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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME

Country View Filling Station

On Part of the Remaining Extent of Portion 1037 (a Portion of Portion

714) of the Farm Randjesfontein 405-JR: City of Johannesburg

Metropolitan Municipality

Ref: GAUT: 002/15-16/E0201

Prepared for:

JULY 2016

EMPr for the Country View Filling Station GAUT: 002/15-16/E0201

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 PROJECT OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................... 5

Background .............................................................................................................................5 1.1

1.2 Proposed Activity....................................................................................................................5

1.3 Details of the applicant ..........................................................................................................6

1.4 Details of the EAP ...................................................................................................................7

2.0 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (EMPR)

7

Purpose of the EMPr ..............................................................................................................7 2.1

2.2 Objectives of the EMPr ...........................................................................................................7

2.3 Scope of the EMPr ..................................................................................................................8

2.4 Structure of the EMPr ............................................................................................................8

2.5 EMPr as a live document ........................................................................................................9

3.0 MANAGMENT AND MONITORING PROCEDURES .......................................................... 10

Organisational Structure and Responsibility ........................................................................10 3.1

4.0 COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATION ................................................. 19

5.0 CONFORMANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE LAWS, STANDARDS, GUIDELINES

ENVIRONMENTAL MANGEMENT SYSTEM .................................................................... 20

5.1 Environmental Code of Conduct ..........................................................................................21

5.2 Environmental Laws and Guidelines ....................................................................................22

6.0 DETAILED ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME ......................................... 23

6.1 Pre-construction ...................................................................................................................25

6.2 Construction Phase ...............................................................................................................27

6.3 Operational Phase ................................................................................................................47

6.4 Decommissioning phase .......................................................................................................55

7.0 REHABILITATION PLAN ................................................................................................ 59

7.1 Site Rehabilitation ................................................................................................................59

7.2 Removal of materials ............................................................................................................59

7.3 Control of alien vegetation ...................................................................................................59

7.4 Landscaping and preparation for planting ...........................................................................59

8.0 PROCEDURES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL INCIDENTS .......................................................... 61

8.1 Leakages and Spills ...............................................................................................................61

8.2 Failure of Erosion/Sediment Control Devices ......................................................................61

8.3 Bank/Slope Failure................................................................................................................61



8.4 Discovery of Rare or Endangered Species ............................................................................61

8.5 Discovery of Archaeological or Heritage Items ....................................................................61

9.0 EMPR REVIEW ............................................................................................................. 62

ANNEXURES ............................................................................................................................. 63

ABREVIATIONS CLO Community Liaison Officer

DEA Department of Environmental Affairs

DWS Department of Water and Sanitation

EA Environmental Authorisation

EAP Environmental Assessment Practitioner

ECO Environmental Control Officer

EIA Environmental Impact Assessment

EHO Environmental Health Officer

ELO Environmental Liaison Officer

EMPr Environmental Management Programme

EO Environmental Officer

ESO Environmental Site Officer

I&AP Interested and Affected Party



GLOSSARY OF TERMS

BUILDING AND DEMOLITION WASTE:

Building and demolition waste means waste,

excluding hazardous waste, produced during the

construction, alteration, repair or demolition of

any building structure, and includes rubble, earth,

rock and wood displaced during that

construction, alteration, repair or demolition.

CONTRACTOR:

Companies and or individual persons appointed

on behalf of the Client to undertake activities, as

well as their sub-contractors and suppliers.

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM:

The team consists of a Project Manager as well as

a Safety and Health Officer as required in terms of

the OHSA and an Environmental Control Officer

as required in terms of NEMA.

DECONSTRUCTION

Selective dismantlement of building components.

Deconstruction has also been defined as

―construction in reversal. Deconstruction is

commonly separated into two categories;

structural and non-structural. Non-structural

deconstruction, also known as ―soft-stripping,

consists of reclaiming non-structural components.

Structural deconstruction involves dismantling the

structural components of a building.

DEGRADATION

It is the process of reducing the quality of the

receiving environment through human activities

e.g. river degradation, soil degradation,

atmospheric degradation.

DEMOLITION

Demolition is the tearing-down of buildings and

other structures, the opposite of construction.

DOMESTIC WASTE:

Domestic waste means waste, excluding

hazardous waste, that emanates from premises

that are used wholly or mainly for residential,

educational, health care, sport or recreation

purposes generated directly by the consumption

of products for domestic use.

EMERGENCY:

An undesired event that results in a probable

significant environmental impact and requires

the notification of the relevant statutory body

such as a local or provincial authority.

ENVIRONMENT:

In terms of the National Environmental

Management Act (NEMA) (No 107 of 1998)(as

amended), Environment means the surroundings

within which humans exist and that are made up

of: (i) the land, water and atmosphere of the

earth; (ii) micro-organisms, plants and animal life;

(iii) any part or combination of (i) of (ii) and the

interrelationships among and between them;

and (iv) the physical, chemical, aesthetic and

cultural properties and conditions of the

foregoing that influence human health and

wellbeing.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL OFFICER:

An individual nominated through the Client to be

present on site to act on behalf of the Client in

matters concerning the implementation and day

to day monitoring of the EMPr and conditions

stipulated by the authorities as prescribed in

NEMA

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:

A change to the environment, whether adverse

or beneficial, wholly or partially resulting from

activities.

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME:

A detailed plan of action prepared to ensure

that recommendations for enhancing or ensuring

positive environmental impacts and limiting or

preventing negative environmental impacts are

implemented during the life-cycle of the project.

GENERAL WASTE:

General waste means waste that does not pose

an immediate hazard or threat to health or to the



environment, and includes - (a) domestic waste;

(b) building and demolition waste; (c) business

waste; and (d) inert waste.

GENERAL WASTE LANDFILL SITE:

A waste disposal site that is designed, managed,

permitted and registered to allow for the disposal

of general waste.

HAZARDOUS WASTE:

Hazardous waste means any waste that contains

organic or inorganic elements or compounds

that may, owing to the inherent physical,

chemical or toxicological characteristics of that

waste have a detrimental impact on health and

the environment.

HAZARDOUS WASTE LANDFILL SITE:

A waste disposal site that is designed, managed,

permitted and registered to allow for the disposal

of hazardous waste.

IMPACT:

The potential effect or consequence of an

aspect of the development on a specified

component of the biophysical, social or

economic environment within a defined time

and space.

MITIGATION:

Measures designed to avoid, reduce or remedy

adverse impacts.

PRINCIPAL AGENT

The principal agent is appointed by the Client to

oversee the overall project management and

the management of the professional project

team.

RECOVERY:

The controlled extraction of a material or the

retrieval of energy from waste to produce a

product.

RE-USE:

To utilise articles from the waste stream again for

a similar or a different purpose without changing

the form or properties of the articles.

RECYCLE:

A process where waste is reclaimed for further

use, this involves the separation of waste from a

waste stream for further use and the processing

of that separated material as a product or raw

material.

SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER:

The SHE officer is a Contractor representative,

responsible for the safety, health and

environmental aspects on the construction site.

The SHE officer will be responsible for the day-to-

day monitoring of the EMPr and Health and

Safety Plan as per the OHSA.

WASTE:

Waste means any substance, whether or not that

substance can be reduced, re-used, recycled

and recovered -

(a) that is surplus, unwanted, rejected, discarded,

abandoned or disposed of;

(b) which the generator has no further use of for

the purposes of production;

(c) that must be treated or disposed of; or

(d) that is identified as a waste by the relevant

Minister by notice in the Gazette, and

includes waste generated by the mining,

medical or other sector, but—

(i) a by-product is not considered waste; and

(ii) any portion of waste, once re-used, recycled

and recovered, ceases to be waste.

WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY:

Waste disposal facility means any site or premise

used for the accumulation of waste with the

purpose of disposing of that waste at that site or

on that premises.

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME: COUNTRY VIEW FILLING STATION: GAUT002/15-16/E0201


1.0 PROJECT OVERVIEW

BACKGROUND 1.1

Century Property Developments proposes the development of a Filling Station with a

combined fuel storage capacity of more than 80 but less than 500m3. The total

development footprint will be approximately 0.73ha in size. The proposed activity will

take place on Part of the Remaining Extent of Portion 1037 (a Portion of Portion 714) of

the Farm Randjesfontein 405-JR, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality.

1.2 PROPOSED ACTIVITY

The filling station will include fuel outlets under a canopy, bowser islands and buildings

for a convenience shop, a restaurant with ablution facilities, a kitchenette and car

wash facilities. The total size of the site is approximately 7263m². In order to provide

maximum turning and holding capacity for the vehicles to be refuelled, the position of

the fuel outlet is to be located at the most accessible portion of the site. Driving and

parking lanes for vehicles will clearly be demarcated on the ground for the

management of vehicular movement and parking.

Figure 1: Locality Map



Figure 2: Layout and access

1.3 DETAILS OF THE APPLICANT

Table 1: Details of the applicant

Aspect Details

Project applicant: Century Property Developments (Pty) Ltd

Trading name Century Property Developments (Pty) Ltd

Responsible position Director

Contact person: Harm Schreurs

Physical address: 5 Lynx Road, Treesbank, Midrand

Postal address: P.O.Box 70406, Bryanston,

Postal code: 2021 Cell 082 378 0527

Telephone: 011 300 8700 Fax 086 219 1187

Email [email protected]

tel:011%20300%208700

tel:086%20219%201187

mailto:[email protected]



1.4 DETAILS OF THE EAP

Table 2: Details of the applicant Aspect Details

Name Nali Sustainability Solutions (Pty) Ltd

Representative Mr Pirate Ncube

Physical Address 65 Country Club Drive, Irene Farm Villages, Centurion

Postal Address P Bag X1, Stand 1829, Irene Farm Villages, Centurion, 0045

Other contact

details

Tel: 0824517120; Fax: 086 694 1178

Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Expertise/experience Vast experience in environmental and land use management. More

than 24 years’ experience in spatial planning, environmental planning

and management encompassing Strategic Environmental Assessments,

Environmental Impact Assessments and reviews, Environmental

Management Plans, and Environmental Compliance Monitoring as well

as Project Management. Served/s in various decision making bodies

including the DFA Tribunal, Environmental Advisory Committee, MEC

Appeals Advisory Panel. Qualified Town Planner (honours) with Masters

in Real Estate and an MBA.

2.0 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

PROGRAMME (EMPR)

PURPOSE OF THE EMPR 2.1

An Environmental Management Programme (EMPr) provides management

mechanisms/methods for the prevention of undue or reasonably avoidable adverse

environmental impacts and for the enhancement of the positive environmental

benefits of a development. The EMPr derives from the provisions of the National

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

bestows a ‘Duty of Care’ on those who cause, have caused or may in future cause

pollution or degradation of the environment as per Section 28 (1) of NEMA.

2.2 OBJECTIVES OF THE EMPR

The EMPr provides recommended measures and guidelines for environmental

monitoring throughout the construction and the operational phase of the activity. The

specific objectives for this EMPr include, among others:

- Provision of the details of the applicant;

- The outline of the legal requirements;

- Identifies the regulatory and policy stipulations applicable to the activity;

- The mitigation measures for construction associated impacts and key measures to

be implemented in the operational phase of the project;

- Specification of roles and responsibilities of parties in the implementation of this

EMPr;

- Identifying construction activities that might have detrimental impacts on the

environment;





- To identify measures that could optimize beneficial impacts;

- To establish a method of monitoring and auditing environmental management

practices during all phases of development;

- Mechanisms for monitoring compliance with the EMPr and reporting thereon;

- Specifying time periods within which the measures contemplated in the

Environmental Management Programme must be implemented.

