Scoping Assessment for the Proposed Establishment of Two Townships in Leonardville Omaheke Region
Report Version – Draft
July 2020
Urban Green cc Project Number: 16-0657
Scoping Assessment for the Proposed Establishment of Two Townships in Leonardville Omaheke Region
Report
Draft
July 2020
Urban Green cc
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PROJECT INFORMATION
Report Issue Draft
Reference Number 16-0657
Scoping Assessment for the Proposed Establishment of Two Title Townships in Leonardville Omaheke Region
Remainder of Portion 26 of the Farm Pretorius No. 15, Project Location Leonardville, Omaheke Region
Ministry of Urban and Rural Development NAMPAB/Townships Board Competent Authority Private Bag 13289 Windhoek Directorate of Environmental Affairs Ministry of Environment and Tourism Approving Authority Private Bag 13306 Windhoek Leonardville Village Council Proponent/Client PO Box 56 Leonardville
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Leonardville Village Council, hereafter referred to as the Proponent, intends to establish two new townships within the proclaimed area of the Leonardville Village
Public consultation was carried out according to the Environmental Management Act’s EIA Regulations. The main issues arising during the public consultation period prior to the writing of the scoping report are summarised in the table below.
Aspect Issue
Potable Water “NamWater is concerned about the following issues and you are requested to investigate these issues: 1. Potential increase in potable water demand. 2. Capacity of the water supply scheme and pipe network to meet the increased demand. 3. Risk of pollution to groundwater.”
Wastewater “If the average dry weather [wastewater] flow exceeds 87.38 m3/day before the expiry date the permit shall lapse and a new application need to be submitted.”
The key potential social and biophysical impacts related to the construction phase can be summarised as follows:
• Impact on available water: construction activity will require significant volumes of water. The utilisation of scarce potable water for construction purposes reduces availability of potable water to meet the needs of Namibian citizens within the Omaheke Region. ?
• Impact on groundwater: potential contaminants, such as hydrocarbons and wastewater / effluent generated, stored and handled during construction as well as the operation and maintenance of heavy construction vehicles poses a risk to local groundwater. Management of hydrocarbon spills should be implemented as prescribed in the EMP. The mitigation measures laid out in the EMP are however sufficient to reduce the significance of these impacts to acceptable levels.
• Road and general safety impacts: The movement and operation of heavy construction vehicles in and around residential areas poses a general safety risk to the town residents. The mitigation measures laid out in the EMP are however sufficient to reduce the significance of these impacts to acceptable levels.
It is recommended that an Environmental Control Officer is appointed to monitor the implementation and compliance to the EMP. Specific roles and responsibilities are defined in the EMP.
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It is recommended that this project be granted and Environmental Clearance Certificate subject to the implementation of the EMP. No further specialist studies are required
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CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...... ii 1 INTRODUCTION ...... 1 1.1 BACKGROUND MOTIVATION AND LOCALITY...... 1 1.2 ASSUMPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS ...... 1 1.3 PURPOSE OF THIS REPORT ...... 4 1.4 STRUCTURE OF THE REPORT ...... 4 2 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PRACTITIONER AND EXPERTISE ...... 5 3 STUDY APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY ...... 5 3.1 NAMIBIAN LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR EIA’S ...... 5 3.2 EIA PROCESS: SCOPING STAGE ...... 5 3.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP) ...... 6 4 LEGISLATION AND GUIDELINES APPLICABLE TO THE PROPOSED ACTIVITY ...... 7 4.1 THE CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA (1990) ...... 7 4.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACT (2007) ...... 7 4.3 OTHER LEGISLATION ...... 7 5 THE AFFECTED ENVIRONMENT ...... 10 5.1 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT ...... 10 5.1.1 Population Statistics ...... 10 5.1.2 Economy ...... 10 5.1.3 Land Use ...... 10 5.1.4 Services Infrastructure ...... 11 5.1.5 Archaeology and cultural significant sites ...... 13 5.2 BIOPHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT ...... 13 5.2.1 Climate ...... 13 5.2.2 Geology and Groundwater ...... 13 5.2.3 Ecology ...... 14 5.3 IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL IMPACTS ...... 15 6 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ...... 17 6.1 INTERESTED AND AFFECTED PARTIES ...... 17 6.2 COMMUNICATION WITH I&APS ...... 18 6.2.1 First Round Public Consultation ...... 18 6.2.2 Second Round of Public Consultation ...... 19 7 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ...... 20 7.1 NEED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT ...... 20 7.2 LOCATION AND PROPOSED LAYOUT OF TOWNSHIPS ...... 20 7.3 SERVICES INFRASTRUCTURE ...... 20 7.4 CONSTRUCTION RELATED ACTIVITIES ...... 22 7.5 OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES ...... 23 7.6 ALTERNATIVES ...... 23 7.6.1 ‘No-Go’ Alternative ...... 23 8 IMPACT ASSESSMENT ...... 25 8.1 IMPACT ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY ...... 25 8.2 ASSESSMENT OF CONSTRUCTION PHASE IMPACTS ...... 27 8.2.1 Unemployment in the Omaheke Region ...... 28 8.2.2 Impact on Soil and Water Sources ...... 28 8.2.3 Impact on Air Quality ...... 29 8.2.4 Impact on Road Safety ...... 29 8.2.5 Impact on Biodiversity ...... 30 8.2.6 Impact of Construction Waste on the Environment ...... 30 8.2.7 Impact on Safety ...... 31 8.2.8 Social and Public Health and the spread of HIV/AIDS ...... 32 8.2.9 Noise Impact ...... 32 8.3 ASSESSMENT OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PHASE IMPACTS ...... 32 8.3.1 Provision of access to serviced land...... 33 8.3.2 Land tenure ...... 33 8.3.3 Erosion and Sedimentation ...... 33
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8.3.4 Impact on Ground and Surface Water ...... 34 8.3.5 Habitat Destruction and Loss of Biodiversity ...... 34 8.3.6 Visual Aesthetics and Sense of Place ...... 36 8.3.7 Income Generation and Skills Transfer ...... 36 8.3.8 Municipal Rates and Taxes ...... 37 8.3.9 Noise and Disturbance ...... 37 8.3.10 Traffic and Safety ...... 37 9 CONCLUSION ...... 38 10 RECOMMENDATIONS ...... 38 11 REFERENCES ...... 40
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1-1: Google image showing the approximate locality of the proposed project site ...... 3 Figure 1-2: View if the proposed two townships establishments in Leonardville ...... 4 Figure 5-1: Map displaying existing bulk services infrastructure and contours ...... 12 Figure 5-2: National distribution of average annual rainfall (DEA, 2002) ...... 13 Figure 5-3: Camel thorn tree observed on-site ...... 14 Figure 7-1: Preliminary layouts of the two townships to be established ...... 21
LIST OF TABLES
Table 4-1: Applicable and relevant Namibian legislations, policies and guidelines guiding the EA process ...... 7 Table 5-1: Protected trees likely to occur within the proposed development area ...... 15 Table 5-2: Summary of identified potential impacts ...... 15 Table 6-1: Summary of identified I&APs ...... 17 Table 6-2: Summary of issues raised during public consultation ...... 18 Table 6-3: Response to issues raised during public consultation ...... 18 Table 8-1: Extent or spatial impact rating ...... 25 Table 8-2: Duration impact rating ...... 26 Table 8-3: Intensity, magnitude or severity impact rating ...... 26 Table 8-4: Probability of occurrence impact rating ...... 26 Table 8 5: Significance rating scale ...... 27 Table 8-6: Impact assessment of the proposed development on local unemployment ...... 27 Table 8-7: Impact assessment of the proposed development on soil and water...... 28 Table 8-8: Impact assessment of the proposed development on Air Quality ...... 29 Table 8-9: Impact of the proposed development on road safety ...... 29 Table 8-10: Impact assessment of the proposed development on biodiversity ...... 30 Table 8-11: Impact assessment of construction and domestic waste associated with the proposed development on the environment ...... 30 Table 8-12: Impact assessment of the proposed development on safety ...... 31 Table 8-13: Impact assessment of the proposed development on the spread of HIV/AIDS ...... 32
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Table 8-14: Impact assessment of the proposed development background noise levels ...... 32 Table 8-15: Assessment on alleviating demand for serviced residential erven ...... 33 Table 8-16: Assessment of the proposed development on provision of land tenure ...... 33 Table 8-17: Assessment of the proposed development on water erosion and sedimentation .... 34 Table 8-18: Assessment of the proposed development on ground and surface water ...... 34 Table 8-19: Assessment on habitat destruction and loss of biodiversity ...... 35 Table 8-20: Assessment on visual aesthetics and sense of place ...... 36 Table 8-21: Assessment of income generation and skills transfer ...... 36 Table 8-22: Assessment of economic benefit to the local authority ...... 37 Table 8-23: Assessment of the impact of noise and disturbance ...... 37 Table 8-24: Assessment of the impact of traffic and safety ...... 37
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LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix A Environmental Management Plan
Appendix B CV of the Environmental Assessment Practitioner
Appendix C List of I&APs
Appendix D Newspaper Notices
Appendix E Notice Board
Appendix F Background Information Letter
Appendix G Proof of Letter Delivery
Appendix H Meeting Attendance Register
Appendix J Comments and Responses Trail
Appendix K Geohydrology Assessment
ABBREVIATIONS
AIDS Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome
CBD Central Business District
DEA Department of Environmental Affairs
DWRM Dynamic Water Resources Management
EA Environmental Assessment
ECC Environmental Clearance Certificate
ECO Environmental Control Officer
EIA Environmental Impact Assessment
EMA Environmental Management Act
EMP Environmental Management Plan
GG Government Gazette
GN Government Notice
HIV Human Immuno-deficiency Virus
I&APs Interested and Affected Parties
RA Roads Authority
Reg Regulation
S Section
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background Motivation and Locality
The Leonardville Village Council, hereafter referred to as the Proponent, intends to establish two new residential townships within the local authority area of the Leonardville Village (Figure 1-2). One of the townships (Amraalsduin Extension 1) will be established to formalise the existing informal settlement taking place within the proposed areas. The other township establishment (Amraalsduin Extension 2) will be a new township established to address the existing housing demand and to integrate (both racially and economically) the urban layout of Leonardville as a whole. The proposed two townships would be established on the Remainder of Portion 26 of the Farm Pretorius No. 15.
Amraalsduin
Leonardville
Proposed Project Site
Figure 1 – 1: Google image showing the approximate locality of the proposed project site
1.2 Assumptions and Limitations
This report has been drafted in light of the following assumptions and limitations:
• It is assumed that the information provided by the Proponent, the Project Engineers, and applicable authorities, is accurate.
• It is assumed that there will be no significant changes to the development or effected environment, between the time of completing this assessment and implementation of the development that could substantially influence findings, recommendations with respect to mitigation and management, etc.
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• The study involved the assessment of impacts on the current conservation value of the affected land and not on either the historic or potential future conservation value.
• The assessment is based on the prevailing environmental (social and biophysical) and legislative context at the time of conducting the assessment; and
• The selection of suitable sites for the setting up of a temporary construction workers’ campsite and materials laydown areas had not been finalised at the time this report was submitted to the EC.
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Figure 1-1: View of three proposed three township establishments in Leonardville
Figure 1 -2: View of the proposed two townships establishments in Leonardville
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1.3 Purpose of this report
The Environmental Management Act’s (No. 7 of 2007) Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations (2012) stipulates that the following activities associated with the proposed developments require an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC):
Energy Generation, Transmission and Storage Activities
1(b) The construction of facilities for the transmission and supply of electricity
Forestry Activities
4. The removal of vegetation
Land Use and Development Activities
5.2 Establishment of Land Resettlement Scheme
Infrastructure
The construction of-
10.1(a) water and other bulk supply pipelines; and
10.1(b) public roads;
An Environmental Assessment (EA) is required in order to apply for an ECC. Only once an ECC is granted may the proposed development be implemented.
The purpose of this EA process is therefore to:
• Ensure that the rehabilitation of the road and associated works comply with Namibian legislation, specifically legislation with respect to the environment;
• Solicit input from the public (statutory and non-statutory Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs)) regarding the potential issues associated with the proposed project;
• Determine existing and potential significant health, safety and environmental impacts; and
• Recommend means to avoid potential impacts, and where avoidance of impacts is not possible recommend mitigation measures. To this end an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) (see Appendix A) has been compiled for the management of the applicable phases of the proposed project.
1.4 Structure of the Report
The structure of this report, as laid out below, is largely based on the regulated requirements for EA in Namibia:
• Identification of the Environmental Assessment Practitioner (Chapter 2)
• Description of the approach and methods used to conduct this EA (Chapter 3)
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• Identification of all legislation, policies and guidelines that are applicable to the proposed project (Chapter 4);
• Identify existing environmental (both ecological and socio-economic) conditions of the receiving environment in order to determine environmental sensitivities (Chapter 5);
• A record of how Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) and relevant authorities were informed of the details of the proposed development and provided with a reasonable opportunity to participate during the process (Chapter 6);
• Provision of a detailed description of the proposed activity (Chapter 7);
• Consideration of the potential environmental impacts of the development, and assessment of the significance of the identified impacts (Chapter 8).
2 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PRACTITIONER AND EXPERTISE
Urban Green Town and Regional and Environmental Management Consultants cc (Urban Green hereafter) have been appointed by the Proponent as independent environmental consultants to conduct the required Environmental Assessment (EA). Brand van Zyl is the Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) who conducted this EA. Mr van Zyl is suitably qualified and experienced to conduct this EA (see Appendix B for CV).
3 STUDY APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY
3.1 Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007)
This EA was carried out in accordance with the Environmental Management Act (EMA) (7 of 2007) and its EIA Regulations (GG No. 4878 GN No. 30).
3.2 EIA Process: Scoping Stage
The scoping stage is the first stage in the EIA process. If sufficient information for the purposes of decision making regarding the potential impacts is available to be incorporated in the scoping report the EIA process will terminate at the end of the scoping stage. If insufficient information for decision making is available, additional specialist investigations would need to be conducted in a subsequent assessment stage.
The scoping report provides a description of:
• The specific study area for the EA;
• Proposed development using text descriptions, plans, maps, figures and tables;
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• The need and desirability of the project;
• The relevant laws and guidelines that relate to the proposed development;
• The current physical, biological and social environment conditions in the study area. To this end a Desktop Baseline Hydrogeological Assessment was conducted in 2015 by Dynamic Water Resources Management (DWRM) (see Appendix K);
• The public consultation process (as described in Regulation 7 of the EMA) whereby I&APs and relevant authorities are identified, informed of the proposed activities and provided with a reasonable opportunity to give their concerns and opinions on the activities;
• Any potentially significant environmental impacts associated with the project and an assessment of the significance of these impacts;
• The need for further detailed studies (if required); and
• Mitigation measures and recommendations to avoid or minimise the potential impacts. These mitigation measures are further outlined in the EMP (Appendix A).
3.3 Environmental Management Plan (EMP)
The EMP (Appendix A) shall include all mitigation measures recommended to be undertaken during the implementation of the project addressing but not limited to the following issues:
• Management of borrow pits, surface and underground water;
• Preservation of the natural environment and enhancement of aesthetic appeal of the project;
• Pollution prevention and control;
• Rehabilitation specifications for borrow pits; and
• Health and safety issues during construction.
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4 LEGISLATION AND GUIDELINES APPLICABLE TO THE PROPOSED ACTIVITY
This chapter provides a review of applicable and relevant Namibian legislation, policies and guidelines to the proposed activity. This review serves to inform the proponent, interested and affected parties (I&APs) and the DEA of the requirements and expectations, as laid out in terms of these instruments, and their implications for the project.
4.1 The Constitution of the Republic of Namibia (1990)
The impetus for EA in Namibia is drawn from Article 95 of the Constitution of Namibia, which lays out one of the principles of state policy namely, the promotion of the welfare of the people. Part of this principle requires the
“maintenance of ecosystems, essential ecological processes and biological diversity of Namibia and utilization of living natural resources on a sustainable basis for the benefit of all Namibians, both present and future (Republic of Namibia, 1990, Article 95(l))”
The relevance of this is towards achieving sustainable development by maintaining the ecological integrity of the ecosystems for the welfare of the Namibian people.
4.2 Environmental Management Act (2007)
The Regulations (2012) has a Schedule of listed activities requiring an ECC – the construction of Public roads is listed as an activity that requires an Environmental Assessment.
Section 2 (b-c) requires reasonable public participation during the EA process for I&APs.
The regulations also list the requirements for what should be included in the EIA report (GN No 30 Reg. 15))
The objective with this study is to follow the requirements of the Act to ensure sustainability of the project.
4.3 Other Legislation
Table 4-1: Applicable and relevant Namibian legislations, policies and guidelines guiding the EA process DOCUMENT PROVISIONS PROJECT IMPLICATIONS
NAMIBIAN LAWS
Water Act 54 of 1956 The Water Resources Management Act is Obligation not to pollute surface Water Resources presently without regulations; therefore, the water bodies. Management Act 24 of Water Act is still in force. 2004 • Section 23 (1): Prohibits the pollution of underground and surface water bodies. • Section 23 (2): Liability of clean-up costs after closure/ abandonment of an activity.
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Public Health Act 36 Provides for the prevention of pollution of A general obligation for the Of 1919 public water supplies. Contractor not to pollute water supplies in the area.
Soil Conservation Act Prevention and combating of soil erosion; • Topsoil should be stockpiled 76 Of 1969 conservation, improvement, and manner of use where sand is mined for of soil and vegetation, and protection of water building purposes sources. • Vegetation along the banks of a watercourse should not be removed, without the relevant permits (See Forestry Act below)
Forestry Act 12 of • Provision for the protection of various plant Several species that occur in the 2001 and Regulations species area are protected by Forestry 2015 legislation. • Protected tree species and any vegetation Nature Conservation within 100 m from a watercourse may not Ordinance (4 of 1975) be removed without a permit.
Atmospheric Pollution This ordinance provides for the prevention of Measures should be instituted to Prevention Ordinance air pollution. ensure that dust emanating from (11 of 1976) construction activities is kept at acceptable levels and operations. Labour Act 2007 and The Health and Safety regulations prescribe These provisions are specified in Health and Safety conditions at the workplace that should be the EMP. Regulations (GN complied with. 156/1997) (GG 1617) Public Health Act 36 Section 119 states that no person shall cause a Maintain a conducive and safe Of 1919) nuisance or shall suffer to exist on any land or environment for the public during premises owned or occupied by him or of which the project. he is in charge any nuisance or other condition liable to be injurious or dangerous to health. Town Planning Provides for the establishment of the Namibia The LVC should adhere to any Ordinance 18 of 1954 Planning Advisory Board (S9(1)) and its conditions of approval attached to functions powers and duties (S12(1)), which the formal establishment of includes oversight of the establishing of townships as laid out by the townships by local authorities. NAMPAB.
Townships and Details the functions of the Township Board The proposed layout and land uses Division of Land including what they consider when receiving an should be informed by Ordinance 11 of 1963 application for Township Establishment (S3). environmental factors such as water supply, soil etc. as laid out in Section 3.
National Heritage Act • To provide for the protection and All heritage resources are to be 27 Of 2004 conservation of places and objects of identified and either protected or heritage significance and the registration of removed/mitigated with a permit such places and objects from the National Monuments Council before any development • Establishes a body to govern matters relating to places and objects of heritage may take place. significance – National Heritage Council
The Regional Councils From a land use and project planning point of The relevant Regional Council are Act (No. 22 of 1992) view, the duties of elected representatives considered to be I&APs and must
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include, as described in section 28 “to be consulted during the undertake the planning of the development of Environmental Assessment (EA) the region for which it has been established process. with a view to physical, social and economic characteristics, urbanisation patterns, natural resources, economic development potential, infrastructure, land utilisation pattern and sensitivity of the natural environment.”
INTERNATIONAL TREATIES
United Nations Namibia is bound to prevent excessive land This is a general requirement to be Convention to degradation that may threaten livelihoods. considered in all projects. Combat Desertification In Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, Particularly In Africa, 1994
These statutory requirements lay the foundation for the following chapter, which describes the baseline biophysical and social environment of the proposed project.
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5 THE AFFECTED ENVIRONMENT
This chapter provides an overview of the baseline social and biophysical environment, with which the proposed activity will interact. This chapter also identifies potential impacts pertaining to key environmental features.
5.1 Socio-Economic Environment
The Omaheke Region is located in the central eastern areas of Namibia.
