1 SCOPING REPORT FOR HOTEL DEVELOPMENT IN LISELO COMMUNAL AREA, ZAMBEZI REGION Assessed by: NYEPEZ CONSULTANCY CC Assessed for: Mr George Mweshihange Simataa- Zambezi Suns Hotel Namibia cc Sun Hotel Development March 2019 2 COPYRIGHT©ZAMBEZI SUNS HOTEL NAMIBIA CC, 2019. All rights reserved Project Name Proposed Sun Hotel at Liselo Area (Mr George Mweshihange Simataa) Zambezi Suns Hotel Namibia cc Client P.O Box 2227 Ngweze Katima Mulilo Mobile +264 81 3254481 [email protected] Mr Gift Sinyepe Lead Consultant NYEPEZ Consultancy cc (Reg CC/2016/07561) P.O Box 2325 Ngweze Namibia Date of release 11 March 2019 Contributors to the Report None Contact Mobile: +264 814554221 / 812317252 [email protected] 3 This Study Report on the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study report is submitted to the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) in conformity with the requirements of the Environmental Management Act, 2007 and the Environment Impact Assessment and Audit Regulations, 2012. March 2019 DECLARATION The Consultant submits this study report on the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Study report for Zambezi Sun Hotel Namibia cc as the project proponent. I certify to the best of my knowledge that the information contained in this report is accurate and truthful representation as presented by the client. NYEPEZ Consultancy cc REG. No. CC/2016/07561 Signature: _____________________ Proponent: I, Zambezi Suns Hotel Namibia cc (Owner) do certify to the best of our knowledge that information contained in this report is accurate and truthful representation. P.O. Box 2227 - Zambezi Suns Hotel Namibia cc, Namibia Signed: _____________________ Signed on: ____________ day of: _________ 2019 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 10 1.1 Background ........................................................................................................................... 10 1.2 Terms and reference .............................................................................................................. 11 2. CURRENT LAND USE ............................................................................................................... 12 3. ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES & COMMUNITY FACILITIES........................................... 12 4. OWNERSHIP ............................................................................................................................... 13 5. POLICY AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK ..................................................................................... 13 6. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT....................................................................... 15 6.1 Locality ....................................................................................................................................... 15 6.2 Project Rationale ................................................................................................................... 18 7. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL OVERVIEW OF THE AFFECTED ENVIRONMENT .. 19 7.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 19 7.2 Climate ........................................................................................................................................ 19 7.3 Topography and soils .................................................................................................................. 19 7.4 Surface and Ground water Hydrology ........................................................................................ 20 7.5 Landscape characteristics ............................................................................................................ 21 7.5.1 Vegetation ............................................................................................................................ 21 7.5.2 Birds ..................................................................................................................................... 22 7.5.3 Wildlife ................................................................................................................................ 22 7.5.4 Agriculture ........................................................................................................................... 23 7.6 Socio Economic Profile .............................................................................................................. 24 Benefits and increased economic activities................................................................................... 24 8. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT ................................................................................................ 25 8.1 Site Layout .................................................................................................................................. 25 8.2 Construction and Operational Phases ......................................................................................... 25 8.3 Construction Phase Activities ..................................................................................................... 26 8.4 Operational activities .................................................................................................................. 28 9. ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE ......................................................................................... 29 9.1 Water ........................................................................................................................................... 29 9.2 Electrical Services ....................................................................................................................... 29 9.3 Sewage Treatment and Disposal ................................................................................................. 30 9.4 Solid Waste Disposal .................................................................................................................. 30 9.5 Access road to the project site ..................................................................................................... 31 10. STAKEHOLDER AND COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS ................................................ 32 11. MAJOR IMPACTS IDENTIFIED ............................................................................................ 34 5 11.1 Deforestation and ecosystem impacts ....................................................................................... 34 11.2 Grazing for Livestock ............................................................................................................... 34 11.3 Groundwater Surface Water and Soil contamination................................................................ 35 11.4 Noise pollution .......................................................................................................................... 35 11.5 Sustainability / Potential Appraisal ........................................................................................... 36 12. IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION ............................................................................ 37 12.1 Assessment of Impacts .............................................................................................................. 37 12.2 Operational Phase ..................................................................................................................... 43 13. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ............................................................................. 46 13.1 Objectives of the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) ..................................................... 46 14. THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP) 48 14.1 Mitigation Measures during Constructions Phase & Operation Phases of the Hotel development ...................................................................................................................................... 48 15. DECOMISSIONING PHASE......................................................................................................... 52 16. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ......................................................................... 52 16.1 Conclusion ................................................................................................................................ 52 16.2 Recommendations ..................................................................................................................... 53 REFERENCES ..................................................................................................................................... 54 6 KINDLY NOTE THE FOLLOWING 1. The project site proposed for hotel (1.5 hectares) is part of the land was allocated to the late owner Mr George C. Simataa of 3.5 hectares in the year 2002. 2. The PTO Permission to occupy is hereby attached 3. The late owner upon verification of the land, subdivided the 3.5 into two (2) portion. 2 hectares was earmarked for Oshana Rest Camp and 1.5 Hectare was left unutilised for future developments 4. The entire 3.5 hectares which comprise of the two portions as per the map attached was inherited and registered in the name of his first-born Son Mr. George Mwashihange Simataa. (see latter from the traditional authority attached) 5. The Son Mr. George Mwashingange Simataa is currently responsible for the existing operations of the Oshana Rest Camp and the remainder of the land