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External Environmental Compliance Audit Report for the Garden Route Casino’s Environmental Authorisation and Operational Environmental Management Programme

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Client Garden Route Casino Client Contact

Rev Date Revision Details/Status Prepared by Author Reviewer Verifier

17 January 2019 Corlie Steyn Corlie Steyn

Wynand Loftus

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Approval

EAP Signature

Name Charles Norman

Title Manager

This report is to be referred to in bibliographies as: AURECON. 2018 External Environmental Compliance Audit Report for the Garden Route Casino’s Environmental Authorisation and Operational Environmental Management Programme. Report No. 111908

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Contents

1. INTRODUCTION 5

1.1. Locality 5

1.2. Environmental Authorisation 6

1.3. Operational Environmental Management Programme 6

1.4. Objective, Scope and Methodology of the Audit 6

2. REQUIREMENTS AND OUTCOMES 8

2.1 Environmental Authorisation (EA): 8

2.2 Operational Environmental Management Programme 9

3. AUDIT SUMMARY 29

3.1 Assumptions, Uncertainties and/or Gaps in Knowledge 29

4. COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION 30

5. AUDIT STATEMENT AND CONCLUSION 34

5.1 Refreshed / Updated OEMP 34

5.2 Conclusion 34

Index of Figures

Figure 1: A portion of Management Zone 1. 10

Figure 2: Open area in front of the green belt in Management Zone 1 10

Figure 3: Indigenous vegetation present in Management Zone 1 10

Figure 4: Various indigenous species are present in the gardens surrounding the parking area. 11

Figure 5: The Garden Route Casino is currently removing all Kikuyu grass. 11

Figure 6: Owl boxes have been introduced to parts of Management Zone 2 to enhance the environmental

qualities of the site. 12

Figure 7: Landscaped areas with various indigenous species typical to the South Coast. 12

Figure 8: Rehabilitated area that was previously used to keep building materials during the construction

phase of the Casino. 14

Figure 9: New traps were installed in the parking areas to capture for e.g. cigarette butts. 20

Figure 10: Oil leaks from cars can create environmental pollution. 20

Figure 11: Generator. 22

Figure 12: Silencer 22

Figure 13: General waste. 24

Figure 14: Separating procedure for general waste. 24

Index of Tables

Table 1: Requirements of an Environmental Audit Report as detailed in Appendix 7 of the NEMA EIA

Regulations 2014 (as amended). 3

Table 2: Approximate area of Management Zones. 5

Table 3: Audit rating matrix. 7

Table 4: Summary of Audit Findings 29


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Table 5: Regulations contained in Chapter 5 of the 2014 NEMA EIA Regulations (as amended) with

comments relating specifically to this environmental audit report and the Garden Route Casino’s

OEMP. 30

Appendices Appendix A: Decision on EA Amendment Application and Current Garden Route Casino EA

Appendix B: Supporting Information

Appendix B1: Checklist

Appendix B2: Milkwood permits

Appendix B3: Landmark Contract

Appendix B4: Environmental Policy

Appendix B5: Internal Audit

Appendix C: Landmark Audit 2018

Appendix D: Snake Management

Appendix D1: Snake handler appointment

Appendix D2: Snake handling certificate

Appendix E: EAP CVs

Appendix F: EAP Declarations

Appendix G: Map of Management Zones

Abbreviations

DAFF Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

dBA Decibel A-weighted filter

DEA&DP Department Environmental Affairs & Development Planning

EA Environmental Authorization

ELC Environmental Liaison Committee

EMPr Environmental Management Programme

GRC Garden Route Casino

OEMP Operational Environmental Management Programme

ORMS Organisational Resilience Management System

PPHOA Pinnacle Point Home Owner’s Association

SAHRA South African Heritage Resource Agency

SANS South African National Standards


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REQUIREMENTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT REPORTS

Table 1: Requirements of an Environmental Audit Report as detailed in Appendix 7 of the NEMA EIA Regulations 2014 (as amended).

Requirement Reference

The environmental audit report must provide for recommendations regarding the need to amend the EMPr, and where applicable, the closure plan.

Sections 4 and 5.

Objectives of the Environmental Audit Report

The objective of the environmental audit report is to:

(a) report on—

(i) the level of compliance with the conditions of the environmental authorisation and the EMPr, and where applicable, the closure plan; and

(ii) the extent to which the avoidance, management and mitigation measures provided for in the EMPr, and where applicable, the closure plan achieve the objectives and outcomes of the EMPr, and closure plan;

(b) identify and assess any new impacts and risks as a result of undertaking the activity;

(c) evaluate the effectiveness of the EMPr, and where applicable, the closure plan;

(d) identify shortcomings in the EMPr, and where applicable, the closure plan; and

identify the need for any changes to the avoidance, management and mitigation measures provided for in the EMPr, and where applicable, the closure plan.

Section 2 and 4

Content of Environmental Audit Reports

An environmental audit report prepared in terms of these Regulations must contain—

(a) details of the—

(i) independent person who prepared the environmental audit report; and

(ii) expertise of the independent person that compiled the environmental audit report;

(b) a declaration that the independent auditor is independent in a form as may be specified by the competent authority;

Appendix E

Appendix E

Appendix F


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(c) an indication of the scope of, and the purpose for which, the environmental audit report was prepared;

(d) a description of the methodology adopted in preparing the environmental audit report;

(e) an indication of the ability of the EMPr, and where applicable, the closure plan to—

(i) sufficiently provide for the avoidance, management and mitigation of environmental impacts associated with the undertaking of the activity on an on-going basis;

(ii) sufficiently provide for the avoidance, management and mitigation of environmental impacts associated with the closure of the facility; and

(iii) ensure compliance with the provisions of environmental authorisation, EMPr, and where applicable, the closure plan;

(f) a description of any assumptions made, and any uncertainties or gaps in knowledge;

(g) a description of any consultation process that was undertaken during the course of carrying out the environmental audit report;

(h) a summary and copies of any comments that were received during any consultation process; and

(i) any other information requested by the competent authority.

Section 1

Section 1.4

Sections 2, 3 and 4

Sections 2, 3 and 4

Sections 2, 3 and 4

Section 3.1

No consultation process undertaken.

No consultation process undertaken.


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1. INTRODUCTION

The Garden Route Casino appointed Aurecon South Africa (Pty) Ltd (Aurecon) on 22 October

2018 as External Environmental Auditor. The assignment entails the following:

▪ Reporting on the compliance with the requirements of the Environmental Authorisation

(EA) dated 25 November 2010 (Ref: EG12/2/3/6/D6/27/1539/09); and

▪ Reporting on the requirements prescribed in the approved Operational Environmental

Management Programme (OEMP1).

This report presents the Environmental Audit as per:

▪ Site visit conducted on 22 November 2018;

▪ Photos taken during the site visit dated 22 November 2018;

▪ Status Quo update email dated 7 December 2018. Various information documents

attached in said email were received from the Security Duty Manager Craige Else at

the Garden Route Casino; and

▪ Compliance with the requirements of Appendix 7 of the National Environmental

Management Act (NEMA) 2014 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations

(as amended).

1.1. Locality

The Garden Route Casino is located approximately 4km southwest of the coastal town of

Mossel Bay on the south coast of the Western Cape Province. The site is on the top of a steep

coastal platform at an altitude of 150-185 m above sea level. The Garden Route Casino abuts

the Pinnacle Point Golf Estate.

The approximate size of the various management zones as per the OEMP equates

approximately to the following2 sizes in Table 2.

Table 2: Approximate area of Management Zones.

Management Zone Size

Management Zone 1 East ± 2 742m2

Management Zone 1 West ± 9 075m2

Management Zone 2 ± 67 160m2

1 The Operational Phase Environmental Management Programme (OEMP) was compiled by Planning Partners to deal with the

long-term management requirements of the Garden Route Casino. This OEMP was updated by Aurecon in conjunction with an Application for Amendment of Authorisation(s). The decision on the EA amendment application as well as the current EA are included in Appendix A. 2 Craige Else, Security Duty Manager, Garden Route Casino, email corr. December 2018.


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1.2. Environmental Authorisation

The amended Environmental Authorisation was granted to Garden Route Casino on 25

November 2010. Various environmental requirements listed in the Environmental Authorisation

must be complied with, including the following:

▪ The holder of the authorisation must submit an Environmental Audit Report to the

Directorate: Land Management (Region 3) six months after construction has been

completed and one year after the commencement of operations.

▪ The audit report must indicate the date on which the construction was completed, and

detail compliance with the conditions of the authorisation and the status of the

rehabilitation plan.

1.3. Operational Environmental Management Programme

The Environmental Management Programme was compiled by Planning Partners and is

referred to in the above mentioned Environmental Authorization. The Operational

Environmental Management Programme (OEMP) provides environmental management

requirements under the following sections:

▪ Management Zones;

▪ Ecological and Heritage Management;

▪ Management of Infrastructure;

▪ Visitor Management; and

▪ Implementation of OEMP3.

1.4. Objective, Scope and Methodology of the Audit

The objective of the audit is to determine Garden Route Casino’s compliance with the

Environmental Authorisation and OEMP on site.

The audit and site visit were conducted on Thursday, 22 November 2018 and comprised of

detailed site inspections, personal communications as well as verification checks of existing

reports and documents.

The Environmental Audit site inspection and compilation of the Audit Report (this report) was

conducted by:

Me Corlie Steyn (Senior Environmental Assessment Practitioner - Aurecon)

The Audit Report was reviewed and verified by:

Mr Wynand Loftus (Senior Environmental Assessment Practitioner - Aurecon)

Mr Charles Norman (Manager - Aurecon)

3 Garden Route Casino appointed Aurecon South Africa (Pty) Ltd (Aurecon) on 22 October 2018 to update the current OEMP to

include the latest logo.


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Audit findings are reported as the ratings referred to in Table 3.

Table 3: Audit rating matrix.

Audit rating

Full compliance Aspects complying fully with the applicable EA and OEMP

requirements.

Partial compliance Aspects complying partially with applicable EA and OEMP

requirements.

Non-compliance Aspects not complying with the applicable EA and OEMP

requirements.

No finding Not possible to assess


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2. REQUIREMENTS AND OUTCOMES

2.1 Environmental Authorisation (EA):

2.1.1 Refer below for the requirements and outcome relating to the EA.

Requirements and Outcome: EA

Requirements:

Section 20 of the Environmental Authorisation for the Garden Route Casino, dated

November 2010:

▪ “The holder of the authorisation must submit and Environmental Audit Report

to the Directorate: Land Management (Region 14) six months after

construction has been completed and one year after the commencement of

operation”.

▪ The audit report must indicate the date on which the construction was

completed, and detail compliance with the conditions of the authorization and

the status of the rehabilitation plan.

Observations:

A copy of the checklists dated December 2012 and September 2015 for the first and second

environmental audits can be found in Appendix B1.

Construction of the Casino was completed on 14 December 2011.

Audit rating 2.1.1:

Full Compliance

4 Previously Region 1, now Region 3: Central Karoo and Eden District Municipalities.


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2.2 Operational Environmental Management Programme

2.2.1 Refer below for the requirements, outcome and photos relating to Management Zone

1.

Requirements and Outcomes: Management Zone 1

Management Zones: Requirements: Management Zone 1

Two management zones are distinguished within the Casino site, namely disturbed fynbos

(Zone 1) occurring in the north western and south eastern corners of the property, and the

remainder (Zone 2) containing the casino building and associated facilities. A map indicating

the Management Zones is included in Appendix G.

Section 2.2 of the OEMP for the Garden Route Casino, approved November 2009:

▪ “This natural vegetation, which can be described as disturbed fynbos, is in a recovery

phase from previous disturbances/too-frequent fires. All fynbos, including individual

milkwoods and lance-leaf sugarbushes, is to be retained, protected and managed.

All aliens are to be cleared on an on-going basis. No ad hoc access must be allowed

into this area, which is to be unmistakably demarcated and prominent signage

displayed to clearly convey this requirement. Should low impact fencing be the

Casino’s choice of demarcation, it is recommended that the fencing be raised from

ground level in sections, by approximately 200mm, at appropriate intervals to allow

the through movement of smaller faunal species such as tortoises. The Casino may

also consider modifying all fencing surrounding their property in a similar way to

further encourage smaller faunal species to move between the individual properties

comprising the greater Pinnacle Point development

Observations: Management Zone 1

Appendix B2 provides the licence (dated 18 July 2011) obtained from Department

Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries (DAFF) to transplant 27 Sideroxylon inerme (white

milkwood) saplings and young trees. Some of the individual milkwoods were retained and

protected.