5.1.1 Population Statistics
According to the National Statistics Agency (NSA) (2013) in 2011 the Omaheke Region had a total population of 71 233 people and a population density of 0.8 people/km2. The total population for the Aminius Constituency at approximately 12 306 accounted for 17% of the region’s population (NSA, 2013). The population of the Aminius Constituency has decreased by approximately 0.7% from 2001 to 2011. In contrast, the Omaheke Region’s population is estimated to be growing at an annual growth rate of approximately 0.47 % based on the population growth between 2001 and 2011. The annual growth rate for the Omaheke Region is significantly lower than the national average (1.4%).
5.1.2 Economy
According to the NSA (2013), the percentage of the total of residents in the Aminius Constituency of working age (15+ years) in 2011 was 58%. 63% of these are in the labour force. 47% of those in the labour force are unemployed, which is significantly higher than the national percentage of 37%.
The main economic activity within the Omaheke Region is agriculture and tourism.
5.1.3 Land Use
Some of the current economic activities taking place in the areas in and around Leonardville include a mix of commercial (including cattle, sheep, goat and game) and communal farming activities as well as tourism activities (including game hunting). The tourist activities, game farming and hunting have generated significant returns for commercial farmers during recent years ( (Legal Assistance Centre and Desert Research Foundation of Namibia, 2014)), this holds true for the Aminuis Constituency as well. Leonardville is located en route to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park – a conservation area managed jointly by the Botswana and South African governments. Tourists traveling from Windhoek, Rehoboth and Gobabis pass through Leonardville en route to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.
Mineral prospecting activities, particularly for rare and base metals are also currently taking place within areas adjacent to Leonardville.
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5.1.4 Services Infrastructure
Leonardville is located along the C20 main road, which links Leonardville with Gobabis. As mentioned above the C20 carries tourist traffic from central areas of Namibia to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.
A 33kV NamPower distribution line, running in a north-south direction, is located to the west of the C20. The LVC has its own distribution lines connected to the NamPower ‘Leonardville Substation’, which traverse the proposed area for Leonardville Ext. 1.
Leonardville is located within a water scarce environment. NamWater supplies Leonardville with its bulk potable water needs from three boreholes located within the village (see Figure 5-1). Bulk water pipelines transfer groundwater from the three boreholes to the a water tower located near the north-western boundary of the proposed area (Figure 5-1). These boreholes are classified as being low to moderate yielding (Christelis, 2001). The groundwater resources within the wider project area were judged to be over-utilised by 30% in 2001, due to irrigation schemes within the wider catchment area (Christelis, 2001).
The LVC currently has two large and four smaller oxidation ponds, located approximately 1.3 km to the south of the village, which collect the sewage generated from the village. These ponds currently have sufficient capacity for future expansion of the village.
A landfill site located approximately to the north of the village caters for the solid waste needs of the village. This site currently has sufficient capacity for future expansion of the village.
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Figure 5-1: Map displaying existing bulk services infrastructure and contours
Figure 5-1: Map displaying existing bulk services infrastructure and contours
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5.1.5 Archaeology and cultural significant sites
Historical records reveal that Leonardville was inhabited by the San people during the mid to late 1800s. A missions station, pastors house and school were setup by Christian missionary organisation toward the end of the 19th century (Dierks, 2005). The remains of these buildings are some of the existing heritage resources of the area. Several battles took place within the wider project area between different Nama tribes as well as between Nama tribes and the Germans (New Era, 2006).
5.2 Biophysical Environment
5.2.1 Climate
The study area is located within a semi-arid environment. Annual average rainfall for the region varies between from approximately 250 mm in the south (Aminuis Constituency) to 400 mm in the North (Figure 5-2). Rainfall occurs almost entirely in summer (November to February), with the winter months (May to August) usually being dry. The study area is characterised by high evaporation – 3800 mm (Christelis, 2001) and a large temperature range. The prevailing wind direction is northeast.
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Figure 5-2: National distribution of average annual rainfall (DEA, 2002).
5.2.2 Landscape Geology and Groundwater
The land surface in and around Leonardville have no significant drainage channels and hence it can be expected that storm water run-off occurs infrequently. The land surface slopes westward from approximately 1 265 m above mean sea level (AMSL) at Leonardville to 1 230 m AMSL in Nossob River Valley, hence any run-off would drain westward.
The subsurface geological features consist mostly of alternating layers of impervious shales and sandstone (DWRM, 2015 - Appendix K). The aquifers associated with the Stampriet Artesian Basin, which forms part of the Kalahari Aquifer, are confined between these alternating layers of impervious rock features (DWRM, 2015 - Appendix K). Groundwater in the project area is expected to flow from the northwest to southweast (DWRM, 2015 - Appendix K). Aquifer recharge occurs via direct rainfall, which feeds rivers and flows into the fractures situated on the edge of the Stampriet Artesian Basin (DWRM, 2015 - Appendix K).
The three NamWater boreholes (see Figure 5-1), most probably penetrate the sandstones of the Stampriet Artesian Basin (DWRM, 2015 - Appendix K). These boreholes have been drilled to a depth of approximately 250 m (DWRM, 2015 - Appendix K).
5.2.3 Ecology
The study area is located approximately 140 km south of Gobabis (the regional capital) within the Tree and Shrub Savanna biome. The elevation of the study area varies between 1 250 and 1 300 m above mean sea level.
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The study area, from a biodiversity point of view, is mostly degraded owing to effects of urban development.
The study area is mainly comprised mostly of two habitat types namely:
• Ephemeral river channels; and
• Sandy plains.
The ephemeral river channels, a few of which intersect the proposed bypasses, are likely to consist mainly of riverine species such as the protected species Acacia erioloba. Notable other species include protected species Ziziphus mucronata.
The sandy plains are likely to be characterised by trees and shrubland including notable species such as the protected species Parkisonia Africana.
The regulations to the Forest Act gazetted in 2015 provide details regarding two the conservation worthy tree species which are likely to occur on-site:
Table 5-1: Protected trees likely to occur within the proposed development area Reasons to be protected (as provided in the Species Name Common name Figure 5-3: RegulationsCamel-thorn (2015)) tree observed on-site Acacia erioloba Camel thorn EU1 (Heavily utilized by humans and animals - medicinal, cash crop, unsustainable harvesting of fuel wood for export) slow growth rate, cultural value, economic value, ES (keystone species)
Ziziphus mucronata Buffalo-thorn ES (prevents erosion of riverbeds and riverbanks, important component of riparian vegetation) EU (Utilized by humans and animals - medicinal, construction, implements, fuel wood, browsed by livestock and game
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5.3 Identification of Potential Impacts
During the EA process, potential impacts, both positive and negative that come with the proposed development are identified. Potential impacts of the proposed road construction and rehabilitation (for the construction and operational phases) were identified and are presented in Table 5-2. The assessment of potential negative impacts of the two project phases are provided in Chapter 8 under subchapters 8.2 and 8.3.
Table 5-2: Summary of identified potential impacts
Feature Description of Project Activity Potential Impact
CONSTRUCTION PHASE – POSITIVE
Unemployment Temporary jobs will be created for various Temporary job opportunities for local unskilled and semi-skilled construction tasks. residents.
CONSTRUCTION PHASE – NEGATIVE
Water use The services infrastructure construction Increased pressure on scarce water activities will require the use of water. supplies. Soil and water Potential contaminants such as hydrocarbons Soil, surface water and groundwater (surface and spills and wastewater / effluent generated and contamination. groundwater) handled on-sites during construction. Air quality Potential dust and gas emissions from Potential short-term decrease in air construction vehicles, like heavy trucks and quality within the project area. equipment. Vehicular traffic During this phase, there will be an increase in Impact on traffic safety and traffic flow heavy traffic in the area due to construction within the project area. activities. Biodiversity Removal/clearing of vegetation within the Loss of biodiversity. project area to enable construction activities. Pollution Waste (domestic and construction) will be Potential inappropriate waste generated at work sites. management. Safety Construction equipment and vehicles will be Potential injuries or in extreme cases loss operated and stored within and near urban of life within and near the project area. areas. Health A significant influx and residence of temporary Potential increase in risky sexual construction labourers is expected during the behaviour and associated potential spread construction phase. of HIV/AIDS Noise Construction activity will be taking place Noise impacts will be experienced by the within residential and business areas. residents of the two affected towns. Heritage resources Concealed archaeological remains may exist Disturbance/destruction of heritage throughout the town district. Trenching will resources. take place as part of construction activity.
OPERATION PHASE – POSITIVE
Land delivery Vacant land under the jurisdiction of the LVC Provision of access to serviced land. will be proclaimed and serviced. This land will provide access to and alleviate the demand for serviced land. Land tenure Informal areas will be proclaimed as Provision of land tenure (ownership) townships, which includes the eventual registration of erven.
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Feature Description of Project Activity Potential Impact
OPERATION PHASE – NEGATIVE
Surface and The operation of sewage infrastructure Surface and groundwater contamination groundwater (storage and conveyance) causes ‘wear and tear’ on the infrastructure, which over a long time could lead to leaks and failure.
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6 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Public consultation is an important component of any Environmental Assessment (EA) process. During the public consultation process, potential Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) are provided with an opportunity to comment and raise any issues relevant to the proposed project for consideration as part of the assessment process. Public consultation has been done in accordance with both the EMA and its EIA Regulations.
The public consultation process assists the Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) in identifying all potential impacts and to what extent further investigations are needed. Public consultation can also aid in the process of identifying possible mitigations measures.
6.1 Interested and Affected Parties
In 2015, Urban Green identified specific I&APs, who were considered interested in and/or affected by the proposed development. The I&APs identified include landowners (residents) within and adjacent to the proposed project area, relevant state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and applicable organs of state (national, regional and local). These I&APs were contacted directly and registered as I&APs. In addition, notices regarding the project were placed in widely circulated national newspapers (Appendix D) for two consecutive weeks inviting members of the public to register as I&APs. A summary of the I&APs identified is presented in Table 6-1. The complete list of I&APs is provided in Appendix C.
Table 6-1: Summary of identified I&APs Description
Ministry of Agriculture Water and Forestry
Ministry of Works and Transport
Ministry of Lands and Resettlement
Ministry of Urban and Rural Development
Ministry of Education
National Heritage Council
List of I&APs of List Omaheke Regional Council
Leonardville Village Council
NamWater
Telecom
NamPower
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6.2 Communication with I&APs
Regulation 21 of the EIA Regulations details steps to be taken during a given public consultation process and these have been used in guiding this process.
6.2.1 First Round Public Consultation
The purpose of the first round of public consultation was to solicit input from interested and affected members of the public regarding the potential consequences of the proposed activity and provide them with a reasonable timeframe within which to submit their comments.
Communication with I&APs about the proposed activity was facilitated through the following means:
• Notices were placed, on the 15th and 22nd of April 2015, in two widely circulated newspapers (The Namibian and New Era – see Appendix D), briefly explaining the activity and its locality, inviting members of the public to register as I&APs;
• Posters (notice boards) notifying local residents of the proposed project was affixed to notice boards at the Leonardville Village Council Office and the Omaheke Regional Council Office (see Appendix E); and
• A letter containing descriptive information about the proposed development was compiled (Appendix F) and delivered to the national and regional authorities.
The main issues arising from the comments received during public consultation as well as those received via email correspondence to date, have been summarised in Table 6-2. The comments received via email and written correspondence have been recorded in an Comments and Responses Trail (Appendix J), among these was a letter received from the Ministry of Agriculture Water and Forestry (see Appendix J).
Table 6-2: Summary of issues raised during public consultation
Aspect Issue
Water • Impact on groundwater quality • Impact on water availability
Infrastructure • Capacity of water supply infrastructure to accommodate increased demand • Capacity of sewerage infrastructure
Table 6-3: Response to issues raised during public consultation
Issue Response
Impact on groundwater The overall significance of the impact on groundwater quality is quality deemed to be low with proper mitigation measures (See Baseline Hydrological Assessment attached as Appendix K)
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Issue Response
Impact on water availability The additional water demand for the proposed Amraalsduin Extensions 1 and 2 would be approximately 330m³ when fully developed. The Leonardville Village Council has indicated that enough potable water would be available for the additional ±600 erven. It should further be noted that many of the proposed erven are already informally inhabited with water connections. The actual increase in demand would therefore not be that significant.
Capacity of water supply According to Telios Namibia Consulting Engineers (responsible for infrastructure to water infrastructure provision in Amraalsduin), adequate capacity accommodate increased exists to accommodate the expected increase in demand (See demand Appendix J).
Capacity of sewerage The Sewerage line from the proposed extensions will be connected to infrastructure the oxidation ponds of Leonardville village. The capacity of the pond was determined to be more than sufficient to accommodate the envisaged inflow. The average dry water flow will be about 171 m3/day (that is in 20 years’ time which is the design period used in this project). However, in the next three years the average dry water flow will be about 153 m3/day. Only 80% of this will be disposed of in the ponds hence reducing the number to 122 m3/day. Therefore, a new permit will be required in order to connect the Leonardville town area to the existing Sewer ponds.
6.2.2 Second Round of Public Consultation
Following the first round of the public consultation, the scoping report (this report) and EMP was compiled and made available to the public (I&APs) for review.
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7 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
7.1 Need for the Development
Amraalsduin Extension 1 is an existing, occupied informal area. The formalisation of this informal area will provide ‘land tenure’, in accordance with Namibia’s Vision 2030 national planning policy and to enable and coordinate planning for the purpose of service provision (i.e. potable water, electricity and sewer).
The whole of Leonardville currently has a housing backlog, as evidenced by the significant size of the informal area. There is thus a need for serviced residential land, hence the need for township establishment of Amraalsduin Extension 2.
7.2 Location and Proposed Layout of Townships
The two preliminary proposed townships for establishment are as follows (See Figure 7-1):
• Amraalsduin Extension 1; and
• Amraalsduin Extension 2 A Town Planning Scheme is a legal document, which describes existing land uses and serves, to a limited extent, as a reference for the future spatial development of a town and its land use patterns.
The proposed townships are all located within the Leonardville local authority area. The Leonardville Village Council (LVC) does not have ‘town planning scheme’ for the area under its jurisdiction. In the absence of a town planning scheme land use rights are provided for under a given township’s ‘conditions of establishment’ when such a township is proclaimed.
Amraalsduin Extension 1 is an existing informal residential area. The proposed Amraalsduin Extension 2 will provide additional erven for the informal residential area.
The dominant land use for both townships is residential. All land zoned ‘Residential’ will be subject to densities as specified in the ‘conditions of establishment’. Only ‘Dwelling Units’ as defined in the ‘conditions of establishment’ may be constructed on these erven. The conditions permit one dwelling unit per 300 m² (highest density for land zoned ‘Residential’).
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7.3 Services Infrastructure
Many of the proposed erven within Amraalsduin Extension 1 are already connected to existing municipal services. The unserviced area of Amraalsduin Extension 1 and proposed Amraalsduin Extension 2 will be connected to all municipal services infrastructure (i.e. electricity, potable water, sewer reticulation, street lighting, solid waste management and road access). The LVC has indicated that they have sufficient capacity to accommodate additional demands in services and maintain the additional services infrastructure to be constructed. The LVC has also indicated that they have sufficient technical staff to carry out the required monitoring and maintenance/repair of the bulk services infrastructure
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Figure 7 – 1: Preliminary layouts of the two Townships
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7.4 Construction Related Activities
Labour intensive construction methods will be utilised as far as practicably possible. It should be noted that no storm water infrastructure will be constructed as part of the installation of services infrastructure.
Activities associated with the construction phase, both during bulk infrastructure and construction of buildings, but not necessarily limited to, are:
• Setting-up of a temporary –
o construction yard;
o site office and parking area;
o workshop and stores;
o batching area;
o ablution facilities;
o solid waste disposal facility;
o stockpile area; and
o area for the handling of hazardous substances, wash bays, bulk storage and dispensing of fuel.
• Demolition of existing structures.
• Clean up of existing dumpsites and smaller points of pollution currently on-site.
• Clearance of vegetation, stockpiling and removal from site.
• Removal of topsoil and storage.
• Dumping of large quantities of unsuitable material.
• Access to and from the site by construction and delivery vehicles.
• Daily commuting of labour force to and from the site.
• Digging of trenches and construction of infrastructure (i.e. roads, electricity, water and wastewater).
• Generation of construction waste, temporary storage and removal from site.
• Usage of water for daily construction activities and generation of wastewater.
The impacts expected to occur during the construction phase are to a certain extent similar to that of the operational phase, although some impacts are exclusive to the construction phase and is short-lived.
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The impacts expected to occur during the construction phase, the assessment thereof and the mitigations recommended are also listed in much detail within the attached Environmental Management Plan (EMP).
7.5 Operational Activities
Activities associated with the operational phase, but not necessarily limited to, are:
• Traffic movement to and from the Township.
• Generation of dry and wet waste, the temporary storage thereof and removal.
• Street lighting.
• Noises associated with the residential and business activities.
• Resource consumption (i.e. electricity; water).
• Use of pesticides and herbicides, paint, petrol & diesel spillages.
• Routine maintenance on bulk and internal services and servitude maintenance.
7.6 Alternatives
7.6.1 ‘No-Go’ Alternative
Considering the above-mentioned scenario with or without the proposed development can be summarised as follows -
• Socio-economic perspective:
o With the development, various socio-economic benefits can be expected, which would directly and indirectly contribute to improved socio-economic conditions.
o Without the proposed development, none of the socio-economic benefits would be applicable and the portion of land will remain to have very little or no economic benefit.
• Ecological perspective:
o With the development, an increase in ecological degradation can be expected during the construction phase, as natural habitat will make way for buildings and above ground infrastructure.
o Without the development, ecological degradation will be avoided, but the opportunity might also be lost to educate people about protecting and preserving the natural environment.
• Resource demand perspective:
o With the development, an increasing load will be placed on natural resources.
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o Without the development, no additional load will be placed on the natural resource. The next chapter provides an assessment of the identified potential impacts associated with the proposed project.
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8 IMPACT ASSESSMENT
8.1 Impact Assessment Methodology
The proposed development will have an impact on various biophysical and social features. Each impact identified was assessed in terms of probability (likelihood of occurring), scale/extent (spatial scale), magnitude (severity) and duration (temporal scale) as presented in Table 8-1, Table 8-2, Table 8-3 and Table 8-4. To enable a scientific approach to the determination of the environmental significance, a numerical value is linked to each rating scale. This methodology ensures uniformity and that potential impacts can be addressed in a standard manner so that a wide range of impacts are comparable.
It is assumed that an assessment of the significance of a potential impact is a good indicator of the risk associated with such an impact. The following process will be applied to each potential impact:
• Provision of a brief explanation of the impact;
• Assessment of the pre-mitigation significance of the impact; and
• Description of recommended mitigation measures.
The recommended mitigation measures prescribed for each of the potential impacts contribute towards the attainment of environmentally sustainable operational conditions of the proposed development for various features of the biophysical and social environment.
The following criteria apply in this impact assessment:
Extent (spatial scale)
Extent is an indication of the physical and spatial scale of the impact. Table 8-1 shows rating of impact in terms of extent of spatial scale.
Table 8-1: Extent or spatial impact rating
Low (1) Low/Medium (2) Medium (3) Medium/High (4) High (5) Impact is localised Impact is beyond the Impacts felt within Impact widespread Impact extend within the site site boundary: Local adjacent biophysical far beyond site National or over boundary: Site only and social boundary: Regional international environments: boundaries Regional
Duration
Duration refers to the timeframe over which the impact is expected to occur, measured in relation to the lifetime of the proposed development. Table shows the rating of impact in terms of duration.
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Table 8-2: Duration impact rating
Low (1) Low/Medium (2) Medium (3) Medium/High (4) High (5) Immediate Impact is quickly Reversible over time; Impact is long-term Long term; beyond mitigating reversible, short medium term (5-15 closure; permanent; measures, term impacts (0-5 years) irreplaceable or immediate progress years) irretrievable commitment of resources
Intensity, Magnitude / severity
Intensity refers to the degree or magnitude to which the impact alters the functioning of an element of the environment. The magnitude of alteration can either be positive or negative. These were also taken into consideration during the assessment of severity. Table 8-3 shows the rating of impact in terms of intensity, magnitude or severity.
Table 8-3: Intensity, magnitude or severity impact rating Type of Negative criteria H- M/H- M- M/L- L- (10) (8) (6) (4) (2) Qualitative Very high Substantial Moderate Low Minor deterioration, deterioration, deterioration, deterioration, deterioration, high quantity of death, illness or discomfort, slight noticeable nuisance or deaths, injury injury, loss of partial loss of alteration in irritation, minor of illness / habitat / habitat / habitat and change in total loss of diversity or biodiversity or biodiversity. species / habitat habitat, total resource, severe resource, Little loss in / diversity or alteration of alteration, or moderate species numbers resource, no or ecological disturbance of alteration very little processes, important quality extinction of processes deterioration. rare species
Probability of occurrence
Probability describes the likelihood of the impacts actually occurring. This determination is based on previous experience with similar projects and/or based on professional judgment. See Table 8-4 for impact rating in terms of probability of occurrence.
