Executive Summary Proposed Fuel Service Station, Kenton-On-Sea, Eastern Cape Province Basic Assessment Report

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Executive Summary Proposed Fuel Service Station, Kenton-on-Sea, Eastern Cape Province Basic Assessment Report

1. Introduction Section 1: Summary Report/ Executive Summary The proposed development involves the establishment of a Section 1 (this section) provides an introduction to the fuel service station and associated infrastructure on project; describes the approach to the Basic Assessment Erf 3139, Kariega Heights in Kenton-on-Sea in the Eastern process and provides a description of the activity and the Cape Province. proposed concept alternatives considered. It also describes the public consultation process undertaken during the SRK Consulting has been appointed by Seriso 616 (Pty) process, the key findings and recommendations and the Ltd., as the independent consultants to conduct an way forward. In effect this section provides a summary of Environmental Basic Assessment (BA) for the proposed the key elements of the Basic Assessment. fuel service station in terms of the National Environmental Section 2: Completed DEDEAT BAR Form Management Act No 107 of 1998 (NEMA) as amended, and the associated Environmental Impact Assessment Section 2 contains the completed BAR form, as prescribed (EIA) Regulations, 2014. by DEDEAT, submitted in support of the Application for Environmental Authorisation of the activity under the NEMA 1.1. Purpose and Structure of the EIA Regulations. Section 2 also contains the Appendices as required by the DEDEAT BAR. Basic Assessment Report The NEMA EIA Regulations were promulgated to put into 1.2. Approach to the Basic practice the environmental management principles Assessment espoused in the Act. The Basic Assessment Report (BAR) provides the competent authority, the Department of The environmental authorisation process prescribed for Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and listed activities under Listing Notices 1, 2 and 3 published Tourism (DEDEAT), with all relevant information about the in Government Gazette Numbers R983, R984 and R985 proposed activity, as well as an assessment of the potential respectively are defined in the Environmental Impact impacts in order to inform the decision as to whether the Assessment (EIA) Regulations made under section 24(5) of activity should be approved and, if so, under what the National Environmental Management Act, 2008 (Act conditions. No. 107 of 1998) (NEMA). This BAR comprises of two sections, of which Section 2 is Activity 14, listed in GN R983 (Listing Notice 1) of the mandatory in terms of the requirements for a Basic NEMA 2014 EIA regulations is the main activity associated Assessment. This Summary Report is intended to provide with the proposed project, calling for an Environmental additional contextual information in support of the Basic Assessment process to be followed: application1. The BAR contains the following sections: GN R.983 Item 14: The development of facilities or infrastructure, for the storage, or for the storage and 1 Note that the full report is a collation of sections and not a handling of a dangerous good, where such storage occurs sequential compilation of report chapters.

kilk/NELK 489101_Kenton_BAR (Executive Summary)_20150622 April2015 SRK Consulting: Project No: 489101 Kenton-on-Sea Fuel Service Station BAR - Executive Summary Page iii in containers with a combined capacity of 80 cubic metres the public on the activity, as well as a basic assessment of or more but not exceeding 500 cubic metres. the potential impacts of the activity on the receiving environment. The proposed fuel service station will comprise of four underground storage tanks (USTs) with a total storage Several appendices to the BAR are required as supporting capacity of 92 m³: documentation. The Appendices included in the BAR are  1 x 23 m³ diesel tank; the following:  1 x 23 m³ Lead Replacement Product (LRP) tank;  Appendix A - Site Plan(s); and  Appendix B - Photographs;  2 x 23 m³ unleaded petrol tanks.  Appendix C - Facility illustration(s);  Appendix D - Specialist reports; The BA process entails the assessment of the activity and the compilation of a BAR (see Section 2) for public  Appendix E - Comments and Responses (Public comment. Issues and concerns raised by the public after Participation Process); the distribution of the Background Information Document  Appendix F - Environmental Management Pro- (BID), in general inform the BAR and concerns raised on gramme (EMPr) & Operational Environmental the BAR are incorporated into the report which, together Management Plan for Total South Africa; with the prescribed Comment and Reponses Report, is  Appendix G - Other information; submitted to DEDEAT for a decision. A typical Basic  Appendix H - Impact Rating Summary; and Assessment process is depicted in the Figure 1.  Appendix I - Application Form for Environmental Authorisation. This information is contained in Section 2 of the BAR. 2. Motivation for the Proposed Development The fuel service station is proposed on the intersection of a Provincial Road (R72) connecting Port Elizabeth and Port Alfred, as well as Grahamstown, on the entrance of Kenton-on-Sea and will serve the residents of Kenton-on- Sea, but also the passing trade on the R72, as well as the Ekuphumleni township, the taxi association, etc. The proposed service station development forms the first phase of a comprehensive economic hub that will include a supermarket, fast food outlet, etc. Currently there is a need for direct investment, infrastructure development and modernising of amenities in order to enhance continued growth of the town and make it attractive. There is also huge problem with unemployment and a lack of business confidence in the area. There have not been any recent developments in the town. This development in the town will address both these problems. This development will bring job opportunities and closer amenities to the people of Ekuphumleni and Kenton-on- Sea, and will also provide a state of the art service station with 24hrs service and a much needed commercial node with the latest technology. The Oil Company and the Anchor Tenant have conducted proper market research and have satisfied themselves that the proposed development is viable and sustainable. Figure 1: Typical Basic Assessment Process 3. Project Description 1.3. Prescribed Requirements for the Basic Assessment The proposed development involves the establishment of a fuel service station and associated infrastructure on The BAR provides information about the proposed activity, Erf 3139, Kariega Heights in Kenton-on-Sea in the Eastern a description of the affected environment (including Cape Province. The property is zoned for “Business with ecological, land use and socio-economic aspects), a special consent for a service station”. Access to the description of the process undertaken in order to consult proposed fuel service station will be off the R72 between

