Appendix F – Environmental Management Programmes

Appendix F1 – Construction Environmental Management Programme

CEN INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT UNIT Environmental and Rural Development Specialist

Construction Environmental Management Programme

Proposed Development of Residential Units and Associated

Infrastructure on Erf 3783, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth

Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape

October 2018

DEDEAT Reference: ECm1/C/LN1&3/M/37-2018

Table of Contents

Table of Figures...... vii

List of Tables ...... viii

Glossary of Terms ...... ix

Chapter 1: Introduction to the Construction Environmental Management Plan ...... 10

1.1 Background ...... 10

1.2 Purpose of the CEMP Report ...... 10

1.3 Methodology ...... 11

1.3.1 Scope of the Construction Environmental Management Programme ...... 11

1.3.2 CEMP as a management tool ...... 11

1.4 Structure of this Construction Environmental Management Programme Report ...... 12

Chapter 2: Description of Project ...... 13

2.1 Overview of Proposed Development and Project Location ...... 13

2.2 Description of the site ...... 14

2.3 Project Description ...... 16

Chapter 3: Organisational Requirements ...... 18

3.1 Introduction ...... 18

3.2 Environmental Commitment ...... 18

3.3 Background to Environmental Policy...... 18

3.4 Environmental Policy –lifestyle development on Erf 3783 ...... 19

3.5 Organisational Overview ...... 19

3.6 Roles and Responsibilities ...... 21

3.6.1 Siyalanda (The Developer) ...... 21

3.6.2 Authorities ...... 21

3.6.3 Responsibilities: Resident Engineer ...... 22

3.6.4 Responsibilities: Contractors and Sub-Contractors ...... 23

3.6.5 Responsibilities: Environmental Control Officer ...... 23

3.6.6 Responsibilities: Environmental Consultant...... 24

3.7 Method Statements ...... 24

3.8 Environmental Training ...... 25

3.9 Meetings ...... 25

Chapter 4: Environmental Planning ...... 27

4.1 Construction Activities ...... 27

4.2 Pre-Construction Site Planning ...... 28

4.2.1 Detailed Site Plan ...... 28

4.2.2 Site Office ...... 30

4.2.3 Housing of Labour Force ...... 30

4.2.4 Vehicle Parking and Maintenance Area ...... 30

4.2.5 Identification and Construction of a Suitable Access Track ...... 30

4.2.6 Stabilised Access Point - Location ...... 31

4.2.7 Minimising Disturbance ...... 33

4.2.8 Demarcation of the Limits of the Site ...... 33

4.2.9 Construction Machinery on Site ...... 33

4.2.10 Materials Used During Construction ...... 34

4.2.11 Health and Safety Matters ...... 34

4.3 Ongoing Site Rehabilitation ...... 34

4.3.1 Site Preparation ...... 35

4.3.2 Vegetation Clearing and Topsoil Stripping ...... 35

4.3.3 Rehabilitation of disturbed areas ...... 36

4.3.4 Control of Noxious Weeds and Pest Programmes ...... 36

4.3.5 Drainage and Erosion Control ...... 36

4.3.6 Erosion Prevention ...... 37

4.3.7 Re-vegetation ...... 37

4.3.8 Progressive Rehabilitation and Site Clean-up ...... 38

4.4 Waste Management ...... 38

Chapter 5: Environmental Management Programme Requirements ...... 40

5.1 Introduction ...... 40

5.2 Legislation ...... 40

5.3 Environmental Management Requirements ...... 41

5.3.1 Prerequisites for Construction Activities ...... 42

5.3.2 Basic Planning ...... 42

5.3.3 Restriction of Working Areas ...... 43

5.3.4 Flora and Fauna...... 44

5.3.5 Soil erosion and stormwater management ...... 46

5.3.6 Fuel and Hazardous Materials Storage ...... 48

5.3.7 Water and Energy Consumption ...... 49

5.3.8 Air Quality...... 50

5.3.9 Noise and Vibration ...... 52

5.3.10 Visual Impact ...... 53

5.4 Waste Management ...... 53

5.4.1 Fire Prevention ...... 56

5.4.2 Cultural Historic, Archaeological and Palaeontological ...... 56

5.4.3 Traffic Management Plan ...... 58

5.4.4 Social Issues ...... 59

5.4.5 Site Rehabilitation ...... 60

Chapter 6: Environmental Management and Monitoring Requirements ...... 62

6.1 Introduction ...... 62

6.2 Environmental Compliance Monitoring ...... 62

6.2.1 Restriction of Access to Sites ...... 62

6.2.2 Fauna and Flora...... 62

6.2.3 Soil Erosion and Sediment control ...... 63

6.2.4 Stormwater Management ...... 63

6.2.5 Water Consumption ...... 64

6.2.6 Air Quality and Dust Control ...... 64

6.2.7 Noise and Vibrations ...... 64

6.2.8 Site Housekeeping and Visual Impact ...... 64

6.2.9 Waste Management ...... 65

6.2.10 Fuel and Hazardous Materials Storage ...... 65

6.2.11 Cultural Historic, Archaeology and Palaeontology ...... 65

6.2.12 Social Issues ...... 66

6.2.13 Site Rehabilitation ...... 66

6.2.14 Environmental Management after the Completion of Construction of the site 66

6.2.15 Response to Public Complaints ...... 67

6.3 Corrective and Preventive Action ...... 67

6.3.1 Penalties ...... 67

6.3.2 Incentives ...... 68

6.4 Record Keeping ...... 68

Chapter 7: References ...... 69

Appendix A: Declared Weeds and Invader Plants ...... 72

Table 1: Declared Weeds and Invader Plants (Regulation 15) (GN R. 280) ...... 76

Table 2: Declared Indicators of Bush Encroachment (Regulation 16) (GN R. 280) ...... 84

Appendix B: Protected Trees and TOPS ...... 86

Appendix F1: Protected Trees ...... 86

Appendix F2: Threatened and Protected Species ...... 87

Appendix C: Environmental Incident Log and Complaint Form ...... 94

Environmental Incident Log and Complaint Form ...... 95

Complaint Form ...... 96

Table of Figures

Figure 1: Location of Erf 3783 ...... 13

Figure 2: Fynbos vegetation and White Milkwood trees occurring on site ...... 15 Figure 3: Organisational Structure for Environmental Management of the Construction Phase of the lifestyle development on Erf 3783 ...... 20

Figure 4: Construction of a stabilised Access Point ...... 32

List of Tables

Table 1 : Project Apects to be addressed in environmental management site plan ..28 Table 2: Major Legislation Applicable to the Construction of the Residential Development ...... 40

Table 3: Management of Environmental Impacts ...... 42

Table 4: Table of Wind Speeds to be Used as a Guide for Dust Control ...... 51

Table 5: Reuse and recycling potential of materials (For Guidance Only) ...... 55

Glossary of Terms

Term Explanation Ambient (air) Current surrounding atmospheric condition A frequency-weighted noise unit used for traffic and industrial noise dB(A) (decibels A-scale) measurement The surroundings in which an organisation operates, including air, water, Environment land, natural resources, flora, fauna, humans, and their interrelation An element of an organisation’s activities, products or services that can Environmental Aspect interact with the environment Any change to the environment, whether adverse or beneficial, wholly or Environmental Impact partially resulting from an organisation’s activities, products or services A study of the environmental consequences of a proposed course of action. An environmental evaluation or assessment is a study of the Environmental Impact environmental effects of a decision, activity or undertaking. It is most often Assessment (EIA) used within an IEM Planning process as a decision support tool to compare different options The part of the overall management system that includes organisational Environmental Management structure, project activities, responsibilities, practices, procedures, System processes and resources for developing, implementing, achieving, reviewing and maintaining the environmental policy Exotic Any plant species not falling under the indigenous definition. Integrated Environmental A process that involves the authorities and public, and integrates Management (IEM) environmental issues with all aspects of Planning Tending to displace, or increase in cover relative to, surrounding Invasive vegetation. Palaeontology (study of) life in geological past

Chapter 1

Chapter 1: Introduction to the Construction Environmental Management Plan

1.1 Background CEN Integrated Environmental Management (IEM) Unit was appointed by Siyalanda Property Development (Pty) Ltd (Siyalanda) to carry out the basic assessment process required in terms of the National Environmental Management Act (No. 107 of 1998) (NEMA), as amended, and NEMA regulations 2014 (as amended, 2017), for the proposed development of residential units and associated infrastructure on Erf 3783 located in Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth. In terms of NEMA, the draft Environmental Management Programme (EMP) Report is required to be compiled and submitted to the competent authorities to assist in the decision making process. This draft CEMP Report is included as Appendix F1 of the Final Basic Assessment Report (BAR). The construction EMP (this report) is relevant to the construction phase of the full development.

1.2 Purpose of the CEMP Report The purpose of the Construction EMP (CEMP) report is to provide a framework for the management of environmental impacts associated with the construction of the residential development. The CEMPr is to serve as a management tool for the contractors who will be appointed to undertake the required work. This CEMP report is a framework programme and does not provide specific management programmes detailing how management actions are to be implemented, but rather is structured around a number of construction phase activities and identifies where more detailed Method Statements should be developed by the contractors and the subcontractors respectively. The CEMPr identifies and clarifies the roles and responsibilities of key role-players in the implementation of the specific requirements of the EMP. The EMP further outlines the monitoring, reporting, auditing and review requirements. The purpose of this EMP is to describe: • How adverse environmental impacts will be managed • How environmental damage or degradation will be mitigated • How site rehabilitation will be undertaken • Monitoring requirements to ensure the above measures are successful

1.3 Methodology A number of steps are essential in order to ensure that environmental damage will be minimised or eliminated: • Potential impacts must be identified, and their significance assessed. • Suitable mitigation measures need to be defined. • A system to ensure that the necessary mitigation is being implemented must be established. • The effectiveness of the management must be monitored. • The Project Manager, Resident Engineer, Environmental Control Officer (ECO) and the representatives of the developer must be in a position to verify the work undertaken and to monitor the environmental management process.

1.3.1 Scope of the Construction Environmental Management Programme The CEMPr is specific to the construction, rehabilitation and site maintenance of the residential lifestyle development and associated infrastructure that will be established on Erf 3783. The specific aims of the CEMP are to:

• Formulate procedures to rectify impacts created through the construction of the integrated residential development and associated infrastructure and to minimise potential secondary environmental impacts. • Suggest methods to ensure compliance with the Environmental Management Programme, including record keeping.

The CEMP provides: • Environmental guidelines to ensure environmentally acceptable practices are followed during the construction phase of the project. • Environmental guidelines to ensure the environmentally acceptable practices are followed when rehabilitation measures are carried out at the site.

1.3.2 CEMP as a management tool The CEMP is a management tool and will be used primarily by the Project Manager, Resident Engineer and the contractors responsible for the onsite work. The successful implementation of this CEMP is dependent on integrating it into the project's management system. Without regular checks on performance and corrections of deviations from the environmental objectives, procedures and targets, the CEMP will fall into disuse and become ineffective. The CEMP, therefore, includes various elements of an Environmental Management System such as objectives and targets, the allocation of responsibilities, checking of corrective action, regular audits, and management review of the system. This CEMP is relevant to the construction phase of the full development. The CEMPr should be viewed as a dynamic document, which may require updating and / or revision. It is recommended that this CEMP is made available to the public upon request.

1.4 Structure of this Construction Environmental Management Programme Report Chapter 1 of this CEMPr serves to introduce the scope and purpose of the CEMP. The CEMP is designed for use by the Project Manager, Resident Engineer and contractors to rectify any adverse environmental impact associated with the project. Chapter 2 identifies and briefly describes the land in question and the details of the project. Chapter 3 briefly discusses environmental policy. It presents a suggested organisational structure for the project to ensure that responsibilities are allocated and that there is adequate control over the work. Chapter 4 discusses the environmental planning for the site. Chapter 5 outlines the general environmental management requirements for site establishment Chapter 6 outlines the environmental management and monitoring requirements of the site.

Chapter 2

Chapter 2: Description of Project

The following section identifies the land in question and provides a brief description of the proposed development. The environment, which will be affected by the development, was fully described in the basic assessment report and is not repeated here.

2.1 Overview of Proposed Development and Project Location Siyalanda is proposing to develop approximately 420 residential units and associated infrastructure on Erf 3783 located in Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth, within the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) of the Eastern Cape Province. The residential development is proposed to be a lifestyle development and consist of approximately 420 residential units. The residential units are proposed to consist of 1 bedroom, 2 bedrooms or 3 bedrooms. The proposed development site is located on 2nd Avenue, adjacent to the Boardwalk Casino in the north-east, the NMMU sports field in the west and the SANDF military base in the north west. The approximate central coordinates of the site: 33°59'9.96"S; 25°39'19.13"E.

Figure 1: Location of Erf 3783 Construction Environmental Management Programme Proposed Development of Residential Units and Associated Infrastructure on Erf 3783, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape October 2018 DEDEAT Reference: ECm1/C/LN1&3/M/37-2018 13 CEN Integrated Environmental Management Unit

An alternative layout plan was requested to be submitted by the Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism which seeks to conserve some of the biodiversity on site. The NMBM have requested that the CBA network aligns with areas demarcated as Public Open Space and that the layout ensures that all proposed structures are located so that they have minimal impact on the CBA network. In response, alternative layout 2 was compiled by the architects. The only biodiversity on site, and that which is representative of the CBA network, which could be conserved is 1200m2 of fynbos vegetation occurring on the site and as such, the alternative layout 2 plan includes the conservation of this 1200 m2 fynbos. The vegetation on site was described by the specialist as degraded and transformed with a moderate to high density / level of invasion by alien Acacias and Eucalypts, and of low conservation value – in terms of its underrepresentation of the plant species richness and vegetation structure characteristic of intact St Francis Dune Fynbos Thicket Mosaic vegetation. By conserving this vegetation, three buildings would not be developed, and this would effectively reduce the development size by 10%. Due to large fixed costs such as the land and the common facilities proposed for the lifestyle development, the exclusion of these three buildings has severe negative consequences on the viability of the project. Comparative calculations were compiled and shows that shows that the profit per unit will be reduced by 50% because the cost of the services, common facilities and building costs per unit will be increased. With regards to sustainable development, the economic loss of not developing on this site far outweighs the value of conserving 0.12 ha of already fragmented fynbos vegetation. As such alternative layout 2 was not assessed any further in this assessment.

2.2 Description of the site Erf 3783 is approximately 4.729 hectares in extent. The proposed development site is currently zoned for Special Purposes which permits the development of hotel, recreation / resort facilities, tourist oriented and incidental retail facilities and dwelling units / residential accommodation. Erf 3783 is currently vacant and has been associated with vagrants and illegal dumping. The site is gently undulating and situated between contour levels of 23 - 29 m above sea level (ASL). There highest part the site is at the western and south western boundary (28 – 29 m ASL). There is a gentle slope to the south eastern portion of the site to a height of 24 m ASL; the lowest part of the site is the far eastern section at 22 m ASL. A slight change in the topography of the site will occur as levelling will take place; the site will be levelled to approximately 25 – 26m ASL with the lowest area being the stormwater pond in the south eastern corner at approximately 23m ASL. The dominant lithology on site is Quartzitic sandstone. The site consists mostly of sandy grey soil on an uneven topography. The soil on site is classed as “imperfectly drained sand soil”. The limitations of the soils is that they may be highly erodible. The site falls within a Terrestrial Critical Biodiversity Area (CBA) 2 [CBA_saveg T2, CBA_step T3, CBA_coast T2] as mapped by the Eastern Cape Biodiversity Conservation Plan, 2007 (ECBCP). Terrestrial CBA 2 areas are included within Biodiversity Land Management Class 2: Near-natural landscapes. The recommended land use objectives for BLMC 2 areas are to ‘maintain biodiversity in a near natural state with minimal loss of ecosystem integrity. No transformation of natural habitat should be permitted’ (Berliner et al., 2007). The site is located within a CBA as mapped by the Nelson Mandela Bay Bioregional Plan, 2015. The remnant patches of indigenous vegetation on the property currently, resembles Driftsands Dune Fynbos vegetation and St Francis Dune Fynbos Thicket Mosaic. The site consists mostly of sandy grey soil on an uneven topography (typical of old stabilised coastal dunes) and outcrops of sandstone

Construction Environmental Management Programme Proposed Development of Residential Units and Associated Infrastructure on Erf 3783, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape October 2018 DEDEAT Reference: ECm1/C/LN1&3/M/37-2018 14 CEN Integrated Environmental Management Unit is present in places in the north-eastern portion of the property and these outcrops are covered with remnant Fynbos patches. The vegetation on site is dominated by alien invasive trees. A total of 75 plant species were identified in the study area: 17 species are listed as exotic and/or alien invasive species; 12 species are listed as protected in terms of the Eastern Cape Environmental Conservation Bill of 2003; 7 species are listed as protected in terms of the Eastern Province Nature Conservation Ordinance of 1974. One protected tree listed under the National Forests Act 84 of 1998 (updated 23 December 2016), was identified in Thicket clumps on the property i.e. Sideroxylon inerme subsp. inerme (White Milkwood). All the identified protected species on site all have a Least concern status in terms of the Red List of South African Plants, version 2017.1. Protected plants identified on the site include: a number of commonly-found mesems; Cynanchum natalitium; Aloe thraskii (which was planted off 2nd Avenue); Euclea racemosa; Chironia baccifera; Pelargonium odoratissimum. The remnant fynbos patches of vegetation occurring north east of the site were mapped and occupy approximately 1200m2 (0.12 ha) of the site; the white Milkwood trees identified on site have been mapped (Figure 2). The vegetation on the property can be described as degraded and transformed with a moderate to high density / level of invasion by alien Acacias and Eucalypts, and of low conservation value – in terms of its underrepresentation of the plant species richness and vegetation structure characteristic of intact St Francis Dune Fynbos Thicket Mosaic vegetation. (Refer to Vegetation study in Appendix D2)

Figure 2: Fynbos vegetation and White Milkwood trees occurring on site

In terms of the ECBCP, 2007, the site does not fall within an aquatic CBA2. The property does not fall within a National Freshwater Ecosystem Priority Area (NFEPA, 2011). The property is located in quaternary catchment M20A (ECBCP, 2007), in the Algoa Sub-Water Management Area, in the larger Fish to Tsitsikamma Water Management Area. There are no wetlands or other watercourses present on the property. A non-perennial watercourse is situated approximately 700 m north-west of the site. One natural wetland system occurs 395 m west of the site. This wetland has however been disturbed in the past by clearing of vegetation, excavation activities and invasion of Pennisetum clandestine (kikuyu grass). The proposed development is located outside the catchment area of the identified wetland and as such this wetland is not at risk of being impacted by the proposed development. The area is located adjacent to a large undeveloped area and a variety of small mammals, reptiles and birds likely inhabit the site and / or use the site for foraging: 37 reptiles were identified as occurring within the 3325 DC quarter degree quadrant cell (QDGC) (1980-2018), of these reptiles, two are identified as threatened; 54 mammal species were identified within the range of 3325 DC QDGC, of these, four species are identified as threatened. No bird species, listed as threatened, are nesting within the 3325 DC QDGC. (Refer to Appendix D3). It is anticipated that most of the fauna (particularly fast-moving reptiles, avifauna and mammals) currently inhabiting the site will move off the site when vegetation clearing commences. The surrounding undisturbed areas will offer suitable forage and shelter to the disturbed fauna. Search and rescue must take place prior to site clearing. Should any threatened / protected fauna species be identified on site then these species should be translocated to nearby suitable habitats. The developer has considered the Sideroxylon inerme trees and other indigenous fauna and flora on site. The developer has committed to ensuring, where possible, the transplanting of all existing Milkwood (Sideroxylon inerme) trees within the open spaces on site. The developer has committed to carrying out search and rescue of fauna and flora prior to site clearing; identified Fauna and Flora species of special concern (i.e. threatened / protected) will be relocated to suitable ecosystems that are protected from future development (i.e. Happy Valley, NMMU Reserve). Indigenous groundcover and vegetation will be used for the rehabilitation and landscaping of the site. The developer has committed to enter into discussions with the NMBM regarding offsetting the 0.12 ha of fynbos removed on site, through the provision of ongoing services that will be required to assist with managing this no-go environmental area in Happy Valley. Services could include, for example, monthly alien vegetation removal and maintaining fire breaks in the Happy Valley area. In the discussions, these services will be proposed to be provided for the life of the operation of the development. These proposed services, if implemented, could contribute to the long term management of endangered and critically endangered fynbos vegetation types occurring in the Happy Valley area, and the Bioregional CBA.

2.3 Project Description Siyalanda is proposing to develop a lifestyle residential development which will entail 420 units. The design entails 30 blocks, with each block being 4 stories high and consisting of twelve to sixteen units per block. At this stage the residential development will comprise of approximately 120 single bedroom, 180 two-bedroom and 120 three-bedroom units. The proposed density of approximately 80 units per hectare is in line with the average density currently permitted in the Happy Valley Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) and the Summerstrand LSDF. The proposed height of 4 storeys aligns to the provisions of the Tall Buildings Policy as well as to the same height permitted as buffer area between the existing hotel development at the Casino and that of the existing residential developments along Beach Road and Marine Drive.

The lifestyle development is proposed to include open park spaces, a clubhouse, meeting rooms, gym facilities and swimming pools. The residential development will offer a secure living environment, equipped with electric fencing, CCTV with artificial intelligence monitoring cameras, security guards and access control. A 2.4 perimeter fence / wall is proposed to be erected around the site. The overall electrical demand for the residential development is estimated to be 1700 kVA. Electricity will be supplied from nearby NMBM infrastructure. Approximately 168 Kl sewage will be generated from the development per day. The sewage generated onsite is proposed to be collected in internal underground sewer pipes and gravitate towards the south eastern corner of the site into a new connection which will feed into an existing NMBM 600mm bulk sewer line. The total average daily demand for the proposed residential development has been calculated as 168 Kl. A 250 mm water main is located adjacent to the proposed site on the Southern side of 2nd Avenue. Major and minor storm water control mechanisms will be introduced. The internal stormwater network will be designed to accommodate a storm up to a 1:100 recurrence interval. The NMBM requirements for the stormwater discharge from the site only allows for a storm equivalent to a 1:2 year recurrence interval to be discharged into the existing piped NMBM stormwater system. To accommodate the NMBM requirements, a stormwater attenuation pond (approximately 1000m² with an estimated 1 million litre capacity) will be developed on site to manage the amount of stormwater generated by the development prior to its release into the existing municipal network. Stormwater runoff will gravitate towards the pond via a series of underground pipework and overland channels. The internal roads will act as secondary “channels” for the stormwater. Access to the development is proposed to be from 2nd Avenue next to the common boundary with Erf 3783. Access to and from the site will be via a traffic circle that will be put in place to accommodate traffic flow on 2nd Avenue as per recommendations of the Traffic impact study. The internal roads are proposed to be paved with a possible integration of green pavers to improve stormwater absorption as well as to soften the amount of hard surfacing within the development. Approximately 764 parking bays are proposed to be developed as per the requirements of the NMBM / Department of Transport (DOT). The total developed hard footprint of the site is an estimated 35,419 m2. The remaining area will consist of open spaces.

Chapter 3

Chapter 3: Organisational Requirements

3.1 Introduction The developer (Siyalanda) and their appointed Project Managers must make the Resident Engineer and contractors aware of their environmental objectives and policy.

3.2 Environmental Commitment All persons involved with the construction of the lifestyle development on Erf 3783 must be made aware of the environmental goals and policy for the construction of the facilities and encouraged to develop a commitment to compliance with the environmental legislation and to being good neighbours.

3.3 Background to Environmental Policy An environmental policy is a statement of the environmental values of an organisation. It conveys these environmental values to employees, demonstrates to stakeholders the importance that senior management attaches to environmental protection and management, and provides a guiding framework for conducting the organisation’s business in an environmentally compatible manner. The philosophy behind the CEMP is for it to become an effective means of managing environmental performance by:

• Enabling the identification of critical environmental issues: • Developing action programmes and setting targets; • Ensuring environmental performance; • Raising environmental awareness among management, staff and the community which it serves; and, • Providing appropriate training.

The purposed of the CEMPr is to translate environmental policy into practice by putting in place workable systems, structures and tools to achieve integrated and consistent environmental management of all environmental initiatives.

This CEMPr suggests certain detailed objectives, which are applicable to the construction of the lifestyle development on Erf 3783. It is important that the developer and their project managers review these detailed policies and if in agreement, adopt them as firm policy.

3.4 Environmental Policy –lifestyle development on Erf 3783 We aim to conduct all our business activities, constructions and operations in an environmentally responsible manner. We are committed to: • Establishing and maintaining compliance with all applicable legislation, regulatory requirements and industry standards for protection of the environment as a minimum condition and go beyond those requirements wherever practicable.

• Educating, informing and motivating our employees and contractors to ensure our activities and operations are conducted in an environmentally responsible manner through development and implementation of an Environmental Training Program and the provision of advice as required.