Servest has been appointed to tend to on-going alien and weed control on the casino

property. Landmark Studios does auditing of all vegetation clearing and rehabilitation. Proof

of the appointment can be seen in Appendix B3. Management Zone 1 can be seen in Figure

1-3 below where the on-going alien and weed control takes place.

Audit rating 2.2.1:

Full Compliance


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Figure 1: A portion of Management Zone 1.

Figure 2: Open area in front of the green belt

in Management Zone 1

Figure 3: Indigenous vegetation present in

Management Zone 1


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2.2.2 Refer below for the requirements, outcome and photos relating to Management Zone

2.

Requirements and Outcomes: Zone 2

Management Zones: Requirements: Zone 2

▪ The remainder of the Casino site (outside Zone 1) contains the casino complex,

service corridors, roads, parking areas, and landscaped areas. Landscaped areas

are to be planted only with suitable indigenous species to create a typical South

Coast environment and enhance the scenic qualities of the site. Services are to be

maintained to ensure that no environmental impacts will result, which includes proper

maintenance of noise attenuation equipment to ensure noise levels remain within

accepted SANS limits for residential areas, categorized as a suburban district with

little road traffic. This is specifically pertinent since the construction of the hotel

complex (on property abutting portion of southern boundary) is near of the Casino’s

standby emergency power supply.”

Observations: Zone 2

Management Zone 2 (the Remainder) of the Casino contains the casino complex, service

corridors, roads, parking areas and landscaped areas. Various indigenous species have

been introduced to enhance the quality of the site. The removal of all Kikuyu grass on site

is ongoing.

Audit rating 2.2.2:

Full Compliance

Figure 4: Various indigenous species are

present in the gardens surrounding the

parking area.

Figure 5: The Garden Route Casino is

currently removing all Kikuyu grass.


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Figure 6: Owl boxes have been introduced to

parts of Management Zone 2 to enhance the

environmental qualities of the site.

Figure 7: Landscaped areas with various

indigenous species typical to the South

Coast.


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2.2.3 Refer below for the requirements and outcome relating to the protection of fynbos and

alien vegetation control followed.

Requirements and Outcomes: Protection of fynbos and alien vegetation control

Requirements: Protection of Fynbos


▪ “All fynbos occurring on the site must be protected, as well as any milkwood and

lance-leaf sugarbush that may occur outside management Zone 1. No fynbos may

be cleared without prior discussion and decision at a formal ELC meeting. A permit

must be obtained from DAFF if any milkwoods are to be removed or pruned and

Cape Nature must be consulted if any lanceleaf sugarbushes are located and are to

be removed.”

Requirements: Alien vegetation control

▪ “All invasive plants not indigenous to the southern cape coastal region are

considered alien to the Casino site and must be removed. Invasive alien plants pose

a threat to the valuable limestone and proteoid fynbos and by increasing the fuel

load, create a greater fire risk to properties. Most of the invasive alien plants would

have been removed during the original construction phase of the development and

have further been controlled since, in an on-going manner, through implementation

of this OEMP.”

Observations: Protection of fynbos and alien vegetation control

Various indigenous species have been introduced to enhance the quality of the site. The

removal of all Kikuyu grass on site is ongoing. Refer to observations under point 2.2.1 and

2.2.2.

Audit rating 2.2.3:

Full Compliance


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2.2.4 Refer below for the requirements and outcome relating to the rehabilitation of disturbed

areas.

Requirements and Outcomes: Rehabilitation of disturbed areas.

Requirements: Rehabilitation of Disturbed Areas

▪ “Any area remaining outside of the approved development footprint, and not

included in management Zone 1, shall be rehabilitated and landscaped using

suitable grasses and indigenous species. Any damage that may have been caused

to vegetation within management Zone 1 shall be restored to the same, or better,

standard as before the damage occurred; and

▪ Some indigenous species of previous occurrence in the area that were eliminated

before the construction of the Casino could be reintroduced to suitable areas. No

work should be undertaken, or species introduced without consulting with a suitable

specialist.

Observations: Rehabilitation of Disturbed Areas

Areas that were disturbed during the construction phase of the Casino have been

rehabilitated.

Audit rating 2.2.4:

Full Compliance

Figure 8: Rehabilitated area that was previously used to keep building materials during the

construction phase of the Casino.


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2.2.5 Refer below for the requirements and outcome relating to Erosion control.

Requirements and Outcomes: Erosion control

Requirements: Erosion control

▪ “Sensitive areas on the casino site (e.g. steep slopes along southern and western

boundaries) may be subject to erosion if not suitably stabilised and protected. Areas

that have been cleared of alien plants would be especially vulnerable, as will be

areas in the process of rehabilitation. During any repair maintenance work,

temporarily exposed areas also need to be stabilised.”

Observations: Erosion control

Sensitive areas on the casino site that are prone to erosion have been stabilised and formed

part of the rehabilitation process undertaken by Coastal Landscaping Consultants, now

being implemented by Servest. Areas that have been cleared of alien plants have been

stabilised. Refer to Appendix C for the 2018 Landscape Maintenance Audit.

Audit rating 2.2.5:

Full Compliance


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2.2.6 Refer below for the requirements and outcome relating to Fire management.

Requirements and Outcomes: Fire management

Requirements: Fire management

▪ Being largely surrounded by veld flanked by relatively large vegetated areas to the

north and west of the Casino property, wild fires should be taken into consideration

as a potential may pose a risk to the Casino complex. Alien vegetation on site adds

to the fuel load and may increase the risk of wild fires. Fire management is therefore

an important aspect of the long-term environmental management of the

development.”

Observations: Fire management

The Casino no longer belongs to the Southern Cape Fire Protection Association as this is

no longer required. Alien clearing is being carried out on a regular basis.

The Casino Property is surrounded by roads on the northern, eastern and southern borders

with Pinnacle Point Estate. The western perimeter is bordered by urban golf lodges. These

serve as fire breaks to prevent veld fires to the property.

Audit rating 2.2.6:

Full Compliance

2.2.7 Refer below for the requirements and outcome relating to Poaching.

Requirements and Outcomes: Poaching

Requirements: Poaching

▪ “The risk of unauthorized capturing of wildlife and collecting of plants and flowers is always present. Unauthorized collecting of plants could eventually lead to changes in plant community dynamics, especially on the Red Data species, and the diminishing of wildlife population numbers will result in unsustainable groups.”

Observations: Poaching

No poaching incidents have been reported (Craige Else, Security Duty Manager, Garden

Route Casino, pers comm December 2018).

Audit rating 2.2.7:

Full Compliance


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2.2.8 Refer below for the requirements and outcome relating to Animal control.

Requirements and Outcomes: Animal control

Requirements: Animal control

▪ “Stray dogs and cats can enter the area and threaten the resident wildlife. Although maintenance of boundary fences will discourage stray domestic animals from entering the property, it is recognized that the amendment of fencing to accommodate the movement of wildlife will render this less effective. However, regular patrols by GRC staff should be a sufficient measure to address this.”

Observations: Animal control

No specific incidents relating to problem animals have been reported (Craige Else, Security

Duty Manager, Garden Route Casino, pers comm December 2018).

Audit rating 2.2.8:

Full Compliance

2.2.9 Refer below for the requirements and outcome relating to the Protection of

Archaeological Resources.

Requirements and Outcomes: Protection of Archaeological resources

Requirements: Archaeological resources

▪ Any future construction or maintenance activities at the Casino site may damage archaeological materials uncovered during the works. Archaeological sites are protected by the National Heritage Resources Act 25 of 1999. According to the Act, it is an offence to disturb, destroy or remove from its original site any archaeological material, or excavate any such site without permission from SAHRA. Management of archaeological resources discovered on the Casino site will largely be the responsibility of the GRC. Even though the Casino property has been reduced in size significantly since the compilation of the original OEMP, this issue remains relevant.”

Observations: Archaeological resources

No elements of cultural or heritage significance were found during construction or

maintenance. No archaeological materials have been reported, were found or uncovered

during construction or maintenance (Craige Else, Security Duty Manager, Garden Route

Casino, pers comm December 2018).

Audit rating 2.2.9:

No Finding


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2.2.10 Refer below for the requirements and outcome relating to the Sustainability of Faunal

Populations.

Requirements and Outcomes: Sustainability of faunal populations.

Requirements: Sustainability of faunal populations.

▪ “The properties comprising the greater Pinnacle Point development should use the ELC as a vehicle to establish joint goals that aim to manage all interlinked areas in a manner that is most beneficial to the protection and rehabilitation of the natural environment. This should include the Pinnacle Point Resort, the Casino, the Pinnacle Point Hotel, and the adjacent areas leased from the Mossel Bay Municipality by the Conservation Trust. This is concomitant with the spirit of the original environmental authorization issued to the Casino. Since then, the area has been subdivided and portions sold, resulting in the current fragmented situation. Over and above the protection of faunal species occurring on the Casino property, allowing wild animals to utilize all four properties will further encourage healthier populations and contribute to the attraction of Pinnacle Point as an area of natural beauty and interest.”

Observations: Sustainability of faunal populations.

The OEMP allows for the function of the ELC to be filled by another suitably capable

representative body. There is currently no ELC functioning due to a change of ownership for

the Pinnacle Point development, however the Garden Route Casino is currently fulfilling the

internal role of an ELC through quarterly meetings that forms part of its Organisational

Resilience Management System (ORMS). Environmental audits are also undertaken as part

of the ORMS. Craige Else, Security Duty Manager, Garden Route Casino, pers and email

comm December 2018).

Audit rating 2.2.10:

No Finding


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2.2.11 Refer below for the requirements and outcome relating to the Establishment and

Maintenance of Footpaths.

Requirements and Outcomes: Establishment and maintenance of footpaths

Requirements: Establishment and maintenance of footpaths


▪ “If required, footpaths may be established along the edges of management Zone 1 Fynbos areas to ensure that the surrounding environment is not unnecessarily disturbed or trampled. Apart from the existing track running through the limestone fynbos, no other tracks will be allowed to enter these areas. Establishing footpaths through these areas is not recommended, unless required for environmental educational purposes and designed and approved by a landscape architect to have minimal impact on the natural vegetation. Visitors, school groups and other interest groups will be allowed to use these with permission from the GRC where needed and only with appropriate supervision.”

Observations: Establishment and maintenance of footpaths

No additional footpaths have been established.


Full Compliance

2.2.12 Refer below for the requirements and outcome relating to Signage.

Requirements and Outcomes: Signage

Requirements: Signage


▪ “Information boards that inform visitors of the value of the fynbos, wildlife and archaeological resources need to be placed strategically, e.g. access points to footpaths and on boundaries of areas frequented by visitors.”

Observations: Signage

Footpaths do not traverse indigenous vegetation therefore clients do not have access to

these areas and no sign boards have been erected.


No Finding


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2.2.13 Refer below for the requirements and outcome relating to Bulk Services.

Requirements and Outcomes: Bulk services

Requirements: Bulk services


▪ “Bulk service lines may cross the management Zone 1 fynbos areas in certain places and repair or maintenance work of such services could result in a significant impact on the vegetation fynbos. The maintenance of bulk services infrastructure, including storm water, is an essential component of environmental management efforts to prevent any failure incidents, which could result in detrimental environmental impacts such as erosion and spillage/leakage of effluent. Potentially harmful pollutants should be removed, or neutralized, before reaching sensitive environmental receptors.”

Observations: Bulk services

Traps to capture litter (papers, cigarettes, plastic bags) have been installed in the parking

areas and throughout the storm water drainage system. Oil leaks from cars create

environmental pollution especially after rainfall as one of the storm water drainage system

end points is a wetland system. This environment can be affected in a negative way due to

the presence of oil in the runoff water. This is an ongoing challenge for the casino as it

cannot control the condition of customer vehicles. The casino is investigating possible

mitigation measures.


Full Compliance

Figure 9: New traps were installed in the

parking areas to capture for e.g. cigarette

butts.

Figure 10: Oil leaks from cars can create

environmental pollution.


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2.2.14 Refer below for the requirements and outcome relating to Fencing.

Requirements and Outcomes: Fencing

Requirements: Fencing


▪ “It is recommended that no fencing be allowed on within the Casino site, except for the existing palisade fence around the casino complex and low-impact fencing that may be used to demarcate Zone 1 areas (refer Item 2.3.9). This is to prevent uncontrolled entry, which may lead to erosion and degradation of sensitive areas.”