kilk/NELK 489101_Kenton_BAR (Executive Summary)_20150622 June 2015 SRK Consulting: Project No: 489101 Kenton-on-Sea Fuel Service Station BAR - Executive Summary Page iv Alexandria and Port Alfred. See Site Locality Plan in  Making a copy of the full BAR available in a public Figure 2 library for a 30 day comment period; and An environmental assessment process was conducted in  Distribution of the full BAR to organs of state having 2005 for the same development and was approved in 2006. jurisdiction in respect of any aspect of the activity and This authorisation lapsed and a new application for provision of a 30 day comment period. environmental authorisation is required. The following activities are still to be conducted: The proposed fuel service station will comprise of four  Compilation of any comments received on the BAR Underground Storage Tanks (USTs), which will include one and integration of these comments into the final diesel tank, one Lead Replacement Product (LRP) tank, report for submission to DEDEAT; and and two unleaded petrol tanks. A total storage capacity of  Distribution of an Executive Summary of the BAR 92 m³ is envisaged. The infrastructure associated with the with Comments and Response Report to all proposed fuel service station will include: stakeholders and IAPs.  Associated underground pipework;  Forecourt with four pump islands; A summary of comments and responses raised by IAPs  Convenience store; and stakeholders as part of this BA process is provided in Table 1 and Table 2 below. See Appendix E3 in the Basic  Canopy to cover the forecourt area; and Assessment Report for the full Comments and Response  Parking bays. Table. The Site Development Plan showing the layout of the different components on the site is included in Appendix C 5. Potential Impacts of the BAR. It is anticipated that the fuel service station will be operating as a franchisee of Total South Africa; however 5.1. Impact Rating Methodology this will be confirmed at a later stage in the project life cycle. The identification of potential impacts of the proposed activity was based on the following factors: The relevant components of the development will be designed and constructed according to the following  The legal requirements; important SANS Standards (amongst others):  The nature of the proposed activity;  SANS 10089-3: The installation, modification, and  The nature of the receiving environment; and decommissioning of underground storage tanks,  Issues raised during the public participation process. pumps/dispensers and pipework at service stations Potential impacts were assessed using SRK’s impact and consumer installations; assessment methodology, detail of which is provided in  SANS 1020: Power-operated dispensing devices for Appendix H of the BAR. The significance of an impact is flammable liquid fuels; and defined and assessed as a combination of the  SANS 10400: 1987 with special emphasis on consequence of the impact occurring (based on its extent, regulation TT53. R102. intensity and duration) and the probability that the impact 4. Public Consultation Process will occur. The impact significance rating should be considered by the A Public Participation Process (PPP) aimed at allowing the competent authority in their decision-making process based public to be involved in the environmental process is being on the definitions of ratings ascribed below. carried out. IAPs are encouraged to review the Basic Assessment Report (BAR) to ensure that any comments  Insignificant: the potential impact is negligible and have been accurately recorded and understood. will not have an influence on the decision regarding the proposed activity. The PPP activities that have been conducted to date as  Very Low: the potential impact is very small and part of this BA process are as follows: should not have any meaningful influence on the  Distribution of a Background Information Document decision regarding the proposed activity. (BID) to potential Interested and Affected Parties  Low: the potential impact may not have any (IAPs) and stakeholders on 7 May 2015 and meaningful influence on the decision regarding the provision of a 14 day comment period; proposed activity.  Placement of on-site posters on 7 May 2015;  Medium: the potential impact should influence the  Advertising of the BA process in Talk of the Town on decision regarding the proposed activity. 14 May 2015;  High: the potential impact will affect a decision  Distribution of an Executive Summary of the BAR regarding the proposed activity. (this document) to all IAPs registered for this project  Very High: the proposed activity should only be and provision of a 30 day comment period; approved under special circumstances.  +ve – positive impact;