• Actively communicate with employees, government agencies and the public with regard to environmental management and contribute to the development of laws and regulations which may affect our business. • Prevent pollution, ensure efficient use of resources and minimise waste through promotion and implementation of cleaner operation principles and technology. • Research, support and implement new technology and operational practices which improve environmental performance where practicable. • Pursue continuous improvement in environmental performance through development and implementation of objectives and targets, reviewing Policy and Procedures and regularly monitoring and auditing our performance.

• Conduct periodic reviews of the effectiveness of this Environmental Policy, update this Policy when necessary and re-issue it to employees and the public as appropriate.

3.5 Organisational Overview All “managers” involved in the construction of the lifestyle development on Erf 3783 should be obliged to familiarise themselves with the adopted Environmental Policy. Managers should be familiar with the requirements of the CEMP and should execute all construction, rehabilitation and maintenance activities in an environmentally responsible manner. This overview offers a perspective of the proposed organisation of the EMP and the recommended responsibilities of key members of the project team, as represented on the organogram (Figure 3). Ultimate responsibility and public accountability for the CEMP and general environmental management during the construction phase resides with the developer (Siyalanda). The contractors are responsible for implementing and managing the CEMP. It is recommended that the contractors nominate a member of their team as a Site Environmental Control Officer who is responsible for ensuring that the requirements of the CEMP are implemented on a day to day basis. The Site Environmental Control Officer should be present on site at all times. The contractors report to the Resident Engineer or his representative regarding compliance with the conditions as stipulated in Construction Environmental Management Programme Proposed Development of Residential Units and Associated Infrastructure on Erf 3783, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape October 2018 DEDEAT Reference: ECm1/C/LN1&3/M/37-2018 19 CEN Integrated Environmental Management Unit the CEMP. The Resident Engineer or his representative works through the Site Environmental Control Officer to assist with day-to-day environmental management. An Environmental Control Officer should be appointed by the Developer (through the Resident Engineer or his representative) to assist and advise on the implementation of the CEMP. Where procedures in the CEMP and methods delineated in the Method Statements are persistently transgressed and appropriate corrective action is not implemented, the Environmental Control Officer through the Resident Engineer or his representative may order the suspension of related activities or impose a fine on the transgressor. Regular meetings should be held to ensure that the CEMP is effectively implemented.

SIYALANDA

Figure 3: Organisational Structure for Environmental Management of the Construction Phase of the lifestyle development on Erf 3783 Construction Environmental Management Programme Proposed Development of Residential Units and Associated Infrastructure on Erf 3783, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape October 2018 DEDEAT Reference: ECm1/C/LN1&3/M/37-2018 20 CEN Integrated Environmental Management Unit

3.6 Roles and Responsibilities This section defines the roles of the key parties involved in the implementation of the CEMP and mitigation measures suggested in the basic assessment report as relevant to the development.

3.6.1 Siyalanda (The Developer) Siyalanda, as the project initiator, has the overall accountability and responsibility for environmental management during the design, construction and operational phases of the development. Further it is their responsibility to ensure that the conditions of the Environmental Authorisation and mitigation measures suggested in the basic assessment report are communicated to, implemented and complied with by the project managers, contractors and sub-contractors. While it is the responsibility of the contractors and the sub-contractors to prepare and implement the detailed Method Statements, the developer (Siyalanda) will remain accountable for their implementation. Siyalanda (and not the Project Manager, Resident Engineer or the contractors) will be responsible for liaison with the relevant authorities with respect to the implementation of the Environmental Authorisation and the CEMP. With respect to the CEMP, Siyalanda is responsible for: • Liaising with the project engineer, architects and builders, to ensure that all components of the facility are designed to meet all the listed environmental conditions as well as all of the legal requirements. • Reviewing the Method Statements prepared by project engineers, the contractors and sub- contractors for specific activities relating to the construction phase. • Reviewing and approving management plans prepared by the project engineers, contractors and sub-contractors. • Reviewing and approving any environmental monitoring programmes that are recommended by the environmental consultant, the site environmental control officer and / or the authorities. • Advising on actions to be taken in the event of incidents or public complaints. • Providing the results of environmental reports to the relevant authority. • Ensuring that the required audits are undertaken on a timely basis and that the results of the audits are communicated to all operation personnel.

3.6.2 Authorities The authorities are responsible for the timely processing and issuing of the necessary permits and authorisations for the construction and operation of the lifestyle development on Erf 3783 and associated infrastructure. The authorities will ensure that Siyalanda complies with the terms stipulated within the Environmental Authorisation should and when it be issued. Where necessary, the authorities will assist Siyalanda in understanding and meeting the specified requirements. The authorities may perform random controls to ensure compliance with the conditions. In such cases, Siyalanda will assist the authorities in every possible way so as to facilitate the control. In case of long-term non-compliance, Siyalanda will be required to provide an action plan with corrective measures for approval by the authorities.

3.6.3 Responsibilities: Resident Engineer All obligations relevant to Siyalanda concerning the implementation of the CEMP, will apply to the Resident Engineer, and all contractors and sub-contractors associated with the construction phase of the development. Siyalanda will inform the Resident Engineer of these obligations, as well as of the Method Statements required in terms of these obligations and will control their implementation. The Resident Engineer / representative is to convey the requirements of the CEMP to the contractors and their sub- contractors; and ensure that they comply with these obligations. It is the responsibility of the project engineers, contractors and sub-contractors to prepare and implement Method Statements which detail the means they will employ in order to meet the objectives set in the CEMP. The contractors and sub-contractors will be required, where specified, to provide Method Statements to the Resident Engineer setting out in detail how the management actions will be implemented in order to ensure that the environmental management objectives will be achieved. The method statements of different sub-contractors will be consolidated by the Resident Engineer into the CEMP. These must be reviewed and approved by Siyalanda prior to the commencement of the relevant construction activity. The Resident Engineer shall through Siyalanda appoint an Environmental Control Officer whose primary role shall be to coordinate the environmental management activities during the construction phase of the development. The Resident Engineer working in close cooperation with the Environmental Control Officer ensures that the EMP is implemented. The Resident Engineer is the direct link between the Environmental Control Officer and the Contractors and sub-contractors. Specific responsibilities include: • Distribution of copies of the CEMPr to the project team. • Advising the developer on the appointment of any specialist if required. • Attending Project Progress Meetings (where performance of CEMP is discussed) • Devising environmental code of conduct for contractors and subcontractors • Commissioning of monitoring programmes recommended by the Environmental Control Officer. • Ensuring measures are taken to address problems in implementation of the CEMP. • Briefing the contractors regarding their CEMP responsibilities • Ensuring contractors implement applicable conditions of the CEMP. • Formalising systems and delegating authority to ensure CEMP is effectively implemented. • Regular site inspections and monitoring to ensure compliance with the prescribed procedures in the CEMP. • Devising Corrective Action Procedure for implementing corrective and preventive action. • Regular consultation with the Environmental Control Officer, as appropriate. • Facilitating the implementation of a general and specific environmental awareness training programme. • Devising a system to evaluate the training programme regularly and recommend changes as required. • The creation, in consultation with the Environmental Control Officer, of a Method Statement pro- forma, for distribution to the appropriate contractors and their sub-contractors. • The examination, revision and approval, of contractors Method Statements. • Keeping records of waste disposal, audits, inspections, monitoring and corrective actions. Construction Environmental Management Programme Proposed Development of Residential Units and Associated Infrastructure on Erf 3783, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape October 2018 DEDEAT Reference: ECm1/C/LN1&3/M/37-2018 22 CEN Integrated Environmental Management Unit

• Ensuring copies of the CEMP are available to all contractors and sub-contractors. • Identification of any new significant environmental impacts and their associated aspects, and the necessary environmental management requirements to manage them. • Organising regular internal audits on the implementation of the EMP.

3.6.4 Responsibilities: Contractors and Sub-Contractors The Contractor/s and sub-contractor/s have final responsibility and are accountable to the developer for the effective implementation and monitoring of the CEMP. The contractor and sub-contractors are responsible to the Resident Engineer for the effective implementation of the CEMP within their respective line functions. Specific responsibilities include:

• Full implementation of all requirements of the CEMP in terms of approved method statements. • Ensuring all sub-contractors are familiar with and implement the CEMP. • Identifying procedures applicable to the activities they perform and / or control. • Identifying, in consultation with the Resident Engineer which sub-contractors are responsible for compiling (which) method statements. • Compiling method statements to meet the procedures and targets. • Submitting method statements to the Resident Engineer or his representative for approval. • Devising a system for monitoring compliance with method statements and procedures. • Identifying environmental training needs and implementing the environmental awareness training programme commissioned by the Resident Engineer. • Implementing corrective and preventive actions recommended by the Resident Engineer or his representative. • Reviewing of CEMP implementation and effectiveness at site meetings with the Resident Engineer or his representative and the Environmental Control Officer. • Ensuring regular internal auditing of the implementation of the Environmental Management Programme. • Maintaining and submitting records of waste disposal activities and corrective actions taken to rectify environmental problems on site. • Attending CEMP monitoring meetings with the Resident Engineer. • Keeping of a complaints register on site.

3.6.5 Responsibilities: Environmental Control Officer An Environmental Control Officer with appropriate environmental and construction experience must be appointed by the Project Manager or Resident Engineer (through Siyalanda) to advise and assist the Resident Engineer and project team where necessary and to monitor the implementation of the CEMP. The Environmental Control Officer reports to the developer through the Resident Engineer and /or, depending on circumstances, to the Independent Environmental Consultant appointed by Siyalanda. Specific duties of the Environmental Control Officer include: • Raise awareness of the contractor and sub-contractors and their staff to the environmental sensitivity of the project area and to foster an appropriate environmental attitude during the contract period.

• Supporting and advising the Resident Engineer, especially with regards to the review of Method Statements, auditing, monitoring and corrective and preventive action. • Accompanying the Resident Engineer during on-site inspections at a frequency determined by the developer, the Resident Engineer and the Environmental Consultant. • Recommending environmentally appropriate solutions to environmental problems. • Recommending additional environmental management measures as appropriate. • Attending Project Progress Meetings, as necessary or on a basis as determined by the developer and the Resident Engineer.

3.6.6 Responsibilities: Environmental Consultant The project proponent (Siyalanda) has retained the services of an Independent Environmental Consultant during the construction phase of the development. The role and function of the independent environmental consultant is to: • Assist the developer (Siyalanda) in ensuring that the conditions of the Environmental Authorisation and mitigation measures in the Basic Assessment Report are adhered to • Undertake periodic independent environmental audits on a time frame to be agreed to between the developer and the consultant. • Assist in liaison with Interested and Affected Parties and other stakeholders in the project. • Assist in the review and compilation of method statements to cover the various aspects of the work to be undertaken on site. • Assist the Environmental Control Officer in his day to day functions when necessary. • Review audits undertaken by the Environmental Control Officer. • Assist with environmental monitoring programmes established to ensure that a high level of environmental is attained on the development site. • Attend site and other meetings as decided upon by the development proponent and the consultant.

3.7 Method Statements The appropriate contractors must submit Method Statements to the Resident Engineer and the Environmental Control Officer outlining proposed construction activities, phasing, procedures and methods to comply with the targets stipulated in this CEMP. Method Statements should, where applicable, include Site Establishment Drawings and Plans with sufficient detail to assess the potential impact of the site facilities or to assess the degree of safeguarding provided against pollution and other impacts. Method Statements indicate how the procedures will be applied in order to meet the relevant targets and are central to the proper implementation of this CEMP. It is anticipated that in addition to assessing the systems and performance of the CEMP, the Environmental Control Officer will scrutinise the formulation of, and adherence to "Method Statements" in some detail. Method Statements must be submitted to the Registered Engineer before any work on the project is undertaken. The various method statements must be approved by the Resident Engineer (in consultation with the Environmental Control Officer). The Resident Engineer must keep copies of these Method Statements and letters of approval (including conditions attached) in a Method Statements file.

The Resident Engineer (and the Environmental Control Officer) must approve any deviations from the approved Method Statements. All amendments must be in writing and must be submitted to the Resident Engineer. Method statements should be submitted to the Environmental Consultant for comment before final approval is issued

3.8 Environmental Training The contractors and the Resident Engineer are responsible for ensuring that all personnel have a general environmental awareness as well as specific knowledge of the potential environmental impacts associated with their work activities. All personnel associated with the project must understand the purpose and benefits of the CEMP. The appropriate training must occur as part of an induction programme, i.e. before commencing on-site work, and should also focus on the benefits of sound environmental management. Specific elements of environmental awareness training should include: • Ability to recognise archaeological and palaeontological artefacts. • Awareness on the importance of adjacent vegetation and critical biodiversity areas. • Instruction in temporary waste storage and disposal systems and facilities. • Water conservation. • Awareness of existing social problems in the area. • Incentives and rewards for good environmental practice. • Instruction in erosion control measures. • Instruction is spills prevention and response. • Instruction in fire prevention and response.

This list is not intended to be exclusive or exhaustive. The Resident Engineer must devise a system (including appropriate records) to regularly evaluate the training programme and recommend changes as appropriate (e.g. to coincide with the phasing of construction activities and re-training in areas of high rates of non-compliance).

3.9 Meetings Progress Meetings attended by the Resident Engineer and other members of the project team will likely be held on a regular basis. It is recommended that a minimum of one meeting every month is to be held where the CEMP can be reviewed and discussed. The discussions on the CEMP must continue for the life of the construction phase with the last meeting being held two months after construction has been terminated. This final meeting should be preceded by a final site audit by the environmental consultant. The audit will be presented at this final meeting. The Resident Engineer may call for additional meetings in response to particular environmental problems. The Environmental Control Officer will attend progress meetings. The Environmental Control Officer shall decide whether other specialists (archaeologist, landscape architects, restoration ecologist etc.) need to attend various meetings or not. Construction Environmental Management Programme Proposed Development of Residential Units and Associated Infrastructure on Erf 3783, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape October 2018 DEDEAT Reference: ECm1/C/LN1&3/M/37-2018 25 CEN Integrated Environmental Management Unit

At each of the meetings contractors will report performance against their defined CEMP objectives and targets.

Chapter 4

Chapter 4: Environmental Planning

4.1 Construction Activities The following construction activities will be carried out on Erf 3783:

• Site clearing • Site office establishment (including ablutions, waste management area, stockpile area, equipment storage area, parking area) • Establishment of access to the site • Excavation activities and levelling of site • Establishment of traffic circle on second avenue at access point to the site • Establishment of access gates • Development of 2.4 m perimeter wall / fence (or combination) • Establishment of stormwater pond • Construction of internal roads with stormwater control mechanisms • Installation of stormwater pipes • Construction of block units • Installation of paving around units • Installation of water pipes and connection to NMBM water infrastructure • Installation of electricity cables and infrastructure and connection to NMBM electric infrastructure • Installation of sewage pipes and infrastructure and connection to NMBM sewage line • Installation of security measures (CCTV, electric fencing etc.) • Installation of water supply system; installation of water storage tanks • Installation of Telkom cables and services • Ongoing rehabilitation of disturbed open area not part of the hard development footprint of the site

See Appendix A of final BAR for Site Plans and layout plans

4.2 Pre-Construction Site Planning Careful consideration to the layout of a construction site prior to any construction commencing will greatly reduce the effort required to meet the environmental and safety requirements discussed in this CEMP. The initial works on any site or stage of an operation are the ones with the greatest potential to create adverse impact. In particular, an inappropriately located initial cut slope or access track may lead to problems for the life of the operation. Comprehensive site planning is essential to the successful and cost effective rehabilitation of all construction sites.

4.2.1 Detailed Site Plan Prior to construction commencing, a detailed site plan must be compiled by the Resident Engineer in consultation with the Environmental Control Officer and other project staff. The detailed site plan must indicate where the various infrastructures, materials, equipment, construction facilities, access routes will be located, and which areas of the site will be used for construction and associated activities. The site plan should include items such as the location of topsoil stockpile sites so as to ensure that the removed topsoil will not be buried or contaminated and will not be in the way of site development. Plans for the location of working areas and ablution facilities should seek to minimise the total area that is to be disturbed. It is imperative that all construction activities remain within the development footprint and no surrounding vegetation is disturbed as a result of laydown / parking / staff areas. The detailed site plan is required to be submitted to DEDEAT for approval prior to construction. The project aspects outlined in Table 1 must be addressed and where appropriate shown on the Detailed Site Plan.

Table 1 : Project Apects to be addressed in environmental management site plan

Project Aspect Nature / Description Description of the nature of the process required. Briefly describe the sequence of events that will take place from the time Sequence of events that the contractor moves onto site to the time when the site is handed over to the Project Proponent Potential risks and hazards and precautions that will be taken. Indicate Health and safety location of cooking area, hazardous materials site, first aid kit, fuel store etc. on environmental management site plan. How many required for the particular development? On site toilets How long are the toilets required on site? Indicate location of toilets on environmental management site plan. Number of onsite workers Workforce Training of workforce in terms of environmental awareness Transport required for site workers Transport and traffic Demarcate location of traffic turning circle/s and parking areas on environmental management site plan.

Project Aspect Nature / Description Nature and extent of access road upgrading / construction Infrastructure and Indicate Position and area to be covered on environmental management site associated equipment plan.

Approximation of quantity to be excavated How long to be stockpiled Topsoil Area required for stockpile Possible reuse in rehabilitation Indicate where to be stockpiled on environmental management site plan. Volume of material to be excavated. Duration of earthworks operations. Heights and area to be covered by excavated material stocks on site How long to be kept on site Earthworks Where, when and how to be disposed of Indicate where stocks to be kept on site Indicate where to be stockpiled on environmental management site plan. Duration of construction period. Nature of material. Building material and Indicate area required for material and equipment storage and the location equipment of buildings / constructions, building materials and individual items of equipment on environmental management site plan.

Quantity required? Duration of period in which required? Source of water? Drinking water Indicate location of potable water on site plan.

Equipment required e.g. gas stoves, matches etc. Cooking areas Location - must take into consideration the vegetation conditions Area required indicated on site plan.

How much clearing required; Provide indication of entire area to be cleared or disturbed and area to be irreversibly transformed. Land clearing How long to store cleared vegetation on site? How and where cleared vegetation to be disposed of? Indicate where to store cleared vegetation on site plan.

Indication of which existing structures will have to be moved, removed or damaged during the construction period Existing structures If structures are to be moved or reconstructed indicate the new position which is required on site plan. Working hours Life of project Time frame Waste receptacles - number, type, size, location indicated on environmental Waste management management site plan. Closest waste disposal site.

4.2.2 Site Office

A temporary site office will be established on site. The Resident Engineer will designate a suitable site on the property where a site office may be established. This location of the site office must be indicated on the site plan.

4.2.3 Housing of Labour Force

No facilities will be necessary to house the labour team on site. Local labour will be used, and the labour force will return to their respective residential dwellings at the end of a working shift. Only a site watchman will be accommodated on site.

4.2.4 Vehicle Parking and Maintenance Area

The Resident Engineer will designate a suitable site on the property where construction vehicles and machinery can be housed. This site must be located away from any open space areas, tracts of intact vegetation, and drainage lines (if applicable) to avoid compaction, contamination and unnecessary destruction of such. No vehicle or equipment maintenance will be permitted to take place on the site. Should an emergency maintenance operation become necessary this may be undertaken by implementing the special mitigation measures contained in this CEMP. The vehicle or equipment will be moved to an off-site maintenance facility as soon as this is possible.

4.2.5 Identification and Construction of a Suitable Access Track

Access to the construction site is of primary importance and should be considered very early in site planning. Factors to be considered in siting the access tracks include: drainage, visibility, dust control, gradient and type of equipment that will be used during the construction phase of the facility. The potential for erosion along the access track must be given special attention. Access tracks must be maintained in a good condition at all times during the construction phase. Poorly maintained tracks will increase the chances of soil erosion and compaction of the soil. Tracks also provide corridors for the invasion of weeds. Weed management along tracks should ensure that weed species are not introduced into new uncontaminated areas. Vehicles should not be permitted to leave the access road, creating multiple tracks and increasing the potential for erosion. The contractors must co-ordinate the loading and offloading of material during the construction phase so as to ensure that vehicular movement is in one direction only at any one time and that side-tracks are not created on the site. Vehicles should only be parked alongside the construction site during the construction phase. The parking area must be located within the defined activity zone. Stormwater must be properly managed. Channels and drainage lines must be cut at appropriate places on internal tracks / roads, which will be retained for the later maintenance of the area to ensure that storm water is appropriately diverted from the routes and to minimise the potential for erosion. All cuts must be stabilised with indigenous plant material or through construction. The proposed stormwater pond should be created early in the construction phase to assist with stormwater Construction Environmental Management Programme Proposed Development of Residential Units and Associated Infrastructure on Erf 3783, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape October 2018 DEDEAT Reference: ECm1/C/LN1&3/M/37-2018 30 CEN Integrated Environmental Management Unit management throughout construction. Access roads (with channels) to residential blocks should be created prior to the construction of the residential block to allow for access to the block construction site and stormwater management of the site in question. Piping to be laid when roads are constructed. Excess soil from excavations must not be spread on the surrounding vegetation.

4.2.6 Stabilised Access Point - Location1

It is good environmental practice to designate a main entrance to the construction site. This entrance should be a stabilised access or crossover access point. Identify the best location to place the entry / exit point. It should ideally be located in an elevated position with little or no water flowing to it from upslope and away from any down slope stormwater structures. All deliveries should be able to be made through this point. It must be ensured that all contractors and subcontractors are aware of its importance.

4.2.6.1 The Importance of the Access

A stabilised access area allows vehicles to enter and exit the site safely during all weather conditions without either destroying valuable vegetation or carrying large amounts of mud and dirt on to the paved road surfaces. It provides a clean, dry surface for vehicles to enter and unload. The stabilised site access has a rough coarse surface which traps mud from vehicle tyres as they roll across it.

4.2.6.2 Installing the Stabilised Access Point:

The recommended construction method for stabilising the access point is laying down 200mm of aggregate or recycled concrete greater than 40mm in size. (Note: crushed sandstone is not suitable). Where the access area slopes toward the road, a diversion hump should be installed across the stabilised area to direct stormwater run-off to the side where it can be filtered by a sediment fence. If the construction process enables it, the permanent driveway can be laid and used as the access point.

Figure 4: Construction of a stabilised Access Point

(Source: ‘Do it right on site’ - Natural Heritage Trust and the Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils – Bankstown, Botany Bay, Canterbury, Hurstville, Kogarah, Marrickville, Randwick, Rockdale, South Sydney, Sutherland Shire, Waverley and Woollahra).

Maintenance of the stabilised access point:

As vehicles use the stabilised access point they will slowly compact the gravel or rock. If the access point becomes smooth it will no longer help control sediment as it is the rough surface that slows water flows and shakes off mud and dirt from tyres. It is therefore important to monitor the surface of the access point and to add new gravel or rock as needed. Roads should be inspected for any sediment that has escaped the site at the end of each day and swept if necessary. This should also be done whenever rain looks likely. It is the responsibility of the developer / contractor to ensure that erosion and sediment control measures are in place before work commences and adequately maintained throughout construction. The person delivering supplies to the site is responsible for the placement of supplies, soil / sediment they track off site and for the noise they generate. They are also responsible for replacing sediment controls they move during delivery.

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leaving site. Care must be taken to place tracked off the site and sweep it back onto the site. material away from the exit track, in an area Do not use a hose to wash away sediment. where it cannot be washed away. Where possible, do not drive vehicles on and off site during wet weather conditions (i.e. when the site is muddy).

Construction notes:

1. Strip at least 150mm of topsoil, level area and stockpile in space available 2. Compact subgrade 3. Cover area with needle punched geotextile 4. Construct a 200mm thick pad over geotextile using aggregate at least 40mm in size. Length ideally from kerb to building footprint. 5. Construct diversion hump 300mm thick immediately within boundary to divert water to a sediment fence or other sediment trap

4.2.7 Minimising Disturbance

Environmental impacts, such as erosion caused by storm water run-off and weed invasion, increase proportionally with the increasing area of disturbance. It is very important that the total disturbed area be minimised. Minimisation of the total disturbed area is the best method of reducing final rehabilitation costs and environmental damage. Limit the area disturbed to the minimum that is required for efficient construction activity. Surrounding vegetation is a valuable resource that can be needlessly destroyed by brief activities with heavy machinery and indiscriminate use of the area by humans. All site workers must be informed of the limits of the site and should be instructed not to utilise areas outside of the defined activity zone.

4.2.8 Demarcation of the Limits of the Site

Prior to any construction beginning, the actual site to be worked must be clearly demarcated by means of highly visible durable tape. Vegetation within the demarcated area may be cleared while vegetation outside of the zone must be left intact. Where possible, vegetation occurring inside the demarcated area should be cut to ground level, leaving the roots and soil undisturbed rather than removed. This will assist in preventing soil erosion if any heavy rains fall during the construction period. All construction material and machinery should be located within the demarcated area. No construction activities, stockpiling or dumping may take place outside of the demarcated area.

