Demolition and Decommissioning of Kilns 5 & 6 at the PPC Slurry Plant
Demolition and decommissioning of
Kilns 5 & 6 at the PPC Slurry Plant,
North West Province
Basic Assessment Report
November 2018
Basic Assessment Report November 2018 Demolition and decommissioning of Kilns 5 & 6 at the PPC Slurry Plant, North West Province
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PPC Ltd R49 between Zeerust and Mahikeng PO Box 7, Slurry North West 2895
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Demolition and decommissioning of Kilns 5 & 6 at the PPC Slurry Plant, North West Province Basic Assessment Report November 2018
PROJECT DETAILS
Title : Demolition and decommissioning of Kilns 5 & 6 at the PPC Slurry Plant, North West Province
Authors : Savannah Environmental (Pty) Ltd Shirley Chauke Shaun Taylor Jo-Anne Thomas
Client : PPC Ltd
Report Revision : Basic Assessment Report for public and authority review
Date : November 2018
When used as a reference this report should be cited as: Savannah Environmental (2018) Basic Assessment Report for the Demolition and decommissioning of Kilns 5 & 6 at the PPC Slurry Plant, North West Province.
COPYRIGHT RESERVED This technical report has been produced for PPC Ltd. The intellectual property contained in this report remains vested in Savannah Environmental (Pty) Ltd. No part of the report may be reproduced in any manner without written permission from Savannah Environmental (Pty) Ltd or PPC Ltd.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PROJECT DETAILS ...... i APPENDICES ...... iv SUMMARY AND OVERVIEW OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT ...... 1 SECTION A: ACTIVITY INFORMATION ...... 2 1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION...... 2 a) Describe the project in association with the listed activities applied for ...... 2 b) Provide a detailed description of the listed activities associated with the project as applied for ...... 7 c) Property description/physical address...... 7 2. FEASIBLE AND REASONABLE ALTERNATIVES ...... 8 a) Site alternatives ...... 8 b) Lay-out alternatives ...... 9 c) Technology alternatives ...... 10 d) Other alternatives (e.g. scheduling, demand, input, scale and design alternatives) ...... 10 e) No-go alternative ...... 10 f) Please motivate for preferred site, activity and technology alternative ...... 10 3. PHYSICAL SIZE OF THE ACTIVITY ...... 11 a) Indicate the physical size of the preferred activity/technology as well as alternative activities/technologies (footprints): ...... 11 b) Indicate the size of the alternative sites or servitudes (within which the above footprints will occur): 11 4. SITE ACCESS ...... 11 5. LOCALITY MAP ...... 11 6. LAYOUT/ROUTE PLAN ...... 12 7. SENSITIVITY MAP ...... 12 8. SITE PHOTOGRAPHS ...... 13 9. FACILITY ILLUSTRATION ...... 13 10. ACTIVITY MOTIVATION...... 13 11. APPLICABLE LEGISLATION, POLICIES AND/OR GUIDELINES ...... 17 12. WASTE, EFFLUENT, EMISSION AND NOISE MANAGEMENT ...... 20 a) Solid waste management ...... 20 b) Liquid effluent ...... 22 c) Emissions into the atmosphere ...... 22 d) Waste Licence/Registration ...... 22 e) Generation of noise ...... 23 13. WATER USE ...... 23 14. ENERGY EFFICIENCY...... 23 SECTION B: SITE/AREA/PROPERTY DESCRIPTION ...... 25 1. GRADIENT OF THE SITE ...... 25 2. LOCATION IN LANDSCAPE ...... 25 3. GROUNDWATER, SOIL AND GEOLOGICAL STABILITY OF THE SITE ...... 26 4. GROUNDCOVER ...... 26
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5. SURFACE WATER ...... 26 6. LAND USE CHARACTER OF SURROUNDING AREA ...... 27 7. BIODIVERSITY ...... 28 a) Indicate the applicable biodiversity planning categories of all areas on site and indicate the reason(s) provided in the biodiversity plan for the selection of the specific area as part of the specific category) ...... 28 b) Indicate and describe the habitat condition on site ...... 28 c) Please provide a description of the vegetation type and/or aquatic ecosystem present on site, including any important biodiversity features/information identified on site (e.g. threatened species and special habitats) ...... 29 8. CULTURAL/HISTORICAL FEATURE ...... 29 9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHARACTER ...... 31 a) Local Municipality...... 31 b) Socio-economic value of the activity...... 32 10. SPECIALIST(S) CONSULTATION ...... 33 SECTION C: IMPACT ASSESSMENT ...... 34 1. IMPACTS THAT MAY RESULT FROM THE PLANNING AND DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, OPERATIONAL, DECOMMISSIONING AND CLOSURE PHASES AS WELL AS PROPOSED MANAGEMENT OF IDENTIFIED IMPACTS AND PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURES ...... 34 2. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT ...... 41 SECTION D: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ...... 43 1. ADVERTISEMENT AND NOTICE ...... 43 2. DETERMINATION OF APPROPRIATE MEASURES ...... 43 3. ISSUES RAISED BY INTERESTED AND AFFECTED PARTIES ...... 44 4. COMMENTS AND RESPONSE REPORT ...... 45 5. AUTHORITY PARTICIPATION ...... 45 6. CONSULTATION WITH OTHER STAKEHOLDERS ...... 48 SECTION E: RECOMMENDATION OF PRACTITIONER ...... 49 SECTION F: AFFIRMATION BY EAP ...... 50 SECTION G: APPENDICES ...... 51
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APPENDICES
The following appendices must be attached:
Appendix A: A3 Locality Map Appendix B: Layout Plan and Sensitivity Maps Appendix C: Photographs Appendix D: Facility illustration(s) Appendix E: Confirmation of services by Municipality (servitude and infrastructure planning) Appendix F: Details and expertise of Specialist and Declaration of Interest Appendix G: Specialist reports (including terms of reference) Appendix H: Impact Assessment Appendix I: Record of Public Participation » Appendix I1: Adverts and Notices » Appendix I2: Stakeholder Letter » Appendix I3: Comments and Response Report » Appendix I4: Authority Consultation (to be included in Final Basic Assessment Report) » Appendix I5: Registered I&APs » Appendix I6: Minutes of Meetings » Appendix I7: Comments Received Appendix J: Environmental Management Programme (EMPr) Appendix K: Details of EAP and expertise Appendix L: Any other Information » Appendix L1: The list of structures and infrastructure to be demolished/removed and taken off-site or to PPC Stores/Lay-down area » Appendix L2: Proof of submission of destruction permit (to be included in Final Basic Assessment Report) Appendix M: Financial Provision (not applicable) Appendix N: Closure Plan (not applicable) as described in Appendix 5 of EIA Regulations, 2014
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SUMMARY AND OVERVIEW OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT
The PPC Slurry Kilns 5 and 6 were constructed in the 1950’s and have come to the end of their effective operating life. PPC Ltd has therefore decided to decommission and demolish these two Kiln Lines with most of their associated ancillary plant infrastructure including Raw Mill 1, 2 and 3. This will result in creating space within the plant, making it easier for operational activities to be undertaken within the site. The appointed Demolition Contractor will strip, demolish, load and remove everything off site, except for selected mechanical and electrical equipment which PPC Ltd wish to keep (mechanical and electrical items will be off-loaded at the selected PPC Slurry salvage yard/stores). The demolished concrete and brickwork rubble will be disposed at the municipal dump site all arranged and paid for by the Demolition Contractor.
The PPC Slurry Plant is located approximately 25 km from Mafikeng on the R49 provincial road between Mafikeng and Zeerust in the North West Province (Figure 1). The decommissioning of kilns 5 and 6 will take place on Portion 5 of the Farm Rietvallei 102 – JO.
In terms of the EIA Regulations, 2014 (as amended) published in terms of Section 24(5) of the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA, Act No. 107 of 1998), PPC Limited requires environmental authorisation for the proposed decommissioning of Kilns 5 and 6 at the PPC Slurry Plant, North West Province. NEMA is the national legislation that provides for the environmental authorisation of ‘listed activities’ in terms of sections 24 and 24D of NEMA, as read with the EIA Regulations 2014 of GN R326, R324, R325 and R327 (as amended). A Basic Assessment (BA) process is required to be undertaken for this proposed project as the proposed decommissioning triggers a listed activity in terms of GN R327. In terms of Section 24(1) of NEMA, the potential impact on the environment associated with this activity must be considered, investigated, assessed and reported on to the competent authority that has been charged by NEMA with the responsibility of granting environmental authorisations. The competent authority in respect of the activities listed in Listing Notice 327 is the competent authority in the Province in which the activity is to be undertaken. The North West Provincial Department of Rural, Environment and Agricultural Development (NW READ) is therefore the Competent Authority for this environmental application. An application for environmental authorisation will be submitted accordingly with this Draft Basic Assessment Report (DBAR) to NW READ.
PPC Limited (Applicant) has appointed Savannah Environmental (Pty) Ltd as the independent Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) to undertake the BA process for the proposed decommissioning of Kilns 5 & 6 at the PPC Slurry Plant, North West Province.
Savannah Environmental has prepared this DBAR on behalf of PPC Ltd. The Savannah Environmental team for this project includes: » Shaun Taylor – the environmental and lead permitting consultant at Savannah Environmental. Shaun has a Master’s degree in Aquatic Health. He has approximately ten (10) years of experience consulting in the environmental field. His competencies are in environmental impact assessments mainly within the renewable energy (wind and solar) sector, as well as for infrastructure (roads, water pipeline and power line) related projects. » Jo-Anne Thomas is a Director at Savannah Environmental (Pty) Ltd. Jo-Anne has a Master of Science Degree in Botany (M.Sc. Botany) from the University of the Witwatersrand and is registered as a Professional Natural Scientist (400024/2000) with the South African Council for Natural Scientific
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Professions (SACNASP). She has gained extensive knowledge and experience on potential environmental impacts associated with electricity generation and transmission projects through her involvement in related EIA processes over the past 20 years. She has successfully managed and undertaken EIA processes for infrastructure development projects throughout South Africa.
Curricula Vitae (CVs) detailing Savannah Environmental team’s expertise and relevant experience are provided in Appendix K.
In order to adequately identify and assess potential impacts associated with the project, an independent cultural heritage specialist consultant (Francois P Coetzee) has been appointed as part of the project team and has provided specialist input into this BA Report. The CV detailing the independent specialist consultants’ expertise and relevant experience is provided in Appendix F.
This report aims to provide detail pertaining to the significance and potential impacts of the proposed decommissioning in order for interested and affected parties to be informed of the proposed activity, to provide comment, and for the competent authority to be able to reach a decision in this regard. Potential negative impacts were identified for air quality, noise, waste, safety, traffic, health and impacts to storm water, all of which were rated low to medium in terms of significance. Potential positive impacts were identified for employment opportunities. The potential negative impacts can all be minimised with implementation of mitigation measures which have been provided in the Environmental Management Programme (EMPr) submitted with this DBAR.
The DBAR has been made available to registered and potential interested and affected parties for a 30-day public review and comment period from 14 November 2018 to 14 December 2018. The availability of the DBAR was advertised in the Mafikeng Mail on 15 November 2018.