2.3 SCOPE OF THE EMPR

In accordance with the requirements of the National Environmental Management Act

(NEMA) Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations, 2014, this EMPr is to be

implemented by the Developer/applicant as well as any employee, contractor, agent

or sub-contractor appointed to act on behalf of the Developer in the execution of the

Project, in order to ensure environmental compliance onsite. Thus the specifications

outlined in this EMPr are applicable to all activities undertaken by the Developer as well

as appointed contractors and all persons involved in the execution of the works.

An Environmental Code of Conduct has also been developed that provides a simplified

set of rules that should be adhered to by all persons involved with the project at all

times. This is to be displayed at strategic points to ensure constant environmental

awareness.

The effectiveness of the EMPr depends on the level of compliance with conditions and

measures in the EMPr by the applicant. It is further assumed that compliance with the

EMPr will be monitored and audited as set out in this EMPr and contractual clauses.

2.4 STRUCTURE OF THE EMPR

The three main phases in the EMPr that provide mitigations and management measures

are provided below.

Table 3: Phases of the Project Life-Cycle

Category Phase Description

Category A Pre-

Construction

This section provides guidelines on pre-construction activities

including site establishment and clearance; environmental

induction and training & awareness.

Category B Construction This section will provide guidelines on construction ethods and

considerations

Category C Rehabilitation This section of the EMPr provides management principles for the

rehabilitation phase of the Development. This will include best

practice, procedures and responsibilities as required for various

associated activities.



2.5 EMPR AS A LIVE DOCUMENT

The EMPr is a dynamic document which will be updated on a continuous basis to

ensure environmental best practices. Any amendments to be made, must be submitted

to to the GDARD for approval in accordance with the Regulations.The approach

adopted for this EMPr is derived from the Deming Cycle (Figure 3), a cycle of

continuous improvement that entails the reiterative actions of plan, do, check, act, and

then return to the planning phase.

Figure 3: Deming Cycle of Continuing Improvement

o Plan

Project-specific planning for the proposed project involves consideration of the legal

triggers, the specifics of the proposed development, and the nature of the receiving

environment. This provides a starting point for targeted environmental management

objectives. Environmental performance indicators are then determined with

measurable targets prescribed to monitor the environmental performance of the

project. Achieving the targets depends on compliance with this EMPr and the

legislative requirements that underpin it.

o Do

Throughout the development’s life-span, the developer will be required to develop and

maintain a Quality Management System–designed to ensure that best management

practices are implemented on day-to-day management. Such a QMS should at least

include the following information:

- Location and extent of associated infrastructure;

- Associatedactivities,suchasthetransportationofpeopleandequipment;

- Resources and experience required(staffing);

- Materials and equipment to be used;

- Management actions;



- Human resources used;

- Construction-monitoring activities;

- Emergency/disaster incident and reaction procedures; and

- Rehabilitation procedures for the impacted environment.

These topics will be cross-linked into the contracts related to the development of the

project.

o Check

A system of assessing monitoring results has been developed to check the

environmental management performance. Continuous assessment facilitates proactive

management of the environmental issues. Mitigation measures can then be successfully

implemented on an ongoing basis to keep environmental indicators within their target

thresholds. Moreover, the assessment system also enables the assessment of the

efficiency of the EMPr. Regular auditing of environmental performance is prescribed to

prove and preserve accountability.

o Act

The assessments and monitoring of the results and findings of the regular audits must be

documented within a reporting system. Precautionary mitigation measures and

corrective actions will be prescribed and instructions will be given in order to implement

these in the field. The findings of monitoring and auditing programmes can also be used

to update the EMPr. Although the EMPr is a project-specific document, it is dynamic

and should be updated regularly to address the changing circumstances of the

scheme.

3.0 MANAGMENT AND MONITORING PROCEDURES

ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE AND RESPONSIBILITY 3.1

The figure below provides an indication of the organizational and team structure for the

Project.

• The Developer

The Developer is ultimately responsible for ensuring compliance with the environmental

specification and upholding the environmental commitment to 100% compliance with

all National, Provincial and local legislation that relates to management of this

environment. Briefly, the Developer will:

- Appoint specialist and assembly construction team;

- May on the recommendation of the Engineer and/or Environmental Officer order

the Contractor to suspend any or all works on site if the Contractor or his Sub-

Contractor/Supplier fails to comply with the said specifications; and

- Maintain control of all activities pertaining to the project.



Figure 4: Project Organisational Structure

• The Engineer

The Engineer will:

- Enforce the environmental specifications on site;

- Monitor compliance with the requirements of the specification;

- Assess the Contractor’s environmental performance from which a brief monthly

statement of environmental performance is drawn up for record purposes and to

be reported at project meetings; and

- Ensure the documentation, in conjunction with the Contractor, the state of the site

prior to construction activities commencing. This documentation will be in the form

of photographs or video record.

• The Contractor (including sub-contractors)

The Contractor is required to:

- Be fully conversant with the EMPr and all conditions of the EA, WUL ,etc.;



- Provide information on previous environmental management experience and

company environmental policy in terms of the relevant forms contained in the

Contract Document.

- Supply method statements timeously for all activities requiring special attention

as specified and / or requested by the Developer, Environmental Officer and/or

Engineer during the duration of the Contract.

- Be conversant with the requirements of this environmental specification/ EMPr.

Brief all his/ her staff about the requirements of the environmental specification;

- Comply with requirements of the Environmental Officer in terms of this

specification and the project specification, as applicable, within the time period

specified.

- Ensure any Sub-Contractors/Suppliers who are utilized within the context of the

contract comply with the environmental requirements of the project, in terms of

the specifications. The Contractor will be held responsible for non-compliance on

their behalf.

- Bear the cost of any delays, with no extension of time granted, should he or his

Sub-Contractors/Suppliers contravene the said specifications such that the

Engineer orders a suspension of work. The suspension will be enforced until such

time as the offending party(ies), procedure, or equipment is corrected.

- Bear the costs of any damages / compensation resulting from non-adherence to

the said specifications or written site instructions.

- Comply with all applicable legislation.

- Ensure that he informs the Engineer timeously of any foreseeable activities which

will require input from the Environmental Officer.

- The Contractor will conduct all activities in a manner that minimizes disturbance

to the natural environment as well as directly affected residents and the public in

general.

• Environmental Control Officer

The ECO will:

- Be fully conversant with the EMPr;

- Be familiar with the recommendations and mitigation measures of the

associated EMPr for the project;

- Monitor the implementation of the EMPr during the construction and

rehabilitation phases;

- Ensure site protection measures are implemented on site;

- Monitor that the Principal Contractor, sub-contractors, construction teams and

the Developer are in compliance with the EMPr at all times during the

construction and rehabilitation phases of the project;

- Monitor all site activities monthly for compliance.

- Conduct monthly audits of the site according to the EMPr, and report findings to

the Developer/Contractor;

- Attend monthly site meetings;



- Recommend corrective action for any environmental non-compliance at the

site;

- Compile a monthly report highlighting any non-compliance issues as well as

progress and compliance with the EMPr prescriptions. These monthly reports are

to be submitted to the Developer and GDARD; and

- Conduct once-off training with the Contract or on the EMPr and general

environmental awareness.

It must be noted that the responsibility of the ECO is to monitor compliance and give

advice on the implementation of the EMPr and not to enforce compliance. Ensuring

compliance is the responsibility of the Developer and the SHE Officer.

• Occupational Health and Safety Officer

The OHS Officer will be responsible for undertaking of the following:

- Compilation of a comprehensive project Health and Safety Risk

Assessment(HSRA)

- Compilation of health and safety specifications based on risks identified;

- Reviewing and approval of health and safety plan(s) submitted by appointed

Principal Contractor(s);

- Conducting monthly health and safety inspections and compiling monthly OHS

reports;

- Conducting monthly health and safety audits with audit reports;

- Assisting the Developer/Contractor in the investigation of major

accident/incidents;

- Monitoring of site activities for compliance to the Occupational Health and

Safety Act (OHSA)and Regulations;

- Establishment and monitoring of project health and safety file;

- Monitoring the Principal Contractor(s’) health and safety performance; and

- Preparation of project close-out reports and submission of project files to the

Client.

• Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) Officer

The Safety, Health and Environmental Officer will:

- Be fully conversant with the EMPr;

- Be fully conversant with all relevant environmental legislation applicable to the

project, and ensure compliance with them;

- Compilation of Method Statements together with the Principal Contractor that

will specify how potential environmental impacts in line with the requirements of

the EMPr will be managed, and, where relevant environmental best practice

and how they will practically ensure that the objectives of the EMPr are

achieved;

- Convey the contents of this EMPr to the construction site staff and discuss the

contents in detail with the Contractor;

- Undertake regular and comprehensive inspection of the site and surrounding

areas in order to monitor compliance with the EMPr;



- Take appropriate action if the specifications contained in the EMPr are not

followed;

- Monitor and verify that environmental impacts are kept to a minimum ,as far as

possible;

- Order the removal from the construction site of any person(s) and/or equipment

in contravention of the specifications of the EMPr;

- Report any non-compliance or remedial measures that need to be applied to

the appropriate environmental authorities, in line with the requirements of the

EMPr;

- Submitting a report at each site meeting which will document all incidents that

have occurred during the period before the site meeting;

- Ensuring that the list of transgressions issued by the ECO is available on request;

and

- Maintain an environmental register which keeps a record of all incidents which

occur on the site during construction. These incidents include:

- Public involvement /complaints.

- Health and safety incidents.

- Incidents involving hazardous materials stored on site.

- Non-compliance incidents.

• Training and Environmental Awareness

It is important to ensure that the Contractor has the appropriate level of environmental

awareness and competence to ensure continued environmental due diligence and

ongoing minimisation of environmental harm. Training needs should be identified based

on the available and existing capacity of site personnel (including the Contractors and

Sub-contractors) to undertake the required EMPr management actions and monitoring

activities. It is vital that all personnel are adequately trained to perform their designated

tasks to an acceptable standard.

The environmental training will be aimed at:

- Promoting environmental awareness;

- Informing the Contractor of all environmental procedures, policies and

programmes applicable;

- Providing generic training on the implementation of environmental management

specifications; and

- Providing job-specific environmental training in order to understand the key

environmental features of the construction site and the surrounding environment.

Training will be done in a verbal format. The training will be a once-off event; however

the Contractor should make provision for weekly training or Toolbox Talks. In addition to

training, general environmental awareness must be fostered among the project’s

workforce to encourage the implementation of environmentally sound practices



throughout its duration. This ensures that environmental accidents are minimised and

environmental compliance maximized.

• Monitoring

A monitoring programme will be in place not only to ensure compliance with the EMPr

through the contract/work instruction specifications, but also to monitor any

environmental issues and impacts which have not been accounted for in the EMPr that

are, or could result in significant environmental impacts for which corrective actions

required. The applicant will cause and or carry out the internal audits.

As part of the contract or work instruction, Before the Wind Investment will stipulate the

period and frequency of monitoring required. This will be determined from applicable

permits and authorisations from authorities. The Project Manager will ensure that

monitoring is carried out.