4.2.9 Construction Machinery on Site

Generators and fuel supply needed for equipment during the construction phase must be placed on trays, which rest on clean river sand. This is to prevent any oil or fuel spills. The river sand (clean or Construction Environmental Management Programme Proposed Development of Residential Units and Associated Infrastructure on Erf 3783, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape October 2018 DEDEAT Reference: ECm1/C/LN1&3/M/37-2018 33 CEN Integrated Environmental Management Unit contaminated) must be removed from the site once construction has been completed. All contaminated material must be disposed of at a registered hazardous waste disposal facility.

4.2.10 Materials Used During Construction

No cement or concrete should be mixed on the soil surface or within drainage lines. Cement mixers must be placed on large trays to prevent accidental spills onto the soil surface. Where cement or concrete is mixed on the soil, contaminated soils should be removed and disposed of at a registered waste disposal site. Fill material should preferably not be brought onto site. This is to avoid the introduction of alien vegetation and weeds. Excess soil and stone removed during the excavations should be used in site levelling. Excess material should be removed from the site and disposed of at a registered waste site. The Resident Engineer must ensure that the contractors obtain material safety data sheets for all materials used on site. Where applicable, all site workers must be informed of the hazardous nature of the materials being used.

4.2.11 Health and Safety Matters

Adequate chemical toilet facilities must be erected and maintained in good order on the site for the duration of the construction phase. Toilets should be removed from site when construction is completed. Waste must be disposed of at a registered waste site. Adequate clean drinking water must be available to construction staff at all times during the construction period. An area must be demarcated for staff to conduct all necessary cooking activities. The site must be selected to ensure that there is no risk of fires. It would be advisable to ensure that small gas cookers are available on site.

4.3 Ongoing Site Rehabilitation The term ‘rehabilitation’ is used to encompass all of those measures, which seek to repair disturbed or degraded land, and to return such land to a stable and non-polluting state, which is suitable for the proposed future use of the land. The rehabilitation of the construction and surrounding area is an integral part of the construction phase. In order for final rehabilitation and restoration of the site to be successful, future rehabilitation requirements must be considered in the planning stages. The basic assessment report contains a description of the undisturbed environment (local and sub-regional) and this should be used to guide the planning and implementation of rehabilitation. The main aims of rehabilitation work are to:

• Achieve long-term stabilisation of all disturbed areas to minimise ongoing erosion • Re-vegetate all disturbed areas with suitable plant species • Minimise visual impact of disturbed areas • Ensure that disturbed areas are safe for future uses

The ‘construction Planning” team should plan for the final rehabilitation and restoration of the site before commencing with any construction. A Site Rehabilitation Plan for the construction phase must be formulated by the Resident Engineer in consultation with the Environmental Control Officer and other project staff. The Resident Engineer / Environmental Control Officer should photograph the proposed construction site and surrounding areas. This photographic record will be invaluable in their rehabilitation work.

The following rehabilitation aspects should be addressed in the rehabilitation plan:

• Site Preparation • Vegetation Clearing • Topsoil Stripping • Rehabilitation of disturbed areas • Control of Weeds and Pest • Drainage Control • Erosion Control • Revegetation • Progressive Rehabilitation and Site Clean-up

4.3.1 Site Preparation Proper site preparation is vital to the successful stabilisation and re-vegetation of any disturbed site. The largest proportion of the cost of rehabilitation is usually incurred here. Cutting corners in this area will jeopardise the success of the entire re-vegetation program. The first step in the site preparation process involves the reshaping of the area. The final land use of the site will determine the final landform. The site should be shaped and levelled so as to blend in with the surrounding landscape. Knobs and stockpiles should be levelled, and waste rock / overburden pushed into hollows. The site should be left in a stable state that blends in with the surrounding area. On erodible sites, it is most important that slopes be reduced during site preparation. Steep slopes of greater than about 3 to 1 (20% or 36%) will generally continue to erode unless expensive stabilisation measures such as pegging out of geotextiles or mulch mats to break up the slope are undertaken. Areas of high disturbance and with a high visual impact may require special measures to rapidly ameliorate the impact.

4.3.2 Vegetation Clearing and Topsoil Stripping The dominant lithology on site is Quartzitic sandstone. The site consists mostly of sandy grey soil on an uneven topography. The topsoil is usually the darker, upper soil layer. Though only 10 - 30 cm deep it contains nutrients, minerals, seed, and organic matter, which helps to bind it all together. A thin layer of topsoil is all that is needed for protection from erosion. The regenerative capacity of the natural soil should be protected during the construction activities. Vegetation being cleared may contain small amounts of seed or provide useful fauna habitat. Logs, limbs and stumps should be cleared and stockpiled separately to the topsoil stripping operation. Smaller sized vegetative material may provide useful mulch for later use in erosion control works, or else it should be combined with the topsoil. Topsoil is a very important requirement for low cost

Construction Environmental Management Programme Proposed Development of Residential Units and Associated Infrastructure on Erf 3783, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape October 2018 DEDEAT Reference: ECm1/C/LN1&3/M/37-2018 35 CEN Integrated Environmental Management Unit revegetation of disturbed sites. Topsoil from all working areas and access tracks should be stripped carefully and stockpiled for later use or used immediately to rehabilitate already disturbed areas. Wherever possible, stripped topsoil should be placed directly onto an area being rehabilitated. This avoids stockpiling and double handling of the soil. Topsoil placed directly onto rehabilitation areas contains viable seed, nutrients and microbes that allow it to revegetate more rapidly than topsoil that has been in stockpile for long periods. Do not strip topsoil when saturated, as this will exacerbate the damage to the soil structure. If topsoil must be stockpiled, remember that it deteriorates in quality while stockpiled. When Indigenous vegetation is removed, preserve the seeds and topsoil and spread any stored topsoil (with plant matter mixed in, to spread seeds) over areas requiring revegation as soon as possible. Preserved seeds may also be sown in the area, provided there is mulch to hold the seeds. Avoid replanting of the indigenous vegetation in the surrounding area. Search and rescue should involve the removal and transplanting of vegetation / seeding of vegetation in a suitable protected area.

4.3.3 Rehabilitation of disturbed areas Topsoil should be re-spread uniformly over the open space areas at a suitable depth to support re- vegetation. Remember that a thin layer of topsoil is far better than none at all. Re-spread soil should be left with a rough surface with many suitable locations for lodgement and germination of seeds. Smooth surfaces should be ripped, or manually cultivated to improve the 'roughness' of the seedbed and provide suitable sites for lodgement and germination of seeds. Avoid spreading soil when saturated or sticky, as compaction and other damage to the soil structure will occur. Where topsoil is not available on site, alternatives must be sought - these may include subsoil or imported topsoils. Extreme care should be taken when importing topsoils because they often contain seeds of vigorous weeds. All compacted areas should be ripped along the contour. This may be carried out before or after spreading topsoil. Ripping will promote water infiltration and root penetration. Ripping should be carried out when the soil is relatively dry to increase soil break-up. Ripping after soil spreading will also help to 'key' in the soil to the underlying material, and it provides a rough surface for seed application. Where soils have been spread some time before seeding, settling and formation of a hard crust may have occurred. If this is the case, the area should be ripped.

4.3.4 Control of Noxious Weeds and Pest Programmes Land clearing and disturbance provides opportunity for the invasion of exotic weeds. Access and internal roads can also provide an avenue by which exotic species can be transported into an area. Weed invasion can be minimised by taking measures to ensure that construction operations do not introduce exotic species to an area, and also by adopting measures to manage weed infestations at the site until such time as native species have become established after rehabilitation.

4.3.5 Drainage and Erosion Control Sediment derived from erosion by water, and other water borne contaminants such as diesel and oil, are often sources of pollution arising from construction activities. If environmental management is inadequate, water quality may be affected far beyond the boundary of the project.

Wherever possible, drainage works should seek to mimic natural drainage patterns and utilise natural drainage lines with retained vegetation. A cut-off drain or diversion banks above all excavation/cuts will help prevent water from entering the site and adding to erosion problems. Cut-off drains should discharge into vegetated natural drainage lines or via a level sill that distributes run-off across a stable vegetated area. Contour drains can also be used to capture and slow down water that would otherwise gather momentum as it travels down the slope. Rate of run-off increases dramatically following vegetation removal; hence the total area exposed should be kept to a minimum. Access roads often have a major impact on water quality. Gradients should be controlled, drainage structures well maintained, and regular cross drains or culverts installed.

4.3.6 Erosion Prevention Erosion will continue long after construction activities have ceased unless preventative measures are implemented. Poor drainage management can lead to damage or destruction of the rehabilitation investment. The best erosion prevention at a site is the establishment of vegetation. Carpobrotus is a suitable species to plant on erodible areas and on most of the degraded and damaged areas. It is a good soil binder and will facilitate recruitment. However, while vegetation is becoming established, it may be necessary to employ other erosion prevention techniques. It is generally wise to retain any existing drainage controls, such as contour banks, rock filters and cut- off drains, upslope of the area being rehabilitated, to slow down surface run-off. A rough surface will capture more water and allow rainfall to infiltrate rather than flow directly downhill. Artificial structures should be removed once the site is fully rehabilitated.

4.3.7 Re-vegetation Establishment of a self-sustaining cover of vegetation is the best low maintenance stabiliser of disturbed sites in the long term. Re-vegetation also minimises the impact of visual intrusion. Generally, vegetation indigenous to the area, will be most successful afterwards, following an initial re-establishment period. Re-vegetation will be considerably easier to achieve where site preparation has been done well. Once construction activities have been completed, exposed soil should be mulched and revegetated using couch Grass (Cynodon dactylon). Cynodon dactylon is a suitable pioneer grasses to establish on most of the degraded and damaged areas. With a cover of Cynodon dactylon established, natural vegetation would slowly establish itself on site. Alternatively, active rehabilitation with indigenous vegetation must be done.

The objectives of re-vegetation should be: • Re-establish a native vegetation cover to prevent erosion on the site; • Manage adverse visual impacts from critical viewpoints.

On completion of the construction all damaged areas must be fully rehabilitated. Rehabilitation should be undertaken with indigenous material. Indigenous vegetation that will be removed from the development site will include fynbos. It is important the necessary permits be obtained for removing and storing threatened or protected species. When Indigenous vegetation is removed, preserve the seeds and topsoil. Spread any stored topsoil over areas requiring revegation as soon as possible. Seek the advice of a vegetation specialist Construction Environmental Management Programme Proposed Development of Residential Units and Associated Infrastructure on Erf 3783, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape October 2018 DEDEAT Reference: ECm1/C/LN1&3/M/37-2018 37 CEN Integrated Environmental Management Unit or the Department from which the permits are obtained (DEDEAT) for advice on what to do with the removed vegetation.

4.3.8 Progressive Rehabilitation and Site Clean-up Progressive rehabilitation refers to the rehabilitation of areas that are no longer required for the construction activities while the other operations continue. Progressive rehabilitation is an important component of any development and should be implemented where feasible. Imperative to the rehabilitation operation is a general clean-up of the total area around the works. All rubbish, litter, equipment, temporary structures, and waste material must be removed on a progressive basis from the site and recycled wherever possible, or disposed of at a registered waste disposal site, unless otherwise approved in writing. Hazardous materials must only be disposed of at an approved hazardous waste disposal facility. Site clean up to be undertaken after cessation of the construction activities and includes:

• Removal and appropriate disposal of all waste materials including hazardous materials • Break up and removal of concrete mix residues • Rehabilitation of laydown areas

4.4 Waste Management All rubbish, litter, equipment, temporary structures, and waste material must be removed on a progressive basis from the site and recycled wherever possible, or disposed of at a registered waste disposal site, unless otherwise approved in writing. Hazardous materials must only be disposed of at an approved hazardous waste disposal facility. A designated waste management area must be established to manage non-hazardous and hazardous waste generated during construction. Before construction begins, it is important to establish who will be responsible for identifying any local and or provincial requirements (e.g., recycling standards and proper disposal of solid wastes) and who will be responsible for complying with these requirements. The proponent should encourage recycling or reuse of non-hazardous construction and demolition waste.

4.4.1.1 Non-Hazardous Waste

Common non-hazardous solid wastes generated at construction sites include:

• Scrap wood (used or unused); • Plumbing fixtures and piping; • Dry wall; • Insulation (non-asbestos); • Bricks; • Roof coverings (e.g., shingles); • Concrete; • Metal scraps; • Plaster; • Electrical wiring and components; and Construction Environmental Management Programme Proposed Development of Residential Units and Associated Infrastructure on Erf 3783, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape October 2018 DEDEAT Reference: ECm1/C/LN1&3/M/37-2018 38 CEN Integrated Environmental Management Unit

• Asphalt.

4.4.1.2 Hazardous Waste

It is important to determine if the construction project will generate (i.e. produce or have present on site) hazardous wastes. Common hazardous waste generated at construction sites include:

• Ignitable (flashpoint of less than 140 degrees) substances, such as paint thinners, paints, paint and varnish strippers, epoxy resins, adhesives, degreasers and spent cleaning solvents. • Corrosive (acids with a pH less than 2 or bases with a pH greater than 12.5) substances, such as rust removers, cleaning fluids and battery acids. • Reactive (explosive or violently reactive) substances, such as cyanide, plating waste, bleaches and waste oxidizers. • Toxic (meeting certain concentrations) substances, such as materials containing metals (e.g., mercury, cadmium, or lead) or solvents (e.g., carbon tetrachloride or methyl ethyl ketone). Materials may include adhesives, paints, coatings, polishes, varnishes, thinners, or treated woods. • Batteries; • Pesticides (as defined by the Universal Waste definition); • Thermostats; and • Any other hazardous waste

When hazardous wastes are present at the site prior to the start of construction activities, the developer is typically responsible for ensuring that the hazardous wastes are handled and disposed of properly. The contractor / subcontractor who first discovers existing hazardous material on site is responsible for notifying the resident engineer / developer. The local authority, the provincial authority and the Department of Water and Sanitation and the Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism must also be notified. The contractor / subcontractor who produces the hazardous waste during construction activities is typically responsible its proper handling and disposal.

Chapter 5

Chapter 5: Environmental Management Programme Requirements

5.1 Introduction The Environmental Management Requirements are designed to address the legislation as well as the issues and impacts identified through the environmental assessment as they relate to the construction phase of the lifestyle residential development on Erf 3783.

5.2 Legislation Applicable environmental legislation is listed as one of the environmental management requirements in the Construction Environmental Management Programme. The list (Table 2) provided is applicable to the construction phase of the lifestyle development on Erf 3783. However, the list is not exhaustive, and it is the responsibility of the Resident Engineer and the contractors to ensure compliance with all appropriate environmental (and other) legislation at the national, provincial and local level. It is recommended that the Resident Engineer and the Contractors obtain copies of all relevant legislation. An updated file of all legislation should be maintained at the office of the Resident Engineer.

Table 2: Major Legislation Applicable to the Construction of the Residential Development Aspect Legislation Authority Land Use Planning Ordinance 15 of Local Authority / District Proper zoning of land use 1985 Council Department of Water and Abstraction of groundwater National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998) Sanitation (DWS) Air quality and dust generation Air Quality Act (Act 39 of 2004) DEDEA Occupational Health and Safety Act, Worker health and safety Dept Labour 1993 (Act 85 of 1993) A socially responsible Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act 66 of Dept Labour workforce 1995) Eastern Cape Provincial Preservation of archaeological National Heritage Act, (Act 25 of 1999) Heritage Resource and cultural artefacts Association (ECPHRA) National Environmental Management: Waste disposal DEDEA Waste Act (Act 59 of 2008) Construction Environmental Management Programme Proposed Development of Residential Units and Associated Infrastructure on Erf 3783, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape October 2018 DEDEAT Reference: ECm1/C/LN1&3/M/37-2018 40 CEN Integrated Environmental Management Unit

Aspect Legislation Authority Environment Conservation Act 1989 Noise DEA, NMBM (Act 73 of 1989) Sec 25 Cape Provincial Ordinance 19 of 1974; Protected Animals and Plants National Environmental Management: DEDEA, DAFF Biodiversity Act (Act No 10 of 2004) Forest Act of 1984 (Act 122 of 1984); Protected Trees National Environmental Management: DAFF, DEDEA Biodiversity Act (Act No 10 of 2004) Conservation of Agricultural Resources Agricultural resources DAFF Act (Act No 73 of 1983) Health issues Health Act (Act 63 of 1977) Department of Health Quarry related activities and Minerals and Petroleum Resource Department of Mineral Environmental Management Development Act (Act 50 of 1991) Resources Programme’s Sections 38 and 39 Hazardous Substances Act (Act 15 of Toxic and hazardous 1973); National Environmental Department of Health, substances Management: Waste Act (Act 59 of DEDEA 2008) Fencing Fencing Act (Act 31 of 1963) DAFF Alien invasives and Pests Agricultural Pests Act (Act 36 of 1983) DAFF Nature Conservation Justice and Provincial Government DEDEA, DAFF Ordinance Spatial Planning and Land Use Reconstruction and Management Act (Act 16 of 2013); NMBM development National Building Regulations

5.3 Environmental Management Requirements The requirements are worded in broad terms and details of the actions to be undertaken must be presented in the method statement for each aspect as applicable. Method statements are compiled by the contractors or their sub-contractors and approved by the Resident Engineer and the Environmental Control Officer. All method statements are to be reviewed by the Independent Environmental Consultant.

The Environmental Management Requirements are presented as follows:

• Objective: potentially significant impacts to be mitigated. • Aspects: activities likely to cause significant impacts; this list is not exhaustive and other unspecified activities might also cause the respective significant impacts. • Impacts: Identified during basic assessment process • Mitigation Measures: Measures to reduce significance of impact • Procedure: steps and/or actions required to manage (and minimise) the relevant aspects. • Target: the (quantitative) level of performance, sometimes determined by legislation, which must be met.

The development components and environmental impacts are provided in Table 3 below.

Table 3: Management of Environmental Impacts

Development Environmental Component Component Stormwater Water & Waste Flora & Air & Soil energy Noise Visual & Fire Heritage Traffic Social Fauna Quality Erosion use hazards Access roads ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Residential Blocks ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Open Space ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ areas

Key: ⚫ Management Plans to be implemented  Possible Plans to be implemented ◆ Unlikely that Plans will need to be implemented

5.3.1 Prerequisites for Construction Activities Prior to the commencement of construction, management actions relevant to the construction phase must be completed prior to the commencement of construction activities. Objectives To ensure that all conditions and requirements of the Environmental Authorisation and the Construction EMP stipulated as pre-requisites for construction are met. Aspect Actions to be completed by Siyalanda prior to the commencement of the relevant construction activity Procedure Review the full Environmental Authorisation and convey the outstanding actions to the responsible team member.

Targets Ensure that all requirements of the Environmental Authorisation are in place and that any approval is obtained in writing prior to commencing any construction activities’

5.3.2 Basic Planning Objectives: To plan the site of the construction together with access routes and associated work areas. To allow for sound environmental management and an effective rehabilitation of the total site Aspect All activities related to the construction of the lifestyle residential development

Impacts (BAR) Disturbance to fauna, flora, soil, dust generation, visual, crime, noise, topography Mitigation Basic environmental awareness training to be provided to all personnel prior to Measures (BAR) the start of construction Do not exceed footprint of activity with regards to vegetation removal. Areas within the development footprint must be designated for stockpiling of any materials

Design proposed development site to follow natural contour lines so as to minimize effect on the topography. Procedure Compile plan of site (including map) showing various activity zones, access point, roads, tracks, stockpile areas, ablution facilities, waste management area, laydown area, firebreak etc. Indicate details of the access and internal roads and tracks. Indicate all “no go” areas. Note the location of registered waste disposal sites Targets Approved site plan before commencing with construction (including site clearing)

5.3.3 Restriction of Working Areas Objectives: Restrict access to site Keep the demarcated work area as small as possible. Restrict access to surrounding properties Aspect Effective demarcation of the construction site

Impacts (BAR) Disturbance to indigenous vegetation and fauna, dust generation, water pollution, fires, accidents (traffic), visual Mitigation Movement of workers must be limited to areas under construction and access Measures (BAR) to the undeveloped areas and adjacent properties must be strictly regulated. These must be designated as no-go areas during construction. Minimal disturbance to indigenous vegetation. Maintain indigenous bushclumps as far as practically possible. Do not exceed footprint of activity (including installation of bulk services) with regards to vegetation removal. Construction activities may not encroach on vegetation on adjacent properties. Construction activities are to be limited, as far as possible, to areas of alien vegetation. Procedure The demarcated area must cover as small an area as possible. This will prevent the unnecessary trampling of vegetation. It will also result in a smaller area requiring rehabilitation. Once the demarcated area has been approved a written motivation to alter the boundary must be submitted to the Resident Engineer for consideration and (possible) approval. The markings of the site must be maintained throughout the construction period, as and where determined by the Resident Engineer. This is to ensure that unnecessary damage is not done to the surrounding areas. It will also ensure the safety of people working on site and people moving in the vicinity of the site. At the end of construction activities all components of the marking system (tape

and poles) must be removed, to the satisfaction of the Resident Engineer. Vehicles must be instructed to remain on the track and deviations from the approved track must not be permitted. In exceptional circumstances where a vehicle is forced to deviate from an approved track the deviation must be rehabilitated immediately after such an event. All deviations must be reported to the Resident Engineer. Production of an Area Restriction Method Statement Targets Demarcated areas included on Site Plan Controlled access to the site for the contractors, work crews, sub-contractors Prohibited access to the public, with adequate sign posting.

5.3.4 Flora and Fauna Objectives: Minimise disturbance and damage to indigenous flora and fauna on and surrounding the site Control weeds and prevent introduction of weeds / alien species to the area Aspect Areas to be cleared for construction, areas to be re-vegetated

Impacts (BAR) Loss of indigenous vegetation Loss of fauna Loss of habitat and forage for terrestrial fauna Fire Risk Mitigation Basic environmental awareness training to be provided to all personnel prior to Measures (BAR) the start of construction. Search and Rescue to take place prior to site clearing. Search and rescue must take place for remnant fynbos species on site. This vegetation must be transplanted (where possible) or seeded in suitable ecosystems identified close to the site (i.e. NMMU reserve / Happy Valley). The developer is to enter into discussions with the NMBM: Environmental Management regarding long term services that are proposed to be provided to offset the removal of 0.12 ha of identified fynbos on site. It is recommended that a Happy Valley environmental forum, or similar, be established as a starting point. Permits for the removal of species of special concern will need to be obtained from the DEDEAT / DAFF prior to the start of construction Sideroxylon inerme trees must be transplanted on site, where possible. Site clearing must be done in a phased manner. No blanket clearing of vegetation is to be permitted on site. Gathering of firewood on or adjacent to the sites should not be permitted. Contractual fines to be imposed on any employee who is found attempting to

disturb indigenous flora / fauna. No dumping of any materials on surrounding vegetation is allowed Vegetation cleared from steep slopes areas must be stabilized as soon as possible to avoid erosion. Replant vegetation on disturbed areas. All materials used for construction are to be stockpiled in a safe manner and kept within the footprint of the development activity. Avoid stockpiling soil around thicket clumps No dumping of any materials in undeveloped open areas and neighbouring properties is allowed. Establish strict speeding regulations If habitat destruction is unavoidable, approval should be obtained from the appropriate authorities before work commences e.g. approval under the National Forest Act to remove a protected tree All open excavations must be securely fenced or barricaded. Excavations must be checked daily for trapped fauna. Trapped animals are to be rescued and released. Design and implement an alien plant removal and monitoring programme prior to the start of construction include: Visual inspection of stockpiled soils to ensure no alien regrowth Follow up clearing operations to remove regrowth of alien invasives Imported soil for backfilling should be ‘weed free’ so that weeds do not establish in the disturbed areas Plant additional indigenous vegetation post construction. Establish an environmental code of conduct for staff on site Construction to be monitored by an ECO according to the stipulations of the EMPr. Procedure Carry our search and rescue prior to start of construction and ensure all required permits are in place Ensure workforce is educated on the need to limit vegetation clearing to work area Ongoing alien plant removal Ongoing rehabilitation Targets Search and Rescue completed Permits in place, if required Environmental Awareness Training completed on fauna, flora and weeds Alien plant removal and monitoring programme implemented No record of non-compliance

Site rehabilitation plan in place

5.3.5 Soil erosion and stormwater management Objectives: To store stripped topsoil separately for use in site rehabilitation and landscaping Prevent erosion resulting from construction activities Prevent sediment from entering the stormwater system / soil / groundwater Aspect Storage of stockpiles of soil, conservation of topsoil, erosion control, stormwater management. Impacts (BAR) Soil erosion, sedimentation

Mitigation Basic environmental awareness training to be provided prior to start of Measures (BAR) construction. Ensure that appropriate erosion control and stormwater control mechanisms are implemented. Site clearing must be done in a phased manner. No blanket clearing of vegetation is to be permitted on site. Topsoil should be cleared in a phased manner to avoid large areas of unconsolidated soils Excavated material generated on site to be used as fill material for site levelling Topsoil to be preserved and stockpiled separately for use in rehabilitation of the site Topsoil and subsoil stockpiles should be covered, wetted or otherwise stabilised to prevent wind erosion and dust generation. As necessary, dampen exposed soil areas on very windy days (>45 km/hr wind speeds) to prevent soil erosion by wind. Roads and parking areas must be designed and constructed to ensure that good drainage occurs and to ensure accessibility on a year round basis. Construction of roads and stormwater pond to take place prior to construction of buildings to assist with stormwater management and erosion control during construction. Integrate permeable green pavers in the paving of internal roads and parking bays. Once structures and infrastructure are in place, rehabilitate open areas with indigenous seeds and / or topsoil. Carpobrotus should be planted on erodible areas - it's a good soil binder and will facilitate recruitment of groundcover. Construction to be monitored by an ECO according to the stipulations of the EMPr.