The DBAR is available for download at www.savannah.com. CD copies will be made available on request. To obtain CD copies, further information, register on the project database, or submit written comment, please contact:
Rozanne Els of Savannah Environmental Post: PO Box 148, Sunninghill, 2157 Johannesburg Tel: 011 656 3237 Fax: 086 684 0547 Email: [email protected] www.savannahsa.com
All comments received during the review period will be included within a Comments and Responses report to be submitted to NW READ for review.
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Figure 1: Locality map indicating the project site within the PPC Slurry Plant, near Mahikeng.
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SECTION A: ACTIVITY INFORMATION
1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION a) Describe the project in association with the listed activities applied for
PPC Ltd is proposing the decommissioning and demolition of kilns 5 & 6 at the PPC Slurry Plant, which is located approximately 25 km east of Mafikeng on R49 provincial road between Mafikeng and Zeerust, in the North West Province.
The PPC Slurry Kilns 5 and 6 are located on Portion 5 of the Farm Rietvallei 102 – JO. These kilns were constructed in the 1950’s, and have come to the end of their effective operating life.
PPC Ltd has decided to demolish these two Kiln Lines with most of their associated ancillary plant including Raw Mill 1, 2 and 3 as these are no longer functional. This will result in creating space within the plant, making it easier for operational activities to be undertaken within the site. The appointed Demolition Contractor will strip, demolish, load and remove everything off site, except for selected mechanical and electrical equipment which PPC Ltd wish to keep (mechanical and electrical items will be off-loaded at the selected PPC Slurry salvage yard/stores).
All structures and infrastructure to be removed from the site or to be dropped off at the PPC Slurry Stores or Lay-Down area are provided in Appendix L1. However, a description is also provided below where indicated.
the civil demolition work will include removal of the following (including quantities where applicable): • Kiln 5 o Kiln Shell; o Refractory materials including kiln, cooler tubes and smoke chamber (315m³); o Drive housing (2,16m³); o Cooler tubes; o Dust bin (14,5m³); o Drive housing floor slab (46,83m³); o Walkway (2,80m³); o Lubrication store concrete (20m³); o Lubrication store brickwork (105m³); o Feed end substation concrete (8m³); o Feed end substation brickwork (63m³). • Kiln 5 Pier 1 to 6 o Concrete piers (445m³); o Access platforms, stairs and railings; o Riding ring at Pier 1; o Riding ring at Pier 2; o Riding ring at Pier 3; o Riding ring at Pier 4; o Riding ring at Pier 5; o Riding ring at Pier 6;
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• Filter EF3 o Filter with internals and support structure (5,20m³); o ID Fan F10 housing (24m³); o Ducting from smoke chamber up to EF3 and EF3 up to ID fan including supports. • Stack STA1 o Concrete (268m³); o Refractory (188m³); o Stairway and platforms; o Duct from Stack STA1 to Lurgi Filter EF9 including supports. • Kiln 6 o Kiln shell; o Refractory including kiln, coller tubes and smoke chamber (315m³); o Drive housing (2,16m³); o Cooler tubes; o Dust bin (14,50m³); o Drive housing floor slab (46,83m³); o Walkway (2,80m³); o Feed end substation concrete (8m³); o Feed end susbtation brickwork (63m³). • Kiln 6 Pier 1 to 7 o Concrete piers (445m³); o Access plaforms, stairs and railings; o Riding ring at pier 1; o Riding ring at pier 2; o Riding ring at pier 3 (this drive station concrete works to remain in tact – no demolition works required); o Riding ring at pier 4; o Riding ring at pier 5; o Riding ring at pier 6. • Smoke Chamber o Smoke chamber housing (6m³); o Smoke chamber platework; o Smoke box chamber concrete structure (30m³). • Buell Filter CL3 o Buell filter cycolne housing (10,20m³); o ID Fan F14 housing (24m³); o Dust collector and outlet ducting. • Ducting for Lurgi Filter EF9 to Stack STA3 o Support trestile and ducting (3m³). • Raw Meal Silos RM1 & RM2 & nearby structures o Silo concrete roof, walls, underbin slab, extraction tunnel etc. (1 173m³); o Feed structure to raw mix silos (including hoppers) (4m³). • Raw Meal Blending Bins 1 to 12 & Support Structures o Blending bin housing structure (15,80m³); o Blending bins; o Elevators housing. • Airslide & Support to RM3 & RM4
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o Airslide and support structure. • Coal Mill No. 1 & No. 2 o This structures concrete works to remain in tact – no civil work demolition required.
The structural steel demolition work will include removal of the following (including quantities where applicable): • Kiln 5 o Kiln Shell (480 tons); o Refractory materials including kiln, cooler tubes and smoke chamber; o Drive housing (17,10 tons of steelwork; 505m² of sheeting); o Cooler tubes (40 tons); o Dust bin (7,6 tons); o Drive housing floor slab; o Walkway (17,40 tons); o Lubrication store concrete; o Lubrication store brickwork; o Feed end substation concrete; o Feed end substation brickwork. • Kiln 5 Pier 1 to 6 o Concrete piers; o Access platforms, stairs and railings (11,60 tons); o Riding ring at Pier 1 (28,90 tons); o Riding ring at Pier 2 (18,70 tons); o Riding ring at Pier 3 (17,30 tons); o Riding ring at Pier 4 (17,30 tons); o Riding ring at Pier 5 (19,70 tons); o Riding ring at Pier 6 (23,40 tons); • Filter EF3 o Filter with internals and support structure (120 tons); o ID Fan F10 housing (1,70 tons; 99m² of sheeting); o Ducting from smoke chamber up to EF3 and EF3 up to ID fan including supports (20 tons). • Stack STA1 o Concrete; o Refractory; o Stairway and platforms (6,20 tons); o Duct from Stack STA1 to Lurgi Filter EF9 including supports (25,50 tons). • Kiln 6 o Kiln shell (480 tons); o Refractory including kiln, coller tubes and smoke chamber; o Drive housing (17,10 tons; 505m² of sheeting); o Cooler tubes (40 tons); o Dust bin (7,6 tons); o Drive housing floor slab; o Walkway (17,40 tons); o Feed end substation concrete; o Feed end susbtation brickwork. • Kiln 6 Pier 1 to 8
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o Concrete piers; o Access plaforms, stairs and railings (11,60 tons); o Riding ring at pier 1 (28,90 tons); o Riding ring at pier 2 (18,70 tons); o Riding ring at pier 3 (this drive station and access platforms to remain in tact – it supports the SK8 ‘S Cem scanner) (17,30 tons); o Riding ring at pier 4 (17,30 tons); o Riding ring at pier 5 (19,70 tons); o Riding ring at pier 6 (23,40 tons). • Smoke Chamber o Smoke chamber housing (118 tons; 2 164m² of sheeting); o Smoke chamber platework (41,20 tons); o Smoke box chamber concrete structure. • Buell Filter CL3 o Buell filter cyclone housing (22,80 tons); o ID Fan F14 housing (1,70 tons; 99m² of sheeting); o Dust collector and outlet ducting (62 tons). • Lurgi Filter EF9 o Concrete columns, beams and slab o Brickwork o Filter with internals and support structure (360 tons) o SK5 precipitator substation concrete; o SK5 precipitator substation brickwork. • Ducting for Lurgi Filter EF9 to Stack STA3 o Support trestile and ducting (24 tons). • Raw Meal Silos RM1 & RM2 & nearby structures o Concrete quantity for 2 silos; o Steelwork for silo housing (17,60 tons; 470m² of sheeting); o Feed structure to raw mix silos (including hoppers) (115,60 tons; 875m² of sheeting). • Raw Meal Blending Bins 1 to 12 & Support Structures o Blending bin housing structure (240 tons; 1 312,50m²); o Blending bins (294 tons); o Elevators housing (92 tons; 780m² of sheeting); o Cleaning of Silos; o Passenger lift structure and assocaited access platforms. • Airslide & Support to RM3 & RM 7 o Airslide and support structure (27 tons; 204m² of sheeting). • Raw Mill No. 1, No. 2 & No. 3 o For Raw Mills 1, 2 and 3, only the mechanical and electrical items are to be removed/gutted out. The structure and access platforms are to remain intact. o Mill shells three off; o Elevator structures; o Conveyor structures; o Filter structures; o Fan casing and structure; o Ducting structure and casings; o Airslides structure and casings.
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• Coal Mill No. 1 & No. 2 o For Coal Mills 1 and 2, only the mechanical and electrical items are to be removed/gutted out. The structure and access platforms are to remain intact. o Mill shells two off; o Cyclone structure; o Screw structures; o Fan casing and structure; o Separator casing and structure; o Ducting structure and casing.
The list of mechanical equipment that must be removed and off-loaded at PPC stores or laydown areas will include: • Fan (no bearing tempoeratures) – Rev01 (F10, ID fan, induced draft SK5); • Screw conveyor – Rev01 (S29 Conveyor, screw, dust return to SK5); • Support station, kiln, without thrust station (Total support no. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 including rollers SK5); • Screw conveyor – Rev01 (S23 Conveyor, screw feed); • Screw conveyor – Rev01 (S29 Conveyor, screw twin feed); • Fan (no bearing tempoeratures) – Rev01 (F14, ID fan, induced draft SK6 ID Fan); • Screw conveyor – Rev01 (S31 Conveyor, screw, dust return to E10 – SK6); • Support station, kiln, without thrust station (Total support no. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 including rollers SK6); • Screw conveyor – Rev01 (S26 Conveyor, twin feed screw – SK6); • Screw conveyor – Rev01 (S28 Conveyor, feed screw); • Screw conveyor – Rev01 (S34 Conveyor, screw, fine coal – SK5 north side); • Screw conveyor – Rev01 (S34 Conveyor, screw, fine coal – SK5 south side); • Screw conveyor – Rev01 (S35 Conveyor, screw, fine coal screw – SK6 north side); • Screw conveyor – Rev01 (S35 Conveyor, screw, fine coal screw – SK6 south side); • Fan / motor combination - Vertol fans for kilns and plant; • Fan / motor combination – Fans, SK5 vertol fans, cooling • Raw Mills 1, 2 and 3 o Bucket elevator E4, 5, 6, 7 and 20 gearboxes, 2 bull gears, pinions and head shafts on the elevator; o 3 Rotary feeders at RM3; o 3 Screw conveyors recently replaced; o All weg motors 110kW and larger.
The list of mechanical equipment to be removed and taken off-site will include that shown in Appendix L.
The list of electrical/instrumentation equipment that must be removed and off-loaded at PPC stores or the laydown area will include: • Electrical panel, conventional, <600V (Panel for field 1 of EF9); • Electrical panel, conventional, <600V (Panel for field 2 of EF9); • Electrical panel, conventional, <600V (Panel for field 3 of EF9); • Analysis system, combustion, gas Rev00 (Analyser before EF9); • Convetional (PCME, Dust Monitor, EF9); • Analysis system, combustion, gas Rev00 (Analyzer – SK5); • Conventional (Actuator operated) Rev01 (Thruster, brake for kiln 5);
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• Analysis system, combustion, gas Rev00 (Analyzer – SK6); • Conventional (Actuator operated) Rev01 (Thruster, brake for kiln 6); • HMI systems, conventional (SCADA, control SK5); • HMI systems, conventional (SCADA, control SK6); • Panel for field 1 of EF9 as well as the tranformers and reactors; • Panel for field 2 of EF9 as well as the tranformers and reactors; • Panel for field 3 of EF9 as well as the tranformers and reactors; • Panel for rappers of EF9; • SK5/6 ID fan drives; • SK 6 Mentor drive; • SK5 & SK6 Drive Motors; • Generator Set at SK6 drive; • All WEG motors; • MV Motors of separators and fans.
