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CONSTRUCTION OF A +/-52KM 132KV POWER LINE FROM THULI SUBSTATION TO

ESTANCIA SUBSTATION

MAY 2013

Prepared for:

Eskom Distribution Northern Region

Prepared by:

Nzumbululo Heritage Solutions

P.O Box 223

Witbank1035

Tel: 013 693 3034

Fax: 013 693 4432

E-mail: [email protected]

Postnet Suite 345

Private Bag X9307

Polokwane

0700

Tel: 015 291 3661

Fax: 015 291 3669

E-mail:[email protected]

www.Nzumbululo.com

mailto:%[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

ESKOM MAY 2013 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME THULI TO ESTANCIA

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Prepared by Nzumbululo Heritage Solutions –May 2013

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DOCUMENT INFORMATION SHEET

TITLE: CONSTRUCTION OF A +/-52KM 132KV POWER LINE FROM THULI

SUBSTATION TO ESTANCIA SUBSTATION

PURPOSE OF SCOPE:

The purpose of this document is to describe the environmental values and factors that may be

impacted on by the development of the of the Power line Project. Construction of the new power

line involves chickadee power lines from Thuli substation to Estancia substation in Mpumalanga

Province.

It applies to all Eskom staff, contractors and sub-contractors involved in the design, construction

and operation of this Power Lines, as described in this EMP.

DOCUMENT VERIFICATION

Signature:

Position:

Name: Date:

Consulted:

Enter Name/ Position of those required to review the document including client officials

managing the project.

ENDORSED

Client Project Responsible Officer to sign off.

Signature

Position

Name:

Date:


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NZUMBULULO RACIE TERMS

R Responsible: the person actually produces the document

A Accountable: the person who has to answer for quality assurances

C Consulted: those who are consulted before the document is finalised

I Informed: those who must be informed when the document is published

E Endorsed: those who must approve the final document before it is published by the

client

Issue Date Reason For Issue Responsible Accountable

1 Draft EMP for Power line Project T.KODIBONA M.Murimbika

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3

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Citation:

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME FOR THE CONSTRUCTION

OF A +/-52KM 132KV CHICKADEE POWER LINE FROM THULI SUBSTATION

TO ESTANCIA SUBSTATION.

Recipients:

Eskom Holdings SOC Limited

P.O. Box 223

Witbank

1035

Tel: 013 693 3034

Fax: 013 693 4432

EMAIL: [email protected]

NZUMBULULO

REFERENCE NO.

2012.PLK.HESSA.ENV-PRO-



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Caveat: CONSTRUCTION OF A +/-52KM 132KV CHICKADEE POWER LINE FROM THULI SUBSTATION TO ESTANCIA SUBSTATION.

Authorship: This Report has been prepared for Eskom Distribution Northern Region by Nzumbululo Heritage Solutions. Copyright: This report and the information it contains is subject to copyright and may not be copied in whole or part without written consent of, and Nzumbululo Heritage Solutions except that the Report may be reproduced by the Department of Environmental Affairs and the South African Government agencies to the extent that this is required for the purposes of the Environmental Management purposes in accordance with the National and auxiliary Legislations. Geographic Co-ordinate Information: Geographic co-ordinates in this report were obtained using a hand-held Garmin Global Positioning System device. The manufacturer states that these devices are accurate to within +/- 5 m. Maps: Maps included in this report use data extracted from the NTS Map and data from Google Earth Pro were also utilised. Disclaimer: Nzumbululo Heritage Solutions is not responsible for omissions and inconsistencies that may result from information not available at the time this report was prepared. Signed by Principle EAP: __________________________________________________________________________ T. Kodibona May 2013


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EXPERTISE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSEMENT PRACTITIONERS

The Environmental regulation- Government Notice 543 of 2010, specifically requires practitioners

involved in the environmental processes to list their qualifications and expertise in the report. An

Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) appointed in terms of Regulation 17 (1) of

Government Notice 543 of 2010 is required to:

Be independent; and have expertise in conducting environmental impact assessments including

knowledge of the Act, these regulations and any guidelines that have relevance to the proposed

activity

Perform the work relating to the application in an objective manner, even if this results in views

and findings that are not favourable to the applicant

Comply with the Act, these regulations and all other applicable legislation

Take into account, to the extent possible, the matters listed in Regulation 13 of Government

Notice 543 of 2010 when preparing the application and

Disclose to the applicant and the competent authority all material information in the possession

of the EAP that reasonably has or may have the potential of influencing any decision to be taken

with respect to the application by the competent authority in terms of these regulations or the

objectivity of any report, plan or document to be prepared by the EAP in terms of these

regulations for submission to the competent authority.

The table below lists the project team.

Details of the EAP

Name Tebogo Kodibona

Company Nzumbululo Heritage Solutions for South Africa

Physical Address 106 Marshall Street

Postal Address Suit 345 Postnet Library Gardens, Private Bag X9307,Polokwane 0700

Telephone Number 015 291 3661

Fax Number 015 291 3669

E-mail [email protected]

Role in Project Environmental Assessment Practitioner

Tebogo kodibona is a qualified and experienced environmental practitioner with years of experience on various environmental authorisation projects.

[email protected]


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Details of Proponent

Name Marriam Ngwezi (Representative of Proponent)

Company Eskom Distribution

Physical Address P.O. Box 223,Witbank,1035

Telephone number 013 693 3034

Fax number 013 693 4432

Email [email protected]

Role in Project Project Manager



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Documentation Information

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DOCUMENT INFORMATION SHEET ............................................................................................... II

NZUMBULULO RACIE TERMS ........................................................................................................ III

1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................. 1

1.1 OVERVIEW OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT ...................................................................... 1

1.2 Scope Of The Environmental Management PROGRAMME ................................................. 1

1.3 Overview of eskom NORTHERN region’s Environmental Management Policy .................. 1

1.4 eSKOM NORTHERN REGION Environmental Management Structure and Responsibilities 2

1.4.1 REPORTING STRUCTURE ................................................................................................ 2

1.5 PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EMP .................... 3

1.5.1 ESKOM ................................................................................................................................. 3

1.5.2 Eskom NORTHERN REGION Environment Team ............................................................. 4

1.5.3 EXTERNAL Contractors ...................................................................................................... 4

1.5.4 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PROJECT MANAGER ...................................................... 5

1.5.5 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL OFFICER .................... 5

1.5.6 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR ................................................................. 5

1.5.7 RESPONSIBILITIES OF SITE MANAGER ....................................................................... 5

1.6 LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT SITE ....................................................... 6

2. MAJOR ACTIVITIES OF THE PROJECT .................................................................................. 7

3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE POWER LINE ....................................................... 8

3.1 Technical details of project ......................................................................................................... 8

Length ....................................................................................................................................................... 8

Construction area ..................................................................................................................................... 8

Tower Parameters ..................................................................................................................................... 8

3.2 Construction Phase activities...................................................................................................... 8

3.2.1 Temporary and Permanent Aboveground Facilities .............................................................. 9

3.2.2 Service for power lines ........................................................................................................ 10

3.2.3 Instrumentation .................................................................................................................... 10

3.2.4 Earthing ............................................................................................................................... 10

3.2.5 Cathodic Protection ............................................................................................................. 11


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3.3 Operation phase ......................................................................................................................... 11

3.3.1 Monitoring ........................................................................................................................... 11

3.3.2 Corridor Widths and Access ................................................................................................ 11

3.3.3 Access .................................................................................................................................. 12

3.3.4 Timeframe And Staging ...................................................................................................... 12

3.1 Decommissioning phase ............................................................................................................ 12

4. STATUTORY GUIDELINES ........................................................................................................ 12

4.1.1 Environmentally Relevant Activities .................................................................................. 14

4.1.2 Notifiable Activities ............................................................................................................ 14

4.2 FINANCIAL ASSURANCE ..................................................................................................... 15

4.2.1 COMMERCIAL IN CONFIDENCE .................................................................................. 15

5. STRUCTURE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (EMP) ..... 17

5.1 OBJECTIVES OF THE EMP .................................................................................................. 17

5.2 Environmental Factors ............................................................................................................. 17

5.3 Environmental Objectives And Performance Criteria .......................................................... 18

6. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME ........................................................... 22

6.1.1 METHOD STATEMENTS ................................................................................................. 22

7. MANAGEMENT PLAN, MITIGATION AND MONITORING PLAN ................................... 23

7.1 Key Provisions for Environmental Management ................................................................... 23

7.1.1 General provisions ............................................................................................................... 23

7.1.2 Environmental Resources .................................................................................................... 24

7.2 RECOMMENDATIONS .......................................................................................................... 24

7.3 Noise And Vibration .................................................................................................................. 25

7.3.1 Environmental Values ......................................................................................................... 25

7.3.2 Potential Impacts on Environmental Values ....................................................................... 25

7.4 Air Quality and Dust ................................................................................................................. 28



7.4.3 Greenhouse Gases ............................................................................................................... 30

7.5 Visual Amenity And Lighting .................................................................................................. 31


8. FLORA AND FAUNA .................................................................................................................... 32



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9. WASTE MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................................. 33


9.1.2 Potential Impacts On Environmental Values ...................................................................... 34

9.2 Effluent Disposal........................................................................................................................ 35


10. INCIDENTS AND COMPLAINTS ............................................................................................... 36

11. ENVIRONMENTAL INDUCTION AND TRAINING ............................................................... 37

12. EMERGENCY RESPONSE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL INCIDENTS ..................................... 39

13. ADDITIONAL ON-SITE ACTIVITY ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME 1

13.1 Site Establishment and Demarcation......................................................................................... 1

13.2 Hazardous Substance Spills ........................................................................................................ 5

13.3 Delivery of Materials ................................................................................................................... 7

13.4 Excavation .................................................................................................................................... 8

13.5 Access Roads ................................................................................................................................ 9

13.6 Waste Management ................................................................................................................... 11

13.7 Fire Prevention .......................................................................................................................... 16

13.8 Designated Storage Areas ......................................................................................................... 18

13.9 Excavation .................................................................................................................................. 22

13.10 Claims from Damages ............................................................................................................... 23

13.11 Noise / Working Hours .............................................................................................................. 25

13.12 Archaeology ............................................................................................................................... 26

13.13 Adjacent landowners ................................................................................................................. 27

13.14 Safety, Health, Environment, Risk Quality Assurance .......................................................... 28

14. CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS ................................................................................................. 30

15. DECOMMISSIONING ................................................................................................................... 30


16. STAKEHOLDER FEEDBACK PROCEDURES ........................................................................ 32


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17. INSPECTION AND AUDITING PROGRAM ............................................................................. 33

18. RECORD KEEPING ...................................................................................................................... 33

19. MANAGEMENT REVIEW AND REPORTING ........................................................................ 33

20. CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT .................................................................................................. 34

21. BIBLIOGRAPHY ........................................................................................................................... 35


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ABBREVIATIONS

AIA Approved Inspection Authority

C Contractor

EAP Environmental Assessment Practitioner

ECO Environmental Control Officer

EMP Environmental Management Programme

NEMA National Environmental Management Act (Act No: 107 of 1998)

PM Project Manager

PPE Personal Protection Equipment

QC Quality Control

QCP Quality Control Plan

SM Site Manager


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DEFINITIONS

““Construction

means the building, erection or expansion of a facility, structure or infrastructure that is necessary for the

undertaking of an activity, but excludes any modification, alteration or upgrading of such facility, structure or

infrastructure that does not result in a change to the nature of the activity being undertaken or an increase in

the production, storage or transportation capacity of that facility, structure or infrastructure;” (R543, 2010).

Project proponent

Eskom the individual, company, authority or group proposing the activity

“Significant impact-

Means an impact that by its magnitude, duration, intensity or probability of occurrence may have a notable

effect on one or more aspects of the environment.”(R543, 2010).

“Development

The act of altering or modifying resources in order to obtain potential benefits.

“Reinstatement

To put back or establish again, as in a former position or state.

“Linear activity

Means an activity that is undertaken across on or more properties and which affects the environment or any

aspect of the environment along the course of the activity in different ways, and includes railways, roads,

funiculars, pipelines, conveyor belts, cable ways, power lines, fences, runaways, aircraft landing strips, and

telecommunication lines. (R543, 2010).


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1. INTRODUCTION

This document is an Environmental Management Programme (EMP) for a power line activity,

prepared in accordance with the obligations in the environmental management and protection

regulations and legislations as well as Eskom Northern Region operational procedures.

This EMP aims to ensure all environmental requirements for the construction of the power lines are

outlined in a clear and concise manner to ensure that compliance can be achieved. Environmental

mitigation measures in this EMP have been established based on legislative requirements and on

the environmental assessment applicable to construction of power line.