Procedure Stockpile topsoil and subsoil separately, dampen as required, use in rehabilitation.

Where necessary, temporary stabilisation of areas should be done before final rehabilitation Implement soil erosion and sediment control measures where necessary, such as sediment filter fences around stockpiles of soil or in steeper areas to prevent sediment entering drainage lines. The maintenance of soil erosion control measures must be strictly monitored and reported. A storm water management plan will have to be compiled / approved by the Resident Engineer. Care should be taken at all times to ensure that dirty water does not enter into any drainage line or adjacent surface water feature. Avoid stockpiling soil near drainage lines and other surface water areas Temporary storm-water runoff basins and drainage ditches may have to be constructed in order to capture storm-water. Establish, if necessary, sediment filter fences made of straw bales, geotextile filter fabric, gravel or sandbags around stockpiled soil and in sloping areas to capture silt laden runoff. Investigation of the area may be necessary to ascertain stormwater drainage likely to be impacted by runoff from installation activities. Trench water resulting from flooding should not be released to the stormwater system unless regulatory requirements are met. If water cannot be released into the stormwater system, it should be pumped to a tanker and disposed of at an approved liquid waste disposal facility. If necessary, establish sediment containment systems to ensure runoff is clean before discharge to stormwater drainage. Ensure contractors and operators are aware of responsibilities and penalties under the various pollution control regulations. Should a polluting incident occur, the Resident Engineer or his representative shall immediately contact the regional office of the Department of Water and Sanitation (as required by the National Water Act). Clean-up shall take place in consultation with the Department of Water and Sanitation. The Resident Engineer or his representative shall ensure that all precautions are taken to ensure that no surface or ground water becomes polluted. Any deliberate or unplanned pollution of water is an offence in terms of the National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998) and is punishable with a fine not exceeding R50 000- 00 and / or two years imprisonment. Targets Environmental Awareness Training completed Storm water management plan and stormwater control mechanisms implemented SABS 241 effluent discharge standard Government Gazette 991 of 1984 governing effluent quality. No contamination of groundwater. No record of complaints

5.3.6 Fuel and Hazardous Materials Storage Objectives: To ensure that materials are appropriately stored in order to minimise the potential for pollution and accidents. Prevent oils / greases which could be associated from entering the stormwater system / soil / groundwater Aspect Storage of fuels solvents, and other hazardous and toxic substances.

Impacts (BAR) Soil, surface and / or groundwater contamination, fire risk

Mitigation Basic environmental awareness training provided prior the start of construction. Measures (BAR) Job specific training to be provided to individuals responsible for dealing with hazardous spills. Design and implement emergency procedure for dealing with hazardous spills. Generators and fuel supply needed during construction must be placed on trays, which rest on clean sand. Once construction is complete this must be removed from the site and disposed of at an appropriately registered waste disposal facility. No cement / concrete mixing are to take place on the soil surface. Cement mixers are to be placed on large trays to prevent accidental spills from coming into contact with the soil surface. Vehicles and construction equipment should not be serviced at the site to prevent pollution of the soils by hydrocarbons or oil. Ensure all vehicles and construction vehicles are serviced regularly to prevent unnecessary leaks. Ideally, no fuel to be stored on site. Ensure secure storage of materials on site particularly hazardous materials e.g. chemicals and fuels. Leaking or empty drums must be removed from the site immediately and disposed of via a registered waste disposal contractor or at a registered waste disposal site. The risk of spilling fuel is at its greatest during refuelling of vehicles and plants. Where possible, refuel mobile plants in a designated area, preferably on an impermeable surface well away from any drainage lines or watercourses or wetlands. Sufficient portable chemical toilets or similar sanitation facilities should be provided and suitably maintained at the site for the duration of construction. Sanitation systems must be properly maintained and regularly emptied All hazardous waste to be disposed of at an appropriately registered waste disposal facility. Ensure good housekeeping of the site (i.e. not litter) at all times

Procedure Job specific training to be provided to individuals responsible for dealing with hazardous spills. Contaminated soil (e.g. in vehicle parking areas, under generators) must be removed to an appropriate permitted solid waste disposal facility. Fuel, solvents and other hazardous or toxic substances must be securely stored in a restricted, locked facility approved by the Resident Engineer / representative. Fuel and hazardous materials containers must be properly and boldly labelled. Storage facilities must be regularly maintained. Design and implement emergency procedure for dealing with hazardous spills. A Fuels and Hazardous Materials Storage Method Statement must be submitted by the appropriate contractor to the Resident Engineer or his representative for approval. Restrict the use of inorganic fertilizers on site, in particular, the landscaped areas. The provisions of the Fertilisers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act (Act 36 of 1947) must be adhered to. The provisions of the Hazardous Substances Act (Act 15 of 1973) must be adhered to. Targets Approved Fuels and Hazardous Materials Storage Method Statement. Approved Emergency Response Procedure Method Statement. Fuels and hazardous liquids must be stored in an impervious, bunded and covered area with a capacity of 110% of the largest single storage tank. Chemical storage and response to spills training complete

5.3.7 Water and Energy Consumption Objectives: To minimise the consumption of water and energy.

Aspect Equipment servicing areas, domestic water use, water and energy required for construction activities. Impacts (BAR) Impact on energy and water resources

Mitigation Basic environmental awareness training to be provided to all personnel prior to Measures (BAR) the start of construction. Minimise energy (and water) consumption where possible. Don’t leave vehicles and machinery running unnecessarily. Regular servicing of vehicles and machinery Procedure Opportunities to reduce consumption of water and energy derived from fossil fuels must be adopted wherever possible. Realistic water consumption quota set by Resident Engineer / representative Targets Environmental awareness training on reducing water and energy use

Excess water and energy is not used Water consumption quota set by Resident Engineer / representative

5.3.8 Air Quality Objectives: Minimise dust generation and air pollution

Aspect Vehicle movement, stockpiling, site clearing, construction materials

Impacts (BAR) Air pollution through generation of dust and volatiles, fire risk

Mitigation Basic environmental awareness training provided prior to start of construction. Measures (BAR) No waste or excavated materials or construction materials dumped in surrounding vegetation. No construction activities on surrounding vegetation. Site clearing to be done in phased manner. Excavated material generated on site to be used as fill material for site levelling. Vegetation litter be removed off site and not stockpiled on site to reduce fire risk. Ensure cleaning materials, volatile materials and other hazardous materials (e.g. chemicals and fuels) are securely stored within a suitable sealable non-corrosive container. Ensure lids are secure to avoid unnecessary release into the environment. If a fire is detected it must be attended to immediately. Topsoil should be cleared in phased manner Topsoil and soil stockpiles should be covered, wetted or otherwise stabilised to prevent wind erosion and dust generation. Topsoil should be replaced on undeveloped portions of the site and the footprints revegetated immediately after construction. A water cart or sufficient watering equipment should be available to wet soils during windy days if wind-blown sand and dust becomes a problem. During strong wind conditions it may be necessary to halt operations until conditions improve. Rehabilitate open areas with indigenous seeds and / or topsoil. Procedure Staff should be trained to report dust-generating activities as soon as detected.

Dust can be suppressed by a combination of: • Regularly - at least daily during the dry summer - spraying exposed areas with water, at a frequency to be determined by the Resident Engineer • Compacting exposed areas • Using environmentally acceptable chemical and other suppression methods where appropriate • Covering long-term stockpiles or temporarily re-vegetating them • Halting dust generating activities when wind speed exceeds 35 km/h

(See Table 4 Below) • Imposing a 15 - 20 km/h speed limit on access (gravel) roads • Re-vegetating exposed areas during the operating and decommissioning phases.

Complaints Register in place. Any complaints about dust recorded in the complaints register must be immediately investigated by the Resident Engineer / representative and addressed. The Resident Engineer (advised by Environmental Control Officer) must implement a more rigorous dust-monitoring programme if there are persistent complaints about dust in the area. No waste, vegetation or any other material shall be burnt in compliance with smoke control regulations issued in accordance with the Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Act (Act 45 of 1965) and the Air Quality Act (Act 39 of 2004). Cessation of work during periods of strong winds and dry conditions. Targets Environmental awareness training on minimising dust generation and preventing fires Dust visibly generated by construction activities may not exceed a deposition level of 0.5 g/m2/day. (Department of Health denotes this level as heavy fallout of nuisance dust). Excessive dust generation as determined visually by the Resident Engineer is not permitted. Details of chemical storage

Table 4: Table of Wind Speeds to be Used as a Guide for Dust Control

Wind speed (km/h) Designation Description < 2 calm smoke rises vertically, trees do not move 2-5 light air smoke drift indicates wind direction 6-11 light breeze weather vane moves, leaves rustle 12-19 gentle breeze leaves and twigs in constant motion 20-29 moderate breeze dust and loose paper raised, small branches move 30-38 fresh breeze small trees sway 39-50 strong breeze large branches move, wind whistles wires 51-61 moderate gale whole trees move, walking affected 62-74 fresh gale twigs break off trees, walking difficult 75-86 strong gale slight structural damage occurs, branches break 87-100 whole gale trees uprooted, considerable structural damage 101-118 storm widespread damage 119+ hurricane severe and extensive damage

5.3.9 Noise and Vibration Objectives To avoid disturbing residents, employees, fauna and other users of the surrounding area. Aspect Construction equipment, staff, vehicles.

Impacts (BAR) Noise generation

Mitigation Basic environmental awareness training provided prior to start of construction. Measures (BAR) Minimise construction activities to daytime hours (06:00 – 18:00) No major construction work to take place after hours or on Sundays or on public holidays. A sign board must be erected at the site containing the contact details of the responsible person if residents wish to raise complaints with regards to noise levels. A complaints register should be kept to document complaints and the corrective action taken. No loud music to be allowed on site. All vehicles must be kept in good working condition. Procedure If necessary, noise disturbance should be minimised by controls on noise levels of machinery and / or by restrictions on the hours of operation.

Complaints Register in place. Any complaints pertaining to noise and vibrations as recorded in the complaint register must be immediately investigated by the Resident Engineer and addressed. SABS 0103 - 1983 Code of Practice indicates that an increase of ambient noise levels by 5 dB (A) will induce “sporadic complaint” from the community. The Resident Engineer may decide to restrict noisy activities to normal working hours i.e. Monday - Friday 6 am – 6 pm. Attempts must be made to schedule noisy activities so that they occur simultaneously and over as short a period as possible. Vibration inducing activities must also be simultaneously scheduled wherever possible. The requirements of the local authority must be observed. A formal noise monitoring programme must be implemented by the Resident Engineer if there are persistent complaints. Targets In terms of Section 25 of the Environment Conservation Act 73 of 1989, ambient noise levels in surrounding residential and commercial areas may not increase by more than 7 dB (A). The Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 stipulates that noise levels in excess of 85 dB (A) at 1 metre from equipment are not permitted. No complaints received.

5.3.10 Visual Impact Objectives Reduce visual impact from construction activities.

Aspect Construction and related activities.

Impacts (BAR) Visual Impact

Mitigation Basic environmental awareness training provided prior to start of construction. Measures (BAR) Ensure good housekeeping measures on site: o No litter o Stockpiles are located in designated areas o Machinery and equipment are located in designated areas o Construction materials stored in designated areas o Suitable waste receptacles are provided on site for general and hazardous waste, waste receptacles are manged correctly and do not overflow o Hazardous fuels and chemical are stored on bunded areas under lock and key o Ablution facilities are stored in designated area and properly maintained.

Contractors must monitor construction vehicles to ensure that they are not overly full – thus increasing the likelihood of spillage of debris on the site. It is recommended that a portion of the proposed 2.4 m boundary wall is erected along the southern boundary (where the site is adjacent to 2nd avenue), during the early stages of the construction phase A complaints register to be kept to document complaints and the corrective action taken. Working hours to be restricted to day time hours (i.e. 6 am – 6 pm) No construction work to take place on weekends or on public holidays. Should after hours work take place nearby residents should be notified. Procedure Phase construction activities to ensure that boundary wall is erected to minimise visual impacts of construction activities. Ensure ongoing waste management and rehabilitation takes place on site. Implement Rehabilitation Site plan. Complaints Register in place. Targets No complaints received

5.4 Waste Management Objectives To prevent accumulation of waste materials. To prevent littering

Minimise the quantities of waste generated Dispose of wastes in the appropriate manner Recycle waste where possible Aspect Waste generated from construction activities (soil material, dead vegetation, construction rubble, litter) Impacts (BAR) Waste management - Impact on natural environment

Mitigation Basic environmental awareness training provided prior to start of construction. Measures (BAR) No waste or excavated materials, or any construction materials may be dumped in surrounding vegetation or in any area other than a licensed waste site. Adequate covered receptacles for general waste disposal to be provided and placed on site. Adequate covered receptacles for hazardous waste disposal (oily rags etc.) to be provided and placed on site. Waste receptacles should be emptied on a regular basis. Where possible waste will be reused or recycled. Waste that is not reused / recycled must be disposed of at an appropriately registered and licensed waste disposal facility. Construction phase packaging materials, containers and similar construction waste will be sorted into recyclable and non-recyclable waste. Excavated material from site levelling and landscaping activities will as far as possible be used on-site as fill material. Excess excavated material that cannot be used in this way will be exported from the site used in construction activities elsewhere in the NMBM or disposed of at an appropriately licensed waste disposal facility. Sufficient portable chemical toilets or similar sanitation facilities should be provided and suitably maintained at the site for the duration of construction. Construction waste (e.g. packaging material, unused concrete) not reused / recycled must be disposed of at an appropriately licensed waste disposal facility. Suitable portable sanitation systems for construction personnel will be provided and suitably maintained on site for the duration of construction. Ensure good housekeeping of the site (i.e. not litter) at all times. Leaking or empty drums to be removed from the site immediately and disposed of at a registered waste disposal site. All hazardous waste to be disposed an appropriately registered hazardous waste disposal facility. Records of waste disposal at general / hazardous waste facilities must be kept. Procedure Identify potential sources of waste.

A system for identifying, classifying and disposing of solid waste must be devised. Waste should be classified as domestic (including litter), hazardous,

toxic or recyclable. Waste materials should be sorted and sent for recycling, where the quantity allows this. Provide waste receptacles throughout the site. Ensure facilities provided prevent waste materials being blown around. Centralised eating facilities provided for workers to facilitate litter control. A register of waste disposal and sorting records must be retained by the contractors and submitted to the Resident Engineer for auditing purposes. Appropriate temporary disposal areas must be covered and be on an impermeable floor. The requirements of the Waste Act (Act 59 of 2008), Health Act (Act 50 of 1992) and the Environmental Conservation Act (Act 73 of 1989) are applicable to waste management. Complaints Register in place. Targets Environmental awareness training on waste completed. Waste disposal records kept. No complaints received.

Most materials from building and construction sites can be recycled. The following list demonstrates some reuse options. Table 5: Reuse and recycling potential of materials (For Guidance Only)

Materials Process End use

Crushed and recycled Used as Fill, levelling, road base Concrete Surplus Used as base for paths, minor slabs Cleaned and reused Used in Construction, landscaping Bricks Crushed Used in Driveways, landscaping Cleaned and reused Sold, reused as roofing, in landscaping Roof Tiles Crushed and recycled Into Landscaping, driveways, drainage Plasterboard Reprocessed and recycled Into New plasterboard Hardwood Beams De-nailed and reused Used as Flooring, furniture, fencing, craft Cleaned and reused Used as Formwork, bridging, propping Other timber Ground and recycled Into Mulch, engineered timber products Doors, windows Cleaned and reused Sold to Second hand market Fittings Cleaned up and reused Sold to Second hand market Glass Crushed and recycled Into Aggregate for concrete products Carpet- wool Reused Used as Mulch, landscaping Underfelt – natural Reused Used as Compost cover, mulch, landscaping Underlay – rubber Shredded and recycled Used in Safety barriers, speed humps Trees Relocated and reused Used in Landscaping on or off site Greenwaste Shredded and recycled Used in Compost, mulch, fertilizer Overburden Screened and reused Used as Topsoil Metals Scrap metals recycled Into New metal products Packaging Shredded and recycled Into New packaging

5.4.1 Fire Prevention Objectives: To prevent fire outbreak.

Aspect Construction activities, materials and workforce

Impacts (BAR) Damage to social, natural and built environment

Mitigation An emergency fire management plan must be designed and implemented Measures (BAR) during construction phase. Job specific training to be provided to individuals responsible for dealing with fire management. Fire-fighting equipment must be available and readily accessible on site. No open fires be allowed on site. No cigarette butts or burning substances are permitted to be released into the environment. All cigarette butts to be extinguished first and then disposed of in a litter bin provided. Removal of all alien invasive vegetation to reduce fire risk. Vegetation litter is to be removed off site and not stockpiled to reduce fire risk. If a fire is detected it must be attended to immediately. Health and safety obligations as required by applicable National regulations and municipal bylaws to be implemented Ensure all emergency numbers are in place and visible at all times Ensure security guard and key personnel has all emergency numbers on hand at all times Procedure A Fire Emergency Plan must be in place and include the above procedures and mitigation measures extracted from the FBAR. Targets Fire Emergency Plan in place Job specific training on fire management completed

5.4.2 Cultural Historic, Archaeological and Palaeontological Objectives: To limit damage to possible cultural historic, archaeological and palaeontological artefacts and sites, features and objects. Aspect Clearing of vegetation, excavation, digging trenches, related activities.

Impacts (BAR) Heritage impact

Mitigation Environmental awareness training to be provided prior to start of construction Measures (BAR) with regards to the recognition of potential archaeological items recognise potential archaeological and palaeontological artefacts and sites. Construction managers/foremen should be informed before construction starts

on the possible types of heritage sites and cultural material they may encounter and the procedures to follow when they find sites. Alternatively, it is suggested that a person be trained (ECO) as a site monitor to report to the site manager if heritage materials / sites are found It is recommended that all construction work is monitored. An archaeologist/heritage specialist must be present when the areas earmarked for development are cleaned from vegetation. Alternatively, a person must be trained as a site monitor to report to the foreman when heritage sites/materials are found. If archaeological heritage resources are unearthed during construction, the find brought to the immediate attention of the developer and all work is to be stopped immediately and reported to the archaeologist at the Albany Museum (046 6222312) or to the Eastern Cape Provincial Heritage Resources Authority (043 6422811) so that a systematic and professional investigation can be carried out. Any recommendations followed from such an investigation must be carried out. A collection strategy must be devised and provisions for such included in the budget If dense concentrations of the historical dump are exposed, work must stop immediately and reported to the appointed historian or to the ECPHRA so that a systematic and professional investigation can be carried out. Any recommendations followed from such an investigation must be carried out. Should any substantial fossil remains (e.g. vertebrate bones and teeth, petrified wood, plant fossil assemblages) be encountered during excavation, these should be safeguarded, preferably in situ, and reported by the ECO to ECPHRA (i.e. The Eastern Cape Provincial Heritage Resources Authority. Contact details: Mr Sello Mokhanya, 74 Alexander Road, King Williams Town 5600; [email protected]) and a suitably qualified palaeontologist so that specimens can be examined, recorded and, if necessary, professionally excavated at the developer’s expense. Any discovered artefacts shall not be removed under any circumstances without consent from the ECPHRA Procedure The Resident Engineer / representative to ensure all staff are appropriately trained to recognise potential cultural historic, archaeological and palaeontological artefacts and sites. If any such sites are identified construction activities in the vicinity must be halted and the find brought to the immediate attention of the Resident Engineer or his representative (advised by the Site Environmental Control Officer) who will report it to the National Heritage Council. The Resident Engineer or his representative must then arrange for the appointment of a suitable specialist to examine the site and recommend further action. A Heritage Method Statement incorporating the above procedures must be compiled / approved by Resident Engineer.

Targets Training completed to recognise heritage sites / artefacts. Collection strategy devised. Approved Heritage Method Statement. No disturbance to cultural historic, archaeological or palaeontological artefacts or sites. Permits obtained from ECPHRA as applicable.

5.4.3 Traffic Management Plan Objectives: To minimise impact on traffic during the construction phase.

Aspect Construction activities, materials and personnel entering and leaving site.

Impacts (FBAR) Traffic Impact

Mitigation There must be appropriate road and construction signage in place. Road Measures (FBAR) signage should be erected and provided to full municipal standards. The must be strict access control to and from the construction site at all times. All construction vehicles are to be monitored to ensure they are not overly full so the likelihood of spillage of debris is prevented. Surrounding area and roads should be monitored for debris and materials associated with the proposed development and cleaned up a soon as such becomes apparent. This includes sand/gravel which may fall from trucks transporting these resources to the site. All materials used for construction / excavated are to be stockpiled in a safe manner within the footprint of the development site so as not to cause nuisance to traffic. Speed travelled by construction vehicles must be kept to a minimum and speed limits enforced. If construction machinery / materials is transported to or from the site, it must be done outside of peak AM / PM traffic periods. Transporting of machinery / materials to or from the site should take place between 9am and 3pm. Construction vehicles should not enter / leave site during the adjacent school (Summerwood) collection times; discussions between the developer and this institution must be held to confirm school collection times. No transport of construction machinery / materials to or from the site to take place on public holidays or weekends Procedure A traffic management plan must be in place and include the above mitigation measures extracted from the FBAR.

Targets Approved Traffic Management Plan

5.4.4 Social Issues Objectives: To ensure the health and safety of the construction workforce and surrounding residents. Aspect Employment, staff welfare, health and safety

Impacts (BAR) Creation of temporary and permanent employment. Crime.

Mitigation There must strict access control to and from the site. Measures (BAR) A security guard should be stationed on site for the duration of the construction phase and guard the site 24 / 7. Movement of all personnel and workers must be limited to areas under construction. Access to surrounding areas is not permitted; these must be designated as no-go areas during construction. All personnel employed on site should be local to the area No employment to take place on site. Employment should take place through reputable recruitment agencies / avenues. No wages to be paid on site. A local professional contractor will be appointed and must be responsible for the conduct of their staff and associated security related to their activities No weapons / alcohol / narcotics allowed on site Sever contractual fines imposed for personnel / contract workers bring weapons / alcohol / narcotics on site. Workers are not to be housed on site but to return to their homes after hours. Working hours to be restricted to day time hours (i.e. 6 am – 6pm) No construction work to take place after work hours. No major construction work to take place on Sundays or on public holidays. Health and safety obligations as required by applicable National regulations and municipal bylaws to be implemented Ensure all emergency numbers are in place and visible at all times Ensure security guard and key personnel has all emergency numbers are on hand at all times A complaints register should be kept to document complaints and the corrective action taken. Employment Employment policy in place to address: Policy Employing local people Local sub-contractors employed wherever possible No recruitment of workers must occur on site. Zero tolerance to alcohol and weapons on the construction site

Receiving and addressing complaints from the staff. For security reasons, cash wages should be paid off site. Provision of adequate ablution facilities and chemical toilet facilities maintained in good order on the site for the duration of the construction Provision of adequate clean drinking water to construction staff at all times during the construction period. Targets Employment policy in place No complaints received

5.4.5 Site Rehabilitation Objectives: To re-vegetate disturbed areas

Aspect Dismantling and removal of all construction infrastructure, re-vegetation and landscaping of disturbed areas on site, replacement of topsoil. Ensuring that adequate erosion control measures are in place. Impacts (BAR) Flora, soil erosion

Procedure All compacted and previously used construction areas shall be scarified to a depth of 150mm prior to topsoil being replaced.

All construction infrastructure, equipment, materials and wastes must be removed from the site upon completion of construction (or earlier, in a phased manner, if possible). Stored topsoil must be replaced on disturbed areas to a depth of at least 150mm. These areas must be landscaped to improve the aesthetic appearance of the site; suitably landscaped berms of topsoil may be created as part of the erosion control programme. Any excess topsoil (not used in landscaping) must be disposed of in an environmentally acceptable manner. All disturbed areas must be re-vegetated with suitable (i.e. naturally occurring in the area) vegetation. A restoration ecologist should be appointed (if necessary) to advise on and/or implement the site rehabilitation plan. Site Rehabilitation Plan must be reviewed by Resident engineer and / or ECO as required The soil erosion measures installed need to be checked regularly. Targets Approved Site Rehabilitation Plan Site rehabilitation to be completed within three months after the end of the construction period, or by an alternative date stipulated by the Resident Engineer or his representative

Chapter 6

Chapter 6: Environmental Management and Monitoring Requirements

6.1 Introduction This chapter outlines the monitoring requirements and performance indicators to ensure that the CEMP is effectively implemented. This chapter also includes corrective action, auditing requirements and record keeping.

