Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Proposed Opuwo Abattoir Upgrade, Kunene Region

Resilient Environmental Solutions cc P. O. Box 90709, Windhoek 76 Dr Frans Indongo St, Windhoek West

Final Scoping Report

17 August 2021

Proponent: Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform

Environmental Assessment – Opuwo Abattoir Upgrade Final Scoping Report – August 2021

Executive Summary

Introduction

The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (the Proponent) proposes to upgrade the existing abattoir in Opuwo (hereafter the Opuwo Abattoir) within the Opuwo Townlands in the Kunene Region (the project). the Opuwo Abattoir has been in existence, in its current location, for a few decades. The abattoir has gone through a few active and dormant phases during this period. Informal residential settlement has over the past few decades slowly expanded within a few hundred metres of the abattoir. The abattoir has been dormant for at least several months. The abattoir in its current form requires an upgrade to become operational again and satisfy international health, safety and environmental best practice. Public Consultation

The first round of public consultation took place from 13 November 2019 to 5 December 2019. The main issues that were raised during the first round of public consultation are as follows:

• Impact of the proposed upgrade on neighbouring property values. • Concern was raised regarding waste management (i.e. wastewater, solid waste) and the potential impact of waste on water and air quality and health. • Concern was raised concerning noise generated by the abattoir activities. • Concern was raised about the ability of the Opuwo Town Council to supply the required water demand. • Concern about the availability of feedstock for the abattoir. The second round of public consultation took place from 25 June 2021 to 9 July 2021. Comments were received from a neighbouring property owner, but none of these comments raised new issues in terms of environmental impacts. The main concerns raised were concerning the adequacy of the first and second round public consultation efforts.

All comments received have been responded to and recorded in this report.

No critical issues, with the potential to stop the proposed development, were raised during the first or second round of public consultation. Conclusions

The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (the Proponent) proposes to upgrade an existing abattoir in Opuwo (the Opuwo Abattoir) within the Opuwo Townlands (the project).

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The agriculture sector (particularly livestock) within the NCA requires livestock slaughter facilities to improve the growth of sector. These facilities serve two main functions – firstly they provide necessary health, food safety and environmental protection services in urban centres and secondly, they provide a potentially significant economic opportunity for the health and diversification of local economies and the growth of the agriculture sector. It is therefore both necessary and desirable to upgrade the existing abattoir in Opuwo.

Based on the findings of this impact assessment, the following can be concluded with respect to the social environment:

• The creation of a few jobs and associated income for Namibians is a positive impact of low-medium significance. • Diversifications of the local economy, with growth of the Namibian agriculture sector and livelihoods are significant positive impacts. • Improved local meat supply, public health and waste management is a significant positive impact. • Impacts associated with health and safety, noise, reduction in neighbouring property values, water demand and waste generation are negative impacts of low or low- medium significance. Mitigation measures and recommendations have been prescribed in this report (and the EMP – Appendix B) to reduce the significance of these key impacts (and others) to acceptable levels.

Based on the findings of the impact assessment conducted the following can be concluded with respect to the biophysical environment:

• Impacts associated with pollution of water resources, air quality and impact on water availability because of the relatively small scale of the proposed activity, constitute negative impacts of low significance. Mitigation measures and recommendations have been prescribed in this report (and the EMP – Appendix B) to reduce the significance of these key impacts (and others) to acceptable levels.

Based on the project information provided by the Proponent and the findings of the impact assessment conducted (including the concerns and comments received from the general public that formed the basis of this report), it can be concluded that that the proposed project may be granted an Environmental Clearance Certificate. The ECC issuance will be on condition that the recommendations and impact mitigation measures in this report and all the provisions in the EMP are adhered to.

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The findings of this scoping phase conclude that no further detailed assessments are required. Furthermore, the implementation of the aforementioned recommendations, impact mitigation measures and EMP provisions should be monitored by the Proponent and applicable Competent Authority to ensure that all potential impacts identified in this study and other impacts that might arise during implementation are properly identified in time and addressed. Recommendations

It is therefore recommended that an Environmental Clearance Certificate be issued for the proposed Opuwo Abattoir upgrade and its eventual operations, subject to the following recommendations:

• All required permits, licenses and approvals for the proposed activity should be obtained as required.

• All mitigations listed in Table 7-3 to Table 7-12, and the Environmental Management Plan (Appendix B) should be implemented as stipulated.

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Table of Contents

Executive Summary ...... ii

List of Figures and Tables ...... viii

Abbreviations and Acronyms ...... ix

Appendices ...... x

Glossary ...... xi

1 Introduction ...... 1

1.1 Project Background ...... 1

1.2 Project Need and Desirability ...... 1

1.3 Terms of Reference ...... 2

1.4 Environmental Assessment Process ...... 2

1.4.1 Registration of Application for Environmental Clearance Certificate ...... 2

1.4.2 The Scoping Phase ...... 3

1.5 Assumptions ...... 4

2 Project Team ...... 5

2.1 John Pallett ...... 5

2.2 Sheldon Husselmann ...... 5

3 Project Description ...... 6

3.1 Project Location ...... 6

3.2 The Existing Abattoir and Proposed Upgrade ...... 6

3.2.1 Abattoir Process Areas ...... 8

3.2.2 Slaughtering Process ...... 12

3.3 Construction/Upgrade Phase ...... 12

3.4 Operation Phase ...... 13

3.4.1 Water ...... 13

3.4.2 Wastewater Treatment ...... 13

3.4.3 Energy ...... 14

3.4.4 Road Access ...... 14

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3.4.5 Solid Waste Management ...... 14

3.5 Alternatives ...... 15

3.5.1 Secondary Wastewater Treatment Alternatives...... 15

3.5.2 No-Action Alternative ...... 16

4 Legislation Relevant to the Project ...... 17

4.1 National Legislative Requirements ...... 17

4.2 Sectoral Legislative Requirements ...... 18

4.3 International Treaties and Conventions ...... 20

5 Description of the Receiving Environment ...... 21

5.1 Biophysical Environment ...... 21

5.1.1 Climate ...... 21

5.1.2 Topography ...... 22

5.1.3 Geology and Soil ...... 22

5.1.4 Hydrology and hydrogeology ...... 22

5.1.5 Biodiversity ...... 23

5.2 Socio-Economic Environment ...... 24

5.2.1 Regional Demographic Overview ...... 24

5.2.2 Opuwo Demographic Profile ...... 24

5.2.3 Economic Profile ...... 24

5.2.4 Archaeology and Heritage Resources ...... 25

6 Public Consultation...... 26

6.1 First Round of Public Consultation ...... 26

6.1.1 Public Consultation Activities ...... 26

6.1.2 Comments Received and Responses Provided ...... 27

6.2 Outcome of First Round of Public Consultation ...... 33

6.3 Second Round of Public Consultation ...... 33

6.3.1 Public Consultation Activities ...... 33

6.3.2 Comments Received and Responses Provided ...... 33

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7 Impact Assessment...... 36

7.1 Assessment Method ...... 36

7.2 Comprehensive Assessment ...... 37

7.3 Key Impacts Identified ...... 39

7.3.1 Construction/Upgrade Phase ...... 40

7.3.2 Operation Phase ...... 45

7.3.3 Cumulative Impacts ...... 53

8 Conclusions and Recommendations ...... 54

8.1 Conclusion ...... 54

8.2 Recommendations ...... 55

9 References ...... 56

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List of Figures and Tables

Figure 3-1: Location of the Opuwo Abattoir ...... 7

Figure 3-2: Slaughtering processing flow diagram ...... 10

Figure 3-3: Proposed wastewater treatment for the upgraded abattoir ...... 11

Figure 3-4: Need for municipal oxidation pond maintenance (left) and distance between municipal oxidaton ponds and informal residential area (right) ...... 15

Figure 5-1: Brick manufacturing south of the abattoir (left) and view of Katutura from abattoir (right) ...... 25

Figure 7-1: Screening process for determining key impacts ...... 36

Table 4-1: Environmental management legislation applicable to the project ...... 17

Table 4-2: International Treaties and Conventions applicable to the Project ...... 20

Table 6-1: Comments received and responses provided during the first round of public consultation ...... 28

Table 6-2: Comments received and responses provided during the second round of public consultation ...... 34

Table 7-1: Criteria applied to each potential impact ...... 37

Table 7-2: Key potential impacts expected during the construction and operational phases ...... 39

Table 7-3: Assessment of impact associated with employment creation for construction/upgrade and operations ...... 41

Table 7-4: Assessment of potential health and safety impacts ...... 42

Table 7-5: Assessment of impacts associated with water resources pollution ...... 43

Table 7-6: Assessment of impact associated with economic diversification ...... 45

Table 7-7: Assessment of impact associated with improved local meat supply, public health and waste management ...... 46

Table 7-8: Assessment of noise impact associated with abattoir related operations ...... 47

Table 7-9: Assessment of the impact on neighbouring property values ...... 48

Table 7-10: Assessment of air quality impacts ...... 49

Table 7-11: Assessment of impacts associated with water resources pollution ...... 51

Table 7-12: Assessment of impact associated with water use ...... 52

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Abbreviations and Acronyms

CV Curriculum Vitae

DEA Department of Environmental Affairs

DVS Directorate of Veterinary Services

EA Environmental Assessment

EAP Environmental Assessment Practitioner

ECC Environmental Clearance Certificate

EIA Environmental Impact Assessment

EMA Environmental Management Act

EMP Environmental Management Plan

FOG Fat, oil and grease

GG Government Gazette

GN Government notice

I&AP Interested and Affected Party

kWP Kilo Watt Peak

lux Luminous flux per unit area

MAWLR Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform

MEFT Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism

NSA Namibia Statistics Agency

RA Roads Authority

OTC Opuwo Town Council

ToR Terms of Reference

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Appendices

Appendix A: Application for Environmental Clearance Certificate Appendix B: Environmental Management Plan Appendix C: CVs of EAPs responsible for the Environmental Assessment

Appendix D: Public Consultation Appendix D1: List of Pre-identified & Registered Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) 1st Round of Public Consultation Appendix D2: Notification email sent to I&APs (including authorities) Appendix D3: Background Information Document (BID) Appendix D4: Letters to regional and local authorities Appendix D5: Proof of hand delivery of letter sent to Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform and Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism in Windhoek Appendix D6 Copies of newspaper notices placed in the printed media (The Namibian and New Era) Appendix D7: Proof of site notices Appendix D8: Public meeting minutes Appendix D9: Copy of (email) written correspondence between I&APs and the EAP (Resilient Environmental Solutions (RES)) 2nd Round of Public Consultation Appendix D10: Notification email sent to I&APs (including authorities) Appendix D11: Notification sent via WhatsApp Messenger Appendix D12: Proof of delivery of hard copy of draft scoping report to Opuwo Town Council via courier Appendix D13: Copy of (email) written correspondence between I&APs and the EAP (Resilient Environmental Solutions (RES))

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Glossary

Cumulative Impacts - in relation to an activity, means the impact of an activity that in itself may not be significant but may become significant when added to the existing and potential impacts eventuating from similar or diverse activities or undertakings in the area.

Environment - As defined in Environmental Management Act - the complex of natural and anthropogenic factors and elements that are mutually interrelated and affect the ecological equilibrium and the quality of life, including – (a) the natural environment that is land, water and air; all organic and inorganic matter and living organisms and (b) the human environment that is the landscape and natural, cultural, historical, aesthetic, economic and social heritage and values.

Environmental Management Plan – as defined in the EIA Regulations (Section 8(j)), a plan that describes how activities that may have significant environments effects are to be mitigated, controlled and monitored.

Interested and Affected Party (I&AP) - in relation to the assessment of a listed activity includes - (a) any person, group of persons or organisation interested in or affected by an activity; and (b) any organ of state that may have jurisdiction over any aspect of the activity.

Mitigate - practical measures to reduce adverse impacts.

Proponent – as defined in the Environmental Management Act, a person who proposes to undertake a listed activity.

Significant impact - means an impact that by its magnitude, duration, intensity or probability of occurrence may have a notable effect on one or more aspects of the environment.

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1 Introduction

This chapter provides a background, motivation to the project (need and desirability), the terms of reference thereof, environmental assessment process followed. The report will further outline its purpose and applicable assumptions.

1.1 Project Background

The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (hereafter referred to as the Proponent) proposes to upgrade an existing abattoir in Opuwo (hereafter referred to as the Opuwo Abattoir) within the Opuwo Townlands located in the Kunene Region (known hereafter as the project).

The MAWLR is currently implementing an agricultural production programme within Namibia’s Northern Communal Areas (NCA). This programme will be implemented within the framework of the relevant government policies and strategies that have been put in place to implement Namibia’s National Development Plan 5 (NDP5) and Vision 2030, such as the Harambee Prosperity Plan and, more specifically, the Harambee Comprehensively Coordinated and Integrated Agricultural Development Programme (HACCIADEP), the Namibia Agricultural Policy, the Marketing and Trade Policy and Strategy, and the Grow at Home Strategy, among others. The upgrade of this existing abattoir forms part of the programme.

According to anecdotal information the Opuwo Abattoir has been in existence, in its current location, for a few decades. The abattoir has, however, gone through a few active and dormant phases during this period. According to anecdotal information the abattoir has been upgraded since it was first constructed a few decades ago and was last actively slaughtering livestock approximately a few months to a few years ago – i.e. the abattoir has been dormant for at least several months. The abattoir in its current form requires an upgrade to become operational again and satisfy international health, safety and environmental best practice.

The objectives of the Opuwo Abattoir upgrade include:

• to ensure an increase in local/ regional offtake of livestock from local farmers; • to ensure local value addition activities of meat products; and • to enhance food and health standards at the abattoir to ensure penetration to the consumer markets.

1.2 Project Need and Desirability

Namibia’s Vision 2030, Namibia’s National Development Plan 5 and the Harambee Prosperity Plan (HPP) all recognise a need for and place significant value on economic growth and

1 Environmental Assessment – Opuwo Abattoir Upgrade Final Scoping Report – August 2021 employment creation. The agricultural sector being one of the main contributing sectors to the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the proposed project has the potential to contribute to both of these national priorities.

1.3 Terms of Reference

In light of the need to undertake the project, Resilient Environmental Solutions cc (hereafter referred to as RES or the Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP)) was appointed by the Proponent to undertake an environmental assessment (EA) for the purpose of applying for an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) for the project.

Limited Terms of Reference (ToR) were provided by the Proponent for this EA that are significantly different to the process prescribed in the Environmental Management Act (No. 7 of 2007) (EMA) and its Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations (GN. No. 30 of 2012). Therefore, the ToR used to conduct this EA were taken to be the requirements of the EMA and its EIA Regulations. Please refer to Chapter 4 for the Legislation Relevant to the Project.

This EA has been conducted with the aim to apply for an ECC only. Any additional permits or licenses and/or approvals that are required (see Chapter 4) for the operation of the project should be applied for by the Proponent.

1.4 Environmental Assessment Process

The steps followed as part of this EA process are; registration of application for an ECC and carrying out the scoping phase of the EA process as prescribed by the EIA Regulations.

1.4.1 Registration of Application for Environmental Clearance Certificate

The first step followed as part of this EA process was to identify the listed activities, which the proposed project entails, as stipulated in the ‘List of Activities that may not be undertaken without an Environmental Clearance Certificate’ (GN. No. 29 of 2012). Two listed activities, listed below, were identified.

Water Resource Developments

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8.6 Construction of industrial and domestic wastewater treatment plants and related pipeline systems.

Hazardous Substance Treatment, Handling and Storage

9.2 Any process or activity which requires a permit, license or other form of authorisation, or the modification of or changes to existing facilities for any process or activity which requires an amendment of an existing permit, license or authorisation or which requires a new permit, license or authorisation in terms of a law governing the generation or release of emissions, pollution, effluent or waste.

Section 32 of the EMA requires that applications for an ECC be submitted to the relevant Competent Authority. The Competent Authority is defined as that authority having the jurisdiction to approve or permit a particular listed activity in accordance with the relevant national legislation. The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR) was identified as the Competent Authority. Therefore, the application for an ECC was submitted on 19 November 2019 to the Executive Director of the MAWLR (Appendix A) as prescribed by Regulation 6 (Form 1 of Annexure 1) of the EIA Regulations (GN. No. 30 of 2012), as provided for under Section 56 of the EMA. The ECC copy to the Environmental Commissioner was also submitted on the Ministry of Environment and Tourism's (MEFT’s) EIA/ECC application website on 25 November 2019.

1.4.2 The Scoping Phase

After the ECC application was submitted, the scoping phase commenced, culminating in the production of a draft scoping report and eventually final scoping report (i.e. this report), which includes all the findings of the scoping phase. This report includes the following:

• A description of the proposed project in Chapter 3 (including need and desirability of the proposed activity - Section 1.2 and no-action alternative - Section 3.5; • Legislative provisions that have relevance to the proposed project (Chapter 4); • A description of the existing biophysical and social conditions of the receiving environment (Chapter 5); • A description of the public consultation process followed (as described in Regulations 7 and 21 of the EIA Regulations) (Chapter 6); • A description and significance assessment of all identified potential impacts (positive and negative) associated with the proposed project (Chapter 6.2); and • Management and mitigation measures required to avoid or minimise the potential negative impacts as outlined in the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) (Appendix B).

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The purpose of this final scoping report is to provide the Environmental Commissioner with information on the EA process conducted to date, which includes providing a summary of the findings of the impact identification and assessment process, in order to enable him/her to make a decision regarding this ECC application.

1.5 Assumptions

The following assumptions apply to this EA:

• It is assumed that the information provided by the Proponent is correct and that all necessary information has been disclosed. • It is assumed that there will be no significant changes to the proposed project (see Chapter 3) or the affected environment (see Chapter 5) between the compilation of this report and implementation of the proposed project that could substantially influence findings and recommendations with respect to mitigation and management.

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2 Project Team

The project team for this EA consists of John Pallett, Sheldon Husselmann, who both have significant experience conducting EAs (scoping and assessment level) within the Namibian environmental context.

2.1 John Pallett

John Pallett is a certified Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP), with qualifications in geology (BSc) and zoology (BSc Honours). He specialises in providing environmental advice and evaluating environmental issues, particularly through Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and strategic SEAs, for the benefit of managers, decision-makers and the lay public. He has been affiliated to the Southern African Association for Impact Assessment (SAIEA) since 2008, and the Desert Research Foundation of Namibia – Environmental Evaluation Associates of Namibia (DRFN-EEAN) for 14 years up to 2008. See CV (Appendix C1).

2.2 Sheldon Husselmann

Sheldon Husselmann is the holder of BSc, BSc (Honours) and MSc in Environmental and Geographical Science (2010, 2011 and 2016 respectively).

During his 6 years as an EAP with Enviro Dynamics cc, GCS Water Environmental Engineering (Pty) Ltd and Urban Green cc, he has gained valuable experience in conducting EAs (including public consultation), both in team set-up as well as individual team leader. Sheldon has also been affiliated with the SAIEA since June 2018. Find attached his CV (see Appendix C2).

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3 Project Description

The upgrade of the Opuwo Abattoir was initially designed to have a maximum slaughtering capacity of 50 bovine units per day. However, based on the findings of the feasibility study conducted for the proposed upgrade the design capacity was significantly reduced to the existing capacity of the abattoir (i.e. 5 bovine units/day). Therefore, the upgrade will aim to maintain the current slaughtering capacity to up to 5 bovine units per day. As stated above, the intention of the upgrade is to make the abattoir operational again and satisfy international health, safety and environmental best practice. This upgrade forms part of a programme of developments by the MAWLR which aims to improve the performance of the livestock value chain in the NCA of Namibia.

3.1 Project Location

The Opuwo Abattoir is located approximately 350m south-west of the C43-D3703 intersection, on the C43 Opuwo-Sesfontein road, south-west outskirts of Opuwo (see Figure 3-1). The erf on which the abattoir is built is under the custodianship of the government of the Republic of Namibia through the MAWLR.

3.2 The Existing Abattoir and Proposed Upgrade

The existing abattoir is in an area, which according to the Opuwo Town Council (OTC) is earmarked for light industrial and business activities. The existing abattoir is on an erf which at present is zoned “Undetermined” covers an area of approximately 1.26 hectares. According to the OTC this erf is in the process of being rezoned to “Light Industrial”. The abattoir’s current design capacity makes provision for an operational capacity output of up to 5 bovine units/day (i.e. 1,100 units/year). However, during the years that the facility has been operational, output has at times been below full capacity.

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Figure 3-1: Location of the Opuwo Abattoir

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3.2.1 Abattoir Process Areas

The upgraded facility will eventually consist of the following process areas:

• Lairage and raceway –the existing lairages and raceway are suitable for the intended maximum upgrade capacity (i.e. 5 bovine units/day); • Stunning and bleeding area – this area is lower than the surrounding processing rooms. A blood sump will be built that allows blood to drain from the animal into this sump. The floor of the stun room will have both an outlet for blood and wash water. During the day the wash water outlet will be capped off and all blood will be collected in the blood sump. At the end of the day when the facility has to be thoroughly cleaned, the blood sump will be capped and the wastewater inlet opened to allow wash water to drain to the oxidation pond. The blood in the sump will be emptied daily and for use in soil enriching or conditioning in and around Opuwo; • Hoist – the existing hoist will be upgraded to meet best practice standards; • Refrigeration and carcass chillers – the chillers will be upgraded to allow sufficient headroom above the rails to ensure adequate airflow throughout the chiller. An overhead rail transport system will be installed to ensure that the slaughter line will be connected with the chillers thus limiting the amount of manual handling required; • Dispatch and loading docks – the upgraded facility will have a refrigerated passage and sealed loading bay to ensure that the chilled sides are not exposed to ambient temperatures. An inline scale will also be provided to weigh the product before it is loaded; • Blood sump – The external blood sump will have a fixed inlet and outlet. A small pump within the sump will pump the blood via a flexible hose to a storage vessel, to be placed on a nearby vehicle (e.g. tractor). The blood sump will be made of concrete with a double sealed lid to contain all odours. Generally, the management and storage of blood is one of the odorous areas of an abattoir operation and will therefore need to be strictly controlled; • Offal processing, cleaning and packaging – offal is the edible part within the carcass and consists of red offal (heart, lung, live, kidneys), white offal (gastrointestinal tract, bladder, uterus) and dark offal (head, legs, shanks). It is planned that the red and white offal will be emptied onto a trolley and wheeled over to the offal processing section. The exposed gastrointestinal tract (or paunch) material will be kept separate from the slaughter line due to its high bacterial loading. Dividing walls will be installed to separate the paunch from the other offal as well as between the offal processing area and the slaughter line. The paunch will be cut, inverted over a paunch umbrella and the contents washed into the drain. This is current best hygienic practice within abattoirs. Suspended organic material will screened and removed daily and will not enter the wastewater stream that discharges into the existing abattoir oxidation pond;

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• Primary wastewater treatment and oxidation pond –Part of the facility’s primary wastewater treatment will include a fat, oil and grease (FOG) separator. Solids and paunch material will be screened by a steel grate covering the floor drains, which will be collected and stored in dedicated sealed bins daily. The FOG separator will be cleaned on a regular basis and the contents emptied in dedicated sealed bins. The existing oxidation pond will be upgraded/rehabilitated to receive the wastewater discharged via the floor drains and FOG separator. Estimated wastewater discharge for full slaughtering capacity (i.e. 5 bovine units/day) is 22 m3 /day. • Parking and access roads – Existing parking spaces will be renovated where necessary. • Wash and hygiene facilities - Maintaining hygiene is critical in an abattoir. All workers should be provided with new clothing. Workers are also provided separate hand and feet washing bays fitted with soap dispensers. The new structure walls will be constructed using brick walls with wall tiles as these are effective in maintaining constant temperatures as well as hygiene as they are easy to clean. The floors will be repaired to ensure that they are smooth, impervious and resistant to wear and tear. The floors will slope adequately to ensure effective drainage. • Sterilisers – Knife, handsaw etc. sterilisers will be installed to ensure that all equipment is sterilised using hot water at 82°C. A hot water geyser will be installed to provide hot water for the facility. • Ventilation - The upgraded facility has been designed to promote good ventilation through induced forced ventilation. It is a requirement that air should flow through the facility. Ventilation rates will be determined through proper design. This promotes good hygiene and a positive air flow from the ‘clean areas’ to the ‘dirty areas’ i.e. from the slaughtering to the offal areas. The paunch material is considered contaminated and ambient air should always flow towards this area rather than away. To do this, mechanical ventilation will be installed inside the offal area using an extraction fan. • Power installation – The facility is connected to NORED’s electrical distribution grid. Power requirements are estimated to be 200-250 kW per day at full capacity (i.e. 5bovine units/day). One backup generator will also be provided to ensure that the facility is not without power. Lack of cooling facilities could result in the meat quickly decomposing. The installation of a solar photovoltaic power system is also being considered to improve the profitability of the upgraded facility. Light intensity in the upgraded facility will be upgraded to meet the 200 lux requirement for general areas and 540 lux for inspection areas. Similarly, electrical distribution will be upgraded to ensure that the safety and hygiene standards are met and that all wall-mounted fittings and appliances are installed in accordance with international best practice. • Water storage – The abattoir must have enough water on-site if the town council water supply is switched off. The existing 10,000 litre tank is deemed inadequate. Based on best practice such a facility should have sufficient capacity to meet a 5,000 litre/day per bovine unit. It is estimated that the water consumption will be 25,000

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litres per day when slaughtering at full capacity (i.e. 5 bovine units/day). The current connection to the town council water supply system is deemed adequate.

Stunning Bleeding Transfer from to dressing rail Hide pulling1 Evisceration Splitting Figure 3-2: Slaughtering processing flow diagram

1 Currently not used in Namibia

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Figure 3-3: Proposed wastewater treatment for the upgraded abattoir

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3.2.2 Slaughtering Process

The proposed slaughtering process consists of several stages as outlined below and displayed graphically in Figure 3-2:

• Receiving of cattle – the cattle are delivered to the abattoir by bakkie or truck. They are offloaded into the lairages were they are held until slaughtering. The animals are inspected to assess their status and to identify any diseased or injured cattle; • Stunning – the cattle are culled by a shot from a pneumatic captive bolt into the brain; • Shackling and hoisting – the culled animal is shackled by the hind leg and hoisted onto an overhead conveyor railing and pushed to the sticking and bleeding area; • Sticking and bleeding – a cut is made to the neck of the animal to sever a group of blood vessels including the jugular point. The animals are bled and the blood is collected via gravity into the blood sump. Ideally the sticking must be done within 60 seconds to ensure proper bleeding. The carcass needs to be allowed to bleed for at least eight minutes; • Removal of head, legs and tail – the carcass is moved into the main section of the abattoir and the forelegs, head and tail are removed; • De-hiding – the hide is removed manually by means of pneumatic de-hiding knives; • Evisceration and carcass splitting – the brisket (or chest cavity) is cut open using a manual saw. The offal is removed and it drops onto a mobile viscera trolley which is then wheeled over to the offal section. The carcass is split longitudinally by an electric saw along the vertebral column into two halves; • Carcass and offal inspection – the carcass and offal are inspected by the health inspector and only that which is fit for human consumption is passed. Any carcass that is condemned will be removed from site and destroyed at the nearest MAWLR Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) facility with an incinerator, or disposed of as directed by OTC; • Rinsing and quartering – the carcass is then rinsed in a rinsing chamber and the offal is cleaned in separate offal washing area. The stomach and intestines is split, overturned and washed. All the paunch material is removed from the building; and • Quartering – each side of the carcass is cut into two quarters. The sections are then stored in a specially built cold storage until collected for delivery.

3.3 Construction/Upgrade Phase

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The estimated duration of the construction/upgrade period is approximately eight (8) months. This is however an estimate subject to change based on conditions at the time when construction starts.

3.4 Operation Phase

The Proponent intends to outsource the operation and maintenance of the upgraded abattoir to a third party. The procurement of these services will be carried out in accordance with the Public Procurement Act.

The operation phase services infrastructure requirements are outlined below

3.4.1 Water

As stated above, it is estimated that the water consumption will be 25,000 litres per day when slaughtering at full capacity (i.e. 5 bovine units/day). The current connection to the town council water supply system is deemed adequate.

3.4.2 Wastewater Treatment

The upgraded wastewater treatment system will consist of primary treatment and secondary treatment (see Figure 3-3).

Primary treatment of wastewater includes dry scraping of the lairages prior to being hosed down. Process water (i.e. water used during the skinning and carcass dressing processes and cleaning etc.) is collected by floor drains, fitted with a steel grate to screen solids, which subsequently passes through a FOG separator, which ensures solids and fat are removed from this wastewater. The blood flows into a blood sump, which is emptied daily for disposal. The blood will be collected daily and used for soil enrichment or conditioning in suitable areas in and around Opuwo.

