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DRAFT BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT

DEDEAT REF: EC08/C/LN1&3/M/01-2016

PROPOSED RECONSTRUCTION OF THE SLANG RIVER LOW-LEVEL CROSSING NEAR OYSTER BAY, KOUGA LOCAL

MUNICIPALITY

Prepared for:

Afri-Coast Engineers SA (Pty) Ltd

On behalf of the Eastern Cape Department of Roads and Public Works

Prepared by:

EOH Coastal & Environmental Services 13 Stanley Street, Richmond Hill

Port Elizabeth Tel: (041) 585 1715 Fax: (086) 604 8781

Also in Grahamstown, East London, Gauteng, Cape Town and Maputo

EOH Coastal and Environmental Services

Report Title: PROPOSED RECONSTRUCTION OF THE SLANG RIVER LOW-LEVEL CROSSING NEAR OYSTER BAY, KOUGA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

Report Version: Version 1: Draft

Project Number: 287

Name Responsibility Date

Roberto Almanza Report writing October 2015

Kim Brent Project Management

Report review October 2015

Chantel Bezuidenhout Report Review October 2015

Copyright

This document contains intellectual property and propriety information that are protected by

copyright in favour of EOH Coastal & Environmental Services (CES) and the specialist

consultants. The document may therefore not be reproduced, used or distributed to any third

party without the prior written consent of CES. The document is prepared exclusively for

submission to Afri-Coast Engineers SA (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the Eastern Cape Department of

Roads and Public Works, and is subject to all confidentiality, copyright and trade secrets, rules

intellectual property law and practices of South Africa.

This Report should be cited as follows: Draft Basic Assessment Report for the Proposed Reconstruction of the Slang River Low-Level Crossing near Oyster Bay, Kouga Local Municipality. EOH Coastal & Environmental Services. February 2016. Port Elizabeth.

INTRODUCTION

Coastal and Environmental Services (Pty) Ltd trading as EOH Coastal & Environmental Services (CES) was appointed by Afri-Coast Engineers SA (Pty) Ltd (on behalf of The Eastern Cape Department of Roads and Public Works) to conduct a Basic Assessment Report for the proposed reconstruction of the Slang River low-level crossing near Oyster Bay, Kouga Local Municipality.

DETAILS AND EXPERTISE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PRACTITIONER

According to Appendix 1 Section 3(1)(a) of the EIA Regulations (2014), ―A basic assessment report must…. include- a) details of –

i. The EAP who prepared the report; and

ii. The expertise of the EAP, including a curriculum vitae” In fulfilment of the above-mentioned legislative requirement, as well as Section 13 of the EIA

Regulations (2014), which states that, ―an EAP…. must- have expertise in conducting

environmental impact assessments or undertaking specialist work as required, including

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

proposed activity‖, provided below are the details of the Environmental Assessment Practitioner

(EAP) who prepared this Basic Assessment Report, as well as the expertise of the individual

members of the study team.

DETAILS OF THE EAP

EAP: Kim Brent

Company: Coastal and Environmental Services, trading as EOH Coastal & Environmental

Services (CES) Port Elizabeth Branch

Physical Address: 13 Stanley Street, Port Elizabeth 6000

Postal Address: 13 Stanley Street, Port Elizabeth 6000

Telephone: +27 41 585 1715

Fax: 086 604 8781

Website: www.cesnet.co.za

Email: [email protected]

A full Curriculum Vitae is provided in Appendix G of this report.

http://www.cesnet.co.za/mailto:[email protected]