6.2 Environmental Compliance Monitoring The Resident Engineer and / or the Environmental Officer must devise a monitoring programme in order to ensure compliance with the procedures and targets. The Resident Engineer is responsible for monitoring the procedures and targets applicable to each environmental management requirement. The Resident Engineer or his representative in conjunction with the Environmental Officer must decide on the frequency of inspections. For each of the environmental management requirements, the specific elements listed below should be monitored. This list is intended as a guide and is not necessarily exhaustive; consequently, other elements might need to be monitored to ensure compliance with the relevant target.

6.2.1 Restriction of Access to Sites Monitoring

• The Environmental Control Officer to inspect the demarcated area on a regular basis and inform the contractors of any violations or areas where markings must be replaced.

Performance Indicators

• Controlled access

6.2.2 Fauna and Flora Monitoring

• Disturbance/destruction of flora (including protected species) and habitat. • Permits for removal of SCCs • Animal Mortalities (all animal mortalities reported to the Resident Engineer)

Performance Indicators

• Minimal disturbance to flora and habitat. • No removal of SCC’s without permits in place. • No animal mortalities reported to the Resident Engineer / representative. • No disturbance to vegetation on surrounding properties.

6.2.3 Soil Erosion and Sediment control Monitoring

• Visual monitoring of the extent of runoff from construction sites during periods of heavy rainfall • Visual monitoring of sedimentation of drainage areas • Visual monitoring of erosion generated by construction activities • Complaints from users • Regular checks to be undertaken on storage of the topsoil and the state of the vegetation / mulch covering the topsoil • Checks on the erosion of the area must be carried out regularly • Ensured erosion minimisation measures installed are effective

Performance Indicators

• No sediment movement from construction site • Adequate stockpile measures in place • No complaints

6.2.4 Stormwater Management Monitoring

• Visual inspection of effectiveness of storm water controls • Testing to determine quality of water in trenches prior to disposal • The Site Environmental Officer must visually inspect runoff basins, drainage ditches and sediment traps on a daily basis to ensure that they are in an acceptable condition • Other potential sources of surface and groundwater pollution must be inspected daily • Effluent must be monitored (against SABS 241 standard)

Performance Indicators

• No contaminated water released. • No contamination of surface or groundwater.

6.2.5 Water Consumption Monitoring

• Daily consumption of water must be monitored and recorded against the set water quota. • Any excessive usage or peaks must be investigated.

Performance Indicators

• No record of excessive usage

6.2.6 Air Quality and Dust Control Monitoring

• Complaints from users of surrounding areas • Visual inspection of dust generation and the extent of bare un-rehabilitated areas • Dust must be visually monitored on a regular basis or more frequently in conditions conducive to dust generation, as determined by the Environmental Control Officer

Performance Indicators

• No complaints from users of surrounding areas • No excessive dust generation observed • No extensive bare un-rehabilitated areas observed

6.2.7 Noise and Vibrations Monitoring

• Complaints from users of surrounding areas • If required, monitoring may be undertaken using acoustic monitoring equipment. • Environmental Control Officer must subjectively monitor noise and vibration levels on a frequent basis • The Environmental Control Officer must implement a formal noise-monitoring programme if persistent complaints are recorded.

Performance Indicators

• No complaints from users of surrounding areas • Results of acoustic monitoring do not exceed specified levels

6.2.8 Site Housekeeping and Visual Impact Monitoring

• Environmental Control Officer must monitor the site for litter and other waste material • Complaints from users

Performance Indicators

• Site is clean during construction • Visual amenity of the area is either re-established or enhanced • No complaints from users of surrounding areas

6.2.9 Waste Management Monitoring

• Quantities and types of wastes • Disposal of waste materials including recycling and reuse • Disposal location of any contaminated waste materials • The Environmental control Officer must inspect on-site waste disposal facilities / temporary storage areas to ensure that they are sufficient and that they are properly maintained. • During site inspections the Environmental Control Officer must check for waste material, which is inappropriately (temporarily) disposed of or stored

Performance Indicators

• Reuse and recycling of materials is maximised • Minimal quantities of waste generated from the site • Waste disposal records kept • Appropriate disposal methods and locations used for contaminated waste materials

6.2.10 Fuel and Hazardous Materials Storage Monitoring

• Environmental Control Officer to ensure that materials are stored in the designated area set aside for that purpose. • Environmental Control Officer must check storage facilities daily to ensure that they are in a proper state of repair.

Performance Indicators

• Correct storage and labelling of hazardous materials • No incidents recorded

6.2.11 Cultural Historic, Archaeology and Palaeontology Monitoring

• During earthmoving, excavation and site rehabilitation the Environmental Control Officer must monitor for potential cultural historic, archaeological and palaeontological sites daily, or more frequently if required.

Performance Indicators

• No disturbance to heritage resources without permits in place

6.2.12 Social Issues Monitoring

• Environmental Control Officer must monitor the site regularly and be alert to potential social problems on and off site

Performance Indicators

• No complaints • No fines issued

6.2.13 Site Rehabilitation Monitoring

• Environmental Control Officer to monitor soil stripping and vegetation removal and storage techniques • Environmental Control Officer to monitor site landscaping and re-vegetation, commencing after construction • Environmental Control Officer must monitor the success of rehabilitation at three monthly intervals after completion of construction, and, if necessary, recommend further rehabilitation to the Resident Engineer.

Performance Indicators

• Measures outline in rehabilitation plan successfully implemented • Disturbed areas successfully rehabilitated

6.2.14 Environmental Management after the Completion of Construction of the site Environmental management associated with the termination of construction work on a specific site are: • All cleared areas are to be rehabilitated with indigenous vegetation suitable to the cleared area. • All visible alien plants have been removed. • Disturbed areas have been rehabilitated. • No additional access and service tracks have been created in the area. • All recyclable rubble and waste, for example, scrap metal, bottles, cans and plastics are to be collected and disposed of through a registered recycling company. • All non-recyclable rubble and solid waste be collected and disposed of at a registered waste disposal facility. • All concrete waste is to be removed, and the rubble disposed of at a permitted facility. • All access and service tracks are to be covered and re-vegetated with indigenous grass

• Open space areas are covered and re-vegetated with indigenous grass, groundcover and other indigenous vegetation. • Any signs of erosion have been addressed and rehabilitated to satisfaction, so erosion does not become a problem. • All machinery and construction materials have been removed offsite. • Al stormwater controls are in place and effective.

6.2.15 Response to Public Complaints The Resident Engineer must respond to queries and complaints from the public regarding construction activities. In responding to such queries and / or complaints the Resident Engineer must document all such communications in a complaints register. All queries and complaints must be reported to the Developer. All remedial action taken on a complaint must be recorded in the complaints register.

6.3 Corrective and Preventive Action The Environmental Control Officer must devise a Corrective Action Procedure for implementing corrective and preventive action. The Corrective Action Procedure is to be implemented by all contractors and sub- contractors on site. The Correct and Preventive Action Procedure should: • Report non-compliance with procedures or targets identified during monitoring and inspections (on Incident Forms) • Report other failures creating environmental problems • Report imminent non-compliance and potential environmental problems • Through the Resident Engineer or his representative delegate responsibility for corrective and preventive action • Document the resolution of the reported non-compliance or environmental problem • Impose disciplinary action where persistent non-compliance occurs.

Where possible, the Environmental Corrective Action Procedure should be integrated with the Quality, Health, Safety and, possibly, Maintenance, Corrective Action Procedures. All contractors and sub-contractors must retain copies of the Corrective Action Procedure and other appropriate documentation and submit copies of all documentation to the Resident Engineer at a frequency to be determined by the Resident Engineer. The Resident Engineer must report to the Developer on a monthly basis on the implementation of the Construction Environmental Management Programme.

6.3.1 Penalties Transgressions relate to actions carried out by the contractor, sub-contractor or contractor team member which results in damage or harm inflicted upon the environment or any feature of the environment and where any of the conditions or specifications of the Environmental Management Programme are infringed upon. In the instance of environmental damage, the damage, where possible, is to be repaired and rehabilitated using appropriate measures, as specified and undertaken by appropriate specialists, for the account of the contractor or other guilty party.

Where infringement of the specifications or conditions of the Environmental Management Programme is registered, appropriate remedial action or measures are to be implemented for the account of the contractor. Where non-repairable damage is inflicted upon the environment or where a non-compliance with any of the Environmental Management Programme conditions is registered, the contractor may face a monetary penalty to an amount specified by the Site Environmental Control Officer in conjunction with the Resident Engineer or his representative. A first offence warning may be implemented.

6.3.2 Incentives Where commendable performance by a contractor, sub-contractor or team member is noted for work undertaken on site, in particular with regard to compliance with the specifications of the Environmental Management Programme, the Environmental Control Officer in conjunction with the Resident Engineer may issue an Environmental Performance Certificate to the individual or team which has earned such recognition.

6.4 Record Keeping The Environmental Control Officer and Resident Engineer must devise forms (i.e. pro forma) for: • Daily, weekly and monthly (or as appropriate) monitoring of environmental management requirements and targets (these should be integrated with those for Quality, Health, Safety and, possibly, Maintenance). • Non-compliance (time, offender), including a register of “offenders” • Recommended corrective action • Resolution of non-compliance problems

These records should be made available for review by the developer and the Environmental Consultant. The Environmental Control Officer and Resident Engineer or his representative must also devise forms for:

• Method Statements • Logging complaints received in a complaints register • Evaluating the environmental awareness training programme • Evaluating the job-specific environmental training programmes • Auditing of activities

The Environmental Control Officer, Resident Engineer, Contractor and sub-contractors must keep a record of all meetings attended, waste disposal documents, audits undertaken and other environmental issues as appropriate.

Chapter 7

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Appendix A: Declared Weeds and Invader Plants

Extracts from Regulation GNR.1048 of 25 May 1984 in terms of the Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act 43 of 1984 as amended by Notice Government Gazette R. 2687 on 6 December 1985 and GN R. 280 on 30 March 2001

WEEDS AND INVADER PLANTS 15. Declaration of weeds and invader Plants (1) Plants of the kinds specified in column 1 of Table 1 as category 1 Plants are hereby declared weeds to the extent indicated in column 3 of the said Table opposite the names of the respective kinds of Plants. (2) Plants of the kinds specified in column 1 of Table 1 as category 2 Plants and as category 3 Plants are hereby declared invader Plants to the extent indicated in column 3 of the said Table opposite the names of the respective kinds of Plants. (Regulation 15 substituted by GNR.280 of 2001.)

15 A Combating of category 1 Plants (1) Category 1 Plants may not occur on any land or inland water surface other than in biological control reserves. (2) A land user shall control any category 1 Plants that occur on any land or inland water surface in contravention of the provisions of sub-regulation (1) by means of the methods prescribed in regulation 15 E. (3) No person shall, except in or for purposes of a biological control reserve: (a) establish, plant, maintain, multiply or propagate category 1 Plants; (b) import or sell propagating material of category 1 Plants or any category 1 Plants; (c) acquire propagating material of category 1 Plants or any category 1 Plants. (4) The executive officer may, on good cause shown in writing by the land user, grant written exemption from compliance with the requirements of sub-regulation (1) on such conditions as the executive officer may determine in each case. (Regulation 15 A inserted by GNR.280 of 2001.)

15 B Combating of category 2 Plants (1) Category 2 Plants may not occur on any land or inland water surface other than a demarcated area or a biological control reserve. (2)(a) The executive officer may on application in writing demarcate an area as an area where category 2 Plants may occur, be established and be maintained. An area in respect of which a water use licence for stream flow reduction activities has been issued in terms of section 36 of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998) shall be deemed to be a demarcated area. (3) The executive officer shall demarcate an area for the occurrence, establishment and maintenance of category 2 Plants only if: (a) the category 2 Plants in the area are cultivated under controlled circumstances; and (b) the land user concerned has been authorised to use water in terms of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998); and

(c) the category 2 Plants or products of category 2 Plants in the area are demonstrated to primarily serve a commercial purpose, use as a woodlot, shelter belt, building material, animal fodder, soil stabilisation, medicinal or other beneficial function that the executive officer may approve; and (d) all reasonable steps are taken to curtail the spreading of propagating material of the category 2 Plants outside the demarcated areas. (4) When an area is demarcated for the occurrence, establishment and maintenance of category 2 Plants the executive officer may impose such additional conditions as may reasonably be deemed necessary to keep the category 2 Plants in the area in check. (5) No person shall sell propagating material of category 2 Plants or any category 2 Plants to another person unless such other person is a land user of a demarcated area or of a biological control reserve. (6) No person shall acquire propagating material of category 2 Plants or any category 2 Plants unless such material or such Plants are intended for use in a demarcated area or in a biological control reserve. (7) Propagating material of category 2 Plants or category 2 Plants shall only be imported or sold in accordance with the provisions of the Plant Improvement Act, 1976 (Act No. 53 of 1976), the Agricultural Pests Act, 1983 (Act No. 36 of 1983) and the environment conservation regulations. (8) A land user shall control any category 2 Plants that occur on any land or inland water surface in contravention of the provisions of sub-regulation (1) by means of the methods prescribed in regulation 15E. (9) Unless authorised thereto in terms of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998), no land user shall allow category 2 Plants to occur within 30 meters of the 1:50 year flood line of a river, stream, spring, natural channel in which water flows regularly or intermittently, lake, dam or wetland. (10) The executive officer may, on good cause shown in writing by the land user, grant written exemption from compliance with one or more of the requirements of sub- regulations (1), (3), (5), (6), (8) and (9) on such conditions as the executive officer may determine in each case. Regulation 15 B inserted by GNR.280 of 2001

15 C Combating of category 3 Plants (1) Category 3 Plants shall not occur on any land or inland water surface other than in a biological control reserve. (2) Subject to the provisions of sub-regulation (3), the provisions of sub-regulation (1) shall not apply in respect of category 3 Plants already in existence at the time of the commencement of these regulations. (3) (a) No land user shall allow category 3 Plants to occur within 30 meters of the 1:50 year flood line of a river, stream, spring, natural channel in which water flows regularly or intermittently, lake, dam or wetland. (b) The executive officer may impose such additional conditions as may reasonably be deemed necessary with regard to category 3 Plants already in existence at the time of the commencement of these regulations. (c) A land user must take all reasonable steps to curtail the spreading of propagating material of category 3 Plants. (d) The executive officer may, after consultation with the land user, issue a direction in terms of section 7 of the Act that category 3 Plants in existence at the time of the commencement of these regulations must be controlled by means of the measures prescribed in regulation 15F. (4) No person shall, except in or for purposes of a biological control reserve: (a) Plant, establish, maintain, multiply or propagate category 3 Plants; (b) import or sell propagating material of category 3 Plants or any category 3 Plants; Construction Environmental Management Programme Proposed Development of Residential Units and Associated Infrastructure on Erf 3783, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape October 2018 DEDEAT Reference: ECm1/C/LN1&3/M/37-2018 73 CEN Integrated Environmental Management Unit

(c) acquire propagating material of category 3 Plants or any category 3 Plants. (5) The executive officer may, on good cause shown in writing by the land user, grant written exemption from compliance with one or more of the requirements of sub-regulations (1), (3) and (4) on such conditions as the executive officer may determine in each case. (Regulation 15 C inserted by GN R.280 of 2001.)

15 D Designation of biological control reserves (1) The executive officer may on application in writing designate an area as a biological control reserve. (2) The executive officer shall designate an area as a biological control reserve only if: (a) the area concerned is used for the breeding of biological control agents by a biological control expert; and (b) no other measures that may destroy or render the biological control ineffective are applied in that area; and (c) the area concerned serves as a refuge from where biological control agents can move or be distributed to other infestations of category 1, 2 and 3 Plants. (Regulation 15 D inserted by GNR.280 of 2001.)

15 E Methods of control (1) Where category 1, 2 or 3 Plants occur contrary to the provisions of these regulations, a land user shall control such Plants by means of one or more of the following methods of control as is appropriate for the species concerned and the ecosystem in which it occurs: (a) uprooting, felling, cutting or burning; (b) treatment with a weed killer that is registered for use in connection with such Plants in accordance with the directions for the use of such a weed killer; (c) biological control carried out in accordance with the stipulations of the Agricultural Pests Act, 1983 (Act No. 38 of 1983), the Environment Conservation Act, 1989 (Act No. 73 of 1989) and any other applicable legislation; (d) any other method of treatment recognised by the executive officer that has as its object the control of the Plants concerned, subject to the provisions of sub-regulation (4); (e) a combination of one or more of the methods prescribed in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d), save that biological control reserves and areas where biological control agents are effective shall not be disturbed by other control methods to the extent that the agents are destroyed or become ineffective. (2) The methods contemplated in sub-regulation (1) shall also be applied with regard to the propagating material and the re-growth of category 1, 2 and 3 Plants in order to prevent such Plants from forming seed or re-establishing in any manner. (3) The performance of an act of control is not in itself proof that the objects of the control methods have been achieved and follow-up operations are mandatory to achieve the appropriate level of combating. (4) Where uncertainty exists about the presence or efficacy of any biological control agent, a biological control expert shall be consulted. (5) Any action taken to control category 1, 2 and 3 Plants shall be executed with caution and in a manner that will cause the least possible damage to the environment. (Regulation 15 E inserted by GNR.280 of 2001.)

15 F Application of other laws Nothing contained in this regulation shall derogate in any way from any obligation imposed on any land user in term of any other law.

16. Indicators of bush encroachment

(1) Indigenous Plants of the kinds specified in column 1 of Table 2 are regarded as indicator Plants indicating bush encroachment in the areas specified in column 2 of the said Table opposite the names of the respective kinds of Plants. (2) A land user of an area in which natural vegetation occurs and that contains communities of indicator Plants shall follow practices to prevent the deterioration of natural resources and to combat bush encroachment where it occurs. (3) One or more of the following practices shall be followed with regard to communities of indicator Plants contemplated in sub-regulation (2) in order to remove the cause of the deterioration of the natural resources and to improve and maintain the production potential of the natural pastoral land: (a) uprooting, felling or cutting; (b) treatment with a weed killer that is registered for use in connection with such Plants in accordance with the directions for the use of such a weed killer; (c) the application of control measures regarding the utilisation and protection of veld in terms of regulation 9; (d) the application of control measures regarding livestock reduction or removal of animals in terms of regulations 10 and 11; (e) any other method or strategy that may be applicable and that is specified by the executive officer by means of a directive. (Regulation 16 substituted by GNR.280 of 2001.)

Table 1: Declared Weeds and Invader Plants (Regulation 15) (GN R. 280)

Kind of Plant Type Category Special conditions Botanical name Common name Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Acacia baileyana F. Muell. Bailey’s wattle Invader 3 Acacia cyclops A. Cunn. ex G. Don Rooikrans / Red eye Invader 2 Acacia dealbata Link Silver wattle Invader 2 Acacia decurrens (J.C. Wendl.) Willd. Green wattle Invader 2 Acacia elata A. Cunn. ex Benth. (A. terminalis misapplied in S.A.) Pepper tree wattle Invader 3 Acacia implexa Benth. Screw-pod wattle Weed 1 Acacia longifolia (Andr.) Willd. Long-leaved wattle Weed 1 Acacia mearnsii De Wild. Black wattle Invader 2 Acacia melanoxylon R. Br. Australian blackwood Invader 2 Acacia paradoxa DC.(=A. armata R. Br.) Kangaroo wattle Weed 1 Acacia podalyriifolia A Cunn. Pearl acacia Invader 3 Acacia pycnantha Benth. Golden wattle Weed 1 Acacia saligna (Labill.) H.L. Wendl. Port Jackson willow Weed 1 Achyranthes aspera L Burweed Weed 1 Agave sisalana Perrine Sisal hemp, Sisal Invader 2 Ageratina adenophora (Spreng.) R.M.King & H.Rob. (= Eupatorium adenophorum Spreng.) Crofton weed Weed 1 Ageratina riparia (Regel) R.M.King & H.Rob. (= Eupatorium riparium Regel) Mistflower Weed 1 Ageratum conyzoides L. Invading ageratum Weed 1 Ageratum houstonianum Mill Excluding cultivars Tree-of-heaven Invader 3 Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth Lebbeck Tree Weed 1 Albizia procera (Roxb.) Benth. False lebbeck Weed 1 Alhagi maurorum Medik.(=A. camelorum Fisch.) Camel thorn bush Weed 1 Anredera cordifolia (Tenore) Steen. {A. baselloides (H.B.K.) Baill. Misapplied in South Africa} Madeira vine, Bridal wreath Weed 1 Araujia sericifera Brot. Moth catcher Weed 1 Category 1 - Northern Ardisia crenata Sims (Ardisia crispa misapplied in South Africa) Coralberry tree, Coral bush Weed Province, KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga Yellow-flowered Mexican Argemone mexicana L. Weed 1 poppy Argemone ochroleuca Sweet subsp ochroleuca White flowered Mexican poppy Weed 1 Arundo donax L. Giant reed, Spanish reed Weed 1 Atriplex lindleyi Moq. subsp. inflata Wilson (Muell.) Sponge-fruit saltbush Invader 3 Atriplex nummularia Lindley subsp. Nummularia Old man saltbush Invader 2 Construction Environmental Management Programme Proposed Development of Residential Units and Associated Infrastructure on Erf 3783, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape October 2018 DEDEAT Reference: ECm1/C/LN1&3/M/37-2018 76 CEN Integrated Environmental Management Unit

Kind of Plant Type Category Special conditions Botanical name Common name Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4

Azolla filiculoides Lam. Azolla, Red water fern Weed 1

Bauhinia purpurea L. Butterfly orchid tree Invader 3 Bauhinia variegata L Orchid Tree Invader 3 Bryophyllum delagoense (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Schinz (= B. tubiflorum Harv.; Kalanchoe tubiflora Chandelier plant Weed 1 Raym. – Hamet; K. delagoensis Eckl. & Zeyh.) Caesalpinia decapetala (Roth) Alston (= C. sepiaria Roxb.) Mauritius thorn Weed 1 Campuloclinium macrocephalum (Less.) DC. (=Eupatorium macrocephalum Less.) Pom pom weed Weed 1

Canna indica L. Excluding hybrid cultivars Indian Shot Weed 1 Cardiospermum grandiflorum Swartz Balloon vine Weed 1 Only for use as Casuarina cunninghamiana Miq. Beefwood Invader 2 windbreakers, not for dune stabilisation Only for use as Casuarina equisetifolia L. Horsetail tree Invader 2 windbreakers, not for dune stabilisation Cereus jamacaru DC. (C. peruvianus misapplied in S.A) Queen of the Night Weed 1 Cestrum aurantiacum Lindl. Yellow or Orange cestrum Weed 1 Cestrum elegans (Brongn.) Schtdl. (= C. purpureum (Lindl.) Standl.) Crimson cestrum Weed 1 Cestrum laevigatum Schtdl. Inkberry Weed 1 Cestrum parqui L’Hér Chilean cestrum Weed 1 Chromolaena odorata (L.) R.M. King & H. Robinson (=Eupatorium odoratum L.) Triffid weed, Chromolaena Weed 1 Cirsium vulgare (Savi) Ten. (=C. lanceolatum Scop.) Scotch thistle, Spear thistle Weed 1 Field bindweed, Wild morning- Convolvulus arvensis L. Weed 1 glory Cortaderia jubata (Lem.) Stapf Pampas grass Weed 1 Cortaderia selloana (Schult.) Aschers. & Graebn. Pampas grass Weed 1 Cotoneaster franchetii Bois. Cotoneasters Invader 3 Cotoneaster pannosus Franch. Silver-leaf cotoneaster Invader 3 Cuscuta campestris Yunck. Common dodder Weed 1 Cuscuta suaveolens Ser. Lucerne dodder Weed 1 Cytisus monspessulanus L. (=C. candicans (L.)DC., Genista monspessulana (L.) L. Montpellier broom Weed 1 Johnson) Cytisus scoparius (L.) Link (= Genista scoparia (L.) Lam.) Scotch Broom Weed 1 Datura ferox L. Large thorn apple Weed 1 Construction Environmental Management Programme Proposed Development of Residential Units and Associated Infrastructure on Erf 3783, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape October 2018 DEDEAT Reference: ECm1/C/LN1&3/M/37-2018 77 CEN Integrated Environmental Management Unit

