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_______________________________________________________________________________________ Muny Consultants (Pty) Ltd Reg. No. 201802611907. Maxwell Office Park, Building 4, Magwa Crescent, Waterfall City, 2090 [email protected], www.munyconsult.com _______________________________________________________________________________________ Directors: MC Moeketsane

Environmental Management

Programme for the proposed

Upgrading of the Tembisa Extension

25 Bulk Outfall Sewer, Gauteng

Environmental Management

Programme (EMPr)

Authority Reference Number:

Provincial Authority GDARD: (002/1920/E0182)

Project Number:

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Prepared for:

Tangos Consultants (Pty) Ltd

November 2019

http://www.munyconsult.com/


Environmental Management Programme for the proposed Upgrading of the Tembisa Extension 25 Bulk Outfall Sewer, Gauteng

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Muny Consultants (Pty) Ltd 2

This document has been prepared by Muny Consultants.

Report Type: Draft Environmental Management Programme

Project Name:

Environmental Management Programme for the proposed

Upgrading of the Tembisa Extension 25 Bulk Outfall Sewer,

Gauteng

Project Code: TSG 0708

Name Responsibility Signature Date

Mamane Moeketsane Report Compiler

November 2019

Tinashe Maramba Report Reviewer

November 2019

Tendai Munyoro Project Sponsor

November 2019

This report is provided solely for the purposes set out in it and may not, in whole or in part, be used for any other purpose

without Muny Consultants prior written consent.



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Abbreviations and Acronyms

BAR Basic Assessment Report

Bgl Below Ground Level

BID Background Information Document

CEC Cation Exchange Capacity

CoE City of Ekurhuleni

C Plan Conservation Plan

CRR Comments and Response Report

DEA Department of Environmental Affairs

DWS Department of Water and Sanitation (previously Department of Water Affairs)

EA Environmental Authorisation

EAP Environmental Assessment Practitioner

EIA Environmental Impact Assessment

EMP Environmental Management Programme

FEL Front End Loader

GDARD Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

GN R. Government Notice Regulation

HIA Heritage Impact Assessment

I&APs Interested and Affected Parties

IBA Important Bird Area

IDP Integrated Development Plan

IWWMP Integrated Water and Waste Management Plan

LDV Light Duty Vehicle

LED Local Economic Development

LHD Load-Haul-Dump

MAE Mean Annual Evaporation

mamsl Metres above mean sea level

MAP Mean Annual Precipitation

NEMA National Environmental Management Act, Act No. 107 of 1998

NEMBA National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, Act No. 10 of 2004

NEMWA National Environmental Management: Waste Act, Act No. 59 of 2008

NFEPA National Freshwater Ecosystem Priority Area



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NGO Non-Governmental Organisation

NID Notice of Intent to Develop

NWA National Water Act, Act No. 36 of 1998

PES Present Ecological Status

PHRA-G Provincial Heritage Resources Agency - Gauteng

PPP Public Participation Process

SAHRA South African Heritage Resources Agency

SANS South African National Standards

SSC Species of Special Concern

TOR Terms of Reference

WML Waste Management Licence

Units of Measure

µg/m3 Micro grams per cubic meter

dBA Decibels

Ha Hectare

kV Kilovolt

km Kilometres

m metres

m2 Square metres

m3 Cubic metres

mS/m Millisiemens per Metre

mg/l Milligrams per litre

mm Millimetres

mm/a Millimetres per annum

PPB Parts Per Billion

PPM Parts Per Million

Tph Tonnes Per Hour

Tpm Tonnes Per Month



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Executive Summary

Introduction

An area was identified by the CoE Human Settlement Department and zoned for residential

and recreational development, named Tembisa X25. The development township is situated

approximately 15km from the Kempton Park City Centre, south of Clayville Industrial Area and

the Olifantsfontein Road (R562) and north of the Tembisa Hospital. Tangos Consultants was

appointed by the CoE to investigate the existing sewage infrastructure (Tembisa East Outfall

Sewer) with the view of draining sewer flows from the proposed Tembisa X25 development.

A total of 125 houses were expected to be commissioned by December 2018 as part of phase

1 of the development. The Tembisa X25 development would have a grand total of 3510

Residential 2 (Phase 2) households (middle income housing).

Tembisa East Outfall Sewer is currently draining the north eastern area of Tembisa, the south-

western area of Olifantsfontein and parts of Clayville east. There is evidence of sewage

overflow at certain manholes. The flow loggings conducted on the Tembisa X25 outflow sewer

have confirmed that the overflows are due to insufficient capacity of the sewer. The drainage

system challenges are compounded by the aging infrastructure, high sedimentation of sand

and solids, as well as vandalism of the existing outfalls.

The proposed upgrade of the sewer outfall requires an Environmental Authorisation (hereafter

EA) and a Water Use Licence (hereafter WUL) prior to commencement of construction

activities. The EA application was undertaken in line with the requirements of the National

Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998) as amended (NEMA) and the

supporting Water Use Licence Application (WULA) in line with the National Water Act, 1998

(Act No. 36 of 1998) (NWA).

Project Applicant

The details of the applicant are detailed in the table below.

Project Applicant: City of Ekurhuleni

Contact Person: Dikeledi Malatji

Telephone Number 011 999 3825

Email Address [email protected]

Physical Address

Water Services Depot

Cnr Vlei Rd & Tenth Rd

Crystal Park, Benoni

1515

mailto:[email protected]



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Environmental Consultant

Contact details for the independent EAP are provided in the table below

EAP Company Name: Muny Consultants (Pty) Ltd

EAP: Mamane Moeketsane



Physical Address

Maxwell Office Park

Building 4

Magwa Crescent

Waterfall City

2090

Purpose of this report

The overarching objectives of this Basic Assessment Report (BAR) were to:

■ Identify and assess potential environmental impacts associated with the proposed

Project; and

■ Recommend mitigation and management measures to ensure that the development

was undertaken in such a way as to minimise negative impacts.