The list of electrical/instrumentation equipment that must be taken off-site will include: • All electrical equipment and cables not mentioned above.
In terms of the means in which the waste will handled, these will include the following methods: • Hazardous Waste o Removal and disposal of asbestos rope from the dust plants will be undertaken. The rope will be disposed through a licensed waste disposal company and a safe disposal certificate will be issued to PPC; o Refractory (bricks and coating) materials from the kiln may be suitable for recycling and this is the preferred route. Failing this, these materials will be disposed through a licensed waste disposal company and a safe disposal certificate will be issued to PPC. • Raw Meal o The raw meal will be transported to the appropriate location on the mine site. • Concrete and Brick Rubble o Disposal of concrete and brick rubble to the Municipal Waste Dump will be undertaken. b) Provide a detailed description of the listed activities associated with the project as applied for
Listed activity as described in GN R.324, 325 Description of project activity and 327, as amended GN R.327 Activity 31(і): The decommissioning Decommissioning of Kilns 5 & 6 and the associated plant of existing facilities, structures or infrastructure infrastructure at the PPC Slurry Plant will be required. for – any development and related operation activity or activities listed in this Notice, Listing notice 2 of 2014 or Listing notice 3 of 2014. c) Property description/physical address
Province North West District Municipality Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality Local Municipality Mahikeng Local Municipality
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Ward Number(s) 9 Farm name and number Rietvallei 102 JO Portion number Portion 21 digit Surveyor General Code T0JO00000000010200005
Where a large number of properties are involved (e.g. linear activities) please attach a full list to this application including the same information as indicated above
2. FEASIBLE AND REASONABLE ALTERNATIVES
“alternatives”, in relation to a proposed activity, means different means of meeting the general purpose and requirements of the activity, which may include alternatives to—
(a) the property on which or location where it is proposed to undertake the activity; (b) the type of activity to be undertaken; (c) the design or layout of the activity; (d) the technology to be used in the activity; (e) the operational aspects of the activity; and (f) the option of not implementing the activity.
Describe alternatives that are considered in this application as required by EIA Regulation, 2014 Appendix 1(h) Alternatives should include a consideration of all possible means by which the purpose and need of the proposed activity (NOT PROJECT) could be accomplished in the specific instance taking account of the interest of the applicant in the activity. The no-go alternative must in all cases be included in the assessment phase as the baseline against which the impacts of the other alternatives are assessed.
The determination of whether site or activity (including different processes, etc.) or both is appropriate needs to be informed by the specific circumstances of the activity and its environment. After receipt of this report the, competent authority may also request the applicant to assess additional alternatives that could possibly accomplish the purpose and need of the proposed activity if it is clear that realistic alternatives have not been considered to a reasonable extent.
Should the alternatives include different locations and lay-outs, the co-ordinates of the different alternatives must be provided. The co-ordinates should be in degrees, minutes and seconds using the Hartebeeshoek94 WGS84 co-ordinate system. a) Site alternatives
List alternative sites, if applicable. Site Alternatives Description
Alternative Site 1 (preferred PPC Limited is proposing the decommissioning of Kilns 5 & 6 within the PPC or Slurry Plant, for the purpose of creating space for ease of operational only site alternative) activities within the site. The decommissioning of kilns 5 & 6 is therefore purpose and site specific. No site alternatives will therefore be considered.
Alternative Site 2
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Alternative Site 3
Site Co-ordinates Latitude (S): Longitude (E):
Alternative S1 (preferred or only site 25o 48′ 55.98″ 25o 50′ 37.78″ alternative) Alternative S2 (if any) Alternative S3 (if any) In the case of linear activities: Alternative: Latitude (S): Longitude (E): Alternative S1 (preferred or only route alternative) • Starting point of the activity • Middle/Additional point of the activity • End point of the activity Alternative S2 (if any) • Starting point of the activity • Middle/Additional point of the activity • End point of the activity Alternative S3 (if any) • Starting point of the activity • Middle/Additional point of the activity • End point of the activity
For route alternatives that are longer than 500m, please provide an addendum with co-ordinates taken every 250 metres along the route for each alternative alignment.
In the case of an area being under application, please provide the co-ordinates of the corners of the site as indicated on the lay-out map provided in Appendix A. b) Lay-out alternatives Alternatives Description Alternative 1 (preferred or The decommissioning of kilns 5 & 6 is to be undertaken at the existing PPC only alternative) Slurry Plant. No layout alternatives are being considered as the plant structures and infrastructure associated with Kilns 5 and 6, which are no longer functional, are to be decommissioned.
Alternative 2
Alternative 3
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Alternative 2
Alternative 3 d) Other alternatives (e.g. scheduling, demand, input, scale and design alternatives)
No other alternatives are included or are being considered as the proposed decommissioning is site and project specific.
Alternatives Description Alternative 1 (preferred or only alternative) -
Alternative 2
Alternative 3 e) No-go alternative The “no-go” option is the option of not undertaking the proposed decommissioning and demolition. The decommissioning and demolition is proposed to remove inefficient structures and associated infrastructure technologies which are inoperative at the moment. Should the decommissioning and demolition not take place, these structures and infrastructures will remain and continue to degrade causing a potential pollution risk. Additionally, there would be no opportunity for employment to carry out the demolition activities and the associated economic benefits of approximately R17 million in capital expenditure which would not go to the local and regional economy. As a consequence, that would mean that the local and regional socio-economic benefits would not be realised. This alternative is assessed in Section C of this report. f) Please motivate for preferred site, activity and technology alternative No alternatives are included or are being considered as the proposed decommissioning of Kilns 5 and 6 is site and project specific.
Paragraphs 3 – 13 below should be completed for each alternative.
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3. PHYSICAL SIZE OF THE ACTIVITY a) Indicate the physical size of the preferred activity/technology as well as alternative activities/technologies (footprints):
Alternative: Size of the activity: Alternative A1 (preferred activity Approximately 11, 840m2 alternative) Alternative A2 (if any) m2 Alternative A3 (if any) m2 or, for linear activities: Alternative: Length of the activity: Alternative A1 (preferred activity alternative) Alternative A2 (if any) Alternative A3 (if any) b) Indicate the size of the alternative sites or servitudes (within which the above footprints will occur):
Alternative: Size of the site/servitude: Alternative A1 (preferred activity Approximately 11, 840m2 alternative) Alternative A2 (if any) Alternative A3 (if any)
4. SITE ACCESS
Does ready access to the site exist? YES If NO, what is the distance over which a new access road will be built
Describe the type of access road planned: The site is directly accessible from the R49 (road between Zeerust and Mahikeng). The PPC Slurry facility is located approximately 18.5km North-East of Mafikeng. Include the position of the access road on the site plan and required map, as well as an indication of the road in relation to the site.
5. LOCALITY MAP
An A3 locality map must be attached to the back of this document, as Appendix A. The scale of the locality map must be relevant to the size of the development (at least 1:50 000. For linear activities of more than 25 kilometres, a smaller scale e.g. 1:250 000 can be used. The scale must be indicated on the map.). The map must indicate the following:
• an accurate indication of the project site position as well as the positions of the alternative sites, if any; • indication of all the alternatives identified; • closest town(s;)
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• the accurate indication of the site in relation to closest protected environments or national parks (i.e. within 2.5 km) • road access from all major roads in the area; • road names or numbers of all major roads as well as the roads that provide access to the site(s); • all roads within a 1km radius of the site or alternative sites; and • a north arrow; • a legend; and • locality GPS co-ordinates (Indicate the position of the activity using the latitude and longitude of the centre point of the site for each alternative site. The co-ordinates should be in degrees, minutes and seconds using the Hartebeeshoek94 WGS84 co-ordinate system
6. LAYOUT/ROUTE PLAN
A detailed site or route plan(s) must be prepared for each alternative site or alternative activity. It must be attached as Appendix B to this document. The site or route plans must indicate the following: • the property boundaries and numbers of all the properties within 50 metres of the site; • the current land use as well as the land use zoning of the site; • the current land use as well as the land use zoning each of the properties adjoining the site or sites; • the exact position of each listed activity applied for (including alternatives); • servitude(s) indicating the purpose of the servitude; • a legend; and • a north arrow.
A layout map is included within Appendix A.
7. SENSITIVITY MAP
The layout/route plan as indicated above must be overlain with a sensitivity map that indicates all the sensitive areas associated with the site, including, but not limited to: • watercourses; • the 1:100 year flood line (where available or where it is required by Department of Water and Sanitation); • ridges; • for gentle slopes the 1 metre contour intervals must be indicated on the plan and whenever the slope of the site exceeds 1:10, the 500mm contours must be indicated on the plan; and • cultural and historical features; • areas with indigenous vegetation (even if it is degraded or infested with alien species); and • critical biodiversity areas and ecological support area. • protected areas (e.g. Magaliesberg Protected Environment, Pilanesberg National Park etc.) The sensitivity map must also cover areas within 100m of the site and must be part of Appendix B.
A sensitivity map is included within Appendix B.
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8. SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
Colour photographs from the centre of the site must be taken in at least the eight major compass directions with a description of each photograph. Photographs must be attached under Appendix C to this report. It must be supplemented with additional photographs of relevant features on the site, if applicable.
Site photographs are included in Appendix C.
9. FACILITY ILLUSTRATION
A detailed illustration of the activity must be provided at a scale of at least 1:200 as Appendix D for activities that include structures. The illustrations must be to scale and must represent a realistic image of the planned activity. The illustration must give a representative view of the activity.
A facility illustration is included in Appendix D.
10. ACTIVITY MOTIVATION
Motivate and explain the need and desirability of the activity (including demand for the activity): 1. Is the activity permitted in terms of the property’s existing YES Please explain land use rights? The current land use of the properties owned by PPC Limited is for mining use. The site is therefore zoned for mining purposes. As such, this zoning is appropriate for Kilns 5 & 6 that are to be decommissioned. 2. Will the activity be in line with the following? (a) Provincial Spatial Development Framework (PSDF) YES Please explain The North West Province has a Spatial Development Framework. The framework was developed to respond to the need of the North West province by promoting economic development and job creation supporting and guiding the spatial development pattern of North West Province. The project will be in line with the plans of the province by potentially creating jobs for local people and stimulating economic activity for the decommissioning of structures and infrastructure. (b) Urban edge / Edge of Built environment for the area YES Please explain The site is located ~20km east of the urban edge related to the town of Mahikeng. The proposed activity will be located within the PPC Slurry facility which is an industrial area. Decommissioning of kilns 5 & 6 will not significantly alter the urban edge of Mahikeng or the Mahikeng Local Municipality. (c) Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and Spatial Development Framework (SDF) of the Local Municipality (e.g. NO YES Please explain would the approval of this application compromise the integrity of the existing approved and credible municipal IDP and SDF?). Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality’s IDP supports the goals set by the National Development Plan Vision i.e. Improve infrastructure to meet energy efficiency criteria set out in South African National Standard. The proposed decommissioning of Kilns 5 and 6 (including Raw Mills 1, 2 and 3) and associated plant infrastructure will assist in meeting the objective as the inefficient kilns will be removed and no longer used, making the PPC Slurry plant energy and thermally efficient. NO (d) Approved Structure Plan of the Municipality Please explain
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The decommissioning of Kilns 5 and 6 (including Raw Mills 1, 2 and 3) and associated plant infrastructure will result in the reduction of inefficient infrastructure for the PPC Slurry Plant and also create operational space for ease of movement within the site. The proposed decommissioning will therefore not have any influence on the approved Structure Plan of the Municipality as it will not affect any municipal structures, public amenities or infrastructure. (e) An Environmental Management Framework (EMF) adopted by the Department (e.g. Would the approval of this NO application compromise the integrity of the existing YES Please explain environmental management priorities for the area and if so, can it be justified in terms of sustainability considerations?) The Municipality does not have an EMF, however an Integrated Environmental Management Programme was compiled by the District Municipality to ensure that land use decision making is taken with adequate environmental resource information being available to ensure sustainable and appropriate environmental management to the benefit the District as a whole. One of the set goals for the Plan is ensuring that all environmental issues are appropriately addressed.