Observations: Fencing

New fencing has been established on the perimeter of the Hotel property, in keeping with

the existing fencing around the property.


Full Compliance

2.2.15 Refer below for the requirements and outcome relating to Aesthetics of Built

Infrastructure.

Requirements and Outcomes: Aesthetics of built infrastructure

Requirements: Aesthetics of built infrastructure

▪ “All future structures constructed as part of the Casino upgrading, shall be in line with the current complex design guidelines and shall harmonize with the overall design theme of Pinnacle Point development as a whole. This is applicable to maintenance and repair of existing structures, as well as construction of new structures.”

Observations: Aesthetics of built infrastructure

Upgrades are in line with the complex guidelines and in harmony with the design theme of

the Pinnacle Point development.


Full Compliance


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2.2.16 Refer below for the requirements and outcome relating to Silencing Equipment.

Requirements and Outcomes: Silencing equipment

Requirements: Silencing equipment

▪ “The Casino shall properly maintain all noise attenuation equipment installed to ensure noise levels remain within accepted SANS limits for residential areas, as adhered to by the Mossel Bay Municipality. This would be in accordance with the maximum average ambient noise levels for suburban districts with little road traffic specified in SANS 10103:2008, these being during daytime (06:00 to 22:00) 50 dBA, and during night time (22:00 to 06:00) 40 dBA. This is specifically pertinent since the hotel is within close proximity to the Casino’s standby emergency power supply.”

Observations: Silencing equipment

The Casino maintains all noise attenuation equipment to ensure noise levels remain within

the SANS limits for residential areas.


Full Compliance

Figure 11: Generator. Figure 12: Silencer


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2.2.17 Refer below for the requirements and outcome relating to Visitor Management.

Requirements and Outcomes: Visitor management

Requirements: Visitor management


▪ “Visitors, school groups and educational groups may visit the area from time to time. Uncontrolled access in this regard could impact on the vegetation in Zone 1 areas fynbos, and strict control will thus be required.”

Observations: Visitor management

Access to this area is controlled.


Full Compliance


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2.2.18 Refer below for the requirements and outcome relating to Waste and Litter Control.

Requirements and Outcomes: Waste and litter control

Requirements: Waste and litter control


▪ “Uncontrolled littering and dumping of waste materials on the casino site and adjacent areas will detract from the aesthetic quality of the area and will also impact on certain aspects of the natural environment. No waste from management actions and visitors should originate from the Casino site.”

Observations: Waste and litter control

Waste and litter control within the Casino forms part of a waste management system.

In terms of the GRC’s EMS, all waste is separated, weighed and recorded as evidence. The

unrecyclable waste is collected by the municipality and the recyclable waste is collected by

Interwaste.

Hazardous waste is separated and stored in an enclosed area and also removed by

Interwaste. Fluorescent lighting is systematically replaced with newer and safer technology.


Full Compliance

Figure 13: General waste. Figure 14: Separating procedure for general

waste.


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2.2.19 Refer below for the requirements and outcome relating to Emergency Situations.

Requirements and Outcomes: Emergency situations

Requirements: Emergency situations


▪ Allowing visitors onto the Casino site creates the potential for emergency situations such as snakebites and minor injuries to people or pets. Some form of emergency protocol needs to be in place.”

Observations: Emergency situations

Emergency plans and procedures are in place as part of the Organisational Resilience

Management System (ORMS). (Craige Else, Security Duty Manager, Garden Route Casino,

pers comm December 2018). Six Staff members of the Casino are currently trained as

Snake Handlers. Refer to Appendix D for the Snake Handler appointments and Handler

certificates.

Evacuation Drills are held twice a year and evidence of this is retained as part of the ORMS

System. Several staff members are trained by accredited service providers and have been

formerly appointed as First Aiders and Fire Fighters.

Contingency and Evacuation plans and procedures are reviewed and signed off twice per

annum.

Snakes found on the property is caught and released by the formally trained and appointed

snake handlers.


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2.2.20 Refer below for the requirements and outcome relating to the Implementation of the

OEMP.

Requirements and Outcomes: Implementation of the OEMP

Requirements: Implementation of the OEMP

Section 3.1- Section 3.5 of the OEMP for the Garden Route Casino, approved November

2009:

▪ “The ELC’s role is as an advisory and co-ordinating body to the Pinnacle Point developments as far as sustainable environmental management is concerned. The ELC includes, amongst others, representatives from Garden Route Casino, Pinnacle Point Resorts, the Pinnacle Point Home Owners Association, the Conservation Trust, Mossel Bay Municipality, the Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, and local non-profit environmental and community organizations. It is possible that the Conservation Trust could take over responsibilities from the ELC when the ELC is dissolved, but this role may be filled by any other suitably capable representative body5. A monitoring and advisory body such as the ELC shall be in place throughout all the development phases and operational phase of the Garden Route Casino. Before ceasing operations, the ELC will ensure that a capable replacement body is in place to take over its role. The relevant body will meet on a regular basis to ensure the provision of a forum to discuss environmental matters pertinent to the Pinnacle Point area as a whole.”

Observations: Implementation of the OEMP

The OEMP allows for the function of the ELC to be filled by another suitably capable

representative body. There is currently no ELC functioning due to a change of ownership for

the Pinnacle Point development, however the Garden Route Casino is currently fulfilling the

internal role of an ELC through quarterly meetings that forms part of its Organisational

Resilience Management System (ORMS). Environmental audits are also undertaken as part

of the ORMS.


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2.2.21 Refer below for the requirements and outcome relating to Auditing Procedures.

Requirements and Outcomes: Auditing procedures

Requirements: Auditing procedures

▪ “The Casino shall undertake regular internal audits (recommended annually) to identify: any problems, or potential problems in environmental management on site; additional issues requiring attention; and changes required in the OEMP specifications. An external audit will shall then be performed by an appropriately qualified independent consultant every two three years prior to revision of the OEMP, unless otherwise agreed by the ELC. The resulting audit reports are to be submitted to both the ELC and made available for inspection by the DEA&DP, should they so require.”

▪ “Audit reports will detail the progress, problems and issues arising, as well as recommendations for improved environmental management on site. The auditor is to highlight issues to be addressed in the OEMP, or changes required, which are to be presented to the ELC and included as annexures to the master copy of the OEMP document.”

Observations: Auditing procedures

The Garden Route Casino’s internal Health, Safety and Environmental committee has

replaced the ELC. Tsogo Sun requires quarterly Internal audits to be undertaken by the

ORMS Champion.

An external audit is performed every 3 years by an independent company.

This is complimented by a company Environmental Policy attached as Appendix B4. Proof

of internal audit dated 30 September 2018 is attached as Appendix B5.


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2.2.22 Refer below for the requirements and outcome relating to the Review of the OEMP.

Requirements and Outcomes: Review of OEMP

Requirements: Review of OEMP

▪ “The OEMP document is to be reviewed a year after its implementation and then every two three years by an independent environmental consultant, unless otherwise required sooner by the Casino, in consultation with the ELC. Along with recommendations from environmental audits, this will ensure that it remains relevant and capable of dealing with current requirements. The Casino is to refer all proposed changes in the OEMP and in environmental management practices to the ELC for approval, prior to such changes being implemented. The Casino is responsible for ensuring that the relevant changes are included in the OEMP documentation and suitably implemented accordingly. The Casino shall provide a copy of the latest OEMP documentation to the DEA&DP upon their request.”

Observations: Review of OEMP

Aurecon has reviewed the OEMP and found that it sufficiently addresses operational

environmental management actions and outcomes. No recommendations in terms of

amending or updating the current approved OEMP is being made.


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3. AUDIT SUMMARY

A summary of the audit findings can be found in Table 4 below.

Table 4: Summary of Audit Findings

3.1 Assumptions, Uncertainties and/or Gaps in Knowledge

The methodology adopted to conduct this environmental audit provided a structured manner

through which the OEMP can be audited. This methodology, together with a site visit and

consultation with the Garden Route Casino has resulted in an assumption, uncertainties and/or

gaps in knowledge to be of negligible level.

CONDITONS AUDITED

FINDINGS

Full

Compliance

Partial

Compliance

Non

Compliance

No

Finding

2.1 Environmental Authorisation

2.1.1 Environmental Authorisation X

2.2 Management Zones (OEMP)

2.2.1 Zone 1: Disturbed fynbos X

2.2.2 Zone 2: Remainder of Casino Site X

2.2.3 Protection of fynbos and alien vegetation control

X

2.2.4 Rehabilitation of disturbed areas X

2.2.5 Erosion control X

2.2.6 Fire management X

2.2.7 Poaching X

2.2.8 Problem animal control X

2.2.9 Protection of archaeological resources

X

2.2.10 Sustainability of faunal populations X

2.2.11 Establishment and maintenance of footpaths

X

2.2.12 Signage X

2.2.13 Bulk services X

2.2.14 Fencing X

2.2.15 Aesthetics of built infrastructure X

2.2.16 Silencing equipment X

2.2.17 Visitor management X

2.2.18 Waste and litter control X

2.2.19 Emergency situations

2.2.20 Implementation of the OEMP - ELC

X

2.2.21 Auditing procedures X

2.2.22 Review of OEMP X


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4. COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL

LEGISLATION

The 2014 NEMA EIA Regulations (as amended) stipulates the requirements of an

environmental audit report and that the audit report must provide findings relating to the ability

of an EMPr (in this case OEMP) to sufficiently provide for the avoidance, management and

mitigation of environmental impacts associated with the undertaking of an activity. The table

below contains the relevant Regulations pertaining to environmental audits and how it relates

to the Garden Route Casino’s OEMP.

This section concludes with an ‘audit statement’ summarising the findings of the environmental

audit and way forward.

Table 5: Regulations contained in Chapter 5 of the 2014 NEMA EIA Regulations (as amended) with comments relating specifically to this environmental audit report and the Garden Route Casino’s OEMP.

Regulation Comment / Compliance

Auditing of compliance with the environmental authorisation, environmental management programme and closure plan

34. (1) The holder of an environmental authorisation must, for the period during which the environmental authorisation and EMPr, and where applicable the closure plan, remain valid—

(a) ensure that the compliance with the conditions of the environmental authorisation and the EMPr, and where applicable the closure plan, is audited; and

(b) submit an environmental audit report to the relevant competent authority.

The Garden Route Casino’s EA remains valid and this environmental audit report is being submitted to report on the level of compliance with the conditions of the EA and OEMP.

34. (2) The environmental audit report contemplated in subregulation (1) must—

(a) be prepared by an independent person with the relevant environmental auditing expertise;

(a) This environmental audit report was compiled, reviewed and verified by an independent environmental assessment practitioner with sufficient relevant expertise (see Appendix E for CVs).

(b) provide verifiable findings, in a structured and systematic manner, on

(i) the level of performance against and compliance of an organisation or project with the provisions of the requisite environmental authorisation or EMPr and, where applicable, the closure plan; and

(ii) the ability of the measures contained in the EMPr, and where applicable the closure plan, to sufficiently provide for the avoidance, management and mitigation of

(b) Findings are presented in a structured and systematic manner.

(i) The level of performance and compliance are reported on in this environmental audit report in a structured manner with a summary included in Table 4.

(ii) The findings of the environmental audit report indicate that the measures contained in the OEMP sufficiently provide for the avoidance, management and mitigation of environmental impacts associated with the activity.


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environmental impacts associated with the undertaking of the activity;

(c) contain the information set out in Appendix 7; and

(d) be conducted and submitted to the

competent authority at intervals as indicated in the environmental authorisation

(c) Refer to Table 1 – this report complies with the requirements of Appendix 7.

(d) The Garden Route Casino’s OEMP requires audits be undertaken at a 3-year interval. The EA does not specify intervals for auditing the OEMP.

34. (3) The environmental audit report contemplated in subregulation (1) must determine—

(a) the ability of the EMPr, and where applicable the closure plan, to sufficiently provide for the avoidance, management and mitigation of environmental impacts associated with the undertaking of the activity on an ongoing basis and to sufficiently provide for the avoidance, management and mitigation of environmental impacts associated with the closure of the facility; and

(b) the level of compliance with the provisions of environmental authorisation, EMPr and where applicable, the closure plan.

(a) The findings of this environmental audit report suggest that the Garden Route Casino’s OEMP sufficiently provide for the avoidance, management and mitigation of environmental impacts associated with the activity on an on-going basis. The OEMP therefore meets its intended objectives i.e. sustainable and responsible environmental management.

