A NEW FUEL RETAIL SERVICE STATION ON ERF 6281, EXTENSION 23, ONDANGWA Project Name TOWNLANDS, OSHANA REGION

BASELINE SCOPING REPORT

Report Status Final

Project Reference APP - 001701 Number Stream Six Energies CC Erf 6281, Ext 23, Main Road, Ondangwa Prepared For P O Box 19372 OMUTHIYA Namibia

Joel Shafashike EKWAO CONSULTING 4350 Lommel Street Prepared By Ongwediva Namibia Cell: 081 418 3125 Fax2Mail: 088645026 Email: [email protected]

Date Prepared August 2020

Contributors Takatu Shafashike

Abbreviations and Acronyms

AQG Air Quality Guidelines BAT Best Available Technology BID Background Information Document BSR Baseline Scoping Report CBD Central Business District CI Cumulative Impacts CO Carbon Monoxide

CO2 Carbon Dioxide COVID-19 ‘CO' stands for corona, 'VI' for virus, and 'D' for disease. Formerly, this disease was referred to as '2019 novel coronavirus' or '2019-nCoV.' EIA Environmental Impact Assessment EMP Environmental Management Plan GRN Government of the Republic of Namibia HDI Human Development Index HES Health Environmental and Safety HPP Harambee Prosperity Plan IAPs Interested and Affected Parties ISO International Organization for Standardization M2 Square meters MEFT Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism MME Ministry of Mines and Energy MOL Ministry of Labour MURD Ministry of Urban and Rural Development NAAQS National Ambient Air Quality Standards NAMWATER Namibia Water Corporation Ltd NHC National Heritage Council

NO2 Nitrogen Dioxide NSI Namibia Standards Institute OTC Ondangwa Town Council PM Particulate Matter PPE Personal Protective Equipment PPP Public Participation Process SABS South African Bureau of Standards SHE Safety, Health & Environment SME Small and Medium Enterprises

SO2 Sulphur Dioxide TLV Threshold Limit Value

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Description Page

1.0 SCOPING ASSESSMENT 4 1.1 Introduction 4 1.2 Terms of References 4 1.3 Approach to the EIA Study 4

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVELOPMENT 6 2.1 Project Promoter 6 2.2 Location of the Project 6 2.3 Details of the Proposed Activity 11 2.4 Local Standards for Fuel service Stations 11 2.5 Assessment of Existing Infrastructures 12 2.5.1 Access to the Site 12 2.5.2 Water Supply 12 2.5.3 Electricity Supply 12 2.5.4 Sewerage System 12 2.5.5 Site Surface Drainage 13 2.5.6 Waste Handling 13

3.0 CONSIDERATION FOR PROJECT ALTERNATIVES 14 3.1 The Alternative Site 14 3.2 The No Action Alternative 14 3.3 Comparing of Alternatives 15

4.0 THE LEGAL AND POLICY REQUIREMENTS 16

5.0 THE RECEIVING ENVIRONMENT 18 5.1 Introduction 18 5.2 Access to the Site 18 5.3 Topography 18 5.4 Climatic Data 18 5.5 Geology and Soil Characteristic 19 5.6 Hydrology 19 5.7 Land use and capabilities 19 5.8 Waste Management 19 5.9 Dust Impact 19 5.10 Air Quality 20 5.11 Noise Impact 20 5.12 Visual Impact 20 5.13 Archaeological & Cultural Heritage 20 5.14 The Ecosystem 20 5.15 The Socio-Economic Environment 21

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6.0 IMPACT ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY 21 6.1 Types of Impacts 21 6.2 Identification of Impacts 21 6.3 Mitigation of Impacts 22

7.0 IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES 25 7.1 POSITIVE IMPACTS 25 7.1.1 Creation of Employment 25 7.1.2 Local economy 25 7.1.3 Training of employees 25 7.2 ADVERSE IMPACTS & MITIGATION 26 7.2.1 Traffic Congestion 26 7.2.2 Surface Water & Drainage 26 7.2.3 Soil Disturbances 27 7.2.4 Impact of Water Resources 27 7.2.5 Waste Generation and Management 27 7.2.6 Environmental Pollution 28 7.2.7 Noise Impacts 29 7.2.8 Impact on the Ecosystem 30 7.2.9 Visual Impacts 30 7.2.10 Archaeological and Cultural Heritage 28 7.2.11 Fire Risk and Control 31 7.2.12 Health & Safety 31 7.2.13 Covid-19 Control and Prevention 32

8.0 EVALUATIONS & CONCLUSIONS 35 8.1 Environmental Economics Criteria 35 8.2 Efficiency Criterion 35 8.3 Equity Criterion 35 8.4 The Intergenerational Equity or Sustainability Criterion 35 8.5 Conclusion 35

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TABLES

Table Description Page

1.0 National Legislation 16 2.0 National Policies & Agencies 17 3.0 Impact Assessment Methodology 23 4.0 Waste Generation Management 28 5.0 Sources of Environmental Pollution 29 6.0 Summary of Impact Assessment - Construction & Operation phases 34 FIGURES

1.0 Google Image - Project Location 7 2.0 Project Location - Township Layout Context 7 3.0 Looking west 8 4.0 Looking northwest 8 5.0 Looking north 9 6.0 Looking northeast 9 7.0 The adjacent C46 Highway 10 8.0 Looking south 10 9.0 Indigenous trees 13 10.0 Services on site 13 11.0 Covid-19 Safety Signs and Symbols 33

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1. SCOPING (BASELINE)

1.1 Introduction

Stream Six Energies CC (SSE) has appointed Ekwao Consulting (Ekwao) to handle the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) scoping studies for the development of its proposed fuel retail service station and related activities on Erf 6281, Extension 23 in the town of Ondangwa.

This EIA consists of three parts, this Baseline Scoping Report (BSR), the Public Participation Process (PPP) and the Environmental Management Plan (EMP). This report represents as far as possible the outcome of the Scoping Assessment conducted by Ekwao with respect to the proposed development.

1.2 Terms of References

The Terms of Reference for this EIA are as follow:

a) To critically look into the location and suitability of the site for the proposed development.

b) To provide a detailed description of the Baseline Information including applicable national environmental legislative and regulatory frameworks.

c) To describe, evaluate and analyse potential environmental impacts which the proposed project is likely to pose, expressed in terms of the physical, biological (ecological) and socio-economic aspects.

d) To evaluate the technology, procedures and processes to be used in the implementation of the project.

e) To conduct a Public Participation Process (PPP) during which the views, concerns, inputs and attitudes of the community particularly the nearby residents are assessed and evaluated towards the proposed development.

f) To formulate an Environmental Management Plan (EMP), proposing the measures to be taken to eliminate and to minimize adverse impacts on the environment during the Construction and Operational Phases.

g) To submit the EIA Report to the Office of the Environmental Commissioner in the Ministry of Environmental, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) for review and consideration whether to award or to refuse an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) for the planned development.

1.3 Approach to the EIA Study

In preparing for the Scoping Assessment, Ekwao has adopted an investigative approach which took consideration of the existing environment and the possible impacts which the proposed development will bring to bear to the physical,

EIA for Stream Six Energies CC Page 4 biological (ecological) and socio-economic environments. The proposed site was assessed by way of:  physical observation  visual surveying  taking of photographic images, and by  talking to the proponent and residents in the immediate vicinity of the development

Mitigation measures for identified negative impacts were considered over the two phases of the development namely: a) The Construction Phase which consists of pre-construction, construction and post construction activities b) The Operational Phase which is the ‘Business Phase’ of the development

Mechanism for monitoring and evaluations of compliance were proposed and included in the EMP which forms part of EIA process.

Finally, a Public Participation Process (PPP) as required by the EIA process was undertaken for this proposed development.

The impacts have been assessed on the following aspects:

 Access to the Site  Topography  Climatic Data  Geology of the area  Hydrology  Land Use and Capability  Waste Management  Dust Impacts  Air Quality  Noise Impacts  Visual Impacts  Flora (Plant life)  Fauna (Livestock)  Archaeological & Cultural Heritage  Traffic Impacts  Socio-Economic Impacts

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2. DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVELOPMENT

2.1 The Project Promoter

The planned new fuel retail service station is promoted by Stream Six Energies CC – a 100% owned and managed Namibian company. The promoter has the backing and support of at least two local fuel franchisors vying to go into business with SSE for the strategic location of its site.

2.2 Location of the Project

Erf 6281 is in extension 23 within the Ondangwa Townlands in the Oshana Region. When going in the direction of Oshakati, taking Olunkono Shopping Complex as a reference point, extension 23 is the area wedged between the Northern Tannery, Ondangwa Plastic Convertors and Ondangwa Airport Lodge to the south of the C46 Highway which links the towns of Ongwediva and Ondangwa together. To the north of C46 Highway is extension 8 which is the industrial section of the town.

To the northwest of extension 23 are the newly renamed Andimba Toivo Ya Toivo Airport and the Ruben Danger Ashipala Police Training Centre. The Oshana Veterinary Clinic which has been under construction over the last six years is directly north of extension 23. The filling station will therefore provide services to the traffic in the said destinations including the residential section of the extension.

2.3 Details of the Proposed Activity

The study area consists of a site measuring 2149 m2 as shown in Figure 1. The proposed development will entail the construction of a fuel service station integrated with what have become standard facilities at modern fuel retail facilities:  a convenient store  a car wash  ablution facilities for the patrons  adequate paved parking bays  banking facilities in the form of ATMs  a canopied forecourt housing the fuel pumps

At the time of the scoping assessment, specific details of the exact design and layout of the proposed filling station were unavailable, as the entire project is still in the concept design phase. However, considering the details presented by the proponent, a modern standard filling station is envisaged. Typically, the facility will make provision for fuel underground storage tanks, a canopied forecourt with three or four dispensing island on which pumps for dispensing of fuel from the fuel tanks are located. The standard industry practice is for the area under the canopy to be slightly raised above the level of the remainder of the service area and sealed with an impervious layer.

