N2 SECTION 18 COMMUNITY ACCESS ROAD UPGRADE H...The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited N2 Section 18 Community Access Road Upgrade File name: N2 Section 18 Community Roads

N2 SECTION 18 COMMUNITY

ACCESS ROAD UPGRADE

Environmental Management Programme

Prepared for: Gibb (Pty) Ltd on behalf of:

The South African National Roads Agency SOC

Limited

Name of applicant: The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited

Tel no: (041) 041 398 3200 Fax no: (041) 398 3222

Postal address: PO Box 27230, Greenacres, 6057

Physical address: 20 Shoreward Drive, Bay West, Port Elizabeth

File reference number: DEFF No: TBC

The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited

N2 Section 18 Community Access Road Upgrade

File name: N2 Section 18 Community Roads EMPr

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DOCUMENT INFORMATION

Title N2 Section 18 Community Access Road Upgrade

Environmental Management Programme

Project Manager Theo Wicks

Project Manager e-mail [email protected]

Author Theo Wicks

Reviewer Matthew Hemming

Keywords SANRAL, N2 Section 18, Mthatha, Eastern Cape

Status For Interested and Affected Party Review

Authority Reference No DEFF No: TBC

SLR Project No 720.07035.00007

DOCUMENT REVISION RECORD

Rev No. Issue Date Description Issued By

01 August 2020 For Interested and Affected Party Review TW

BASIS OF REPORT

This document has been prepared by an SLR Group company with reasonable skill, care and diligence, and taking account of the manpower, timescales

and resources devoted to it by agreement with (Gibb/SANRAL) part or all of the services it has been appointed by the Client to carry out. It is subject to

the terms and conditions of that appointment.

SLR shall not be liable for the use of or reliance on any information, advice, recommendations and opinions in this document for any purpose by any

person other than the Client. Reliance may be granted to a third party only in the event that SLR and the third party have executed a reliance agreement

or collateral warranty.

Information reported herein may be based on the interpretation of public domain data collected by SLR, and/or information supplied by the Client

and/or its other advisors and associates. These data have been accepted in good faith as being accurate and valid.

SLR disclaims any responsibility to the Client and others in respect of any matters outside the agreed scope of the work.

The copyright and intellectual property in all drawings, reports, specifications, bills of quantities, calculations and other information set out in this report

remain vested in SLR unless the terms of appointment state otherwise.

This document may contain information of a specialised and/or highly technical nature and the Client is advised to seek clarification on any elements

which may be unclear to it.

Information, advice, recommendations and opinions in this document should only be relied upon in the context of the whole document and any

documents referenced explicitly herein and should then only be used within the context of the appointment.




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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................. 1-5

APPLICANT DETAILS ....................................................................................................................................1-2

PROJECT LOCALITY ......................................................................................................................................1-2

AFFECTED PROPERTIES ...............................................................................................................................1-2

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED UPGRADE ...............................................................................................1-3

DETAILS OF THE ROAD UPGRADES ......................................................................................................................................................... 1-3

DETAILS OF THE WATERCOURSE CROSSINGS ........................................................................................................................................ 1-4

PROJECT ACTIVITIES ................................................................................................................................................................................. 1-5

AIMS OF THE EMPR ......................................................................................................................... 2-7

EXPERTISE OF THE EAP .................................................................................................................... 3-9

ADMINISTRATION AND REGULATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL OBLIGATIONS ..................................... 4-10

MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE .....................................................................................................................4-10

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ..................................................................................................................4-10

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES (DEFF) ............................................................................................... 4-10

SANRAL ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4-11

ENGINEER ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 4-11

CONTRACTOR ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4-11

RESIDENT ENGINEER (RE) ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4-12

ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER (EO) ........................................................................................................................................................... 4-12

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL OFFICER (ECO) ....................................................................................................................................... 4-13

EMPR ADMINISTRATION ...........................................................................................................................4-14

METHOD STATEMENTS .............................................................................................................................4-14

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS TRAINING ...............................................................................................4-15

MEETINGS .................................................................................................................................................4-15

INSPECTION PROCEDURES ........................................................................................................................4-16

RECORD OF ACTIVITIES .............................................................................................................................4-16

FINES .........................................................................................................................................................4-16

INTERNAL AUDITING AND REVIEW ...........................................................................................................4-17

IMPACT MANAGEMENT OUTCOMES AND ACTIONS ....................................................................... 5-18




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PLANNING AND DESIGN PHASE ENVIRONMENTAL OUTCOMES AND ACTIONS........................................5-19

CONSTRUCTION PHASE ENVIRONMENTAL OUTCOMES AND ACTIONS ....................................................5-23

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A: CURRICULUM VITAE ......................................................................................................................... 57

APPENDIX B: METHOD STATEMENT REGISTER...................................................................................................... 58

APPENDIX C: ENVIRONMENTAL DO’S AND DON’TS .............................................................................................. 59

APPENDIX D: INDICATIVE FINES ............................................................................................................................. 60

APPENDIX E: FOSSIL CHANCE FIND PROTOCOL ..................................................................................................... 61

APPENDIX F: ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITY MAP ................................................................................................ 62

LIST OF TABLES

TABLE 1-1: APPLICANT DETAILS ......................................................................................................................1-2

TABLE 4-2: PROJECT LOCATION (START, MID, END POINTS) ..........................................................................1-2

TABLE 2-1: REQUIREMENTS OF AN EMPR IN TERMS OF THE EIA REGULATIONS, 2014 (AS AMENDED). ......2-7

TABLE 3-1: EXPERTISE OF THE EAP .................................................................................................................3-9

TABLE 5-1: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT OUTCOMES AND ACTIONS APPLICABLE TO THE PLANNING

AND DESIGN PHASE ............................................................................................................................................5-19

TABLE 5-2: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT OUTCOMES AND ACTIONS APPLICABLE TO THE

CONSTRUCTION PHASE ......................................................................................................................................5-23

LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE 1-1: LOCALITY PLAN .......................................................................................................................1-6

FIGURE 1-2: EXISTING INFORMAL ACCESSES TO THE N2 NEAR VIEDGESVILLE ..........................................1-1

FIGURE 4-1: CLASS 4 ROAD PROFILE ..........................................................................................................1-3

FIGURE 4-2: CLASS 5 ROAD PROFILE ..........................................................................................................1-4

FIGURE 4-3: TYPICAL CAUSEWAY PLAN VIEW ............................................................................................1-5

FIGURE 4-4: TYPICAL CAUSEWAY CROSS SECTION .....................................................................................1-5

FIGURE 1-4: N2 SECTION 18 UPGRADE SPECIFICATIONS ...........................................................................1-6

FIGURE 4-1: ORGANISATION STRUCTURE. ...............................................................................................4-10




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ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

Acronym / Abbreviation Definition

DEFF Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries

EAP Environmental Assessment Practitioner

ECO Environmental Control Officer

EIA Environmental Impact Assessment

EMPr Environmental Management Programme

EO Environmental Officer

IAIAsa International Association of Impact Assessors South Africa

MS Method Statement

Pr.Sci.Nat. Professional Natural Scientist

RE Resident Engineer

SLR SLR Consulting (South Africa) Pty Ltd

SANRAL South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited

SDS Safety Data Sheet




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INTRODUCTION

In June 2020, SANRAL was granted an Environmental Authorisation by DEFF for the upgrade to the N2

Section 18 between Mthatha and Viedgesville. The primary objectives of the upgrade are to improve

road safety standards along the alignment and to improve mobility and traffic efficiency.

Currently, the N2 Section 18 has several informal community access roads joining the national route

which pose a road safety risk to users departing the N2 or joining with it (See Figure 1-2 which illustrates

an example of informal access to be diverted). As part of the upgrade to the N2 Section 18 upgrade,

these accesses will be redirected to formalized intersections at Maqhinebeni, Qwe-Qwe, Payne and at

Ian Woods Drive (See Figure 1-1).

The redirection of traffic away from accessing the N2 will result in increased traffic volumes along the

receiving routes. To ensure the functionality and longevity of these routes, SANRAL has proposed:

• Upgrading the existing road geometry to Class 4 and Class 5 profiles. The road alignments

targeted for upgrade vary in current condition from formal accesses to vehicle tracks.

• Extending road alignment ensuring connectivity between areas; and

• Upgrading and installation of infrastructure to cross watercourses.

SLR Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SLR) was appointed by Gibb (Pty) (Ltd), on behalf of SANRAL, as

the environmental services provider. As part of the appointed services, SLR is responsible for compiling

an Application for Environmental Authorisation on SANRALs behalf and undertaking the associated Basic

Assessment process.



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Figure 1-1: Locality Plan



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FIGURE 1-2: EXISTING INFORMAL ACCESSES TO THE N2 NEAR VIEDGESVILLE




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APPLICANT DETAILSAPPLICANT DETAILSAPPLICANT DETAILSAPPLICANT DETAILS

The applicant for the project is South African National Roads Agency Limited. Details are provided in Table 1-1

below.

TABLE 1-1: APPLICANT DETAILS

Name South African National Roads Agency Limited

Address PO Box 27230, Greenacres, 6057

Responsible person Danfred Adam

Tel 041 398 3200

PROJECPROJECPROJECPROJECT LOCALITYT LOCALITYT LOCALITYT LOCALITY

The project is located between the town of Viedgesville and the city of Mthatha in the King Sabata The project

is located between the town of Viedgesville and the city of Mthatha in the King Sabata Dalindyebo (KSD) Local

Municipality in the Eastern Cape Province (See Figure 1-1). The project start, mid and end points are provided

in Table 1-2.

TABLE 1-2: PROJECT LOCATION (START, MID, END POINTS)

Latitude Longitude

Start 31°43'14.17"S 28°41'25.74"E

Mid 31°38'6.99"S 28°43'31.79"E

End 31°35'34.49"S 28°47'23.63"E

AFAFAFAFFFFFECTED PROPERTIESECTED PROPERTIESECTED PROPERTIESECTED PROPERTIES

As part of the engineering design, Gibb were tasked with identifying and classifying the affected properties. As

part of this process: it was found that the properties affected along the proposed road alignment can generally

be classified as:

• Land held under Quitrent Title, granted to individuals in terms of Proclamations 227 of 1898, 16 of

1905 and 196 of 1920.

According to the Land Acquisition Plans – Categories, Definitions and Abbreviations records compiled by MAJV

(the appointed service provider to SANRAL), a Quitrent Title is a unique form of ownership. The land was

surveyed and formal Quitrent titles were registered in the Deeds Registry Offices in the Transkeian Territories

between 1894 and 1923. All Quitrents have corresponding Diagrams or General Plans archived in the Office of

the Surveyor General (SG): Eastern Cape.

The Quitrent Title land areas along this route are as follows:

• Xwili, vide SG Diagram No. 8119/1915;

• Zimbane, vide SG Diagram No. 7749/1916;

• Qweqwe, vide SG Diagram No. 8112/1915;

• Prospect Hill 30, vide SG Diagram No. 639/1884;

• Paynton West 34, vide SG Diagram No. A3736/1923; and




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• Glendon 26, vide SG Diagram No. 610/1884.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DESCRIPTION OF THE DESCRIPTION OF THE DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED UPGRADEUPGRADEUPGRADEUPGRADE

Details of the road upgrades

The proposed road upgrades are to occur within a largely semi-formal residential area with limited space

between properties and buildings. Where possible, SANRAL proposes the upgrading the existing road to a Class

4 profile consisting of a 5 m wide roadway and a 1m wide concrete v drain on the high side and a 700 mm

gravel shoulder on the low side. The crossfall of 2% may be increased to approximately 3.5% to reduce the

amount of cut and fill required and to maintain vehicle access.

Details of the Class 4 road profile are illustrated in Figure 1-3

FIGURE 1-3: CLASS 4 ROAD PROFILE

Where spatial limitations prohibit upgrade to a Class 4 Road, the road class will be reduced to a Class 5 profile.

The accepted cross section for a class 5 road consists of a 3.5 m wide roadway and a 1m wide concrete v drain

on the high side and a 1 m gravel shoulder on the low side for vehicles to pass each other. The crossfall of 2%

may be increased to approximately 3.5% to reduce the amount of cut and fill required and to maintain vehicle

access.




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FIGURE 1-4: CLASS 5 ROAD PROFILE

Details of the watercourse crossings

The upgrades to the N2 Section 18 Community Access will require the upgrade and construction of 13

watercourse crossings (See Appendix F). The layout and cross section of a typical causeway are shown in Figure

1-5 and Figure 1-6.




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FIGURE 1-5: TYPICAL CAUSEWAY PLAN VIEW

FIGURE 1-6: TYPICAL CAUSEWAY CROSS SECTION

Project Activities

The key design and construction activities associated with the proposed project include:

• Route surveys;

• detailed design of the road alignment, geometry and infrastructure;

• site camps;

• transportation of construction materials and staff;

• material stockpiling;

• access and haul roads;

• route pegging;




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• traffic diversions;

• demolition of existing infrastructure;

• clearing of vegetation;

• site establishment including storm water controls;

• stripping and stockpiling of soil resources in accordance with a soil management plan;

• bulk earthworks (cut and fill);

• grading and layerworks;

• construction of engineered base layers;

• construction of storm water infrastructure;

• Foundation construction and installation of pre-cast concrete elements (culverts);

• road surfacing, painting and signage (including recovery of existing layer works and asphalt);

• collection, storage and removal of construction related waste;

• perimeter fencing; and

• landscaping and rehabilitation.




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AIMS OF THE EMPR

The objective of this Environmental Management Programme (EMPr) is to give effect to the environmental

risks identified as part of the Application for Environmental Authorisation and to provide for an overall

environmental duty of care as required by Section 28 of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998

(No. 107 pf 1998).