This report also provides the status quo of the biophysical and socio-economic environment

of the project area through specialist studies undertaken. Furthermore, an Environmental

Management Programme (EMP) was developed to mitigate and manage environmental

impacts associated with each project activity.

Project Overview

An area was identified by the CoE Human Settlement Department and zoned for residential

and recreational development, named Tembisa X25. Tembisa X25 township is situated

approximately 15km north of Kempton Park city centre, south of Clayville industrial area and

the Olifantsfontein road (R562), east of Winnie Mandela Park and north of the Tembisa

Hospital. It is approximately 2km west of the R21 Highway which links Pretoria and OR Tambo

International Airport. The site bisects Reverend RTJ Namane Road on the east and shares a

boundary with Tembisa Hospital.

Tangos Consultants were appointed by the CoE to investigate the existing sewer infrastructure

(Tembisa east outfall sewer) with view of draining sewer flows from the proposed Tembisa

X25 development. The Outfall Sewer drains sewage from sewer lateral pipes branching from

the eastern side of Tembisa, Clayville industrial, Clayville east and several Clayville extensions

on the northern side of Clayville.

A new township development – Tembisa X25 – is currently under construction; the sewer

lateral pipes from Tembisa X25 are to be connected to the Outfall Sewer.




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The proposed development would drain sewerage into the existing outfall sewer which starts

upstream of RTJ Namane Road within the Moriting sub-township of Tembisa and traverses

through the development site for the proposed township, through Clayville industrial and

across several ERF stands in the northern part of Clayville all the way into the Olifantsfontein

Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW). The scope of work considered in this PDR only

starts downstream of RTJ Namane Road (next to Moriting Primary school) and ends across

S-view road (before the pipe bridge)



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1 Details of the EAP

Muny Consultants has been appointed by Tangos Consultants as the independent

Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) to conduct the Basic Assessment (BA) process

according to the NEMA and EIA Regulations, 2014 (as amended), as well as the required

Public Participation Process (PPP). As part of the BA process, an EMPr has to be formulated

to comply with Section 19 (1) (a) of the EIA Regulations, 2014 (as amended). The details of

the EAP undertaking the EMPr are supplied in Table 1.

Table 1 : Details of the EAP

EAP Company Name: Muny Consultants (Pty) Ltd

EAP: Mamane Moeketsane



Physical Address

Maxwell Office Park

Building 4

Magwa Crescent

Waterfall City

2090

1.1 Expertise of the EAP

1.1.1 The Qualifications of the EAP

Mamane is a Senior Environmental Consultant Muny Consultants. She holds a BSc (Hons)

in Environmental and Water Sciences from the University of the Western Cape. Mamane has

over five (5) years of relevant experience in the field of Environmental Management. Her key

area of expertise lies in undertaking environmental permitting applications and the planning

and management thereof. Mamane has a working knowledge of the South African regulatory

guidelines and has been involved in various regulatory processes.

1.1.2 Summary of the EAP’s Past Experience

During her time at Muny Consultant Mamane has been responsible for the compilation of EIAs,

EMPs and Basic Assessment Reports (BARs), as required by South African legislation.

Further to this, Mamane has been involved in Performance Assessments, Legal Compliance

and Water Use License Audits. She has extensive experience with the ISO 14001

Environmental Management System (EMS) as well as worked as an Environmental Officer on

various developments. Please refer to Mamane Moeketsane’s CV attached as Appendix A.

2 Project Applicant

The details of the Applicant are provided in Table 2 below:




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Table 2: Details of the Applicant

Project Applicant: City of Ekurhuleni

Contact Person: Dikeledi Malatjie



Physical Address

Water Services Depot

Cnr Vlei Rd & Tenth Rd

Crystal Park, Benoni

1515

3 Description of the aspects of the activity

The National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998) as amended

(NEMA) provides the environmental legal framework for South Africa. The listed activities that

require environmental authorisation have been outlined in the EIA Regulations 2014 (as

amended).

■ Regulation GN R. 327 – Listing Notice 1 (as amended): This listing notice provides a

list of various activities which require environmental authorisation and must follow the

Basic Assessment process as described in Regulation 19 and Regulation 20 of the

NEMA EIA Regulations; and

■ Regulation GN R. 324 – Listing Notice 3 (as amended): This notice provides a list of

various environmental activities which have been identified by provincial governmental

bodies. The undertaking of such activities within the stipulated provincial boundaries

will require environmental authorisation and the Basic Assessment process as

described in Regulation 19 and Regulation 20 of the NEMA EIA Regulations.

3.1 Listed and Specified Activities

The proposed Upgrading of the Tembisa Extension 25 Bulk Outfall Sewer requires an

environmental authorisation prior to the commencement of construction works. This

application aims to obtain environmental authorisation for the proposed project in City of

Ekurhuleni. The following Listed Activities as shown in Table 3 will be triggered by the

proposed project.



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Table 3: Listed and Specified Activities

Listing Notice and Activity Listed Activity and trigger as per the project description Aerial extent

GNR 327, 7 April 2017 (Listing Notice 1):

Activity 12

The development of

(i) dams or weirs, where the dam or weir, including infrastructure and water surface area, exceeds 100 square metres; or

(ii) infrastructure or structures with a physical footprint of 100 square metres or more;

where such development occurs:

(a) within a watercourse;

(b) in front of a development setback; or

(c) if no development setback exists, within 32 metres of a watercourse, measured from the edge of a watercourse;


Activity 19

The infilling or depositing of any material of more than 10 cubic metres into, or the dredging, excavation, removal or moving of soil, sand, shells, shell grit, pebbles or rock of more than 10 cubic metres from

(i) a watercourse;

but excluding where such infilling, depositing, dredging, excavation, removal or moving—

(a) will occur behind a development setback;

(b) is for maintenance purposes undertaken in accordance with a maintenance management plan;

(c) falls within the ambit of activity 21 in this Notice, in which case that activity applies;

(d) occurs within existing ports or harbours that will not increase the development footprint of the port or harbour; or

(e) where such development is related to the development of a port or harbour, in which case activity 26 in Listing Notice 2 of 2014 applies.