(b) The findings of the environmental audit report indicate appropriate levels of compliance with the provisions of the EA and EMPr (OEMP). The level of compliance is reported on in this environmental audit report in a structured manner with a summary included in Table 4.

34. (4) Where the findings of the environmental audit report contemplated in subregulation (1) indicate—

(a) insufficient mitigation of environmental impacts6 associated with the undertaking of the activity; or

(b) insufficient levels of compliance with the environmental authorisation or EMPr and, where applicable the closure plan;

the holder must, when submitting the environmental audit report to the competent authority in terms of subregulation (1), submit recommendations to amend the EMPr or closure plan in order to rectify the shortcomings6 identified in the environmental audit report.

(a) The findings of this environmental audit report indicate sufficient levels of mitigation of environmental impacts associated with the activity.

(b) The findings of this environmental audit report indicate sufficient levels of compliance with the EA and OEMP.

This environmental audit report does not make any recommendations to amend the Garden Route Casino’s existing OEMP to rectify any shortcoming in the OEMP’s ability to sufficiently avoid, manage or mitigate environmental impacts. The findings of the

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environmental audit indicate sufficient levels of mitigation of environmental impacts and no changes to the OEMP in terms of impact management is required.

34. (5) When submitting recommendations in terms of subregulation (4), such recommendations must have been subjected to a public participation process, which process has been agreed to by the competent authority and was appropriate to bring the proposed amendment of the EMPr and, where applicable the closure plan, to the attention of potential and registered interested and affected parties, including organs of state which have jurisdiction in respect of any aspect of the relevant activity and the competent authority, for approval by the competent authority.

No recommendations in terms of subregulation (4) are being made.

34. (6) Within 7 days of the date of submission of an environmental audit report to the competent authority, the holder of an environmental authorisation must notify all potential and registered interested and affected parties of the submission of that report, and make such report immediately available—

(a) to anyone on request; and

(b) on a publicly accessible website, where the holder has such a website.

Following submission of the environmental audit report to the competent authority, potential interested and affected parties (I&APs) will be notified of the submission and availability of the report by placement of an advertisement in the Mossel Bay Advertiser. I&APs forming part of the previous Garden Route Casino’s EA amendment process will be notified of the submission of the report and its availability via email or post (where such information is available).

(a) To be complied with upon request.

(b) The environmental audit report will be made publicly available on the Garden Route Casino’s website for a 30-day period.

36. (1) Where an amendment is required to the impact management actions7 of an EMPr, such amendments may immediately be effected by the holder and reflected in the next environmental audit report submitted as contemplated in the environmental authorisation and regulation 34.

(2) Where an amendment to the impact management outcomes7 of an EMPr or an amendment of the closure objectives of a closure plan is required before an audit is required in terms of the environmental authorisation, an EMPr or closure plan may be amended on

(1) No amendments to the impact management actions of the Garden Route Casino’s OEMP are proposed.

(2) No amendments to the impact management outcomes of the Garden Route Casino’s OEMP are proposed.

The Garden Route Casino has requested cosmetic changes to the existing OEMP (e.g. new logo). The requested changes do not constitute a change in the impact management actions or impact management outcomes and therefore no further application process or public

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application by the holder of the environmental authorisation.

participation is required. A copy of the ‘refreshed’ OEMP is submitted herewith for the DEA&DP’s records. Also refer to Section 5 below for more detail.


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5. AUDIT STATEMENT AND CONCLUSION

The following audit statement can be made concerning the Garden Route Casino’s 2018

environmental audit:

The findings of the Garden Route Casino’s 2018 environmental audit, to assess

compliance with the requirements of the Environmental Authorisation (EA) and

Operational Environmental Management Programme (OEMP), has indicated sufficient

levels of compliance with said documents. Environmental impacts are avoided,

mitigated and managed to acceptable levels and no changes to the existing OEMP’s

impact management actions and impact management outcomes are required.

5.1 Refreshed / Updated OEMP

The Garden Route Casino has requested that the current OEMP be refreshed / updated to

include its latest logo and to update the look and feel of the document.

There will be no change to the content of the existing approved OEMP, only a short impact

management action and outcome statement will be included below each mitigation for

clarification purposes. Other changes to the document are purely cosmetic and will not change

the impact management actions or impact management outcomes of the OEMP.

The refreshed version of the OEMP will be submitted to the DEA&DP for their records together

with this audit report and both documents be made available to the public for a 30-day period

following submission.

5.2 Conclusion

The findings of this environmental audit report have indicated that the Garden Route Casino

sufficiently complies with the conditions and requirements of its EA and OEMP. Based on the

findings of this environmental audit report no recommendations are made to change the impact

management actions or impact management outcomes of the OEMP. The current OEMP

sufficiently avoids, manages and mitigates environmental impacts.

This environmental audit report is submitted to the DEA&DP together with the refreshed OEMP

for their records. Following submission of this environmental audit report:

• An advert notifying potential I&APs that an audit report has been submitted, and where

it can be accessed, will be placed in the Mossel Bay Advertiser, within seven days

after submission;

• The audit report will be made available to any person on request; and

• The audit report will be made available on the Garden Route Casino’s website.

Appendix A

Decision on EA Amendment Application and

Current Garden Route Casino EA

Appendix B: Supporting Information







AUDIT CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF DECEMBER

2012 AUDIT

A summary of the December 2012 audit findings can be found below. The recommendation is made

that the partial - compliances mentioned below are addressed as soon as possible.

Table 1: Summary of Audit Findings.

CONDITONS AUDITED

FINDINGS

Full

Compliance

Partial

Compliance

Non

Compliance

No

Finding

5.1 Management Zones

Zone 1 : Disturbed fynbos X

Zone 2 : Remainder of Casino Site X

5.2 Ecological and Heritage Management

Protection of fynbos X

Alien vegetation control X

Rehabilitation of disturbed areas X

Erosion control X

Fire management X

Poaching X

Problem animal control X

Protection of archaeological resources

X

Sustainability of faunal populations X

4.3 Management of Infrastructure

Establishment and maintenance of footpaths

X

Sinage X

Bulk services X

Fencing X

Aesthetics of built infrastructure X

Silencing equipment X

4.4 Visitor Management

Access control X

Waste and litter control X

Emergency situations

4.5 Implementation of OEMP

Environmental liaison committee X

Auditing procedures X

Review of OEMP X

AUDIT CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF SEPTEMBER

2015 AUDIT

A summary of the September 2015 audit findings can be found below. The recommendation is made

that the partial - compliances mentioned below are addressed as soon as possible.

Table 1: Summary of Audit Findings.

CONDITONS AUDITED

FINDINGS

Full

Compliance

Partial

Compliance

Non

Compliance

No

Finding

5.1 Management Zones

Zone 1 : Disturbed fynbos X

Zone 2 : Remainder of Casino Site X

5.2 Ecological and Heritage Management

Protection of fynbos X

Alien vegetation control X

Rehabilitation of disturbed areas X

Erosion control X

Fire management X

Poaching X

Problem animal control X

Protection of archaeological resources

X

Sustainability of faunal populations X

4.3 Management of Infrastructure

Establishment and maintenance of footpaths

X

Sinage X

Bulk services X

Fencing X

Aesthetics of built infrastructure X

Silencing equipment X

4.4 Visitor Management

Access control X

Waste and litter control X

Emergency situations

4.5 Implementation of OEMP

Environmental liaison committee X

Auditing procedures X

Review of OEMP X





Appendix C

Landmark Studio Audit 2018

LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS

LANDMARK STUDIOS MC CC REG NO. CK 1995/003576/23

69-2a PINE ROAD, KYALAMI, SOUTH AFRICA

P O BOX 98254, SLOANE PARK, 2152

TEL: +27 11 052 8700

e-mail: [email protected]

MEMBER: MARK YOUNG BA Land Dip Land Arch PrLArch (British)

Ref.: a/nov18-360

Deidre Jameson [email protected] John Van Rooyen [email protected] Yolandi Potgieter [email protected] Alwyn Maasz [email protected] Carlu Pienaar [email protected] Janet Davis [email protected] André Olivier [email protected] Graeme Goodwin [email protected] Michelle Downey [email protected] Deon Gouws [email protected]

Landscape Maintenance Audit

Garden Court

Mossel Bay and

Garden Route Casino

Contractor: Servest Landscaping

NOVEMBER 2018

mailto:[email protected]











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CONTENTS

PART

1 CLIENT ISSUES, EVALUATIONS AND GRAPH

PART

2 INSPECTIONS

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PART 1

CLIENT ISSUES

GARDEN COURT MOSSEL BAY AND GARDEN ROUTE CASINO

The garden maintenance has been maintained at a consistently good standard over the past three months. The following issues will receive attention over the next three months:-

- Re-planting of borders of woody groundcovers to refresh gardens when rainfall permits.

- The lawns to be fertilised with 2:3:2 when rainfalls permits. Fertilizer to remain in the storage room.

- The eradication of the invasive Felecia as discussed. All priority areas and cultivated beds will be target first after which the veld areas will be targeted. The inner beds and perimeter have been addressed, now the veld areas will be addressed.

- The small balance of Clover to the south of the Hotel and in next to the old Spa has been controlled with Super Lawn Weeder. This project will commence again during the winter of 2019.

- The irrigation should be increased in the gardens as warmer temperatures

are experienced and rainfall will decrease due to Mossel Bay being in a winter rainfall area.

PART 1

CLIENT ISSUES

GARDEN COURT MOSSEL BAY AND GARDEN ROUTE CASINO

LANDSCAPE CHALLENGES AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS PROPOSED FOR 2019/2020

Priority Project

Description Requested

by Request

Date Action Date

Estimated Costs

Quotation Price

Date Approved

Date Completed

Comments

1 Bulking up of gravel in all gravel areas.

BJ May 18 2019/2020

2 Trimming off vegetation around the stormwater outlet below the pool gardens.

AM Aug 18 This project has been completed. The excavation of soil to address drainage levels to be completed.

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3 Utilization and

management of the new garden refuse site.

AM Aug 18

Section 1 - LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE EVALUATIONS

MONTH: November 2018 Scoring system

1 = unacceptable (20%) N.B. A score

DATE OF INSPECTION: 05/11/18 2 = Poor (40%) consistently under

3 = Reasonable (60%) 75% may result in

INSPECTION CONDUCTED BY: Bernhard Jacobs 4 = Acceptable (80%) the termination of

NEXT INSPECTION : February 2019 5 = excellent (100%) the contract.

GARDEN COURT MOSSEL BAY

ITEM DESCRIPTION A M J J A S O N D J F M

1.0 First impression on arrival 4 4 4

2.0 Lawns - Coverage 4 4 4

- Colour 4 3 3

- Weed control 4 4 4

- Mowing (incl. edges) 4 4 4

3.0 Beds - Cultivations 5 5 4

- Weed control 4 4 4

- Coverage 3 4 4

- General appearance 4 4 4

4.0 Paved Areas - Tidiness 5 5 4

(incl. parking & footpaths) - Weed control 4 4 5

5.0 Irrigation - General condition 5 5 5

- Effectiveness 4 4 4

6.0 Uniforms - Condition 5 5 5

7.0 Contractors Appraisal 5 5 5

8.0 Rubbish / Litter control 5 4 4

TOTAL SCORE PER MONTH (%) 88 86 84

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Section 2 - GRAPHS

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100

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar

Garden Court Mossel Bay

Required Score 75%

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PART 2

INSPECTION NOTES

GARDEN COURT MOSSEL BAY

Action by

date GENERAL 1. Growth in plants has slowed down over the past three months due to

drought. Irrigation should however be increased where possible. A good effort by the Contractor was made to address soil coverage by the introduction of succulent cuttings.

Nov 18

2. All items highlighted in bold lettering to receive priority treatment by the Contractor.

Nov18-Feb19

QUOTATIONS REQUESTED 3. The Contractor to quote on the following replacement Cape Flora to

ensure good colour on the Hotel Restaurant embankment that will replace the vast areas of Plectranthus neochilus and Chrysanthemoides. This quote to be submitted directly after each audit to maintain good colour in priority areas of the property.

- Plumbago Capensis (12 x 4 Lt) –To Quote on - Tecoma lutea (6 x 4 Lt) – To Quote on

- Felicia amelloides - Euryops pectinatus - Pelargonium peltatum (Ivy leaf Pelargonium) - Osteospermum fruticosus (Purple and Yellow) Placed on Hold - Buddleja hybrids (Buddleja davidii) - Watsonia spp, different colours - Plectranthus varieties (Mona lavender)

The quotation is not to excess an amount of R 2,000.00 (vat) excluded.