In this regard, the EMPr sets environmental targets for the Contractor (defined as the lead contractor and any

nominated or selected sub-contractors) and reasonable standards against which the Contractor’s performance

can be measured during construction. This document will form the basis for the environmental specifications

that the Contractor, in terms of the construction contract, will be obliged to adhere to during the construction

operation. This document will thus form a binding agreement between the Contractor and SANRAL.

Project aspects/activities covered by this EMPr are specified in Section 4 (Environmental Specifications). These

aspects include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Land acquisition;

• Site clearing;

• Solid waste generation, storage and disposal;

• Water use;

• Effluent generation, storage and disposal;

• Establishment of construction camps and laydown areas;

• Vehicle use and maintenance;

• Road material storage and handling;

• Hazardous material storage and handling;

• Cement/concrete batching;

• Earthworks, excavations, layer-works and seal works;

• Installation of stormwater/drainage structures;

• Bridge and culvert constructions; and

• Revegetation/rehabilitation.

This EMPr has been prepared in compliance with Appendix 4 of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Regulations, 2014 (as amended), the contents of which are outlined in Table 2-1 below.

TABLE 2-1: REQUIREMENTS OF AN EMPR IN TERMS OF THE EIA REGULATIONS, 2014 (AS AMENDED).

CONTENT OF EMPr COMPLETED

(Y/N OR

N/A)

LOCATION IN

EMPr

1 a) i) Details of the EAP who prepared the EMPr; Y Section 3

ii) Details of the expertise of that EAP to prepare a EMPr, including a

curriculum vitae; Y Appendix A

b) A detailed description of the aspects of the activity that are covered by the

EMPr as identified by the project description; Y Section 1 &

Section 4

c) A map at an appropriate scale which superimposes the proposed activity, its

associated infrastructure, and infrastructure on the environmental

sensitivities of the preferred site, indicating any areas that should be avoided,

including buffers;

Y Appendix F

d) A description of the impact management outcomes, including management

statements, identifying the impacts and risks that need to be avoided,




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managed and mitigated as identified through the environmental impact

assessment process for all phases of the development including -

i) planning and design; Y Section 5

ii) pre-construction activities;

iii) construction activities;

iv) rehabilitation of the environmental after construction and where

applicable post closure; and

v) where relevant, operation activities; N/A

f) A description of proposed impact management actions, identifying the

manner in which the impact management outcomes contemplated in

paragraphs (d) will be achieved, and must, where applicable, include actions -

Y Section 5

i) avoid, modify, remedy, control or stop any action, activity or

process which causes pollution or environmental degradation;

ii) comply with any prescribed environmental management

standards or practices;

iii) comply with any applicable provisions of the Act regarding

closure, where applicable; and

iv) comply with any provisions of the Act regarding financial

provisions for rehabilitation, where applicable;

g) The method of monitoring the implementation of the impact management

actions contemplated in paragraph (f); Y Section 5

h) The frequency of monitoring the implementation of the impact management

actions contemplated in paragraph (f); Y Section 4.2.7

i) An indication of the persons who will be responsible for the implementation

of the impact management actions; Y Section 3.2 &

Section 4

j) The time periods within which the impact management actions contemplated

in paragraph (f) must be implemented; Y Section 5

k) The mechanism for monitoring compliance with the impact management

actions contemplated in paragraph (f); Y Section 5

l) A program for reporting on compliance, taking into account the requirements

as prescribed by the Regulations; Y Sections 3.8 and

3.11

m) An environmental awareness plan describing the manner in which - Y Section 3.6

i) the applicant intends to inform his or her employees of any environmental

risk which may result from their work; and

ii) risk must be dealt with in order to avoid pollution or the degradation of the

environment;

n) Any specific information that may be required by the competent authority; N/A

2) Where a government notice gazetted by the Minister provides for a generic

EMPr, such generic EMPr as indicated in such notice will apply. N/A




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EXPERTISE OF THE EAP

The details and role of the Environmental Assessment Practitioners (EAPs) that were involved in the

preparation of this EMPr are provided in Table 3-1 below. Curriculum Vitae are attached as Appendix A.

SLR has no interest in the proposed Project other than fair payment for consulting services rendered as part of

the Environmental Authorisation process.

TABLE 3-1: EXPERTISE OF THE EAP

General

Organisation SLR Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Postal address PO Box 1596, Cramerview, 2060.

Tel No. (011) 467 0945

Fax No. (011) 467 0978

Name Tasks and roles Email

Matthew Hemming (SLR) Review and approvals. Inputs into reporting and

initial review

[email protected]

Theo Wicks (SLR) Management of the BA process, including public

consultation, process review, specialist study review

and report compilation

Edwynn Louw Assistance with the BA process, administration of the

PPP




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ADMINISTRATION AND REGULATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL OBLIGATIONS

MANAGEMENT STRUCTUREMANAGEMENT STRUCTUREMANAGEMENT STRUCTUREMANAGEMENT STRUCTURE

Details of the management structure are presented below. All official communication and reporting lines

including instructions, directives and information shall be channelled according to the organisational structure

presented in Figure 4-1 below.

ROLES AROLES AROLES AROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESND RESPONSIBILITIESND RESPONSIBILITIESND RESPONSIBILITIES

The implementation of this EMPr requires the involvement of several stakeholders, each fulfilling a different

but vital role to ensure sound environmental management during the construction phase.

Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF)

The DEFF is the designated authority responsible for authorising this EMPr. The DEFF has the authority to

enforce legal action if SANRAL does not comply with the relevant legislation, conditions of the Environmental

Authorisation and this EMPr.

The DEFF will need to approve any amendments to the Environmental Outcomes set out in Section 5 of this

EMPr, and may also perform inspections to assess compliance with the relevant legislation, the Environmental

Authorisation and the EMPr.

CONTRACTOR

ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER

ENVIRONMENTAL

CONTROL OFFICER

RESIDENT ENGINEER

Emergency

instructions

Emergency

instructions

ENGINEER

DEFF

SANRAL

FIGURE 4-1: ORGANISATION STRUCTURE.




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SANRAL

The Applicant is accountable for the potential impacts of activities that are undertaken and is responsible for

managing these impacts. SANRAL as the Applicant and Employer therefore has overall environmental

responsibility to ensure compliance with the relevant legislation, the Environmental Authorisation and this

EMPr. SANRAL is also ultimately responsible for the financial cost of all environmental control measures.

SANRAL must ensure that any person acting on their behalf complies with the relevant legislation, the

Environmental Authorisation and this EMPr.

SANRAL is also responsible for the appointment of the Engineer, Contractor and ECO.

SANRAL shall address any issues pertaining to the environment at the request of the Engineer and/or the ECO.

Engineer

The Engineer shall oversee the planning, design and construction phases of the project. The Engineer shall

appoint a Resident Engineer or Engineer’s Representative (referred to as the RE) to act as the on-site

implementing agent.

The Engineer shall address any site problems pertaining to the environment at the request of the RE and / or

the ECO.

Contractor

The Contractor shall have the following responsibilities:

• To implement all provisions of the EMPr (if the Contractor encounters difficulties with specifications,

he must discuss alternative approaches with the RE and the ECO prior to proceeding);

• To ensure that all staff are familiar with the EMPr;

• To monitor and verify that the environmental impacts are kept to a minimum;

• To make personnel aware of environmental problems and ensure they show adequate consideration of

the environmental aspects of the project;

• To prepare the required Method Statements;

• To report any incidents of non-compliance with the EMPr to the RE and the ECO; and

• To rehabilitate any sensitive environments damaged due to the Contractor’s negligence (this shall be

done in accordance with the Engineer’s and ECO’s specifications).

Failure to comply with the EMPr may result in fines (see Appendix D) and reported non-compliance may result

in the Engineer suspending the operation causing the non-compliance.

The duration over which the Contractor’s controls shall be in place cover the construction period of the project

as well as the limited time after contract completion is defined by the Conditions of Contract for Construction

for Building and Engineering Works Designed by the SANRAL (1999 edition) published by the Federation

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Resident Engineer (RE)

The RE would act as SANRAL’s on-site implementing agent and carries the responsibility to ensure that the

Contractor undertakes their construction activities in such a way that SANRAL’s environmental responsibilities

are not compromised and ensure that the Contractor activities are executed in compliance with the EMPr.

Any on-site decisions regarding environmental management are the responsibility of the Engineer and / or RE

in accordance with their delegated authorities. The RE shall assist the ECO where necessary, and shall have the

following responsibilities in terms of the implementation of this EMPr:

• Conducting regular site inspections;

• Reviewing and approving the Contractor’s Method Statements (with input from the ECO where

necessary);

• Monitoring and verifying that the EMPr and Method Statements are adhered to at all times and taking

action if specifications are not followed;

• Keeping a photographic record of construction activities on site;

• Assisting the Contractor in finding environmentally responsible solutions to problems with input from

the ECO where necessary;

• Recommending to the Engineer the removal of person(s) and / or equipment not complying with the

EMPr specifications;

• Recommending to the Engineer the issuing of fines for transgressions of the EMPr;

• Recommending to the Engineer delaying any construction activity if he / she believes the integrity of

the environment has been or is likely to be seriously jeopardised;

• Providing input into the ECO's ongoing internal review of the EMPr;

• Communicating environmental issues to the Environmental Officer and ECO; and

• Reporting non-compliances to SANRAL and the DEFF (where required).

Environmental Officer (EO)

The Contractor shall nominate a person from among his / her site personnel to fulfil the function of the EO and

submit to the Engineer for his / her approval the curriculum vitae of the proposed EO. As a minimum, the EO

shall have an accredited diploma qualification in environmental or natural sciences or equivalent. Alternatively,

the EO shall have a minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role in construction or other environmental

regulatory field. The EO must be conversant with all legislation pertaining to the environment applicable to the

contract and must be appropriately trained in environmental management and possess the skills necessary to

impart environmental management skills to all personnel involved in the contract. The Contractor shall

appoint, at own cost, a competent individual as its on-site EO to ensure that the EMPr is implemented and that

all environmental specifications and EMPr requirements are met at all times. The EO shall be responsible for

monitoring, reviewing and verifying the Contractor’s compliance with the EMPr.

The EO’s duties in this regard shall include, inter alia, the following:

• Daily site inspections;

• Monitoring and verifying that the Environmental Authorisation, EMPr and Method Statements are

adhered to at all times and reporting to the RE if specifications are not followed;

• Monitoring and verifying that environmental impacts are kept to a minimum;




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• Submission of regular written reports to the Engineer and ECO (at least once a month);

• Assisting the RE and ECO in finding environmentally responsible solutions to problems;

• Keeping accurate and detailed records of these inspections;

• Reporting any incidents of non-compliance with the EMPr to the RE and / or the ECO.

• Keeping a register of complaints on site and recording community comments and issues, and the

actions taken in response to these complaints.

Before the Contractor begins each construction activity, the EO shall give to the Engineer a written statement

setting out the following:

• The type of construction activity about to be started;

• Locality where the activity will take place;

• Identification of the environmental aspects and impacts that might result from the activity;

• The methodology of impact prevention for each activity or aspect;

• The methodology of impact containment for each activity or aspect;

• Identification of the emergency/disaster potential for each activity (if any) and the reaction procedures

necessary to mitigate impact severity; and

• Treatment and continued maintenance of impacted environment (where applicable).

Environmental Control Officer (ECO)

The ECO will be an independent environmental specialist appointed by the Engineer to objectively and

regularly monitor the contractor’s compliance with the conditions of the Environmental authorisations issued

for the project and the approved EMPr. The ECO shall undertake site inspections, as agreed by the Employer,

for the duration of the construction contract.

• The ECO’s duties shall include, inter alia, the following:

• Implementing the ECO responsibilities as outlined in the Environmental Authorisation;

• Ensuring the necessary Environmental Authorisations and permits, if any, have been obtained;

• Advising the Contractor and / or the RE on environmental issues within defined construction areas;

• Reviewing Method Statements;

• Undertaking site visits to assess compliance with the EMPr and environmental authorisations;

• Keeping a photographic record of progress on site from an environmental perspective;

• Assisting the Contractor and / or the RE in finding environmentally acceptable solutions to construction

problems;

• Recommending additional environmental protection measures should this be necessary; and

• Providing a report back on the environmental issues to at site meetings.

The ECO shall communicate directly with the RE. Should problems arise on site that cannot be resolved

between the ECO and the RE, the ECO shall take the matter up with the Engineer and / or SANRAL. If SANRAL

does not respond the ECO shall take the matter up with DEFF.




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EMPR ADMINISTRATIONEMPR ADMINISTRATIONEMPR ADMINISTRATIONEMPR ADMINISTRATION

Copies of the Environmental Authorisation and this EMPr shall be kept at the construction camp(s) and shall be

distributed to the EO and all other senior contract personnel. All senior personnel shall be required to

familiarise themselves with the contents of this document.

The Engineer may order the Contractor to suspend part of the works if the Contractor fails to comply with the

specifications set out in the Environmental Authorisation, EMPr and Method Statements. Such suspension will

be enforced until compliance is achieved.

METHOD STATEMENTSMETHOD STATEMENTSMETHOD STATEMENTSMETHOD STATEMENTS

The Contractor shall submit written MSs to the RE and ECO for all environmentally sensitive aspects of the

work. MSs shall cover applicable details with regard to the following, as appropriate:

• Type of construction activity and construction procedures;

• Timing and location of the activity;

• Identification of the environmental aspects and impact that might result from the activity;

• The methodology for impact avoidance or minimisation for each activity or aspect;

• Materials and equipment to be used;

• Getting equipment to and from site;

• How the equipment / material will be moved while on site;

• How and where material will be stored;

• The containment (or action to be taken if containment is not possible) of leaks or spills of any liquid or

material that may occur;

• Treatment and continued maintenance of impacted environment (where applicable);

• Compliance/non-compliance with the EA and EMPr; and

• Any other information deemed necessary by the RE or ECO.