This EMP is a living document that will be progressively updated should the need arise during

construction and operation phases of the project.

1.1 OVERVIEW OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT

Eskom Northern Region proposes the construction of a +/-52km, 132kv chickadee power line from

Thuli substation to Estancia substation. The project involves 132kV Steel monopole structures that

will be used to construct all the lines, where impossible other suitable structures will be used. The

conductors will be Kingbird (AAAC).The earthwire will be OPGW or ADSS for telecommunication

purposes, this will depend on the technology that will be required.As proponents, Eskom will develop

the following infrastructure for the Thuli to Estancia Project:

Construction of a new +/-52km, 132kv chickadee power line from Thuli substation to Estancia

substation.

1.2 SCOPE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME

This EMP has been developed for the construction of a +/-52km 132kv chickadee power line project.

The proposed project will encompass scope of work and activities for construction, operation and

construction of power lines as guided by scope of work provided by Eskom. All parties will agree on

documentation to be followed before execution of project, this will also include scope of work for the

contractor.

1.3 OVERVIEW OF ESKOM NORTHERN REGION’S ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

POLICY

Eskom Northern Region’s environmental policy is to manage all its construction and operational

activities and those conducted by its contractors in a pro-active manner to minimise any

environmental impacts from the development of Eskom Projects. Eskom has developed and

implemented standing and structured environmental program that involved:

Identification of environmental values;


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Environmental assessment;

Implementation of environmental mitigation strategies to avoid or minimise environmental

impacts;

Environmental monitoring;

Environmental Inspections and auditing;

Complaint investigation and resolution;

Corrective action;

Transparent public environmental reporting;

Community consultation and engagement; and

Management Review.

Eskom Holdings SOC Limited strives for continual improvement in the environmental outcomes

achieved through all of its activities and those identified in this Environmental Management Plan

It is with these commitments to Eskom Holdings SOC Limited’s Environmental Management System

that the +/-52km,132kv power line project will not only meet the Eskom environmental policy

commitments, those required by government and those identified in this EMP, that it is Eskom’s view

that this Project will be managed in such a way to ensure that the environmental and socio-economic

values within the areas and community in which construction of power lines will be maintained and

where ever possible enhanced.

1.4 ESKOM NORTHERN REGION ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE AND

RESPONSIBILITIES

The organisational structure below outlines the reporting arrangements of all major parties involved

in developing, constructing and operating the Project.

1.4.1 REPORTING STRUCTURE

The diagram (1.1) below indicates the reporting structure of the persons responsible for the

implementation of the EMP.


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Diagram 1.1: Reporting structure.

1.5 PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EMP

The following persons will be responsible for the implementation of the EMP:

Project Manager (PM) of Eskom

Environmental Control Officer (ECO)

Contractor (C)

Site Manager (SM)

1.5.1 ESKOM

Eskom’s responsibility is to develop the 132kv power line to allow the provision of electricity to Thuli

(Caroline), Estancia (Hendrina) and the surrounding area. Eskom has the responsibility to ensure

that the 132kv,power line project and its subsequent operations perform to meet Eskom,

shareholders and communities expectations. In doing this it is responsible for:

Resourcing the Eskom Environment Team;

Driving the Eskom Environmental Management System (EMS) process to certification;

Auditing and reviewing the environmental performance of the power line Project; and


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Management review of the Power line for environmental performance during construction,

commissioning and operation.

1.5.2 ESKOM NORTHERN REGION ENVIRONMENT TEAM

The Eskom Northern Region team is a dedicated project team that will be in place that will work with

parties responsible for the construction, commission and operation of the +/-52km, 132kv chickadee

Power line and any contractors retained on the project as well overall Eskom’ SHE teams to ensure

that the132kv chickadee power line project is constructed and operates in accordance with all

commitments outlined in the Eskom business standards and principles, Eskom standards and

procedures, Eskom’s EMS and any license or approval issued by international, national, provincial or

local government agencies. The Eskom Environment Team will be responsible for:

Review of all tenders and contracts to ensure that all companies contracted and equipment supplied

meets the Eskom Project’s environmental criteria.

Develop all construction and operating environmental procedures, as required, to ensure

environmental compliance with all abovementioned documentation.

Develop and implement all contractor environmental induction and awareness training where

necessary and applicable.

Inspect and audit Eskom construction and operations activities as per internal Eskom

Northern Region requirements or as stipulated by any licence or permit where applicable.

Report to Government, community groups, and internal Eskom stakeholders on the

environmental performance of the 132kv chickadee power line project.

Drive a culture of environmental performance and environmental improvement through all

aspects of 132kv chickadee Power line Project activities.

1.5.3 EXTERNAL CONTRACTORS

Contractors or Sub-contractors that may or will be contracted to construct key project components

such as construction of power lines, and any related facility, or supply equipment will be required to:

Comply with all Eskom’s business standards and principles;

Comply with any Eskom’s environmental policies, procedures or systems;

Report to Eskom’s Environmental team any incidents and corrective action undertaken;

Participate in any environmental training, induction programs and review programs;

Allow the Eskom’s Environmental team to inspect and audit their activities and operations as

it relates to the 132kv chickadee Power line Project, as required; and

Attend any performance meetings as directed by Eskom’s Environmental Team.


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1.5.4 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PROJECT MANAGER

Conduct audits to ensure compliance with the EMP

Should be aware of the contents of the EMP.

Confine construction activities to the demarcated construction site.

Prevent actions that will harm the environment and take steps to control pollution on site.

1.5.5 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL OFFICER

Ensure that activities on site comply with all relevant environmental legislation.

Should be fully conversant with the EMP.

Monitor and verify that environmental impacts are kept to minimum.

Take appropriate measures if conditions in the EMP are not adhered to.

Should have in depth knowledge of the environmental legislation and Eskom environmental

policies/ standards and ensure compliance with them.

Compile monthly progress and monitoring reports.

1.5.6 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR

Should comply with the environmental management specifications stipulated in the EMP

Preserve the natural environment by limiting destructive actions on site.

Ensure that the construction staff receives appropriate training before construction activities

commence.

Should appoint a dedicated person, Environmental Control Officer (ECO).

The contractor should oversee site works

Liaise with PM and ECO

1.5.7 RESPONSIBILITIES OF SITE MANAGER

The contract manager should oversee site works

Liaise with Contractor, PM and ECO

Eskom employs a comprehensive corporate structure with clearly defined roles and responsibilities

to ensure that the environmental performance of any Project is transparently, efficiently and

effectively reported in a timely way and that the appropriate person can be contacted and advise on

any corrective action that may be required to be undertaken from time to time.


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1.6 LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT SITE

The project area is located in within the Mpumalanga provinces. The area falls under the jurisdiction

of Albert Luthuli, Msukaligwa and Steve Tshwete local Municipalities. The proposed project study

area is located within the following Farms:

Groenvallei +/-52IT, Droogvallei 41IT, Onbekend 54IT, Goedverwatching 81IT, Witkranz 53IT,

Goedverwatching 80IT, Mooiplaats 86IT, Vlaakfontein108IT, Steerkfontein 245IS, Klipskapel 54IT,

Vogelfontein 245IS, Klipfontein 241IS, Bankfontein 215 IS,Smutsoog 214IS, Vaalbank 212IS,

Kranspan 49IT, Witdrand +/-52IT, Goedehoop 45IT, Steynskraal 46IT, Verkeerpan 50IT, Groenvallei

45IT, Jaglust 47IT, Roetel 210IS, Witbank 209IS, Kroghoop 213IS, Welgemeend 206IS,

Dwaarstrek216IS,10/Haartbeesfontein 239IS,Orpenskraal 238IS, Haartbeesfontein259IS.

Figures 1 and 2 below indicate the topographic and aerial locality views of the project site and

general project area. Plates 1- 4 show the locality characteristics.

Figure 1: Topographical map of the area (Refer to Appendix C)

Figure 2: Locality map


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Plate1: The Estancia substation site Plate 2: Cultivated and grazing areas found in the study area

Plate 3: Wetlands found in the study area Plate 4: Example of natural grassland in the study area

The +/-52km, 132kv chickadee power line project site was selected and confirmed based on all

technical requirements and risk assessments other project and other environmental and socio-

economic factors considered.

2. MAJOR ACTIVITIES OF THE PROJECT

The project will commence with the construction of a +/-52km, 132kv chickadee power line from

Thuli substation to Estancia substation. The following activities will be performed during the

construction, commissioning and life cycle of the project:

Erection of camp sites for the Contractors workforce

Negotiations for access roads to the servitude

Bush clearing to facilitate access, construction and the safe operation of the line

Establishing of access roads on the servitude


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Transportation of materials, equipment and personnel to the site

Installation for foundations for the towers

Tower assembly and erection

Conductor stringing and regulation

Final inspection of line and substation

Rehabilitation of disturbed areas

Signing of landowners

Handing and taking over the servitude

Operation and maintenance of the line

The power lines and the associated infrastructure are based on tried and approved Eskom technical

designs for such facilities in line with all safety and environmental and well as engineering standards.

3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE POWER LINE

Nzumbululo drafted this EMP with understanding of following technical details for the project during

construction, operation and decommissioning phases.

3.1 TECHNICAL DETAILS OF PROJECT

LENGTH

The length of the line will be approximately +/-52km, from the existing Thuli substation to the existing

Estancia substation.

CONSTRUCTION AREA

The servitude width is 31m. Construction is limited to the width of the servitude in which the line will

be constructed.

TOWER PARAMETERS

Tower spacing : 250m. (Average)

Tower height : 28m highest and 13m lowest (approximate)

Conductor attachment height: 25m (Average).

3.2 CONSTRUCTION PHASE ACTIVITIES

The EMP consists of the following activities to be conducted during construction phase:

Vegetation clearing

Hand/Mechanical ground digging

Pegging


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Noise

Air quality

Traffic

Emergency Response

Incident and complaints management

Testing

Tower Installation and backfilling

Soil management

Dangerous goods management

Temporary storage of equipment

Access to the site

3.2.1 TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT ABOVEGROUND FACILITIES

A range of temporary facilities may be required during power line construction. These include work

areas for equipment, delivery (equipment) and storage. In addition, campsites for temporary

accommodation of the construction workforce will be required. These additional work areas will be

fully rehabilitated once the power line is operational.

Permanent aboveground facilities for the power line will include:

Building of foundations for the towers

Tower assembly and erection

Conductor stringing

Construction activities are outlined below.

Construction Element Details

Width of vegetation clearing 6.7m

Types of Towers/Pylons Either be monopoles, self-supporting towers,

or a combination thereof.

Trenchless techniques Connection to the substations

Construction Workforce 132 kV chickadee power lines

Standard construction hours 7am-5pm six days per week

Construction duration (approximate) To be confirmed

MECHANICS FOR TOWER INSTALLATION


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Generally, 132kV power lines require a servitude width of between 30m and 40m, the

contractor must fabricate, build towers according to supplied drawings and structures.

The proposed 132kV power line will require a servitude width of 31 m (15.5 m either side of the

centre line of the power line)

Any extra area required outside the servitude shall be negotiated with the relevant land

Occupiers and approved by Eskom. All areas marked as no-go areas

Locations inside the servitude shall be treated with the utmost care and responsibility.

High voltage power lines require a large clearance area for safety precautions

The Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993) provides for statutory

clearances.

The servitude also needs to be cleared from time to time to ensure that vegetation does not

interfere with the operation of the line.

Servitude maintenance therefore goes hand in hand with the use of and maintenance of access

roads

The Contractor must assist the Employer during commissioning.

Remove all rubble and keep the site clean.

3.2.2 SERVICE FOR POWER LINES

a. Excavate and backfill all trenches as required. All trenches to be backfilled and compacted to

90% Mod AASHTO.

b. Supply, fabricate and install service power line.

3.2.3 INSTRUMENTATION

a. Supply and install instrumentation according to the specification attached.

b. The Employer will supply the communication cable.

c. The Contractor must issue an instrument completion certificate

d. The Employer will construct/build power lines accordingly.

3.2.4 EARTHING

a. Supply and construct/build earthing according to the supplied drawing

b. A certificate of compliance to be supplied as confirmation (yellow certificate)

c. A certificate of compliance for the entire electrical installation must be issued.


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3.2.5 CATHODIC PROTECTION

The chickadee power line material to be used will have the industrial standard protection such as

Cathodic Protection (CP) system (or any equivalent protection system) included to provide primary

and secondary form of corrosion protection.

3.3 OPERATION PHASE

Construction of power lines.