The decommissioning of ineffective kilns will contribute to reduction of electricity intensive infrastructure. The undertaking of a Basic Assessment in terms of the requirements of NEMA will ensure that due cognisance is taken of environmental issues associated with the decommissioning and demolition of the kilns. (f) Any other Plans (e.g. Guide Plan) YES Please explain No other relevant plans have been identified, and it is therefore considered not applicable. 3. Is the land use (associated with the activity being applied for) considered within the timeframe intended by the existing approved SDF agreed to by the relevant environmental YES NO Please explain authority (i.e. is the proposed activity in line with the projects and programmes identified as priorities within the credible IDP)? The decommissioning will not result in additional development, but rather the reduction of infrastructure. This will therefore not have an impact on the projects and programmes identified as priorities within the SDF or IDP. 4. Does the community/area need the activity and the associated land use concerned (is it a societal priority)? (This refers to the strategic as well as local level (e.g. YES Please explain development is a national priority, but within a specific local context it could be inappropriate.) The proposed activity is not a societal priority for the community, however the proposed decommissioning will benefit the local community through jobs creation, skills development opportunities and training where the Demolition Contractor will require the appointment of unskilled labour from local communities. 5. Are the necessary services with adequate capacity currently available (at the time of application), or must additional capacity be created to cater for the development? YES NO Please explain (Confirmation by the relevant Municipality in this regard must be attached to the final Basic Assessment Report as Appendix E.) The PPC Slurry plant has sufficient services to accommodate the proposed decommissioning of kilns 5 and 6.
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6. Is this development provided for in the infrastructure planning of the municipality, and if not what will the implication be on the infrastructure planning of the NO municipality (priority and placement of services and Please explain opportunity costs)? (Comment by the relevant Municipality in this regard must be attached to the final Basic Assessment Report as Appendix I.) The proposed project is decommissioning infrastructure associated with the PPC Slurry Plant which is privately-owned. It therefore does not fall within the infrastructure planning of the Municipality nor will it affected the planning of infrastructure by the Municipality. 7. Is this project part of a national programme to address an NO Please explain issue of national concern or importance? The proposed decommissioning of Kilns 5 & 6 at PPC Slurry Plant is not part of a national programme to address issues of national concern or importance. 8. Do location factors favour this land use (associated with the activity applied for) at this place? (This relates to the YES Please explain contextualisation of the proposed land use on this site within its broader context.) The proposed activity is specific to the PPC Slurry facility. 9. Is the development the best practicable environmental YES NO Please explain option for this land/site? The decommissioning will result in reduction in environmental impacts through the removal of inefficient infrastructure. 10. Will the benefits of the proposed land use/development YES NO Please explain outweigh the negative impacts of it? The area is transformed by past activities undertaken by PPC Limited, and the site is considered to have limited environmental sensitivity as a result of the historic mining activities. The possible negative environmental impacts in the short to medium term during decommissioning will be sufficiently mitigated. The positive impacts of this activity will include employment during the decommissioning phase and improvement of the plant operation. 11. Will the proposed land use/development set a precedent for Not Please explain similar activities in the area (local municipality)? Applicable Not applicable, the proposed activity is demolition works and not a new development. 12. Will any person’s rights be negatively affected by the NO Please explain proposed activity/ies? The proposed decommissioning will take place on privately owned land, and will not negatively infringe on any person’s rights. 13. Will the proposed activity/ies compromise the “urban edge” NO Please explain as defined by the local municipality? The site is located ~20km east of the urban edge related to the town of Mahikeng. The proposed activity will be located within the PPC Slurry facility which is an industrial area. Decommissioning of kilns 5 & 6 will not add to any additional plant structures or infrastructure and will therefore not alter the urban edge of Mahikeng or the Mahikeng Local Municipality. 14. Will the proposed activity/ies contribute to any of the 17 NO Please explain Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPS)?
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The proposed activity is for the purposes of decommissioning plant structures and infrastructure. It will therefore not contribute to any of the 17 Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPS). 15. What will the benefits be to society in general and to the local Please explain communities? Employment opportunities will be created. The Demolition Contractor may appoint unskilled labour from the local communities during the demolition period. The removal of inefficient plant structures and infrastructure will reduce the environmental footprint of the operation of the plant, as well as improve plant energy efficiency. 16. Any other need and desirability considerations related to the proposed Please explain activity? The PPC Slurry Plant has identified the need for the decommissioning of Kilns 5 and 6 (including Raw Mills 1, 2 and 3) and associated plant infrastructure as these have reached the end of their effective operational life. The proposed project is considered to be desirable for PPC Limited as the removal of these structures and infrastructure will minimise the footprint of the plant, as well as improve the efficiency of operations. 17. Does the project fit into the National Development Plan for 2030? Please explain The National Development for 2030 includes the improvement of infrastructure to meet energy efficiency criteria set out in South African National Standard. This project will be in line with this vision as it will involve the decommissioning of inefficient energy intensive kilns thereby contributing towards the goal of meeting energy efficiency criteria by utilising newer kiln technologies. 18. Please describe how the general objectives of Integrated Environmental Management as set out in Section 23 of NEMA as amended have been taken into account. The general objectives of Integrated Environmental Management have been taken into account by means of identifying, predicting and evaluating the actual and potential impacts on the environment and socio- economic conditions. The risks, consequences, alternatives as well as options for mitigation of decommissioning activities have also been considered with a view to minimise potential negative environmental impacts, maximise benefits, and promote compliance with the principles of environmental management. 19. Please describe how the principles of environmental management as set out in Section 2 of NEMA as amended have been taken into account. The principle of environmental management as set out in section of NEMA states that: » Environmental management must place people and their needs at the forefront of its concern, and serve their physical, psychological, developmental, cultural and social interests equitably; » Development must be sustainable socially (people), environmentally (planet) and economically (prosperity); and » Sustainable development requires the consideration of all the relevant factors.
Through the removal of inefficient plant structures and infrastructure within the PPC Slurry plant, the plant will be more sustainable from an environmental perspective as a result of the use of more efficient technologies on site and the reduction in the environmental footprint of the plant. The proposed decommissioning project also considers mitigation of environmental impacts with a view to minimise negative impacts as far as possible, maximise benefits, and promote compliance with the principles of environmental management. Environmental impacts that were considered included establishing the significance of potential impacts in terms of air quality, employment, noise, waste, safety, traffic health and storm water. Mitigation measures were accordingly formulated to minimise, reduce or prevent (where possible) the potential negative impacts identified, and to enhance any potential positive impacts.
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11. APPLICABLE LEGISLATION, POLICIES AND/OR GUIDELINES
List all legislation, policies and/or guidelines of any sphere of government that are applicable to the application as contemplated in the EIA regulations, if applicable:
Legislation Applicable Requirements Relevant Authority Compliance Requirements National Legislation National The Environmental Assessment North West The listed activities triggered by Environmental Regulations have been promulgated in Department Rural the proposed decommissioning Management terms of Chapter 5 of the Act. Listed Environmental and of Kilns 5 & 6 at PPC Slurry plant Act (Act No activities which may not commence Agricultural have been identified and 107 of 1998) without an environmental authorisation Development (NW assessed in the Basic Assessment are identified within these Regulations. READ) – Competent Process being undertaken. This Authority Basic Assessment Report will be In terms of S24(1) of NEMA, the potential submitted to the competent and impact on the environment associated commenting authority in support with these listed activities must be of the application for assessed and reported on to the authorisation. competent authority charged by NEMA with granting of the relevant environmental authorisation.
In terms of GN R324, R325, R326 and R327 of 04 December 2014, as amended, a Basic Assessment Process is required to be undertaken for the proposed project. National In terms of the Duty of Care Provision in North West While no permitting or licensing Environmental S28(1) the project proponent must Department Rural requirements arise directly by Management ensure that reasonable measures are Environmental and virtue of the proposed project, Act (Act No taken throughout the life cycle of this Agricultural this section has found application 107 of 1998) project to ensure that any pollution or Development (NW during the Basic Assessment degradation of the environment READ) – Competent Process through the associated with this project is avoided, Authority consideration of potential stopped or minimised. impacts (cumulative, direct, and indirect). In terms of NEMA, it has become the legal duty of a project proponent to consider a project holistically, and to consider the cumulative effect of a variety of impacts. Environment National Noise Control Regulations (GN North West Noise impacts are expected to Conservation R154 dated 10 January 1992) Department Rural be associated with the Act (Act No 73 Environmental and decommissioning phase of the of 1989) Agricultural project and are not likely to Development (NW present a significant intrusion to
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Legislation Applicable Requirements Relevant Authority Compliance Requirements READ) – Competent the local community and every Authority day operation of the PPC Slurry Cement Factory. On-site Mahikeng Local activities should be limited to Municipality 6:00am - 6:00pm, Monday – Saturday (excluding public holidays). National Measures in respect of dust control North West No permitting or licensing Environmental (S32) – no regulations promulgated yet. Department Rural requirements arise for this activity Management: Environmental and from this legislation. Air Quality Act Measures to control noise (S34) - no Agricultural (Act No 39 of regulations promulgated yet. Development (NW The Act provides that an air 2004) READ) quality officer may require any person to submit an atmospheric impact report if there is reasonable suspicion that the person has failed to comply with the Act. Hazardous This Act regulates the control of Department of Health It is necessary to identify and list Substances substances that may cause injury, or ill all the Group I, II, III, and IV Act (Act No 15 health, or death due to their toxic, hazardous substances that may of 1973) corrosive, irritant, strongly sensitising or be on the site and in what inflammable nature or the generation disposal context they will be of pressure thereby in certain instances used, stored or handled. If and for the control of certain electronic applicable, a license is required products. To provide for the rating of to be obtained from the such substances or products in relation Department of Health. to the degree of danger; to provide for the prohibition and control of the importation, manufacture, sale, use, operation, modification, disposal or dumping of such substances and products.
Group I and II: Any substance or mixture of a substance that might by reason of its toxic, corrosive etc., nature or because it generates pressure through decomposition, heat or other means, cause extreme risk of injury etc., can be declared as Group I or Group II substance Group IV: any electronic product; and Group V: any radioactive material.