kilk/NELK 489101_Kenton_BAR (Executive Summary)_20150622 June 2015 SRK Consulting: Project No: 489101 Kenton-on-Sea Fuel Service Station BAR - Executive Summary Page v  -ve – negative impact The final significance rating for this impact is VERY LOW (-ve) with or without mitigation. Considering these factors, the key environmental and social impacts identified as potentially resulting from the  Noise Disturbance: proposed housing development, are summarised below. Noise from construction activities (such as plant, The impact significance ratings after effective machinery, vehicles and possible blasting of the rock implementation of key management recommendations are where the UST’s will be installed) will be of a also included. temporary nature and will only occur during working hours. 5.2. Construction Impacts The final significance rating for this impact is VERY LOW (-ve) with or without mitigation. The following potential construction impacts were identified:  Waste Management: General construction waste will be generated during  Impacts on Aquatic Resources and Soils the construction period. Lack of proper management Although no surface or groundwater resources are of the waste on the site may lead to dumping and present on the site, a drainage line flowing into the wind-blown litter creating a negative visual impact as Kariega River exists to the north of the site. In well as impacting on the surrounding natural addition, a small wetland was identified 300 m ecosystems. northwest of the site. This system will not be directly The final significance rating for this impact is LOW (- impacted on by the development as it is located ve) without mitigation. If appropriate mitigation and upstream of the site. management are implemented, the impact could be The storage and handling of environmentally reduced to be VERY LOW. hazardous materials during the construction phase  Traffic flow and safety impacts (e.g. cement, oils and fuels) has the potential to impact on surface and/ or groundwater resources if The proposed site is located at the entrance to not correctly managed. This could lead to pollution of Kenton-on-Sea. Traffic congestion could possibly downstream watercourses (e.g. Kariega River). occur at this intersection as a result of construction vehicles moving onto and from the site during This potential impact has been rated to be of LOW (- construction. ve) significance without mitigation. If appropriate mitigation is implemented, the impact could be This impact was rated as VERY LOW (-ve) and reduced to be INSIGNIFICANT. remains as such even after mitigation measures have been applied.  Clearing of vegetation:  Paleontological disturbance: As described above, the site is dominated by grassland with secondary invasion of woody bird Although the site is of low paleontological dispersed trees and shrubs. It has been transformed significance, the greatest likelihood of fossil material in some areas due to numerous footpaths and being impacted would be in the form of large vagrants living on the site. A few protected plant mammal bone deposits within the unconsolidated species still occur on the site. sands. There is a reasonable chance of this occurring. These are likely to be associated with Since this is a relatively small site (<1 ha), it is archaeological material. It is also likely that unlikely that the clearing of the vegetation, which is calcareous deposits of the Alexandria Formation will classified as least threatened according to Mucina be disturbed during excavation for fuel tanks, and Rutherford (2006), will have a significant impact associated piping and foundations. Any Bokkeveld on the ecology of the larger area. Also, as the entire Group sediments excavated will most likely be too site will consist of built-up area, alien plants will not weathered and degraded to be of palaeontological have an opportunity to establish on the site. value. The final significance rating for this impact is The final significance rating for this impact is VERY MEDIUM (-ve) without mitigation. If appropriate LOW (-ve) with or without mitigation. mitigation is implemented, the impact could be reduced to be LOW.  Archaeological disturbance:  Air Quality/ Dust: According to the Archaeological Letter of Exemption, whereby the proposed project is exempted from a full Dust, smoke and exhaust emissions resulting from Phase 1 Archaeological Impact Assessment, the construction activities (removal of vegetation, proposed area for development is of low earthworks, increased vehicular traffic, topsoil archaeological cultural sensitivity. No archaeological stockpiles, etc.) is expected to have a nuisance heritage sites, features, or remains were documented impact on nearby residents, settlements and offices during the survey, although it is possible that during this phase. archaeological heritage material may occur below the surface. If any archaeological or heritage material kilk/NELK 489101_Kenton_BAR (Executive Summary)_20150622 June 2015 SRK Consulting: Project No: 489101 Kenton-on-Sea Fuel Service Station BAR - Executive Summary Page vi were to be discovered it is very unlikely that it would fuel dispensing to vehicles on the forecourt of the be in situ. However, there is always a possibility that service station and washing of these areas. Should human remains or other archaeological and historical these contaminants not be trapped on site, it could material may be uncovered during the development. end up in downstream watercourses with associated The final significance rating for this impact is VERY impacts on water users and biota. LOW (-ve) with or without mitigation. The final significance rating for this impact is  Socio-economic: MEDIUM (-ve) without mitigation. If mitigation measures are complied with, the significance of the The proposed development will result in the direct impact could be reduced to VERY LOW (-ve). creation of job opportunities (e.g. the use of local labourers) for the local labour force during the  Air Quality: construction phase. This will also involve transfer of The major sources of air pollution during this phase skills and the improvement of the quality of life for will be the exhaust fumes from motor vehicles and families of individuals employed. Indirect job trucks and the emissions from the tank vent pipes. opportunities (industries that provide construction Due to the highway (N2) situated adjacent to the site, materials and services for the project) is also the current level of vehicle emissions is already expected as a result of the construction phase of the relatively high. The proposed development should proposed development. not contribute significantly to the existing level of air The significance rating for this impact is VERY LOW pollution. These emissions have not been quantified, (+ve) but can be increased to LOW (+ve) if mitigation but it is the view of the Environmental Assessment measures are implemented. Practitioner that these levels are unlikely to exceed limits set in terms of the National Environmental 5.3. Operational Impacts Management Act (Air Quality Act). New standards for dust levels listed as the National Ambient Air The following potential operational impacts were identified: Quality Standards for Particulate Matter (PM10) are set at 50 µg/m³. However, the proposed activity is  Soil and Groundwater: unlikely to generate additional dust during the According to the Groundwater Specialist operational phase. Investigation, groundwater contamination risk for this The final significance rating for this impact is LOW (- site is from possible spillages or leakages of ve) without mitigation. If appropriate mitigation is hydrocarbon on the surface or subsurface. If a implemented, the impact could be reduced to be spillage or leakage occurs or losses are experienced VERY LOW. over time, the product could reach the water table.  Noise Disturbance: There are no known groundwater users that could be affected, but in the longer term, if contamination is Traffic volumes on the N2 national road/ R72, and the not detected and/ or remediated, the potential exists associated noise, is not expected to increase for it to reach the groundwater, the Kariega River and significantly relative to the current noise levels. The also the sea where other water users and biota could increased activity on the site such as customers be affected. frequenting the facilities, vehicles and trucks idling and revving, staff shouting and music and radio The final significance rating for this impact is broadcasts over the shop and forecourt speakers will MEDIUM (-ve) if no mitigation is implemented. most likely result in an increased amount of noise in However, should the important mitigation measures the immediate vicinity of the fuel service station. below be complied with, the significance of the However, due to the location of the site on the impact could be reduced to LOW (-ve). intersection with the N2 and the entrance to Kenton-  Surface and Stormwater: on-Sea, the proposed activities should not contribute The construction of roads, parking areas and roofing significantly as a nuisance in the area. Across the structures will increase the impermeable surface area road from the site are municipal facilities. on the site, leading to reduced ground absorption of The final significance rating for this impact is stormwater and increased surface water runoff. This MEDIUM (-ve) but can be reduced to LOW should will result in an increase in the quantity and velocity mitigation measures be implemented. of stormwater leaving the site which, in turn, has the  Visual Impact potential to transport contaminants away from the site into natural environments and create soil erosion in The development of the proposed site will alter the vulnerable areas. It is therefore essential to ensure visual characteristics of the immediate undeveloped that stormwater from the site is controlled. site and the general impression of the surroundings. The buildings, advertising signs and general lighting Surface and stormwater could also be contaminated of the site may be visually intrusive. However, due to as a result of minor spillages during the tanker the location of the site on the intersection with the N2 refuelling of above and underground storage tanks, and the entrance to Kenton-on-Sea, the proposed