As a minimum the following MSs are required:

• MS indicating the location, preparation and layout of the construction camps and laydown areas;

• MS for site/vegetation clearing;

• MS for the containment, handling, storage and disposal of hazardous substances;

• MS for access and construction works in watercourses;

• MS for handling accidental leaks and spills;

• MS for management of hazardous waste;

• MS for management of general waste;

• MS for management of wastewater;

• MS for dust control;

• MS for management of cement and concrete batching;

• MS for erosion and sedimentation control;

• MS for traffic accommodation and diversions;

• MS for fire prevention and control;




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• MS for site rehabilitation; and

• MS for alien vegetation management.

The RE and / or the ECO may specify any additional MSs as may be required.

A MS Control Sheet, signed by the Contractor, must accompany each MS (a pro forma Control Sheet is provided

in Appendix B. MSs shall be submitted to the RE and ECO at least ten (10) days prior to the commencement of

construction. It should be noted that MSs must contain sufficient information and detail to enable the RE and

ECO to apply their minds to the potential impacts of the works on the environment. The Contractor will also

need to thoroughly understand what is required of him/her in order to undertake the works.

Work shall not commence until the RE and ECO has accepted the MSs. Failure to submit MSs may cause the RE

to order the Contractor to suspend part or all of the works concerned until a MS has been submitted and

accepted. Any damage caused to the surrounding environment shall be rehabilitated at the Contractor's cost.

ENENENENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS TRAININGVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS TRAININGVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS TRAININGVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS TRAINING

Before the commencement of any work on site, the Contractor's site management staff shall attend an

environmental awareness-training course, presented by the ECO. The Contractor shall liaise with the ECO prior

to the commencement date to fix a date and venue for the course. The Contractor shall provide a suitable

venue with facilities, and ensure that the specified employees attend the course. No induction or course should

be given until the Engineer has been afforded the opportunity to appraise it and provide comment.

The information presented at the course shall be communicated by the Contractor site management staff to

the rest of his employees on the site, to any new employees coming onto site after the initial training course

and to his / her suppliers. The presentation shall be conducted, as far as is possible, in the employees’ language

of choice. As a minimum, training shall include:

• Explanation of the importance of complying with the Environmental Authorisation and EMPr;

• Discussion of the potential environmental impacts of construction activities;

• Explanation of the management structure of individuals responsible for matters pertaining to the

EMPr.

• Employees’ roles and responsibilities, including emergency preparedness;

• Explanation of the mitigation measures that must be implemented when carrying out their activities;

• Explanation of the requirements of the Environmental Authorisation and EMPr; and

• Explanation of the Environmental Do’s and Don’ts (see Appendix C).

The Contractor shall keep records of all environmental training sessions, including names of attendees, dates of

their attendance and the information presented to them. Records of environmental training sessions shall be

submitted to the Engineer and ECO.

MEETINGMEETINGMEETINGMEETINGSSSS

The ECO shall meet (or otherwise connect) with the RE and EO on a monthly basis, or more frequently as may

be required during the initial stages of the project. The ECO shall prepare a feedback report to be tabled at




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monthly site meetings and is not required to physically attend scheduled construction site meetings

(Contractor / Engineer / RE / EO) throughout the contract period.

INSPECTION PROCEINSPECTION PROCEINSPECTION PROCEINSPECTION PROCEDURESDURESDURESDURES

The day-to-day monitoring and verification that the EMPr is being adhered to shall be undertaken by the RE

and the EO.

The ECO shall visit and inspect the site on a monthly basis to ensure that correct operational procedures are

being implemented and that the Contractor is complying with the Environmental Authorisation and

requirements of the EMPr. Additional site inspections by the ECO may be needed during the initial stages of the

project. The ECO shall address any queries to the Contractor / RE. If the queries cannot be resolved at this level,

they will be referred to the Engineer, and, if necessary, to SANRAL.

RECORD OF ACTIVITIESRECORD OF ACTIVITIESRECORD OF ACTIVITIESRECORD OF ACTIVITIES

The EO shall keep a record of activities on site, including but not limited to:

• Meetings attended;

• Site inspections;

• Internal audits;

• Monitoring results;

• Method Statements;

• Issues arising on site, cases of non-compliance with the Environmental Authorisation and EMPr;

• Penalties issued;

• Complaints received and corrective action taken; and

• Environmental incidents and corrective actions taken.

The EO and RE shall undertake photographic monitoring of the contract. This shall include a photographic

record of all areas that will be impacted by the construction activities prior to construction activities

commencing. The ECO shall monitor all sensitive work environments (e.g. bridge and culvert construction

areas), which may also include photographic monitoring.

FINESFINESFINESFINES

A system of fines shall be implemented to ensure compliance with the EMPr (see

Appendix D). Where the Contractor or their sub-contractors inflicts damage upon the environment or fails to

comply with any of the environmental specifications of the Environmental Authorisation or EMPr, the

Contractor may be liable to pay a fine. The Contractor is deemed not to have complied with the EMPr if:

• There is evidence of contravention of the EMPr specifications, including any non-compliance with an

approved Method Statement;

• Construction activities take place outside the defined boundaries of the site;

• Environmental damage ensues due to negligence;




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• The Contractor fails to comply with corrective or other instructions issued by the RE / ECO within a

specific time period; and / or

• The Contractor fails to respond adequately to complaints.

If excessive infringement with regard to any of the above is registered, then SANRAL reserves the right to

terminate the Contractor’s contract.

The system of fines shall be implemented in the following way:

• Fines shall be issued per incident at the discretion of the Engineer.

• Fines shall be issued in addition to any remedial costs incurred as a result of non-compliance with the

environmental specifications.

• The Engineer shall inform the Contractor of any contravention, the contravening individual’s identity

and the amount of the fine, and will deduct the total amount from the amounts due to the Contractor.

• Where there are ranges for fees shown in Appendix D, the amount shall depend on the severity and

extent of the damage done to the environment.

Failure by any employee of the Contractor or their Sub-contractors to show adequate consideration to the

environmental aspects of the contract shall be considered sufficient cause for the ECO to recommend to the RE

to have that employee removed from the site. The ECO may, through the Engineer, also order the removal of

equipment that is causing continual environmental damage.

INTERNAL AUDITIINTERNAL AUDITIINTERNAL AUDITIINTERNAL AUDITING AND REVIEWNG AND REVIEWNG AND REVIEWNG AND REVIEW

The Contractor shall establish an internal audit and review procedure to monitor the day-to-day

implementation of the EA and EMPr requirements. Internal audits shall be conducted by the EO on a weekly

basis. The EO audit reports shall be submitted to the RE and ECO. Internal audits shall include an assessment of

performance against the requirements of other environmental licences or permits (e.g. water use

authorisation, flammable substance certificates, etc.).

The ECO shall undertake a monthly environmental audit of compliance with the relevant environmental

requirements and identify the need for any amendments to the EMPr in order to improve its effectiveness in

avoiding or minimising any negative environmental impacts. Any recommended amendments to the EMPr

outcomes must be approved by DEFF and communicated to the relevant stakeholders, as per the relevant

requirements of the EIA Regulations, before the amendments to the EMPr are implemented. Any such

amendments to the EMPr shall be registered in the daily records of the EO.

At the conclusion of the project a final environmental audit report shall be compiled and submitted to DEFF.

This report shall be compiled by the ECO in collaboration with the RE, EO and the Contractor. It will outline the

implementation of the EMPr and highlight any problems and issues that arose during the construction period

to report, on a formal basis, the lessons learned on the project.




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IMPACT MANAGEMENT OUTCOMES AND ACTIONS

Various activities/aspects associated with the planning and design phase and the construction phase and of the

proposed project have been identified. For each activity/aspect, a set of impact management outcomes

prescribed along with recommended actions (see Table 5-1 and Table 5-2).

In order to facilitate monitoring and auditing, the tables have been structured to indicate the identified

environmental outcomes, management actions to be implemented, responsible parties for implementation,

timing of implementation, records/indicators of compliance to be obtained and the monitoring requirements

associated with the various activities/aspects, as appropriate.

Project activities/aspects covered by this EMPr include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Land acquisition;

• Establishment of construction camps and laydown areas;

• Site clearing;

• Solid waste generation, storage and disposal;

• Water use;

• Effluent generation, storage and disposal;

• Vehicle use and maintenance;

• Road material storage and handling;

• Hazardous material storage and handling;

• Cement/concrete batching;

• Earthworks, excavations, layer-works and seal works;

• Installation of stormwater/drainage structures;

• Bridge and culvert construction;

• Alien vegetation management; and

• Revegetation/rehabilitation.




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PLANNING AND DESIGN PHASE ENVIRONMENTAL OUPLANNING AND DESIGN PHASE ENVIRONMENTAL OUPLANNING AND DESIGN PHASE ENVIRONMENTAL OUPLANNING AND DESIGN PHASE ENVIRONMENTAL OUTCOMES AND ACTIONSTCOMES AND ACTIONSTCOMES AND ACTIONSTCOMES AND ACTIONS

The Environmental Outcomes and Actions relevant to the planning and design phase of the project are outlined in Table 5-1.

TABLE 5-1: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT OUTCOMES AND ACTIONS APPLICABLE TO THE PLANNING AND DESIGN PHASE

Project activity/aspect Environmental

Outcome

Management Action Responsibility Timing Records /

Indicators

Monitoring

Requiremen

ts

Site environmental

personnel

Effective

management

and

monitoring the

EMPr and EA

requirements

• An EO shall be appointed. Contractor Prior to

construction.

Letters of

appointment.

N/A

• An independent ECO shall be appointed. SANRAL /

Engineer

Compliance

documentation

Compliance

with legislative

requirements

• Environmental Authorisation shall be obtained;

• The EMPr shall be approved by DEFF; and

• Any additional environmental licences or permits –

e.g. for taking water from a water resource other

than a municipal supply or for removal of protected

plants – shall be obtained, as may be applicable.

SANRAL Prior to

construction.

Copies of EA and

any additional

environmental

permits or

licences (water

use, etc.), DEFF

approval of EMPr

and approved

EMPr.

Site

inspection

and Audits

Construction camp and

laydown areas

Damage to the

environment is

avoided or

minimised

• The construction camps and laydown areas shall be

located at an easily accessible point and within an

area of low environmental sensitivity;

• Construction camps and laydown areas shall not be

allowed within 32 m or below the 1:100 year flood

line of any watercourse or drainage line;


allowed within 32 m of an identified wetland;


allowed within sensitive areas of indigenous

vegetation;


Contractor Prior to

construction.

Approved

Method

Statements

indicating the

location,

preparation and

layout of the

construction

camps and

laydown areas.

Map/plan of

Site

inspections

and Audits




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allowed on steep areas, as this will increase soil

erosion;

• The construction camps shall be demarcated by a

fence;

• Suitable signs shall be erected to clearly demarcate

these areas;

• Areas outside of the construction camp (that are not

part of the road upgrade footprint) are considered

No-Go areas and shall be demarcated as such; and

• The Contractor shall ensure “good housekeeping”

practices during construction as stated in the COLTO

Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges and the

FIDIC Conditions of Contract.

construction

camps and

laydown areas.

RE approval of

the final location

of construction

camps and

laydown areas.

• The Contractor, RE and ECO shall agree on acceptable

locations for the establishment of the construction

camps and laydown areas.

Contractor, RE

and ECO

• The RE shall approve the final location of all

construction camps and laydown areas prior to

establishment.

RE

• The Contractor shall submit a Method Statement

indicating the layout and preparation of the

construction camps and laydown areas.

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Clean and

well-

maintained

ablution

facilities

provided in

suitable

locations

• Suitable sanitary arrangements (e.g. chemical toilets)

at each construction site as per building guidelines

(SABS 0400) shall be provided;

• One toilet shall be provided for every 15 workers on

site;

• Toilet/s shall be located where there will be a

concentration of labour.

• The siting of toilets shall be done in consultation with

the RE or ECO to ensure that they are easily

accessible for employees;

• Toilets shall not be more than 50 m away from where

construction activities are being undertaken;

• Toilets shall be secured to the ground, in order to

prevent them from blowing over;

• Toilets shall be serviced regularly and kept in a neat

and tidy state;

• Toilet paper shall be provided;

• Performing ablutions outside of the toilet facility is

strictly prohibited; and

• Toilets shall not be sited within 32 m of watercourses

or drainage channels.

Contractor Prior to

construction.

Ablution service

records.

Incident Reports.

Site

inspections

and Audits

Effective

housekeeping

• Eating areas shall be established in agreement with

the RE;

• Eating areas shall provide adequate shade;

• Refuse bins with lids shall be provided at eating areas;

• The eating area shall be cleaned up on a daily basis;

• Any cooking on site shall be done using gas cookers;

and

• Rivers, ponds or streams shall not be used for

washing of crockery.

Contractor Prior to and

during

construction.

RE approval.

Clean eating

areas

Site

inspections

and Audits

Safe supply of

drinking water

• Access to clean drinking water shall be provided to

employees and visitors;

• If water is stored on site, drinking water and multi-

purpose water storage facilities shall be clearly

Contractor Prior to

construction.

Clearly marked

drinking water

storage and

supply points.

Site

inspections

and Audits




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distinguished and demarcated; and

• Rivers, streams or ponds shall not be utilised as a

drinking water supply.

Prevention of

community

conflict and

unsupervised

activities

• No living accommodation shall be available on site for

any of the Contractor's employees and no employees

shall be allowed to sleep overnight on site.

Contractor Prior to

construction.

Letter of consent

from the RE for

night watchman.

Site

inspections

and Audits

• A night watchman shall be allowed within the

construction camp(s) with written permission from

the RE.