The primary treated wastewater from the paunch washing, process water and hosing down of the lairages will require secondary treatment. Approximately 22,000 litres/day will be produced when operating at full capacity (i.e. 5 bovine units/day). Two alternatives were considered for secondary wastewater treatment:

1. Rehabilitation of the existing oxidation/evaporation pond; or 2. Discharge of screened and separated effluent into municipal wastewater treatment system. For reasons provided in Section 3.5.1 below, the alternative to rehabilitate the existing oxidation/evaporation pond was selected as the preferred alternative.

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The existing oxidation pond has sufficient capacity to accommodate the maximum wastewater production rate. In the event that the oxidation pond receives an anomalously high inflow (e.g. in the event of heavy rains), any overflow will be pumped via existing pump and pump-line to the town council ponds.

3.4.3 Energy

The Northern Namibia’s regional Electricity Distributor (NORED) supplies electricity to the existing abattoir. The relatively high NORED electricity costs threaten the economic viability of the continued operation of the plant. It is therefore proposed that a portion of the current power demand be supplied by renewable energy– particularly a solar photovoltaic (PV) plant. The detailed design of the electricity supply arrangement is in the process of being completed but the portion supplied by the solar PV plant is not expected to exceed 40 kWP.

The following additional energy supply options are also being considered:

• Diesel-powered generators; and • Liquid Petroleum Gas powered generators.

3.4.4 Road Access

Road access to site is obtained from the proclaimed Roads Authority gravel road, C43 (between Opuwo and Sesfontein), within the Opuwo Townlands.

3.4.5 Solid Waste Management

The solid waste will consist of the following non-carcass components:

• By-products – i.e. blood, hide, hooves and horns; • Discards and waste – i.e. gut contents, manure, solids collected at the steel grate on the floor drains and condemnations; and • General domestic solid waste. The by-products, which can be resold, will be removed on daily basis either by the operator or by a contractor, suitably experienced in handling these by-products, appointed by the operator. The operator should remove the blood, gut contents, manure and solids collected at the steel grate on the floor drains and use this waste for soil enrichment or conditioning. This task can also be outsourced to a suitably experienced contractor.

All condemned material should be disposed of at the nearest MAWLR DVS facility with an incinerator or be removed from site and disposed of as directed by the OTC. Apart from the general domestic waste, all solid waste will be disposed of daily.

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The domestic waste will be collected by the Opuwo Town Council once a week for disposal at the town council waste site. If the OTC does not agree to remove the domestic waste, the appointed Abattoir Operator will be responsible to remove this solid waste to the town council waste disposal site.

3.5 Alternatives

3.5.1 Secondary Wastewater Treatment Alternatives

It should be noted that the consideration of the secondary wastewater treatment via the Town Council/ Municipal wastewater system is not within the scope of the proposed upgrade. Nonetheless, two alternatives were considered at a cursory level for secondary wastewater treatment:

1. Upgrade of the existing oxidation/evaporation pond; or 2. Discharge of screened and separated effluent into municipal wastewater treatment system. The Municipal wastewater treatment requires urgent maintenance (see Figure 3-4 below). Furthermore, informal residential settlement has encroached within 50 m of the existing Municipal ponds and the perimeter fence is no longer in place (Figure 3-4). The OTC intends to decommission this wastewater treatment system, but funding for the construction of a new treatment system has been and continues to be delayed. Considering these factors and the running OTC wastewater treatment cost Alternative 2 was ruled out.

Figure 3-4: Need for municipal oxidation pond maintenance (left) and distance between municipal oxidaton ponds and informal residential area (right)

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3.5.2 No-Action Alternative

If the proposed project was denied an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC), the existing abattoir would remain in its present dormant condition. The status quo of slaughtering taking place in an informal and uncontrolled manner at the open market or elsewhere would continue. The no-action alternative would mean the following (among other consequences):

• Negative: o The loss of a few potential skilled, semi and unskilled jobs and associated income for a few individuals (and their dependents) during the construction/upgrade phase (temporary) and operation phase (permanent). o The loss of potential skills development to the locals during construction/upgrade phase and operation phase. o There will be no diversification of the local economy, with growth of the livestock agriculture sector and livelihoods. o Perpetuation of unhygienic/ health risk prone and environmentally damaging conditions associated with informal and uncontrolled livestock slaughtering. • Positive: o No added pressure on existing infrastructure and resources (water, waste management and roads). o No nuisance/inconvenience to neighbouring property owners (i.e. odours and noise). o No additional waste generation. o No potential soil and water pollution. The loss of a few potential jobs represents a small opportunity cost given the unemployment situation in Namibia in general, and the Opuwo Urban Constituency in particular. The current land use in the in the immediate area is mostly vacant land, with one industrial activity to the south (i.e. brick making). Furthermore, as stated above, the OTC has set this land aside for light industrial and business activities. The upgrade of the existing abattoir will therefore not adversely affect these land uses and therefore can co-exist. The increase in pressure on existing infrastructure such as roads, Town Council waste management and water will not be excessive – a few large vehicles and service vehicles on roads, and relatively small volumes of water and a relatively small amount of organic solid waste disposed of daily. Based on the above, the no-action/“no-go” alternative is not recommended.

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4 Legislation Relevant to the Project

4.1 National Legislative Requirements

The legal framework for EA in Namibia is shown in Table 4-1 below.

Table 4-1: Environmental management legislation applicable to the project

Statute Provisions Project Implications

Environmental Assessment Legal Framework

The Namibian Article 95 (1) states that “the State shall The project should support Constitution (1990) actively promote and maintain the the provisions of the welfare of the people by adopting, inter Namibian Constitution alia, policies aimed at… maintenance of ecosystems, essential ecological processes and biological diversity of Namibia and utilization of natural resources on a sustainable basis” Article 100 stipulates that all natural resources are vested in the state, unless otherwise legally owned. The use of such resources is only allowed within reasonable limits and beyond such limits, permission should be obtained from a competent authority responsible for the use and governance of the concerned natural resources.

Environmental Section 3(2) of the EMA provides a set of The project should adhere Management Act (No 7 principles that give effect to the to the principles provided in of 2007) provisions of the Namibian Constitution the EMA. for integrated environmental An ECC should be obtained management. for the proposed project. Section 27(3) stipulates that no party, The Proponent should whether private or governmental, can renew the ECC (if granted) conduct a listed activity without an ECC every three years. obtained from the Environmental Commissioner. Section 40(1) stipulates that an ECC remains valid for a period not exceeding

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Statute Provisions Project Implications three years, subject to cancellation or suspension.

Environmental Impact Details requirements for public The EIA Regulations should Assessment (EIA) consultation within a given inform and guide this EA Regulations GN 28-30 environmental assessment process process. (GG 4878) (Rs21-24). Details the requirements for what should be included in a Scoping Report (R8) and an Assessment Report (R15).

4.2 Sectoral Legislative Requirements

Table 4-2: Sectoral legislation applicable to the project

Statute Provisions Project Implications

Soil Conservation Act Makes provision for the prevention Removal of vegetation cover (1969) and control of soil erosion, and the and contamination of soil must be minimised as far as protection, improvement and practicable. conservation of soil, vegetation and water supply sources in Namibia.

Water Act (No. 54 of Makes provision for a number of The Proponent should 1956) functions pertaining to the prevent any potential management, control and use of water pollution of groundwater. resources, water supply and the Water should be used in a protection of water resources. sustainable way.

Water Resources Provides for the management, Water abstraction and use Management Act No. development, protection, conservation, should be done in a 11 of 2013 and use of water resources. responsible and sustainable manner and compliant with Part XIII of the Act requires that efficient any permit/license water management practises be applied requirements of the by each and every person or Ministry of Agriculture, organisation and organ of state. Water and Land Reform. This Act has not yet been brought into force.

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Statute Provisions Project Implications

Pollution Control and This Bill is not yet promulgated so is not Pollution to the air and Waste Management in force. The Act will regulate the water should be avoided, Bill discharge of pollutants to the air, water and dust pollution should be and land; it will regulate noise, dust and prevented. Waste odour pollution; and it will establish a management should be framework for integrated pollution applied. prevention and control.

Atmospheric Pollution This Ordinance provides for the A registration certificate is Prevention Ordinance prevention of pollution of the required for emission of No. 11 of 1976 (as atmosphere. Part II deals with control of noxious or offensive gases, amended) noxious or offensive gases, which applies obtainable from ‘the to the fumes and odours from meat Director of Health Services’ processing factories. (presumably MoHSS).

Meat Industry Act (No Section 10(n), any producer of or The abattoir should be 12 of 1981) (South speculator in any controlled product registered in accordance African legislation that (livestock, meat or meat products) must with this act. has been adopted by be registered with the Meat Board of Namibia) Namibia and must comply with the conditions of registration in order to lawfully sell any controlled product (livestock, meat or meat products).

Public and Under this Act, all Local Authorities must Sec 46: The Local Authority Environmental Health take measures to prevent unhygienic or is responsible for ensuring Act (No. 1 of 2015) offensive conditions in their jurisdiction, appropriate disposal of and must prevent occurrence of health industrial (incl, abattoir) risks. wastes, following the applicable legislation. Sec 52: Any party that generates industrial / hazardous / infectious waste must register with the Local Authority. The LA must in turn register with the Chief Health Officer.

Animal Health Act (No. This Act provides for the prevention, A health certificate is 1 of 2011) detection and control of animal disease, required for the export of and for the maintenance and animal products. Any place

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Statute Provisions Project Implications

improvement of animal health. This Act where animals are kept is administered by the Directorate of must be registered, and any Veterinary Services, MAWLR. movement of animals requires a movement permit.

Labour Act (No. 11 of The Labour Act of 1992 (Act 6), the New The Proponent should 2007) Labour Act of 2007 (Act 11) and comply with health and Government Notice 156 of 1997: Labour safety regulations pertaining Act, 1992: Regulations Relating to the to the health and safety of Health and Safety of Employees at Work, their employees. governs working conditions of employees. These regulations are prescribed for among others safety relating to hazardous substances, exposure limits and physical hazards.

Regulations relating to Details conditions pertaining to Work conditions during both the health and safety occupational health and safety construction and operations of employees at work applicable to manual labour. should comply with these (GN 156/1997 (GG regulations. 1617))

Road Ordinance 1972 Infringements and obstructions on and The conditions applicable to (Ordinance 17 of 1972) interference with proclaimed roads. road accesses should be (S37.1) adhered to.

4.3 International Treaties and Conventions

The international treaties and conventions applicable to the project are listed below in Table 4-2 below.

Table 4-2: International Treaties and Conventions applicable to the Project

STATUTE PROVISIONS PROJECT IMPLICATIONS

The United Nations Addresses land degradation in arid Activities should not be Convention to Combat regions with the purpose to contribute to such that they contribute Desertification the conservation of biodiversity and the to desertification. (UNCCD) mitigation of climate change.

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STATUTE PROVISIONS PROJECT IMPLICATIONS

Convention on Regulate or manage biological resources Removal of vegetation Biological Diversity important for the conservation of cover and destruction of 1992 biological diversity whether within or natural habitats should be outside protected areas, with a view to avoided and where not ensuring their conservation and possible minimised. sustainable use. Promote the protection of ecosystems, natural habitats and the maintenance of viable populations of species in natural surroundings.

Stockholm Declaration It recognizes the need for: “a common Protection of natural on the Human outlook and common principles to inspire resources and prevention Environment, and guide the people of the world in the of any form of pollution. Stockholm (1972) preservation and enhancement of the human environment.

5 Description of the Receiving Environment

5.1 Biophysical Environment

5.1.1 Climate

Opuwo is located in north-western Namibia, characterized by semi-arid climatic conditions (Mendelsohn, et al., 2003). Accordingly, October-November are the hottest months with average maximum temperatures over 34°C. July is the coldest month with an average minimum temperature of 6-8°C at night. Opuwo is unlikely to receive frost.

Average annual rainfall is 300-350 mm, with the most rain usually experienced in January- March (Mendelsohn, et al., 2003). Characteristically for a dry climate, there is great variability in the total rainfall from year to year, and in the timing of rain through the rainy season from November to April. The coefficient of variation of annual rainfall in the Opuwo area is close to 50%; in practice this means that rainfall is unreliable, and droughts are frequent and to be expected.

As can be expected, humidity is generally very low (less than 40%), reflecting the low amount of moisture in the air (Mendelsohn, et al., 2003). Average humidity briefly rises to over 70% for the few rainy months of the year. Inversely, evaporation rates are generally high, and potential annual evaporation of about 2,000 mm exceeds the rainfall by about seven times.

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The rate of evaporation is highest in the hot summer months before the rains begin, when there is greatest solar radiation and the highest temperatures.

The wind regime in the Opuwo area is very limited. Air movement is generally very low for much of the year, with gentle winds experienced in the afternoons and early evening. Stronger winds blowing from the east in the mornings are experienced in the late summer and winter months (March – July).

5.1.2 Topography

Opuwo is set in fairly mountainous landscape, and lies at an altitude of roughly 1,200 m. The project site is on fairly flat, calcrete-rich ground.

5.1.3 Geology and Soil

Opuwo is underlain by dolomite rocks of the Abenab Subgroup in the Damara Sequence . The Abenab sediments are divided into Upper and Lower layers which differ in the chemical and physical properties of these carbonate rocks, reflecting differing sedimentary environments in their origin (Ajagbe, 2004). These rocks overlie Nosib Group quartzites and rocks of the Chuos Formation. Copper, lead, zinc and iron mineralization in the broader area surrounding Opuwo is associated with both sedimentary and intrusive phases of the Damara Sequence.

The prominent flat-topped mountain to the north of Opuwo is a Karoo inselberg composed of tillite, shale and sandstone of the Dwyka Formation (Schneider, 2004). Surficial calcretes on the plains and alluvial deposits in the ephemeral riverbeds (Christelis & Struckmeier, 2001) are recent geological formations.

The soils of the area are generally shallow and very stony, usually with continuous or broken- up calcrete rocks in the upper layers with varying amounts of gravel (Mendelsohn, et al., 2003). Their water-holding capacity is low, and water runoff rates are usually high due to the little infiltration that can occur. Kunene Region soils generally have low organic content, which coupled with low rainfall, render them of little value for rain-fed agriculture (NPC, 2007).

5.1.4 Hydrology and hydrogeology

Kunene Region is dominated by ephemeral rivers with only one perennial river, the Kunene River that forms the border between Namibia and Angola in the north. The town of Opuwo is situated at the head of a small valley which is a tributary of the Hoarusib River. Localised flash floods are common in water courses during the rainy season, but do not affect the town of Opuwo itself.

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While groundwater potential is moderate in the Hoarusib River bed, most of the area surrounding Opuwo has limited groundwater potential (Christelis & Struckmeier, 2001). The potential is stronger where the Dwyka sediments have been deposited in glacial valleys, such as is the case at Opuwo itself. While the boreholes there are relatively stronger, they do sometimes give water quality problems. For instance, the water supply scheme of Opuwo known as the North West Water Supply Area exceeds 15m3/h, but the water quality falls in Group C and D (i.e. not fit for human consumption) (Christelis & Struckmeier, 2001).

According to NamWater (2009) 95% of the recommended borehole yield in 2008 was 55,350 m3/month. According to the Opuwo Town Council (Opuwo Town Council, 2019), based on their water consumption records, the current average monthly demand is approximately 45,000 m3/month.

5.1.5 Biodiversity

5.1.5.1 Vegetation

Opuwo is situated in the mopane savanna vegetation type. The dominant tree is mopane, which grows in a fairly low scrubby form due to the low rainfall and rocky substrate with very thin soil. It is intermingled with other tree species such as Commiphora sp. and Terminalia prunoides. Vegetation is thickest along the ephemeral watercourses and mopane trees are most abundant and reach the largest size in the riverbeds. Overall vegetation density ranges from sparse to moderate depending on local soil conditions.

The brownfield site of the abattoir is cleared of vegetation and no further removal of trees is required.

5.1.5.2 Fauna

The fact that the abattoir already exists so is therefore a brownfield site, and it is situated in a built-up area, means that there will be very little impact on the natural indigenous fauna. None of the reptiles and small mammals that occur in the immediate surroundings are known to be conservation priority species. The endemic black mongoose is likely to exist in the local area, but the population will not be impacted by the proposed development.

The sparse mopane scrub habitat surrounding Opuwo supports a reasonably rich bird fauna, including a few species that are endemic to Namibia such as white-tailed shrike, rockrunner and Hartlaub’s francolin. The footprint of the abattoir itself is so small that its impact on birdlife will be insignificant. Furthermore, as a brownfield site it will make no reduction in natural habitat for birds which require relatively undisturbed conditions, such as rockrunner.

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5.2 Socio-Economic Environment

5.2.1 Regional Demographic Overview

Covering an area of about 115,260 km2, the Kunene Region has a population of 86,856 people of whom 74% live in rural areas (Namibia Statistics Agency, 2014). The average population density is 0.8 persons/km2. This is much lower than the average density for the whole country (2.6 people/km2), reflecting the arid and sparsely populated nature of the region. The growth rate of the Kunene population from 2001 to 2011 was 2.3%, which is higher than the growth rate for the whole country (1.4%). In-migration is not responsible for this growth, as the NSA 2011 statistics show that roughly the entire population of the region was born within the region.

The region is predominantly young with a median age of 19 (Namibia Statistics Agency, 2014), but in urban inhabitants it is 24 years, reflecting the migration of working-age people to urban areas. The most commonly spoken languages in the Kunene Region homes were Otjiherero languages (42% of households), Nama/Damara (36%) and Oshiwambo (9%). Minority languages such as Afrikaans and other languages are also spoken.

Adult literacy levels in Kunene Region, at 65%, are lower than the national average (89%); this is the lowest literacy level in the country (Namibia Statistics Agency, 2014). This is presumably due to the presence of the dispersed and partly nomadic OvaHimba people, whose lifestyle often pulls children out of school (NPC 2007). The child literacy rate (5-15 year-olds) is even lower, at 59%.

The proportion of child-headed households in Kunene Region is the highest in the country at 2.8% (Namibia Statistics Agency, 2014).

5.2.2 Opuwo Demographic Profile

Opuwo is the administrative capital of the Kunene region. The Opuwo Urban and Outjo constituencies are the most densely populated areas of the region. The population of Opuwo was 7,657 in the 2011 national population census (NSA 2012), representing about one-third of the Kunene urban population. The Opuwo population has grown rapidly (by 50%) over the 10-year period up to 2011, from 5,101 to the 2011 figure of 7,657 (Namibia Statistics Agency, 2014).

5.2.3 Economic Profile

The Kunene Region has a significant percentage of its population older than 15 years of age – 58%. The labour force participation rate (i.e. the proportion of economically active people in the population) is 67% in Kunene Region, roughly similar to the national rate of 64% (Namibia

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Statistics Agency, 2014). The unemployment rate was measured as 36% for the region. The main sources of income in the Region are; farming (32%), wages and salaries (41%), pension (11%), non-farming business (8%) and cash remittances (5%) (Namibia Statistics Agency, 2014).

5.2.3.1 Land Use

The dominant land uses in the Kunene Region are subsistence farming, tourism and mining (KRC, 2015). Potential for growth lies in industrial development and tourism. The main agricultural activities are livestock (41%), small-scale crops (26%) and poultry (6%) (Namibia Statistics Agency, 2014).

The land immediately adjacent to the existing abattoir is vacant/undeveloped townlands to the north, west and east. The Hoarusib River lies to the east of the existing abattoir. A brick manufacturing plant is located adjacent to the south, beyond which lies vacant/undeveloped townlands. All land west of the C43 and south of the D3703 is currently zoned “Undetermined”. The OTC has earmarked this land for light industrial activity and is in the process of rezoning the erf on which the abattoir is built to “Light Industrial”.

An informal residential settlement, known as Katutura, is located to the west of the C43 and south of the D3703. The closest dwelling is approximately 160m from the existing abattoir.

Figure 5-1: Brick manufacturing south of the abattoir (left), view of Katutura from abattoir (right) 5.2.3.2 Facilities

Opuwo has a clinic, postal service, grocery stores, fuel stations and hotels, and is the seat of government for the Kunene Region. Paved roads connect Opuwo to the east with Oshakati (C41), and a gravel road to the south (C43) with Sesfontein. Gravel roads are generally reasonably maintained and connect the remote areas of the region.

5.2.4 Archaeology and Heritage Resources

The abattoir upgrade is a brownfield site and there is no likelihood of encountering any heritage resources in the project.

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6 Public Consultation

Public consultation is an important aspect of an Environmental Assessment (EA) process. During public consultation, potential impacts that the proposed project may have on the receiving environment were identified. Consultation with Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) (state and non-state) enables transparent decision-making.

This chapter describes the details of the public consultation process that was followed and the I&APs that were notified of the study being undertaken. It also includes the main issues and concerns raised during the public consultation process and comments received on the Background Information Document (BID) distributed during the first round of public consultation.

The public consultation process was carried out as prescribed by Regulations 21 to 24 of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations (GN. 30 of 2012).

6.1 First Round of Public Consultation

Engagement with I&APs as part of the first round of public consultation commenced on 13 November 2019 and concluded on 5 December 2019. During the first round of consultation, I&APs and authorities were given an opportunity to register and submit comments on the proposed project.

6.1.1 Public Consultation Activities

Activities undertaken to ensure effective and adequate I&AP involvement, were as follows:

• A register of I&APs was compiled and maintained (Appendix D1). A total of 81 I&APs were included in the database. • A notification email (Appendix D2) with the BID (Appendix D3) was distributed to all registered I&APs on 20 November 2019 or on later dates as they became registered. • A notification letter was hand-delivered to the Kunene Regional Council and the CEO of the Opuwo Town Council, on 25 November 2019 (Appendix D4). • A notification letter was hand delivered on 19 November 2019 to the relevant national ministries situated in Windhoek (Appendix D5). These were MEFT and MAWLR. • A notification email was sent to the parastatals Roads Authority, NamPower and NamWater for their input on the access road, power lines and water issues. • Public notices announcing the commencement of the EA and an invitation to register as an I&AP were placed in “New Era” and “The Namibian” on 13 and 20 November 2019 (Appendix D6).

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• A notice board (with the dimensions 60cm x 42cm) was placed at the access road to the site (Figure 2). A second notice was placed on the notice board in the offices of the Opuwo Town Council and the Kunene Regional Council (Appendix D7). • A public meeting was held in Opuwo on 25 November 2019. It was held at the Hall of the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Opuwo, at 16:00 – 17:30. Eighteen people attended (Appendix D8a). The minutes of the meeting are shown in Appendix D8b, and the presentation that was given is in Appendix D8c.

6.1.2 Comments Received and Responses Provided

All comments and feedback received from I&APs are summarised in Table 6-1 below, while a copy of all the original email and written correspondence (including feedback that does not raise significant issues) is attached as Appendix D9.

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Table 6-1: Comments received and responses provided during the first round of public consultation

No. Date & Mode of Comment Name, Date & Response communication Mode of Responding

1. Anonymous (Opuwo Concern was expressed that the Opuwo Town Council (OTC) During meeting Mr Husselmann (RES) said that he would engage public meeting might not be able to accommodate the additional water the OTC on this matter and address it. participant) 25 demand associated with the proposed project. November 2019

2. Anonymous (Opuwo Concern was expressed that there might not be enough head During meeting Mr Husselmann (RES) explained that the public meeting of cattle to supply the abattoir at the proposed rate. It was appointed project engineers, Burmeister & participant) 25 suggested that a feasibility study should be carried out for Partners (Pty) Ltd are carrying out a feasibility November 2019 the proposed project. study for the proposed project.

3. Anonymous (Opuwo Concern was expressed about the sustainability of the During meeting Dr N. Hedimbi (Directorate of Veterinary Services public meeting abattoir. The following support elements were suggested to official, Opuwo) said that these elements were participant) 25 improve the sustainability of the abattoir: the development being considered as part of the MAWF’s November 2019 of feedlots, growing of forage crops (e.g. lucerne) in or agriculture programme for the Northern around Opuwo, ensuring that the abattoir can produce Communal Areas. Small stock would also be export quality products for access to a wider market and co- slaughtered at the abattoir and hide processing ordination with the open livestock market in Opuwo, was also being considered. facilities for the slaughtering of small stock in addition to cattle, hide processing facilities.

4. Opuwo Town Council The Opuwo Town Council expressed a desire to take RES: This comment is noted. The OTC will, representative (focus ownership of the abattoir once upgraded. however, need to engage the Ministry of

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No. Date & Mode of Comment Name, Date & Response communication Mode of Responding

group meeting) 25 Agriculture, Water and Forestry (the Proponent) November 2019 directly to discuss this matter further.

5. J. Swanepoel With regard to the current non operative Opuwo abattoir we RES, 20 January The construction of a new abattoir somewhere (neighbouring property suggest that a new abatoir be constructed 8 to 12 km outside 2020, via email else is unfortunately significantly less feasible than owner) 5 December and north, northwest of Opuwo, following the Etanga road. the proposal to upgrade the existing Opuwo 2019 via email With the area mentioned situated 3km north of Etanga road. Abattoir for the following reasons: • The Opuwo abattoir has existed in its current location and been operational at various times during the past few decades and the neighbours have been aware of it. • It is deemed that the required statutory process have been followed and the required approvals were obtained during the development of the existing abattoir. • Upgrading and renovating an existing abattoir is significantly cheaper than constructing a new abattoir. • The land for the existing abattoir has already been secured. Attempting to secure a new site will take significantly longer and cost significantly more. These are strong social and economic arguments in favour of the existing site, and we cannot find convincing arguments why an alternative site should be recommended. Your concerns will be

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No. Date & Mode of Comment Name, Date & Response communication Mode of Responding

included in the public consultation record of the EIA. The decision on whether to consider alternative sites will be made by the proponent.

6. J. Swanepoel, 5 This area consist of a bushy to savannah plains with indeed RES, 20 January We take note of your suggestion and will inform December 2019 via fertile soil to be employed as a feedlot farm which also lend 2020, via email the Proponent. As far as I am aware the Proponent email itself idealy for agricultural use in planting lucern, maize and intends to carry out some livestock support more, to resultantly assist and support the prospective new activities within the wider NCA, as part of the abattoir to duly bring it to its full potential. The mentioned development programme which this abattoir necessary agricultural incentive of planting of lucerne, hay upgrade forms part, and possibly even in the and other cattle feed will not only support the feed lot farm Kunene Region. Some of these support activities and abattoir, but also support the cattle farmers with feed include feedlots in existing Greenschemes. for their cattle during draughts and should form part of the feed lot farm activities.

6. J. Swanepoel, 5 That the current non operative Opuwo abattoir, with RES, 20 January We will inform the Proponent of your suggestion. December 2019 via premises, be offered for sale, with jlc civil and trading 2020, via email Procurement in Namibia is now governed by the email enterprises cc a positive candidate to purchase said property. Public Procurement Act and should the proponent wish to sell or lease it , it will be done in accordance with the stipulations of this act (i.e. openly advertised).

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No. Date & Mode of Comment Name, Date & Response communication Mode of Responding

6. J. Swanepoel, 5 That the future Opuwo abatoir also make provision to not RES, 20 January As far as I am aware the proposed upgraded December 2019 via only slaughter cattle on a daily basis, but also small stock like 2020, via email abattoir will cater for slaughter of small stock email goats, sheep and pigs. (sheep, goats, etc.) as well.

6. J. Swanepoel, 5 The 50 cattle per day to be slaughtered incentive is to be RES, 20 January Your suggestion is noted. Burmeister & Partners December 2019 via taken into re consideration, due to the fact that many cattle 2020, via email (Pty) Ltd has been appointed to conduct a email farmers in and of this area had significant cattle losses during feasibility study for the proposed Opuwo abattoir the last 12 years, with some totally ruined, in so far as cattle upgrade. The slaughter capacity will in fact be stock is concerned, due to the continuous draught realities, reduced following the initial work done by which currently is witness to what is stated. A Burmeister. comprehensive feasibility study is necessary to determine the total cattle stock available in this area, to calculate future cattle growth and the availability of abattoir ready cattle, on a regulated continuous supply to said abattoir, via the prospective feedlot farm.

6. J. Swanepoel, 5 Further to above mentioned we recommend and underwrite RES, 20 January We take note of your concerns and will address December 2019 via the very required EIA process undertaken by said ministry 2020, via email these in the scoping report. email and directorate through Burmeister and Partners in terms of the Environmental Managing Act 7 of 2007 (Government Gazette No: 3966) and the Environmental Impact Assesment Regulations (Government Gazette No: 4878) we therefore have hope that the key environmental issues such as health, noice, ground water, air quality, waste, sewerage

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No. Date & Mode of Comment Name, Date & Response communication Mode of Responding

wastewater and the price of property, raise the concern of the ministry of agriculture, water and forrestry, the Directorate of Veterinary Services and the regulating authority of the Ministry of Environment, taking into considiration that the current non operative abattoir of Opuwo is no longer situated outside of Opuwo town and 2 to 3km distant from the nearest household and business entity, as in 1960, but 200 meters from Opuwo suburb Katutura, 3oom from Opuwo suberb Okatuuo with business sites both sides of the non operative Opuwo abattoir and 16om from another business site. With the process of development of two of the mentioned sites in process of development and the third site adjacant said abattoir, allready in operation together with a shopping centre 3oom west of said abattoir

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6.2 Outcome of First Round of Public Consultation

The main issues raised during the first round of public consultation are as follows:

• Impact of the proposed upgrade on neighbouring property values. • Concern was raised regarding waste management (i.e. wastewater, solid waste) and the potential impact of waste on water and air quality and health. • Concern was raised concerning noise generated by the abattoir activities. • Concern was raised about the ability of the Opuwo Town Council to supply the required water demand. • Concern about the availability of feedstock for the abattoir. No critical issues, with the potential to stop the proposed development, were raised during the first round of public consultation.