kilk/NELK 489101_Kenton_BAR (Executive Summary)_20150622 June 2015 SRK Consulting: Project No: 489101 Kenton-on-Sea Fuel Service Station BAR - Executive Summary Page vii activities should not contribute significantly to the staying on the site, the proposed development with existing level of nuisance due to lights from traffic on associated lighting should not contribute to unsafe the N2. If littering and illegal dumping on the site are conditions, but rather improve the level of safety. not controlled, this may increase the visual impact of This impact was rated as LOW (-ve) and can be the proposed development. reduced to be VERY LOW if the recommended The final significance rating for this impact is LOW (- mitigation measures are applied. ve) without mitigation. If appropriate mitigation is  Social and Economic Impact: implemented, the impact could be reduced to be VERY LOW. The location of the site is suitable in terms of supplying the traffic from the R72 Road, the Kenton  Traffic flow and safety impacts on Sea Road and the surrounding areas with fuel and Access to the proposed site will be off the R72 associated facilities. The resultant sales of fuel and provincial road as well as from the Kariega Road other business on the property will contribute to the (MR464). A Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) was local economy as well as creating additional conducted in 2005 and a new TIA has been employment opportunities in the local area. This will commissioned to consider new aspects of the also involve transfer of skills and the improvement of development and to update all traffic information. the quality of life for families of individuals employed. The TIA will address all aspects related to access Furthermore the fuel service station will improve the and road upgrades (if applicable) and will ensure that levels of convenience to residents of areas that are in the proposed development do not create a traffic flow close proximity to the site. or safety hazard for any road users, including Vagrants that currently occupy the site, and that have pedestrians. caused the transformation of the natural habitat of the It is mentioned in the TIA (2005) (see Appendix D) site and surrounds and contributed to littering, will that a trip generation rate for a service station is 4% also be removed which should create a safer of the volume of traffic on the adjacent roads. environment. Therefore the majority of trip attracted by the The significance rating for this impact is MEDIUM proposed development will come from existing traffic (+ve) without mitigation or enhancement measures. on adjacent roads. Approximately 16% of this The Summary Impact Rating Table for the above- generated 4% of the road traffic are considered new trips and therefore account for a very small mentioned potential impacts is included in percentage of trips. According to the TIA, the Table 3 below. proposed service station will generate a total of 76 vehicle trips in the weekday PM peak hour, based on 6. Key management the Department of Transport’s recommended trip rates. recommendations The SIDRA analysis (2009) for stop control on the With effective implementation of the Environmental Kenton-on-Sea Road access shows that there is an Management Programme (EMPr) included as Appendix F average delay of less than 30 seconds per vehicle of the BAR, and regular audits throughout construction to during peak hour. It was therefore recommended that monitor and report on compliance with the conditions of the the intersection be a stop controlled intersection, as EMPr, it is anticipated that the significance of all negative the SIDRA analysis shows it will operate efficiently as potential impacts identified can be reduced to low or less. such in the future. The following key management measures are included in This impact was rated as having a MEDIUM (-ve) the EMPr for the construction phase: significance which can be reduced to LOW should  Locate the construction site camp further than 50 m mitigation measures be implemented. from the drainage line or any watercourse and  Safety and Security preferably further away if possible; A fire and explosion risk exists due to the storage,  The proper storage and handling of hazardous handling and transportation of fuel, and is potentially substances (hydrocarbons and chemicals) needs to dangerous to humans and adjacent properties. be administered; However, the relevant components of the development will be designed and constructed  No storage or maintenance of machinery within 50 m according to the relevant SANS Standards (e.g. of a watercourse; SANS 10089-3 & SANS 1020).  Appropriate solid waste management facilities must Potential safety issues were raised by Interested and be provided on-site during construction and adequate Affected Parties during the public participation signage be provided; process for example prostitution, increase in vagrants  Spillages should be cleaned up immediately and any and crime, child abuse, etc. As the proposed site is contaminated soil from the construction site must be currently undeveloped with definite signs of vagrants