EXPERTISE OF THE EAP AND THE STUDY TEAM

Kim Brent (Project Management and Report Review) Kim holds a BSc degree with majors in Botany and Geography as well as a BSc (Hons) degree in Botany (Terrestrial Ecology) focussing on Environmental Management and GIS systems; both from NMMU. Her honours year focussed on Environmental impact assessments, environmental management and Geographic Information systems. Kim‘s interests include Environmental impact assessments, Geographic information systems and Ecological Assessments. Kim has conducted a number of Prospecting Right Applications and has been involved in a number of local mining projects. Kim has close to 5 years‘ experience in the consultancy environment and is currently employed as a Senior Environmental Consultant in the Port Elizabeth office of EOH CES. Roberto Almanza (Report Production) Environmental Consultant. Roberto obtained his BSc (Environmental Sciences) majoring in Geology and Geography from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University and went on to complete his BSc Honours in Geology. Roberto is currently undertaking his MSc (Geology) which focuses on economic gypsum deposits in the Karoo associated with the carbon-rich Whitehill Formation. While Roberto‘s academic experience is mostly in structural and economic geology, he has also worked as a geology consultant on a number of exploration projects across South Africa. Roberto has recently joined the Port Elizabeth branch of EOH CES and has been involved in several projects which have included basic assessment reporting, proposal drafting, public participation processes, construction site auditing and remediation auditing. Dr Chantel Bezuidenhout (Report Review) Chantel is a Principal Environmental Consultant and holds MSc and PhD degrees in Botany (estuarine ecology) and a BSc degree in Botany and Geography from NMMU. Chantel's main focus is estuarine ecology and she has done extensive work on 13 systems from the Orange River Mouth in the Northern Cape to the Mngazi Estuary in the Transkei. As a result she has been involved in a number of ecological reserve determination studies including the Kromme, Seekoei and Olifants systems. Chantel has been an Environmental Consultant for approximately 7.5 years and as such has been focused on environmental management and impact assessment. Chantel is well versed in environmental legislation and has been involved in number of environmental impact assessments and management plans in South Africa, Zambia, Mozambique and Madagascar. She is currently employed in the Port Elizabeth office of CES.

EOH Coastal & Environmental Services Company Profile

Coastal & Environmental Services (CES) was established in 1990, and is an independent specialist environmental consultancy with offices in Grahamstown and East London and satellite offices in Maputo, Mozambique and Port Elizabeth. Our principal area of expertise is in assessing the impacts of development on the natural, social and economic environments through, among other instruments, the environmental impact assessment process, and in so doing contribute towards sustainable development. We adopt a scientific approach to our studies, underpinned by an informed and holistic view of the environment and a pragmatic approach to sustainable development. We believe that a balance between development and environmental protection can be achieved by skilful and careful planning. Our success rate in achieving this balance in a variety of approved developments is evidence of our capability. CES has offices in Grahamstown, East London, Port Elizabeth, Cape Town, Johannesburg and Maputo, Mozambique. Our staff is usually comprised of between 25 to 30 consultants and 11 support staff. All our staff are well qualified in the biological, social and environmental sciences,

and produce scientifically robust, defensible reports and EIAs. In addition, CES has a number of permanent associates that can be drawn on to provide additional expertise, including Rivers for Africa (who specialise in the determination of environmental water requirements), and Nomad Consulting (who specialise in social impact assessments and resettlement action plans). We also have well-developed working relationships with a number of other specialist consulting companies who provide expertise in areas such as air quality emission studies, visual impacts, noise impacts, heritage assessments, radiation hazard assessments, and soil and agricultural assessments.

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PRACTITIONER DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

Draft Basic Assessment Report for the Proposed Reconstruction of the Slang River Low-Level Crossing near Oyster Bay, Kouga Local Municipality

Role on Study Team Declaration of independence

Project Management and Report Review

I, KIM BRENT, declare that I am an independent consultant and have no business, financial, personal or other interest in the proposed reconstruction of the Slang River low-level crossing, application or appeal in respect of which I was appointed other than fair remuneration for work performed in connection with the activity, application or appeal. There are no circumstances that compromise the objectivity of my performing such work.

