Heidedal Filling Station Situated on Erf 16603

FINAL BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT HEIDEDAL FILLING STATION SITUATED ON ERF 16603

Reference No.: EMB/9(i),10(i)13,14,19(i),27/16/05 June 2016

Bokamoso Landscape Architects & Environmental Consultants CC. P. O. Box 11375 Maroelana, 0161 Tel: (012) 346 3810 Fax: 086 570 5659 Email: [email protected] FINAL BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

APPLICATION FORM

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT LETTERS

BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT SECTION A: ACTIVITY INFORMATION 03 1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 03 2. FEASIBLE AND REASONABLE ALTERNATIVES 06 3. PHYSICAL SIZE OF THE ACTIVITY 09 4. SITE ACCESS 10 5. LOCALITY MAP 12 6. LAYOUT/ROUTE PLAN 14 7. SENSITIVITY MAP 14 8. SITE PHOTOGRAPHS 15 9. FACILITY ILLUSTRATION 16 10. ACTIVITY MOTIVATION 16 11. APPLICABLE LEGISLATION, POLICIES AND/OR GUIDELINES 25 12. WASTE, EFFLUENT, EMISSION AND NOISE MANAGEMENT 33 13. WATER USE 35 14. ENERGY EFFICIENCY 35

SECTION B: SITE/AREA/PROPERTY DESCRIPTION 37 1. GRADIENT OF THE SITE 38 2. LOCATION IN LANDSCAPE 38 3. GROUNDWATER, SOIL AND GEOLOGICAL STABILITY OF THE SITE 38 4. GROUNDCOVER 39 5. SURFACE WATER 39 6. LAND USE CHARACTER OF SURROUNDING AREA 40 7. CULTURAL/HISTORICAL FEATURES 42 8. SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHARACTER 42 9. BIODIVERSITY 44

FINAL BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT

SECTION C: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 47 1. ADVERTISEMENT AND NOTICE 47 2. DETERMINATION OF APPROPRIATE MEASURES 47 3. ISSUES RAISED BY INTERESTED AND AFFECTED PARTIES 48 4. COMMENTS AND RESPONSE REPORT 48 5. AUTHORITY PARTICIPATION 48 6. CONSULTATION WITH OTHER STAKEHOLDERS 49

SECTION D: IMPACT ASSESSMENT 50 1. IMPACTS THAT MAY RESULT FROM THE PLANNING AND DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, OPERATIONAL, DECOMMISSIONING AND CLOSURE PHASES AS WELL AS PROPOSED MANAGEMENT OF IDENTIFIED IMPACTS AND PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURES 50 2. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT 67

SECTION E: RECOMMENDATION OF PRACTITIONER 70

SECTION F: APPENDIXES 73 APPENDIX A: MAPS APPENDIX B: PHOTOGRAPHS APPENDIX C: FACILITY ILLUSTRATION(S) APPENDIX D: SPECIALIST REPORTS (INCLUDING TERMS OF REFERENCE) APPENDIX E: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION APPENDIX F: IMPACT ASSESSMENT APPENDIX G: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (EMPR) APPENDIX H: DETAILS OF EAP AND EXPERTISE APPENDIX I: SPECIALIST’S DECLARATION OF INTEREST APPENDIX J: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Application Form

APPLICATION FORM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION – EIA REGULATIONS, 2014

(For official use only) File Reference Number: NEAS Reference Number: Date Received:

Application for authorisation in terms of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998), as amended and GNR 982, 983, 984 and 985 of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2014

PROJECT TITLE THE PROPOSED HEIDEDAL FILLING STATION AND A CONVENIENCE SHOP FOR 5 X 23M³ PETROL TANKS.

Kindly note that: 1. This application form is current as of 08 December 2014. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ascertain whether subsequent versions of the form have been published or produced by the competent authority. 2. The application must be typed within the spaces provided in the form. The sizes of the spaces provided are not necessarily indicative of the amount of information to be provided. Spaces are provided in tabular format and will extend automatically when each space is filled with typing. 3. Where applicable black out the boxes that are not applicable in the form. 4. Incomplete applications may be returned to the applicant for revision. 5. The use of the phrase “not applicable” in the form must be done with circumspection. Should it be done in respect of material information required by the competent authority for assessing the application, it may result in the rejection of the application as provided for in the Regulations. 6. This application must be handed in at the offices of the relevant competent authority as determined by the Act and regulations. 7. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted. 8. Unless protected by law, all information filled in on this application will become public information on receipt by the competent authority. Any interested and affected party should be provided with the information contained in this application on request, during any stage of the application process.

Queries must be addressed to the contact hereunder: Departmental Details

Postal address: Free State Department of Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs Attention: Grace Mkhosana, Environmental Management Directorate DESTEA Private Bag X 20801 Bloemfontein 9300

Physical address: Environmental Impact Management Sub - Directorate Fountain Towers Building 1st Floor, Room 137 C/o Zastron & Markgraaf Street Bloemfontein 9300

Queries should be directed to the Directorate: Environmental Impact Management at: Tel: 051- 400 4817/19 Fax: 051-400 4842 View the Department’s website at http://www.detea.fs.gov.za/ for the latest version of the documents.

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FEES1

Department of Environmental Affairs Free State; details for the payment of application fees

Banking Details

Bank: STANDARD BANK Account holder: Free State Provincial Government-Department of Economic Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs Account number: 240322746 Type of Account: Cheque account Branch code: 055534

Reference number : EI & WM + short project title………(important to quote this when making payment)

Forward proof of payment to: Fax: 051 400 9606 Email: [email protected] Application form to be sent with proof of payment

Payment Enquiries: Contact person: Tebogo Tlhakanelo (Revenue) or Disebo Khunong (EIM Admin) Tel: 051 400 4738 051 400 4817 Email: [email protected]

Tax exemption status: Exempt

Please note that this form must be copied to the relevant provincial environmental department/s.

Exclusions:

An applicant is excluded from paying fees if:

• The activity entails the rehabilitation of wetlands • The activity is a community based project funded by a government grant; or • The applicant is an organ of state.

Applicants are required to tick the appropriate box below and ensure that the application form is accompanied by proof of payment OR proof and motivation if an exclusion applies:

Proof attached X

Exclusionapplies

Type of exclusion Tick which exclusion is applicable. Proper motivation must be provided if any option is chosen. The activity is a community based project funded by a government grant

The applicant is an organ of state.

1Applicants must pay a fee for the processing of environmental impact assessment applications In terms of sections 24(5)(c), 24M and 44 the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998) (“NEMA”). A flat rate of R2 000 is charged for basic assessment (BA) and amendment of environmental authorisations applications and R10 000 for scoping and an environmental impact assessment applications (Scoping EIA)

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A. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The entire project will entail the following (full detail of the project can also be appended):

The Proposed Heidedal Filling Station and a Convenience Shop for 5 x 23m³ petrol tanks situated on Erf 16603, Farm Portion 259 of 654, Heidedal X24, Bloemfontein.

B. SITE IDENTIFICATION AND LINKAGE

Please indicate all the Surveyor-general 21 digit site (erf/farm/portion) reference numbers for all sites (including portions of sites) that are part of the application.

F 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 5 4 0 0 0 0 0

(If there are more than 6, please attach a list with the rest of the numbers) (These numbers will be used to link various different applications, authorisations, permits etc. that may be connected to a specific site)

C. SITE CO-ORDINATES Indicate the position of the activity using the latitude and longitude of the center point of the site for each alternative site. The co- ordinates should be in degrees, minutes and seconds. The projection that must be used in all cases is the WGS84 spheroid in a national or local projection.

Co-ordinates: Latitude (S): Longitude (E): Alternative 1

(Preferred/Proposal) A 29° 8' 29,16" 26° 15' 3,77" B 29° 8' 29,92" 26° 15' 4,69" C 29° 8' 30,4" 26° 15' 4,75" D 29° 8' 31,72" 26° 15' 3,93" E 29° 8' 30,91" 26° 15' 2,25" F 29° 8' 27,14" 26° 15' 3,36" G 29° 8' 27,19" 26° 15' 3,57" H 29° 8' 28,99" 26° 15' 3,05" A map and / or site development plan is attached to the application clearly indicating Y the above-mentioned co-ordinates. Alternative 2 N/A o ‘ “ o ‘ “ o ‘ “ o ‘ “ A map and / or site development plan is attached to the application clearly indicating the Y N above-mentioned co-ordinates. Alternative 3 N/A o ‘ “ o ‘ “ o ‘ “ o ‘ “ A map and / or site development plan is attached to the application clearly indicating the Y N above-mentioned co-ordinates. Please Note: o A map and / or site development plan clearly indicating the above-mentioned co-ordinates must be attached to the application. o An absolute minimum of 4 co-ordinates must be provided, this to ensure the entire area of the listed activity(ies) is spatially represented. The same applies for every identified alternative. o More co-ordinates are required for certain developments (e.g. linear activities). In such an event the application form must be accompanied with a list of the co-ordinates (including alternatives provided). o The co-ordinates must be in degrees, minutes and seconds. The seconds must be given to at least three decimals to ensure adequate accuracy. o The position of the activity must be indicated using the latitude and longitude of the center point of the site for each alternative site. o The projection to be used for the data is Hartbeeshoek 1994 WGS 84.

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D. SITE AND LOCALITY PLAN DIRECTIONS

The site is situated on Erf 16603, Farm Portion 259 of 654, Heidedal X24, Bloemfontein, along the corner of Heatherdale Road and Witherow Avenue and south west of the Twin City Shopping Center.

E. CAPITAL VALUE AND JOB CREATION ESTIMATES (If applicable)

Capital value Job estimates

PROJECT TITLE

The Proposed Heidedal Filling Station and a Convenience Shop for 5 x 23m³ petrol tanks.

1. BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Project applicant: Twin City Development (Pty) Ltd. Trading name (if any): Twin City Development (Pty) Ltd. Contact person: Johan Visagie Physical address: Suite 301, 270 Main Street, Waterkloof Gardens, Waterkloof, 0181 Postal address: P. O. Box 27, Groenkloof Postal code: 0027 Cell: 082 883 3356 Telephone: (012) 4609226 Fax: (012) 460 9245 E-mail: [email protected] Free State Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Provincial Authority: Environmental Affairs (DETEA) Reference No. (if any) - Contact person: Grace Mkhosana Postal address: Private Bag X 20801, Bloemfontein Postal code: 9300 Cell: - Telephone: (051) 400 4812 Fax: (051) 400 4842 E-mail: [email protected]

Landowner: Twin City Development (Pty) Ltd. Contact person: Johan Visagie Postal address: P. O. Box 27, Groenkloof Postal code: 0027 Cell: 082 883 3356 Telephone: (012) 460 9245 Fax: (012) 460 9245 E-mail: [email protected] In instances where there is more than one landowner, please attach a list of landowners with their contact details to this application. Local authority in whose Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality jurisdiction the proposed activity will fall:

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District authority in Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality whose jurisdiction the proposed activity will fall:

Nearest town or districts: Bloemfontein/ Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality Contact person: George Mahlakwana Postal address: P. O. Box 3704, Bloemfontein, Free State Postal code: 9300 Cell: - Telephone: 051 405 8443/ 8885 Fax: 086 607 5723 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

In instances where there is more than one local authority involved, please attach a list of local authorities with their contact details to this application.

Property Erf 16603, Farm Portion 259 of 654, Heidedal X24, Bloemfontein. description/Physical address: (Farm name, Portion, Erf/stand etc.) where a large number of properties are involved (e.g linear activities), please attach a full list to this application

Current land zoning Vacant

In instances where there is more than one current land-use zoning, please attach a list of current land use zonings that also indicate which portions each use pertains to, to this application.

Is a change of land-use or a consent use application required? NO Must a building plan be submitted to the local municipality Identified Competent Authority to consider the application: Reason(s) in terms of S 24C of NEMA 1998 as amended

1.1 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PRACTITIONER (EAP) INFORMATION

EAP: Bokamoso Landscape Architects & Environmental Consultants Professional PGCE (Education – Cum Laude) affiliation/registration: BA Environmental Mangement Contact person (if different Anè Agenbacht from EAP): Company: Bokamoso Landscape Architects & Environmental Consultants Physical address: 36 Lebombo Road, Lebombo Garden Building, Ashlea Gardens, 0081 Postal address: P.O. Box 11375, Maroelana Postal code: 0161 Cell: 083 533 0420 Telephone: 012 346 3810 Fax: 086 570 5659 E-mail: [email protected]

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1.2 Locality Map

An A3 locality map (in colour) must be attached to the back of this document, as Appendix A. The scale of the locality map must be relevant to the size of the development (at least 1:50 000). For linear activities of more than 25 kilometers, a smaller scale e.g 1:25 000 can be used. The scale must be indicated on the map.

The map must indicate the following: • An accurate indication of the project site position as well as the alternative sites, if any; • Road access from all major roads in as well as the roads that provide access to the site (s); • All roads within a 1kmradius of the site or alternative sites; and • A north arrow; and • A legend

2. TYPE OF APPLICATION

2.1. Application for basic Assessment

Is this application for conducting Basic Assessment YES

Please indicate when the Basic Assessment report will be submitted

2.2. Application for Scoping and EIA

Is this application for Scoping and EIA NO

Please indicate when the Scoping Report (including the Plan of Study for EIA ) will be submitted

3. ACTIVITIES APPLIED FOR TO BE AUTHORISED

For an application for authorisation that involves more than one listed or specified activity that, together, make up one development proposal, all the listed activities pertaining to this application must be indicated.

3.1 For Listing Notice 1 (R983, 08 December 2014) and Listing Notice 2 (R984, 08 December 2014)

Indicate the number Activity No (s) (in terms of Describe each listed activity as per project description2: and date of the the relevant notice) : Construction of a 600 mW generator relevant notice: e. g 1(a) e.g. R983 08 December 2014

R983, 4 Listing Notice 1 The development of infrastructure exceeding December 2014 Activity 1000 metres in length for the bulk transportation 9 of water or storm water – (i) with an internal diameter of 0,36 metres or more; or (ii) with a peak throughput of 120 litres per second or more;

excluding where - (a) such infrastructure is for bulk transportation of water or storm water or storm water drainage inside a road

2Please note that this description should not be a verbatim repetition of the listed activity as contained in the relevant Government Notice, but should be a brief description of activities to be undertaken as per the project description “JWALE KE NAKO YA KOTULO, RE A KUBELETSA”

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reserve; or (b) where such development will occur within an urban area. R983, 4 Listing Notice 1 The development and related operation of December 2014 Activity infrastructure exceeding 1000 metres in length 10 for the bulk transportation of sewage, effluent, process water, waste water, return water, industrial discharge or slimes – (i) with an internal diameter of 0,36 metres or more; or (ii) with a peak throughput of 120 litres per second or more;

excluding where – (a) such infrastructure is for bulk transportation of sewage, effluent, process water, industrial discharge or slimes inside a road reserve; or (b) where such development will occur within an urban area. R983, 4 Listing Notice 1 The development of facilities or infrastructure for December 2014 Activity the off-stream storage of water, including dams 13 and reservoirs, with a combined capacity of 50000 cubic metres or more, unless such storage falls within the ambit of activity 16 in Listing Notice 2 of 2014. R983, 4 Listing Notice 1 The development of facilities or infrastructure, for December 2014 Activity the storage, or for the storage and handling, of a 14 dangerous good, where such storage occurs in containers with a combined capacity of 80 cubic metres or more but not exceeding 500 cubic metres. R983, 4 Listing Notice 1 The infilling or depositing of any material of more December 2014 Activity than 5 cubic metres into, or the dredging, 19 excavation, removal or moving of soil, sand, shells, shell grit, pebbles or rock of more than 5 cubic metre from – (i) a watercourse; (ii) the seashore; or (iii) the littoral active zone, an estuary or a distance of 100 metres inland of the high-water mark of the sea or an estuary, whichever distance is the greater –

but excluding where such infilling, depositing, dredging, excavation, removal or moving – (a) will occur behind a development setback;

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(b) is for maintenance purposes undertaken in accordance with a maintenance management plan; or (c) falls within the ambit of activity 21 in this Notice, in which case that activity applies. R983, 4 Listing Notice 1 The clearance of an area of 1 hectares or December 2014 Activity more, but less than 20 hectares of indigenous 27 vegetation, except where such clearance of indigenous vegetation is required for- (i) the undertaking of a linear activity; or (ii) maintenance purposes undertaken in accordance with a maintenance management plan. Please note that any authorisation that may result from this application will cover activities specifically applied for:

3.2 For Listing Notice 3 (R985, 08 December 2014)

Activity No (s) No. of Geographical Area and Description Describe each listed activity as per project as per project description

N/A

Are there any other applications for Environmental Authorisation on the same property? NO If YES, please indicate the following: Competent Authority Reference Number Project Name Please provide details of the steps taken to ascertain this information:

4. OTHER AUTHORISATIONS REQUIRED

4.1 DO YOU NEED ANY AUTHORISATIONS IN TERMS OF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING LAWS?

Laws Yes Or No Submitted Date Submitted To Relevant Yes Or No Authority 4.1.1 National Environmental No - - Management: Waste Act 4.1.2 National Environmental No - - Management: Air Quality Act 4.1.3 National Environmental No - - Management: Protected Areas Act 4.1.4 National Environmental No - - Management: Biodiversity Act

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4.1.5 National Water Act Yes No - 4.1.6 National Heritage Resources Act No - - 4.1.7Mineral Petroleum Development Yes No - Resources Act 4.1.9 Other (please specify) No - -

5. SECTOR

Please indicate, by marking the appropriate box below, the sector and sub-sector applicable to the main development which forms the subject of this application:

Sector 1: Energy infrastructure

Subsector 1.1: Green economy + ‘green’ and energy saving Subsector 1.5: Nuclear industries Subsector 1.2: Infrastructure – electricity (generation, Subsector 1.6: Basic services (local government) - electricity transmission & distribution) and electrification Subsector 1.3: Oil and gas Subsector 1.7: Basic services (local government) - area lighting Subsector 1.4: Biofuels

Sector 2: Transport infrastructure

Subsector 2.1: Infrastructure-transport (ports, rail and road) Subsector 2.2: Basic services (local government) access roads) Subsector 2.3: Basic services (local government) - public transport

Sector 3: Bulk services infrastructure

Subsector 3.1:Infrastructure - water (bulk and reticulation) Subsector 3.2: Basic services (local government) - sanitation Subsector 3.3: Basic services (local government) -waste management Subsector 3.4: Basic services (local government) water

Sector 4: Water impoundments

Subsector 4.1: Basic services (Local Government) water

Sector 5: Agriculture and forestry (including agri-industry, etc)

Subsector 5.1: Agricultural value chain + agro-processing (linked to food security and food pricing imperatives) Subsector 5.2: Forestry, paper, pulp and furniture

Sector 6: Communication infrastructure

Subsector 6.1: 1 Infrastructure - information and communication technology

Sector 7: Recreation and hospitality industry related infrastructure

Subsector 7.1: Tourism+ strengthening linkages between cultural industries & tourist Subsector 7.2: Basic services (local government) - public “JWALE KE NAKO YA KOTULO, RE A KUBELETSA”

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open spaces and recreational facilities

Sector 8Greenfield transformation to urban or industrial form(including mining)

Sector 9: Biodiversity or sensitive area related activities

Sector 10: Other services

Subsector 10.1:Mining value chain Subsector 10.8:Business process servicing Subsector 10.2:Potential of metal fabrication capital & Subsector 10.9: Advanced materials transport equipment - arising from large public investments Subsector 10.3: Boat building Subsector 10.10:Aerospace Subsector 10.4: Manufacturing - automotive products and Subsector 10.11: Basic services(Local Government) components, and medium and heavy commercial vehicles Education Subsector 10.5: Manufacturing- plastics, pharmaceuticals & Subsector 10.12:Basic services(Local Government)- health chemicals Subsector 10.6: Manufacturing – clothing textiles, footwear & Subsector 10.13: Basic services(Local Government) Housing leather Subsector 10.7: Forestry, paper , pulp & furniture Subsector 10.14:Basic services (Local Government) security of tenure Subsector 10.15: Other : Filling Station

6 7 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Provide details of the public participation process proposed for the application as required by Regulation 41(2) of GN 982, dated December 2014.

The first phase of the public participation was carried out on 28 May 2015 - 29 June 2015 Stakeholders (I&AP’s) were notified of the Environmental Evaluation Process through: 1) A site notice that was erected (at a prominent point on the study area) on 28 May 2015; 2) Notices were distributed to the surrounding land-owners and interested and affected parties by means of faxes, hand delivery and e-mail; and 3) An advertisement was placed in the Bloemfontein Courant newspaper on 28 May 2015.

8 LIST OF APPENDICES SUBMITTED Appendix A1 Locality Map YES Appendix B Proof of payment YES Appendix C List of Local Municipalities (with contact details) N/A Appendix D List of land owners (with contact details) and proof of notification of land NO owners. Appendix E List of SGIDs N/A Appendix F Project map NO Appendix G Project schedule YES Appendix H Declaration of Applicant YES Appendix I Declaration of EAP YES

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Acknowledgement Letters From DESTEA

Basic Assessment FINAL BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT

(For official use only) File Reference Number: Application Number: Date Received:

Basic assessment report in terms of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2014, promulgated in terms of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998), as amended.

Kindly note that:

1. This basic assessment report is a standard report that may be required by a competent authority in terms of the EIA Regulations, 2014 and is meant to streamline applications. Please make sure that it is the report used by the particular competent authority for the activity that is being applied for. 2. This report format is current as of 08 December 2014. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ascertain whether subsequent versions of the form have been published or produced by the competent authority 3. The report must be typed within the spaces provided in the form. The size of the spaces provided is not necessarily indicative of the amount of information to be provided. The report is in the form of a table that can extend itself as each space is filled with typing. 4. Where applicable tick the boxes that are applicable in the report. 5. An incomplete report may be returned to the applicant for revision. 6. The use of “not applicable” in the report must be done with circumspection because if it is used in respect of material information that is required by the competent authority for assessing the application, it may result in the rejection of the application as provided for in the regulations. 7. This report must be handed in at offices of the relevant competent authority as determined by each authority. 8. No faxed or e-mailed reports will be accepted. 9. The signature of the EAP on the report must be an original signature. 10. The report must be compiled by an independent environmental assessment practitioner. 11. Unless protected by law, all information in the report will become public information on receipt by the competent authority. Any interested and affected party should be provided with the information contained in this report on request, during any stage of the application process. 12. A competent authority may require that for specified types of activities in defined situations only parts of this report need to be completed. 1 “JWALE KE NAKO YA KOTULO, RE A KUBELETSA” FINAL BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT

13. Should a specialist report or report on a specialised process be submitted at any stage for any part of this application, the terms of reference for such report must also be submitted. 14. Two (2) colour hard copies and one (1) electronic copy of the report must be submitted to the competent authority. 15. Shape files (.shp) for maps must be included in the electronic copy of the report submitted to the competent authority.