kilk/NELK 489101_Kenton_BAR (Executive Summary)_20150622 June 2015 SRK Consulting: Project No: 489101 Kenton-on-Sea Fuel Service Station BAR - Executive Summary Page viii removed and disposed of at a permitted waste in emergencies and no amplified music is to be disposal facility; permitted on site;  No wash water from washing of mechanical plant or  Equipment that is fitted with noise reduction facilities equipment to be discharged to any water course; (e.g. side flaps, silencers, etc.) must be used as per  No mixing of cement within 50 m of a watercourse operating instructions and maintained properly during and mixing should be conducted on an impermeable site operations; surface;  All waste generated on site shall be collected and  No stockpiles of excavated or spoil material or topsoil appropriately disposed of at a registered municipal to be within 50 m of a watercourse; landfill site;  Proper stormwater control measures to be  Hazardous waste (if applicable) should be disposed implemented during the construction phase to of at a registered hazardous landfill facility and proof prevent sediment, from cleared areas, flowing into of correct disposal should be obtained; watercourses downstream;  All staff shall be trained on correct waste  Obtain permits to remove protected plant species management; from the Department of Economic Development,  Records of disposal of all waste generated on site Environmental Affairs and Tourism; shall be maintained for auditing purposes;  Clear vegetation in a phased manner to allow fauna  High visibility information boards indicating “heavy to move off-site (if any); vehicles turning” is to be erected at an appropriate  Walk through the site ahead of clearing to remove distance from the site during the construction phase; any small fauna that may be unable to escape (e.g.  All signage and road markings at the proposed site tortoises) and place these safely in adjacent should be in accordance with the South African Road undisturbed areas. If necessary, a professional Traffic Signs Manual; should be contracted (e.g. for removal and relocation  All workers on site should be informed of the types of of snakes); paleontological resources that may be found and the  Clearing of vegetation should be kept to the minimum correct procedure to follow should any and must take place in a phased manner (i.e. the paleontological resources be found; entire area to be developed should not be cleared all  Should fossil remains be discovered during at once); construction, these should be safeguarded  Dust suppression techniques, such as wetting or (preferably in situ) and the environmental control covering potential dust sources, should be officer (ECO) should alert the Eastern Cape implemented to minimise the dust impact. The Provincial Heritage Resources Authority (ECPHRA. regular application of water or a biodegradable soil Contact details: Mr Sello Mokhanya, 74 Alexander stabilisation agent can be used; Road, King Williams Town 5600; Email:  Topsoil/ sand stockpiles are to be covered with [email protected]) so that appropriate appropriate material (e.g. hessian, shade cloth or mitigation (e.g. recording, sampling or collection) can plastic); be taken by a professional palaeontologist;  In open areas that are exposed to wind, wind screens  Disturbance of any large mammal bones within the should be used to reduce wind and also dust at the sandy surface deposits should immediately be site; reported to a qualified palaeontologist/ ECPHRA;  No burning of refuse or vegetation shall be permitted;  Calcareous material excavated during the project should be regularly inspected by the ECO or site  Limit vehicle speeds on the site for all vehicles; manager and should marine invertebrates (sea  Construction activities should be kept to normal shells) or other fossils be seen a qualified working hours (i.e. 6:00 to 18:00, Monday to palaeontologist should be contacted to take samples Saturday) according to the Noise Control Regulations thereof; in terms of the Environmental Conservation Act (Act  If any impressions of sea shells or plant stems are 73 of 1989) to reduce the noise impact to an noticed in mudstones and quartzites of the Bokkeveld acceptable level; these should be reported to a qualified  Activities that may disrupt neighbours (e.g. delivery palaeontologist/ ECPHRA; trucks, blasting and other excessively noisy activities)  If concentrations of archaeological and/ or historical must be preceded by notice being given to the heritage material, marine shells, and/ or human affected neighbours at least 24 hours in advance; remains are uncovered during construction, all work  No sound amplification equipment such as sirens, must cease immediately and be reported to the loud hailers or hooters are to be used on site except Albany Museum (046 622 2312) and/ or ECPHRA