The use, conveyance, or storage of any hazardous substance (such as distillate
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Legislation Applicable Requirements Relevant Authority Compliance Requirements fuel) is prohibited without an appropriate license being in force. National The Minister may by notice in the National Department Waste handling, storage and Environmental Gazette publish a list of waste of Water and disposal during decommissioning Management: management activities that have, or Sanitation and the is required to be undertaken in Waste Act, are likely to have, a detrimental effect National Department accordance with the 2008 (Act No. on the environment. of Environmental requirements of the Act. 59 of 2008) Affairs The Minister may amend the list by – Provincial » Adding other waste management Department of activities to the list. Environmental Affairs » Removing waste management (general waste) activities from the list. » Making other changes to the particulars on the list.
No activities were identified to be triggered in terms of this Act.
However, any person who stores waste must at least take steps, unless otherwise provided by this Act, to ensure that:
» The containers in which any waste is stored, are intact and not corroded or in » Any other way rendered unlit for the safe storage of waste. » Adequate measures are taken to prevent accidental spillage or leaking. » The waste cannot be blown away. » Nuisances such as odour, visual impacts and breeding of vectors do not arise; and » Pollution of the environment and harm to health are prevented. Provincial Plans North West Provides a spatial interpretation of the North West No permitting or licensing province Provincial Growth and Development Department Rural requirements. Spatial Strategy to guide future land use and Environmental and Development development Agricultural Framework Development (NW (2016) READ)
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Legislation Applicable Requirements Relevant Authority Compliance Requirements North West Provides a framework for integrated North West No permitting or licensing Province and sustainable growth and economic Department Rural requirements. Growth and development for the Province and its Environmental and Development people over the next ten years. It Agricultural Strategy addresses the formulation of a Development (NW (2004-2014) common vision, goals and objectives of READ) what should be achieved and how the provincial government and its social partners should achieve its objectives Local Government Ngaka Modiri » Ensure the provision of services to Local Authorities No permitting or licensing Molema communities in a sustainable requirements. District manner Municipality » Provide the necessary support to all IDP (2018- the municipalities with an aim to 2019) enhance municipal performance and the realization of all the legislative mandate to the communities served.
12. WASTE, EFFLUENT, EMISSION AND NOISE MANAGEMENT a) Solid waste management
Will the activity produce solid construction waste during the decommissioning & YES demolition phase? If YES, what estimated quantity will be produced per month? Removal of structural steel work quantities estimated to be approximately 498 tons per month.
Removal of civil demolition work quantities estimated to be approximately 611m³ per month. How will the demolition solid waste be disposed of (describe)? The demolished concrete and brickwork rubble will be removed from site by the demolition contractor and disposed at a municipal landfill site. Structural steel, mechanical and electrical equipment will be sold to scrap dealers all to be arranged by the Demolition Contractor.
The contractor is responsible for arranging the removal of all waste from site generated through demolition activities. Waste will be removed and sent to registered, appropriate disposal and recycling facilities.
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In terms of the decommissioning schedule, electrical equipment will be removed first, then mechanical equipment, then steelwork and lastly civil demolition works. The total timeframe for demolition activities is estimated to take place from March 2019 (with appointment of Demolition Contractor) to last until December 2019 (total of approximately 10 months). Removal of structural steel work quantities are estimated to be approximately 498 tons per month, taking place from May 2019 to October 2019. Removal of civil demolition work quantities are estimated to be approximately 611m³ per month, taking place from May 2019 to October 2019.
Where will the demolition solid waste be disposed of (describe)?
Waste will be removed to a Municipal Waste Dump that is registered, and has appropriate disposal and recycling facilities. Will the activity produce solid waste during its operational phase? NO If YES, what estimated quantity will be produced per month? N/A – The proposed activity will be for decommissioning of existing inefficient plant structures and infrastructure which are no longer operational.
How will the solid waste be disposed of (describe)? N/A – The proposed activity will be for decommissioning of existing inefficient plant structures and infrastructure which are no longer operational. If the solid waste will be disposed of into a municipal waste stream, indicate which registered landfill site will be used. N/A – The proposed activity will be for decommissioning of existing inefficient plant structures and infrastructure which are no longer operational. Where will the solid waste be disposed of if it does not feed into a municipal waste stream (describe)? N/A – The proposed activity will be for decommissioning of existing inefficient plant structures and infrastructure which are no longer operational. If the solid waste (construction or operational phases) will not be disposed of in a registered landfill site or be taken up in a municipal waste stream, then the applicant should consult with the competent authority to determine whether it is necessary to change to an application for scoping and EIA. Can any part of the solid waste be classified as hazardous in terms of the NEM:WA? NO
If YES, inform the competent authority and request a change to an application for scoping and EIA. An application for a waste permit in terms of the NEM:WA must also be submitted with this application.
Is the activity that is being applied for a solid waste handling or treatment facility? NO
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If YES, then the applicant should consult with the competent authority to determine whether it is necessary to change to an application for scoping and EIA. An application for a waste permit in terms of the NEM:WA must also be submitted with this application. b) Liquid effluent
Will the activity produce effluent, other than normal sewage, that will be disposed of in NO a municipal sewage system? Will the activity produce any effluent that will be treated and/or disposed of on site? NO If YES, describe the type of effluent and the disposal mechanism/method
Will the activity produce effluent that will be treated and/or disposed of at another NO facility? If YES, provide the particulars of the facility: Facility name: Contact person: Postal address: Postal code: Telephone: Cell: E-mail: Fax:
Describe the measures that will be taken to ensure the optimal reuse or recycling of waste water, if any:
c) Emissions into the atmosphere
Will the activity release emissions into the atmosphere other that exhaust emissions and NO dust associated with construction phase activities? If YES, is it controlled by any legislation of any sphere of government? If YES, the applicant must consult with the competent authority to determine whether it is necessary to change to an application for scoping and EIA. If NO, describe the emissions in terms of type and concentration:
d) Waste Licence/Registration
Will any aspect of the activity produce waste that will require a waste NO licence/registration in terms of the NEM:WA?
If YES, please submit evidence that an application for a waste licence/registration has been submitted to the competent authority
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e) Generation of noise
Will the activity generate noise? NO If YES, is it controlled by any legislation of any sphere of government? If YES, the applicant should consult with the competent authority to determine whether it is necessary to change to an application for scoping and EIA. If NO, describe the noise in terms of type and level: Noise associated with demolition activities only. Decommissioning activities will be restricted to the hours of 06:00-22:00, unless adjacent landowners are notified otherwise. All decommissioning equipment or machinery will be switched off when not in use. Decommissioning equipment will be kept in good working conditions. Plant and vehicles will be in good working order and inspected daily. Silencers will be used on all equipment, where appropriate.
13. WATER USE
Please indicate the source(s) of water that will be used for the activity by ticking the appropriate box (es):
River, stream, The activity will not use Municipal Water board Groundwater Other dam or lake water
If water is to be extracted from groundwater, river, stream, dam, lake or any other
natural feature, please indicate the volume that will be extracted per month: Does the activity require a water use authorisation (general authorisation or water use NO license) from the Department of Water and Sanitation? If YES, please provide proof that the application has been submitted to the Department of Water and Sanitation.
14. ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Describe the design measures, if any that have been taken to ensure that the activity is energy efficient:
Not applicable – The proposed activity will be for decommissioning of existing inefficient plant structures and infrastructure which are no longer operational.
Describe how alternative energy sources have been taken into account or been built into the design of the activity, if any:
Not applicable – The proposed activity will be for decommissioning of existing inefficient plant structures and infrastructure which are no longer operational.
Has a specialist been consulted to assist with the completion of this section? NO
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If YES, please complete the form entitled “Details of specialist and declaration of interest” for the specialist appointed and attach in Appendix F.
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SECTION B: SITE/AREA/PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Important notes: 1. For linear activities (pipelines, etc) as well as activities that cover very large sites, it may be necessary to complete this section for each part of the site that has a significantly different environment. In such cases please complete copies of Section B and indicate the area, as it appears on the Site Plan.
2. Paragraphs 1 - 6 below must be completed for each alternative.
Current land-use The proposed site is currently zoned for mining. zoning as per local municipality IDP/records: In instances where there is more than one current land-use zoning, please attach a list of current land use zonings that also indicate which portions each use pertains to, to this application.
Is a change of land-use or a consent use application required? NO
1. GRADIENT OF THE SITE
Indicate the general gradient of the site.
Alternative S1: Flat 1:50 – 1:20 1:20 – 1:15 1:15 – 1:10 1:10 – 1:7,5 1:7,5 – 1:5 Steeper than 1:5
Alternative S2 (if any):
Alternative S3 (if any):
2. LOCATION IN LANDSCAPE
Indicate the landform(s) that best describes the site:
2.1 Ridgeline 2.4 Closed valley 2.7 Undulating plain / low hills 2.2 Plateau 2.5 Open valley 2.8 Dune 2.3 Side slope of 2.6 Plain 2.9 Seafront hill/mountain
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3. GROUNDWATER, SOIL AND GEOLOGICAL STABILITY OF THE SITE
Is the site(s) located on any of the following? Alternative Alternative Alternative S1: S2 (if any): S3 (if any): Shallow water table (less than 1.5m deep) NO Dolomite, sinkhole or doline areas NO Seasonally wet soils (often close to water bodies) NO Unstable rocky slopes or steep slopes with loose soil NO Dispersive soils (soils that dissolve in water) NO Soils with high clay content (clay fraction more than NO 40%) Any other unstable soil or geological feature NO An area sensitive to erosion NO
If you are unsure about any of the above or if you are concerned that any of the above aspects may be an issue of concern in the application, an appropriate specialist should be appointed to assist in the completion of this section. Information in respect of the above will often be available as part of the project information or at the planning sections of local authorities. Where it exists, the 1:50 000 scale Regional Geotechnical Maps prepared by the Council for Geo Science may also be consulted.
4. GROUNDCOVER
Indicate the types of groundcover present on the site. The location of all identified rare or endangered species or other elements should be accurately indicated on the site plan(s). Natural veld with Natural veld - Natural veld with Veld dominated heavy alien Gardens n good conditionE scattered aliensE by alien speciesE infestationE Building or other Sport field Cultivated land Paved surface Bare soil structure
If any of the boxes marked with an “E “is ticked, please consult an appropriate specialist to assist in the completion of this section if the environmental assessment practitioner doesn’t have the necessary expertise.
5. SURFACE WATER
Indicate the surface water present on and or adjacent to the site and alternative sites? Perennial River NO Non-Perennial River NO Permanent Wetland NO Seasonal Wetland NO Artificial Wetland NO
If any of the boxes marked YES or UNSURE is ticked, please provide a description of the relevant watercourse.
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None occur on the site as the site is completely transformed where the decommissioning activities will take place.
6. LAND USE CHARACTER OF SURROUNDING AREA
Indicate land uses and/or prominent features that currently occur within a 500m radius of the site and give description of how this influences the application or may be impacted upon by the application:
The proposed decommissioning of Kilns 5 and 6 is being proposed within the PPC Slurry Cement Factory. The area has existing infrastructure in place and these will not be impacted upon by the proposed activity.