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SECTION A: ACTIVITY INFORMATION

Has a specialist been consulted to assist with the completion of this section? YES NO X If YES, please complete the form entitled “Details of specialist and declaration of interest” for the specialist appointed and attach in Appendix I.

The following specialist reports and opinions were attached as part of this report (Refer to Appendix D):

• Feasibility Study (Refer to Appendix D1); • Wetland Delineation Report (Refer to Appendix D2); • Services Agreement Report (Refer to Appendix D3); • Electricity Agreement Letter (Refer to Appendix D4); • Geotechnical Letter (Refer to Appendix D5) • Heritage Study (Refer to Appendix D6)

1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION a) Describe the project associated with the listed activities applied for

The proposed Heidedal Filling Station site is situated on Erf 16603, Farm Portion 259 of 654, along the corner of Heatherdale Road and Witherow Avenue and south west of the Twin City Shopping Mall in Heidedal Extension 24, Bloemfontein, within the Free State Province.

The proposed Heidedal Filling Station will consist of the following: • 5 X 23 000 (ℓ) litre petrol and diesel tanks; and a • Convenience Shop

The Heidedal Extension 24 township establishment was approved during 1999. The township establishment includes a variety of land uses such as business, residential, industrial, offices and a filling station. To date, there is only an operational shopping mall that has been developed on Erf 16601 of Heidedal Extension 24.

According to the Geographic Information System (GIS), the study area for the proposed Filling Station is 4038,78 m² in extent thus smaller than 20ha and therefore the proposed development qualified for a Basic Assessment process in terms of the amended 2014 NEMA EIA Regulations. (Refer to Annexure A: Figure 1 - Locality Map and Figure 2 - Aerial Map). This report represents the Final Basic Assessment Report for the proposed filing station development and the Department of Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (DESTEA) is the Competent Authority who will assess this report.

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Figure 1 - Locality Map

Figure 2 - Aerial Map

4 “JWALE KE NAKO YA KOTULO, RE A KUBELETSA” FINAL BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT b) Provide a detailed description of the listed activities associated with the project as applied for

Listed activity as described in GN 983,984 and Description of project activity 985 GN 983 Listing Notice 1 (Activity 9): The development of Due to the fact that the proposed filling station formed part infrastructure exceeding 1000 metres in length for the bulk and parcel of the original town planning application for the transportation of water or storm water – larger township (the mall application), the township (i) with an internal diameter of 0,36 metres or application also made provision for the municipal services more; or to be provided for the filling station. (i) with a peak throughput of 120 litres per second or more; It was however also decided to include this activity as part of the application in order to provide for a situation where excluding where - the local authority confirms that such services are no (a) such infrastructure is for bulk transportation of longer available. water or storm water or storm water drainage inside a road reserve; or It is therefore requested that the involved local authority (b) where such development will occur within an peruse this FBAR and confirm whether the services are urban area. still available.

If no comments are received, we will assume that the municipal services as provided for in the original township application is still available.

This activity will then be removed from the application.

GN 983 Listing Notice 1 (Activity 10): The development Due to the fact that the proposed filling station formed part and related operation of infrastructure exceeding 1000 and parcel of the original town planning application for the metres in length for the bulk transportation of sewage, larger township (the mall application), the township effluent, process water, waste water, return water, industrial application also made provision for the municipal services discharge or slimes – to be provided for the filling station. (i) with an internal diameter of 0,36 metres or more; or It was however also decided to include this activity as part (ii) with a peak throughput of 120 litres per second or of the application in order to provide for a situation where more; the local authority confirms that such services are no longer available. excluding where – (a) such infrastructure is for bulk transportation of It is therefore requested that the involved local authority sewage, effluent, process water, industrial peruse this FBAR and confirm whether the services are discharge or slimes inside a road reserve; or still available. (b) where such development will occur within an urban area. If no comments are received, we will assume that the municipal services as provided for in the original township application is still available.

This activity will then be removed from the application.

GN 983 Listing Notice 1 (Activity 14): The development of The capacity for the proposed filling station will be facilities or infrastructure, for the storage, or for the storage between 80 and 500 m³ which meets the required and handling, of a dangerous good, where such storage threshold to trigger this activity. Therefore, this activity occurs in containers with a combined capacity of 80 cubic forms part of this application. metres or more but not exceeding 500 cubic metres.

GN 983 Listing Notice 1 (Activity 19): The infilling or Although the site is not affected by floodlines or wetlands, depositing of any material of more than 5 cubic metres into, there is an existing dam within the larger Heidedal X24. or the dredging, excavation, removal or moving of soil, However, according to our GIS analysis, the 500m radius 5 “JWALE KE NAKO YA KOTULO, RE A KUBELETSA” FINAL BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT

sand, shells, shell grit, pebbles or rock of more than 5 cubic from the site boundaries touches the edge of the quarry. metre from – Furthermore, according to the wetland specialist (i) a watercourse; (Appendix D2) no signs of soil wetness were identified for (ii) the seashore; or the study. (iii) the littoral active zone, an estuary or a distance of 100 metres inland of the high-water mark of It is however requested that the Department of Water and the sea or an estuary, whichever distance is the Sanitation (DWS) clarifies the need for a Water Use greater – Authorisation (WUA).

but excluding where such infilling, depositing, dredging, excavation, removal or moving – (a) will occur behind a development setback; (b) is for maintenance purposes undertaken in accordance with a maintenance management plan; or (c) falls within the ambit of activity 21 in this Notice, in which case that activity applies.

GN 983 Listing Notice 1 (Activity 27): The clearance of an The proposed study area is 4038,78 m² and has some area of 1 hectares or more, but less than 20 hectares of veld groundcover vegetation to be cleared and/ or stripped indigenous vegetation, except where such clearance of in order to permit construction to take place. indigenous vegetation is required for- (i) the undertaking of a linear activity; or (ii) maintenance purposes undertaken in accordance with a maintenance management plan.

2. FEASIBLE AND REASONABLE ALTERNATIVES

“alternatives”, in relation to a proposed activity, means different means of meeting the general purpose and requirements of the activity, which may include alternatives to—

(a) the property on which or location where it is proposed to undertake the activity; (b) the type of activity to be undertaken; (c) the design or layout of the activity; (d) the technology to be used in the activity; (e) the operational aspects of the activity; and (f) the option of not implementing the activity.

Describe alternatives that are considered in this application as required by Appendix 1 (3)(h) of GN 982, Regulation 2014. Alternatives should include a consideration of all possible means by which the purpose and need of the proposed activity (NOT PROJECT) could be accomplished in the specific instance taking account of the interest of the applicant in the activity. The no-go alternative must in all cases be included in the assessment phase as the baseline against which the impacts of the other alternatives are assessed.

The determination of whether site or activity (including different processes, etc.) or both is appropriate needs to be informed by the specific circumstances of the activity and its environment. After receipt of this report the, competent authority may also request the applicant to assess additional alternatives that could possibly accomplish the purpose and need of the proposed activity if it is clear that realistic alternatives have not been considered to a reasonable extent. 6 “JWALE KE NAKO YA KOTULO, RE A KUBELETSA” FINAL BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT

The identification of alternatives should be in line with the Integrated Environmental Assessment Guideline Series 11, published by the DEA in 2004. Should the alternatives include different locations and lay-outs, the co-ordinates of the different alternatives must be provided. The co-ordinates should be in degrees, minutes and seconds. The projection that must be used in all cases is the WGS84 spheroid in a national or local projection. a) Site alternatives

Alternative 1 (preferred alternative) Description Lat (DDMMSS) Long (DDMMSS) The proposed Heidedal Filling Station and Convenience 29°08'30.23" 26°15'03.42" Shop. • 5 X 23 000 (ℓ) litre petrol and diesel tanks; and a • Convenience Shop Alternative 2 Description Lat (DDMMSS) Long (DDMMSS) No site alternative was considered for the project because the proposed filling station is considered the most ideal and feasible activity complimenting the existing shopping mall. Furthermore, one has to consider the visibility and the accessibility of the site, which will be convenient to the motorists using the busy Heatherdale Road and the Mall. These are crucial factors to consider when planning a new filling station. Furthermore, the site is currently in a modified condition with no natural soil and with a few trees which can be incorporated into the landscape design of the filling station. The chosen site is considered as the best and most feasible option for this site and therefore no other site alternative is considered for this application. Alternative 3 Description Lat (DDMMSS) Long (DDMMSS) Not applicable.

In the case of linear activities:

Alternative: Latitude (S): Longitude (E): Alternative S1 (preferred) • Starting point of the activity • Middle/Additional point of the activity • End point of the activity Alternative S2 (if any) • Starting point of the activity • Middle/Additional point of the activity • End point of the activity Alternative S3 (if any) • Starting point of the activity • Middle/Additional point of the activity • End point of the activity

For route alternatives that are longer than 500m, please provide an addendum with co-ordinates taken every 250 meters along the route for each alternative alignment. 7 “JWALE KE NAKO YA KOTULO, RE A KUBELETSA” FINAL BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT

In the case of an area being under application, please provide the co-ordinates of the corners of the site as indicated on the lay-out map provided in Appendix A of this form. b) Lay-out alternatives

Alternative 1 (preferred alternative) Description Lat (DDMMSS) Long (DDMMSS) The proposed Heidedal Filling Station and Convenience 29°08‘30.23“ 26°15‘03.42“ Shop. • 5 X 23 000 (ℓ) litre petrol and diesel tanks • Convenience Shop

The study area is not in a pristine condition and anthropogenic activities associated with the surrounding construction activities are the main causes of the disturbance in the vegetation coverage.

The layout was therefore not informed by major ecological constraints and/ or opportunities.

The visibility, orientation and accessibility were the main factors that were considered when the layout for the proposed filling station was designed. Alternative 2 Description Lat (DDMMSS) Long (DDMMSS) Various layout alternatives were considered by the project team prior to the finalisation of the preferred layout. The other layout alternatives were discarded because the preferred layout alternative as described in this report is regarded as the most suitable end product. Alternative 3 Description Lat (DDMMSS) Long (DDMMSS) Not applicable c) Technology alternatives

Alternative 1 (preferred alternative) Energy Saving:

Various energy saving devices and design options will be considered at the detailed design stage of the facility. This will, amongst others include the following: - The implementation of solar power alternatives; - The usage of energy saving bulbs (i.e. LED lighting); - To orientate the building in such a way that maximum daylight is captured and utilised; and - The usage of gas as an alternative for food preparation etc. Alternative 2 Not applicable Alternative 3 Not applicable

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Alternative 1 (preferred alternative) Apart from the preferred Alternative 1, no other alternatives such as scheduling, demand, input, scale, etc. were considered. Alternative 2 Not applicable Alternative 3 Not applicable e) No-go alternative

The “no-go” option entails that the development area will remain in its current state. If no development takes place, the site will remain neglected and unmaintained and it will become an informal social gathering point because it is next to the taxi rank, which often creates safety and security threats.

Furthermore, the present state of the study site is associated with pollution, illegal dumping, vagrants, damage to the environment, and the occurrence of alien invasive species and health risks. The undeveloped site will also pose an immediate threat to the mall, the taxi rank (immediately adjacent to the site), and to the surrounding residents. No development will also prevent positive socio-economic activities in terms of job creation and investment opportunities from occurring. This is important as the development will promote significant social and physical land upliftment in the Heidedal area. Should no development take place, illegal dumping will continue and vagrants will continue to use the site which creates a health and security risk in the area.

The study area is situated in an urban area and it is already surrounded by developments that will be in line with and that will complement the proposed filling station development. As mentioned, the local authority already supported a filling station on the property in the township application, which was submitted for the larger mall site.

Based on the above, the “No-Go” option is not regarded as the preferred alternative for the study area.

Paragraphs 3 – 13 below should be completed for each alternative.

3. PHYSICAL SIZE OF THE ACTIVITY a) Indicate the physical size of the preferred activity/technology as well as alternative activities/technologies (footprints):

Alternative: Size of the activity: Alternative A11 (preferred activity alternative) 4038,78 m² Alternative A2 (if any) Not Applicable

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Alternative A3 (if any) Not Applicable or, for linear activities:

Alternative: Length of the activity: Alternative A1 (preferred activity alternative) m Alternative A2 (if any) m Alternative A3 (if any) m

b) Indicate the size of the alternative sites or servitudes (within which the above footprints will occur):

Alternative: Size of the site/servitude: Alternative A1 (preferred activity alternative) 4038,78 m² Alternative A2 (if any) m2 Alternative A3 (if any) m2

4. SITE ACCESS

Does ready access to the site exist? YES NO X A left-in, left-out access is proposed from Heatherdale Road and internal access from the mall site is also provided. The intention is to also make the proposed filling station accessible to the shoppers that will visit the mall. If NO, what is the distance over which a new access m road will be built

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Describe the type of access road planned: The site is situated on Erf 16603, Farm Portion 259 of 654, Heidedal, Bloemfontein, along the corner of Heatherdale Road and Witherow Avenue and south west of the Twin City Shopping Centre.

At the moment the Heidedal Extension 24 (includes Erf 16603 and a Shopping Mall) site is fenced off. Currently the site is accessed through the shopping mall access routes on Heatherdale Road (to the south-east of the proposed site) and Witherow Avenue (to the north of the proposed site) as indicated on Figure 3.

According to the Feasibility Study (Appendix D1), in principle the main access will be a left- in-left-out access serving eastbound traffic along Heatherdale Road. An internal access from the mall will also make the filling station accessible to the shoppers at the mall.

According to the traffic engineer, the proposed access and circulation layout is still at a concept stage and could change once all the comments from the authorities are received. Refer to Figure 4 below

Existing Shopping Mall Northern Access

Proposed Filling Station & New access

Existing Shopping Mall Eastern Access New access

Figure 3 – Proposed Layout (showing existing accesses)

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Proposed Site Access

Figure 4 – Proposed Layout (showing proposed access)

Include the position of the access road on the site plan and required map, as well as an indication of the road in relation to the site.

5. LOCALITY MAP

An A3 locality map must be attached to the back of this document, as Appendix A. The scale of the locality map must be relevant to the size of the development (at least 1:50 000. For linear activities of more than 25 kilometres, a smaller scale e.g. 1:250 000 can be used. The scale must be indicated on the map.). The map must indicate the following: • an accurate indication of the project site position as well as the positions of the alternative sites, if any; • indication of all the alternatives identified; • closest town(s;) • road access from all major roads in the area; • road names or numbers of all major roads as well as the roads that provide access to the site(s); • all roads within a 1km radius of the site or alternative sites; and • a north arrow; • a legend; and

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• locality GPS co-ordinates (Indicate the position of the activity using the latitude and longitude of the centre point of the site for each alternative site. The co-ordinates should be in degrees and decimal minutes. The minutes should have at least three decimals to ensure adequate accuracy. The projection that must be used in all cases is the WGS84 spheroid in a national or local projection.

Figure 5 – Locality/ Aerial Map

Please note: Appendix A consists of all maps. All required maps/ figures are included in Appendix A. The following enlarged figures of Appendix A maps are included: • A1 - Locality Map • A2 - Aerial Map • A3 - Proposed Layout (showing existing accesses) • A4 - Proposed Layout (showing proposed access) • A5 - Locality/ Aerial Map • A6 - Locality/ Route Plan Map • A7 - Sensitivity Map • A8 - Protected Areas Map • A9 - Wetlands Map • A10 - Location Potential Map • A11 - Graph by Stats SA: 2011

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6. LAYOUT/ROUTE PLAN

A detailed site or route plan(s) must be prepared for each alternative site or alternative activity. It must be attached as Appendix A to this document.

The site or route plans must indicate the following: • the property boundaries and numbers of all the properties within 50 metres of the site; • the current land use as well as the land use zoning of the site; • the current land use as well as the land use zoning each of the properties adjoining the site or sites; • the exact position of each listed activity applied for (including alternatives); • servitude(s) indicating the purpose of the servitude; • a legend; and • a north arrow.

Figure 6 – Layout & Surrounding Land-Use

7. SENSITIVITY MAP

The layout/route plan as indicated above must be overlain with a sensitivity map that indicates all the sensitive areas associated with the site, including, but not limited to: • watercourses; • the 1:100 year flood line (where available or where it is required by DWS); 14 “JWALE KE NAKO YA KOTULO, RE A KUBELETSA” FINAL BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT

• ridges; • cultural and historical features; • areas with indigenous vegetation (even if it is degraded or infested with alien species); and • critical biodiversity areas.

The sensitivity map must also cover areas within 100m of the site and must be attached in Appendix A.

Figure 7 – Sensitivity Map

8. SITE PHOTOGRAPHS

Colour photographs from the centre of the site must be taken in at least the eight major compass directions with a description of each photograph. Photographs must be attached under Appendix B to this report. It must be supplemented with additional photographs of relevant features on the site, if applicable.

Refer to Appendix B for Site Photographs

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9. FACILITY ILLUSTRATION

A detailed illustration of the activity must be provided at a scale of at least 1:200 as Appendix C for activities that include structures. The illustrations must be to scale and must represent a realistic image of the planned activity. The illustration must give a representative view of the activity.

Refer to Appendix C for Facility Illustration

10. ACTIVITY MOTIVATION

Motivate and explain the need and desirability of the activity (including demand for the activity):

1. Is the activity permitted in terms of the property’s existing YES NO Please explain land use rights? X In terms of the approved Bloemfontein Town Planning scheme (BTPS) the proposed development site is zoned for a filling station (Garage 1). Therefore, the proposed development fits in with the current land use rights.

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2. Will the activity be in line with the following? YES (a) Provincial Spatial Development Framework (PSDF) NO Please explain X The PSDF supports the following: a) Spatial and strategic supplement to the FSGDS with specific reference to the Provincial Strategic Growth and Development Pillars embodied in the latter. The Free State Provincial Growth and Development Strategy (FSGDS) is based on six growth and development pillars which are as follows: • Inclusive economic growth and sustainable growth job creation; • Education, innovation and skills development; • Improved quality of life; • Sustainable rural development; • Build social cohesion; and • Good governance. b) Policy for ensuring environmental sustainability and for the aligning/integrating land-use activities in accordance with defined sustainability objectives. c) Strategy towards enhancing the well-being of the people and the environment of the province by: (i) Providing for a uniform, effective and comprehensive system of spatial planning and Land-use management for the Free State. (ii) Ensuring that the system of spatial planning and land-use management promotes social and economic inclusion. (iii) Providing for development principles, norms and standards. (iv) Providing for the sustainable and efficient use of land and other forms of environmental capital. (v) Providing for cooperative government and intergovernmental relations amongst the national, provincial and local spheres of government. (vi) Redressing the imbalances of the past and to ensure that there is equity in the application of spatial development planning and land-use management.

Based on the above, the proposed development is in line with the Free State Provincial Spatial Development Framework mainly because it will encourage economic growth, job creation, and improve the quality of life in the area etc. YES (b) Urban edge / Edge of Built environment for the area NO Please explain X The proposed filling station falls within the urban edge and will not compromise the urban edge. The immediate surrounding environment is already urbanised. The proposed site is adjacent to the mall, urban residential etc. Furthermore, the proposed filling station is already in line with its zoning.

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(c) Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and Spatial NO Development Framework (SDF) of the Local Municipality YES (e.g. would the approval of this application compromise X Please explain

the integrity of the existing approved and credible municipal IDP and SDF?). According to the Mangaung IDP 2013/2014, the main objective is to grow and develop the economy through working programmatically with a wide range of stakeholders (other spheres of government, academic institutions, medical associations, business and civil society) and exploiting the full strength inherent to the South African economy. The Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality is placing specific emphasis on the following: • Attracting both local and international investors; • Building partnerships for improving skills and capacity building; • Broadening partnership in economic development; • Promote competitiveness in the local market; and to • Facilitate Industrial Development and Integrated Human Settlement Development towards the east of the City, especially along the vicinities of N8 Development zone.

Furthermore, the IDP confirms that the new Twin City Shopping Mall in the Heidedal Area has encouraged investment to the area. Hence a need for the proposed filling station in order to further economic growth and investment in the Heidedal Area.

In summary, the objective for the SDF in the IDP is that the legacy of spatial distortions in Mangaung is diminishing and growth is occurring in a way that is sustainable and integrated spatially. The SDF strategies to achieve the objective are as follows: • To improve urban intensification, densification and infill to contain sprawl in Bloemfontein; • To improve urban integration to redress spatial imbalances of the past; • To strengthen links between urban, town and rural livelihoods; • To consolidate, contain and maintain Botshabelo; • To reinforce Thaba Nchu as a rural market town supportive of rural development; • To establish accountable and proactive management of change in land use and to the development patterns.

The proposed filling station will be in line with the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality IDP, SDF and all the planning frameworks for the area in that more convenient and reasonable services (filling station, shop, etc.) will be provided for the people of Mangaung. As a result creating employment and infrastructure for the people residing in Mangaung. YES NO (d) Approved Structure Plan of the Municipality Please explain X All the plans associated with the proposed development are currently in the process of being finalized for submission to the relevant authorities. Overall, the services agreement was reached between the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, and Centlec and Imbizo Trading in terms of the provisions of Section 59 of the Local Government: Municipal System Act, 2000 (Act 32 of 2000) - (Refer to Services Agreement – Appendix D3).

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(e) An Environmental Management Framework (EMF) adopted by the Department (e.g. Would the approval of this application compromise the integrity of the existing YES NO Please explain environmental management priorities for the area and if X so, can it be justified in terms of sustainability considerations?) The proposed filling station will be in line with all the planning frameworks including the EMF for the area. The approval of the application will not compromise the integrity of the environmental management principles. In fact, we are of the opinion that these proposed activities will assist with more effective implementation of the environmental management goals as stipulated in the Environmental Management Programme (EMP) Report.

Currently the site is encroached and/ or invaded with flammable grass species (possibly exotic) and poses a fire risk on the site. These exotic species should be removed as soon as possible and this should be in conjunction with an alien invasive management and monitoring programme. NO (f) Any other Plans (e.g. Guide Plan) YES Please explain X At this stage we are unaware of any other plans or guidelines applicable to the proposed site however this does not mean that the list is exhaustive. I & APs, Stakeholders as well as the Competent Authority is hereby invited to identify additional or relevant plans or guidelines which are not listed and which they feel is relevant to the proposed project.

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3. Is the land use (associated with the activity being applied for) considered within the timeframe intended by the existing approved SDF agreed to by the relevant environmental YES NO Please explain authority (i.e. is the proposed development in line with the X projects and programmes identified as priorities within the credible IDP)? In terms of the approved Bloemfontein Town Planning Scheme (BTPS) the proposed development site is zoned as Garage 1. Therefore, the proposed development fits in with the current land use rights.