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Ruben Danger Ashipala Police Training Centre

Project Location

FIGURE 1: Google Map – Aerial View of Project Site

Project Location

FIGURE 2: Project Location – Township Layout Context

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FIGURE 3: Looking west - Ondangwa Urban Constituency Council Office is to the south and and C46 Highway is to the north

FIGURE 4: Looking northwest - Ruben Danger Ashipala Police Training Centre across C46 Highway

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FIGURE 5 : Looking north - Oshana Veterinary Clinic across C46 Highway

FIGURE 6: Looking northeast towards Ext 8 (the Industrial Area of Ondangwa)

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FIGURE 7 : The adjacent C46 Highway which links Ondangwa & Oshakati

FIGURE 8: Looking south - (new housing development under construction)

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2.3 Details of the Proposed Activity

The study area consists of a site measuring 2149 m2 as shown in Figure 1. The proposed development will entail the construction of a fuel service station integrated with what have become standard facilities at modern fuel retail facilities:  a convenient store  a car wash  ablution facilities for the patrons  adequate paved parking bays  banking facilities in the form of ATMs  a canopied forecourt housing the fuel pumps

At the time of the EIA assessment, specific details of the exact design and layout of the proposed filling station were unavailable, as the entire project is still in the concept design phase. However, considering the details presented by the proponent, a modern standard filling station is envisaged.

Typically, such filling station will make provision for underground storage tanks for unleaded petrol and diesel. The typical tank allocation is on a three storage tank facility, using two tanks for the storage of petrol and one tank for the storage of diesel. However, this is depended on the anticipated sales volume for each fuel product.

A modern filling station will have a canopied forecourt with three or four dispensing islands on which pumps for the dispensing of fuel from the underground storage tanks are located. The standard industry practice is for the area under the canopy to be slightly raised above the level of the remainder of the service area and sealed with an impervious layer.

2.4 Local Standards for Fuel Service Stations

Since Namibia is still in the process of developing its own standards, the current standard practice used is that of SABS 089:1999. The installation of the fuel tanks and pipelines at the filling station are to be in line with SABS Standards (SANS 10089: Parts 1-3). In terms of these standards:

 Underground Fuel Storage Tanks (USTs) should be a minimum composite tanks fibre-reinforced resin coated steel tanks  Installation requirements for USTs as prescribed in terms of the SABS codes  Filler point containment measures for the containment of spillage during tank filling as prescribed in terms of the SABS codes  Supply pipeline types, containment measures and installation requirements are specified

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The tanks are filled from a common filler box. The filler point is surrounded by secondary sleeving to prevent surface water and soil from entering the filler box. The fuel tanker operator will pump out any spillage into this filler box at the time of fuel delivery.

Fuel from these tanks is pumped through underground pipelines, which are laid to the forecourt area, where it is finally dispersed into customers’ vehicles. Dispensing pumps will be fitted with emergency cut off valve as specified by the legislation and standards.

All storm water that may potentially be contaminated by fuel or oil spills is directed to a separator unit prior to exiting the site. In addition, waste water from the carwash facility is drained through a separator before discharging such waste water into the drainage section.

2.5 Assessment of Existing Infrastructures

2.5.1 Access to the Site

The site will be linked to the C46 Highway by an access road of approximately 60 meter to be constructed either by Town Council or by SSE. The construction of street roads in extension 23 is expected to take place during the financial year 2020 to 2021.

2.5.2 Water Supply

Water has been provided to the site by the Ondangwa Town Council. The water required for the development, both during the construction and operational phases is not expected to impact negatively on the existing water supply.

2.5.3 Electricity Supply

Electricity is available on site. The local electricity supplier is Nored. The existing power supply is sufficient to cater for the proposed development. In the long term, solar power panels installed on the rooftops of the buildings can supplement the energy requirements of the project. This will reduce the energy bill of the service station considerably. Overall, the energy requirement for the project is not expected to have any negative impact on the current electricity demands at the locality.

2.5.4 Sewerage System

Adequate sewerage system has been installed by the Ondangwa Town Council. As standard practice, the number of toilets and or ablution facilities required for the fuel retail service station has to be indicated on the drawings which have to be submitted to the Ministry of Mines & Energy (MME) and to the Ondangwa Town Council for approval.

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2.5.5 Site Surface Drainage

The topography is quite flat and during the rainy season most of the rainwater is mainly absorbed into the soil. However, the adjacent C46 highway is slightly elevated such that rainwater from the tarmac surface will drain towards the development. A suitable drainage system has therefore to be provided in the design phase to divert surface run-off or storm water from the site during the operational phase.

2.5.6 Waste Handling

All wastes have to be placed in suitable waste bins for removal by the town Council.

FIGURE 9 : Indigenous trees preserved in section 23

FIGURE 10: Services at the site electricity transformer

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3. CONSIDERATION FOR PROJECT ALTERNATIVES

Alternatives to this proposed development have been assessed from the environmental and socio-economic perspectives. The alternative considered are:

 Alternative Site Scenario  No Action Alternative/Scenario, and  Comparisons of Alternatives

3.1 The Alternative Site Scenario

Relocation to a different site is an option available for the project implementation; however the selection of a site intended for use as a fuel retail service station is made based on evaluations of a number of factors such as traffic volumes, site accessibilities, availability of services (water, electricity, sewerage, waste disposal,) etc. The promoter has purchased the specific land based on its strategic location for the intended purpose. As such there are no alternative sites available to the promoter for the proposed development.

The land is within the townlands of the Ondangwa Town Council and has been formalised, fully serviced and zoned for business purposes. With a surface area of 2149 m2 and the neighbouring erven also owned by SSE, there is enough land to accommodate the scale and size of development planned by the promoter. It is common knowledge that serviced land for the development of businesses, construction of housing and industries is, generally in limited supply basically from all local authorities throughout the country. For SSE to look for an alternative site will be a cumbersome process and there is no guarantee that any such site will be successfully secured.

SSE has already made substantial initial investments to buy the land and to get the designs for the service station prepared by an architect. At the time of preparing this EIA, working drawings were being prepared for presenting to a quantity surveyor for costing purposes before the drawings are submitted to MME for scrutiny and endorsement and ultimately to the local authority (Ondangwa Town Council) for approval. An alternative site would therefore result in the loss for the funds already paid to the service providers. In consideration of the above concerns and assessment of the current site, the option for an alternative site is not a feasible proposition at this stage.

3.2 The No Action Alternative

The ‘No Action Alternative’ in respect to the proposed project implies that the status quo is maintained. This option is the most suitable alternative from an extreme environmental perspective because it ensures non-interference with the existing conditions. However, the need for such a development is high and the anticipated insignificance environmental impacts resulting from construction phase have already been experienced (the site is partially built up and set aside for the development of a suburb within the Ondangwa Townlands). This option will however, involve several losses both to the project proponent, the Town Council of Ondangwa (no payment for services/rates), the Namibian community

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at large (no employment) and Central Government in that no tax will be paid to the state coffers.

The land which is zoned for business will remain undeveloped and under-utilized or neglected. The ‘no project option’ is the least preferred option from the socio- economic and partly environmental perspective since, if the project is not done: -

 The economic benefits especially during the construction i.e. provision of jobs for skilled and non-skilled workers will not be realized.

 There will be no generation of income by the developer and the local authority (Ondangwa Town Council) will not be paid for the provision of rates and taxes

 The social-economic status of Namibia and the local people would remain unchanged.

 The local skills would remain under utilised

 No employment opportunities will be created for Namibians who will otherwise work at the fuel retail service station after the construction has been successfully completed.

 It sends a negative vibe and discourages investments in the local oil industry

From the above explanations, it is obvious that the ‘No Project Alternative’ is not a desirable alternative from the socio-economic perspectives since no benefits will accrue to anyone including the promoter, the local authority, the youths roaming around the streets looking for employment and central Government (no taxes, etc). However, from the environmental conservation perspective, the ‘No Action Alternative’ will be beneficial in that any potential negative impacts associated with project implementation will be avoided.

The “No Action Alternative” should not be adopted, as there is a fundamental need to encourage sustainable development as long as such developments are conducted in line with the provisions of the Environmental Management Act and abiding by the provisions outlined in the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for such a development.

3.3 Comparing of Alternatives

Under the ‘Development Alternative/Scenario’ the proposed development would provide direct and indirect employment to the local people. During the construction phase jobs will be provided to the construction workers in trades such as bricklayers, plasters, joiners, electricians, pavers, carpenters, plumbers, etc.

The construction phase will be followed by the operational phase (business phase) in which jobs in the form of fuel jockeys, shop attendants, cleaners, security/guards, cashiers, etc. will be provided. Employees will be drawn from the local community hence combating the scourge of unemployment.

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In the event of a ‘No Action Alternative/Scenario’ development will not take place. There would be no benefit derived from the site and nor would there be the insignificant Environmental Impacts. Provided the environmental impact mitigation measures as proposed in the EMP are adhered to the development will have minimal negative to insignificant impacts to the environment.

4. THE LEGAL AND POLICY REQUIREMENTS

To protect the environment and achieve sustainable development, all projects, programs and policies deemed to have adverse impacts on the environment require an EIA according to the Namibian legislation. The following legislations govern the EIA process in Namibia, pertaining to the proposed activity:

TABLE 1: NATIONAL LEGISLATIONS The Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) are regulated by the The Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET) in terms of the Environmental Environmental Management Act, (Act No. 7 of 2007). This Act was Management gazetted in December 2007 (Government Gazette No. 3966) and the Act, Act No. 7 Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations: Environmental of 2007 Management Act, 2007 (Government Gazette No. 4878) were promulgated in February 2012. Road Fund Regulates traffic and use of public roads in Namibia including aspects Administration related to road safety, vehicle licensing, roadworthiness, Mass Act, Act No. 18 Distance Charges, abnormal loads, etc. of 1999 This Act was enacted in 1965 is still being applied in independent Namibia today and resorts under the Ministry of Health and Social Atmospheric Services. The Act attempts to guard against the pollution of the Pollution atmosphere. Prevention Act A number of sections of this Act relate to ‘Air Pollution Control (Act No. 45 of Certification’, dust control, closure certificate, etc. At present, the 1965) Ministry does not grant any certificates as no procedures or guidelines exist. The best practice would be to notify the Ministry of the anticipated emissions. The line ministry is Ministry of Youth, Sport and Culture. The National National Heritage Council Act provides for the protection and conservation of Heritage places and objects of heritage significance and the registration of Council Act such places and objects. It also makes provision for archaeological (Act No. 27 of ‘impact assessments’. Part V: Permits, paragraphs 51 and 52). If 2004) applicable, the relevant permits must be obtained before disturbing or destroying a heritage site as set out in the Act. The Act resorts under the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development Regional and was enacted to promote the planning and coordination of Council Act policies at the regional. Under Article 28, the powers, duties, (Act No. 23 of functions, rights and obligations of regional councils include 1992) overseeing the general implementation of regional development activities.