Table 8-4: Probability of occurrence impact rating
Low (1) Medium/Low (2) Medium (3) Medium/High (4) High (5) Definite (regardless Probable if mitigating Improbable; low Possible, distinct of preventative Likely to occur from measures are not likelihood; seldom. possibility, frequent. measures), highly time to time. Low implemented. No known risk or Low to medium risk likely, continuous. risk or vulnerability Medium risk of vulnerability to or vulnerability to High risk or to natural or vulnerability to natural or induced natural or induced vulnerability to induced hazards natural or induced hazards. hazards. natural or induced hazards. hazards.
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Significance
Impact significance is determined through a synthesis of the above impact characteristics. The significance of the impact “without mitigation” is the main determinant of the nature and degree of mitigation required. As stated in the introduction to this chapter, for this assessment, the significance of the impact without prescribed mitigation actions was measured.
Once the above factors (Table 8-1, Table 8-2, Table 8-3 and Table 8-4) have been ranked for each potential impact, the impact significance of each is assessed using the following formula:
SP = (magnitude + duration + scale) x probability
The maximum value per potential impact is 100 significance points (SP). Potential impacts were rated as high, moderate or low significance, based on the following significance rating scale (Table 8-5).
Table 8-5: Significance rating scale
SIGNIFICANCE ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE POINTS COLOUR CODE
High (positive) >60 H
Medium (positive) 30 to 60 M
Low (positive) <30 L
Neutral 0 N
Low (negative) >-30 L
Medium (negative) -30 to -60 M
High (negative) >-60 H
8.2 Assessment of Construction Phase Impacts
The construction activities, which have been considered, include those activities applicable to both the construction of bulk services (i.e. roads; potable water; sewer; stormwater; and electricity) and the construction of buildings (i.e. houses & businesses).
Construction impacts are apart from a few, mostly temporary in nature, but may have a permanent and lasting result if not addressed in time and in an effective manner. Details with regards to the potential impacts expected during the construction phase are briefly discussed below.
Detailed mitigation measures and environmental requirements having direct relevance to the expected construction impacts are presented in the tables below and in the Environmental Management Plan (Appendix A). The potential impacts of the proposed development are described and assessed as follows:
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8.2.1 Unemployment in the Omaheke Region
Forty-seven percent (47%) of the labour force in the Aminius Constituency are unemployed. A significant number of temporary jobs will be created during the construction phase, providing temporary unemployment alleviation. The assessment of this impact is presented in Table 8-6.
Table 8-6: Impact assessment of the proposed development on local unemployment Extent Duration Intensity Probability Significance M - 3 L/M - 2 L/M - 2 H- 5 M - 35
8.2.1.1 Mitigation recommendations
• Employ labour intensive construction practices
• Recruit unskilled and semi-skilled labour from the local towns (i.e. those located within the Aminuis Constituency)
• Small-scale contractors that are established in Namibia and that are capable of carrying out concrete works should be supported as far as possible, providing them with the appropriate back up of civil engineering contractors that have the appropriate equipment and expertise.
8.2.2 Impact on Soil and Water Sources
Groundwater is used as a primary water source for the village of Leonardville. Potential contaminants such as hydrocarbons and wastewater / effluent that will be generated, stored and handled during construction. These substances may contaminate soil or run off to nearby surface water sources (during rainfall events) or seep into groundwater systems if not appropriately managed. The assessment of this impact is presented in Table 8-7.
Table 8-7: Impact assessment of the proposed development on soil and water Extent Duration Intensity Probability Significance L/M - 2 M - 3 M - 6 M/H - 5 M - 55
8.2.2.1 Mitigation recommendations
• All run off materials such as hydrocarbons, wastewater and other potential contaminants should be contained on the work sites and disposed of in accordance to wastewater discharge standards, so that they do not reach to surface water and groundwater systems.
• Spill control preventative measures should be put in place to manage soil contamination.
• The proponent should appoint an Environmental officer to monitor soil contamination on work sites along the route.
• The Environmental Control Officer (ECO(s)) should ensure that a sufficient number of drip trays are available on-site and that these are utilised in the event of leakage from construction trucks or vehicles and equipment.
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• Potential contaminants such as hydrocarbons and wastewater should be contained on site by means of an oil-water separator and disposed of in accordance to wastewater discharge standards so that they do not contaminate surrounding soils.
• All waste generated during construction should either be kept for recycling or disposed at the nearest designated landfill site.
• Contaminated soils on work sites that may have resulted from leakage / spills from construction vehicles or equipment should be removed to a depth dependent on the size of the spill and replaced with clean soil.
8.2.3 Impact on Air Quality
Construction activities will take place in an urban area. Air contaminants and dust emissions from construction vehicles and equipment and construction activity dust will lead to a short-term decrease in air quality. The assessment of this impact is presented in Table 8-8.
Table 8-8: Impact assessment of the proposed development on Air Quality Extent Duration Intensity Probability Significance L/M - 2 L - 1 L/M – 2 M/H - 4 L - 20
8.2.3.1 Mitigation recommendations
• Construction vehicles like trucks should not be allowed to stand idling during on and off- loading.
• Dust control measures are required by means of water spraying.
8.2.4 Impact on Road Safety
People who reside in Leonardville make use of its internal road network on a daily basis. During the construction phase, there will be an increase in heavy vehicle traffic volumes (due to e.g. transportation of construction workers movement of heavy construction vehicles) within the project area due to construction activities. This increase in traffic volume will potentially affect road safety. This impact is assessed in Table 8-9.
Table 8-9: Impact of the proposed development on road safety Extent Duration Intensity Probability Significance L/M - 2 L/M - 2 L/M - 4 M - 3 L - 24
8.2.4.1 Mitigation Recommendations
• Construction materials should be transported to work sites according to a schedule, but not at any time of the day. • The Contractors should have a strict transportation schedule of personnel from campsite to work sites.
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8.2.5 Impact on Biodiversity
From a biodiversity point of view, the project area is mostly degraded owing to the concentration of human activity within the local authority area (e.g. construction activities, infrastructure maintenance activities, movement of people and vehicles etc.). A few conservation worthy tree species are located within the local authority area. Construction activity will entail the clearing of vegetation may potentially destroy some of these tree species, which may result in associated loss (although of limited significance) in biodiversity. The assessment of this impact is presented in Table 8-10.
Table 8-10: Impact assessment of the proposed development on biodiversity Extent Duration Intensity Probability Significance L - 1 M/H - 4 M - 2 M - 3 L - 21
8.2.5.1 Mitigation recommendations
• Tree species with a stem diameter of 150 mm should be marked and protected.
• Large established trees should be protected as far as practicably possible.
• Removed vegetation should not be burned. Woody species should be left for the local community to use as firewood etc.
• Contractors and other workers should not be allowed to remove vegetation or conduct livestock poaching activities.
8.2.6 Impact of Construction Waste on the Environment
Construction (general and hazardous) and domestic waste will be generated by construction activity on-site and at the temporary construction workers campsite. If uncontrolled, both domestic and hazardous waste generated during the course of the project could have a negative impact on the surrounding environment. This impact is assessed in Table 8-11.
Table 8-11: Impact assessment of construction and domestic waste associated with the proposed development on the environment Extent Duration Intensity Probability Significance L - 1 L/M - 2 L/M- 4 M/H - 4 L - 28
8.2.6.1 Mitigation recommendations
• Contractors should not litter and a sufficient number of rubbish bins should be available at all work sites and the temporary construction workers’ campsite. • Domestic waste (from labourers’ campsite) and general construction waste (building rubble, hydrocarbon waste etc.) should be managed on-site on a daily basis and regularly removed to the nearest suitably equipped waste management facility (e.g. Leonardville landfill or
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hazardous waste facility in Windhoek). Sewage from temporary toilet structures should be transported from site on a regular basis to the Leonardville wastewater treatment facility.
• Potential contaminants like hydrocarbons that are used during construction should be handled with care and disposed of at a designated and approved waste disposal site.
• Hydrocarbon spills and leakage from construction vehicles and equipment should be cleaned up as soon as possible and disposed of in the appropriate manner.
• Careful consideration shall be given to the siting locations of the construction campsite and ad hoc site establishments. These areas should not be located in a sensitive area (e.g. grazing fields, areas with significant clusters of protected trees, etc.).
8.2.7 Impact on Safety
The presence of the construction activities within the project area poses a safety risk to the residents of Leonardville, especially those who reside closest to the proposed Amraalsduin Extensions. Construction vehicles and equipment may pose safety risks to the locals, especially children if left unattended by construction workers (children may attempt to play with the equipment).
The assessment of impacts on safety is presented in Table 8-12.
Table 8-12: Impact assessment of the proposed development on safety Extent Duration Intensity Probability Significance L/M - 2 M/H - 4 M/H - 8 L/M - 2 L - 28
8.2.7.1 Mitigation recommendations
• The Proponent in collaboration with the appointed contractor(s) should erect temporary warning signage and notice boards near all construction sites during the construction period. This is to alert the public of the existing activities when passing by during the construction period to avoid injuries and possible fatalities.
• The Health and Safety regulations (GN 156/1997) (GG 1617) prescribe conditions at the workplace. These provisions are specified in the EMP and should be adhered to.
• The appointed contractor(s) should ensure that all personnel are always provided with personal protective clothing and equipment when involved in construction activities on-site.
• All flammable materials used for construction should be appropriately stored and handled and to limit fire risks.
• Warning signage should be clearly visible in areas where hazardous and flammable substances are stored.
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8.2.8 Social and Public Health and the spread of HIV/AIDS
Construction activities may result in, in-migration of a temporary construction workforce not resident within the project area. This in-migration could lead to an increase in the spread of sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV/AIDS. The assessment of this impact is presented in Table 8-13.
Table 8-13: Impact assessment of the proposed development on the spread of HIV/AIDS Extent Duration Intensity Probability Significance M - 3 M/H – 4 M/h – 8 L/M – 3 M - 45
8.2.8.1 Mitigation recommendations
• The temporary construction workers campsite should be located as far as possible from the existing settlement of Leonardville, to minimise the social disruptions to the residents.
• The appointed contractor should enlist the services of an individual/institution certified to give training on the consequences of contracting HIV/AIDS. This individual/institution should provide sufficient up‐to‐date information to amplify the knowledge and experience already gained by participants in respect of HIV and AIDS.
• The HIV/AIDS training programmes should be compulsory for all construction personnel including middle management and will also be open for members from the public should they wish to do so.
8.2.9 Noise Impact
Construction activity will take place within residential and business areas. Construction activity (e.g. operation of heavy construction vehicles and equipment) is noisy. Noise will temporarily disturb the usual background noise levels in the affected town and therefore constitutes a nuisance impact. The assessment of this impact is presented in Table 8-14.
Table 8-14: Impact assessment of the proposed development background noise levels Extent Duration Intensity Probability Significance L/M - 2 L – 1 L/M – 4 L/M – 3 L - 21
8.2.9.1 Mitigation recommendations
• Work should be restricted to reasonable work hours i.e. 07h00-17h00.
• If unavoidable work outside reasonable hours should be communicated in advance (minimum 2 weeks’ notice)
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8.3 Assessment of Operation and Maintenance Phase Impacts
These impacts are usually more permanent in nature or at least until decommissioning of the Development. Different from the construction related impacts, no Management Plan is provided for the Operational Phase, but rather recommendations are made to existing Policies or Plans (i.e. Local Authority Bylaws) to be applied.
Details with regards to the potential impacts expected during the operation phase are briefly discussed below. Detailed mitigation measures and environmental requirements having direct relevance to the expected operational phase impacts are presented below.
8.3.1 Provision of access to serviced land
There is a need for additional serviced residential erven within Leonardville. Vacant land under the jurisdiction of the Proponent will be proclaimed and serviced. This land will provide access to and alleviate the demand for serviced land. The impact is assessed in Table 8-15 and possible mitigation measure are also provided in this subchapter.
Table 8-15: Assessment of the proposed development on alleviating demand for serviced residential erven Extent Duration Intensity Probability Significance L/M - 2 M/H - 4 M - 6 H - 5 M - 60
8.3.1.1 Mitigation Recommendations
• Preference for purchasing residential erven should be given to first time buyers.
8.3.2 Land tenure
A significant number of Leonardville residents live in an informal area. These residents do not have any formal property rights to the land on which their properties are located. Informal areas will be proclaimed as townships, which includes the eventual registration of erven and associated conferring of property rights. See assessment in Table 8-16.
Table 8-16: Assessment of the proposed development on provision of land tenure Extent Duration Intensity Probability Significance L/M - 2 M/H - 4 M - 6 H - 5 M - 60
8.3.3 Erosion and Sedimentation
Erosion and sedimentation during the operational phase are highly unlikely, as provision will be made for storm water management, which reduces the occurrence of erosion and sedimentation.
It will however take place if the open areas are cleared of vegetation, for whatever reason, which would then result in erosion and sedimentation, as well as seasonal (rain season) degradation of habitats and visual downgrade.
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The Soil Conservation Act 76 of 1969 requires the prevention and combating of soil erosion; the conservation, improvement, and manner of use of the soil and vegetation; and the protection of water sources.
Open areas should be kept within a natural state and no vegetation removal should be tolerated. The impact is assessed in Table 8-17 below.
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Table 8-17: Assessment of the proposed development on water erosion and sedimentation Extent Duration Intensity Probability Significance L - 1 H - 5 L - 2 M/L - 2 L – 16
8.3.3.1 Mitigation recommendations
• The stormwater culverts and system should be well maintained.
• The occurrence of erosion should be monitored and mitigated.
8.3.4 Impact on Ground and Surface Water
Groundwater is used as a primary water source by most water users within and in the areas adjacent to the project area. These groundwater reserves are susceptible to contamination. The operation of sewage infrastructure (storage and conveyance) causes ‘wear and tear’ on the infrastructure, which over a long time will lead to leaks and failure. The impact of the operation of this development on water quality is assessed in Table 8-18.
Table 8-18: Assessment of the proposed development on ground and surface water Extent Duration Intensity Probability Significance L/M - 2 M - 3 M - 6 M/H - 5 M - 55
8.3.4.1 Mitigation Recommendations
• Sewage infrastructure (storage and conveyance) should be monitored for leakage according to a regular schedule.
• A maintenance/repair plan should be compiled for sewage infrastructure (storage and conveyance).
8.3.5 Habitat Destruction and Loss of Biodiversity
The most destructive disturbance to the local habitat takes place during the construction phase, when the land is prepared for the intended dwellings and businesses. The risk of further habitat destruction during the operational phase depends on the mind-set and environmental awareness of the residing community.
The introduction of human activities daily can place an increased strain on the fauna and flora species if not managed sensitively. Impacts during the operational phase are predominantly associated with the daily operations of humans and poor management practices (e.g. improper waste management, uncontrolled fires, etc.) and irresponsible behaviour (e.g. uncontrolled access to sensitive areas; collecting of plants or animals; killing of snakes, use of general poison, etc.). The introduction of gardens and in specific non-indigenous plants will results in the greatest change to the habitat and loss of biodiversity, along with pets scarring away reptiles and other smaller fauna. The planting of invasive alien plants and the creation of areas where invasive species can establish (e.g. denuded areas during construction), could accelerate alien invasions.
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Illegal dumping of waste and improper storm water management within these open areas are also a concern and need to be managed and regulated. The impact is assessed in Table 8-19 and possible mitigation measure are also provided in this subchapter.
Table 8-19: Assessment of the proposed development on habitat destruction and loss of biodiversity Extent Duration Intensity Probability Significance L/M - 2 M - 3 M/L - 4 M/H - 4 M - 36
8.3.5.1 Mitigation Recommendations
• Conduct an erf-specific Vegetation Survey to establish protected/endangered tree/shrub species to be marked and incorporated into the erf layout. If required to remove indigenous trees, introduce a policy of re-establishing (i.e. planting) 5 indigenous tree species for each indigenous species removed. Permits should be obtained for protected plant species that unavoidably need to be removed.
• Show overall environmental commitment by adapting a minimalistic damage approach.
• Avoid introducing potential invasive alien species – e.g. Lantana, Opuntia, Tecoma, etc. species – in the eventual landscaping (i.e. ornamental plants) as these have the potential of escaping and infesting the local surroundings.
• Eradicate and remove the invasive alien species, especially the individual Prosopis species located throughout the area.
• No hunting, trapping, setting of snares or any other disturbance of any fauna species within the open areas.
• Avoid unnecessary and excessive vegetation clearance and disturbance of topsoil for purpose of landscaping. With regards to landscaping the following should be done –
• Off-road driving should be strictly prohibited.
• Residents should be informed and educated not to remove any plants or animals from the open areas.
• Eliminate point discharges for storm water outflow and release storm water at the same rate as natural runoff restricting erosion and habitat loss.
• Habitat corridors should be created by introducing culverts underneath the planned roads. This will enhance migration of small fauna species through the proposed development area.
• Fencing of erven should be done not to restrict smaller animals from migrating. Fences should provide for the necessary spacing in between wires to allow smaller animals from moving freely
• Prevent the killing of species viewed as dangerous – e.g. various snakes – setting of snares (i.e. poaching) or collection of veld foods (e.g. tortoises).
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8.3.6 Visual Aesthetics and Sense of Place
The operational phase having the existence of various buildings (i.e. dwellings; business buildings) and infrastructure (i.e. streetlights, reservoir, etc.) will have an urban sense of place. The lasting visual aesthetics is determined by the architectural design and scale of buildings, emphasised by the receiving environment’s topography and vegetation cover.
The proposed development area and immediate surroundings currently has an urban feel to it, still containing large open areas.
The immediate area is by no means pristine anymore, owed to the human interference. See assessment in Table 8-20.
Table 8-20: Assessment of the proposed development on visual aesthetics and sense of place Extent Duration Intensity Probability Significance L/M - 2 H - 5 L - 2 M/H - 4 M - 36
8.3.6.1 Mitigation Recommendations
• Keeping as much natural vegetation within the entire development to enable screening. Landscaping on ground level with indigenous trees and shrubs can soften the visual impact from the larger and immediate surroundings. This will increase the sense of place and make the development easier on the eye. Landscaping will further reduce noise impacts, glare, and heat.
• Buildings should be painted with natural colours to promote blending with the natural environment and to lessen the visual impact.
• Care needs to be taken with reflective or bright surfaces so that glare is avoided.
• Large areas of bright colours are to be avoided although small areas of colourful accent may be used provided that the colours are chosen to compliment the environment. Generally, darker colours and neutral greys are proposed.
• Light sources must be placed in such a way, or shielded, to provide light only to the area that needs to be lit. Light spillage and pollution must be minimised.
8.3.7 Income Generation & Skills Transfer (Employment)
Considering the current socio-economic standing of the Region, a serious need for employment opportunities and improved living conditions is desperately needed, to be able to achieve Vision 2030.
It is important that local people be employed and that the necessary opportunities exist for unskilled labour to undergo on the job training and skills enhancement.
Table 8-21: Assessment of income generation and skills transfer Extent Duration Intensity Probability Significance M - 3 H - 5 M - 6 H - 5 H - 70
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8.3.8 Municipal Rates & Taxes
The proposed development, which falls within the jurisdictional area of the Leonardville Village Council, will bring an additional income to the local authority coffers, which is much needed for service delivery throughout the whole village.
Table 8-22: Assessment of economic benefit to the local authority Extent Duration Intensity Probability Significance M/H - 4 H - 5 M - 6 H - 5 M - 60
8.3.9 Noise & Disturbance
Apart from vehicle movement, no other noises of significance are associated with the operational activities.
Urban developments of this scale and nature are not associated with activities generating unhealthy noise levels, such as industrial activities or agricultural activities. The impact is assessed in Table 8-23 below.
Table 8-23: Assessment of the impact of noise and disturbance Extent Duration Intensity Probability Significance L - 1 H - 5 L - 2 H - 5 M - 40
8.3.9.1 Mitigation Recommendations
• Consider the existence of traffic along the roads during the design and orientation of dwellings.
8.3.10 Traffic & Safety
Operational activities in this respect is associated with vehicle movement of residents’ and visitors’ to and from the proposed development. This impact is assessed in Table 8-24 below.
Table 8-24: Assessment of the impact of traffic and safety Extent Duration Intensity Probability Significance L - 1 H - 5 L - 2 M/H - 4 M - 32
8.3.10.1 Mitigation Recommendations
• Proper road designs should be incorporated to limit speeding and maintained for the duration of the lifetime of the development.