The proposed filling station will be in line with the programmes identified as priorities within the credible IDP and all the land uses for the area.

The Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality’s main objective is to grow and develop the economy through working programmatically with a wide range of stakeholders (other spheres of government, academic institutions, medical associations, surrounding businesses and civil society) and exploiting the full strength inherent in their economy whilst the Metropolitan Municipality will be placing specific emphasis on the following: • Attracting both local and international investors • Building partnerships for improving skills and capacity building of which the proposed development will definitely improve skills of the local workers. • Broadening partnership in economic development of which the proposed development will achieve. • Promote competitiveness in the local market. The proposed development will promote competitiveness in the area. • Facilitate Industrial Development and Integrated Human Settlement Development towards the east of the City, especially along the vicinities of N8 Development zone.

The proposed filling station will be in line with the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality IDP and all the planning frameworks for the area in that more convenient and affordable services (filling station, shop, etc.) will be provided for the people of Mangaung.

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4. Does the community/area need the activity and the associated land use concerned (is it a societal priority)? (This refers to YES the strategic as well as local level (e.g. development is a NO Please explain national priority, but within a specific local context it could be X inappropriate.) The proposed site location is feasible and ideal for the filling station. There is a need and desirability for a filling station in this area. The proposed filling station will furthermore serve the local commercial and residential needs because it is located next to the Twin City Shopping Mall and the main roads (in terms of access) in the Heidedal Area. Furthermore, being located adjacent to the Shopping Centre, it is more convenient for the people to fill fuel after shopping, and the local residents can conveniently travel to their homes, and commuters can safely travel to their destinations.

There is also an existing filling station in close proximity to the site. According to the Feasibility study, there is an existing filling station located approximately 370m from the site. Furthermore, this filling station does in principle serve the local area. The filling station might attract some trips from the nearby Heatherdale Road due to the lack of facilities along this route, but as the station is not visible from this road, this will not be the main source of business. 5. Are the necessary services with adequate capacity currently available (at the time of application), or must additional YES capacity be created to cater for the development? NO Please explain (Confirmation by the relevant Municipality in this regard must X be attached to the final Basic Assessment Report as Appendix I.) According to the Services Agreement Report (Appendix D3), the services agreement was reached between the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, and Centlec and Imbizo Trading in terms of the provisions of Section 59 of the Local Government: Municipal System Act, 2000 (Act 32 of 2000). Furthermore, Centlec has confirmed (on the 13th of July 2015) that there is a 200KVA electricity supply for the proposed filling station (see a letter attached as Appendix D4).

The proposed filling station will connect to the existing infrastructure of the shopping mall. It is also requested that the service Department of Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality comments on this Final BAR and the availability of services for the proposed Heidedal Filling Station in order to confirm if whether or not the Municipality can accommodate the development. 6. Is this development provided for in the infrastructure planning of the municipality, and if not what will the implication be on the infrastructure planning of the YES municipality (priority and placement of services and NO Please explain opportunity costs)? (Comment by the relevant Municipality in X this regard must be attached to the final Basic Assessment Report as Appendix I.) The proposed new filling station will promote the optimum utilisation of services. The services agreement was reached between the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, and Centlec and Imbizo Trading in terms of the provisions of Section 59 of the Local Government: Municipal System Act, 2000 (Act 32 of 2000) - (Refer to the Services Agreement – Appendix D3).

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NO 7. Is this project part of a national programme to address an YES Please explain issue of national concern or importance? X This is a private development which will have a long term beneficial socio-economic and environmental improvement to the site and the immediate and surrounding communities. 8. Do location factors favour this land use (associated with the YES activity applied for) at this place? (This relates to the NO Please explain contextualisation of the proposed land use on this site within X its broader context.) The filling station is situated adjacent to the mall, taxi rank and the main road of the Heidedal Town (i.e. Heatherdale Road). Furthermore, the site is already zoned for a filling station. There is direct access available from Heatherdale Road and Witherow Avenue via the shopping centre. However, according to the feasibility study, there is an existing filling station which is located approximately 370m from the site. Furthermore, this filling station does in principle serve the local area but the proposed filling station is viable and feasible. YES 9. Is the development the best practicable environmental option NO Please explain for this land/site? X The proposed filling station development is positioned along the corner of Heatherdale Road and Witherow Avenue and south west of the Twin City Shopping Centre situated on Erf 16603, Farm Portion 259 of 654, Heidedal, Bloemfontein.

The IDP confirms that the new Twin City Shopping Centre in the Heidedal Area has encouraged investment to the area. Hence a need for the proposed filling station in order to further economic growth and investment in the Heidedal Area.

Furthermore, in terms of the approved Bloemfontein Town Planning Scheme (BTPS) the proposed development site is zoned as Garage 1. Therefore, the proposed development fits in with the current land use rights.

From an environmental perspective, the state of the study area’s environment is already modified, displaying building rubble and debris in the soil profile. It is the opinion of the Environmental Consultant that any development should occur in an area that has already been modified and where very little to no natural and pristine biophysical environments occur.

As the Environmental Consultants we furthermore advise that each section of the site be rehabilitated as soon as it is developed to prevent adverse impacts from occurring. Landscaping should also be incorporated to retain the natural biophysical elements of the site and to enhance upon its natural aesthetics. This will also encourage commuters to use the filling station.

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YES 10. Will the benefits of the proposed land use/development NO Please explain outweigh the negative impacts of it? X The site is already zoned as “Garage 1”. Currently it is vacant land and the proposed Heidedal Filling Station development will add to social amenities in the area, by providing a vast area, which is to be accessible to the public as a service station. The developers will clean the entire study site up by removing litter, rubble and possible alien invasive species. It will also be recommended that a landscaping and planting of indigenous plants and trees be done on the surrounding environment in order to allow natural vegetation and faunal species such as birds and other species to return to the study site. Safety will further be improved by designing the architectural structure (shop, ablution etc.), which will also aid in increasing safety of the area. In this manner, possible illegal squatting and dumping will also be discouraged and/ or eliminated. Landscaping of the site will also create an attractive look that will draw commuters there, and subsequently counteract illegal squatting etc. YES 11. Will the proposed land use/development set a precedent for NO Please explain similar activities in the area (local municipality)? X Due to the fact that the proposed filling station is situated on a suitable convenient location on the main road and adjacent to the Twin City Shopping Centre and a taxi rank, it is expected that will attract motorists.

Additionally, given that the Shopping Centre and the proposed filling station will be located adjacent to each other, it will create a precedent for businesses to establish around the area due to the convenience that the mall and filling station will offer. The mall offers a variety of stores, food outlets, banking facilities and more which workers can use during lunch time. The filling station will offer a convenient way to obtain necessities and for the motorists to fill fuel. NO 12. Will any person’s rights be negatively affected by the YES Please explain proposed activity/ies? X There is a Public Participation Process which forms a part of the Basic Assessment Process and which is also designed to provide sufficient and accessible information to Interested and Affected Parties (I&AP’s) in an objective manner to assist them to: • Raise issues of concern and suggestions for enhanced benefits; • Verify that their issues have been captured; • Verify that their issues have been considered by the technical investigations; and to • Comment on the findings of the Basic Assessment Report.

Furthermore, all the comments by the I& APs are addressed and included in the Comments and Issues Register of this report.

Therefore, the above mentioned platform can be used if any individual feels that their rights are negatively affected and/ or infringed upon by the proposed project. However, as independent consultants’ we believe that the project is overall viewed positively by the community and the surrounding areas.

Please refer to the Public Participation section in Appendix E3 for the Comments and Issues response register.

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NO 13. Will the proposed activity/ies compromise the “urban edge” YES Please explain as defined by the local municipality? X The proposed development will not compromise the urban edge instead it will enhance and promote uniqueness, while contributing to the definition of the built edge through an appropriate aesthetical built form. NO 14. Will the proposed activity/ies contribute to any of the 17 YES Please explain Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPS)? X The proposed filling station is not regarded as a SIPS project; however it will have a positive effect in the following manner: • Participate in mutually beneficial infrastructure projects to unlock long-term socio- economic benefits by partnering with fast growing African economies with a projected growth ranging between 3% and 10%. • The projects involving transport, water and energy also provide competitively- priced, diversified, short and medium to long-term options for the South African economy where, for example, electricity transmission in Mozambique (Cesul) could assist in providing cheap, clean power in the short-term whilst Grand Inga in the DRC is long-term. • All these projects complement the Free Trade Area (FTA) discussions to create a market of 600 million people in South, Central and East Africa. 15. What will the benefits be to society in general and to the local Please explain communities? The proposed Heidedal Filling Station development will add to social amenities in the area, by providing a vast area, which is to be accessible to the public as a service station. The developers will clean the entire study site up by removing rubble and alien invasive species. It is further encouraged that the landscaping and/ or beautification of the proposed site be planted with indigenous vegetation in order to attract faunal species such as birds and other species to return to the study site. Safety will further be improved by designing the architectural structure (shop, ablution etc.), which will also aid in increasing safety of the area. Although the site is currently fenced within the larger Heidedal Extension 24; the possibilities of illegal squatting and dumping will be discouraged and possibly eliminated. Furthermore, it will create convenience and provide more options to the users.

The proposed filling station development is the preferred land-use for the study area and listed below are some of the most important benefits associated with this filling station development: • The site is feasible for a filling station development; • More rates and taxes will be payable to the involved local authority; • Promote the optimisation of existing services; • Increased jobs/ job opportunities will be opened to the local community; • Job opportunities in close proximity to residential areas; • Job opportunities in close proximity to public transport and the main road; • Job opportunities to previously disadvantaged individuals; • An increase in the transfer of skills and skills development • Easy access; • Development on already disturbed areas; • Economical injection to the Heidedal town; and • Development potential for the Heidedal town in the future.

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16. Any other need and desirability considerations related to the proposed Please explain activity? None other than already mentioned. 17. How does the project fit into the National Development Plan for 2030? Please explain According to the National Development Plan for 2030, its main mandate is to eliminate poverty and reduce inequality by 2030.

The proposed development directly supports the NDP for 2030, more especially in terms of permanent job creation and skills development for the surrounding community. 18. Please describe how the general objectives of Integrated Environmental Management as set out in section 23 of NEMA have been taken into account. Integrated Environmental Management (IEM) is a philosophy, which prescribes a code of practice for ensuring that environmental considerations are fully integrated into all stages of the development process. This philosophy aims to achieve a desirable balance between conservation and development (Department of Environmental Affairs, 1992). The IEM guidelines intend endearing a pro-active approach to sourcing, collating and presenting information at a level that can be interpreted at all levels.

All recommended mitigation measures as stipulated in the Environmental Management Programme (Appendix G) and as supplied in this report, be adhered to, in order to mitigate the adverse impacts and to achieve the maximum advantage from the identified beneficial impacts. The biophysical, social and economic environments will be considered throughout the lifecycle of this project to ensure that IEM is achieved and balance is created between all three environments or spheres in order to create sustainable development.

Should the proposed Heidedal Filling Station obtain the necessary environmental authorisation, the Environmental Management Programme (EMPr) must be implemented for both the construction and operational phases of the development. The EMPr, as attached to this document, should be made part of the contractual documents of the contractors (Appendix G). 19. Please describe how the principles of environmental management as set out in section 2 of NEMA have been taken into account. The private development project will promote long-term rehabilitation for the site to ensure the ongoing eradication of exotic weeds and invaders. As each area is constructed, each area will be rehabilitated section by section, thereby encouraging the introduction of floral and faunal species to flourish in the biophysical environment, and this can form a part of the proposed landscaping for the filling station.

Both temporary and permanent employment opportunities will be created especially for the local residents thereby creating a more accessible working environment close by to their homes. Once again, the transfer of skills will be promoted.

Economically, rates and taxes will be payable to the Metropolitan Municipality, which in turn will be used to the betterment of the local town, and towards the improvement of Municipal services. Economic growth in the town of Heidedal will also be promoted.

The proposed development will be socially, environmentally and economically sustainable provided that all the recommendations and mitigation measures in terms of pollution, erosion, waste etc. in the EMPr are adhered to by the contractor and the applicant. 25 “JWALE KE NAKO YA KOTULO, RE A KUBELETSA” FINAL BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT

11. APPLICABLE LEGISLATION, POLICIES AND/OR GUIDELINES

List all legislation, policies and/or guidelines of any sphere of government that are applicable to the application as contemplated in the EIA regulations, if applicable:

Title of legislation, policy Applicability to the project Administering Date or guideline authority National Environmental Significant National & 27 Management Act No. 107 Provincial November of 1998, Environmental 1998 Impact Assessment Regulations 2014 and associated Listing Notices The impact assessment process followed for this study is done in accordance with the National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 and the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2014. The activities triggered by the development were identified in terms of Listing Notices. A listed activity is an activity which may have a significant impact on the environment and therefore needs to undergo an impact assessment process in order to obtain environmental authorisation prior to proceeding with the activity. Furthermore, the National Environmental Management Act ensures that an environmental management plan (EMP) is compiled for the sustainable implementation of the project in line with the principles as described in the act.

Implications for the proposed Heidedal Filling Station is significant in that it triggers activities listed under Notice R983 (Listing Notice 1) and therefore a Basic Assessment Report will be submitted to the Department of Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (DESTEA), in the Free State Province. National Environmental Non-significant National, Provincial 2004 Management: Air Quality and Municipal Act 39 of 2004 The National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act 39 of 2004 (NEM:AQA) forms part of the SEMA suite (Specific Environmental Management Acts) and NEMA functions as the overarching act for all the SEMAs.

The NEM:AQA was developed to improve on the Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Act 45 of 1965(APPA) and therefore repealed APPA. The objective of the NEM:AQA is to encourage the protection of the environment through measures that enhances air quality, prevent air pollution and ecological degradation and promotes sustainable development. The NEM:AQA aligns with the constitutional environmental right and highlights the importance of the state as custodian of the environment for the people and of justifiable economic and social development. The NEM:AQA is binding on all organs of state as well.

Implications for the proposed development are not expected to be significant. During the construction phase clearing activities can result in dust and noise generation which could become rather significant for the surrounding landowners. If the proposed mitigation measures are followed and successfully implemented, it is not expected that the generation of dust or noise will be significant. None of the listed activities as listed in this act have been triggered. National Environmental Non-significant National 2004 Management Act: 26 “JWALE KE NAKO YA KOTULO, RE A KUBELETSA” FINAL BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT

Biodiversity Act (Act No. 10 of 2004) The National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act 10 of 2004 (NEM:BA) provides for the management and conservation of South Africa’s biodiversity within the framework of the NEMA. It furthermore provides for the protection of species and ecosystems that require national protection, the sustainable use of indigenous biological resources, the equitable sharing of benefits for bio prospecting and the establishment of the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI).

The implications for the development is not expected to be significant as no red-data or orange-data species were recorded during the site visits. The vegetation of the study area is removed on a regular basis in order to maintain and keep clean the larger Heidedal Extension 24 site. National Environmental Non-significant National 2003 Management: Protected Areas Act, 2003 (Act No. 57 of 2003) The objective of the National Environmental Management: Protect Areas Act 57 of 2003 (NEM:PAA) is to provide for the protection and conservation of ecologically viable areas representative of South Africa’s biological diversity. Furthermore the NEM:PAA provides for the establishment of a national register for all national, provincial and local protected area and for the management of these areas.

It is not expected that the implications of the NEM:PAA will be significant for the development.

Figure 6 – Protected Areas Map

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National Environmental National, Provincial, 2008 Management: Waste Act and Municipal (Act No. 59 of 2008) as amended on 29 November 2013 The National Environmental Management: Waste Act 59 of 2008 (NEM:WA) is the first real effort to address land pollution on South Africa through waste management. The NEM:WA deals with waste management across South Africa and reflects the principles as set out in the 1999 National Waste Management Strategy (NWMA). The NEM:WA promotes the recycling of waste, reducing the generation of waste and re-using waste where possible. The purpose of the NEM:WA is to promote sustainable development, health and welfare as well as ecological protection through the following measures: • Minimising consumption of natural resources; • Preventing pollution and ecological degradation; • Reducing the generation of waste; • Reducing, re-using, recycling and recovering waste; • Ensuring people are aware of the impacts of waste on human and environmental health and well-being; and • Promoting compliance with reasonable measures set out in the NEM:WA and other policies.

It is very important to note that the definition of waste is problematic in that the receiving environment plays an important role in how waste affects a certain place. Each site is unique and therefore presents a unique receiving environment. It might be that the receiving environment is less susceptible to pollution than a site located 10 kilometers away. It is therefore important that the environmental assessment of the site consider the expected waste that will be generated by the proposed development.

The NEM:WA defines waste as follows: ‘any substance, whether or not that substance can be reduced, re-used, recycled and recovered – (a) that is surplus, unwanted, rejected, discarded, abandoned or disposed of; (b) which the generator has no further use of for the purposes of production; (c) that must be treated or disposed of; or (d) that is identified as a waste by the Minister and includes waste generated from the mining, medical and other sectors’

The implication of the NEM:WA for the proposed development is not expected to be significant as no listed activities as described by the act is triggered by the proposed development. The activity will lead to the generation of domestic waste and have been addressed by the EMPr. It is however important to note that one part of the mitigation measures proposed is the adoption of a waste management plan by the developers to ensure proper waste management on the site.

Waste receptacles will be provided both during the construction phase and operational phase for the temporary storage of waste to be collected weekly and carted off to a registered landfill site.

As Environmental Consultants’, it is recommended that during the operational phase, at least four different waste receptacles be provided for the disposal of wet waste, plastic, glass, and paper thereby promoting the re-use, recycling and recovering of certain waste. The National Water Act N/A National 1998 (Act No 36 of 1998) 28 “JWALE KE NAKO YA KOTULO, RE A KUBELETSA” FINAL BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT

The National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998) gives the Department the tools to gather the information they need for the optimal management of South Africa’s water resources.

The developer should register a water use in the following cases: • Diversion of rivers and streams; • Storing water; • Controlled Activities, such as irrigating with waste; • Discharges of waste or water containing waste in terms of section 21 of the National Water Act. This includes the following activities: - Section 21(e) –engaging in a controlled activity defined as such in Section 37(1), with specific reference to irrigation of any land with waste or water containing waste generated through any industrial activity or by a water work. - Section 21(f) –discharging waste or water containing waste into a water resource through a pipe, canal or other conduit. - Section 21(g) –disposing of waste in a manner which may detrimentally impact on a water resource. - Section 21(h) –disposing in any manner of water which contains waste from, or which has been heated in, any industrial or power generation process. - Section 21(j) –removing, discharging or disposing of water found underground if it is necessary for the efficient continuation of an activity or for the safety of people.

The above waste water uses include a number of non-point sources of discharge:

• Disposal of effluent to land or to a facility (such as a tailings dam, irrigated effluent or evaporation ponds treatments); • Disposal of effluent to land or to a facility (such as a landfill, waste rock dumps, fly ash disposal or solid waste disposal); • Land use activities such as confined animal facilities or dirty water systems.

Implications for the proposed Heidedal Filling Station development are not significant as the development is not subject to flood lines or rivers. However, there is an existing quarry filled with water situated within the larger Heidedal Extension 24 (see Wetland Map on Figure 5). However, according to our GIS analysis, the 500m radius of site touches the edge of the quarry. Furthermore, according to the wetland specialist (Appendix D2) no signs of soil wetness were identified for the study.

It is however requested that the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) clarify the need for a Water Use Authorisation (WUA).

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Figure 7 – Wetlands Map

National Heritage N/A National 1 April Resources Act, 1999 (Act 2000 No. 25 of 1999) The National Heritage Resources Act 25 of 1999 (NHRA) was introduced to establish an integrated system for the management of all national heritage resources. The NHRA was established to achieve the following: • To empower society to nurture and conserve heritage resources; • To lay down principles for governing heritage resources throughout South Africa; • To establish the South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) to manage heritage resources at a national level; • To set norms and standards to manage heritage resources in South Africa; • To control export and import of national heritage resources; • To enable provinces to establish heritage authorities; • To enable local authorities to manage and protect conservation worthy places.

The NHRA therefore requires a Heritage Impact Assessment for various categories of developments.

The implication of the NHRA is not expected to be significant as it is not expected that any heritage resources will be found on the proposed development site. Furthermore, according to Heritage Impact Consultants (Appendix D6), the proposed site is less than 5000m² thus exempted from the submission of a Notice of Intent to Develop (NID) and a Phase 1 Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA). Furthermore, the proposed site has been severely altered and disturbed. Even if heritage features have existed here, it would not 30 “JWALE KE NAKO YA KOTULO, RE A KUBELETSA” FINAL BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT

have survived. The chance of identifying heritage sites is extremely slim as the area is already disturbed. Resultantly all possible signs of heritage resources would have been demolished. Therefore it is very unlikely that any archaeological or cultural historical site or occurrence will be disturbed. In conclusion, a Phase 1 Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) would not be necessary. In addition, the development area is an area of low relief with no river gulleys or sharp outcrops. The low relief and lack of appropriate exposure at the proposed site indicates that the impact on palaeontological material on the proposed site is negligible and regarded as insignificant. However, should any features of cultural or historical significance found on site during the construction, all construction activities should cease then such findings should immediately be protected and reported to the ECO and investigated by a heritage specialist and SAHRA. Should it be determined that the find could have historical importance an application for a permit should be submitted to the relevant authority. Refer to Appendix D6. The Conservation of Not Significant National 1983 Agricultural Resources Act, 1983 (Act No. 43 of 1983) The Act provides for the control over the utilisation of Natural Agricultural resources of South Africa, in order to promote the conservation of soil, water sources and vegetation, as well as combating of weeds and invader plants and for matters connecting therewith.

Implication: The proposed Heidedal Filling Station is in an urban area surrounded by residential areas and businesses and adjacent to the shopping mall and therefore it is not seen as being significant. This will also be addressed in the Public Participation Process. PROMOTION OF Significant 2000 ADMINISTRATIVE JUSTICE ACT 3 , 2000 The aim of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act is to achieve the administrative action as envisioned under Section 33 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 by promoting administrative action that is lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair as well as the right to written reasons for such action.

Implications: This will be relevant for both the developer as well as for the affected community and other interested parties. THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT: Significant Mangaung 1998 MUNICIPAL STRUCTURES Metropolitan ACT 117, 1998 Municipality This Act outlines the objective of local government and includes a directive to ‘promote a safe and healthy environment’ (Glazewski and Du Toit, 2013). In accordance with this act a municipality should, within its capacity, strive to achieve the stipulation under Section 152 of the Constitution which stipulates the following:

“A district municipality must seek to achieve the integrated, sustainable and equitable social and economic development of its area as a whole by – (a) Ensuring integrated development planning for the district as a whole; (b) Promoting bulk infrastructural development and services for the district as a whole; (c) Building the capacity of local municipalities in its area to perform their functions and exercise their powers where such capacity is lacking; and (d) Promoting the equitable distribution of resources between the local municipalities in tits area to ensure appropriate levels of municipal services within the area”

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which plays a vital role in this particular establishment.