• Reporting Procedures and documentation

o Documentation

The following documentation must be kept on site in order to record compliance

with the EMPr:

- An Environmental File which includes:

- Copy of the EMPr;

- Copy of the Environmental Authorisation;

- Copy of all other licenses/permits;

- Copy of all rehabilitation plans;

- Copy of the Stormwater Management Plan;

- Copy of relevant legislation;

- Environmental Policy of the Main Contractor;

- Environmental Method statements compiled by the Contractor;

- Non-conformance Reports;

- Environmental register, which shall include:

Communications Register–including records of Complaints, and, minutes

and attendance registers of all environmental meetings.

Monitoring Results–including environmental monitoring reports, register of

audits, Non-Conformance Reports (NCR).

Incident book – including copies of notification of Emergencies and

Incidents, this must be accompanied by a photographic record.

- Waste Documentation such as Sewerage Disposal Receipts;

- Material Safety Data Sheets for all hazardous substances;

- Dust suppression register;

- Water Quality Monitoring reports(if necessary);

- Written Corrective Action Instructions; and

- Notification of Emergencies and Incidents.



o Environmental Register

The Developer will put in place an Environmental Register. The contractor will

ensure that the following information is recorded for all complaints/incidents:

- Nature of complaint/incident.

- Causes of complaint/incident.

- Party/parties responsible for causing complaint/incident.

- Immediate actions undertaken to stop/reduce/contain the causes of the

complaint/incident.

- Additional corrective or remedial action taken and/or to be taken to

address and to prevent reoccurrence of the complaint/incident.

- Time frames and the parties responsible for the implementation of the

corrective or remedial actions.

- Procedures to be undertaken and/or penalties to be applied if corrective or

remedial actions are not implemented.

- Copies of all correspondence received regarding complaints/incidents.

The above records will form an integral part of the Contractors’ Records. These

records will be kept with the EMPr, and will be made available for scrutiny if so

requested by the Developer.

o Non-Conformance Report

A Non-Conformance Report (NCR) will be issued to the Contractor as a final step

towards rectifying a failure in complying with a requirement of the EMPr. This will be

issued by the ECO to the Contractor in writing. Preceding the issuing of an NCR, the

Contractor must be given an opportunity to rectify the issue.

Should the ECO assess an incident or issue and find it to be significant (e.g. non-

repairable damage to the environment), it will be reported to the relevant authorities

and immediately escalated to the level of a NCR. The following information should be

recorded in the NCR:

- Details of non-conformance;

- Any plant or equipment involved;

- Any chemicals or hazardous substances involved;

- Work procedures not followed;

- Any other physical aspects.

- Nature of the risk.

- Actions agreed to by all parties following consultation to address the non-

conformance in terms of specific control measures and should take the hierarchy

of controls into account.

- Agreed timeframe by which the actions documented in the NCR must be carried

out.



- ECO should verify that the agreed actions have taken place by the agreed

completion date, when completed satisfactorily; the ECO and Contractor should

sign the Close-Out portion of the Non- Conformance Form and file it with the

contract documentation.

o Environmental Emergency Response

The Contractor’s environmental emergency procedures must ensure appropriate

responses to unexpected / accidental actions/incidents that could cause

environmental impacts. Such incidents may include:

- Accidental discharges to water (i.e. into the watercourse) and land;

- Accidental spillage of hazardous substances (typically oil, petrol, and diesel);

- Accidental toxic emissions into the air; and

- Specific environmental and ecosystem effects from accidental releases or

incidents.

The Environmental Emergency Response Plan is separate to the Health and Safety Plan

and is aimed at responding to environmental incidents and must ensure and include

the following:

- Construction employees shall be adequately trained in terms of incidents and

emergency situations;

- Details of the organization and responsibilities, accountability and liability of

personnel;

- A list of key personnel and contact numbers;

- Details of emergency services (e.g. the fire department / on-site fire detail, spill

clean-up services) shall be listed;

- Internal and external communication plans, including prescribed reporting

procedures;

- Actions to be taken in the event of different types of emergencies;

- Incident recording, progress reporting and remediation measures to be

implemented; and

- Information on hazardous materials, including the potential impact associated

with each, and measures to be taken in the event of accidental release.

The Contractor and their sub-contractor(s) must comply with the environmental

emergency preparedness and incident and accident-reporting requirements as per the

relevant legal requirements.

o Method Statements

It is a statutory requirement to ensure the wellbeing of employees and the environment.

To allow the mitigation measures in this document to be implemented, task-specific

method statements should be developed for each set of tasks.



A Method Statement details how and when a process will be carried out, detailing

possible dangers/risks, and the methods of control required.

- Type of construction activity;

- Timing and location of the activity;

- Construction procedures;

- Materials and equipment to be used;

- Transportation of the equipment to/from site;

- How equipment/material will be moved while on site;

- Location and extent of construction site office and storage areas;

- Identification of impacts that might result from the construction activity;

- Methodology and/or specifications for impact prevention/containment;

- Methodology for environmental monitoring;

- Emergency/disaster incident and reaction procedures (required to be

demonstrated); and

- Rehabilitation procedures and continued maintenance of the impacted

environment.

The Contractor will be accountable for all actions taken inn on-compliance of the

approved Method Statements. The Contractor shall keep all the Method Statements

and subsequent revisions on file, copies of which must be distributed to all relevant

personnel for implementation.

- The following is a list of Method Statements that may be required:

- Bunding;

- Blasting

- Construction site and office/yard establishment;

- Cement mixing/concrete batching/bentonite mixing;

- Dust management;

- Environmental awareness course(s);

- Environmental monitoring;

- Erosion control;

- Fire, hazardous and/or poisonous substances;

- Fuels and fuel spills (may form part of the item above);

- Storage, handling and decanting of diesel (may form part of the item above);

- Personnel, public and animal safety;

- Rehabilitation of modified environment(s);

- Solid and liquid waste management;

- Sources of materials (including MSDSs);

- Top-soil management;

- Stormwater Management; and

- Wash areas.



o Public Communication and Liaison with I&APs

The Developer must ensure that the adjacent landowners are informed and updated

throughout the construction phases.

Sufficient signage should be erected around the site (including at the entrance),

informing the public of the construction activities taking place. The sign boards should

include the following information:

- The name of the Contractor.

- The name and contact details of the site representative to be contacted in the

event of emergencies or complaint registration.

4.0 COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATION

The EMPr forms part of the Contract Documentation and is thus a legally binding

document. It is also necessary for the Contractor to make provisions as part of their

budgets for the implementation of the EMPr. In terms of this Act an individual

responsible for environmental damage must pay costs both to the environment and

human health and the preventative measures to reduce or prevent additional pollution

and/or environmental damage from occurring. This is referred to as the Polluter Pays

Principle. Section 28 of the NEMA embodies the polluter pays principle.

The Contract is deemed not to have complied with the Environmental

Specification/EMPr if:

There is evidence of contravention of clauses within the boundaries of the site,

site extensions and haul / access roads;

Environmental damage ensues due to negligence;

The Contractor ignores or fails to comply with corrective or other instructions

issued by the Developer, ECO or Engineer within a specified time; and

The Contract or fail stores pond adequately to complaints from the public.

Application of a penalty clause will apply for incidents of non-compliance. The

contractor will be allowed one offense and a written warning will be issued by the

Environmental Officer. Failure to rectify the offense within one (1) working week of the

issue of the warning or a repeat offence will result in a fine. This fine will be issued by the

Environmental Officer. The penalty imposed will be per incident. Unless stated otherwise

in the project specification, the penalties that may be imposed per incident are

defined below.

Table 4: Fines that may be Implemented

Offence Amount

Failure to demarcate working areas R 10000

Working outside of the demarcated areas R 30000

Failure to strip topsoil with intact vegetation R 50000

Failure to stockpile topsoil correctly R 30000



Failure to stock pile materials in designated areas R 10000

Failure to take measures to control dust dispersion onsite R 10000

Washing of vehicles onsite R 10000

Pollution of water bodies and/or groundwater R 20000

Failure to implement stormwater management provisions during construction R 20000

Failure to control stormwater runoff R 30000

Downstream erosion R 30000

Failure to provide adequate sanitation R 10000

Failure to erect temporary fences around trenches R 10000

Failure to provide adequate waste disposal facilities and services R 50000

Failure to reinstate disturbed areas within the specified time-frame R 30000

Any other contravention of the project specific specification R 10000

Such fines will be paid by the Contract or to the Developer and will be used in

rehabilitation and/or landscaping.

The Developer is responsible for the implementation of the EMPr and for compliance

monitoring of the EMPr. The EMPr will be made binding on all contractors (including sub-

contractors) operating on the site and will be included with the Contract. Non-

Compliance with, or any deviation from, the conditions set out in this document

constitutes a failure incompliance.

5.0 CONFORMANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE LAWS, STANDARDS, GUIDELINES

ENVIRONMENTAL MANGEMENT SYSTEM

The ISO Environmental Management System (EMS) is the internationally recognised

standard for the environmental management of organisations. It prescribes controls for

those activities that have an effect on the environment. These include the use of

natural resources, handling and treatment of waste, energy consumption, water

resource management and so forth.

All the requirements in ISO standards are intended to be incorporated into any EMS. The

extent of the application will depend on factors such as the environmental policy of the

organisation, the nature of its activities, products and services, the location and the

conditions in which it functions. The ISO family addresses various aspects of

environmental management. It provides practical tools for companies and

organisations looking to identify and control their environmental impact and constantly

improve their environmental performance. The aim of the ISO standard is to achieve

continuous improvement through the cycle outlined in Figure 5.

Although not prescribed for the proposed activity, the Standards provide a set of tools

that can assist the applicant in meeting non-prescribed environmental obligattions.



Figure 5: ISO EMS Cycle of Continuous Improvement

5.1 ENVIRONMENTAL CODE OFCONDUCT

One of the objectives of the EMPr is to ensure that the workforce, contractors, sub-

contractors and construction staff have an understanding of environmental issues and

potential impacts that may arise from site activities. This environmental code of

conduct provides the basic rules that should be strictly adhered to. It is the responsibility

of the Contractor to ensure that site personnel understands and adhere to the Code of

Conduct.

Table 5: Environmental Code of Conduct

ENVIRONMENTAL CODE OF CONDUCT

ALL PERSONS ARE OBLIGED TO KEEP TO THE RULES OF THIS CODE OF CONDUCT

Ignorance, negligence, recklessness or a general lack of commitment resulting in environmental

degradation or pollution shall not be tolerated!

ENVIRONMENTAL RULES

Only use authorised accesses;

Do not litter;

Dispose solid waste to the correct waste containers provided;

Prevent pollution;

Use the toilet facilities provided;

Do not dispose contaminated waste water into the storm water or the environment

Immediately report any spillage from containers, plant or vehicles;



Do not burn or bury any waste on the site and;

Do not trespass onto private properties;

Do not waste electricity, water or consumables;

Strictly leave all animals alone. Never tease, catch or set devices to trap or kill any

animal.

Never damage or remove any trees, shrubs or branches unless it forms part of working

instructions and authorization has been received where necessary;

Do not deface, draw or cut lettering or any other markings on trees, rocks or buildings in

the area;

Know the firefighting procedure and locations of firefighting equipment; and

Know the environmental incident procedures.

5.2 ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND GUIDELINES

The following is asummary of the environmentall egislation applicable to the proposed

project

Table 6: Applicable Legislation

Legislation Sections Relates to

The Constitution (No 108

of1996)

Chapter 2 Bill of Rights.

Section 24 Environmental rights.

National Environmental

Management Act (No 107 of

1998 [as amended])

Section 2 Defines the strategic environmental

management goals and objectives of the

government. Applies through-out the

Republic to the actions of all organs of state

that may significantly affect the environment.