Access to the project area (site).

Maintenance of vegetation, weeds, pests, bushfire, erosion and sedimentation, power line

subsidence, land use.

Maintenance of power lines, this including hand digging, pigging, concrete and welding.

Maintenance of power lines will be similar to construction activities.

Monitoring and Management of power line during the operational process

3.3.1 MONITORING

Monitoring during operational phase will include:

Patrols of power lines corridor and substation site

Minimise damage to vegetation by only clearing maximum of 8m vegetation along the centre

of the servitude for access purposes.

Keep servitude as natural looking as possible.

No vegetation interfering with structures and statutory safety requirements upon completion

of the contract.

Minimise possibility of erosion due to removal of vegetation by not de-stumping vegetation on

river and stream embankments.

Minimise removal of plant material on river and stream embankments.

Eradication of alien invader and densifier species that cause a fire hazard

Monitoring will be implemented to ensure compliance with the CEMP and to validate the

predictions made by the pre-application reports and assessments.

3.3.2 CORRIDOR WIDTHS AND ACCESS

Vegetation clearing shall be done in accordance with ESKASABG3 REV 0 (Standard for bush

clearance and maintenance within overhead power line servitudes) and the Vegetation Management

Guideline. The removal of all economically valuable trees or vegetation shall be negotiated with the

Landowner before such vegetation is removed The requirement for a 8m clearing width has been

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the volume of subsoil that will be removed from the trench, and safe working distances for the

various pieces of equipment required for the construction of the power line. An engineering

illustration for the clearing is provided by Eskom project technical designs and plans. The base area

for the soil stockpiles has been calculated using the following assumptions:

mean topsoil depth along route of 15 cm (based on studies undertaken)

mean subsoil depth of 1.85 m (estimate of typical trench depth of 1 m)

typical stockpiled topsoil angle of repose of 30 degrees and bulking factor of 15 per cent

Stockpile heights of up to 1 m (or higher depending upon the site conditions) for short-term

storage.

3.3.3 ACCESS

Road access will be required as part of the servitude along the distribution line for easy access.

During construction also access will be required to reach areas such as construction easements,

work areas and campsites. Existing road, tracks and disturbed areas will be utilised as far as

practicable to minimise disturbance to the surrounding areas. Existing public road have been

mapped throughout the area and it is expected that no new access tracks will be needed.

3.3.4 TIMEFRAME AND STAGING

It is projected that the construction of the power lines can take months however periods are long.

The power line will remain in operation for a period of 25- 30 years, before it is decommissioned.

3.1 DECOMMISSIONING PHASE

Activities for decommissioning phase are similar to construction and treated in same way.

4. STATUTORY GUIDELINES

All applicable environmental standards contained in the environmental legislations and Municipal

bylaws should be adhered to. The legislations listed below are some of the applicable environmental

legislations.

ACT ACT NO REMARKS

Atmospheric

pollution prevention

Act

45 of 1965 Controls all forms of air pollution.

-smoke control zones

-dust control

-air pollution from waste


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National Forest Act 84 of 1998 Provides measures for the protection of certain

forests and trees

Advertising on roads

and ribbon

development Act

21 of Prohibits the depositing or leaving of certain

articles or materials near certain roads

-structures near roads

-waste near roads

Conservation of

Agricultural

Resources Act

43 of 1983 Controls the utilisation and protection of

wetlands, soil conservation, control and

prevention of veld fires, control of weeds and

invasive plants.

Agricultural Pests

Act

36 of 1983 Provides control to prevent and combat

agricultural pests, including importation of exotic

plants and animals

National Veld and

Forest Fire Act

101 of

1998

Deals with the establishment of fire protection

Associations, responsibilities for the preparation

and maintenance of fire breaks

National

Environmental

Management Act

107 of

1998

Provides for cooperative environmental

governance by establishing principles for

decision making on matters affecting the

environment.

Environment

Conservation Act

73 of 1989 Provides control for the effective protection and

utilisation of the environment, littering, waste

disposal, noise and various other activities,

which may have a detrimental effect on the

environment

-provides for waste management

Fencing Act 31 of 1963 Prohibits damage to a property owners gates

and fences

Prohibits climbing or crawling over or through

fences without permission

Health Act 63 of 1977 Control of health aspects of waste disposal and

water treatment

Regulates , rubbish, sewage

National Roads Act 54 of 1971 Prohibits disposal of waste near National roads

Occupational Health

and Safety Act

85 of 1993 Protects workers from exposure to hazardous

substances and working conditions


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National Heritage

Resources Act

25 of 1999 Controls for the protection of natural and

historical resources.

National Water Act 36 of 1998 Provides for all aspects relating to pollution of

surface and ground water

National

Environmental

Management Waste

Act

59 of 2008 The aim of the Act is to consolidate waste management in South Africa. It requires the establishment of a national waste management strategy with norms and standards for waste management. The strategy will also include provincial norms and standards for the classification of waste, waste service delivery and tariffs for the services. The Act requires Eskom to classify the waste that will be generated from the different phases of this project. It also requires Eskom to set up methods for reduction, re-use, recycling and recovery of the waste.

4.1.1 ENVIRONMENTALLY RELEVANT ACTIVITIES

A number of Environmentally Relevant Activities (ERA’s) will be required for the construction and

continued operation of the power line. However, these activities will be limited in extent and

environmental relevance, as prescribed by the Environmental Management Regulations under the

National Environmental Management Act, Act 107 of 1998. Even the activities that are not listed as

environmentally relevant activities are likely to include:

chemical storage;

fuel burning;

extractive and screening activities;

abrasive blasting;

engineering;

regulated waste storage;

regulated waste disposal

dust generated from earth moving machinery

noise generated by construction work activities

4.1.2 NOTIFIABLE ACTIVITIES

Pursuant to listed environmental activities, the following notifiable activities may be undertaken

during the construction and operation of the power line:

Surveyors

Bush-clearing

Gate and fencing


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Foundation-laying

Tower erection; and

Stringing

4.2 FINANCIAL ASSURANCE

4.2.1 COMMERCIAL IN CONFIDENCE

The financial assurance is provided by Eskom based on activities to be undertaken in the

construction, operation, and rehabilitation of the power line.


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5. STRUCTURE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (EMP)

This section describes the environmental factors and those mitigations measures that have been

designed as part of the engineering works and as identified in the Eskom project environmental

information to protect Mpumalanga’s environmental amenity and to prevent environmental harm in

the construction and operation of the new power lines. EMP provides proposed mitigation measures

that will be taken to address the environmental impacts both identified or potential for the following

phases:

Construction

Operational

Decommissioning

5.1 OBJECTIVES OF THE EMP

The EMP has been compiled in order to achieve the following objectives

To outline mitigation measures and environmental specifications, which are, required to be

implemented for all phases of the project.

In order to minimise the extent of the environmental impacts.

To prevent long term or permanent environmental degradation.

To outline functions and responsibilities for persons responsible for the implementation of the

EMP.

Precautions against damage and claims arising from damage are taken timeously.

5.2 ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

As the basis for preparing the EMPs, environmental factors have been identified for which there are

environmental values. For each environmental factor, individual management plans have been

proposed to manage impacts on the environmental values associated with the environmental

factors. Environmental factors and associated EMPs are described in Table 5.2.1 below.

Table: 5.2.1

Environmental Factor Management Plan Intervention

Noise and Vibration Noise and Vibration

Air Quality Air Quality and Dust Management

Visual Amenity and

Lighting

Visual Amenity and Lighting

Flora and Fauna Terrestrial Flora and Fauna, Weed and Pest Management


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Water Surface Water Quality, Groundwater

Land Soil Erosion and Sediment Control, Soil Contamination,

Landscape and Character Maintenance, Topography

Waste Waste Effluent Disposal

Traffic and Transport Traffic and Transport

Health, Safety and

Security

Incidents and Complaints Environmental Induction and Training Emergency Response for Environmental Incidents Fire Dangerous Goods

Rehabilitation and

Decommissioning

Progressive Rehabilitation Decommissioning

Social Community Heritage

5.3 ENVIRONMENTAL OBJECTIVES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

For each environmental factor identified, an environmental objective and performance criteria has been determined. These are listed in Table 5.3.1 below for the Eskom project.

Table:5.3.1

Element Objective Performance Criteria

Noise and

vibration

To construct and operate

in a manner that

minimises the impact of

noise and vibrations on

surrounding residences

and industry.

No exceedence of Project derived noise

criteria at sensitive receptors.

No noise-related complaints received from

local community.

Consultation with potentially affected

sensitive receptors where applicable.

Respond to all complaints.

Air quality and

dust

To construct and operate

in a

manner that minimises

impacts

on ambient air quality.

No exceedence of Project derived air

quality criteria.


sensitive receptors.

Respond to all complaints on air quality.

Visual amenity To minimise impacts on

visual amenity associated

with the gap CMS facility.

Respond to all complaints regarding visual

amenity and, where feasible, implement

mitigation measures.


sensitive receptors


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Flora and

Fauna

When applicable, To

minimise impacts on the

abundance and

distribution of flora and

fauna as a result of Project

activities.

Progressively rehabilitate

disturbed areas where

practicable.

In an unlikely event in case of this project,

the following should be considered as

cautionary measures:

Avoid, where practicable, endangered,

vulnerable and rare (EVR) flora species and

the habitat of EVR fauna.

No unauthorised clearing of native

vegetation.

Permits and approvals in place for any

unavoidable disturbance of EVR flora and

fauna species.

No introduction of declared pests as a

result of Project activities.

Develop and implement an environmental

offsets strategy.

Minimise impacts to native vegetation and

on habitat fragmentation.

Progressive rehabilitation is consistent with

the surrounding area and land use post

restoration.

Weeds and

pests

To prevent the spread or

introduction of pest and

weed species as a results

of Project activities.

No increase in abundance or distribution of

weed and pest species as a result of

Project activities.

Surface water

quality

To minimise the potential

impacts associated with

erosion and to prevent the

release of contaminants

that may adversely affect

downstream surface water

quality

No release of contaminants to surface

waters outside the boundary of Project

infrastructure.

No failures of sediment and erosion control

techniques leading to unacceptable

sediment release.

Groundwater

quality and

availability

To protect the quality of

the existing groundwater

resources and not extract

groundwater to the

detriment of other

groundwater users and

biodiversity dependent on

groundwater supplies.

Groundwater quality not impacted by

activities. Develop trigger levels for the

point at which changes to groundwater

quality and levels may result in the

implementation of groundwater

management plans.

Soil erosion

and sediment

control

To minimise

environmental impacts

caused by soil loss and

erosion.

Erosion and sediment control techniques

implemented onsite where necessary.

No failures of sediment and erosion control

techniques leading to unacceptable

sediment release.


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Soil

contamination

No contamination of soils

arising from Project

activities.

To manage any pre-

existing contaminated

soils such that extent of

contamination is not

exacerbated by Project

activities.

Minimise, where

practicable, contamination

of soils by Associated

Water.

No release of contaminants, hazardous

substance or dangerous goods to soil.

Identify all pre-existing contaminated soils

likely to be impacted by Project activities.

Where pre-existing contaminated soils are

identified, and disturbance by Project

activities is unavoidable, develop and

implement appropriate management

strategies.

No contamination of soils and water outside

the footprint of water management

infrastructure.

Landscape and

character

maintenance

To minimise the impact on

environmental and

community values from

the location of

infrastructure.

Respond to all complaints regarding

impacts on environmental and community

values and, where feasible, implement

mitigation measures.

Where applicable, consultation with

potentially affected stakeholders.

Evidence that decision criteria for location

of infrastructure includes consideration of

environmental and community values.

Topography

maintenance

To minimise impacts to

topography

Minimise sediment and erosion release

from areas where topography is altered.

Consultation with stakeholders regarding

topography following decommissioning.

Where practicable, sites are returned to

their original profile upon decommissioning.

Waste

management

To minimise waste

generation and maximise

reuse and recycling of

waste products.

To dispose of waste in an

appropriate manner.

No contamination of soil, air or water as a

result of inappropriate waste management.

Develop and implement a plan for waste

minimization and management.

All waste disposal to be carried out by a

licensed waste contractor.

Waste management practices to not result

in loss of health to personnel or sensitive

receptors.

Effluent

disposal

Should any be created, To

release treated effluent

and manage sewage

sludge without causing

environmental harm.

Should any be generated on site or

associated project activity, treated effluent

meets quality requirements of design

parameters.

All sewage sludge is disposed at an

appropriate sewerage disposal facility.


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Traffic and

Transport

To minimise as much as

practicable potential

impacts associated with

traffic generated by the

Project.