Activity12

The clearance of an area of 300 square metres or more of indigenous vegetation except where such clearance of indigenous vegetation is required for maintenance purposes undertaken in accordance with a maintenance management plan.

c. Gauteng

i. Within any critically endangered or endangered ecosystem listed in terms of section 52 of the NEMBA or prior to the publication of such a list, within an area that has been identified as critically endangered in the National Spatial Biodiversity Assessment 2004;

ii. Within Critical Biodiversity Areas or Ecological Support Areas identified in the Gauteng Conservation Plan or bioregional plans; or


Activity14

The development

of—(xii) infrastructure or structures with a physical footprint of 10 square metres or more;] where such development occurs—

(a) within a watercourse; and

(c) if no development setback has been adopted, within 32 metres of a watercourse, measured from the edge of a watercourse;

c. Gauteng

iii. Gauteng Protected Area Expansion Priority Areas;

iv. Sites identified as Critical Biodiversity Areas (CBAs) or Ecological Support Areas (ESAs) in the Gauteng Conservation Plan or in bioregional plans;



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3.2 Description of the Activities to be undertaken

3.2.1 Project Overview

Tangos Consultants were appointed by the CoE to investigate the existing sewer infrastructure

(Tembisa east outfall sewer) with view of draining sewer flows from the proposed Tembisa

X25 development. The Outfall Sewer drains sewage from sewer lateral pipes branching from

the eastern side of Tembisa, Clayville industrial, Clayville east and several Clayville extensions

on the northern side of Clayville.

Tembisa East Outfall Sewer is currently draining the north eastern area of Tembisa, the south-

western area of Olifantsfontein and parts of Clayville east. There is evidence of sewage

overflow at certain manholes. The flow loggings conducted on the Tembisa X25 outflow sewer

have confirmed that the overflows are due to insufficient capacity of the sewer. The drainage

system challenges are compounded by the aging infrastructure, high sedimentation of sand

and solids, as well as vandalism of the existing outfalls.

The recommended scope of works includes the construction and testing of a 6.5km Concrete

Bulk Outfall Sewer Pipeline ranging between 525mm and 1200mm in diameter. The works will

also include the construction of concrete pipe support columns, across streams, construction

of junction boxes, installation of manholes, road crossings and river/stream crossings.

Figure 1: Image of an overflowing manhole along the Tembisa X25 sewer pipeline



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Figure 2: Image of pollution in a tributary of the Kaalspruit River

3.3 Specialist Studies

It should be noted that the following specialist studies have been undertaken for the proposed

project:

■ Biodiversity Impact Assessment;

■ Wetland Delineation and Impact Assessment;

■ Surface Water Impact Assessment

4 Composite Map

The composite plan for the project area, indicating biodiversity sensitive areas, heritage

resources, watercourse buffers, is depicted in Figure 3 below.



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Figure 3: Composite Map



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5 Description of Impact Management Objectives including

Management Statements

The EMPR seeks to achieve a required end state and describes how activities that have, or

could have, an adverse impact on the environment will be mitigated, controlled and monitored.

The EMPR will address the environmental impacts during the construction and operational

phases of the proposed project. Due regard must be given to environmental protection during

the entire project; various environmental recommendations are made to achieve overall

environmental protection. These recommendations are aimed at ensuring that the contractor

maintains adequate control over the proposed project to:

■ Minimise the extent of an impact during the life of the proposed project;

■ Ensure appropriate restoration of areas affected by the proposed project; and

■ Prevent long term environmental degradation.

5.1 Volumes and Rate of Water Use required for the Operation

It is unknown at this stage as to the volume of water required for the proposed constructions.

5.2 Has a Water Use Licence has been applied for

Water use authorisation has been sought from the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS)

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6 Impacts to be Mitigated in their Respective Phases and Impact Management Outcomes

The proposed mitigation measures and its compliance with the relevant standards are presented in Table 4 below.

Table 4: Impacts to be mitigated and Objectives

Activity and Identified

Impact

Aspect

Affected Environmental Objective Phase Mitigation Measures Responsibility

Time period for

implementation

Pre-Construction Phase

Appointment of

Contractors

Non-compliance to the

EMPr and conditions set

out in the EA and WUA

All aspects of

the

environment

To ensure that the EMPr and

EA conditions are

enforceable under the

general terms and

conditions of the contracts

Pre-

Construction

The EMPr and EA document must be included as part of tender documentation for all contractor

appointments;

All appointed contractors must sign an undertaking to ensure that environmental documents (EMPr,

EA and WUA conditions) will be implemented all phases of the project.