kilk/NELK 489101_Kenton_BAR (Executive Summary)_20150622 June 2015 SRK Consulting: Project No: 489101 Kenton-on-Sea Fuel Service Station BAR - Executive Summary Page ix (043 745 0888) so that systematic and professional  Landscaping of the site must be done as soon as investigation/ excavation can be undertaken; possible after most construction activities were  The ECO as well as the construction managers/ finalised, preferably with indigenous vegetation, so as foremen should be informed before construction to increase stormwater infiltration, and decrease starts on the possible types of heritage sites and stormwater runoff and erosion; cultural material they may encounter and the  The forecourt will be concrete paved to prevent procedures to follow when they find sites; infiltration of fuel into the subsurface soils with  The onus is on the developer to ensure that this surface runoff designed to flow towards a centralised agreement is honoured in accordance with the collection point which is connected to an on-site oil/ National Heritage Act (Act No. 25 of 1999); and water separator (trap);  Local contractors and labour should be considered  All surface spillages must be contained on site for the construction phase. through channels and trenches, these must be diverted to the oil/ water separator or sump of The following key management measures are included in sufficient capacity; the EMPr for the operational phase:  The oil/ water separator should be regularly checked and kept clean to prevent blockage and overflow;  The forecourt will be concrete paved to prevent  All waste oils, greases, fuels, chemicals etc. will be infiltration of fuel into the subsurface soils with collected and disposed of in an appropriate manner surface runoff designed to flow towards a centralised off site. The contents of oil separators/ traps or other collection point which is connected to an on-site oil/ waste oil, grease and/ or fuel disposal/ storage water separator (trap); containers shall not be emptied and dumped to the  Tanks shall be fitted with an overfill protection system surrounding area, but be removed by a private or device. The critical level shall be such that a space licensed contractor, with the applicable safe disposal remains in the tank to accommodate the delivery certificate, and taken to an appropriately registered hose volume; waste disposal site;  As per SABS standards, monitoring wells  Monthly visual inspections must be conducted of all (piezometers) must be installed around the UST’s for above-ground fuel dispensing equipment on the site early detection of leaks. These should be checked to check for wear or damage. Visual and olfactory on a regular (quarterly) basis for the presence of checks for possible product leaks should also be hydrocarbons using a hydrocarbon interface probe; carried out across the site;  The installation of the UST’s must follow SANS  In the event of a fuel spillage or leaks that have the specifications. Some of the relevant standards are: potential to impact on nearby water resources, the o SANS 10089 (Dangerous Goods installation, authorities should be informed and the fuel must be storage & distribution); extracted and collected in a suitable container and disposed of at a licensed hazardous waste site. The o SANS 10108 (Hazardous locations & general area should be treated with an absorbing apparatus); and agent; o SANS 10400 (Building Regulations);  Maintenance of dispensing pumps and other equipment is essential to reduce the likelihood of  An HDPE sheet must be installed in the excavation spills; under the tank, to direct any flow from a leak, towards the monitoring wells;  Staff must be trained to prevent spillages during fuel dispensing and refuelling of UST’s and strict  Monthly visual inspections must be conducted of all procedures for the management of the site must be above-ground fuel dispensing equipment on the site developed and adhered to; to check for wear or damage. Visual and olfactory checks for possible product leaks should also be  All UST ventilation points must be positioned away carried out across the site; from any building ventilation inlet at the service station and pointed away from possible contact with  In the event of a fuel spillage or leaks that have the residential or business areas; potential to impact on nearby water resources, the authorities should be informed and the fuel must be  All tank breather pipes must be fitted with standard extracted and collected in a suitable container and vents to minimise the loss of vapours; disposed of at a licensed hazardous waste site. The  Noise levels shall be kept within acceptable limits, general area should be treated with an absorbing and all staff must abide by the relevant Noise Control agent; Regulations in terms of the Environmental  Maintenance of dispensing pumps is essential to Conservation Act (Act 73 of 1989); reduce the likelihood of spills;