6.3 Second Round of Public Consultation

Engagement with I&APs as part of the second round of public consultation commenced on the 25th of June 2021 and concluded on the 9th of July 2021. During the second round of consultation, I&APs (including affected authorities) were given an opportunity to review the draft scoping report and submit comments.

6.3.1 Public Consultation Activities

Activities undertaken to facilitate adequate I&AP involvement, are as follows:

• A notification email (Appendix D10) with the draft scoping report was distributed to all I&APs who have an email address (Appendix D1), which includes public meeting attendees on 25 June 2021. • A notification message, including the draft scoping report, was sent on 2 July 2021 via WhatsApp Messenger to six of the public meeting attendees (see Appendix D11 for export of broadcast message). • A hard copy of the draft scoping report was sent via courier (see Appendix D12) to the Opuwo Town Council, where it was accessible during office hours from Mr Muleko. The notification email and WhatsApp message made reference to the availability of this hard copy.

6.3.2 Comments Received and Responses Provided

Comments were received from one I&APs via email during the second round of public consultation. However, no new issues, in terms of environmental impacts, were raised.

A summary of the main issues raised is presented in Table 6-2 below. The original correspondence is attached as Appendix D13.

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Table 6-2: Comments received and responses provided during the second round of public consultation

No. Date & Mode of Comment Name, Date & Mode Response communication of Responding

1. J. Swanepoel Suggestion that a new abatoir be constructed RES, 10 August 2021, As stated in our previous response regarding the construction of a (neighbouring 8 to 12 km outside and north, northwest of via email new abattoir somewhere else, it is unfortunately significantly less property owner) 9 Opuwo, following the Etanga road. With the feasible than the proposal to upgrade the existing Opuwo Abattoir July 2021 via email area mentioned situated 3km north of Etanga for the following reasons: road. • The Opuwo abattoir has existed in its current location and been operational at various times during the past few decades, and the neighbours have been aware of it. • The required statutory process was followed and the required approvals were obtained during the development of the existing abattoir. • We have no mandate and jurisdiction to advise an existing Operator, who is duly approved, to shut down their operations. This would be unconstitutional. • Upgrading and renovating an existing abattoir is significantly cheaper than constructing a new abattoir. • The land for the existing abattoir has already been secured. Your concerns are duly noted, and will be recorded in the report. The decision to abandon the existing abattoir and consider alternative sites will be made by the proponent.

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No. Date & Mode of Comment Name, Date & Mode Response communication of Responding

2. J. Swanepoel Concerns raised about various negative RES, 10 August 2021, 1) This impact is addressed in Section 7.3.2.4 of the draft scoping (neighbouring impacts: via email report. property owner) 9 1) Declined adjacent, neighbouring and other 2) This impact is addressed in Section 7.3.2.5 of the draft scoping July 2021 via email property values, report. 2) Air quality and health issues. 3) Impacts associated with waste are addressed in Sections 7.3.2.5 3) Waste management of various substance of and 7.3.2.6 of the draft scoping report. waste . 4) Impact on water is addressed in Section 7.3.2.6 the draft scoping 4) The potential impact of waste on water and report, while the impact on air is addressed in Section 7.3.2.5 of the fresh Air. same report. 5) The continuous sound of bulking cattle. 5) This impact is addressed in Section 7.3.2.3 of the draft scoping report. 6) The accumulation of flies due to blood and stomach excrement, as well as of other waste 6) Impacts associated with waste are addressed in Sections 7.3.2.5 material. and 7.3.2.6 of the draft scoping report.

3. J. Swanepoel Concerns raised that public consultation RES, 10 August 2021, The public consultations carried out were reasonable and in (neighbouring efforts were not adequate. via email accordance with the EIA regulations, which included the placing of a property owner) 9 notice in The Namibian and New Era for two consecutive weeks. July 2021 via email Please see Chapter 6 of the draft scoping report.

4. J. Swanepoel Concern raised that only a few of the 18 public RES, 10 August 2021, The meeting attendees who provided emails (ten) were contacted (neighbouring meeting attendees were provided with access via email via email and six attendees were contacted via WhatsApp (see property owner) 9 to the draft scoping report. relevant sections of Chapter 6 and associated appendices). July 2021 via email

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7 Impact Assessment The proposed project is expected to have varied impacts on the immediate and surrounding receiving socio-economic and biophysical environment. An understanding of these impacts together with effective mitigation measures can however minimise such impacts, and even avoid impacts in some instances.

The purpose of this chapter is to identify potential impacts that the proposed project is expected to have on the receiving environment and determine their significance. Some impacts might be insignificant while others might need special attention or even in some cases further investigation.

Furthermore, the chapter provides a description and assessment of potential impacts stemming from the project. Mitigation measures relevant to the construction/upgrade and operational phase of the project as appropriate are recommended. These measures are aimed at avoiding, minimising or mitigating negative impacts while maximising potential benefits. The significance of potential impacts without and with mitigation is also provided.

7.1 Assessment Method

Each of the potential impacts identified by Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) during public consultation and by the EAP based on professional experience was screened according to a set of questions (Figure 7-1), which resulted in highlighting the key impacts requiring further detailed assessment.

Does the issue/impact fall within the scope of this project and the responsibility of the Proponent

Yes No

Can be addressed Key issue for Refer to without further assessment relevant investigation authority

Carried over to Further investigation EMP required

Figure 7-1: Screening process for determining key impacts

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This list of impacts that were subjected to a detailed assessment is presented in Table 7-2, below, as per the evaluation criteria presented in Table 7-1.

7.2 Comprehensive Assessment

The identified impacts are assessed according to a synthesis of criteria required by the integrated environmental management procedure. This entails the establishment of the expected impact’s duration (time scale), extent (spatial scale), magnitude (intensity), probability, and status, in combination providing the expected significance (see Table 7-1).

Table 7-1: Criteria applied to each potential impact

Criteria Category

Impact This is a description of the expected impact.

Nature Positive: The activity will have an environmental (social or Describe the type of biophysical) benefit. impact. Neutral: The activity will have no effect. Negative: The activity will have an environmentally (social or biophysical) harmful effect.

Extent Site Specific: Expanding only as far as the activity itself (on-site) The area affected by the Small: Restricted to the site’s immediate environment within 1 km impact. of the site (limited) Medium: Within 5 km of the site Large: Beyond 5 km of the site (regional)

Duration Temporary: < 1 year Predicts the lifetime of the Short-term: 1 – 5 years impact. Medium term: 5 – 15 years Long-term: >15 years (impact will stop after the operational or running life of the activity, either due to natural causes or by human interference) Permanent: Impact will be where mitigation or moderation by natural causes or by human interference will not occur in a particular means or in a particular time period that the impact can be considered temporary.

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Criteria Category

Magnitude Very low: Affects the environment in such a way that natural and/or Describe the scale/size of social functions/processes are not affected. the Impact. Low: Natural and/or social functions/processes are slightly altered. Medium: Natural and/or social functions/processes are notably altered in a modified way. High: Natural and/or social functions/processes are severely altered and may temporarily or permanently cease.

Probability of Occurrence Improbable: Not at all likely. Describe the probability of Probable: Distinctive possibility. the Impact actually Highly probable: Most likely to happen. occurring. Definite: Impact will occur regardless of any prevention measures.

Degree of Confidence in Unsure/Low: Little confidence regarding information available. Predictions Probable/Med: Moderate confidence regarding information State the degree of available. confidence in predictions Definite/High: High confidence regarding information available. based on availability of information and specialist knowledge

Significance No change: A potential concern which was found to have no impact The impact on each when evaluated. component is determined Very low: Impacts will be site-specific and temporary with no by a combination of the mitigation necessary. above criteria. Low: The impacts will have a minor influence on the project and/or environment. These impacts require some thought to adjustment of the project design where achievable, or alternative mitigation measures. Moderate: Impacts will be experienced in the local and surrounding areas for the life span of the development and may result in long term changes. The impact can be lessened or improved by an amendment in the project design or implementation of effective mitigation measures. High: Impacts have a high magnitude and will be experienced regionally for at least the life span of the development, or will be

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Criteria Category

irreversible. The impacts could have the no-go proposition on portions of the development in spite of any mitigation measures that could be implemented.

Significance is determined through a synthesis of impact characteristics as described in Table 7-1 above. It provides an indication of the importance of the impact in terms of both tangible and intangible characteristics. The significance of the impact “without mitigation” is the prime determinant of the nature and degree of mitigation required. Where the impact is positive, significance is noted as “positive”. Significance will be rated on the following scale:

• No significance: The impact is not substantial and does not require any mitigation action;

• Low: The impact is of little importance, but may require limited mitigation;

• Medium: The impact is of importance and is therefore considered to have a negative impact. Mitigation is required to reduce the negative impacts to acceptable levels; and

• High: The impact is of major importance. Failure to mitigate, with the objective of reducing the impact to acceptable levels, could render the entire project proposal unacceptable. Mitigation is therefore essential.

7.3 Key Impacts Identified

The potential impacts associated with both the upgrade/construction of the abattoir and its eventual operations are presented in Table 7-2.

Table 7-2: Key potential impacts expected during the construction and operational phases

Aspect Potential Impacts

Socio-economic The creation of semi and unskilled jobs and associated income for a few environment individuals (employment) creation and skills transfer (Positive) – both phases.

Diversification of the local economy, with growth of the Namibian agriculture sector (positive) – operation phase.

Improved local meat supply, public health and waste management (positve) – operation phase.

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Aspect Potential Impacts

Occupational health and safety impacts (negative) - both phases.

Noise impacts (negative) – operation phase.

Impact on neighbouring property prices (negative or positive) – operation phase.

Biophysical Water resources pollution (negative) - both phases. environment Air quality impacts (negative) – operation phase.

Impact on water availability (negative) – operation phase

Section 7.3.1 and 7.3.2 give a broad overview of each potential impact expected during the construction/upgrade and operational phase, respectively. A comprehensive assessment outcome with mitigations is also presented for each potential impact.

Impacts that might similarly occur in both the construction/upgrade and operation phases will be assessed once (i.e. for the construction phase only) and reference made to these (construction impact assessment and mitigations) in the following phase (i.e. operation), where necessary. However, in the case that an impact occurs during the construction phase and also in the operational phase, but considered to be of a different magnitude or extent, it will be assessed under each phase accordingly.

Details with respect to the potential impacts expected during the construction and operation phases are discussed below. Detailed mitigation measures are presented in the tables below and Environmental Management Plan (Appendix B).

7.3.1 Construction/Upgrade Phase

The assessments of the potential impacts associated with the construction/upgrade phase only are presented below. Since the employment and skills transfer impact (Section 7.3.1.1) applies to both the construction and operation phases, it has been assessed once under this phase.

The potential impacts expected to occur during the construction phase of the project are presented from Table 7-3 to Table 7-5 and their detailed assessment are also presented in same tables (as key impacts listed in Table 7-2).

7.3.1.1 Employment and Skills Transfer

The proposed abattoir upgrade activities will provide a few temporary skilled employment opportunities and a few local individuals from the project area with temporary semi-skilled and unskilled jobs during the construction/upgrade phase. Some permanent employment

40 Environmental Assessment – Opuwo Abattoir Upgrade Final Scoping Report – August 2021 opportunities will also be created during the operational phase. The income generated will benefit the individuals’ households. Furthermore, the proposed activity will result in the improvement in skills and therefore improved employability for the staff employed.

Table 7-3 below presents an assessment of the impact associated with employment creation and income generation.

Table 7-3: Assessment of impact associated with employment creation for construction/upgrade and operations

Criteria Description

Employment creation (a few temporary and permanent skilled and Potential impact unskilled opportunities)

Positive impact through the employment opportunities will be Nature created enabling a potential reduction, though limited in number and duration, in unemployment in Opuwo.

Extent Local to regional

Duration Short-term and medium term

Magnitude Low

Probability Probable

Significance (no mitigation) Low

• Where possible, Namibian citizens and permanent residents from the local area should be employed. Mitigation • Equal opportunity should be provided for both men and women.

Significance (with Low-medium mitigation)

Confidence level High

7.3.1.2 Health and Safety Impacts

Activities associated with the project's phases have the potential to cause accidental injury, owing to either minor (i.e. superficial physical injury) or major (i.e. involving heavy machinery or vehicles) accidents, to the Proponent’s personnel. On-site safety of all personnel is the responsibility of the Proponent and should be adhered to as per the requirements of the Labour Act (No 11 of 2007) and its regulations. The heavy vehicles (excavators, trucks etc.) (if

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Table 7-4 below presents an assessment of the potential health and safety impacts.

Table 7-4: Assessment of potential health and safety impacts

CRITERIA DESCRIPTION

Potential impact Health and safety impacts

Negative impact through potential injuries occurring during construction/upgrade and operational activities. Nature Explosion of fuel storage and associated injury to Proponent’s personnel or locals (where applicable).

Extent Local

Duration Short to long-term

Magnitude Medium

Probability Improbable

Significance (no mitigation) Medium

• The Labour Act’s Health and Safety Regulations should be complied with. • All personnel should be trained in/sensitised to the potential health and safety risks associated with their respective site jobs. • Prior to operating and using site machines and equipment, personnel involved in different project tasks should be trained on how to properly and correctly use these, if they are not familiar with them. Mitigation • Appropriate personal protective equipment should be provided to personnel. • Heavy vehicle, equipment and fuel storage site (if applicable) should be properly secured and appropriate warning signage placed where visible. • An emergency preparedness plan should be compiled and all personnel appropriately trained. • Train all employees and contractors (personnel) on environmental awareness, the Proponent’s internal

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CRITERIA DESCRIPTION Environmental Health and Safety Policy, Environmental Management Plan, and engagement with key stakeholders.

Significance (with Low mitigation)

Confidence level High

7.3.1.3 Water Resources Pollution

The project activities are associated with a variety of potential pollution sources (i.e. lubricants, fuel and wastewater) that may contaminate/pollute surrounding soils and eventually surface and groundwater. Surface water pollution would occur through run-off of pollutants/polluted water to nearby surface water bodies such as ephemeral rivers during the rainy season. Groundwater pollution would occur through leaching of wet waste from the site ground surface into the groundwater systems.

The absence of nearby perennial rivers as a reliable source of surface water supply makes groundwater the only source of water available to the Opuwo residents and the surrounding areas. Pollution to groundwater would negatively affect the surrounding neighbours abstracting water from the same aquifer.

It should be noted that the scale and extent/footprint of the activities where potential sources of pollution will be handled is small and localised.

Table 7-5 below presents the detailed assessment of impact associated surface and groundwater contamination.

Table 7-5: Assessment of impacts associated with water resources pollution

CRITERIA DESCRIPTION

Potential impact Surface and groundwater contamination/pollution

Negative impact: Hazardous substances stored, handled and utilised on-site might leach into groundwater sources at sites where spills occur. Hazardous substances (i.e. wastewater, fuel and lubricants) are Nature stored, handled and used during the upgrade/construction phase. Leakages from heavy vehicles, accidental spills of fuel, wastewater and lubricants might occur and the associated contamination of soil and groundwater.

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CRITERIA DESCRIPTION

Extent Local

Duration Temporary but possibly for longer if there is pollution

Magnitude Low-medium

Probability Improbable

Significance (no mitigation) Low-medium

• All precautions are to be taken to prevent contamination of the soil, surface and groundwater. Proper training of the Proponent’s personnel would reduce the possibility of the impact occurring. • Polluted soil should be handled in accordance with good environmental management practices. • Soil contamination should be minimised by lining the ground with durable plastic where necessary. • Toilet water should be treated using portable toilets and periodically emptied out before reaching capacity and transported to a wastewater treatment facility, or pit latrines. • The fuel storage tank (if applicable) on-site should be placed on Mitigation a bunded and impervious surface. • Washing of equipment contaminated hydrocarbons on-site (if applicable), as well as the washing and servicing of vehicles on- site (if applicable) should take place at a dedicated area, where contaminants are prevented from contaminating soil or water resources. • An emergency preparedness plan should be compiled and all personnel appropriately trained. • The wet waste and hydrocarbons (if applicable) should be contained on site in designated containers and disposed of in accordance to municipal wastewater discharge standards, so that they do not reach to local groundwater systems.

Significance (with Low mitigation)

Confidence level High

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7.3.2 Operation Phase

The potential impacts expected to occur during the operational phase of the project are presented from Table 7-6 to Table 7-12 and their detailed assessment are also presented in same tables (as key impacts listed in Table 7-2).

7.3.2.1 Diversification of Local Economic Activities

The operational upgraded abattoir will encourage the diversification of the local economy and livelihoods diversification with growth of the Namibian livestock agriculture sector.

Table 7-6 below presents an assessment of the impact associated with local economy and livelihood diversification.

Table 7-6: Assessment of impact associated with economic diversification

CRITERIA DESCRIPTION

Potential impact Local economic diversification (increased economic resilience)

Positive impact: The presence of the operational abattoir will encourage the diversification of the local economy and Nature livelihoods as a key for building socio-economic (including climate change) resilience.

Extent Local to regional

Duration Long-term

Magnitude Medium

Probability Probable

Significance (no mitigation) Medium

The Proponent should ensure that the efficient and effective Mitigation operation of the abattoir through the procurement an appropriately experienced party to operate the abattoir.

Significance (with Medium mitigation)

Confidence level Medium

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7.3.2.2 Improved Local Meat Supply, Public Health and Waste Management

The proposed abattoir if efficiently and effectively operated, would result in more meat being processed and made available locally thus reducing meat supply transport costs of transporting meat from elsewhere. Furthermore, slaughtering at the open market would potentially be reduced, resulting in an improvement in the hygiene, public health and management of waste (i.e. blood, gut material, carcass trimmings, etc.) surrounding the slaughter of livestock in Opuwo.

Table 7-7 below presents an assessment of the impact associated with local economy and livelihood diversification.

Table 7-7: Assessment of impact associated with improved local meat supply, public health and waste management

CRITERIA DESCRIPTION

Potential impact Improved local meat supply, public health and waste management

Positive impact: local meat supply will potential take place more efficiently (lower transport costs) and fewer animals Nature slaughtered in potentially unhygienic conditions. Waste management associated with previous open market slaughtering processes will be improved.

Extent Local

Duration Long-term

Magnitude Medium

Probability Probable

Significance (no mitigation) Low-medium

The Proponent should ensure that the efficient and effective Mitigation operation of the abattoir through the procurement an appropriately experienced party to operate the abattoir.

Significance (with Low-medium mitigation)

Confidence level High

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7.3.2.3 Noise Impact

The proposed abattoir related works and vehicles may be a nuisance in the area during the operation phase. The proposed abattoir is located adjacent to a brick manufacturing plant to the south and an informal residential area to the east and north. Noise would potentially be an issue for those residing in the informal residential areas. Noise will be generated by the movement of trucks delivering livestock, the noise from the livestock while in the lairages.

The detailed assessment of the noise impact is presented in Table 7-8

Table 7-8: Assessment of noise impact associated with abattoir related operations

CRITERIA DESCRIPTION

Potential impact Noise

Negative impact: proposed abattoir related works and vehicles Nature may be a noise nuisance in the area.

Extent Local

Duration During hours of operation

Magnitude Low

Probability Probable

Significance (no mitigation) Medium

• When operating noisy equipment on site, workers should be provided with applicable personal protective equipment (PPE), such as earplugs. • All ventilation and extractor fans must be noise efficient or fitted with silencers. All ducts must be lined with sound absorbent material. • Hours of operation must be restricted to 7 am to 6 pm Monday to Friday and 7 am to 1 pm on a Saturday. Vehicle movements Mitigation must be restricted to normal hours of operation. • Equipment must be kept in good repair and any loose or rattling covers, worn bearings and broken equipment promptly attended to. • Mechanical equipment must be located on mounts designed to isolate structure-borne vibration and noise. • Efficient exhaust mufflers must be fitted on noisy vehicles and air powered tools.

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CRITERIA DESCRIPTION • Cattle being slaughtered must be processed as soon as possible after arrival to minimise noise during the evenings. Noisy operations such as stock handling must be done during the noise tolerant periods of the day that is when back-ground noise levels are at their highest.

Significance (with Low mitigation)

Confidence level Medium

7.3.2.4 Impact on Neighbouring Property Values

The proposed abattoir upgrade might affect the value of neighbouring properties. A vacant erf, under private ownership, is located to the north of the existing abattoir, known as Portion 25 of the Opuwo Townlands, while a brick manufacturing plant is located on the erf located to the south of the existing abattoir.

In light of the fact that the abattoir has existed in the current location for a few decades and has been operational at various times during its existence (see Section 1.1 – Project Background), it is likely that the historical sale price of neighbouring properties will have taken the existence of the existing abattoir into consideration. It is debatable that the recent dormancy (in the order of months to a few years) of the existing abattoir might have improved the value of adjacent property values marginally, however the change in property value (if any) is arguably negligible. It is possible that the upgrade of the existing abattoir might actually increase the value of the surrounding properties.

The detailed assessment of the impact on neighbouring property values is presented in Table 7-9

Table 7-9: Assessment of the impact on neighbouring property values

CRITERIA DESCRIPTION

Potential impact Impact on neighbouring property values.

Negative or positive impact: the upgrade of the existing Nature abattoir might affect the value of neighbouring properties.

Extent Local

Duration Long-term

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CRITERIA DESCRIPTION

Magnitude Low

Probability Improbable

Significance (no mitigation) Low-medium

• The Proponent should ensure that efficient and effective operation of the abattoir through the procurement an Mitigation appropriately experienced party to operate the abattoir. • All mitigation measures prescribed in the EMP should be adhered to.

Significance (with Low mitigation)

Confidence level Medium

7.3.2.5 Air Quality Impacts

Potential sources of odour could arise from the blood sump, lairages, livestock transport vehicles, skin handling and carcass holding areas, wastewater and screening operations, however the main source of odour would be the rehabilitated abattoir oxidation pond. The provision of a sealed blood sump, steel grates on floor drains to screen solids, containment and storage of offal, by products and waste material within chillers and closed structures respectively should minimise the attraction of flies and vectors as well as ensure that noxious smells are either contained or managed such that the material does not become odorous due to decomposition (see Chapter 3 – Project Description). All waste collected on site will be stored in airtight sealed containers and removed off site daily, while the wastewater will undergo some pre-screening and then pass through a fat, oil and grease (FOG) separator before being discharged (see Chapter 3 – Project Description).

Given the scale of the proposed project and the fact that is located in an area earmarked for light industrial activity, the impact on the air quality is expected to be of acceptable significance in extent and duration.

Table 7-10 below presents an assessment of air quality impacts.

Table 7-10: Assessment of air quality impacts

CRITERIA DESCRIPTION

Potential impact Air quality impacts

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CRITERIA DESCRIPTION

Nature Negative impact associated with odours.

Extent Site-specific

Duration Medium term

Magnitude Low-medium

Probability Improbable

Significance (no Low-medium mitigation)

• The Proponent through its appointed abattoir operator should facilitate active engagement with all stakeholders (particularly representatives of the nearby informal residential areas and adjacent property owners), as stipulated in the EMP, to ensure that their concerns and issues are addressed. • Ensure that lairages are dry cleaned daily to remove manure and that this is stored in the closed bins provided. These bins are to be emptied out daily. • Ensure that facility upgrades are designed by a qualified professional to international best practice (including air flow through the facility’s interior) and to conform to building regulations. • Ensure that the blood sump pump, structure, inlets and outlet pipes are all well maintained to ensure that the sump can be Mitigation pumped out. Ensure that the double sealed lid is attached properly to ensure that all odours are contained. The blood sump must be emptied daily for use as soil enrichment or conditioning. • Following the emptying of the blood sump, ensure that it is washed out daily and any wash water similarly pumped to the blood storage vessel. • Waste material must be stored in sealed bins and emptied daily by an approved contractor. Any spillages together with the contaminated soil must be cleared immediately. • The emptying of bins must be done efficiently to prevent the creation of nuisance odours. The bins should be washed daily and the contents disposed of into the wastewater network. • The operator should remove the blood, gut contents, manure and solids collected at the steel grate on the floor drains and use this

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CRITERIA DESCRIPTION waste for soil enrichment or conditioning. This task can also be outsourced to a suitably experienced contractor. • All condemned material should be disposed of at the nearest MAWLR DVS facility with an incinerator, or be removed from site and disposed of as directed by the OTC. .

Significance (with Low mitigation)

Confidence level Moderate

7.3.2.6 Water Resources Pollution

The upgraded abattoir will generate wastewater through the washing of abattoir surfaces, the cleaning of trimmings, offal and paunch material. This wastewater will contain suspended solids, oils and fats, which will be removed through primary treatment and thus ensure that the organic load of the wastewater discharged to the oxidation pond is minimised (see Chapter 3 – Project Description).

Table 7-11 below presents the detailed assessment of impact associated surface and groundwater contamination.

Table 7-11: Assessment of impacts associated with water resources pollution

CRITERIA DESCRIPTION

Potential impact Surface and groundwater contamination/pollution

Negative impact: Wastewater, with high organic loads, managed Nature on-site might leach into groundwater where pipelines or the oxidation pond lining fails.

Extent Local

Duration Temporary but possibly for longer if there is pollution

Magnitude Low-medium

Probability Improbable

Significance (no mitigation) Low-medium

• Effluent holding and retaining structures to be seepage-proof Mitigation • All infrastructure should be checked for leaks on a regular basis.

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CRITERIA DESCRIPTION • Stormwater drainage designs should be done by qualified professionals.

Significance (with Low mitigation)

Confidence level High

7.3.2.7 Impact on Water Availability

For the operational phase, it is estimated that the water consumption will be 25,000 litres/day when slaughtering at full capacity (i.e. 5 bovine units/day). At full capacity running approximately 22 days/month this equates to 550 m3 /month. It should be noted that this abattoir has been existence for a few decades and therefore has historically, at its current design capacity (i.e. 5 bovine units/day) formed part of the water demand for Opuwo.

As stated in Christelis and Struckmeier (2001), the groundwater resources in the wider project area are of moderate potential, particularly in Opuwo as evidenced by the North-West Water Supply Area (NWWSA), which at 95% of the recommended yield can supply up to 55,350 m3/month (see Section 5.1.4 – Hydrology and hydrogeology). At 550 m3/month (i.e. full capacity) the increase in the total water consumption for Opuwo (currently 45,000 m3/month) is approximately 1.2%. The significance of the potential impact on available water supply from the NWWSA is therefore considered acceptable. However, the effective implementation of sustainable water use methods, particularly during periods of sustained low rainfall, is still essential.

Table 7-12 below presents the detailed assessment of the impact associated with an increase in water demand in the area.

Table 7-12: Assessment of impact associated with water use

CRITERIA DESCRIPTION

Potential impact Reduction in availability of water resources

Negative impact – increased water abstraction to supply the Nature abattoir may negatively affect other users dependent on the same supply.

Extent Local or regional

Duration For as long as operational (long-term)

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CRITERIA DESCRIPTION

Magnitude Low

Probability Probable

Significance (no Low mitigation)

• Water saving methods should be implemented as far as practicable. Mitigation • The Proponent should adhere to any licence/permit requirements of the Opuwo Town Council.

Significance (with Low-none mitigation)

Confidence level High

7.3.3 Cumulative Impacts

Cumulative impacts are defined as “those that result from the successive, incremental, and/or combined effects of an action, project, or activity (collectively referred to in this document as “developments”) when added to other existing, planned, and/or reasonably anticipated future ones” (International Finance Corporation, 2013).

Some of the cumulative impacts to which proposed project potentially contributes is the increased strain placed on the NWWSA. In general, however, the significance of this impact will be small, given the scale and extent of the project. While the contribution of this project will not be significant, the effective implementation of sustainable water use methods, particularly during periods of sustained low rainfall, is essential.

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8 Conclusions and Recommendations

This chapter presents the conclusions reached for the scoping phase of the EA conducted and the recommendations for consideration by the Proponent and relevant authorities. The conclusions and recommendations presented are based on the impact assessment presented in the preceding Chapter (Chapter 7).