• Appropriate road signs should be used.
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9 CONCLUSION
To adhere to the Environmental Management Act (No. 7 of 2007), it was necessary to conduct an Environmental Scoping Assessment for the proposed Township establishments and the layout approvals on the different portions as indicated. These may not be undertaken without and Environmental Clearance Certificate and hence this application. It is the intent to use the proposed sites for the construction of the proposed Townships. We are of the opinion that the two different sites as indicated have the full potential to be used for the intended activities. In the aftermath of this assessment it is our opinion that the proposed activities will not have a significant negative impact on the environment. It is believed that this project can largely be of economic benefit to Leonardville and its residents and in addressing the shortage of informal housing and ownership in the village.
Most of the potential impacts that were identified during the Environmental Scoping Assessment were characterised as having a low or moderate impact on the receiving environment. Hence, if the mitigation measures will be followed, the impacts will be of low significance or could in fact be totally avoided.
10 RECOMMENDATION
It is therefore recommended that an Environmental Clearance Certificate should be issued for the proposed Township establishments, subject to the following recommendations:
• All required permits, licenses and approvals for the proposed development are obtained before construction commences.
• Pollutants of different sorts should be managed and treated in such a manner not to cause any pollution of the immediate and surrounding receiving environments.
• An Environmental Control Officer (ECO) should be appointed during the construction phase of the development to make sure all the requirements in the Environmental Scoping Report and Environmental Management Plan (Appendix A) are adhered to.
• If road construction material is sourced from nearby quarries it is required that the necessary approval (i.e. environmental clearance certificate) either exists or is obtained by the appointed contractor.
• That various Green Building Designs and Principles be applied to ensure sustainable development over the long term. It is recommended that alternative and renewable sources of energy be explored and introduced to reduce dependency on natural resources.
• That the entire construction site be cleared of any rubbish and removed to the designated landfill in Leonardville.
• Continued public participation should form part of the construction phase.
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• A fire management plan or disaster management plan should be drafted for the construction phase.
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11 REFERENCES
Christelis, G. S. (2001). Groundwater in Namibia: An Explanation to the Hydrogeological Map. Windhoek: Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry. Dierks, K. (2005). Chronology of Namibian History. Retrieved from Namibia Library of Dr Klaus Dierks: http://www.klausdierks.com/Chronology/13.htm Legal Assistance Centre and Desert Research Foundation of Namibia. (2014). Scraping the Pot. Windhoek: John Meinert. National Planning Commission. (2012). NAMIBIA 2011 POPULATION AND HOUSING CENSUS. Windhoek: National Planning Commission. New Era. (2006, October 20). Nama Genocide (1904-1907). Retrieved from New Era: https://www.newera.com.na/2006/10/20/nama-genocide-1904-1907/ Stubenrauch Planning Consultants, Geocarta Namibia, SAIEA, AHT Group AG. (2015). Integrated Regional Land Use Plan for the Kavango East Region,Namibia: Baseline Report vol.1. Windhoek: Ministry of Lands and Resettlement. United Nations Development Programme. (2007). United Nations Development Programme: Namibia. Retrieved from http://www.na.undp.org/content/namibia/en/home/countryinfo/
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Environmental Management Plan for the Proposed Establishment of Two Townships in Leonardville Omaheke Region
Report Draft
July 2020
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Environmental Management Plan for the Proposed Establishment of Two Townships in Leonardville Omaheke Region
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July 2020
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DOCUMENT ISSUE STATUS
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Environmental Management Plan for the Proposed Title Establishment of Two Townships in Leonardville Omaheke Region
CONTENTS PAGE
1 OVERVIEW ...... 1 1.1 PURPOSE OF THE EMP ...... 1 1.2 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS ...... 2 1.3 ASSUMPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS ...... 4 1.4 STRUCTURE OF THE EMP ...... 4 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ...... 5 2.1 SERVICES INFRASTRUCTURE ...... 5 2.2 CONSTRUCTION METHODS ...... 5 3 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ...... 6 3.1 PROPONENT’S REPRESENTATIVE ...... 6 3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL OFFICER ...... 7 3.3 CONTRACTOR(S) ...... 7 4 CONSTRUCTION MITIGATION MEASURES...... 8 5 OPERATION PHASE MITIGATION MEASURES ...... 12 6 CONCLUSION ...... 13
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1-1: View of the proposed two township establishments in Leonardville ...... 1
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1-1: Applicable and relevant Namibian legislations and guidelines for the EA process ...... 2 Table 3-1: Responsibilities assigned to the Proponent’s Representative from Planning and Design phase to operation and maintenance phase ...... 6 Table 4-1: Construction phase mitigation measures ...... 8 Table 5-1: Operation phase mitigation measures ...... 12
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1 OVERVIEW
An environmental Assessment (EA) has been conducted for the proposed establishment of three townships within the proclaimed area of the Leonardville Village (see proposed layout in Figure 1-1), in the Omaheke Region. Two of the townships (Amraalsduin Extension 1 and Amraalsduin Extension 2) will be established in order to formalise the existing informal settlement taking place in the proposed areas. The other township establishment (Leonardville Extension 1) will be a newly established mixed land use township.
Figure 1-1: View of the proposed two township establishments in Leonardville
1.1 Purpose of the EMP
Regulation 8 of the Environmental Management Act’s (EMA) (7 of 2007) Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations (2012) requires that a draft Environmental Management Plan (EMP) be included as part of the scoping Environmental Assessment (EA) process. A ‘management plan’ is defined as:
“…a plan that describes how activities that may have significant environments effects on the environment are to be mitigated, controlled and monitored.”
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An EMP is one of the most important outputs of the EA process as it synthesises all of the proposed mitigation and monitoring actions, set to a timeline and with specific assigned responsibilities. It provides a link between the impacts identified in the EA process and the required environmental management on the ground during project implementation and operation. The purpose of this document is therefore to guide environmental management throughout the following phases of the proposed development, namely construction and operation. The decommissioning of these townships is not foreseen and therefore is not addressed in this EMP.
The following development phases are addressed in this EMP:
• Construction phase – during this phase, the services infrastructure will be constructed; and
• Operation and maintenance phase - the period during which the services infrastructure will be operational and maintained by the Proponent.
Urban Green Town and Regional and Environmental Management Consultants (Urban Green hereafter), have been appointed by Roads Authority as independent environmental consultants to conduct the required Environmental Assessment (EA) which includes compiling an EMP for the proposed development. This EMP is to be submitted with the scoping EA report as supporting documents to the application for an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) to the Environmental Commissioner at the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism. This EMP will also be used by Contractors and Engineers in guiding them during construction of the road.
1.2 Legal requirements
The contents of the EMP must meet the requirements Section 8 (j) of the EIA Regulations. The EMP must address the potential environmental impacts of the proposed activity on the environment. It must also include a system for assessment of the effectiveness of monitoring and management arrangements after implementation. The Proponent therefore has the responsibility to ensure that the proposed activity as well as the EA process conforms to the principles of EMA and must ensure that any contractors that they appoint also comply with these principles. Urban Green has been cognisant of these requirements and accordingly this EA process has been undertaken in terms of EMA.
Table 1-1 below lists the requirements of an EMP as stipulated by Section 8 (j) of the EIA Regulations.
Table 1-1: Applicable and relevant Namibian legislations and guidelines for the EA process
Legislation Permit/Approval/Requirement Contact Details
Environmental The amendment, transfer or renewal of the Mr Damian Nchindo Management Act 2007 Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) Tel: 061 284 2701 (EMA S39-42; EIAR Regs19 & 20). Environmental Impact
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Legislation Permit/Approval/Requirement Contact Details
Assessment (EIA) Amendments (required every 3 years) to this Regulations (EIAR) (GG EMP will require an amendment of the ECC for No. 4878) these developments.
Activities listed in Government Notice (GN) No. 29 of GG No. 4878 require an ECC.
Labour Act 11 of 2007 Adhere to all applicable provisions of the Labour Law Advice: Labour Act and the Health and Safety Health and Safety Tel: 061 309 957 regulations. Regulations GN 156/1997 (GG 1617).
Water Act 54 of 1956 Prohibits the pollution of underground and Mr Witbooi (Department of Water surface water bodies (S23 (1)). Affairs):
Liability of clean-up costs after Tel: (061) 208 7226 closure/abandonment of an activity (S23 (2)).
Forestry Act No 27 Of Provision for the protection of various plant A permit will be needed for 2004 and its regulations species. removal or destruction of of 2015 The removal of more than 15 ha of wooded protected species such as Acacia areas requires a permit. erioloba. The forms can be obtained from Mr T. Uahengo in the permit office at the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, Windhoek. A period of three months should be allowed for obtaining this permit. Species and numbers/quantities involved will need to be specified.
National Heritage Act No Section 48 sets out the procedure for No archaeological/heritage site or 27 Of 2004 application and granting of permits, such as cultural remains may be removed, the permit required in the event of damage to damaged, altered or excavated. a protected site occurring as an inevitable result of development. Section 51 (3) sets out the requirements for impact assessment.
Part VI Section 55 Paragraphs 3 and 4 require that any person who discovers an archaeological site should notify the National Heritage Council. Contact: Karl Aribeb (061- 244 375)
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Legislation Permit/Approval/Requirement Contact Details
Petroleum Products and “No person shall possess or store any fuel Ms L. Hangero (Ministry of Mines Energy Act 13 of 1990 except under authority of a licence or a and Energy) and the Petroleum certificate” (PPR: S 3(2)). Tel: (061) 284 8111 Products Regulations Par IV of Chapter 3 (Sections 47&48) deals (PPR) with duties regarding fires and explosions, while (S 4) details measures to be taken in the event of product spills.
Section 50 details provisions related to cost recovery in respect of incidents involving product spills.
1.3 Assumptions and Limitations
This EMP has been drafted with the acknowledgment of the following assumptions and limitations:
• This EMP has been drafted based on the scoping-level Environmental Assessment (EA) conducted for the proposed establishment of three townships in Leonardville.
• The mitigation measures recommended in this EMP document are based on the risks/impacts identified during the course of the EA process conducted on the proposed developments (as described in the scoping report). Should the scope of the project change, the risks will have to be reassessed and mitigation measures provided accordingly.
1.4 Structure of the EMP
The EMP has been structured to include the following sections:
• Chapter 2: Description of the project
• Chapter 3: Roles and responsibilities
• Chapter 4: Planning and design phase management actions
• Chapter 5: Construction phase management actions
• Chapter 6: Operation and maintenance phase management actions
• Chapter 7: Monitoring Programmes
• Chapter 8: Decommissioning
• Chapter 9: Conclusion
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2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The two (2) proposed townships for establishment area as follows (see Figure 1-1):
• Amraalsduin Extension 1; and
• Amraalsduin Extension 2.
The proposed townships are located on the Remainder of Portion 26 of the Farm Pretorius No. 15 within the Leonardville local authority area. The Leonardville Village Council (LVC) does not have ‘town planning scheme’ for the area under its jurisdiction. In the absence of a town planning scheme land use rights are provided for under a given township’s ‘conditions of establishment’ when such a township is proclaimed.
The one Amraalsduin extension is an existing informal residential area. The establishment of Amraalsduin Extension 2 is a new township establishment. The dominant land use for both the townships is residential.
2.1 Services Infrastructure
Many of the proposed erven within Amraalsduin Extension 1 are already connected to existing municipal services. The unserviced area of Amraalsduin Extension 1 and proposed Amraalsduin Extension 2 will be connected to all municipal services infrastructure (i.e. electricity, potable water, sewer reticulation, street lighting, solid waste management and road access). The LVC has indicated that they have sufficient capacity to accommodate additional demands in services and maintain the additional services infrastructure to be constructed. The LVC has also indicated that they have sufficient technical staff to carry out the required monitoring and maintenance/repair of the bulk services infrastructure.
2.2 Construction Methods
Labour intensive construction methods will be utilised as far as practicably possible. It should be noted that no storm water infrastructure will be constructed as part of the installation of services infrastructure.
The following activities are associated with the construction of services infrastructure:
• Road construction:
o Clearing of vegetation;
o Opening of borrow areas (see Figure 1 1) and reinstating thereof afterwards;
o Scraping of road network (with a grader); and
o Supply and installation of road signs.
• Laying of pipelines (sewer and potable water):
o Clearing of vegetation; and
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o Digging of trenches and laying of pipelines.
• Construction of electrical infrastructure:
o Construction of substation (s); and
o Laying of bulk powerlines. 3 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Proponent is ultimately responsible for the implementation of the EMP to ensure compliance. The Proponent may delegate this responsibility at any time, as they deem necessary, for the construction and/or operation and maintenance phases. The delegated responsibility for the effective implementation of this EMP will rest on the following key individuals, the first two of which, namely, the Proponent’s Representative and Environmental Control Officer, may be fulfilled by the same person:
• Proponent’s Representative;
• Environmental Control Officer; and
• Contractor(s)
3.1 Proponent’s Representative
If the Proponent does not personally manage all aspects of the construction and operation phase activities, referred to in this EMP, they should assign this responsibility to a suitably qualified appointed individual – referred to as the Proponent’s Representative (PR). The Proponent may decide to assign this role to one person for a full duration of the construction and or operation phase. The PR’s responsibilities are outlined in Table 3-1 below.
Table 3-1: Responsibilities assigned to the Proponent’s Representative from Planning and Design phase to operation and maintenance phase
Responsibility Development Phase
Managing the implementation of this EMP and updating and maintaining it Construction and operation when necessary phases.
Management and monitoring of individuals and/or equipment on-site in Construction and operation terms of compliance with this EMP phases.
Issuing fines for contravening EMP provisions Construction and operation phases.
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3.2 Environmental Control Officer
The Proponent should assign the responsibility of overseeing the implementation of the whole EMP on the ground during the construction and operation phases to a designated member of staff, referred to in this EMP as the Environmental Control Officer (ECO). The Proponent may decide to assign this role to one person for both phases or may assign two (2) Environmental ECOs, one for the construction phase and one for the operation phase. The ECO(s) will have the following responsibilities:
• Management and facilitation of communication between the Proponent, PR and any affected members of the public with regard to this EMP;
• Conducting site inspections (recommended minimum frequency is monthly) of all work areas with respect to the implementation of this EMP (monitor the implementation of the EMP);
• Advising the PR on the removal of person(s) and/or equipment/vehicles not complying with the provisions of this EMP;
• Making recommendations to the PR with respect to the issuing of fines for contraventions of the EMP; and
• Undertaking an annual review of the EMP and recommending additions and/or changes to this document.
3.3 Contractor(s)
The Contractor is the company appointed to construct the services infrastructure and will be responsible for the implementation of the mitigation measures of this EMP during construction. It is envisaged that various contractors might be appointed at various periods for various tasks throughout the life cycle (construction through to operation) of this development. These can be broadly grouped into Construction Contractors and Operations Contractors. In order to ensure sound environmental management, the relevant sections of this EMP should be included in all contracts of work outsourced, thus legally binding all appointed contractors and sub-contractors. All contractors shall ensure that adequate environmental awareness training of senior site personnel takes place and that all construction workers and newcomers receive an induction presentation on the importance and implications of the EMP. The presentation shall be conducted, as far as is possible, in the employees’ language of choice.
The Contractors should keep records of all environmental training sessions, including names, dates and the information presented.
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4 CONSTRUCTION MITIGATION MEASURES
The mitigation measures for the construction phase detailed in Table 4-1 need to be carried out when the services infrastructure are being constructed.
Table 4-1: Construction phase mitigation measures
Aspect Impact Management Requirement
EMP Lack of awareness of the • The Contractor should ensure that all personnel are aware Implementation provisions of the EMP of necessary health, safety and environmental considerations applicable to their respective work as laid out in this EMP. All staff should undergo EMP training (once-off), with ‘refresher’ training courses taking place on a regular basis (recommended schedule is every four months) • The Proponent should appoint a Proponent’s Representative (PR) that will act as their on-site implementing agent. • There must be a suitable reporting and communication system between the PR and the Contractor to deal with environmental and social issues. • The Contractor should sensitise all members of the workforce and personnel according to the specifications in this EMP. • The Contractor/PR, as agreed sensitise affected members of the public of the details of construction, including a schedule and contact details of the ECO.
Monitoring EMP non-compliance • The ECO and/or the PR should monitor the implementation of this EMP on the ground. • A penalty/fine system should be explained to all construction personnel and penalties/fines issued for non- compliance (especially for the non-compliant removal of trees). • The ECO(s) should inspect the site throughout the construction on a weekly basis.
Recruitment/ Employment opportunity • Employ labour intensive work processes. employment cost • Recruit labourers for unskilled work (vegetation clearing, grubbing and flag bearers etc.) from villages/settlements closest to the work site.
Water resources Negative conflict • If feasible, consider treating municipal wastewater for concerning water construction purposes. availability • The grey water and toilet water should be separated at the temporary construction workers campsite and the grey water reused for, among other purposes: o flushing of toilets; o cleaning of equipment; and o dust suppression. Water and soil Soil and water (ground • A wash-bay/workshop area should be constructed where quality and surface) vehicles and equipment should be maintained: contamination o The surface of this area should be impermeable and should drain into an oil-water separator. • All construction related wastewater (e.g. water laden with cement near batching sites, sewage from temporary toilets etc.) should be contained on-site in evaporation ponds or transported to the nearest municipal wastewater
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treatment facility. • The Environmental Control Officer (ECO(s)) should ensure that a sufficient number of drip trays (at least one for every heavy construction vehicle on-site) are available on- site and that these are utilised in the event of leakage from construction vehicles and equipment. • Servicing of vehicles in the field is not permitted, except in case of emergencies, on condition that oils and lubricants are prevented from spilling through the use of drip trays or other suitable containers. • Spill control preventative measures should be put in place to manage soil and water contamination. • Spilled/waste oil, lubricants, and other hazardous materials must be stored in separate containers on an impermeable surface for transport and disposal at an approved waste disposal site or for collection by an oil recycling company such as WESCO Salvage in Walvis Bay. • Contaminated soils on-site that may have resulted from leakage / spillage construction vehicles or equipment should be removed to a depth dependent on the size and stored in a hazardous waste container. • Ensure that any leaks or broken parts on construction equipment and vehicles should remain the main construction campsite and shall not leave the site until they are repaired. If they cannot be repaired on site, care should be taken when transported elsewhere for repair.
Air Air quality impact • Dust control measures should be carried out when by means of water spraying in areas of significant population density; where crops could be negatively affected by dust and in the vicinity of major intersections; and where haul operations intersect with the road. • Construction vehicles like trucks should not be allowed to stand idling during on and off-loading.
Traffic Safety impacts • The transportation of building material and personnel from the construction campsite to work sites and back should take place according to a regular/predictable schedule. • Appropriate warning signage should be erected around road works and flag-bearing staff deployed if necessary. • All drivers of construction vehicles should have a valid and applicable driver’s license.
Biodiversity Loss of biodiversity • Tree species with a stem diameter of 150 mm located outside the servitudes reserved for services infrastructure should be marked and protected. • Contractors their personnel should not remove vegetation for purposes other than those that are project related. • The Contractor should compile a Tree Management Plan which should include the following as a minimum: • All trees (a “tree” is defined here as an indigenous woody perennial plant with a trunk diameter ≥150 mm) that occur within the township boundaries (outside of the services infrastructure footprint), which have not been officially surveyed by a registered land surveyor, should be surveyed and incorporated. • Trees (as defined above) which have been incorporated into the registered survey diagram for the township, should be incorporated into the Contractor’s GIS, marked with paint (or other means so as to be readily visible) and
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protected; • Trees which have been incorporated into the registered survey diagram for the township, which are impossible to conserve, need to be identified, reasons for their removal attached to an application for a permit to remove such trees and the application submitted to the Directorate of Forestry; • The Contractors should only remove trees and vegetation within the project boundary. Trees outside these boundaries should be left unaffected. • Removed vegetation should not be burned. Woody species should be left for the local residents to use as fire wood etc. • Topsoil which is removed during construction of the services infrastructure should be stockpiled preserved where possible. The topsoil should be stockpiled for future site use such as site rehabilitation after construction has been completed. • The removal of material at borrow-pit sites shall be focused where the least significant vegetation exists. If material is only available around significant mature trees, a distance of at least 3 m shall be kept around the base of the trunk, and the roots of such trees should not be exposed. The PR should identify suitable areas from which borrow-material may be extracted. • No off-road driving shall be allowed, except on the agreed upon access roads into the area. • Poaching or collecting of wild animals is prohibited without a permit.