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Overseen by the Ministry of Labour, the Labour Act as amended aims The Labour to “promote and maintain the welfare of the people and ... to further Reform Act a policy of labour relations conducive to economic growth, stability (Act No. 11 of 2007) and productivity”. It details basic conditions of employment, and health, safety and welfare requirements of employers. The Petroleum The Act makes provision for the procurement, handling and storage Products & of petroleum products. Energy Act (Act No.13 of The line ministry is the Ministry of Mines and Energy. 1990)

TABLE 2: NATIONAL POLICIES & AGENCIES ASSOCIATED The Environmental Assessment Policy requires that all projects The initiated by the government and private sector that have detrimental Environmental effects on the environment must be accompanied by an EIA. It Policy of further provides a guideline list of all activities that require an impact Namibia assessment. The proposed activity is listed as an operation requiring an impact assessment. Vision 2030 states that: “The nation shall develop its natural capital for the benefit of its social, economic and ecological well-being by Vision 2030 adopting strategies that: promote the sustainable, equitable and and National efficient use of natural resources; maximize Namibia’s comparative Development advantages; and reduce all inappropriate use of resources. However, Plans (NDPs) natural resources alone cannot sustain Namibia’s long-term development, and the nation must diversify its economy and livelihood strategies. The HPP was launched by President Geingob in March 2015 as a targeted Action Plan to accelerate development in key defined priority areas, which lay the basis for attaining prosperity for all in Namibia. The Harambee The Plan does not replace, but complements the long-term goal of Prosperity the National Development Plans [NDPs] and Vision 2030. HPP plan (HPP) introduces an element of flexibility in the Namibian planning system by fast tracking development in areas where progress is insufficient. It also incorporates new development opportunities and aims to address challenges that have emerged after the formulation of NDPs. In the wake of the deadly Covid-19 pandemic, the Government of the Republic of Namibia has put in place measures to contain the spread COVID-19 of the virus. Such measures have included lockdowns of certain Guidelines regions/towns, shut down of schools, banning of religious gathering, and limiting numbers of people attending weddings & funerals and or Regulations meetings and restrictions of movements of people. The borders have also remained closed for tourists.

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5. THE RECEIVING ENVIRONMENT

5.1 Introduction

With respect to the receiving environment, the impacts which the proposed development is likely to pose have been evaluated with regard to the environmental aspects as described in this section.

The study information for the proposed development was gathered through a number of sources such as:

 visual investigation of the site  discussions with the proponent and neighbouring residents  taking of photographs  observation of the current environmental status of the immediate surrounds

Only those elements of the environment that have a direct bearing on the impact assessment process of the proposed development are discussed. The severity of the potential impacts is largely determined by the state of the receiving environment.

5.2 Access to the Site

A new access road has to be built from the C46 Highway to serve the entire section 23 including the proposed development. Internal routes within section 23 are planned for installation during the current financial year.

5.3 Topography

The site is quite flat without any obvious changes in elevations. Normally, the highway and street roads are usually slightly elevated and rainwater from such roads is likely to collect at the filling station. An appropriate drainage system should therefore be provided in the design phase to divert surface run-off or storm water from the fuel station during the operational phase.

5.4 Climatic Data

Climatological data for the project site were taken from the satellite weather station of the Namibian Meteorological Services at Oshakati. Other than the above average rainfalls recorded during 2009 in the area, no drastic extremes have been recorded for the area. On average the project site receives between 400 and 500 mm of rain per annum with most precipitation occurring between December and March.

Daily maximum temperatures range between 36 0C and 28 0C while night minimum temperatures range between 8 0C and 20 0C.

The average sunshine per season is 1 382 hours. The benefit of sunshine hours is that the use of alternative energy supply such as solar energy can be applied. With these amounts of sunshine hours, the project could install solar panels and

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effectively supplement the expensive energy that it sources from Nored thereby reducing its energy bill and passing the benefits on to its customers.

5.5 Geology and Soil Characteristics

There are no geological rocks of any kind encounters anywhere on, near or around the project site. Generally, the geology of the area is largely made up of thick unconsolidated to poorly consolidated beds of the Kalahari Group. Consolidated Calcrete is encountered at varying depths from the surface.

Geologically, the whole of ‘Owamboland’ was the floodplain of the Kunene River which originally discharged its waters into the Etosha Depression. At some point, millions of years ago, the Kunene River managed to carve through the rock barriers of Ruacana – diverting its flow from the Etosha Depression towards the Atlantic Ocean, leaving behind a huge residual delta which constitutes the present day Owamboland.

What remained behind are alluvial plains and numerous depressed flood plains (oshanas) with prominent ones such as Etaka and Cuvelai still delivering rainwater to lake Oponono and ultimately to Etosha Pan.

5.6 Hydrology

There are no permanent surface water such as ponds, springs, streams or canals observed in the vicinity of the project site.

5.7 Land Use and Capabilities

The land is located within the township of Ondangwa and has been formalised, serviced and zoned for the proposed purpose.

5.8 Waste Management

The development of a fuel retail service station will generate waste both liquid and solid which have to be properly managed. Waste skips have to be provided and a waste management procedure developed and strictly enforced. Collection and emptying of waste skips is done by Ondangwa Town Council. In fact, Council will only give a Certificate of Fitness to the fuel retail service station once satisfied that all bylaws have been complied with.

5.9 Dust Impact

Dust is expected to be generated during the construction phase of the fuel service station. However, little dust is expected during the operational phase since most of the surface areas will be interlocked and neatly paved. All roads around the project site area are expected to be tarred hence no dust is generated.

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5.10 Air Quality

Construction activities are likely to be associated with the generation of noxious gases emissions from construction vehicles and equipment which have the potential to negatively impact the ambient air quality. The impact is however of a short duration (construction) and is not expected during the operational phase of the service station. In addition, the entire section 23 is a new area in which construction activities will be taking place over the next few years until the area is fully built up. The ambient air quality is therefore expected to be negatively impacted.

5.11 Noise Impact

The site is located in an area accommodating a range of business activities both light and heavy industries which generate significant amount of noise especially during the day. The adjacent C46 highway is one of the busiest roads in the area used by traffic between the towns of Ondangwa and Ongwediva/Oshakati. The industrial section of Ondangwa (section 8) is to the northeast of extension 23. The Andimba Toivo Ya Toivo airport is about 2 000 m away and to the northwest of section 23. The airport is used by the local air carrier, Air Namibia and other local aircraft operators on a daily basis. The ambient noise level during the day is therefore relatively high but quite normal at night.

5.12 Visual Impacts

The general visual of the area has been altered by the nature and amount of developments which have been carried out in the area over the years. All around the site there are overhead power lines, MTC towers, Telecom towers and advertisement billboards. Dominant features in the area are the tall observation tower constructed during the war by the South African Defense Force (SADF). The towers are located in what is now called the Ruben Danger Ashipala Police Training Centre which used to be one of the biggest SADF Air Force Base in Namibia. Generally, the development is expected to blend in well with the existing structures and infrastructures in the surrounds.

5.13 Archaeological & Cultural Heritages

Desk studies conducted on the study area and the surrounding areas have not revealed any items of archaeological or of cultural interest. This is also supported by the physical inspection and observation of the study area and the general surrounding areas. Residents spoken to did not have any knowledge of any archaeological items in the area. In the unlikely event of such items being unearthed during the construction phase, work must be stopped and advice sought from the National Heritage Council. Work should only proceed once an ‘all clear’ has been granted by NHC.

5.14 The Ecosystem

The site earmarked for the fuel retail service station is in an area set aside for the development of human settlement. To a large extent, the ecosystem has been altered by past human activities which include, primarily transition from rural settlement to an urban setting. While livestock is not allowed to graze within the EIA for Stream Six Energies CC Page 20

town boundaries, implementation has been a challenge with most new local establishments in the north of Namibia. More often livestock is encountered within town boundaries often resulting in road accidents. Most plants have been destroyed but some big trees have been preserved (Figures 9 & 10)

5.15 The Socio-Economic Environment

Unemployment is a serious problem in Namibia particularly amongst the youth. There are limited economic opportunities in many towns in the northern regions of the country where the majority of the Namibian population reside. The proposed development will create employment opportunities during its construction and operational phases. It is projected that a minimum of 50 people will be employed during the construction phase which will take about six months. The number of employment opportunities created during the operational phase of the development is projected to peak at 30 once all associated activities such as carwash, takeaway, bakery, etc. have been established and operational.

6. IMPACT ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY

The objective for the assessment of impacts is to identify and assess all the significant impacts that may arise from the implementation of the proposed activity. At the same time, the findings are presented to the competent authority, i.e. MEFT so as to allow the authority to make an informed decision of whether the proposed activity should be:

 authorized  authorized with conditions that will mitigate identified impacts within acceptable levels, and or  entirely rejected and refused

In this sense impacts are defined as the changes in an environmental parameter that results from undertaking an activity. These changes are the difference between effects on an environmental parameter where the activity is undertaken compared to where the activity is not undertaken, and occur over a specific period and within a defined area (EMA 2007).

6.1 Types of Impacts

Different types of impacts may occur from the proposed development, which could be positive or negative, and can be catergorised as being either direct (primary), indirect (secondary) or cumulative impacts. Direct impacts are impacts that are caused directly by the activity and generally occur at the same time and at the place of the activity (for example, dust generated as a result of excavation for building foundations).

These impacts are usually associated with the construction, operation and maintenance of a development or activity and are therefore obvious and quantifiable. However, indirect impacts are induced changes that may occur as a result of the activity (development). Cumulative impacts can occur from the

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collective impacts of individual minor actions over a period of time and can include both direct and indirect impacts.