RE Prior to

construction or

throughout the

construction

phase.

Successful site

rehabilitation

• Detailed electronic colour photographs shall be taken

of the proposed site before any clearing may

commence. These records of the site are to be kept

by the EO, ECO, RE and Engineer for consultation

during rehabilitation of the site in order to ensure

that rehabilitation is, as a minimum, done to a

standard similar to pre-construction.

Contractor,

ECO, RE

Prior to

construction.

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Socio-economic:

Employment

Local

employment is

maximised as

far as possible

• Establish a Project Liaison Committee (PLC),

comprising of representatives of SANRAL, the main

contractor and members of the local community (as

elected by the community); and

• Ensure that procurement specifications as stipulated

in the SANRAL Procurement Policy is implemented,

with a focus on project area-specific local

employment.

SANRAL Prior to

construction.

Confirmation of

members of PLC

and minutes of

PLC meetings.

Procurement

specifications in

contract.

N/A

Socio-economic:

Land Acquisition and

use

Fair

acquisition

and

compensation

• Ensure that the “willing buyer, willing seller” model is

applied for the proposed land acquisition as far as

possible;

• Provide fair and timely compensation to landowners

affected by land acquisition; and

• Avoid as much land acquisition outside the current

road reserve as possible during the design.

SANRAL Prior to

construction.

Agreements

signed and

accepted by

affected

landowners.

N/A

Palaeontological

sensitivity briefing

Damage to

palaeolotologi

cal resources

is

avoided/mini

mised

• Prior to any earth works commencing, the contractor

is to host a workshop with a suitably qualified

palaeontologist outlining the risks fossil remains and

means to implementing the Chance Find Protocol

(Appendix F)

SANRAL Prior to

construction.

Signed

attendance

record

N/A

CONSTRUCTION PHASE ENVIRONMENTAL OUTCOMES AND ACTIONSCONSTRUCTION PHASE ENVIRONMENTAL OUTCOMES AND ACTIONSCONSTRUCTION PHASE ENVIRONMENTAL OUTCOMES AND ACTIONSCONSTRUCTION PHASE ENVIRONMENTAL OUTCOMES AND ACTIONS

The Environmental Outcomes and Actions relevant to construction phase of the project are outlined in Table 5-2.

TABLE 5-2: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT OUTCOMES AND ACTIONS APPLICABLE TO THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE

Project

activity/aspect

Environmental

Outcome

Management Action Responsibilit

y

Timing Records /

Indicators

Monitoring

Requirements




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Project

activity/aspect

Environmental

Outcome


y

Timing Records /

Indicators

Monitoring

Requirements

Construction camp:

General aesthetics

• Construction areas shall be kept neat and tidy at all

times;

• Different materials shall be kept in designated areas;

• Material stockpiles shall be kept in an orderly

fashion;

• The Contractor shall provide adequate sanitary

facilities for their staff;

• Refuse bins with lids shall be provided at eating

areas;

• The eating area shall be cleaned up on a daily basis;

• Any cooking on site shall be done using gas cookers;

• Rivers, ponds or streams shall not be used for

washing of crockery;

• Ensure equipment and vehicles are stored in

designated areas (e.g. laydown areas) when not in

use; and

• Provide appropriate measures for visual screening

(e.g. at construction yards, batching plants, laydown

areas, etc.).

Contractor Daily. Clean

construction

areas.

Designated and

well managed

material storage

areas.

Photographs.

Site inspections

and Audits

Construction camp:

Lights

Disturbance to

road traffic and

surrounding

community is

avoided or

minimised

• Installed lighting for site activities shall not interfere

with road traffic or cause a reasonably avoidable

disturbance to the surrounding community/rural

residents.

• Implement a procedure for recording and managing

external grievance/complaints.

Contractor Ongoing. External

Grievance/

Complaints

procedure and

register.

Site inspections

and Audits

Site demarcation and

No-Go areas

Access to No-Go

areas is

prevented

• Any sensitive vegetation must be avoided where

possible. Once the design is finalised and the

associated working areas are determined, the areas

located outside of this is to be demarcated or

fenced off, and regarded as No-Go areas;

• Rivers, stream, drainage lines and wetlands falling

outside the project construction area shall be clearly

Contractor Ongoing. Clear

demarcations of

construction

areas and No-Go

areas.

Site inspections

and Audits




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Project

activity/aspect

Environmental

Outcome


y

Timing Records /

Indicators

Monitoring

Requirements

demarcated as No-Go areas;

• All private property outside of designated

construction areas is to be considered as No-Go

areas;

• The Contractor shall ensure that his / her staff do

not enter private properties adjacent to the

construction site under any circumstances except on

official business;

• The Contractor shall maintain in good order all

demarcation fencing and barriers for the duration of

construction activities, or as otherwise instructed.

The method of site demarcation must be practical

and effective;

• Entry into no-go areas without the RE’s permission

will result in a penalty; and

• The Contractor shall be responsible for any clean-up

and/or rehabilitation of all areas impacted outside

designated construction areas.

Photographs.

• The RE may declare additional No-Go areas at any

time during the construction phase as deemed

necessary and/or at the request of the ECO.

RE N/A

Site clearing:

Vegetation clearing

Unnecessary

removal of

indigenous

vegetation is

prevented

• The Contractor shall ensure a RE-approved Method

Statement for Vegetation Clearing is in place before

any vegetation clearing is undertaken.

Contractor Prior to

construction.

Daily.

Approved

Method

statement for

Vegetation

Clearing.

Site inspections

and Audits

• Before clearing of vegetation, the Contractor shall

ensure that all litter and non-organic material is

removed from the area to be cleared;

• Vegetation clearing shall take place in a phased

manner in order to retain vegetation cover for as

long as possible in order to reduce the size of areas

where dust can be generated by wind;

• All indigenous plant material cleared from site shall

be stockpiled for mulching. All remaining vegetation

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Project

activity/aspect

Environmental

Outcome


y

Timing Records /

Indicators

Monitoring

Requirements

shall be removed and disposed of at an approved

landfill site or burnt on site.




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Project

activity/aspect

Environmental

Outcome


y

Timing Records /

Indicators

Monitoring

Requirements

Site clearing: Topsoil Minimal loss of

topsoil

• Topsoil (an approximately 200 mm layer) shall be

removed from areas to be disturbed during

construction activities, including temporary

activities such as storage and stockpiling, and

stockpiled for rehabilitation purposes;

• Topsoil stockpiles shall be convex and no more than

2 m high and shall not be subject to compaction

greater than 1 500 kg/m2 and shall not be pushed by

a bulldozer for more than 50 m;

• Topsoil stockpiles shall be monitored regularly to

identify any alien invasive plants, which shall be

removed when they germinate to prevent

contamination of the seed bank;

• Stockpiles shall not be covered with materials such

as plastic that may cause it to compost or would kill

the seed bank;

• The Contractor shall be held responsible for the

replacement, at his / her own cost, for any

unnecessary loss of topsoil due to his failure to work

according to the requirements of this EMPr;

• Topsoil shall not be stockpiled within 32 m of a

drainage line or any areas subject to runoff

concentration during rainfall events;

• Stockpiles shall be located in areas agreed to by the

RE and ECO; and

• Appropriate measures, as agreed with the RE, shall

be taken where necessary to protect topsoil

stockpiles from erosion by wind or water by

providing suitable stormwater cut-off drains,

containment using hessian or similar material and /

or by establishing suitable temporary vegetation.

Contractor Daily. Well managed

and placed topsoil

stockpiles.

No alien invasive

plant species on

topsoil stockpiles.

Photographs.

Site inspections

and Audits

Site clearing: Subsoil Effective

management of

subsoil

• The subsoil shall be removed to a depth instructed

by the Engineer.

• Subsoil shall be stockpiled and maintained

Contractor Daily. Well managed

and placed

subsoil stockpiles.

Site Inspections

and Audits.




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Project

activity/aspect

Environmental

Outcome


y

Timing Records /

Indicators

Monitoring

Requirements

separately from the topsoil so that neither stockpile

is contaminated by the other.

• The subsoil not used for construction shall be used

for rehabilitation purposes.

• Subsoil stockpiles shall be maintained free from

erosion and must be checked regularly for alien

vegetation (which must be removed).

• Subsoil shall not be stockpiled within 32 m of

drainage line or any areas subject to runoff

concentration during rainfall events.

No alien invasive

plant species on

subsoil stockpiles.

Photographs.

Site clearing: Cut and

fill

Minimal

disturbance to

the

environment

from cut and fill

operations

• The Contractor shall provide the RE and ECO with

detailed plans of his intended construction

processes prior to starting any cut or fill operations.

The plans shall detail measures by which the

impacts of pollution (noise, dust, litter, fuel, oil and

sewage), erosion, vegetation destruction and

deformation of landscape will be prevented,

contained and rehabilitated.

Contractor Ongoing. Cut and fill plans. Site Inspections

and Audits.

Site clearing: Spoil

sites

Effective

management

and

rehabilitation of

spoil sites

• The location of spoil sites shall have signed approval

from the landowner before approval from the RE

and ECO (if located on private property).

Contractor /

RE

Once-off (for

each site).

Map / plan of

spoil site

locations.

Written approval

from landowner

and RE, where

appropriate.

Site inspections

and Audits

• The Contractor shall be responsible for the safe

siting, operation, maintenance and closure of any

spoil sites used.

• No spoil site shall be located within 32 m of a

watercourse, stream, drainage line or wetland.

• A photographic record shall be kept of all spoil sites

for monitoring purposes.

Contractor Ongoing. Well-managed

and placed spoil

sites.

No signs of waste

material at spoil

sites.




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Project

activity/aspect

Environmental

Outcome


y

Timing Records /

Indicators

Monitoring

Requirements

• The use of spoil sites for the disposal of any waste

shall be prohibited.

• Appropriate grassing measures to minimise soil

erosion shall be undertaken.

Photographs.




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Project

activity/aspect

Environmental

Outcome


y

Timing Records /

Indicators

Monitoring

Requirements

Materials handling

and storage: Handling

Safe passage of

goods between

destinations

• The Contractor shall ensure that all sub-contractors,

suppliers and their delivery drivers are aware of

procedures and restrictions in terms of this EMPr;

• The Contractor (and suppliers) shall ensure that all

materials are appropriately secured to ensure safe

passage between destinations;

• Loads including, but not limited to sand, stone chip,

refuse, paper and cement, shall have appropriate

cover to prevent them spilling from the vehicle

during transit. Where this is not practical (e.g.

hauling material from cut to fill), the Contractor

shall ensure that construction vehicles are not

overfilled;

• The Contractor shall be responsible for any clean-up

resulting from the failure by his employees or

suppliers to properly secure transported materials;

• Haul vehicles shall be limited to specific haul routes;

• All vehicles shall comply with speed limits;

• The dangers associated with the movement of large

haulage should be sign-posted in both directions

leading up to the construction areas; and

• The Contractor shall ensure that delivery drivers are

supervised during offloading.

Contractor Daily. Contractor

instructions to

sub-contractors

and suppliers.

Well-secured and

covered loads (or

no overfilled

hauling trucks).

Photographs.

Site inspections

and Audits

Materials handling

and storage:

Stockpiling

Damage to

sensitive

environments is

avoided

• No construction material shall be stockpiled within

32 m of a watercourse, stream, drainage line or

wetland; and

• Areas for the temporary stockpiling of construction

material shall be as agreed with the RE and ECO.

Contractor Daily. Well-managed

and placed

construction

material.

Photographs.

Site inspections

and Audits

Materials handling

and storage: Storage

of hazardous

substances

Effective

containment,

handling,

storage and

disposal of

• The Contractor shall prepare a Method Statement

for the containment, handling, storage and disposal

of hazardous substances;

• All fuel, oil and other hazardous substances (i.e.,

degreasers, paint cleaners, poisons, etc.) shall be

Contractor Prior to

construction.

Daily.

Approved

Method

Statement for the

containment,

handling, storage

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hazardous

substances

confined to demarcated, adequately bunded areas

within the construction camp and stored in suitable

containers / storage facilities;

• The storage of any hazardous materials shall not

take place within 32 m of a watercourse, stream,

drainage line or wetland;

• Suitable warning signs indicating the nature of the

stored materials shall be displayed at the storage

facilities or containment structure;

• Suitable fire-fighting equipment, to the approval of

the RE, shall be supplied and installed by the

Contractor at the hazardous substances storage

areas;

• The Contractor shall ensure that contaminated

rainwater or spillages collecting in hazardous

substance storage areas do not enter the

environment. This must be collected and suitable

disposed of;

• No underground hazardous substance storage tanks

shall be allowed;

• The following conditions related to the temporary

storage of fuel above-ground must be implemented:

o Fuel shall be stored in steel tank(s) supplied and

maintained by the fuel suppliers;

o The fuel tank(s) shall be designed and installed

in accordance with relevant Oil Industry

standards and SANS codes where applicable for

aboveground storage tanks;

o Tank(s) shall be adequately bunded (to contain

at least 110% of the volume). The floor and

wall of the bund area shall be impervious to

prevent infiltration of any leakage into the

environment;

o During fuel tanker delivery, the tanker driver

shall be present at all times during product

and disposal of

hazardous

substances.

Suitable

hazardous

substances

storage areas.

Adequate

warning sign and

fire-fighting

equipment.

Emergency

response plan

(with evidence of

municipality

consultations)

MSDSs for all

hazardous

substances on

site.

Proof of safe

disposal of

hazardous

substances.

Incident Reports.

Photographs.