Implications: The proposed development will comply with the Local Government Municipal Structures Act. Mangaung Integrated Significant Mangaung 2015/16 Development Plan, 2015- Metropolitan 2016 Municipality According to the Mangaung IDP 2015/2016, the main objective is to grow and develop the economy through working programmatically with a wide range of stakeholders (other spheres of government, academic institutions, medical associations, business and civil society) and exploiting the full strength inherent to the South African economy. The Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality is placing specific emphasis on the following: • Attracting both local and international investors • Building partnerships for improving skills and capacity building • Broadening partnership in economic development • Promote competitiveness in the local market. • Facilitate Industrial Development and Integrated Human Settlement Development towards the east of the City, especially along the vicinities of N8 Development zone.

Furthermore, the IDP confirms that the new Twin City Shopping Center in the Heidedal Area has encouraged investment to the area. Hence a need for the proposed filling station in order to further economic growth and investment in the Heidedal Area.

Implications: The proposed filling station will be in line with the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality IDP, SDF and all the planning frameworks for the area in that more convenient and affordable services (filling station, shop, etc.) will be provided for the people of Mangaung. As a result creating employment opportunities and infrastructure development and improvement for the people residing in Mangaung. Mineral and Petroleum Significant National 2002 Development Act No. 28 of 2002 The purpose of this Act is to augment the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Regulations, so as to prescribe standards and practices that must ensure the safe exploration and production of petroleum.

Implications: The proposed development will comply with the Mineral and Petroleum Development Act No. 28 of 2002.

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12. WASTE, EFFLUENT, EMISSION AND NOISE MANAGEMENT a) Solid waste management

Will the activity produce solid construction waste during the construction/initiation YES NO phase? X If YES, what estimated quantity will be produced per month? +200 m³

How will the construction solid waste be disposed of (describe)?

During construction the disposal of solid waste will be the responsibility of the main contractor and developer. An area on the application site will be earmarked for the temporary dumping of solid waste to be disposed of during the process. The area must be located at least 100m from the edge of a watercourse. This area must be situated carefully and not to be visible from the surrounding residences. The demarcated area must be easily accessible for dumping trucks to collect waste. The waste, including builder’s rubble, will be carted to a nearby registered landfill site.

Where will the construction solid waste be disposed of (describe)?

The construction solid waste will be disposed of at the nearest registered Bloemfontein Mangaung landfill site (to be confirmed).

Will the activity produce solid waste during its operational phase? YES NO X If YES, what estimated quantity will be produced per month? 2.5kg / day How will the solid waste be disposed of (describe)? During the operational phase all disposal of solid waste will be the responsibility of the Local Authority. If the solid waste will be disposed of into a municipal waste stream, indicate which registered landfill site will be used. South Park Landfill Site in Bloemfontein will be used because it is the nearest and it’s about 10kms from the site. Where will the solid waste be disposed of if it does not feed into a municipal waste stream (describe)? Council to confirm availability and comment on the Final BAR. If the solid waste (construction or operational phases) will not be disposed of in a registered landfill site or be taken up in a municipal waste stream, then the applicant should consult with the competent authority to determine whether it is necessary to change to an application for scoping and EIA.

Can any part of the solid waste be classified as hazardous in terms of the NEM:WA? NO YES X If YES, inform the competent authority and request a change to an application for scoping and EIA. An application for a waste permit in terms of the NEM:WA must also be submitted with this application.

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Is the activity that is being applied for a solid waste handling or treatment facility? NO YES X If YES, then the applicant should consult with the competent authority to determine whether it is necessary to change to an application for scoping and EIA. An application for a waste permit in terms of the NEM:WA must also be submitted with this application. b) Liquid effluent

Will the activity produce effluent, other than normal sewage, that will be disposed of NO YES in a municipal sewage system? X If YES, what estimated quantity will be produced per month? m3 Will the activity produce any effluent that will be treated and/or disposed of on site? NO YES X If YES, the applicant should consult with the competent authority to determine whether it is necessary to change to an application for scoping and EIA.

Will the activity produce effluent that will be treated and/or disposed of at another NO YES facility? X If YES, provide the particulars of the facility: Facility name: Contact person: Postal address: Postal code: Telephone: Cell: E-mail: Fax:

Describe the measures that will be taken to ensure the optimal reuse or recycling of waste water, if any:

Grey-water will be used for irrigation of the garden and landscaped areas. c) Emissions into the atmosphere

Will the activity release emissions into the atmosphere other that exhaust emissions YES NO and dust associated with construction phase activities? X If YES, is it controlled by any legislation of any sphere of government? YES NO X If YES, the applicant must consult with the competent authority to determine whether it is necessary to change to an application for scoping and EIA. If NO, describe the emissions in terms of type and concentration: It is expected that the proposed filling station will produces some/ or little emissions but this is of low impact (insignificant) and will not require the application to change. d) Waste permit

Will any aspect of the activity produce waste that will require a waste permit in terms NO YES of the NEM:WA? X

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If YES, please submit evidence that an application for a waste permit has been submitted to the competent authority e) Generation of noise

Will the activity generate noise? YES NO X If YES, is it controlled by any legislation of any sphere of government? YES NO X

Describe the noise in terms of type and level: Acceptable noise levels in a residential area situated within an urban area is 55dBA and the maximum acceptable noise levels in a rural area is 45dBA.

Noise pollution may upset residents in the area and to prevent this, construction activities may only take place during the daytime and must adhere to the construction timeframes as stipulated in the EMPr. Furthermore, mature, indigenous trees, can be planted within this area in order to act as noise buffers.

If well planned and if mitigation measures are successfully implemented, the proposed filling station development will not contribute to significant noise generation in the area.

13. WATER USE

Please indicate the source(s) of water that will be used for the activity by ticking the appropriate box(es):

Municipal River, stream, The activity will Water board Groundwater Other X dam or lake not use water

If water is to be extracted from groundwater, river, stream, dam, lake or any other litres natural feature, please indicate the volume that will be extracted per month: Does the activity require a water use authorisation (general authorisation or water NO YES use license) from the Department of Water Affairs? X If YES, please provide proof that the application has been submitted to the Department of Water Affairs.

As stated above, it is requested that the DWS clarifies the need to apply for a WUA.

14. ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Describe the design measures, if any, which have been taken to ensure that the activity is energy efficient:

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The following could be considered: • Building structure could be orientated in a northern direction; • Where possible energy saving light bulbs must be used in all the units as well as outside; • Time switches are to be used for outdoor lighting; and • Solar panels can possibly be used to heat the water and geysers and for outdoor lighting.

The developer is committed to search and investigate more solutions and opportunities to increase the sustainability of this development ensuring that it contributes to sustainable development and lower its ecological footprint.

Furthermore, it is recommended that movement activated lights are installed and that only some of the lights are on during the night in order to save energy. It is also recommended that the use of solar energy for external lighting and signage lighting be investigated.

Describe how alternative energy sources have been taken into account or been built into the design of the activity, if any:

The developer is considering the installation and use of solar geysers and energy saving light bulbs for the development.

The town of Heidedal is situated in the Free State Province Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality and the weather is characterised by cool to cold winters and warm to hot summers which can be extremely hot with aridity increasing towards the west. The use of solar geysers will be advantageous due to a warmer climate and maximum solar radiation infiltration.

The topography of the site is also relatively flat which provides maximum space for solar panel installation.

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SECTION B: SITE/AREA/PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

Important notes: 1. For linear activities (pipelines, etc) as well as activities that cover very large sites, it may be necessary to complete this section for each part of the site that has a significantly different environment. In such cases please complete copies of Section B and indicate the area, which is covered by each copy No. on the Site Plan.

Section B Copy No. (e.g. A):

2. Paragraphs 1 - 6 below must be completed for each alternative.

3. Has a specialist been consulted to assist with the completion of this section? YES NO X If YES, please complete the form entitled “Details of specialist and declaration of interest” for each specialist thus appointed and attach it in Appendix I. All specialist reports must be contained in Appendix D.

Property Province Free State description/physi District Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality cal address: Municipality Local Municipality Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality Ward Number(s) Farm name and Heidedal Erf 16603 number Portion number 259 of 654 SG Code F00300000000065400000

Where a large number of properties are involved (e.g. linear activities), please attach a full list to this application including the same information as indicated above.

Current land-use Garage 1 zoning as per local municipality IDP/records: In instances where there is more than one current land-use zoning, please attach a list of current land use zonings that also indicate which portions each use pertains to, to this application.

Is a change of land-use or a consent use application required? YES NO X

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1. GRADIENT OF THE SITE

Indicate the general gradient of the site.

Alternative S1: Flat 1:50 – 1:20 1:20 – 1:15 1:15 – 1:10 1:10 – 1:7,5 1:7,5 – 1:5 Steeper X than 1:5 Alternative S2 (if any): Flat 1:50 – 1:20 1:20 – 1:15 1:15 – 1:10 1:10 – 1:7,5 1:7,5 – 1:5 Steeper than 1:5 Alternative S3 (if any): Flat 1:50 – 1:20 1:20 – 1:15 1:15 – 1:10 1:10 – 1:7,5 1:7,5 – 1:5 Steeper than 1:5

2. LOCATION IN LANDSCAPE

Indicate the landform(s) that best describes the site:

2.1 Ridgeline 2.4 Closed valley 2.7 Undulating plain / low hills 2.2 Plateau 2.5 Open valley 2.8 Dune 2.3 Side slope of hill/mountain 2.6 Plain X 2.9 Seafront 2.10 At sea

3. GROUNDWATER, SOIL AND GEOLOGICAL STABILITY OF THE SITE

Is the site(s) located on any of the following?

Alternative S1: Alternative S2 Alternative S3 (if any): (if any): Shallow water table (less than 1.5m deep) NO YES YES NO YES NO X Dolomite, sinkhole or doline areas NO YES YES NO YES NO X Seasonally wet soils (often close to water NO YES YES NO YES NO bodies) X Unstable rocky slopes or steep slopes with NO YES YES NO YES NO loose soil X Dispersive soils (soils that dissolve in water) NO YES YES NO YES NO X Soils with high clay content (clay fraction more NO YES YES NO YES NO than 40%) X Any other unstable soil or geological feature NO YES YES NO YES NO X An area sensitive to erosion NO YES YES NO YES NO X 38 “JWALE KE NAKO YA KOTULO, RE A KUBELETSA” FINAL BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT

If you are unsure about any of the above or if you are concerned that any of the above aspects may be an issue of concern in the application, an appropriate specialist should be appointed to assist in the completion of this section. Information in respect of the above will often be available as part of the project information or at the planning sections of local authorities. Where it exists, the 1:50 000 scale Regional Geotechnical Maps prepared by the Council for Geo Science may also be consulted.

4. GROUNDCOVER

Indicate the types of groundcover present on the site. The location of all identified rare or endangered species or other elements should be accurately indicated on the site plan(s).

Natural veld with Natural veld - Natural veld with Veld dominated heavy alien Gardens good conditionE scattered aliensE by alien speciesE infestationE Building or other Sport field Cultivated land Paved surface Bare soil structure

If any of the boxes marked with an “E “is ticked, please consult an appropriate specialist to assist in the completion of this section if the environmental assessment practitioner doesn’t have the necessary expertise.

5. SURFACE WATER

Indicate the surface water present on and or adjacent to the site and alternative sites?

NO Perennial River YES UNSURE X NO Non-Perennial River YES UNSURE X NO Permanent Wetland YES UNSURE X NO Seasonal Wetland YES UNSURE X NO UNSURE Artificial Wetland YES X NO Estuarine / Lagoonal wetland YES UNSURE X

If any of the boxes marked YES or UNSURE is ticked, please provide a description of the relevant watercourse.

A quarry with a National Freshwater Ecosystem Priority Area (NFEPA) wetland is located approximately 500m or more from the site. It is requested that the DWS verify whether a WULA will be applicable. Furthermore, the site is not affected by the 1:50 neither 1:100 year floodline. 39 “JWALE KE NAKO YA KOTULO, RE A KUBELETSA” FINAL BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT

6. LAND USE CHARACTER OF SURROUNDING AREA

Indicate land uses and/or prominent features that currently occur within a 500m radius of the site and give description of how this influences the application or may be impacted upon by the application:

Natural area √ Dam or reservoir √ Polo fields Low density residential Hospital/medical centre Filling station H √ Medium density residential School √ Landfill or waste treatment site High density residential √ Tertiary education facility Plantation Informal residentialA Church Agriculture Retail commercial & Old age home River, stream or wetland warehousing √ Light industrial Sewage treatment plantA Nature conservation area Medium industrial AN Train station or shunting yard N Mountain, koppie or ridge Heavy industrial AN Railway line N Museum Power station Major road (4 lanes or more) N Historical building Office/consulting room Airport N Protected Area Military or police Harbour Graveyard base/station/compound √ Spoil heap or slimes damA Sport facilities √ Archaeological site Quarry, sand or borrow pit √ Golf course Other land uses (describe)

If any of the boxes marked with an “N “are ticked, how will this impact / be impacted upon by the proposed activity? Specify and explain:

If any of the boxes marked with an "An" are ticked, how will this impact / be impacted upon by the proposed activity? Specify and explain:

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If any of the boxes marked with an "H" are ticked, how will this impact / be impacted upon by the proposed activity? Specify and explain:

According to the Feasibility study, there is an existing filling station located approximately 370m from the site as seen below on Figure 8. Furthermore, this filling station does in principle serve the local area. The filling station might attract some trips from the nearby Heatherdale Road due to the lack of facilities along this route, but as the station is not visible from this road, this will not be the main source of business.

The existing filling station site is relatively modern and contemporary, with a good convenience shop. In conclusion, due to the proximity of the location, the proposed filling station is expected to have an impact on this filling station. The proposed site location is feasible and ideal for the filling station. There is a need and desirability for a filling station in this area. The proposed filling station will furthermore serve the local commercial and residential needs because it is located next to the Twin City Shopping Centre and the main roads (in terms of access) in the Heidedal Area. Furthermore, being located adjacent to the Shopping Centre, it is more convenient for the people to fill fuel after shopping, and the local residents can conveniently travel to their homes, and commuters can safely travel to their destinations. The proposed Heidedal filling Station will also cater for a different target market in contrast to the existing filling station, as it is located in a different area in the vicinity.

Figure 8 – Location Potential

Does the proposed site (including any alternative sites) fall within any of the following:

Critical Biodiversity Area (as per provincial conservation plan) YES NO X Core area of a protected area? YES NO X Buffer area of a protected area? YES NO 41 “JWALE KE NAKO YA KOTULO, RE A KUBELETSA” FINAL BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT

X Planned expansion area of an existing protected area? YES NO X Existing offset area associated with a previous Environmental Authorisation? YES NO X Buffer area of the SKA? YES NO X

If the answer to any of these questions was YES, a map indicating the affected area must be included in Appendix A.

7. CULTURAL/HISTORICAL FEATURES

Are there any signs of culturally or historically significant elements, as NO defined in section 2 of the National Heritage Resources Act, 1999, YES X (Act No. 25 of 1999), including Archaeological or paleontological Refer to Appendix D6 sites, on or close (within 20m) to the site? If YES, explain: Uncertain

If uncertain, conduct a specialist investigation by a recognised specialist in the field (archaeology or palaeontology) to establish whether there is such a feature(s) present on or close to the site. Briefly explain the findings of the specialist:

Will any building or structure older than 60 years be affected in any NO YES way? X Is it necessary to apply for a permit in terms of the National Heritage NO Resources Act, 1999 (Act 25 of 1999)? YES X Refer to Appendix D6 If YES, please provide proof that this permit application has been submitted to SAHRA or the relevant provincial authority.

8. SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHARACTER a) Local Municipality

Please provide details on the socio-economic character of the local municipality in which the proposed site(s) are situated.

Level of unemployment: According to the IDP, it is emphasized that Mangaung hosts poverty stricken communities that are currently experiencing high levels of unemployment. In terms of youth and gender development, there is still a large imbalance in society with black women still at the bottom of the beneficiation chain, black males are second to women at just above 25% 42 “JWALE KE NAKO YA KOTULO, RE A KUBELETSA” FINAL BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT

unemployment rate. The main objective of Mangaung is to grow the economy in order to address high levels of unemployment and ultimately eradicating poverty through job creation, poverty reduction, economic and rural development. The proposed development will therefore be directly addressing unemployment difficulties by employing the local people and making it easier and convenient for motorists when filling their vehicles.

Based on the above, the proposed Heidedal Filling Station will significantly contribute in terms of job creation during and post construction phases. Furthermore, the Heidedal Filling Station project will simultaneously address The Millennium Development Goals of 2030.

Economic profile of local municipality: According to the Mangaung IDP, Mangaung is the largest contributor to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the province and is regarded as one of the most diverse economies in nature.

There are disturbing trends in the growth patterns of economic sectors in Mangaung Agriculture as it has dropped from 1,5% to 1,2 % and it is indicated that it will remain stagnant at this percent until 2016 (global insight 2013). Mining has grown from 0,0% to 0,1% but also indications shows that it will remain so until at least 2016. Whereas most of the sectors above have been showing a decline not only in the municipality but generally in the province general government services have increased from 2,7% to2,8% between 1996 and 2011. Despite the decline in some sectors, the economy of Mangaung continues to grow, albeit at a low rate of 3% per annum (UFS, 2007). The observed economic growth has resulted in a modest increase in employment recently, resulting in better living standards for residents. As indicated already, Bloemfontein serves as the hub of economic activities in the municipal area, as well as in the province. As the administrative headquarters of the Provincial Government, the city offers a large number of employment opportunities within the community services sector.

Level of education: According to the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality IDP, the number of residents with no schooling has declined from 10,1% in 1996 to 4,6 % in 2011 (as demonstrated on the Figure 9 graph) access to primary, secondary and tertiary education is on the rise.

Figure 9 – A Graph by Stats SA: 2011

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The Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality intention is to reduce illiteracy and increase ability of its citizens to read and write. People with no schooling have decreased from 10, 1% in 1996 to 4,3% in 2011, people with matric have increased from 18,7% to 30.1% in 2011 and those with a higher education from 8.2% in 2001 to 14,1% in 2011. The Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality also has a lot of academic institutions that makes it possible to produce a lot of skills for the area.

Furthermore, The Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality priority outcome key targets in terms of quality basic education is as follows: • All children between the ages 7 to 15 should be in school and 65% of learners should be in class groups appropriate to their age by 2019 • 75% of learners tested through the Annual National Assessment (ANA) in Grades 3, 6 and 9 should achieve above 50% in both literacy and numeracy; and • Ensure that by 2019, 250 000 grade 12 learners qualify for university entrance b) Socio-economic value of the activity

What is the expected capital value of the activity on completion? +R 65 000 000.00 What is the expected yearly income that will be generated by or as a result of the +R 20 000 000.00 activity? Will the activity contribute to service infrastructure? YES NO X Is the activity a public amenity? YES NO X How many new employment opportunities will be created in the development and + 300 construction phase of the activity/ies? What is the expected value of the employment opportunities during the +R 35 000.00 – 60 development and construction phase? 000.00 What percentage of this will accrue to previously disadvantaged individuals? 80% How many permanent new employment opportunities will be created during the + 140 - 200 operational phase of the activity? What is the expected current value of the employment opportunities during the +R 80 000 000.00 first 10 years? What percentage of this will accrue to previously disadvantaged individuals? 80 - 90%

9. BIODIVERSITY

Please note: The Department may request specialist input/studies depending on the nature of the biodiversity occurring on the site and potential impact(s) of the proposed activity/ies. To assist with the identification of the biodiversity occurring on site and the ecosystem status consult http://bgis.sanbi.org or [email protected]. Information is also available on compact disc (cd) from the Biodiversity-GIS Unit, Ph (021) 799 8698. This information may be updated from time to time and it is the applicant/ EAP’s responsibility to ensure that the latest version is used. A map of the relevant biodiversity information (including an indication of the habitat conditions as per (b) below) and must be provided as an overlay map to the property/site plan as Appendix D to this report.

44 “JWALE KE NAKO YA KOTULO, RE A KUBELETSA” FINAL BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT a) Indicate the applicable biodiversity planning categories of all areas on site and indicate the reason(s) provided in the biodiversity plan for the selection of the specific area as part of the specific category)

If CBA or ESA, indicate the reason(s) for its Systematic Biodiversity Planning Category selection in biodiversity plan Ecological Other No Natural Critical Support Natural Area Biodiversity Area Area Remaining Area (CBA) (ESA) (ONA) (NNR) b) Indicate and describe the habitat condition on site

Percentage of Description and additional Comments and habitat Observations Habitat Condition condition (including additional insight into condition, e.g. poor class (adding land management practises, presence of quarries, up to 100%) grazing, harvesting regimes etc). The proposed site is covered with grass. There are Natural 90% some exposed areas which are as a result of pedestrians creating footpaths. Near Natural Some of the areas include scattered alien plants (includes areas with species on the site. low to moderate level 5% of alien invasive plants) Degraded Some areas are degraded due to footpaths created (includes areas by the pedestrians. 5% heavily invaded by alien plants) Transformed (includes cultivation, % dams, urban, plantation, roads, etc) c) Complete the table to indicate: (i) the type of vegetation, including its ecosystem status, present on the site; and (ii) whether an aquatic ecosystem is present on site.

Terrestrial Ecosystems Aquatic Ecosystems Ecosystem threat Critical Wetland (including rivers, status as per the Endangered depressions, channelled and National unchanneled wetlands, flats, Estuary Coastline Environmental Vulnerable seeps pans, and artificial Management: Least wetlands)

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Terrestrial Ecosystems Aquatic Ecosystems Biodiversity Act (Act Threatened NO NO NO No. 10 of 2004) YES UNSURE YES YES X X X d) Please provide a description of the vegetation type and/or aquatic ecosystem present on site, including any important biodiversity features/information identified on site (e.g. threatened species and special habitats)

The proposed site is covered with grass, and exposed areas which are as a result of pedestrians creating footpaths. Some of the areas include scattered alien plants species on the site.

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SECTION C: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

1. ADVERTISEMENT AND NOTICE

Publication name Bloemfontein Courant Date published 28 May 2015 Site notice position Latitude Longitude 29°08'30.23" 26°15'03.42" Date placed 28 May 2015

Include proof of the placement of the relevant advertisements and notices in Appendix E1.