6.2 Identification of Impacts

The identification of potential impacts associated with an activity on the environment should include impacts that may occur during the construction, operational and decommissioning phases of such an activity. Included in the process of identification and assessment of impacts are inter alia, the following:

 determination of current environmental conditions in sufficient detail so that there is a baseline against which impacts are identified and measured

 determination of future changes to the environment that will occur if the proposed activity does not take place

 understanding of the activity in great details so as to understand all consequences associated with such an activity

6.3 Mitigation of Impacts

Once impacts have been identified and predicted for a particular activity, appropriate mitigation measures have to be established. Mitigation measures are the modification of certain activities in such a way so as to reduce the impacts on the environment. The objectives of mitigation measures are to:

 find more environmentally sound ways of doing things  enhance the environmental benefits of a proposed activity  avoid, minimize or remedy negative impacts  ensure that residual negative impacts are within acceptable levels

When mitigation measures are considered for certain impacts, they should be organized in a hierarchy of actions, namely:

 avoid negative impacts as far as possible through the use of preventatives  minimize or reduce negative impacts to ‘as low as practicable’ level, and  remedy or compensate for negative residual impacts that are unavoidable and cannot be reduced further

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TABLE 3: IMPACT ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY

The environmental impact assessments in this report will relate to:

Risk Assessment : identification of impacts to the environment

Risk Valuation - assessment of impacts and assigning a rating or weighting and obtaining an overall rating or significance of an impact, and

Risk Management - managing risk of an impact in the ‘best interest’ of a society. (Shogren, 1990). (a) Nature or Status of the Impact

Appraisal of the effect that the proposed activity would have on the receiving environment rated as:

Positive: Beneficial impact on the environment

Neutral: No impact on the environment

Negative: Adverse impact on and at a cost to the environment (b) Extent or Scale of the Impact This indicates whether the impact associated with the activity will be:

Site Specific: Impacting within the boundaries of the site

Local: Impacting within a radius of 3 km of the site

Regional: Impacting on a regional scale, for instance, the entire Oshana Region

National: Impacting Namibia or across international borders (SADC regions) (c) Duration Duration indicates whether the lifetime of the impact will be

Short term: 0 to 5 years

Medium term: 5 to 15 years

Impact will cease after the operational life of the activity, either because Long term: of natural process or human intervention

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(d) Intensity or Magnitude of the Impact Establishes whether the impact is destructive or benign and indicated either as:

Low: The natural, cultural and social functions and processes are not affected

The natural, cultural and social functions and processes continue, but in a Medium: modified way

The natural, cultural or social functions or processes are altered to the extent High: that it will temporarily cease

The natural, cultural or social functions or processes are alerted to the extent Very High: that it will permanently cease

(e) Probability of the Impact

Probability describes the likelihood of the impact actually occurring and is indicated as:

The possibility of the impact to materialize is very low because of either Improbable: design, historical experience or implementation of adequate corrective actions

Probable: There is a distinct possibility that the impact will occur

It is most likely that the impact will occur regardless of any prevention or Highly Probable: corrective action

(f) Determination of Significance

After the assessment of an impact in accordance to the preceding five criteria, the significance of an impact is determined through a synthesis of the aspects produced in terms of their Nature (N), Extent (E), Duration (D), Intensity (I) and Probability (P). Various ratings accorded to the criteria are as shown in Table. These ratings are now used to calculate a Significance (S) rating, using the formula shown below:

Significance Rating (S) = (Sum of Extent + Duration + Intensity) x Probability

The resultant ratings are now described as follows:

This implies that the impact would not have a direct influence on the S < 25 Low Impact: decision to the development

S = (25 - 50): This implies that the impact could influence the decision to the Medium Impact development unless it is effectively mitigated

This implies that the impact must have an influence on the decision S > 50 High Impact: process to the development

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7. IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES

In the section below, all possible impacts associated with the proposed development are discussed in details while possible mitigation measures are described in the EMP section of the EIA document.

7.1 POSITIVE IMPACTS

7.1.1 Creation of Employment

The proposed development for a new fuel retail service station will generate employment as described more fully in section 5.15.

7.1.2 Local Economy

As noted in the previous sections of this report, energy plays a pivotal role in the structural development and economic growth of a country. The development of a filling station in this area of Ondangwa will serve to improve accessibility of petroleum products to the residents of section 23 and motorists using the various road networks in and around section 23 hence boosting and contributing to the local economic activities.

7.1.3 Training of Employees

It is imperative that all employees who will be hired to work on this development undergo induction training on all aspects related to the environment with emphasis placed on how their activities, the materials or products that they will be using and handling can harm the environment.

All impacts as identified in the Scoping Assessment and recommended mitigation measures should be conveyed to the workers during such training session. The provisions of the EMP as contained in this document should be explained to all workers and any sub-contractors (electricians, artisans, etc.) who may be hired by the main contractor. Where possible, translation should be provided for the benefit of those employees with limited understanding of the official language.

All employees who have undergone an environmental awareness induction are expected at the end of such training to be able to:

 define the terms associated with the environment  understand the potential impacts that the project is likely to cause  outline the processes that effect the environment  recognize what waste does to the environment  demonstrate what can be done to help prevent harmful impacts to the environment

The developer has to ensure that training has been offered prior to the workers starting with construction activities. A copy of the EMP should be provided to the Site Agent/Site Manager and that the content is well understood and conveyed to all employees.

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The same training as described above should be offered to all those employees who will be hired and recruited by the promoter for the operational phase of the facility. The nature of the impact is POSITIVE and significance rating is HIGH.

Mitigation

 Employment should be provided to deserving employees without discrimination on the basis of colour, race, origin, gender or political affiliation  Disabled people should also be considered for suitable vacancies

7.2 ADVERSE IMPACTS AND MITIGATION

7.2.1 Traffic Congestion

The fuel service station will, to some extent will have an effect on traffic flow along the feeder roads into and out of section 23 as vehicles are expected to slow down when approaching the service station. The impact will be minimised by providing ample parking space at the station. However, the impact cannot be fully eliminated. In addition, acceleration and deceleration lanes may have to be constructed from the street road and the C46 Highway.

The nature of the impact is NEGATIVE and the significant rating is MEDIUM.

Mitigation:

 Establish and clearly mark entry and exit points to the fuel service station  Provide adequate parking space within the service station yard

7.2.2 Surface Water and Drainage

The fuel retail service station will have an impervious surface hence reducing water infiltration into the ground. This implies that surface runoff from the site will increase. The amount of runoff will slightly increase due to lowered or limited infiltration of rainwater into the soil. The surface water from the paved areas of the service station is likely to contain amounts of oils and greases if the drainage system is not well designed.

The design should ensure that all water from the service areas and other sections of the fuel service station where spills are anticipated passes through properly constructed oil interceptors. If this is done the impact of surface runoff from the filling station on the environment will be minimised.

Lack of a proper site surface drainage will also result in water clogging up and accumulating on the service station making movements of traffic and people cumbersome.

The nature of impact is NEGATIVE but the significant rating is LOW with mitigation.

Mitigation:

 Construct adequate and efficient drainage system

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 Construct an oil interceptor(s)  Harvest rainwater from the rooftops (which can be used for cleaning)

7.2.3 Soil Disturbance

The construction phase will include the levelling of the ground and excavation. This will result in the disturbances of the soil profile and associated microbial communities. The flat slop of the land implies that minimal levelling will be needed and thus reduced soil disturbances. The underground tanks will require excavation of pits and the remaining materials not used in backfilling the pits could be used for levelling and landscaping of the fuel retail station.

The nature of impact is NEGATIVE and the significance rating is LOW.

Mitigation:

 Limit excavation activities to construction areas only  Clearly demarcate all foundation to be excavated

7.2.4 Impact on Water Resources

No source of water body was observed close to the project site. The proximity of development projects close to surface water bodies or underground water sources are, in most cases viewed as potential sources of environmental pollutants which could degrade environmental quality. Proper measures are to be put in place to ensure that no water contamination may be experienced from this development hence ensuring minimal environmental pollution.

Mitigation

 Ensure water is treated before discharging  Monitor wastewater quality on a regular basis  Harvest rainwater from rooftops

7.2.5 Waste Generation and Management

Various types of waste are expected to be generated during the construction and operational phases of the fuel retail service station. Waste management has to include the management of both solid and liquid wastes generated by the development. Appropriate waste skips have to be provided in which different types of wastes are stored. Collection of wastes is handled by the local town council (Ondangwa Town Council).

Litter blown from the project site may accumulate in the surrounding areas resulting in visual nuisance. Sources of waste and recommended disposal/mitigation measures are as given in the table below.

The nature of impact is NEGATIVE and the significance rate is MEDIUM TO LOW with mitigation.

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TABLE 4: WASTE GENERATION MANAGEMENT Nature of Waste Volume Disposal & Mitigation Measures Construction Phase  Use for levelling & landscaping Excavated soil Moderate  Comply with the EMP Cement bags, paint  Re-use containers, steel  Sell to waste papers & scarp dealers scraps, broken Moderate  Dispose at Town Council landfill sites bricks, nails,  Separate waste & place in designated bins building rubble  Comply with the EMP Timber Low Sell for firewood Operational Phase Solid waste :  Procure adequate waste skips papers, bottles,  Discourage littering by patrons cans, plastics, etc. Moderate  Display prominently ‘no waste signs’  Keep premises tidy & clean  Comply with the EMP Liquid waste  Ensure suitable stormwater drainage is (water, fuel, oil, designed grease, etc.  Install oil interceptors Moderate  Monitor quality of effluent discharged frequently  Comply with the EMP Emission from  Emitted directly into the air vehicles Low  Ensure vehicles are switched off when idle  Comply with the EMP Decommissioning Phase Low  Sell or re-use Metals, i.e. scraps  Comply with the EMP Low  Sell or re-use Equipment  Comply with the EMP Low  Use for rehabilitation or re-use Unused concrete  Comply with the EMP Low  Use in rehabilitation of site Soil  Comply with the EMP

7.2.6 Environmental Pollution

Environmental pollutions associated with this type of development are vehicular emissions, noise, dust, wastewater, oil spills, leakages, etc. The nature of impact associated with pollution is negative but the significant rating is medium to low.