Minimal traffic-related complaints and

incidents.

To minimise impacts on road pavements, or

where this is not practicable, to negotiate

appropriate contributions or upgrades to

road pavement impacts with relevant

authorities.

Incidents and

complaints

To have a process

whereby all complaints

can be lodged and

responded to in an

appropriate manner.

Record all complaints and responses in an

incidents and complaints register.

Respond appropriately to all incidents and

complaints.

Environmental

induction and

ongoing

training

To ensure that all Project

personnel, including

contractors, comply with

the environmental

requirements of all tasks.

All personnel undergo site inductions and,

where necessary, additional training, that

address environmental requirements of

Project activities.

Full compliance with induction and training

procedures.

Emergency

response for

environmental

incidents.

To ensure that Project

personnel can respond

effectively and efficiently in

the event of an

environmental incident to

ensure no long-term

adverse impacts on

health, safety or the

environment.

Any emergency response addressed in

accordance with the Eskom Emergency

Response Plan.

Nil government notices through out the

project phases.

Fire

management

To prevent the initiation of

bushfires as a result of

Project Activities.

To protect Project

personnel and key Project

infrastructure from

bushfire impacts.

Develop and implement an Emergency

Response Plan that includes fire

management.

No unplanned and uncontrolled fires

caused by Project activities.

Consultation with all relevant fire

management authorities where need arise.

Dangerous

goods and

hazardous

substances

To protect Project

personnel, the public and

the environment from

harm due to the transport,

storage or use of

dangerous goods or

hazardous substances.

No unplanned release of dangerous goods

or hazardous substances.

All transport, storage and handling of

dangerous goods or hazardous substances

is performed in accordance with applicable

legislation, guidelines and standards.


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Revegetation

and

rehabilitation

To restore, as far as

reasonably practicable,

land to its pre-existing

condition.

Monitoring of rehabilitation areas occurs at

a frequency necessary to determine

rehabilitation success.

After a suitable period, revegetation occurs

naturally and is similar to surrounding

vegetation.

No weed species introduced.

Rehabilitation area stabilised with no

significant erosion events.

Decommissioni

ng

To decommission Project

facilities such that they do

not present an ongoing

environmental risk.

To plan for

decommissioning in

consultation with relevant

stakeholders.

Develop and implement, in consultation

with stakeholders, a detailed

decommissioning plan for all facilities prior

to the end of their useful life.

6. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME

The Eskom Project EMP describe, in detail, the environmental values of the power line installation,

potential impacts on environmental values and measures to mitigate impacts. EMPs have been

prepared based on the findings and processes anticipated. The management plans are consistent

with Eskom Northern Region Business Principles for the protection of environmental and social

values across all the company’s activities, operations and projects.

6.1.1 METHOD STATEMENTS

Method statements are written submissions by the Contractor to the PM in response to the

requirements of this EMP or to a request by the PM. The Contractor shall be required to prepare

method statements for several specific construction activities and/or environmental management

aspects.

The Contractor shall not commence the activity for which a method statement is required

until the PM has approved the relevant method statement.

Method statements must be submitted at least five (5) days prior to the date on which

approval is required (start of the activity).

Failure to submit a method statement may result in suspension of the activity concerned

until such time as a method statement has been submitted and approved.

An approved method statement shall not absolve the Contractor from any of his

obligations or responsibilities in terms of the contract. However, any damage caused to

the environment through activities undertaken without an approved method statement

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The method statements shall cover relevant details with regard to:

o Construction procedures and location of the construction site. �

o Start date and duration of the procedure.

o Materials, equipment and labour to be used.

o How materials, equipment and labour would be moved to and from the site as well as

on site during construction.

o Storage, removal and subsequent handling of all materials, excess materials and

waste materials of the procedure.

o Emergency procedures in case of any reasonably potential accident / incident which

could occur during the procedure.

o Compliance / non-compliance with the EMP Specification and motivation if non-

compliant.

7. MANAGEMENT PLAN, MITIGATION AND MONITORING PLAN

This section provides, first in the form of the plain text, the key provisions for environmental

management for the site, and then complies into the form of the table a description of the mitigation

measures that will be implemented to avoid or minimise the potential impacts. This table lists site

specific construction activities correlated with identified environmental impacts, provides site specific

mitigation measures, and frequency of the mitigation measures. It also mentions the parties

responsible for implementation, supervision of the application of the environmental management

plan.

7.1 KEY PROVISIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Environmental impact mitigation can be further developed before proceeding with initial stage of

construction (i.e., top soil stripping, grading, vehicles crossing). The common measures and key

mitigation provisions specific to this site are listed below (these measures are also integrated into

activities, impacts, mitigations, responsibilities, see table in subsections).

7.1.1 GENERAL PROVISIONS

General measures that will be implemented to ensure that environmental impacts are avoided or

mitigated include but not limited to the following

Safety warning signs, authorising only project personnel

Adequate signage to ensure that areas delimited by the project are respected

The construction camps will be subject to the EMP requirements. In this case mobile toilets

of sufficient capacity should be provided. The collection of disposal of the sewage/ waste

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Access to the site will be done through the existing roads

7.1.2 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES

The following environmental resources will be provided by the contractor:

Oil spills response equipment and materials

An Environmental Control Officer (ECO) permanently on site supervising and monitoring works,

Personnel on site who are trained in the use of the oil spill response equipment and materials,

Prior training of entire personnel and continuous toolbox talks to ensure that all workers are

aware of the environmental requirements during crossing works,

Measures to respond to all water pollution and oil spill

No parking area will be set up to limit the passage of vehicles across the working zone,

No refuelling operation will be authorised on site,

All equipment working on site will be inspected for potential leaks, etc prior to starting time the

work and then on a monthly basis (daily basis for engines working directly into the channels),

Adequate spills response contingency will be mobilized; including oil spill kits with absorbent

pads shovels plastic and sand bags). These will be available on site during the project phase

and personnel trained in the use of the equipment available on site.

7.2 RECOMMENDATIONS

Construction materials should be properly stored and removed after construction and

decommissioning activities

Water must be provided for use by construction workers during construction period for

drinking purposes

The Contractor should provide a letter of assurance relating to the general waste disposal

site to be used as well as record of waste that is being disposed. Other rubble must be used

to re-instate the diggings during construction.

No private or other property around or near the construction site may be damaged in any

way.

No construction should take place during wet weather to prevent soil erosion from forming

Mobile portable toilets should be provided by the Contractor, no pit toilet should be dug on

site.

Storm water should be well managed before entering the nearby rivers or streams.

Construction materials should be properly stored and removed after construction and

decommissioning activities.


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7.3 NOISE AND VIBRATION

7.3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL VALUES

The power line project area in situated in farm areas, which in general is expected to have less

existing background noise levels.

Generally all noise impacts associated with the Eskom project will occur during the construction of

the power line. Construction activities will be limited to 10 hours per day. Where construction noise

impact on the acoustic environment of premises it is usually recommended that construction hours

be limited to 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday, 7am to 1pm Saturday. Based on the recommended

noise levels environmental guidelines, the following noise level limits are proposed:

45 dB(A) between 7am and 6pm from Monday to Friday

45 dBA between 7 am and 1 pm on Saturdays

30 dbA at all other times.

7.3.2 POTENTIAL IMPACTS ON ENVIRONMENTAL VALUES

Potential noise impacts associated with the construction and the operation of the power line are

projected to be minor and are expected to remain within the recommended noise limits as prescribed

in the noise control regulations and policies/ guidelines.

In the unlikely event that construction activities are required at night, these activities may be

scheduled to occur when they generate the least disruption, or managed through negotiation of

alternative arrangements with affected stakeholders if any.

Construction

All noise impacts associated with the construction of the chickadee power line will lead to temporary

minimal disturbances (if any) since the affected area is not considered to be sensitive receptor.

Trenching and restoration works are expected to generate the highest noise levels.

Other sources of noise will be associated with construction camps and traffic movements.

Vibration impacts which may occur as a result of the power line construction activities (excluding

blasting should the need arise) are projected to be minimal and therefore would remain

predominantly within a 32 m site radius.

Construction works will occur during daylight hours.

In an emergency to avoid injury or loss of life, property and/or to prevent environmental harm

where agreement is reached with local community to reduce construction duration and/or

manage other traffic, amenity or disturbance issues


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Extenuating circumstances which are outside the Project’s control such as long periods of bad

weather causing delays to the power line construction program.

Operation

The operating power line does not emit any discernible noise. Special procedures will be

implemented to manage this event should it be necessary.

Table 7.2.3 a:

Noise and Vibration Management Plan (Construction)

Operational Policy

To construct in a manner that minimises the impact of noise and vibrations on surrounding areas and industry.

Performance Criteria

No exceedence of Project derived noise criteria at potential sensitive receptors.

Responded to all noise-related complaints received from residents and landholders and implement mitigation measures.

Consultation with potentially affected sensitive receptors.

Implementation Strategy

High noise events such as blasting, when required will be scheduled during times of least impact to the local community.

In unlikely event, Community/Businesses to be given adequate notice of any scheduled atypical noise events.

Any blasting to be carried out in accordance with relevant State legislation.

In unlikely event for this particular project, a plan will be prepared before blasting activities begin, giving consideration to potential air blast pressure and vibration and including mitigation measures.

Where needed, Equipment will be fitted with noise-control devices.

Campsites, site offices and stockpile sites to be located a sufficient distance from Business/residences to limit noise impacts.

Monitoring and Auditing

Landholder complaints relating to noise and vibration will be recorded and closed out by the Environmental Manager or delegate.

Noise surveys at relevant local residences will be undertaken at the request of the administering authority.

The method of measurement and reporting will be conducted in accordance with the accepted Noise Measurement Manual/ procedures


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Reporting and Corrective Action

The owner and construction contractor will maintain records of all monitoring and auditing activities and report results to the Environmental Manager at agreed intervals.

Recommendations and corrective actions arising from audits and reviews will be implemented.

Routine work reports will be recorded and reviewed by each supervisor or manager.

All incidents that deviate from normal operating conditions will be reported and action

initiated (including reporting to relevant agencies where this is warranted/required) by the

Owner and construction contractor to prevent a recurrence of the incident.

Non-compliance

Noise and Vibration Management Plan (Operation)

Noise and Vibration Management Plan (Operation)

Management Policy

To operate in a manner that minimises the impact of noise and vibrations on surrounding residences and industry.

Performance Objectives

No exceedence of Project derived noise criteria at sensitive receptors.

Responded to all noise-related complaints received from landholders and implement mitigation measures


Notify adjacent landholders of timing and duration prior to any maintenance activities creating excess noise on site.

Schedule, where possible, unavoidable loud noise activities (e.g. heavy machinerys) at times that will minimise nuisance to surrounding landholders.

Notify businesses/ landholders in advance of unavoidable loud noise activities where practicable.

In unlikely event for this project, notify local businesses, landholders

and affected industries of any planned venting.

Monitoring Business/Landholder complaints relating to noise and vibration will be recorded and closed out by the Environmental Manager or delegate.

Noise surveys at relevant local businesses/ residences where applicable will be undertaken upon the request of the administering authority.

The method of measurement and reporting will be conducted in accordance with the best industrial practices

Reporting And Corrective Action

Complaints relating to noise will be addressed promptly, with further investigations and reporting to the Eskom if required.

Routine work reports with maintenance records will be recorded and reviewed by each supervisor or manager.

All works that deviate from normal operating conditions will be reported and action initiated (including reporting to relevant agencies where this is warranted/required) to prevent a recurrence of the incident.

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Regular reviews, recommendations and corrective actions shall be implemented.

7.4 AIR QUALITY AND DUST


The Project environmental objective for air quality is to preserve ambient air quality to the extent that

ecological health, public amenity or safety is maintained. The air quality standards that have been

considered during this assessment include:

Environmental Management (Air Quality)

National Environment Measure for Ambient Air Quality

Eskom’s corporate global air quality standards.

Eskom project will not exceed air quality objectives as set by the national agencies or Eskom air

quality standard. In general, the company standards are more stringent than the air quality

objectives set by national or local government agencies.


Construction

The construction earthworks and associated vehicle movements are likely to generate dust

particularly during dry, windy weather conditions. No other major air contaminants are predicted to

result as power line construction. Any impacts associated with dust generation are likely to be more

adverse in areas located in proximity to sensitive receptors such as industrial areas or residences.

However, with the implementation of mitigation strategies, it is expected that dust concentrations

within these potential sensitive areas will remain within acceptable limits for this Eskom project.