Section 24 Provides for the prohibition, restriction and

control of activities which are likely to have a

detrimental effect on the environment.

Section 28 The developer has a general duty to care for

the environment and to institute such

measures as may be needed to demonstrate

such care.

Environment Conservation Act

(No 73 of 1989) and

Regulations

Sections 19

and 19 A

Prevention of littering by employees and

subcontractors during construction and the

maintenance phases of the proposed project

National Heritage Resources

Act (No 25 of 1999) and

Regulations

Section 32 No person may, without a permit issued by

the responsible heritage resources authority

destroy, damage, excavate, alter, deface or

otherwise disturb any archaeological or

paleontological site.

Section 34 No person may, without a permit issued by

SAHRA or a provincial heritage resources

authority destroy, damage, alter, exhume,

remove from its original position or otherwise

disturb any grave or burial ground older than

60 years which is situated outside a formal

cemetery administered by a local authority.

Grave is widely defined in the Act to include



the contents, headstone or other marker of

such a place, and any other structure on or

associated with such place.

Section 35 This section provides for Heritage Impact

Assessments (HIAs), which are not already

covered under the ECA. Where they are

covered under the ECA the provincial

heritage resources authorities must be notified

of a proposed project and must be

consulted during the HIA process. The

Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) will be

approved by the authorising body of the

provincial directorate of environmental

affairs, which is required to take the provincial

heritage resources authorities' comments into

account prior to making a decision on the

HIA.

National Environmental

Management Biodiversity Act

(Act No. 10 of 2004)

Provide for the protection of species and

ecosystems that warrant national protection

and the sustainable use of indigenous

biological resources.

Occupational Health and

Safety Act

(No 85 of 1993)

Section 8 Control ofdust

Section 9 Control ofnoise

Occupational Health and

Safety Act-Major Hazard

Installation Regulations (GN

R692, July 2001)

Sections 5

and 6

Control of offensive odours

National Water Act (No 36 of

1998) and Regulations

Section 19 General duties of employers to their

employees

Section 20 General duties of employers and self

employed persons to persons other than their

employees

National Road TrafficAct (No

93 of 1996)

Road safety.

Town Planning and Townships

Ordinance 15 of 1986

Town Planning.

SANS 10103 (Noise

Regulations)

The measurement and rating of

environmental noise with respect to

annoyance and to speech communication.

6.0 DETAILED ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME

The EMPr specifies the minimum requirements to be implemented by the Developer as

per the scope of works and scope of the environmental authorisation, in order to

minimise and manage the potential environmental impacts and ensure sound

environmental management practices. It also provides the framework for

environmental monitoring throughout the construction and operational phases.

The provisions of this EMPr are binding on the Developer during the life of the project.

The EMPr must be binding on Cavaleros Group or any authority to which responsibility



for the construction activities has been delegated to, until such time that the Gauteng

Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARD) or applicable

environmental authority has formally absolved the Developer from its responsibilities in

terms of this EMPr.

It is essential that the EMPr requirements be carefully studied, understood, implemented,

and adhered to at all time. To simplify the EMPr requirements, each aspect related to

the EMPr has been addressed in the table below. Each action within the EMPr is

supported by the priority of when the specific action will need to be implemented.

Each of these aspects is briefly described below for ease of reference.

Environmental Measures, Actions and Controls

This section indicates the actions required to either prevent and/or minimise the

potential impacts on the environment that is associated with the project.

Responsibility

This section indicates the party responsible for implementing the environmental

measures and action plans laid out in the EMPr.

Monitoring Frequency

This section indicates when the actions for that specific aspect must be implemented

and/or monitored.



6.1 PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHASE

Environmental

risk/ issue

Objective or

requirement

Mitigation measure Performance

indicator

Responsibility Frequency of

Action

Permits and approvals

Permits and

authorisations

To ensure that all

the required

permissions are

obtained to allow

for

commencement of

construction

All necessary authorisations, permits and licenses

must be obtained by the Developer prior to the

commencement of construction

Copies of permits

available

Developer Once-off

Enforcement of EMPr in contracting

Inclusion of

EMPr

requirements

in Project

contracting

To make the EMPr

enforceable under

the conditions of

the contract

The EMPr document must be included as part of

the tender documentation for all contractor

appointments.

The EMPr is

included as part

of the tender

documentation

Applicant

Contractor

once-off

Timeous

appointment

of ECO

To ensure that and

independent ECO

is available to

monitor activities

- Independent ECO to be appointed before the

start of construction activities;

- ECO to provide training of the construction

team on the EMPr, environmental resources

and compliance requirements

ECO appointed Applicant Once-off

Methods

statements

Development of

MS to detail and

guide

implementation of

activities

- Method Statements as directed by the ECO

must be provided by the contractor. All

activities which require method statements may

only commence once the method statements

have been approved by the engineer and or

ECO as applicable.

- Where applicable, the contractor will provide

job-specific training on an ad hoc basis when

workers are engaged in activities, which require

Method

statements

available

Contractor On-going



Environmental

risk/ issue

Objective or

requirement


indicator


Action

method statements.

Design and planning

Designs, site preparation and access

Designs and

plans to take

into account

environmental

sensitivities

and authority

requirements

- The design of the access roads, stormwater

infrastructure, the water pipeline to ensure that

there is limited impact on the receiving

environment;

- The filling station façade to enhance the visual

character of the area;

- A landscape plan should be prepared and form

part of the building plan submission to the local

authority.

- As far as possible, all yards and storage areas to

be enclosed by masonry walls or screens.

- The parking bays should be paved with brick or

other unit pavers to minimise expansive asphalt

areas.

- External lighting should be confined to the

dispensing forecourt, commercial outlets and

other essential areas.

- Lights should be low-level, where possible, and

fitted with reflectors to avoid light spillage.

- Lights and signage should be fixed to buildings

or walls, where possible, to avoid unnecessary

masts and visual clutter.

- Signage related to the enterprise should be

confined to the tower, canopy and entrances.

Other corporate or advertising signage and

flags should be avoided or restricted.

Designs that are

acceptable to

the municipality

Developer Once off



6.2 CONSTRUCTION PHASE

Environmental

risk/ issue

Objective or

requirement


indicator


Action

Contractor’s Camp

Impacts on

existing

services

Minimise impacts of

foundations, on

utility lines (e.g.

potablewater pipe

line)

- Prior to the establishment of the site camp /

office, the Contractor will produce a site layout

plan showing the positions of all equipment

storage, waste stockpiling, fuel storage areas

and other infrastructure.

- Excavations to be sensitive to existing pipelines

and services on site;

- All site disturbances must be limited to the areas

where approved structures will be constructed.

- Access in and out of the site must be allowed

only at one point to minimise impacts during

construction.

Minimal disruption

of services

Contractor During site

establishment

Loss of

Vegetation,

and topsoil

due to

establishment

of the camp

To minimise

damage to/loss of

vegetation, and

retain quality of

topsoil

- Site to be established under supervision of

ECO/ESO.

- Use to be made of transformed areas for the

camp.

- Limit site clearing to areas where the camp is to

be established;

- Camp to be positioned away from the wetland

area but close to the entrance to the site.

Minimal

vegetation

removed/

damaged during

site activities

Contractor Before any

construction

activity

commences

Pollution of the

environment

from waste in

construction

camp

To prevent

unhygienic usage

on the site and

pollution of the

natural assets

- Weather proof waste bins must be provided

and emptied regularly.

- The contractor to clean up the contractor’s

camp and construction site on a daily basis.

- Temporary waste storage points shall be pre-

determined and be located in already

disturbed areas. These storage points should be

No waste bins

overflowing

No litter or

building waste

lying in or around

the site

Contractor

ESO

Daily/

Weekly



Environmental

risk/ issue

Objective or

requirement


indicator


Action

accessible by waste removal trucks and shall

not be highly visible from the properties of the

surrounding land-owners/in areas where the

wind direction will not carry bad odours across

the properties of adjacent landowners. This site

should comply with the following:

o Skips for the containment and disposal of

waste that could cause soil and water

pollution, i.e. paint, lubricants, etc.;

o Small lightweight waste items should be

contained in bins with lids to prevent littering;

and

o Bunded areas for containment and holding

of dry building waste.

Recycle material

where possible and

correctly dispose of

unusable wastes

- Waste shall be separated into recyclable and

non-recyclable waste, and shall be separated

as follows:

o General waste: including (but not limited

to) construction rubble; and

o Reusable construction material.

containers

available on site

No visible signs of

pollution

Contractor

ESO

Daily

Weekly

Increased fire

risk to site and

surrounding

areas

To decrease fire risk

- Fires shall only be permitted in specifically

designated areas and under controlled

circumstances.

- Fire extinguishers to be provided in all vehicles

and fire beaters must be available in camp site.

- Emergency numbers/contact details must be

available on site, where applicable.

- No unattended

open fires

- Fire beaters

present on site

- Emergency

numbers/

details

displayed at

site camp

Contractor Monitor daily

Construction site



Environmental

risk/ issue

Objective or

requirement


indicator


Action

Geological stability and soils

Stability of

structures

To ensure the

stability of slopes

and buildings

- Slope stabilisation to be implemented where

slopes are prone to failure.

- Precautionary measures and foundation design

from the engineers must be implemented.

No signs of

collapse of slopes

and buildings

Contractor,

engineer

Monitor weekly

To prevent

seepage of

groundwater into

excavations, due

to perched water.

- Special drainage designs will be required in

areas with shallow ground water given that the

site is underlain by granite.

- Precautionary measures to prevent seepage of

groundwater into excavations should be

implemented.

No ground water

seepage visible in

excavations

Contractor,

engineer

Monitor weekly

Un authorized

pits and

quarries

To prevent

unauthorized

borrow pits on site

- No borrow pits will be dug on or off site if not

approved by the relevant authorities.

- Daily movement of construction material must

be done effectively and must be kept to a

minimum required for the construction.

- Fill material, where required, will be obtained

from nearby and existing licensed borrows pit

operators.

No unauthorized

burrow

pits/quarries on

site

Contractor

ESO

ECO

Monitored

monthly

Impact of

blasting on site

To prevent hazards

associated with

blasting

- Should any blasting be required, legislated

procedures must be followed including:

- Informing adjacent residents/properties in

advance.

- Blasting operations should be carefully

controlled and the necessary safety precautions

implemented, and the necessary blasting

permit obtained.

- Dust suppression techniques e.g. erection of

dust nets must be implemented, to mitigate low

visibility on nearby roads and to protect

No incidents

reported and

complaints from I

& A Ps

Blasting permit

available



Environmental

risk/ issue

Objective or

requirement


indicator


Action

surrounding residents from dust pollution

Loss of topsoil To prevent the loss

of topsoil

To prevent soil and

materials being

tracked onto the

road.

- Stockpiling to be done in designated areas so

as not to interfere with the natural drainage

channels and must not be higher than 2m unless

slope failure is prevented.

- In order to minimise erosion of topsoil and

siltation and disturbance to existing vegetation,

it is recommended that stockpiling be done in

already disturbed/exposed areas.

- Vegetation to be removed only in areas

designated during the planning stage and for

the purpose of construction.

- Rehabilitation to be done immediately after the

involved works is completed.

- Establish an all-weather site access and wheel

wash or shake down.

- Silt to be removed from road surface (entrance

to the construction area)

- No loss of topsoil

- Excavated

materials

correctly

stockpiled

- No visible signs

of erosion of

topsoil/

sedimentation.

