Environmental Assessment Construction and Operation of a Fuel Retail Facility and Shopping Complex Site in Otjomuise Extension 5 of Windhoek, Khomas Region-Namibia
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A FUEL RETAIL FACILITY AND SHOPPING COMPLEX SITE IN OTJOMUISE EXTENSION 5 OF WINDHOEK, KHOMAS REGION-NAMIBIA. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN AUGUST 2019 Prepared by: Junior Baiano Industrial Consultants cc Prepared for: Win Mart Investment (Pty) Ltd Postal Address: PO Box 23537, Windhoek Postal Address: P.O Box 23719, Windhoek Contact Person: Fredrich Nghiyolwa Contact Person: Manigandan Thiyanamani Contact number: +264 (61) 219 773 Contact number: +264 81 475 8006 Cell: +264 (0) 81 1472029 Tel: +264 (61) 258 855 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF THE PROPOSED SERVICE STATION AND SHOPPING COMPLEX, OTJOMUISE, WINDHOEK-KHOMAS REGION: NAMIBIA Contents 1. CHAPTER ONE: BACKGROUND ........................................................................................ 3 1.1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 3 1.2. PROJECT LOCATION ........................................................................................................... 4 1.3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................... 2 1.3.1. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL & LAYOUT ............................................................................... 2 1.3.2. SERVICE STATION .......................................................................................................... 2 1.3.3. SHOPPING COMPLEX ..................................................................................................... 2 1.3.4. ACCESSIBILITY............................................................................................................... 2 1.4. INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES .......................................................................................... 2 1.5. NEED AND DESIRABILITY .................................................................................................... 2 1.6. OBJECTIVES OF THIS STUDY ................................................................................................. 3 1.7. TERMS OF REFERENCE ........................................................................................................ 4 2. CHAPTER TWO: POLICY, LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK ........................... 5 2.1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 5 3. CHAPTER THREE: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP) .................................................. 6 3.1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 6 3.2. EMP ADMINISTRATION ..................................................................................................... 6 3.3. EMP MANAGEMENT ACTIONS............................................................................................ 8 3.4. CONSTRUCTION PHASE MANAGEMENT ACTIONS .................................................................... 8 3.5. OPERATIONAL PHASE ...................................................................................................... 18 3.6. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN ................................................................................ 26 4. CHAPTER FOUR: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS ........................................................... 27 List of Figures Figure 1: Proposed Fuel Retail Facility and Shopping Complex site. 1 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF THE PROPOSED SERVICE STATION AND SHOPPING COMPLEX, OTJOMUISE, WINDHOEK-KHOMAS REGION: NAMIBIA List of Tables Table 1: Proposed Site Coordinates 4 Table 2: Relevant legislation, policies and international statutes applicable to the project i Table 3: Roles and Responsibilities in EMP Implementation 7 Table 4 : Construction Phase Management Actions 9 Table 5: Impacts associated with the Operation Phase 19 Acronyms TERMS DEFINITION BID Background Information Document EAP Environmental Assessment Practitioners ECC Environmental Clearance Certificate ECO Environmental Control Officer EIA Environmental Impact Assessment ESIA Environmental and Social Impact Assessment EMP Environmental Management Plan GHG Greenhouse Gasses ISO International Organization for Standardization I&Aps Interested and Affected Parties JBIC Junior Baiano Industrial Consultants MET: DEA Ministry of Environment and Tourism’s Directorate of Environmental Affairs ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF THE PROPOSED SERVICE STATION AND SHOPPING COMPLEX, OTJOMUISE, WINDHOEK-KHOMAS REGION: NAMIBIA 1. CHAPTER ONE: BACKGROUND 1.1. INTRODUCTION Win Mart Investment (Pty) Ltd, herein referred