Operation

Operation of the power line will generate potential air emissions from the following sources:

Dust from limited ongoing management of the chickadee power lines.

Emission control efficiencies of 50% can readily be achieved through the implementation of

effective watering programme for unpaved roads and material handling points

Dust generated during operations will be minimal in comparison to construction. Dust

concentrations and fallout are expected to be extremely minimal and well within acceptable

limits.


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Air Quality and Dust Management Plan (Construction)

Air Quality and Dust Management Plan (Construction)

Operational Policy

To construct and operate in a manner that minimizes impacts on ambient

air quality.


No exceedence of Project derived air quality criteria at sensitive or potential sensitive receptors.




Vehicles and machinery to be used on site will be fitted with appropriate exhaust systems and devices in good working order.

Where necessary, drive on unsealed surfaces, adjacent to businesses/residences, at speeds to minimise dust generation.

Haul roads to be well maintained.

Should need arise, watering of the access tracks and topsoil stockpiles on an as-required basis to minimise the potential for environmental nuisance due to dust.

Soil stockpiles to be kept as low as possible.

Watering frequency will be increased during periods of high risk (e.g. high winds).

In the unlikely event, the potential for generation of bulldust will be reduced through management and control (e.g. watering, mulching cleared vegetation to provide a stable surface).

Business/community to be notified and consulted about scheduled construction activity likely to generate dust.

Avoid smoke generation, with a strict no-burning policy.

Fire control procedures in welding operations.


Visual checks of dust emissions, particularly during windy/dry periods.

Water construction sites and access roads on an as-required basis (e.g. persistent dust emissions).

Visual evidence of defective exhausts, and subsequent repair of relevant construction vehicle by contractor.


The construction contractor will maintain records of all monitoring and auditing activities and report results to the Eskom project Environmental Manager at agreed intervals.

Recommendations and corrective actions arising from audits and reviews will be implemented.

Routine work reports will be recorded and reviewed by each supervisor or manager.

All incidents that deviate from normal operating conditions will be reported and action initiated (including reporting to relevant agencies where this is warranted/required) by Eskom and construction contractor to prevent a recurrence of the incident.

Non-compliance and incident reports will be reviewed and closed out by

senior management.

Table 7.4.2 a: Air Quality and Dust Management Plan (Operation)


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Air Quality and Dust Management Plan (Operation)

Management Policy To operate the power lines and associated facilities in a manner that maintains ambient air quality of the area.


No exceedence of Project derived air quality criteria at potential or sensitive receptors.



Implementation strategy

Minimise maintenance activities requiring clearings, and conduct under favourable weather conditions to facilitate rapid atmospheric dispersion.

Undertake leakage detection surveys at construction machinerys.

Repair any detected leaks as a high priority.

Ensure vehicles and machinery exhaust systems are maintained in good working order.

Water sites and access roads for excavation, construction or clearing works, as required.

Venting, for commissioning or emergency situations, will be at appropriately located valves.

Monitoring The installation of anti-climb wires to serve as a deterrent to unauthorized climbing of the pylons.

Eskom should have programs in place where the broken wires are replaced as part of the maintenance.

The applicant has a program in place to ensure the control of vegetation around pylons to minimize the risk of fires.

Monitoring of power line for electricity supply.


Business/Landholder complaints will be recorded and action taken.

Non-Compliance and Incident Reporting will be undertaken by Operations Management to ensure prompt rectification and, if required, initiation of changes to system.

7.4.3 GREENHOUSE GASES

The main Greenhouse Emissions Sources for the construction of the power line will be associated

with construction vehicular movements for equipment deliveries/construction of campsites and

personnel movements.

Eskom is committed to minimising energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions through

continual improvement and technologies. It is committed to:

Project commitments relating to minimising energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions

through continual improvement and technological developments.


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7.5 VISUAL AMENITY AND LIGHTING


The majority of the area affected by the construction of power line has been highly modified by

existing activities. The landscape within the view shed also has many elements of existing

infrastructure such as roads, transmission and distribution lines, communication towers, power lines,

existing industrial infrastructure, and power stations. Human modified landscapes are sources of

lighting and there are is no undisturbed landscapes in the project area.

Potential Impacts on Environmental Values

The key visual characteristics of the power line fall into two categories:

Temporary changes associated with construction

Long-term changes associated with vegetation removal and the presence of above-ground tower

infrastructure(power line)

Construction

Due to the presence of vehicles, trucks and earthmoving equipment, the power line may be visible

during the construction phase. This will be a permanent visual impact on the landscape.

For power line corridor, the visual impact associated with construction may also be more apparent

from elevated viewing locations or across open areas with little or no intervening vegetation. The

location of the power line servitude will be more obvious where existing grass vegetation is removed

prior to rehabilitation of the easement. The impact will diminish as rehabilitation works take effect.

Once the construction site is rehabilitated the easement will merge in existing infrastructure in the

project area and creates little visual impact.

Although there will be some views from main local road, the overall impact is considered to be

negligible due to the predominantly low landscape sensitivity and limited viewing opportunities

afforded by topography and the existing developments in the project area.

During construction, there will be no instances of construction activities occurring at night and

therefore requiring lighting.

Visual Amenity and Lighting Management Plan



Policy To minimise impacts on visual amenity associated with the power line.


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Performance criteria

Respond to all complaints regarding visual amenity, where feasible, implement mitigation measures.

Consultation with potentially affected sensitive receptors where

applicable.


Consultation with businesses/ landowners and neighbouring occupiers in relation to the location of construction site camp.

Monitoring and auditing

Visual amenity will be monitored from potentially affected view sheds.

Business/ Landholder complaints relating to construction visual interference will be recorded and closed out by the Environmental Manager or delegate.

Reporting and Corrective action

Complaints relating to visual amenity will be addressed promptly, with further investigations and reporting to the Eskom Environmental Manager if required.

In response to Eskom and or community concerns, appropriate remedies will be assessed in order to minimise potential impacts.

Operation

The only visual impacts during operation will be from towers and power lines.

8. FLORA AND FAUNA


The Eskom project site not is situated in an ecological community listed as endangered or

significant. The site is in built up location with secondary and limited vegetation cover. The

vegetation is mostly cleared, degraded and contains grass.


Construction

No principal impact on flora and fauna is anticipated in this project. Other potential detrimental

impacts on biodiversity include:

the movement of machinery and vehicles between areas, which has the potential to spread

weeds including a number of potential environmental and declared noxious species

the introduction or proliferation of pest fauna species

the activities of machinery and construction operations which may increase the likelihood of veld

fires

indirect impacts, being altered water, sediment and nutrient flows if watercourse disturbance is

not effectively managed.

Operation


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During the operational phase of power lines, easement for the chickadee power lines will, as far as

reasonably practicable, be rehabilitated to pre-disturbance condition. No floral and faunal impact are

anticipated during operation.

Flora and Fauna Protection Management Plan (Construction)

Flora and Fauna Protection Management Plan (Construction)

Operational Policy To minimise impacts on the abundance and distribution of flora and fauna as a result of Project activities.

Progressively rehabilitate disturbed areas where practicable.


Avoid, where practicable, areas of natural flora species and the habitat of surface and subsurface fauna.

No unauthorized clearing of native vegetation.

No introduction of declared pests as a result of Project activities.

Develop and implement an environmental offsets strategy.

Minimise impacts to native vegetation and on habitat fragmentation.

Progressive rehabilitation is consistent with the surrounding area and land use post restoration.


Minimise maintenance activities requiring disturbing site buffer zone

No burning of vegetation including cleared vegetation.

Implement a re-seeding plan based on existing site conditions where necessary.

Bare vehicle tracks will be minimised following the rehabilitation of the corridor post-construction.

Monitoring Entire construction site will be monitored to ensure minimal

interference with vegetation or surface and subsurface macro

and micro fauna


Landholder complaints will be recorded and action taken.

Non-Compliance and Incident Reporting will be undertaken by Operations Management to ensure prompt rectification and, if required, initiation of changes to system.

9. WASTE MANAGEMENT


There will be a variety of types of waste associated with the construction and operation of the power

line. Waste types are likely to include:

Wastes associated from the delivery of materials

Solid waste from materials used

Littering from construction workers


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Recyclables

Putrescibles from construction camps; and

Workshop related wastes

Eskom is committed to minimise the use of resources and reduce waste wherever possible.

Additionally, Eskom Northern Region resource use and waste management objective is to reduce

the risk of harm to people and the environment through a reduction of waste generation and careful

waste stream management.


Potential impacts of waste generated by the power line construction activities include:

Water pollution caused by release or spills of solid or liquid waste either directly to receiving

waters or indirectly via storm water run-off to receiving waters from waste-contaminated sites

land contamination caused by spills or inappropriate disposal to soils of solid and liquid waste

Groundwater contamination caused by release or spills of solid or liquid waste to land and

subsequent transport of mobile or soluble waste constituents to the groundwater resource

Littering caused by lack of suitable containment measures for general rubbish, scrap metal or

other waste

Decreased abundance and altered distribution of fauna and flora

Increased abundance of vermin and spread of disease

Loss of vegetation and increasing sodic condition of soils caused by improper release or spills of

wastewater with high total dissolved solids (TDS) concentrations.

Collection, handling and transportation of wastes generated at the site will be done as per the

General Waste management Plan,

Waste bins will be placed for proper collection and segregation in a marked/ signed and

dedicated area,

Their collection should be organised on the construction site on a daily basis,

The waste will be then be transported to the approved disposal site,

Provision of adequate mobile toilets facility for workforce including treatment plant of appropriate

capacity or with regular disposal at approved discharge point,

A designated and marked hazardous waste area will also be installed, and equipped with

secondary containment.

All waste material will be removed from the construction site daily or stored on site in skips, which

will be removed on a regular basis. Wastes will be disposed of to a facility agreed to by the Local

Government Authority (LGA) and in accordance with regulatory waste management guidelines.


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9.2 EFFLUENT DISPOSAL


The project site is already developed and however the in situ environmental values are to be

protected through the careful location of effluent and sludge producing activities and selection of

treatment and release methods.

Any effluent from temporary, mobile toilets along construction right of ways will either be:

managed by the relevant contractor and disposed of at an appropriately licensed waste disposal

facility or transferred to effluent treatment facilities at camps.


Potential environmental impacts on environmental values for the release of effluent can include:

Eutrophication of waters due increased nutrient and organic matter;

Impacts associated with the accumulation of toxicants such as heavy metals;

Impacts on downstream aquatic communities;

Soil contamination; and

Public health and safety impacts.

Table 9.2.1a

Effluent Disposal Management Plan

Policy To release treated effluent and manage sewage sludge without causing environmental harm.

Performance Criteria Treated effluent meets quality requirements of design

parameters.

All sewage sludge is disposed off at an appropriate sewerage disposal facility.


Sewage treatment plants will be subject to a site- based

management plan, also detailing the irrigation of treated effluent

for onsite mobile toilets.

All regulated waste must be recorded and tracked in accordance

with the regulations, which includes keeping records of the

pickup date, waste description, quantity, origin and destination.

Should any sewage be generated on site, it will be treated to

high class effluent standard

Sanitary bio-solids or sludge from camp sewage treatment

operations will be disposed at commercially licensed offsite

facilities as necessary.

Monitoring Entire construction site will be monitored to ensure waste

materials are handled and disposed of as directed in the EMP.


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The waste transfer station will use an on-site program to manage

all wastes.

Any non-compliance with sewage management plans will be

followed up and corrective actions taken

Where necessary, irrigation regimes will be amended depending

on the results of soils and water quality monitoring.

During Power line operations there might be camps requiring management of effluent.

10. INCIDENTS AND COMPLAINTS

An environmental incident will be regarded as any incident that harms or has the potential to harm

environmental and social values. In the event that an environmental incident occurs, the following

steps will be followed immediately:

Prevention of further pollution/environmental harm (including

impacts on air, water quality, flora and

fauna and noise environment)

Clean-up and/or control of polluting substance(s)

Implementation of mitigation measures to prevent recurrence of

similar incident

Reporting and documenting of incident and instigation of

incident

Investigation in accordance with Eskom Northern Region

Standards.

All environmental incidents, near-misses and hazards will be reported via the standing Eskom

reporting system in accordance with the company Standard for incident reporting. The relevant and

public relation and communications teams will handle complaints in the first instance, who will liaise

with the complainant(s), the Environment Team and the Environment Manager for an effective

resolution. The Environment Manager has responsibility to ensure that all complaints are addressed

and appropriately closed off.

The Incident and Complaint Management Plan is set out in Table below. As management and

response to incidents and complaints will remain consistent throughout the life of the project, this

management plan is considered appropriate for both construction activities and operations.