- Vegetation only

removed in

designated

areas

Contractor of

Contractor

ECO

Monitor daily

Erosion and

siltation

To prevent erosion ,

siltation & water

pollution

- Mark out the areas to be excavated to avoid

unnecessary clearing of flora resulting in

exposed soil prone to erosion.

- The eradication of alien vegetation should be

followed up as soon as possible by replacement

with indigenous vegetation to ensure quick and

sufficient coverage of exposed areas.

- Drainage channels should be provided on site

to convey stormwater to sand/silt traps.

- Construction work must be properly

programmed to minimise soil excavation in the

rainy season. Exposed stockpiles must be

- No erosion scars

- All damaged

areas

successfully

rehabilitated

- Earth bunds

present

- Drainage

channels

established

- Cut-off drains

excavated

Contractor

ESO

Monitor daily



Environmental

risk/ issue

Objective or

requirement


indicator


Action

covered with impervious sheets before a

rainstorm.

- The top layer of soil shall be stripped and

stockpiled in areas where this material will not

be damaged, removed or compacted.

- All surfaces that are susceptible to erosion, shall

be protected either by cladding with

biodegradable material or with the top layer of

soil being seeded with grass seed/planted with

a suitable groundcover.

- Cut-off drains should be excavated up- and

down-hill of denuded areas to reduce run-off

across these areas.

- Large exposed areas should be limited. Where

possible areas earmarked for construction

during later phases should remain covered with

vegetation until the actual construction phase.

This will prevent unnecessary exposure to erosion

and siltation in these areas.

- Storm water diversion measures are

recommended to control peak flows during

thunder storms.

- Cover stockpiles and surround downhill sides

with a sediment fence to stop materials washing

away.

- Stockpiles

covered and

sediment fence

erected around

stockpiles

- Stockpiles

suitably

covered and

sediment fence

erected

To prevent the

compaction of

valuable soils due

to traffic and

equipment

- All compacted areas should be ripped prior to

them being rehabilitated by the contractor.

- Construction vehicles should only use the

designated routes as determined in the pre-

construction phase.

Minimal

compaction of

soils

Contractor

ESO

Monitor daily



Environmental

risk/ issue

Objective or

requirement


indicator


Action

- The top layer of all areas to be excavated must

be stripped and stockpiled in areas where this

material will not be damaged, removed or

compacted. This stockpiled material should be

used for the rehabilitation of the site.

- Topsoil to be striped at start of works and store in

stockpiles no more than 2.5m high in designated

materials storage area.

Contamination of

soils

- Vehicle maintenance may only take place in

designated and specially prepared areas.

- Should the soil be contaminated by the leaking

of fuel the following should apply:

- The contaminated soil should be removed to a

depth of 200 mm and disposed of. Thereafter

the area should be treated with an organic

solvent

- No signs of

leakage

- Leakage

adequately

rehabilitated

Contractor

ESO

Monitor daily

Hydrology

Demage of

and impact on

wetland

To mitigate impact

on wetland and

drainage lines by the

proposed road and

infrastructure

- The bridge over the stream needs to be

constructed in such a way so as to minimise the

change in flow patterns.

- Should stream diversion be required, this should

be designed in such a way to minimize changes

to natural flow.

- No clearing or infilling of the wetland in areas

not authorised for development. Such

wetland areas must be pegged to

demarcate them and prohibit workers or

vehicles from entering onto the wetland. -

This barrier must not be easily permeable to

humans so as to prevent access to the

Wetland area not

adversely

impacted by

development

Contractor

ECO

Throughout

construction

phase- daily



Environmental

risk/ issue

Objective or

requirement


indicator


Action

wetland.

- No machinery may cross a wetland as a

short-cut between two points. Any

contractor who does so must be liable for a

fine as a noncompliance offence.

Pollution of

ground- and

surface water

From

spillage,leakag

e, incorrect

storageandha

ndling

ofchemicals;

oils;lubricants,

cement,

fuelsandother

hazardousmat

erials.)

To minimise

surface- and

groundwater

pollution

- The base of the fuel tank excavations should be

flat and free from rocks and other foreign

objects and covered by 150mm thick backfill of

acceptable quality, compacted to

specification with the correct backfill material

and prepared using accepted construction

practices to ensure stability and sustainability of

underground tanks.

- The UST installation must comply with SANS

10089 part 1 (storage of dangerous goods in

USTs).

- The USTs must have a secondary containment

area to prevent subsurface leaks from seeping

directly into the ground.

- All pipework will be double walled and comply

with SANS 62- 1 and 2, SANS 1132 (pipework).

- Adequate stormwater drainage should be

constructed.

- All hazardous substances must be stored on an

impervious surface in a designated bunded

area, able to contain 110% of the total volume

of materials stored at any given time.

- The integrity of the impervious surface and

bunded area must be inspected regularly and

any maintenance work conducted must be

No visible signs of

erosion

No visible signs of

pollution

Contractor Monitor daily



Environmental

risk/ issue

Objective or

requirement


indicator


Action

recorded in a maintenance report.

- Shallow groundwater needs to be tested and

diverted to an appropriate destination to avoid

contamination.

- Provide proper warning signage to make

people aware of the activities within

designated areas.

- Employees should be provided with absorbent

spill kits and disposal containers to handle

spillages.

- Train employees and contractors on the correct

handling of spillages and precautionary

measures that need to be implemented to

minimise potential spillages.

- All earth moving vehicles and equipment must

be regularly maintained to ensure their integrity

and reliability. No repairs may be undertaken

beyond the contractor lay-down area.

- Employees should record and report any

spillages to the responsible person.

- An Emergency Preparedness and Response

Plan will be developed and implemented

should an incident occur.

- Access to storage areas on site must be

restricted to authorised employees only. Ensure

the establishment of stormwater diversion

berms around the contractor laydown area

and other potential contaminated areas (e.g.

diesel storage tanks or refuelling station).

- All contaminated standing water should



Environmental

risk/ issue

Objective or

requirement


indicator


Action

beimmediately removed and treated or

disposed of appropriately.

- All incidents must be reported to the

responsible site officer as soon as it occurs.

Care must be taken to ensure that no water

from the construction site enters the natural

watercourse.

- Preventative measures include establishing

sumps from where contaminated water can

be either treated in situ or removed to an

appropriate waste site.

- Stormwater management structures (channels,

bunded areas, sumps) should be designed

into the project to trap any potentially

contaminated stormwater and return it to the

relevant process or allow it to be stored and

properly disposed of.

- Excess or spilled concrete should be confined

within the works area and then removed to a

waste site

- Increased run-off during construction must be

managed using berms and other suitable

structures as required to ensure flow velocities

are reduced.

Fauna and Flora

Damage to

sensitive/indig

enous

vegetation

To protect the

sensitive

vegetation

- If any red data species are discovered during

construction, procedures as stipulated at the

end of the EMPr should be followed.

- All exotic invaders and weeds must be

eradicated.

No exotic plants

used for

landscaping

No measurable

Contractor

ESO

Construction

workers

As and when

required



Environmental

risk/ issue

Objective or

requirement


indicator


Action

- Conservation-orientated clauses should be built

into contracts for construction personnel,

complete with penalty clauses for non-

compliance.

- Areas affected by the construction activities

must be rehabilitated by hydro-seeding with

natural occurring grass seeds immediately after

every section has been completed and all new

alien vegetation species should be removed on

a regular basis until natural grasses has

established up to 80 %.

- Upon completion of construction and

rehabilitation the ECO should assess and

approve the adequacy of the rehabilitation

and ensure that sufficient levels of rehabilitation

have been undertaken to allow re-

establishment of the necessary vegetation.

- Locally available indigenous plants must be

used in the landscaping of the site.

- Rehabilitation works should be monitored until

80 % of vegetation has been established.

signs of habitat

destruction

Minimal damage

to the possible

indigenous

vegetation that

exists on site.

Waste

management

Effective

management of

waste generated

during construction

activities(Sources:

domestic spent

grinding material,

mixed concrete,

paint cans and

- General waste disposal bins will be made

available for employees to use throughout the

construction phase.

- Where possible construction waste should be

recycled or reused.

- Waste will be temporarily stored on site before

being disposed of appropriately.

- General waste will be disposed of an approved

waste disposal facility.

Method

statement

available

Separated waste

on site

Waste disposal

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Contractor

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brushes, insulation

material, building

rubble and other

construction waste)

- Records of all waste being taken off-site must be

kept as evidence.

- Evidence of correct disposal must be kept.

Building rubble will be used, where possible in

construction or buried with the necessary town

planning approvals. Where this is not possible,

the rubble will be disposed of at an

appropriate site.

- Burning of waste material will not be permitted.

- Hazardous materials will be generated if there

are spillages during construction and

maintenance periods. This waste should be

cleaned up using absorbent material provided

in spill kits on site.

- Absorbent materials used to clean up spillages

should be disposed of in a separate hazardous

waste bin.

- The storage area for hazardous material must

be concreted, bunded, covered, labelled and

well ventilated.

- Provide employees with appropriate PPE for

handling hazardous materials.

- All hazardous waste will be disposed of in a

registered hazardous waste disposal facility. To

lower the potential for leachate formation,

domestic waste should be placed in a water

tight container and disposed of on a regular

basis.

- Used oil must be disposed of in accordance

with the correct procedures.

records

Bins provided

Waste disposal

certificates

available

Skip provided on

site

Contractor



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requirement


indicator


Action

- All equipment that has the potential for

spillages or leakages shall be equipped with

drip-trays

- Ensure that care is taken to ensure that spillages

of oils and effluent are limited during

maintenance. In the event of a spill/leak, the

source of the spill or leak must be identified and

addressed.

- The oil/effluent spill/leak must be cleaned

immediately and any contaminated soil must

be removed and disposed of through a

recognisable waste disposal method

Management of materials and or facilities

Toilets/ablution

facilities

• Ensure proper

sanitation is

achieved which

will encourage

the workforce to

utilise toilets

provided and

not the

surrounding

habitat

• Minimise

potential of

diseases on site

• Minimise

potential to

pollution on soils,

water resources

- The contractor is responsible for providing all

sanitary arrangements for his and the sub-

contractors team. A minimum of one chemical

toilet must be provided per 15 persons.

- Sanitary arrangements must be to the

satisfaction of the ECO and the local authority.

Toilets must be of the chemical type. The

contractor must keep the toilets in a clean, neat

and hygienic condition. The contractor must

supply toilet paper at all toilets at all times. Toilet

paper dispensers must be provided in all toilets.

- Toilets provided by the contractor must be easily

accessible and a maximum of 50m from the

works area to ensure they are utilised. All toilets

will be located within the contractor’s camp.

Should toilets be needed elsewhere, their

location must first be approved by the ER, EO or

- Workforce use

toilets

provided

- No complaints

received from

I&APs as well

as members of

the workforce

- No visible or

measurable

signs pollution

of the

environment

(soils, ground

and surface

water)

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requirement


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and natural

habitats

ECO.

- The contractor (who must use reputable toilet-

servicing company) must be responsible for the

cleaning, maintenance and servicing of the

toilets. The contractor (using reputable toilet-

servicing company) must ensure that all toilets

are cleaned and emptied before the builders’

or other public holidays.

- Toilets must be secured to the ground and have

a sufficient locking mechanism operational at all

times.

- All toilets to be at least 50m away from the

stream.

Stockpiles • Minimise scaring

of the soil

surface and

land features

• Minimise

disturbance and

loss of soil

• Minimise

construction

footprint

• Minimise

sedimentation of

nearby drainage

lines

• Maintain the the

integrity of

topsoil’s for

- All stockpiled material must be easily

accessible without any environmental

damage.