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offloading. Should an incident occur, an

emergency cut-off switch must be used to

immediately stop fuel delivery - flexible hoses

with dry-break couplings and emergency

isolation must be used;

o Crash barriers shall be installed around the fuel

tank(s) and filling points;

o An on-site emergency plan must be

implemented. The emergency plan shall be

drafted in consultation with the local

municipality’s Emergency Services;

o The applicant shall ensure that effective stock

inventory monitoring, recording and regular

auditing take place for the early identification

of possible leaks and keep a leak history for the

site; and

o Within six months of the tank(s) ceasing to be

functional for the purpose for which has been

authorised, the tank must be removed at the

expense of the Contractor, including all

associated infrastructure.

• The relevant Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for all

hazardous chemical substances shall be submitted

to the RE and ECO;

• The Contractor shall have a copy of the SDS readily

available and ensure that their employees who are

required to use such substances are fully conversant

with the safe handling precautions, protective

equipment to be used and storage precautions to be

taken;

• All spilled/redundant hazardous substances shall be

disposed of at a suitably approved waste

management facility; and

• All hazardous substances containers shall be either

disposed of at a suitably approved waste

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Materials handling

and storage: Storage /

use of equipment

Spillage of

hazardous

substances from

equipment is

prevented

• Drip trays or similar forms of secondary

containment shall be provided for stationary plant

(such as compressors, pumps, generators, etc.) and

for "parked" plant (e.g. excavators, hauling trucks,

etc.).

• All plant, construction equipment, vehicles or other

items shall be stored within the construction camp,

unless prior arrangements have been made with the

RE or ECO.

Contractor

Daily. Drip trays or

similar forms of

secondary

containment

(especially for

leaking

equipment).

Photographs.

Site inspections

and Audits

Refuelling and

maintenance:

Refuelling

Spillages during

refuelling is

avoided

• No refuelling shall be undertaken within 32 m of any

watercourse, stream, drainage line or wetland.

• Where reasonably practical, plant and vehicles shall

only be refuelled in a demarcated refuelling /

servicing area (as agreed to with the RE and ECO)

using suitable equipment (e.g. pumps, funnels, etc.);

• The surface under the refuelling area shall be

protected against pollution (e.g. the use of drip

trays, concrete sump, etc.) to the reasonable

satisfaction of the RE and ECO prior to any refuelling

activities.

• The Contractor shall ensure that a suitable

hydrocarbon spill clean-up kits are readily at

refuelling areas.

• When refuelling in the field is required then the use

of drip trays shall be employed and the operators

shall ensure effective grounding during refuelling. At

least two fire extinguishers shall be available (and

close at hand) during field refuelling.

• The Contractor shall ensure that its employees are

aware of the procedure to be followed for during

refuelling.

Contractor Daily. Demarcated and

contained

refuelling areas.

Suitable number

of hydrocarbon

spill clean-up kits.

Suitable number

of fire

extinguishers and

grounding

mechanism on

field refuelling

vehicles.

Incident Reports.

Training records.

Photographs.

Site inspections

and Audits




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Refuelling and

maintenance:

Maintenance of

vehicles, plant and

equipment

Contamination

of the

environment as

a result of

maintenance

activities is

prevented

• All vehicles and equipment shall be kept in good

working order and serviced regularly. Leaking

equipment shall be repaired immediately or moved

to a suitable contained area.

• When servicing equipment, drip trays shall be used

during the collection of waste oil and other

hazardous substances (e.g. coolants, fuel, grease,

etc.).

• All hazardous substances and redundant equipment

as a result of maintenance shall be disposed of at a

suitably approved waste management facility.

• The washing of equipment shall be restricted to

urgent maintenance requirements only. All washing

shall be undertaken in the maintenance area, and

these areas must be equipped with suitable

wastewater collection measures. The use of

detergents for washing shall be restricted low

sudsing-type detergents with a low phosphate and

nitrate concentration.

• Where reasonably practical, maintenance activities

shall only be undertaken in a demarcated

maintenance area (as agreed to with the RE and

ECO).

Contractor Daily. Vehicle and

equipment

maintenance

schedule.

Spare drip trays

available.

Proof of safe

disposal of

hazardous

substances and

redundant

equipment.

No signs of

washing of

equipment /

vehicles in the

field.

Incident Reports.

Photographs.

Site inspections

and Audits

Accidental leaks and

spills

Contamination

of the

environment as

a result of

accidental leaks

and spills is

prevented


Statement is in place for handling accidental leaks

and spills.

• The Contractor shall ensure that its employees are

aware of the procedure to be followed for dealing

with accidental leaks and spills.

• Watercourses, streams, ponds, springs, drainage

lines and wetlands shall be protected from

spilled/leaking hazardous substances.

• Any accidental leak and spill of fuel, oil or other

hazardous substances is to be reported to the EO or

Contractor Prior to

construction.

Upon accidental

leaks and spills.

Approved

Method

Statement is in

place for handling

accidental leaks

and spills.

Training records.

Incident Reports.

Site inspections

and Audits




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RE immediately. The EO will assess the situation in

consultation with the RE and act as required so that

the best remediation method can be quickly

implemented. The EO shall also notify the ECO once

initial action has been taken.

• In the event of a hazardous substance spill / leak,

the source of the spill / leak shall be isolated and the

spillage contained. The area shall be cordoned off

and secured.

• Contaminated material and / or soil shall be

collected and stored in a bunded area until future

disposal/bioremediation, or removed from site.

• All contaminated material and / or soil shall either

undergo bioremediation in a suitably contained

area, or disposed of at a suitably approved waste

management facility.

• Procedures detailed in the relevant MSDS shall be

followed in the event of a spill or emergency

situation.

• The Contractor shall be liable to arrange for

professional service providers to clear the area

affected by the spill, if required. Receipts of safe

disposal are to be supplied to the Contractor by the

service provider for filing purposes.

• Should water downstream of the spill be polluted,

and flora and fauna show signs of deterioration or

death, specialist hydrological or ecological advice

will be sought for appropriate treatment and

remedial procedures to be followed.

• The Contractor shall ensure that there is always a

supply of absorbent material readily available to

absorb / breakdown spills. The quantity of such

materials shall be able to handle the total volume of

the hydrocarbon / hazardous substance stored on

Proof of safe

disposal of

hazardous

substances.

Absorbent

material readily

available to

absorb /

breakdown spills.

Proof of

notification of

large spills to the

local authority’s

Pollution Control

Department and

Fire Brigade

Proof of

notification of

large spills to the

DEA/DWS.

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site. This material must be accepted by the RE.

• In the event of a large spill, the RE shall inform the

local authority’s Pollution Control Department and

Fire Brigade immediately.

• Reporting to authorities regarding spills shall be

guided by the DEA&DP’s “Authorities Guide: NEMA

Section 30 - Control of Emergency Incidents”

document which provide the reportable quantities

of hazardous substances.

RE




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Waste Management:

Hazardous waste

Contamination

of the

environment as

a result of

waste

management is

prevented

• The Contractor shall ensure an RE-approved Method

Statement is in place for management of hazardous

waste. The Method Statement shall include a list of

hazardous waste streams and the storage, handling

and disposal management measures related to each

waste stream.

• Waste oil must be sold to a suitable licensed

recycling company. Safe disposal certificates for

each load of waste oil shall be maintained.

• All other hydrocarbons (e.g. fuel, contaminated soil

/ materials, contaminated rainwater, etc.) and other

hazardous waste resulting from spills, refuelling,

maintenance and construction activities that cannot

be recycled shall be disposed of at a suitably

licensed hazardous waste management facility.

• Electronic waste shall be regarded as hazardous

waste.

• Hazardous waste that cannot be removed from site

immediately must be stored in suitably contained

areas. This containment must provide suitable

secondary containment at ground level and prevent

ingress of rainwater.

• Only suitably license waste transporters shall be

used for the transport of hazardous waste.

• Used oil, lubricants, cleaning materials, etc. from the

maintenance of vehicles and machinery may be

collected in holding tanks prior to disposal.

• No hydrocarbon and hazardous waste shall be burnt

or buried on site. Under no circumstances shall the

spoiling or burial of tar or bituminous products be

allowed on site. Unused or rejected tar or

bituminous products shall be returned to the

supplier’s production plant.

• The Contractor shall maintain records of hazardous

Contractor Prior to

construction.

Daily.

Approved

Method

Statement is for

management of

hazardous waste.

Suitable

containment of

stored hazardous

waste.

Proof of suitably

licensed

hazardous waste

transporters

used.

Proof of suitably

licensed waste

disposal and

recycling facilities

used.

Safe disposal

certificates for

each load of

waste oil and

hazardous waste

taken off site.

No signs of on-

site waste

disposal/burning.

Site Inspections

and Audits.

Monthly

hazardous

waste

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waste types, volumes and disposal sites used, as

well as maintain safe disposal certificates for each

load of hazardous waste taken off site.

• The Contractor shall provide safe disposal

certificates issued by the hazardous waste disposal

facility to the RE. In addition, safe disposal

certificates shall be kept at the site office for

inspection by the ECO and any relevant authority.

Records of

hazardous waste

types, volumes

and disposal sites

used.

Photographs.




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Waste Management:

General waste

Contamination

of the

environment as

a result of

waste

management is

avoided

General waste includes inert construction waste (e.g.

rubble, packaging, timber, scrap metal, wire, nails, etc.)

and office waste (e.g. paper, cardboard, stationary, etc.)

and domestic waste (food, packaging, cans, bottles,

etc.).


Statement is in place for management of general

waste. The Method Statement shall include a list of

general waste streams and the storage, handling

and disposal management measures related to each

waste stream.

• General waste that cannot be recycled shall be

disposed of at a suitably licensed waste

management facility.

• The Contractor shall ensure that the site is kept free

of litter, especially at stop-and-go facilities.

• At all places of work the Contractor shall provide

bins (with lids) of sufficient number and capacity to

store general waste produced on a daily basis. The

lids shall be kept firmly on the bins at all times.

• Bins shall be emptied on a weekly basis or more

frequently as required.

• Solid waste may be temporarily stored at the

construction camp site in a designated area

approved by the RE and ECO prior to collection and

disposal. The general waste storage facilities must

be designed to prevent windblown waste and

ingress of rainwater.

• An integrated waste management approach shall be

used, based on the principles of waste minimisation,

reduction, re-use and recycling of materials.

Containers for recycling of at least glass, paper,

metals and plastics shall be provided at the

construction camp. Waste storage containers shall

Contractor

Prior to

construction.

Daily.

Approved

Method

Statement for

management of

general waste.

Proof of suitably

licensed waste

disposal and

recycling facilities

used.

No litter around

site and stop-and-

go facilities.

Presence of

suitably designed

waste bins.

Suitably designed

waste storage

areas.

No signs of on-

site waste

disposal/burning.

Records of

general waste

types, volumes

and disposal sites

used.

Site Inspections

and Audits.

Monthly

general waste

reconciliation.




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be covered, tip-proof, weatherproof and scavenger

proof.

• No waste material or litter shall be burnt or buried

on site.

• All solid waste shall be disposed of off-site at an

approved landfill site. The Contractor shall supply

the RE with receipts of disposal. In addition, disposal

receipts shall be kept at the site office for inspection

by the ECO and any relevant authority.

Photographs.




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Waste Management:

Wastewater

Contamination

of the

environment as

a result of

wastewater

management is

prevented


Statement is in place for management of

wastewater.

• The Contractor(s) shall do everything reasonable to

prevent pollution of the environment through the

release, accidental or otherwise of contaminated

water (including contamination with chemicals, oils,

fuels, cement, sewage, construction water, water

carrying products, etc.) as a result of construction

activities.

• Wastewater / effluent from any kitchen, showers,

laboratories, sinks, etc. shall be discharged into a

conservancy tank for removal from the site by a

suitably licensed service provider.

• If chemical toilets are used they shall be regularly

emptied and maintained.

• No wastewater shall be disposed of directly or

indirectly into the environment.

• Potential contamination sources (e.g. fuel tanks,

workshops, vehicle washing areas, etc.) shall be

identified in consultation with the RE and ECO

• Where practical, stormwater cut-off drains shall be

provided upslope of the potential contamination

sources.

• The Contractor shall ensure that water runoff that

has come into contact with potential contamination

sources is captured for disposed of at a suitably

licensed waste management facility.

Contractor

Prior to

construction.

Daily.

Approved

Method

Statement is in

place for

management of

wastewater.

Presence of

conservancy tank

to capture

wastewater.

Records of

collection and

disposal of

wastewater.

No signs of waste

water disposal to

the environment.

Presence of

stormwater cut-

off drains upslope

of the potential

contamination

sources.

Proof of suitably

licensed waste

facilities used for

waste water.

Photographs.

Site Inspections

and Audits.

Monthly

wastewater

reconciliation.




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Erosion and

sedimentation control

Soil loss and

sedimentation

of water

resources are

prevented


Statement is in place for erosion and sedimentation

control.

• The Contractor shall protect areas susceptible to

erosion by installing necessary temporary and

permanent drainage works as soon as possible

• Special measures shall be implemented to avoid

erosion and sedimentation at bridge and culvert

construction sites (where water is present). This will

include measures to prevent water from being

concentrated in the watercourses and form scouring

slopes / banks.

• The Contractor shall implement measures to

prevent the migration of material (fines) from the

works into any drainage channels and/or

watercourses. This may include the use of cut-off

trenches, straw bales or geofabric siltation barriers

constructed across the site at specific points.

• In areas where construction activities have been

completed and where no further disturbance would

take place, rehabilitation and revegetation should

commence as soon as possible.

• The Contractor shall, as an ongoing exercise, provide

sedimentation and erosion control to the

satisfaction of the RE and ECO.

• Any runnels or erosion channels developed during

the construction period shall be backfilled and

compacted, and the areas restored to an acceptable

condition (as determined by the RE and ECO).

• The Contractor shall demarcate stabilised areas with

painted stakes or hazard tape.