Incident and Complaint Management Plan

Incidents and Complaints Management Plan


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Operational Policy

To have a process whereby all complaints can be lodged and responded to in an appropriate manner.


Record all complaints and responses in an incidents and complaints register.

Respond appropriately to all incidents and

complaints.


All environmental incidents will be recorded in the relevant Eskom environmental management database, with corrective actions assigned and followed up by the responsible person for a particular incident.

The complaints form will document at least the following information: o Time, date and nature of complaint. o Type of communication (telephone, letter, email, visit). Name,

contact address and contact number (if provided). o Response and investigation undertaken as a result of the complaint. o Action taken and signature of person investigating complaint. o Each complaint will be investigated as soon as practicable and,

where appropriate, action taken to remedy the cause of the complaint. If DEA advises alleged nuisance, it will be investigated and DEA advised of any action proposed or undertaken, and records will be kept of all complaints.


The Environmental Officer will maintain the complaints register and ensure all complaints are resolved. The Environmental Officer will check the complaint form within two weeks of complaint receipt to ensure follow-up action has been taken to resolve the issue.

Where required, the relevant authorities

will be informed of complaints.


All complaints and incidents are to be reported to the Environmental Officer, who will report to the relevant Manager.

Should further incidents occur or complaints be received in relation to previous occurrences, an appropriate selection of the following corrective actions will be undertaken:

Additional environmental awareness training of the workforce with respect to the

procedures to be followed for environmental incidents or complaints.

Investigation into why the incident/complaint was not addressed within the specified timeframe.

Incident/complaint follow-up according to the results of the investigation.

Where required, work place practices will

be reviewed.

11. ENVIRONMENTAL INDUCTION AND TRAINING

Impacts to the environmental values from power line activities have the potential to occur during both

the construction and operation components of the project. All relevant personnel with management

and operational responsibilities for the Project will receive Safety Health and Environmental training

and an induction to ensure they are familiar with the relevant management systems and

requirements, as appropriate to their roles and responsibilities.


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The purpose of the training is to ensure all individuals are aware of their environmental

responsibilities and have obtained the skills and competence to fulfill such responsibilities.

The Environmental Induction and Training Plan is set out in table below. As personnel numbers and

on-site activities will be significantly less during the operational phase of the project, this plan is

considered appropriate for both construction activities and operations.

Environmental Induction and Training Plan

Table 11.1: Environmental Induction and Training Plan


Operational Policy

To ensure that all Project personnel, including contractors, comply with the environmental requirements of all tasks.


All personnel undergo site inductions and, where necessary, additional

training, that address environmental requirements of Project activities.

Full compliance with induction and training

procedures.


Training programs will be conducted as required.

All site staff to be made aware of the Project EMP, EA conditions, environmentally sensitive areas and environmental responsibilities.

Identify the skills required to effectively implement the Project; and the EMP and its procedures or sub plans. Ensure the skills of relevant contractors working on the site are also included.

As a minimum, everyone will have basic environmental training and be familiar with the EMP, their roles and responsibilities detailed in it and what it requires in their job.

Develop an induction-training plan that explains environmental obligations, the purpose of the EMP and any issues new starters, whether permanent or contractors, must be aware of.

Identify and describe how specific operations’ skills training will occur, when and with which staff. Ensure all site staff are aware of their responsibilities in implementing work instructions or procedures contained in the EMP.

Ensure a document exists that clearly lists who will require training, the frequency of training and the procedure to document training activities. Identify to what basic level or standard training will be targeted.


The success of the training programs will be assessed and documented.

Non-compliance with training will be

recorded


In the event of a staff member not being adequately trained or inducted,

training activities will be undertaken as necessary.

The training or induction programme will be

revised accordingly.


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12. EMERGENCY RESPONSE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL INCIDENTS

Impacts to the environmental values from chickadee power lines have the potential to occur during

both the construction and operation components of the project. Appropriate emergency response

needs to be in place for the life of the project. The Emergency Response for Environmental Incidents

Management Plan is set out in Table below.

Emergency Response for Environmental Incidents Management Plan



Operational Policy

To ensure that Project personnel can respond effectively and efficiently in the event of an environmental incident to ensure no long-term adverse impacts on health, safety or the environment.


Any emergency response addressed in

accordance with the Eskom Emergency Management Plan.

Nil government notices.


Where necessary, a detailed Crisis and Emergency Management Plan will be prepared and will include the following: − Response procedures in the event of a fire, chemical release, spill, leak, explosion, equipment failure, bomb threat, natural disaster (including severe storm and flood events) or any other likely emergency. − Communication arrangements and contact details. − Roles and responsibilities of relevant personnel. − Emergency controls and alarms. − Evacuation procedures. − Emergency response equipment. − Leak detection and control points. − Training requirements. − Site access and security. − Notify and report to DEA. − Develop callout response plan. − Spill-containment procedure. − Safely recover spillage. − Clean-up and rehabilitation. − Incident investigation. − ER training − Monitoring and detection systems. − Callout contact lists. − Measures to halt spill [i.e. control pumps, etc. − Personnel responsibilities. − Equipment requirements.

Location, storage, maintenance

Communications and logistics


The effectiveness of the emergency

response plan will be tested at least annually and audited.


The Corporate SHE Manager will be responsible for compiling the results of

testing and auditing programs. These results will be reported to the relevant


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Manager.

The following constitute incidents or failure to comply:

1. Emergency response plan is not prepared or implemented.

2. Emergency response equipment is not provided.

3. Emergency response training is not undertaken.

4. Emergency response procedures not followed in the event of an incident.

In the event of an incident or failure to comply, a selection of the following

actions will be undertaken, as appropriate:

1. Prepare or implement the emergency response plan.

2. Provide the necessary equipment or training.

3. Investigate why the emergency response procedures were not followed

and implement mitigating measures.

13. ADDITIONAL ON-SITE ACTIVITY ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME

13.1 SITE ESTABLISHMENT AND DEMARCATION O

bje

cti

ves

Project Area

Ensure proper demarcation of the project area prior to construction;

Ensure timely notice and negotiation with stakeholders in the event that access is required for construction purposes; and

Ensure that all areas impacted during construction are rehabilitated to suitable levels.

Servicing Vehicles

Prevention of pollution of the environment; and

Minimise chances of transgression of the acts controlling pollution.

Sanitation

Ensure that proper sanitation is received.

No. Activity Mitigation Measures Phase Frequency Responsibility

Pre-Construction Phase

1 Sanitation The Contractor shall install mobile portable toilets on site. The

Contractor camp shall have the necessary ablution facilities with

temporary toilet, which will be emptied once a week.

All phases Weekly C

The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of and proper

utilisation, maintenance and management of toilet, wash and

waste facilities. Toilet facilities supplied by the contractor for the

workers shall occur at a maximum ratio of 1 toilet per 15 workers.

All temporary / portable toilets shall be secured to the ground to

prevent them from toppling due to wind or any other cause.

Construction Daily C

Prior to the establishment of the ablution facilities, the Site

Manager must approve an appropriate location.

Pre-Construction Once-off SM

The entrances to the ablution facilities shall be adequately Pre-Construction Once-off C

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screened from public view.

2 Site

Establishme

nt –

Contractors

camp, and

wastewater

management

The contractor’s camp shall be sited so as to cause the least

amount of disturbance to adjacent landowners.

Pre-Construction Once-off C

The Contractor shall supply a wastewater management system

that will comply with legal requirements and be acceptable to

Eskom. A septic tank system is recommended to ensure the best

practice environmental solution.

Pre-Construction Once-off C

4 Eating Areas Eating areas shall be designated and demarcated. Pre-Construction Once-off C

Sufficient bins shall be present in this area for all waste material. Pre-Construction Once-off ECO

Construction Phase

1 Project Area Construction activities are limited to the area as demarcated by

SM within the site identified for the construction of the power

line.

Construction Monthly SM and C

Any area outside the construction area, required to facilitate

access, construction activities, construction camps or material

storage areas, where necessary, shall be negotiated with the

affected stakeholders and written agreements shall be obtained.

Construction Monthly ECO

All construction areas shall be cleared in accordance with the

ECO and SM.

Construction Monthly ECO and SM

Any extra space to be cleared outside the construction area shall Construction Monthly SM

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be negotiated and approved by SM. All areas marked as no go

areas inside the parameters shall be treated with the utmost

care and responsibility.

2 Sanitation Staff shall be sensitised to the fact that they should use these

toilets at all times. The Contractor shall inform all site staff to

make use of supplied ablution facilities and under no

circumstances shall indiscriminate excretion and urinating be

allowed other than in supplied facilities.


Toilet paper is also a source of littering, and the Contractor shall

be forced to clean up any litter.


Ablution facilities must be maintained in a hygienic state and

serviced regularly. Toilet paper will be provided.


The Contractor will ensure that no spillage occurs when the

toilets are cleaned or emptied and that a licensed provider

removes the contents from the site.

Construction Weekly C

Disposal of such waste is only acceptable at a licensed waste

disposal facility.

Construction Weekly ECO and C

3 Site

Establishmen

t

The site must be kept tidy and hygienic at all times with special

reference to sanitation & water management.

Construction Weekly C, ECO and SM

Where possible and practical all maintenance of vehicles and

equipment shall take place in the workshop area.


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The Contractor shall be in possession of an emergency spill kit

that must be complete and available at all times on site.


No equipment shall be used which may cause irreparable

damage to wet areas. The contractor shall use alternative

methods of construction in such areas.

Construction Daily C and ECO

4 Eating areas The feeding of, or leaving of food for animals, is strictly

prohibited.

Construction Monthly C and ECO

No fires for the purpose of cooking or warming purposes will be

permitted other than within designated areas.


Rehabilitation Phase

1. Site

Decommissio

ning

All areas where site infrastructure or campsite is established

must be rehabilitated to their original state in which they were

found.

Rehabilitation Monthly C and ECO

Prior to the removal of structures an assessment of the end land

use will be undertaken to determine which structures will be

removed or retained.


Any specific requirements to prevent pollution during demolition

of structures must be identified prior to the commencement of

rehabilitation activities.

Prior to

rehabilitation

Once - off C and ECO

Disposal requirements must be identified prior to the

commencement of rehabilitation or structure removal.

Prior to

rehabilitation


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Equipment, structures and building material that can be reused

will be identified prior to the commencement of rehabilitation

activities.

Prior to

rehabilitation


Scrap metal and equipment will be sold as scrap or disposed of

at a suitably licensed facility.


Vegetation that was removed for the establishment of site

infrastructure shall be reinstated into the area.


13.2 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE SPILLS

Ob

jecti

ve

s

To ensure that spills occurring during the construction phase are suitably managed to reduce potential impacts on the

environment.

No. Activity Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility


1 Hazardous

Spills

Ensure that potential hazardous materials on site are identified

and documented in a register.

All phases Once-off C and ECO

Ensure that suitable spill kits and absorption materials are

purchased prior to commencement with construction, and stored

suitably in places where there is a high risk of hazardous spills

occurring.

All phases Monthly C and ECO

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Construction Phase

1 Hazardous

Spills

All contaminated soil / yard stone shall be removed and be

placed in containers. Contaminated material can be taken to one

central point where bio-remediation can be done.

All phases When-

necessary

C and ECO

Smaller spills can be treated on site. All phases When-

necessary

C and ECO

A specialist Contractor shall be used for the bio-remediation of

contaminated soil where the required remediation material and

expertise is not available on site.

All phases When-

necessary

C and ECO

All spills of hazardous substances must be reported to the ECO

and appointed Engineering Environmental Advisor.

All phases When-

necessary

C and ECO


1 Hazardous

Spills

Ensure that rehabilitated areas are free of visible spills and are

suitably vegetated.

All phases When-

necessary

C and ECO

Operational Phase

Same as construction phase.

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13.3 DELIVERY OF MATERIALS

Ob

jecti

ves

To ensure that all sub-contractors responsible for delivering materials to site operate in an environmentally friendly manner

whilst on site; and

To ensure that the activities related to material deliveries do not create an unnecessary impact on the environment.



1 Heavy

machinery

All drivers and operators must be appropriately licensed. Construction Monthly C and ECO

Construction Phase

1 Heavy

machinery

No vehicles coming on sites must spill oil. Construction Monthly C and ECO

No construction equipment, vehicles or unauthorised personnel

will be allowed onto areas that have been re-vegetated.

Construction Monthly C


1 Heavy

Machinery

All areas where heavy machinery has access must be

rehabilitated in terms of soil pollution.