General waste General environmental • Contractors should not litter the environment at the road contamination and visual work side or at the camp. impacts • All waste generated during construction should either be kept for recycling or disposed at the nearest designated landfill site. • Waste bins should be provided around the work site and at the main construction campsite.
Health and Safety Injury or loss of life • The Contractor must adhere to the regulations pertaining to Health and Safety, including the provision of protective clothing, failing which the Contract may be ended with immediate effect. • Dust protection masks shall be provided to staff members. • All flammable materials used for construction should be properly contained to limit the risks of fire. • Appropriate safety warning signs must be placed at the construction site. • Construction workers should have access to potable water at all times when working to avoid dehydration. • Fuel tanks on-site must be properly bunded. • Foam fire extinguishers must be in close proximity to fuel kept on site. Construction personnel should be trained how to use the fire extinguishers.
HIV Training Increase in the number of • The appointed contractor should enlist the services of an HIV/AIDS infections individual/institution certified to give training on the consequences of contracting HIV/AIDS. This individual/institution should provide sufficient up‐to‐date information to amplify the knowledge and experience already gained by participants in respect of HIV and AIDS.
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• These programmes will be compulsory for all construction personnel including middle management and will also be open for members from the public should they wish to do so.
Noise Noise impact • Work should be restricted to reasonable work hours i.e. 07h00-17h00. • If unavoidable, work outside reasonable hours should be communicated in advance (minimum 2 weeks’ notice)
Archaeology Loss of heritage resources • Should a heritage site or archaeological site be uncovered or discovered during the construction phase of the project, a “chance find” procedure should be applied in the order they appear below: • If operating machinery or equipment stop work; • Demarcate the site with danger tape; • Determine GPS position if possible; • Report findings to the construction foreman; • Report findings, site location and actions taken to superintendent; • Cease any works in immediate vicinity; • Visit site and determine whether work can proceed without damage to findings; • Determine and demarcate exclusion boundary; • Site location and details to be added to the project’s Geographic Information System (GIS) for field confirmation by archaeologist; • Inspect site and confirm addition to project GIS; • Advise the National Heritage Council (NHC) and request written permission to remove findings from work area; and • Recovery, packaging and labelling of findings for transfer to National Museum. • Should human remains be found, the following actions will be required: • Apply the chance find procedure as described above; • Schedule a field inspection with an archaeologist to confirm that remains are human; • Advise and liaise with the NHC and Police; and • Remains will be recovered and removed either to the National Museum or the National Forensic Laboratory.
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5 OPERATION PHASE MITIGATION MEASURES
During this phase, the road and its related infrastructure will be operational and maintained by the Proponent. The Proponent will ensure that the mitigation measures presented in Table 5-1 are adhere to.
Table 5-1: Operation phase mitigation measures
Environmental Impact Management Actions Feature
Ground and Surface and • Sewage infrastructure (storage and conveyance) should surface water groundwater be monitored for leakage according to a regular schedule. contamination • A maintenance/repair plan should be compiled for sewage infrastructure (storage and conveyance).
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6 CONCLUSION
This EMP was drafted based on the anticipated and identified impacts of the proposed development of the two townships on the surrounding environment. The mitigation measures and recommendations were provided to minimise where impacts could not be avoided.
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APPENDIX A: LIST OF PROTECTED TREES
No. Species Status Picture Tree Atlas Link
1. Acacia erioloba (Camel Protected – http://treeatlas.b thorn) Forestry Act iodiversity.org.na /viewspec.php?nr =6
By I (user Neelix) am the originator of this photo, and hold the copyright. I release it to the public domain - Transferred from en.wikipedia to Commons by Quadell using CommonsHelper., Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6825 138
By Harald Süpfle - Own work, CC BY-SA 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3404 6067
2. Ziziphus mucronata
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APPENDIX B – MONITORING CHECKLIST
Report No:...... Date:......
Issue Observation Remedial action Compliance
Construction – EMP Implementation
1. Have all employees undergone EMP training?
2. Have all affected local residents been informed of the expected scheduling of the construction activities?
Construction – Monitoring
3. Does the PR and/or ECO monitor the implementation of the EMP?
4. Has a penalty/fine system been put in place and explained to construction personnel?
5. Are weekly site inspections carried out?
Construction – Recruitment
6. Are labour intensive work processes employed where possible?
7. Have local residents been employed for unskilled construction work?
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Construction – Water Resources
1. Is the shower water and toilet water from the temporary construction workers campsite collected separately?
2. Is the shower water being reused (for flushing toilets, cleaning equipment, dust suppression etc.)?
Construction – Water and Soil
3. Has a washbay/workshop area been constructed?
4. Is the washbay/workshop lined with an impermeable surface sloping towards an oil-water separator?
5. Is the washbay/workshop bunded and leakproof?
6. All maintenance of plant and equipment takes place in workshop?
7. All plant equipment and vehicles are well maintained (no leaks)?
8. Is construction related wastewater (toilet water, water laden with hydrocarbons or cement) disposed of appropriately?
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9. All heavy vehicles and machinery have drip trays, which are checked and emptied daily?
10. Contaminated soil removed to an appropriate depth and stored as hazardous waste?
11. Have all waste hydrocarbons (contaminated soil etc.) been disposed appropriately (i.e. sent to an appropriate hazardous waste treatment facility)?
12. Workforce aware of procedures in the event of spills/leaks?
Construction – Air Quality
13. Is dust suppression carried out at work areas which are located close to houses?
Construction – Traffic
14. Are building materials and workers transported to work areas according to a predictable schedule?
15. Is appropriate temporary road warning signage visible along public roads affected by construction activity?
16. All drivers have appropriate
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licenses?
Construction – Biodiversity
17. Have trees with a stem diameter of 150 mm been marked and surveyed?
18. Have these trees been registered on the registered survey diagram for the township?
19. Has the Contractor been supplied with a map clearly indicating the locations of marked trees?
20. Have any trees been removed needlessly?
21. Has the Contractor formally requested permission from the LVC for any marked trees they deem necessary to remove?
22. Has topsoil been stockpiled in a demarcated area?
23. Has the borrowing of material focused on least sensitive areas within the borrow pit?
24. Have any incidents of poaching occurred?
Construction – General Waste
25. Are all work areas and the
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temporary workers campsite tidy?
26. Are there sufficient waste bins at work areas and at the temporary workers campsite?
27. Has domestic waste been removed to the nearest municipal landfill?
Construction – Health and Safety
28. Sufficient stock of personal protective equipment (ear muffs, dust masks, safety boots, gloves, hard hats etc.)?
29. Have the workforce undergone fire safety training? Are the workforce aware of procedures in the event of a fire?
30. Safety signage provided at fuel storage areas?
31. Fire extinguishing equipment available on-site and not expired?
32. Operation of fuel depot assigned to appropriately trained members of workforce?
33. No smoking in hazardous areas?
34. Fuel tanks on-site are properly bunded?
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Construction – HIV/AIDS Training
35. Has a suitably qualified person been appointed to give HIV/AIDS training to all construction personnel?
36. Have all workers received HIV/AIDS training?
Construction – Noise
37. Is construction work restricted to reasonable work hours (07h00-17h00)?
38. If work is done outside reasonable work hours, have the nearby residents been informed in advance?
Construction – Archaeology
39. Have any human remains been unearthed during excavation works?
40. If so, has the archaeology chance find procedure been followed?
Operation – Ground and Surface Water
41. Has the sewage storage infrastructure been inspected for leaks?
42. Has the sewage conveyance
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infrastructure been inspected for leaks?
43. Has a maintenance/repair plan been compiled for sewage infrastructure (storage and conveyance)?
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URBAN Green cc Town and Regional Planning Consultants Environmental Management Consultants
ABBREVIATED CV
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Name: B van Zyl Date of birth: 1972 Nationality: Namibian Profession: Environmental Impact Assessment Practitioner and Management Town and Regional Planner (NCTRP) Position in firm: Managing Director Years of experience: 16 Academic qualifications: M. Environmental Management (2004); M.
Town & Regional Planning (1998)
Brand van Zyl has more than 11 years’ experience in environmental management (project management, application for environmental clearance certificates, environmental impact assessment, environmental management plans, social impacts assessment, community land authority liaison) in Namibia, which includes a variety of projects (i.e. new townships, telecommunication infrastructure, sewerage treatment facility, bulk service master plans, estate developments, airport, etc.).
Brand van Zyl is the founder and managing director of Urban Green cc. He is a professional environmental manager and a town and regional planner registered with the Town Planning Council of Namibia. He obtained his Masters (Town and Regional Planning) degree in 1998 and his Masters (Environmental Management) degree in 2003 from the University of the Free State in South Africa and is a member of the Namibian Institute for Town and Regional Planners.
Key Projects and Experience: Community assessment, data gathering, coordination and environmental input for the Regional Development Plans (National Planning Commission, 2000).
Project management, public consultation and social assessment, and compilation of Baseline Assessment Report for the establishment of a township (10 000 erven) at Farm Elisenheim (Finkenstein Development Trust, 2005).
Project management, public consultation and social assessment, and compilation of Environmental Impact Assessment Report and Construction Environmental Management Plan (Application for Environmental Clearance Certificate) for the SUNGATE mix-use township at Farm Ondekaremba No. 70 (Accolade Properties Namibia, 2008).
Project management, public consultation and social assessment, and compilation of
P O Box 11929 Telephone: +264-61-300 820 - 1 - Klein Windhoek Telefax: +264-61-401 294 Namibia Cell.: +264-81-129 5759 E-mail: [email protected] No. 2 Luther Street Website: www.urbangreenafrica.com Windhoek Environmental Impact Assessment Report and Construction Environmental Management Plan (Application for Environmental Clearance Certificate) for the Brakwater Bulk Services Master Plan (City of Windhoek, 2008).
Project management, public consultation and social assessment, and compilation of Environmental Impact Assessment Report and Construction Environmental Management Plan (Application for Environmental Clearance Certificate) for the Ujams Industrial Waste water Treatment Plant (City of Windhoek, 2010).
Project management, public consultation and social assessment, and compilation of Environmental Impact Assessment Report and Construction Environmental Management Plan (Application for Environmental Clearance Certificate) for the Kongola Captive Breeding Crocodile and Tourism Facility (Ministry of Trade and Industry / Namibia Development Corporation, 2012).
Project management, public consultation and social assessment, and compilation of Environmental Impact Assessment Report and Construction Environmental Management Plan (Application for Environmental Clearance Certificate) for the Elisenheim Township’s Bulk Infrastructure Services (Elisenheim Property Development Group, 2012).
Project management, public consultation and social assessment, and compilation of Environmental Impact Assessment Report and Construction Environmental Management Plan (Application for Environmental Clearance Certificate) for the upgrading of the NamWater Canal at Oshikuku Town (NamWater, 2013).
Project management, public consultation and social assessment, and compilation of Environmental Impact Assessment Report and Construction Environmental Management Plan (Application for Environmental Clearance Certificate) for the Opuwo Aerodrome (Ministry of Works and Transport, 2014).
Project management, public consultation and social assessment, and compilation of Environmental Impact Assessment Report and Construction Environmental Management Plan (Application for Environmental Clearance Certificate) for the Okahandja Central Medical Store and Laboratory Services, 2015).
Project management, public consultation and social assessment, and compilation of Environmental Impact Assessment Report and Construction Environmental Management Plan (Application for Environmental Clearance Certificate) for the upgrading of the NamWater upgrading of the Qalueque-Oshakati Canal (NamWater, 2015).
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NAME POSITION TEL & FAX: ADDRESS &/OR E-MAIL
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSIONER (EC) Directorate of Environmental Affairs, Ministry Tel: +264 (0) 61 284 2751 P/Bag 13306, Windhoek Mr T Nghitila (EC) of Environment & Tourism Fax: +264 (0) 61 240339 [email protected] Deputy Director. - Directorate of Tel: +264 (0) 61 204 4219 Private Bag 13306, Windhoek Mr F Sikabongo Environmental Affairs Fax: +264 (0) 61 249015 [email protected] PROPONENT: LEONARDVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL Chief Executive Officer Leonardville Village Tel: +264 (0) 62 569 115 PO Box 56, Leonardville Mr I Awaseb Acting Council Fax: + 264 (0) 62 569 166 [email protected] Tel: +264 (0) 62 569 115 Ms M Garises Chairperson Leonardville Village Council PO Box 56, Leonardville Fax: + 264 (0) 62 569 166 [email protected] MINISTRY OF URBAN AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT Tel: +264 (0) 61 2975111 Private Bag 13289, Windhoek Mr NM Daniel Permanent Secretary Fax: +264 (0) 61 226049 [email protected] Deputy Director Directorate of Housing, Tel: +264 (0) 61 297 5046 Private Bag 13289, Windhoek Mr H Katjiivena Habitat Planning and Technical Services Fax: +264 (0) 61 297 5159 [email protected] Coordination Tel: +264 (0) 61 297 5228 Private Bag 13289, Windhoek Mr C Tubalike Town Regional Planner Fax: +264 (0) 61 226 049 [email protected]. MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, WATER AND FORESTRY Tele: +264 (0) 61 208 7651 P/Bag 13184, Windhoek Mr J Lita (PS) Ministry of Agriculture, Water & Forestry Fax: +264 (0) 61 221733 [email protected] Tel:+264 (0) 61 208 7663 P/Bag 13184, Windhoek Mr J Hailwa (Director) Directorate of Forestry Fax:+264 (0) 61 208 7665 [email protected] Tele: +264 (0) 61 208 7320 P/Bag 13184, Windhoek Mrs A Shishome (Deputy Director) Directorate of Forestry Management Fax:+264 (0) 61 208 7665 [email protected] NAME POSITION TEL & FAX: ADDRESS &/OR E-MAIL Tel +264 (0) 61 2087089 Private Bag 13184, Windhoek Ms A Iileka Deputy Director Directorate of Geohydrology Fax: +264 (0) 61 208 7665 [email protected] Deputy Director Directorate of Water Tel: +264 (0) 061 2087158 Private Bag 13184, Windhoek Ms C Ortmann Environment Fax: +264 (0) 61 221733 [email protected] Tele: +264 (0) 61-2087688 P/Bag 13184, Windhoek Mr B Rothkegel (Director) Directorate of Planning Fax: +264 (0) 61 221733 [email protected] Directorate of Rural Water Development and Tele: +264 (0) 61 208 7268 P/Bag 13184, Windhoek Mr V Slinger (Deputy Director) Planning Fax: +264 (0) 61 208 7279 [email protected] MINISTRY OF EDUCATION ARTS AND CULTURE Tel: +264 (0) 61 293 3111 Private Bag 13186, Windhoek Mr A Ilukena Permanent Secretary Fax: +264 (0) 061 293 3932 [email protected] Tel: +264 (0) 61 293 3343 Ms A Awases Director Planning and Development Private Bag 13186, Windhoek Fax: +264 (0) 61 293 3932 MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES Tel: +264 (0) 61 2032000 Private Bag 13198, Windhoek Mr A Ndishishi Permanent Secretary Fax: +264 (0) 61 304145 [email protected] Director Directorate Policy Planning and Tel: +264 (0) 61 203 2500 Private Bag 13198, Windhoek Ms B Katjivena Human Resources Development Fax: +264 (0) 61 23 4462 [email protected] MINISTRY OF LAND REFOM Tel: +264 (0) 61 296 5367 Private Bag 13343, Windhoek Dr N Shivute Acting Permanent Secretary Fax: +264 (0) 61 22 8240 [email protected] Director Directorate of Planning, Research Tel: +264 (0) 61 296 5133 Private Bag 13343, Windhoek Mr C Mujetenga and Technology - Deputy Director Fax: +264 (0) 61 296 5113 [email protected] NAMPOWER PO Box 2864, Windhoek Tele: +264 (0) 61 2052302 Mr P Shilamba (Managing Director) Nampower [email protected]. Fax: +264 (0) 61 2052302 na
Tele: +264 (0) 61 2052302 PO Box 2864, Windhoek Mr M Shipike Nampower Head of Property Fax: +264 (0) 61 2052302 [email protected] Mr D Hangero Senior District Supervisor Tel: +264 (0) 62 562425 Private Bag 2277, Gobabis
NAMWATER Cell: +264 (0) 61 710000 Private Bag 13389, Windhoek Dr V Shivute The Managing Director Fax: +264 (0) 61 71 3000 [email protected] Cell: +264 (0) 811279040 P/Bag 13389, Windhoek Mr NP du Plessis Environmental Manager Fax: +264 (0) 61 71 3000 [email protected] Tele: +264 (0) 61 710000 PO Box 2864, Windhoek Mr H Drews (Senior Manager) Planning Fax: +264 (0) 61 713805 [email protected] Tele: +264 (0) 61 710000 PO Box 2864, Windhoek Mr E Honga (Senior Manager) Water Quality and Environmental Services Fax: +264 (0) 61 713805 [email protected] Tele: +264 (0) 61 710000 PO Box 2864, Windhoek Mr J Murangi (Senior Manager) Environmentalist Fax: +264 (0) 61 713805 [email protected] Fixed Asset Management & Programme Tele: +264 (0) 61 710000 PO Box 2864, Windhoek Mr W Venter (Senior Manager) Manager Fax: +264 (0) 61 713805 [email protected] Tel: +264 (0) 61 710000 Fax: PO Box 2864, Windhoek Mrs P. Spall Head of Technical Division NamWater + 264 (0) 61 713805 [email protected] NATIONAL HERITAGE OF NAMIBIA Tel: +264 (0) 61 244375 Private Bag 12043, Ausspannplatz Mr S. April (Director) National Heritage Council of Namibia Fax: +264 (0) 61 246872 [email protected] OMAHEKE REGIONAL COUNCIL Mr F Ueitele (Hon Gov) Omaheke Regional Council Tele: +264 (0) 62 563033 P/Bag 2001, Omaheke Fax: +264 (0) 62 564007 [email protected] Mrs M Vaendwanawa Chief Regional Officer Tel: +264 (0) 62 566500 P/Bag 2277, Gobabis Fax: +264 (0) 65 564685 [email protected] Honourable E Uanguta Aminuis Constituency Councillor Tel: +264 (0) 63 273344 Fax: PO Box 445, Gobabis +264 (0) 62 562 432 [email protected]
18 WEDNESDAY 15 APRIL 2015 BOTTOMLINE THE NAMIBIAN Leadership – The Namibian reality t%"8*&'063*& stability. We also have path in the last ten days happening in a country sick of passivity and pointed out that our new alone: with a dream as strong mediocrity. IN previous articles we President has the most I talked to a Namibian as ours and with such To again use our Presi- focused on the unique- diffcult one – to create medical doctor appointed powerful leaders? dent’s words: “We can- ness of the Namibian prosperity. by government on 1 Janu- A banker told me that not achieve this if we lack dream: a nation believ- In his address during ary 2015. After more than if a couple does not earn passion for our work”. ing that we should be the the induction of Cabinet three months of work he a combined amount of Let us start with our- example for Africa and ministers seminar on 9 did not receive a salary at least N$75 000 per selves, work hard, do Africa the hope for the April President Hage cheque or any expla- month, they will struggle not shift blame, join world. Geingob said the fol- nation despite various to buy a three bedroom him in the war against We touched on the lowing: enquiries. house in Windhoek. the mindset of poverty challenge to not focus “This legacy is now set I drove from Rock I have been told that and continue to make the on the past and that ‘the to continue under me and Lodge (Okahandja) to in world rankings, rating Namibian dream a reality shifting of blame’ is I have the heavy task on Windhoek after the Easter countries on the biggest – this is a daunting task, not part of the DNA of my shoulders of bringing weekend: two kilometres difference in income but and exciting one, with a Namibian leader. We prosperity to Namibia”. from the police road- from the rich to the poor, the current momentum, also agreed that leader- He then urged his cabinet block, refuse (cool drink Namibia is number 1 on and a collective effort; ship is, amongst others, to plan with him in this bottles, plastic and beer the list again. it is possible! to love, serve, infuence, daunting task. Dawie Fourie bottles) were piling up Many young gifted Lead deliberately and build teams, cast vision, From his speech we along the side of the road. and loyal Namibians are diligently – until next inspire and to ultimately can take a lot of positives: He urged the civil parency, unity and inclu- I realised that as the without a job and without time! get the job done. The Our per capita income service to adopt a new sivity’. queues got longer in the love and guidance of latter is all about results. grew from N$5 500 in culture and work ethic This man is on the right approaching the road- a Namibian father. * Dawie Fourie is the We applauded former 1990 to N$58 300 in 2013. guided by clear plans and track…and we should all block on Easter Monday, For our current Presi- founder of African Lead- Presidents Sam Nujoma All permanent secre- identifed deliverables. buy in and help him. many people, mostly dent to successfully leave ership Institute. He can and Hifkepunye Poham- taries have signed per- For civil society ‘to However, we do face Namibians returning to his legacy of prosperity, be reached at dawie@ ba and their successor for formance-contracts. effectively deliver goods a daunting task. Let me Windhoek, simply threw or economic well-being, thenamibiandream.info. their successful legacies He declared war and services, we would highlight just a few hard their rubbish out of the he will need all of us. www.thenamibian- of freedom, peace and against poverty. adapt a culture of trans- realities that crossed my window. Is this really We should really become dream.info/leadership