Report Production

I, ROBERTO ALMANZA, declare that I am an independent consultant and have no business, financial, personal or other interest in the proposed reconstruction of the Slang River low-level crossing, application or appeal in respect of which I was appointed other than fair remuneration for work performed in connection with the activity, application or appeal. There are no circumstances that compromise the objectivity of my performing such work.

Report Review

I, CHANTEL BEZUIDENHOUT, declare that I am an independent consultant and have no business, financial, personal or other interest in the proposed reconstruction of the Slang River low-level crossing, application or appeal in respect of which I was appointed other than fair remuneration for work performed in connection with the activity, application or appeal. There are no circumstances that compromise the objectivity of my performing such work.

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VERSION 1 dated 8 December 2014

BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT

(For official use only)

File Reference Number:

Application Number:

Date Received:

Basic assessment report in terms of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2010, promulgated in terms

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

DEDEAT REFERENCE NUMBER: EC08/C/LN1&3/M/01-2016

Kindly note that:

1. This basic assessment report is a standard report that may be required by a competent authority in terms of the EIA Regulations, 2014 and is meant to streamline applications. Please make sure that it is the report used by the particular competent authority for the activity that is being applied for.

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2. The report must be typed within the spaces provided in the form. The size of the spaces provided is not necessarily indicative of the amount of information to be provided. The report is in the form of a table that can extend itself as each space is filled with typing.

3. Where applicable tick the boxes that are applicable or black out the boxes that are not applicable in the report.

4. An incomplete report may be returned to the applicant for revision.

5. The use of “not applicable” in the report must be done with circumspection because if it is used in respect of material information that is required by the competent authority for assessing the application, it may result in the rejection of the application as provided for in the regulations.

6. This report must be handed in at offices of the relevant competent authority as determined by each authority.

7. No faxed or e-mailed reports will be accepted.

8. The report must be compiled by an independent environmental assessment practitioner (EAP).

9. Unless protected by law, all information in the report will become public information on receipt by the competent authority. Any interested and affected party should be provided with the information contained in this report on request, during any stage of the application process.

10. A competent authority may require that for specified types of activities in defined situations only parts of this report need to

be completed.

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SECTION A: ACTIVITY INFORMATION

Has a specialist been consulted to assist with the completion of this section?

YES NO X

If YES, please complete form XX for each specialist thus appointed:

Any specialist reports must be contained in Appendix D.

1. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

Describe the activity, which is being applied for, in detail

The Slang River low-level crossing is located on the district road (DR) 01763, North of Oyster Bay within the Kouga Local Municipality (Figure 1). In 2011, the Slang River crossing was damaged by a flood event and since then a number of heavy rain events contributed to the condition of the current low-level crossing. Consequently, a section of the crossing has become unusable and this is undermining the integrity of the crossing to support vehicle traffic. This also poses a threat to farmers in terms of safety as well as the local public that uses this road. Africoast Engineers (on behalf of the Eastern Cape Department of Roads and Public Works) have approached EOH Coastal & Environmental Services to assist in obtaining environmental authorisation to commence the reconstruction of the low-level crossing. This project will consist of construction activities which include:

Site establishment.

Reconstruction of the damaged crossing, with work limited to the existing footprint.

Temporary diversion of river flow through the construction area using low earth berms with protection in the form of sandbags where applicable.

The bridge will be approximately 91 m² and the total construction footprint approximately 250 m². The proposed low-level crossing will be 16 m long and 5.7 m wide and will consist of a concrete overlay approximately 150 mm thick. There will be three culverts built to allow water to flow under the crossing. The culverts will be approximately 1.8 m high and 1.3 m wide and will be laid parallel to the direction of water flow in the river. Each culvert will comprise of three 1.5 m x 1.2 m pre-cast concrete units, Class 100S (box culverts). The culverts will be founded on a cast in situ concrete slab which will have recesses for

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the culvert barrels. The slab will be approximately 10m long and 200 mm high and laid on the bedrock beneath the river bed. Infill in situ material will be used on each side of the river bank underlying the concrete overlay. The crossing will be bordered by nine new rectangular concrete bollards, 400 mm x 250 mm x 300 mm, on each side of the road at intervals of 1.2 m. The berms used will be within the already disturbed area directly adjacent to the proposed culvert.