8.1 Conclusion

The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (the Proponent) proposes to upgrade an existing abattoir in Opuwo (the Opuwo Abattoir) within the Opuwo Townlands (the project).

Based on the findings of this impact assessment, the following can be concluded with respect to the social environment:

Based on the findings of the impact assessment conducted the following can be concluded with respect to the biophysical environment:

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Mitigation measures and recommendations have been prescribed in this report (and the EMP – Appendix B) to reduce the significance of these key impacts (and others) to acceptable levels.

8.2 Recommendations

It is therefore recommended that an Environmental Clearance Certificate be issued for the proposed Opuwo Abattoir upgrade and its eventual operations, subject to the following recommendations:

• All required permits, licenses and approvals for the proposed activity should be obtained as required.

• All mitigations listed in Table 7-3 to Table 7-12, and the Environmental Management Plan (Appendix B) should be implemented as stipulated.

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57 APPENDIX A: APPLICATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE

APPENDIX B: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN Independent Environmental Consultants P. O. Box 90709, Windhoek 76 Dr Frans Indongo St, Windhoek West

Proposed Opuwo Abattoir Upgrade, Kunene Region

Environmental Management Plan

June 2021

Proponent: Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform

0 Table of Contents List of Figures and Tables ...... 2

Abbreviations and Acronyms ...... 3

Appendices ...... 3

1 Introduction ...... 4

2 Project Overview ...... 6

2.1 The existing Abattoir and Proposed Upgrade ...... 6

2.1.1 Abattoir Process Areas ...... 6

2.1.2 Slaughtering Process ...... 10

2.2 Construction/Upgrade Phase ...... 10

2.3 Operation Phase ...... 11

2.3.1 Water ...... 11

2.3.2 Wastewater Treatment ...... 11

2.3.3 Energy ...... 11

2.3.4 Road Access ...... 11

2.3.5 Solid Waste Management ...... 11

3 Roles and Responsibilities ...... 13

4 Applicable Legal Requirements ...... 14

5 Planning and Design Phase Mitigation Measures ...... 15

6 Upgrade/Construction Phase Mitigation Measures ...... 15

6.1 Monitoring ...... 17

7 Operation Phase Mitigation Measures ...... 17

7.1 Monitoring ...... 20

8 Dormancy ...... 21

9 Closure ...... 21

1 List of Figures and Tables

Figure 1-1: Location of the Opuwo abattoir ...... 5

Figure 2-1: Slaughtering processing flow diagram ...... 8

Figure 2-2: Proposed wastewater treatment for the upgraded abattoir ...... 9

Table 3-1: EMP implementation roles and responsibilities ...... 13

Table 4-1: Legislation applicable to the project ...... 14

Table 5-1: Planning and design phase mitigation measures ...... 15

Table 6-1: Upgrade/construction phase mitigation measures ...... 15

Table 7-1: Operation phase mitigation measures ...... 18

2 Abbreviations and Acronyms

DEA Department of Environmental Affairs

DVS Directorate of Veterinary Services

EA Environmental Assessment

EAP Environmental Assessment Practitioner

ECC Environmental Clearance Certificate

ECO Environmental Control Officer

EIA Environmental Impact Assessment

EMA Environmental Management Act

EMP Environmental Management Plan

FOG Fat, oil and grease

GG Government Gazette

GN Government notice

kWP Kilo Watt Peak

lux Luminous flux per unit area

MAWLR Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform

MET Ministry of Environment and Tourism

RA Roads Authority

OTC Opuwo Town Council

Appendices

Appendix A: Method for Turned Windrows and Trenching of Organic Abattoir Waste=

3 1 Introduction

This Environmental Management Plan (EMP) contains practical measures that must be taken to ensure that potentially negative impacts upon the environment (biophysical and social) are minimised or completely avoided. Namibia’s Environmental Management Act (EMA) (7 of 2007) requires that an EMP be put in place before a project is implemented. This is usually prepared as part of an Environmental Assessment (EA) – either at a preliminary or scoping-level, or at the level of a more thorough, full detailed assessment. The abattoir is not expected to result in significant negative environmental impacts, therefore a scoping-level EA has been conducted. This EMP is valid for the planning, construction and operation phases of the proposed Opuwo Abattoir upgrade in the Kunene Region (see Figure 1-1). Each phase has a number of sub- activities, which all need to be managed in a specific way. The closure of this abattoir is not addressed in detail in this EMP. The activities are similar in nature to that of general construction activities, however it is recommended that closure planning be undertaken by a suitably qualified and experienced professional when closure is expected in the medium term future (i.e. 3-5 years in the future) This EMP is laid out in the following sections. • Project overview – provides a description of the existing operations and outlines the upgrades. The section also briefly describes the different waste streams (Chapter 2). • Roles and responsibilities – outlines the roles of key agents and their responsibilities according to project phase (Chapter 3). • Applicable legal requirements – outlines relevant permits and legal obligations (Chapter 4). • Mitigation tables – provides an outline of the mitigation measures required to ensure that the environmental and social aspects during upgrade/construction, operations, dormancy and closure as well as monitoring and auditing thereafter are managed in a controlled and responsible manner so that impacts are avoided or minimised (Chapters 5-9).

4 Figure 1-1: Location of the Opuwo abattoir

5 2 Project Overview

2.1 The existing Abattoir and Proposed Upgrade

The existing abattoir is in an area earmarked for light industrial and business activities. The current design capacity makes provision for an operational capacity output of up to 5 bovine units/day (1,100 units/year).

2.1.1 Abattoir Process Areas

The upgraded facility will have the following process areas: • Lairage and raceway –the existing lairages and raceway are suitable for the intended maximum upgrade capacity (i.e. 5 bovine units/day); • Stunning and bleeding area – this area is lower than the surrounding processing rooms. A blood sump will be built that allows blood to drain from the animal into this sump. The floor of the stun room will have both an outlet for blood and wash water. During the day the wash water outlet will be capped off and all blood will be collected in the blood sump. At the end of the day when the facility has to be thoroughly cleaned, the blood sump will be capped and the wastewater inlet opened to allow wash water to drain to the oxidation pond. The blood in the sump will be emptied daily and for use in soil enriching or conditioning in and around Opuwo; • Hoist – the existing hoist will be upgraded to meet best practice standards and two additional hoists will be incorporated within the process line to allow for a more efficient process; • Refrigeration and carcass chillers – the chillers will be upgraded to allow sufficient headroom above the rails to ensure adequate airflow throughout the chiller. An overhead rail transport system will be installed to ensure that the slaughter line will be connected with the chillers thus limiting the amount of manual handling required; • Dispatch and loading docks – the upgraded facility will have a refrigerated passage and sealed loading bay to ensure that the chilled sides are not exposed to ambient temperatures. An inline scale will also be provided to weigh the product before it is loaded; • Blood sump – The external blood sump will have a fixed inlet and outlet. A small pump within the sump will pump the blood via a flexible hose to a storage vessel, to be placed on a nearby vehicle (e.g. tractor). The blood sump will be made of concrete with a double sealed lid to contain all odours. Generally, the management and storage of blood is one of the odorous areas of an abattoir operation and will therefore need to be strictly controlled; • Offal processing, cleaning and packaging – offal is the edible part within the carcass and consists of red offal (heart, lung, live, kidneys), white offal (gastrointestinal tract, bladder, uterus) and dark offal (head, legs, shanks). It is planned that the red and white offal will be emptied onto a trolley and wheeled over to the offal processing section. The exposed gastrointestinal tract (or paunch) material will be kept separate from the slaughter line 6 due to its high bacterial loading. Dividing walls will be installed to separate the paunch from the other offal as well as between the offal processing area and the slaughter line. The paunch will be cut, inverted over a paunch umbrella and the contents washed into the drain. This is current best hygienic practice within abattoirs. Suspended organic material will screened and removed daily and will not enter the wastewater stream that discharges into the existing abattoir oxidation pond; • Primary wastewater treatment and oxidation pond –Part of the facility’s primary wastewater treatment will include a fat, oil and grease (FOG) separator. Solids and paunch material will be screened by a steel grate covering the floor drains, which will be collected and stored in dedicated sealed bins daily. The FOG separator will be cleaned on a regular basis and the contents emptied in dedicated sealed bins. The existing oxidation pond will be upgraded/rehabilitated to receive the wastewater discharged via the floor drains and FOG separator. Estimated wastewater discharge for full slaughtering capacity (i.e. 5 bovine units/day) is 22 m3 /day. • Parking and access roads – Existing parking spaces will be renovated where necessary. • Wash and hygiene facilities - Maintaining hygiene is critical in an abattoir. All workers should be provided with new clothing. Workers are also provided separate hand and feet washing bays fitted with soap dispensers. The new structure walls will be constructed using brick walls with wall tiles as these are effective in maintaining constant temperatures as well as hygiene as they are easy to clean. The floors will be repaired to ensure that they are smooth, impervious and resistant to wear and tear. The floors will slope adequately to ensure effective drainage. • Sterilisers – Knife, handsaw etc. sterilisers will be installed to ensure that all equipment is sterilised using hot water at 82°C. A hot water geyser will be installed to provide hot water for the facility. • Ventilation - The upgraded facility has been designed to promote good ventilation through induced forced ventilation. It is a requirement that air should flow through the facility. Ventilation rates will be determined through proper design. This promotes good hygiene and a positive air flow from the ‘clean areas’ to the ‘dirty areas’ i.e. from the slaughtering to the offal areas. The paunch material is considered contaminated and ambient air should always flow towards this area rather than away. To do this, mechanical ventilation will be installed inside the offal area using an extraction fan. • Power installation – The facility is connected to NORED’s electrical distribution grid. The existing main supply to the premises is a 70-amp three-phase supply which amounts to 50kVA. The estimated daily power requirements are approximately 40kVA for full capacity (i.e. 5 bovine units/day). Monthly power usage is calculated to be on average approximately 5000 kWh if facility is utilised to its full potential. One backup generator will also be provided to ensure that the facility is not without power. Lack of cooling facilities could result in the meat quickly decomposing. The installation of a solar photovoltaic power system is also being considered to improve the profitability of the upgraded facility. Light intensity in the upgraded facility will be upgraded to meet the 200 lux requirement for general areas and 540 lux for inspection areas. Similarly, electrical

7 distribution will be upgraded to ensure that the safety and hygiene standards are met and that all wall-mounted fittings and appliances are installed in accordance with international best practice. • Water storage – The abattoir must have enough water on-site if the town council water supply is switched off. The existing 10,000 litre tank is deemed inadequate. Based on best practice such a facility should have sufficient capacity to meet a 5,000 litre/day per bovine unit. It is estimated that the water consumption will be 25,000 litres per day when slaughtering at full capacity (i.e. 5 bovine units/day). The current connection to the town council water supply system is deemed adequate.

Stunning Bleeding Transfer from to dressing rail Hide pulling1 Evisceration Splitting

Figure 2-1: Slaughtering processing flow diagram

1 Currently not used in Namibia 8

Figure 2-2: Proposed wastewater treatment for the upgraded abattoir

9 2.1.2 Slaughtering Process

The proposed slaughtering process consists of several stages as outlined below and displayed graphically in Figure 2-1: • Receiving of cattle – the cattle are delivered to the abattoir by bakkie or truck. They are offloaded into the lairages were they are held until slaughtering. The animals are inspected to assess their status and to identify any diseased or injured cattle; • Stunning – the cattle are culled by a shot from a pneumatic captive bolt into the brain; • Shackling and hoisting – the culled animal is shackled by the hind leg and hoisted onto an overhead conveyor railing and pushed to the sticking and bleeding area; • Sticking and bleeding – a cut is made to the neck of the animal to sever a group of blood vessels including the jugular point. The animals are bled and the blood is collected via gravity into the blood sump. Ideally the sticking must be done within 60 seconds to ensure proper bleeding. The carcass needs to be allowed to bleed for at least eight minutes; • Removal of head, legs and tail – the carcass is moved into the main section of the abattoir and the forelegs, head and tail are removed; • De-hiding – the hide is removed manually by means of pneumatic de-hiding knives; • Evisceration and carcass splitting – the brisket (or chest cavity) is cut open using a manual saw. The offal is removed and it drops onto a mobile viscera trolley which is then wheeled over to the offal section. The carcass is split longitudinally by an electric saw along the vertebral column into two halves; • Carcass and offal inspection – the carcass and offal are inspected by the health inspector and only that which is fit for human consumption is passed. Any carcass that is condemned will be removed from site and destroyed at the nearest DVS facility with an incinerator, or disposed of as directed by the Opuwo Town Council (OTC); • Rinsing and quartering – the carcass is then rinsed in a rinsing chamber and the offal is cleaned in separate offal washing area. The stomach and intestines is split, overturned and washed. All the paunch material is removed from the building; and • Quartering – each side of the carcass is cut into two quarters. The sections are then stored in a specially built cold storage until collected for delivery.

2.2 Construction/Upgrade Phase

The Proponent will appoint a contractor to carry out the envisaged upgrades to the existing facilities. The construction crew will be housed in existing accommodation within and around Opuwo for the duration of the construction works. A relatively small workforce (i.e. approximately 15 people) will be employed during the course of the construction phase. The estimated duration of the construction/upgrade period is approximately eight (8) months. This is however an estimate subject to change based on conditions at the time when construction starts.

10 2.3 Operation Phase

2.3.1 Water

2.3.2 Wastewater Treatment

The upgraded wastewater treatment system will consist of primary treatment and secondary treatment (see Figure 2-2). Primary treatment of wastewater includes dry scraping of the lairages prior to being hosed down. Process water (i.e. water used during the skinning and carcass dressing processes and cleaning etc.) is collected by floor drains, fitted with a steel grate to screen solids, which subsequently passes through a FOG separator, which ensures solids and fat are removed from this wastewater. The blood flows into a blood sump, which is emptied daily for disposal. The blood will be collected daily and used for soil enrichment or conditioning in suitable areas in and around Opuwo. The primary treated wastewater from the paunch washing, process water and hosing down of the lairages will require secondary treatment. Approximately 22,000 litres/day will be produced when operating at full capacity (i.e. 5 bovine units/day). The existing abattoir oxidation pond will be rehabilitated for secondary treatment. The existing oxidation pond has sufficient capacity to accommodate the maximum wastewater production rate. In the event that the oxidation pond receives an anomalously high inflow (e.g. in the event of heavy rains), any overflow will be pumped via existing pump and pump-line to the town council ponds.

2.3.3 Energy

The Northern Namibia’s regional Electricity Distributor (NORED) supplies electricity to the existing abattoir. A portion of the current power demand will be supplied by a solar photovoltaic (PV) plant. The portion supplied by the solar PV plant will not exceed 40 kWP.

2.3.4 Road Access

Road access to site is obtained from the proclaimed Roads Authority gravel road, C43 (between Opuwo and Sesfontein), within the Opuwo Townlands.

2.3.5 Solid Waste Management

The solid waste will consist of the following non-carcass components: • By-products – i.e. blood, hide, hooves and horns; 11 • Discards and waste – i.e. gut contents, manure, solids collected at the steel grate on the floor drains and condemnations; and • General domestic solid waste. The by-products, which can be resold, will be removed on daily basis either by the operator or by a contractor, suitably experienced in handling these by-products, appointed by the operator. The operator should remove the blood, gut contents, manure and solids collected at the steel grate on the floor drains and use this waste for soil enrichment or conditioning. This task can also be outsourced to a suitably experienced contractor. All condemned material should be disposed of at the nearest Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry (MAWF) Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) facility with an incinerator or be removed from site and disposed of as directed by the Opuwo Town Council (OTC). Apart from the general domestic waste, all solid waste will be disposed of daily. The domestic waste will be collected by the OTC once a week for disposal at the town council waste site. If the OTC does not agree to remove the domestic waste, the appointed Abattoir Operator will be responsible to remove this solid waste to the town council waste disposal site.

12 3 Roles and Responsibilities

The implementation of the EMP is the responsibility of the person(s) in charge of each of the project phases as outlined in Table 3-1 below.

Table 3-1: EMP implementation roles and responsibilities

Role Responsibility

Proponent Responsible for overseeing activity dormancy and closure

Appointed Project Engineer(s) Responsible for design aspects of the abattoir upgrade.

Contractor Responsible for all upgrade/construction activity.

Abattoir Operator Responsible for operation of the abattoir.

Environmental Control Officer The individual responsible for monitoring implementation of the (ECO) applicable EMP mitigation measures as designated by the Contractor (during upgrade/construction phase) and the Abattoir Operator (during the operation phase).

The responsibility for the implementation of this EMP lies with the respective entities for each phase, although ultimately compliance with the EMP requirements rests with the owner/project proponent. The current facility and land is under the custodianship of the MAWF, specifically the Directorate of Veterinary Services.

The EMA implies that the EMP should be monitored. Monitoring needs to be intensive (maybe weekly) during the upgrade/construction phase, while during the operation phase it is likely to be monthly to two-monthly. The environmental monitoring findings should be incorporated into annual monitoring reports for submission to the Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET): Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) (Environmental Commissioner’s office). Renewal of the Environmental Clearance Certificate (after 3 years) depends on the results of this annual monitoring.

13 4 Applicable Legal Requirements

The following legal requirements are applicable to the proposed abattoir upgrade.

Table 4-1: Legislation applicable to the project

Legislation Provisions Contact Details

Environmental Activities listed in Government Notice Mr Damian Nchindo (Ministry Management Act 2007 (GN) No. 29 of GG No. 4878 require an of Environment and Tourism Environmental Impact Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC). – Chief Conservation Assessment (EIA) The amendment, transfer or renewal of Scientist) Regulations (EIAR) (GG the ECC (EMA S39-42; EIAR Regs19 & 20). Tel: 061 284 2701 No. 4878) Amendments to this EMP will require an amendment of the ECC. The ECC needs to be renewed every 3 years. The Environmental Commissioner expects to receive 3 annual monitoring reports during the ECC validity period.

Labour Act 11 of 2007 Adhere to all applicable provisions of the Health and Safety Labour Act and the Health and Safety Regulations (HSR) GN regulations. 156/1997 (GG 1617).

Water Act (54 of 1956) Wastewater discharge permit required for Franciskus Witbooi discharge of wastewater. Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry Tel: 061 208 7226

Atmospheric Pollution A registration certificate is required for Ministry of Health and Social Prevention Ordinance emission of noxious or offensive gases, Services No. 11 of 1976 (as obtainable from ‘the Director of Health Tel: 061 203 9111 amended) Services’.

Meat Industry Act (No A producer of any controlled product Meat Board of Namibia 12 of 1981) (livestock, meat or meat products) must Tel: 061 275 830 be registered with the Meat Board of Namibia and must comply with the conditions of registration in order to lawfully sell any controlled product.

14 5 Planning and Design Phase Mitigation Measures

The management requirements detailed in Table 5-1 need to be carried out before any tenders are drafted for the construction of the road while necessary preliminary legislative and administrative arrangements are made in preparation for construction phase of the project. These mitigation measures are also applicable for the period during which construction engineering designs/drawings are carried out. See Table 3-1 above for EMP implementation roles and responsibilities applicable to this project phase.

Table 5-1: Planning and design phase mitigation measures

Aspect Impact Mitigation Measures

Stormwater Surface and Stormwater drainage for the upgraded abattoir should be designed drainage groundwater according to recognised design standards (e.g. South African contamination National Standards) by a suitably qualified and experienced professional.

Abattoir Air quality Ventilation rates should be determined through proper design by a ventilation impact suitably qualified and experienced professional according to recognised design standards (e.g. South African National Standards).

Wastewater Surface and • Wastewater treatment infrastructure for the upgraded abattoir treatment groundwater should be designed according to recognised design standards (e.g. South African National Standards) by a suitably qualified contamination and experienced professional. • The effluent holding and retaining structures should be designed to be seepage-proof.

6 Upgrade/Construction Phase Mitigation Measures

The mitigation measures for the upgrade/construction phase are presented in Table 6-1. See Table 3-1 above for EMP implementation roles and responsibilities applicable to this project phase.

Table 6-1: Upgrade/construction phase mitigation measures

Aspect Impact Mitigation Measures

EMP Ineffective • There must be a suitable reporting and communication Implementation implementation of system between the upgrade Contractor and all stakeholders (i.e. neighbours, Town Council, etc.) to deal EMP with biophysical and social issues. • The Contractor must sensitise all members of their workforce to the applicable specifications in this EMP. • The Contractor must inform the relevant stakeholders (i.e. neighbours, Town Council, etc.) of the details of construction, including the schedule and who the designated stakeholder liaison person is.

15 Aspect Impact Mitigation Measures

Recruitment/ Negative conflict • Recruit labourers for unskilled work (digging trenches, employment flag bearers etc.) from the local area (i.e. Opuwo) as far as possible. • Equal employment opportunity should be provided to both men and women. HIV Training Lack of awareness • Construction personnel (particularly those who are not of health risks from the local area – i.e. not resident in Opuwo) should receive HIV/AIDS awareness training. Construction Negative conflict • All construction personnel (particularly those who are not workers with neighbours resident in Opuwo) should reside in existing accommodation within the local area (i.e. Opuwo) accommodation

EMP training Lack of EMP All the Contractors personnel should receive training on the awareness and generally applicable EMP provisions and provisions specific to associated their respective work. implications

Monitoring EMP non- • The ECO should regularly monitor the implementation of compliance this EMP on the ground. • A penalty/fine system should be explained to all construction personnel and penalties/fines issued for non-compliance. Noise Nuisance impacts The Contractor should as far as possible work during and associated reasonable/generally accepted work hours – 06:00-1900 negative conflict

Waste Soil and • All precautions are to be taken to prevent contamination Management groundwater of the soil, surface and groundwater. Proper training of the Proponent’s personnel would reduce the possibility of contamination the impact occurring. • The ECO should ensure that a sufficient number of drip trays are available on-site and that these are utilised in the event of leakage from construction trucks or vehicles and equipment. • Soil contamination should be minimised by lining the ground with durable plastic where necessary. • All waste generated during construction should either be recycled or disposed at the nearest designated landfill site. • Waste bins should be provided around the work site. • A drip tray should be available for each heavy construction vehicle (e.g. excavators) (if applicable) on- site. • Washing of equipment contaminated hydrocarbons on- site (if applicable), as well as the washing and servicing of vehicles on-site (if applicable) should take place at a

16 Aspect Impact Mitigation Measures dedicated area, where contaminants are prevented from contaminating soil or water resources. • All construction equipment and/or vehicles should be kept in good working condition. Health and Injury or loss of • The Contractor must adhere to the regulations pertaining Safety life to Health and Safety, including the provision of protective clothing, failing which the Contract may be ended with immediate effect. • All flammable materials (if applicable) used for construction should be properly contained to limit the risks of fire. • Proper traffic and safety warning signs must be placed at the C43 access point. • Construction workers should have access to potable water at all times when working to avoid dehydration. • Fuel tanks (if applicable) on site must be properly bunded. • Foam fire extinguishers must be in close proximity to fuel kept on site (if applicable). There should be trained personnel to handle this equipment. • An emergency preparedness plan should be compiled and all construction personnel appropriately trained.

6.1 Monitoring Depending on how the Proponent drafts the contract, the upgrade/construction Contractor might have one of his staff carrying out the role of Environmental Control Officer – i.e. person responsible for monitoring the implementation of the mitigation measures detailed above. However, the Proponent may designate one of their staff to carry out the role of ECO independent from the Contractor. Either way, the ECO should, as stated above, carry out frequent (possibly daily or weekly) monitoring as appropriate during the construction phase. The findings of the upgrade/construction phase monitoring should be included in the first annual environmental monitoring report, which should be compiled and submitted to the Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET): Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) (Environmental Commissioner’s office) summarising the environmental impacts and the measures taken to mitigate them. This report should include feedback on, odour, noise, waste management, resource use and any stakeholder engagement. 7 Operation Phase Mitigation Measures

During this phase, the upgraded abattoir and its related infrastructure will be operational and maintained by the appointed Abattoir Operator The mitigation measures for the operation phase are presented in Table 7-1 below. See Table 3-1 above for EMP implementation roles and responsibilities applicable to this project phase.

17 Table 7-1: Operation phase mitigation measures

Aspect Impact Mitigation Measures

EMP Ineffective • There must be a suitable reporting and communication Implementation implementation of system between the Abattoir Operator and all stakeholders (i.e. neighbours, Town Council, etc.) to EMP deal with biophysical and social issues. • The Abattoir Operator should maintain a complaints register and address complaints promptly from members of the public. • The Abattoir Operator must sensitise all members of their workforce to the applicable specifications in this EMP. EMP training Lack of EMP The appointed Abattoir Operator should ensure that all awareness and the personnel are aware of necessary health, safety and implications thereof environmental considerations applicable to their respective works.

Abattoir Reduction in The Proponent should develop a Service Level Agreement maintenance operational to ensure that the facilities and plant are properly efficiency and maintained by the Abattoir Operator according to best facility life practice principles for abattoir maintenance. The Service expectancy Level Agreement must be specific and detailed, informing the Abattoir Operator how and when the facilities and plant should be serviced and maintained.

Noise Noise nuisance and • When operating noisy equipment on site, workers negative conflict should be provided with applicable personal protective equipment (PPE), such as earplugs. • Ventilation and extractor fans should be noise efficient or fitted with silencers where appropriate. All ducts should be lined with sound absorbent material. • Hours of operation must be restricted to 06:00 to 19:00Monday to Friday and 07:00 to 13:00 on a Saturday. Vehicle movements must be restricted to normal hours of operation. • Equipment should be kept in good repair and any loose or rattling covers, worn bearings and broken equipment promptly attended to. • Mechanical equipment must be located on mounts designed to isolate structure-borne vibration and noise. • Efficient exhaust mufflers must be fitted on noisy vehicles and air powered tools. • Noisy operations such as stock handling must be done during the noise tolerant periods of the day that is when back-ground noise levels are at their highest.

18 Aspect Impact Mitigation Measures

Waste Environmental • The Abattoir Operator should ensure that the management contamination and bakkies/trucks are manually swept, after the cattle have been offloaded, to remove dust and manure, which associated health should be deposited in designated storage containers. and safety risks • Ensure that lairages are dry cleaned daily to remove manure and that this is stored in the closed bins provided. These bins are to be emptied out daily. • Ensure that the blood sump pump, structure, inlets and outlet pipes are all well maintained to ensure that the sump can be pumped out. Ensure that the double sealed lid is attached properly to ensure that all odours are contained. The blood sump must be emptied daily and the blood used for soil enrichment or conditioning. The blood sump should be washed with soap or appropriate chemical agent to prevent odour. • Following the emptying of the blood sump, ensure that it is washed out daily and any wash water similarly pumped to the blood storage vessel. • Waste material must be stored in sealed bins and emptied daily by an approved contractor. Any spillages together with the contaminated soil must be cleared immediately. • The emptying of bins must be done efficiently to prevent the creation of nuisance odours. The bins should be washed daily and the contents disposed of into the wastewater network. • The operator should remove the blood, gut contents, manure and solids collected at the steel grate on the floor drains and use this waste for soil enrichment or conditioning. This task can also be outsourced to a suitably experienced contractor. • All condemned material should be disposed of at the nearest MAWF Directorate of Veterinary Services facility with an incinerator, or be removed from site and disposed of as directed by the OTC. • Disposal of meat waste should be done using either turned windrows or trenches, according to the method described in Appendix A, where appropriate (e.g. subsequent to an agreement with the relevant landowner, in the farmlands surrounding Opuwo, or at the town council waste disposal area). • Manure can be spread directly onto farmland for assimilation. It needs to be carefully mixed with the surface soil to prevent fly breeding, reduce odour and avoid water pollution from surface runoff. • All disposal sites must be managed carefully. The Abattoir Operator should audit these sites once every four months to ensure that practices are being carried

19 Aspect Impact Mitigation Measures out in accordance with the agreement between the Abattoir Operator and the third-party waste management entity (if applicable). If the windrowing/trenching is not being properly managed and environmental harm is occurring, then steps should be taken to i) rectify the situation, ii) find an alternative operator or iii) dispose the waste material as directed by the OTC. Air quality Nuisance impact • The Abattoir Operator should have a simple grievance associated with mechanism in place to ensure that concerns and issues of potential persons aggrieved are effectively recorded odours and timeously addressed. • The Abattoir Operator should implement all operational waste management mitigation measures listed above. Water Surface and • All wastewater infrastructure should be checked for resources groundwater leaks on a regular basis. contamination • All wastewater and stormwater infrastructure should be maintained at the recommended intervals to ensure that this infrastructure is working as designed/intended. Inefficient water use • Water saving methods should be implemented as far as practicable. • The Proponent should adhere to any licence/permit requirements of the Opuwo Town Council.