2. DETERMINATION OF APPROPRIATE MEASURES

Provide details of the measures taken to include all potential I&APs as required by Regulation 41(2)(e) and 41(6) of GN 982

Key stakeholders (other than organs of state) identified in terms of Regulation 41(2)(b) of GN 982

Title, Name and Affiliation/ key Contact details (tel number or e-mail Surname stakeholder status address) Loudine Philip SAHRA (Free State) [email protected] Karin Kersop (secretary CENTLEC [email protected] to the CEO) Clause Schmid SANRAL [email protected]

Free State Department of [email protected] Roads and Public Works [email protected] Themba N. Bloem Water [email protected] Mpolokeng Kolobe Mangaung Metropolitan [email protected] Makiso Kumalo Municipality [email protected] Mammui Mahao [email protected] Ms C Benyane Department of Land [email protected] Claims (Free State) Willem Grobler Department of Water [email protected] Boitumelo Melato and Sanitation (Free [email protected] State)

Include proof that the key stakeholder received written notification of the proposed activities as Appendix E2. This proof may include any of the following:

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• e-mail delivery reports; • registered mail receipts; • courier waybills; • signed acknowledgements of receipt; and/or • or any other proof as agreed upon by the competent authority.

3. ISSUES RAISED BY INTERESTED AND AFFECTED PARTIES

Summary of main issues raised by I&APs Summary of response from EAP Please refer to Appendix E3 for the Please refer to Appendix E3 for the comments and issues response register comments and issues response register

4. COMMENTS AND RESPONSE REPORT

The practitioner must record all comments received from I&APs and respond to each comment before the Draft BAR is submitted. The comments and responses must be captured in a comments and response report as prescribed in the EIA regulations and be attached to the Final BAR as Appendix E3.

5. AUTHORITY PARTICIPATION

Authorities and organs of state identified as key stakeholders:

Authority/Organ Contact Tel No Fax e-mail Postal of State person (Title, No addres Name and s Surname) Council Geo- J Grobler [email protected] Science SAHRA Loudine Phillip 051 447 [email protected] 9609 DWS (Free Boitumelo 051 405 [email protected] State) Melato 9000 Mfundi Biyela 051 405 [email protected] 9000 Willem 051 405 [email protected] Grobler 9000 CENTLEC Karin Kersop [email protected] (Secretary to the CEO) SANRAL [email protected] Free State Z Jara 051 409 051 [email protected] Department of (Secretary to 8849 409 [email protected] Roads and the MEC) 8864 Public Works Bloem Water 051 403 [email protected] 48 “JWALE KE NAKO YA KOTULO, RE A KUBELETSA” FINAL BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT

0800 a Mangaung Mpolokeng mpolokeng.kolobe@manga Metropolitan Kolobe ung.co.za Municipality Makiso makiso.kumalo@manguang. Kumalo co.za Mammui mammui.mahao@manguan Mahao g.co.za Spoornet loveous.tampane@transnet. net Constituency Werner Horn 051 [email protected] head 448 9985/ 083 262 2846

Include proof that the Authorities and Organs of State received written notification of the proposed activities as appendix E4.

In the case of renewable energy projects, Eskom and the SKA Project Office must be included in the list of Organs of State.

6. CONSULTATION WITH OTHER STAKEHOLDERS

Note that, for any activities (linear or other) where deviation from the public participation requirements may be appropriate, the person conducting the public participation process may deviate from the requirements of that sub-regulation to the extent and in the manner as may be agreed to by the competent authority.

Proof of any such agreement must be provided, where applicable. Application for any deviation from the regulations relating to the public participation process must be submitted prior to the commencement of the public participation process.

A list of registered I&APs must be included as appendix E5.

Copies of any correspondence and minutes of any meetings held must be included in Appendix E6.

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SECTION D: IMPACT ASSESSMENT

The assessment of impacts must adhere to the minimum requirements in the EIA Regulations, 2014 and should take applicable official guidelines into account. The issues raised by interested and affected parties should also be addressed in the assessment of impacts.

1. IMPACTS THAT MAY RESULT FROM THE PLANNING AND DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, OPERATIONAL, DECOMMISSIONING AND CLOSURE PHASES AS WELL AS PROPOSED MANAGEMENT OF IDENTIFIED IMPACTS AND PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURES

Provide a summary and anticipated significance of the potential direct, indirect and cumulative impacts that are likely to occur as a result of the planning and design phase, construction phase, operational phase, decommissioning and closure phase, including impacts relating to the choice of site/activity/technology alternatives as well as the mitigation measures that may eliminate or reduce the potential impacts listed. This impact assessment must be applied to all the identified alternatives to the activities identified in Section A(2) of this report.

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Activity Impact summary Significance Proposed mitigation Alternative 1 (preferred alternative) – Proposed Heidedal Filling Station CONSTRUCTION Direct impacts PHASE (Construction Phase): The development of BENEFICIAL IMPACTS: the Filling • The eradication of Medium • All Category 1 declared Station with the exotic invader weeds and other species following species and weeds are to be removed from amenities: on the subject the site. - 5 X 23 000 (ℓ) property litre petrol tanks • The permanent Medium • All surface run-offs shall be - Convenience prevention of siltation managed in such a way so shop in the and erosion would as to ensure erosion of soil name of benefit the does not occur. Heidedal biophysical Implementation of environment. temporary storm water management measures that will help to reduce the speed of surface water and a concentrated flow of water. This will prevent unnecessary erosion and siltation in these areas. Storm water management must be put in place throughout the stages of this project.

• Reduction of areas High • The proposed township that have potential development will prevent for informal informal settlements and settlements and illegal dumping on the illegal dumping. proposed development area.

• Improved site Medium • Permanent residents will security. utilise the study area which CONSTRUCTION will improve the security of PHASE the site.

• Increase in rates and High • Not Applicable taxes payable to the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality.

ADVERSE IMPACTS: • The site clearance High • Implementation of and levelling will temporary stormwater cause some management measures additional exposed during construction to 51 “JWALE KE NAKO YA KOTULO, RE A KUBELETSA” FINAL BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT

Activity Impact summary Significance Proposed mitigation areas and could ensure that there is no trigger some concentrated flow of additional erosion stormwater and to promote and siltation, a multiple discharge point especially during for stormwater; rainy periods; Appointing of a geotechnical engineer to Dust pollution, assist with foundation degradation of soils, designs and other stability unstable conditions, and geotechnical issues; and dangerous Implementation of dust excavations. suppression measures during the construction phase; Clear marking of dangerous excavations.

• More exposed areas, Medium • Implementation of increased erosion, temporary stormwater siltation and water management measures pollution. during construction

• Construction during Low • Schedule (where possible) the rainy periods. construction associated with earthworks for the dryer winter months

• Construction workers Low • One central cooking and could start fire area should be uncontrolled fires, established on site. This which could damage should be located in a fire infrastructure on site. safe area where vegetation (especially Veld grass) has been removed; Cooking fires and smoking should strictly be limited to only this area. No smoking at the construction site should be permitted except for only outside this area; and No fires or smoking should be allowed on windy days. The fire area should be limited to construction camp site and office area.

• Dust will be Medium • The application site must generated due to be damped on a regular earthmoving activities basis with water during dry and demolition works. and windy conditions. A One should take note dust filter is also 52 “JWALE KE NAKO YA KOTULO, RE A KUBELETSA” FINAL BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT

Activity Impact summary Significance Proposed mitigation that the impact of recommended during dust pollution is short- heavy windy conditions term and lasting for especially to avoid dust the duration of particles from travelling into construction only. the nearby watercourse.

• The clearing of the High • The area must be properly site and the managed throughout the construction of the construction phase in terms development will of fire, eradication of result in the exotics etc. to ensure eradication of the continuous biodiversity. It is existing vegetation proposed that as little of and soil cover. the vegetation cover to be cleared to prevent erosion on the application site. Only sections that are intended for the development must be cleared from vegetation. Each section must be rehabilitated as soon as construction is done.

• Topsoil will be lost due High • Excavations on site must be to excavations. kept to a minimum and done only one section at a time. Excavated soils must be stockpiled directly on the demarcated area on site. Topsoil should be stockpiled at a height of no more than 1, 5m high. Stockpiles are to be at least 100m away from the watercourse.

• Construction during Medium • The construction site must the dry and windy be damped on a regular season could cause basis with water to prevent dust pollution. dust formation. A mobile truck spraying water is recommended

• Excavated materials Medium • An area must be allocated that are stockpiled in for stockpiling of topsoil. The the wrong areas can area must be allocated interfere with the before construction can natural drainage, take place on the cause siltation and application site and must water pollution. be situated at least a 100m from any watercourse or 53 “JWALE KE NAKO YA KOTULO, RE A KUBELETSA” FINAL BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT

Activity Impact summary Significance Proposed mitigation drainage channels. The stockpile soils must be covered with plastic to prevent soil from washing away by rain or any water.

• Stability of structures. Low • Precautionary measures and foundation design must be implemented accordingly.

• Disposal of building Medium • All waste created during waste and liquids. the construction phase must be dumped at a pre- selected area on site to be carted to a registered landfill site. This area should be near the construction camp site and must be in a bunded area to prevent leakages into the biophysical environment.

• During the Low • The contractor must ensure construction phase (if that no fauna species that not managed might enter/ occur on the correctly) fauna study site are trapped or species could be killed during the disturbed trapped, construction phase. If hunted or killed. faunal species are identified, they need to be relocated temporarily to an area of conservation.

• Groundwater Medium • It is recommended that Pollution. mitigation measures in the EMPr (Appendix G) are followed in order to minimise impacts or unforeseen problems relating to stormwater on site.

• Entrance by High • Entrance by vehicles, prohibited vehicles. especially off-road cars and bakkies, off-road bicycles and quad bikes and construction staff should be prohibited, both during the construction phase and during the lifespan of the project. 54 “JWALE KE NAKO YA KOTULO, RE A KUBELETSA” FINAL BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT

Activity Impact summary Significance Proposed mitigation

• Construction work High • The construction on the site could cause water must be kept to one area pollution, siltation, soil at a time to prevent compaction and soil excessive open soil areas erosion. that could lead to soil erosion, siltation and excessive compaction. All soil compaction must be alleviated after construction before rehabilitation or implementing the landscaping on site.

• Stockpile areas for Medium • Must be situated on the construction application site, and must materials. be situated to have minimal visual impact on the neighbouring area.

• During the Medium • Construction must be construction phase completed in as short a some safety and time as possible. No security problems construction worker or (especially for the relatives may reside on the surrounding residents) application site during the are likely to occur. construction phase. All construction workers must leave the site at the end of the day’s work. A security guard should be appointed on site to prevent any security problems.

• Workers sleeping on Medium • Workers that sleep on the the site. site will not be allowed, only security will be allowed to guard the premises at night.

• Any proposed High • No construction worker, development offers friend or relatives may settle the potential for on site. Only security may unplanned informal be present on site after settlement before construction hours. construction commences or after construction. In addition, the likelihood of informal vending settlement 55 “JWALE KE NAKO YA KOTULO, RE A KUBELETSA” FINAL BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT

Activity Impact summary Significance Proposed mitigation and prostitution establishing is real in the presence of the construction force.

• The construction High • Before any construction vehicles, the site commences on site, an camp and other area on site must be construction related demarcated for a site facilities will have a camp. The area must be negative visual chosen where it will have impact during the the least visual impact on construction phase. the surrounding neighbours.

• Noise pollution from High • Site Workers must comply construction can with the Provincial noise disturb adjacent requirements as outlined in neighbours. the Provincial Notice No. 5479 of 1999: Gauteng Noise Control Regulations. Noise activities shall only take place during working hours.

• Loss of wildlife. Low • Hunting and snaring of animals is to be prohibited.

• Lighting pollution. Low • Night lighting and security lighting for the proposed development must be designed to have the least impact on the surrounding residents. It is important that the lighting be designed to shine towards the ground and must be prevented from shining unnecessarily onto neighbouring properties. Where possible lighting must be directed towards the proposed development. Indirect impacts:

BENEFICIAL IMPACTS: • Creation of Medium • The proposed Employment development would create opportunities job opportunities during and after the construction phase especially for the local communities. • This also promotes a transfer 56 “JWALE KE NAKO YA KOTULO, RE A KUBELETSA” FINAL BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT

Activity Impact summary Significance Proposed mitigation of skills, and the development thereof. Cumulative impacts:

ADVERSE IMPACTS: • Heavy vehicle traffic High • The heavy construction and noise increase on vehicles should avoid the the local roads. local roads during peak traffic times and large deliveries should also be scheduled outside the peak traffic times; Signs should be erected in the vicinity of the site and on all major junctions that the construction vehicles will use; and The construction vehicles should obey all traffic rules and stay within the speed limits.

OPERATIONAL Direct impacts PHASE (Operational Phase):

BENEFICIAL IMPACTS: • Hydrology. Low • Promotion of surface drainage

• Fauna and Flora. Low • Continuous removal of exotic invaders and maintenance

ADVERSE IMPACTS: • Geology and Soils. Low • Prevention of any further erosion and siltation;

• Storm water pollution Low • Remove erosion and during operational sediment controls only if all phase. bare soil is sealed, covered or re-vegetated. Sweep roadways clean and remove all debris from kerb and gutter areas. Do OPERATIONAL not wash into drains. Storm PHASE water management must be put in place throughout the stages of this project.

• Water pollution Medium • All recommendations and during operational mitigations in the 57 “JWALE KE NAKO YA KOTULO, RE A KUBELETSA” FINAL BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT

Activity Impact summary Significance Proposed mitigation phase. emergency plan must be followed (EMPr – Appendix G)

A Spill response kit comprising of absorbent fibres and associated waste containers should be available on site. All materials for clearing of surface spillages should be stored in a container and moved on a regular basis by an approved contractor to a hazardous waste disposal site.

All surface areas utilized for the proposed storage tanks and peripheral infrastructure must be appropriately paved or bunded to prevent the ingress of contaminated water into the ground. The underground fuel storage tanks must be appropriately sealed to prevent being crushed should such an event occur, and to counteract leakages into the groundwater system. All fuel dispensers must include a shut-off valve. All materials and installations shall comply with the relevant standards and regulations as imposed by the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) and the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993).

• The proposed filling Medium • The detailed design of the station could have an proposed filling station impact on passing should adhere to the traffic volumes and prescribed specifications the interception of (and subsequent approval) traffic could cause of the applicable road minor disruptions. authorities; 58 “JWALE KE NAKO YA KOTULO, RE A KUBELETSA” FINAL BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT

Activity Impact summary Significance Proposed mitigation Care should be taken pertaining to the placing of signage in the proximity of access points to the proposed filling station.

• Some additional Medium • The design, placement and noise will be orientation of extractor fans generated during the for the ventilation of the operational phase of buildings must take the the proposed filling noise impact, aspect into station due to the consideration. Equipment interception of traffic with the best noise rating on surrounding roads should be used. Roof to the filling station mounted fans may further and activities require attenuators and associated with the need to be screened from operation of the new noise sensitive areas; filling station (Air High quality air conditioning conditioning, equipment should be compressors, places installed. Equipment with of refreshment etc.) the best noise rating should be used; Where required, high quality refrigeration compressors should be installed. Equipment with the best noise rating should be used. Exterior installations should be acoustically encapsulated; and All mechanical equipment should be well maintained.

• Surface water run-off Medium • Adequate storm water from the site has the management must be potential to affect incorporated in the design the surrounding areas of the proposed if not well managed. development to ensure the effective management of surface water run-off from the site, and to prevent erosion and the associated sedimentation of the surrounding areas; Sheet run-off from paved surfaces and access roads need to be curtailed; and uncontaminated storm water run-off from the roof, parking bays and the 59 “JWALE KE NAKO YA KOTULO, RE A KUBELETSA” FINAL BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT

Activity Impact summary Significance Proposed mitigation landscape should not be allowed to mix with process effluent, stored chemicals or storm water runoff from areas susceptible to chemical/petroleum based spills; and Paved areas exposed to rainfall where dust, litter or spilled substances accumulate should be regularly cleaned using methods that prevent drainage or leaching of fluid into the surrounding environment. Gross pollutant (litter) and oil (appropriate to the site) are recommended at drain entry or discharge points. These traps require regular inspection and residue removal. First-flush water division for dusty outdoor areas should be considered to capture initial storm water run-off after any extended dry period.

• Surface and High • Leak detection facilities groundwater should be installed around pollution could occur the storage tanks and due to leaking vapour samples must be equipment and taken according to a six spillages associated monthly monitoring with the proposed programme. filling station. An Emergency Plan must be implemented. Monitoring boreholes upstream and downstream of the filling station to detect any groundwater contamination which might emanate from this activity. A monitoring point must also be located near the quarry to detect any impact that the project might have on it. The Emergency Plan is incorporated in the EMPr (refer to Appendix G). 60 “JWALE KE NAKO YA KOTULO, RE A KUBELETSA” FINAL BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT

Activity Impact summary Significance Proposed mitigation A spill response kit comprising of absorbent fibres and associated waste containers should be available on site. All materials for clearing of surface spillages should be stored in a container and moved on a regular basis by an approved contractor to a hazardous waste disposal site. Appropriate damp proofing and drainage precautions must be implemented beneath all fuel storage areas to prevent groundwater pollution during periods of sustained rainfall. All surface areas utilized for the proposed storage tanks and peripheral infrastructure must be appropriately paved to prevent the ingress of contaminated water into the ground. All pipes and connections to the proposed tanks must be provided with flexible coupling to prevent spillages. An underground containment structure can be implemented to contain the fuel for 24 hours until appropriate assistance is available. To mitigate any expanding or shifting soils, the tank excavation should be backfilled with coarse grained river sand. The river sand will act as a stabilizer which will allow for expansion and contraction in the surrounding soils without affecting the tank. Stormwater management on site and around all fuel/oil bearing infrastructure should aim for 61 “JWALE KE NAKO YA KOTULO, RE A KUBELETSA” FINAL BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT

Activity Impact summary Significance Proposed mitigation the fast and efficient disposal of water into the surrounding and existing drainage systems. Paving must be provided around the perimeter of all structures. Joints between paved areas and the walls of the buildings should be sealed with a flexible sealant to prevent moisture reaching the foundations. A complete waste handling and separation procedure for the operational phase should be implemented due to the handling, storing and disposal of hazardous chemicals. An oil/water separator should be installed on site, which will allow for the processing and separation of insoluble fuel hydrocarbons and the storm water and wash down water of the current dispensing area. Only processed water will be allowed and directed to the local sewage system. Under no circumstances may processed water be directed to the storm water system or the surrounding wetland areas. All fuel dispensers must include a shut-off valve. All materials and installations shall comply with the relevant standards and regulations as imposed by the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) and the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993).

• Risk for fires or Medium • An Emergency Plan must explosions associated be implemented. The with the proposed Emergency Plan is filling station. incorporated in the EMPr (refer to Appendix G). A 62 “JWALE KE NAKO YA KOTULO, RE A KUBELETSA” FINAL BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT

Activity Impact summary Significance Proposed mitigation general emergency fire system should be in place, including hose reels, fire main rings etc. Furthermore, the development should have a fire certificate in place and must also register with the local firefighting organization.

• During the Low • The contractor must ensure operational phase (if that no fauna species that not managed might enter or occur on the correctly) fauna study site are trapped or species could be killed during the disturbed trapped, operational phase. Should hunted or killed. a faunal species be identified, it is to be relocated to an area of conservation.

• Economic impact on Medium • The proposed filling station existing filling stations will not have a significant in the Heidedal area. impact on existing filling stations in the Heidedal area. Indirect impacts:

BENEFICIAL IMPACTS: • Creation of job Medium • The proposed opportunities during development would create the operational job opportunities during the phase. construction phase. Should the local community not benefit from these opportunities, it could lead to an influx of people from other areas. Only employing people from the local community could mitigate the potential adverse impact.

• Improved health High • The general health conditions due to site conditions will be improved clean-up. due to clean-up of the site post-development. The site will be less at risk of becoming degraded and polluted after development has taken place.

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Activity Impact summary Significance Proposed mitigation ADVERSE IMPACTS: • The proposed Medium • It is recommended that all development could the lighting on site be cause a significant designed to point level of light pollution downwards (i.e. down due to security and lighters) and the lighting advertisement system should be designed lighting. These lighting not to cause a glare, could easily glare into dispersal or unnecessary the surrounding flickering which can tend to environment, cause a discomfort or can especially cause blinding to the eye surrounding residences if not designed appropriately. Cumulative impacts:

ADVERSE IMPACTS: • The development will Medium • Air pollution levels will not generate additional exceed acceptable levels. traffic on the local No mitigation measures roads that will proposed. contribute to the air pollution levels in the immediate area.

• The application site High • The architectural styles, will be highly visible colours and textures and predominantly from construction materials will the Heatherdale determine the visual Road and Witherow impact of the proposed Avenue and development on the surrounding view surrounding areas. sheds predominantly due to the study area’s current topographical character. Decommissioning and Closure Phase

DECOMISSIONI Direct impacts NG AND (Decommissioning and CLOSURE PHASE Closure Phase):

• Light pollution. Low • If night lighting for security are designed, care must be taken that all lighting be directed to the ground and not to glare outwards into the neighbouring properties. 64 “JWALE KE NAKO YA KOTULO, RE A KUBELETSA” FINAL BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT

Activity Impact summary Significance Proposed mitigation

• Increase in domestic High • It is recommended that pests. trash bins be regularly cleaned and emptied at a registered landfill area. Trash bins/cans must have lids. These lids should be kept closed at all times to prevent attracting pests. Regular fumigation should take place to ensure pests are controlled.

• Residential waste High • Regular collection of waste generated on a weekly basis. Indirect impacts:

BENEFICIAL IMPACT: • Job Creation. Low Cumulative impacts: • Noise Low Alternative 2 - Not Applicable as previously mentioned the applicant privately owns the property that is applied for and identified a need for a filling station on this portion of land due to the ideal location of this site hence no other alternatives were considered.

Direct impacts: • Not applicable. The • Not applicable applicant privately owns the property that is applied for and identified a need for a filling station on this portion of land due to the ideal location of this site hence no other alternatives were considered. Indirect impacts: Not applicable Cumulative impacts: Not applicable Alternative 3 – Not applicable

Direct impacts: Not applicable Indirect impacts: Not applicable Cumulative impacts: Not applicable Direct impacts: Not applicable Indirect impacts: 65 “JWALE KE NAKO YA KOTULO, RE A KUBELETSA” FINAL BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT

Activity Impact summary Significance Proposed mitigation Not applicable Cumulative impacts: Not applicable No-go option

Direct impacts: • The no-go alternative • Not Applicable will result in no development. No positive impacts are foreseen for the no- go alternative, as it would result in the application site remaining in its current state. The present state of the study site is associated with pollution, illegal dumping, vagrants, damage to the environment, health risks and it poses an immediate threat to surrounding residents. No-development option will also prevent positive socio-economic activities in terms of job creation and investment opportunities from occurring. This is important as the development will promote significant social and physical land upliftment in the Heidedal area. Should no development take place, illegal dumping will continue and vagrants will continue to use the site which creates a health and security risk in the area. Further environmental degradation will 66 “JWALE KE NAKO YA KOTULO, RE A KUBELETSA” FINAL BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT

Activity Impact summary Significance Proposed mitigation occur.