Figure 1: Google Earth image showing the position of the Slang river crossing in relation to Oyster Bay with insert

showing the damaged low-level crossing.

No water will be extracted from the Slang River during construction. Construction water will be obtained from alternative sources. Precast culvert sections will be used, requiring no water at all. The cast in situ concrete slab will be constructed using ready mixed concrete from commercial sources, again requiring no water. The water requirements for the concrete works will thus be minimal – only required for curing of the concrete, and for cleaning. Construction water will be required to re-compact the gravel infill for road construction over the culvert sections. A water use licence will be required in order to undertake the reconstruction work. The low-level crossing requires authorisation in terms of Section 21 (c) and (i) of the National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998).

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Listed Activities triggered by the proposed project:

GN R. 983, Item 12: The development of- (iii) bridges exceeding 100 square metres in size; (xii) infrastructure or structures with a physical footprint of 100 square metres or more; where such development occurs- (a) within a watercourse; (c) if no development setback exists, within 32 metres of a watercourse, measured from the edge of a watercourse; - excluding- (aa) the development of infrastructure or structures within existing ports or harbours that will not increase the development footprint of the port or harbour; (bb) where such development activities are related to the development of a port or harbour, in which case activity 26 in Listing Notice 2 of 2014 applies; (cc) activities listed in activity 14 in Listing Notice 2 of 2014 or activity 14 in Listing Notice 3 of 2014, in which case that activity applies; (dd) where such development occurs within an urban area; or (ee) where such development occurs within existing roads or road reserves.

There will be a bridge exceeding 100 m2 built over the Slang river

GN R. 983, Item 19: The infilling or depositing of any material of more than 5 cubic metres into, or the dredging, excavation, removal or moving of soil, sand, shells, shell grit, pebbles or rock of more than 5 cubic metres from- (i) a watercourse;

Infilling and depositing of material of more than 5 m3 from a watercourse will be occurring during this project.

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but excluding where such infilling, depositing , dredging, excavation, removal or moving- (a) will occur behind a development setback; (b) is for maintenance purposes undertaken in accordance with a maintenance management plan; or (c) falls within the ambit of activity 21 in this Notice, in which case that activity applies.

GN R. 985, Item 4: The development of a road wider than 4 meters with a reserve less than 13.5 meters (b) In Eastern Cape: ii. Outside urban areas, in: (ee) Critical biodiversity areas as identified in systematic biodiversity plans adopted by the competent authority or in bioregional plans;

The area will include the development of a road wider than 4 meters in the Eastern Cape, outside urban areas, in a critical biodiversity area according to the ECBCP plan.

GN R. 985, Item 14: The development of- (iii) bridges exceeding 10 square metres in size; where such development occurs- (a) within a watercourse; excluding the development of infrastructure or structures within existing ports or harbours that will not increase the development footprint of the port or harbour. (c) In the Eastern Cape: ii. Outside urban areas, in: (ff) Critical biodiversity areas or ecosystem service areas as identified in systematic biodiversity plans adopted by the competent authority or in bioregional plans;

The activity will involve the development of a bridge greater than 10 m2 within a watercourse.

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2. FEASIBLE AND REASONABLE ALTERNATIVES

“alternatives”, in relation to a proposed activity, means different means of meeting the general purpose and requirements of the activity, which may include alternatives to— (a) The property on which or location where it is proposed to undertake the activity; (b) The type of activity to be undertaken; (c) The design or layout of the activity; (d) The technology to be used in the activity; (e) The operational aspects of the activity; and (f) The option of not implementing the activity.