Natural area Dam or reservoir Polo fields Low density residential Hospital/medical centre Filling station H Medium density residential School Landfill or waste treatment site High density residential Tertiary education facility Plantation Informal residentialA Church Agriculture Retail commercial & Old age home River, stream or wetland N warehousing Light industrial Sewage treatment plantA Nature conservation area N Medium industrial AN Train station or shunting yard N Mountain, koppie or ridge N Heavy industrial AN Railway line N Museum Power station Major road (4 lanes or more) N Historical building N Office/consulting room Airport N Protected Area N Military or police Harbour Graveyard N base/station/compound Spoil heap or slimes damA Sport facilities Archaeological site N Quarry, sand or borrow pit Golf course Other land uses (describe)
If any of the boxes marked with an “N “are ticked, how will this impact / be impacted upon by the proposed activity? Specify and explain There is an existing railway line and archaeological sites (old mining shed and coal storage building, both of which are older than 60 years old and over 100m away from the decommissioning site) which will not be impacted upon as the proposed decommissioning of Kilns 5 and 6 will be taking place within a demarcated footprint within the plant site. There will be no impact on the railway line or archaeological sites.
In addition to the above, the proposed kilns have been identified as heritage resources as per the specialist report included here in (refer to Appendix G – Heritage Impact Assessment Report). A destruction permit will be compiled and submitted to The North West Provincial Heritage Resources Authority (NWPHRA) prior to decommissioning of kilns 5 and 6.
If any of the boxes marked with an "AN" are ticked, how will this impact / be impacted upon by the proposed activity? Specify and explain:
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The area for the proposed decommissioning will take place within the plant site. However, the structures and infrastructure to be demolished is inoperative and will therefore not affect the operation of the Slurry Plant as a whole.
If any of the boxes marked with an "H" are ticked, how will this impact / be impacted upon by the proposed activity? Specify and explain:
Does the proposed site (including any alternative sites) fall within any of the following: Critical Biodiversity Area (as per provincial conservation plan) NO Core area of a protected area? NO Buffer area of a protected area? NO Planned expansion area of an existing protected area? NO Existing offset area associated with a previous Environmental Authorisation? NO
If the answer to any of these questions was YES, a map indicating the affected area must be included in Appendix B (as part of sensitivity map).
7. BIODIVERSITY
Please note: The Department may request specialist input/studies depending on the nature of the biodiversity occurring on the site and potential impact(s) of the proposed activity/ies. To assist with the identification of the biodiversity occurring on site and the ecosystem status consult http://bgis.sanbi.org or [email protected]. Information is also available on compact disc (cd) from the Biodiversity-GIS Unit, Ph (021) 799 8698. This information may be updated from time to time and it is the applicant/ EAP’s responsibility to ensure that the latest version is used. A map of the relevant biodiversity information (including an indication of the habitat conditions as per (b) below) and must be provided as an overlay map to the property/site plan as Appendix B to this report. a) Indicate the applicable biodiversity planning categories of all areas on site and indicate the reason(s) provided in the biodiversity plan for the selection of the specific area as part of the specific category)
If CBA or ESA, indicate the reason(s) for its selection in Systematic Biodiversity Planning Category biodiversity plan No Critical Ecological Other Natural Biodiversity Support Natural Area Area Area Area Remaining (CBA) (ESA) (ONA) (NNR) b) Indicate and describe the habitat condition on site
Percentage Description and additional Comments and Observations of habitat (including additional insight into condition, e.g. poor land Habitat Condition condition management practises, presence of quarries, grazing, harvesting class (adding regimes etc). up to 100%)
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Natural %
Near Natural (includes areas with low to moderate % level of alien invasive plants) Degraded (includes areas % heavily invaded by alien plants) Transformed PPC Slurry kilns 5 and 6 are within the footprint of the plant area (includes which is completely transformed. cultivation, dams, 100% urban, plantation, roads, etc)
Complete the table to indicate:
(i) the type of vegetation, including its ecosystem status, present on the site; and (ii) whether an aquatic ecosystem is present on site.
Terrestrial Ecosystems Aquatic Ecosystems Critical Ecosystem threat Endangered status as per the Wetland (including rivers, depressions, channelled and Vulnerable National unchanneled wetlands, flats, seeps pans, and artificial wetlands) Environmental Management: Least Biodiversity Act (Act Threatened The site where the decommissioning and demolition is to take No. 10 of 2004) place is completely transformed and does not contain any aquatic ecosystems. c) Please provide a description of the vegetation type and/or aquatic ecosystem present on site, including any important biodiversity features/information identified on site (e.g. threatened species and special habitats) The proposed decommissioning site is completely transformed with plant structures and infrastructure. There is no vegetation type and/or aquatic ecosystem present on the site.
8. CULTURAL/HISTORICAL FEATURE
Are there any signs of culturally or historically significant elements, as defined in YES section 2 of the National Heritage Resources Act, 1999, (Act No. 25 of 1999), including Archaeological or paleontological sites, on or close (within 20m) to the site? If YES,
explain:
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A Phase 2 Heritage Impact Assessment was carried out for the proposed decommissioning site. through this study it was determined that Kiln 5 is just older than 60 years, and is therefore protected by the National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999) (NHRA). Kiln 6 is however, not older than 60 years and therefore is not protected by the NHRA, 1999.
A summary of the findings of the heritage impact assessment are provided below.
If uncertain, conduct a specialist investigation by a recognised specialist in the field (archaeology or palaeontology) to establish whether there is such a feature(s) present on or close to the site. Briefly explain the findings of the specialist: The main focus of the heritage impact study and associated survey was the recording and assessment of Kiln 5 and 6 and their associated infrastructure. Although the exact date of completion of Kiln 5 is not clear, it seems from aerial photographs and management interviews that the kiln was near completion in 1958, and probably operational in 1959. As a result, Kiln 5 is only just older than 60 years and therefore protected by the NHRA (Act No. 25 of 1999). The exact date of completion of Kiln 6 is also not clear but aerial photographs indicate that the kiln was completed in 1963, but possibly already in operation in 1961. As a result, Kiln 6 is not older than 60 years and therefore does not fall under the NHRA (Act No. 25 of 1999). The filters for both kilns were manufactured by FL Smith & Co Ltd which was started in Denmark in 1882. They were also involved in the design of the rotary kiln since 1898 and have installed over 2000 of them worldwide.
Kiln 5 was therefore determined to be Generally Protected C and of Grade IV – low significance.
The following conclusions and recommendations were provided: » The exact date of completion of Kiln 5 is not clear but aerial photographs indicate that the kiln was near completion in 1958 and probably operational in 1959. » As a result Kiln 5, is on the cusp of being older than 60 years and therefore protected by the NHRA (Act No. 25 of 1999). » The exact date of completion of Kiln 6 is not clear but aerial photographs indictae that the kiln was completed (and possibly already in operation) in 1961. » Kiln 6 is therefore not older than 60 years and therefore do not fall under the NHRA (Act No. 25 of 1999). » Both Kilns and their associated infrastructure have been sufficiently mapped, described and photographed and no further industrial archaeological or historical research is recommended; » It has been confirmed that the kiln design and layout are very common in South Africa and that similar kilns are still in operation at some plants. As a result a low rating of significance is awarded. » An application for a Destruction Permit for Kilns 5 and 6 and the associated infrastructure may be applied for from SAHRA or PRHA-NW.
Will any building or structure older than 60 years be affected in any way? YES Is it necessary to apply for a permit in terms of the National Heritage Resources Act, YES 1999 (Act 25 of 1999)? If YES, please provide proof that this permit application has been submitted to SAHRA or the relevant provincial authority.
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Importantly, please note that the submission of the destruction permit is in progress and will be applied for during the public review period. Proof of submission of the destruction permit will be provided in the Final Basic Assessment Report in Appendix L2 – Proof of submission of destruction permit application.
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHARACTER a) Local Municipality
Please provide details on the socio-economic character of the local municipality in which the proposed site(s) are situated.
Level of unemployment:
The Mahikeng Local Municipality has the highest unemployment rate compared with other municipalities within the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality. The major issues that have contributed to high unemployment and poverty in the area include persistent low economic growth, retrenchments from mining due to decline in the mining sector, and insufficient diversification of the economy. Approximately 93 500 people have been indicated as the economically active population, with an estimated 46 052 of the total population being unemployed (MLM, 2012).
Economic profile of local municipality: The municipality is a predominantly rural municipality and its rural economy is unable to provide individuals with remunerative jobs or self-employment opportunities. An estimated amount of about 13 755 people in the municipality had no income in 2011. This amounts to 4.72%. Taking the 1.16% annual growth to date this therefore means that to date this figure has risen to 14 405. In general terms, the majority of households in the municipality earns less than the poverty line (about R1, 600 per household per month) and can be considered poor. Those classified as economically active are employed in the services sector. This sector is dominated by the services in terms of the various departments that render services such as health, justice, local government, education, SAPS (MLM, 2017-2018).
Level of education:
Unavailability and inadequate educational facilities in some areas of the municipality leads to relocation or migration of learners to assumedly better schools, possible closing of some schools and under-utilisation of existing ones. Walking long distances to schools in rural areas contributes to school drop-out rate. There is only one university (North West University – Mafikeng Campus) and it does not have all the relevant subjects required by the current economic standing. There is also one FET college (Taletso college). There is a need to approach other tertiary institutions to have satellite campuses within the municipal area. The Community Survey conducted in 2007 indicated an estimated that 17% of the population had no schooling in 2007 with only that small percentage (4%) of the population having completed grade 12. This low percentage of the population with grade 12 as compared to the highest population of some having attended primary and some having attended secondary schooling as well as the significant school drop - out rate of pupils at grade 12, might equally be attributed to social and economic reasons. This highlights the literacy level of the population which to some extent contributes to poverty (MLM, 2012).
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What is the expected capital value of the activity on completion? R17 Million will be spent to demolish Kilns 5 and 6. What is the expected yearly income that will be generated by or as a result of the Not activity? applicable. No new assets are being created as part of the demolition works. Not applicable. No new assets are being created as part of the demolition works. How many new employment opportunities will be created in the development and A Demolition construction phase of the activity/ies? Contractor will be employed to undertake the required demolition works. Possible new employment opportunities may arise through employment via the Demolition Contractor, should this be required, following appointment. What is the expected value of the employment opportunities during the development This will and construction phase? become known after an initial total price has been calculated for the project.
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What percentage of this will accrue to previously disadvantaged individuals? Not applicable. No new assets are being created as part of the demolition works. How many permanent new employment opportunities will be created during the Not operational phase of the activity? applicable. No new assets are being created as part of the demolition works. What is the expected current value of the employment opportunities during the first 10 Not years? applicable. No new assets are being created as part of the demolition works. What percentage of this will accrue to previously disadvantaged individuals? Not applicable. No new assets are being created as part of the demolition works.
10. SPECIALIST(S) CONSULTATION
Has a specialist been consulted to assist with the completion of this section? YES If YES, please complete the form entitled “Details of specialist and declaration of interest” for each specialist thus appointed and attach it in Appendix F. All specialist reports must be contained in Appendix G and must meet the requirement in Appendix 6 of EIA Regulations, 2014.
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SECTION C: IMPACT ASSESSMENT
The assessment of impacts must adhere to the minimum requirements in the EIA Regulations, 2014, and should take applicable official guidelines into account. The issues raised by interested and affected parties should also be addressed in the assessment of impacts.