Operational Phase

1 Heavy

Machinery

No oil/ petrol spills / leaks may occur. Construction Monthly C and ECO

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13.4 EXCAVATION

Ob

jecti

v

e

To ensure that all construction related activities including excavation, work is undertaken in such a manner that it reduces

unnecessary impact to the environment.



None

Construction Phase

1 Excavate

foundations

During excavations no oil leaks from heavy vehicles may occur. Construction Monthly C and ECO

PPE must be used by all workers using hand tools during the

excavations.


Spoil must be evenly spread. Construction Monthly C and ECO

2 Excavate

earth moving

materials

During the excavation of earth materials no oil leaks may occur

from heavy vehicles.


3 Mixing

concrete

During the mixing of concrete, concrete dust is emanated.

Workers mixing concrete must wear PPE.


Cement bags must not become litter after use. They must be

disposed of in bins/skips (see Waste Management).


4 Trenches All workers using hand tools must make use of PPE. Construction Monthly C and ECO

No spills may occur. All spills should be reinstated into Construction Monthly C and ECO

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foundations as backfill.


1 De-establish

contractors

yard / store

All waste, garbage, surplus materials and oils spills to be cleared

and site must be rehabilitated.

Rehabilitation Weekly C and ECO

2 Final

inspection

During site inspection the site is to be cleared and rehabilitated

back to its original state.

Rehabilitation Weekly C and ECO

Operational Phase

1 Take over

works

During site take / hand over the site must be accepted from the

contractor and handed over.

Operations Once – off C, SM and ECO

13.5 ACCESS ROADS

Ob

jecti

ves

Limit damage to existing access roads; i.e. is Ring road

Minimise damage to environment due to excavation and rehabilitation of access roads; and

Minimise loss of topsoil and enhancement of erosion.



1 Access

Roads

If required, planning of access routes must be done in

conjunction between the Contractor and Ringrollers.

As necessary C

All agreements reached shall be documented in writing and no

verbal agreements should be made.

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The condition of existing access / private roads to be used shall

be documented with photographs.

Prior to

construction

Once-off C

The Contractor shall properly mark all access roads. Prior to

construction

Once-off C

Markers shall show the direction of travel. Prior to

construction

Once-off C

Roads not to be used shall be marked with a “NO ENTRY “sign. Prior to

construction

Once-off C

Where required, speed limits shall be indicated and speed control

measures applied on the roads.

Prior to

construction

Once-off C

All structures shall be properly designed and drawings shall be

available for reference purposes.

Prior to

construction

Once-off C

Construction Phase

1 Access

Roads

All speed limits shall be strictly adhered to at all times. Construction C

The installation of pipes and drifts, to facilitate access, shall be at

the discretion of the Environmental Control Officer on site.

Construction C

Any dangerous crossings shall be marked as such and where

necessary, speed limits shall be enforced.

Construction C

All existing private access roads used for construction purposes,

shall be maintained at all times to ensure that the local people

have free access to and from their properties.

Construction C

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Upon completion of the project all roads shall be repaired to their

original state.

End of contract C and ECO

Operational Phase

None.

13.6 WASTE MANAGEMENT

Ob

jecti

ves

To keep the construction site and road reserve neat and clean.

Disposal of rubble and refuse in an appropriate manner

Minimise litigation

Minimise neighbour complaints

No visible concrete spillage on the road reserve



1 Refuse and

Rubble

Removal

A method statement is required from the Contractor that includes

the layout of the camp, management of ablution facilities and

waste management.

Pre-construction Once-off C and ECO

The Contractor camp shall have the necessary ablution facilities

with portable toilets where such facilities are not available at

commencement of construction.


The Contractor shall provide a wastewater management system Pre-construction C and ECO

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that will comply with legal requirements and be acceptable to

Eskom.

The Contractor will supply waste collection bins where such is

not available and all solid waste collected shall be disposed of at

a registered waste disposal facility.


A certificate of disposal shall be obtained by the Contractor and

kept on site. All waste generated during construction and

operation of the facility must be removed and disposed of at a

waste disposal facility permitted in terms of Section 20 of the

Environment Conservation Act, 1989 (Act 73 of 1989);

Pre- construction Monthly C and ECO

In the case where a registered waste site is not available close to

the construction site, the Contractor will be responsible to provide

a method statement with regard to waste management.


Under no circumstances may solid waste be burnt on site unless

a suitable incinerator is available.

All phases All the time C and ECO

The Contractor shall supply waste collection bins where such is

not available, as approved by the Environmental Control Officer,

and all solid waste collected shall be disposed of at a registered

waste dump.

All phases All the time C and ECO

A certificate of disposal shall be obtained by the Contractor and

kept on file.

Pre-construction Monthly C and ECO

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Where a registered waste site is not available close to the

construction site, the Contractor shall provide a method

statement with regard to waste management.


The disposal of waste shall be in accordance with all relevant

legislation.

Pre-construction Throughout C and ECO

Construction Phase

1 Refuse and

Rubble

Removal

The Contractor shall dispose of all excess material on site in an

appropriate manner and at a designated place.

All phases Throughout C and ECO

All packaging material shall be removed from site and disposed

of and not burned on site.


No landfill may be used without the consent from the Landowner. All phases Throughout C and ECO

Should a landfill be used for biodegradable materials only, the

rubble shall be compacted and at least 1m of soil shall cover the

waste material.


No hazardous material, e.g. oil or diesel fuel shall be disposed of

in any unregistered waste site.

All phases Throughout

C and ECO

No material shall be left on site that may harm man or animals. All phases C and ECO

Any broken insulators shall be removed and all shards picked up. All phases Daily C and ECO

Broken, damaged and unused nuts, bolts and washers shall be

picked up and removed from site.

All phases Daily

C and ECO

Surplus concrete may not be dumped indiscriminately on site, but All phases Monthly C and ECO

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shall be disposed of in designated areas as agreed by the

Landowner. Concrete trucks shall not be washed on site after

depositing concrete into foundations. Any spilled concrete shall

be cleaned up immediately.

Under no circumstances may solid waste be burned on site

unless a suitable incinerator is available.

All phases Daily C and ECO

The Contractor shall dispose of all excess material on site in an

appropriate manner and at a designated place.


C and ECO

All packaging material must be removed from the site and

disposal of and not burned on site.


C and ECO

No material shall be left on site that may harm man or animals. All phases Throughout

C and ECO

Any broken insulators shall be removed and all shards picked up. All phases Daily C and ECO

Broken, damaged and unused nuts, bolts and washers shall be

gathered and removed from site.


Surplus concrete may not be dumped indiscriminately on site and

will be disposed of in designated areas as agreed by the

Landowner.


C and ECO

The washing of concrete trucks on site is prohibited. Any spilled

concrete shall be cleaned up immediately.


C and ECO

The Contractor must provide relevant authorities with proof of All phases

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confirmation of service provision from waste service providers for

the removal of wastes.

C and ECO

A general site-wide litter clean up will occur at least once a week. All phases Weekly C and ECO

Waste will be collected from site by a licensed contractor and

removed to an appropriate waste disposal facility.

All phases Weekly C and ECO

Wherever possible, materials will be recycled via a “Greens

waste site”. To this end, containers for glass, paper, metals,

plastics, organic waste and hazardous wastes (e.g. oil rags, paint

containers, thinners) will be provided in sufficient quantity on the

site.


Waste will be removed during off-peak traffic periods to minimise

impacts on local traffic patterns.


All waste generated during construction and operation of the

facility must be removed and disposed of at a waste facility

permitted in terms of Section20 of the Environmental

Conservation Act, 1989 (Act 73 of 1989).


Littering by the employees of the Contractor shall not be allowed. All phases Daily C and ECO

All potentially hazardous and non-degradable waste shall be

collected and removed to a registered waste site.



1 Refuse and Same as construction phase.

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Rubble

Removal

Operational Phase

1 Refuse and

Rubble

Removal


13.7 FIRE PREVENTION

Ob

jecti

ves

No veld fires started by the Contractor’s work force.

No claims from Landowners for damages due to veld fires.

No litigation.



1 Fire

Prevention

The Contractor shall have fire-fighting equipment available on all

vehicles working on site, especially during the winter months.


The Contractor will document a fire reduction management plan.

The plan will identify sources of fire hazard, and appropriate

management measures to reduce the identified risk. The relevant

authority will be notified of such potential fire hazards.

Pre-construction Monthly C and ECO

Construction Phase

1 Fire Preferentially no fires will be lit on the site, if however required, All phases Daily C and ECO

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Prevention fires must be limited to use for cooking and heating use only

within a designated area. This area will be a suitable distance

from fuel sources. A fire will be constantly monitored while

present.

In terms of the Atmospheric Pollution Prevention (APPA), burning

is not permitted for waste disposal.


Suitable precautions shall be taken (e.g. suitable fire

extinguisher, welding curtains) when working with welding or

grinding equipment near potential sources of combustion.

All phases Daily C and ECO

All fire control mechanisms (fire fighting equipment) will be

routinely inspected by a qualified investigator for efficacy thereof

and be approved by local fire services. Such mechanisms will be

present and accessible at all times.


All staff on site will be made aware of general fire prevention and

control methods, and the name of the responsible person to alert

to the presence of a fire.

All phases Once-off C and ECO

The Contractor will advise the relevant authority of a fire outside

of a demarcated area as soon as it starts and will not wait until he

can no longer control it.

All phases When

necessary

C and ECO


1 Fire Same as construction phase.

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Prevention

Operational Phase

1 Fire

Prevention


13.8 DESIGNATED STORAGE AREAS

Ob

jecti

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To ensure that cognisance is taken of proper storage of dangerous goods and hazardous materials so as to avoid accidents, spillage,

and impacts to the environment.



1 Workshop,

equipment

maintenance

and storage

Where possible and practical all maintenance of vehicles and

equipment shall take place in the workshop area, on a paved or

concrete lined surface.


All hazardous substances shall be stored in suitable containers

and storage areas shall be bunded. This includes all carbon

substances like fuel and oil as well as herbicides and battery

acid.


A register shall be kept on all substances and be available for

inspection at all times.


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Construction Phase

Only emergency repairs shall be allowed on site and a drip tray

shall be used to prevent oil spills.

Daily C and ECO

The following shall apply:

All contaminated soil shall be removed and be placed in

containers. Contaminated soil can be taken to one central

point at the Contractors campsite where bio-remediation

can be done;

Smaller spills can be treated on site;

A specialist Contractor shall be used for the bio-remediation

of contaminated soil;

The area around the fuel storage drum at the Contractor’s

campsite shall also be re-mediated upon completion of the

contract; and

All oil spills must be reported to ECO immediately.

Construction Monthly SM and C

Under no circumstances shall such waste be buried on site

indiscriminately.

Construction Throughout C and ECO

No maintenance or repair of construction vehicles or machinery

will occur on site during the construction phase. Maintenance of

equipment and vehicles will be preformed off-site at a suitably

designed workshop.


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Movement of construction vehicles and machinery must be

restricted to areas outside of sensitive areas on site.


No washing of plant may occur on the site. Construction Throughout C and ECO

The contractor will ensure that if emergency plant maintenance

occurs on site, that there is no contamination of soil or vegetation

(e.g. use of drip trays).


Drip trays will be provided for the stationary plant and for the

“parked” plant.


All vehicles and equipment will be kept in good working order and

serviced regularly. Leaking equipment will be repaired

immediately or removed from the site.


The relevant contractor must ensure that facilities for the

collection of hydraulic and other vehicle oils are provided within

the hard park area.

Construction When

necessary

C and ECO

The repair of construction vehicles must be done on a paved

surface to avoid leaking oils sipping into the ground.

Construction When

necessary

C and ECO

2 Materials

use,

handling and

storage

The Contractor will ensure that delivery drivers are informed of all

procedures and restrictions required by this document. Such

drivers will be supervised during off-loading, by a person

knowledgeable of the requirements.


Materials will be appropriately secured to ensure safe passage Construction Throughout C and ECO

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between destinations. Loose loads (e.g. sand, stone chip, fine

vegetation, refuse, paper and cement) will be covered.

The Contractor will be responsible for any clean-up resulting from

the failure by his employees or suppliers to properly secure

transported materials.

Construction When

necessary

C

All material lay-down areas and stockpiles will be subject to the

Site Manager’s approval.

Construction Monthly SM

Imported fill / soil / sand materials will be free of weeds, litter and

contaminants.

Construction When

necessary

C and ECO

Storage areas will be roofed in an impervious material, with a

suitable overhang or side cladding. Rainwater run-off will be

channelled away from the storage area as required.