7.1 Monitoring The role of the Environmental Control Officer – i.e. the person responsible for monitoring the implementation of the mitigation measures detailed above, might be carried out by a dedicated member of staff, or might form part of the Abattoir Operator’s responsibilities. Either way, the ECO’s monitoring responsibility should be carried out as appropriate during the operation phase. The ECO’s monitoring responsibility should include an audit of the operation phase EMP mitigation measures. Some of these will be once-off – e.g. has a grievance mechanism policy been compiled? Other mitigation measures require more frequent auditing – e.g. is the handling of organic waste via windrows or trenching (by the appointed third party if applicable) effective? The monitoring findings should be incorporated into the annual environmental monitoring reports, which should be compiled and submitted to the MET: DEA (Environmental Commissioner’s office) summarising the environmental impacts and the measures taken to mitigate them. The Environmental Commissioner’s office will review these annual environmental monitoring reports when considering an application for the renewal of the Environmental Clearance Certificate, which is required every 3 years.

20 8 Dormancy

It may become necessary to temporarily suspend abattoir operations in the event that the supply of livestock for slaughter drops significantly to the extent which the operation of the abattoir becomes economically unviable. The following mitigation measures are required for dormancy: • The threshold conditions (e.g. minimum rate of supply of livestock for slaughter) beyond which the Abattoir Operator may initiate dormancy. • In the event that the dormancy threshold conditions are reached, the Abattoir Operator, in consultation with the Proponent, may initiate dormancy procedures, which should include as a minimum: o A detailed dormancy management plan should be developed in consultation with the Abattoir Operator’s staff, labour union (if applicable) and local authorities, which should consider retrenchment impacts and alternative livelihood options. The aforementioned consultations should be held early to provide enough time for all stakeholders to consider the most appropriate management measures. o All waste management mitigation measures (see Table 7-1) should continue until all waste is rendered safe with respect to the biophysical environment and with respect to public health and safety.

o The entire plant must be properly cleaned and “moth-balled” to prevent unnecessary standing damage to building elements and equipment.

9 Closure

The objective of activity closure is to ensure the long-term health and safety of the affected public by demolishing all activity infrastructure built and owned, which will not be required by the future landowner. Activity closure is not a one-off exercise. Closure is a process that can commence at the start of an activity and involves stakeholder discussions to find optimised post- operational biophysical and social targets to work toward. Closure planning should be supported by risk assessments and reviews. An activity closure strategy should aim to have a net positive impact on the biophysical and socio- economic environment and have no liabilities at the end of operations. The Proponent should initiate closure planning when the anticipated end of this abattoir is a certainty. The mitigation measures contained in this EMP and the annual EMP monitoring results should be used to guide closure planning and eventual implementation. A detailed closure management plan should be developed in consultation with the Abattoir Operator’s staff, labour union (if applicable) and local authorities, which should consider retrenchment impacts and alternative livelihood options. The aforementioned consultations should be held early to provide enough time for all stakeholders to consider the most appropriate management measures.

22 Appendix A – Method for Turned Windrows and Trenching of Organic Abattoir Waste

The following information has been sourced from: Quivertree Consulting, 2014. Eenhana Abattoir Environmental Management Plan. Commissioned by Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry.

Turned windrows The manure and any dry organic material, e.g. wood chips, leaves, small branches, dried grasses should be mixed and pushed into stockpiles. This can be done by a bucket loader or by hand. As more material is delivered this can be added to the piles and the material turned over. This process starts the thermophilic (composting) process and the increased temperatures help to reduce odour. The windrows should be built up in layers with 25 – 50 cm of organic material between layers of scrapings. The top layer must be adequately covered to minimise odours. Volume ratio of materials should be approximately two parts carbon to one-part meat scraps. The C:N ratio is recommended to between 30:1 and 40:1. Initial moisture levels should be maintained at around 63%. The windrows can extend upward to 2 m in height, 4 metres in width at the base and 35 metre in length (or longer). The turning of windrows is recommended to be every other month for the first four to six months and then more frequent turning in the last four to six months of a 12-month cycle. Covering of windrows regularly is likely to avoid the exposure of meat scraps to the surface and minimise odour and vector problems. After 12 months the composted material can be screened and then used as a soil cover. It is recommended that com-posting areas are rotated on field to prevent nutrient overloading (Gulliver, 2001).

Trenching Organic waste (i.e. gut contents, scrapings, meat waste) must be laid in trenches and mixed with the soil. Care must be taken to not overload the trenches as the decomposition process will not be effective and the scrapings will attract vermin. As for the composting process, the ratio of soil to meat wastes should be around 2 to 1. The fields must be ploughed on a similar cycle to that of the windrow turning (see above) and must be left fallow for a year to allow maximum assimilation of waste material into the soil structure. If the windrowing/trenching is not being properly managed and environmental harm is occurring, then steps should be taken by NDC to i) rectify the situation, ii) find an alternative operator or iii) dispose the waste mate-rial to landfill.

References Gulliver, J., 2001. On site composting of meat by-products, s.l.: s.n.

0 APPENDIX C: CV OF EAPS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Curriculum Vitae

Proposed role in the project:

1. Family name: Pallett

2. First names: John Richard

3. Date of birth: 13 / 10 / 1960

4. Nationality: Namibian

5. Civil status: Married

6. Education:

Institution Degree(s) or Diploma(s) obtained: (Date from - Date to) University of Cape Town, Certificate in Integrated Environmental Management 1992 University of the B.Sc Honours (Zoology) Witwatersrand, 1986 University of the B.Sc (Zoology + Geology) Witwatersrand, 1981-1984

7. Language skills: Indicate competence on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 - excellent; 5 - basic)

Language Reading Speaking Writing English Excellent Excellent Excellent Afrikaans Fair Good Fair

8. Membership of professional bodies:

• Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of Namibia (Accredited as a Lead practitioner, Practitioner and Reviewer).

• International Association for Impact Assessment (member).

9. Other skills: (e.g. computer literacy, etc.) • Namibian biodiversity expert (especially birds + mammals) • Computer literacy

10. Present position:

Principal Scientist, Southern African Institute for Impact Assessment (SAIEA)

Director, Resilient Environmental Solutions CC

11. Years within the firm:

August 2019 1/5 11 years affiliated with SAIEA

1 year with RES (since its inception)

12. Key qualifications: (relevant to the project)

See Education above

13. Specific experience in the region:

Country Date from - Date to Namibia. RES October 2018 - present EIA of the Proposed establishment of the Africa Millimetre Telescope on Gamsberg Plateau. For Stichting Katholieke Universiteit and Radboud University, The Netherlands.

Namibia. SAIEA Sep 2018 – Jan 2019 EIA of Biological control of alien invasive cactus plants in Namibia. For Namibian Chamber of the Environment.

Lesotho. SAIEA Oct 2017 – Mar 2018 External review of EIA: Polihali Dam and associated infrastructure EIA, Lesotho. EIA conducted by Environmental Resources Management (ERM), for Lesotho Highlands Development Authority.

Namibia. Sub-contract to Quivertree Consulting. Jul 2017 – Jan 2018 Fauna & flora specialist for EIA: Proposed export abattoir in Outjo. EIA led by Quivertree Consulting CC, for Fu Hai Trading Enterprises.

Namibia. SAIEA 2016-2018 Team leader for the Strategic Environmental Assessment of the Omaheke Integrated Regional Land Use Plan. Led by SAIEA for the Ministry of Land Reform.

Namibia. SAIEA 2015-2016 Team leader for the Strategic Environmental Assessment of Large-scale bush thinning and value-addition activities in Namibia. Led by SAIEA for the Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).

Namibia. Sub-contract to EnviroDynamics 2014 Bird specialist for the EIA of the 400 kV Power Line from Ruacana to Oshivelo. Led by EnviroDynamics for NamPower.

Namibia. SAIEA 2013-2014 Team leader for the Strategic Environmental Assessments of the Tourism Sector for the NamPlace Projects in the Greater Sossusvlei – Namib Landscape Area and the Greater Fish River Canyon Landscape Area. Led by SAIEA for the Ministry of Environment and Tourism.

Namibia. SAIEA and EMS 2013 Namibian consultant for the project The Application of Economic

Page 2 Instruments for Waste Oils and Used Lead Acid Batteries in Namibia. Led by EMS Consulting (Belgium) for the Africa Institute.

Sierra Leone. SAIEA 2011 SEA Training Workshop for Sierra Leone Environmental Protection Agency (SLEPA). Namibia. SAIEA 2009-2011 Biodiversity specialist in the Strategic Environmental Assessment of the Central Namib Uranium Rush. Led by SAIEA for Ministry of Mines and Energy.

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14. Professional experience:

Date from – Location Company Position Description Date to Oct 2018 - Windhoek Resilient Environmental Director Environmental assessment work present Solutions CC (RES) • Coordination and compilation of Strategic Environmental Oct 2008 - Windhoek Southern African Institute Principal scientist Assessments (SEAs) and natural resource management present for Environmental projects; Assessment (SAIEA) • Guiding and reviewing Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs); • Giving training in EIA, SEA and Sustainable Development, in Namibia and other African countries.

• Coordinator of the Publications, Library and Information Nov 1992 – Windhoek Desert Research Environmental practitioner Management Desk – writing, compiling and managing Sep 2008 Foundation of Namibia information materials; (DRFN) and its consulting arm Environmental • Coordinator of the Energy Desk, focussed on renewable energy; Evaluation Associates of • Main consultant in EEAN and providing biodiversity specialist Namibia (Pty) Ltd (EEAN). input to EIAs; • Editing of scientific and lay publications for various clients, 1992 - present Windhoek Freelance Editor and author including o GIZ (Basin Management Training Manuals) o Research and Information Services of Namibia (RAISON) (editing of profiles of North-Central Namibia, Kavango), o Unam Multidisciplinary Research Centre (MRC) (project reports), o Lars Andersson (Ph.D thesis). • Co-author of Life Science textbooks • Editor/author of books on the Namib, southern African water, and the Sperrgebiet.

Month Year 4/5

15. Other relevant information (e.g., Publications)

SAIEA. 2009. Impact assessment case studies from southern Africa. E-book, www.saiea.com/Case_study_book_09.htm

Seely, M. & Pallett, J. 2008. Namib – secrets of a desert uncovered. Venture Publications, Windhoek.

Henschel, J., Dausab, R., Moser, P. & Pallett, J. (Eds.) 2003. !Nara: Fruit for development of the Khuiseb Topnaar. Namibia Scientific Society, Windhoek, Namibia.

Marais, A.L. & Pallett, J. 2002. Human and healthy: Life Science for Namibia Grade 10. Out of Africa Publishers, Windhoek, Namibia

Marais, A.L. & Pallett, J. 2000. Fur and feathers: Life Science for Namibia Grade 9. Out of Africa Publishers, Windhoek, Namibia.

Marais, A.L. & Pallett, J. 1998. Green and growing: Life Science for Namibia Grade 8. Out of Africa Publishers, Windhoek, Namibia.

Heyns, P., Montgomery, S., Pallett, J. & Seely, M. (Eds.) 1998. Namibia's Water: a decision makers' guide. Department of Water Affairs, Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Rural Development, and Desert Research Foundation of Namibia.

Pallett, J. (Ed.) 1997. Sharing water in southern Africa. Desert Research Foundation of Namibia, Windhoek.

Pallett, J. (Ed.) 1995. The Sperrgebiet: Namibia's least known wilderness. An environmental profile of the Sperrgebiet or Diamond Area 1, in south-western Namibia. Namdeb and Desert Research Foundation of Namibia, Windhoek.

Scientific papers

Wassenaar, T.D., Henschel, J.R., Pfaffenthaler, M.M., Mutota, E.P., Seely, M.K. and Pallett, J. 2013. Ensuring the future of the Namib’s biodiversity: ecological restoration as a key management response to a mining boom. Journal of Arid Environments 93:126-135.

Henschel, J.R., Pallett, J., Berry, C., Griffin, M., Hachfeld, B., Makuti, O. & Seely, M.K. 2006. Checklists of the flora and vertebrates of Gobabeb. Journal of the Namibia Scientific Society 54: 31-58.

Henschel, J.R. Mtuleni, V., Pallett, J. & Seely, M.K. 2003. The surface dwelling arthropod fauna of Gobabeb with a description of the long-term pitfall trapping project. Journal of the Namibia Scientific Society 51: 65-92.

Dickman, C.R., Mannheimer, C. & Pallett, J.R. 1994. Dietary selectivity of the spotted eagle owl, Bubo africanus, in sand dunes of the western Kalahari. Cimbebasia 14: 31-36.

Rasa, O.A.E., Wenhold, B., Howard, P., Marais, A.L. & Pallett, J.R. 1992. Reproduction in the yellow mongoose revisited. South African Journal of Zoology 27(4): 192-195.

Kinahan, J., Pallett, J.R., Vogel, J., Ward, J.D. & Lindeque, M. 1991. The occurrence and dating of elephant tracks in the silt deposits of the lower !Khuiseb River, Namibia. Cimbebasia 13: 37-4.

Pallett, J.R. & Grobler, H.J.W. 1990. Mammal survey of west Caprivi, April 1990. Internal report, Ministry of Wildlife, Conservation and Tourism, Namibia.

Taylor, P.J., Campbell, G.K., van Dyk, D., Watson, J.P., Pallett, J.R. & Erasmus, B.H. 1990. Genic variation in the yellow mongoose (Cynictus penicillata) in southern Africa. South African Journal of Science 86: 256-262.

Pallett, J.R. & Passmore, N.I. 1988. The significance of multi-note advertisement calls in a reed frog Hyperolius tuberilinguis. Bioacoustics 1:13-23.

Month Year 5/5 Curriculum Vitae

Name: Sheldon Earl Husselmann Email: [email protected] Cell: 081 780 2020 Date of birth: 11 February 1987 ID (Namibian): 8702110094

EDUCATION

MSc Environmental and Geographical Science (EGS) (University of Cape Town) (Thesis topic: Environmental Assessment in Namibia: Efficacy of the Regime and its 2014-2016 Implementation in Practice) Member of Golden Key Society (November 2017) (http://www.goldenkey.org.za) Awarded Social Science Research Council research grant (2014) BSc Honours Environmental and Geographical Science (University of Cape Town) (Thesis topic: Exploring how Environmental Impact Assessment contributes to sustainable 2011 development, through its outcomes, within selected cases within the Western Cape province of South Africa) Awarded Bursary by NAMCOR 2008-2010 (www.petrofund.org) BSc Environmental and Geographical Science (University of Cape Town) Awarded Bursary by NAMCOR 2008-2010 (www.petrofund.org) Awarded Dean’s merit list 2009 and 2010 2008-2010 Awarded Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship 2010 (www.ched.uct.ac.za): • Attended 6 week Summer Research Colloquium in 2010 at Williams College (Massachusetts, USA)

Language skills: (1 - excellent; 4 - basic)

Language Reading Speaking Writing English Excellent Excellent Excellent Afrikaans Fair Good Fair

1 WORK EXPERIENCE:

YEAR ORGANISATION RESPONSIBILITIES AND SKILLS RESPONSIBILITIES: • Client liaison. Resilient Environmental Feb 2019 – • Conduct public consultation. Solutions cc present • Report compilation Position: Co-owner • Business administration • Mapping

Southern African Institute for RESPONSIBILITIES: May 2018 Environmental Assessment • Client liaison. – present Position: Environmental • Conduct public consultation. Scientist • Report compilation Urban Green cc RESPONSIBILITIES: Sept 2016- Position: Environmental • Client liaison. Nov 2017 Assessment Practitioner • Conduct public consultation. GCS Water & Environmental • Specialist terms of reference compilation and management. Aug 2015- Consultants (Pty) Ltd • Report compilation (incl. integration of specialist input). Aug 2016 Position: Environmental • Overseeing student apprentices during academic holiday Assessment Practitioner periods. SKILLS: Enviro Dynamics cc • Project management. Nov 2011- Position: Candidate • Research. July 2015 Environmental Assessment • Public speaking. Practitioner • Management of multidisciplinary teams.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

YEAR PROJECT Professional Experience with Southern African Institute for Environmental Assessment Compilation/amendment of thirteen chapters of the SADC Environmental Legislation Handbook 2019 Client: Bryony Walmsly and Associates (for Development Bank of Southern Africa) IFC compliance audit of the EIA and EMP for the encroacher bush biomass power project 2019 Client: NamPower Initial Environmental Evaluation for the Proposed Realignment of a Railway Line in the Walvis Bay 2018 Port Client: JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency)

2 YEAR PROJECT Co-ordinator for the Department of Forestry Technical Working Group (part of the Bush Control and 2018 – Biomass Utilisation Project) 2019 Client: Deutsche Gesellschaft für International Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Professional Experience with Resilient Environmental Solutions cc EIA for the proposed development of a lodge near Kongola, Zambezi Region 2019 Client: Kwando Lodges (Pty) Ltd (Return Africa (Pty) Ltd) EIA for the proposed development of Camp Onduli near Khorixas, Kunene Region 2019 Client: Ultimate Safaris (Pty) Ltd EIA for the proposed exploration activities on EPL 7264 in the Omaheke Region 2019 Client: Trans Kalahari Copper Namibia (Kopore Metals Ltd) EIA for the proposed development of a lodge near Sesriem, Hardap Region 2018 Client: Wilderness Safaris (Pty) Ltd EIA for the proposed exploration activities on eight EPLs in the Omaheke Region 2018 Client: Trans Kalahari Copper Namibia (Kopore Metals Ltd) Professional Experience with Urban Green cc Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Construction of a Telecommunication Tower on Erf 2017 Remainder 290, Olympia, Windhoek (Project and public consultation leader). Client: Atlas Tower Investment (Pty) Ltd Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Construction of a Telecommunication Tower on Erf 2017 6706, Northern Industrial Area, Windhoek Client: Atlas Tower Investment (Pty) Ltd Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Electrification of three Parshall flumes, forming part 2017 of the Eastern National Water Carrier (Project and public consultation leader). Client: NamWater Environmental Assessment for the Renewal of EPL 5235 Near Aus (Project and public consultation 2017 leader). Client: R. E. D. Graniti Namibia (Pty) Ltd Environmental Assessment for Sand Mining in the Okahandja River and Brick Manufacturing on 2017 Portion 331, Okahandja (Project and public consultation leader). Client: Makalani Bricks & Sand cc Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Upgrade of the Rooikop Bulkwater Pipeline (Project 2017 and public consultation leader). Client: NamWater Operational Environmental Management Plan for 300 Existing Telecommunication Towers 2016 Throughout Namibia

3 YEAR PROJECT Client: PowerCom Environmental Assessment for Existing Sand Mining Activities in the Swakop River (Project and 2016 public consultation leader). Client: JT Freighting cc Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Replacement of the Ogongo-Oshakati Bulkwater 2016 Pipeline (Project and public consultation leader). Client: NamWater Professional Experience with GCS Water & Environmental Consultants Environmental Assessment for the Renewal of Mining Claims 65425 and 65426 and Associated 2016 Existing Mining Operations (Project and public consultation leader). Client: Okatji Marble cc Environmental Assessment for the proposed Processing of Biofuel in Swakopmund (Project and 2015 public consultation leader). Client: BEE Biofuel Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd Environmental Assessment for the proposed Establishment of Townships within Tsandi 2015 Client: Africa Planning Forum cc Environmental Assessment for the proposed Establishment of Townships within Helao Nafidi. 2015 Client: Africa Planning Forum cc Mine Closure Planning for the Skorpion Zinc Mine 2015 Client: Skorpion Zinc (Pty) Ltd Professional Experience with Enviro Dynamics cc Critical Evaluation of Thematic Areas and Existing Indicators for Namibia’s Second Integrated State 2105 of the Environment Report. Client: GIZ/Sustainable Development Advisory Council Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Xaris Walvis Bay Power Plant and Gas Supply Facility: 2015 Power Plant Client: Xaris 2014 – Environmental Assessment for the proposed Townships Establishment of Two Townships within 2015 Rundu (Project and public consultation leader). Client: Armstrong Construction 2014 – Environmental Assessment for the proposed Subdivision and Establishment of Six Townships within 2015 Karibib (Project and public consultation leader). Client: Karibib Town Council 2014 Environmental Assessment for the proposed Police Fuel Depot in Ncaute (Project and public consultation leader).

4 YEAR PROJECT Client: Meyer Consulting Engineers 2014 Environmental Assessment for the proposed 400 kV Transmission Line from Kunene Substation to the Oshivelo Substation via Omatando Substation (Portions 1 and 2). Client: NamPower 2013 – Environmental Assessment for the proposed 330 kV Transmission Line from Zambezi Substation to 2014 the Wenela/Sesheke Border (Project and public consultation leader). Client: NamPower 2013 – Environmental Assessment for the proposed 10 MVA Oshakati Solar Plant (Project and public 2014 consultation leader). Client: Oshakati Premier Electric 2013 – Environmental Assessment for proposed Townships Establishment of Five Townships in Okakarara 2014 (Project and public consultation leader). Client: Veiinatobias Organizational and Sustainable Development Planners 2013 – Environmental Assessment for the proposed Okakarara Solar Farm, Agricultural Commonages 2014 Rezoning and Horse Race Track (Project and public consultation leader). Client: Veiinatobias Organizational and Sustainable Development Planners 2013 – Strategic Environmental Assessment for the proposed Integrated Spatial Development Framework 2014 for Henties Bay. Client: Urban Dynamics Africa 2011 – Environmental Assessment Report for the Proposed Sandpiper Marine Phosphate – terrestrial 2012 component. Client: Namibia Marine Phosphate 2011 – Environmental Management Plans for the Proposed Construction of NBC towers in the Karas Region 2012 in Namibia. Client: NBC 2012 – Environmental Management Plans for the MCA Namibia Education Project - Expansion and 2014 Upgrading of 47 General Education Schools. Client: Omugongo Joint Venture

5 VOLUNTARY PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

ASSOCIATION PARTICIPATION International Association for Impact • 2019 – Member Assessment Environmental Assessment Professionals • 2019 – Ordinary Member and member of Executive Association of Namibia (EAPAN) Committee • 2018 – Ordinary Member • 2017 – Ordinary Member and member of Executive Committee • Jun-Dec 2016 – Acting President of Executive Committee and Ordinary Member o Delivered presentation at annual conference • 2015 – Ordinary Member and member of Executive Committee o Delivered presentation at annual conference • 2012-2014 – Apprentice Member

REFERENCES:

Dr Peter Tarr Position: Executive Director Southern African Institute for Environmental Assessment Email: [email protected] Phone: +26461 220 579

Stephanie van Zyl Position: Managing Director Enviro Dynamics cc Email: [email protected] Phone: +26461 223 336

6 APPENDIX D: PUBLIC CONSULTATION

APPENDIX D1: LIST OF PRE-IDENTIFIED INTERESTED AND AFFECTED PARTIES No. Name Title / Office / Role Organisation / Ministry Tel. Contact Email 1 Mr Hendrik Boshof Director Burmeister & Partners [email protected] 2 Mr Monty Rukoro Project Manager Burmeister & Partners [email protected] 3 Mr Yaseen Mohamed Project Engineer Burmeister & Partners [email protected] 4 Charlie Matango Public Relations Officer CENORED 067-304700 [email protected] 5 Uakarenda Mbinge Chairperson Conservancy: Ombazu (registered) 081-4316825 Jaumba Tjisemo Chairperson Conservancy: Ombombu Matheti 6 (registered) Muharakua Vice Chairperson Conservancy: Ombombu Matheti 081-3364029 7 (registered) Petrus Mbahono Member Conservancy: Ombombu Matheti 8 (registered) 9 Ripundua Tjiposa Secretary Conservancy: Ombombu Matheti 10 Heinz Maundu Hariki Conservancy Representative Conservancy: Otjvero (application 081-6167340 11 Basilia Shivute Coordinator IRDNC (Integrated Rural Development & 065-273257 [email protected] Lina Kaisuma Ombazu Conservancy Overseer IRDNC (Integrated Rural Development & 081-6991488 [email protected] Nature Conservation) 12 13 Mr Dakie Owner Kaoko Bricks 081-1285140 [email protected] 14 Community Kunene Radio Radio Kaokoland Radio 081-2079749 15 Annette Owner Kaokoland Restaurant 081-3836631 [email protected] 16 Mr Victor Simon Katutura Committee 081-8127308 [email protected] 17 Hon. Cllr. Johannes Hishindimbwa AntsinoOutjo Constituency Office Kunene Regional Council 067-313622/0811493698 [email protected] 18 Hon. Cllr. Elias /Aro Xoagub Khorixas Constituency Office Kunene Regional Council 067-331774/ 0811290410 [email protected] 19 Julius Kaujova Council Chairperson, Sesfontein Constituency Office Kunene Regional Council 065-275560; 081-4718403 [email protected]; [email protected] 20 Hon. Cllr. Julius Kaujova Sesfontein Constituency Office Kunene Regional Council 065-275560/ 0814718403 [email protected] 21 Kazeongere Zeriapi Tjeundo Opuwo Rural Constituancy Councillor Kunene Regional Council 065-273239; 081-3005109 [email protected] Nguzu Johannes Muharukua Epupa Rural Constituency Councillor Kunene Regional Council 065-274522; 081-2098222; 081-1563954 [email protected]; [email protected] 22 23 Lucas N. Tjoola Secretary Kunene Regional Council 081-3351550; 081-2535916 [email protected] 24 Hon Cllr. Weich Uapendura Mupya Opuwo Urban Constituency Office Kunene Regional Council 067-273237 [email protected] 25 T. Awises Acting Secretary Kunene Regional Council 081-6202987; 081-2998585 [email protected] 26 Ms Emilia Alweendo ACRO (Acting Chief Regional Officer) Kunene Regional Council 065 273 950 [email protected] 27 Mr. Jantse Acting CRO Kunene Regional Council 081-1487275; 081-1413395 [email protected] 28 Hon. Marius Sheya Governor Kunene Regional Council [email protected] 29 Alexandrine Personal Assistant - Governor Kunene Regional Council 065-273950 [email protected] 30 Dr Clemens //Khaiseb Directorate of Agricultural Research and Development MAWF 081-1665247 [email protected] 31 Dr Nehemia T. Hedimbi Opuwo DVS Office MAWF +264 81 278 5314 [email protected] 32 Ms M. Amakali Director - Directorate of Resource Management MAWF Tel: +264 (0) 61 208 7266 [email protected] 33 Ms Margaret Kalo Public Relations Officer MAWF 34 Mr Clemens //Khaiseb Director, Directorate of Agric Research & Development MAWF - PROPONENT [email protected] 35 Mr P. Misika Executive Director MAWLR Tel: +264 (0) 61 208 7696; Fax: +264 (0) 61 221733 [email protected] 36 Natalia Imbili PA to ED MAWLR [email protected] 37 Esther Groenewaldt PA to ED MAWLR [email protected] 38 Administrator Meat Board [email protected] 39 Mr Hingola Meatco [email protected] 40 Mr Kingsley Kwenani Executive Meatco Foundation +264 81 2876855 [email protected] 41 Ms Nadia van Wyk Administrator Meatco Foundation [email protected] 42 Mr T. Nghitila Executive Director MET Tel: +264 (0) 61 284 2751; Fax: +264 (0) 61 240339 [email protected] Saima T Amadhila - Nghishidi Senior Private Secretary to Permanent Secretary Ministry of Agriculture, Water & Forestry 081-1441931; 061-2087649; fax 061-221733 [email protected] 43 Emily Kakwena Handunge (Mrs.) Chief Scientific Officer Ministry of Agriculture, Water & 065-685087 [email protected] 44 Forestry: Agriculture Eugene Simwanza Chief Agricultural Technician Ministry of Agriculture, Water & 065-685087 [email protected]; [email protected] 45 Forestry: Agriculture Kapukatua Kuvare Regional Head Ministry of Agriculture, Water & 081-1400500; 081-2462058 Kapukatua Kuvare 46 Forestry: Rural Water Supply Laurica C. Afrikaner Hydrologist Ministry of Agriculture, Water & 081-81286038; 061-2087160 [email protected] 47 Forestry: Water Affairs Ms Lena Namundjembo Ministry of Gender and Child Welfare 065-273086; 081-2371028 [email protected] 48 49 Ben Nangombe Executive Director Ministry of Health & Social Services [email protected] 50 Dorothia Hambabi PA to ED Ministry of Health & Social Services [email protected] 51 Innocent U. Tjipepa CDP Ministry of Land & Resettlement 065-273487; 065273374; 081-2741841 [email protected] Naftali Eliaser Chief Warden Ministry of Tourism and Environment 065-273003; 0812803555 [email protected] 52 Lascoh Ranger Ministry of Tourism and Environment 081-4106454 [email protected] 53 Joseph Warden Ministry of Tourism and Environment 54 Rauna Officer Ministry of Tourism and Environment 55 56 Bernice van Wyk PA to ED MURD +264612975180 [email protected] 57 Mr N. Daniel Executive Director MURD Tel: +264 (0) 61 297 5180; Fax: +264 (0) 61 258 132 [email protected] 58 Mr N. Daniel Executive Director MURD Tel: +264 (0) 61 297 5180; Fax: +264 (0) 61 258 131 [email protected]; 59 Ms. Rosalia Ruben Secretary to Executive Director MURD Tel: +264 (0) 61 297 5180 [email protected] 60 PA to ED MWT Tel: +264 (0) 61 208 8822; Fax: +264 (0) 61 228 561 [email protected] 61 Esther Kaapanda Executive Director MWT Tel: +264 (0) 61 208 8822; Fax: +264 (0) 61 228 560 [email protected] M. Uupindi PA to ED 62 MWT [email protected] Otjiherero service Radio Namibian Broadcasting Corporation 061-2912163 63 64 Broadcasting Studio Radio Namibian Broadcasting Corporation 061-2912457/8 Tel: +264 (0) 61 710 000; Fax: +264 (0) 61 713 000 Abraham Nehemia The Chief Executive Officer NamWater [email protected] 65 66 NP Du Plessis Environmental Manager NamWater Tel: +264 (0) 61 71 2093; Fax: +264 (0) 61 71 2097 [email protected] 67 00 no branch in Opuwo anymore NCCI Mr Swanepoel Portion 25, Opuwo neighbour [email protected]; [email protected]; 68 [email protected] 69 Ms Swanepoel Portion 25, Opuwo neighbour 0817727131 70 NORED [email protected] 71 00 no members name yet Opuwo ELCIN Church 065-273451 72 Mr Eric Muleko Property Officer Opuwo Town Council 081-8165416; tel 065-273007; fax 273250 [email protected] 73 Petrus Shuuya CEO Opuwo Town Council 065-273007 [email protected]; [email protected] 74 Karui Rikambura Techical Manager Opuwo Town Council 081209 2960 [email protected]; [email protected] 75 Albert Tjiuma Mayor Opuwo Town Council 0813511097 [email protected] Mr E. de Paauw Senior Specialist Road Legislation, Advice & Compliance NP&C Roads Authority Tel: +264 (0) 61 284 7027; Fax: +264 (0) 61 284 7151 [email protected] 76 77 Manfred Burth Roads Authority [email protected] 78 Mr C. M. Lutombi Chief Executive Officer Roads Authority Tel: +264 (0) 61 284 7074; Fax: +264 (0) 61 284 7158 [email protected] 79 Geoff Munterfering Director Save the Rhino Fund 081-3122738 [email protected] 80 Heinz Maundu Hariki Representative Traditional Authority 081-6167340 81 Karungooyo Ruiter Junior Headman Traditional Authority 081-2138497 Heinz Maundu Hariki Representative Traditional Authority: Otjikaoko Royal 081-6167340 82 House Ndjooma Tjindunda Junior Headman Traditional Authority: Vita Royal House 081-7612835 83 Pahaparue, Muhenje Relative Traditional Authority: Vita Royal House 84 081-2098675 85 Mr Colin Nott Consultant [email protected]

86 Ms C Ortmann Division of Water Environment - Deputy Director Tel: +264 (0) 61 208 7158; Fax: +264 (0) 61 208 7160 [email protected] 87 Brigitte Weidlich Journalist Independent [email protected] Hand Deliver Email Telephone To be add as they become available (if any) 1ST ROUND OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION APPENDIX D2: NOTIFICATION EMAIL SENT TO I&APS From: [email protected] on behalf of Resilient Environmental Solutions cc Sent: Wednesday, 20 November 2019 3:37 PM To: EIA for Proposed Opuwo Abattoir Upgrade Subject: Public meeting and Background Information Document Attachments: 2019_11_12_Opuwo_abattoir_BID.pdf

Good day

The Background Information Document about the proposed Upgrade of the Opuwo Abattoir is attached.