- All temporarily stockpiled material must be

stockpiled in such a way that the spread of

materials are minimised.

- The stockpiles may only be placed within the

demarcated areas the location of which must

be approved by the ER, EO or ECO prior the

each development phase to be undertaken.

- The storage area must avoid the riparian zone

and buffer zone .

- Storm water run-off from the stockpile sites and

other related areas must be directed into the

storm water system that will be designed with

the necessary pollution prevention measures

such as silt traps. Storm water run-off may not

- No visible

erosion scars

once

construction is

completed

- The footprint

has not

exceeded the

agreed site in

terms of EA,

etc.

- Minimal

invasive weed

growth

- No signs of

sedimentation

and erosion

Contractor

ECO

ESO

ongoing



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risk/ issue

Objective or

requirement


indicator


Action

landscaping

and

rehabilitation

• Containment of

invasive plant

growth

• Minimise

contamination

of storm water

run-off

run freely into the immediate and surrounding

environments.

- Stockpiles are to be stabilised if signs of erosion

are visible.

- Soils from different horizons must be stock piled

such that topsoil stockpiles do not get

contaminated by sub-soil material.

- Topsoil stockpiles must be monitored for

invasive exotic vegetation growth. Contractors

must remediate as and when required in

consultation with the EO, ER and ECO.

- No plant, workforce or any construction

related activities may be allowed onto the

topsoil stockpiles.

- Topsoil stockpiles must be clearly demarcated

as no-go areas.

- Stock piles must not be higher than 2m to

avoid compaction thereby maintaining the soil

integrity and chemical composition.

Oils and

chemicals Prevention of

pollution of the

environment

Minimize chances

of transgression

of laws controlling

pollution

- The contractor must provide method

statements for the “handling & storage of oils

and chemicals”, “fire”, and “emergency spills

procedures”.

- These substances must be confined to specific

and secured areas within the contractor’s

camp, and in a way that does not pose a

danger of pollution even during times of high

rainfall. The specific area may not be close to

the riparian and 2m buffer zone at any time.

Areas for fuels must be imperviously bunded

• No pollution of

the

environment

• No litigation

due to

transgression

of pollution

control acts

• No complaints

from I&APs

• Method

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Action

with adequate containment (at least 1.5 times

the volume of the fuel) for potential spills or

leaks.

- Storage areas must display the required safety

signs depicting “no smoking”, “no naked

lights” and “Danger” containers must be

clearly marked to indicate contents as well as

safety requirements.

- Drip trays (minimum of 10cm deep) must be

placed under all vehicles that stand for

extended periods of time.

- The surface area of the drip trays will be

dependent on the vehicle and must be large

enough to catch any hydrocarbons that may

leak from the vehicle while standing.

- The depth of the drip tray must be determined

considering the total amount / volume of oil in

the vehicle. The drip tray must be able to

contain the volume of oil in the vehicle.

- Spill kits must be available on site and in all

vehicles that transport hydrocarbons for

dispensing to other vehicles on the

construction site.

- All spilled hazardous substances must be

contained in impermeable containers for

removal to a licensed hazardous waste site,

(this includes contaminated soils, and

drenched spill kit material).

- Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) must be

prepared for all hazardous substances on site

statements



Environmental

risk/ issue

Objective or

requirement


indicator


Action

and supplied by the supplier where relevant.

MSDS’s must be updated as required. These

must be made available to the ECO.

Cement

pollution

Minimise the

possibility of

cement residue

entering into the

surrounding

environment.

Minimise

pollution of soil,

surface and

ground water

resources

- The contractors must provide and maintain a

method statement for “cement and concrete

batching”. The method statement must

provide information on storage, washing &

disposal of cement, packaging, tools and

plant.

- The mixing of concrete must only be done at

specifically selected sites on mortar boards or

similar structures to contain run-off into soils,

stream and natural vegetation. Should this be

close to the stream, adequate protective and

preventative measures are to be

implemented.

- Cleaning of cement mixing and handling

equipment must be done using proper

cleaning trays.

- The visible remains of concrete, either solid, or

from washings, must be physically removed

immediately and disposed of as waste to a

registered landfill site

- All empty containers must be stored in a

dedicated area and later removed from the

site for appropriate disposal at a licensed

facility.

- Any spillage that may occur must be removed

and immediate remedial action taken.

- Cement batching areas must be located in

• No evidence

of

contaminated

soil on the

construction

site

• No evidence

of

contaminated

water

resources

Method

statement

Contractor oningg



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Objective or

requirement


indicator


Action

consultation with the ECO to ensure residues

are contained and that the proposed location

does not fall within sensitive areas such as

drainage lines, storm water channels, etc.

Social impacts

Employment

opportunities

Enhancement of

employment

opportunities for locals

- Local labour and contractors must be

used wherever possible.

Contracts

awarded to local

contractors

Contractor As and when

required

Noise impact To maintain noise

levels below

“disturbing” as

defined in the

national and

provincial Noise

Regulations

- Site workers must comply with the Provincial

noise requirements.

- Noise activities shall only take place during

working hours. Work hours must be strictly

enforced unless permission is given. Permission

must not be granted without consultation with

the local residents and businesses by the EO.

- The layout designs of proposed new

developments in the area must take the noise

impact of the road into consideration and a

form of noise screening must be implemented

where buildings are to be located closer than

200m from the road i.e. building façade - the

placement of windows away from the sources

of noise or a noise barrier.

- The Contractor must respond timeously in the

event of any complaints by local residents.

No complaints

from surrounding

residents and

I & A Ps

Noise attenuation

measures

implemented.

Contractor Monitored

daily

Once off

Dust impact Minimise dust from

the site (access

roads; exposed

area cleared for

- The contractor to provide and maintain a

method statement for “dust control”. The

method statement must provide information on

the proposed source of water to be utilised and

- Method

statement

available

Contractor Monitored

daily



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risk/ issue

Objective or

requirement


indicator


Action

construction; Debris

handling; Emissions

from construction

machinery and

equipment; and

Trucks transporting

spoil and fill

material)

the details of the licenses acquired for such

usage (if any)

- Dust pollution could occur during the

construction works, especially during the dry

months. Regular and effective damping down

of working areas (especially during the dry and

windy periods) must be carried out to avoid

dust pollution, impacting on adjacent

residential areas and creating dangerous

driving conditions on nearby roads.

- When necessary, these working areas should be

damped down in the mornings and afternoons,

by sprinkling bare areas with water.

- All vehicles transporting material that can be

blown off (e.g. soil, rubble etc.) must be

covered with a tarpaulin, and speed limits of 20

km/h must be adhered to.

- Dust nets must be used where the construction

site borders the Residential Area.

- If monitoring results or complaints indicate

inadequate compliance with the EMPr, the

source of the problem must be identified and

existing procedures modified to ensure that the

problem is rectified

- No visible signs

of dust

pollution

- No complaints

from

surrounding

residents and I

& A Ps

- Damping

down

undertaken

ongoing

Visual impact Minimise the visual

impact of

construction works

- The disturbed areas shall be rehabilitated

immediately after every section of the road is

constructed.

- Shade cloth must be used to conceal and

minimise the visual impact of the site camps

and storage areas.

Visual impacts

minimised

Contractor

ESO

Monitor daily



Environmental

risk/ issue

Objective or

requirement


indicator


Action

- Possible mitigation measures that could be

considered are the establishment of dense

vegetation at strategic points to screen-off the

most visible sections of the roads / construction

of berms adjacent to the road/ a combination

of berms with vegetation.

Occupational

Health and

Safety

Ensure the safety

and security of the

public and

employees

- Erect proper signs indicating the operations of

heavy vehicles in the vicinity of dangerous

crossings and access roads or even on the

application site if necessary.

- With the exception of the appointed security

personnel, no other workers, friend or relatives

will be allowed to sleep on the construction site

(weekends included).

- Construction vehicles and activities to avoid

peak hour traffic times.

- The following actions would assist in

management of safety along the road:

o Adequate road marking;

o Allowance for pedestrians and cyclists where

necessary;

o Erect proper signs indicating the danger of

the excavation in and around the site; and

- All areas that are excavated to a depth of 1.5

m and more must be marked with barrier tape

to reduce the risk of injuries.

- The contractor must ensure that all emergency

procedures are in place prior to commencing

work. Emergency procedures must include (but

not be limited to) fire, spills, contamination of

- Signs are

visible

- No incidences

reported

- No signs of

sleeping

quarters on

site

- Barrier tape

erected

around

excavations

- Emergency

procedures

available

Contractor

ECO

Site supervisor

Monitored

daily

and ongoing



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requirement


indicator


Action

the ground, accidents to employees, use of

hazardous substances and materials, etc.

- The contractor must ensure that lists of all

emergency telephone numbers / contact

persons are kept up to date and that all

numbers and names are posted at relevant

locations throughout the construction site.

- The nearest emergency service provider must

be identified during all phases of the project as

well as its capacity and the magnitude of

accidents it will be able to handle. The contact

details of this emergency centre, as well as the

police and ambulance services must be

available at prominent locations around the

construction site and the construction crew

camps.

- Fires shall only be permitted in specially

designated areas.

- All contractors, consultants and labourers must

ensure that the necessary personal protective

equipment (PPE) is worn on site.

- The construction site must be fenced off to

prohibit unauthorised access and site access

must be strictly controlled.

- No

detrimental

fire hazards

Cultural and heritage resources

Cultural and

heritage

• Prevent the

destruction of the

heritage and

archaeological

resources

- If any features are discovered during

construction activities and clearing of the

application site, the correct “procedures for an

Environmental incident” (at the end of this

EMPR) must be followed.

No destruction of

or damage to

graves or

discovered

cultural resources

Contractor

ECO

Monitor daily



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risk/ issue

Objective or

requirement


indicator


Action

Rehabilitation after construction

Rehabilitation

process

To ensure

rehabilitation of the

site

- The site shall be cleared of construction

material, rubble/waste soon after construction is

completed.

- Compacted soils shall be ripped at least 200

mm deep.

- All clumps and rocks larger than 30 mm

diameter shall be removed from the soil to be

rehabilitated.

- The soil shall be levelled before seeding. Hydro-

seed the soil with suitable indigenous ground

covering as specified.

- Watering shall take place at least once per day

for the first 14 days until seeds have germinated.

Thereafter watering should take place until grass

has hardened off.

Rehabilitation

undertaken

Contractor Once a day

Then every 4

days

Site clearing No materials to

wash into the

stormwater system

Remove erosion and sediment controls only if all

bare soil is sealed, covered or re-vegetated.

No pollution of

the stormwater

system

Contractor As required

Removal and

proper disposal of

waste

Decontaminate and collect waste in storage area

for off-site recycling or disposal Arrange for final

collection and removal of excess and waste

materials.

No waste on site

once construction

is completed

Contractor As required

6.3 OPERATIONAL PHASE

Environmental

risk or issue

Objective or

requirement


indicator


Action

Health and

Safety

Minimize

occupational risk to

- Relevant operational staff must receive

training on the correct operation of the

- Training manual

available

Operator Throughout

operation phase



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risk or issue

Objective or

requirement


indicator


Action

employees as well

as surrounding land

users and

occupiers.

storage tanks, as well as maintenance and

repair procedures when leaks are detected.

- An emergency response plan must be

available on site and employees must be

familiar with the plan.

- The correct PPE should be used on the site.