ON HOLD

4. Quote on 9 x 10Lt Brachylaena to be planted in combination with self-seeded Chrysanthemoides to screen the newly installed boiler next to the Hotel.

Nov 18

5. Quote on the excavation of excess soil in the stormwater channel below the hotel pool. The soil to be distributed as a lawn dressing on the lower section of lawn. Approximately 20m² Kikuyu or Buffalo instant lawn to be placed on sections of the embankment where exposed sections of soil have been detected.

Nov 18

6. Landmark Studios is working on the replacement of the Cussonias at the hotel entrance with the growing of Dracaena aletriformis that should be ready by February 2019.

Nov 18

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THE GARDEN ROUTE CASINO FRONT ENTRANCE ISLAND AND STRIP TO SERVICE ENTRY 7. Apply 2:3:2 fertiliser in November 2018

the northern lawns to improve soil coverage only when good showers are expected. Lift the mowing height to 40mm. The Rhus to be pruned into a hedge.

Nov 18 Ongoing

8. Remove tuft grass in lawns by hand.

Nov 18 Ongoing

9. All invasive Felecia to be pulled from the gardens as soon as the

soils are moist enough. Good progress made.

Nov 18 Ongoing

10. Transplant self-seeded Chrysanthemoides too close to the road edge to the hotel coastal bed. Suggest introducing Crassula multicava to the shaded sections when replacing the Carpobrotus.

Nov 18 Ongoing

11. The coastal Fynbos has started to seed itself in areas of Carpobrotus. This is what it is intended in the new hotel coastal gardens. All Felecia to however be removed as indicated. Continue to prune back dead foliage.

Nov 18 Ongoing

12. Contain the height in the shrubs along the corner of the service road to prevent vehicle accidents.

Nov 18 Ongoing

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13. Fertilise all newly planted Carpobrotus with 2:3:2 as soon as rainfall permits.

Nov 18

14. Monitor the re-emergence of invasive shrubs in the veld area as discussed. This has been brought under control over the past three months. The Felecia and “Rooi-Krans” require attention in this area. Under control at the time of the audit. Refuse also to be removed in this area on an ongoing basis, especially during windy conditions.

Nov 18 Ongoing

LOWER SERVICE ROAD BEDS AND SOUTHERN LOWER SECTION 15. Maintain indigenous trees and shrubs off

the palisade fence.

Nov 18 Ongoing

16. Suggest pruning the vegetation off the lower palisade fence, on the outside at a distance of 1 meter; also control invasive Kikuyu growing through the fence with Glyphosate. Well controlled at the time of the audit.

Nov 18 Ongoing

17. When pruning Chrysanthemoides off the road, also prune horizontally as well to improve aesthetics.

Nov 18 Ongoing

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18. All Carpobrotus to be fertilised in November 2018 with 2:3:2 to attain consistent good foliage colour. This to be done in conjunction with a good shower of rain. Sections of dead Carpobrotus to be replaced on an ongoing basis.

Nov 18

19. Certain areas of self-seeded Chrysanthemoides to be pruned back to increase irrigation coverage.

Nov 18

20. Suggest replacing the Dietes bi-colour with Carpobrotus along the road. Completed, now allow the Chrysanthemoides to self-seed.

Nov 18 Ongoing

21. The area below the Ficus tree has thickened up well. Allow the self-seeded Chrysanthemoides to mature.

Nov 18 Ongoing

22. Spray the weeds in the pebble section next to the service area gate.

Nov 18

23. Certain herbicide damage took place in the lawns; now irrigate to allow the lawn to rejuvenate. Fertilise the lawns with 2:3:2 weather permitting.

Nov 18 Ongoing

24. Suggest introducing self-seeded Chrysanthemoides seedlings between the areas of Dietes to eventually replace the Dietes.

Nov 18 Ongoing

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25. The Staff Entrance bed has been neatly re-planted, now fertilise with 2:3:2 in November 2018 to attain good soil coverage.

Nov 18

PARKING AREA AND MAIN BOOM GATE ENTRANCE 26. Re-sprig the purple Osteospermum in the

entrance bed via cuttings, but water 3 times a week until established. Now remove all self-seeded Cape Flora from this bed to maintain definition.

Nov 18 Ongoing

27. Certain areas of Gazania require re-planting. Suggest reducing the amount of Gazania to the more successful Osteospermum (white), Carpobrotus and Senecio. Fertilize all newly planted groundcovers with 2:3:2 in November 2018.

Nov 18 Ongoing

28. Allow the newly planted succulent bed next to the upper Boom Gate to establish. Now introduce Osteospermum cuttings to these beds. Completed, allow to mature.

Nov 18 Ongoing

29. Introduce low growing groundcovers between the gravel sections. No shrubs permitted, except Cotyledons from the car park. The lower section of successful Dietes requires attention.

Nov 18

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30. Remove the dead Aloe barberae next to the substation. Nov 18

31. Prune back the grey Cotyledon to rejuvenate and introduce to vast areas of re-planted Carpobrotus.

Nov 18

32. The landfill Kikuyu area to be cleared of invasive trees. Good standard of maintenance maintained.

Nov 18 Ongoing

33. The Scale seems to be under control, now

remove the dry unattractive scale with a scrubbing brush. Under control at the time of the audit.

Nov 18 Ongoing

34. Regularly deadhead the Strelitzia. Nov 18

35. All Dietes next to the Bus parking area to be phased out with Carpobrotus and other ground covers.

2019

36. The lower carpark bed to receive attention before the end of November.

Nov 18

PORTE COCHERE AREAS 37. Allow the newly introduced Lampranthus to

establish in the Loffelstein wall that has given good colour to the Loffelstein wall.

Nov 18 Ongoing

38. Deadhead the Strelitzia reginae more regularly. Bulbine could also be introduced to these beds. Certain large suckers could be removed in the Phoenix palm.

Nov 18 Ongoing

39. Increase irrigation to all these beds. Nov 18

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40. Selectively crown-lift all Milkwood trees to avoid damage to vehicles. Under control at the time of the audit.

Nov 18 Ongoing

41. The trees to be pruned off the Casino wall on the eastern side, also crown-lift all trees and shrubs and introduce Crassula multicava. In progress.

Nov 18

42. Remove all palm suckers, also remove some dead fronds. Nov 18

43. Introduce Grey Cotyledon to bare sections of the bark-chips areas. All beds with a wood-chip mulch to be fertilised with 2:3:2 to address Chlorosis in November 2018, should the weather condition permit.

Nov 18 Ongoing

44. Remove the Coleonema in the western bed recently pruned and possibly replace with Bulbine and Senecio. Now due.

Nov 18

45. The western bed bordering the hotel to be re-planted with Carpobrotus and also succulent plant s where the Agapanthus is not performing.

Nov 18

GARDEN COURT MOSSEL BAY HOTEL PORTE COCHERE AREAS 46. All groundcovers around the centre

island require re-planting after composting. See Client Issue. See Quotation Required. Suggest applying Kohinor 350 SC.

Nov 18

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47. The successful Aloe arborescens in the pebble bed to be used as cutting material in the Carpobrotus bed below the Hotel, also to replace the Dietes near the substation next to the Bus parking area.

Nov 18

48. The Cussonia to be replaced with Crinums or Dracaena aletriformis in February as sourced by Landmark Studios. First prune back both specimens to rejuvenate.

Feb 19

49. Clean leaf litter on pebble surfaces along the connecting walkway between the Hotel and Casino.

Nov 18

50. All woody shrubs such as the Tecoma, Polygala and Plectranthus to be pruned back in stages to rejuvenate. Completed, allow to rejuvenate.

Nov 18 Ongoing

51. Replace the shaded section of Plectranthus neochillus with Crassula multicava in September 2018. Completed, now weed these beds.

Nov 18

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52. Selectively prune aggressive growth in the Buddleja saligna, but never compact prune. Well pruned at the time of the audit.

Nov 18 Ongoing

53. Possible replace the Plectranthus area in the western bed next to the Hotel main entrance with Crassula multicava. Completed, allow to mature.

Nov 18

54. The outer beds leading to the car park have bulked up well with groundcovers. Fertilise with 2:3:2 in November 2018 to attain complete soil coverage after planting; should the weather permit.

Nov 18

55. Introduce Lampranthus (Vygie) cuttings to the pebble border in June 2018. Completed, allow to mature.

Nov 18

56. Apply Kohinor 350 SC to the Phormiums to control Woolly Aphid. Also remove dead leaves. URGENT. Also remove dead scabs in the Phoenix palms.

Nov 18

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SPAR GARDENS 57. The lawns to be fertilised in November 2018 with 2:3:2.

Nov 18

58. Allow the newly planted Buddlejas to establish and screen this section of the garden. Certain specimens seem to be more wind resistant than others. A decision to which shrub will be utilised to bulk up this bed will be taken at a later stage. Suggest introducing self-seeded Chrysanthemoides to act as a wind buffer on an ongoing basis.

Nov 18 Ongoing

WESTERN GARDENS 59. Control Clover in the lawns next to the Spa

with Super Lawn Weeder at a rate of 120ml in 10Lt of water in August 2018. Controlled, a follow up application to be done in in winter of 2019.

Nov 18

60. The newly installed boiler to be screened with Buddleja saligna. See Quotation Requested.

Nov 18

61. Control weeds in paved areas after the recent good rains. Apply Paraquat over the winter period for improved control.

Nov 18 Ongoing

62. Fertilise the lawns with 2:3:2 in November 2018, should the weather permit.

Nov 18

63. Agapanthus to be planted below the Erythrina tree to address the leaf litter in autumn as discussed. The variegated Chlorophytum to be transplanted to the centre between the two Erythrina trees.

Nov 18

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64. The new orange coloured Aloe arborescens from the pebble section to be introduced between the vast areas of Carpobrotus. Completed, allow to establish.

Nov 18

65. Remove all self-seeded Chrysanthemoides from bed borders.

Nov 18 Ongoing

66. Self-seeded Phoenix reclinata palms to be removed in the southern beds, especially under the Erythrina tree.

Nov 18 Ongoing

67. The storm water channel below the gardens has been cleared of vegetation. The Leonotis could be used in other areas of the garden. The soil to be excavated and placed as a lawn dressing on the lower area.

Nov 18 Ongoing

68. The exposed embankment to be re-seeded with Kikuyu instant lawn. See Quotation Requested.

Nov 18

POOL GARDENS 69. Apply Snail bait to sections of Agapanthus.

Nov 18

70. Prune back all Dietes to rejuvenate.

Nov 18

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71. All tall Senecio in the embankment bed to be pruned back to provide material for the Car Park beds.

Nov 18

72. All self-seeded Chrysanthemoides growing at the front of the bed to be transplanted to the coastal boundary bed, not the central bed recently planted with Carpobrotus.

Nov 18

73. The bare section of the embankment to be planted with Plumbago and Tecoma. See Quotation Requested.

Nov 18

74. It is proposed that Brachylaena and Chrysanthemoides be planted along the southern boundary fence on the housing estate side of the stormwater furrow/stormwater pipeline in future to assist to screen the gardens from wind. These small trees/shrubs will not screen the sea view. See Client Issues. The section closest to the Restaurant has already been planted and is establishing well. No further beds to be established in the lawns for now as the newly created beds to be cultivated to control weeds over the next 6 months to attain complete soil coverage. This central bed will be planted with an assailment of succulent plants to create good winter colour in this area.

Nov 18 Ongoing

75. The potted succulents to be regularly pruned to control growth. Remove some dead material in these pots to improve aesthetics.

Nov 18 Ongoing

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76. The newly established central bed to be planted with an assortment of Proteas as an educational project in future.