There will be a public meeting about this proposed development in Opuwo on Monday 25 October, 16h00, at the Community Hall of the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare.

You are invited to send us your concerns about the social and environmental impacts of the proposed development, to reach us by Thursday 5 December 2019 please.

Thank you and regards

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EIA PROCESS FOR THE PROPOSED RENOVATION AND UPGRADE OF THE OPUWO ABATTOIR IN OPUWO, KUNENE REGION.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION DOCUMENT (BID) NOVEMBER 2019

1. BACKGROUND on 6 February 2012. Prior to the commencement of the proposed upgrade and renovation, an application will be The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry (MAWF) submitted to the competent authority (MAWF) who will forward through the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) currently it to the regulating authority the Ministry of Environment and implements a Commodity Based Trade (CBT) programme in the Tourism (MET) for decision-making in terms of the Northern Communal Areas (NCAs) aimed at promoting the Environmental Management Act, 7 of 2007. entrepreneurship and enhancing the livelihood of the NCAs' An EIA was not previously conducted for the existing Opuwo livestock farming communities in a sustainable way with the Abattoir facility, the current EIA process will allow an specific objective to improve the performance of the livestock opportunity to assess the current facilities’ operations and value chain in the NCAs. compile mitigation measures associated with the current NCAs' livestock production is mainly sold in the local market and, infrastructure and proposed renovations and upgrade. in smaller quantities, to other neighbouring African countries 3. PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT such as South Africa, Angola and Zimbabwe. However, more than half of the meat locally consumed in the NCAs’ formal This document has been prepared to inform you about: market needs to be supplied from outside the NCAs. About 12% • The EIA process being undertaken for the proposed of the total NCAs’ cattle population is sold or consumed (the so- renovation and upgrade; called off-take) compared to 25-30% in the commercial areas (MAWF, 2019). While cattle farmers are unable or reluctant to • The project description (Figure 1 and Section 5); sell their animals, the economic potential of the sector in the • Key environmental and social issues identified to date NCAs, even in terms of satisfying the local demand, remains (Section 7); largely unexploited. • Further engagement opportunities (I&APs input to the Under the CBT programme and with specific focus on Draft Scoping Report (Section 8). quarantine facilities, the DVS has identified a need to renovate and upgrade the facilities. This will enable the continuation of 4. YOUR ROLE CBT’s programmes’ implementation. Apart from other projects in the NCAs, the Opuwo Abattoir has been identified as the Public involvement is an essential part of the EIA process. You facility in Opuwo, Kunene Region that will require renovation have been identified as an interested and affected party (IAP) and upgrading. The Abattoir is located in the urban area of who may want to know about the project and have input into Opuwo (see Figure 1). The proposed renovation and upgrading the EIA process. For issues and/or comments to be included in the EIA Report they should be forwarded to RES no later than 6 would; December 2019 to the below contact details: a) ensure a more dedicated local / regional offtake of livestock from local small holder farmers; Contact Person: Sheldon Husselmann P. O. Box 90709, Windhoek b) ensure local value addition activities of meat products. 76 Dr Frans Indongo St, Windhoek West E-mail: [email protected] Certain activities associated with the upgrade and renovation of the Opuwo Abattoir triggers the need for an Environmental

Impact Assessment (EIA) process. Burmeister has subcontracted

Resilient Environmental Solutions cc (RES) to undertake the EIA process. 2. WHAT AUTHORISATION IS REQUIRED

EIAs are regulated by the Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET) in terms of the Environmental Management Act, 7 of 2007. This Act was gazetted on 27 December 2007 (Government Gazette No. 3966). The Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations (Government Gazette No. 4878) were promulgated 1

Figure 1: Locality map to the existing Opuwo Abattoir in Opuwo industrial area

Figure 2: Illustration of the effluent and sewage treatment system

5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION • Blood sump; • Offal processing, cleaning and packaging; and

• Condemned chiller – storage area for meat from an 5.1 SIZING AND OPERATIONAL CRITERIA animal which was found to be suffering from a disease. The sizing and scoping of the Opuwo Abattoir are determined by the availability of livestock and the existing facilities. The footprint 5.4 WATER and size of the existing facilities dictate, to some extent, the To slaughter 50 bovine units per day and if managed properly the capacity of the new abattoir, since an effort was made to abattoir will use less than 100,000 litres per day. With good water maximise the re-use of the existing asset as opposed to management, the water consumption can be reduced to 75,000 developing a new greenfield land asset. litres per day. Water will be supplied, as is currently the case, by For sustainable operation, the capacity of the abattoir should not the Opuwo Town Council. exceed 50 bovine units per day. This capacity can also be accommodated with the existing abattoir footprint and facilities. 5.5 WASTEWATER TREATMENT Wastewater treatment options being considered include the 5.2 THE EXISTING ABATTOIR AND PROPOSED RENOVATIONS following: AND UPGRADE • Upgrade of existing oxidation/evaporation ponds; or The existing abattoir is located in the industrial zoned area of • If located less than 1,000m from a residential dwelling or 500m from industrial building, construction of new Opuwo (Refer to Figure 1) and covers an area of approximately oxidation/evaporation ponds; or 1.26 hectares. The abattoir’s current design capacity makes provision for an operational capacity output of 50 bovine units • Discharge of screened and separated effluent into per day. However, during the years that the facility has been municipal wastewater treatment system (refer to operational, output has been below full capacity. Figure 2 for the illustration of the effluent and sewage treatment system):

o Blood will be separated out at source and The proposed renovation and upgrade are related to the facility’s associated infrastructure and can be summarised below: disposed of at nearest appropriate waste disposal site (see Figure 2); o Residual effluent will be screened, removing 5.3 PROCESS FLOW The slaughtering process consists of several stages as outlined all solids (to be disposed of at nearest below and displayed graphically in Figure 3: appropriate waste disposal site), then will

• Receiving of cattle; pass through a fat trap and finally discharged • Stunning – cattle are rendered unconscious; into the municipal wastewater treatment • Shackling and hoisting; system (see Figure 2). • Sticking and bleeding; • Removal of head, legs and tail; • De-hiding; 5.6 ENERGY • Evisceration and carcass splitting; The Northern Namibia’s regional Electricity Distributor (NORED) • Carcass and offal inspection; supplies electricity to the existing abattoir. The relatively high • Rinsing and quartering; and NORED electricity costs threaten the economic viability of the • Quartering. continued operation of the plant. It is therefore proposed that a portion of the current power demand be supplied by renewable energy– particularly a solar photovoltaic (PV) plant. The detailed design of the electricity supply arrangement is in the process of being completed but the portion supplied by the solar PV plant is not expected to exceed 500 kVA. Stunning| Bleeding |Dressing rail transfer |Hide pulling |Evisceration |Splitting Figure 3: Simplified process diagram The following additional energy supply options are also being considered: The facility will consist of the following process areas: • Diesel-powered generators; and

• Lairage and raceway – livestock holding pens and • Liquid Petroleum Gas powered generators. movement corridors;

• Stunning and bleeding area; • Hoist; • Refrigeration and carcass chillers; • Dispatch and loading docks;

4 5.7 ROAD ACCESS Dust Access to the existing abattoir is currently obtained from the C43 Potential impacts of dust emissions during the construction and gravel road within the Opuwo Townlands. operation activities.

5.8 STORMWATER HANDLING The detail civil engineer will determine the appropriate stormwater design criteria for the site. However, it is envisaged 7.5 WASTE that most of the stormwater will be surfaced drained into the Waste generation is identified throughout the project process municipal reserves. and can result in general environmental degradation (e.g.

groundwater contamination) if not properly managed. 7. KEY ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES 7.6 SOCIO-ECONOMIC Potential environmental and social issues associated with the The development of the project will positively contribute toward various project components’ activities and facilities include: economic diversification at a local level and for the Kunene Region

at large. Jobs will be created during construction and operations 7.1 HEALTH of the project, further improving the local economy and regional Potential spread of disease by poor hygiene when processing economy. carcasses, attraction of disease vectors (vermin and flies) if waste is not well managed and live diseased animals (i.e. cows with foot and mouth disease etc.).

7.2 NOISE 8. INFORMATION SHARING MEETINGS Potential noise impacts and disturbance to third parties associated with the proposed renovations and upgrade activities and during operational activities i.e. live cattle noises (i.e. lowing), A public meeting will be held in Opuwo to provide a basic overview meat saws, extraction fans; air conditioners, vehicle movement of the need for the proposed renovations and upgrade of the Opuwo etc. abattoir as well as the objectives of the EIA Study. I&APs will be provided with an opportunity to raise any issues or concerns. The 7.3 GROUND WATER outputs from this meeting, along with other comments received Various activities during the operational phase of the project i.e. from I&APs in writing, will be used to inform the Scoping Report. effluent discharges if not properly managed have the potential impact to pollution of ground water. A Public Meeting will be held as follows:

• Date: Monday, 25 November 2019; 7.4 AIR QUALITY • Time: 16:00 Odour • Venue: Ministry of Gender and Child Welfare Hall, Potential impact on third parties resulting from odour emissions Opuwo. from the Abattoir if waste is not properly managed.

5 APPENDIX D4: LETTERS TO REGIONAL AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES

Resilient Environmental Solutions cc P. O. Box 90709, Windhoek 76 Dr Frans Indongo St, Windhoek West 22 November 2019

Mr Alphons Tjhombo The CEO Opuwo Town Council

Dear Sir Resilient Environmental Solutions cc has been contracted by the MAWF Directorate of Veterinary Services, to conduct the Environmental Impact Assessment for the Proposed Opuwo Abattoir Upgrade. We have been in contact with Mayor Tjiuma and Mr Muleko in this regard.

Please find attached some background information regarding the proposed project as well as invitation to submit comments on the proposed project for our consideration as part of the EIA process.

My apologies for the late notice, but please consider sending a representative from the Opuwo Town Council to attend the public meeting scheduled for Monday, 25 November 2019, at 16:00 at the meeting hall at the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare building in Opuwo.

Thanks and best regards

Sheldon Husselmann and John Pallett Resilient Environmental Solutions cc P. O. Box 90709, Windhoek M: +264 81780 2020

John Pallett (M: 081 240 2528, email: [email protected]) Sheldon Husselmann (M: 081 780 2020, email: [email protected]) APPENDIX D5: PROOF OF HAND DELIVERY OF LETTER SENT TO MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, WATER AND LAND REFORM AND MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FORESTRY AND TOURISM IN WINDHOEK

APPENDIX D6: COPIES OF NEWSPAPER NOTICES Wednesday 13 November 2019 NEW ERA SPORT 25 Gravel and Dirt MTB Marathon Series concludes n Staff Reporter

INDHOEK – The 2019 Gravel and Dirt MTB Marathon Series came Wto a successful end with the annual awards ceremony that took place last weekend. A phenomenal year of racing, which saw riders from all over the country participating in seven events that brought unique challenges to the table for the respective participants. They took on the coast, traversed the Ugab Terrace and persevered over the blistering Gobabis heat, competing not only against the elements but also against the best MTB riders that Namibia has to offer. Boss lady… Raceday Events organiser Johan Pretorius with overall Crowned… Hollard Namibia CEO Jaco Lamprecht with overall men’s This year saw the Gravel and women’s winner Irene Steyn. Photos: Hollard Namibia (Fotografrika) winner Drikus Coetzee and Cymot representative Axel Theissen. Dirt MTB Marathon Series reach new heights, firmly establishing But at the end of the day, the itself as one of the most popular Grand Master Women 3. Volker Engling events on the Namibian calendar, 2019 Gravel and Dirt champions 1. Elke Jagua were crowned, celebrating their Sub Veteran Men with thousands of cyclists lining 2. Berrit Graf Veteran Women achievements in the various 1. Ingram Cuff up over the last couple of months Master Women 1. Irene Steyn categories. 1. Karen Brockmann 2. Frederick Van Greunen to compete. 2. Johanita de Waal 3. Jurgen Sander Most of the major teams were 2. Kerstin Klein 3. Elanor Grassow represented by their champion The various winners are as 3. Barbara Ackermann follow: Elite Women riders, taking on full and half Veteran Men 1. Marion Schonecke marathons at each event. Upcoming Master Men 1. Clinton Hilfiker Junior Women Half Marathon 2. Michelle Vorster riders also had the opportunity to 1. Sarel Boshoff 2. Marcel Suren 1. Laura Engling 3. Michelle Doman learn and grow alongside their 2. Niels Serrer 3. Allan Vivier heroes, as they participated in 2. Monique du Plessis 3. Johann Liebenberg 3. Lene du Plessis Elite Men various youth events. Sub Veteran Women 1. Drikus Coetzee The overall series winners, Rhino 1. Courtney Liebenberg Junior Men Half Marathon 2. Xavier Papo based on their total accumulated 1. Fana Lambert 2. Marguerita Maritz 1. Bergran Jensen 3. Alex Miller points across all races was Drikus 2. Morne Honiball 3. Jeanne Heunis Coetzee and Irene Steyn. Their 2. Adrian Key achievements over the last year 3. Anton Engling once again stands to show the level of professionalism and talent that Open Women Half Marathon Namibia has to offer. 1. Claudia Suren Meanwhile, Hollard Namibia 2. Martina Gaike-Neuburg announced their continued 3. Sandra Lippert support for the Gravel and Dirt MTB Marathon Series as the main Open Men Half Marathon sponsor, ensuring not only better 1. Marnus Lemmer futures for Namibians at large, but 2. Roland Neuburg also ensuring that the next three 3. Hugo Hahn years will see the Gravel and Dirt MTB Marathon Series become Grand Master Men a household name, synonymous 1. Peter Sander with the successes MTB cyclists 2. Hercules Viljoen have achieved locally, as well as on 3. Bernhard Volkman international platforms. ©Disney As seen on DStv As

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Proponent: Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry; Directorate of Veterinary Services, Opuwo Environmental Assessment Practitioner: GET AN HD DECODER + INSTALLATION Resilient Environmental Solutions cc (RES) Project Location: Approx 350m SW of the C43-D3703 intersection, on the C43 Opuwo-Sesfontein road, south-west outskirts of Opuwo. Project Description: Overall renovations and upgrading of the abattoir, including improvement of the wastewater treatment system and provision FOR ONLY of increased power and water supplies to the facility.

Registration and submission of comments: All interested and affected parties are invited to register and submit their comments using the details provided below. Information on the project is available from RES. N$999

Public meeting: Monday 25 November 2019, 16h00 Community Hall, Ministry of Gender & Child Welfare, Opuwo

Deadline for registration and submission of comments: 5 December 2019 Contact: Sheldon Husselmann or John Pallett [email protected] Wednesday 20 November 2019 NEW ERA NEWS 6 Work starts on N$950 million dual carriageway n Martha Gabriel centre and construction of new houses, as well as other developments that will INDHOEK - Minister of enhance tourism. works and transport John Mutorwa noted the project is in Mutorwa officiated the synch with Vision 2030, the Namibia Wcommencement of the Windhoek Development Plan (NDP5) and the Hosea Kutako International Airport dual Harambee Prosperity Plan (HPP); it carriageway on Monday at Auasblick. formed part of the prioritised HPP The Phase 2 of the dual carriageway projects – and more importantly, it followed the recently ended Phase 1, and formed part of the SADC Trunk Road Progress… Works and transport minister John Mutorwa, mayor of Windhoek Muesee Kazapua, it comprises the section between Sam Network, which supports trade and the first secretary at the embassy of China Chen Jing and other dignitaries. Nujoma interchange and the Hosesa seamless movement of people and goods. Kutako International Airport road. Mutorwa on behalf of the government The project will cover 19.5 kilometres, expressed his sincere gratitude to the tender,’’ he remarked. have stated in the contract, The first secretary of the and it will take three years and six months African Development Bank for availing Mutorwa also indicated he emphasising failure to do Economic and Commercial at the estimated cost of N$950 million the loan. He stated government is duty- has been informed there will be so will lead them to face the Counsellor’s Office of the to complete. bound to repay the loan. 400 employment opportunities law. He further urged them Embassy of the Peoples’ The project is funded by the Namibian He also noted the project will be for Namibians, and small and to produce a quality project Republic of China in Namibia government through a loan and the constructed by the Avic International medium Enterprises (SME) that will serve the current and Chen Jing also expressed his African Development Bank (AFDB). Project Engineering contractor, working contractors will be appointed future generations. He also happiness, stating he is proud Mutorwa during his key note address with the VKE Consultant Namibia on this project. pleaded for teamwork between to be part of efforts in the noted the commencement of the under the overall oversight of the Roads He also urged the contractors the contactors, consultants, economic development of construction of the road project has Authority (RA). to implement what they employers and employees. Namibia. a great significance to the Namibian Mutorwa emphasised on the government, as it signifies and appointment of contractors, particularly portrays the national commitment and on this project, affirming appointment determination to provide a world-class was done in strict compliance with the road infrastructure network that serves procurement policies and law of country the needs of Namibian people and and those of AFDB, as well as with corridors for the transportation of goods the agreement negotiated and signed Vandalism of traffic signs on and services to neighbouring countries between the government and AFDB. within the SADC regions and beyond. ‘’Contractors are not hand-picked; Windhoek mayor Muesee Kazapua they are not picked on the basis of the increase in Windhoek also added the construction of the road acquaintance but on what they have will bring more development in the area stated in their documents, and that WINDHOEK - Vandalism of operations to see to it that of the problems picked up and to the inhabitants, such as a shopping they have meet the requirements of the traffic signs in Windhoek is on we get the people who are by traffic officers are young the increase, placing drivers responsible for such damage children who swing on road and pedestrians in danger, the to book,” he warned. signs, resulting in the poles City Police have said. Eised stressed the signs breaking. Traffic signs have either play a very important role in He said no one has been been broken or spray-painted, guiding drivers. charged for damaging traffic and this contributes to motor “If a stop sign is removed, signs yet. vehicle accidents, head of the driver of a vehicle can “There are laws in place traffic law enforcement easily just drive on, thinking that can be used to charge at the City Police, Senior that he or she does not have a person if they are found PUBLIC NOTICE: Superintendent Adam Eiseb to stop – and this can result damaging the signs. I trust ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR THE PROPOSED told Nampa on Tuesday. in an accident. that once a person is charged, EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES “We have noted damage Even pedestrians’ lives are the rest of the culprits will see & on many traffic signs within in danger because of removed that we are very serious about INVITATION TO A PUBLIC MEETINGS the city, and it is a great or vandalised signs,” he said. bringing people to book for concern. We will conduct Eiseb further noted that one vandalism,” he said. - Nampa

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PROPOSED RENOVATION AND UPGRADE OF THE OPUWO ABATTOIR, KUNENE REGION.

CALL FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Notice is hereby given to Interested and Affected Parties that an application will be made to the Environmental Commissioner in terms of the Environmental Management Act (2007) and the EIA Regulations (2012) as follows: LEASE NOTICE Proponent: Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry; Directorate of Veterinary Services, Opuwo Environmental Assessment Practitioner: PRIME BUSINESS PREMISES IN ALL Resilient Environmental Solutions cc (RES) Project Location: Approx 350m SW of the C43-D3703 intersection, on the In accordance with the Environmental Management Act (No. 7 of 2007) (EMA) and REGIONS C43 Opuwo-Sesfontein road, south-west outskirts of Opuwo. the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations (Government Notice No Project Description: Overall renovations and upgrading of the abattoir, 4878 of 2012), notice is hereby given to all possible Interested and Affected Parties including improvement of the wastewater treatment system and provision (I&APs) that an application will be made to the Environmental Commissioner for The closing date for application is of increased power and water supplies to the facility. th environmental clearance as follows: Friday 29 November 2019 at 16:00 Registration and submission of comments: All interested and affected Project: Exploration Activities for Base and Rare Metals, Precious Metals on EPLs parties are invited to register and submit their comments using the details provided below. Information on the project is available from RES. 5232, 5233 & 5234 Find out more at Proponent: Huab Energy PTY LTD www.nida.com.na/properties Public meeting: Monday 25 November 2019, 16h00 Location: Otavi and Combat Areas, Otjozondjupa Region Community Hall, Ministry of Gender & Child Welfare, Opuwo Public Meeting Date: 22 November 2019 Venue: Otavi Farm Association Hall Women and Youth are encouraged to Deadline for registration and submission of comments: Time: 09H00-13H00 5 December 2019 Deadline for submission of comments: 29 November 2019 apply Contact: Sheldon Husselmann or Register as I&Aps @: [email protected] or Call +264 81 147 7889 John Pallett [email protected] 8 Wednesday 13 November 2019 THE NAMIBIAN

Signs and symptoms of testicular cancer:

n A lump or enlargement in either testicle n A feeling of heaviness in the scrotum n A dull ache in the abdomen or groin n A sudden collection of fluid in the scrotum n Pain or discomfort in a testicle or the scrotum n Back pain source: can.org.na ‘Check your testicles for cancer’

• YOKANY OLIVEIRA

ALTHOUGH testicular cancer is rare, men are advised to make it a point to self-examine their testicles on a monthly basis as a means of detecting early signs of testicular cancer. According to the Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) a total of 77 men were diagnosed with testicular cancer between 2007 and 2017 which was recorded on the Namibia National Cancer Registry (NNCR). Most of these cases were recorded in 2017, with 15 men diagnosed. Three deaths from testicular cancer were reported in the same period. Windhoek-based urologist Dr Hagen Fortsch has urged men to self-examine their testicles. He said testicular self- examination is when a man feels for any changes in consistency and irregularities mones and sperm for reproduction. malities. “When the sperm production orchiolysis surgery. This helps them to is detected through a clinical diagnosis, within the testicles by moving them Fortsch said it is easier to treat tes- starts there is this massive amount of easily diagnose testicular cancer if it ever which includes ultrasounds and blood between his fingers and thumb. ticular cancer when it is diagnosed early cell division and if the young man has develops in that abnormal testis. tests. Doctors will remove the tumour Testicular cancer, which he refers to as and is highly curable. This is why the abnormal chromosomes in one of these The specialist said every man should in a process called radical inguinal a “young man’s” cancer, is common in doctor believes that self-examination sperm cells then they are massively know that they have two testicles and orchiectomy. men between the ages of 15 and 35 and is worthwhile in the early detection of stimulated to divide, and then the cancer parents who see that there is only one occurs in the testicles (testes), which are testicular cancer. can appear,” Fortsch said. testicle should have it investigated. BEING HEALTH CONSCIOUS located inside the scrotum, a loose bag “Boys above the age of 15 should The doctor explained that testicular Newborns are always examined for the “Men assume that health is a God-giv- of skin underneath the penis. monthly self examine under the shower cancer is not preventable and risk fac- presence of both testicles. en guarantee and heaven forbid that they The testicles produce male sex hor- feeling for a hard nodule inside the tors such as an undescended testicle “There’s no excuse not doing that would have to delegate the responsibility testicles,” the urolo- is something doctors and men should and if the clinic nurse sees that there’s of their health to somebody because they gist said. increasingly be vigilant for. only one testicle, refer to the next doc- think it’s not masculine,” Fortsch said. Fortsch explained An undescended testicle is a testicle tor,” he said. The urologist believes stigma is an NOTICE that men should feel that is not in the scrotum. A corrective inherent barrier for men to get screening ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT for any hard lumps surgery called orchiolysis is done to rec- TREATMENT and testing, especially when it comes to that were previously tify the positioning of this type of testicle. Treatment for testicular cancer ranges prostate cancer screening. PROPOSED RENOVATION AND UPGRADE OF not there, and if they “It means that it was in the groin from from surgery, radiation therapy, and However, when it comes to testicular THE OPUWO ABATTOIR, KUNENE REGION. are in doubt, he urged birth and should have been brought down chemotherapy. Even though there is no cancer, he said men are able to self- CALL FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION them not to delay to the correct anatomical positon by the definitive way to prevent this type of examine their testicles at least once a visiting a health pro- age of one-and-a-half years, not later,” cancer, it is highly curable. month. Notice is hereby given to Interested and Affected fessional in order to he stressed. Fortsch said the growth pattern of the “It should not be an issue to carefully Parties that an application will be made to the re-examine or do an In order to maintain fertility in men, cancer determines how treatable this permeate your testicles once a month, and Environmental Commissioner in terms of the ultrasound and get the surgery should be done by 18 months cancer is, adding that the most common make sure that they are safe,” he said, Environmental Management Act (2007) and the EIA treatment initiated of baby boy’s life. He said surgery done type of testicular cancer is seminoma (A “and if you are in doubt, get professional Regulations (2012) as follows: immediately. after this period is too late because the cell tumour of the testicle) which is the advice,” he added. Proponent: Ministry of Agriculture, Water and A normal testicle harm is already done to the future life most eminently treatable. Apart from testicular cancer, men Forestry; Directorate of Veterinary Services, Opuwo should not be hard of that testicle, which in turn can affect Having the tumour surgically removed should also be aware of Vanishing Tes- but instead smooth fertility in a man at a later stage of his life. through biopsies is rarely done because tes Syndrome. A man that only has one Environmental Assessment Practitioner: and firm. It is, how- If the testes are not there by six months, this particular treatment increases the testicle should know what happened to Resilient Environmental Solutions cc (RES) ever, normal for the doctors bring them down by means of risk of the cancer spreading. The tumour the other one. Project Location: Approx 350m SW of the C43-D3703 testicles to be slightly “That means the testicle was there intersection, on the C43 Opuwo-Sesfontein road, different in size and and then it became suddenly painful and south-west outskirts of Opuwo. for one to hang lower swollen and maybe they got treatment than the other. with antibiotics, and then the testicle just Project Description: Overall renovations and “But with all can- simply disappeared,” he said. upgrading of the abattoir, including improvement of cers, the earlier you He further explained that the syndrome the wastewater treatment system and provision of increased power and water supplies to the facility. detect it, the better is a missed testicular torsion which means the prognosis,” the that the testicle is very loose inside the Registration and submission of comments: doctor said. Not all scrotum and is able to twist on its vascular All interested and affected parties are invited to lumps or swellings stoke and closes off the veins while the register and submit their comments using the are cancerous, but arteries keep pumping blood and causing details provided below. Information on the project is anything unusual it to swell. The artery cannot overcome available from RES. must be checked by the high pressure. Public meeting: Monday 25 November 2019, a doctor. Fortsch said the testicle should be 16h00 Community Hall, Ministry of Gender & operated on urgently should doctors and Child Welfare, Opuwo CAUSES AND nurses come across a torsion. RISK FACTORS “If one testicle is loose, the man is at Deadline for registration and submission of Testicular cancer risk of losing both testicles, and then the comments: 5 December 2019 occurs when healthy man becomes infertile and dependent Contact: Sheldon Husselmann or John Pallett sperm cells in a tes- on hormone supplements, which is an [email protected] ticle develop abnor- imgur.com absolute failure of medical care,” he said. THE NAMIBIAN Wednesday 20 November 2019 27