Applicant

Contractor

Pre-

Construction

Pipeline route and

design

The location of pipeline

infrastructure within

delineated water

resource areas and

within regulated areas of

watercourses as defined

in the NWA

Flora;

Wetlands;

Surface

Water;

Noise

pollution;

Traffic

To ensure stability of the

pipeline and operational

efficiency

To prevent and minimise

impacts to identified

freshwater features in

proximity of the pipeline and

those that the pipeline

crosses

Pre-

Construction

Ensure that as far as possible all infrastructures result in the least disturbance to delineated water

resource features present;

Ensure that sound environmental management is in place during the planning phase e.g. ensure that

all site documentation to be drafted including method statements are approved by the ECO;

Ensure that during the planning phase stormwater control measures such as the construction of

berms to prevent gully formation, siltation of freshwater resources as well as contamination of surface

water resources are implemented. This must be prioritised in areas where the pipeline crosses a

watercourse;

Ensure that the design of the pipeline infrastructure is environmentally and structurally sound and all

possible precautions are taken to prevent possible bulk water spillages into surface water resources;

All landowners and neighbours must be made aware of the commencement of construction activities;

A complaints register must be prepared and neighbours / landowners must be made aware of the

process to lodge any complaints or issues;

A traffic management plan must be formulated to ensure that traffic impacts have minimal effect on

users;

All necessary transportation permits should be applied for at this stage and obtained from the relevant

authorities, including permits for abnormal loads if relevant. Oversee development of permits required

by contractors.

Engineer

Contractor

ECO

Pre-

Construction

Phase

Establishment of the

Construction site

camp

Disturbance to the

environment and

contamination of water

resources

Flora;

Soil & Land

Capability;

Freshwater

features;

Groundwater

To control the temporary

storage of waste and

hazardous material;

To ensure that the storage of

waste and hazardous

material does not result in

pollution of the environment

Pre-

Construction

The construction site camp should preferably be located in an already disturbed area

During the planning of the construction site camp layout, ensure that the site layout makes provision

for a storage area for hazardous material. This storage area must be concreted, bunded, covered,

labelled and well ventilated;

The waste skip that will contain hazardous waste will be kept within a bunded area;

An emergency spillage response plan and spill kits should be in place and accessible to the

responsible monitoring team. The Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all hazardous substances

shall be kept on site during construction for reference at any time in terms of handling, storage and

disposal of materials;

If the contractor will repair or maintain vehicles at the site camp, the site camp layout plan must make

provision for a bunded maintenance area;

The location of the laydown area, hazardous material storage, waste area including hazardous waste

and ablution facilities should not be located within sensitive areas.

Contractor

ECO

Pre-

Construction

Phase



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Impact

Aspect


Time period for

implementation

Construction Phase

Construction site

access

Disturbance to

indigenous vegetation

and soil compaction and

erosion caused by

vehicles and heavy

machineries

Flora;

Soil & Land

Capability

To avoid soil compaction

and erosion;

To avoid disturbance to


Construction

Clearly mark the site access points and routes to be used by construction vehicles;

Site access map must be provided to all drivers. The drivers must be instructed to use access points

and route as highlighted on the site access map;

Access to site must be gained through use of existing roads;

The contractor must use the existing tracks that run along the pipeline servitude for access;

The areas that were disturbed e.g. areas used for parking, must be ripped and reseeded during

rehabilitation.

Construction vehicles and machinery repairs must only take place a designated workshop area at the

construction camp;

Contractor

ECO

Site supervisor

Construction

phase

Construction site

setup

Disturbance to


and potential

contamination of water

resources

Flora;

Soil & Land

Capability;

Freshwater

features;

Groundwater

To avoid destruction of

vegetation;

To prevent contamination of

surface and groundwater

Construction

Ensure that all equipment e.g. generator, waste bins, spill kit and hazardous material are kept outside

freshwater resources including wetlands. A buffer zone of at least 15m from the outer edge of the

wetland must be maintained when setting up on site;

Ensure that the area to be designated as parking area is outside of water resources. If possible,

choose an already disturbed area. A buffer zone of 15m from the outer edge of a wetland must be

maintained.

Stockpiling of the pipes to be installed must be limited to only what is required and only be stored in

designated areas to avoid any unnecessary impact to drainage lines. No pipes or any materials shall

be stored within 100m from the watercourse.

Ensure that stationery vehicles have a drip tray placed underneath;

All hazardous material including oil and paint should be kept within a drip tray while on site and away

from fresh water features;

An emergency spillage response plan and spill kits should be in place and accessible to the

responsible monitoring team. The Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all hazardous substances

shall be kept on site during construction for reference at any time in terms of handling, storage and

disposal of materials.

Contractor

ECO

Construction

phase

Vegetation clearing

Removal of the natural

vegetation and

Disturbance to animals

on site

Fauna;

Flora

To prevent the spread of

alien invasive plant species;

To minimise the negative

impact on faunal species

found on site

Construction

Clearing of vegetation must be kept within a 10 m servitude during the construction phase;

Areas designated for vegetation clearing should be identified and visibly marked off;

Ensure that vegetation clearing and indiscriminate vehicle driving does not occur outside of the

demarcated areas;

A suitable Alien and Invasive Plants control programme must be put in place so as to prevent any

encroachment as a result of disturbance to the surrounding terrestrial zones;

Existing access roads must be utilised to gain access to the servitude.

Exposed areas should be rehabilitated with indigenous plants to the project area as soon as

construction is finished.

Do not disturb nests, breeding sites or young ones (especially around the wetlands that the pipeline

with run at a tangent to).

Do not attempt to kill or capture snakes unless directly threatening the safety of employees;

Dogs or other pets are not allowed to the worksite as they are threats to the natural wild animal;

A low speed limit should be enforced on site to reduce wild animal-vehicle collisions;

No animals should be intentionally killed and poaching and hunting should not be permitted on the

site;

Severe contractual fines must be imposed and immediate dismissal on any contract employee who

is found attempting to snare or otherwise harm remaining faunal species.

Contractor

ECO

Construction

phase



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Impact

Aspect


Time period for

implementation

The ECO must conduct regular site inspections of removing any snares or traps that have been

erected.

Employees and contractors should be made aware of the presence of, and rules regarding, flora and

fauna through suitable induction training and on-site signage.