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Appendix D: Snake Management





Appendix E: EAP CV

Norman, Charles William Page 1

Curriculum vitae: Mr CW NORMAN Name : NORMAN, CHARLES WILLIAM Date of Birth : 14 May 1963 Profession/Specialisation : Environmental assessments Years with Firm : 12 Nationality : South African Years experience : 30

Key qualifications Charles is a principal environmental practitioner with nearly three decades' experience in environmental services. His technical proficiency and strategic thinking, along with his international environmental experience, place him in a strong position to advise environmental impact assessment (EIA) teams on the integration of technical pragmatism and due environmental processes. His extensive review experience has placed him in a key role mentoring environmental assessment practitioners within Aurecon and coordinating the advisory and delivery functions of projects. He was the assistant project leader and technical coordinator for Vale's Moatize mine expansion and Nacala corridor EIAs in Mozambique and Malawi, where he managed a team of up to 80 practitioners, specialists and technical advisors. He has worked extensively in rural Africa and was based in Maputo during the implementation of the aforementioned projects. He has carried out a variety of environmental assessments for a range of public and private sector projects locally and internationally, predominantly related to mining, infrastructure and manufacturing in Southern and East Africa. He also provides advice to in-house engineering teams and oversees the appointment and management of external EIA consultants when required. In addition, he has extensive experience in environmental management, including soil and plant mapping, EIAs, environmental auditing and reviews. He spent a number of years with the Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEA&DP), during which time he was responsible for reviewing and evaluating EIAs and appeals as well as advising the competent authority and the minister on law enforcement and environmental management matters. Charles holds a Masters of Philosophy in Environmental Law from the University of Cape Town in South Africa. He also obtained a Bachelor of Technology in Forestry from the Port Elizabeth Technikon (now Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University) in 1999.

Employment record 12/2006 - Date Aurecon, Principal Environmental Practitioner

2004 - 2006 Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEA&DP),

Principal Environmental Officer

1995 - 2005 Port Elizabeth Technikon, George Campus, Part-time Lecturer, Course

Administrator and Consultant

1992 - 2004 Southern Cape Environmental Services, Proprietor and Project Manager

1988 - 1991 South African Forestry Research Institute/CSIR, Researcher

Management experience 2006 - Date Responsible for mentoring environmental assessment practitioners within

Aurecon and coordinating the advisory and delivery functions of projects.

Experience record Mossel Bay Upgrading of Informal Setlements Programme (UISP.) Western Cape Province, South Africa) 01/2017 – 07/2018. Phase Leader. The Mossel Bay Municipality appointed Aurecon to provide project management services for informal settlement upgrading in the Local Municipality via the UISP, as a follow on to the National Upgrading Support Programme (NUSP). Aurecon's scope of works included the project planning, procurement of requisite planning and environmental permissions and implementation oversite for


22 settlements. Responsible as phase leader for the Environmental Impact Assessment component, included managing specialist input and facilitating Environmental Authorisations. Involved for 1.5 person-months. (Mossel Bay Municipality). Aga Khan Hospital Kampala (Kampala, Uganda) 09/2016 - 06/2020. Reviewer. Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) intends to develop a 600-bed hospital on a 60 acre site at the junction of Jinja and New Port Bell Rd in Nakawa, Kampala. The initial phase of the project known as the “Launch Phase” will be developed on a 7 – 10 acre portion of the site and will consist of a 50-bed hospital with an estimated 14 300 m² gross building area. In terms of the scope of works, the launch phase will consist of acute bed units; intensive care units; high-dependency units; surgical suites; imaging suites; cardiac catheterization (“cath”) laboratory; as well as labour and delivery suites. Aurecon will be providing full engineering services including geotechnical; civil; structural; wet services; fire safety and protection; mechanical; electrical; electronic (ICT, fire detection, audio visual and security) and acoustics; environmentally sustainable design (ESD) monitoring and management, provision of cost estimates and BOQs. Responsible for review of project reporting and liaison with sub-consultants. (Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH)). Environmental impact assessment for Penhill greenfields development project (Western Cape Province, South Africa) 12/2016 - 06/2018. Project Leader. The Department of Human Settlements is establishing a housing development to cater for approximately 8 000 units as part of the Southern Corridor initiative to upgrade informal settlements within the City of Cape Town. Aurecon was appointed to undertake an environmental impact assessment (EIA) for this greenfields housing development. Responsible as project leader. Involved for 1.5 person-months. (Provincial Government of the Western Cape (PGWC): Department of Human Settlements). Design of Mizingani seawall and promenade, Phase IIA (Zanzibar City, Zanzibar) 12/2013 - 05/2018. Environmental Control Officer (ECO). The Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar (RGoZ), through its Zanzibar Urban Services Project (ZUSP), appointed Aurecon to lead a consortium of six consultancy companies for the design of the 340 m-long vertical seawall, with a 5 m-wide sea reclamation, along Mizingani Road. Based on design work completed under the Aga Khan Trust for Culture's (AKTC's) technical support, Aurecon's scope of work included detailed design of the seawall and promenade; the preparation of construction drawings, specifications, contract packages and tender documents; building condition assessment and review of the environmental and social management plan (ESMP). Responsible for auditing the site to ensure adequate implementation of environmental controls. Involved for 1.5 person-months. (Tanzania Ministry of Finance). Upgrading of DR1609 and portion of DR01625 (Western Cape Province, South Africa) 12/2005 - 12/2017. Project Leader. Aurecon was appointed to undertake design and authorisation services for the upgrading of the DR1609 and a portion of DR01625 in Rondevlei, Western Cape, which is adjacent to the Garden Route National Park and crosses within a Ramsar protected wetland. The scope of works included the preparation of an environmental impact assessment (EIA). Responsible as project leader for the EIA component, including leading the compilation of the EIA and coordinating specialist inputs. Involved for 1.5 person-months. (Provincial Government of the Western Cape (PGWC): Department of Transport and Public Works). Mossel Bay NUSP participatory based planning support (Western Cape Province, South Africa) 08/2015 - 11/2016. Environmental Specialist. The National Department of Human Settlements appointed Aurecon to provide participatory based planning support for informal settlement upgrading in Mossel Bay Local Municipality via the National Upgrading Support Programme (NUSP). Aurecon's scope of works included the production of an assignment implementation plan, upgrading plans and sustainable livelihoods programmes for 18 settlements, community capacity building programme, and a skills transfer report. Responsible as project leader for the screening of environmental constraints and preparation of applicability checklists for the competent environmental authority. Involved for 1 person-month. (Department of Human Settlement (DHS)). Upgrading of Plettenberg Bay Airport (Western Cape Province, South Africa) 09/2016 - 06/2017. Environmental Specialist. Bitou Municipality intends to upgrade the Plettenberg Bay Airport in the Western Cape Provincde, including adding additional infrastructure and hangars to comply with Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) regulations. Responsible for compilation of an environmental constraints analysis. Involved for 0.25 person-months. (Bitou Local Municipality). Proposed hydropower station and associated infrastructure at Riemvasmaak (Northern Cape Province, South Africa) 02/2012 - 06/2017. Technical Advisor. Aurecon was appointed to provide the lead consultancy services for the environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the proposed 25 MW hydropower station at Riemvasmaak on the Orange River, adjacent to the Augrabies National Park. Responsible for providing advice on legal procedure and technical project aspects. Involved for 0.5 person-months.


(Riemvasmaak Hydro Electric Power (Pty) Ltd). Perdekraal East Wind Farm environmental and social due diligence (ESDD) (Western Cape Province, South Africa) 11/2016 - 04/2017. Project Leader. In order to consider providing funding for the development of the Perdekraal East Wind Farm, the client required the undertaking of an environmental and social due diligence (ESDD) study, including an environmental and social action plan (ESAP), to ensure that environmental authorisations in place were compliant with the requirements of the IFC. Responsible for the compilation of the ESDD and ESAP and coordination of specialist inputs. Involved for 0.5 person-months. (African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM)). Curepipe Point wind farm assessment (Mauritius) 05/2016 - 06/2016. Environmental Specialist. Aurecon was appointed to undertake a fatal flaw review of a 29 MW wind energy development near the town of Curepipe in Mauritius. Responsible for the review of an environmental impact assessment (EIA) study as well as the identification and evaluation of environmental risks. Involved for 0.25 person-months. (Southern Energy Holdings). Environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) for the Makambako Wind Farm (Njombe Region, Tanzania) 11/2015 - 03/2017. Project Leader. Windlab Tanzania SPV 1 Limited (Windlab) want to construct a wind farm and associated infrastructure, including a transmission line (project referred to as the Miombo Hewani Wind Farm) with a generation capacity of between 100 MW and 300 MW north of Makambako in the Njombe Region, Tanzania. Aurecon was appointed to undertake the requisite environmental process on behalf of Windlab as required in terms of the Environmental Management Act (Act 20 of 2004) (EMA). Responsible for leading the team of specialists and sub-consultants to develop an IFC compliant ESIA. Involved for 1.75 person-months. (Windlab Limited). Working for Wetlands Plan 2014 - 2017 (National, South Africa) 06/2013 - 09/2016. Environmental Advisor. Aurecon was appointed in 2010 for a three year cycle for the design, planning, environmental, project and risk management of the South African Government's Working for Wetlands Programme, which is a nationally run initiative by the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI). The programme's objective is to rehabilitate damaged wetlands and to protect wetlands throughout South Africa, with an emphasis on complying with the with an emphasis on complying with the principles of the expanded public works programme (EPWP) through employing only local small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs). Responsible for a review and giving advice on legal process requirements. Involved for 0.25 person-months. (South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)). Environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the Mtwara super base (Mtwara Region, Tanzania) 01/2015 - 06/2016. Project Leader. Schlumberger wished to construct a super base within the Export Processing Zone (EPZ) in Mtwara to serve all land and offshore operations in the region. Aurecon was appointed to undertake the environmental impact assessment (EIA). Responsible for client liaison and coordination of sub-consultants as well as review. Involved for 0.25 person-months. (Schlumberger Seaco Inc). Kinangop Wind Farm Phase 1A status review and risk assessment (Nakuru, Kenya) 11/2015 - 03/2016. Environmental Specialist. Following termination of the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract, Aurecon was appointed to assess the project status and risks associated with remobilising the Kinangop Wind Farm project. Responsible for environmental review. Involved for 0.1 person-months. (Kinangop Wind Park). Pre-feasibility study for Rukwa coal-to-power project (Mbeya, Tanzania) 11/2014 - 09/2015. Team Member. Aurecon was engaged by Kibo Mining to carry out a pre-feasibility study for a coal-fired power station to be located adjacent to an opencast coal mine in the Rukwa region of Tanzania. The study included preliminary environmental assessments of the power station and the mine, power evacuation assessment, power station design and modelling of various configurations, reporting and technical input to the project financial model. Responsible for contributing to the drafting of an environmental and social prefeasibility study. Involved for 0.1 person-months. (Rukwa Development Company). Environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the construction of the AfriSam cement factory (Western Cape Province, South Africa) 02/2011 - 09/2015. Project Leader. AfriSam was looking to enter the Western Cape market, and consequently decided to fund the construction of a cement factory and associated infrastructure. Aurecon was appointed to undertake an environmental impact assessment (EIA) process for the cement plant, mine and associated infrastructure located on Farm 1139 in the Saldanha industrial area. Services involved undertaking and managing the EIA process, traffic impact study (TIS), surface water investigation and social impact assessment (SIA). Responsible for project management, client and authority liaison, coordination of technical information and specialists’ inputs, management of public processes, EIA and