1. IMPACTS THAT MAY RESULT FROM THE PLANNING AND DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, OPERATIONAL, DECOMMISSIONING AND CLOSURE PHASES AS WELL AS PROPOSED MANAGEMENT OF IDENTIFIED IMPACTS AND PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURES
Provide a summary and anticipated significance of the potential direct, indirect and cumulative impacts that are likely to occur as a result of the planning and design phase, construction phase, operational phase, decommissioning and closure phase, including impacts relating to the choice of site/activity/technology alternatives as well as the mitigation measures that may eliminate or reduce the potential impacts listed. This impact assessment must be applied to all the identified alternatives to the activities identified in Section A (2) of this report.
Activity Impact summary Significance Proposed mitigation (After Mitigation) Heritage Impacts: Impact on heritage resources (kiln 5) due to decommissioning. Decommissioning Direct impacts: Low » Site sufficiently recorded. phase Destruction of heritage » Structures to be resources (Kiln 5) demolished/decommissioned protected under the and destruction permit to be NHRA, 1999. applied for accordingly. Indirect impacts: » No further mitigation required. None. Cumulative impacts: None. Air quality Impacts: Impact on air quality due to dust generation during decommissioning of kilns resulting in pollution and health impacts such as irritation of the eyes, throats and skin through exposure and inhalation of dust. Decommissioning Direct impacts: Low » Develop dust emission control phase » Increased dust plan during decommissioning emissions during to minimise dust in the air. decommissioning » Regular watering of dusty of kilns. decommissioning areas to Indirect impacts: minimise dust generation. » Health impacts Wear appropriate Personal due to dust » generation such Protective Equipment (PPE) as irritation of the during decommissioning eyes, throats and activities such as facial masks skin through
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exposure and to minimise inhalation of dust inhalation of dust. and the use of goggles to Cumulative impacts: prevent dust irritation in eyes. » None. » Regularly wash off after decommissioning activities are undertaken to prevent skin irritation. » Minimise potential emissions of dust through regular watering of exposed areas using a bowser tank or use of an appropriate absorbent material for suppression of dust. Employment Impacts: Within the PPC Slurry plant, employment opportunities are expected to occur during decommissioning of kilns 5 and 6 as the Demolition Contractor may hire unskilled and semi-skilled labour during demolition. Direct impacts: Low » Where possible, during Decommissioning » Employment decommissioning of kilns PPC phase opportunities Slurry plant should make it a requirement for contractors to
implement a ‘locals first’ policy Indirect impacts: for construction jobs, » Transfer of skills to specifically semi and low- local people skilled job categories. This will Cumulative impacts: reduce the potential impact » None. that this category of worker could have on local family and social networks. » Maximise the use of local labour for low – semi skilled jobs far as possible.
Noise Impacts: Noise Impacts are expected to occur during demolition activities. Decommissioning Direct impacts: Medium » Demolition activities should phase » Increased noise take place during the levels during approved working hours. demolition of kilns. These are to be known and Indirect impacts: agreed upon with all » Impact on contractors. communication due to high levels of noise.
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Cumulative impacts: » Machinery and equipment are » None. to be switched off when not used. » All operations should meet the noise standard requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act No 85 of 1993). » Noise protection shoudl be used where excessive noise is to be generated. Waste Impacts: Waste impacts resulting from removal of mechanical and steelwork infrastructure and associated materials (including Hazardous waste), and the storage of selected electrical and mechanical equipment at the selected PPC Slurry salvage yard/stores. Direct impacts: Medium General waste: Decommissioning » Potential soil » Where possible, waste should phase contamination be recycled. impacts related to » General waste should be the storage of disposed of at an approved electrical and waste disposal facility. mechanical » All demolished concrete and through leakage of oils, fuels and brick rubble must be removed rust. on completion of demolition Indirect impacts: activities. » None. » Waste must be disposed of at Cumulative impacts: an appropriately registered » None. waste disposal site. No dumping of waste material must be permitted in the surrounding open areas. » Records of all waste being taken off site must be recorded and kept as evidence. » Compile and implement a detailed waste management plan.
Hazardous waste: » Spillages during decommissioning should be
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cleaned up using absorbent material. » Absorbent materials used to clean up spillages should be disposed of in a separate hazardous waste bin. » The storage area for hazardous material must be concreted, bunded, covered, labelled and well ventilated. » All hazardous waste must be disposed at an appropriately registered hazardous waste disposal facility. » Records of all waste being taken off site must be recorded and kept as evidence. Safety impacts: Safety impacts can be expected to occur during the decommissioning phase of kilns 5 and 6. Decommissioning Direct impacts: Low » All demolition staff must have phase » Increased the appropriate PPE safety consequences of equipment before being incidents and allowed to carry out physical injury decommissioning activities. during » The demolition staff handling decommissioning chemicals or hazardous activities. Indirect impacts: materials must be trained in » None. the use of the substances and Cumulative impacts: the environmental, health and » None. safety consequences of incidents. » Appoint Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Officer to ensure monitoring of safety conditions during decommissioning activities. Impacts on traffic: Increased vehicular movement is expected during demolition activities resulting in possible traffic impacts. Decommissioning Direct impacts: Medium » Where possible, heavy vehicle phase » Increased traffic traffic should be discouraged congestion along existing routes and
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internally on the from using roads during peak plant site during traffic hours. operation hours. » Road signs and speed limits Indirect impacts: should be adhered to at all » Increased traffic times. and heavy » Transport of material and vehicles and waste should comply with the machinery on roads, leading to necessary road regulations. poorer road conditions and potential accidents and pedestrians and commuters. Cumulative impacts: » None. Impacts on Health: Health impacts may occur during the decommissioning of kilns where the removal of hazardous waste (asbestos ropes and refractory materials) is required. Decommissioning Direct impacts: Medium » Provide workers with all the phase » Removal of necessary PPE. Hazardous waste » Educate workers on how to during handle Hazardous waste. decommissioning. » Classify all Hazardous waste Indirect Impacts: and dispose of appropriately. » None.None. Cumulative impacts: » Implement policy on the » Long term health disposal and handling of implications and asbestos containing waste. possibly death » Adhere to the Occupational due to Hazardous Health and Safety Act (OHSA) waste. (Act 85 of 1993). » Adhere to the Asbestos Regulations (R773 OF 10 April 1987) promulgated under the OHSA. » All necessary PPE should be worn at all times when accessing the decommissioning site. Impacts on Storm Water: Pollution of the surrounding environment may occur as a result of contaminated of storm water from decommissioned structures and infrastructure. Contamination could result from chemicals, oils, fuels, solid waste and litter during decommissioning activities. Direct impacts: Low
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Decommissioning » Contamination of » Use of appropriate structures phase storm water. (silt nets, sand bags etc.) to » Increased prevent sedimentation during sedimentaition of decommissioning. storm water. » Use of sumps to filter Indirect impacts: contaminated storm water » Pollution of flows where appropriate to downstream environments from reduce contamination of discharged storm water. contaminated » Implementation of suitable storm water. storm water structures to » Accelerated run- handle storm water run-off off due to smooth from hard structures after structures after decommissioning. decommissioning. » Upgrade and utilise the » Health impacts to existing decommissioning organisms storm water management affected by plan or compile a new storm downstream discharge of water management plan contaminated should this be required. storm water. » Monitor and control Cumulative impacts: hydrocarbon leakages from » None. decommissioning equipment and vehicles. Alternative 2
Direct impacts:
Indirect impacts:
Cumulative impacts:
Direct impacts:
Indirect impacts:
Cumulative impacts:
Alternative 3 Direct impacts:
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Indirect impacts:
Cumulative impacts:
Direct impacts:
Indirect impacts:
Cumulative impacts:
No-go option The “no-go” option is the option of not undertaking the decommissioning and demolition. The decommissioning and demolition are proposed to remove inefficient structures and associated infrastructure technologies which are inoperative at the moment. Should the proposed decommissioning and demolition not take place, these structures and infrastructures will remain and continue to degrade causing a potential pollution risk. Additionally, there would be no opportunity for employment to carry out the demolition activities and the associated economic benefits of approximately R17 million in capital expenditure which would not go to the local and regional economy. As a consequence, that would mean that the local and regional socio-economic benefits would not be realised. Direct impacts: Low » None. » Increased contamination of storm water due to leaching of degrading structures and infrastructure assocaited with Kilns 5 and 6.
Indirect impacts: Medium » None. » Loss of socio- economic benefits to the local and regional economy. Cumulative impacts: N/A » None. » None.
A complete impact assessment report which includes the process undertaken to identify, assess and rank the impacts, the activity will impose on the site through the life of the activity in terms of EIA Regulation 2014, Appendix 1(i) and (j) of GN R.982 must be included as Appendix H.
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2. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
Taking the assessment of potential impacts into account, please provide an environmental impact statement that summarises the impact that the proposed activity and its alternatives may have on the environment after the management and mitigation of impacts have been taken into account, with specific reference to types of impact, duration of impacts, likelihood of potential impacts actually occurring and the significance of impacts.
Alternative A (preferred alternative) PPC Ltd is proposing the decommissioning and demolition of kilns 5 & 6 at the PPC Slurry Plant, which is located about 25 km from Mafikeng on the road between Mafikeng and Zeerust, in the North West Province. The PPC Slurry Kilns 5 and 6 were constructed in the 1950’s, and have come to the end of their effective operating life.
PPC Ltd has decided to demolish these two Kiln Lines with most of their associated ancillary plant including Raw Mill 1, 2 and 3. The appointed Demolition Contractor will strip, demolish, load and remove everything off site, except for selected mechanical and electrical equipment which PPC Ltd wish to keep (mechanical and electrical items will be off-loaded at the selected PPC Slurry salvage yard/stores). The following conclusions can be drawn from this Basic Assessment for the proposed site project alternatives:
» The proposed decommissioning site is completely transformed and there are no sensitive environments or resources within 100m that will be directly or indirectly affected by the proposed decommissioning and demolition activities. » The overall potential impacts expected as a result of the proposed decommissioning and demolition will have a low to medium significance after mitigation. » The cumulative impacts for the proposed decommissioning within the PPC Slurry Plant site, is considered insignificant due to transformed nature of the land and existing infrastructure. » The majority of the impacts identified could be mitigated by means of implementing recommended measures, while the remaining impacts did not require any mitigation measures. » Positive impacts of the proposed decommissioning includes the creation of employment, skills development and training, and the contribution towards local and regional economy.
Based on the above conclusions, it is recommended that the project should be authorised for the preferred alternative. However, the mitigation measures recommended within this report and within the EMPr (included within Appendix J) must be implemented.
In conclusion, the proposed decommissioning of Kilns 5 and 6 including associated plant infrastructure is not foreseen to have any detrimental impacts on the environment and its surrounds where mitigation measures have been suitably implemented. The key rationale for this being the context of the area in which the proposed study site is located (i.e. an already transformed piece of land situated within an existing mining and industrial area). Alternative B
Alternative C
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No-go alternative (compulsory) The “no-go” option is the option of not undertaking the proposed decommissioning. The proposed decommissioning and demolition are proposed to remove inefficient structures and associated infrastructure technologies which are inoperative at the moment. Should the proposed decommissioning and demolition not take place, these structures and infrastructures will remain and continue to degrade causing a potential pollution risk. Additionally, there would be no opportunity for employment to carry out the demolition activities and the associated economic benefits of approximately R17 million in capital expenditure which would not go to the local and regional economy. As a consequence, the local and regional socio-economic benefits would not be realised.