Vegetation clearing

Increased soil erosion,

increase in silt loads

and sedimentation

Soil & Land

Capability;

Freshwater

features

To prevent unnecessary loss

of soil;

To prevent siltation of water

resources

Construction

A storm water management plan must be compiled for the construction and operational phase of the

pipeline. The stormwater design for the bulk water pipeline must:

Reduce / prevent siltation, erosion and water pollution;

Avoid concentration of storm water runoff and allow for sheet flow;

Following construction, rehabilitation of disturbed areas is required; especially next to the drainage

lines the pipeline crosses.

Avoid areas with sensitive soils, steep slopes during rain or windy season.

During the construction phase, berms should be installed to prevent gully formation and siltation of

the freshwater resources. The following points should serve to guide the placement of berms. The

material for the construction of the berms must be sourced legally by the contractor appointed to

construct the pipeline:

Where the track has slope of less than 2%, berms every 50 m should be installed;

Where the track slopes between 2% and 10%, berms every 25 m should be installed;

Where the track slopes between 10%-15%, berms every 20 m should be installed; and

Where the track has slope greater than 15%, berms every 10 m should be installed.

Cutting/clearing of the herbaceous layer within the wetland areas along the linear development should

be avoided so as to retain soil stability provided by the grass root structures;

Ensure that all activities impacting on the wetland features are managed according to the relevant

DWS Licensing regulations (where applicable).

Contractor

ECO

Construction

phase

Excavation and soil

stockpiling

Increased soil erosion

Soil & Land

Capability;

Freshwater

features

To prevent unnecessary loss

of soil;

To prevent siltation of water

resources

Construction

A storm water management plan must be compiled for the construction and operational phase of the

pipeline. The stormwater design for the bulk water pipeline must:

Reduce / prevent siltation, erosion and water pollution;

Avoid concentration of storm water runoff and allow for sheet flow;

Do not stockpile soil for more than four (4) months;

Earth works e.g. excavation, must be prioritised during the dry winter season;

The speed limit on site should be kept at 20kmph to minimise dust generation;

Install stormwater control measures e.g. berms around stockpiled soil to minimise the impact of

surface water runoff.

Contractor

ECO

Construction

phase

Waste generation

Pollution due to

concrete, sewage, oil

and fuel spills.

Soil & Land

Capability;

Freshwater

features;

Groundwater

To control the temporary

storage of waste and

hazardous material;

To ensure that the storage of

waste and hazardous

material does not result in

pollution of the environment

Construction

Ensure that all stationery vehicles have a drip tray underneath;

Ensure that there is always a spill kit available;

Should a spill occur, ensure that it is cleaned up immediately and the contaminated soil is stored as

hazardous waste;

Proper ablution facilities on site must be provided. These facilities must be cleaned and emptied

regularly

The sewage must be collected by a registered contractor and nust be disposed of at a registered

waste water treatment works. Proof of disposal must be kept on site.

Use a plastic sheeting while pouring concrete on site. This is to ensure that the concrete does not

spill on bare soil and it facilitates a quick and easy clean up;

Ensure regular monitoring of the pipeline to ensure that there are no leaks;

Contractor

ECO

Construction

phase



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Impact

Aspect


Time period for

implementation

Hazardous material must be kept within a drip tray while on site and stored within a bund area at the

construction site camp.

All spills must be reported to the ECO;

No vehicles or machineries may be maintained/repaired on site. This must be done at a workshop

area within a bund wall;

Proper Standard Operating Procedures in place regulating refuelling and other potential polluting

activities.

Waste generation

Mishandling of

construction waste

Soil & Land

Capability;

Freshwater

features;

Groundwater

To ensure that waste

management in

implemented correctly on

site

Construction

Sanitation services must be provided for construction personnel whereby at least one portable toilet

will be provided for fifteen (15) employees. These facilities must be cleaned and emptied regularly;

The sewage must be collected by a registered contractor and must be disposed of at a registered

waste water treatment works. Proof of disposal must be kept on site;

All construction employees and visitors must undergo an environmental induction by ECO. The ECO

must clearly highlight the management of waste on site;

The construction waste generated on site must be separated into their waste streams i.e. general

waste, construction rubble, hazardous waste, scrap metal and other construction waste;

All bins and skips must be clearly labelled to indicate the waste stream;

The waste skip containing hazardous waste must be kept within a concreted, bunded area;

Use a licensed waste contractor for the collection of waste generated on site. The collected waste

must be disposed off at a registered/authorised landfill site and proof of disposal must be kept;

The ECO should keep all records of waste generated and disposed off. A waste register must be part

of these records.

Building rubble must be re-used where possible;

Do not bury wastes on-site;

Burning of waste is not allowed.

Contractor

ECO

Construction

phase

Installation of the

pipeline

Contamination of the

freshwater features

and groundwater;

Loss of wetland

Features Habitat and

Ecological Structure

Changes to

Ecological and Socio-

Cultural Services

Provision

Loss of hydrological

function and sediment

balance

Wetlands;

Surface

Water

Groundwater

To prevent the

contamination of wetlands,

surface water and

groundwater

Construction

The wetland areas which will be affected by the bulk water pipeline construction must be kept to a

minimum;

The disturbed freshwater features need to be rehabilitated immediately after construction;

Soil stockpiles should be kept outside of the 15m buffer from the outer edge of delineated wetlands;

All hazardous materials such as oil, paint and other chemicals must be used outside of the 15m buffer

zone;

Use plastic sheeting under equipment when preparing concrete on site. Ensure that the preparation

of the said concrete takes place outside of the 15m buffer zone from the outer edge of a delineated

wetland;

Use a plastic sheeting while pouring concrete on site. This is to ensure that the concrete does not

spill on bare soil and it facilitates a quick and easy clean up;