Sources of impacts are summerised below:

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TABLE 5: SOURCES OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTIONS Sources Mitigation Measures  Vehicles to be switched off when stationery Vehicular  Ensure the facility is spacious and well aerated emissions  Ensure rules at the facility are enforced  Ensure employees are well trained  Fit hoses with quick-acting leak-proof cocks or with approved Fuel & oil spills nozzles  Ensure proper waste collection, handling and disposal  Comply with the EMP Lubricant  Ensure suitable & adequate waste skips are provided containers and  Encourage proper waste collection, handling & disposal packaging  Train employees on various types of wastes materials  Comply with the EMP  Ensure adequate skips for different types of wastes are provided Office & shop  Ensure proper handling, collection and disposal wastes  Maintain a high standard of housekeeping  Comply with the EMP  Construct a proper drainage water system  Treat water through oil interceptors before discharging into Waste water the environment  Install oil intercepts  Comply with the EMP  All underground fuel tanks should satisfy local and international standards  Use only approved fuel tanks and monitor volumes to detect any possible leaks timeously Leakages  To prevent any fuel leaks from getting into the environment, the tanks should be properly treated  A layer of clay should be used to encase the tanks during installation  Comply with the EMP

7.2.7 Noise Impacts

Noise is unwanted/undesirable sound that can affect job performance, safety and health of humans. Psychological effects of noise include annoyance and disruption of concentration. Physical effects include loss of hearing, pain, nausea and interference with communications when the exposure is severe.

The construction activities will involve the use of heavy machinery and other miscellaneous sources of noise for construction site (concrete mixers, workers, trucks delivering construction materials such bricks, sand, aggregate, etc.). This is not likely to cause any significant degradation of the local environment because it will be limited to the construction site. In addition, the noise levels produced are likely to exceed the background levels which will be for a short period of time.

The nature of the impact is NEGATIVE and significance rating is MEDIUM with mitigation.

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Mitigation

 Limit construction hours to daylight only  Avoid unnecessary long idle, hooting and revving of construction vehicles  Construction vehicles should be well maintained to avoid leaks, etc.  Comply with the EMP

7.2.8 Impacts on the Ecosystem

The proposed development is in a buildup area and as such the biodiversity has been degraded by human activities.

The nature of the impact is therefore NEUTRAL and the significance rating is LOW to INSIGNIFICANT.

Mitigation

 Give due regard to the protection of the ecosystem  Comply with the EMP

7.2.9 Visual Impacts

The prominent man-made features observed around the project site are observation towers from the war days, communication towers for MTC and Telecom as well as advertisement boards (billboards). During the construction phase for this specific project, visual intrusion will take the form of overhead cranes, scaffolding and the general traffic at the construction site. After the construction phase, a tall canopied forecourt structure will remain as a permanent feature intruding on the open view of the horizon. If littering and illegal dumping on the site are not controlled, this could increase the visual impact of the proposed development.

The nature of the impact is negative and the significance rating is Low with mitigation.

Mitigation

 Train employees on good housekeeping  Comply with the EMP

7.2.10 Archaeological and Cultural Heritage

Desk study conducted and physical inspection of the study area did not reveal any items which could be of archaeological or cultural heritage interests. Also, there are no reported or known archaeological or areas of heritage and cultural interests in the vicinity of the development. In the unlikely event of any such items being unearthed during the construction phase, work must be stopped and officials from the National Heritage Council invited to the area. If items unearthed contained human remains, the Namibia Police must be invited to the site. Work should only proceed once an all ‘Ok’ has been granted by the authority NHC and NamPol. EIA for Stream Six Energies CC Page 30

The nature of impact is negative and the significance rating is significantly low.

Mitigation

 Give due respect to issues of cultural heritage  Comply with the EMP

7.2.11 Fire Risk and Control

Petroleum products present significant risk to the environment due to their inflammable nature. This implies that the proponent must put adequate measures in place to prevent and control possible fire explosions.

The nature of impact is negative and the significance rating is medium with mitigation.

Mitigation

 Ensure the facility is kept clean and free from fire hazards and litter  Naked fire should be avoided – place notice signs prohibiting smoking within the fuel retail service station boundaries  All electrical installation on the premises should be carried out by qualified and certificated artisans  Install fire control appliances (portable fire extinguisher, both CO2, dry powder and water types and sand buckets)  Ensure employees are adequately trained in the use of firefighting devices  Conduct regular fire drills at least once a year  Ensure all equipment and tools are regularly serviced and well maintained  Implement leakage detection mechanism  Observe safety measures (no use of cellphone, avoid smoking, etc. when on the fuel service station)

7.2.12 Health and Safety

Safety is of paramount importance in the execution of any project activity. During the construction and operational phases, access to the project site has to be secured and restricted so as to ensure that the health & safety of employees, members of the general public who may visit the premises is protected and safeguarded.

This would include risks associated with operating construction machinery on site, excavating trenches and the installation and or connection of services (water, sewer & electricity). Neglect to apply applicable industry safety standards could lead to incidents and accidents which are undesirable and often associated with costly consequences.

During the operational phase, exhaust emissions from fuel combustion is another safety hazard. Depending on the efficiency of the refinery process, combustion of petrol produces mainly CO2 (±13%), water (±13%) and Nitrogen (±73%). A very small portion of N is converted to Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) and some to Nitrate Hydrocarbons. EIA for Stream Six Energies CC Page 31

Incomplete combustion leads to the production of Carbon Monoxide(CO), Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) fuel, Nitrogen Oxides, Lead and in thousands of compounds both in gas and particulate phases. VOCs are hazardous to human health, for instances, long exposure to Benzene could lead to cancer (EHC, 2003). NOx cause irritation of respiratory track and may exacerbate asthma and may damage blood vessels. Extended exposure to lead (Pb), could lead to several physiological disorders in man with the most sensitive parts being kidney, blood and the nervous system. The emissions may also contaminate the environment including soil and water.

The nature of the impact is NEGATIVE and significance rating is MEDIUM with mitigation.

Mitigation

Construction Phase

 Enforce strict safety precautions during the construction. These should include provision of PPEs (overalls, aprons, helmets, dust masks, welding shielding/goggles, earmuffs, safety boots, etc.)  Ensure supervision of works is carried out by competent staff (engineers, etc.) that sees to it that correct materials are procured and used, that proper mixing of elements is adhered to and that a high standard of workmanship is maintained throughout the construction  Construction site should be sealed off from non-construction workers, i.e public, etc.  Provision of first aid facilities and emergence response plan  Provision of toilet facilities and change rooms for workers

Operational Phase

 Ensure that employees undergo regular medical check-ups (at least twice a year)  Vehicles should be switched to minimise emissions  Ensure proper aeration within the premises  PPEs should be provided to employees  Install first aid facilities  Develop a fire emergence response plan  Provide washroom facilities for the workers

7.2.13 Covid-19 Control and Prevention

This EIA is conducted during the time when the whole world is battling to contain the spread of the deadly SARS CoV-2, the virus that causes Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19). Depending on the type of work being performed and exposure risk, it is incumbent upon the employers to provide a safe and corona-free working environment and for the employees to comply with the control and prevention measures as

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Mitigation

The Covid-19 general guidelines recommended to be applied by the employers, employees and patrons during the two phases of the filling station are:

 Wash your hands frequently with soap and clean water for at least 20 seconds

 Avoiding touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands

 Practice social distancing by staying a distance of at least 2 meters from the next person when queuing at the filling station or any other place

 Avoid close contact with people who are sick with Covid-19

 Wear face mask which covers the mouth and nose

 Comply with laws and regulations as announced by the authority from time to time

 Observe and comply with symbols in the figure below:

FIGURE 11: Covid-19 Safety Signs & Symbols

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TABLE 6: SUMMARY OF IMPACT ASSESSMENT DURING THE CONSTRUCTION & OPERATIONAL PHASES

Impact Assessment Impact Significance Potential Impacts

Phases Probability If Extent Duration Intensity Rating Occurrence Mitigated Roads & Access to the Site 1 1 2 4 (-)16 LOW Training of Employees on Environment 3 3 3 4 (+)36 MEDIUM Site Surface Drainage 1 4 2 4 (-)28 MEDIUM Increased Traffic Around the site 2 3 3 4 (-)32 LOW Impact on Environmental Pollution 1 2 3 4 (-)24 LOW

Noise Impacts 1 2 1 4 (-)16 LOW Dust Impacts 2 1 1 4 (-)16 LOW Waste Handling 1 1 2 4 (-)16 LOW Visual Intrusion 2 2 2 4 (-)24 LOW

Construction Construction Archaeological, Heritage & Cultural Aspects 1 1 1 2 (-)6 LOW Impacts on the Ecosystem 1 3 2 4 (-)24 LOW Fire Risk & Control 3 2 3 4 (-)32 MEDIUM Health & Safety 2 2 2 4 (-)24 MEDIUM Socio-economic (Employment) 3 3 4 6 (+)60 HIGH Socio-economic (Social ills: drugs, alcohol ) 2 3 2 4 (-)28 MEDIUM Training of Employees on Environment 3 3 3 6 (+)54 HIGH Fire Risk & Control 2 3 3 4 (-)32 MEDIUM Safety & Health 2 3 3 4 (+)32 MEDIUM Site Drainage 1 3 2 2 (-)12 LOW

Noise Impact 2 2 1 4 (-)20 LOW

Air Quality 2 3 1 4 (-)24 LOW Dust Impact 2 3 1 2 (-)12 LOW

Waste Handling 2 3 2 4 (-)28 MEDIUM Operational Impact on the Ecosystem 1 3 1 2 (-)10 LOW Visual Intrusion 2 4 2 4 (-)32 MEDIUM Socio-economic (Employment) 3 4 3 8 (+)80 HIGH Socio-economic (social ills: drugs, alcohol) 2 2 2 4 (-)24 LOW Socio-economic (on Local Residents) 3 3 4 6 (+)60 HIGH

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8. Evaluations & Conclusions

8.1 Environmental Economic Criteria

A final qualitative assessment is considered in terms of the criteria used in the field of Environmental Economics. These criteria are explained by Stauth (1983), as the efficiency, equity and intergenerational equity criteria.

8.2 Efficiency Criterion

A project is considered efficient if it brings about a net benefit to society. If some people are made better off without anyone else being made worse off, then a project is considered efficient in environmental economics terms.

This project will bring significant economic benefits to the town of Ondangwa – a town faced with an influx of people emigrating from the rural area to urban area in search of employment opportunities and better living conditions. The project will create employment opportunities during its construction and operational phase. In addition, it will further support secondary industrial and commercial opportunities in the region through the procurement of goods and services.

8.3 Equity Criterion

The equity criterion relates to the distribution of costs and benefits in the affected society. A project is equitable if it brings about a situation in which the distribution of social well-being is improved. The operation will benefit local people without disadvantaging them in any way. They will not suffer any displacement or loss of land or be subjected to adverse health conditions. Direct benefits will include remuneration to employees, while indirect benefits would include increased work opportunities in the supporting industries, i.e. transport companies, suppliers of building materials, etc.