Describe alternatives that are considered in this application. Alternatives should include a consideration of

all possible means by which the purpose and need of the proposed activity could be accomplished in the

specific instance taking account of the interest of the applicant in the activity. The no-go alternative must

in all cases be included in the assessment phase as the baseline against which the impacts of the other

alternatives are assessed. The determination of whether site or activity (including different processes

etc.) or both is appropriate needs to be informed by the specific circumstances of the activity and its

environment. After receipt of this report the competent authority may also request the applicant to assess

additional alternatives that could possibly accomplish the purpose and need of the proposed activity if it is

clear that realistic alternatives have not been considered to a reasonable extent.

Paragraphs 3 – 13 below should be completed for each alternative.

(a) The property on which or location where it is proposed to undertake the activity: (b) The type of activity to be undertaken: (c) The design or layout of the activity: (d) The technology to be used in the activity: (e) The operational aspects of the activity: (f) The option of not implementing the activity:

Alternatives:

a) Locality Alternatives

The reconstruction of the existing low-level crossing that collapsed will be in the same footprint as the previous crossing in order to reduce the impacts associated with the construction and operation phases of the project. As such no location alternatives have been considered for this application. b) Activity Alternatives

The proposed activity is for the reconstruction of an existing low-level crossing and thus no

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activity alternatives have been considered for this application. c) Design or Layout Alternatives

The low-level crossing has been designed in order to allow water to easily flow under the crossing. The layout of the culverts has been designed to be parallel to the flow of the river and thus prevent any unnecessary impeding or diversion of the stream. No other design or layout alternatives have been considered for this application. d) Technology Alternatives

This is not applicable as the activity relates to the reconstruction of an existing, damaged low-level crossing. e) Operational Alternatives

The operational phase of the project is directly related to the use of the low-level crossing by vehicles and pedestrians. . There are therefore no operational alternatives considered for this project. f) No-Go Alternative

This alternative assumes that the current state of the road and low-level crossing will remain unchanged from its current state. The existing low-level crossing, even though usable to some extent, poses a safety risk to road users. Currently the banks as well as the bed of the river is degraded and damaged by recent flood and heavy rainfall, debris from the collapsed river and alien vegetation. The vegetation on the study site is mostly transformed and degraded. No pristine vegetation exists as a direct result of agricultural practices and the encroachment of alien vegetation. The flow of the river is greatly reduced as a result of siltation and over abstraction of water for irrigation up and downstream of the crossing. Should the no-go alternative be the preferred option, the low-level crossing will eventually deteriorate entirely resulting in road closure. This will result in alternative routes being required. The no-go alternative is thus not the preferred alternative.

3. ACTIVITY POSITION

Indicate the position of the activity using the latitude and longitude of the centre point of the site for each alternative site. The co-ordinates should be in degrees and decimal minutes. The minutes should have at least three decimals to ensure adequate accuracy. The projection that must be used in all cases is the WGS84 spheroid in a national or local projection. List alternative sites if applicable.

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There are no site alternatives proposed for this project Alternative:

Latitude (S):

Longitude (E):

Alternative S11

(preferred or only site alternative)

o ‗

o ‗

Alternative S2 (if any) o ‗

o ‗

Alternative S3 (if any) o ‗

o ‗

In the case of linear activities: Alternative: Latitude (S): Longitude (E): Alternative S1 (preferred or only route alternative)

Starting point of the activity 34o 9.516„ 24o 39.152„ Middle point of the activity 34o 9.516„ 24o 39.162„ End point of the activity 34o 9.516„ 24o 39.172„ Alternative S2 (if any)

Starting point of the activity o

‗ o

‗

Middle point of the activity o

‗ o

‗

End point of the activity o

‗ o

‗

Alternative S3 (if any)

Starting point of the activity o

‗ o

‗

Middle point of the activity o

‗ o

‗

End point of the activity o

‗ o

‗

For route alternatives that are longer than 500m, please provide an addendum with co-ordinates taken every 250 meters along the route for each alternative alignment.