Kind of Plant Type Category Special conditions Botanical name Common name Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Datura innoxia Mill. Downy thorn apple Weed 1 Datura stramonium L. Common thorn apple Weed 1 Echinopsis spachiana (Lem.) Fiedr. & Rowley {=Trichocereus spachianus (Lem.) Riccob.} Torch cactus Weed 1 Echium plantagineum L. (= E lycopsis L.) Patterson’s curse Weed 1 Echium vulgare L. Blue echium Weed 1 Egeria densa Planch (= Elodea densa (Planch.) Casp. Dense Water weed Weed 1 Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms-Laub. Water Hyacinth Weed 1 Elodea canadensis Michaux Canadian water weed Weed 1 Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehnh. Red river gum Invader 2 Eucalyptus cladocalyx F. Muell. Sugar gum Invader 2 Eucalyptus diversicolor F.Muell. Karri Invader 2 Eucalyptus grandis W. Hill ex Maiden (E. saligna Sm. (p.p.)) Saligna gum, Rose gum Invader 2 Category 1 plant in the Western Cape, Category Eucalyptus lehmannii (Schauer) Benth. Spider gum Weed 2 plant in the rest of South Africa Eucalyptus paniculata Sm. Grey ironbark Invader 2 Eucalyptus sideroxylon A. Cunn. ex Woolls Black ironbark, Red ironbark Invader 2 Category 1 plant in the Northern Province, KwaZulu-Natal and Eugenia uniflora L. Pitanga, Surinam cherry Weed Mpumalanga, Category 3 plant in the rest of South Africa Gleditsia triacanthos L. Honey locust, Sweet locust Invader 2 Grevillea robusta A.Cunn. ex R.Br. Australian silky oak Invader 3 Hakea drupacea (Gaertn.f) Roemer & Schultes (=H. suaveolens R. Br.) Sweet hakea Weed 1 Hakea gibbosa (Sm.) Cav. Rock hakea Weed 1 Hakea sericea Schrad. Silky hakea Weed 1 Harrisia martinii (Lab.) Britton Moon cactus, Harrisia cactus Weed 1 Hedychium coccineum Sm. Red ginger lily Weed 1 Hedychium coronarium J. König White ginger lily Weed 1 Hedychium flavescens Roscoe Yellow ginger lily Weed 1 Hedychium gardnerianum Ker Gawl. Kahili ginger lily Weed 1 Hypericum perforatum L. St. John’s wort, Tipton weed Invader 2 Controlled cultivation

Kind of Plant Type Category Special conditions Botanical name Common name Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Category 1 plant in the Northern Province, KwaZulu-Natal and Ipomoea alba L. Moonflower Weed Mpumalanga, Category 3 plant in the rest of South Africa Category 1 plant in the Northern Province, KwaZulu-Natal and Ipomoea indica (Burm.f.) Merr. (=I. Congesta R. Br.) Morning glory Invader Mpumalanga, Category 3 plant in the rest of South Africa Ipomoea purpurea (L.) Roth Morning glory Invader 3 Jacaranda mimosifolia D. Don Jacaranda Invader 3 All seed producing species or seed producing hybrids of Lantana that are non-indigenous to Lantana, Tickberry Weed 1 Africa. Pepper-cress, Hoary cardaria, Lepidium draba L. (= Cardaria draba (L.) Desv.) Weed 1 White top Leptospermum laevigatum (Gaertn.) F. Muell. Australian myrtle Weed 1 Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) De Wit Leucaena Invader 2

Ligustrum japonicum Thunb. Japanese wax – leaved privet Invader 3 Only for use as rootstock if authorised Ligustrum lucidum Aitom. Chinese wax – leaved privet Invader 3 by the Executive Official in terms of regulation 15B(10) Ligustrum ovalifolium Hassk. Californian privet Invader 3 Ligustrum sinense Lour. Chinese privet Invader 3 Ligustrum vulgare L. Common privet Invader 3 Lilium formosanum A. Wallace (= L. longiflorum Thunb. var. formosanum Baker) (L. St Joseph‟s lily, Trumpet lily, Invader 3 longiflorum has sometimes been misapplied to this species in South Africa) Formosa lily Litsea glutinosa (Lour.) C.B. Robinson (=L. sebifera Pers.) Indian laurel Weed 1 Lythrum salicaria L. Purple loosestrife Weed 1 Macfadyena unguis-cati (L.) A. Gentry Cat’s claw creeper Weed 1 Melia azedarach L. "Syringa", Persian lilac Invader 3

Metrosideros excelsa Soland. Ex. Gaertn. (=M. tomentosa A. Rich.) New Zealand bottle brush Invader 3

Kind of Plant Type Category Special conditions Botanical name Common name Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Mimosa pigra L. Giant sensitive Plant Weed 1 Only for use as rootstock if authorised White mulberry, Common Morus alba L. Invader 3 by the Executive Official mulberry in terms of regulation 15B(10) Myoporum tenuifolium Forst. F. (M. acuminatum misapplied in S.A.) Manatoka Invader 3 Myriophyllum aquaticum (Vell.) Verdc. Parrot’s feather Weed 1 Myriophyllum spicatum L. Spiked water-milfoil Weed 1 Nassella tenuissima (Trin.) Barkworth (=Stipa tenuissima Trin.) White tussock weed 1 Nassella trichotoma (Nees) Hack. ex Arech. (=Stipa trichotoma Nees) Nassella tussock weed 1 Nephrolepis exaltata (L.) Schott (= Polypodium exaltatum L.) Excluding cultivars Sword Fern Invader 3 Nerium oleander L. Oleander weed 1 Nicotiana glauca R.C. Grah. Wild tobacco weed 1 Opuntia aurantiaca Lindl. Jointed cactus weed 1 Opuntia exaltata Berger Long spine cactus weed 1 Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill. Mission /, Sweet prickly pear Weed 1 Opuntia fulgida Engelm. (O. rosea misapplied in South Africa.) Rosea cactus Weed 1 Large flowered prickly pear, Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. (= O. compressa (Salisb.) (Macbride) Weed 1 Creeping prickly pear Imbricate cactus, Imbricate Opuntia imbricata (Haw.) DC. {=Cylindropuntia imbricata (Haw.) Knuth} Weed 1 prickly pear Small round-leaved prickly Opuntia lindheimeri Engelm. Weed 1 pear Cochineal prickly pear, Opuntia monacantha Haw.(=O vulgaris Mill.) Weed 1 Drooping prickly pear Saucepan cactus, Large Opuntia spinulifera Salm-Dyck Weed 1 roundleaved prickly pear Opuntia stricta (Haw.) Haw. Pest pear of Australia Weed 1 Lesser broomrape, Clover Orobanche minor Sutton Weed 1 broomrape Paraserianthes lophantha (Willd.) Nielsen (=Albizia lophantha (Willd.) Benth.) Australian Albizia, Stink bean Weed 1 Parthenium hysterophorus L. Parthenium Weed 1 Passiflora coerulea L. Blue passion flower Weed 1 Pennisetum setaceum (Forssk.) Chiov. Fountain grass Weed 1 Pennisetum villosum R. Br. ex Fresen. Feathertop Weed 1 Construction Environmental Management Programme Proposed Development of Residential Units and Associated Infrastructure on Erf 3783, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape October 2018 DEDEAT Reference: ECm1/C/LN1&3/M/37-2018 80 CEN Integrated Environmental Management Unit

Kind of Plant Type Category Special conditions Botanical name Common name Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Pereskia aculeata Mill. Barbados gooseberry Weed 1 Phytolacca dioica L Belhambra Invader 3 Pinus canariensis C.Sm. Canary den Invader 2 Pinus elliotti Engelm. Slash pine Invader 2 Pinus halepensis Mill. Aleppo pine Invader 2 Pinus patula Schlechtd. & Cham. Patula pine Invader 2 Pinus pinaster Ait. Cluster pine Invader 2 Pinus radiata D.Don Radiata pine Invader 2 Pinus roxburghii Sarg. (= P. longifolia Roxb.) Chir pine, longifolia pine Invader 2 Pinus taeda L. Loblolly pine Invader 2

Pistia stratiotes L. Water lettuce Weed 1 Australian cheesewood, Sweet Pittosporum undulatum Vent. Weed 1 pittospormum „Abyssinian‟ coleus, Woolly Plectranthus comosus Sims (= Coleus grandis Cramer) Invader 3 plectranthus Pontederia cordata L. Pickerel weed Invader 3 Populus alba L. White poplar Invader 2 Populus x canescens (Aiton) Sm. Grey poplar Invader 2 Prosopis glandulosa Torr. var torreyana (Benson) Johnston and hybrids Honey mesquite Invader 2 Prosopis velutina Wooton and hybrids Velvet mesquite Invader 2 Psidium cattleianum Sabine (= P. littorale Raddi var. longipes (O.Berg) Fosb.) Strawberry guava Invader 3 Psidium guajava L. and hybrids Guava Invader 2 Psidium guineense Swartz Brazilian guava Invader 3 Psidium x durbanensis Baijnath ined. Durban guava Weed 1 Pueraria lobata (Willd.) Ohwi Kudzu vine Weed 1 Pyracantha angustifolia (Franch.) C.K. Schneid. Yellow firethorn Invader 3 Pyracantha crenulata (D. Don) M.J. Roem. Himalayan firethorn Invader 3 Rhus succedanea L. (= Toxicodendron succedaneum (L.) Kuntze Wax Tree Weed 1 Ricinus communis L Castor-oil Plant Invader 2 Rivina humilis L. Rivina, Bloodberry Weed 1 Only for use as rootstock if authorised Robinia pseudoacacia L. Black locust Invader 2 by the Executive Official in terms of regulation 15B(10) Rorippa nasturtium – aquaticum (L.) Hayek (=Nasturtium officinale R. Br.) Watercress Invader 2

Kind of Plant Type Category Special conditions Botanical name Common name Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Rosa rubiginosa L. (=R. eglanteria L.) Eglantine, Sweetbriar Invader 1 Rubus cuneifolius Pursh. and hybrid R x proteus C.H. Stirt. American bramble Weed 1 Rubus fruticosus L agg. European blackberry Invader 2 Salix babylonica L. Weeping willow Invader 2 Salix fragilis L. Crack or brittle willow Invader 2 Salvinia molesta D. S. Mitchell and other species of the Family Salviniaceae Kariba weed Weed 1 Category 1 in Kwa-Zulu Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi Brazilian pepper tree Invader Natal, Category 3 in the

rest of South Africa Senna bicapsularis (L.) Roxb. (= Cassia bicapsularis L.) Rambling cassia Invader 3 Senna didymobotrya (Fresen.) Irwin & Barneby (= Cassia didymobotrya Fresen.) Peanut butter cassia Invader 3 Sesbania punicea (Cav.) Benth. Red sesbania Weed 1 Solanum elaeagnifolium Cav. Silver-leaf bitter apple Weed 1 Solanum mauritianum Scop. Bugweed Weed 1 Solanum seaforthianum Andr. Potato creeper Weed 1 Wild tomato, Dense-thorned Solanum sisymbrifolium Lam. Weed 1 bitter apple Sorghum halepense (L.) Pers. Johnson grass, Aleppo grass Invader 2 Spartium junceum L. Spanish broom Weed 1 Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels Jambolan Invader 3 Syzygium jambos (L.) Alston Rose Apple Invader 3 Category 1 - Northern, Western, Eastern Cape, Tamarix ramosissima Ledeb. Pink tamarisk Weed Category 3 plant in the rest of South Africa Category 1 - Northern, Western, Eastern Cape, Tamarix chinenis Lour. Chinese tamarisk Weed Category 3 plant in the rest of South Africa Tecoma stans (L.) H.B.K. Yellow bells Weed 1 Category 1 - KwaZulu- Thelechitonia trilobata (L.) H.Rob. & Cuatrec. Singapore daisy Weed Natal, Category 3 in the rest of South Africa Thevetia peruviana (Pers.) K.Schum. (= T. neriifolia A.Juss. ex Steud.) Yellow Oleander Weed 1 Tipuana tipu (Benth.) Kuntze Tipu tree Invader 3 Tithonia diversifolia (Hemsl.) A. Gray Mexican sunflower Weed 1 Construction Environmental Management Programme Proposed Development of Residential Units and Associated Infrastructure on Erf 3783, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape October 2018 DEDEAT Reference: ECm1/C/LN1&3/M/37-2018 82 CEN Integrated Environmental Management Unit

Kind of Plant Type Category Special conditions Botanical name Common name Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Tithonia rotundifolia (Mill.) S.F. Blake Red sunflower Weed 1 Toona ciliata M.J. Roem. (=Cedrela toona Roxb. ex Rottl. & Willd.) Toon tree Invader 3 Triplaris americana L. Triplaris, Ant Tree Weed 1 Ulex europaeus L. European gorse Weed 1 Xanthium spinosum L. Spiny cocklebur Weed 1 Xanthium strumarium L. Large cocklebur Weed 1

Table 2: Declared Indicators of Bush Encroachment (Regulation 16) (GN R. 280)

Kind of Plant Application area Botanical name Common name Column 1 Column 2 Acacia ataxacantha DC. Flame Thorn Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape, Northern Province Acacia borleae Burtt Davy Sticky thorn KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga Acacia caffra (Thunb.) Willd. Haakdoring, Wag-’n-bietjie /Common hookthorn Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape,Northern Province Acacia erubescens Welw. ex Oliv. Blue thorn Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Northern Province, North-West Acacia exuvialis I.Verd. Flaky thorn Mpumalanga, Northern Province Acacia fleckii Schinz Plate thorn Northern Province, North-West Acacia grandicornuta Gerstner Horned thorn KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Northern Province Acacia hebeclada DC. subsp. Hebeclada Candle thorn Gauteng, North-West, Northern Province, Free State Acacia karroo Hayne Sweet thorn, Karoo thorn Republic Acacia luederitzii Engl. var. luederitzii False umbrella thorn Northern Cape, North-West Acacia luederitzii Engl. var. retinens (Sim) J.H.Ross & Brenan Belly thorn KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Northern Province, NorthWest Acacia mellifera (Vahl) Benth. subsp. Detinens (Burch.) Black thorn Gauteng, Northern Cape, Northern Province, North-West Brenan Acacia nigrescens Oliver Knob-thorn KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Northern Province, NorthWest Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Del. subsp. Kraussiana (Benth.) Scented thorn, Redheart Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, NorthernProvince, North-West, Brenan Acacia permixta Burtt Davy Slender thorn Noordelike Provinsie / Northern Province Acacia senegal (L.) Willd. var. rostrate Brenan Three-hook thorn,Three-thorned Acacia KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Northern Province Acacia sieberiana DC. var. woodii (Burtt Davy) Keay & Brenan Paperbark thorn KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Northern Province Acacia tenuispina I.Verd Fyndoring Gauteng, Northern Province, North-West Acacia tortilis (Forssk.) Hayne subsp. Heteracantha (Burch.) Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, Northern Province, Umbrella thorn, Curly pod Acacia Brenan North-West, Free State Asparagus spp. Wild asparagus Northern Province Azima tetracantha Lam. Needle bush KwaZulu – Natal, Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape, Northern Province Mpumalanga, Noordelike Provinsie / Northern Province Noordwes / North- Colophospermum mopane (Kirk ex Benth.) Kirk ex J. Léonard Mopane West Combretum apiculatum Sond. Subsp. Apiculatum Red bush willow Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Northern Province, North-West Commiphora pyracanthoides Engl. Cork tree, Common corkwood Northern Cape

Kind of Plant Application area Botanical name Common name Column 1 Column 2 Dichrostachys cinerea (L.) Wight & Arn.subsp. africana Brenan Sickle bush Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Northern Province, North-West & Brummitt Diospyros lycioides Desf. Blue Bush KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Northern Province, NorthWest Dodonaea angustifolia L.f. (= Dodonea viscosa Sand olive Northern Province, North-West Jacq._var._angustifolia Benth) Euclea crispa (Thunb.) Guerke subsp. crispa Blue guarri Republic Euclea divinorum Hiern Magic guarri Kwazulu – Natal, Mpumalanga, Northern Province Euclea undulata Thunb. Common guarri Republic Grewia bicolor Juss. Bastard raisin bush Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, North-West Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape,North-West, Northern Grewia flava DC. Wild raisin, Velvet raisin Province Grewia flavescens Juss. Rough leaved raisin, Sandpaper raisin Mpumalanga, Northern Province, North-West Leucosidea sericea Eckl. & Zeyh. Oldwood Republiek / Republic Lopholaena coriifolia (Sond.) Phill. & C.A. Sm Lopholaena Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Northern Province, North-West Maytenus polyacantha (Sond.) Marais Kraaldoring Northern Province Maytenus senegalensis (Lam.) Exell Red spikethorn KwaZulu-Natal Rhigozum trichotomum Burch. Three–thorn rhigozum Northern Cape Stoebe vulgaris Levyns Bankrupt bush North West, Free State Strychnos madagascariensis Poir. Black monkey orange KwaZulu-Natal Mpumalanga, Northern Province, NorthWest Tarchonanthus camphoratus L. Camphor bush, Sagewood Northern Cape, North West Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape,North-West, Northern Terminalia sericea Burch. ex DC. Silver cluster leaf, Silver Terminalia Province

Appendix B: Protected Trees and TOPS

Appendix F1: Protected Trees The following presents the List of protected trees published on 23 December 2016 in the Notice of the List of Protected Tree Species under the National Forest Act 1998 (Act No. 84 of 1998)

Botanical Name Common English Name Vachellia erioloba Camel Thorn Vachellia haematoxylon Grey Camel Thorn Adansonia digitata Baobab Afzelia quanzensis Pod Mahogany Balanites [maughamii] Torchwood Barringtonia racemosa Powder-puff Tree Boscia albitrunca Shepherd’s Tree Brachystegia spiciformis Msasa Breonadia salicina Matumi Bruguiera gymnorrhiza Black Mangrove Cassipourea swaziensis Swazi Onionwood Catha edulis Bushman’s Tea Ceriops tagal Indian Mangrove Cleistanthus schlechteri [schlechteri] False Tamboti Colubrina nicholsonii Pondo Weeping Thorn Combretum imberbe Leadwood Curtisia dentata Assegai Elaeodendron transvaalensis Bushveld Saffron Erythrophysa transvaalensis Bushveld Red Balloon Euclea pseudebenus Ebony Guarri Ficus trichopoda Swamp Fig Leucadendron argenteum Silver Tree Lumnitzera racemosa [racemosa] Tonga Mangrove Lydenburgia abbottii Pondo Bushman’s Tea Lydenburgia cassinoides Sekhukhuni Bushman’s Tea Mimusops caffra Coastal Red Milkwood Newtonia hildebrandtii [ hildebrandtii] Lebombo Wattle Ocotea bullata Stinkwood Ozoroa namaquensis Gariep Resin Tree Philenoptera violacea Apple-leaf Pittosporum viridiflorum Cheesewood Podocarpus elongatus Breede River Yellowwood Podocarpus falcatus Outeniqua Yellowwood Podocarpus henkelii Henkel’s Yellowwood Podocarpus latifolius Real Yellowwood Protea comptonii Saddleback Protea curvata Serpentine Sugarbush Prunus africana Red Stinkwood Pterocarpus angolensis Wild Teak Rhizophora mucronata Red Mangrove Sclerocarya birrea [caffra] Marula Securidaca longepedunculata Violet Tree Sideroxylon inerme [ inerme] White Milkwood Tephrosia pondoensis Pondo Poison Pea Warburgia salutaris Pepper-bark Tree Widdringtonia cedarbergensis Clanwilliam Cedar Widdringtonia schwarzii Willowmore Cedar

Appendix F2: Threatened and Protected Species The following presents the List of TOPS (in terms of Biodiversity Act 10 of 2004).

Appendix C: Environmental Incident Log and Complaint Form

Environmental Incident Log and Complaint Form Notes- Include an explanation if possible for the condition / incident and persons Date Environmental Incident Corrective Action Taken Signature responsible. Include photographic records and other material

Complaint Form File No Complaint Record Sheet Date Reference

Complaint Lodged By:

Capacity of Complainant

Complaint Logged by

Details of Complaint:

Proposed Remedial Action

Notes by ECO / Auditor

ECO Date Auditor Date

Resident Engineer Date

This document remains the property of CEN Integrated Environmental Management Unit, subject to its use by the client for the particular project to which this appointment relates.

Document Printed October 2018

CEN INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT UNIT Environmental and Rural Development Specialist

Operational Environmental Management Programme

Proposed Development of Residential Units and Associated

Infrastructure on Erf 3783, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth

Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape

October 2018

DEDEAT Reference: ECM1/C/LN1&3/M/37-2018 CEN Integrated Environmental Management Unit

Table of Contents

Table of Figures...... v

List of Tables ...... vi

Glossary of Terms ...... vii

Chapter 1: Introduction to the Construction Environmental Management Plan ...... 8

1.1 Background ...... 8

1.2 Purpose of the OEMP Report ...... 8

1.3 Methodology ...... 9

1.3.1 Scope of the Construction Environmental Management Programme ...... 9

1.3.2 OEMP as a management tool ...... 9

1.4 Structure of this Operational Environmental Management Programme Report ...... 9

Chapter 2: Description of Project ...... 11

2.1 Overview of Proposed Development and Project Location ...... 11

2.2 Description of the site ...... 12

2.3 Project Description ...... 14

Chapter 3: Organisational Requirements ...... 16

3.1 Introduction ...... 16

3.2 Environmental Commitment ...... 16

3.3 Background to Environmental Policy...... 16

3.4 Environmental Policy –lifestyle development on Erf 3783 ...... 17

3.5 Organisational Overview ...... 17

3.6 Roles and Responsibilities ...... 18

3.6.1 Siyalanda (The Developer) ...... 18

3.6.2 Authorities ...... 19

3.6.3 Responsibilities: Operational Manager ...... 19

3.6.4 Responsibilities: Environmental Control Officer ...... 20

3.7 Method Statements / Plans / Programmes ...... 20

3.8 Meetings ...... 20

Chapter 4: Environmental Management Programme Requirements ...... 21

4.1 Introduction ...... 21

4.2 Legislation ...... 21

4.3 Environmental Management Requirements ...... 22

4.3.1 Prerequisites for Operational Phase ...... 23

4.3.2 Flora and Fauna...... 23

4.3.3 Soil erosion and stormwater management ...... 24

4.3.4 Waste Management ...... 25

4.3.5 Sewage Management ...... 27

4.3.6 Noise Pollution ...... 27

4.3.7 Visual Impact ...... 28

4.3.8 Social Issues ...... 28

4.3.9 Fire Prevention ...... 29

4.3.10 Water and Energy Consumption ...... 30

4.3.11 Traffic Management Plan ...... 31

Chapter 5: Environmental Management and Monitoring Requirements ...... 32

5.1 Introduction ...... 32

5.2 Environmental Compliance Monitoring ...... 32

5.2.1 Fauna and Flora...... 32

5.2.2 Stormwater, Sewage management, Soil Erosion and Sediment control ...... 32

5.2.3 Waste Management ...... 33

5.2.4 Social aspects ...... 33

5.2.5 Fire Prevention ...... 33

5.2.6 Response to Public Complaints ...... 34

5.3 Corrective and Preventive Action ...... 34

5.3.1 Penalties ...... 34

5.4 Record Keeping ...... 34

Chapter 6: References ...... 36

Appendix A: Declared Weeds and Invader Plants ...... 39

Table 1: Declared Weeds and Invader Plants (Regulation 15) (GN R. 280) ...... 43

Table 2: Declared Indicators of Bush Encroachment (Regulation 16) (GN R. 280) ...... 51

Appendix B: Protected Trees and TOPS ...... 53

Appendix F1: Protected Trees ...... 53

Appendix F2: Threatened and Protected Species ...... 54

Appendix C: Environmental Incident Log and Complaint Form ...... 61

Environmental Incident Log and Complaint Form ...... 62

Complaint Form ...... 63

Appendix D: Refuse storage chamber design guidelines...... 64

Table of Figures

Figure 1: Location of Erf 3783 ...... 11

Figure 2: Fynbos vegetation and White Milkwood trees occurring on site ...... 13 Figure 3: Organisational Structure for Environmental Management of the Operational phase ...... 18

List of Tables

Table 1: Major Legislation Applicable to the Construction of the Residential Development ...... 21

Table 2: Management of Environmental Impacts ...... 22

Glossary of Terms

Chapter 1

Chapter 1: Introduction to the Construction Environmental Management Plan

1.1 Background CEN Integrated Environmental Management (IEM) Unit was appointed by Siyalanda Property Development (Pty) Ltd to carry out the basic assessment process in terms of the National Environmental Management Act (No. 107 of 1998) (NEMA), as amended, and the NEMA regulations 2014 (as amended, 2017), required for the proposed development of residential units and associated infrastructure on Erf 3783 located in Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth. In terms of NEMA, the draft Environmental Management Programme (EMP) Report is required to be compiled and submitted to the competent authorities to assist in the decision making process. This draft OEMP Report is included as Appendix F2 of the Final Basic Assessment Report (BAR). The operational EMP (this report) is relevant to the operational phase of the development.