IMF sees solid global economic outlook even as growth diverges
WASHINGTON – The fnancial volatility. about key developing seem tarnished while But the IMF cut its out- It warned, in particu- quickly than expected International Monetary In its fagship World countries, including Rus- troubled Europe fnally look for the United States, lar, of surprises around and hurt global demand. Fund highlighted an Economic Outlook, the sia, Brazil and South shows signs of turning as a 10% appreciation in the frst US interest rate The IMF’s managing increasing divergence in Washington-based insti- Africa, and fears of a the corner. the dollar over the last six hike in nearly nine years, director, Christine La- the growth paths of the tution kept its forecast for greater slowdown in The IMF raised growth months dragged down net expected later this year, garde, last week called world’s major economies global growth this year growth in China, as the expectations for all the exports. which could prompt the current level of growth this year, as a pick-up in at 3,5%. For 2016, the world’s second-largest major economies in the The IMF also warned capital outflows from ‘just not good enough’ to the euro zone and India IMF now expects global economy rebalances eurozone – especially that many of the risks it emerging markets. help millions of people is expected to be offset gross domestic product away from investment Spain – and for Japan, highlighted in October, The IMF said oil prices stuck without jobs, and by diminished prospects to expand 3,8%, up from toward consumption-led as both oil-importing including geopolitical should add more than a again urged policymak- in other key emerging the 3,7% it forecast in growth. regions benefted from tensions and disruptive 0,5 percentage point to ers to pursue deeper markets. January. The subdued forecasts the lower price for crude shifts in fnancial mar- global economic growth reforms to boost econo- The IMF yesterday But the headline fg- will form the backdrop oil and depreciation of kets, could still derail the by next year, but warned mies’ growth potential. kept its global growth ures mask a growing split to the meeting of the their currencies. sluggish recovery. prices could rise more – Nampa-Reuters forecasts unchanged, but among major economies, world’s top economic warned that the economic in part due to the vary- policymakers in Wash- recovery remain ‘moder- ing impacts of currency ington later this week. ate and uneven,’ beset by fuctuations and lower Compared with the last greater uncertainty and a oil prices. gathering six months host of risks, including They also refect the ago, the United States’ geopolitical tensions and IMF’s growing concern economic prospects
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED AND AFFECTED PARTIES Notice is hereby given to all potentially Interested and/or Affected Parties (I&APs) that an application will be made to the Environmental Commissioner in terms of the Environmental Management Act (No. 7 of 2007) and the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations (GN. No. 30 of 6 February 2012) for the following: PROJECT NAME: Township Establishment for Extension 1 and 2, Amraalsduin (Leonardville Village) Township Establishment for Extension 1, Leonardville (Leonardville Village) PROJECT LOCATION: Leonardville Village, Omaheke Region PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Establishment of new townships which entails certain listed activities as listed in GN. No. 29 of 2012. PROPONENT: Leonardville Village Council ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PRACTITIONER (EAP): Urban Green cc The Environmental Management Act (No. 7 of 2007) (EMA) and the EIA Regulations (GN. No. 30 of 6 February 2012) provide the legislative framework regulating listed activities that may not be undertaken without an Environmental Clearance Certificate from the Environmental Commissioner. Urban Green cc has been appointed by the Leonardville Village Council as the independent environmental assessment practitioner to apply for an Environmental Clearance Certificate and conduct the necessary study as per the EIA Regulations (GN. No. 30 of 2012), promulgated under Section 56 of the EMA. In line with the EMA and EIA Regulations, all Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) are hereby invited to register with this Study and submit comments/concerns/questions (to be done in writing). Should you wish to register as an I&AP please contact the Urban Green cc office on or before 11 May 2015. Nampa-Reuters Contact: Urban Green cc '*3.(3*1 . . . I n t e r n a t i o n a l M o n e t a r y F u n d m a n a g - Council president and CEO Frederick Kempe (L) at Tel: +264 – 61 – 300 820 / Fax: +264 – 61 – 401 294 ing director Christine Lagarde (right) participates the Atlantic Council Headquarters in Washington, Email: [email protected] in a question and answer portion with Atlantic DC last week. Wednesday, April 15 2015 21 Advert
COSDEF (Namibia Community Skills Development Foundation) is a COSDEF (Namibia Community Skills Development Foundation) registered Trust co-ordinating the activities of the network of Community is a registered Trust co-ordinating the activities of the network Skills Development Centres (COSDECs), and the national Arts and of Community Skills Development Centres (COSDECs), and Craft Center, providing competence based skills training to out-of the national Arts and Craft Center, providing competence school youths and disadvantaged communities throughout Namibia, to based skills training to out-of school youths and disadvantaged enable them to participate in gainful economic activities. communities throughout Namibia, to enable them to participate in gainful economic activities. The Support Unit (SU) is the administrative and implementing The Support Unit (SU) is the administrative and implementing Secretariat of the Foundation, providing the policy framework, quality Secretariat of the Foundation, providing the policy framework, assuring program standards, as well as providing administrative and quality assuring program standards, as well as providing financial support and oversight to the COSDECs. administrative and financial support and oversight to the COSDECs. VACANCY THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS HAVE ARISEN WITHIN THE FOUNDATION AS A RESULT OF THE CONTINUOUS DRIVE THE FOUNDATION IS SEEKING QUALIFIED AND MOTIVAT- BRAND MANAGER TOWARDS THE PROVISION OF QUALITY ASSURED SKILLS ED INDIVIDUALS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS WHICH DEVELOPMENT AND NATIONAL VET PROGRAMS: HAVE ARISEN AT THE BELOW CENTRES:
The purpose of the Brand Manager is to build brand equity through strategies that will enable TRAINING COORDINATORS X 6: TRAINERS: (5 Years Performance Based Contract) 1 X Joinery and Cabinet Making (COSDEC Otjiwarongo) the brand to grow in value and favourably influence consumer buying behavior, to the benefit of 1 X Plumbing and Pipefitting (COSDEC Otjiwarongo) Namibian products and services. • COSDEC Mahetago, Swakopmund • COSDEC Omaheke, Gobabis SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: • COSDEC Tsumeb QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: • Grade 12 or equivalent school leaving certificate; • COSDEC Otjiwarongo • A relevant trade/technical qualification at NQF Level 3, N3 • Three-year tertiary qualification majoring in Marketing • COSDEC Ondangwa or equivalent in the relevant occupation; • Minimum three (3) years’ experience in commercial marketing environment, with additional 3 • COSDEC Tukurenu, Rundu • Possession of, or studying towards the VET Trainer Certifi years supervisory / management experience cate or relevant ETD qualification will be an added advan • Proven track record of Namibian business awareness PREAPPOINTMENT REQUIREMENTS: tage; • A Grade 12 certificate or equivalent school leaving certificate • At least 2 years relevant working experience in the technical • Fluent English (read, write, speak) • A relevant trade/technical qualification at NQF Level 3, N3 or field; • Sound computer literacy and valid driver’s license equivalent in any of the technical occupational areas/domains of; • 1-2 years’ experience as a Trainer in a vocational training or • Clothing Production, Mechanical Engineering, Hospitality and similar institution; KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Tourism (Food Preparation), Building Construction, Cosmetology • Have a valid driver’s license or prepared to obtain such within three months from date of appointment • Develop and implement annual portfolio and brand strategies and Hairdressing, Office Administration / ICT • A relevant qualification at NQF Levels 4-5 in Vocational Education • Prepare and implement annual brand activity plans and Training (VET Trainer), Occupationally Directed Education KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: • Deliver NQF levels 1 and 2 equivalence course modules to • Manage application of the Team Namibia brand identity and co-ordinate brand collateral and Training, Engineering, or any of the domains listed above. • Co-ordinate consumer awareness programmes trainees in the relevant occupational area, based on the • At least 3 years relevant work experience as a Technical Training national Vocational Education and Training (VET) curricula • Oversee the production and booking of multi-media advertisements Officer, VET Trainer, Workplace Trainer or similar role in industry, to meet National Qualifications Framework (NQF) • Conduct qualitative and quantitative research on consumer markets; monitoring market a technical training institution or similar NGO or Community Based registered unit standards, qualifications and/or part trends. Manage brand audit side of Annual Survey Training or Development Organisation. qualifications; • Certification as an Assessor, and/or Moderator by the NTAor • Establish and maintain excellent relations with suppliers and industry partners (advertising • Monitor trainees’ performance and progression through equivalent Education and Training Quality Assurance (ETQA) formative and summative assessments and record keeping agencies, media, event companies, printers). body. thereof in conformity with national assessment • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suites of; Word, Power Point, Excel, arrangements for VET; Team Namibia is a non-profit movement aimed at mobilising Namibian consumers to buy local, as Access, and Databases. • Supervise trainees during both institutional training and job well as driving the promotion of quality local products and services. The organisation’s vision is to • A valid driver’s license. attachment periods and maintain records and report on trainees progression in these activities; make Namibian products and services part of everyday life. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: • Maintain monthly inventory and stock control records and Training Needs Research (10%) safeguarding of training tools, equipment and all other Please email a detailed CV with covering letter to [email protected] before • Coordinate processes of community and national training needs assets under their control; • Ensure compliance of course training delivery and Wednesday, 22 April 2015 or fax your application to 088 652 4450. For any queries please research and analysis at centers. assessment plans with Foundation and centre approved call Yvonne on 061222520. • Analyse and report findings of training needs research and use budgets and resource management guidelines; such to input centers’ annual work plans Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No documents will be returned. All • Comply with health and safety policies and trade/ occupation specific environmental awareness communication will be done through Capacity Trust. Please do not contact Team Namibia Curriculum and Course Design (10%) requirements; directly. • Coordinate effective implementation of the COSDEF course and • Provide quarterly progress reports on trainees’ attendance, DM0201500156576 JE curriculum design framework and the COSDEC training progression and retention in the relevant course/program. management cycle at centers. • Coordinate the design and delivery of local short and community BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR: outreach courses, as well as the adaptation and use of national COSDEC Tsumeb curricula for NQF based courses. • Ensure availability of course instructional materials, training REQUIREMENT: manuals, reference materials and training aids to enhance training • Grade 12 or equivalent school leaving certificate delivery across courses. • Diploma in business administration/entrepreneurship/ marketing • Have at least 3 to 5 years adult training experience with Training Delivery (40%) SME/Micro business focus • Coordinate processes of trainees’ enrolment, induction, placement • NGO working background (marketing, local economic and career guidance. development LED skills) • Support trainers with the development of course training delivery • Marketing and local economic development (LED) skills plans, course budgets, lesson plans and implementation thereof. • Monitoring and evaluation experience • Ensure timeous procurement and availability of training materials • Relevant financial management experience ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT and consumables to service uninterrupted training delivery across • Business Management, experience with funding for micro all courses. business NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED AND AFFECTED • Coordinate processes and activities of trainees’ job attachment, • Skills on business counselling (essential) including industry liaison, follow-up and monitoring of trainees on • Business Research and proposal writing skills (essential) PARTIES job attachment. • Presentation and business counselling skills • Ensure quality collection, analysis and reporting of trainees’ and • Good planning and reporting training program progression data at centers, and timeously • Have a valid driver’s license (Unendorsed) Notice is hereby given to all potentially Interested and/or Affected Parties (I&APs) that an application update the COSDEF MIS system. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS will be made to the Environmental Commissioner in terms of the Environmental Management Act (No. • Ensure availability of tools, equipment and facilities at centers in • Organise Business /SME Centre Support Services that are compliance with requirements of quality VET and skills 7 of 2007) and the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations (GN. No. 30 of 6 February 2012) compatible with Foundation Policies aiming at improving development provision. the livelihood of the target groups. for the following: • Monitor centers’ compliance with COSDEF and national health, • Establishing and maintaining administrative systems that safety and environment policies and regulations. support the Implementation of SME training activities. • Establishing and maintaining SME business support PROJECT NAME: Assessment and Certification (20%) services to Incubation Units Township Establishment for Extension 1 and 2, Amraalsduin (Leonardville Village) • Ensure consistent implementation of the COSDEF assessment • Organise SME Training and exploit economic opportunities Township Establishment for Extension 1, Leonardville (Leonardville Village) and moderation policy at centers. for current and former COSDEC trainees • Ensure that trainers consistently perform formative assessment • Writing of quarterly plans and reports, PROJECT LOCATION: consistent with progression in course modules, and serve as • Networking with regional development planners pertaining Leonardville Village, Omaheke Region moderator for such. to SME opportunities • Coordinate processes of national, external summative • Provide leadership to micro business entrepreneurs and PROJECT DESCRIPTION: assessment, awarding and graduation and updating results on link them to service providers that support SME development Establishment of new townships which entails certain listed activities as listed in GN. No. 29 of 2012. COSDEF MIS system. • Establish good working relationship with local industry and PROPONENT: Leonardville Village Council NCCI ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PRACTITIONER (EAP): Effectiveness and Impact Analysis (15%) • Conduct tracer study to evaluate effectiveness and impact • Coordinate center based graduate tracing surveys using relevant of SME support on graduates. Urban Green cc COSDEF instruments. • Marketing of COSDEC and SME support programs • Facilitate data collection at centers and collaborate with external • Conduct SME training, counselling, marketing, coaching consultants and the Head Office to input national graduate tracer and mentorship to entrepreneurs The Environmental Management Act (No. 7 of 2007) (EMA) and the EIA Regulations (GN. No. 30 of 6 studies. February 2012) provide the legislative framework regulating listed activities that may not be undertaken • Undertake post-training impact and effectiveness assessment of ALL APPLICANTS MUST: short and community outreach courses at centers. • Be a Namibian Citizen; without an Environmental Clearance Certificate from the Environmental Commissioner. • Be computer literate in the Microsoft Office suites; Training Program Quality Assurance (5%) • Be Self-motivated and results driven; Urban Green cc has been appointed by the Leonardville Village Council as the independent • Support Center Managers in ensuring compliance of centers • Be able to work with people from different cultural and to COSDEF minimum standards for curriculum and operational professional backgrounds; and environmental assessment practitioner to apply for an Environmental Clearance Certificate and • Be fluent in English. Knowledge of other local languages management. will be an additional advantage. conduct the necessary study as per the EIA Regulations (GN. No. 30 of 2012), promulgated under • Continuously monitor centers’ compliance with registration and Section 56 of the EMA. accreditation regulations of the NTA and NQA. CONTRACT PERIOD: 3 YEARS (PERFORMANCE BASED)
Interested applicants should send an application covering letter, a Interested applicants should send an application letter, a detailed In line with the EMA and EIA Regulations, all Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) are hereby invited detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of relevant academic and Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of relevant academic and pro- to register with this Study and submit comments/concerns/questions (to be done in writing). Should professional qualifications and two reference letters to: fessional qualifications and reference letters/testimonials to: you wish to register as an I&AP please contact the Urban Green cc office on or before 11 May 2015. Human Resources, Community Skills Human Resources, Community Skills Development Foundation (COSDEF) Development Foundation (COSDEF) Contact: Urban Green cc PO Box 4230, Vineta, Swakopmund PO Box 4230, Vineta, Swakopmund Tel: +264 – 61 – 300 820 / Fax: +264 – 61 – 401 294 Or Hand Delivered at: 14 Windhuker Street, Swakopmund Or Hand Delivered at: 14 Windhuker Street, Swakopmund Email: [email protected] Closing Date: Friday, 24 April 2015 at 13h00 Closing Date: Friday, 24 April 2015 at 13h00 Applications sent by email and fax will not be accepted. Only Applications sent by email and fax will not be accepted. Only Short- Short-listed candidates will be contacted within two (2) weeks of listed candidates will be contacted within two (2) weeks of closing date closing date and no applications will be returned. and no applications will be returned. THE FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER THE FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND IS COMMITTED TO THE UPLIFTMENT OF THE PREVI- AND IS COMMITTED TO THE UPLIFTMENT OF THE PREVIOUSLY OUSLY DISADVANTAGED. WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO DISADVANTAGED. WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. APPLY. THE NAMIBIAN NATIONAL NEWS WEDNESDAY 22 APRIL 2015 5
Nghipondoka warns Nam will not submit to against expelling pupils EU ban on seal products