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Notices of Windhoek Held at Windhoek Case No. HC-MD-CIV-ACT-CON- • Legal • 2018/03564 In the matter between: SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTER- In The High Court Of Namibia Main PRISES BANK LIMITED Plaintiff Division Case No. HC-MD-CIV- And ENGELBRECHT ANTIOCHUS Supported by ACT-CON-2019/04067 In the matter NAWATISEB 1st Defendant LIMA BE- between: FIRST NATIONAL BANK MUMUNA NAWATISEB 2nd OF NAMIBIA LIMITED Execution Defendant GODFREY KALUTIYO Creditor and VS CATERING AND MAKUMBI 3rd Defendant THE INVESTMENTS CC 1st Execution REGISTRAR OF DEEDS 4th Defen- Debtor MARIUS VAN STADEN dant LINUS BUSANG MOKHATU 2nd Execution Debtor NOTICE OF 5th Defendant NOTICE OF SALE IN Sunrise: 12 November 1909 SALE IN EXECUTION In pursuance EXECUTION In Execution Of Court Sunset: 11 November 2019 of a judgment in the High Court of Order Of High Court For The District Memorial Service: Namibia on 11 October 2019 and a Of Windhoek, given on the 19th of Date: Friday, 22 November GIZ BioInnovation Project Writ of Execution dated the 15th day October 2018 in the abovementioned 2019, Time: 13h00 of October 2019, the following goods case, a judicial sale by public auction Venue: Late Kuku Johanna will be sold in Execution on Wednes- will be held on the 30th of November Nemuno Abrahams Residence day, the 4th day of December 2019 2019 at 09H30 at 422 Independence (Ombwata) Uukwaluudhi at 10h00 at the Magistrate’s Court of Avenue of the following: Goods: 4 x Funeral Service: PUBLIC NOTICE Opuwo: 1 X Toyota Double Cab 2.7 HP DESIGNJET T1100PS Printers Date: Saturday, 23 November Vvti (Reg No.: N 1332 Oj) 1 X Laptop (Commercial) 1 x 3 Piece Lounge 2019, Time: 08h00 1 X Tv 1 X Lounger Suite 1 X Chair Suite 1 x Hi Sense Led TV 1 x Din- Venue: Onangalo Elcin Church The BioInnovation Africa project is being implemented in cooperation with the Namibian ing room Table & 6 Chairs 1 x Wall 1 X Table 1 X Washing Machine 1 X Enquiries: Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET), and funded by the German Federal Ministry for Mirror 1 x Defy Freezer 1 x TV Stand/ Freezer 1 X Iron Table 1 X Cupboard Naambo Mutota-Kapukulu Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The project is being implemented by the 1 X Tv Stand 1 X Tv 1 X Double Bed 1 Cabinet 1 x Samsung D/Door Fridge 081 299 4242 Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. X Fan 1 X Micro Wave 1 X Cool Box 1 2 x Lounge Chairs 1 x Whirlpool D/ Ester Uutapama X Welding Machine Amount Of Scrap Door Fridge Various Studio Stands 081 284 8543 Amount Of Clothing 1 X Plastic Drim 1 x Kelvinator Microwave 1 x Energy Kuume Uutapama The project aims at fostering equitable African-European business partnerships that contribute 1 X Table Dated At Windhoek this GYM Machine 1 x Queen size bed 1 081 287 0754 day of November 2019. Theunissen, x Food Trailer N61309W Conditions 190015104 to biodiversity conservation and sustainable use in Namibia, South Africa, Cameroon and Louw And Partners Legal Practitioner Of Sale: 1. The sale will be held with- Madagascar. It intends to do so by encouraging the private sector to invest in Africa and establish out a reserve price and sold to the For Plaintiff Schützen Haus, No. 1 Meme Selma Kandjolomba long-term partnerships for biodiversity-based businesses. Schützen Street Windhoek highest bidder. 2. The goods will be Iyenda, ota tseyitha eso REF. TL/zn/F3478.03 sold “voetstoots”. 3. Payment shall nefumbiko lya meme CLAO190014810 be made in cash or electronic fund Kuku Johanna Nemuno What are we looking for? transfer (EFT) to be done on the Abraham nedhina lyatseyika GIZ is looking for partners with concrete and economically viable proposals to advance business Case No.: HC-MD-CIV-ACT-CON- day of auction. If EFT is done proof nawa Gwambala Gwamashuna. 2019/01472 In The High Court Of of payment shall be provided to the opportunities in Africa, in line with the objectives of the BioInnovation Africa project and UNCTAD Namibia Main Division, Windhoek In deputy sheriff. Dated at Windhoek BioTrade principles. the matter between: DAVID JOHN this day of november 2019 angula- BRUNI AND IAN ROBERT MCLAR- co.Incorporated Legal Practitioner EN OF BRUNI & MCLAREN IN THEIR for Plaintiff Maerua Park, Centaurus The project is particularly interested in proposals that seek to: CAPACITY AS PROVISIONAL LIQ- Street Windhoek • develop new ingredients or new applications of ingredients derived from African biodiversity UIDATOR OF THE SMALL AND ME- (Ref: MAT3082) in sectors such as food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals; DIUM ENTERPRISES (SME) BANK CLAO190015018 LIMITED (IN LIQUIDATION) Plaintiff • strengthen existing supply chains for national markets or export to Europe; and CASSIUS KAKUNOUTE NDI- Notice Of Sale In The High Court • advance compliance (including regularization) with ABS rules and regulations in Africa; SIRO Second Defendant NOTICE OF Of Namibia (Main Local Division) • render concrete impacts within a period of two years. SALE IN EXECUTION Pursuant to a Case Number: HC-MD-CIV-ACT- Avalwa: 12 November 1909 Judgement of the Court granted on CON-2019/02919 In the matter be- Asi: 11 November 2019 the 15TH day of August 2019, the tween: MINIKUEE KASAONA 1st Oshituthi hupulitho she Expression of interest following movable property will be Execution Creditor ACTION EXEN ashikakalako momasiku HAMBO 2nd Execution Creditor and We invite companies and business organizations interested in partnering with GIZ to submit sold by the Deputy Sheriff for the 22 November 2019, potundi GERSON UATJAVI KASAONA Exe- ‘expressions of interest’ (EoI) that aim at developing or scaling up supply and value chains, which District of Windhoek on the 30th day 13h00 poshigumbo she cution Debtor NOTICE OF SALE In of November 2019, at 09H30, at 422 mOmbwata, mUukwaluudhi are based on African biodiversity and respect the UNCTAD BioTrade principles. Independence Avenue, Windhoek.1 x Execution In Pursuance of a Court nefumbiko alikaningilwa Lounge Suite (brown) 1 x Samsung Order of the above Honourable okuzilila megongalo lyaNangalo, Television 1 x Defy Refrigerator 1 x Court dated 23rd September 2019; mUukwaluudhi. Detailed information about the Call, the template for expressions of interest, selection criteria Kitchen Table with 4 chairs 1 x Cof- the following goods will be sold in Uuyelele wangwedhwako, and further background information are available for download at the following link: www.abs- execution on 30th November 2019 fee Table with glass top 1 x TV Unit dhengela: at 09h30 at No. 422 Independence initiative.info/bioinnovation 1 x Defy Microwave Oven Conditions Naambo Mutota-kapukulu Avenue, Windhoek, Republic of Na- Of Sale Voetstoots and cash to the 081 299 4242 highest bidder. Dated at Windhoek mibia. Goods: 1X Toyota Quantum Ester Uutapama 081 284 8543 Eligible African and European companies are invited to submit their expression of interest via on the 14th day of November 2019. Reg No: N138-017W Terms Of Sale: Kuume Uutapama email to [email protected] until latest Friday, 6th December 2019 COB (Namibian Time). Signed J C Van Wyk J C Van Wyk At- Voetstoots And Cash To The Highest 081 287 0754 torneys Legal Practitioner For Plaintiff Binder Isaacks & Associates INC. Omazimo gopane 18 Love Street, Windhoek Tel: (061) Legal Practitioners for Execution nageshuuveko. Please quote reference “BioInnovation Africa EoI” when submitting the documentation. 225438. (REF: JCVW/a/4216) Creditors Erf No: 27 Van Rhijn Street Windhoek (Ref: LEG2/0973) To: The CLAO190014973 Late submissions will not be accepted. APPENDIX D7: PROOF OF ON-SITE NOTICES PLACED ON-SITE

APPENDIX D8: PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES

Minutes of Meeting

Public Consultation Process as part of the EA for the

Proposed Opuwo Abattoir Upgrade, Kunene Region

Public Meeting with Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs)

Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare Building, Opuwo, Kunene Region

Monday 25 November 2019; 16:00

PARTICIPANTS

The names and contact details of the meeting participants are available in the attached attendance register.

MINUTES

Mr Sheldon Husselmann, representing Resilient Environmental Solutions cc (RES), welcomed everyone in attendance, acknowledged the distinguished guests, introduced himself, explained the purpose of the meeting and outlined the agenda. Mr Weaver Rukoro (Directorate of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry) provided translation into Herero during the meeting. Mr Husselmann presented a description of the Namibian Environmental Assessment (EA) process followed by information on the proposed project (see presentation slides attached). Mr Husselmann then presented the potential impacts (positive and negative) associated with the proposed project identified.

The floor was then opened for questions, comments and discussion. The following are the main points raised/discussed during this time:

a. Concern was expressed that the Opuwo Town Council (OTC) might not be able to accommodate the additional water demand associated with the proposed project. i. Response: Mr Husselmann said that he would engage the OTC on this matter and address it. b. Concern was expressed that there might not be enough head of cattle to supply the abattoir at the proposed rate. It was suggested that a feasibility study should be carried out for the proposed project. i. Response: Mr Husselmann explained that the appointed project engineers, Burmeister & Partners (Pty) Ltd are carrying out a feasibility study for the proposed project. c. Concern was expressed about the sustainability of the abattoir. The following support elements were suggested to improve the sustainability of the abattoir: the development of feedlots, growing of forage crops (e.g. lucerne) in or around Opuwo, ensuring that the abattoir can produce export quality products for access to a wider market and co-ordination with the open livestock market in Opuwo, facilities for the slaughtering of small stock in addition to cattle, hide processing facilities. i. Response: Dr N. Hedimbi said that these elements were being considered as part of the MAWF’s agriculture programme for the Northern Communal Areas. Small stock would also be slaughtered at the abattoir and hide processing was also being considered. There were no further questions or comments.

Mr Husselmann described the way forward, with the invitation to those present to submit their comments to RES before 5 December 2019.

The meeting ended at 18:00. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF THE PROPOSED OPUWO ABATTOIR UPGRADE, KUNENE REGION

Public Consultation Meeting Venue: Meeting Hall, Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare building, Opuwo Date: 25 November 2019 Time: 16:00 Welcome

• Distinguished Guests

• Affected Members of the Public Introduction

• Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry (MAWF), Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) (Proponent)

• Dr Nehemia Hedimbi

• Resilient Environmental Solutions cc (Environmental Assessment Practitioner)

• Sheldon Husselmann Introduction

• Introduction

• The Environmental Assessment Process

• The Project

• Expected Impacts

• Public Discussion

• Way Forward

• Conclusion Introduction

• Project Overview • Proposed upgrade of the existing Opuwo abattoir in Opuwo, Kunene Region

• Legal Requirements • According to the Environmental Management Act (EMA) and its EIA Regulations, this activity requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) before it may be carried out. THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS The Environmental Assessment Process

• Purpose: • To predict environmental (i.e. social and biophysical environment) impacts at an early stage in project planning and design;

• Find ways to reduce severity/ mitigate negative impacts and influence project design to suit the affected environment (i.e. biophysical and social); and

• Present the impact predictions and mitigation measures to various Interested and Affected Parties (including government authorities/ decision-makers – e.g. the Environmental Commissioner). Source: Husselmann, 2016 The Environmental Assessment Process

• Public Consultation: • Purpose – share information with Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) about the proposed project and provide opportunities for I&APs to provide comments on the proposed project. • There are 2 formal public consultation opportunities:

• First Round takes place before the impacts are assessed. • Second round takes place after assessment findings are shared with I&APs. • All information gathered from I&APs during the first round is used to inform the impact assessment process. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Project Description – Background

• The MAWF is currently implementing an agricultural production programme within Namibia’s Northern Communal Areas (NCA). • The Opuwo abattoir has been operational for more than 10 years but is in need of an upgrade. The upgrade of this existing abattoir forms part of the programme. • The objectives of the Opuwo abattoir upgrade include: • to ensure an increase in local / regional offtake of livestock from local farmers; • to ensure local value addition activities of meat products • to enhance food and health standards at the abattoir to ensure penetration to the consumer markets. Project Description – Location

• Approx. 350m SW of the C43-D3703 intersection, on the C43 Opuwo- Sesfontein road, south-west outskirts of Opuwo.

• Covers and area of approx. 12,000 m2 Project Description – Construction Inputs

• Water – anticipated to be sourced from the Opuwo Town Council.

• Electricity – electricity will be provided by NORED.

• Solid waste – will be collected in a secure central place, removed to the local authority solid waste dumpsite.

• Construction workforce – will not reside on-site, but in existing accommodation in Opuwo. Project Description – Operation Inputs

• Cattle – maximum capacity of 50 head of cattle/day – equates to 10 tonnes of meat per day. • Water – anticipated to be sourced from the Opuwo Town Council. Water consumption is estimated between 75,000 to 100,000 litres/day running at maximum capacity. • Electricity – electricity will be provided by NORED. A portion of the power demand be supplied by a solar photovoltaic (PV) plant (still being designed). Not expected to exceed 500 kVA • Personnel – jobs for the operation of the abattoir will be created. Project Description – Operation Process Project Description – Operation Outputs

• Wastewater – up to approx. 45,000 litres/day (full capacity) three options being considered: 1. Upgrade existing oxidation/evaporation ponds 2. Construction of new oxidation/evaporation ponds 3. Discharge of pre-treated wastewater (i.e. solids screened out, run through fat trap, and blood removed) into the town council’s wastewater system

• Solid waste: • Scrapings from the trucks and screens (manure, dirt, carcass trimmings, gravel and sludge) – removed daily. • Blood – removed daily. • General and other solid waste – collected and stored in town council bins for removal Expected Impacts

Positive Impacts: • Employment creation. • Skills development. • Generation of government revenue through taxes. • Local and regional economic growth, with growth of the agriculture sector.

• Significant improvement to abattoir operations in environmental (e.g. waste management) and social (e.g. odours and health) terms.

• Support for livelihoods linked to agriculture sector. Expected Impacts

Negative Impacts: • Potential groundwater pollution from various waste products. • Potential spread of disease (e.g. attraction of disease vectors – vermin and flies) • Noise – nuisance impacts associated with unwanted noises (e.g. lowing cattle etc.) • Odour – nuisance impacts associated with unwanted smells (e.g. manure or smells associated with poor waste management) PUBLIC DISCUSSION Way Forward

• Meeting minutes will be compiled and circulated to all attendees who have provided contact details. • Comments deadline – 5 December 2019. All comments will be addressed in the draft scoping report, which will be compiled and circulated to all registered interested and affected parties (I&APs) (2nd round of public consultation). • Submission of final scoping report to the Environmental Commissioner (Department of Environmental Affairs) for decision making. • Notification of registered I&APs of 7 day appeal period once decision has been taken by the Environmental Commissioner. END OF MEETING THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING Contact Details: Sheldon Husselmann (Cell: 081 780 2020; Email: [email protected]) APPENDIX D9: COPY OF CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN I&APS AND THE EAP [email protected]

From: Nghidinua Daniel Sent: Sunday, 24 November 2019 10:38 AM To: 'Resilient Environmental Solutions cc' Cc: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; t newaya Subject: RE: Public meeting and Background Information Document

Importance: High

Please extend invitations if you have not already done so to the Office of the Governor: Kunene Region, Opuwo Town Council and the Kunene Regional Council

Nghidinua Daniel Executive Director Ministry of Urban and Rural Development Private Bag 13289 Windhoek

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Resilient Environmental Solutions cc Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2019 15:37 To: EIA for Proposed Opuwo Abattoir Upgrade Subject: Public meeting and Background Information Document

Good day

The Background Information Document about the proposed Upgrade of the Opuwo Abattoir is attached.

There will be a public meeting about this proposed development in Opuwo on Monday 25 October, 16h00, at the Community Hall of the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare.

You are invited to send us your concerns about the social and environmental impacts of the proposed development, to reach us by Thursday 5 December 2019 please.

Thank you and regards

John Pallett and Sheldon Husselmann

Resilient Environmental Solutions cc

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From: [email protected] Sent: Monday, 20 January 2020 12:03 PM To: 'jlc civils and trading enterprises' Cc: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: RE: Opuwo Abattoir

Good day Mr Swanepoel

Thank you for the comments and suggestions you sent regarding the proposed upgrade of the Opuwo Abattoir.

For ease of reference I have copied your suggestions below and responded to each in red:

1. WITH REGARD TO THE CURRENT NON OPERATIVE OPUWO ABATTOIR WE SUGGEST THAT A NEW ABATOIR BE CONSTRUCTED 8 TO 12 KM OUTSIDE AND NORTH, NORTHWEST OF OPUWO, FOLLOWING THE ETANGA ROAD. WITH THE AREA MENTIONED SITUATED 3KM NORTH OF ETANGA ROAD.

The construction of a new abattoir somewhere else is unfortunately significantly less feasible than the proposal to upgrade the existing Opuwo Abattoir for the following reasons:

 The Opuwo abattoir has existed in its current location and been operational at various times during the past few decades and the neighbours have been aware of it.  It is deemed that the required statutory process have been followed and the required approvals were obtained during the development of the existing abattoir.  Upgrading and renovating an existing abattoir is significantly cheaper than constructing a new abattoir.  The land for the existing abattoir has already been secured. Attempting to secure a new site will take significantly longer and cost significantly more.

These are strong social and economic arguments in favour of the existing site, and we cannot find convincing arguments why an alternative site should be recommended. Your concerns will be included in the public consultation record of the EIA. The decision on whether to consider alternative sites will be made by the proponent.

2. THIS AREA CONSIST OF A BUSHY TO SAVANNAH PLAINS WITH INDEED FERTILE SOIL TO BE EMPLOYED AS A FEEDLOT FARM WHICH ALSO LEND ITSELF IDEALY FOR AGRICULTURAL USE IN PLANTING LUCERN, MAIZE AND MORE, TO RESULTANTLY ASSIST AND SUPPORT THE PROSPECTIVE NEW ABATTOIR TO DULY BRING IT TO ITS FULL POTENTIAL. THE MENTIONED NECESSARY AGRICULTURAL INCENTIVE OF PLANTING OF LUCERNE, HAY AND OTHER CATTLE FEED WILL NOT ONLY SUPPORT THE FEED LOT FARM AND ABATTOIR, BUT ALSO SUPPORT THE CATTLE FARMERS WITH FEED FOR THEIR CATTLE DURING DRAUGHTS AND SHOULD FORM PART OF THE FEED LOT FARM ACTIVITIES.

We take note of your suggestion and will inform the Proponent. As far as I am aware the Proponent intends to carry out some livestock support activities within the wider NCA, as part of the development programme which this abattoir upgrade forms part, and possibly even in the Kunene Region. Some of these support activities include feedlots in existing Greenschemes.

3. THAT THE CURRENT NON OPERATIVE OPUWO ABATTOIR, WITH PREMISES, BE OFFERED FOR SALE, WITH JLC CIVIL AND TRADING ENTERPRISES CC A POSITIVE CANDIDATE TO PURCHASE SAID PROPERTY.

We will inform the Proponent of your suggestion. Procurement in Namibia is now governed by the Public Procurement Act and should the proponent wish to sell or lease it , it will be done in accordance with the stipulations of this act (i.e. openly advertised).

1 4. THAT THE FUTURE OPUWO ABATOIR ALSO MAKE PROVISION TO NOT ONLY SLAUGHTER CATTLE ON A DAILY BASIS, BUT ALSO SMALL STOCK LIKE GOATS, SHEEP AND PIGS.

As far as I am aware the proposed upgraded abattoir will cater for slaughter of small stock (sheep, goats, etc.) as well.

5. THE 50 CATTLE PER DAY TO BE SLAUGHTERED INCENTIVE IS TO BE TAKEN INTO RE CONSIDERATION, DUE TO THE FACT THAT MANY CATTLE FARMERS IN AND OF THIS AREA HAD SIGNIFICANT CATTLE LOSSES DURING THE LAST 12 YEARS, WITH SOME TOTALLY RUINED, IN SO FAR AS CATTLE STOCK IS CONCERNED, DUE TO THE CONTINUOUS DRAUGHT REALITIES, WHICH CURRENTLY IS WITNESS TO WHAT IS STATED. A COMPREHENSIVE FEASIBILITY STUDY IS NECESSARY TO DETERMINE THE TOTAL CATTLE STOCK AVAILABLE IN THIS AREA, TO CALCULATE FUTURE CATTLE GROWTH AND THE AVAILABILITY OF ABATTOIR READY CATTLE, ON A REGULATED CONTINUOUS SUPPLY TO SAID ABATTOIR, VIA THE PROSPECTIVE FEEDLOT FARM.

Your suggestion is noted. Burmeister & Partners (Pty) Ltd has been appointed to conduct a feasibility study for the proposed Opuwo abattoir upgrade. The slaughter capacity will in fact be reduced following the initial work done by Burmeister.

6. MANY FORMER CATTLE FARMERS HAVE SWITCHED OVER TO GOAT FARMING WITH THE MINIMUM CAPITAL LEFT OF THE DRAUGHT DISASTER REGARDING THEIR FORMER CATTLE LOSSES. WITH NO INTENT TO FARM WITH CATTLE AGAIN.

Noted.

7. THIS AREA’S VEGETATION IS MOSTLY SUITED FOR GOAT FARMING AND IS A PROBABLE GUIDELINE TO PROSPECTIVE FARMERS, AS WELL AS TO THE MINISTERY AND DIRECTIVE INVOLVED.

Noted.

8. OVERGRAZING IS THE MAJOR CULPRIT IN SO FAR AS STOCK CONDITION AND STOCK TOTAL IS CONCERNED, SPECIFICALLY WHERE BEEF IS CONCERNED, AND VERY MUCH REQUIRE STRICT GRAZING CONTROL MEASURES TO BE IMPLEMENTED AND COMMISSIONED, TO CURB AND STOP THE DEVASTATING DESSERT ENCROUCHING REALITY, WHICH IS ALLREADY CLEARLY VISABLE ALL OVER THIS AREA AND MORE SO AT THE OMAJETTE HERERO RESERVATION.

Noted.

9. THE PRICE PER KG, SPECIFICALLY FOR BEEF OF VARIOUS GRADES NEEDS PROPER DISCUSSION WITH FARMERS TO CONTINUOUSLY ENLIGHTEN THEM REGARDING THE CORRECT FEED AND GRAZING INCENTIVES TO PRODUCE, B AND A GRADE BEEF, THAT IS INDEED SELDOM COMMISSIONED IN THIS AREA, DUE TO THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF THE NATURAL GRAZING AVAILABLE IN THIS AREA, (AS THE NATURAL AVAILABLE GRAZING IN THIS AREA IS PRIMARILY SUITED FOR GOATS AND PARTLY FOR DAMARA SHEEP AS FORMERLY MENTIONED HEREIN ABOVE) AS CAN BE PRACTICALLY AND IN REALITY PROOFED TO THEM, TO IN THIS MANNER GET A CONSENSES REGARDING THE PRICE PER KG OF THE GRADE OF BEEF RECEIVED AND PURCHASED FROM THE FARMERS.

We will inform the Proponent of your suggestion.

10. FORMER EXCELLENT BEEF GRAZING AREAS LIKE THE “BEES VLAKTE” THAT STRETCHED FROM OMBOMBO THROUGH OTJIONGOMBE TO OMURAMBA, OKAVARE AND DE WET, AS WELL AS THE “MARIENFLUSS” AREA AND THE AREA EAST OF OPUWO, ARE VIRTUALLY DEPLETED OF GRASS, DUE TO OVERGRAZING, WHICH IS SLOWLY BUT SURELY ESTABLISHING DESERT AREAS, WITH THE RECURRING DRAUGHTS A MINIMAL FACTOR.

Noted.

2 11. FUTURE INCENTIVES TO PLOUGH AND PLANT GRASS IN THIS MENTIONED AREAS TO RE-ESTABLISH FORMER EXCELLENT AND SUFFICIENT BEEF SUPPLY, IS A REQUESTED AND REQUIRED NECESSITY, THAT WILL IN DUE COARSE CURB DESERT ENCROUCHMENT AND PROMOTE BEEF FARMING IN ITS ENTIRETY, SPECIFICALLY IN COMMUNAL AREAS.

We will inform the Proponent of your suggestion.

12. FURTHER TO ABOVE MENTIONED WE RECOMMEND AND UNDERWRITE THE VERY REQUIRED EIA PROCESS UNDERTAKEN BY SAID MINISTRY AND DIRECTORATE THROUGH BURMEISTER AND PARTNERS IN TERMS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGING ACT 7 OF 2007 (GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No: 3966) AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESMENT REGULATIONS (GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No: 4878) WE THEREFORE HAVE HOPE THAT THE KEY ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES SUCH AS HEALTH, NOICE, GROUND WATER, AIR QUALITY, WASTE, SEWERAGE WASTEWATER AND THE PRICE OF PROPERTY, RAISE THE CONCERN OF THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, WATER AND FORRESTRY, THE DIRECTORATE OF VETERINARY SERVICES AND THE REGULATING AUTHORITY OF THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, TAKING INTO CONSIDIRATION THAT THE CURRENT NON OPERATIVE ABATTOIR OF OPUWO IS NO LONGER SITUATED OUTSIDE OF OPUWO TOWN AND 2 TO 3KM DISTANT FROM THE NEAREST HOUSEHOLD AND BUSINESS ENTITY, AS IN 1960, BUT 200 METERS FROM OPUWO SUBURB KATUTURA, 3OOM FROM OPUWO SUBERB OKATUUO WITH BUSINESS SITES BOTH SIDES OF THE NON OPERATIVE OPUWO ABATTOIR AND 16OM FROM ANOTHER BUSINESS SITE. WITH THE PROCESS OF DEVELOPMENT OF TWO OF THE MENTIONED SITES IN PROCESS OF DEVELOPMENT AND THE THIRD SITE ADJACANT SAID ABATTOIR, ALLREADY IN OPERATION TOGETHER WITH A SHOPPING CENTRE 3OOM WEST OF SAID ABATTOIR

We take note of your concerns and will address these in the scoping report.

I trust this is in order.

Please acknowledge receipt.

Thanks and regards Sheldon

-- Sheldon Husselmann Resilient Environmental Solutions cc P. O. Box 90709, Windhoek M: +264 81780 2020 -- Matthew 16:15

From: jlc civils and trading enterprises Sent: Friday, 27 December 2019 10:49 PM To: [email protected] Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: Opuwo Abattoir

Noted with thanks.

On Thu, 05 Dec 2019, 10:45 , wrote:

Good day Mr Swanepoel

Thank you for sending your comments, received. 3

We will consider and address your comments in the draft scoping report, which should be available for review by all interested and affected parties late January 2020.