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SECTION D: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
1. ADVERTISEMENT AND NOTICE
Publication name Mafikeng Mail Date published 15 November 2018 Site notice position Site Notice Location 1 Latitude Longitude 25º 48’ 40.98” S 25º 50’ 47.10” E Site Notice Location 2 Latitude Longitude 25º 48’ 13.72” S 25º 50’ 26.58” E Date placed 06 September 2018
Include proof of the placement of the relevant advertisements and notices in Appendix I1.
2. DETERMINATION OF APPROPRIATE MEASURES
Provide details of the measures taken to include all potential I&APs as required by Regulation 41(2)(e) and 41(6) of GN R.982.
The public consultation process has included the publishing of notices regarding the proposed project and distribution of notification letters to identified I&APs on 11 October 2018. Affected and neighbouring landowners and occupiers have also been given written notice of the project on the same date.
The Basic Assessment process and availability of the Basic Assessment Report was advertised in the Mafikeng Mail on 15 November 2018, and notification emails, letters, SMSs and faxes (where relevant) were distributed to identified I&APs. Focus group meetings are planned to be undertaken during the public review and comment period with affected landowners and Key Stakeholders. The public review period will take place from 14 November 2018 to 14 December 2018.
All comments received will be included in a Comments and Responses Report (C&RR) and included in this BAR for decision making by the competent authority (NW READ). Once a decision is made on the environmental authorisation application, the decision will be communicated to all registered I&APs on the project database.
Key stakeholders (other than organs of state) identified in terms of Regulation 40(2)(d) of GN R.982:
Name Surname Affiliation/ key Telephone E-mail stakeholder status Jaco Snyman Land Owner Available on Available on request request Jack Rossouw Agri SA [email protected] Boeta du Toit Agri SA 018-632-3624 [email protected] Marlize Fritz Agri SA [email protected]
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Name Surname Affiliation/ key Telephone E-mail stakeholder status Pierre Vercueil AgriSa North West 018-632-2987 [email protected] Samantha Ralston-Paton BirdLife South Africa 011-789-1122 [email protected] Simon Gear BirdLife South Africa 011-789-1122 [email protected] Eskom Holdings SOC John Geeringh Ltd 011-516-7233 [email protected] National Energy Regulator of South Tamai Hore Africa (NERSA) 012-401-4053 [email protected] South African Civil Lizell Stroh Aviation Authority 011-545-1232 [email protected] South African Heritage Resources Phillip Hine Agency (SAHRA) 021-462-4502 [email protected] South African Heritage Resources Nokukhanya Khumalo Agency (SAHRA) 021-462-4502 [email protected] South African Michael Knight National Parks 012-426-5066 [email protected] South African Fundisile Mketeni National Parks 012-426-5001 / 5002 [email protected] South African National Roads Victoria Bota Agency Limited 012-426-6200 [email protected] Square Kilometre Array (SKA): South Adrian Tiplady Africa 011-442-2434 [email protected] Leonard Shaw Telkom SA Limited 012-311-2012 [email protected] Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa John Wesson (WESSA) 011-462-5663 [email protected]
Include proof that the key stakeholder received written notification of the proposed activities as Appendix I2. This proof may include any of the following:
• e-mail delivery reports; • registered mail receipts; • courier waybills; • signed acknowledgements of receipt; and/or • or any other proof as agreed upon by the competent authority.
Refer to Appendix I2
3. ISSUES RAISED BY INTERESTED AND AFFECTED PARTIES
Summary of main issues raised by I&APs Summary of response from EAP None at present. To be included in the Final Basic None at present. To be included in the Final Basic Assessment Report. Assessment Report.
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4. COMMENTS AND RESPONSE REPORT
The practitioner must make report (s) available to I&APs record all comments received from I&APs and respond to each comment before is submitted. The comments and responses must be captured in a comments and response report as prescribed in the EIA Regulations and be attached to the Final BAR as Appendix I3.
No comments have been received to date. A comments and responses report will be compiled and included within the Basic Assessment Report to be submitted to the authority for review and decision-making.
5. AUTHORITY PARTICIPATION
Authorities and organs of state identified as key stakeholders. Key stakeholders identified in terms of Regulation 7(1) and (2) and Regulation 40(2) (a)-(c) of GN R.982:
Contact Person Office Fax Email Address Postal Address Title Name Surname Phone Postal Town Code Address Mashudu Marubini 012-319- [email protected] Private Pretoria 0001 7619 Bag X120 Thoko Buthelezi 012-319- [email protected] Private Pretoria 0001 7634 Bag X120 Portia Krisjan 086- [email protected] 632- 5930 Sambulo Mnguni 012-319- [email protected] 7414 Maurice [email protected] Pheladi Masipa 012-406- 012- [email protected] Private Pretoria 0001 7650 323- ov.za Bag X96 5819 Wilma Lutsch 012-399- [email protected]. Private Pretoria 0001 9000 za Bag X447 Mr Pieter Swart 018-487- 018- [email protected] Private Klerksdor 2570 9830 462- Bag A1 p 9039 Nozizwe Makgalem 012-312- Nozizwe.Makgalemele@dr ele 8006/9834/9 dlr.gov.za 851 Lebogan Bogopa 018-387- [email protected] Private Mmabat 2735 g 9547 Bag X5 ho Ratau 012-336- [email protected] 7500
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Contact Person Office Fax Email Address Postal Address Title Name Surname Phone Postal Town Code Address Clement Makwela 018-387- [email protected] 9550 John Geeringh 011-516- 086- [email protected] PO Box Johanne 2001 7233 661- a 1091 sburg 4064 Gert Coetzee [email protected] PO Box Slurry 2895 v.za 19 Sebastia Diseko [email protected] n Letlhogo Segomotso 018-389- Private Mmabat 2735 nolo 0111 Bag X63 ho David Paulus Nkosi 018-389- Private Mafiken 2735 0111 Bag X63 g Thabo Mokwena 018-389- [email protected] 0212 a Tamai Hore 012-401- [email protected] 4053 Mojalefa Matlole 018-381- 018- Private Mafiken 2745 9400 381- Bag g 0561 X2167 Tshepo Justice 018-381- executivemayor@nmmdm Private Mahiken 2745 9400 .gov.za Bag g X2167 Stanley Makgoba 018-381- [email protected] Private Mahiken 2745 9437 a Bag g X2167 MMJ Mohlakoan 018-381- [email protected] Private Mahiken 2745 a 9405 v.za Bag g X2167 Yoliswa Sechoaro 018-381- [email protected] 9400 a Alfred Mafune 018-388- 018- [email protected] Private Mmabat 2735 1395 38820 ov.za Bag ho 45 X2080 Thobakgal 018-388- [email protected] Private Mmabat 2735 e 1395 Bag ho X2080 Eva Mahlangu 018-389- 018- [email protected] Private Mmabat 2735 5156 389- Bag ho 5006 X2039 Ouma Skosana 018-387- 018- [email protected] Private Mambat 2375 7971 389- Bag ho 5006 X2039 Basadi Moselakgo 018-389- [email protected] mo 5731 v.za Tshifhiwa Mukosi [email protected]
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Contact Person Office Fax Email Address Postal Address Title Name Surname Phone Postal Town Code Address Colleen Mmutle [email protected]
Mpho Phethi 018-389- [email protected] 5244 Bailey Mahlakole 018-381- 018- [email protected] Private Mmabat 2735 ng 9187 381- Bag ho 9189 X2080 Mpho Molosi 018-388- [email protected] Private Mmabat 2735 2891 Bag ho X2099 Seth Ramagag 018-388- [email protected] Private Mmabat 2735 a 2893 Bag ho X2099 Mosiane Mothlaban 018-388- [email protected] PO Box Mmabat 2735 e 2826 90 ho
Include proof that the Authorities and Organs of State received written notification and draft reports of the proposed activities as Appendix I4.
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6. CONSULTATION WITH OTHER STAKEHOLDERS
Note that, for any activities (linear or other) where deviation from the public participation requirements may be appropriate, the person conducting the public participation process may deviate from the requirements of that sub-regulation to the extent and in the manner as may be agreed to by the competent authority.
Proof of any such agreement must be provided, where applicable. Application for any deviation from the regulations relating to the public participation process must be submitted prior to the commencement of the public participation process.
A list of registered I&APs must be included as Appendix I5.
Copies of any correspondence and minutes of any meetings held must be included in Appendix I6.
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SECTION E: RECOMMENDATION OF PRACTITIONER
Is the information contained in this report and the documentation attached hereto sufficient to make a decision in respect of the activity applied for (in the view of the YES environmental assessment practitioner)?
If “NO”, indicate the aspects that should be assessed further as part of a Scoping and EIA process before a decision can be made (list the aspects that require further assessment).
If “YES”, please list any recommended conditions, including mitigation measures that should be considered for inclusion in any authorisation that may be granted by the competent authority in respect of the application. There are no significant environmental or social impacts or constraints that prevent the decommissioning of Kilns 5 and 6, including the associated plant infrastructure. Relevant conditions to be adhered to include:
» The EMPr as contained within Appendix J of this report should form part of the contract with the Contractors appointed to decommission kilns 5 and 6, and will be used to ensure compliance with environmental specifications and management measures. The implementation of this EMPr for the decommissioning phase is considered to be key in achieving the appropriate environmental management standards as detailed for this project. » A destruction permit must be applied for kiln 5 prior to being demolished/decommissioned by the relevant heritage authority (South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) or the North West Province Heritage Resources Agency (NW PHRA)). » Compile and implement a detailed waste management plan, which should include consideration of both general and hazardous waste. » Update the existing storm water management plan.
The EMPr that meet the requirements of EIA Regulation,2014, Appendix 4, must be attached as Appendix J. Is an EMPr attached? YES
The details of the EAP who compiled the BAR and the expertise of the EAP to perform the Basic Assessment process must be included as Appendix K.
If any specialist reports were used during the compilation of this BAR, please attach the declaration of interest for each specialist in Appendix F. any other information relevant to this application and not previously included must be attached in Appendix L.
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SECTION G: APPENDICES
The following appendices must be attached:
Appendix A: A3 Locality Map Appendix B: Layout Plan and Sensitivity Maps Appendix C: Photographs Appendix D: Facility illustration(s) Appendix E: Confirmation of services by Municipality (servitude and infrastructure planning) Appendix F: Details and expertise of Specialist and Declaration of Interest Appendix G: Specialist reports (including terms of reference) Appendix H: Impact Assessment Appendix I: Record of Public Participation » Appendix I1: Adverts and Notices » Appendix I2: Stakeholder Letter » Appendix I3: Comments and Response Report » Appendix I4: Authority Consultation (to be included in Final Basic Assessment Report) » Appendix I5: Registered I&APs » Appendix I6: Minutes of Meetings » Appendix I7: Comments Received Appendix J: Environmental Management Programme (EMPr) Appendix K: Details of EAP and expertise Appendix L: Any other Information » Appendix L1: The list of structures and infrastructure to be demolished/removed and taken off-site or to PPC Stores/Lay-down area » Appendix L2: Proof of submission of destruction permit (to be included in Final Basic Assessment Report) Appendix M: Financial Provision (not applicable) Appendix N: Closure Plan (not applicable) as described in Appendix 5 of EIA Regulations, 2014
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