1.2 Purpose of the OEMP Report The purpose of the operational EMP (OEMP) report is to provide a framework for the management of environmental impacts associated with the operation of the residential development. The OEMPr is to serve as a management tool for Siyalanda, operational personnel and personnel responsible for operational and maintenance activities. This OEMPr is a framework programme and outlines procedures and actions to be carried out during the operational phase. It is aimed at minimising and managing environmental impacts that may arise during the operational phase of the project. The OEMPr identifies and clarifies the roles and responsibilities of key role-players in the implementation of the specific requirements of the EMP. The EMP further outlines the monitoring, reporting, auditing and review requirements. The purpose of this OEMP is to describe:

• How adverse environmental impacts will be managed • How environmental damage or degradation will be mitigated • Monitoring requirements to ensure the above measures are successful

1.3 Methodology A number of steps are essential to ensure that environmental damage will be minimised or eliminated: • Potential impacts must be identified, and their significance assessed. • Suitable mitigation measures need to be defined. • A system to ensure that the necessary mitigation is being implemented must be established. • The effectiveness of the management must be monitored. • The representatives of the developer must be in a position to verify the work undertaken and to monitor the environmental management process.

1.3.1 Scope of the Construction Environmental Management Programme The OEMPr is specific to the operation of the residential development and associated infrastructure that will be developed on Erf 3783. The specific aims of the OEMP are to: • Formulate procedures to rectify impacts created through the operation of the residential development and associated infrastructure and to minimise potential secondary environmental impacts. • Suggest methods to ensure compliance with the Operational Environmental Management Programme, including record keeping.

The OEMPr provides: • Environmental guidelines to ensure environmentally acceptable practices are followed during the operational phase of the project.

1.3.2 OEMP as a management tool The OEMP is a management tool and will be used primarily by Siyalanda and permanent staff appointed to ensure efficient running of the residential development. The successful implementation of this OEMP is dependent on integrating it into the project's management system. Without regular checks on performance and corrections of deviations from the environmental objectives, procedures and targets, the OEMP will fall into disuse and become ineffective. The OEMP, therefore, includes various elements of an Environmental Management System such as objectives and targets, the allocation of responsibilities, checking of corrective action, regular audits, and management review of the system. This OEMPr is relevant to the operational phase of the full development. The OEMPr should be viewed as a dynamic document, which may require updating and / or revision. It is recommended that this OEMP is made available to the public upon request.

1.4 Structure of this Operational Environmental Management Programme Report Chapter 1 of this OEMPr serves to introduce the scope of the OEMP. The purpose of the OEMP is explained. The OEMP is designed to manage and mitigate identified environmental impacts.

Chapter 2 identifies and briefly describes the land in question and details of the project. Chapter 3 briefly discusses environmental policy. It presents a suggested organisational structure for the project to ensure that responsibilities are allocated and there is adequate control over the work Chapter 4 outlines the general environmental management requirements for operational activities Chapter 5 presents elements of the Environmental Monitoring requirements designed to facilitate the implementation, management and regular auditing of the EMP.

Chapter 2

Chapter 2: Description of Project

The following section identifies the land in question and describes the project. The environment, which will be affected by the development, was fully described in the basic assessment report and is not repeated here.

2.1 Overview of Proposed Development and Project Location Siyalanda Property Development (Pty) Ltd (Siyalanda / the applicant) is proposing to develop approximately 420 residential units and associated infrastructure on Erf 3783 located in Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth, within the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) of the Eastern Cape Province. The residential development is proposed to be a lifestyle development and consist of approximately 420 residential units. The residential units are proposed to consist of 1 bedroom, 2 bedrooms or 3 bedrooms. The proposed development site is located on 2nd Avenue, adjacent to the Boardwalk Casino in the north-east, the NMMU sports field in the west and the SANDF military base in the north west. The approximate central coordinates of the site: 33°59'9.96"S; 25°39'19.13"E.

Figure 1: Location of Erf 3783

Figure 2: Fynbos vegetation and White Milkwood trees occurring on site

In terms of the ECBCP, 2007, the site does not fall within an aquatic CBA2. The property does not fall within a National Freshwater Ecosystem Priority Area (NFEPA, 2011). The property is located in

Operational Environmental Management Programme Proposed Development of Residential Units and Associated Infrastructure on Erf 3783, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape October 2018 DEDEAT Reference: ECm1/C/LN1&3/M/37-2018 13 CEN Integrated Environmental Management Unit quaternary catchment M20A (ECBCP, 2007), in the Algoa Sub-Water Management Area, in the larger Fish to Tsitsikamma Water Management Area. There are no wetlands or other watercourses present on the property. A non-perennial watercourse is situated approximately 700 m north-west of the site. One natural wetland system occurs 395 m west of the site. This wetland has however been disturbed in the past by clearing of vegetation, excavation activities and invasion of Pennisetum clandestine (kikuyu grass). The proposed development is located outside the catchment area of the identified wetland and as such this wetland is not at risk of being impacted by the proposed development. The area is located adjacent to a large undeveloped area and a variety of small mammals, reptiles and birds likely inhabit the site and / or use the site for foraging: 37 reptiles were identified as occurring within the 3325 DC quarter degree quadrant cell (QDGC) (1980-2018), of these reptiles, two are identified as threatened; 54 mammal species were identified within the range of 3325 DC QDGC, of these, four species are identified as threatened. No bird species, listed as threatened, are nesting within the 3325 DC QDGC. (Refer to Appendix D3). It is anticipated that most of the fauna (particularly fast-moving reptiles, avifauna and mammals) currently inhabiting the site will move off the site when vegetation clearing commences. The surrounding undisturbed areas will offer suitable forage and shelter to the disturbed fauna. Search and rescue must take place prior to site clearing. Should any threatened / protected fauna species be identified on site then these species should be translocated to nearby suitable habitats. The developer has considered the Sideroxylon inerme trees and other indigenous fauna and flora on site. The developer has committed to ensuring, where possible, the transplanting of all existing Milkwood (Sideroxylon inerme) trees within the open spaces on site. The developer has committed to carrying out search and rescue of fauna and flora prior to site clearing; identified Fauna and Flora species of special concern (i.e. threatened / protected) will be relocated to suitable ecosystems that are protected from future development (i.e. Happy Valley, NMMU Reserve. Indigenous groundcover and vegetation will be used for the rehabilitation and landscaping of the site. The developer has committed to enter into discussions with the NMBM regarding offsetting the 0.12 ha of fynbos removed on site, through the provision of ongoing services that will be required to assist with managing this no-go environmental area in Happy Valley. Services could include, for example, monthly alien vegetation removal and maintaining fire breaks in the Happy Valley area. In the discussions, these services will be proposed to be provided for the life of the operation of the development. These proposed services, if implemented, could contribute to the long term management of endangered and critically endangered fynbos vegetation types occurring in the Happy Valley area, and the Bioregional CBA.

Chapter 3

Chapter 3: Organisational Requirements

3.1 Introduction The developer (Siyalanda) and their appointed operational managers must ensure permanent staff, maintenance staff and contractors are aware of their environmental objectives and policy.

3.2 Environmental Commitment All persons involved with the operation of the lifestyle residential development on Erf 3783 must be made aware of the environmental goals and policy and encouraged to develop a commitment to compliance with the environmental legislation and to being good neighbours.

3.3 Background to Environmental Policy An environmental policy is a statement of the environmental values of an organisation. It conveys these environmental values to employees, demonstrates to stakeholders the importance that senior management attaches to environmental protection and management, and provides a guiding framework for conducting the organisation’s business in an environmentally compatible manner. The philosophy behind the OEMPr is for it to become an effective means of managing environmental performance by:

• Enabling the identification of critical environmental issues: • Developing action programmes and setting targets; • Ensuring environmental performance; • Raising environmental awareness amongst management, staff and the community which it serves; and, • Providing appropriate training.

The purposed of the OEMPr is to translate environmental policy into practice by putting in place workable systems, structures and tools to achieve integrated and consistent environmental management of all environmental initiatives. This OEMPr suggests certain detailed objectives, which are applicable to the operation of the residential lifestyle development on Erf 3783. It is important that the developer and their operational managers review these detailed policies and if in agreement, adopt them as firm policy.

• Establishing and maintaining compliance with all applicable legislation, regulatory requirements and industry standards for protection of the environment as a minimum condition and go beyond those requirements wherever practicable. • Educating, informing and motivating our employees and contractors to ensure our activities and operations are conducted in an environmentally responsible manner through development and implementation of an Environmental Training Program and the provision of advice as required. • Actively communicate with employees, government agencies and the public with regard to environmental management and contribute to the development of laws and regulations which may affect our business. • Prevent pollution, ensure efficient use of resources and minimise waste through promotion and implementation of cleaner operation principles and technology. • Research, support and implement new technology and operational practices which improve environmental performance where practicable.

• Pursue continuous improvement in environmental performance through development and implementation of objectives and targets, reviewing Policy and Procedures and regularly monitoring and auditing our performance. • Conduct periodic reviews of the effectiveness of this Environmental Policy, update this Policy when necessary and re-issue it to employees and the public as appropriate.

3.5 Organisational Overview All “managers” involved in the operation of the lifestyle development on Erf 3783 should be obliged to familiarise themselves with the adopted Environmental Policy. Managers should be familiar with the requirements of the OEMP and should execute all operational and maintenance activities in an environmentally responsible manner. This overview offers a perspective of the proposed organisation of the OEMP and the recommended responsibilities of key members of the project team, as represented on the organogram (Figure 3). Ultimate responsibility and public accountability for the OEMP and general environmental management during the operational phase resides with the developer (Siyalanda). The operational managers are responsible for implementing and managing the OEMP. It is recommended that a member of the operational team is nominated as an Environmental Control Officer, to ensure that the requirements of the OEMP are implemented throughout operational phase. Where procedures in the OEMP and methods delineated in relevant Method Statements (applicable to maintenance) are persistently transgressed and appropriate corrective action is not implemented, the Environmental Control Officer through the operational manager may order the suspension of related activities or impose a fine on the transgressor. Meetings should be held to ensure that the OEMP is effectively implemented.

Siyalanda

Environmental Control Officer

Figure 3: Organisational Structure for Environmental Management of the Operational phase

3.6 Roles and Responsibilities This section defines the roles of the key parties involved in the implementation of the OEMP and mitigation measures suggested in the Environmental Impact Report relevant to the development.

• Reviewing and approving management plans that may be required for the operational phase. • Reviewing and approving any environmental monitoring programmes that may be required for the operational phase. • Advising on actions to be taken in the event of incidents or public complaints. • Providing the results of environmental reports to the relevant authority as and when required. • Ensuring any required audits are undertaken on a timely basis and that the results of the audits are communicated to all operation personnel.

3.6.2 Authorities The authorities are responsible for the timely processing and issuing of the necessary permits and authorisations for the construction and operation of the lifestyle development on Erf 3783 and associated infrastructure. The authorities will ensure that Siyalanda complies with the terms stipulated within the Environmental Authorisation should and when it be issued. Where necessary, the authorities will assist Siyalanda in understanding and meeting the specified requirements. The authorities may perform random controls to ensure compliance with the conditions. In such case, Siyalanda will assist the authorities in every possible way so as to facilitate the control. In case of long-term non-compliance, Siyalanda will be required to provide an action plan with corrective measures for approval by the authorities.

3.6.3 Responsibilities: Operational Manager All obligations relevant to Siyalanda concerning the implementation of the OEMP, will apply to the operational manager. Siyalanda will inform the operational manager of these obligations. The operational manager, together with Siyalanda, shall nominate an Environmental Control Officer to coordinate the environmental management activities during the operational phase. The operational manager, together with the nominated Environmental Control Officer, is responsible for conveying the requirements of the EMP to the operational personnel and contractors. It is the responsibility of the operational manager to ensure that any required Plans / programmes / method statements are in place and implemented to ensure that the environmental management objectives of this OEMP are achieved. These must be reviewed and approved by Siyalanda. Specific responsibilities include: • Formalising systems, commissioning required monitoring programmes and delegating authority to ensure OEMP is effectively implemented. • Advising Siyalanda on the appointment of any specialist if required. • Attending meetings (where performance of OEMP is discussed) • Devising environmental code of conduct for contractors and subcontractors as applicable • Briefing the personnel / contractors regarding their OEMP responsibilities and ensuring applicable conditions of the OEMP are implemented • Devising Corrective Action Procedure for implementing corrective and preventive action. • Compilation of applicable Method Statements, pro-forma, for distribution to the appropriate contractors and their sub-contractors. • Compilation of management plans / programmes

3.6.4 Responsibilities: Environmental Control Officer A member of the operational team will be nominated as Environmental Control Officer. The Environmental Control Officer reports to the operational manager. Specific duties of the Environmental Officer include:

• Keeping copy of OEMPr on site and distributing to personnel / contractors as required. • Inspections and monitoring to ensure compliance with the prescribed procedures in the CEMP. • Keeping records of waste disposal, audits, inspections, monitoring and corrective actions. • Identification of any new significant environmental impacts and their associated aspects, and the necessary environmental management requirements to manage them. • Organising regular internal audits on the implementation of the OEMP. • Raise awareness of the personnel and contractors to the environmental sensitivity of the project area. • Supporting and advising the operational manager, with regards to the review of any required Method Statements, management plans / programmes, auditing, monitoring and corrective and preventive actions. • Recommending environmentally appropriate solutions to environmental problems. • Recommending additional environmental management measures as appropriate. • Attending Meetings, as necessary or as determined by the operational manager / Siyalanda.

3.7 Method Statements / Plans / Programmes The operational manage and environmental control officer must compile and submit any required Method Statements / environmental plans / programmes to Siyalanda for approval. The method statements used for construction activities should be amended to the maintenance activities where applicable. Monitoring and auditing programmes should be in place prior to the end of construction and amended as required during operations.

3.8 Meetings It is recommended that a meeting is held annually to discuss and review the OEMP. Additional meetings to discuss environmental issues raised during operations can be set up as required.

Chapter 4

Chapter 4: Environmental Management Programme Requirements

4.1 Introduction The Environmental Management Requirements are designed to address the legislation as well as the issues and impacts identified through the environmental assessment as they relate to the operational phase of the lifestyle residential development on Erf 3783.

4.2 Legislation Applicable environmental legislation is listed as one of the Environmental Management Requirements in the Operational Environmental Management Programme. The list provided (Table 1) applies to the operational phase of the lifestyle development on Erf 3783, however, the list is not exhaustive, and it is the responsibility of the operational manager and the contractors (as applicable) to ensure compliance with all appropriate environmental (and other) legislation at the national, provincial and local level. It is recommended that the operational manager and the contractors (as applicable) obtain copies of all relevant legislation. An updated file of all legislation should be maintained at the office of the operational manager.

Table 1: Major Legislation Applicable to the Construction of the Residential Development Aspect Legislation Authority Abstraction of Department of Water and National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998) groundwater Sanitation (DWS) Air quality and dust Air Quality Act (Act 39 of 2004) DEDEA generation Worker health and Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993) Dept Labour safety A socially responsible Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act 66 of 1995) Dept Labour workforce National Environmental Management: Waste Act (Act 59 of Waste disposal DEDEA 2008) Environment Conservation Act 1989 (Act 73 of 1989) Sec Noise DEA, NMBM 25

Aspect Legislation Authority Cape Provincial Ordinance 19 of 1974; National Protected Animals Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (Act No 10 of DEDEA, DAFF and Plants 2004) Forest Act of 1984 (Act 122 of 1984); National Protected Trees Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (Act No 10 of DAFF, DEDEA 2004) Health issues Health Act (Act 63 of 1977) Department of Health Toxic and hazardous Hazardous Substances Act (Act 15 of 1973); National Department of Health, substances Environmental Management: Waste Act (Act 59 of 2008) DEDEA Fencing Fencing Act (Act 31 of 1963) DAFF Alien invasives and Agricultural Pests Act (Act 36 of 1983) DAFF Pests Nature Conservation Justice and Provincial Government DEDEA, DAFF Ordinance

4.3 Environmental Management Requirements The environmental requirements provided in this section address the impacts identified in the environmental assessment. The environmental management requirements are worded in broad terms and details of the actions to be undertaken must be presented in the method statement / environmental programme / plan for each aspect as applicable. The Environmental Management Requirements are presented as follows:

The development components and environmental impacts are provided Table 2 below. Table 2: Management of Environmental Impacts

Environmental Component Development Water & Flora & Stormwater & Soil Visu Waste Component energy Noise Fire Traffic Social Fauna Erosion al management use Access and ◆ ⚫ ⚫ ◆ ◆ ◆ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ internal roads Residential ◆ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ◆ ⚫ Blocks Open Space ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ◆ ⚫ ◆ ⚫ ◆ ⚫ areas

Key: ⚫ Management Plans to be implemented  Possible Plans to be implemented ◆ Unlikely that Plans will need to be implemented

4.3.1 Prerequisites for Operational Phase Prior to the commencement of operation, management actions relevant to the operational phase must be completed. Objectives To ensure that all conditions and requirements of the Environmental Authorisation and the Operational EMP stipulated as pre-requisites for operation are met. Aspect Actions to be completed by Siyalanda prior to the commencement of the relevant operational activity Procedure Review the full Environmental Authorisation and convey the outstanding actions to the responsible team member. Targets Ensure that all requirements of the Environmental Authorisation are in place and that any approval is obtained in writing prior to start of operational phase

4.3.2 Flora and Fauna Objectives: Minimise disturbance and damage to indigenous flora and fauna on and surrounding the site Control weeds and prevent introduction of weeds / alien species to the area Aspect Residents and operational personnel Impacts (BAR) Loss of indigenous vegetation Loss of fauna Loss of habitat and forage for terrestrial fauna Fire Risk Mitigation Basic environmental awareness training to be provided to contractors / sub- Measures (BAR) contractors prior to the start of maintenance activities. Existing Sideroxylon inerme subsp. Inerme trees on site should be retained / transplanted elsewhere in the development footprint. Ensure green space is provided for as according to proposed site development plans. Consider implementing resident rules which include no damage to fauna or flora within the development. Ensure stormwater pond is adequately vegetated with indigenous groundcover and plant indigenous trees around the pond. All gardens to be landscaped using indigenous species local to the area. Make use of a qualified / experienced landscaper for all landscaping needs. Should any maintenance be required on site during the life of the operation ensure vegetated areas are not used as laydown areas and ensure movement of workers is limited to areas under maintenance. Ensure ongoing removal of alien invasive vegetation and weeds for the life of

the operation. The developer is to enter into discussions with the NMBM Environmental: Management regarding long term services that are proposed to be provided to offset the removal of 0.12 ha of identified fynbos on site. It is recommended that a Happy Valley environmental forum, or similar, be established as a starting point. Ensure the site is litter free for the life of the operation and suitable waste receptacles are provided in open space areas which are correctly maintained and emptied regularly. Procedure Put in “house rules” that includes vegetation / animals on site may not be disturbed Provide training to personnel on the above mitigation measures and if necessary, put in place a set of rules for employees to ensure they are informed Ongoing alien plant removal. Ongoing rehabilitation. Complaints register in place. Targets Environmental Awareness Training completed on fauna, flora and weeds. Alien plant removal and monitoring programme implemented. No record of non-compliance. No complaints.

4.3.3 Soil erosion and stormwater management Objectives: To ensure effective management of stormwater Prevent sediment from entering the stormwater system / soil / groundwater Aspect Stormwater infrastructure. Impacts (BAR) Increased stormwater runoff and associated erosion Mitigation Proposed stormwater attenuation pond to be put in place in lower lying south Measures (BAR) eastern portion of site for the purpose of stormwater management The stormwater pond must be lined with suitable groundcover and indigenous vegetation to manage erosion and stormwater absorption The proposed green pavers are recommended to assist with stormwater absorption All open ground areas must be vegetated with suitable groundcover and indigenous vegetation to manage erosion and stormwater absorption Manage the stormwater pond as dry as possible; it is recommended to install channels so excess water can be re-used on site The proposed internal road network with concrete channels to be put in place to gravitate stormwater towards lower lying areas of the site

The proposed piped network to be put in place to convey stormwater to the pond Install silt fences and maintain as appropriate to ensure sediment does not clog stormwater system Procedure A storm water management plan will have to be compiled / approved by the Resident Engineer prior to start of operation. Care should be taken at all times to ensure that dirty water does not enter into any drainage line or adjacent surface water feature. Ensure contractors and operators are aware of responsibilities and penalties under the various pollution control regulations. Should a polluting incident occur, the Operational Manager shall immediately contact the regional office of the Department of Water and Sanitation (as required by the National Water Act). Clean-up shall take place in consultation with the Department of Water and Sanitation. The Operational Manager shall ensure that all precautions are taken to ensure that no surface / ground water becomes polluted. Any deliberate or unplanned pollution of water is an offence in terms of the National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998) and is punishable with a fine not exceeding R50 000-00 and / or two years imprisonment. Ensure stormwater infrastructure complies with requirements of the NMBM. Monitor effectiveness of stormwater management throughout operations and apply additional management measures where required. Complaints register in place. Targets Storm water management plan compiled and approved. Effective stormwater control mechanisms implemented prior to operations. Environmental Awareness Training completed as and when required. SABS 241 effluent discharge standard. Government Gazette 991 of 1984 governing effluent quality. No erosion. No record of complaints.

4.3.4 Waste Management Objectives To prevent accumulation of waste materials. To prevent littering Minimise the quantities of waste generated Dispose of wastes in the appropriate manner Recycle waste where possible Aspect Waste generated from operational activities

Impacts (BAR) Waste management - Impact on natural environment Mitigation Ensure each block is provided with a suitable waste storage area. Measures (BAR) Ensure the waste storage areas are designed in line with the refuse storage chamber design guidelines; the design should include, inter alia, suitably bunded area, non-permeable flooring, provision of a water tap for easy cleaning, suitable access to waste service providers, lockable doors, adequate ventilation, adequate roofing (these guidelines are included in Appendix D of this OEMP) Ensure the waste storage areas are suitably bunded and consist of non- permeable flooring. Ensure suitable waste receptacles are provided in each waste storage area to cater for the number of residents in each block. Implement a recycling scheme on the site and including the recycling fee in the monthly levy costs. Ensure weekly waste collection services are in place (either via internal collection to a central location point for collection by the NMBM / recycling service provider or via allowing the NMBM / recycling service provider to collect the waste at each block). Should a central location point be the preferred method of waste collection, ensure this collection point is suitably bunded and consists of non-permeable flooring. Consider including in the “house rules” separation of hazardous household items (i.e. batteries) at source and for residents to transport these to nearby centres where collection of hazardous household items takes place (i.e. Pick n Pay centres) Ensure the site is litter free for the life of the operation and suitable waste receptacles are provided in open space areas which are correctly maintained and emptied regularly. Waste areas must be made rodent and scavenger proof. Procedure Identify potential sources of waste.

A system for identifying, classifying and disposing of solid waste must be devised. Waste should be classified as domestic (including litter), hazardous, toxic or recyclable. Waste materials should be sorted and sent for recycling, where the quantity allows this. Provide waste receptacles throughout the site. Ensure facilities provided prevent waste materials being blown around. House Rules issued to tenants to include their responsibilities regarding waste management i.e. no litter and placing refuse in allocated area for collection Litterbins must be provided throughout the site. A register of waste disposal / recycling records to be kept

Waste management areas to be on an impermeable floor. The requirements of the Waste Act (Act 59 of 2008), Health Act (Act 50 of 1992) and the Environmental Conservation Act (Act 73 of 1989) are applicable to waste management. Complaints register in place. Targets Environmental training on waste completed. Waste disposal /recycling records kept No complaints received. House rules in place

4.3.5 Sewage Management Objectives: Effective management of sewage waste Aspect Sewage infrastructure. Impacts (BAR) Pollution of soil, surface water and groundwater Mitigation Ensure all sewage pipes are correctly installed and aligned with applicable SANS Measures (BAR) standards Ensure the NMBM confirms that the NMBM WWTW (i.e. Cape Receife and Driftsands WWTW) has capacity to treat the additional 168 Kl sewage that will be generated from this development Ensure all sewage pipes are correctly maintained for the life of the operation Ensure any leaks / foul odours are attended to immediately for the life of the operation Procedure Installation of sewage infrastructure according to final design layout of sewage infrastructure approved by NMBM Maintenance plan to ensure efficient operation of sewage infrastructure. Complaints register in place. Targets Efficient working of sewage infrastructure No leaks or complaints

4.3.6 Noise Pollution Objectives: No excessive noise Aspect Residents and maintenance work Impacts (BAR) Noise Pollution Mitigation Ensure municipal bylaws applicable to noise in residential areas are included in Measures (BAR) “house rules” distributed to owners / residents

Any maintenance work carried out on site during the life of operation must be restricted to day time hours (i.e. 6 am – 6pm) and not take place on weekends / public holidays Ensure proposed open spaces are retained as proposed in the site plan as the vegetation will help absorb noise. Procedure House rules include rules applicable to noise levels. Maintenance work carried out in day time hours. Complaints register in place. Targets No complaints.