• Stabilisation of cleared areas to prevent and control

erosion and / or sedimentation shall be actively

managed. The method of stabilisation shall be

Contractor

Prior to

construction.

Ad-hoc (as

erosion

develops).

Approved

Method

Statement is in

place for erosion

and

sedimentation

control.

No concentration

of flow within

watercourses.

Effective erosion

control measures

at erosion prone

areas.

Revegetated

areas where

construction is

completed.

No signs of

excessive erosion.

Clear

demarcation

stabilised areas.

Photographs.

Site inspections

and Audits




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determined in consultation with the RE and ECO.

Consideration and provision shall be made for the

following methods (or combination thereof):

o Brushcut packing (no alien plant material may

be used for this purpose);

o Mulch or chip cover (no alien plant material

may be used for this purpose);

o Straw stabilising (at a rate of one bale/m²

rotated into the top 100 mm of the completed

earthworks – only straw bales held with string

(not wire) may be used);

o Watering;

o Planting/sodding;

o Hand seeding/sowing;

o Hydroseeding;

o Application of soil binders and anti-erosion

compounds; and/or

o Mechanical cover/packing structures (including

the use of Geofabric, hessian cover, log / pole

fencing).

• Traffic and movement over stabilised areas shall be

restricted and controlled.

• Damage to stabilised areas shall be repaired and

maintained by the Contractor to the satisfaction of

the RE and ECO.




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Construction of

bridges and culverts

Impacts on

freshwater

ecosystems due

to bridge and

culvert

construction

activities are

avoided or

minimised

• Limit work within watercourses and floodplain areas

as far as possible;

• Remove rubble and debris from construction

activities after completion of construction so as not

to impede flow in watercourses;

• Clear all channels located upstream of the road

crossings of any debris and sediment build-up,

particularly at the culverts and bridge structures

where flows may be impeded;

• Ensure construction adjacent to the watercourses

and wetlands are undertaken during the drier

months of the year as far as possible;

• Remove excess spoil material and solid waste and

ensure it is managed in accordance with this EMPr;

• Once construction is complete, rehabilitate the area

to resemble that of the surrounding natural

landscape (using suitable local indigenous plants as

occur at that particular area);

• Vegetate disturbed areas, where necessary, with

locally occurring species;

• Ensure that culvert and bridge structures do not

concentrate the flow or alter the current

watercourse channel shape and bed level from that

upstream and downstream of the road;

• Ensure that stormwater runoff from the road,

particularly where there are steeper gradients, do

not lead to erosion and sedimentation of the

watercourses and wetland areas;

• Remove any invasive alien plants occurring in the

river channels at the river crossings and the road

reserve on an ongoing basis, in accordance with the

methods provided by the Working for Water

Programme;

• Prevent the direct discharge of potentially

Contractor Ad hoc. No signs of

excessive working

areas/vegetation

clearance within

watercourses and

wetland areas.

Timely

rehabilitation of

disturbed areas.

No spoil material

or waste within

watercourses,

drainage lines or

wetland areas.

No signs of

concentrated

flow or

alterations of the

watercourse

channel shape

and bed level.

No signs of

excessive

erosion/sediment

ation.

No signs of

contaminated

runoff entering

watercourses or

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contaminated runoff into the watercourses and

wetland areas;

• Store and handle all hazardous materials and waste

in a suitable manner, and at least 32 m outside of

the watercourses and wetlands;

• Do not place laydown areas or stockpiles within

32 m of the watercourses and wetlands;

• Ensure that construction workers are provided with

suitable ablution facilities that are located away

from the watercourses and wetland areas (at least

32 m) and that they are regularly serviced;

• Ensure the use of sandbags, settling ponds and/or

screens in order to prevent increased sedimentation

or turbidity; and

• Allow for a 30 m buffer between any new internal

farm access roads and watercourses.

wetland areas.

Suitable locations

for hazardous

materials, waste,

laydown areas

and stockpiles.

Suitable locations

ablution facilities.

Use of sandbags,

settling ponds

and/or screens as

appropriate.

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Traffic

accommodation

Safe traffic

management


Statement is in place for traffic accommodation and

diversions;

• The Contractor shall appoint suitably trained traffic

safety officers who shall be responsible for ensuring

that construction activities do not obstruct traffic

and that adequate traffic accommodation measures

are put in place;

• The Contractor shall also ensure that adequate

vehicular and pedestrian traffic accommodation,

signage and safety measures (as appropriate) are

put in place on site;

• The Contractor shall ensure that access through the

site is maintained at all times for landowners and

other road users, and is in a suitable condition; and

• The Contractor shall be required to ensure that

traffic diversion along the route is accommodated

within the road reserve as far as is possible.

Contractor Prior to

construction.

Daily.

Approved

Method

Statement is in

place for traffic

accommodation

and diversions.

Appointment

letters for traffic

safety officers.

Appropriate

safety signage.

Well maintained

access for

landowners and

other road.

Traffic diversion

routes within

road reserve (as

far as is possible).

Photographs.

Site Inspections

and Audits.

Cement and concrete

batching

Contamination

of the

environment as

a result of

batching is

prevented

• Concrete batching activities shall be located in an

area of low environmental sensitivity to be

identified and approved by the RE and ECO;

• Cement and concrete mixing directly on the ground

shall not be allowed and shall take place on

impermeable surfaces to the satisfaction of the RE

and ECO;

• The Contractor shall ensure that water runoff from

Contractor Daily. Suitable locations

of batching

plants.

Appropriate

containment and

management of

batching water

Site inspections

and Audits




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batching areas and concrete swills passes through a

settlement pond system before being released into

the environment;

• The settlement pond system shall not be allowed to

overflow and appropriate protection from rain and

flooding shall be implemented;

• Unused (full) cement bags shall be stored

undercover and away from surface runoff;

• Used (empty) cement bags shall be collected and

stored in weatherproof containers to prevent wind-

blown cement dust and water contamination;

• Used cement bags shall not be used for any other

purpose and shall be disposed of on a regular basis

as general waste (as described above);

• All excess concrete shall be removed from site on

completion of concrete works and disposed of at a

suitably licenced landfill site;

• Washing of the excess cement / concrete into the

ground shall not be allowed; and

• All excess aggregate shall also be removed and

disposed of as general waste (as described above).

runoff.

No cement bags

lying around.

No cement /

concrete /

aggregate

patches after

construction.

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Requirements

Fire control Effective fire

prevention and

control


Statement is in place for fire prevention and control;

• No open fires shall be allowed on site for the

purpose of cooking or warmth. Bona fide fires (such

as braai fires) shall be limited to the traditional

“month end” braais and not individual daily cooking

fires. These braai fires shall be contained to a safe

area within the construction camp or site office

area;

• The Contractor shall take all reasonable steps to

prevent the accidental occurrence or spread of fire;

• The Contractor shall appoint fire officers who shall

be responsible for ensuring immediate and

appropriate action in the event of a fire;

• The appointed fire officers shall notify the local Fire

and Emergency Service in the event of a veld fire

and shall not delay doing so until such time as the

fire is beyond his / her control;

• The Contractor shall establish a fire fighting team

who shall be suitable trained in controlling fires

(especially veld fires);

• The Contractor shall ensure that all site personnel

are aware of the procedure to be followed in the

event of a fire;

• The Contractor shall ensure that there are adequate

fire-fighting equipment on site at all times (which

shall include, but not limited to, fire extinguishers,

water bowsers, protective clothing and beaters);

• Any work that requires the use of fire may only take

place at that designated and shielded “hot work”

area and as approved by the RE. Fire-fighting

equipment shall be available in these areas;

• The Contractor shall ensure that the telephone

numbers of the local Fire and Emergency Service are

Contractor

Prior to

construction.

Daily.

Approved

Method

Statement is in

place for fire

prevention and

control.

No signs of open

fires.

Fire-fighting team

appointment and

training records.

Adequate fire-

fighting

equipment,

especially at hot

work areas.

Shielded “hot

work” areas.

Displayed

telephone

numbers of the

local Fire and

Emergency

Service.

Procedure for

communicating

with surrounding

landowners in the

Site Inspections

and Audits.




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displayed at the site offices, construction camps and

laydown areas;

• The Contractor shall establish a procedure for

communicating with surrounding landowners in the

event of a fire. This should include the names and

contact details of the relevant landowners, as a as a

map showing their properties;

• Smoking is not allowed on site, other than at

designated smoking points which are clearly marked

as such. Cigarette butts shall not be discarded on

the ground; and

• The Contractor shall pay the costs incurred by

organisations called to put out fires started by their,

or any of their sub-contractor’s activities. The

Contractor shall also pay the costs incurred to

reinstate burnt areas as deemed necessary.

event of a fire (for

the entire project

route).

Clearly marked

designated

smoking points.

No cigarette butts

discarded on the

ground.

Photographs.




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Noise control and

working hours

Noise

disturbance to

neighbouring

properties is

avoided or

minimised

• The Contractor shall be familiar with and adhere to,

any local by-laws and regulations regarding the

generation of noise and hours of operation. In

addition, the provisions of SANS 10103 regarding

the generation of noise shall apply to all areas

within audible distance of residents whether in

urban, peri-urban or rural areas;

• The Contractor shall endeavour to keep noise-

generating activities to a minimum, particularly

during night-time work;


external grievance/complaints. Noise monitoring

shall be conducted when a noise-related complaints

have been received, after consultation and

agreement with the RE and ECO. Actions shall be

identified as required;

• No high noise-generating activity outside of normal

hours, regardless of its proximity to residences, can

take place without application to the RE for

approval. The application must include proposed

noise containment measures. High noise-generating

activities include for example pile driving, grinding,

road material loading/unloading, hammering,

excavating, etc.;

• The Contractor shall restrict all operations that

result in high noise disturbance to local communities

and/or dwellings to daylight working hours on

weekdays or as otherwise agreed with the RE and

local authority; and

• Ensure vehicles and equipment are maintained and

in good working order.

Contractor

Ad hoc. Procedure for

recording and

managing

external

grievance /

complaints

register.

Noise monitoring

results (as

required).

Agreements with

the Engineer and

local authority (as

required).

Site Inspections

and Audits.

Noise

monitoring in

accordance

with SANS

10103 (when

noise-related

complaints

have been

received).

Dust control Dust generation

is minimised

• The Contractor shall ensure that the generation of

dust is minimised and shall implement a dust control

programme (with due consideration to conserving

Contractor Daily. No excessive dust

generation.

Site Inspections

and Audits.




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water) to maintain a safe working environment,

minimise nuisance for surrounding residential areas

/ dwellings and protect damage to natural

vegetation and crops;

• The Contractor shall ensure that exposed areas and

material stockpiles are adequately protected against

the wind (e.g. wetting exposed soil / gravel areas

during windy conditions, covering of material

stockpiles, etc.);

• The location of stockpiles shall take into

consideration the prevailing wind directions and

locations of sensitive receptors (e.g. crops,

businesses and houses);


external grievance/complaints. Dust monitoring

shall be conducted when dust-related complaints

have been received, after consultation and

agreement with the Engineer and ECO. Actions shall

be identified as required;

• Ensure compliance with the National Dust Control

Regulations, 2013 and the dustfall rates specified

therein;

• Vegetation clearing shall, where possible, take place

in a phased manner in order to retain vegetation

cover for as long as possible;

• Construction vehicles shall comply with speed limits

and haul distances shall be minimised;

• Material loads shall be suitably covered during

transportation. Where this is not practical (e.g.

hauling material from cut to fill), the Contractor

shall ensure that construction vehicles are not

overfilled; and

• Appropriate dust suppression measures, to the

satisfaction of the RE, shall be used when dust

Adequately

protected

exposed areas

and material

stockpiles.

Procedure for

recording and

managing

external

grievance/compla

ints, and register.

Dustfall

monitoring

results (as

required).

Photographs.

Dust

monitoring in

accordance

with the

National Dust

Control

Regulations,

2013 (when

dust-related

complaints

have been

received).




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generation is unavoidable, particularly during

prolonged periods of dry, windy weather. Such

measures may include the use of temporary

stabilising measures (e.g. chemical soil binders,

straw, brush packs, chipping etc.).




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Indicators

Monitoring

Requirements

Protection of natural

features, flora and

fauna

Damage and

disturbance to

flora and fauna

is prevented or

minimised

• Ensure that collection of wood (for fire) from areas

with indigenous vegetation does not take place;

• Conserve any shrubby indigenous vegetation

occurring along the route where possible;

• The Contractor shall be responsible for informing all

employees about the need to prevent any harmful

effects on natural vegetation on or around the

construction site as a result of their activities;

• The Contractor shall ensure that no hunting,

trapping, shooting, poisoning or otherwise

disturbance of any fauna takes place;

• The feeding of any wild animals is prohibited;

• No domestic pets or livestock are permitted on site;

• Protected plants shall not be removed without

consent from CapeNature;

• The Contractor shall not deface, paint, damage or

mark any natural feature (e.g. rocks, etc.) situated

on or around the site for survey or any other

purposes unless agreed beforehand with the RE.

Any features affected by the Contractor in

contravention of this clause shall be restored /

rehabilitated to the satisfaction of the RE;

• Clearing of natural vegetation shall be kept to a

minimum. The removal, damage and disturbance of

natural vegetation without the written approval of

the RE are prohibited; and

• The use of herbicides and pesticides is prohibited

unless approved by the RE.

Contractor Ad hoc.

Training records.

No signs of

unnecessary

vegetation

removal or

hunting, trapping,

shooting,

poisoning of

fauna.

No signs of

unnecessary

defacing of

natural features.

Substance specific

approvals for use

of herbicides and

pesticides on site.

Photographs.

Site Inspections

and Audits.