compilation of an environmental management plan (EMP) report. Involved for 12.75 person-months. (AfriSam South Africa (Pty) Ltd). Project information memoranda (PIM) for Mtwara Port and the Mtwara/Mikindani municipal master plan (Mtwara Region, Tanzania) 08/2014 - 09/2015. Environmental Process Advisor. The project entailed the development of project information memoranda (PIM) for Mtwara Port, which entailed a review of the Mtwara Port feasibility study of 2012 and other related material that would assist in the preparation of a bankable PIM. The project also involved the development of the Mtwara/Mikindani detailed municipal land use master plan to collect baseline spatial data that can assist in understanding the growth projections for the city and proposing suitable physical and social infrastructure and land uses to accommodate the growth. Responsible for liaising with the authority, coordination of sub-consultants and review. Involved for 0.75 person-months. (Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)). Environmental screening of a potential wind energy site (Tanzania) 02/2015 - 04/2015. Project Leader/Technical Coordinator. Aurecon was appointed to determine the feasibility of establishing a wind energy facility (WEF) in Tanzania. As part of evaluation Aurecon was appointed to undertake a comparative environmental constraints analysis, including the biophysical, social and heritage aspects of the identified sites. Responsible for the identification and assessment of environmental constraints. Involved for 0.25 person-months. (Windlab Limited). Western Cape road materials supply strategy (Western Cape Province, South Africa) 06/2008 - 03/2015. Principal Environmental Practitioner. Increasing pressures from tightened environmental legislation have resulted in lengthy waiting periods (about 18 months) for identifying required material sources. The wait is also caused by investigation phases, getting approval from the Mineral Resources and Petroleum Development Act (DMR), the Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEADP), the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) and the Land Use Planning Ordinance (LUPO). Aurecon was responsible for prospecting suitable road making materials, sampling, testing, and identifying technically suitable sources to be used for both identified projects and as strategic pits, as well as for getting all the required approvals. Responsible for planning of authorisation processes and review of submissions. Also responsible for liaison with authorities and partner consultants. Involved for 2 person-months. (Provincial Government of the Western Cape (PGWC): Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW)). George mobility strategy for the improvement of public transport (Western Cape Province, South Africa) 09/2003 - 02/2015. Consulting Team Member. This broad based mobility strategy project, which is centred on the improvement of public transport in the George municipal area, is one of many national interventions to upgrade public transport in South Africa. The objective is the transformation of the existing bus and minibus taxi industry into a single entity contracted to the local authority to provide scheduled, subsidised public transport services. Work has included detailed operational design and costing; contract development as well as planning for the upgrading of road and other infrastructure, including a bus stop, a temporary bus depot, and an inter-urban bus station. The project has also comprised a considerable amount of engagement with the local bus and minibus industry representatives as well as broad based public consultation. Responsible for the advisory role on environmental constraints for implementation of public transport initiative. Involved for 0.2 person-months. (Provincial Government of the Western Cape (PGWC): Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW)). Environmental Control and Reporting for the upgrading of Namanve Industrial Park Access Roads in Uganda, 09/2014 – 11/2014, Environmental Advisor. Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) engaged Aurecon for the completion of the design review and supervision of staged rehabilitation of the 52 km Mukono to Jinja road. The Namanve Industrial Park Access Road is a component of the main project. (UNRA) Environmental Control and Reporting for the upgrade of the Kawempe to Kafu Road in Uganda, 07/2014 – 11/2014. Environmental Advisor. Aurecon was appointed for the detailed engineering design of an asphalt overlay to extend or delay the next rehabilitation of the Kawempe to Kafu road which form the main link between Kampala City and Northern Uganda. The road also connects to the upgraded Karuma to Pakwach to Arua road leading to North Western Uganda and to Eastern Congo and Southern Sudan. (UNRA) Upgrading of Distillery Road in Wellington (Western Cape Province, South Africa) 10/2013 - 02/2015. Project Manager. The project entailed a basic environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the proposed upgrading of Distillery Road in Wellington, including a heritage assessment. Responsible for project management, client and authority liaison, coordination of specialist input and review of final reports. Involved for 1 person-month. (Drakenstein Local Municipality). Feasibility study for the Knysna-Bitou water supply scheme (Western Cape Province, South Africa)


01/2013 - 12/2014. Project Member. The project involved the identification of the water resource and bulk water requirements of the local municipalities of Knysna and Bitou for the next 20 years and exploring the technical and economic viability of integrating the bulk water supply systems serving the towns of Knysna and Plettenberg Bay. Responsible for the identification and evaluation of environmental constraints for the screening of options exercise. Involved for 0.25 person-months. (Eden District Municipality). Environmental constraints analysis of potential wind energy sites near Aberdeen (Eastern Cape Province, South Africa) 06/2013 - 08/2014. Project Leader/Technical Coordinator. The client wished to determine the feasibility of establishing a wind energy facility at Aberdeen in the Eastern Cape. As part of evaluation Aurecon was appointed to undertake a comparative environmental constraints analysis, including the biophysical, social and heritage aspects of the identified sites. Responsible for contributing to identification and assessment of environmental constraints. Also responsible for constraints identification and evaluation as well as a review. Involved for 0.25 person-months. (Juwi Renewable Energies (Pty) Ltd). Water augmentation study for the Bitou Local Municipality (Western Cape Province, South Africa) 10/2009 - 03/2014. Environmental Scientist. The Wadrif 1E Dam scheme was for the augmentation of the bulk water supply to the Plettenberg Bay area. Aurecon's project scope focused on the Wadrif 1E off-channel dam and included a basic assessment process for an emergency pipeline and the remainder of the pipeline in terms of the relevant environmental legislation. An application for a licence to store was made in terms of the National Water Act, 1997 (NWA) and a forestry permit application for a drilling site investigation for the Wadrif 1E Dam site and for dam construction. Responsible for the management of specialist environmental impact assessment (EIA) consultant and review of all reports. Involved for 5.25 person-months. (Bitou Local Municipality). Independent review of environmental impact assessment (EIA) applications (Western Cape Province, South Africa) 03/2011 - 12/2013. Task Leader. The purpose of the project was to review contentious environmental impact assessment (EIA) applications in terms of the National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) to support authority decision making. Responsible for project management, client liaison, advisory role to team members and review and coordination of final products. Involved for 1.42 person-months. (Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEA&DP)). Update to rapid strategic environmental assessment (RSEA): development of a pilot catchment management plan (CMP) (Kampala and Mbale, Uganda) 12/2012 - 11/2013. Project Member. This water management and development project (WMDP) for Uganda comprised the development of a pilot catchment management plan (CMP) in the Kyoga water management zone (WMZ). The CMP outlines the changes required and the benefits of these changes towards ensuring sustainable development and the equitable distribution of the resulting benefits. The integrated water resources management-based (IWRM-based) CMP provides an integrated strategy for the sustainable water resource management in the pilot Kyoga WMZ catchment. Responsible for the coordination of and reporting on implementation options. Involved for 0.25 person-months. (Ministry of Water and Environment (Uganda)). Operational environmental management plan (EMP) for Shoprite Checkers (Western Cape Province, South Africa) 04/2010 - 07/2013. Task Leader. The project included the compilation of an operational environmental management plan (EMP) to meet the local municipality's requirements for the new shopping centre at Sandown Road in Cape Town. Responsible for project management, client and authority liaison and the compilation of EMP report. Involved for 0.25 person-months. (Shoprite Checkers). Environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the Riemvasmaak Hydropower Station (Northern Cape Province, South Africa) 12/2011 - 06/2013. Technical Advisor. Aurecon was appointed to submit a proposal to undertake an environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the construction of a hydropower station on the Riemvasmaak Farm north of Augrabies Falls National Park. Services provided included legislation and policy review, strategic review, public consultation, EIA coordination and facilitation and various specialist disciplines. Responsible for providing advice on the legal procedure and technical project aspects. Involved for 0.5 person-months. (Mulilo Renewable Energy (Pty) Ltd (MRE)). Exploratory drilling environmental management plan (EMP) (Tete Province, Mozambique) 02/2012 - 04/2013. Project Leader. The project entailed the compilation of an environmental management plan (EMP) for exploratory drilling operations for coal prospecting in Moatize. Responsible for client liaison, project management, coordination of team members and review of final products. Involved for 0.25 person-months. (Coal India Africana Limitada (CIAL)). Environmental management plans (EMPs) for coal bed methane prospecting activities (Tete Province, Mozambique) 07/2012 - 02/2013. Project Member. Aurecon was appointed by Rio Tinto to compile the


environmental management plan (EMP) for the coal bed methane (CBM) prospecting activities in each of the lease areas, ensuring the necessary licensing of the activities. Responsible for project management, coordination of information and team inputs. Involved for 0.25 person-months. (Rio Tinto Coal Mozambique (RTCM)). Social and environmental impact assessment (SEIA) for the Rössing Uranium Mine expansion project (Erongo Region, Namibia) 09/2009 - 08/2012. Project Member. Rössing Uranium wanted to obtain environmental authorisations for the expansion of the mine to increase production and extend the life of the mine. Aurecon undertook a social and environmental impact assessment (SEIA) to determine the environmental impacts brought about by the proposed activities, proposed measures to minimise detrimental impacts or enhance positive impacts and presented the findings to the Namibian authorities. The SEIA included two primary product deliverables, namely the environmental scoping report (ESR) and the subsequent SEIA report. Responsible for providing support to the team appointed to facilitate the required environmental authorisations for the expansion of the Rössing Uranium Mine, including the review of legislative requirements and specialist reports. Involved for 0.92 person-months. (Rössing Uranium Mine). Bankable feasibility study (BFS) for a Zuma Energy project (Kogi State, Nigeria) 10/2011 - 01/2012. Project Leader. Zuma Energy Nigeria Ltd was planning to construct and operate a 1 200 MW coal-fired power station along the Niger River. Aurecon prepared a bankable feasibility study (BFS) using a gap analysis of all existing documents and work already done by Zuma Energy. The study included a review of the environmental and social issues by conducting an environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) to determine adequacy and compliance to the Nigerian Statutory requirements and the World Bank's standard Equator Principles (EPs) and to a level suitable for financial closure. Responsible for the review of final report against World Bank standards and EPs. Involved for 0.25 person-months. (Zuma Energy Nigeria Limited). Independent review of environmental impact assessment (EIA) for report (KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa) 11/2011 - 12/2011. Consulting Team Member. The purpose of the project was to review the environmental impact assessment (EIA) process undertaken by Knight Piésold for a bulk water supply pipeline in KwaZulu-Natal. Responsible for the review of impact assessment methodology. Involved for 0.25 person-months. (Knight Piésold). Pre-feasibility study on the Great Lakes Railway (Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia) 03/2010 - 12/2011. Consulting Team Member. The project entailed a pre-feasibility study to improve port, inland waterway and rail inter-connectivity in the Great Lakes Region (Lake Kivu, Lake Edward, Lake Tanganyika, Lake Victoria and Lake Albert) based on several transportation constraints experienced. The primary objective was reduced transportation costs for the provision of rail links to connect existing rail networks with each other, and the development of the inland water transport services across lakes within the region. The work included a pre-feasibility study that consisted of resource mapping, traffic forecasts, alignment surveys, engineering cost estimates, an environmental impact assessment (EIA), institutional review, financing mechanisms review and economic evaluation and feasibility study. Responsible for authority consultation, site inspection and review of proposed rail alignments and reporting on environmental constraints. Involved for 0.74 person-months. (Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)). Application for an atmospheric emissions licence (AEL) in Albertinia (Western Cape Province, South Africa) 03/2007 - 11/2011. Task Leader. The project entailed facilitating an application for an atmospheric emissions licence (AEL) in terms of the National Environment Management (NEM): Air Quality Act (No 39 of 2004) for the operation of a creosote treatment facility in Albertinia. Responsible for project management, client and authority liaison, coordination of specialist inputs and final report compilation. Involved for 0.7 person-months. (South Cape Poles). Environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the Nacala Rail Corridor (Malawi and Mozambique) 03/2010 - 09/2011. Project Member. The project entailed the completion of four environmental impact assessments (EIAs) for the upgrading of existing and the construction of new railway sections along the Nacala Corridor from the Moatize Coal Mine in Mozambique, through Malawi, to the Port of Nacala, and a new coal handling terminal. This particular work plan addressed Packages 2 to 5, which were for the components of the Nacala Logistics Corridor. Responsible for client and specialist liaison, coordination of technical information and review of final reporting. Involved for 5.55 person-months. (Vale Moçambique Limitada). Environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the Moatize Coal Mine expansion (Tete Province, Mozambique) 03/2010 - 09/2011. Assistant Project Leader. The aim of the project was to expand operations at Moatize Coal Mine due to the favourable global market for coal. Aurecon was appointed to undertake separate environmental impact assessments (EIAs) for each of the proposed components of the project. The particular work plan addressed EIA Package 1, which was for the proposed expansion of the mine at Moatize