Spilled concrete should be cleaned up immediately;

Employees and contractors must be trained on the correct handling of spillages and precautionary

measures to be implemented to minimise potential spillages;

Contractor

ECO

Construction

phase

Post Construction Phase

Decommissioning the

Construction site

camp

All aspects of

the

environment

To prevent further

disturbance of the

environment

To ensure that no material or

structures are left behind

Post

Construction

Ensure that waste is collected from storage areas for off-site disposal at a registered landfill site;

Ensure that all office containers that were used are removed off site;

Ensure that any fence that was erected for the purpose of the site camp is removed;

Ensure that any rubble waste generated through decommissioning of the site camp is removed off

site and if it cannot be reused, it must be disposed off-site at a registered landfill site;

Contractor

ECO

Immediately

after

construction



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Impact

Aspect


Time period for

implementation

Increased

environmental

degradation

Ensure that the area that was used as the site camp is rehabilitated through ripping (at least 300mm

deep) and re-vegetation;

Ensure that an indigenous grass seed mix is used for revegetating disturbed areas.

Monitor rehabilitated areas until 80% coverage has been achieved

Rehabilitation

Inadequate

establishment of

vegetation after

rehabilitation

Flora,

Wetland

ecology

To ensure that all disturbed

areas are rehabilitated and

good vegetative cover has

been established

Post

Construction

Implement the agreed schedule of alien invasive plant species;

Re-seed all areas that failed to establish a good vegetative cover within three-months after initial re-

seeding;

Upon completion of construction and rehabilitation, the ECO must assess and approve the adequacy

of the rehabilitation;

The ECO must ensure that adequate levels of rehabilitation have been undertaken to allow re-

establishment of vegetation;

Rehabilitation works should be monitored until 80% of vegetation has been established.

Contractor

ECO As agreed

Final monitoring

report

All aspects of

the

environment

To report of the state of the

environment

Post

Construction

The ECO must undertake the final inspection of the site and sign off that the EMPr, EA and WUA

conditions have been complied with or identify areas of non-compliance. The final report must be

submitted to GDARD

ECO End of the

project

Waste disposal

Pollution of the

environment

Soil;

Freshwater

features

To prevent pollution Post

Construction

All construction waste that has not been disposed must be removed from site and disposed off at a

registered landfill site. The proof of disposal must be submitted to the ECO. Contractor

End of the

project

Operations and

Maintenance of the

pipeline in close

proximity of a wetland

Wetland;

Surface

water

To minimise degradation of

wetlands and freshwater

features

Operational

It is recommended that the pipeline be audited routinely and adjust maintenance schedule

accordingly;

It is recommended that the managing authority of the pipeline must test the integrity of the pipeline at

least once every five years or more often should there be a sign or reports of a leak;

Should a blockage occur, precautionary measures must be implemented to prevent the pollution of

the freshwater features during repair, including the placement of sheeting around the area being

maintained.

Maintenance

team Continuous



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7 Rehabilitation Mitigation Measures

The following rehabilitation mitigation measures must be implemented where the pipeline has

been installed. These measures have been listed below

■ Erosion berms should be installed on roadways and downstream of stockpiles to

prevent gully formation and siltation of the freshwater resources. The following points

should serve to guide the placement of erosion berms. The material for the

construction of the berms must be sourced legally by the contractor appointed to

construct the pipeline:

Where the track has slope of less than 2%, berms every 50 m should be installed;

Where the track slopes between 2% and 10%, berms every 25 m should be

installed;

Where the track slopes between 10%-15%, berms every 20 m should be

installed; and

Where the track has slope greater than 15%, berms every 10 m should be

installed.

■ Contractors must only clear bushes and trees larger than 1 m. The remaining

vegetation must be stripped with the topsoil to conserve as much of the nutrient cycle,

organic matter and seed bank as possible.

■ Active rehabilitation, shaping, and re-vegetation of disturbed areas must be

undertaken immediately after construction;

■ The wetland areas present will be affected, disturbance must be minimised and

suitably rehabilitated;

■ All erosion noted within the construction footprint should be remedied immediately and

included as part of an ongoing rehabilitation plan;

■ Soils which were compacted as a result of construction activities should be

ripped/scarified (<300 mm) and profiled;

■ A suitable AIP control programme must be put in place so as to prevent any

encroachment as a result of disturbance to the surrounding terrestrial zones;

■ Soil removed for the pipeline construction should be stockpiled and utilised as backfill

once each section of pipeline has been constructed. Topsoil and subsoil should be

stored separately;

■ The area must be shaped in such a way so as to follow the contours of the surrounding

landscape and ensure that the site is free draining;

■ Areas where vegetation is cleared (either for the pipeline where vegetation is present

or for the laydown area), should be rehabilitated with a suitable indigenous vegetation

cover once construction has been completed;



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■ Prevent access of people/machinery/vehicles/grazing animals on newly rehabilitated

land to allow regeneration of vegetation and to reduce erosion.

■ Refuelling of vehicles should take place in contained/ bunded areas.

■ Rehabilitation to be monitored bi-annually for the first year after completion of the

construction phase.

8 Financial Provision

This section is considered to be not applicable

8.1 Determination of the amount of Financial Provision


8.1.1 Describe the Closure Objectives and the extent to which they have been

aligned to the Baseline Environment described under the Regulation


8.1.2 Confirm specifically that the Environmental Objectives in relation to

Closure have been consulted with Landowner and Interested and

Affected Parties


8.1.3 Provide a Rehabilitation Plan that describes and shows the scale and

aerial extent of the Main Mining Activities, including the Anticipated

Mining Area at the time of Closure


8.1.4 Explain why it can be confirmed that the rehabilitation plan is

compatible with the Closure Objectives


8.1.5 Calculate and state the quantum of the Financial Provision required to

manage and Rehabilitate the Environment in accordance with the

applicable guideline


8.1.6 Confirm that the Financial Provision will be provided as determined




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9 Monitoring Compliance with and Performance Assessment

The applicant will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the EMP as well as the

implementation of all monitoring and mitigation measures. The recommended monitoring for

the identified impacts is detailed below. The applicant will keep a record of all environmental

monitoring taken on site. A summary of the environmental monitoring to be undertaken is

included in Table 5 below.