kilk/NELK 489101_Kenton_BAR (Executive Summary)_20150622 June 2015 SRK Consulting: Project No: 489101 Kenton-on-Sea Fuel Service Station BAR - Executive Summary Page x  Compressors, standby generators and air conditioner  The proposed development must provide adequate motors should be placed in a protected/ enclosed onsite parking, loading facilities and manoeuvring area and maintain regularly; space for the light and heavy vehicles as well as  A noise control policy must be compiled and enforced trucks delivering to the shop; to control the level of noise at the facility, paying  The design and management of the fuel service particular attention to the nearest residential station area must conform to the relevant fire safety properties; standards and legislation;  Lighting on site should be sufficient for safety and  Ensure UST is certified to SANS/SABS codes; security purposes, but shall not be disturbing (a  No smoking can be allowed in the vicinity of nuisance) to nearby residents or interfere with road flammable substances and the relevant signage must traffic; be displayed;  Outside lights are to be inward and downward shining  The condition of the UST’s, pipes and dispensing and with low wattage; pumps should be checked on an annual basis using  Sufficient refuse bins must be provided on site and approved methodologies and the required littering and illegal dumping must not be allowed; maintenance activities undertaken;  Buildings and other structures should not be visually  A license to store petroleum or a flammable liquid intrusive and should be maintained on a regular should be obtained annually from the local Fire basis; Department (Fire and Emergency Services) in  Landscaped areas must be maintained; compliance to the regulations for controlling and regulating the keeping, conveyance, storage and use  Signs must conform to the national and municipal of petroleum; standards of for outdoor advertising;  The UST filling procedure must be monitored by an  According to the TIA, the R72 access should be authorised employee to ensure that no procedural as 110 m away from the intersection, and the MR464 well as health and safety requirements are neglected access should be 105 m away for safety purposes at by the fuel supplier/ contractor; the intersection;  Firefighting equipment/ systems must be available at  The TIA specifies that the R72 be widened by 3.5 m all times and serviced regularly (at least annually); on its southern side, and the MR464 road will be widened by 3 m on its eastern side, to provide left  All employees and sub-contractors on-site must be turn deceleration lanes; trained in the implementation of effective Health and Safety policies;  Mitigation measures proposed by the Department of Roads and Transport in response to the Traffic  A system must be devised to record any incidents Impact Assessment conducted in 2005, includes: and/ or accidents; and  Local labour should be considered for permanent o The median island on the Trunk Road at the employment during the operational phase, where service station entrance must consist of barrier possible. kerbing as painted barriers are not effective; o Road widening along the Trunk road must be 7. The Way Forward adequate to accommodate usable surfaced The public participation process has given IAPs the shoulders (1.5 m) where the median barrier kerb opportunity to assist with identification of issues and is introduced; potential impacts and provides an additional opportunity to o Street lighting must be introduced along the gauge ‘public acceptance’ of the proposed project. The Trunk Road for a distance of 300 m as BAR is being released to IAPs, stakeholders & the relevant measured from a point 100 m west of the organs of state for a 30 day review period as per the intersection with Main Road 46; and requirements of the 2014 NEMA EIA Regulations.

o Adequate information signage as approved by This Executive Summary has been distributed to all the Department of Roads and Transport must be registered IAPs. A full hard copy of the BAR is available for provided; public review in the Kenton-on-Sea Public Library. An  Road surfaces in the immediate vicinity of the site electronic copy of the full BAR will also be available on should be monitored and the relevant authority SRK’ Consulting’s webpage via the ‘Public Documents’ should be notified of any unsafe situation; link: http://www.srk.co.za/en/page/za-public-documents.  Access to the filling station and the other site activities should be clearly indicated;  A speed limit of not more than 5 km/h should be applied in the forecourt area of the filling station;

kilk/NELK 489101_Kenton_BAR (Executive Summary)_20150622 June 2015 SRK Consulting: Project No: 489101 Kenton-on-Sea Fuel Service Station BAR - Executive Summary Page xi The public are encouraged to review the BAR and send written comment by 12h00 on 23 July 2015 to: Wanda Marais SRK Consulting PO Box 21842, Port Elizabeth, 6000 Email: [email protected] Fax: (041) 509 4850

Table 1: Summary of issues raised by Interested and Affected Parties (IAPs) in response to the BID • The previous application for an additional filling station was rejected; • The site position is not suitable. It is too close to a residential area (schools, private dwellings); • Negative environmental impacts such as the risk of fuel spills and leakages into the adjacent rivers; • Increase in general pollution as well as air, water and noise pollution; • Increase in social issues and ills; • The development will attract beggars, hawkers, vagrants, loiterers and criminals; • Kenton does not have a big enough market to sustain two garages; • The development is not feasible and will have negative economic impacts; • The proposed fuel station will take business away from the existing petrol stations and local business, creating unemployment; • Increase in crime and security issues; • The site is at a very congested and dangerous intersection (especially during holiday time). The proposed site will exacerbate this; • Will create a traffic hazard; • The development will attract trucks to stop; and • Increased risk to crossing pedestrians.