21 Digit Surveyor General Code of the land parcels:

Ou Werf 738 RE / 0 ‒ C03400000000073800000

Ou Werf 737 ‒ C03400000000073700000

4. PHYSICAL SIZE OF THE ACTIVITY

1 ―Alternative S..‖ refer to site alternatives.

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Indicate the physical size of the preferred activity/technology as well as alternative activities/technologies (footprints): Alternative: Size of the activity:

Alternative A12 (preferred activity alternative) m

2

Alternative A2 (if any) m2


or, for linear activities: Alternative: Length of the

activity:

Alternative A1 (preferred activity alternative) Approximately 16 m Alternative A2 (if any) m

Alternative A3 (if any) m

Indicate the size of the alternative sites or servitudes (within which the above footprints will occur): Alternative: Size of the

site/servitude:

Alternative A1 (preferred activity alternative) 250 m2 Alternative A2 (if any) m

2


5. SITE ACCESS

Does ready access to the site exist? YES X

NO

If NO, what is the distance over which a new access road will be built m

Describe the type of access road planned:

The site can be accessed via the untarred DR 01763 (Figure 2). This road eventually connects with the R330 near St Francis Bay in the east as well as the N2 near Clarkson in the west. More importantly, the site is accessed from Oyster Bay in the south and the low-level crossing provides residents of Oyster Bay with an important exit route alternative towards the west.

2 ―Alternative A..‖ refer to activity, process, technology or other alternatives.

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Figure 2: Access route to the site via R330 and DR 01763.

Include the position of the access road on the site plan and required map, as well as an indication of the road in relation to the site.

6. SITE OR ROUTE PLAN

A detailed site or route plan(s) must be prepared for each alternative site or alternative activity. It must be attached as Appendix A to this document. The site or route plans must indicate the following: 6.1 The scale of the plan which must be at least a scale of 1:500; 6.2 The property boundaries and numbers of all the properties within 50 metres of the site; 6.3 The current land use as well as the land use zoning of each of the properties adjoining the site or

sites; 6.4 The exact position of each element of the application as well as any other structures on the site; 6.5 The position of services, including electricity supply cables (indicate above or underground), water

supply pipelines, boreholes, street lights, sewage pipelines, storm water infrastructure and telecommunication infrastructure;

6.6 All trees and shrubs taller than 1.8 metres; 6.7 Walls and fencing including details of the height and construction material;

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6.8 Servitudes indicating the purpose of the servitude; 6.9 Sensitive environmental elements within 100 metres of the site or sites including (but not limited

thereto): rivers; the 1:100 year flood line (where available or where it is required by DWA); ridges; cultural and historical features; areas with indigenous vegetation (even if it is degraded or invested with alien species);

6.9 For gentle slopes the 1 metre contour intervals must be indicated on the plan and whenever the slope of the site exceeds 1:10, the 500mm contours must be indicated on the plan; and

6.10 The positions from where photographs of the site were taken.

7. SITE PHOTOGRAPHS

Colour photographs from the centre of the site must be taken in at least the eight major compass

directions with a description of each photograph. Photographs must be attached under Appendix B to

this form. It must be supplemented with additional photographs of relevant features on the site, if

applicable.

8. FACILITY ILLUSTRATION

A detailed illustration of the activity must be provided at a scale of 1:200 as Appendix C for activities that include structures. The illustrations must be to scale and must represent a realistic image of the planned activity. The illustration must give a representative view of the activity.

9. ACTIVITY MOTIVATION 9(a) Socio-economic value of the activity

What is the expected capital value of the activity on completion? R 1 million

What is the expected yearly income that will be generated by or as a result of

the activity?

Not applicable

Will the activity contribute to service infrastructure? YES

X

NO

Is the activity a public amenity? YES

X

NO

How many new employment opportunities will be created in the development

phase of the activity?