Cultural heritage Impacts on

cultural heritage

resources are

prevented or

minimised

• No construction is permitted within 500 m of Cemetery 1

until a photographic record has been created for all graves

and headstones within the cemetery. This must be done

in consultation with the local ward councillor or

traditional authority.

• Cemetery 1 is to be demarcated and worders instructed

Contractor Ongoing. Photographs. Site Inspections

and Audits.




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that the cemetery is regarded as a No-Go area.

• Once construction near to the cemetery is completed, the

contractor is to record an “after construction” series of

photographs. These records are to be maintain until the

defect’s liability period has lapsed.

• Implement the Fossil Finds Procedure (see Appendix

F) in the event of uncovering fossil material in the

road cutting sections along the road; and

• Should any human remains be disturbed, exposed or

uncovered during excavation, these must

immediately be reported to the South African Police

Service and, if suspected that the remains are older

than 60 years, to Eastern Cape Heritage Resources

Agency.




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Requirements

Site rehabilitation Successful

restoration of

disturbed areas

• On completion of the project, the Contractor shall

ensure that all structures, equipment, materials,

waste, rubble, notice boards and temporary fences

used during the construction operation are removed

with minimum damage to the surrounding area;

• The Contractor shall take all appropriate measures

to prevent erosion, especially wind and water

erosion, during the rehabilitation phase. Any

erosion caused on site during the construction

phase as a result of runoff shall be rehabilitated;

• Temporary erosion protection measures shall be

kept in place until permanent preventative

measures (such as establishment of vegetation) is

concluded;

• Any alien invasive plant growth shall be monitored

on rehabilitated areas, and controlled as necessary

(refer to section below); and

• The Contractor shall clean and clear the site to the

satisfaction of the RE.

Contractor

Ongoing. No signs of

excessive erosion.

No alien invasive

plant species at

rehabilitation

areas.

Use of indigenous

and locally

endemic plant

species for

rehabilitation.

No signs of alien

invasive plant

growth.

Photographs.

Site Inspections

and Audits.

Post

construction

audits and

closure reports.




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Requirements

Alien vegetation

control

Effective alien

vegetation

control

• The Contractor shall ensure a RE-approved MS is in

place for alien vegetation management. The MS

shall be based on suitable guidelines.

• The Contractor shall undertake alien vegetation

removal activities as required by the RE and ECO.

• The Contractor is responsible for the prevention of

alien vegetation germinating in areas disturbed by

road construction activities within and outside of

the road reserve e.g. service roads, stockpile areas,

stop / go facilities, windrows and wherever material

generated for or from road construction has been

stored temporarily.

• Alien vegetation management shall be undertaken

within the road corridor for a period of at least a

year after project completion.

• Any alien vegetation removal shall be undertaken by

a suitably qualified service provider.

• No on-site burying, dumping, stockpiling or burning

of any alien vegetation may occur. Such material

shall be removed from the site and disposed of at a

suitable municipal collection point or landfill site.

Contractor

Prior to

construction.

Ongoing.

Approved

Method

Statement for

alien vegetation

management.

No alien invasive

plant species at

rehabilitation

areas.

No sign of on-site

burying, dumping,

stockpiling or

burning of alien

vegetation.

Photographs.

Site Inspections

and Audits.

Post

construction

audits and

closure reports.




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APPENDIX A: CURRICULUM VITAE




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APPENDIX B: METHOD STATEMENT REGISTER




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APPENDIX C: ENVIRONMENTAL DO’S AND DON’TS




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APPENDIX D: INDICATIVE FINES




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APPENDIX E: FOSSIL CHANCE FIND PROTOCOL




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APPENDIX F: ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITY MAP




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CURRICULUM VITAE

THEO WICKS

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PRACTITIONER

Environmental Management Planning & Approvals, South Africa

QUALIFICATIONS

M(Phil) 2010 Environmental Management

BSc (Hons) 2006 Geographic and Environmental Science

BSocSci 2005 Geographic and Environmental Science

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EXPERTISE • Environmental

Assessment and Applications

• Stakeholder Management

• Rehabilitation Planning, Environmental Auditing and Monitoring.

• Environmental due diligence

Theo is an Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) and Project Manager with SLR. He has more than 12 years’ experience in civil infrastructure development, waste management, private sector commercial development and the mining sector.

Theo has fulfilled a number of Project Leader positions for large South African parastatals including Transnet SOC Limited, South African National Road Agency Limited and Umgeni Water and has fulfilled the responsibility of the Environmental Assessment Practitioner on these and many more.

In addition to this, Theo has functioned as the Environmental Control Officer (ECO) on a number of construction sites.

Prior to joining SLR in 2016, he held a position as an Environmental Consultant at JG Afrika (previously Jeffares & Green (Pty) Ltd) and Terratest (Pty) Ltd.

PROJECTS

Infrastructure - Roads

iX Engineers (Pty) Ltd for the Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma Municipality – Construction of the Sdangeni Access Road (2019)

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Water Use Licence for the proposed construction of a greenfield road linking two communities in the Creighton area of the Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma Municipality.

Theo was the project manager fulfilling the role of EAP responsible for the Basic Assessment process required to inform the application for authorisation made in terms of National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), and an application in terms of the National Water Act (NWA).

HHO Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd for South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) - Upgrading of N1 Section 18 (2017-ongoing)

EIA and compliance monitoring for the widening of the National Route 1 Section 18, between Heuningspriut and Koppies, Free State Province.

Theo’s responsibilities as the EAP included managing the environmental application and Basic Assessment processes for the road upgrade in terms of the NEMA and the registration of the associated water uses in terms of the NWA.

Gibb Engineering & Architecture (Pty) Ltd (Gibb) for SANRAL – Upgrading of N2 Section 18 (2017-ongoing)

EIA and compliance monitoring for the widening of the National Route 2 Section 18, between Viedgesville and Mthatha, Eastern Cape Province.

Responsibilities included managing the separate application and Basic Assessment processes for the road upgrade and material sources, and the registration of the associated water uses in terms of the NWA.

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CURRICULUM VITAE THEO WICKS

Royal Haskoning DHV (Pty) Ltd (RHDHV) on for the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Department of Transport (DoT) - Construction of the Mashunka, Mtateni, Ngubo Access Road & Bridge (2015-16)

EIA for the construction of the Mashunka, Mtateni, Ngubo Access Road including a 170 m bridge over the Tugela River near Tugela Ferry, KwaZulu-Natal.

Theo functioned as the Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) responsible for compiling the application for environmental authorisation, undertaking the Basic Assessment process, compiling the WULA and overall project management.

Naidu Consulting (Pty) Ltd for SANRAL - Upgrading of National Route 2 Section 27 (2015)

EIA for the upgrading of N2 Section 27 between the uMvoti and uMhali Rivers in KwaZulu-Natal.

Theo functioned as the EAP responsible for compiling the application for environmental authorisation, undertaking the Basic Assessment process, compiling the WULA and overall project management.

Gibb for SANRAL – Upgrading of N11 Section 3

(2012-2013)

EIA for the upgrading of N2 Section 27 between the Nkunzi River and Sunset Rest, KwaZulu-Natal.

Theo functioned as the EAP responsible for compiling the application for environmental authorisation, undertaking the BA process, compiling the WULA and overall project management. He also functioned as the project’s independent Environmental Control Officer (ECO), a five (5) year appointment.

UWP Consulting (Pty) Ltd (UWP) for SANRAL - Upgrading of National Route 5 Section 2 and 3 (2012-2013)

EIA for the upgrading of N5 Sections 2 and 3 between the Kestal and Bethlehem in the Free State Province, KwaZulu-Natal.

Theo functioned as the EAP responsible for compiling the application for environmental authorisation, undertaking the BA process and overall project management. He also functioned as the project’s independent ECO, a three (3) year appointment.

RHDHV for the KZN DoT – Construction of the Qudeni Link Road

(2009-2014)

EIA For the construction of a 37 km greenfield road through the uMzinyathi River valley linking the towns of Qudeni and Pomeroy, KwaZulu-Natal. Included in the design was a 140m bridge across the uMzinyathi River.

Theo functioned as the EAP responsible for compiling the application for environmental authorisation, undertaking the Scoping and EIA (S&EIA) process and overall project management. He also functioned as the project’s independent ECO, a four (4) year appointment.

Infrastructure – Water and Waste Water

UWP (now Mariswe Pty Ltd) for the Amajuba District Municipality (DM) – Upgrading of the Durnacol Water Treatment Works

(2018)

Water Use License (WUL) and construction monitoring for the upgrading of the existing Water Treatment Works (WTW) at Durnacol, KwaZulu-Natal.

Theo functioned as the EAP responsible for managing the WUL application process as well as performing the role of the ECO, monitoring construction activities.

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Mariswe for the Amajuba DM - Dannhauser Regional Water Supply Scheme

(2019)

An EIA and WUL application for the proposed Dannhauser Regional Water Supply Scheme linking the Durnacol Water Treatment Works to the settlements of Skombaren, Hilltop, Hattingspruit and Ramaphosa in northern KwaZulu-Natal.

Theo functioned as the EAP responsible for compiling the application for environmental authorisation and WUL, undertaking the BA process and overall project management.

Nathoo Mbenyane Engineers (Pty) Ltd (NME) - Upgrading of the Balfour WWTW (2019)

WUL for the proposed upgrading of the Balfour WWTW increasing the treatment capacity from 4 Ml/ day to 12 Ml/ day.

Theo’s function as the EAP included compiling the WUL application and managing the associated process.

Pylon Park Sugar Estate -Irrigation Supply Dam (2017-2019)

EIA for the construction of a new 12 m high earth embankment irrigation dam near Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal.

Theo functioned as the EAP responsible for compiling the application for environmental authorisation, undertaking the Scoping and EIA (S&EIA) process and overall project management.

NME for the City of Mbombela - Upgrading of the Rocky Drift Waste Water Treatment (2017-ongoing)

EIA, WUL and construction monitoring for the upgrading of the capacity of the Rocky Drift Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW) from 2 Ml/day to 7.5 Ml/day, near Nelspruit, Mpumalanga.

Theo is functioning as the EAP responsible for compiling a detailed environmental screening assessment, BA and WULA processes and overseeing construction as the ECO.

Umgeni Water -

uMzimkhulu Bulk Water Supply Scheme (2017-ongoing)

EIA for the development of the uMzimkhulu Bulk Water Supply Scheme near Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal. The project scope includes a 48 m high embankment, flooding an area of 8.5 square kilometres, a WTW, a 12 km potable water pipeline and a 15 Ml reservoir.

Theo’s function is as the projects EAP responsible for compiling the application for environmental authorisation, undertaking the S&EIA process and overall project management.

NME for Govan Mbeki Municipality – Infrastructure Environmental Due Diligence

(2017)

A due diligence assessment of four proposed water and waste water related project in the Govan Mbeki Municipality, Mpumalanga. The outcome of the assessment was utilized in compiling a funding application to finance the proposed development.

Theo was the project manager responsible for compiling the assessment report.

Umgeni Water -

Upgrading of the Nungwane Pipeline

(2014-2015)

EIA for the replacement of a 500 mm diameter gravity main from the Nungwane Dam to the Amanzimtoti WTW in KwaZulu-Natal.

Theo functioned as the overall project manager responsible for compiling the application for environmental authorisation, BA process and WUL.

NME on behalf of the Harry Gwala District Municipality (DM) – Ufafa Water Supply Scheme (2014-2015)

EIA for the development of the Ufafa Water Supply Scheme near Ixopo, KwaZulu-Natal. The project scope provided for approximately 137 km of pipeline reticulation.


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Makhaotse, Narasimulu & Associates (MNA) on behalf of Harry Gwala DM -Mangwaneni Water Supply Scheme (2014-2015)

EIA for the development of the Mangwaneni Water Supply Scheme near Bulwer, KwaZulu-Natal. The project scope provided for approximately 2.5 m high weir on the Mangwaneni Stream, rising main, reservoir and reticulation.

Theo functioned as the overall project manager responsible for compiling the application for environmental authorisation, BA process and WULA.

Worley Parsons RSA (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the uMgungundlovu DM -

Upgrading of the Richmond WWTW

(2014-2015)

EIA for the upgrading of the Richmond WWTW in KwaZulu-Natal. The upgrade provided for increasing the facilities capacity from 2 Ml/day to 4 Ml/day.


Infrastructure - Residential, commercial and industrial developments

Sun International Limited – Pyrolysis and Ash to Brick Plant (2018 to 2019)

Sun International Limited proposed the establishment and operation of a waste to energy Pyrolysis plant and Ash-to-Brick plant at its Sun City resort in the North West Province. Residual general waste and certain hazardous wastes will be recovered at the Pyrolysis plant to generate approximately 100 kW of electricity for the resort.

Theo was the Environmental Assessment Practitioner responsible for the Basic Assessment process required to inform the application for a Waste Management Licence (WML) made in terms of National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (No. 59 of 2008) (NEM:WA), and an Atmospheric Emissions Licence (AEL) in terms of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (No. 39 of 2004) (NEM:AQA).

Cedar Falls Property 25 (Pty) Ltd St John’s Village (2017-ongoing)

SLR was appointed as the external environmental managers for the development of the St Johns Village: Lifestyle and Estate in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal.

As part of services to the development, Theo has compiled and undertaken an amendment process in terms of the NEMA and functions

Devrog Family Trust –

Panorama Gardens Business Park

(2012-2013)

EIA for the development of a 13 ha commercial development on the outskirts of Pietermaritzburg.

Theo functioned as the overall project manager responsible for compiling the

application for environmental authorisation, BA process and WUL.

JR Investments (Pty) Ltd -

Edendale Business and Industrial Development

(2011-2012)

EIA for the development of a 16 ha commercial and light industrial development in Edendale, Pietermaritzburg.

Theo functioned as the overall project manager responsible for compiling the

application for environmental authorisation, BA process and WUL.