See a complete list of issues raised in the Comments and Responses Table in Appendix E3.

Table 2: Summary of responses from the practitioner and applicant to the issues raised by the IAPs • An environmental assessment process approved in 2006 is now lapsed. This environmental assessment process is now undertaken before the commencement of the construction phase; • The applicant and their partners (Oil Company and the Anchor Tenant) have conducted market studies which indicated that this site is most suitable for the proposed development. In general fuel services station developments are not regarded a conflicting land-use type within residential areas. • The potential impacts from fuel spills and leakages are addressed under surface and groundwater impact and mitigation is recommended to prevent these impacts (see Section D (2) of the Basic Assessment Report (BAR). Also note that the various components of the development will be designed and constructed according to the relevant SANS Standards (e.g. SANS 10089-3, 1020 and 10400, amongst others); • All potential impacts with regard to air, water and noise pollution are in Section D (2) of the Basic Assessment Report (BAR) Recommended mitigation to prevent/ minimise these impacts are also included in this section and in the EMPr (see Appendix F); • Potential socio-economic impacts of the proposed development and associated mitigation measures are discussed in Section D (2) of the BAR. Note that vagrants are currently present on the site with impacts such as transformation of vegetation, littering and unsafe conditions. [Applicant response]: It should be noted that the service station is a 24hrs business operation, highly illuminated and guarded which will bring security to the area, rather than creating problems. It should further be noted that it is not in the interest of any business venture or activity to allow loitering or beggars that may compromise their property, their security and affect trades; • The service station is proposed on the intersection of a Provincial Road (R72) connecting Port Elizabeth and Port Alfred, as well as Grahamstown, on the entrance of Kenton-on-Sea. The market feeding the service station and the

kilk/NELK 489101_Kenton_BAR (Executive Summary)_20150622 June 2015 SRK Consulting: Project No: 489101 Kenton-on-Sea Fuel Service Station BAR - Executive Summary Page iii other proposed amenities is not generated only by the residents of Kenton-on-Sea, but the passing trade on the R72, as well as by the Ekuphumleni township, the taxi association, etc.; • The Oil Company and the Anchor Tenant have conducted proper market research and have satisfied themselves that the proposed development is viable and sustainable; • The development will create permanent direct and indirect jobs during operation, without considering the jobs created during the construction and maintenance phases of the development; • Potential traffic flow and safety impacts and the associated recommended mitigation to prevent these impacts are discussed in Section D (2) of the BAR. Note that the comments in the BAR and the proposed mitigation is based on the TIA conducted in 2005. However, the TIA is currently being updated and should additional/ different measures be proposed, these will be implemented in the construction and operational phases of the proposed development. The TIA must ensure that SANRAL’s road safety standards are met and will be approved by SANRAL before implementation. The new TIA will resolved issues such: • Access to the development from and to the R72 and to Kariega Road; • Vehicular circulation and pedestrian crossing at the intersection of the R72 and the R343/ Kariega Road; • Traffic circles, middle islands, street lights, maximum speed approaching the development and at intersection, signage needed, etc.; • Road safety and provision of mitigation measures to improve traffic and pedestrian safety; and • Visibility to and from R72 towards the development. • See the complete list of responses to issues raised in the Comments and Responses Table in Appendix E3.

Table 3: Summary Impact Rating Table

CONSTRUCTION OPERATION IMPACT NO-GO WITHOUT MITIGATION WITH MITIGATION WITHOUT MITIGATION WITH MITIGATION

Aquatic resources LOW - ve INSIGNIFICANT - ve N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A and soils

Clearing of MEDIUM - ve LOW - ve N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A vegetation Air quality VERY LOW - ve VERY LOW - ve LOW - ve VERY LOW - ve N/A N/A Noise disturbance VERY LOW - ve VERY LOW - ve MEDIUM - ve LOW - ve N/A N/A Waste LOW - ve VERY LOW - ve N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A management Traffic flow and VERY LOW - ve VERY LOW - ve MEDIUM - ve LOW - ve N/A N/A safety Paleontological VERY LOW - ve VERY LOW - ve N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A disturbance Archaeological VERY LOW - ve VERY LOW - ve N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A disturbance

Socio- Economic VERY LOW + ve LOW + ve MEDIUM + ve MEDIUM + ve LOW - ve

Soil and N/A N/A N/A N/A MEDIUM - ve LOW - ve N/A N/A groundwater Surface and N/A N/A N/A N/A MEDIUM - ve VERY LOW - ve N/A N/A stormwater Visual impact N/A N/A N/A N/A LOW - ve VERY LOW - ve N/A N/A Safety and security N/A N/A N/A N/A LOW - ve VERY LOW - ve N/A N/A

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Figure 2: Site Locality Plan

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