8.4 The Intergenerational Equity (or Sustainability) Criterion

This criterion considers the economic impacts on future generations – i.e. it extends the considerations of equity to future generations. Thus a project should be able to make the present generation better off without making future generations worse off. It should be able to provide benefits to future generations without degrading the resource base that the society depends on for its wellbeing. The development proposed by Stream Six Energies CC does not pose any significant threats to human health.

8.5 Conclusion

Overall the economic benefits that accrue from the proposed developed will by far outweigh the limited negative impacts on the biological, natural and socio- economic environments. The fuel filling station is expected to perform positively in relation to the efficiency, equity and sustainability criteria. It is recommended that an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) be granted to Stream Six Energies for the project.

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A NEW FUEL RETAIL SERVICE STATION ON ERF 6281, EXTENSION 23, ONDANGWA Project Name TOWNLANDS, OSHANA REGION

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS

Report Status Final

EIA Reference APP - 001701 Number Stream Six Energies CC Erf 6281, Ext 23, Ondangwa-Oshakati Highway Ondangwa Prepared For P O Box 19372 OMUTHIYA Namibia

Joel Shafashike EKWAO CONSULTING 4350 Lommel Street Prepared By Ongwediva Namibia Cell: 081 418 3125 Fax2Mail: 088645026 Email: [email protected]

Date Prepared August 2020

Contributors Takatu Shafashike

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE

1. Introduction 1

2. Project Announcement 1

3. Identification of Stakeholders 2

4. Background Information Document 2

5 Notices for the EIA 3

6 Comments and Responses 3

TABLE 1 Project Advertisement 1

TABLE 2 Statutory Stakeholders 2

TABLE 3 BID Circulation List 3

FIGURE 1 EIA Notice at the Site 3

ANNEX Newspaper Adverts

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS

1. Introduction

Public Participation Process is an integral part of the EIA process as outlined in Section of 27(1) (h) of the Environmental Management Act and Section 32 of Environmental Assessment Regulations. One of the objectives of the Scoping Assessment for this development was to identify and to involve all key stakeholders including state organs in the EIA process.

Generally, the public participation process is a platform which affords an opportunity to the stakeholders, who are classified either as Interested or Affected Parties (IAPs) to the proposed development. Through the EIA process, such stakeholders are given an opportunity to express their views, comments and or to voice any concerns which they might have with regard to the proposed development. In broader terms, the objectives of the public participation are, amongst others the following:

 to increase awareness and public confidence and in so doing to maximize benefits and minimize risks

 to ensure transparence and accountability in decision-making and therefore less conflict, since decisions are deemed to have been made through consensus

 to secure approval from stakeholders which gives some form of assurance and a sense of partnership with the proposed development and prevents unnecessary disputes and costs associated with litigations

2. Project Announcement

The project was announced in the local newspapers on the dates as shown in the table below. The EIA Notices described the proposed project, its location, the proponent and the contact details for EIA Consultant. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, no formal public meeting was held, however, all IAPs were asked to register for the EIA via emails, faxes and/or letters. The adverts are attached to the EIA report as Annex A.

TABLE 1: PROJECT ADVERTISEMENTS

Date Newspaper Distribution Language Publication

18th June 2020 Confidénte Nationwide English Weekly, Thursday

25th June 2020 Confidénte Nationwide English Weekly, Thursday

18th June 2020 New Era Nationwide English Daily, Monday to Friday

25st June 2020 New Era Nationwide English Daily, Monday to Friday

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3. Identification of Stakeholders

The following entities, groups and or individuals were identified as stakeholders:

TABLE 2: STATUTORY STAKEHOLDERS Stakeholder Designation Names/Contact

Chief Regional Officer Mr M Elago Oshana Regional Council Director Development Planning Mrs T Mbangula

The Mayor Mr M Amwele

Chief Executive Officer Mr I Namgongo Ondangwa Town Council Manager: Environmental Health & Safety Ms H Constantin

Fire Prevention Officer Mr P Andreas

Ondangwa Urban Councillor Mr R Negonga Constituency

Executive Director Mr S Negumbo

Director of Energy Mr J titus

MME Petroleum Commissioner Ms M Shino

Petroleum Supply & Distribution Mr. I Nghishoongele

Fuel Retail Licencing Mr Geingob

Executive Director Mr T Nghitila

MET Environmental Commissioner Mr Timo Mufeti

Head: Environmental Affairs Mr D Nchindo

4. Background Information Document

A Background Information Document (BID) on the project was prepared and copies emailed or send via WhatAspp to identified stakeholders. The BID is attached as Annex A.

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TABLE 3: BID CIRCULATION LIST

Name Designation & Organisation Sent By

Mr R Negonga Councillor, Ondangwa Urban Council Emailed

Ms H Constantin Manager: SHE, Ondangwa Town Council Email

Mr P Andreas Chief Fire Control, Ondangwa Town Council Emailed

Com. K Shikwambi Ruben Danger Ashipala Police Training Centre Emailed

Mr E Shoombe Manager - Andimba Ya Toivo Airport, Ondangwa Emailed

Ms M Kalor Min of Agriculture, Water and Land Resettlement Emailed

Mr A Ngula Manager, Ondangwa Airport Lodge Emailed

5. Notices for the EIA

In addition to the announcement of the development in the local newspapers, distribution of BIDs to identified IAPs, EIA Notices were also prepared and placed on the fence of the adjacent property both to the north and to the south.

FIGURE 1: EIA Notice fixed at the premises

6. Comments and Responses

No IAPs registered for the project and therefore no comments, complains or issues were raised with respect to the proposed development by Stream Six Energies CC.

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ANNEX

EIA NEWSPAPER ADVERTS – Stream Six Investments CC Thursday 18 June 2020 NEW ERA 17

Tel: (061 2080800 Fax (061) 220584 Email: [email protected]