• Infrastructure in the area will be left in its current state and no upgrades or further provision of water and sewer reticulation systems and other integral civil services will occur.

• If left undeveloped and vacant the application site is further endangered by the possibility of alien plant species further encroaching in the area. The natural elements on site will be easier to protect if the construction and operational phases are mitigated accordingly.

In conclusion, the long term impacts of the no- go option, both direct and indirect, will be higher than the implementation of the proposed alternatives (only if well planned and managed).

A complete impact assessment in terms of Regulation 19(3) of GN 982 must be included as Appendix F.

2. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT

Taking the assessment of potential impacts into account, please provide an environmental impact statement that summarises the impact that the proposed activity and its alternatives may have on the environment after the management and mitigation of impacts have been taken into account, with specific reference to types of impact, duration of impacts, likelihood of potential impacts actually occurring and the significance of impacts.

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Alternative A (preferred alternative) The major impacts that are likely to occur during the construction and operational phase, after management, include:

NATURAL ENVIRONMENT: The natural environment will temporarily be affected by the moving of large construction vehicles and the construction of the filling station development.

Natural site drainage and surface water flows may also be influenced by the proposed construction works. The proposed development naturally drains to the north-east and north west of the site. Excavated materials are to be stockpiled in designated areas. Storm water measures are already in place for the shopping mall and the filling station will utilize and connect to the existing system.

Valuable topsoil may also be lost during the construction process. Loss of topsoil can however be minimised through the reuse of topsoil in the landscape of the proposed filling station development.

Faunal species could be identified during and post construction. In the event that the faunal species are found, they are to be relocated to an area of conservation.

GEOLOGY: According to the preliminary service report regarding the entire larger site, the study area is mainly situated in a highly weathered mudstone. The topsoil is composed of sandy silt hillwash, followed by a layer of sandy clay residual mudstone. Underneath this layer, there is a soft rock mudstone.

HYDROLOGY: According to the Wetland Delineation Report, there are no wetlands on the site and therefore no mitigation measures and recommendations are required. The risk of contamination or spillage of petrol or diesel due to a rather large flood is rather low.

Storm water runoff from the roof of the building and the canopy structure of the filling station could be released into the local storm water drainage system.

There is no 1:100 year flood plain on the site or adjacent to the site.

As Environmental Consultants’, we recommend that the DWS must clarify the need for a WULA to be applied for.

SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT: • Dangerous excavations can also cause injury to people in the community if proper precautions are not taken. • Social importance, new human activity in the area, due to new activities occurring in the area which deviates from the normal routine activities, this can cause a slight increase in the level of crime in the area. Cognisance should be taken regarding this change as it will impact upon the social environment. • The construction phase will cause noise pollution and disturb the receiving community, particularly due to increased traffic from construction vehicles etc. but this can be mitigated with limited construction hours from 8:00 to 18:00 to cause minimal disturbance to the larger community. • Noise and air pollution will be greatly lessened if the proposed development takes 68 “JWALE KE NAKO YA KOTULO, RE A KUBELETSA” FINAL BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT

place, as activities such as the illegal use of quad bikes and the burning of materials will be stopped. • Construction vehicles and equipment can temporarily be visually unpleasant for residents. • In the long term, the proposed development will have a positive social impact, due to the creation of a large, accessible, clean and a safe Public Open Space. • No cultural and/ or historically significant areas were identified on the application site and thus no areas of historical or cultural value will be affected. • If designed with the surrounding environment in mind, it will significantly enhance the “Sense of Place” and overall character of the area. • A well-managed filling station will be a valuable amenity to the greater community.

ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT: • The site is in an excellent position for the filling and/ or service station development because it is already partially surrounded by similar developments. • The proposed development will contribute significantly to the economy of the area. During both the construction and operational phase a significant number of jobs will be created for skilled and unskilled workers. • With any filling station development and typical service station, domestic workers petrol attendants, and tellers will be needed. This could create job opportunities to disadvantaged individuals within the surrounding area. Through development of the study area an increase in rates and taxes for the Local Authority will take place. In turn, this revenue will be used to improve and upgrade services in the local area for the betterment of the community. Alternative B Not Applicable. As previously mentioned the applicant privately owns the property that is applied for and identified a need for a filling station on this portion of land due to the ideal location of this site hence no other alternatives were considered. Alternative C Not Applicable No-go alternative (compulsory) The no-go alternative will result in no development. No positive impacts are foreseen for the no-go alternative, as it would result in the application site remaining in its current state. The present state of the study site is associated with pollution, illegal dumping, vagrants, damage to the environment, health risks and it poses an immediate threat to surrounding residents. No-development will also prevent positive socio-economic activities in terms of job creation and investment opportunities from occurring. This is important as the development will promote significant social and physical land upliftment in the Heidedal area. Should no development take place, illegal dumping will continue and vagrants will continue to use the site which creates a health and security risk in the area. Further environmental degradation will occur.

Infrastructure in the area will be left in its current state and no upgrades or further provision of water and sewer reticulation systems and other integral civil services will occur.

If left undeveloped and vacant the application site is further endangered by the possibility of alien plant species further encroaching in the area. The natural elements on site will be easier to protect if the construction and operational phase are mitigated accordingly.

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SECTION E. RECOMMENDATION OF PRACTITIONER

Is the information contained in this report and the documentation attached hereto YES sufficient to make a decision in respect of the activity applied for (in the view of the NO X environmental assessment practitioner)?

If “NO”, indicate the aspects that should be assessed further as part of a Scoping and EIA process before a decision can be made (list the aspects that require further assessment).

If “YES”, please list any recommended conditions, including mitigation measures that should be considered for inclusion in any authorisation that may be granted by the competent authority in respect of the application.

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Bokamoso is of the opinion that both beneficial and adverse impacts were thoroughly assessed, and the needs and benefits for this project have been assessed so as to give the proposed filling station development the go-ahead. As a result, Bokamoso is of the opinion that the proposed Heidedal Filling Station will have a significant long-term beneficial socio- economic impact on the subject property and its immediate surroundings. Considering all the above mentioned information it is requested that this Basic Assessment be approved subject to the implementation of the mitigation measures contained in the Environmental Management Programme (Appendix G) and the other mitigation measures and recommendations mentioned below to achieve maximum advantage from beneficial impacts, and sufficient mitigation of adverse impacts. Should all the recommendations be adhered to it is foreseen that there would be no reason for this application not to be approved.

It is recommended that, based on the findings of the BAR and supplemental specialist information that: • Should the proposed Heidedal Filling Station obtain the necessary environmental authorisation, an Environmental Management Programme (EMPr) must be implemented for the construction and operational phases of the development. The EMPr, as attached to this document, should be made part of the contractual documents of the contractors; • Mitigation measures, as set out in the EMPr, must be implemented during the construction and operational phases; • External environmental monitoring must be conducted to ensure overall compliance with legislative requirements and the EMPr; • Rehabilitation must be done correctly and timeously, particularly in terms of erosion control and the prevention of exposed soils; • The design and implementation of the infrastructure and services are to be done in accordance with the Engineering specifications so as to comply with the requirements, regulations and standards of the local controlling authority; • Runoff from the proposed development site has the potential to affect the surrounding open space areas. It is therefore recommended that adequate storm water management be incorporated in the design of the proposed filling station in order to prevent erosion and the associated sedimentation of the surrounding areas; • Signage/advertising board signage should comply with the relevant by-laws, regulations and standards of the local authority; • Oil traps are recommended to catch oil before entering the storm water system; • Should the developer at a later stage decide to include a carwash it is recommended that effluent pits must be constructed for used water and the necessary authorizations should be applied for. • If during construction any new evidence of archaeological sites or artefacts, paleontological fossils, graves or other heritage resources are found, the operations must be stopped and a qualified archaeologist, Environmental Control Officer (ECO) and SAHRA must be contacted immediately for an assessment of the findings; • The safety and security of the people in the surrounding area are important and must be taken into careful consideration during the construction phase; • Local people are to be given employment preference; • A confirmation letter of the handling and disposing of solid waste during the construction phase will be obtained from the nearest landfill site or the contractor’s registered landfill site – situated nearby Heidedal Area (i.e South Park Landfill Site) before construction commences. A copy thereof should be forwarded to the DWS and the DESTEA once in receipt of it; 71 “JWALE KE NAKO YA KOTULO, RE A KUBELETSA” FINAL BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT

• A confirmation letter on the available capacity for the liquid effluent (domestic sewage) from the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality should be obtained and a copy thereof should be forwarded to the DWS, the DESTEA and Sedibeng Water once in receipt of it; Furthermore, according to the Service Agreement Report, the sewage will be disposed of at the Bloemwater Waste Water Treatment Works. It is also noted that the operations at this treatment facility are in a fair state and currently operating above capacity. However, it is earmarked that the Municipality intends to divert some of the sewage from this plant to the newly constructed North Eastern waste water works. • All recommendations in the Feasibility Study (Appendix D2) should be adhered to.

The following items can be made a condition of the environmental authorisation: • The implementation of a Service Station Emergency Plan; • The implementation of a general emergency fire system should be in place, including hose reels, fire main rings etc. Furthermore, the development should have a fire certificate in place and must also register with the local firefighting organization.

Is an EMPr attached? YES NO X The EMPr must be attached as Appendix G.

The details of the EAP who compiled the BAR and the expertise of the EAP to perform the Basic Assessment process must be included as Appendix H.

If any specialist reports were used during the compilation of this BAR, please attach the declaration of interest for each specialist in Appendix I.

Any other information relevant to this application and not previously included must be attached in Appendix J.

ANé AGENBACHT______NAME OF EAP

______SIGNATURE OF EAP DATE

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SECTION F: APPENDIXES

The following appendixes must be attached:

Appendix A: Maps

Appendix B: Photographs

Appendix C: Facility illustration(s)

Appendix D: Specialist reports (including terms of reference)

Appendix E: Public Participation

Appendix F: Impact Assessment

Appendix G: Environmental Management Programme (EMPr)

Appendix H: Details of EAP and expertise

Appendix I: Specialist’s declaration of interest

Appendix J: Additional Information

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73 Maps Locality Map Figure 1 Bokamoso Environmental Consultants Heidedal Filling Station Website: www.bokamoso.biz E-Mail: [email protected] Locality Map

Projection – Transverse Mercator Datum- Hartebeeshoek 1994 Reference Ellipsoid –WGS 1984 Central Meridian -29 Aerial Map Figure 2 Bokamoso Environmental Consultants Heidedal Filling Station Website: www.bokamoso.biz E-Mail: [email protected] Aerial Map

Coordinates A. 29°8'29,16"S; 26°15'3,77"E B. 29°8'29,92"S; 26°15'4,69"E C. 29°8'30,4"S; 26°15'4,75"E D. 29°8'31,72"S; 26°15'3,93"E E. 29°8'30,91"S; 26°15'2,25"E F. 29°8'27,14"S; 26°15'3,36"E G. 29°8'27,19"S; 26°15'3,57"E F G H. 29°8'28,99"S; 26°15'3,05"E

H A

B C E D

Projection – Transverse Mercator Datum- Hartebeeshoek 1994 Reference Ellipsoid –WGS 1984 Central Meridian -29 Proposed Layout (showing existing accesses) Figure 3 Bokamoso Environmental Consultants Heidedal Filling Station Website: www.bokamoso.biz E-Mail: [email protected] Proposed Layout (showing existing accesses)

Existing Shopping Mall Northern Access

Existing Shopping Mall Eastern Access

Projection – Transverse Mercator Datum- Hartebeeshoek 1994 Reference Ellipsoid –WGS 1984 Central Meridian -29 Proposed Layout (showing existing access) Figure 4 Bokamoso Environmental Consultants Heidedal Filling Station Website: www.bokamoso.biz E-Mail: [email protected] Proposed Layout (showing proposed access)

Proposed Site Access

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Lat. 29°08'30.26" S - Long. 26°15'03.26" E

Projection – Transverse Mercator Datum- Hartebeeshoek 1994 Reference Ellipsoid –WGS 1984 Central Meridian -29 Bokamoso Environmental Consultants Heidedal Filling Station Website: www.bokamoso.biz E-Mail: [email protected] Locality Map 2

Heidedal

Lat. 29°08'30.26" S - Long. 26°15'03.26" E

Ashbury

Projection – Transverse Mercator Datum- Hartebeeshoek 1994 Reference Ellipsoid –WGS 1984 Central Meridian -29 Locality/ Route Plan Map Figure 6 Bokamoso Environmental Consultants Heidedal Filling Station Website: www.bokamoso.biz E-Mail: [email protected] Locality / Route Plan

Projection – Transverse Mercator Datum- Hartebeeshoek 1994 Reference Ellipsoid –WGS 1984 Central Meridian -29 Sensitivity Map Figure 7 Bokamoso Environmental Consultants Heidedal Filling Station Website: www.bokamoso.biz E-Mail: [email protected] Sensitivity Map

Projection – Transverse Mercator Datum- Hartebeeshoek 1994 Reference Ellipsoid –WGS 1984 Central Meridian -29 Protected Areas Map Figure 8 Bokamoso Environmental Consultants Heidedal Filling Station Website: www.bokamoso.biz E-Mail: [email protected] Protected Areas Map

Projection – Transverse Mercator Datum- Hartebeeshoek 1994 Reference Ellipsoid –WGS 1984 Central Meridian -29 Wetlands Map Figure 9 Bokamoso Environmental Consultants Heidedal Filling Station Website: www.bokamoso.biz E-Mail: [email protected] Wetlands Map

Projection – Transverse Mercator Datum- Hartebeeshoek 1994 Reference Ellipsoid –WGS 1984 Central Meridian -29 Location Potential Map Figure 10 Bokamoso Environmental Consultants Heidedal Filling Station Website: www.bokamoso.biz E-Mail: [email protected] Location Potential Map

Proposed Heidedal Filling Station Site

Existing Shell Filling Station

Projection – Transverse Mercator Datum- Hartebeeshoek 1994 Reference Ellipsoid –WGS 1984 Central Meridian -29 Graph by Stats SA: 2011 Figure 11 Bokamoso Environmental Consultants Heidedal Filling Station Website: www.bokamoso.biz E-Mail: [email protected] Graph by Stats SA: 2011

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Facility Illustration(s) 1100

PLEASE NOTE: STOP This design & layout is intended & attached for illustrative purposes only and SHOULD NOT be regarded as a final design or layout. This design & layout is

therefore subject to change at the discretion of the landlord. STOP

BUILDERS 01 YARD 1074m2 BUILDERS 1490m2

FUTURE FILLING STATION 16

27 bays

ERF 16603

STOP

STOP STOP

21 ERF 16602

STOP ASHBURY DORP 6 HEATHERDALEWEG

30 EXISTING PUBLIC ENTRANCE

FILLING STATION PROPOSAL s c a l e 1 : 500

Greencliff Manor 11 Ridge road, Mountainview 2192 TWIN CITY DEVELOPMENT (PTY) LTD P.O. Box 2329 Houghton 2041 Suite 301, 270 Main Street Telephone: +27 12 460 9226 Tel: +27 11 487 2345 Fax: +27 11 487 2451 REV 2 Waterkloof Gardens Fax: +27 12 460 9245 Cell: +27 82 550 1065 Email: [email protected] Waterkloof 0181 E-mail :[email protected] Specialist Reports Traffic Impact Feasibility Study Erf 16603, Heidedal X24, Bloemfontein

ESTABLISHMENT OF FILLING STATION

FEASIBILITY STUDY

NOVEMBER 2015

Project: 7003

PO Box 25054, Langenhoven Park, 9330, 12 AG Visser Street, Langenhoven Park, Bloemfontein Tel & Fax: 051 446 2647, Cell: 083 381 5884, E-mail: [email protected] 1 REPORT SHEET

Property Description: Erf 16603, Heidedal X24, Bloemfontein

Municipal Area: Mangaung Metro Municipality

Application:

Type of Report: Feasibility Study

7003 Project Number:

Declaration I, Koot Marais, author of this study, hereby certify that I am a professional traffic engineer (registration No 920023) and that I have the required experience and training in the field of traffic and transportation engineering as required by the Engineering

Council of South Africa (ECSA), to compile traffic impact studies and I take full responsibility for the content, including all calculations, conclusions and recommendations made

herein.

Compiled By: Koot Marais Pr Eng

Signed:

920023

Date: November 2015

PREPARED BY:

P.O. Box 25054, Langenhoven Park, 9330 12 AG Visser St, Langenhoven Park Consulting Engineers Bloemfontein  (051) 446 2647 K O O T M A R A I S & A S S O C I A T E S ( P T Y ) L T D 9 9 / 2 2 2 2 0 / 0 7  (051)446 2647 083 381 5884 [email protected]

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS 3

1 INTRODUCTION 5

1.1 Aim of the Study 5

1.2 Background 5

1.3 Site Location 6

1.4 Proposed Development 7

1.5 Available Information 7 1.5.1 Traffic Counts 7 1.5.2 Traffic Growth 7

2 BACKGROUND INFORMATION 8

2.1 Existing Road Network 8

2.2 Existing Land Use 8

2.3 Road Planning 9

3 SITE EVALUATION 10

4 ESTIMATED FILLING STATION SALES 12

4.1 Fuel Sale Formula 12

4.2 Current Traffic Volumes 12

4.3 Traffic Volumes with Heatherdale Road Reopened 16

4.4 Average Fill per Vehicle 16

4.5 Interception Rate 17

4.6 Trading Days per Month 18

4.7 Monthly Sales - Average Fill: 14 litres per Vehicle 18

4.8 Monthly Sales - Average Fill: 20 litres per Vehicle 23

5 IMPACT ON EXISTING FACILITIES 28

5.1 Market Areas 28

5.2 Competitor Sites 29

5.3 Shared Markets 34

5.4 Customer Shift Patterns 35

5.5 Estimated Lost Fuel Sales at Competitor Sites 36

3 6 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 37

7 REFERENCES 38

4 1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Aim of the Study

The aim of this document is to report on the feasibility of establishing a filling station on Erf 16603, Heidedal X24, Bloemfontein.

1.2 Background

The Heidedal Extension 24 township establishment was approved during 1999. The township establishment made provision for a variety of land uses, including business, residential, industrial, a filling station and offices.

Due to various reasons only the shopping centre on Erf 16601 has been established. The zoning allows the development of a filling station, but the filling station has not yet been established.

It is now the intention to establish the filling station.

The developers are:

Twin City Development (Pty) Ltd P.O. Box 27 Groenkloof 0027

5 1.3 Site Location

The location of the development is shown in Figure 1.1. The site is located on the northeastern corner of the Witherow Avenue / Heatherdale Road Intersection in Heidedal.

Figure 1.1 Location Plan

Photo 1: Development Site as seen from Heatherdale Road

6 1.4 Proposed Development

A concept layout is shown below. This is not necessarily the final layout, but in principle the main access will be a left-in-left-out access serving eastbound traffic along Heatherdale Road.

Access to Witherow Avenue and westbound traffic on Heatherdale Road will be via the accesses to the shopping centre.

Figure 1.2: Concept Layout

1.5 Available Information

1.5.1 Traffic Counts

Traffic counts were undertaken on 3 November 2015.

1.5.2 Traffic Growth

It is generally accepted that traffic in the area grow at a rate of at least 3% per annum, although indications are that the traffic growth has been higher in recent times.

7 2 BACKGROUND INFORMATION

2.1 Existing Road Network

The most important roads in the area are the following:

a) Inner Ring Road (M10)

This arterial connects the different radial roads in the south-eastern segment of Bloemfontein. The road is a four lane divided street and plays an important role in the area.

b) Heatherdale Road

Heatherdale is a two-lane undivided collector connecting the area with Dr Belcher Road in the west. The road does not currently link with the Ring Road.

c) Sonneblom Street and Witherow Avenue

These two collectors play important roles in distributing traffic in the area.

2.2 Existing Land Use

The portion of the site where the filling station will be established is currently vacant. The site is surrounded by a variety of land uses including the Twin City Shopping Centre.

8 2.3 Road Planning

One aspect that is affecting traffic volumes in the area is the fact that Heatherdale Road is currently not linked with the Inner Ring Road (M10). The original reason for this closure is unknown, but re-opening of the road has been considered a number of times. The current situation is shown below.

Figure 2.1: Current closure of Heatherdale Road

A concern with re-opening the road is that the possible increase in traffic volumes could result in capacity problems in Dr Belcher Road further to the west. A comprehensive traffic study was undertaken during 2013 to determine whether the road can be re-opened. The study, namely The Heatherdale Road Traffic Study by SMEC and KMA12, determined that it is technically possible to re-open the road, although some road improvements are required.

There is also a planned extension of St Georges Street to link with Mackenzie Street which will not directly affect t the site, but should also support the re-opening of the road.

Reopening should significantly increase traffic volumes in Heatherdale Road .The re-opening was however not formally approved at the time of this report.

9 3 SITE EVALUATION

Market potential is not only influenced by passing traffic, which is evaluated in the next chapter, but also by characteristics of the site. The following characteristics could influence the market potential.

1. Accessibility of site 2. Visibility of site 3. Site Layout and attractiveness of facility 4. Facilities provided 5. Number and location of competitors 6. Location of site

By employing a five point grading system (1 to 5) the site can be evaluated as follows:

Table 3.1: Factors Influencing Market Potential

No Factor Description Grading 1 Accessibility. This indicates the level The site should have direct left-in-left- 4 of access from the surrounding road out access from Heatherdale Road network. If the site is located on a major and access from Witherow Avenue route with a high level of access a score and westbound traffic on Heatherdale of 3 or higher is scored. Sites located on Road via the shopping centre. major highways with separate off- and on ramps are assigned a value of 5. 2 Visibility of site. This indicates the The site is highly visible. 4 level of visual exposure from traffic passing the site. If the view of the site is obstructed a grading of 3 or less is assigned. If the site is highly visible, a score of 5 (excellent) is assigned. 3 Site layout and attractiveness of The site will be developed according to 4 facility. This provides an indication of the latest specifications. Sufficient the aesthetic appeal of the site. A typical space is available for all facilities. site of one of the major oil companies adjacent to a highway with off- and on- ramps can be assigned a score of 4 and higher. A non standard site is normally less attractive and can be assigned a score of 3 and less. 4 Facilities provided. Inclusion of other In this instance the filling station is part 3 facilities such as a car wash, of a shopping centre and will not convenience shop and an ATM will contain a large number of additional result in a higher score. facilities.