- Appropriate Health & Safety signage must be

placed on and around the tank.

- Fire extinguishers and sand bags must be

readily available onsite and easily accessible.

- Firefighting equipment must comply with

SANS 1151 (Portable rechargeable fire

extinguishers - Halogenated hydrocarbon

type extinguishers), and be inspected

regularly.

- No smoking may be permitted on site.

- No cell phones may be used during fuel

dispensing.

- Overfill and spillages during tanker refuelling

and fuel dispensing should be prevented by

the installation of automatic cut off devices.

- Tanker delivery drivers must be present during

delivery of fuel with the emergency cut off

switch and a fire extinguisher.

- A closed coupling must be used when fuel is

being transferred from the bulk delivery

vehicle to the USTs to prevent fugitive

emissions.

- PPE provided

- Fire equipment

available

- Spill kits

available

Soil and

Groundwater

Minimise impact to

soil and/ or

- Regular inspection of all pipes, tanks and

other associated infrastructure.

Emergency

Response Plan

Contractor

ECO

Throughout

operation phase



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risk or issue

Objective or

requirement


indicator


Action

Contamination groundwater that

may occur as a

result of leaks

- Accidental spills that occur outside of the

bund area must be contained and

prevented from entering the stormwater

system.

- Spills must be treated with the appropriate

spill absorbent.

- Where necessary, spill absorbent must be

removed by a certified hazardous waste

removal company.

- Any significant spills or leak incidents must be

reported in terms of the National

Environmental Management Act and the

Water Act.

- USTs must be fitted with automatic leak

detectors that alert management to a leak.

- Fuel dispenser pumps must be located on a

hardened surface to contain spillages.

- The accumulated contents of the oil/water

separator must be removed by an

accredited company.

- The oil/water separator must be inspected

regularly to ensure that it is functioning at all

times.

- Water discharged from the oil/water

separator must be monitored to ensure it

meets the required standard.

- Overfill and spillages during tanker refuelling

and fuel dispensing should be prevented by

the installation of automatic cut off devices.

- Tanker delivery drivers must be present during

Remediation Plan



Environmental

risk or issue

Objective or

requirement


indicator


Action

delivery of fuel with the emergency cut off

switch.

- In the event of the pump dispenser or the

hoses being knocked over or ripped off, the

fuel supply must be cut off by shear-off

valves.

- All forecourt staff must undergo appropriate

training, which must include training to

prevent spillages during fuel dispensing.

- The USTs, pipelines and other associated

infrastructure must be inspected regularly for

leaks and to ensure structural integrity

- A closed coupling must be used when fuel is

being transferred from the bulk delivery

vehicle to the USTs.

- An Emergency Response Plan must be in

place for the site, this must clearly describe

emergency procedures and include

emergency contact numbers.

- If contamination or leakage is detected,

Shell’s Emergency Response Plan must be

followed.

- Following a leak or accidental spill, a

remediation plan must be compiled and

executed.

- Accidental spills that may occur on the

forecourt must be cleaned up immediately

using a spill absorbent, which must then be

removed by a licenced contractor.

- Fuel stock must be monitored on a daily basis



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risk or issue

Objective or

requirement


indicator


Action

and these records must be kept on site

- USTs must have corrosion protection.

- Inspection wells will be installed within the UST

containment area, at all four corners of the

containment area. These wells must be

inspected on a monthly basis so that leaks

can be detected early.

- An early warning system must be considered

for placement within the monitoring wells or

beneath the storage tanks.

- Wellheads on boreholes down gradient of

the proposed facility must be constructed to

prevent any ingress of surface water either

from a fuel spill or water flooding.

- Shallow monitoring wells must be installed

around the storage tanks to ensure any

potential leakage from the tanks is detected

in time. These wells must be of uPVC or HDPE

material and have an internal diameter of at

least 50mm. A minimum of one up gradient

and two down gradient wells be installed.

The depth of the well must be at least 2m

below the depth of the storage tank.

- Piezometers must be installed in all wells and

water level monitoring carried out and

recorded either manually or with electronic

data loggers

- Any spill should be cleaned up immediately

and contaminated soil should be disposed of

at a designated site



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risk or issue

Objective or

requirement


indicator


Action

- The pump, refuelling and forecourt areas

should all be located on a hardened surface

which drains into a common drain. This drain

must feed onsite oil and water separator such

as a Zorbit Grease Trap The accumulated

grease and oil must be removed by an

accredited company

Pollution from the

cleaning of

Equipment

- Maintenance on the fuel tanks must be

carried out during times of low inflow

preferably during May, June and July.

- In upset conditions (e.g. equipment

malfunctioning) the flow must be diverted to

available process equipment.

- Chemicals that have been used for cleaning

should be disposed of correctly. MSDSs

should always be available.

- A specialized waste disposal company is to

be contracted to ensure the safe handling,

storage and transportation of the chemical

waste.

- Emergency plan and procedures are to be in

place in the event of spillage

- Emergency plan

and procedures

in place.

- All workers

trained on

procedures for

disposal of the

contaminated

water.

- A waste

disposal

company will

be contracted

for the safe

disposal of

chemical waste

Operator Throughout

operation phase

Damage to the

wetland leading

to loss of

ecological

structure

- Any discharge of runoff into the wetland

system must be done in such a way as to

prevent erosion. In this regard special

mention is made of the use of energy

dissipating structures in storm water

discharge;

- Ongoing monitoring of the wetland for

erosion, incision, and proliferation of alien

- Intact wetland

area

Management

authority

ongoing



Environmental

risk or issue

Objective or

requirement


indicator


Action

vegetation

- Implement alien vegetation control program

within wetland areas.

Waste

management

Effective waste

management: –

(sludge handling,

oil, other hazardous

and general

wastes generated

during operational

activities

- The sludge generated in the process must be

disposed of appropriately.

- To lower the potential for leachate formation,

domestic waste is to be placed in a water

tight container and disposed of on a regular

basis. Used oil must be disposed of in

accordance with the correct procedures.

- All equipment that has the potential for

spillages or leakages shall be equipped with

drip-trays.

- To ensure that spillages of oils and effluent

are limited.In the event of a spill/leak, the

source of the spill or leak must be identified

and correctly addressed.

- The oil/effluent spill/leak must be cleaned

immediately and any contaminated soil must

be removed and disposed of through a

recognisable waste disposal method.ng

maintenance.

- Submersible pumps are to be fitted with leak

detectors that check the integrity of the

pipework.

- Waste disposal

contract

- Leak detection

procedures and

cleaning

methodology

Operator Throughout

operation phase

Traffic

associated with

the bulk delivery

of fuels

Reduce any traffic

congestion

- Delivery times should be scheduled so that

they do not conflict with other deliveries/

removals.

- There is to be sufficient turning space for

delivery vehicles.

Delivery route

defined

Operator Throughout

operation phase



Environmental

risk or issue

Objective or

requirement


indicator


Action

Air Quality Minimize negative

impact on Air

Quality

- USTs to be fitted with breather pipes.

- Vent pipes to be fitted such that they face

away from the neighbouring residential

areas.

- All operator delivery vehicles will be

adequately maintained to reduce exhaust

emissions.

Air quality not

impacted

negatively

Operator Throughout

operation phase

Employment

Creation

Maximize

employment

opportunities

- All recruitment must be in-line with

Employment Equity Policy.

- The policy will also promote the employment

of women to ensure that gender equality is

attained as per the Employment Equity Act

No 55 of 1998.

- Where possible, priority should be given to

job seekers from the local area.

- The operator must build the capacity of

employees through development plans,

technical, health and safety training and

provide them with relevant training

certificates.

- Employment

Equity Policy

- Certificates

Operator Throughout

operation phase

Noise Minimize noise

pollution

- A grievance procedure will be established

whereby noise complaints can be received,

recorded and responded to appropriately.

- Equipment such as mechanical equipment,

extraction fans, refrigerators that are fitted

with noise reduction facilities (e.g. side flaps,

silencers etc) must be used as per operating

instructions and maintained properly.

- Noise levels should comply with the SANS

Code of Practice 100103 – 0994

Experienced noise

levels to be within

acceptable limits.

Grievance

Procedure

Operator Throughout

operation phase



Environmental

risk or issue

Objective or

requirement


indicator


Action

(recommended noise levels).

- Local by-laws for noise levels must be

adhered to.

- Noise, especially at night, should be kept to a

minimum.

Visual Minimize visual

impact associated

with the day to day

operations

- Litter and waste should be effectively

managed to avoid visual problems in the

area.

- Buildings and landscaping should receive on-

going maintenance to avoid visual decay.

- Buildings and landscaping should receive on-

going maintenance to avoid visual decay.

- Light pollution should be minimised. Lighting

on site is to be sufficient for safety and

security purposes, but shall not beintrusive to

neighbouring residents, disturb wildlife, or

interfere with road trafficon the adjacent R55.

Visual inspection Operator Throughout

operation phase

6.4 DECOMMISSIONING PHASE

At this point of the project planning process, the necessity for and timing of the decommissioning of the proposed project is not anticipated nor

known. However, In order to minimise the extent of rehabilitation activities required during the decommissioning phase, constant effort will be applied

to rehabilitation activities throughout the construction, operation and maintenance phases of the project.

Environmental

risk or issue

Objective or

requirement


indicator


Action

Traffic impacts

associated with

the UST removal

Manage any

potential traffic

congestion

- Co-ordination of movement of vehicles on and off

site to reduce risks and prevent congestion on roads

in the vicinity of the site.

- Peak traffic hours should be avoided.

- Large vehicle turning must take place onsite and not

Incident Report Contractor Throughout

decommissioning

phase



and required

machinery.

in the adjacent roads.

- In cases where activities may obstruct traffic, local

traffic officials must be contacted.

Noise impacts

associated with

decommissionin

g activities.

Manage any

potential noise

impacts

- Inform surrounding businesses about the

decommissioning and the expected duration

thereof.

- Decommissioning activities to occur during working

hours only (8am- 5pm).

- Contractors to be conscious of the noise generated

during their decommissioning activities, and should

limit excessive noise wherever possible.

- Where possible, decommissioning equipment should

be installed with silencers.

- Ear plugs and other applicable Personal Protection

Equipment must be used by workers onsite, as

required.

Incident Report Contractor

and/or Shell

Throughout

decommissioning

phase

Refuse (refers to

all general

refuse).

Limit the

potential for site

pollution and

the

accumulation of

refuse materials

on site.

- All refuse must be removed from site by the

contractor and disposed of at a registered facility.

- Daily inspection must be undertaken on site and

immediate surrounds.

- All excavation rubble must be collected into a skip

and disposed of, as and when required.

Visual inspection Contractor

and/ or Shell

Throughout

decommissioning

phase

Dust control Limit fugitive

dust emissions

- The Contractor will take appropriate measures to

minimise the generation of dust as a result of the

works. Such measures may include wetting of

surfaces and covering of soil stockpiles.

- Any complaints received from neighbours must be

reported to Shell and measures must be taken to

limit dust.

Visible fugitive

dust

Contractor Throughout

decommissioning

phase

Access control Minimise health

and safety risks

to onsite

personnel and

the public.

- The work area must be fenced off to prevent

unauthorized access to working areas.

- Only designated workers, supervision and nominated

personnel will be allowed in work areas.

- Relevant signage must be placed in and around the

proposed site, for purposes of awareness.

Incident Report Contractor Prior to and

throughout

decommissioning

Soil Minimize soil - Residual material must be removed from the USTs Visual Removal Throughout



contamination contamination. and associated infrastructure and the USTs will be

degassed before removal.

