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Scoping, EOH, Upington Zoning EOH Coastal & Environmental Services NOISE STUDY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT Development of the Upington Special Economic Zone, Northern Cape Study done for: Prepared by: P.O. Box 2047, Garsfontein East, 0060 Tel: 012 – 004 0362, Fax: 086 – 621 0292, E-mail: [email protected] ENVIRO-ACOUSTIC RESEARCH ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE IMPACT ASSESSMENT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION Enviro-Acoustic Research cc (EARES) was commissioned by EOH Coastal & Environmental Services (the main consultant) to determine the potential noise impact due to the proposed Upington Special Economic Zone (SEZ). The Northern Cape Economic Development is proposing to rezone an area in Upington for industrial, commercial, educational, hospitality and alternative energy (Photovoltaic Solar) use. The project is based within the Khara Hais Municipality, Northern Cape Province. This report describes the Noise Rating Levels and potential noise impact that the operations of the project might have, highlighting the methods used, potential issues identified, findings and recommendations. The Terms of Reference (ToR) for this study is based on the guidelines and regulations of SANS 10103:2008, 10328:2008, Appendix 6 of GN R 982 of 2014 and GN R154 of 1992 (Noise Control Regulations), International Finance Corporation (IFC) and in terms of Section 25 of the Environment Conservation Act, 1989. Business and industry will develop over a number of years as opportunities are realized. The project proposed will consist of a commercial and business as well as industrial areas (light to heavy). It will include amongst others a Photovoltaic (PV) Solar plant, business areas, educational and hospitality industries. The full specifications of each individual area (type of business/industry, processes, activities or potential equipment to be used) are not defined during this land zoning phase and only the footprints of the various areas are available for this assessment. BASELINE Receptors Receptors include eight (8) different types of receptors all which are communities (12 separate community footprints in total) and numbered as 1 – 8 (also referred to as NSD1 – NSD8). Numbering represents the closest dwellings at communities in relation to the project footprint. New receptors are also proposed within the projects footprint area. These include commercial, educational and hospitality facilities. Based on the requirements of the SANS guidelines and Noise Control Regulations a township or noise-sensitive development needs to be assessed if proposed near a potentially noisy area/transportation route. These new receptors will also be considered. P a g e | ii ENVIRO-ACOUSTIC RESEARCH ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE IMPACT ASSESSMENT Measurements & acceptable Rating levels considering site measurements Ambient sound levels were measured at various localities from the 24th till 27rd October 2016. One class-1 SLM was used for these measurements. The measurement locations were numbered LZULTM01 and LZULTM02 (long-term measurement locations) and LZUSM01 - LZUSM04 (shorter-term measurements). Based on the measured baseline, the following rating levels are recommended: Paballelo and surrounding communities: Urban district daytime rating LReq,d of 55 dBA and night-time rating LReq,n of 45 dBA. Rand community, show grounds, army base and future development north: suburban district daytime rating LReq,d of 50 dBA and night-time rating LReq,n of 40 dBA. FINDINGS The results of the full ENIA evaluation the significance of the noise impacts could be: - Negligible during Planning phase; - Negligible during Construction activities; - Low during the Operational phase; - Negligible during Closure and Decommissioning phase; and - Negligible during the Post-Closure Phase. Based on available layouts the SEZ project will have a negligible noise impact on existing receptors. However the developer proposed numerous noise-sensitive areas/developments near industrial land use. Based on the outcome of the conceptual modelled scenarios (and a projected low impact) some mitigation in the planning and operational phases would be required. MANAGEMENT & MITIGATION OF NOISE IMPACT The most important mitigation options recommended include the layouts of the industrial land use areas and in relation to proposed receptors, concentrating specifically on the hospitality industry on the eastern project footprint (only likely receptor to be used during the more sensitive night-times). None of the mitigation options should be compulsory, however careful thought into which mitigation options should be selected to minimize the low operational significance. Furthermore if one of the industrial areas proposes a very noisy activity close to receptors, further acoustical investigations (ENIA, Scoping or Screening) are proposed. P