5 Number and location of competitors. There is one competitive facility within 2 A high score can be assigned if limited close proximity of the site. The fact that competitive facilities are within close a number of other sites are passed proximity of the site. before encountering the site also counts against it.

6 Location of site. This is a description of The site is located in an urban area 3 the type of area the service station is without cyclic or seasonable trends. located in. Locations in urban areas with The road serving the site is however high-density residential areas are currently classified as a collector and normally preferable to locations in rural does not function as an important areas with cyclic or seasonal trends. arterial.

A weight can be attributed to each factor according to its importance for the specific development.

Table 3.2: Weighted Score

No Factor Grading Weight Weighted Total 1 Accessibility of site 4 4 16 2 Visibility of site 4 4 16 3 Site Layout and 4 3 12 attractiveness of facility 4 Facilities provided 3 3 9 5 Number and location of 2 3 6 competitors 6 Location of site 3 3 9 Total 68%

The overall rating of 68% is relatively high.

Accessibility and visibility are positive features.

The fact that a number of other sites are passed before encountering the site as well as the fact that the road serving the site is currently classified as a collector and does not function as an important arterial however count against it. (See Section 2.3) Competition for primary trips from the nearby competitor site also affects the viability of the site.

11 4 ESTIMATED FILLING STATION SALES

Passing traffic remains the most important factor in determining the feasibility of the site.

4.1 Fuel Sale Formula

The empiric formula normally used by the fuel industry to determine potential fuel sales is as follows:

Litres per month = Vehicles per day passing the site x Average fill per vehicle x Interception rate x Average trading days per month

4.2 Current Traffic Volumes

Current traffic volumes are as follows:

a) Heatherdale Road

The charts below show traffic volumes along Heatherdale Road for a typical day.

Westbound Traffic - Heatherdale Rd

600

500

400 Light 300 Heavy

Volumes Taxi 200 Total 100

0 06:00-06:30 06:30-07:00 07:00-07:30 07:30-08:00 08:00-08:30 08:30-09:00 09:00-09:30 09:30-10:00 10:00-10:30 10:30-11:00 11:00-11:30 11:30-12:00 12:00-12:30 12:30-13:00 13:00-13:30 13:30-14:00 14:00-14:30 14:30-15:00 15:00-15:30 15:30-16:00 16:00-16:30 16:30-17:00 17:00-17:30 17:30-18:00 Time

Figure 4.1: Traffic Volume Distribution Heatherdale Road - Westbound

12 Eastbound Traffic - Heatherdale Rd

350

300

250

200 Light Heavy 150 Volumes Taxi 100 Total

0 12:00-12:30 12:30-13:00 13:00-13:30 13:30-14:00 14:00-14:30 14:30-15:00 15:00-15:30 15:30-16:00 16:00-16:30 16:30-17:00 17:00-17:30 17:30-18:00 06:00-06:30 06:30-07:00 07:00-07:30 07:30-08:00 08:00-08:30 08:30-09:00 09:00-09:30 09:30-10:00 10:00-10:30 10:30-11:00 11:00-11:30 11:30-12:00 Time

Figure 4.2: Traffic Volume Distribution Heatherdale Road - Eastbound

13 b) Witherow Avenue

The charts below show traffic volumes along Witherow Avenue for a typical day.

Southbound Traffic - Witherow Ave

300

250

200 Light 150 Heavy

Volumes Taxi 100 Total 50

Figure 4.3: Traffic Volume Distribution Witherow Avenue - Southbound

Northbound Traffic - Witherow Ave

300

250

200 Light 150 Heavy

Volumes Taxi 100 Total 50

0 15:00-15:30 15:30-16:00 16:00-16:30 16:30-17:00 17:00-17:30 17:30-18:00 09:00-09:30 09:30-10:00 10:00-10:30 10:30-11:00 11:00-11:30 11:30-12:00 12:00-12:30 12:30-13:00 13:00-13:30 13:30-14:00 14:00-14:30 14:30-15:00 06:00-06:30 06:30-07:00 07:00-07:30 07:30-08:00 08:00-08:30 08:30-09:00 Time

Figure 4.4: Traffic Volume Distribution Witherow Avenue - Northbound

c) Average Daily Traffic

Average Daily Traffic volumes are shown in the figure below.

ADT 3 November 2015

3,246 Total 334 Taxi 10% 131 Heavy 4% 2,781 Light 86%

86% Light 2,575 4% Heavy 107 10% Taxi 296 Total 2,978

Witherow Ave Potential Site

Total Taxi Heavy Light City 5,173 988 298 3,887 6,382 244 1,165 7,791 Light Heavy Taxi Total Heatherdale Rd 19% 6% 75% 82% 3% 15%

Figure 4.5: Average Daily Traffic

15 4.3 Traffic Volumes with Heatherdale Road Reopened

The Heatherdale Road Traffic Study determined that re-opening of Heatherdale Road will result in the following change in traffic patterns at the intersection of the M10 and Meadows Street: Current Predicted

100 58% % 42%

Of the total traffic turning right on Meadows from the east, 42% will carry on straight and utilise the newly opened Heatherdale Road. 58% will be unchanged. This will result in the following increase in Average Daily Traffic volumes along Heatherdale Road:

Total Taxi Heavy Light City Current 5,173 988 298 3,887 Meadows Rd Diverted 1,801 490 89 1,222 Total 6,973 1,478 387 5,109 Light Heavy Taxi Total 6,382 244 1,165 7,791 Current 1,269 105 578 1,951 Diverted 7,650 349 1,742 9,742 Total

4.4 Average Fill per Vehicle

The average light vehicle fill is normally taken as between 25 and 35 litres per vehicle, depending on the distance between filling stations as well as the income profile of users, whilst the average fill for heavy vehicles is normally taken as between 80 and 120 litres depending on the particular location and the accessibility of the site for larger vehicles and busses.

Based on these guidelines an average fill of 28 litres for light vehicles and 100 litres for heavy vehicles are normally assumed.

It was however determined that in the Batho area average fill is only approximately 14 litres. The area where the site is located is however a slightly higher income area, with the result that the average fill could be somewhat higher. Due to this, a scenario based on a 14 litres per vehicle average fill, as well as a scenario based on 20 litres per vehicle were investigated.

Heavy vehicle fill was still assumed to be 100 litres per heavy vehicle. Limited heavy vehicles will however use this specific filling station.

16 4.5 Interception Rate

The interception rate or percentage of passing vehicles turning into the site is affected by various factors. Based on the research by SANRAL the interception rate is normally between 2% and 5%. These figures can be regarded as the industry standard.

The actual interception rate of a specific site will however be affected by aspects such as:

1. Accessibility of site 2. Visibility of site 3. Site Layout and attractiveness of facility 4. Facilities provided 5. Number and location of competitors 6. Location of site

Infragen Consulting Engineers determined that there is a relationship between the interception rate and the Average Daily Traffic as shown below.

Interception Rate vs ADT

14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 Series1 6 Rate(%) 5 4 3 2 1 0 500 2500 5000 7500 10000 12500 15000 17500 20000 22500 25000 27500 30000 32500 35000 37500 40000 ADT

Based on the above graph and the Average Daily Traffic values, it can be assumed that the interception rate will be in the order of 3% for the main traffic movements, namely eastbound traffic along Heatherdale Road and southbound along Witherow Avenue.

The filling station will however also be accessible for opposite direction traffic via the shopping centre, although the interception rate will be lower due to more indirect access. For the purposes of this study an inception rate of 2% was assumed for these movements.

In the case of heavy vehicles an interception rate of 2% was assumed for the main traffic movements and 1% for the secondary traffic movements as limited heavy vehicles are expected to use this filling station.

17 4.6 Trading Days per Month

To make provision for lower traffic volumes over weekends the number of trading days per month should be reduced from 30.4 (365/12). Provision should however also be made for higher volumes during Fridays, with the result that a total of 29 full trading days per month are normally assumed.

4.7 Monthly Sales - Average Fill: 14 litres per Vehicle

4.7.1 Fuel Sales with Current Situation

With consideration of the previous discussions the estimated fuel sales for the site under consideration are shown below:

Table 4.1: Current Potential Fuel Sales - Main Traffic Movements

Eastbound Heatherdale

Factor Value Average daily light vehicles & taxis 4875 Average Fill per Vehicle 14 Trading Days per Month 29 Interception Rate (%) 3.000 Current Potential (Litres) 59378

Factor Value Average daily heavy vehicles 298 Average Fill per Vehicle 100 Trading Days per Month 29 Interception Rate (%) 2.000 Current Potential (Litres) 17284

Total Potential (Litres) 76662

Southbound Witherow

Factor Value Average daily light vehicles & taxis 3115 Average Fill per Vehicle 14 Trading Days per Month 29 Interception Rate (%) 3.000 Current Potential (Litres) 37941

Factor Value Average daily heavy vehicles 131 Average Fill per Vehicle 100 Trading Days per Month 29 Interception Rate (%) 2.000 Current Potential (Litres) 7598

Total Potential (Litres) 45539

Total Potential Main Movements 122200

18 Table 4.2: Current Potential Fuel Sales - Secondary Traffic Movements

Westbound Heatherdale

Factor Value Average daily light vehicles & taxis 7547 Average Fill per Vehicle 14 Trading Days per Month 29 Interception Rate (%) 2.000 Current Potential (Litres) 61282

Factor Value Average daily heavy vehicles 244 Average Fill per Vehicle 100 Trading Days per Month 29 Interception Rate (%) 1.000 Current Potential (Litres) 7076

Total Potential (Litres) 68358

Northbound Witherow

Factor Value Average daily light vehicles & taxis 2871 Average Fill per Vehicle 14 Trading Days per Month 29 Interception Rate (%) 2.000 Current Potential (Litres) 23313

Factor Value Average daily heavy vehicles 107 Average Fill per Vehicle 100 Trading Days per Month 29 Interception Rate (%) 1.000 Current Potential (Litres) 3103

Total Potential (Litres) 26416

Total Potential Secondary Movements 94773

Table 4.3: Current Potential Fuel Sales - All Traffic Movements

Total Potential (Litres) Main Movements 122200 Total Potential (Litres) Secondary Movements 94773 Total Potential (Litres) 216973

In general it is assumed that it will take three years for a site to reach its full potential and that fuel sales will be 80% of the full potential during year one, 95% during year two and 100% during year three.

19 4.7.2 Fuel Sales with Heatherdale Road Reopened

If Heatherdale Road is reopened traffic volumes in Heatherdale Road is expected to increase. This will result in the following estimated fuel sales:

Table 4.4: Potential Fuel Sales: Heatherdale Road Open - Main Traffic Movements

Eastbound Heatherdale

Factor Value Average daily light vehicles & taxis 6587 Average Fill per Vehicle 14 Trading Days per Month 29 Interception Rate (%) 3.000 Current Potential (Litres) 80230

Factor Value Average daily heavy vehicles 387 Average Fill per Vehicle 100 Trading Days per Month 29 Interception Rate (%) 2.000 Current Potential (Litres) 22446

Total Potential (Litres) 102676

Southbound Witherow

Factor Value Average daily light vehicles & taxis 3115 Average Fill per Vehicle 14 Trading Days per Month 29 Interception Rate (%) 3.000 Current Potential (Litres) 37941

Factor Value Average daily heavy vehicles 131 Average Fill per Vehicle 100 Trading Days per Month 29 Interception Rate (%) 2.000 Current Potential (Litres) 7598

Total Potential (Litres) 45539

Total Potential (Litres) 148214

20 Table 4.5: Potential Fuel Sales: Heatherdale Road Open - Secondary Traffic Movements

Westbound Heatherdale

Factor Value Average daily light vehicles & taxis 9392 Average Fill per Vehicle 14 Trading Days per Month 29 Interception Rate (%) 2.000 Current Potential (Litres) 76263

Factor Value Average daily heavy vehicles 349 Average Fill per Vehicle 100 Trading Days per Month 29 Interception Rate (%) 1.000 Current Potential (Litres) 10121

Total Potential (Litres) 86384

Northbound Witherow

Factor Value Average daily light vehicles & taxis 2871 Average Fill per Vehicle 14 Trading Days per Month 29 Interception Rate (%) 2.000 Current Potential (Litres) 23313

Factor Value Average daily heavy vehicles 107 Average Fill per Vehicle 100 Trading Days per Month 29 Interception Rate (%) 1.000 Current Potential (Litres) 3103

Total Potential (Litres) 26416

Total Potential (Litres) 112800

Table 4.6: Potential Fuel Sales: Heatherdale Road Open - All Traffic Movements

Total Potential (Litres) Main Movements 148214 Total Potential (Litres) Secondary Movements 112800 Total Potential (Litres) 261014

21 4.7.3 Convenience Shop Sales

There is normally a relationship between shop sales and fuel sales with a large percentage of people stopping for fuel, also visiting the shop. This is generally estimated at between 40 and 60%. Based on industry standards, on average R1.40 is spend in the convenience shop per litre of fuel.

Although the location of the filling station on the site of a shopping centre, could affect convenience shop sales, it is expected that the site will have a branded convenience store with some take away food being offered. Due to the convenience, the industry average is assumed.

Potential Convenience Store sales are expected to be as follows when operating at its full potential:

Based on Current Volumes

217 000 litres x R1.4 = R303 800

With Heatherdale Road Reopened

260 000 litres x R1.4 = R364 000

22 4.8 Monthly Sales - Average Fill: 20 litres per Vehicle

4.8.1 Fuel Sales with Current Situation

With consideration of the previous discussions the estimated fuel sales for the site under consideration based on an average fill of 20 litres per vehicle are shown below:

Table 4.7: Current Potential Fuel Sales - Main Traffic Movements

Eastbound Heatherdale

Factor Value Average daily light vehicles & taxis 4875 Average Fill per Vehicle 20 Trading Days per Month 29 Interception Rate (%) 3.000 Current Potential (Litres) 84825

Factor Value Average daily heavy vehicles 298 Average Fill per Vehicle 100 Trading Days per Month 29 Interception Rate (%) 2.000 Current Potential (Litres) 17284

Total Potential (Litres) 102109

Southbound Witherow

Factor Value Average daily light vehicles & taxis 3115 Average Fill per Vehicle 20 Trading Days per Month 29 Interception Rate (%) 3.000 Current Potential (Litres) 54201

Factor Value Average daily heavy vehicles 131 Average Fill per Vehicle 100 Trading Days per Month 29 Interception Rate (%) 2.000 Current Potential (Litres) 7598

Total Potential (Litres) 61799

Total Potential Main Movements 163908

23 Table 4.8: Current Potential Fuel Sales - Secondary Traffic Movements

Westbound Heatherdale

Factor Value Average daily light vehicles & taxis 7547 Average Fill per Vehicle 20 Trading Days per Month 29 Interception Rate (%) 2.000 Current Potential (Litres) 87545

Factor Value Average daily heavy vehicles 244 Average Fill per Vehicle 100 Trading Days per Month 29 Interception Rate (%) 1.000 Current Potential (Litres) 7076

Total Potential (Litres) 94621

Northbound Witherow

Factor Value Average daily light vehicles & taxis 2871 Average Fill per Vehicle 20 Trading Days per Month 29 Interception Rate (%) 2.000 Current Potential (Litres) 33304

Factor Value Average daily heavy vehicles 107 Average Fill per Vehicle 100 Trading Days per Month 29 Interception Rate (%) 1.000 Current Potential (Litres) 3103

Total Potential (Litres) 36407

Total Potential Secondary Movements 131028

Table 4.9: Current Potential Fuel Sales - All Traffic Movements

Total Potential (Litres) Main Movements 163908 Total Potential (Litres) Secondary Movements 131028 Total Potential (Litres) 294936

24 4.8.2 Fuel Sales with Heatherdale Road Reopened

If Heatherdale Road is reopened traffic volumes in Heatherdale Road is expected to increase. This will result in the following estimated fuel sales:

Table 4.10: Potential Fuel Sales: Heatherdale Road Open - Main Traffic Movements

Eastbound Heatherdale

Factor Value Average daily light vehicles & taxis 6587 Average Fill per Vehicle 20 Trading Days per Month 29 Interception Rate (%) 3.000 Current Potential (Litres) 114614

Factor Value Average daily heavy vehicles 387 Average Fill per Vehicle 100 Trading Days per Month 29 Interception Rate (%) 2.000 Current Potential (Litres) 22446

Total Potential (Litres) 137060

Southbound Witherow

Factor Value Average daily light vehicles & taxis 3115 Average Fill per Vehicle 20 Trading Days per Month 29 Interception Rate (%) 3.000 Current Potential (Litres) 54201

Factor Value Average daily heavy vehicles 131 Average Fill per Vehicle 100 Trading Days per Month 29 Interception Rate (%) 1.000 Current Potential (Litres) 3799

Total Potential (Litres) 58000

Total Potential (Litres) 195060

25 Table 4.11: Potential Fuel Sales: Heatherdale Road Open - Secondary Traffic Movements

Westbound Heatherdale

Factor Value Average daily light vehicles & taxis 9392 Average Fill per Vehicle 20 Trading Days per Month 29 Interception Rate (%) 2.000 Current Potential (Litres) 108947

Factor Value Average daily heavy vehicles 349 Average Fill per Vehicle 100 Trading Days per Month 29 Interception Rate (%) 1.000 Current Potential (Litres) 10121

Total Potential (Litres) 119068

Northbound Witherow

Factor Value Average daily light vehicles & taxis 2871 Average Fill per Vehicle 14 Trading Days per Month 29 Interception Rate (%) 2.000 Current Potential (Litres) 23313

Factor Value Average daily heavy vehicles 107 Average Fill per Vehicle 100 Trading Days per Month 29 Interception Rate (%) 1.000 Current Potential (Litres) 3103

Total Potential (Litres) 26416

Total Potential (Litres) 145484

Table 4.12: Potential Fuel Sales: Heatherdale Road Open - All Traffic Movements

Total Potential (Litres) Main Movements 195060 Total Potential (Litres) Secondary Movements 145484 Total Potential (Litres) 340544

26 4.8.3 Convenience Shop Sales

For this scenario, potential convenience store sales are expected to be as follows when operating at its full potential:

Current Volumes

295 000 litres x R1.4 = R413 000

With Heatherdale Road Reopened

340 000 litres x R1.4 = R476 000

27 5 IMPACT ON EXISTING FACILITIES

5.1 Market Areas

The main market areas for this site are expected to be as follows.

Figure 5.1: Market Areas

a) The main routes serving the area along Sonneblom Street, Heatherdale Road and Witherow Avenue.

b) An area surrounding the site

c) Visitors to the Twin City Shopping Centre.

28 5.2 Competitor Sites

To determine the impact on surrounding sites, competitor sites serving the identified market areas should be considered. In general, in an urban environment various departments and agencies typically consider all local sites within a 3 km radius. The following filling stations are located in the area.

3km radius C 1.8 km radius A

B G H

E F

Figure 5.2: Location of Potential Competitors

The nearest filling station, namely Filling Station E is located only approximately 370m from the site. Filling Station F is also located within the 1.8km radius, but is quite a distance away from the site by road and is not serving any of the identified market areas.

29 Relevant competitor sites are:

a) Filling Station A: Sasol Mapikela.

Photo 2: Sasol Mapikela

This filling station caters for outbound traffic and is located on the same side of the road as the planned filling station. The site is the first site encountered by outbound traffic and thus will have ‘first bite’ at the main traffic flow that will potentially be served by the new filling station.

The site is modern and contemporary, with a good convenience shop. Filling Station B is however still located between this filling station and the planned site.

Mapikela filling station serves Dr Belcher Road and with 80% of traffic travelling further to the east along Dr Belcher Road compared to the 20% travelling along Heatherdale Road in the direction of the site under consideration, it is not believed that the planned filling station will have a significant impact on this filling station.

30 b) Filling Station B: Engen CP Motors.

Photo 3: Engen CP Motors

This filling station also caters for outbound traffic and is located on the same side of the road as the planned filling station. The site also serves Dr Belcher Road, but has the added advantage of also serving outbound traffic from McGregor Street.

The site is not particularly modern but has an active convenience shop. With 80% of traffic travelling further to the east along Dr Belcher Road compared to the 20% travelling along Heatherdale Road in the direction of the site under consideration, it is not believed that the planned filling station will have a significant impact on this filling station.

Of interest, the filling station was not operational at the time of this report due to management problems, but it was expected that the site would soon be reopened.

31 c) Filling Station C: Engen Captains Service Station.

Photo 4: Engen Captains Service Station

This filling station caters for inbound traffic. The site serves McGregor Street and is located on the edge of the 3km radius.

The facility is an older, but upgraded, facility with an active convenience shop. As the filling station is located on the opposite side of the road from the site under consideration, it is not believed that the planned filling station will have a significant impact on this filling station.

32 d) Filling Station D: BP McGregor Street Motors.

Photo 5: BP McGregor Street Motors

This filling station caters for outbound traffic along McGregor Street and is located outside the 3km radius.

The facility is an older facility with an active convenience shop. Filling Station C is located between this filling station and the site on the Dr Belcher Road / Heatherdale Road route, and as such will not be significantly affected by the planned filling station.

Vehicles travelling along Mackenzie Street and Witherow Avenue will however not pass Filling Station C. The site is however the first site encountered by outbound traffic along this route and thus will have ‘first bite’ at traffic flow that will pass the site under consideration. The site under consideration will thus not significantly impact on this filling station.

33 e) Filling Station E: Shell R & B Motors.

Photo 6: Shell R & B Motors

This filling station does in principle serves the local area. The filling station might attract some trips from the nearby Heatherdale Road due to the lack of facilities along this route, but as the station is not visible from this road, this will not be the main source of business.

The site is relatively modern and contemporary, with a good convenience shop.

Due to the close location, the planned filling station is expected to have an impact on this filling station.

f) Other Filling Stations.

The other filling stations shown in Figure 5.2 above are either located a considerable distance from the site under consideration and/or are not serving any of the affected routes. As a result it is not believed that the planned filling station will have a significant impact on any of these filling stations.

g) Summary.

In summary, establishment of the planned filling station will obviously result in a decrease in fuel sales at other filling stations in the area, with the nearby Shell filling station probably the most affected.

5.3 Shared Markets

Based on the above analysis, competitor sites on the main routes might be affected by the proposed filling station, but it is expected that some sales will be taken away from a variety of other fillings stations outside the study area to make up the expected fuel sales. None of the competitive sites however share more than 20% of traffic with the site under consideration.

34 5.4 Customer Shift Patterns

In determining what percentage of customers attracted from shared volumes will potentially shift from existing competitor sites to the new site, customer shift patterns have to be considered. Customer preferences related to shifting behaviour differ between service industries.