10

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What is the expected value of the employment opportunities during the

development phase?

R 100 000

What percentage of this will accrue to previously disadvantaged individuals? 100 %

How many permanent new employment opportunities will be created during the

operational phase of the activity?

0

What is the expected current value of the employment opportunities during the

first 10 years?

0

What percentage of this will accrue to previously disadvantaged individuals? Not applicable

9(b) Need and desirability of the activity Motivate and explain the need and desirability of the activity (including demand for the activity):

According to the Kouga Local Municipality IDP (2015), one of the priority projects applicable to Ward 1 is that of road maintenance. The current situation is described as ―poor road conditions and poor road linkages‖ with the desired outcome of ―improved transportation links and improved road safety.‖ The reconstruction of the low-level crossing will assist in addressing these issues. In addition to this, the low-level crossing will not only support vehicles, but will also allow for safe passage of pedestrians over the river. This is in line with the ―Safety‖ input listed in the ‗Identification of projects by Ward 1‘ (Kouga Local Municipality IDP, 2015). There is a need for the reconstruction of the low-level crossing as the current crossing has been severely damaged by heavy rain and associated flooding. The crossing allows vehicles to use the DR 01763 and is especially important to residents of Oyster Bay who require access to the N2 towards the west. The crossing is also important to vehicles associated with the agricultural activities which are dominant in the area. One of the institutional objectives listed in the Kouga Local Municipality IDP (2015) is that of increasing the percentage of properties in formal residential areas which are serviced by maintained roads (S.10 in the Kouga Local Municipality IDP, 2015). In 2015/16, only 92% of properties are serviced and the aim is to increase this to 100% by 2018/19 (Kouga Local Municipality IDP, 2015). The Provincial Spatial Development Framework (Cacadu SDF, 2013) indicates that the ―majority of the roads throughout the District, regardless of hierarchical function, are in need of maintenance and upgrading.‖ This is also important ―given the potential for agricultural export‖ and the ―relation to the tourism industry (coastal regions).‖ The SDF also earmarks Oyster Bay as an important marine tourism town as well as a nearby town to the proposed Thyspunt power plant. Access to Oyster Bay and the surrounds via the DR 01763 will be aided by the reconstruction of the low-level crossing. Without reconstruction of the low-level crossing, it will

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eventually be too severely damaged and will result in vehicles having to divert several tens of kilometres via an alternative route. The reconstruction will also involve the removal of unnecessary construction waste which has accumulated in the river bed that has resulted in sedimentation and blockage of river flow. The Kouga SDF (2009) outlines a number of development priorities. One of these priorities are that ―communities of the Kouga municipal area should have access to safe and convenient road networks that support tourism, people’s access to economic activities, as well as access to education, health and social services‖. The reconstruction of the low-level crossing is thus in line with the above development priority Road maintenance is also indicated as one of the key priority areas in terms of infrastructure requirements as internal roads in urban areas and settlements within the Kouga region generally need upgrading and ongoing maintenance. Indicate any benefits that the activity will have for society in general:

The proposed reconstruction will provide:

Safe use of the DR 01763 by vehicles and pedestrians traveling to or from Oyster Bay and/or to or from the agricultural land in the surrounding area,

A useful exit route to the N2 in the west for residents of Oyster Bay and this could especially be important during potential fire or flooding events,

Alleviation in terms of siltation and erosion currently evident on site, Temporary jobs during the construction and maintenance phase.

Indicate any benefits that the activity will have for the local communities where the activity will be located:

The proposed reconstruction will benefit local communities by:

Ensuring a safe passage for vehicles along the DR 01763,

Providing an important evacuation route in the unlikely event of a fire or flooding,

Generate employment as workers will be required to establish the site, divert the river via pipes and then reconstruct the low-level crossing,

Supporting local shops and suppliers during the construction phase as the contractors are likely to require materials and supplies from a nearby source.