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF NOTICE OF NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL ONLINE & LIVE AUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND ASSESSMENT AND ASSESSMENT AND IMPACT ASSESSMENT PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (EIA) PROCESS PROCESS PROCESS BANK REPO AUCTION Notice is hereby given that an D & P Engineering and Notice is hereby given to all Notice is hereby given to all application for Environmental Environmental Consultants potential Interested and Affected potential Interested and Affected 19 - 25 JUNE 2020 Clearance Certificate (ECC) will hereby gives notice to all potential Parties (I&APs), that an Parties (I&APs), that an Websites: www.aucor.auction be submitted to the Ministry of Interested and Affected Parties application will be made to the application will be made to the Duly instructed by the Bank, in terms of the Credit Environment, Forestry & Tourism (I&APs), that an application will Environmental Commissioner Environmental Commissioner Agreement Act, Aucor Namibia (Pty) Ltd, will sell the in terms of the Environmental be made to the Environmental in terms of the Environmental in terms of the Environmental following Bank Repossessed Vehicles by Public Auction Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) Commissioner in terms of the Management Act (No. 7 of 2007) Management Act (No. 7 of 2007) #AUTOMOTIVE #AUTOMOTIVE and applicable Regulations Environmental Management and the Environmental Impact and the Environmental Impact TRUCK, TRAILERS & BUSSES: SEDANS: with respect to the following Act (No. 7 of 2007) and the Assessment Regulations (GN Assessment Regulations (GN 3 X 2017 - 2016 TOYOTA TRANSPORTER 2.0 TDI 2019 MAHINDRA KUV100 1.2 K2 NXT development: Environmental Impact Assessment 30 of 6 February 2012) for the 30 of 6 February 2012) for the 2017 JINBEI H2 2.5 MINIBUS 2018 V/W POLO VIVO GT following: following: Regulations (GN 30 of 6 February 2 X 2016 - 2012 HYUNDAI H1 2.5 2018 DATSUN GO 1.2 Development: New Fuel Service 2012) for the following: 2015 JINBEI HAISE 2.2I MINIBUS Station & Related Activities Project Tittle: The Proposed Project Tittle: Proposed Township 3 X 2017 - 2015 V/W POLO 1.2 TSI C/L BAKKIES, 4X4's & SUV'S: 2 X 2016 MERCEDES BENZ CLA200 Location: Erf 6281, Ext Project Tittle: The Proposed construction and Operation of a Establishment on Portion 134 Of 2 X 2018 - 2016 GWM STEED 5 2.2 MPI D/C 23, Ondangwa Townlands, telecommunication base fuel Retail Facility on ERF 55 of Rundu Town And Townlands 4 X 2018 - 2017 TOYOTA HILUX GD6 2.4 4X4 D/C 2016 MERCEDES BENZ C250 ONDANGWA transceiver station (BTS) Tower portion 134 Of Rundu Town And No.1329, Rundu, Kavango East 2018 TOYOTA HILUX 2.7 VVTI SRX D/C 2016 BMW 520I 2.0L Proponent: Stream Six Energies in Ncaute Village, Kavango East Townlands No.1329, Kavango - Namibia 2018 RENAULT DUSTER 1.6 2 X 2016 - 2014 AUDI A5 2.0 TDI CC Region, Namibia. East - Namibia 2018 NISSAN NP200 1.6 8V 2015 TOYOTA ETIOS CROSS 1.5 XS Public Meeting: No meeting Project Description: The project 2017 TOYOTA FORTUNER GD6 2.8 4X4 2015 V/W JETTA GP 1.2 TSI will be held but IAPs are invited Project Description: Project Description: Construction involves the development of a 2017 TOYOTA HILUX GD6 2.8 4X4 D/C 2015 OPEL MOKKA 1.4T CASINO to submit their inputs and/or Construction and operation of a and operation of a Service Station 15ha land into 250 residential 2017 TOYOTA HILUX 2.0 VVTI 2015 CITROEN C4 AIR CROSS concerns in writing to the contact telecommunication BTS tower & and a Mini Supermarket. stands, business, Institutional and 2017 GWM M4 1.5 2015 AUDI A4 1.8T MULTITRONIC 2 X 2016 ISUZU KB250 DTEQ D/C 2015 BMW 328I details below. infrastructure for the transmitting municipal erven. 2016 ISUZU KB240 Closing Date: or receiving of electronic Project Location: The proposed 2016 V/W TOUREG 3L TDI 2 X 2015 - 2014 HONDA BALLADE 1.5 I-VTEC Friday, 17 July 2020 @ 17h00 communication signals, including service station is on erven 55 of Project Location: The proposed 2016 TOYOTA L/CRUISER 3.0 PRADO 2015 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.6 QUEST EIA Consultant an access road to the facility. portion 134 of Rundu Town and land development is situated 2016 TOYOTA L/CRUISER 4.2D 4X4 D/C 2015 HYUNDAI I20 1.2 Ekwao Consulting Townlands No. 1329.The site approximately 10km from 2 X 2016 - 2014 MAHINDRA XUV 500.2.2 D 2015 V/W POLO TSI 4350 Lommel Street, Ongwediva Project Location: The project is to the South of Sauyemwa Rundu Town along the Rundu- 2016 FORD RANGER 3.2 TDCI XLT 4X4 A/T 2015 AUDI RS Q3 2.5T FSI Cell: 081 127 3027 & site is proposed in Ncaute Village, and Satotwa neighbourhoods in Nkurenkuru road opposite 2 X 2016 TOYOTA HILUX GD6 2.4 4X4 SR 2014 MAZDA 3 1.6 DYNAMIC Fax: 088 645 026 Kavango East Region, Namibia Rundu-Namibia. Sauyemwa Township. 2016 KIA SPORTAGE 1.6 TDi DCT GT 2014 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.6 QUEST NOTICE OF Email: [email protected] 2 X 2016 - 2015 GWM STEED 5 2014 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.3 ENVIRONMENTAL Proponent: Powercom (Pty) Ltd Proponent: Shililifa Property Proponent: Shililifa Property 2 X 2015 FORD RANGER 2.2 D XL 3 X 2015 - 2014 HONDA BRIO 1.2 COMFORT 2 X 2015 - 2014 NISSAN NP300 H/B 2.5 4X4 D/C ASSESSMENT AND Interested and Affected Parties are Development cc Development cc 2014 JAGUAR XF 2.2 hereby invited to register and to IAPs 2015 V/W AMAROK 2.0 4M D/C PUBLIC are invited to register with 2014 V/W POLO VIVO 1.6 submit their comments, interests, the consultant and give their IAPs are invited to register with IAPs are invited to register with 2015 MAHINDRA SCORPIO 2.2 PARTICIPATION 2015 CHEVROLET 1.4 UTILITY 2013 V/W POLO VIVO issues and/or concerns with respect comments and concerns in writing. the consultant and give their the consultant and give their 2012 MERCEDES BENZ C63 PROCESS to the proposed development to NB: Interested and Affected comments and concerns in writing. comments and concerns in writing. 2014 RANGE ROVER EVOQUE SD4 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 3.6 O/L 4X4 2011 MAZDA 3 the EIA Consultant by 17 July Parties are further invited to a 2010 TOYOTA L/CRUISER 4.0 V6 PRADO 2010 HONDA JAZZ 1.5 Notice is hereby given to all 2020. A Background Information public meeting that will be held on NB: I&Aps are further invited to NB: I&Aps are further invited to 2010 TATA XENON 2.2 4X4 AND MANY MORE FLEET VEHICLES ! potential Interested and Affected Document (BID) is available. Saturday 04 July 2020 at Ncaute a public meeting that will be held a public meeting that will be held Parties (I&APs), that an Village, Community Meeting on Saturday 04 July at Satotwa on Saturday 04 July at Satotwa Registration & Bidding on www.aucor.auction REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA Online Bidding: Starts Friday 19 June 2020 @ 08:00 application will be made to the MINISTRY OF TRADE & INDUSTRY centre, Time: 12:00PM. The Public Meeting point, near the Public Meeting point, near the Environmental Commissioner LIQUOR ACT, 1998 NOTICE OF participation and commenting Methodist Church in Rundu, Time Methodist Church in Rundu, Time Ends Wednesday 24 June 2020 @ 13:00 in terms of the Environmental APPLICATION TO A COMMITTEE IN period is effective until 30 July 09:00AM. The participation and 09:00AM. The participation and Live Auction: Thursday 25 June 2020 @ 10:00 Management Act (No. 7 of TERMS OF THE LIQUOR ACT, 1998 2020. commenting period is effective commenting period is effective Viewing: 19 - 24 June 2020 @ 9 am - 4 pm (regulations 14, 26 & 33) until 30 July 2020. until 30 July 2020. 2007) and the Environmental Notice is given that an application Covid-19 note: Limited Buyers (45) allowed at Live Auction Impact Assessment Regulations in terms of the Liquor Act, 1998, To register or request for T & C apply. Buyer’s premium will be charged. Details subject to change without prior notice. To register or request for To register or request for (GN 30 of 6 February 2012) for particulars of which appear below, documents please submit your will be made to the Regional Liquor name, contact information and documents please submit your documents please submit your the following: Licensing Committee, Region: your interests in writing to the name, contact information and name, contact information and 26 JUNE 2020 - 1 JULY 2020 OSHIKOTO Environmental Consultant: your interests in writing to: your interests in writing to: Project Tittle: The Proposed 1. Name and postal address of applicant ABNER NEHEMIA Websites:www.aucor.auction Private School on erven 112 P.O.BOX 120096 ONYANYA Mr Timo David Mr. Tendai E. Kasinganeti Mr. Tendai E. Kasinganeti Viewing: Erf 5686, Extension 13, Ongwediva of portion 134 Of Rundu Town 2. Name of business or proposed Cell +264813634904 Environmental Assessment Environmental Assessment from 26, 29 & 30 June 2020 @ 9 am - 4 pm And Townlands No.1329, Business to which applicant relates Fax: +264 61 255 207 Practitioner &Consultant Practitioner &Consultant NAKANDI CLUB Duly instructed by the Bank, in terms of the Credit Kavango East - Namibia 3. Address/Location of premises to Email: [email protected] Tel: +264813634904 Tel: +264813634904 Agreement Act, Aucor Namibia (Pty) Ltd, will sell the following which Application relates: Email: tendai@ Email: tendai@ Bank Repossessed Vehicles by Online & Public Auction Project Description: OMATYATYA, ONYANYA enviroplanconsult.com enviroplanconsult.com #AUTOMOTIVE #AUTOMOTIVE Construction and operation of 4. Nature and details of application: SPECIAL LIQUOR LICENCE TRUCKS, BAKKIES, 4X4’s & SUV’s : SEDANS: a private school. 5. Clerk of the court with whom 2017 NISSAN NP300 H/B 2.5 2016 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.6 Application will be lodged: 2016 HINO 300 814 LWB 2016 V/W JETTA 6 1.6 TDI C/L Project Location: The private ONDANGWA 2016 KIA CERATO 2.0 SX 6. Date on which application will be 2015 FORD RANGER 2.2 S/C school is on erven 112 of 2016 V/W POLO 1.2 TSI C/L Lodged: 30 JUNE 2020 2015 NISSAN NP300 2.0 portion 134 of Rundu Town 7 Date of meeting of Committee at VARIOUS SALVAGE VEHICLE ie.: and Townlands No. 1329. The Which application will be heard: 2012 MITSUBISHI ASX 2.0 GLS TOYOTA, FORD, NISSAN, BMW, VW, ETC site is to the South of Sauyemwa 12 AUGUST 2020 Registration & Bidding on: www.aucor.auction Any objection or written submission in and Satotwa neighbourhoods in terms of section 28 of the Act in relation Online Bidding: Starts Friday 26 June 2020 @ 08:00 Rundu-Namibia. to the applicant must be sent or delivered Ends Tuesday 30 June 2020 @ 13:00. to the Secretary of the Committee to Proponent: reach the Secretary not less than 21 days Live Auction on Wednesday 1 July 2020 @ 10:00 Shililifa Property before the date of the meeting of the Development cc Committee at which the application will Viewing: 26, 29 & 30 June 2020 @ 9 am - 4 pm be heard. Covid-19 note: Limited Buyers (45) allowed at Live Auction. T & C apply. REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA IAPs are invited to register REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA MINISTRY OF TRADE & INDUSTRY Buyer’s premium will be charged. Details subject to change without prior notice with the consultant and give MINISTRY OF TRADE & INDUSTRY LIQUOR ACT, 1998 NOTICE OF CONTACT US AT: their comments and concerns LIQUOR ACT, 1998 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO A COMMITTEE IN WINDHOEK: TEL: +264 61 257945/6 in writing. APPLICATION TO A COMMITTEE IN TERMS OF THE LIQUOR ACT, 1998 TERMS OF THE LIQUOR ACT, 1998 (regulations 14, 26 & 33) ONGWEDIVA: TEL: +264 65 230 186 (regulations 14, 26 & 33) Notice is given that an application EMAIL: [email protected] www.aucornamibia.com NB: I&Aps are further invited Notice is given that an application in terms of the Liquor Act, 1998, to a public meeting that will in terms of the Liquor Act, 1998, particulars of which appear below, NOTICE OF be held on Saturday 04 July at particulars of which appear below, will be made to the Regional Liquor will be made to the Regional Liquor Licensing Committee, Region: INTENTION TO APPLY Satotwa Public Meeting point, Licensing Committee, Region: OMUSATI FOR ELECTRICAL near the Methodist Church in OMUSATI 1. Name and postal address of CONTRACTOR'S Rundu, Time 09:00AM. The 1. Name and postal address of applicant LEENA TUYENI IIYAMBO LICENSE participation and commenting applicant JAIRUS NATHANAEL H P.O.BOX 960, OUTAPI, period is effective until 30 July P.O.BOX 544 TSANDI OMBALANTU I, Nangolo Tugamena, 2. Name of business or proposed 2. Name of business or proposed FARADAYS INVESTMENT 2020. Business to which applicant relates Business to which applicant relates OMAANDA SHEBEEN KEHA BARS RESTAURANT CC of (address) ERF 16 To register or request for 3. Address/Location of premises to 3. Address/Location of premises to Van ASWAGEN STREET, documents please submit your which Application relates: which Application relates: PIONERSPARK, WINDHOEK OMAANDA – UUKWALUDHI, ONAMUNKOTI UUKWANAMPANDA name, contact information and hereby give notice to the OKAFRIEND ONGANDJERA CITY OF WINDHOEK for a your interests in writing to: 4. Nature and details of application: 4. Nature and details of application: SHEBEEN LIQUOR LICENCE RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENCE contractor's license in terms of paragraph 57 Part 6 of Mr. Tendai E. Kasinganeti 5. Clerk of the court with whom 5. Clerk of the court with whom Application will be lodged: OUTAPI Application will be lodged: OUTAPI Electrical Supply Regulations. Environmental Assessment MAGISTRATE COURT 6. Date on which application will be Practitioner &Consultant 6. Date on which application will be Lodged: 15 – 30 JUNE 2020 Any person having just and Tel: +264813634904 Lodged: 18- 30 JUNE 2020 7 Date of meeting of Committee at valid objection to the issue of Email: tendai@ 7 Date of meeting of Committee at Which application will be heard: Which application will be heard: 12 AUGUST 2020 such license is called upon enviroplanconsult.com 12 AUGUST 2020 Any objection or written submission in to lodge such objection, in Any objection or written submission in terms of section 28 of the Act in relation writing on or before 14 May terms of section 28 of the Act in relation to the applicant must be sent or delivered 2020 ( a date at least seven to the applicant must be sent or delivered to the Secretary of the Committee to days of the last publication of to the Secretary of the Committee to reach the Secretary not less than 21 days reach the Secretary not less than 21 days before the date of the meeting of the this notice) with the Strategic before the date of the meeting of the Committee at which the application will Executive: Electricity, P.O.Box Committee at which the application will be heard. 5011, Windhoek

