Basic Assessment Report for the Proposed K33/ K52 Road Intersection Development, City Of
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BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED K33/ K52 ROAD INTERSECTION DEVELOPMENT, CITY OF JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG COMMENT PERIOD: 13 AUGUST TO 13 SEPTEMBER 2018 Proponent: Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport Contact Details: Name: Riaana de Klerk Company: WSP, Commercial Civils, Africa Report Compiled by: Report Authors : Prism EMS Mr. A. Fourie (BSc. (Hons) Environmental Science) PO Box 1401 Report Co-Authors : Wilgeheuwel Mr. I. van Staden (Bsc. (Hons) Environmental Science) Johannesburg Mrs. V. Stippel (Pr.Sci.Nat)(MSc. Ecol, Env and Cons.) 1736 Project Reference: 21805 – K33/K52 Upgrade Tel: 011 475 0210 Report date : Fax: 086 601 4800 August 2018 E-Mail: [email protected] Report Reference : 21805 -DBAR_v1 DOCUMENT PROGRESS Distribution List Report Reference Date Document Distribution Number of Copies Number 20180808 21805-DBAR_v0 Internal PDF Hard Copy, PDF, Online 20180813 21807-DBAR_v1 GDARD System 20180813 21807-DBAR_v1 DWS Hard Copy, PDF 20180813 21807-DBAR_v1 City of Johannesburg Hard Copy, PDF 20180813 21807-DBAR_v1 I&APS PDF Amendments on Document Date Report Reference Number Description of Amendment Minor Amendments, Finalisation of 20180808 21805-DBAR_v0 21805-DBAR_v1 Report PRISM EMS 2 INDEMNITY AND CONDITIONS RELATING TO THIS REPORT The findings, results, observations, conclusions and recommendations given in this report are based on the author’s best scientific and professional knowledge as well as available information. 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This will ensure validation of the suitability and relevance of this report on an alternative project. PRISM EMS 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................ 8 SECTION A: ACTIVITY INFORMATION .................................................................. 15 1. Proposal or Development Description ............................................. 15 2. Applicable legislation, policies and/or guidelines ............................. 16 3. Alternatives ......................................................................................... 21 4. Physical size of the activity ................................................................. 28 5. Site Access ...................................................................................... 28 6. Layout Plan ...................................................................................... 29 7. Site photographs .............................................................................. 29 8. Facility Illustration ............................................................................ 30 SECTION B1: DESCRIPTION OF RECEIVING ENVIRONMENT – PROPOSAL .............. 31 1. Property Description ........................................................................ 32 2. Activity Position ................................................................................ 32 3. Gradient of the Site .......................................................................... 33 4. Location in Landscape ..................................................................... 33 5. Groundwater, Soil and Geological Stability of the Site ..................... 33 6. Agriculture ........................................................................................... 34 7. Groundcover .................................................................................... 34 8. Land Use Character of Surrounding Area ........................................ 35 9. Socio-Economic Context.................................................................. 36 10. Cultural/Historical Features.............................................................. 43 SECTION B2: DESCRIPTION OF RECEIVING ENVIRONMENT – ALTERNATIVE 1 ........ 45 1. Property Description ........................................................................ 45 2. Activity Position ................................................................................ 46 3. Gradient of the Site .......................................................................... 46 4. Location in Landscape ..................................................................... 46 5. Groundwater, Soil and Geological Stability of the Site ..................... 46 6. Agriculture ........................................................................................... 47 7. Groundcover .................................................................................... 47 8. Land Use Character of Surrounding Area ........................................ 48 9. Socio-Economic Context.................................................................. 49 10. Cultural/Historical Features.............................................................. 53 SECTION C: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (S ECTION 41) ............................................. 54 1. Local Authority Participation ............................................................ 54 2. Consultation with Other Stakeholders .............................................. 54 3. General Public Participation Requirements ..................................... 55 3.1. Objectives and Purpose of Public Participation ............................... 56 3.2. Notification Phase of Public Participation ........................................ 56 3.3. Basic Assessment Comment Period ................................................ 57 3.4. Comments Raised by I&AP’s ........................................................... 57 3.5. Outcome of the Decision.................................................................. 57 4. Appendices for Public Participation ................................................. 58 SECTION D: RESOURCE USE AND PROCESS DETAILS ......................................... 59 1. Waste, Effluent, and Emission Management ......................................... 59 2. Water Use ............................................................................................. 62 3. Power Supply ........................................................................................ 62 4. Energy Efficiency ................................................................................... 62 PRISM EMS 5 SECTION E: IMPACT ASSESSMENT .................................................................... 64 1. Issues raised by Interested and Affected Parties ............................. 64 2. Impacts that may result from the Construction and Operational Phase 64 3. Impacts that may result from the Decommissioning and Closure Phase ...................................................................................................... 103 4. Cumulative Impacts ....................................................................... 103 5. Environmental Impact Statement ................................................... 105 6. Impact Summary of the Proposal or Preferred Alternative ............. 120 7. Spatial Development Tools ............................................................ 121 8. Recommendation of the Practitioner .............................................. 123 9. The Needs and Desirability of the Proposed Development (As Per Notice 792 Of 2012, or the updated version of this Guideline) ...............