Inkonjane Projects on behalf of the KZN Department of Human Settlements -Pomeroy Housing Development

(2010-2013)

EIA for the development of a 28 ha housing development outside Pomeroy, KwaZulu-Natal.

Theo’s functioned as the projects EAP responsible for compiling the application for

environmental authorisation, undertaking the S&EIA process and overall project

management.

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Infrastructure – Rail and Port infrastructure

Transnet Capital Projects - Rail and tidal gate upgrade

(2013)

EIA for the upgrading of the rail line near the tidal gate, Richards Bay coal terminal.

Theo functioned as the overall project manager responsible for compiling the application for environmental authorisation and BA process.

Transnet National Ports Authority –

Locomotive turn around

(2014)

EIA for the construction of a locomotive turn around table with the Richards Bay harbour.

Theo functioned as the overall project manager responsible for compiling the application for environmental authorisation and BA process.

Transnet Capital Projects Port of Durban, Pier 1 Phase 2

(2013-2016)

Theo functioned as the EAP, appointed by Transnet Capital Projects to provide environmental services for the eastward expansion of Pier 1 container terminal (Pier 1 Phase 2).

Responsibilities included a detailing environmental screening, environmental due diligence of the proposed development, compilation of the application for environmental authorisation, assessment and overall project management.

Mining

Concrete 2000 CC –

Stanger Quarry

(2014)

EIA and mining right application for the establishment of greenfields aggregate (tillite) quarry near Stanger, KwaZulu-Natal.

Theo functioned as the overall project manager responsible for compiling the application for environmental authorisation, S&EIA and Environmental Management Programme (EMPR).

Afrimat Limited –

Ladysmith Quarry

(2014)

EIA and mining right application for the establishment of greenfields aggregate (weathered dolerite) quarry near Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal.

Theo functioned as the overall project manager responsible for compiling the application for environmental authorisation, S&EIA and EMPR.

Oil and Gas

AfroEnergy (Pty) Ltd -

Coal bed methane exploration in Mpumalanga and Free State (ER 320 & 321)

(2016-ongoing)

Afro Energy lodged two applications with the Petroleum Agency of South Africa for Exploration Rights to explore for petroleum products across in KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and the Free State provinces

Theo was responsible for compiling the application for environmental authorisation and S&EIA.

Energy Oil (Pty) Ltd Due diligences assessment

Due diligence assessment of the Energy Oil’s Wadeville facility in Gauteng auditing compliance with the various South African statutes.

Theo functioned as lead auditor.

Centlube (Pty) Ltd

Due diligences assessments

(2016-2018)

SLR has provided various due diligence assessments for Centlube largely associated with the re-establishment of a motor oil lubrication facility in Anderbolt, Gauteng.

Theo was responsible for undertaking these assessments and advising the client as to the statutory environmental limitations and requirements.

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MEMBERSHIPS

Member International Association for Impact Assessment South Africa (IAIAsa)

Member of the Institute of Quarries

AWARDS

IAIAsa Advance Award

2013

Environmental planning and management of the Edendale Business and Industrial Park.

SAB Maltings (Pty) Ltd - Water supply pipeline, Caledon

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4. WHEN: Due commencement date and completion date estimate (day/night work)

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SCHEDULE OF FINES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE OR EMPr TRANSGRESSIONS

(Based on City of Cape Town: Detailed Environmental Specifications – Version 6: 2007)

Note: The maximum fine for any environmental damage will never be less than the cost of applicable environmental rehabilitation.

Construction EMPr TRANSGRESSION OR RESULTANT ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE MIN.

FINE

MAX.

FINE

Failure to comply with prescriptions regarding appointment of an Environmental Officer and monitoring of

Construction EMPr compliance. R 500 R 1 000

Failure to comply with prescriptions regarding environmental awareness training. R 500 R 5 000

Failure to comply with prescriptions regarding method statements. R 500 R 5 000

Failure to report environmental damage or Construction EMPr transgressions to the RE or ECO. R 500 R 1 000

Failure to carry out instructions of the RE or ECO regarding the environment or the Construction EMPr. R 500 R 1 000

Failure to comply with prescriptions regarding construction camp. R 500 R 5 000

Failure to comply with prescriptions posting of emergency numbers. R 500 R 1 000

Failure to comply with prescriptions regarding information boards. R 500 R 1 000

Failure to comply with prescriptions regarding site demarcation and enforcement of ‘no go’ areas. R 500 R 5 000

Failure to comply with prescriptions regarding site clearing. R 500 R 5 000

Failure to comply with prescriptions for supervision for loading and off loading of delivery vehicles. R 500 R 1 000

Failure to comply with prescriptions for securing of loads to ensure safe passage of delivery vehicles. R 500 R 1 000

Failure to comply with prescriptions for the storage of imported materials within a designated contractor’s yard. R 500 R 1 000

Failure to comply with prescribed administration, storage or handling of hazardous substances. R 500 R 1 000

Failure to comply with prescriptions regarding equipment maintenance and storage. R 500 R 1 000

Failure to comply with fuel storage, refuelling, or cleanup prescriptions. R 500 R 5 000

Failure to comply with prescriptions regarding procedures for emergencies (spillages and fires). R 1 000 R 5 000

Failure to comply with prescriptions for solid waste management. R 500 R 5 000

Failure to comply with prescriptions for the use of ablution facilities. R 500 R 1 000

Failure to comply with prescriptions regarding water provision. R 500 R 1 000

Failure to comply with prescriptions for the use of designated eating areas. R 500 R 1 000

Failure to comply with prescriptions regarding fire control. R 500 R 5 000

Failure to comply with prescriptions to work in watercourses. R 500 R 5 000

Failure to comply with prescriptions to prevent water pollution, sedimentation and erosion control R 500 R 5 000

Failure to comply with prescriptions to traffic accommodation and temporary bypasses R 500 R 5 000

Failure to comply with prescriptions to the protection of natural features, flora, fauna and archaeology. R 500 R 5 000

Failure to comply with prescriptions regarding speed limits. R 500 R 1 000

Failure to comply with prescriptions regarding working hours / noise control R 500 R 1 000

Failure to comply with prescriptions regarding dust control. R 500 R 1 000

Failure to comply with prescriptions regarding cement and concrete batching R 500 R 5 000

Failure to comply with prescriptions regarding alien eradication R 500 R 5 000

For each subsequent similar offence committed by the same individual, the fine shall be doubled in value to a maximum

value of R 50 000.

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CHANCE FIND PROTOCOL (CFP) FOR PALAEONTOLOGICAL HERITAGE

1. Mitigation for Excavation Impact on Paleontological Heritage Resources

Project Commencement 1.1.

It is essential that the appointed palaeontologist, in consultation with the Project Manager,

Environmental Control Officer (ECO) and the contractors of the excavation works develop

a short-term strategy for the recovery of significant fossils during the excavation operation.

As part of such a strategy, the scope of work related to palaeontological work must

include:

• Initially, and at least for the duration of excavation, visit the site on request of the

ECO of the specific construction site, to ensure record keeping of all potentially

significant fossil strata. Due to the longevity of this contractual involvement, it is not

possible to have pre-determined timing on these visits and it is a conclusion from

previous excavations for similar projects, that frequent visits by the Palaeontologist

during excavations into the Vryheid Formation sediments will most probably be

required.

• Determine a short-term strategy and budget for the recording of significant fossils.

This strategy is simply an oral agreement on when the site is to be inspected and

what the finds are that might be recorded. The site visit must include an

introduction session with all the managers of the Project Team, during which

training will be provided to the ECO and Implementing Entity by the appointed

palaeontologist, on how to train the construction teams to know what to look out for

in terms of fossil heritage on site. This action will be required at the start of

construction activities at each of the sites indicated as very highly sensitive (red

colour) for the entire project.

• In the case of reporting any unusual sedimentary structures, the palaeontologist

must be notified, and a site visit must be arranged at the earliest possible time.

Should the ECO or the Implementing Entity become aware of suspicious looking

material that might be a “Significant Find”, construction activities must be halted in

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that specific area and the ECO must inform the palaeontologist. The

palaeontologist must be given enough time to reach the site as requested by the

ECO.

• It is the professional opinion of the author of this document that most of the

significant fossils will be associated with the spoil material that results from

excavations. It is therefore important to have a suitably trained ECO on site to

record fossils when observed in the dumped spoil materials.

General Encounters 1.2.

• Curation of palaeontological material must begin as soon as the project commence.

The appointed specialist must acquaint themselves with the operation and

determine feasible mitigation strategies.

• A plan for systematic sampling, recording, preliminary sorting and storage of

palaeontological and sedimentological samples will be developed during the early

stages of the project, in collaboration with the Evolutionary Studies Institute (ESI) at

WITS University, which is the closest institute to the site, or the preferred Institute

as recommended by Amafa.

• Mitigation by the responsible authority and the appointed palaeontologist will involve

an attempt to capture all rare fossils and systematic collection of all fossils

discovered. This will take place in conjunction with descriptive, diagrammatic and

photographic recording of exposures, also involving sediment samples and samples

of both representative and unusual sedimentary or biogenic features. The fossils

and contextual samples will be processed (sorted, sub-sampled, labelled, boxed)

and documentation consolidated, to create an archive collection from the excavated

sites for future researchers.

2. Roles and Responsibilities

SANRAL and ECO 2.1.

• Ensuring, at the cost of the Implementing agency, that a representative archive of

palaeontological samples and other records is assembled to characterise the

palaeontological occurrences affected by the excavation operation.

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• Provide field aid, if necessary, in the supply of materials, labour and tools to

excavate, load and transport sampled material from the excavation areas to the

sorting areas, removal of overburden if necessary, and the return of discarded

material to the disposal areas. In the case of this project it is foreseen that plant

and trace fossils might be present. (If vertebrate fossils of Permian age are

exposed, it will be Very Highly significant, and the palaeontologist will be in close

communication with the site ECO to act as required by Amafa without causing

undue standing time for the contractors).

• “Facilitate” systematic recording of the stratigraphic and palaeo-environmental

features of exposures in the fossil-bearing excavations, by allowing time to describe

and measure geological sections, and by providing aid in the surveying of positions

where significant fossils are found. (In the case of this specific development, the

likelihood of such finds is Very High).

• Provide safe storage for fossil material found routinely during excavation operations

by construction personnel. In this context, isolated fossil finds in disturbed material

qualify as “normal” fossil finds.

• Provide covered, dry storage for samples and facilities that is defined as a “work

area for sorting, labelling and boxing/bagging of samples”.

• Costs of basic curation and storage in the sample archive at the ESI, WITS

University (labels, boxes, shelving and, if necessary, specifically-tasked temporary

employees).

Implementing Entity 2.2.

2.2.1. Documentary record of paleontological occurrences

• The contractors will, after consultation with the ECO and in collaboration with the

palaeontologist, make the excavation plan available to the appointed specialist, in

which the following information is indicated on the plan in the site office at the

excavation site. This must be done in conjunction with the appointed specialist and

form part of the on-going revision of the CFP during the excavation stage of the

project.

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o Initially, all known specific palaeontological information will be indicated on

the plan. The information will be updated throughout the excavation period.

During compilation of this CFP, this database is completely void of

information.

o Locations of samples and measured sections are to be pegged, and routinely

accurately surveyed. If any significant fossils are recorded during the time of

excavation, sample locations, measured sections, etc., must be recorded

three-dimensionally.

• This information must be recorded during the first site visit and a clearance from the

palaeontologist (e-mail message will suffice) must be followed up with subsequent

e-mail communications with the ECO and Implementing Entity.

Appointed Palaeontologist 2.3.

• Apply for a permit to collect fossils during the lifetime of the Project and

establishment of a representative collection of fossils and a contextual archive of

appropriately documented and sampled palaeo-environmental and sedimentological

geodata in collaboration with the ESI at WITS University (vertebrate fossils), or the

Rhodes University (Plant fossils), depending on the expertise available at each

Institute.

• Undertake an initial evaluation of potentially affected areas and of available

exposures in excavations. A short training session, inclusive of the ECO,

Implementing Entity and their representatives, must be undertaken during the

second site visit to this project.

• On the basis of the above, and evaluation during the early stages of excavation

development, in collaboration with the ECO and the contractor management team,

prepare more detailed practical strategies to deal with the fossils encountered

routinely during excavation, as well as the strategies for major finds.

• Informal on-site training in responses applicable to “normal” fossil finds must be

provided for the ECO and environmental staff by the appointed specialist. This step

will naturally follow any significant fossil find at the time of the Phase 2 site visits.

• Respond to significant finds and undertake appropriate mitigation.

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• Transport of material from the site to the ESI, WITS University or the allocated

institute where an expert on the specific fossils discovered, is presently employed.

• Reporting on the significance of discoveries, as far as can be preliminarily

ascertained. This report is in the public domain and copies of the report must be

deposited at Amafa, ESI, and the SAHRA. It must fulfil the reporting standards and

data requirements of these bodies.

• Reasonable participation in publicity and public involvement associated with

palaeontological discoveries.

3. Exposure of palaeontological material

• In the event of construction exposing new palaeontological material, not regarded

as normative/routine as outlined in the initial investigation, such as a major fossil

find, the following procedure must be adhered to:

o The appointed specialist or alternates (Amafa; SAHRA; ESI WITS University;

Rhodes University) must be notified by the responsible officer (e.g. ECO or

Contract Manager), of major or unusual discoveries during excavation, found

by the Implementing Entity.

o Should a major in situ occurrence be exposed, excavation will immediately

cease in that area so that the discovery is not disturbed or altered in any way

until the appointed specialist or scientists from the ESI at WITS University, or

its designated representatives, have had reasonable opportunity to

investigate the find. Such work will be at the expense of the Dannhauser

Local Municipality or appointed Project Implementing Authority.

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