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ONLINE & LIVE AUCTION REZONING NOTICE REZONING PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE RITTA KHIBA (TOWN AND REGIONAL) PLANNING TAKE NOTICE THAT CONSULTANTS CC were Take notice that Nghivelwa RITTA KHIBA PLANNING appointed by Champac Planning Consultants (Town CONSULTANTS CC 26 JUNE 2020 - 1 JULY 2020 Investment (Pty) Ltd, the and Regional Planners) on (TOWN AND REGIONAL Websites:www.aucor.auction owner of Erven 727, 753, 783- behalf of the owners, Gaza PLANNERS AND 784, 786-789, 845 and 949- Investments Three Four ENVIRONMENTAL Viewing: Erf 5686, Extension 13, Ongwediva 951, Kleine Kuppe, to apply from 26, 29 & 30 June 2020 @ 9 am - 4 pm on their behalf to the City of CC, intends applying to the CONSULTANTS) O N Duly instructed by the Bank, in terms of the Credit Windhoek for the following: Windhoek Municipal Council BEHALF OF THE Agreement Act, Aucor Namibia (Pty) Ltd, will sell the following OWNERS KUDAKWASHE Bank Repossessed Vehicles by Online & Public Auction for the: Ÿ REZONING OF ERVEN BICK’ FORD CHIGAMA #AUTOMOTIVE #AUTOMOTIVE 727, 753, 783-784, 786-789 Ÿ Rezoning of Erf 8849 AND FUNGAI SANDRA TRUCKS, BAKKIES, 4X4’s & SUV’s : SEDANS: AND 949-950 ABENTEUER (Consolidated Erven CHIGAMA, OF ERF 3195 2016 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.6 2017 IVECO DAILY 50C15 V16 23 SEAT STREET KLEINE KUPPE 922 and 923), Vogelsang WINDHOEK No. 9 CURRIE 2017 NISSAN NP300 H/B 2.5 2016 V/W JETTA 6 1.6 TDI C/L FROM ‘RESIDENTIAL’ WITH Street, Windhoek from STREET, INTENDS 2016 HINO 300 814 LWB 2016 KIA CERATO 2.0 SX A DENSITY OF 1:250 M² TO 2016 V/W POLO 1.2 TSI C/L “Residential” with a density TO APPLY TO THE 2015 NISSAN NP300 2.0 ‘GENERAL RESIDENTIAL’ VARIOUS SALVAGE VEHICLE ie.: of 1:900 to “Business” with MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF 2012 MITSUBISHI ASX 2.0 GLS WITH A DENSITY OF 1:100 TOYOTA, FORD, NISSAN, BMW, VW M²; a bulk of 2.0; and WINDHOEK FOR THE; Registration & Bidding on: www.aucor.auction Ÿ Online Bidding: Starts Friday 26 June 2020 @ 08:00 Ÿ REZONING OF ERF 951 Consent to use the Erf REZONING OF ERF for “Business” purposes Ends Tuesday 30 June 2020 @ 13:00. ABENTEUER STREET 3195 WINDHOEK, No. Live Auction on Wednesday 1 July 2020 @ 10:00 KLEINE KUPPE FROM while the rezoning is being ‘INSTITUTIONAL’ TO formally processed. 9 CURRIE STREET Viewing: 26, 29 & 30 June 2020 @ 9 am - 4 pm ‘GENERAL RESIDENTIAL’ FROM ‘RESIDENTIAL’ T & C apply. Buyer’s premium will be charged. Details subject to change TO “OFFICE” WITH A WITH A DENSITY OF 1:100 Erf 8849, Vogelsang Street, without prior notice M²; BULK OF 0.4 AND A 50% Windhoek measure 2083m² CONTACT US AT: FREE RESIDENTIAL and is currently zoned WINDHOEK: TEL: +264 61 257945/6 Ÿ CONSENT TO USE ERF BULK AND CONSENT TO “Residential” with a density ONGWEDIVA: TEL: +264 65 230 186 845 ABENTEUER STREET CONSTRUCT OFFICES EMAIL: [email protected] www.aucornamibia.com KLEINE KUPPE FROM of 1:900. The owners intend WHILE THE REZONING ‘UNDETERMINED’ TO to rezone Erf 8849, Windhoek IS BEING PROCESSED. ‘GENERAL RESIDENTIAL’ from “Residential” with a WITH A DENSITY OF 1:100 density of 1:900 to “Business” Notices Notices M²; Erf 3195 Windhoek, No. with a bulk of 2.0 to allow 9 Currie Street, measures them to use the property Legal Notice Legal Notice ŸCONSENT TO COMMENCE approximately 1,184m² for “Business” purposes, to WITH CONSTRUCTION in extend. The Erf is WHILE THE REZONING IS construct a total floor area zoned ‘Residential’ with a BEING PROCESSED. not exceeding 6000m² for density of 1:900 m2. There “Business” purposes and to is a residential building Erven 727, 753, 783-784, 786- erect business buildings. 789 and 949-950 is zoned situated on the erf. The ‘Residential’ with a density of intention is to rezone the 1:250 m². Erf 951 is zoned Should this application be residential erf to office to ‘Institutional’ and Erf 845 is successful, the number of operate as Architectural zoned ‘Undetermined’. The vehicles for which parking (Administrative) offices sizes for the above erf is as must be provided on-site will once the Council approves. follows: Erf 727 is 13 606 m², be in accordance with the Erf 753 is 12 821 m², Erf 783 The number of vehicles is 6 153 m², Erf 784 is 6 425 Windhoek Town Planning for which parking will be m², 786 is 15 889 m², 787 is Scheme. provided on-site will be 16 360 m², 788 is 12 675 m², in accordance with the 789 is 12 992 m², 845 is 12 128 The owner’s current intentions Windhoek Town Planning m², 949 is 12 637 m², 950 is 14 are to erect buildings on Erf Scheme. 249 m² and 951 is 3 226 m². 8849, Windhoek for the The intention of the owner is to rezone the above mentioned following activities: Shops Take notice that the locality erf to ‘General Residential’ and Business Buildings plan of the erf lies for with a density of 1:100 m². inspection on the Town The intended development will Further take notice that the plan Planning notice board in not necessarily be determined of the erf lies for inspection on the Customer Care Centre, by the number of residential the town planning notice board units but will be dictated by the Main Municipal Offices, topography to create a lifestyle. in the Customer Care Centre, Rev. Michael Scott Street, The number of vehicles for Main Municipal Offices, Windhoek. which parking will be provided Rev. Michael Scott Street, NOTICE OF on-site will be in accordance Windhoek and the applicant: INTENTION TO APPLY Further take notice that with the Windhoek Town Suite 4, Paragon Office Suites, FOR ELECTRICAL any person objecting to the Planning Scheme. Garten Street, Windhoek. Take notice that the locality CONTRACTOR’S proposed use of the land as plan of the erf lies for inspection LICENSE set out above may lodge on the town planning notice Further take notice that such objection together board in the Customer Care any person objecting to the with the grounds thereof, Centre, Main Municipal Offices, proposed use of the land as I , MARIA with the Municipality (City of Rev. Michael Scott Street, set out above may lodge such LJAMANGULUKA Windhoek, P.O Box 59) and Windhoek. objection together with the AMWAALWA, or submit the objections Further take notice that TOGETHER any person objecting to the grounds thereof, with the to Urban Planning, Room ELECTRICAL SERVICES th proposed use of the land City and with the applicant in 518, 5 Floor, and or with as set out above may lodge writing within 14 days of the CC of (address) ERF the applicant in writing such objection together with last publication of this notice. 206 LUCIA STREET, within 14 days of the last the grounds thereof, with the The last date for any objection GREENWELL, publication of this notice. Municipality (City of Windhoek) is 16th July 2020. WINDHOEK hereby give The last day of objections and or submit the objections to notice of my intention to apply Urban Planning, Room 518, 5th is 19 July 2020. th CITY OF WINDHOEK Floor, and or with the applicant Dated at Windhoek this 25 to the in writing before Thursday, 23 day of June of 2020. for a Contractor’s License in APPLICANT: July 2020. terms of paragraph 57 Part Applicant: Nghivelwa 6 of the Electricity Supply Applicant: Planning Consultants Regulations. P O Box 40900, Any person having just and Ausspannplatz valid objection to the issue TOWN AND REGIONAL Web: www.nghivelwa.com.na of such license is called upon PLANNERS, to lodge such objection, in TOWN AND REGIONAL Email: planning@ ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS & nghivelwa.com.na writing on or before 7 JULY CONSULTANTS ENVIRONMENTAL Tel: 061 269 697 2020 (a date at least seven P.O. BOX 22543 CONSULTANTS Cell: 085 3232 230 days from the date of the last WINDHOEK P.O. BOX 22543 WINDHOEK publication of this notice) TEL: 061-225062 Tel: 061-225062/ Cell: with the Strategic Executive: / 0815788154 / 0815788154 / 0812505559 Fax to email: 088614935 Electricity, P O Box 5011, 0812505559 Email Address: rkhiba@ Windhoek E-mail: rkhiba@gmail. gmail.com Signed: com/[email protected]