9.1 Monitoring of Impact Management Actions

A monitoring programme is essential as a management tool to detect negative impacts as they

arise and to ensure that the necessary mitigation measures as indicated in Table 4 above are

implemented. The monitoring programmes have been discussed below.

The identified impacts that require monitoring programmes includes the following:

■ Site clearing and establishment:

Removal of vegetation and alien invasive species; and

Soil erosion.

■ Construction

Soil erosion; and

Stormwater generated.

Heritage resources;

Hydrocarbon spillages; and

Domestic waste (including sewage);

Reasonable measures will be taken to prevent the disturbance of wetlands; this includes:

■ Implementation of storm water management to prevent erosion and siltation

■ Prevention of hydrocarbon spillages.

9.2 Monitoring and Reporting Frequency

The monitoring and reporting frequency is discussed in Table 5 below.

9.3 Responsible Persons

9.3.1 The Applicant

The Applicant remains ultimately responsible for ensuring that the development is

implemented according to the requirements of the EMPr. Although the CoE appoints specific

role players to perform functions on their behalf, this responsibility is delegated. The

Municipality is responsible for ensuring that sufficient resources (time, financial, human,

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to efficiently perform their tasks in terms of the EMPR. The Municipality is further liable for

restoring the environment in the event of negligence leading to damage to the environment.

9.3.2 The Contractor

The contractor, as the Municipality’s agent on site, is bound to the EMPR and EA conditions

through its contract with the Ekurhuleni Municipality, and is responsible for ensuring that it

adheres to all the conditions of the EMPR. The contractor must be thoroughly familiarised

with the EMPR requirements before coming onto site and must request clarification on any

aspect of these documents, should they be unclear. The contractor must ensure they have

provided sufficient budget for complying with all EMPR conditions at the tender stage.

The contractor must comply with all orders (whether verbal or written) given by the ECO,

project manager or site engineer in terms of the EMPR.

9.3.3 The Environmental Control Officer (ECO)

The Environmental Control Officer (ECO) is appointed by the Project Manager as an

independent monitor of the implementation of the EMPR and to monitor project compliance.

The ECO must form part of the project team and be involved in all aspects of project planning

that can influence environmental conditions on the site. The ECO must attend relevant project

meetings, conduct inspections to assess compliance with the EMPR and be responsible for

providing feedback on potential environmental problems associated with the development. In

addition, the ECO is responsible for:

■ Liaison with relevant authorities;

■ Liaison with contractors regarding environmental management;

■ Undertaking routine monitoring and identifying a competent person/institution to be

responsible for specialist monitoring, if necessary; and

■ The ECO has the right to enter the site and undertake monitoring and auditing at any

time, subject to compliance with health and safety requirements applicable to the site

(e.g. wearing of safety boots and protective head gear).

■ The ECO will be responsible for liaising with the Gauteng Department of Agriculture

and Rural Development (GDARD). The ECO must submit monthly environmental

reports and quarterly audit reports to the authorities.

9.3.4 Contractor Environmental Officer (EO)

The contractor must appoint an Environmental Officer (EO) to assist with day-to-day

monitoring of the construction activities. Any issues raised by the ECO will be routed to the

EO for the contractors’ attention and subsequently, the EO liaise with the main contractor for

his or her attention. The EO shall be permanently on site during the construction phase to

ensure daily environmental compliance with the EMPR and should ideally be a senior and

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9.4 Time period for Implementing Impact Management Actions

Table 5 provides the time period for implementing impact management actions.

9.5 Mechanism for Monitoring Compliance

Table 5 sets out the method of monitoring, the implementation of the impact management

actions, the frequency of monitoring the implementation of the impact management actions,

an indication of the persons who will be responsible for the implementation of the impact

management actions, the time periods within which the impact management actions must be

implemented and the mechanism for monitoring compliance with the identified impact

management actions.



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Table 5: Monitoring and Management of Environmental Impacts

Source Activity

Impacts requiring

monitoring

programmes

Functional requirements for monitoring Roles and responsibilities (For the

execution of the monitoring programmes)

Monitoring and reporting frequency

and time periods for implementing

impact management actions

All activities

throughout the

project

Removal of vegetation

and alien invasive

species

Compile and Implement alien plant monitoring to prevent the establishment of alien invasive

plant species and only the necessary vegetation required for the construction of the pipeline

will be cleared

Alien invasive species monitoring utilising

the AIP should be undertaken by an

independent Environmental Control Officer

(ECO)

Bi-annually for the first year after

completion of the construction phase

Soil erosion

All topsoil removed will be stored in a stockpile and protected from erosion for use during

rehabilitation. Daily site inspection will be undertaken by the Environmental Officer to ensure

that all soil erosion mitigation measures are in place and implemented adequately.

Environmental Officer

Environmental Control Officer (ECO) Daily

Soil contamination

through oil leaks Heavy machinery and vehicles must be maintained and serviced regularly.


Environmental Control Officer (ECO) As and when required

Soil compaction Use existing tracks that run along the pipeline to access the pipeline servitude. The ECO

must monitor that there are no multiple tracks created during construction Environmental Control Officer (ECO) Daily

Use of hydrocarbons

Daily inspections of machinery must be undertaken and drip trays will be placed under the

machinery to collect any hydrocarbon leaks and spillages in the event it is required. Should

spillages occur, the soil must be cleared and treated utilising bioremediation techniques.

