landscape contractor

The proposed planting materials for the areas to be landscaped should preferably be endemic and indigenous. No exotic invaders shall be planted in the formal landscaping.


All new indigenous trees and shrubs to be planted on the study area, shall be inspected for pests and diseases prior to them being planted. The inspection shall be carried out by the maintenance contractor at the property of the supplier and not on the study area.


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All trees to be planted shall be in 201 containers with a height of approximately 1,8 metres and a main stem diameter of approximately 300 mm.

Loss of plants Aerate compacted soil and check and correct pH for soils affected by construction activities.


Make sure plant material will be matured enough and hardened off ready for planting. Water in plants immediately as planting proceeds. Apply mulch to conserve moisture


Plant according to the layout and planting techniques specified by the Landscape Architect in the Landscape Development plans for the site.


Spread of weeds Ensure that materials used for mulching and topsoil/ fertilisers are certified weed free. Collect certifications where available.


Control weed growth that appears during construction. Site supervisor

ACCESS

Appropriate access provided

No workers should be allowed to enter adjacent private properties without the consent of the legal owners.

Site supervisor

The access roads for the construction vehicles and pedestrians shall be predetermined prior to any construction. No other accesses shall be used.

ECO Site supervisor Contractor

Fence off areas which are off limits to vehicles. Failure to adhere will result in spot-fines and all damage will immediately be rehabilitated at the Contractor’s expense.

Site supervisor Contractor

GEOLOGY AND SOILS

Minimise dust from the site

Dust pollution could occur during the construction works, especially during the dry months. Regular and effective damping down of working areas (especially during the dry and windy periods) must be carried out to avoid dust pollution that will have a negative impact on the surrounding environment. When necessary, these working areas should be damped down in the mornings and afternoons.

Site supervisor and Contractor

To prevent the contamination of soils and water by the leaking and discharges of machinery.

No leaking vehicle shall be allowed on site. Before entering the site, the vehicles and equipment shall be inspected for leaks by a qualified mechanic/other suitably qualified person and the environmental officer. The mechanic/ the mechanic of the appointed contractor must supply the environmental officer with a letter of confirmation that the vehicles and equipment are leak proof.

Site supervisor and Project Manager

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Inaccurate stockpiling can interfere with natural drainage, cause siltation & water pollution.

Stockpiling will only be done in designated places where it will not interfere with the natural drainage paths of the environment.

In order to minimize erosion and siltation and disturbance to existing vegetation, it is recommended that stockpiling be done/ equipment is stored in already disturbed/exposed areas.

Cover stockpiles and surround downhill sides with a sediment fence to stop materials washing away.

ECO Site supervisor

Prevention of topsoil loss

Remove vegetation only in areas designated during the planning stage.

Rehabilitation/ landscaping is to be done immediately after the involved works are completed

All compacted areas should be ripped prior to them being rehabilitated/landscaped

The top layer of all areas to be excavated must be stripped and stockpiled in areas where this material will not be damaged, removed or compacted. This stockpiled material should be used for the rehabilitation of the site and for landscaping purposes.

When the stripping of topsoil takes place, the grass component shall be included in the stripped topsoil. The soil will contain a natural grass seed mixture that may assist in the re-growth of grass once the soil is used for back filling and rehabilitation.

Strip topsoil at start of works and store in stockpiles no more than 2, 5 m high in designated materials storage area.

No vehicles are allowed to traverse the stockpiled topsoil areas.

ECO and Contractor

Erosion prevention Demolition and construction activities should preferably take place during the dry months. All surface run-offs shall be managed in such a way so as to ensure erosion of soil does not occur. All surfaces that are susceptible to erosion shall be covered with a suitable vegetative cover as soon as construction is completed. Or where erosion may potentially occur, dissipaters such as gravel beds or straw bales must be installed to prevent erosion.

Project Manager, Site Supervisor

Excavations Mark out the areas to be excavated to ensure that only necessary areas are excavated. Site Supervisor

Storm water management

Appropriate Storm water outlets shall be correctly designed to prevent any possible soil erosion Engineer

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stormwater outlet

Infrastructure Roads and pavements to be swept (not hosed) daily as needed. No material to go into stormwater drains or gutters.

Site Supervisor

Storm water outlets shall be correctly designed to prevent any possible soil erosion. Engineer

8.3 Post Construction Phase-Rehabilitation/Maintenance



SITE CLEAN UP AND PREPARED FOR USE

STORMWATER POLLUTION

Prevent blockages by not allow any materials to wash into the stormwater system.

Remove erosion and sediment controls only if all bare soil is sealed, covered or re-vegetated.

Contractor

Sweep roadways clean and remove all debris from kerb and gutter areas. Do not wash into drains.

Contractor

Minimise waste Decontaminate and collect waste in storage area ready for off-site recycling or disposal Site worker

Arrange for final collection and removal of excess and waste materials Site supervisor

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL OFFICER

Close-out report Do last inspection on site and sign off that the EMP has been complied with or identify breaches. Submit to GDARD for approval.

ECO

STORMWATER POLLUTION

Do not allow any materials to wash into the stormwater system.

Remove erosion and sediment controls only if all bare soil is sealed, covered or re-vegetated.

Trained site worker

Sweep roadways clean and remove all debris from kerb and gutter areas. Do not wash into drains.

Site worker

WASTE MANAGEMENT

Prevent pollution and minimise waste

Decontaminate and collect waste in storage area ready for off-site recycling or disposal Site worker

Arrange for final collection and removal of excess and waste materials Site supervisor

ESTABLISHMENT STAGE

ESTABLISHING PLANTS

Re-vegetation to Agreed schedule for regular follow-up watering, weed control, mulch supplements and Landscape contractor

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stabilise soil amenity pruning, if needed. Replace all plant failures within three-month period after planting.

MATERIALS FAILURE

Prevent structural damage and loss of site materials.

Inspect all structures monthly to detect any cracking or structural problems. Confer with specifier/designer if there are design problems. Rectify with materials to match, or other agreed solution.

Project Manager

DRAINAGE FAILURE

Stormwater Management plan

Inspect all site drainage works and repair any failures. Confer with design engineer and specifier to correct site problems

Project Manager Project Engineer

MATERIALS THEFT, DAMAGE

Check client’s insurance coverage for compensation to replace items. Replace and repair to specified standards. Recommend improved surveillance or security measures

Project Manager

OPERATIONAL PHASE

GENERAL

General cleanliness and pollution prevention

No waste material shall at any stage be disposed of in adjacent open spaces Body corporate

VISUAL IMPACT

Architectural character and visual acceptability of the development

Township establishment to be approved by the local authority to ensure

compatibility with planning instruments;

Architectural designs to be aligned with the character of the area;

Use of internally focussed lighting to prevent light pollution;

Use of open space to enhance internal quality of the environment.

Development to align with the provisions of spatial plans.

Use of trees to screen sensitive receptors is encouraged

Developer, Project Manager, Architect

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9.0 CONCLUSION

The EMPr should be seen as a day-to-day management document which sets out the environmental

standards that are required to minimise the negative impacts and maximise the positive benefits of the

proposed development. The EMPr is a “live document”, and if continuously reviewed and managed

correctly can result in successful construction and operation of the development.

All attempts should be made to have this EMPr available, as part of any contractual documentation, so

that the contractors are made aware of the potential cost and timing implications needed to fulfil the

implementation of the EMPr, thus adequately costing for them.

Further, guidance should also be taken from conditions contained in the Environmental Authorisation, if

the project is granted approval, and that these GDARD conditions must be incorporated into the final

EMPr.

Documents

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