t"%".)"35."/ WTO rules, import rules may not t-62."/$-0&5& the education of Namibian children, discriminate on the basis of origin, at,"3"4#63( saying “any citizen can either build MINISTER of fsheries and marine whether formal distinction or as an or break this nation by the way resources Bernhard Esau said Na- indirect, de facto, effect. THE deputy minister of education, they look at education and the role mibia will not submit to the Euro- Moreover, when a country imple- arts and culture, Anna Nghipon- it plays”. pean Union’s ban of seal products. ments a measure in violation of donka, has warned principals Nghipondoka warned education He said Namibia has joined WTO rules and then aims to justify it against expelling pupils from staff that the ministry will no longer Norway and Canada in challenging on certain “superior grounds”, such school for misbehaving before they accept mediocre work as the norm. the “discriminatory trade practice” as public morals or human health, have followed all proper expulsion “It is our goal to change gear, get by the union against countries that these measures must be applied in procedures. out of our comfort zones, and strive harvest seals sustainably. a non-discriminatory way. It is important that we know our for a higher productivity rate where Namibia’s annual seal harvest According to Esau the WTO’s learners, not only at school, but their only excellence will do.” takes place from 1 July to 15 No- ruling last year that the EU ban on home environment should also be Nghipondoka underscored the vember and, according to Esau, the seal and seal products was very dis- taken into account, in order for us to importance of quality education to December 2014 survey on seals criminatory was “very signifcant be able to intervene. This will ensure the development of the nation and shows a healthy population that to Namibia”, who had joined as a not only access to quality education, society, saying that for too long predicts that the current population third party in challenging the matter. but also continuity and success, people have complained about the will increase and therefore remain “We’ll take that struggle forward. Nghipondoka told principals at a disequilibrium between the input above the target reference point. We’ll not submit. We’ll fght against two-day //Karas education confer- Anna Nghipondoka into the education ministry and There are more than 1,2 million this discrimination and we’ll make ence in Karasburg last Thursday. the output or outcomes in terms seals in about 26 colonies along sure we’ll have market access for The theme of the conference was of passing rate, and the quality and Namibia’s coast. He said that a our seal and seal related products “Education, A Collective Respon- neglected and expelled will become relevance of skills graduates are three-year rolling total quota has in all markets, not only the EU but sibility For Quality Outcomes”. the problem of tomorrow. endowed with. “The giant share therefore been set at 80 000 pups also Asia and the Americas. All “Go into the depth of their well- “They will become burglars, of the budget of this country has and 6 000 bulls. over,” Esau told stakeholders in being to help them before expelling and start frst by breaking into the been seen not to get the results The World Trade Organisation the fshing industry at Walvis Bay any pupil,” Nghipondoka added. houses of principals who expelled it deserves,” said Nghipondonka, (WTO) dispute settlement mecha- last Friday. Saying educators are compelled them, to get revenge,” Nghipondoka welcoming the //Karas region’s nism has been considering the EU Seal hunts are performed in to keep children in school and not added. efforts to hold a conference to look ban on seal and seal related products Canada, Namibia, and Norway (all throw them out into the streets, She called on all stakeholders in at quality outcomes. over the past years since 2009. three WTO member states) and in Nghipondoka warned that the ones education to commit themselves to - [email protected] Due to concerns about the animal Greenland, a territory associated welfare aspects of seal hunting, with Denmark that is neither a WTO WORLD CLASS ... The several EU member states had member nor a member of the EU. Namib Marimbas started adopted, or planned to introduce, In three EU countries (Finland, touring Europe for two weeks national legislation to ban the trade Sweden and Scotland) seals are from yesterday until 7 May as in seal skins and products. hunted on a very limited scale, al- part of a cultural exchange Consequently, the EU studied most exclusively as part of marine programme. The group from the welfare aspects of commercial resource management measures. Kuisebmond at Walvis Bay sealing in consultation with seal- WTO rulings are automatically was formed nearly 30 years ing nations and in 2009 adopted a binding upon the EU, which will ago and are still adored by regulation banning the import and have until 18 October to comply international audiences. placing of seal products on the EU with the ruling. If Canada and Nor- They have just released their market. way disagree that the EU achieved 5th album “Sounds of the In response, Canada and Norway compliance they can request that Desert” which, according to launched a WTO dispute. Rulings the panel examine the issue again. Namib Marimba’s “mother” by the WTO Panel and Appellate In case of non-compliance Cana- (administrative director) Body in 2013 and 2014 upheld the da and Norway could request sanc- Greta Holst, includes 14 EU Seal Regime, but found that two tions against the EU. Non-parties to new tracks completely self exemptions cause discriminatory the dispute, other countries such as produced this time. effects and must be addressed to Namibia, on the other hand, would Photo: Adam Hartman make the regime WTO compliant. not be able to request any action Legal reports state that under against the EU. Lobster vessels to be under surveillance for illegal catches ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED AND AFFECTED PARTIES Notice is hereby given to all potentially Interested and/or Affected Parties (I&APs) t"%".)"35."/ said a way needs to be found to that an application will be made to the Environmental Commissioner in terms of at WALVIS BAY allow the industry in the off season the Environmental Management Act (No. 7 of 2007) and the Environmental Impact to catch low value species that are Assessment Regulations (GN. No. 30 of 6 February 2012) for the following: ROCK lobster vessels operating suitable for bait. PROJECT NAME: mostly near Lüderitz will be under As for markets, Amukwa said Township Establishment for Extension 1 and 2, Amraalsduin (Leonardville Village) more surveillance because of illegal that in the past the production was Township Establishment for Extension 1, Leonardville (Leonardville Village) catches, the minister of fsheries and sold in Japan but that the market PROJECT LOCATION: marine resources, Bernhard Esau, was changing and the opportunity Leonardville Village, Omaheke Region told the industry last week. exists to place larger lobster on the According to him, the rock lobster Chinese market as live or whole PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Establishment of new townships which entails certain listed activities as listed in industry is still characterised by frozen lobster. GN. No. 29 of 2012. low investments in catching effort, Esau said he was aware that the which has led to illegal practices rock lobster sector was, however, PROPONENT: Leonardville Village Council such as harvesting in protected ar- still facing challenges in terms of ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PRACTITIONER (EAP): Urban Green cc eas, hence the landing of immature gaining entry into mainland China. The Environmental Management Act (No. 7 of 2007) (EMA) and the EIA lobsters. “Be assured that our ministry is Regulations (GN. No. 30 of 6 February 2012) provide the legislative framework regulating listed activities that may not be undertaken without an Environmental “The ministry will strengthen Matti Amukwa attending to the required procedures Clearance Certificate from the Environmental Commissioner. surveillance to ensure that harvest- in that country. We need to ensure Urban Green cc has been appointed by the Leonardville Village Council as the ing only happens outside protected Fishing Associations, Matti Amuk- we have market access there, and independent environmental assessment practitioner to apply for an Environmental areas,” he said. wa, this quota should be flled by the to diversify our markets,” he said. Clearance Certificate and conduct the necessary study as per the EIA Regulations Rock lobster stocks are said to end of the season, which is the end As for crab, the stock is said to be (GN. No. 30 of 2012), promulgated under Section 56 of the EMA. be healthy with an increase in the of April. This is also when recrea- healthy and the total allowable catch In line with the EMA and EIA Regulations, all Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) are hereby invited to register with fshable biomass during 2014. This, tion crayfsh catchers at the coast was set for 3 150 metric tonnes over this Study and submit comments/concerns/questions (to coupled with a consistent increase may no longer go into the rocky the past three years. be done in writing). Should you wish to register as an I&AP in the average sizes caught during shores to catch rock lobster – until Here Esau also urged the industry please contact the Urban Green cc office on or before 11 the 2014/2015 season, led to a quota November, when the season opens. to boost employment and “move May 2015. of 300 tonnes. Amukwa added that the high bait the mile” of value addition, which Contact: Urban Green cc According to the chairman of price was a concern though, as the is lower in the crab sector than in Tel: +264 – 61 – 300 820 / Fax: +264 – 61 – 401 294 the Confederation of Namibian industry uses horse mackerel. He other sectors. Email: [email protected] Wednesday, April 22 2015 11 Adverts
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED AND AFFECTED PARTIES
Notice is hereby given to all potentially Interested and/or Affected Parties (I&APs) that an application will be made to the Environmental Commissioner in terms of the Environmental Management Act (No. N!oren!ang-juasi ko Namibia 7 of 2007) and the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations (GN. No. 30 of 6 February 2012) for the following: Ministria o Kxaicejuasi //Koa/hosi ma PROJECT NAME: //AU SE /XOA G!A’AMASI KXAOSI //’A SI Township Establishment for Extension 1 and 2, Amraalsduin (Leonardville Village) Township Establishment for Extension 1, Leonardville (Leonardville Village) N!UI N!ANG /XAOKXAMA PROJECT LOCATION: Ju waqnsa to’a he ku ho N!ui n!ang ko G!au n!ang !Xoekxama(Kxaicejuasi kota Kxaicejuasi sa !Ao si Leonardville Village, Omaheke Region =abahn!ang kxaosi) ku g≠ara si /’aesi ko //’a si /’aehasi g/ae n≠ai hoa si /’aesi ko kxa/ho !antzi biroa //kae PROJECT DESCRIPTION: /xoa ≠xanu !ae sa he //’a hi //’hoansi: Establishment of new townships which entails certain listed activities as listed in GN. No. 29 of 2012. PROPONENT: Leonardville Village Council (A) ≠Xanu !ae sa ku g≠ara hi /’aesi ko Kxaicejuasi: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PRACTITIONER (EAP): 1. N!ore n/ai-!’ua //’hoan he ≠amm ka /’ae; Urban Green cc 2. Tosi /’an brifi //’a hi //’hoan 3. /Xaokxama ≠xanu /’huia o toansi (ko sis a ku //koa) The Environmental Management Act (No. 7 of 2007) (EMA) and the EIA Regulations (GN. No. 30 of 6 4. Banga n≠ai !’hansisi (ko koa mari ku /xoa /’ua ka /’ae ko n!ui n!ang) February 2012) provide the legislative framework regulating listed activities that may not be undertaken 5. Banga ≠xanua /’hui ze without an Environmental Clearance Certificate from the Environmental Commissioner. 6. N≠oahn n!amasi
Urban Green cc has been appointed by the Leonardville Village Council as the independent (B) ≠Xanu !ae sa ku kare hi /’aesi ko Kxaice juasi sa !Ao //’a si ≠abahn!ang juasi: 1. N!ore n/ai-!’ua //’hoan he ≠amm ka /’ae (ko k aka ge) environmental assessment practitioner to apply for an Environmental Clearance Certificate and 2. !Xom ≠Xanua he ≠amm hi /’ae (ko ka hi ge) conduct the necessary study as per the EIA Regulations (GN. No. 30 of 2012), promulgated under 3. N!aea ≠Xanua g≠a’in he ≠amm hi /’ae ko ka hi ge) Section 56 of the EMA. 4. N≠ai !’han brifi he Skore N/ui n!aqi he hi ≠amm hi /’ae 5. N≠ai sea ≠xanua o /ore/’u hia ko N!aroh /hosi In line with the EMA and EIA Regulations, all Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) are hereby invited 6. Banga ≠xanua /’hui ze to register with this Study and submit comments/concerns/questions (to be done in writing). Should 7. Banga N≠ai !’hansisi (ko koa mari ku /xao /’ua ka /’aeko n!ui n!ang) you wish to register as an I&AP please contact the Urban Green cc office on or before 11 May 2015. 8. N≠oahn n!amasi;
Contact: Urban Green cc //’A //koa ku coacoa 27 April 2015 ka ua 31 may 2015. Ka proxramasi ko kxa/ho !antzisi ku gea Ministria o Tel: +264 – 61 – 300 820 / Fax: +264 – 61 – 401 294 Kxaice juasi //Koa/hosi //’a hi N!ore !antzisi Birosi kota ko N!ore !antzi Radasi birosi kota rada sa g//a cete ku Email: [email protected] g≠ara hi /’aesi //’a si n≠ai !’han //’aesa o si kxa/ho !antzisi gasi ko g/a’an!ang. Sin !’Han: 1. Koara jua n!un /’an g!a’amasi ho kxao, kota si sa to’a he g≠a n/omtjua ku ≠’aun n≠ai !’han //’a //’ae n!anga ka ju toto ka /’hoo si. 2.Ka ju /oa tani tsi ju /’ae ko //’ae n!anga o //au se /xoa okaa mari !xoekxama to’a ku ho aka /’ae ko n!ui n!ang ku !’ai ka /’ae.
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RIPABULIKI YA NAMIBIA
LEFAPHA LA LITABA TSA BALWELA KGOLOL0SEGO TIISO YA GORE KABO YA MADI A KGWEDI LE KGWEDI A BAAMOGELADITSHIAMELO E GONE
Baamogedi botlhe ba Thuso ya Madi Ya Kgwedi le kgwedi ( Balwela kgololosego le ba Malwapa a Balwela kgololosego ba ba Tlhokagetseng) ba kopiwa go ipega ka bosi mo ofising ya Kgaoloditlhopho ka dikopi tsa dikwalo tse di latelang:
(A) Dikwalo tse di tlhokegang tsa Balwela kgololosego: 1. Kopi e e Kanetsweng ya Karata ya Setšhaba ya Lokwalokao. 2. Kopi ya lekwalo lele rebolang. 3. Pampitshana e ntshwa ya tuelo ( mo go baba dirang). 4. Kitsiso ya banka ( mo madi a bolokiwang kgwedi le kgwedi). 5. Kanegamadi ya banka e ntshwa. 6. Nomore ya sêle.
(B) Dikwalo tse ditlhokegang tsa ba malwapa a balwela kgololosegoba ba tlhokagetseng 1. Kopi e e Kanetsweng ya Karata ya Setšhaba ya Lokwalokao (fa go tlhokega). 2. Kopi e e Kanetsweng ya Lokwalo lwa Nyalo ( fa go tlhokega ). 3. Kopi e e Kanetsweng ya Lokwalo lwa Botsalo lolo Tletseng ( Bana). 4. Kopi e e Kanetsweng ya Lokwalo lwa Loso. 5. Lokwalo lwa Bosupi lele saennweng ke Tlhogo ya Sekole le go gatiswa. 6. Bosupi jwa kwadiso ya Sekole se Segolo. 7. Kanegamadi e ntshwa ya banka. 8. Kitsiso ya tsa banka ( mo madi a bolokiwang kgwedi le kgwedi). 9. Nomore ya sele.
Tiro e e tla direga go simolola ka la 27 Moranang 2015 go isa ka la 31 Motsheganong 2015. Dithulaganyo ka go ya ka Dikgaolotlhopho di tla nna gone mo Diofising tsa Kgaolo tsa Lefapha la Ditaba tsa Balwela Kgololosego le mo diofising tsa Makgotla a Dikgaolo mme Bakhansele ba ba amiwang le bone ba tla kopiwa go itsise setšhaba ka ga malatsi a a tlhomilweng mo dikgaolotlhophong tsa bone ka bonako.
NB: 1. Gago tlhokege moemedi ope wa moamogelatshiamelo, mme dithulaganyo tsa ba ba leng mo bookelong di tshwanetse go begwa mo nakong ya tiro e gore go kgonege go rulaganya go ba jela nala. 2. Motho yo o sa tleng mo tiisong e, madi a gagwe a kgwedi le kgwedi a tla emisiwa.
MOKWALEDI WA LERURI
SETSWANA PRE-IDENTIFIED INTERESTED AND AFFECTED PARTIES INVITATION LIST TOWNSHIP ESTABLISHMENT EXTENSION 1, LEONARDVILLE & EXTENSIONS 1 AND 2, AMRAALSDUIN, VILLAGE COUNCIL (OMAHEKE REGION)
NAME POSITION /DEPARTMENT TEL / FAX/ CELL: ADDRESS &/OR E-MAIL
ENVIRONMENTAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND TOURISM
Environmental Commissioner - Directorate of Tel: +264 (0) 61 284 2751 Private Bag 13306, Windhoek Mr T Nghitila Environmental Affairs Fax: +264 (0) 61 240339 [email protected]
Deputy Director.- Directorate of Tel: +264 (0) 61 204 4219 Private Bag 13306, Windhoek Mr F Sikabongo Environmental Affairs Fax: +264 (0) 61 249015 [email protected]
PROPONENT
Acting Chief Executive Officer Leonardville Tel: +264 (0) 62 569 115 PO Box 56, Leonardville Mr I Awaseb Village Council Fax: + 264 (0) 62 569 166 [email protected]
Tel: +264 (0) 62 569 115 PO Box 56, Leonardville Ms M Garises Chairperson Leonardville Village Council Fax: + 264 (0) 62 569 166 [email protected]
MINISTRY OF URBAN AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Tel: +264 (0) 61 2975111 Private Bag 13289, Windhoek Mr NM Daniel Permanent Secretary Fax: +264 (0) 61 226049 [email protected]
Deputy Director Directorate of Housing, Tel: +264 (0) 61 297 5046 Private Bag 13289, Windhoek Mr H Katjiivena Habitat Planning and Technical Services Fax: +264 (0) 61 297 5159 [email protected] Coordination
Tel: +264 (0) 61 297 5228 Private Bag 13289, Windhoek Mr C Tubalike Town Regional Planner Fax: +264 (0) 61 226 049 [email protected]
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, WATER AND FORESTRY
Mr J Lita Permanent Secretary Tel: +264 (0) 61 208 7651 Private Bag 13184, Windhoek NAME POSITION /DEPARTMENT TEL / FAX/ CELL: ADDRESS &/OR E-MAIL
Fax: +264 (0) 61 221733 [email protected]
Tel:+264 (0) 61 208 7663 Private Bag 13184, Windhoek Mr J Hailwa Director Directorate of Forestry Fax:+264 (0) 61 208 7665 [email protected]
Deputy Director Directorate of Forestry Tel: +264 (0) 61 208 7320 Private Bag 13184, Windhoek Mrs A Shishome Management Fax:+264 (0) 61 208 7665 [email protected]
Director Directorate of Resource Tel: +264 (0) 61 2087266 Private Bag 13184, Windhoek Mrs M Amakali Management Fax:+264 (0) 61 208 7665 [email protected]
Tel +264 (0) 61 2087089 Private Bag 13184, Windhoek Ms A Iileka Deputy Director Directorate of Geohydrology Fax:+264 (0) 61 208 7665 [email protected]
Deputy Director Directorate of Water Tele: +264 (0) 061 2087158 Private Bag 13184, Windhoek Ms C Ortmann Environment Fax: +264 (0) 61 221733 [email protected]
Tele: +264 (0) 61-2087688 Private Bag 13184, Windhoek Mr B Rothkegel Deputy Director Directorate of Planning Fax: +264 (0) 61 221733 [email protected]
Deputy Director Directorate of Rural Water Tele: +264 (0) 61 208 7268 Private Bag 13184, Windhoek Mr V Slinger Development and Planning Fax: +264 (0) 61 208 7279 [email protected]
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE
Tel: +264 (0) 61 293 3111 Private Bag 13186, Windhoek Mr A Ilukena Permanent Secretary Fax: +264 (0) 061 293 3932 [email protected]
Tel: +264 (0) 61 293 3343 Ms A Awases Director Planning and Development Private Bag 13186, Windhoek Fax: +264 (0) 61 293 3932
MINISTRY OF HEALTH, AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Tel: +264 (0) 61 2032000 Private Bag 13198, Windhoek Mr A Ndishishi Permanent Secretary Fax: +264 (0) 61 304145 [email protected] NAME POSITION /DEPARTMENT TEL / FAX/ CELL: ADDRESS &/OR E-MAIL
Director Directorate Policy Planning and Tel: +264 (0) 61 203 2500 Private Bag 13198, Windhoek Ms B Katjivena Human Resources Development Fax: +264 (0) 61 23 4462 [email protected]
MINISTRY OF LAND REFORM
Tel: +264 (0) 61 296 5367 Private Bag 13343, Windhoek Dr N Shivute Acting Permanent Secretary Fax: +264 (0) 61 22 8240 [email protected]
Director Directorate of Planning, Research Tel: +264 (0) 61 296 5133 Private Bag 13343, Windhoek Mr C Mujetenga and Technology - Deputy Director Fax: +264 (0) 61 296 5113 [email protected]
NAMPOWER
PO Box 2864, Windhoek Tel: +264 (0) 61 2052302 Mr P Shilamba The Managing Director NamPower [email protected]. Fax: +264 (0) 61 232805 na
Tele: +264 (0) 61 2052302 PO Box 2864, Windhoek Mr M Shipike Head of Property NamPower Fax: +264 (0) 61 232805 [email protected]
Mr D Hangero Senior District Supervisor Tel: +264 (0) 62 562425 Private Bag 2277, Gobabis
NAMWATER
Cell: +264 (0) 61 710000 Private Bag 13389, Windhoek Dr V Shivute The Managing Director Fax: +264 (0) 61 71 3000 [email protected]
Tele: +264 (0) 61 710000 PO Box 2864, Windhoek Mr H Drews Senior Manager Planning Fax: +264 (0) 61 713805 [email protected]
Senior Manager Water Quality and Tele: +264 (0) 61 710000 PO Box 2864, Windhoek Mr E Honga Environmental Services Fax: +264 (0) 61 713805 [email protected]
Tel: +264 (0) 61 710000 PO Box 2864, Windhoek Mr J Murangi Senior Manager Environmentalist Fax: +264 (0) 61 713805 [email protected] NAME POSITION /DEPARTMENT TEL / FAX/ CELL: ADDRESS &/OR E-MAIL
Cell: +264 (0) 811279040 Private Bag 13389, Windhoek Mr NP du Plessis Environmental Manager Fax: +264 (0) 61 71 3000 [email protected]
Senior Manager Fixed Asset Management & Tel: +264 (0) 61 710000 PO Box 2864, Windhoek Mr W Venter Programme Manager Fax: +264 (0) 61 713805 [email protected]
Tel: +264 (0) 61 710000 PO Box 2864, Windhoek Mrs P. Spall Head of Technical Division NamWater Fax: + 264 (0) 61 713805 [email protected]
NATIONAL HERITAGE COUNCIL OF NAMIBIA
Tel: +264 (0) 61 244375 Private Bag 12043, Ausspannplatz Mr S. April Director National Heritage Council of Namibia Fax: +264 (0) 61 246872 [email protected]
OMAHEKE REGIONAL COUNCIL
Mr F Ueitele Honourable Governor Omaheke Region Tel: +264 (0) 62 563033 Fax: Private Bag 2001, Gobabis +264 (0) 62 564007 [email protected]
Mrs M Vaendwanawa Chief Regional Officer Tel: +264 (0) 62 566500 Private Bag 2277, Gobabis Fax: +264 (0) 65 564685 [email protected] Honourable E Uanguta Aminuis Constituency Councillor Tel: +264 (0) 63 273344 PO Box 445, Gobabis Fax: +264 (0) 62 562 432 [email protected]
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URBAN Green cc Town and Regional Planning Consultants Environmental Management Consultants
13 April 2015
The Managing Director Namibia Water Corporation (PTY) Ltd. Private Bag 13389 Windhoek
Attention: Mr NP du Plessis
RE: TOWNSHIP ESTABLISHMENT OF LEONARDVILLE EXTENSION 1 AND AMRAALSDUIN EXTENSIONS 1 & 2 (LEONARDVILLE VILLAGE)
This letter serves to inform you that the Leonardville Village Council (The Proponent), hereafter referred to as the Proponent, is of the intention to establish three new townships within the larger Leonardville Village.
The proposed Township Establishments include certain activities that are listed as ‘Listed Activities’ according to Government Notice No. 29 of 6 February 2012, which requires that an Environmental Clearance Certificate be obtained from the office of the Environmental Commissioner, thus requiring that an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to be conducted.
The Proponent commissioned this EIA and appointed Urban Green cc to undertake the necessary study (i.e. Scoping Assessment), as prescribed by the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations (Government Notice No. 30 of 2012),to enable an application for an Environmental Clearance Certificate with the Environmental Commissioner as required by Section 27(3) of the Environmental Management Act (No. 7 of 2007).
In line with Regulation 21 of the mentioned EIA Regulations, NAMWATER is hereby informed of the proposed development (which includes listed activities) and invited to register as an I&AP and to provide comments and/or feedback, should there be any.