4.3.7 Visual Impact Objectives Aesthetically appealing design to fit in with surrounding developments and area Aspect Design of residential accommodation Impacts (BAR) Visual Impact Mitigation Ensure the design of the residential development is in accordance by the Measures (BAR) requirements of the applicable Local Spatial Development Frameworks Ensure the design of the residential development fits in with the surrounding area and is aesthetically appealing Ensure implementation and maintenance of storm water control measures as required Ensure waste receptacles are provided and ensure these are emptied on a regular basis to prevent windblown litter Ensure good housekeeping of the lifestyle development (no litter etc.) Ensure perimeter wall and visual appearance of the residential blocks are maintained for the duration of operation Ensure access and internal roads are maintained for the duration of operation Procedure Visual impacts of the development must be minimized by an appropriate architectural theme where choice of colour and materials blends in with the surrounding environment, as well as by planting of indigenous vegetation around structures. Waste management plan in place. Complaints register in place. Targets No complaints received.

4.3.8 Social Issues Objectives: To ensure the safety residents. Aspect Criminal activities

Impacts (BAR) Crime. Mitigation There must strict access control to and from the site. Measures (BAR) Ensure a proposed security guard is appointed for the duration of operation Ensure proposed CCTV are put in place for the duration of operation Ensure proposed electric fencing is put in place and maintained for duration of operation All personnel employed on site should be local to the area No employment to take place on site. Employment should take place through reputable recruitment agencies / avenues. No wages to be paid on site. Ensure appointment of local professional contractors to carry out any maintenance work required on site and who must be responsible for the conduct of their staff and associated security related to their activities Health and safety obligations as required by applicable National regulations and municipal bylaws to be implemented Ensure all emergency numbers are in place and visible at all times Ensure security guard and key personnel has all emergency numbers are on hand at all times A complaints register should be kept to document complaints and the corrective action taken Employment Employment policy in place to address: Policy Employing local people Local sub-contractors employed wherever possible No recruitment of workers must occur on site. Zero tolerance to alcohol and weapons brought to work by operational personnel Receiving and addressing complaints from the staff. For security reasons, cash wages should be paid off site. Procedure Installation of security measures. Implementation of employment policy. Complaints register in place. Targets Employment policy in place. Security measures in place. No complaints received.

4.3.9 Fire Prevention Objectives: To prevent fire outbreak.

Aspect Operational activities, vegetation on and surrounding site Impacts (BAR) Damage to social, natural and built environment Mitigation Basic environmental awareness training to be provided to all personnel Measures (BAR) appointed during operational phase to ensure personnel are aware of their individual responsibilities with regards to preventing fire risks on site. An emergency fire management plan must be designed and implemented for operational phase. A fire break (5 metre width) is recommended on the northern boundary of the site between Erf 3783 and the adjacent undeveloped area. Consider including fire prevention tips in the “house rules” distributed to owners / tenants Job specific training to be provided to individuals responsible for dealing with fire management. Fire-fighting equipment must be available and readily accessible on site. Vegetation litter is to be removed off site and not stockpiled at the site to reduce fire risk. Waste materials must be managed correctly and removed offsite regularly (i.e. weekly) If a fire is detected it must be attended to immediately. Health and safety obligations as required by applicable National regulations and municipal bylaws to be implemented Ensure all emergency numbers are in place and visible at all times Ensure security guard and key personnel has all emergency numbers are on hand at all times Consider displaying signage in open space areas (e.g. no open fires / ensure fires are put out (i.e. at braai facilities), throw away litter, no removal of any fauna / flora) Procedure A Fire Emergency Plan must be in place and include the above procedures and mitigation measures extracted from the FBAR. Targets Fire Emergency Plan in place. Job specific training on fire management completed.

4.3.10 Water and Energy Consumption Objectives: To minimise the consumption of water and energy. Aspect Residents and infrastructure on site Impacts (BAR) Impact on energy and water resources Mitigation Install energy efficient lighting only (i.e. LED / compact fluorescent) Measures (BAR)

Install heat pumps for provision of hot water Re-use grey water on site for use in gardens Consider including in energy saving tips in the “house rules” Procedure Opportunities to reduce consumption of water and energy derived from fossil fuels must be adopted wherever possible. Ensure no leaking pipes on site. Ensure efficient working of grey water system. Complaints register in place. Targets Grey water systems in place. House rules in place. Heat pumps in place. No leaks.

4.3.11 Traffic Management Plan Objectives: To minimise impact on traffic during the operational phase. Aspect Generation of additional traffic from residential development. Impacts (BAR) Cumulative Traffic Impact Mitigation Access to the site must be via a traffic circle on second avenue as per Measures (BAR) recommendations of the traffic impact study. Liaise with the NMBM to ensure the traffic impact study is approved by the NMBM. An additional southbound left-turn lane on Strandfontein road at the Strandfontein Road / Second avenue intersection is to be put in place as per recommendations of the traffic impact study. An exclusive northbound left-turn only lane on Strandfontein road approaching La Roche Drive to be put in place as per recommendations of the traffic impact study. Liaise with Boardwalk / NMBM regarding improvement to Erasmus drive intersection as per recommendations of the traffic impact stud. Procedure Ensure installation of traffic circle is done prior to start of operations.

Ensure traffic impact study is approved by the NMBM prior to start of operations. Targets Traffic impact study approved by NMBM. Traffic circle installed.

Chapter 5

Chapter 5: Environmental Management and Monitoring Requirements

5.1 Introduction This chapter outlines the monitoring requirements and performance indicators to ensure that the OEMP is effectively implemented. This chapter also includes corrective action, auditing requirements and record keeping.

5.2 Environmental Compliance Monitoring The operational manager and environmental control officer must devise a monitoring programme in order to ensure compliance with the procedures and targets. the operational manager and environmental control officer are responsible for monitoring the procedures and targets applicable to each environmental management requirement. The Operational manager in conjunction with the Environmental Officer must decide on the frequency of inspections. For each of the environmental management requirements, the specific elements listed below should be monitored. This list is intended as a guide and is not necessarily exhaustive; consequently, other elements might need to be monitored to ensure compliance with the relevant target.

5.2.1 Fauna and Flora Monitoring • Disturbance/destruction of flora (including protected species) and habitat. • Animal Mortalities (all animal mortalities reported to the Operational manager)

Performance Indicators • Minimal disturbance to flora and habitat. • No collection of plants taking place • No animal mortalities reported. • No disturbance to vegetation on surrounding properties.

5.2.2 Stormwater, Sewage management, Soil Erosion and Sediment control Monitoring • Visual inspection of effectiveness of storm water controls CEN Integrated Environmental Management Unit

• Visual inspection of effective of sewage management controls • Visual monitoring of the extent of stormwater runoff from site during periods of heavy rainfall • Effective control of stormwater on site (no ponding, no pooling) • Visual monitoring of sedimentation of drainage areas • Visual monitoring for erosion

Performance Indicators • No sediment movement • Runoff effectively contained and managed • Sewage infrastructure in good working order • No erosion • No complaints

5.2.3 Waste Management Monitoring • Quantities and types of wastes • Timely collection and correct disposal / recycling of waste • Designate person to inspect site for litter • Designate person to maintain waste storage areas

Performance Indicators • Reuse and recycling of materials is maximised • Waste disposal records kept • Efficient maintenance of waste management areas and receptacles • No complaints

5.2.4 Social aspects Monitoring • Staff comply to mitigation measures regarding flora and fauna, waste, water and energy • Residents do not cause nuisances with regards to noise, litter, fauna, flora, speeding • Security measures in place are effective deterrent against criminal activities

Performance Indicators • No damage to flora and fauna from staff / residents • No speeding • No criminal activities • No complaints

5.2.5 Fire Prevention Monitoring • Designated person must monitor the site for build-up of fuel (litter, vegetation) and remove as required • Emergency fire numbers on display and firefighting equipment in place

Performance Indicators

• No risk of fire as a result of vegetation / litter build up on site • Fire emergency response plan in place

5.2.6 Response to Public Complaints Siyalanda / operations manager must respond to queries and complaints from the public regarding operation of the residential establishment. In responding to such queries and / or complaints the operations manager must document all such communications in a complaints register. All queries and complaints must be reported to the Developer. All remedial action taken on a complaint must be recorded in the complaints register.

5.3 Corrective and Preventive Action A Corrective Action Procedure for implementing corrective and preventive action will be implemented during construction phase and maintained during operational phase. The Correct and Preventive Action Procedure should:

• Report non-compliance with procedures or targets identified during monitoring and inspections (on Incident Forms) • Report other failures creating environmental problems • Report imminent non-compliance and potential environmental problems • Delegate responsibility for corrective and preventive action • Document the resolution of the reported non-compliance or environmental problem • Impose disciplinary action where persistent non-compliance occurs.

Where possible, the Environmental Corrective Action Procedure should be integrated with the Quality, Health, Safety and, possibly, Maintenance, Corrective Action Procedures.

5.3.1 Penalties Transgressions relate to actions carried out by the operations personnel or maintenance staff or contractors which result in damage or harm inflicted upon the environment or any feature of the environment and where any of the conditions or specifications of the Operational Environmental Management Programme are infringed upon. In the instance of environmental damage, the damage, where possible, is to be repaired and rehabilitated using appropriate measures, as specified and undertaken by appropriate specialists, for the account of the contractor or other guilty party.

5.4 Record Keeping The environmental control officer and operations manager must devise forms (i.e. pro forma) for:

• Daily, weekly and monthly (or as appropriate) monitoring of environmental management requirements and targets (these should be integrated with those for Quality, Health, Safety and, possibly, Maintenance). • Non-compliance (time, offender), including a register of “offenders” • Recommended corrective action • Resolution of non-compliance problems • Management Plans / Procedures where applicable • Logging complaints received in a complaints register and associated responses • Evaluating the personnel environmental training as applicable • Keeping record of waste disposal / recycling • Auditing of activities • Meetings attended

These records should be made available for review by Siyalanda.

Chapter 7

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Appendix A: Declared Weeds and Invader Plants

material, animal fodder, soil stabilisation, medicinal or other beneficial function that the executive officer may approve; and (d) all reasonable steps are taken to curtail the spreading of propagating material of the category 2 Plants outside the demarcated areas. (4) When an area is demarcated for the occurrence, establishment and maintenance of category 2 Plants the executive officer may impose such additional conditions as may reasonably be deemed necessary to keep the category 2 Plants in the area in check. (5) No person shall sell propagating material of category 2 Plants or any category 2 Plants to another person unless such other person is a land user of a demarcated area or of a biological control reserve. (6) No person shall acquire propagating material of category 2 Plants or any category 2 Plants unless such material or such Plants are intended for use in a demarcated area or in a biological control reserve. (7) Propagating material of category 2 Plants or category 2 Plants shall only be imported or sold in accordance with the provisions of the Plant Improvement Act, 1976 (Act No. 53 of 1976), the Agricultural Pests Act, 1983 (Act No. 36 of 1983) and the environment conservation regulations. (8) A land user shall control any category 2 Plants that occur on any land or inland water surface in contravention of the provisions of sub-regulation (1) by means of the methods prescribed in regulation 15E. (9) Unless authorised thereto in terms of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998), no land user shall allow category 2 Plants to occur within 30 meters of the 1:50 year flood line of a river, stream, spring, natural channel in which water flows regularly or intermittently, lake, dam or wetland. (10) The executive officer may, on good cause shown in writing by the land user, grant written exemption from compliance with one or more of the requirements of sub- regulations (1), (3), (5), (6), (8) and (9) on such conditions as the executive officer may determine in each case. Regulation 15 B inserted by GNR.280 of 2001

15 C Combating of category 3 Plants (1) Category 3 Plants shall not occur on any land or inland water surface other than in a biological control reserve. (2) Subject to the provisions of sub-regulation (3), the provisions of sub-regulation (1) shall not apply in respect of category 3 Plants already in existence at the time of the commencement of these regulations. (3) (a) No land user shall allow category 3 Plants to occur within 30 meters of the 1:50 year flood line of a river, stream, spring, natural channel in which water flows regularly or intermittently, lake, dam or wetland. (b) The executive officer may impose such additional conditions as may reasonably be deemed necessary with regard to category 3 Plants already in existence at the time of the commencement of these regulations. (c) A land user must take all reasonable steps to curtail the spreading of propagating material of category 3 Plants. (d) The executive officer may, after consultation with the land user, issue a direction in terms of section 7 of the Act that category 3 Plants in existence at the time of the commencement of these regulations must be controlled by means of the measures prescribed in regulation 15F. (4) No person shall, except in or for purposes of a biological control reserve: (a) Plant, establish, maintain, multiply or propagate category 3 Plants; (b) import or sell propagating material of category 3 Plants or any category 3 Plants; (c) acquire propagating material of category 3 Plants or any category 3 Plants.

(5) The executive officer may, on good cause shown in writing by the land user, grant written exemption from compliance with one or more of the requirements of sub-regulations (1), (3) and (4) on such conditions as the executive officer may determine in each case. (Regulation 15 C inserted by GN R.280 of 2001.)

15 F Application of other laws Nothing contained in this regulation shall derogate in any way from any obligation imposed on any land user in term of any other law.

16. Indicators of bush encroachment (1) Indigenous Plants of the kinds specified in column 1 of Table 2 are regarded as indicator Plants indicating bush encroachment in the areas specified in column 2 of the said Table opposite the names of the respective kinds of Plants.

(2) A land user of an area in which natural vegetation occurs and that contains communities of indicator Plants shall follow practices to prevent the deterioration of natural resources and to combat bush encroachment where it occurs. (3) One or more of the following practices shall be followed with regard to communities of indicator Plants contemplated in sub-regulation (2) in order to remove the cause of the deterioration of the natural resources and to improve and maintain the production potential of the natural pastoral land: (a) uprooting, felling or cutting; (b) treatment with a weed killer that is registered for use in connection with such Plants in accordance with the directions for the use of such a weed killer; (c) the application of control measures regarding the utilisation and protection of veld in terms of regulation 9; (d) the application of control measures regarding livestock reduction or removal of animals in terms of regulations 10 and 11; (e) any other method or strategy that may be applicable and that is specified by the executive officer by means of a directive. (Regulation 16 substituted by GNR.280 of 2001.)

Table 1: Declared Weeds and Invader Plants (Regulation 15) (GN R. 280)

Kind of Plant Type Category Special conditions Botanical name Common name Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4

Azolla filiculoides Lam. Azolla, Red water fern Weed 1

Kind of Plant Type Category Special conditions Botanical name Common name Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Datura ferox L. Large thorn apple Weed 1 Datura innoxia Mill. Downy thorn apple Weed 1 Datura stramonium L. Common thorn apple Weed 1 Echinopsis spachiana (Lem.) Fiedr. & Rowley {=Trichocereus spachianus (Lem.) Riccob.} Torch cactus Weed 1 Echium plantagineum L. (= E lycopsis L.) Patterson’s curse Weed 1 Echium vulgare L. Blue echium Weed 1 Egeria densa Planch (= Elodea densa (Planch.) Casp. Dense Water weed Weed 1 Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms-Laub. Water Hyacinth Weed 1 Elodea canadensis Michaux Canadian water weed Weed 1 Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehnh. Red river gum Invader 2 Eucalyptus cladocalyx F. Muell. Sugar gum Invader 2 Eucalyptus diversicolor F.Muell. Karri Invader 2 Eucalyptus grandis W. Hill ex Maiden (E. saligna Sm. (p.p.)) Saligna gum, Rose gum Invader 2 Category 1 plant in the Western Cape, Category Eucalyptus lehmannii (Schauer) Benth. Spider gum Weed 2 plant in the rest of South Africa Eucalyptus paniculata Sm. Grey ironbark Invader 2 Eucalyptus sideroxylon A. Cunn. ex Woolls Black ironbark, Red ironbark Invader 2 Category 1 plant in the Northern Province, KwaZulu-Natal and Eugenia uniflora L. Pitanga, Surinam cherry Weed Mpumalanga, Category 3 plant in the rest of South Africa Gleditsia triacanthos L. Honey locust, Sweet locust Invader 2 Grevillea robusta A.Cunn. ex R.Br. Australian silky oak Invader 3 Hakea drupacea (Gaertn.f) Roemer & Schultes (=H. suaveolens R. Br.) Sweet hakea Weed 1 Hakea gibbosa (Sm.) Cav. Rock hakea Weed 1 Hakea sericea Schrad. Silky hakea Weed 1 Harrisia martinii (Lab.) Britton Moon cactus, Harrisia cactus Weed 1 Hedychium coccineum Sm. Red ginger lily Weed 1 Hedychium coronarium J. König White ginger lily Weed 1 Hedychium flavescens Roscoe Yellow ginger lily Weed 1 Hedychium gardnerianum Ker Gawl. Kahili ginger lily Weed 1 Hypericum perforatum L. St. John’s wort, Tipton weed Invader 2 Controlled cultivation

Kind of Plant Type Category Special conditions Botanical name Common name Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4

Metrosideros excelsa Soland. Ex. Gaertn. (=M. tomentosa A. Rich.) New Zealand bottle brush Invader 3 Mimosa pigra L. Giant sensitive Plant Weed 1 Only for use as rootstock if authorised White mulberry, Common Morus alba L. Invader 3 by the Executive Official mulberry in terms of regulation 15B(10) Myoporum tenuifolium Forst. F. (M. acuminatum misapplied in S.A.) Manatoka Invader 3 Myriophyllum aquaticum (Vell.) Verdc. Parrot’s feather Weed 1 Myriophyllum spicatum L. Spiked water-milfoil Weed 1 Nassella tenuissima (Trin.) Barkworth (=Stipa tenuissima Trin.) White tussock weed 1 Nassella trichotoma (Nees) Hack. ex Arech. (=Stipa trichotoma Nees) Nassella tussock weed 1 Nephrolepis exaltata (L.) Schott (= Polypodium exaltatum L.) Excluding cultivars Sword Fern Invader 3 Nerium oleander L. Oleander weed 1 Nicotiana glauca R.C. Grah. Wild tobacco weed 1 Opuntia aurantiaca Lindl. Jointed cactus weed 1 Opuntia exaltata Berger Long spine cactus weed 1 Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill. Mission /, Sweet prickly pear Weed 1 Opuntia fulgida Engelm. (O. rosea misapplied in South Africa.) Rosea cactus Weed 1 Large flowered prickly pear, Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. (= O. compressa (Salisb.) (Macbride) Weed 1 Creeping prickly pear Imbricate cactus, Imbricate Opuntia imbricata (Haw.) DC. {=Cylindropuntia imbricata (Haw.) Knuth} Weed 1 prickly pear Small round-leaved prickly Opuntia lindheimeri Engelm. Weed 1 pear Cochineal prickly pear, Opuntia monacantha Haw.(=O vulgaris Mill.) Weed 1 Drooping prickly pear Saucepan cactus, Large Opuntia spinulifera Salm-Dyck Weed 1 roundleaved prickly pear Opuntia stricta (Haw.) Haw. Pest pear of Australia Weed 1 Lesser broomrape, Clover Orobanche minor Sutton Weed 1 broomrape Paraserianthes lophantha (Willd.) Nielsen (=Albizia lophantha (Willd.) Benth.) Australian Albizia, Stink bean Weed 1 Parthenium hysterophorus L. Parthenium Weed 1 Passiflora coerulea L. Blue passion flower Weed 1

Kind of Plant Type Category Special conditions Botanical name Common name Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Pennisetum setaceum (Forssk.) Chiov. Fountain grass Weed 1 Pennisetum villosum R. Br. ex Fresen. Feathertop Weed 1 Pereskia aculeata Mill. Barbados gooseberry Weed 1 Phytolacca dioica L Belhambra Invader 3 Pinus canariensis C.Sm. Canary den Invader 2 Pinus elliotti Engelm. Slash pine Invader 2 Pinus halepensis Mill. Aleppo pine Invader 2 Pinus patula Schlechtd. & Cham. Patula pine Invader 2 Pinus pinaster Ait. Cluster pine Invader 2 Pinus radiata D.Don Radiata pine Invader 2 Pinus roxburghii Sarg. (= P. longifolia Roxb.) Chir pine, longifolia pine Invader 2 Pinus taeda L. Loblolly pine Invader 2

Kind of Plant Type Category Special conditions Botanical name Common name Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Only for use as rootstock if authorised Robinia pseudoacacia L. Black locust Invader 2 by the Executive Official in terms of regulation 15B(10) Rorippa nasturtium – aquaticum (L.) Hayek (=Nasturtium officinale R. Br.) Watercress Invader 2 Rosa rubiginosa L. (=R. eglanteria L.) Eglantine, Sweetbriar Invader 1 Rubus cuneifolius Pursh. and hybrid R x proteus C.H. Stirt. American bramble Weed 1 Rubus fruticosus L agg. European blackberry Invader 2 Salix babylonica L. Weeping willow Invader 2 Salix fragilis L. Crack or brittle willow Invader 2 Salvinia molesta D. S. Mitchell and other species of the Family Salviniaceae Kariba weed Weed 1 Category 1 in Kwa-Zulu Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi Brazilian pepper tree Invader Natal, Category 3 in the

Kind of Plant Type Category Special conditions Botanical name Common name Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4

Tecoma stans (L.) H.B.K. Yellow bells Weed 1 Category 1 - KwaZulu- Thelechitonia trilobata (L.) H.Rob. & Cuatrec. Singapore daisy Weed Natal, Category 3 in the rest of South Africa Thevetia peruviana (Pers.) K.Schum. (= T. neriifolia A.Juss. ex Steud.) Yellow Oleander Weed 1 Tipuana tipu (Benth.) Kuntze Tipu tree Invader 3 Tithonia diversifolia (Hemsl.) A. Gray Mexican sunflower Weed 1 Tithonia rotundifolia (Mill.) S.F. Blake Red sunflower Weed 1 Toona ciliata M.J. Roem. (=Cedrela toona Roxb. ex Rottl. & Willd.) Toon tree Invader 3 Triplaris americana L. Triplaris, Ant Tree Weed 1 Ulex europaeus L. European gorse Weed 1 Xanthium spinosum L. Spiny cocklebur Weed 1 Xanthium strumarium L. Large cocklebur Weed 1

Table 2: Declared Indicators of Bush Encroachment (Regulation 16) (GN R. 280)

Appendix B: Protected Trees and TOPS

Appendix F2: Threatened and Protected Species The following presents the List of TOPS (in terms of Biodiversity Act 10 of 2004).

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Appendix C: Environmental Incident Log and Complaint Form

Complaint Form File No Complaint Record Sheet Date Reference

Complaint Lodged By:

Capacity of Complainant

Complaint Logged by

Details of Complaint:

Proposed Remedial Action

Notes by ECO / Auditor

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Appendix D: Refuse storage chamber design guidelines

REFUSE STORAGE CHAMBER DESIGN GUIDELINES

Refuse Storage Chambers are required where the development is of such a nature, that refuse compactors can not enter the development (ie security areas or complexes) or where there are seven (7) or more units (ie flats or multi storey housing).

To allow flexibility of design, it is not intended to lay down hard and fast regulations for the regulations for the construction of refuse storage chambers. Below are a list of points that form the basis for an ideal refuse storage chamber.

1. ENCLOSED ALL ROUND The refuse storage chamber should be roofed to prevent any rain from entering. The walls should be ± 2m high and constructed of concrete or brick.

2. VENTILATION The refuse storage chamber shall be adequately ventilated by providing an opening of ±0, 5 cm between the roof and walls all round.

3. LOCKABLE DOUBLE DOORS Unauthorised access to the refuse chamber should be eliminated and vision into the chamber should be restricted. The chamber should be provided with solid hardwood lockable doors with a width of 1,5cm minimum swinging out 180 degrees. Door stoppers should be provided to prevent doors from being damaged when opened at maximum. Doors should also be able to be secured in an open position.

4. FLOORS The floors shall be concrete screeded to a smooth surface to allow easy washing and to prevent Ingress of spilled refuse.

5. WATER SUPPLY AND DRAINAGE A tap shall be provided in the storage chamber for washing containers and cleaning spillage. The floor should be drained towards a gully linked to a drainage pipe which discharges to a sewer gully the building. [NB Sewerage regulations do not allow unroofed floors to drain into a sewer]

6. ACCESS Council vehicles will normally not enter on the private property. Refuse storage areas should be provide at the entrance to the premises and have access to the nearest public road or vehicular access point. In exceptional cases where this is not possible the refuse storage area may be located elsewhere, but not exceeding 18 metres from the nearest vehicular access point. Where ramps are necessary the maximum permissible gradient should not exceed 1:10 in order that wheeled sprico containers can be moved with ease.

7. CHAMBER SIZE Every wheeled 1,1m3 sprico container needs a floor space of 1, 5m × 2m. For every 10 households two (2) wheeled sprico containers are required, where refuse collection are made once a week. Additional space should be provided to allow for manoeuvring containers and also to take recycling into consideration.

In cases where the above ideal cannot be achieved you can contact Waste Management on telephone number 041 5065217.

May 2012

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