a g e | iii ENVIRO-ACOUSTIC RESEARCH ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE IMPACT ASSESSMENT An Acoustical Measurement & Audit Programme is recommended to be conducted during upon 80% completion (or when a noise complaint is registered). The measurement report will enable the developer to ensure mitigation options selected will be successful, and reduce the limit and assumptions of modelled scenario in this report. Measurements should be collected in 10-minute bins over a min. 48 hour measurement period. Variables and measurement recommended settings to be analysed include LAMin, LAeq, LAMax, LAMin, LA10, LA90 and spectral analysis. Noise measurements must be continued as long as there are potential receptors living within 1,000m from the activities of the SEZ, or as long as any valid and reasonable noise complaints are registered. RECOMMENDATIONS Feedback regarding noise measurements should be presented to all stakeholders and other Interested and Affected (I&AP‘s) parties in the area. The feedback platform and interval periods should be defined by the developer, with an annual feedback period recommended. It should be noted that this does not suggest that the sound from the SEZ should be inaudible under all circumstances - this is an unrealistic expectation that is not required or expected from any other agricultural, commercial, industrial or transportation related noise source, but rather that the sound due to the activities on the SEZ should be at a reasonable level in relation to the ambient sound levels as per regulations. If the layout of the SEZ significantly changes (or assumptions change) as used in this report, that this Environmental Noise Impact Assessment be reviewed with the appropriate information supplied by the developer, including: • Locality of the noise source; • Operational time of the noise source; and • If possible specifications regarding the noise source. In terms of acoustics it is recommend that the project be approved, however mitigation options should be adhered to. P a g e | iv ENVIRO-ACOUSTIC RESEARCH ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE IMPACT ASSESSMENT DETAILS OF SPECIALIST AND DECLARATION OF INTEREST (For official use only) File Reference Number: NEAS Reference Number: DEA/EIA Date Received: Application for authorisation in terms of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998), as amended and the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2010 PROJECT TITLE Specialist: Noise Contact person: Morné de Jager Postal address: PO Box 2047, Garsfontein East Postal code: 0060 Cell: 082 565 4059 Telephone: 012 004 0362 Fax: 086 621 0292 E-mail: [email protected] Professional ASA, SAAI affiliation(s) (if any) Project Consultant: Contact person: Postal address: Postal code: Cell: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: P a g e | v ENVIRO-ACOUSTIC RESEARCH ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE IMPACT ASSESSMENT The specialist appointed in terms of the Regulations I, Morné de Jager, declare that – General declaration I act as the independent specialist in this application I will perform the work relating to the application in an objective manner, even if this results in views and findings that are not favourable to the applicant I declare that there are no circumstances that may compromise my objectivity in performing such work; I have expertise in conducting the specialist report relevant to this application, including knowledge of the Act, regulations and any guidelines that have relevance to the proposed activity; I will comply with the Act, regulations and all other applicable legislation; I have no, and will not engage in, conflicting interests in the undertaking of the activity; I undertake to disclose to the applicant and the competent authority all material information in my possession that reasonably has or may have the potential of influencing - any decision to be taken with respect to the application by the competent authority; and - the objectivity of any report, plan or document to be prepared by myself for submission to the competent authority; all the particulars furnished by me in this form are true and correct; and I realise that a false declaration is an offence in terms of Regulation 71 and is punishable in terms of section 24F of the Act. Signature of the specialist: Enviro-Acoustic Research cc Name of company (if applicable): Date: P a g e | vi ENVIRO-ACOUSTIC RESEARCH ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE IMPACT ASSESSMENT CONTENTS OF THE SPECIALIST REPORT – CHECKLIST Contents of this report in terms of Regulation GNR 982 of 2014, Cross-reference in this Appendix 6 report (a) details of— the specialist who prepared the report; and the expertise of Section 13 that specialist to compile a specialist report including a curriculum vitae; (b) a declaration that the specialist is independent in a form as may be See
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