10. APPLICABLE LEGISLATION, POLICIES AND/OR GUIDELINES List all legislation, policies and/or guidelines of any sphere of government that are applicable to the application as contemplated in the EIA regulations, if applicable:

Title of legislation, policy or guideline:

Administering authority:

Date:

National Environmental Management Act (Act No. 107 of 1998)

Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA)

1998

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National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (Act No. 10 of 2004)


2004

National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act (Act No. 57 of 2003)


2003

National Heritage Resources Act (Act No. 25 of 1999)

South African Heritage Resource Agency (SAHRA)

1999

National Heritage Resources Act (Act No. 25 of 1999)

South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) Eastern Cape Provincial Heritage Resource Authority (ECPHRA)

1999

National Water Act (Act No. 36 of 1998) Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS)

1998

National Environmental Management: Waste Act (Act No. 59 of 2008)


2008

National Environmental Management Act (Act No. 107 of 1998), Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations

Department of Environmental Affairs 2014

Hazardous Substances Act (Act No. 15 of 1973)

Department of Health (DoH) 1973

National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004) Alien and Invasive Species regulations

Department of Environmental Affairs 2014

Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act No. 85 of 1993)

Department of Labour (DoL) 1993

Municipal By-Laws Kouga Local Municipality

The South African Vegetation Map (Mucina and Rutherford)

South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)

2006

The Subtropical Thicket Ecosystem Programme


2006

The Eastern Cape Biodiversity Conservation plan


2007

The National Freshwater Ecosystem Priority Areas (NFEPA) project


2011 / 2014

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11. WASTE, EFFLUENT, EMISSION AND NOISE MANAGEMENT

11(a) Solid waste management

Will the activity produce solid construction waste during the

construction/initiation phase?

YES

X

NO

If yes, what estimated quantity will be produced per month? 2 m3

How will the construction solid waste be disposed of (describe)?

The building rubble, which will be produced during the construction phase of the project, will be disposed of by the contractor at a registered waste disposal site. Where possible, the construction material will be re-used or recycled, but if and when it is determined that the waste cannot be used, it will be transported to the nearest registered waste disposal site, which is located on the outskirts of St Francis Bay. Where will the construction solid waste be disposed of (describe)?

The construction waste that cannot be reused or recycled will be disposed of at the nearest registered waste disposal site, which is located on the outskirts of St Francis Bay.

Will the activity produce solid waste during its operational phase?

YES NO

X

If yes, what estimated quantity will be produced per month? N/A

How will the solid waste be disposed of (describe)?

N/A

Where will the solid waste be disposed if it does not feed into a municipal waste stream (describe)?

N/A

If the solid waste (construction or operational phases) will not be disposed of in a registered landfill site or be taken up in a municipal waste stream, then the applicant should consult with the competent authority to determine whether it is necessary to change to an application for scoping and EIA.

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Can any part of the solid waste be classified as hazardous in terms of the relevant legislation?

YES NO

X

If yes, inform the competent authority and request a change to an application for scoping and EIA.

Is the activity that is being applied for a solid waste handling or treatment facility?

YES NO

X

If yes, then the applicant should consult with the competent authority to determine whether it is necessary to change to an application for scoping and EIA. 11(b) Liquid effluent

Will the activity produce effluent, other than normal sewage, that will be

disposed of in a municipal sewage system?

YES NO

X

If yes, what estimated quantity will be produced per month? N/A

Will the activity produce any effluent that will be treated and/or disposed of on

site?

Yes NO

X

If yes, the applicant should consult with the competent authority to determine whether it is

necessary to change to an application for scoping and EIA.

Will the activity produce effluent that will be treated and/or disposed of at another facility?

YES NO

X

If yes, provide the particulars of the facility:

Facility name: N/A

Contact

person:

Postal

address:

Postal code:

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