Shifting can either be total or partial and various shifting determinants affect the extent of shifting. Shifting is influenced by various factors such as price, service, brand loyalty, etc. In the case of a filling station, the main determinant would be access convenience, with service provisioning and possibly brand loyalty secondary determinants.

Typical shift factors for filling stations are as follows:

Description Shift Factor New filling station, better located, good accesses and better services 20%-40% New filling station with similar location, accesses and services 10%-20% New filling station, with poor accesses, - services, located far from 0%-10% existing sites and not really serving the same market areas.

Based on the analysis of the competitor sites compared to the site under investigation, it is not believed that any competitor site will experience a loss in fuel sales in excess of 20% and probably at most 10%, with the exception of the nearby Shell filling station. With an assumed 3% per annum traffic growth any affected site will recuperate a possible loss in fuel sales in three to five years time.

35 5.5 Estimated Lost Fuel Sales at Competitor Sites

Detail on current sales by competitor sites is required to determine the potential fuel loss by competitors. This information is not readily available, with the result that the analysis is based on estimated figures obtained from role players in the industry. The figures are however not official figures and thus provide an indication of the possibly impact rather than accurate figures.

The table below shows the estimated fuel loss by competitors due to the establishment of the new filling station. The shift factors were based on the table in the previous section.

Table 5.1: Potential Lost Fuel Sales

Filling Station Current Estimated Shift Lost Fuel Remaining 5 Years Fuel sales Factor Fuel Sales Future Sales 3% l/month % l/month l/month l/month A Sasol Mapikela 260000 10% 26000 234000 271270 B Engen CP Motors 250000 15% 37500 212500 246346 C Engen Captains Service Station 300000 10% 30000 270000 313004 D BP McGregor Street Motors 200000 15% 30000 170000 197077 E Shell R& B Motors 400000 20% 80000 320000 370968 Total 1410000 70% 203500 1206500 1398664

The following aspects require further explanation;

a) Filling Station E, namely Shell R & B Motors is expected to percentage wise lose the most fuel sales. The shift factor can potentially be significant due to the close location and the fact that the filling station under consideration will be better located relative to the main roads. The comparatively high current estimated fuel sales of R & B Motors however indicate that the station has a dedicated client base and does not necessarily rely on the traffic on the higher order roads. As a result, the shift factor will probably be less than what would be typical of a nearby filling station serving the same corridor. b) With a 3% annual growth in sales, the loss in sales by competitor sites will be more or less be recovered in 5 years time, although Filling Station E will probably take longer to recover the loss. c) Not will only the site under consideration benefit if Heatherdale Road is reopened, but all of the identified competitors will also experience an increase in passing traffic volumes, with the result that the actual loss in sales will be considerably lower than the above estimates. d) The figures show that should the proposed filling station be established it will not irreparably damage the business of any of the competitor stations in the study area. Factor

36 6 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

The following conclusions can be made from the study:

a) Based on traffic volumes and other relevant factors, if the current road network is retained, fuel sales at the site are expected to be in the order of 217 000 litres per month based on an average fill of 14 litres per vehicle. If the average fill is somewhat higher at 20 litres per vehicle, monthly sales of 295 000 litres can be expected.

b) With the current road network convenience shop sales are estimated at R303 800 or R413 000 per month for the two average fill options.

c) If Heatherdale Road is reopened at the intersection with the Inner Ring Road (M10), traffic volumes in the mentioned road are expected to significantly increase and monthly fuel sales are estimated at 260 000 litres and 340 000 litres for the two average fill options.

d) Sales by the convenience shop with Heatherdale Road reopened are estimated at between R364 000 and R476 000 per month depending on the average fill.

e) Establishment of the planned filling station will result in a decrease in fuel sales at other filling stations in the area, but given the location of the site relative to the other filling stations and the nature of filling stations in the area, it is believed that the decrease will be shared by a number of filling stations.

f) If Heatherdale Road is reopened fuel sales at the application site will increase, but the additional traffic will also benefit competitor sites.

g) The projected fuel volumes and shop sales give the proposed site a good potential, although reopening of Heatherdale Road would significantly improve the potential.

37 7 REFERENCES

1. Manual for Traffic Impact Studies, Department of Transport, Pretoria, 1995 2. South African Trip Generation Rates, Department of Transport, Pretoria, 1995 3. ITE Trip Generation Rates, 6th Edition, Institute of Transportation Engineers, Washington, 1998 4. Transportation and Land Development, Institute of Transportation Engineers, Washington, 1988 5. UTG 1, Guidelines for the Geometric Design of Urban Arterial Roads, CSIR, Pretoria, 1986 6. National Guidelines for Road Management in South Africa, COTO 7. Spacing of Accesses on Major Arterials, Department of Transport, Pretoria, 1993 8. TMH 17 Volume 1, South African Trip Data Manual The South African National Roads Agency Limited, Pretoria, 2012 9. UTG 5: Geometric Design of Urban Collector Roads, CUTA, Pretoria, 1988 10. UTG 7: Geometric Design of Urban Local Residential Streets, CUTA, Pretoria, 1986 11. TMH 16, South African Traffic Impact and Site Traffic Assessment Manual, COTO, Pretoria, 2012 12. Heatherdale Road Traffic Study, SMEC and KMA, Bloemfontein, 2013

38 Wetland Delineation Report

1 Bokamoso Landscape Architects & Environmental Consultants

Basic assessment Wetland Delineation

PROPOSED HEIDEDAL FILLING STATION, FREE STATE, SOUTH AFRICA

Andrew Husted [email protected]

1 Image of the area surveyed

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Introduction and project purpose ...... 3 2 Methods ...... 3 2.1 Field survey and seasonality ...... 3 2.2 Desktop Survey ...... 4 2.2.1 Datasets...... 4 2.3 Impact assessment ...... 4 3 Results ...... 4 3.1 Description of study area ...... 4 3.2 Description of study area ...... 5 4 Conclusion and professional opinion as required by appendix 6 of the regulations and ASSESSMENT OF THE PRESENCE OF INDIGENOUS VEGETATION AND HABITAT SENSITIVITY ...... 7 4.1 Professional opinion ...... 7 4.2 Mitigation recommendations ...... 7 5 References ...... 7 6 Appendix ...... 8

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1: The project area and demarcated 500m buffer, indicating the NFEPA wetland in relation to the project area 5

Figure 2: Photographs of local disturbances to the project area. Top Left – Remaining building material. Top Right – An apparent service system (to be confirmed). Bottom Left – Embedded building material and debris. Bottom Right – The elevated study area. 6

1 INTRODUCTION AND PROJECT PURPOSE The Biodiversity Company was commissioned by Enviro-Insight CC to delineate the wetland areas for a basic assessment of the proposed Heidedal filling station in Bloemfontein, Free State.

The surface extent of the study site is approximately 0.4 ha, and the wetland delineation was only conducted for the study site. A general wetland desktop assessment was conducted, whereby a 500m buffer of the project area was considered for the identification of any potential wetland areas.

The wetland delineation was conducted in accordance with document titled, “A practical field procedure for identification and delineation of wetlands and riparian areas (DWAF, 2005)”, The assessment was carried out in order to identify and delineate any wetland areas within the study site, demarcating the presence and extent (boundary) of any wetland areas within the project boundary. It was requested that only soil be assessed for the wetland delineation study.

2 METHODS

2.1 FIELD SURVEY AND SEASONALITY A field survey was performed on 16 July 2015 by a wetland practitioner, in order to identify any potential wetland areas. The timing of the study is considered to be the dry season. Due to the fact that only soil was considered for the study, the seasonality of the survey is irrelevant.

During the field survey, the proposed development site was covered on foot and soil samples assessed. The first 50cm of the soil profile is assessed for signs of wetness, but auguring generally goes beyond this, or until an impermeable layer is encountered.

The wetland areas are delineated in accordance with the DWAF (2005) guidelines. The outer edge of the wetland areas must be identified by considering the following four specific indicators:

 The Terrain Unit Indicator helps to identify those parts of the landscape where wetlands are more likely to occur  The Soil Form Indicator identifies the soil forms, as defined by the Soil Classification Working Group (1991), which are associated with prolonged and frequent saturation  The Soil Wetness Indicator identifies the morphological "signatures" developed in the soil profile as a result of prolonged and frequent saturation  The Vegetation Indicator identifies hydrophilic vegetation associated with frequently saturated soils

Vegetation is used as the primary wetland indicator, which must be present under normal circumstances. However, in practise the soil wetness indicator tends to be the most important, and the other three indicators are used in a confirmatory role. For this study, the Soil Form and Soil Wetness indicators were only considered.

2.2 DESKTOP SURVEY

2.2.1 Datasets The desktop assessment consisted of relevant information as presented by the South African National Biodiversity Institutes (SANBI’s) Biodiversity Geographic Information Systems (BGIS) website (http://bgis.sanbi.org). Wetland specific information resources taken into consideration during the desktop assessment of the study area included:  Aerial imagery (Google Earth).  The National Freshwater Ecosystem Priority Areas (NFEPAs).  Contour data (5m).

The NFEPA project was a partnership and collaborative process with research institutes, government departments and experts. The NFEPA project maps strategic spatial priorities for conserving South Africa’s freshwater ecosystems and supporting sustainable use of water resources (Net et al., 2011). For the wetland FEPAs, only the actual mapped wetland zone is indicated, not the associated sub-quaternary catchment.

2.3 IMPACT ASSESSMENT No wetland area were identified on site, so no impact study was implemented for the project.

3 RESULTS

3.1 DESCRIPTION OF STUDY AREA A 500m buffer area for the study site was considered in order to identify any potential wetlands adjacent too, or within the project boundary. The NFEPA dataset which was considered does not indicate any potential wetlands within the 500m buffer area, nor within the project area. The extent of NFEPA wetlands in relation to the project area and associated 500m buffer area is presented in Figure 1.

Figure 1: The project area and demarcated 500m buffer, indicating the NFEPA wetland in relation to the project area

Based on the desktop findings, no wetlands were expected to occur within the study site, however, this had to be verified by means of a site visit.

3.2 DESCRIPTION OF STUDY AREA The project area is situated within perimeter fencing of a shopping complex. It is evident that the site has been modified extensively, with photographs presented in Figure 2. A summary of identified modifications includes:  Building rubble and debris was embedded in the soil profile.  It appears a service pipeline (water / sewer) was placed within the project area.  The soil is largely considered to be “sandy”, a characteristic of building material.

The study area has been modified, and due to these modifications no “natural” soil profiles were recorded. The study area is not characteristic of natural condictions, and as a result of this, no wetland areas are expected to occur within the project area. An investigation was also conducted for any potential natural and artificial water inputs (storm water), none of which were recorded, further suggesting that not wetlands would be present on site.

4 CONCLUSION AND PROFESSIONAL OPINION AS REQUIRED BY APPENDIX 6 OF THE REGULATIONS AND ASSESSMENT OF THE PRESENCE OF INDIGENOUS VEGETATION AND HABITAT SENSITIVITY

4.1 PROFESSIONAL OPINION No wetland soil forms, as described by the DWAF (2005) guidelines were identified for the study. In addition to this, no signs of soil wetness were identified for the study. Based on these findings (soils only), it may be concluded that there is no evidence of wetlands occurring within the project area.

It has been required by the regulations that the specialist provides a professional opinion in regards to the proposed development. The final summary opinion of the study area is provided below.

 There are not wetlands within the study site, so not mitigation or offset strategies will be required.

4.2 MITIGATION RECOMMENDATIONS Due to the fact that no wetlands are present on site, mitigation measures and recommendation are not required.

5 REFERENCES Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (DWAF) 2005. Final draft: A practical field procedure for identification and delineation of wetlands and Riparian areas.

Nel JL, Murray KM, Maherry AM, Petersen CP, Roux DJ, Driver A, Hill L, Van Deventer H, Funke N, Swartz ER, Smith-Adao LB, Mbona N, Downsborough L and Nienaber S. (2011). Technical Report for the National Freshwater Ecosystem Priority Areas project. WRC Report No. K5/1801.

6 APPENDIX Appendix 1: Specialist Proof of Qualification

Andrew Husted

Personal Details Date of Birth: 19 April 1979

Place of Birth: Johannesburg, South Africa

Nationality: South African

ID No.: 7904195054081

Gender: Male

Race: Caucasian/White

Language Proficiency: English/Afrikaans (basic working proficiency)

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.thebiodiversitycompany.com

OVERVIEW An overview of the specialist technical expertise include the following: . Aquatic ecological state assessments of rivers and dams. . Instream Flow Requirement or Ecological Water Requirement studies for river systems. . Ecological wetland assessment studies, including the integrity (health) and functioning of the wetland systems. . Wetland offset strategy designs. . Wetland rehabilitation plans. . Monitoring plans for rivers and other wetland systems. . Toxicity and metal analysis of water, sediment and biota. . Fish telemetry assessment that included the translocation of fish as well as the monitoring of fish in order to determine the suitability of the hosting system. . Faunal surveys which includes mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles. . The design, compilation and implementation of Biodiversity and Land Management Plans and strategies. TRAINING Some of the more pertinent training undergone include the following: . Wetland and Riparian Delineation Course for Consultants (Certificate of Competence) – DWAF 2008 . The threats and impacts posed on wetlands by infrastructure and development: Mitigation and rehabilitation thereof – Gauteng Wetland Forum 2010 . Ecological State Assessment of Lentic Systems using Fish Population Dynamics – University of Johannesburg/Rivers of Life 2010

. Soil Classification and Wetland Delineation – Terra Soil Science 2010 . Wetland Rehabilitation Methods and Techniques - Gauteng Wetland Forum 2011 . Application of the Fish Response Assessment Index (FRAI) and Macroinvertebrate Response Assessment Index (MIRAI) for the River Health Programme 2011 . Tools for a Wetland Assessment (Certificate of Competence) – Rhodes University 2011 PROJECTS The following project list provides the details of selected studies that I have completed, highlighting the extent of my experience. Providing insight into the various projects, roles and locations I have worked in.

Project Role Activities Resource Client Location

Kibali Gold Mine, Hydropower Technical Instream Flow Hydropower Randgold DRC Project specialist Requirements Resources

Selebi-Phikwe Economic Technical Ecological State Water (Dam) European Botswana Diversification Project specialist Assessment of the Commission Letsibogo Dam

Biodiversity Management Project Technical input & Gold Randgold DR Congo, Mali and Plans (for five operations) Manager project management Resources Ivory Coast

Biodiversity Management Project Technical input & Coal Anglo American South Africa Plans (for six operations) Manager project management (Mpumalanga & Free State)

Biodiversity Management Project Technical input & Coal Xstrata Coal South South Africa Plans (for Xstrata Group) Manager project management Africa (Mpumalanga & KwaZulu - Natal)

Boikarabelo Biodiversity Project Technical input & Coal Ledjadja Coal South Africa Management Plan Manager project management (Limpopo)

Putu Iron Ore Mine Project Project manager Iron ore Putu Iron Ore Mine Liberia Manager

Balama Graphite Mine Project Project manager Graphite Syrah Resources Mozambique Manager

Ntem Iron Ore Mine Project Project manager Iron ore Putu Iron Ore Mine Cameroon Manager

Arnot Colliery Wetland Offset Technical Wetland specialist Coal Exxaro South Africa Strategy specialist (Mpumalanga)

Klipspruit Wetland Technical Wetland specialist Coal BHP Billiton South Africa Assessment specialist (Mpumalanga)

Syferfontein Wetland Technical Wetland specialist Coal Sasol Mining South Africa Assessment specialist (Mpumalanga)

WULA - Aquatic Biomonitoring Technical Aquatic ecologist Coal Penumbra Coal South Africa (annually) specialist (Mpumalanga)

WULA - Aquatic Biomonitoring Technical Aquatic ecologist Coal Northern Coal South Africa (annually) specialist (Mpumalanga)

Aquatic Biomonitoring Technical Aquatic ecologist Diamonds Koidu Holdings Sierra Leone specialist

Tseletis & Spitzkop Project Fauna survey Coal Msobo Coal South Africa Biodiversity Management Plan Manager (Mpumalanga)

Thabametsi Coal Mine Project Fauna survey Coal Exxaro South Africa Manager (Limpopo)

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: The Biodiversity Company (December 2014 – Present) I founded The Biodiversity Company in 2014 that consist of experienced ecologists who provide technical expertise and policy advice to numerous sectors, such as mining, agriculture, construction and natural resources. The team at The Biodiversity Company have conducted stand-alone specialist studies, and provided overall guidance of studies with a pragmatic approach for the management of biodiversity that takes into account all the relevant stakeholders, most importantly the environment that is potentially affected. We manage risks to the environment to reduce impacts with practical, relevant and measurable methods. EMPLOYMENT: Digby Wells Environmental (October 2013 – December 2014) Digby Wells assigned me to the role of Country Manager for the United Kingdom. This was a new endeavour for the company as the company’s global footprint continues to increase. The primary responsibilities for the role included the following: . Clint liaison to be able to interact more efficiently and personally with current mining clients, mining industry service providers, legal firms and banking institutions in order to introduce Digby Wells as a services provider with the aim of securing work. . Project management for international projects which may require a presence in the United Kingdom, this was dependent on the location and needs of the client. These projects would mostly be based on the Equator Principles (EP) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards. . Technical input to provide specialist technical expertise for projects, this included fauna, aquatic ecology, wetlands and rehabilitation. Continued with the design and implementation of Biodiversity and Land Management Plans to

assist clients with managing the natural resources. Responsibilities also included the mentorship and management (including reviewing and guiding) other expertise such as flora, fauna and pedology.

EMPLOYMENT: Digby Wells Environmental (March 2012 – September 2013) Manager of a multi-disciplinary department of scientists providing specialist services in support of national and international requirements as well as best practice guidelines, primarily focussing on the mining sector. In addition to managing the department, I was also expected to contribute specialist services, most notably focusing on water resources. Further responsibilities also included the management of numerous projects on a national or international scale. A general overview of the required responsibilities are as follows: . Project management for single as well as multi-disciplinary studies on a national and international scale. This included legislation and commitments for the respective country being operated in, as well as included the World Bank (WB), EP and IFC requirements. . Individual and/or team management in order to provide mentoring and supportive structures for development and growth in support of the company’s strategic objectives. . Scientific report writing to ensure that the relevant standards and requirements have been attained, namely local country legislation, as well as WB, EP and IFC requirements. . Report reviewing in order to ensure compliance and consideration of relevant legislation and guidelines and also quality control. . Specialist management to facilitate the collaboration and integration of specialist skills for the respective projects. This also included the development of Biodiversity and Land Management Plan for clients. . Client Resource Manager for numerous clients in order to establish as well as maintain working relationships. An overview of the tenure working with the company is provided below: . October 2013 – December 2014: London Operations Manager – Deployed to establish a presence for the company (remote office) in the United Kingdom by means of generating project work to support the employment of staff and operation of a business structure. . March 2012 – September 2013: Biophysical Department Manager – Responsible for the development and growth of the department to consist of four specialist units. This included the development of a new specialist unit, namely Rehabilitation. . January 2011 - February 2012: Ecological Unit Manager – In addition to implementing aquatic and wetland specialist services, the role required the overall management of additional specialist services which included fauna & flora. . June 2010 - December 2010: Aquatic Services Manager – This required the marketing and implementation of specialist programmes for the client base such as biomonitoring and wetland off-set strategies. In addition to this, this also included expanding on the existing skill set to include services such as toxicity, bioaccumulation and ecological flow assessments. . August 2008: Aquatic ecologist – Employed as a specialist to establish the aquatic services within the company. In addition to this, wetland specialist services were added to the existing portfolio.

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Econ@UJ (University of Johannesburg) . June 2007 – July 2008: Junior aquatic ecologist o Researcher o Technical assistant for fieldwork o Reporting writing o Project management

GENERAL SKILLS Literacy Read, write and speak English fluently. Read, write and speak Afrikaans. Basic German. Generic Advanced user of Microsoft Office applications.

Mapping Introductory skill level for ArcGIS and Quantum GIS.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE Compliance audits Conducting site investigations in order to determine the level of compliance attained, ensuring that the client maintains an appropriate measure of compliance with environmental regulations by means of a legislative approach

Control officer Acting as an independent Environmental Control Officer (ECO), acting as a quality controller and monitoring agent regarding all environmental concerns and associated environmental impacts

Screening studies Project investigations in order to determine the level of complexity for the environmental and social studies required for a project. This is a form of risk assessment to guide the advancement of the project. Public consultation The provision of specialist input in order to communicate project findings as well as assist with providing feedback if and when required.

Water use licenses Consultation with the relevant authorities in order to establish the project requirements, as well as provide specialist (aquatics/wetland) input for the application in order to achieve authorisation.

Closure Primarily the review of closure projects, with emphasis on the closure cost calculations. Support was also provided by assisting with the measurements of structures during fieldwork.

Visual The review of visual studies as well as the collation of field data to be considered for the visual interpretation for the project.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa (2009): MAGISTER SCIENTIAE (MSc) - Aquatic Health:

Title: Aspects of the biology of the Bushveld Smallscale Yellowfish (Labeobarbus polylepis): Feeding biology and metal bioaccumulation in five populations.

Rand Afrikaans University (RAU), Johannesburg, South Africa (2004): BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE CUM HONORIBUS (Hons) – Zoology Rand Afrikaans University (RAU), Johannesburg, South Africa (2001 - 2004): BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE IN NATURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES. Majors: Zoology and Botany.

PUBLICATIONS Tate RB and Husted, A. 2014. 2nd Review. Aquatic Biomonitoring in the upper reaches of the Boesmanspruit, Carolina, Mpumalanga, South Africa. African Journal of Aquatic Science. Tate RB and Husted A. 2013. Bioaccumulation of metals in Tilapia zillii (Gervai, 1848) from an impoundment on the Badeni River, Cote D'Iviore. African Journal of Aquatic Science. O’Brien GC, Bulfin JB, Husted A. and Smit NJ. 2012. Comparative behavioural assessment of an established and new Tigerfish (Hydrocynus vittatus) population in two manmade lakes in the Limpopo catchment, Southern Africa. African Journal of Aquatic Science. Tomschi, H, Husted, A, O’Brien, GC, Cloete, Y, Van Dyk C, Pieterse GM, Wepener V, Nel A and Reisinger U. 2009. Environmental study to establish the baseline biological and physical conditions of the Letsibogo Dam near Selebi Phikwe, Botswana. EC Multiple Framework Contract Beneficiaries.8 ACP BT 13 – Mining Sector (EDMS). Specific Contract N° 2008/166788. Beneficiary Country: Botswana. By: HPC HARRESS PICKEL CONSULT AG Husted A. 2009. Aspects of the biology of the Bushveld Smallscale Yellowfish (Labeobarbus polylepis): Feeding biology and metal bioaccumulation in five populations. The University of Johannesburg (Thesis).

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