and related infrastructure. Responsible for client and specialist liaison, coordination of technical information and review of final reporting. Involved for 1.39 person-months. (Vale Moçambique Limitada). Decommissioning of the Sonae Novobord board manufacturing plant in George (Western Cape Province, South Africa) 07/2009 - 07/2011. Project Leader/Manager. Aurecon was appointed to prepare an environmental management plan (EMP) for the decommissioning of Sonae Novobord's board manufacturing and veneering plant in George. Responsible for project management, client and authority liaison and review of the final EMP report. Involved for 0.43 person-months. (Sonae Novobord). Upgrading of Merweville wastewater treatment works (WWTW) (Western Cape Province, South Africa) 02/2007 - 06/2011. Project Manager. The project entailed the facilitation of the required environmental authorisation and waste licence for the upgrading of the wastewater treatment works (WWTW) in Merweville. Responsible for project management, review of final reports. Involved for 0.29 person-months. (Beaufort West Local Municipality). Emergency desalination plant for Mossel Bay (Western Cape Province, South Africa) 05/2010 - 01/2011. Environmental Assessment Practitioner. The Mossel Bay Local Municipality appointed Aurecon to undertake an environmental impact assessment (EIA), which is required by Act 107 of 1998 of the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), to assess the potential impacts related to the construction and operation of a 15Ml/day emergency desalination plant in the Voorbaai area. Aurecon was responsible for consultation with the authorities throughout the EIA to confirm that all potential issues were identified; for the compilation of a report that provided a detailed description of the potential impacts associated with the development, and the findings; an evaluation of the potential impacts; and recommendations regarding mitigation and the way forward. Responsible for project management, review of EIA and environmental management plan (EMP) reports. Involved for 0.25 person-months. (Mossel Bay Local Municipality). Environmental impact assessment (EIA) for infrastructure upgrades at the Etosha National Park (Oshikoto Region, Namibia) 04/2010 - 11/2010. Consulting Team Member. The project entailed the completion of two environmental impact assessments (EIAs), including environmental management plans (EMPs), for the construction of staff housing and management centres at the Ombika and Galton gates as well as the Okaukuejo and Otjovasandu villages in the Etosha National Park. The aim was to improve the quality of infrastructure to attract senior management to the park to ensure that the park retains its status as a premier tourist destination. Responsible for the review of specialist reports and final reporting. Involved for 0.64 person-months. (Millennium Challenge Account (MCA)). Pre-feasibility (FEL 2) social and environmental screening of rail corridor alternatives through Malawi (Southern Region, Malawi) 09/2009 - 09/2010. Principal Environmental Practitioner. The project involved a pre-feasibility (FEL 2) level investigation into alternative routes for the proposed railway alignment section between Moatize in Mozambique and the Nkaya Junction in Malawi. Aurecon prepared the social and environmental screening report, which provided a background to the methodology for environmental (social and biophysical) screening. A high-level impact study and comparative assessment of alternative alignments were undertaken to determine the most environmentally responsible and sustainable options. Responsible for gathering field data and contribution to the screening report. Involved for 0.75 person-months. (Vale Moçambique Limitada). Independent review of environmental impact assessment (EIA) applications for the Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (Eastern Cape Province, South Africa) 02/2007 - 07/2010. Project Manager. The project entailed the review of environmental impact assessment (EIA) applications to assist with the processing of backlog applications in terms of the Environment Conservation Act (Act 73 of 1989) (Cacadu Region). Responsible for project management, liaison with authorities and applicants, advising authorities on fatal flaws and policy conflicts, drafting environmental authorisations and training authority staff. Involved for 9 person-months. (Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism). Relocation of the Sedgefield water treatment works (WTW) and associated infrastructure (Western Cape Province, South Africa) 12/2004 - 06/2010. Project Manager. The purpose of the project was to undertake an environmental impact assessment (EIA) to facilitate the relocation of the Sedgefield water treatment works (WTW) out of a floodplain. Responsible for managing the basic assessment reporting procedure for the relocation. Also responsible for project management, client liaison and the identification and assessment of impacts. Involved for 0.75 person-months. (Knysna Local Municipality). Independent review of environmental impact assessment (EIA) applications for the Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEA&DP) (Western Cape Province, South Africa)


04/2009 - 05/2010. Project Leader. The project entailed the review of environmental impact assessment (EIA) applications and appeals to assist the competent authority with the processing of backlog applications in terms of the Environment Conservation Act (Act 73 of 1989) and the National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA). Responsible for project management, client liaison, staff advisory and review of all final submissions. Involved for 0.74 person-months. (Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEA&DP)). Decommissioning of creosote treatment facility at Tergniet (Western Cape Province, South Africa) 06/2007 - 04/2010. Project Manager. Aurecon was appointed to facilitate the relocation of Outeniqua Pale's timber treatment works, including a waste licence for the decommissioning of a site contaminated with hazardous waste and the drafting of an environmental and health impact assessment (EHIA) on instruction from the Environmental Management Inspectorate (EMI). Responsible for project management, client and authority liaison, advising legal representatives, managing public process and the compilation of the final EHIA and environmental management plan (EMP) reports. Involved for 0.54 person-months. (Outeniqua Pale (Pty) Ltd). Environmental management plan (EMP) for Garden Route Casino (Western Cape Province, South Africa) 12/2008 - 04/2010. Project Leader. Aurecon was appointed to update the environmental management plan (EMP) to accommodate various proposed upgrades to the casino and associated facilities. Responsible for project management, client and authority liaison and review of the final report. Involved for 0.25 person-months. (Garden Route Casino (Pty) Ltd). Upgrading of creosote treatment facility at Albertinia (Western Cape Province, South Africa) 05/2008 - 02/2010. Project Leader. The purpose of the project was to facilitate the upgrading of an unlicensed timber treatment works, including the formulation of environmental management plans (EMPs), at Albertinia, Western Cape. Responsible for project management, client and authority liaison, coordination of specialist input, impact assessment and, advising the client's legal representatives. Involved for 3 person-months. (Outeniqua Pale (Pty) Ltd). Upgrading of the Outeniqua effluent pump station and pipeline (Western Cape Province, South Africa) 09/2009 - 08/2010. Project Member. The growth of the residential sectors in George necessitated the upgrading of the existing regional wastewater treatment works (WWTW). Aurecon was appointed for the design, tender compilation and contract supervision for the upgrading of the plant from a capacity of 9.3 Ml/day to 15 Ml/day. The upgrade included the addition of more aerators to the bioreactor, a dissolved air flotation (DAF) unit and a sludge digester. Responsible for managing an application for amendment to an existing authorisation and facilitating the public process. Involved for 0.31 person-months. (George Local Municipality). Environmental processes for the Beaufort West wastewater reclamation plant (Western Cape Province, South Africa) 10/2008 - 07/2009. Project Manager. The purpose of the project was to facilitate the requisite environmental processes for the implementation of a wastewater reclamation plant for Beaufort West Municipality, inclusive of a waste licence and environmental authorisation. Responsible for project management, client and authority liaison, management of specialists and public processes and the compilation of final reports. Involved for 1.25 person-months. (Water & Wastewater Engineering). Upgrading of Hartenbos wastewater treatment works (WWTW) (Western Cape Province, South Africa) 04/2009 - 07/2009. Project Leader. Aurecon was appointed to facilitate the requisite environmental process for the upgrading of the wastewater treatment works (WWTW) in Hartenbos. Responsible for project management, client and authority liaison and review of the final reports. Involved for 0.25 person-months. (Mossel Bay Local Municipality). Alien vegetation eradication and rehabilitation, Fancourt Estate, George (Western Cape Province, South Africa) 2008. Project Manager. The project entailed the formulation of an alien vegetation eradication and rehabilitation plan for the Fancourt landholding on the Malgas River. Responsible for project management, client liaison and report compilation. (Fancourt Golf and Country Estate). Review of the biodiversity components of municipal spatial development frameworks (SDFs) in the C.A.P.E. domain (Western Cape Province, South Africa) 2008. Consulting Team Member. The aim of the project was to provide an overview of the requirements for biodiversity in spatial development frameworks (SDFs), and an assessment of the current status of biodiversity in these SDFs. Responsible for the review of SDFs and final reports. (South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)). Additional units at the open cycle gas turbine (OCGT) plant in Mossel Bay (Western Cape Province,


South Africa) 01/2005 - 01/2006. Consulting Team Member. The project entailed the management of a comprehensive and multi-disciplinary environmental impact assessment (EIA) process for three additional gas turbine units at the peaking generation power plant in Mossel Bay. Responsible for project management assistance, liaison with specialists and report review. Involved for 1.5 person-months. (Eskom). Review of environmental impact assessment (EIA) applications and appeals (South Africa) 2004 - 2006. Principal Environmental Officer. The project entailed reviewing environmental impact assessment (EIA) applications and appeals and drafting environmental authorisations. Responsible for reviewing EIA applications, advisory role to competent authority and the drafting of environmental authorisations. Involved for 40 person-months. (Provincial Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEA&DP)). Assessment of plantation plans, George (Western Cape Province, South Africa) 2004. Consultant. The project entailed the evaluation of Woodifield Farm's existing management plans and making recommendations for optimising forestry operations. Involved for 0.5 person-months. (Woodifield Farm). Proprietor of Southern Cape environmental services (Western Cape Province, South Africa) 1992 - 2004. Consultant. The project entailed the compilation of a number of environmental management plans (EMPs) and environmental assessments and evaluations for a variety of developments in the Southern Cape. This included the mapping of soils of various Southern Cape forestry plantations and indigenous forests for the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), South African Forestry Company Ltd (SAFCOL), the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and private companies, for productivity and planning purposes as well as the sampling of river water for analysis by Stellenbosch University: Department of Soil Science. Responsible for financial management, project management, report compilation and client liaison. Alien vegetation mapping (Western Cape Province, South Africa) 2001 - 2003. Consulting Team Member. Appointed to map and quantify alien vegetation status in the Barrydale, Botvlei, Kamanassi and Karatara catchments. Involved for 15 person-months. (EnviroGIS). Plantation environmental auditing (Western Cape Province, South Africa) 2003. Consultant. The project entailed the auditing of Van Reenen plantations for compliance with Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) requirements. Responsible for environmental auditing. Involved for 0.25 person-months. (NCT Forestry Co-operative Limited (NCT)). Western Cape forestry land use study (Western Cape Province, South Africa) 2001. Project Manager. Appointed and commissioned by Department of International Development (DFID) as project leader and co-author to conduct a study on the Western Cape land forestry land use. (Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS)). Mapping of soils for forest planning (Western Cape Province, South Africa) 1988 - 1992. Consulting Team Member. As part of a function while employed at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), mapped extensive soil bodies within the Southern Cape catchments for productivity evaluation and species choice. Responsible for mapping soil bodies. (Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS)).

Academic experience KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD), South Africa

• Lecturer: compilation and presentation of the forestry courses at the Cedara College and the Owen Sitole

College of Agriculture (OSCA) (1998 - 2002)

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU), South Africa

• Presented Introduction to Environmental Law to 2nd year Forestry students (March 2017)

• Lecturer: presentation of courses in forestry, agriculture and conservation, including forest management,

environmental management, silviculture, forest economics and mensuration (1995 - 2005)

Port Elizabeth Technikon, South Africa

• Lecturer: assisting with the Working for Water Programme to compile and present a course in catchment

management planning (2002 - 2004)


Education 2016 : MPhil: Environmental Law, University of Cape Town (UCT), South Africa 1999 : BTech Forestry, Port Elizabeth Technikon, Saasveld George, South Africa 1989 : NDip Forestry, Port Elizabeth Technikon, Saasveld George, South Africa

Career enhancing courses 2014 : Level II Sustainable Operations, SUSOP (Pty) Ltd 2013 : Level I Sustainable Operations, SUSOP (Pty) Ltd 2013 : IWRM, Water Use Applications and Water Use Licence Applications, Carin Bosman

Sustainable Solutions (CBSS) 2012 : Creative and Constructive Approaches to Conflict, Centre for Conflict Resolution (CCR),

Cape Town, South Africa 2006 : Introduction to ArcGIS 9 (Modules I & II), GISCOE 2005 : Sustainable Coastal Livelihoods, IDL Group 2005 : Environmental Law for Environmental Managers, North-West University (NWU), South

Africa 1993 : Bosch Model for Wetland Delineation, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research

(CSIR) 1992 : Geography I, University of South Africa (UNISA) 1992 : Linear Programming I, University of South Africa (UNISA) 1991 : Advanced Project Management, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) 1990 : Project Management, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) 1990 : Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Creative Thinking, Council for Scientific and Industrial

Research (CSIR)

Professional affiliations Member, International Association for Impact Assessment South Africa (IAIAsa)

Languages Reading Writing Speaking Afrikaans Good Good Good English Excellent Excellent Excellent

Honours and awards Salon International de l'Artisanat de Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: finalist 2000

Publications Norman CW, 2001. "Western Cape Forestry Land Use Study". Project Leader and Co-author, commissioned

by the Department for International Development (DFID) for the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS).

Norman CW, 1991. "Rural Reconstruction: Assessment and Recommendations in the Herschel District,

Transkei". Co-author, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Report FOR I148.

Referees Company Contact Person Telephone no. AfriSam South Africa (Pty) Ltd Claudene Moorgas +27 11 767 7231/+27 83 703 5658 Windlab Ltd Ben Brimble +27 21 701 1292/+27 83 646 9696

Appendix F: EAP Declaration

Appendix G: Management Zones map

OEMP (July 09) Management Zones Zone 1 = disturbed fynbos Zone 2 = remainder of site = Garden Route Casino site boundary

P I N N A C L E P O I N T G O L F E S T A T E

zone2- remainder

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zone1 CASINO

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