to as the proponent, intends to construct a fuel retail facility (service station) and shopping complex in Otjomuise Extension 5, Windhoek. The proponent identified the need for improved fuel supply services in the area of Otjomuise, as vehicle owners need to travel to neighbouring suburbs such as Khomasdal, Katutura and Hochland Park for fueling of vehicles. Furthermore, the need for a shopping complex has been identified due to the increased urbanisation which has led to the increase in people within various suburbs in Windhoek as well as increased number of informal settlements being established on the outskirts of town. In particular to the west of Otjomuise where more and more people are settling in the area. This increased number of residents contributes to the need for grocery stores, retail stores etc. which are in close proximity to the residents of this area. In this respect the proponent has appointed Junior Baiano Industrial Consultants cc to undertake an Environmental Scoping Assessment (ESA), formulate an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and apply for an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) to the Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET): Directorate of Environmental Affairs (DEA) for the intended development. This document forms part of the application to be made to the DEA’s office for an ECC for the proposed fuel retail facility (service station) and shopping complex establishments, according the guidelines and statutes of the Environmental Management Act No.7 of 2007 and the Environmental Impacts Regulations (GN 30 in GG 4878 of 6 February 2012). ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF THE PROPOSED SERVICE STATION AND SHOPPING COMPLEX, OTJOMUISE, WINDHOEK-KHOMAS REGION: NAMIBIA 1.2. PROJECT LOCATION The project site is located on Erf 2339 in Otjomuise Extension 5 along Dusseldorf Street of Otjomuise, Windhoek, Khomas Region-Namibia. The erf measures approximately 13 290 m2 in extent. The map below (Figure 1) gives an aerial view of the project site and the exact project description details are as follows: Table 1: Proposed Site Coordinates Site Description Details Erf number 2339 Suburb Otjomuise Extension 5 Erf Size 13 290 m2 Constituency Khomasdal North Longitude 17.017065 E Latitude -22.557923 S ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF THE PROPOSED SERVICE STATION AND SHOPPING COMPLEX, OTJOMUISE, WINDHOEK-KHOMAS REGION: NAMIBIA Figure 1: Proposed Fuel Retail Facility and Shopping Complex site. Company Confidential Junior Baiano Industrial Consultants cc | © 2019 Page 1 of 38 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF THE PROPOSED SERVICE STATION AND SHOPPING COMPLEX, OTJOMUISE, WINDHOEK-KHOMAS REGION: NAMIBIA 1.3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 1.3.1. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL & LAYOUT It is the intention of the proponent to construct and operate a service station and shopping complex on Erf 2339, Otjomuise Extension 5. 1.3.2. SERVICE STATION The service station would be a 6-pump canopy supported by 3 tanks each of 46 000 liters. Two tanks will be storing diesel and one tank will store fuel. There would also be a convenience store. The proposed facilities and services on site entail the following: Paved parking for vehicles, Fuel storage tanks and dispensation bay for refueling purposes, Convenience Store, Offices for administrative and control center personnel, and Ablution facilities. 1.3.3. SHOPPING COMPLEX The shopping complex is proposed to offer opportunities for a grocery store, food court as well as a pharmacy and doctors’ practice. 1.3.4. ACCESSIBILITY The site can be accessed through the existing internal street network of Otjomuise Extension 1.4. INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES The proposed development will be connected to the existing municipal reticulation network of Windhoek. 1.5. NEED AND DESIRABILITY The proposed activity is a welcome development in the Otjomuise suburb, due to the lack of such a facility in the area. Furthermore, a shopping complex is needed as the suburb is growing at an exponential rate thus increasing pressure on the existing shopping centre in Otjomuise. The proposed site is desirable to be developed as proposed due to its location which is ideal for the proposed service station and shopping complex. Company Confidential Junior Baiano Industrial Consultants cc | © 2019 Page 2 of 38 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF THE PROPOSED SERVICE STATION AND SHOPPING COMPLEX, OTJOMUISE, WINDHOEK-KHOMAS REGION: NAMIBIA The proposed development will enable the optimal use of the land and provide amenities which are not readily available to the residents in the area. In this respect, the proponent saw an opportunity for