Thanks and regards Sheldon

Sheldon Husselmann

Resilient Environmental Solutions cc

P. O. Box 90709, Windhoek

M: +264 81780 2020

Matthew 16:15

From: jlc civils and trading enterprises Sent: Thursday, 5 December 2019 9:05 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Opuwo Abattoir

Sheldon plz note that I am busy sending u the requested letter regarding our inputs and suggestions regarding the historic Opuwo Abattoir which consist of 3 pages as the attachment to this correspondence. Plz acknowledge receipt by telephone and email.Thank you and regards. Johann Swanepoel.

4 Sheldon Husselmann

From: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, 5 December 2019 3:50 PM To: [email protected]; [email protected] Cc: [email protected]; [email protected]; 'Eric Muleko'; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; 'BP: Hendrik Boshoff'; 'BP: Yaseen Mohamed' Subject: RE: Public meeting and Background Information Document Attachments: 2019_12_04_Opuwo_letter_to_OTC_CEO.pdf; 2019_11_12_Opuwo_abattoir_BID.pdf

Good day Mr Shuuya

Please find attached as requested in the meeting we had last week a formalised version of the notification email I sent two weeks ago.

Here’s a summary of the main points of the meeting we had (feel free to amend any statements if inaccurate), including responses in red:

 The Opuwo Town Council (OTC) expressed a desire to take ownership of the abattoir once upgraded; o This comment is noted. The OTC will however, need to engage the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry (the Proponent) directly to discuss this matter further.  The OTC, at present, does not have sufficient capacity to accept wastewater from the abattoir. The OTC stated that the existing wastewater ponds needed to rehabilitated (i.e. construct perimeter fence and excavate the sludge from the ponds) before being able to accept large volumes of extra wastewater. In the event that the wastewater ponds are rehabilitated, the abattoir could connect to the wastewater pipeline network via a pump station located approximately 800m from the abattoir. o We take note of these constraints.  The land on which the abattoir is located is currently zoned “Undetermined” according to the current Opuwo Town Planning Scheme. A rezoning application to rezone the land to “Light Industrial” has been submitted to the Opuwo Town Council for consideration at their next meeting. o We take note of this matter.

We (Resilient Environmental Solutions cc and Burmeister & Partners (Pty) Ltd) furthermore have the following questions:

 Under the agreement between the OTC and NamWater, how much potable water is available to the OTC?  If you have access to the abattoir water use records, please let us know how much water the abattoir consumed on average per day when last operational?  When will the rezoning application mentioned above be effective?

Thanks and regards Sheldon

-- Sheldon Husselmann Resilient Environmental Solutions cc P. O. Box 90709, Windhoek M: +264 81780 2020 -- Matthew 16:15

1 From: [email protected] Sent: Friday, 22 November 2019 4:55 PM To: [email protected]; [email protected] Cc: [email protected]; [email protected]; 'Eric Muleko' ; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: FW: Public meeting and Background Information Document

Good day Mr Shuuya

I hope you are well.

I have been in contact with Mr Muleko, Mr Rikambura and Mayor Tjiuma regarding the EIA for Proposed Opuwo Abattoir Upgrade.

Please find attached some background information regarding the proposed project as well as invitation to submit comments on the proposed project for our consideration as part of the EIA process.

Thanks and regards

-- Sheldon Husselmann Resilient Environmental Solutions cc P. O. Box 90709, Windhoek M: +264 81780 2020 -- Matthew 16:15

From: [email protected] On Behalf Of Resilient Environmental Solutions cc Sent: Wednesday, 20 November 2019 3:37 PM To: EIA for Proposed Opuwo Abattoir Upgrade Subject: Public meeting and Background Information Document

Good day

The Background Information Document about the proposed Upgrade of the Opuwo Abattoir is attached.

There will be a public meeting about this proposed development in Opuwo on Monday 25 October, 16h00, at the Community Hall of the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare.

You are invited to send us your concerns about the social and environmental impacts of the proposed development, to reach us by Thursday 5 December 2019 please.

Thank you and regards 2

John Pallett and Sheldon Husselmann

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3 2ND ROUND OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION APPENDIX D10: NOTIFICATION EMAIL SENT TO I&APS Sheldon Husselmann

From: [email protected] on behalf of [email protected] Sent: Friday, 25 June 2021 2:48 PM To: EIA for Proposed Opuwo Abattoir Upgrade Subject: Environmental Clearance Certificate Application for the Proposed Opuwo Abattoir Upgrade Attachments: Appx B_EMP.pdf; 2021_06_25_Opuwo_abattoir_DSR_PR.pdf

Good day Interested and Affected Party

The draft scoping report (see attached) is available for review and comments. Also attached is the Environmental Management Plan (Appendix B).

The rest of the appendices, owing to file size limitations, can be accessed using the following link: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvmbFHJcv-Q2hJ0-VHkGJMf6u-15JA?e=WDaIWu

If you struggle to access the appendices via the link please let me know and I can try other options.

A hard copy of the draft scoping report is also available at the Opuwo Town Council office (located near the intersection of the C43 and C41, Opuwo). Please contact Mr Eric Muleko during office hours to access the report.

Please send me your comments by Friday, 9 July 2021.

Kind regards --

Sheldon Husselmann Resilient Environmental Solutions cc P. O. Box 90709, Windhoek M: +264 81780 2020 --

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1 APPENDIX D11: PROOF OF NOTIFICATION MESSAGE SENT VIA WHATSAPP MESSENGER

APPENDIX D12: PROOF OF DELIVERY OF SCOPING REPORT VIA COURIER

Sheldon Husselmann

From: Sheldon Husselmann Sent: Friday, 25 June 2021 1:51 PM To: 'Eric Muleko' Cc: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: RE: Environmental Clearance Certificate Application for the Proposed Opuwo Abattoir Upgrade Attachments: 2021_06_24_proof_of_courier.pdf

Good day Mr Muleko

I hope you are well.

Please find attached the waybill for the documents I sent via NamPost Courier yesterday.

Please let me know if the package has arrived?

Thanks and regards Sheldon -- Sheldon Husselmann Resilient Environmental Solutions cc P. O. Box 90709, Windhoek M: +264 81780 2020 -- Matthew 16:15

From: Sheldon Husselmann Sent: Thursday, 24 June 2021 3:30 PM To: 'Eric Muleko' Cc: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Environmental Clearance Certificate Application for the Proposed Opuwo Abattoir Upgrade

Good day Mr Muleko

Thank you for the chat earlier and your willingness to assist.

As stated over the phone the draft scoping report for the proposed Opuwo Abattoir upgrade EIA is now available for public review and comments. As part of the review process RES would like to make a hard copy of the report available for review by the public at the Opuwo Town Council office.

I intend to send the hard copy along with a comments register sheet this evening via NamPost to the Opuwo Town Council office – P. O. Box 294, Opuwo. I will list you as the contact person for receipt of the document.

I also intend to inform interested and affected parties tomorrow via email of the availability of the hard copy at the Opuwo Town Council office. I will list your name as the contact person in case someone would like to review the hard copy.

Thanks and regards Sheldon 1 -- Sheldon Husselmann Resilient Environmental Solutions cc P. O. Box 90709, Windhoek M: +264 81780 2020 -- Matthew 16:15

From: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, 5 December 2019 3:50 PM To: [email protected]; [email protected] Cc: [email protected]; [email protected]; 'Eric Muleko' ; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; 'BP: Hendrik Boshoff' ; 'BP: Yaseen Mohamed' Subject: RE: Public meeting and Background Information Document

Good day Mr Shuuya

Please find attached as requested in the meeting we had last week a formalised version of the notification email I sent two weeks ago.

Here’s a summary of the main points of the meeting we had (feel free to amend any statements if inaccurate), including responses in red:

We (Resilient Environmental Solutions cc and Burmeister & Partners (Pty) Ltd) furthermore have the following questions:

Thanks and regards Sheldon

-- Sheldon Husselmann Resilient Environmental Solutions cc P. O. Box 90709, Windhoek M: +264 81780 2020 --

2 Matthew 16:15

From: [email protected] Sent: Friday, 22 November 2019 4:55 PM To: [email protected]; [email protected] Cc: [email protected]; [email protected]; 'Eric Muleko' ; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: FW: Public meeting and Background Information Document

Good day Mr Shuuya

I hope you are well.

I have been in contact with Mr Muleko, Mr Rikambura and Mayor Tjiuma regarding the EIA for Proposed Opuwo Abattoir Upgrade.

Please find attached some background information regarding the proposed project as well as invitation to submit comments on the proposed project for our consideration as part of the EIA process.

Thanks and regards

-- Sheldon Husselmann Resilient Environmental Solutions cc P. O. Box 90709, Windhoek M: +264 81780 2020 -- Matthew 16:15

Good day

The Background Information Document about the proposed Upgrade of the Opuwo Abattoir is attached.

There will be a public meeting about this proposed development in Opuwo on Monday 25 October, 16h00, at the Community Hall of the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare.

You are invited to send us your concerns about the social and environmental impacts of the proposed development, to reach us by Thursday 5 December 2019 please.

3 Thank you and regards

John Pallett and Sheldon Husselmann

4 APPENDIX D13: COPY OF CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN I&APS AND THE EAP

Sheldon Husselmann

From: Sheldon Husselmann Sent: Tuesday, 10 August 2021 3:29 PM To: 'jlc civils and trading enterprises'; 'Johan Swanepoel'; [email protected]; [email protected] Cc: 'John Pallett' Subject: RE: Opuwo Abattoir

Good day Mr Swanepoel

The concerns of JLC Civils are noted. In response:

1. RES has run a public consultation process that fulfilled all the legal requirements for informing the public and all Interested and Affected Parties about the project, which included inviting them to a public meeting, the placing of a notice in The Namibian and New Era for two consecutive weeks and gathering legitimate concerns about the biophysical and social impacts of the project. Further public consultation is unlikely to serve any purpose that has not already been served by the previous consultations and will not significantly change the findings, conclusions and recommendations of this EIA. 2. The site of the abattoir has been known for decades, and any party who has moved or acquired property close to the site in the intervening years has known that they will be close to an abattoir, with its associated impacts such as smells and noise. It is somewhat unreasonable for these parties to now demand that the abattoir should move, since they are the ones that have moved close to the abattoir. 3. As stated in the introduction to the draft scoping report, the proposed project seeks to improve the food and health standards – i.e. address the environmental impacts associated with operation in its current state, at the existing abattoir. 4. Nevertheless, your concerns are duly noted and recorded as part of the consultation process, and the suggestion to move to an alternative site has been and will again be conveyed to the proponent. It is the proponent, not RES, who must make the final decision on the viability and siting of such an alternative.

Please see our responses to each of your comments below in red.

RES thanks JLC Civils for their inputs.

1. In questionable support of your Application for Environmental Clearance Certificate and accompanied Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Existing Non Operative Opuwo Abattoir and its Draft Reprt for Public Review, the reality is established, in so far as your above mentioned EA Application and Draft Report for Public Review is concerned, that our historic fact based proposal, was not provided with the due necessary consideration and attention it required and as requested, to concomitantly leave us, the Negative Effected Neighboring Property Owners, as well as the very Farmers of this Area and many Katutura and Okatuuo Suburb Inhabitants of Opuwo Township, with nothing but the probability promise, that the plan as set forth in our former correspondence, may be constructed somewhere in the future, that leave the mentioned us, in surmise, who, in all humble participation, request that a new Abattoir, together with a Feedlot Farm and its Accessories, be constructed outside of Opuwo, and well due to the infinite better realities embalmed in such proposition, that concomitantly, is to provide the very opportunity to bring this proposed Abattoir, to its very consistent productive reality, against that of the historic Sporadic Non Operative Abattoir, in its current status or when renovated and upgraded, that after mentioned renovation and upgrading, is structured to slaughter but 5 head of Cattle per week day, which, most definitely, make the total cost to upgrade said existing Sporadic Non Operative Abattoir, indeed a waste of financial resources, as well as a waste of time, compared to our proposal, to repeat, of a new Abattoir, outside of Opuwo, next to its proposed Feedlot Farm & Accessories, that will enable this new Abattoir, to slaughter 20/25 cattle per week day, that in addition and in due course, can increase the total of head to be slaughtered, to 50 cattle per week day, that represent the original total of cattle to be slaughtered per weekday, formerly planned and structured for this Area, and well by and through the, to be

1 Upgraded Existing Sporadic Non Operative Abattoir, situated in Opuwo Township, as per reality, and not in Opuwo Townlands, as mentioned in your report, that, due to the continuous sporadic trend of insufficient rain, and the concomitant reality of insufficient available of cattle, will not be enabled to slaughter 50 cattle per weekday, That resultantly, will enforce the historic habitual trend, of temporary closure of said Abattoir, as was mentioned in our former report. That resultantly brought your decision about, to change the 50 cattle to be slaughtered. per weekday, to the current 5 cattle to be slaughtered per weekday, as stipulated in your late Application for Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Existing Non Operative Opuwo Abattoir Upgrade, as well as in The Draft Report for Public Report, that concomitantly place us, the as mentioned Negative Effected, as well as Positive Effected Entities, in an understandable uncorroborated situation, to say the least, said with all due respect, that duly call for additional communication, with said Negative, as well as Positive Effected Entities, and well as The Current Ignored Participants, in so far as this long awaited and very much required, proposed Agricultural Project is concerned, taking into consideration the very essence of The Harambee Comprehensively Coordinated and Integrated Agricultural Development Programme. ( HACCIADEP) The BioInnovation Africa and its fund supplier, namely, The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and The Deutche Gesellshaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. That resultantly initiate the spear, to bring to existence the fact driven reality, of a financial positive Agricultural Development, for this specific Area, in so far as a New Abattoir for this Area is concerned, in solidified inclusion of the very required Feedlot Farm and Accessories, that, through and by very practically realities, stand against the projected, indeed financial negative upgrading of the Existing Sporadic Non Operative Opowo Abattoir, that further to this, stipulate some of our concerns. As stated in our previous response regarding the construction of a new abattoir somewhere else, it is unfortunately significantly less feasible than the proposal to upgrade the existing Opuwo Abattoir for the following reasons:

 The Opuwo abattoir has existed in its current location and been operational at various times during the past few decades, and the neighbours have been aware of it.

 The required statutory process was followed and the required approvals were obtained during the development of the existing abattoir.

 We have no mandate and jurisdiction to advise an existing Operator, who is duly approved, to shut down their operations. This would be unconstitutional.

 Upgrading and renovating an existing abattoir is significantly cheaper than constructing a new abattoir.

 The land for the existing abattoir has already been secured.

Your concerns are duly noted, and will be recorded in the report. The decision to abandon the existing abattoir and consider alternative sites will be made by the proponent.

2. In so far as our former correspondence is concerned, about the suitability to upgrade the Existing, Sporadic Non Operative Opuwo Abattoir, against that of a new Abattoir placed outside of Opuwo, north of the Etanga main road, inclusive of a Feedlot Farm and its mentioned Accessories, we are indeed satisfactorily surprised about the acceptance of our input, that concerns the former projected slaughtering capacity of 50 cattle per day, which most definitely, as stated in our former report, could not be engaged or employed, in so far as the to be upgraded Sporadic Non Operative Existing Abottoir of Ouwo is concerned, and well due to the former mentioned fact, that approximately 90% of the cattle of this specific Area of the Kunene Region, formerly called Kaokoland, perished, due to insufficient and sporadic rainfall as from 2008, to reach the peak of the disaster during 2018, 2019 and 2020, with no current positive change in said pattern. Your concerns regarding economic viability based on current rainfall trends is noted. The feasibility has taken this into account and the project as proposed is still the recommendation.

3. The public supplied info and or suggestions supplied during the first round of public consultation, was not engaged to forcefully brought the renovation and upgrading of said abattoir to a standstill. As might be implied…

2 A. But, alternatively, to supply better alternatives, in so far as the Existing Sporadic Non Operative Opowo Abattoir is concerned, that in future would be situated in the middle of future Opuwo, and indeed negatively so, due to: 1) Declined adjacent, neighbouring and other property values, This impact is addressed in Section 7.3.2.4 of the draft scoping report. 2) Air quality and health issues. This impact is addressed in Section 7.3.2.5 of the draft scoping report. 3) Waste management of various substance of waste . Impacts associated with waste are addressed in Sections 7.3.2.5 and 7.3.2.6 of the draft scoping report. 4) The potential impact of waste on water and fresh Air. Impact on water is addressed in Section 7.3.2.6 the draft scoping report, while the impact on air is addressed in Section 7.3.2.5 of the same report. 5) The continuous sound of bulking cattle. This impact is addressed in Section 7.3.2.3 of the draft scoping report. 6) The accumulation of flies due to blood and stomach excrement, as well as of other waste material. Impacts associated with waste are addressed in Sections 7.3.2.5 and 7.3.2.6 of the draft scoping report.

With the mitigation measures required to avoid and minimize the potential negative impact, of which, most of the negative effected entities know nothing about, whom, most definitely, should be made aware thereof , preferably in a public meeting, for their understanding, and input, for acceptance and or decline, with regard the Upgrade of the Exsisting Sporadic Non Operative Opuwo Abattoir, to subsequently prohibit probable future legal action.

B. We, the attendants of the former meeting of 25/11/2019 at the Gender Equality and Child Welfare Building, in Opuwo, (18 in total) were brought under the understanding that an additional future meeting will be structured just prior to the completion of the Environmental Assessment Application , with regard to said Abattoir, concomitantly to certify and bring clearance and order to any possible obstructive issues, covered in your Environmental Assessment and or Application for its Clearance, which is the correct and requested manner to employ such incentives, which we are awaiting on, to be scheduled. Public consultations were carried out according to the EIA regulations, which included the placing of a notice in The Namibian and New Era for two consecutive weeks. Please see Chapter 6 of the draft scoping report. No commitment to a follow-up public meeting was made during the meeting held on 25 November 2019. During the aforementioned meeting I encouraged those present to spread the word regarding the proposed abattoir upgrade and supplied my mobile number and email address as a means of submitting additional comments or concerns regarding the project (see meeting minutes –Appendix D8 of the draft scoping report).

C) I) Further to this incentive, it is brought to your attention that the 18 Entities attending the first meeting of 25/11/2019, does not represent most of the Negative, or Positive Effected Entities, in so far as said Abattoirs upgrading is concerned, but the absolute minimum, which raise further questions, and concomitantly the request, that proper advertising and mouth to mouth advertising be employed, to resultantly get most of the Positive and Negative Effected Entities on board, in a well organized and advertised future meeting, not to encounter possible future invidious community action. Instead of the current employed operation, of supplying the said 18 Public Members of the 5th of November 2019 Meeting, with a copy of Application For Environmental Assessment Clearance For The Opuwo Abattoir Upgrade and The Draft Report for Public Review, dated 25 June 2021, that, due to practical realities, will, as foreseen, provide minimum feedback, that resultantly, as a repeat, might cause an irrefragable future impasse. The public consultations carried out were reasonable and in accordance with the EIA regulations, which included the placing of a notice in The Namibian and New Era for two consecutive weeks. Please see Chapter 6 of the draft scoping report.

II) That, concomitantly in due course, impose non feasible and or favourable realities, in so far as the said Negative, as well as the Positive Effected Entities are concerned, with reference to your written statement that appear on page iii of The Draft Report for Public Review of the Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Opuwo Abattoir Upgrade, that state; ‘ Based on the project information provided by the Proponent and the findings of the impact assessment conducted (INCLUDING the concerns and comments received from the GENERAL PUBLIC THAT FORM THE BASIS OF THIS REPORT) it CAN BE CONCLUDED that the proposed project may be granted an Environmental Clearance Certificate’ etc.

III) The question that arise, due to part of this above mentioned paragraph of your above mentioned Report is as follows; * Does the 18 Public Members, attending the said Public Meeting on the 5thof November 2019 at the Meeting Hall of the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare Building in Opuwo, represents most of the Negative and Positive Effected Entities, with regard to the feasibility of the said Project, that concerns the Upgrading of the Current Sporadic Non Operative Opuwu Abottoir, situated in The Katutura Suburb of OpuwoTownship and 300m west of Okatuuo Suburb of Opuwo Township . The public consultations carried out were reasonable and in accordance with the EIA regulations, which included the placing of a notice in The Namibian and New Era for two consecutive weeks. Please see Chapter 6 of the draft scoping report.

* How was such Meeting advertised and brought to the attention of Katutura and Okatuuo inhabitants, as well as the Farmers of this Area, subsequently to interest only 18 interested Entities, that constitute the reality .that very little were done to advertice and bring to life the very importance of such Development, that is to most probably negatively effect all Exsisting and Future Farmers of this specific Area, and infinitely more, The public consultations carried out were reasonable and in accordance with the EIA regulations, which included the placing of a notice in The Namibian and New Era for two consecutive weeks. Please see Chapter 6 of the draft scoping report.

* With The current Farmers, historically The Most Severely Negatively Effected Entitities, in so far as the Existing Sporadic Non Operational Abattoir of Opuwo, is concerned, With the remaining reality of a repeat of their historic experience, inclusive of that of future farmers, being implemented by and through The Scheduled Upgrading of the Sporadic Non Operative Opuwo Abattoir, that, irrespective of the programmed 5 cattle to be slaughtered per weekday, is to repeat its habitual trend of sporadic closure, in the very absence of a Feedlot Farm and Accessories. Your concern regarding the intermittent/inconsistent operation of the abattoir and resultant inconvenience to local farmers is noted. The proposed upgrade is a significant improvement to the status quo and with good management will facilitate sustainability and consistency of operations and serve the current and future affected farmers well.

*This mentioned historic Opuwo Abattoir build during 1960/61, served its purpose up to the middle nineteen eightees, and should have been replaced, as from that mentioned time, and well by a progressive proactive Agricultural Development, consisting of an Abottoir constructed next to its Feedlot Farm & Accessories, to operate as a unit, in cooperation with one another, that was and remain the very dire need and request of the Farmers and Future Farmers of this specific Area, that will, as a fruitful example, and in due coarse, eliminate the historic trend of the Existing Sporadic Non Operative Opuwo Abattoir, in so far as its Sporadic Closures is concerned, due to insufficient rain. Your concern regarding the intermittent/inconsistent operation of the abattoir and resultant inconvenience to local farmers is noted. The proposed upgrade is a significant improvement to the status quo and with good management will facilitate sustainability and consistency of operations and serve the current and future affected farmers well.

D. With the public suggestion of a new Abattoir approximately 8 to 12 km outside of Opuwo, with Feedlot Farm and Accessories, the ideal proposition, with the initial cost of said Feedlot Farm and accessories, not to form part of the new Abattoir, but to represent a separate entity and capital cost. As stated in our previous response regarding the construction of a new abattoir somewhere else, it is unfortunately significantly less feasible than the proposal to upgrade the existing Opuwo Abattoir for the following reasons:

 The Opuwo abattoir has existed in its current location and been operational at various times during the past few decades, and the neighbours have been aware of it.

 The required statutory process was followed and the required approvals were obtained during the development of the existing abattoir.

4  We have no mandate and jurisdiction to advise an existing Operator, who is duly approved, to shut down their operations. This would be unconstitutional.

 Upgrading and renovating an existing abattoir is significantly cheaper than constructing a new abattoir.

 The land for the existing abattoir has already been secured.

Your concerns are duly noted, and will be recorded in the report. The decision to abandon the existing abattoir and consider alternative sites will be made by the proponent.

E) Which leave us with the reality that this new abattoir would not request extensive additional finance, or any at all, if the Existing, to be Upgraded (5 slaughtered cattle per week day) Sporadic Non Operative Opuwo Abattoir, is offered for sale, and that such specific income, be added to the existing amount, budgeted for the upgrade of the Existing Sporadic Non Operational Opuwo Abattoir, and as such employed, to concomitantly build a new (20/25 slaugtered cattle per weekday) Abattoir; which subsequently can be upgraded, to match the original projected 50 beef carcasses per week day. Your suggestions regarding funding options for the proposed project are noted and will be forwarded to the project proponent for consideration.

F. Further to above mentioned, it is brought to attention that the former cattle meat provided from Opuwo and or its Existing Sporadic Non Operative Abattoir, for supply to the public market, could not consistently provide meat of above a possible grade C, that concomitantly constitute, serious negative effect with regard to the price of the meat. Your concern regarding the intermittent/inconsistent operation of the abattoir as well as the low quality of meat produced and resultant inconvenience to local farmers is noted. The proposed upgrade is a significant improvement to the status quo and with good management will facilitate sustainability and consistency of operations, including a significant improvement in the quality of meat produced and serve the current and future affected farmers well.

G. With regard to the practical realities, regarding of what would be the better option, in so far as the responsibilities of a correct abattoir is concerned, will be determined by the very answer, of whatever option is to be decided on, to concomitantly act on, and well for the best future of Opuwo, the Cattle Farming Establishment, Employment Incentives, Agricultural and Business Development with regard to this part of the Kunene Region and Kunene Region itself, and in addition; to be in practical cooperation with the Harambee Reality, and that of its German Cooperative Incentives, whom are specifically mentioned herein above, that underline the compulsory necessity to schedule the former projected Public Meeting, in so far as the Upgrade of the Existing Sporadic Non Operative Opuwo Abattoir is concerned, to concomitantly be provided by the input of the Formerly Left out Majority of the Negative and or Positive Effected Entities. See response to 3.B above.

H. It is also foreseen that this new Abattoir, together with its Feedlot Farm, and Accessories, such as mentioned in the former correspondence, to your esteemed office, will provide the ability to said new Abattoir, to slaughter 20 to 25 cattle per week day, which can be increased, with an additional quantity per week, that is to be indicated and ascertained, by the operations of said Abattoir and the to be extended Feedlot Farm, and Accessories As stated in our previous response regarding the construction of a new abattoir somewhere else, it is unfortunately significantly less feasible than the proposal to upgrade the existing Opuwo Abattoir for the following reasons:

 The Opuwo abattoir has existed in its current location and been operational at various times during the past few decades, and the neighbours have been aware of it.

 The required statutory process was followed and the required approvals were obtained during the development of the existing abattoir.

5  We have no mandate and jurisdiction to advise an existing Operator, who is duly approved, to shut down their operations. This would be unconstitutional.

 Upgrading and renovating an existing abattoir is significantly cheaper than constructing a new abattoir.

 The land for the existing abattoir has already been secured.

Your concerns are duly noted, and will be recorded in the report. The decision to abandon the existing abattoir and consider alternative sites will be made by the proponent.

I. The new Abattoir and its Feedlot Farm and Accessories, will in contrast of the to be Upgraded Existing Sporadic Non Operative Opuwo Abattoir, provide a consistent better slaughtered beef meat grade, as well as price, as was ever provided from this Area and or by the Existing Sporadic Non Operative (5 slaughtered cattle per weekday) Abattoir, that in addition, does not represent the practical reality of upgrading, in so far as quantity of slaughtered Cattle per weekday, are concerned, as well as of other life stock, and concomitantly, neither of the quality of slaughtered meat. As stated in our previous response regarding the construction of a new abattoir somewhere else, it is unfortunately significantly less feasible than the proposal to upgrade the existing Opuwo Abattoir for the following reasons:

 The Opuwo abattoir has existed in its current location and been operational at various times during the past few decades, and the neighbours have been aware of it.

 The required statutory process was followed and the required approvals were obtained during the development of the existing abattoir.

 We have no mandate and jurisdiction to advise an existing Operator, who is duly approved, to shut down their operations. This would be unconstitutional.

 Upgrading and renovating an existing abattoir is significantly cheaper than constructing a new abattoir.

 The land for the existing abattoir has already been secured.

Your concerns are duly noted, and will be recorded in the report. The decision to abandon the existing abattoir and consider alternative sites will be made by the proponent.

i) That make the requested and promised meeting, that will represent most of the Negative and Positive Effected Entities, an indeed compulsory necessity, to resultantly receive the actual represented and provided reality of the input, of the Majority of the Negative effected as well as Positive Effected Entities, in so far as the proposed upgrading of the Existing Sporadic Non Operative Opuwo Abattoir is concerned. See response to 3.B above.

ii) Instead of providing the 18 Public Members attending the said Meeting of the 5th of November 2019, with your mentioned Draft Report for Public Review and Application for Environmental Clearance Certificate, which we believe serve to improve the negative reality, in so far as the Majority Negative and Positive Effected Entities are concerned. Whom, by this action are left out in the cold, to duly provide their valid, or any input whatsoever, concerning the Existing Sporadic Non Operational Abbatoir , its Upgrading and subsequent Future, that duly effect every Farmer of this Area. The public consultations carried out were reasonable and in accordance with the EIA regulations, which included the placing of a notice in The Namibian and New Era for two consecutive weeks. Please see Chapter 6 of the draft scoping report.

6 iii) Further to this, it is our believe that very little of the original 18 Public Members , attending said meeting of the 5th of November 2019, were provided with this said Draft Report for Public Review and the, ( in our viewpoint) premature Application for Evironmental Clearance Certificate. The meeting attendees who provided emails (ten) were contacted via email and six attendees were contacted via WhatsApp.

From: jlc civils and trading enterprises Sent: Friday, 9 July 2021 12:14 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Opuwo Abattoir

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