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Agricultural and Hospitality Activities on Farm Campbellsdrei Hardap Region APP-00647 AGRICULTURAL AND HOSPITALITY ACTIVITIES ON FARM CAMPBELLSDREI HARDAP REGION ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SCOPING REPORT Assessed by: Assessed for: Alwyn van Straten February 2020 Project: AGRICULTURAL AND HOSPITALITY ACTIVITIES ON FARM CAMPBELLSDREI, HARDAP REGION: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SCOPING REPORT Report: Final Version/Date: February 2020 Prepared for: Alwyn van Straten (Proponent) P.O. Box 32098 Windhoek Namibia Lead Consultant Geo Pollution Technologies (Pty) Ltd TEL.: (+264-61) 257411 PO Box 11073 FAX.: (+264) 88626368 Windhoek Namibia Main Project André Faul Team: (B.Sc. Zoology/Biochemistry); (B.Sc. (Hons) Zoology); (M.Sc. Conservation Ecology); (Ph.D. Medical Bioscience) Pierre Botha (B.Sc. Geology/Geography); (B.Sc. (Hons) Hydrology/Hydrogeology) Quzette Bosman (BA. Geography/Sociology); (BA Environmental Management) Jannie van der Merwe (B.Sc. Geology/Geography); (B.Sc. (Hons) Hydrology/Hydrogeology) Stefan Short Health and Safety Supervisor / GIS Technician Cite this Faul A, Botha P, Bosman Q, van der Merwe J, Short S; 2020 February; document as: Agricultural and Hospitality Activities on Farm Campbellsdrei, Hardap Region: Environmental Assessment Scoping Report Copyright Copyright on this document is reserved. No part of this document may be utilised without the written permission of Geo Pollution Technologies (Pty) Ltd. Report Approval 20200225 Campbellsdrei EIA & EMP André Faul Conservation Ecologist EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Alwyn van Straten requested Geo Pollution Technologies (Pty) Ltd to undertake an environmental assessment for the existing and proposed agricultural, tourism and hospitality activities on Farm Campbellsdrei (FMM/00137) near Stampriet in the Hardap Region. The proponent currently irrigates 29.5 ha citrus orchards and 21.1 ha lucerne fields. Irrigation is from six production boreholes, by means of centre pivot and micro-irrigation systems (borehole numbers: WD 317009, WDR 180002, WDR 180004, WDR 18080012, WDR 18080013 and WDR 18080014). To develop the tourism and hospitality potential of Campbellsdrei, a number of facilities are planned. These include guestrooms, a lodge, campsite, air-strip and related facilities. Responsible hunting and a range of activities like cycling and birding are also part of the plans. The environmental assessment determines all environmental, safety, health and socio-economic impacts associated with the agricultural and tourism activities on the farm. Relevant environmental data was compiled by making use of secondary data and from a reconnaissance site visit. Potential environmental impacts and associated social impacts were identified and are addressed in this report. The surrounding land use is agriculture, similar to Campbellsdrei. Due to the nature and location of the farm, limited impacts are expected on the surrounding environment, see summary impacts table below. Monitoring of environmental performance is recommended to ensure regulatory compliance and that corrective measures be taken if necessary. The agricultural activities on the farm plays a role in contributing to the agricultural and food sector by growing produce for local and international markets. Proposed guest accommodation and activities will contribute to Namibia’s growing tourism and hospitality industry. The major concerns related to the operations of the farm are that of potential groundwater, surface water and soil contamination, groundwater over-abstraction, the possibility of fire, ecological impacts, and health and safety of staff. By appointing local contractors and employees, and by implementing educational programs, the positive socio-economic impacts can be maximised while mitigating any negative impacts. Maintaining a safety, health, environment and quality (SHEQ) policy will contribute to effective management procedures, to prevent and mitigate impacts. Adherence to all legislation and regulations on agriculture, tourism and hospitality, and health and safety, are paramount. All forms of soil and groundwater pollution must be prevented. Fire prevention is important. Fire response plans must be in place, and regular firefighting training provided. All staff should be educated on the importance of biodiversity and poaching or illegal harvesting of animal and plant products prohibited. A site-specific waste management plan can guide the disposal of both hazardous and non-hazardous waste. It should include waste reduction and recycling measures and the disposal of different forms of waste at appropriately classified waste disposal facilities. A monthly groundwater monitoring and review process is crucial and preferably in conjunction with other farmers in the area. This will act as an early warning system should over-abstraction occur, especially during dry seasons. The environmental management plan included in Section 10 of this document acts as an on-site reference document, used during all phases (planning, construction, operations and decommissioning) of the farm. All monitoring and records kept should be reported on to ensure compliance with the environmental management plan. Parties responsible for transgression of the environmental management plan should be held responsible for any rehabilitation that may need to be undertaken. A health, safety, environment and quality policy must accompany the environmental management plan and the contents communicated to all employees and contractors. Adherence to local or national regulations and guidelines, as outlined in the environmental management plan, is important, and monitoring of the same must be performed. Impact Summary Class Values Impact Category Impact Type Construction Operations Positive Rating Scale: Maximum Value 5 5 Negative Rating Scale: Maximum Value -5 -5 EO Increased Crop Yield 3 EO Change in Land Use and Earning Potential 3 3 EO Skills and Development 2 2 EO Revenue Generation and Employment 2 3 SC Demographic Profile and Community Health -1 -2 SC Traffic -2 -2 SC Health, Safety and Security -2 -2 PC Fire -3 -3 PC Waste Production -2 -2 PC Change in Soil Characteristics -2 -2 BE Ecosystem and Biodiversity Impact -2 2 PC Groundwater and Surface Water -3 -3 BE/EO Groundwater Availability -3 SC Heritage -3 BE = Biological/Ecological EO = Economical/Operational PC = Physical/Chemical SC = Sociological/Cultural TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 BACKGROUND AND INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................ 1 2 SCOPE .......................................................................................................................................................... 1 3 METHODOLOGY ....................................................................................................................................... 2 4 OPERATIONS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES ....................................................................................... 3 BACKGROUND ............................................................................................................................................ 3 AGRICULTURE ............................................................................................................................................ 3 Pivot-Irrigation Systems ................................................................................................................... 4 Micro-sprayers ................................................................................................................................. 5 HOSPITALITY SECTOR ................................................................................................................................ 5 GAME AND HUNTING ................................................................................................................................. 6 WATER SUPPLY .......................................................................................................................................... 6 SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURE ....................................................................................................................... 6 Power Supply .................................................................................................................................... 7 Fuel Storage...................................................................................................................................... 7 Solid Waste and Effluent Handling ................................................................................................... 7 Storage and Maintenance Area ........................................................................................................ 8 EMPLOYMENT ............................................................................................................................................ 8 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................................... 8 5 ALTERNATIVES ........................................................................................................................................ 9 PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND DESIGN ALTERNATIVES ........................................................................... 9 Irrigation Methods ............................................................................................................................ 9 NO GO ALTERNATIVE .............................................................................................................................. 12 6 ADMINISTRATIVE, LEGAL
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