- Soil samples will be obtained from the base and

sides of the UST excavation to verify that the site is

unimpacted and does not pose a contamination risk

to human or the environment.

- Backfill material must be unimpacted. Or ensure

appropriate handling of impacted soil (i.e.

bioremediation at an appropriately licensed facility)

or reuse of the soil as backfill onsite.

assessment on

site and incident

report.

The removal of

soil from the UST

excavation must

be in

accordance

with the

specifications of

the excavation

plan.

Contractor,

Environmenta

l Control

Officer ,

Hazardous

Waste

Disposal

Contractor

and Shell

decommissioning

phase

Groundwater

pollution

Minimise

groundwater

contamination

during or after

decommissionin

g.

- Any contaminated soil must be removed and

disposed of. Hazardous Waste Disposal Contractor to

prevent potential pollution of groundwater.

- Records must be maintained by the Removal

Contractor indicating where the material came from

and that it is not contaminated.

- A water tank will be present on site in the event that

groundwater has to be pumped out of the UST

excavation and into a water tank.

- If any pollution/ contamination of water resources or

soil is detected during the decommissioning of the

tanks, the Department of Water Affairs need to be

informed and appropriate remediation measures

should take place.

Visual

assessment on

site and incident

report

Removal

Contractor,

Environmenta

l Control

Officer,

Hazardous

Waste

Disposal

Contractor

and Shell

Throughout

decommissioning

phase

Safe handling of

the UST

Minimise risk of

spillage during

tank removal

- Ensure fuel has been removed from the UST.

- Pipes and vents must be disconnected and

removed before the tank is lifted.

- The UST must be securely fastened before

transportation via truck from the site.

Visual

assessment

Removal

Contractor,

Environmenta

l Consultant,

and Shell

Throughout

decommissioning

phase

Waste Minimize the

generation of

waste, incl.

hazardous

waste, may

contaminate

- All hazardous material to be disposed of at a

registered hazardous waste site for disposal by a

licensed contractor.

- The rubble is disposed of at a registered landfill site,

with proof of disposal certificates.

- Solid waste must be properly managed and

Visual inspection Removal

Contractor

and

Hazardous

Waste

Disposal

Throughout

decommissioning

phase



the receiving

environment

disposed of in a licensed waste disposal facility and

must comply with relevant legislation.

Contractor

Impacts on

existing

infrastructure,

services and

servitudes

Avoid damage

or destruction of

existing

infrastructure in

the near vicinity

of the proposed

activities.

- All underground utilities will be located prior to

excavation or drilling.

- The person(s) conducting the demolition must be

familiar with the location of buried utilities that may

be present around the site. These include water,

electricity, sewage, gas, compressed air,

communication and, close circuit television.

- Should existing infrastructure need to be interrupted

for decommissioning purposes, prior approval must

be received from the relevant parties, before

commencing with decommissioning.

Visual inspection

and incident

report

Removal

Contractor,

and Shell

Throughout

decommissioning

Visual impact Minimizing visual

impact to

surrounding

receptors

- Fencing of decommissioning area and attaching

shade cloth, where necessary.

- At the end of the life of the project unneeded

structures should be demolished and removed from

the site.

- Unneeded roads, parking and other paved areas

should be broken up and the site re-instated or

redeveloped.

Visual inspection Removal

Contractor,

and Shell

Throughout

decommissioning

phase

Vibrations Minimizing the

impacts of

vibrations on

surrounding

receptors

- Decommissioning activities causing vibration will only

be undertaken during working hours only (8am-

5pm).

- Equipment will be used as per operating instructions

and maintained properly during project works.

- The applicant will adhere to local authority by-laws

relating to noise control.

Visual inspection

and incident

report

Removal

Contractor,

and Shell

Throughout

decommissioning

phase

FireRisks - Fire safety are to be considered and all vehicles

should have fire extinguishers

- Employees are to be trained on fire safety and there

should be fire marshals.

- The prescribed fire safety precautions in terms of the

Occupational Health and Safety Act must be

adhered to.



7.0 REHABILITATION PLAN

7.1 SITE REHABILITATION

All working areas shall be rehabilitated before the team leaves the site. This includes

closure and rehabilitation of any temporary access routes and stream diversion. All

foreign material not utilised in the rehabilitation activities shall be removed, re-

vegetation of all exposed soil done and any potential erosion risks addressed.

Any areas that the Engineer in liaison with the ECO believes may have been impacted

upon or disturbed, shall be rehabilitated to the satisfaction of the Engineer, which

includes all areas where top material has been stripped. The Contractor shall clear

everything from the Site not forming part of the Permanent Works. The composition of

vegetation to be used for any rehabilitation work shall be agreed to by the ECO.

The Contractor shall not use herbicides, pesticides, fertilisers or other poisonous

substances for the rehabilitation process unless otherwise agreed with the Engineer and

ECO. All rehabilitated areas shall be considered “no go” areas and the Contractor shall

ensure that none of his staff or equipment enters these areas. The Contractor shall

undertake to remove all alien vegetation re-establishing on the area and shall

implement the necessary temporary or permanent measures to combat soil erosion.

7.2 REMOVAL OF MATERIALS

After construction, any area cleared or disturbed (as a result of the activity) within and

outside the boundaries of the construction site shall be rehabilitated to a state as

specified by the ECO.

All construction equipment and excess aggregate, gravel, stone, concrete, bricks,

temporary fencing shall be removed from the site upon completion of the work. No

discarded materials of any nature shall be buried on the site, or on any vacant or open

land in the area and shall only be disposed of at the appropriate registered waste

disposal site.

7.3 CONTROL OF ALIEN VEGETATION

All invasive alien plants shall be cleared from the site. On-going clearance shall be

undertaken during the operation of the activity.

7.4 LANDSCAPING AND PREPARATION FOR PLANTING

Top material that is disturbed or removed during construction and excavation shall be

replaced, preferably using topsoil stockpiled prior to excavation activities, or with topsoil



sourced from another reputable source. However, where possible, soils from different

areas should not be mixed. Care shall be taken not to mix the topsoil with the subsoil

during shaping operations. Indigenous plants shall be used in the landscaping of the

site. Plants that are proclaimed as problem plants or noxious weeds are to be excluded

from the landscaping plan and these should be removed immediately, should they

occur on site.

According to the South African National Biodiversity Institute, species recommended for

landscaping of the public areas include:

Trees and shrubs:

Buddleja saligna (False olive)

Buddleja salviifolia (Sagewood)

Celtis africana (White stinkwood)

Diospyros lycoides (Bluebush)

Dombeya rotundifolia (Wild pear)

Gymnosporia buxifolia (Common spike-thorn)

Olea europaea (Wild olive)

Rhus lancea (Karee)

Rhus leptodictya (Mountain Karee)

Bulbs and forbs

Agapanthus species (Agapanthus)

Albuca species

Barleria obtusa

Ceratotheca triloba (Wild foxglove)

Chlorophytum species

Crinum species (Orange River Lily/Graslelie)

Felicia muricata

Gazania krebsiana (Botterblom)

Gerbera species (Barberton Daisy)

Leonotis species (Wild dagga)

Nemesia species

Trachyandra species

Watsonia species (Watsonia)

The landscaping architect and excavation contractor shall be in consultation with

each other and the ECO so as to prevent misunderstandings and therefore prevent

potential negative environmental impacts as a result of land scaping activities. An

ecological approach to landscaping is recommended. Plants introduced into the

project sites shall be guided by ecological rather than horticultural principles. For

example ecological communities of indigenous plants provide more biodiversity and

habitat opportunities and would blend with natural vegetation. This approach is also

less costly to maintain and is sustainable in the long term.



8.0 PROCEDURES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL INCIDENTS

8.1 LEAKAGES AND SPILLS

Identify source of problem;

Stop the leak, if safe to do so;

Contain spilt material, using spills kit or sand;

Notify Environmental Control Officer;

Remove spilt material and place in sealed container for disposal (if possible);

and

Site Manager in liaison with ECO, to follow Incident Management Plan.

8.2 FAILURE OF EROSION/SEDIMENT CONTROL DEVICES

Prevent further escape of sediments;

Contain escaped material using silt fence, hay bales, pipes, etc.;

Notify ECO;

Repair or replace failed device as appropriate;

Dig/scrape up escaped material; take care not to damage vegetation;

Remove escaped material from site;and

Monitor for effectiveness until re-establishment.

8.3 BANK/SLOPE FAILURE

Stabilise toe of slope to prevent sediment escape using aggregate bags, silt

fence, logs, hay bales, pipes, etc.;

Notify ECO;

Site Manager, in liaison with ECO to follow Incident Management plan;

Divert water upslope from failed fence;

Protect area from further collapse as appropriate;

Restore as advised by ECO; and

Monitor for effectiveness until stabilised.

8.4 DISCOVERY OF RARE OR ENDANGERED SPECIES

Stop work and notify ECO;

If a plant is found, mark location of plants;

If an animal, mark location where sighted;

ECO to identify or arrange for identification of species and or the relocation of

the species if possible;

If confirmed significant, ECO to liaise with Endangered Wildlife Trust; and

Recommence work when cleared by ECO.

8.5 DISCOVERY OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL OR HERITAGE ITEMS

Stop work; notify ECO, do not disturb the area;

ECO to arrange appraisal of specimen;



If confirmed significant, the Site Manager in consultation with the ECO to liaise

with National, Cultural and History Museum, P.O. Box 28088, SUNNYSIDE, 0132.

Recommence work when cleared by ECO.

9.0 EMPR REVIEW

The Site Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the work crew complies with

procedures, and for informing the work crew of any changes that may have

been effected on the EMPr.

If the contractor cannot comply with any of the activities as described above,

they should inform the ECO with reasons within 7 working days.

The ECO must identify measures to ensure compliance with environmental laws.

Where amendments to the EMPr are required, the process provided for in the

Regulations must be followed.



ANNEXURES

ANNEXURE 1(SAMPLE)

METHODSTATEMENT:

CONTRACT:……………………………………………………. DATE:……………………………….

WHAT WORK IS TO BE UNDERTAKEN? [giveabriefdescriptionoftheworkstobeundertakenonsitethatwillgeneratewaste(hazardous andnon-hazardouswastes)]:*Note:pleaseattachextrapagesifmore spaceisrequired.

WHEREARETHEWORKSTOBEUNDERTAKEN?(wherepossible,provide anannotatedplanand afulldescriptionoftheextentoftheworks):*Note:pleaseattachextrapagesifmore spaceisrequired

*Insertadditionalpagesasrequired


Solid Waste Management



METHODSTATEMENT:

STARTANDENDDATEOFTHEWORKSFOR WHICHTHEMETHODSTATEMENTISREQUIRED:

Start Date:……………………………….. EndDate:………………………………….

HOWISWASTETOBEMANAGED ON SITE?(provideasmuch detailaspossible,includingannotatedsketchesandplanswherepossible):*Note:pleaseattachextrapagesifmore spaceisrequired.


SolidWasteManagement(contd.)



ANNEXURE 2(SAMPLE)MUSTBEUPDATED

INCIDENTANDENVIRONMENTALLOG

ENVIRONMENTALINCIDENTLOG

Date Env.Condition Comments (Includeanypossibleexplanationsforcurrentconditionandpossibl

eresponsibleparties.Includephotographs,recordsetc. if

available)

CorrectiveActionTaken (Givedetailsandattachdocumentationasfaraspossible) Signature

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