Should the soil not be adequately treated on site, the soil must be removed from the site and

disposed of at a licenced waste handling facility.



Ablution facilities

The contents of the chemical toilets must be emptied on a regular basis, at least twice on a

weekly basis, to prevent sewage spillages. The sewage must be collected by a registered

contractor and must be disposed of at a registered waste water treatment works. Proof of

disposal must be kept on site.


Environmental Control Officer (ECO) Weekly

Waste management

Clearly marked bins will be placed at each active site to collect the domestic or hazardous

waste generated during construction and will be disposed of at a registered waste handling

facility.


Environmental Control Officer (ECO) Weekly

Traffic Management

Controls over driver training, vehicle maintenance, speed restrictions, appropriate road safety

signage, and vehicle loading and maintenance measures must be strictly adhered to. Flagman

should be used were appropriate.



Noise Management

Mechanical equipment with lower sound power levels should be selected to ensure that the

permissible occupation noise rating limit of 75 dBA is not exceeded. Construction workers and

personnel should wear hearing protection when required. Vehicles and machines will be

properly serviced and well maintained and a grievance procedure will be established whereby

complaints are recorded and responded to.



Audit Reporting

Auditing against the

construction conditions

outlined within the

approved EMP and EA

(EMP Performance

Assessment)

To determine compliance to EMP conditions. Environmental Officer

Environmental Control Officer (ECO)

Daily monitoring by Internal

Environmental Officer during

construction

Monthly monitoring by external ECO

during construction phase



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Source Activity

Impacts requiring

monitoring

programmes

Functional requirements for monitoring Roles and responsibilities (For the

execution of the monitoring programmes)

Monitoring and reporting frequency

and time periods for implementing

impact management actions

Rehabilitation Rehabilitation of

disturbed areas Review of rehabilitation after each pipeline section has been rehabilitated must be done.


Environmental Control Officer (ECO) After completion of each pipeline section


10 Indicate the Frequency of the Submission of the Performance

Assessment / Environmental Audit Report

Monitoring to be undertaken during the construction phase of the pipeline must be completed

daily by the internal Environmental Officer appointed and by an external independent ECO.

The reports must be submitted to the GDARD on a monthly basis.

11 Environmental Awareness Plan

11.1 Manner in which the applicant intends to inform his or her

employees of any environmental risk which may result from their

work

The purpose of an Environmental Awareness Plan is to outline the methodology that will be

used to inform the operating personnel of any environmental risks which may result from their

work and the manner in which the risks must be dealt with to avoid contamination or the

degradation of the environment. The environmental awareness plan ensures that training

needs are identified and appropriate training is provided.

The objective of this Environmental Awareness Plan is to:

■ Inform employees and contractors of any environmental risks which may result from

their work; and

■ Inform employees and contractors of the manner in which the identified possible risks

must be dealt with to prevent degradation of the environment.

In general, the purpose of implementing an Environmental Awareness Plan is to optimise the

awareness of those partaking in the mining and related activities which have the potential to

impact negatively on the environment and in doing so, promote sustainable development.

The awareness training of employees, supervisors, sub-contractors and contractors will

ensure that co-operation in terms of environmental management will occur. This will contribute

to the successful implementation of the conditions set out in the EMP and EA, and thus to the

environmental sustainability of the project. In addition, it will ensure the success of the

proposed project regarding compliance with legislation and avoid possible future liabilities and

legal action due to a lack of environmental awareness.

11.1.1 Specific Environmental Training

Environmental Awareness Training will be undertaken to make employees and contractors

aware of the following:

■ The importance of conforming with the environmental policy and procedures and with

the requirements of the EMP;

■ The significant social and environmental impacts of their work activities and the

environmental benefits of improved personal performance;


■ Their roles and responsibilities in achieving conformance with the environmental policy

and procedures and with the requirements of the environmental management system;

■ The potential consequences of departure from specified operating procedures; and

■ Possible archaeological finds action steps for mitigation measures, surface collections,

excavations and communication routes to follow in the case of a discovery.

11.2 Manner in which risks will be dealt with in order to avoid pollution

or the degradation of the environment

■ A detailed environmental incident management plan or spill clean-up program must be

compiled prior to construction;

■ All employees must undergo an environmental induction prior to accessing site. The

spill clean-up plan must be included in the environmental induction to ensure that all

employees and visitors can implement the program should a spill occur.

■ All refuelling should occur within a concreted, bunded area;

■ No refuelling of vehicles must be done on site;

■ All stationery vehicles must have a drip tray underneath;

■ All teams must have a spill kit and a hazardous waste bin (clearly marked) to ensure

that they will be able to implement the spill clean-up program

■ All spills must be reported to the ECO and must be cleaned up immediately

Further to this, management shall establish and maintain procedures for the internal

communication between the various levels and functions of the organisation, and receiving,

documenting and responding to relevant communication from external I&APs. The applicant

shall consider processes for external communication on its significant environmental aspects

and record its decision. Environmental risks will be dealt with through training and

communication to ensure minimal degradation of the environment.

12 Specific Information required by the Competent Authority

No request for specific information has been requested for this proposed project by GDARD

to date.


13 Undertaking

The EAP herewith confirms: -

■ the correctness of the information provided in the reports

■ the inclusion of comments and inputs from stakeholders and I&APs ;

■ the inclusion of inputs and recommendations from the specialist reports where

relevant; and

■ the acceptability of the project in relation to the finding of the assessment and level of

mitigation proposed.

Signature of the Environmental

Assessment Practitioner:

Name of Company Muny Consultants (Pty) Ltd

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