Find below an overview on the status quo of the receiving environment and that of the proposed development (i.e. township establishments), as well as the Environmental Assessment being conducted and requirements to register with the Environmental Assessment Practitioner.
STATUS QUO The larger Leonardville Village consists of two proclaimed townships, the first being Leonardville Proper and the second, Amraalsduin Proper (see Appendix A). An increase in the urban population has resulted in the origin of an informal township, referred to as Amraalsduin Informal Area, which is situated on the eastern outskirts of Amraalsduin Proper Township (see Appendix A).
Telephone: +264-61-300 820 P O Box 11929 Fax: +264-61-401 294 Klein Windhoek Cell: +264-81-129 5759 Namibia E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.urbangreenafrica.com No. 2 Luther Street Windhoek There has also been a growing demand for serviced land within the larger Leonardville Township, which currently lacks any available serviced land. Services being delivered by the Leonardville Village Council include potable water, electricity and sewer (septic tank system), as well as roads. A well-developed network of roads and other infrastructure exists, considering the status as a Village.
Locality Leonardville Village, within which the three new townships will be established, is situated within the south-western part of the Omaheke Region (see Appendix B).
The portion of land earmarked for the proposed new township of Leonardville Extension 1 (Ptn D/26/15) is located in between Leonardville Proper Township and Amraalsduin Proper Township (see Appendix B), while the proposed new townships of Amraalsduin Extension 1 (Ptn A/34/15) and Amraalsduin Extension 2 (Ptn A/26/15) is situated to the eastern- and south-eastern edge of the existing Amraalsduin Township (see Appendix B).
The Build-up Environment Both Leonardville and Amraalsduin consist of various type of land uses (i.e. business, residential, industrial, institutional, etc.) and activities which makes-up the two townships. Various Government services are well represented in the lager Leonardville (i.e. primary school, clinic, police station, Ville Council Offices). Most of the erven has been developed and are all serviced.
The urban environment is thus defined by various types of structures (i.e. houses, warehouses, offices, service station, churches, etc.) and infrastructure (i.e. roads, water lines and reservoir, power lines and substations, street lights, etc.) providing the necessary and required services.
Apart from NamWater and NamPower infrastructure traversing Portion D/26/15 (proposed Leonardville Ext. 1), the remainder of the portion of land is vacant and undeveloped.
Portion A/34/15 (proposed Amraalsduin Extension 1) accommodates various structures of either an informal (i.e. corrugated iron houses) or formal (i.e. brick houses) nature, as well as power lines that were constructed by the Leonardville Village Council. Portion A/26/15 (proposed Amraalsduin Extension 2) is a vacant portion of land accommodating neither structures nor any infrastructures.
The Natural Environment Apart from Portion A/34/15 (proposed Amraalsduin Extension 1) where most vegetation has already been removed (apart from some Acacia trees), both Portion D/26/15 (proposed Leonardville Ext. 1) and Portion A/26/15 (proposed Amraalsduin Extension 2) accommodates various Acacia species or which the most important is the protected Acacia Erioloba specie (i.e. Camelthorn Trees).
2 THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AND NEED FOR TOWNSHIP ESTABLISHMENT Intended Development The Leonardville Village Council is desirous to establish three new townships within the larger Leonardville, of which two townships will form part of the Amraalsduin Township and one township as part of Leonardville Township, as explained above.
The establishment of a township entails the legal process, as provided for by the Townships and Division of Land Ordinance (No. 11 of 1963), whereby formal erven is created for purpose of accommodating certain structures (i.e. houses, offices, churches, etc.).
The legal process is followed by the construction of roads, electricity networks, water networks and sewer networks, as provided for under the Local Authorities Act (No. 23 of 1992), and eventually the occupation by people.
Township establishment requires the creation of erven through a legal process as provided for by the Township and Division of Land Ordinance (11 of 1963) and the Land Surveyors Act. The activity is also associated with the construction of municipal infrastructure (i.e. roads, electricity network, water network and waste water network).
Need & Desirability The need and desirability for Extension 1, Leonardville is based on the demand for service land for purpose of the National Government’s Mass Housing Project, but equally important to integrate the townships of Amraalsduin and Leonardville, currently physically separated from each other, to become one larger township.
For proposed Amraalsduin Extension 1 the need and desirability is based on the requirement that the informal area of Amraalsduin need to be formalised to become a formal township, which would allow the people to obtain land tenure as one of the goals stated in Vision 2013. Amraalsduin Extension 2 is established to provide in the future demand for serviced land.
THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT The Process The Scoping Assessment will be conducted in line with the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations (Government Notice No. 30 of 2012), as provided for by Namibia’s Environmental Management Act (No. 7 of 2007).
The EIA process is a planning, design and decision making tool used to demonstrate to the responsible authorities and the development Proponent what the consequences of their decisions will be in biophysical and social terms. As such, it identifies potential impacts (negative and positive) that the proposed development might have on the environment (i.e. social and natural); as well as identifying potential opportunities and constraints the environment may pose for the proposed development.
3 Public Participation In accordance with Regulation 21 of the EIA Regulations (GN. No. 30 of 2012), NAMWATER has been identified as an Interested and Affected Party (I&AP) and are hereby requested to register as an I&AP by submitting comments/concerns or input on the intended development to be done in writing to Urban Green cc by way of:
Fax your comments/concerns or input to the office of Urban Green cc (061 – 401 294) or
E-mail your comments/concerns or input to Urban Green cc ([email protected])
It is requested that your comments/concerns/input should reach the office of Urban Green cc not later than 11 May 2015.
Please note: Only comments submitted in writing will receive responses and be included in the Scoping Report. I&APs may call for clarification of details but direct comments must be written or emailed to Brand van Zyl of Urban Green cc.
Registered I&APs will be kept informed throughout and will be given opportunity for input during the Environmental Impact Assessment process as per Regulation 23 of the EIA Regulations and under Part IX of the Environmental Management Act No. 7 of 2007.
Should your office require any further information please contact us.
Yours faithfully,
Brand van Zyl
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BASELINE HYDROGEOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT AND INPUT FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL SCOPING ASSESSMENT OF THE PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN LEOARDVILLE
Prepared for: Urban Green Town and Environmental Planning Consultants P.O. Box 11929 KLEIN Windhoek Namibia Telephone: +264-61-300 820 E-mail: [email protected]
REPORT BY: DYNAMIC OTTO VAN VUUREN Water Resources PO BOX 23629 MANAGEMENT WINDHOEK
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 1
METHODOLOGY 1
HYDROLOGY 2
STORM WATER 3
HYDROGEOLOGY 3
GEOLOGY 5
WATER QUALITY 7
LEGAL AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS 7
The Constitution of Namibia 7
Legislation 8 Environmental Management Act, No. 7 of 2007 8 Water Resources Management Act 11 of 2013 8 Water Act, Act 54 of 1956 9 Other Legislation 9
Water and Sanitation Policies 10
POTENTIAL IMPACTS AND ITS MITIGATION 10
REFERENCES 12
Introduction Dynamic Water Resources Management was appointed by Urban Green Town and Environmental Planning Consultants to conduct a desktop study to determine the hydrogeological setup for proposed residential extensions in Leonardville. The study is located within the town of Leonardville (Figure 1).
Figure 1 Proposed residential extensions in Leonardville
This report addresses the current hydrogeological conditions and the possible impacts of the proposed extensions on the groundwater environment. A short overview of the hydrology is also given, since the hydrology eventually influences the hydrogeology.
Methodology The assessment of the study area was carried out by addressing:
• the current hydrogeological conditions and the possible interaction with the hydrology and • the possible impact of the new extensions.
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The available data for the assessment included the following:
• Hydrogeological data (borehole and groundwater chemistry) from Department of Water Affairs and Forestry and Okahandja Municipality • Geological map data from Directorate of Geological Survey of Namibia • Satellite imagery from Google Earth.
No fieldwork was conducted during the assessment.
Hydrology The general topography is sloping slightly to the west, draining towards the Nossob River, which flows in a steeply incised valley just to the west of Leonardville (Figure 2), with the elevation difference approximately 50 m.
Figure 2 Topography and Nossob River valley at Leonardville
There are no major or significant drainage channels in the immediate vicinity of the town, and it can thus be concluded that storm run-off very seldom occurs, with most precipitation infiltrating into the sub-surface.
The location of the town relative to the Nossob River however indicates that all run-off generated, and which does not infiltrate the sub-surface, will discharge into the Nossob River (see Figure 3). It can also be assumed that run-off from the town is generally low, unless exceptionally high rainfall events occur. Exceptional high rainfall events can be considered to include short duration, high intensity rainfall events, or long duration events when even low intensity rains can cause significant run-off.
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Leonardville
Figure 3 Drainage from Leonardville westwards to the Nossob River valley
Storm water With the creation of enlarged impervious areas such as roofs, paving and road surfaces, surface run-off will also increase during rain events. It is assumed that the town of Leonardville does not have any storm water collection infrastructure, which implies that all storm water generated will result in surface run-off, primarily along impervious surfaces such as roads and paved areas, which can result in enhanced erosion and removal and transport of any pollutant contained on the soil surface. Pollutants in the sub-soil can be transported to the Kalahari groundwater table by leaching during recharge events.
The main potential pollutants can be caused by on-site sewage collection and / or storage, as well as the off-site transportation of sewage if any of these (on- and off-site) sewage infrastructure is no properly constructed and maintained. Storage and handling of other (household and / or industrial) hazardous substances can also increase “pollutant availability”.
Hydrogeology The geohydrology of the area is characterised by the presence of a so-called Kalahari Aquifer overlaying the well-known Stampriet Artesian Aquifer. The artesian conditions rea created as a result of a number of confining geological units, which, in laymen’s terms, can be considered impervious layers, i.e. groundwater cannot move vertically through these layers.
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Groundwater flows into each aquifer from northwest to southeast, and it is estimated that it takes several thousand years to flow through the whole artesian basin. The major recharge into the basin occurs via direct rainfall feeding the rivers and the fractures as well as the karstic sinkholes that are situated on the rim of the basin. Recharge via these features and structures feed the Kalahari Aquifer directly.
Recharge into the Auob Aquifer via the Kalahari Aquifer and the Kalkrand Basalts does occur but this is mainly during the exceptional rainfall events. Recharge into the Nossob Aquifer is negligible and most of the resource in the Nossob Aquifer can be regarded as fossil water.
The different aquifers are summarised below, and shown in the geohydrological cross section, Figure 4.
Kalahari Aquifer
The Kalahari Aquifer is the top of the aquifers and is composed of the Kalahari Beds and the upper sandy part of the Rietmond Member. The Rietmond Member is sometimes absent due to the erosion and the aquifer is considered to be in hydrogeological connection with the Auob Aquifer in the absence of the Rietmond Member.
The Kalahari Aquifer is overlain by the stabilized sand dunes.
Auob Aquifer
This is a confined aquifer and contains good quality water, locally utilised for a long time.
The Auob Aquifer is the middle of aquifers, and includes the Auob Member and the underlying upper sandy part of the Mukorob Member. The aquifer is subdivided into five units from A1 to A5. Among these, A1, A2 and A3 show sandy facies and form the aquifer. The aquifer is hydrogeologically limited by the lower part of the Rietmond Member at the top and by the lower part of the Mukorob Member at the bottom. Due to the absence of the Rietmond Member, the aquifer is sometimes connected with the Kalahari Aquifer.
Nossob Aquifer
The Nossob Aquifer is a confined aquifer, which is intercalated between two impermeable layers; the Mukorob Member and the Pre-Ecca Group. The aquifer consists only of the Nossob Member and is independent from other aquifers.
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Figure 4 Geohydrological cross section showing different aquifers
Geology From existing information, it appears that all the boreholes in Leonardville town penetrate the sandstones of the Stampriet Artesian Basin and were drilled to depths of up to 250 m (see Figure 5 for borehole locations). The boreholes are all sub-artesian with rest water levels between 30 and 70 m from surface due to the hydrostatic pressure in the confined layers. Recent sands and calcrete of approximately 56 m thickness overlie the Karoo Sequence of the Stampriet Artesian Basin. The upper part of the Karoo Sequence consists of impervious blue to red shales of approximately 60 m thickness followed by Auob sandstone. Beneath the Auob sandstone lays an approximate 45 m thick blue and black impervious shale layer which overlies the Nossob sandstone. The Auob and Nossob sandstones are both confined by shale layers. See Figures 4 and 6 for geohydrological and geological cross sections, showing the different aquifers and regional geology.
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Figure 5 NamWater production boreholes in Leonardville
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Figure 6 Geological cross section showing the geology
Water quality The ambient water quality, based on water quality analyses of the NamWater production boreholes, is classified as Group B water due to a slight elevation in the sodium content.
Sewage storage and disposal potentially pose a threat to water quality of the Kalahari Aquifer as a result of the groundwater recharge mechanism being direct recharge during and after rainfall events. It is not foreseen that any surface pollution will pose a direct pollution threat to the artesian aquifer, although pollutants can potentially reach the artesian aquifers if washed in high concentrations into Nossob River, from where recharge into these aquifers occur.
Legal and regulatory requirements The administration of water affairs in Namibia is based on the Constitution and legislation, the latter consisting of a water act, water policies and water regulations promulgated in terms of the water legislation. In addition, there is an environmental act and numerous environmental policies and regulations.
The Constitution of Namibia The Constitution is the fundamental and supreme law of the country and thus forms the basis for all policies and legislation in Namibia. Article 95(l) and Article 91(c) are relevant to environmental sustainability in Namibia.
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Article 95(l) stipulates that:
The State shall actively promote and maintain the welfare of the people by adopting, inter alia, policies aimed at the following:
(l) maintenance of ecosystems, essential ecological processes and biological diversity of Namibia and utilization of living natural resources on a sustainable basis for the benefit of all Namibians, both present and future; … .
Furthermore, when it comes to the protection of the environment, Article 91(c) includes the functions of the Ombudsman:
… the duty to investigate complaints concerning the over-utilization of living natural resources, the irrational exploitation of non-renewable resources, the degradation and destruction of ecosystems and failure to protect the beauty and character of Namibia;
Article 100 of the Constitution further provides that all natural resources, including water, vest in the state, unless otherwise legally owned. The use of resources such as water, soils, plants and wild animals are only allowed within reasonable limits, and beyond such limits permission should be obtained from a competent authority, for instance a line ministry responsible for the use and governance of the concerned natural resources.
Legislation A number of Namibian legislation and policies have environmental considerations in respect of operations to be carried out in most development initiatives in Namibia. Key legislation applicable to the proposed development and which may be considered to have an impact, some albeit indirect, is indicated below.
Environmental Management Act, No. 7 of 2007 The Act guides the process and sets the requirements of an Environmental Assessment as it is, for purposes of this study, considered to have replaced the 1995 Environmental Assessment Policy.
Activities applicable to this development, that may have negative environmental impacts, are:
• The construction of the facility and associated infrastructure. • Storage of harmful and / or hazardous substances. • Operation of the facility, either relating to: the loading, unloading and storage of harmful and / or hazardous substances; actual operations at the facility
Water Resources Management Act 11 of 2013 The Water Resources Management Act, No. 11 of 2013, replaces the Water Resources Management Act, No. 24 of 2004. The aim of the Water Resources Management Act, No. 11
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of 2013 is to provide for the management, protection, development, use and conservation of water resources; to provide for the regulation and monitoring of water services and to provide for incidental matters.
The Act also regulates disposal of sewage, the purification standards of effluent, the prevention of surface and groundwater pollution, and the sustainable use of water resources.
It is important to bear in mind that the Water Resources Management Act, Act 11 of 2013, promulgated by Parliament in 2004, has not been implemented and is therefore not yet in force.
Water Act, Act 54 of 1956 The water legislation still in force is the so-called “Old Water Act”, Water Act (Act 54 of 1956), promulgated by the South African Government for South Africa. Because the former South West Africa was under South African administration, only certain Articles in the Act relevant to Namibia were made applicable in the country according to Article 180 of the Act. The main purpose of the Water Act is to provide for the sustainable development and use of water resources. The Act remains in force in Namibia in terms of Article 140 of the Constitution, until such time as it is repealed or amended by an Act of the Namibian Parliament.
The Water Act makes provision for a number of functions pertaining to the management, control and use of water resources, water supply and the protection of water resources. A distinction is made between private and public water in terms of ownership, control and use. The Act furthermore recognises the natural environment as a water user.
Other Legislation Other legislation (Act / Ordinance / Regulation) that may be relevant to the project includes:
• Local Authorities Act, 1992 (Act 23 of 1992). • The Forestry Act (Act 12 of 2001) affords protection to any living tree, bush or shrub within 100m from any river, stream or watercourse. The act also affords protection of certain indigenous plant species. Permits are required for the removal of trees, bushes or shrubs, or any indigenous plants. • Nature Conservation Ordinance of 1975 and Nature Conservation Amendment Act (1996) make provision for the protection of biodiversity and associated habitats. The ordinance also has a list of protected flora and fauna species. • Pollution Control and Waste Management Bill (July 1999) relates to preventing and regulating the discharge of pollutants to the air, water and land; and to regulating noise, dust and odour pollution; and to establishing a system of waste planning and management. Licences need to be obtained from the Pollution and Waste Management Agency in the case of excessive pollution as determined by the Bill. • National Heritage Act 27 of 2004 ensures the protection of cultural and archaeological sites. The Act requires the identification of cultural and archaeological sites within the study area, registration and protection thereof.
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• Public Health Act (Act 36 of 1919) controls nuisances’ i.e. offensive smells, and effluvia that might be associated with such development, but also the prevention of the pollution of public waters. • Hazardous Substances Ordinance No 14 of 1974 controls substances that may cause injury or ill health or death. Water and Sanitation Policies The existing water and sanitation policies in place are the National Water Policy (NWP) adopted in 2000 the Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Policy (WSASP) which was adopted in 2008 and the National Sanitation Strategy of 2009, which is based on this WSASP policy.
In terms of the Act and the Water Supply and Sanitation Policy, the developer will:
• Take steps to prevent “any public or private water on or under that land, including rainwater that falls on or flows over or penetrates such land” from being polluted. • Require a permit for the disposal of effluent and industrial wastewater.
Of particular concern is the prevention of surface- and groundwater pollution, therefore the collection, storage, disposal and re-use of sewage- and storm water is of utmost importance.
In terms of the National Sanitation Strategy 2010/11 – 2014/15, the developer must put in place strategies:
• Guaranteeing safe and affordable sanitation, encouraging decentralised sanitation systems where appropriate. • That should promote recycling through safe and hygienic recovery and use of nutrients, organics, trace elements, water and energy, and the safe disposal of all human and other wastes, including sewage and industrial effluent, in an environmentally sustainable fashion.
Potential impacts and its mitigation The potential impacts that the residential development may have on the receiving environment can be caused during the:
• construction phase; • period of residence thereafter.
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Table 1 Potential Impacts and Mitigation Measures
Impact Impact on Spatial Duration Probability Confidence Significance without Mitigation Significance after receiving extent of of mitigation or mitigation or environment occurrence prediction enhancement enhancement
Increased run-off due to L Local - S M H L Phasing of vegetation clearance, especially during L construction. vegetation removal during Regional Re-vegetation of exposed areas upon completion of construction and due to the construction. existence of the development
Potential for surface- and L-H Local - S - L L M H Sewage storage facilities must be designed and constructed L to highest standards. groundwater pollution due to Regional Sewage storage facilities must be frequently monitored for the sewage storage / disposal leakage. on site from leachate from the Maintenance / repair plan must be implemented for all storage sites, which may sewage storage facilities. contain high concentrations of organics
Potential for surface- and L-H Local - S-L L M H Sewage transport / disposal infrastructure must be L designed and constructed to highest standards, especially groundwater pollution due to Regional if / where it crosses river beds. during the conveyance of Sewage transport / disposal infrastructure must be effluent from source to the frequently monitored for leakage. disposal site Maintenance / repair plan must be implemented for all sewage transport / disposal infrastructure. Potential for surface- and L Local - S L H L Restricting the types and amounts of pesticides and L fertilizers used on lawns and gardens. groundwater pollution due to Regional Encouraging or requiring limits on landscape watering. fertilisation and irrigation of Providing education on natural landscaping and other low gardens water demand vegetation
Improper waste disposal L Local - S L H L Providing sufficient facilities for residents to properly L dispose of hazardous household products practices (dumping waste and Regional hazardous household substances on the ground) can contaminate groundwater and surface water quality
Potential for surface- and L-H Local - S-L M-H H L-M Proper storm water collection and discharge design. L-M groundwater pollution due to Regional storm water run-off Impact, probability of occurrence, significance: L = low; M = medium; H = high Duration: S = short term; M = medium term; L = long term
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