Construction Once-off C and ECO

Hydraulic fluids are stored in concrete lined surfaces with bund

walls and must be designated in such a manner that any

spillages can be contained and reclaimed without any impact on

the surrounding environment.


Hazardous and flammable substances must be stored and used

in compliance with applicable regulations and safety instructions.


During servicing of vehicles or equipment, a suitable drip tray

shall be used to prevent spills onto the soil, especially where

emergency repairs are affected outside the workshop area.


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Leaking equipment shall be repaired immediately or be removed

from site to facilitate repair.

Construction When

necessary

C and ECO

Areas shall be monitored for spills and any spills shall be

contained, cleaned and rehabilitated immediately.


Any leaking containers shall be repaired or removed from site. Construction When

necessary

C and ECO


1 Servicing of

Vehicles

None.

Operational Phase

1 Servicing of Vehicles None.

13.9 EXCAVATION

Ob

jecti

ves

Minimise damage to ground area

Successful rehabilitation of all damaged areas

Prevention of erosion and no visible erosion scars three months after completion of construction.

No

. Activity Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility


1 Excavation The noise generated by the concrete mixing and laying cables Construction Once-off C and ECO

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must be highly localised. Construction activities must be

restricted to normal working hours (7:00am – 17:00 pm).

Construction Phase

1 Excavation Disturbance of topsoil on excavation sites with severe slopes

shall be minimised at all costs.



1 Excavation None.

Operational Phase

1 Excavation None.

13.10 CLAIMS FROM DAMAGES

Ob

jecti

ve

s

Minimise complaints from Landowners

Prevent litigation due to outstanding claims by ensuring that claims are settled within one (1) month.

Successful completion of the contract and all Landowners signing release forms within 6 months of completion of the project.



1 Claims from

Damages

None.

Construction Phase

1 Claims from All damage to property shall be recorded immediately. All phases When C and ECO

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Damages necessary

The Environmental Control Officer should also keep a

photographic record of such damage.

All phases All phases All phases

The date, time of damage, type of damage and reason for the

damage shall be recorded in full to ensure the responsible party

is held liable.


All claims for damage should be directed to the Environmental

Control Officer for appraisal.


The Contractor shall be held liable for all unnecessary damage to

property.


A register shall be kept of all complaints from Landowners. All phases All phases All phases

All claims shall be handled immediately to ensure timeous

rectification / payment.



1 Claims from

Damages

None.

Operational Phase

1 Claims from

Damages

None.

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13.11 NOISE / WORKING HOURS

Ob

jecti

v

e

To ensure that noise is managed in such a manner that no complaints are received.



None

Construction Phase

1 Noise In order to prevent noise impacts resulting from construction

activities, working hours are to be limited to weekdays between

7h00 to 17h00.


If certain construction requires work outside of these hours, all

adjacent landowners have to be informed prior to any

construction outside of the specified hours commencing.

Construction Once – off, if

necessary

C and ECO

If there are complaints about low frequency noise after the

refurbishment, Eskom would have to get a noise expert to do

measurements and recommend mitigation.

Construction If necessary


1 Noise Same as Construction Phase.

Operational Phase

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1 Noise Same as Construction Phase

13.12 ARCHAEOLOGY

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Protection of archaeological sites and land considered to be of cultural value;

Protection of known sites against vandalism, destruction and theft; and

The preservation and appropriate management of new archaeological finds should these be discovered during construction.



1 Planning Ensure all known sites of cultural, archaeological, and historical

significance are demarcated on the site layout plan, and marked

as no-go areas.

Throughout

Project

Weekly

Inspection

C and ECO

Construction Phase

1 Emergency

Response

Should any heritage resources be exposed during excavation for

the purpose of construction, construction in the vicinity of the

finding must be stopped.

Throughout C and ECO

Should any heritage resources be exposed during excavation or

be found on site, a registered heritage specialist must be called

to site for inspection.

Throughout C and ECO

Should any heritage resources be exposed during excavation or

be found on site, the relevant heritage resource agency must be

Throughout C

CECO

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informed about the finding;

Under no circumstances may any heritage material be destroyed

or removed form site;

Throughout C

CECO

Should remains and/or artefacts be discovered on the site during

earthworks, all work will cease in the area affected and the

Contractor will immediately inform the Construction Manager.

When

necessary

C

CECO

Should any remains be found on site that is potentially human

remains, the South African Police Service should also be

contacted.

When

necessary

C

CECO



Operational Phase


13.13 ADJACENT LANDOWNERS

Ob

jecti

ves

Control actions and activities in close proximity to inhabited areas;

No complaints from adjacent Landowners;

No damage to private property.



1 Planning All adjacent property owners will be demarcated on a site layout One day Weekly C and ECO

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plan prior to construction phase commencing. Inspections

1 Construction

execution

The Contractor shall under no circumstances interfere with the

property of adjacent landowners.

Throughout

project

Weekly

Inspections

C and ECO

If water is required, the Contractor shall negotiate with the

relevant Landowner and a written agreement shall be drawn up

(TRMSCAAC1 REV 3 section 4.8).

Throughout

Project

Weekly

Inspections

C and ECO


1 Rehabilitatio

n execution


Operational Phase

1 Maintenance

of the power

line


13.14 SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, RISK QUALITY ASSURANCE

Ob

jecti

v

e

Ensure compliance with all related safety, health, quality policies, specifications, risks and requirements



1 Planning Acquire an approved quality control plan (QCP) Planning Once C

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Construction Phase

1 Appoint level I quality control inspector (QC inspector) and

approved inspection authority (AIA)

Construction Once C

Keep the project QC, Health and Safety documents up to date Construction Throughout QC

Complete and keep up to date the Eskom quality control dossier Construction Throughout C

Ensure compliance Construction Throughout AIA

Keep dossier on site Construction Throughout QC

Comply with the Construction Regulations

Construction Throughout All

Planning, Construction, Operational, Decommissioning Phases

1 Comply to the with Eskom’s health and safety specifications Throughout Throughout All

Comply with the customer’s health and safety requirements Throughout Throughout All

Keep the approved health and safety file on site Throughout Throughout C

Health and safety file to be reviewed Throughout Once a

month

SM

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14. CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS

Construction should be carried out according to the following general specifications

Summary of the work programme for the construction and operation of the proposed power line in the event

that the proposed development is authorised.

step Activity

1 EIA of alternative power line corridors and proposed substation site

2 Authority authorisation of power line corridor and proposed substation site

3 Negotiation of final power line alignment with landowners

4 Aerial survey of the alignment

5 Selection of best-suited structures and foundations

6 Final design of line and placement of towers

7 Vegetation clearance and gate erection (if necessary

8 Construction tender advertised and awarded

9 Establishment of construction camp and construction of access roads (if necessary)

10 Construction of foundations

11 Assembly and erection of towers

12 Stringing of conductors

13 of erosion susceptible areas Rehabilitation of working areas and protection

14 Testing and commissioning of power line

15 Ongoing maintenance

15. DECOMMISSIONING


When infrastructure is no longer in use (operating as part of the electricity supply), Eskom will decommission

any part of the power line or its associated infrastructure in accordance with the regulatory requirements and

accepted Best Management Environmental Practice of the day.

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Prior to final decommissioning of these facilities, Eskom will investigate potential environmental issues and

impacts associated with the abandonment in accordance with guidelines for the assessment and

management of contaminated land and rehabilitation requirements set out in the current environmental

authorities for power lines activities.

Decommissioning Plan



Policy To decommission Project facilities such that they do not present and ongoing environmental risk.

To plan for decommissioning in

consultation with relevant stakeholders.


Develop and implement, in consultation with stakeholders, a detailed decommissioning plan for all facilities prior to the end of their useful life.


A decommissioning and rehabilitation plan will be prepared prior to the Project ramp down, utilising information acquired during progressive rehabilitation.

Decommissioning of the power lines is expected to be completed in three phases:

− dismantling and removal of the above-ground facilities − destruction and removal of hardstand area − restoration and rehabilitation of land in accordance with DEA

requirements or as agreed with landholders.

General decommissioning principles for different infrastructure types are as follows:

-Materials removed from the power line will be reused by Eskom or recycled according to local, provincial, and federal regulations and guidelines. In order to maintain service, the proposed decommissioning of the power line will not occur until the new facilities associated with the Eskom Development project are constructed and operating - Immediate Dismantling; this option allows for the facility to be removed from regulatory control relatively soon after shutdown or termination of regulated activities. Usually, the final dismantling or decontamination activities begin within a few months or years, depending on the facility. Following removal from regulatory control, the site is then available for re-use - Safe Enclosure (or 'Safestor'): This option postpones the final removal of controls for a longer period, usually in the order of +/-52 to 60 years. The facility is placed into a safe storage configuration until the eventual dismantling and decontamination activities occur. - Aboveground electrical collection lines and associated components will be dismantled and the materials will be disposed, recycled or sold. Poles will be removed and holes backfilled with clean topsoil.

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All sites shall be left clean and safe.

Monitoring And Auditing

Compliance with the Decommissioning Plan will be audited during the decommissioning phase

instances of non-compliance with the Decommissioning Plan will be recorded.

agreed with the relevant authorities.

Reporting And Corrective Action

Any instances of non-compliance with the Decommissioning Plan will be investigated and corrective action taken.

16. STAKEHOLDER FEEDBACK PROCEDURES

Eskom has standing Stakeholder Feedback Procedures which describes the process for making a complaint

or grievance as well as receiving, handling, monitoring and tracking complaints or grievances regarding any

actions or activities undertaken by Eskom.

The stakeholder feedback mechanisms include:

A national share call 0860037566 number where communities can lodge

complaints or concerns 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.

Email to regional call centres: [email protected]

Feedback forms

External third parties.

The Grievance Procedure stipulates:

Timeframes for Eskom to respond to complaints

Investigation roles and responsibilities for investigating, auctioning and

reporting

Tracking of progress

Appeals process and procedures

Management review.

Eskom’s stakeholder feedback procedure


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17. INSPECTION AND AUDITING PROGRAM

The Eskom Northern Region Environmental Team will be required to conduct:

Regular inspections on those activities being conducted in the area covered by this EMP.

An annual audit of the activities being conducted over the year as part of this EMP and determine a level

of compliance with this EMP and the Environmental Authority by Eskom Northern Region operation and its

contractors.

Audit all registers such as licensing and permitting, waste, legal, discharges etc. to determine the

adequacy of the records being kept.

All audit findings are to be reported to the Managers of the Eskom Project for:

Environment;

Project Delivery (construction materials)

Eskom Northern Region SHE.

18. RECORD KEEPING

The Eskom project Environmental Team and any Eskom Northern Region Contractors will be required to

keep the following records as a minimum:

Environmental training and induction;

Complaints and incidents;

Inspection and Audit details including findings;

Corrective actions

Regulatory waste records

Any other records prescribed by a government agency through the licensing and permitting of these

activities.

19. MANAGEMENT REVIEW AND REPORTING

The Manager for Eskom Northern Region Environmental section will be responsible for coordinating a number

of management reviews and reporting this to the appropriate levels of the organisation. Review will be

conducted as a minimum:

Annually on the environmental performance of the Eskom Project

After any inspection or audits

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Post the implementation of any corrective actions for serious environmental issues

Annually for corrective actions across the Eskom Project operation to determine any systemic breach

of those commitments made as part of the Duncanville Project acceptance and approval stages.

20. CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT

Eskom Northern Region will continue working in close collaboration with the Contractors for the power line

constructions to find ways of minimising those environmental and social impacts identified in this EMP.

Through the implementation of the Eskom Northern Region business principles relating to environment and

social and economic performance, Eskom will continue to find and implement ways to reduce impacts and

deliver positive outcomes through each stage of the Project – construction, commission, operation and

decommission.

The results of site inspections, audits and incident reports will be used to drive continuous improvement,

along with internal environmental performance reviews, conducted as part of the Eskom Northern Region

performance management framework.

Following any justified complaints and corrective actions, this EMP will be reviewed to determine if mitigations

measures need to be updated or improved.

Following any changes to engineering design, this EMP will be reviewed to determine if mitigation measures

need to be updated or improved.

Following any environmental incidents resulting in environmental harm, this EMP will be reviewed and

mitigation measures improved to ensure that the risk of future incidents is minimised.

This EMP will be reviewed annually as part of the collective EMPs for similar projects under Eskom Northern

Region operation, management and monitoring. The review will be done by the Eskom Northern Region

Environment Team and its effectiveness in managing the environmental impacts of the power lines works will

be reported internally through the Eskom Northern Region reporting framework and through the annual return

process required as part of the Environmental Authority issued for power line works.

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