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RE_OW_0046-007-CON-SAV-30EC-002-01

Excelsior-Vryheid 132 kV Powerline Western Cape Province

EA Ref: 14/12/16/3/3/1/1478

Environmental Monitoring Report No. 2

February 2019

Environmental Monitoring Report. No.2 for the Excelsior-Vryheid 132 kV Powerline February 2019

Prepared by:

Prepared for:

Amstilinx (RF) Proprietary Limited

Building 1, Leslie Avenue East,

Design Quarter District,

Fourways

2021


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PROJECT DETAILS

Title : Environmental Monitoring Report No.2 for the Excelsior-Vryheid 132 kV

Powerline.

EA Ref: 14/12/16/3/3/1/1478

Authors : Savannah Environmental (Pty) Ltd

Mr Lungani Zwane

Client : Amstilinx (RF) Proprietary Limited

Mr Ludwig Van Aarde

Report Revision : Revision 1

Date : February 2019

When used as a reference this report should be cited as: Savannah Environmental (2019) Environmental

Monitoring Report No.2 for the Excelsior-Vryheid 132 kV Powerline being developed in, Swellendam,

Western Cape Province.

COPYRIGHT RESERVED

This technical report has been produced for Amstilinx (RF) Proprietary Limited The intellectual property

contained in this report remains vested in Savannah Environmental (Pty) Ltd. No part of the report may be

reproduced in any manner without written permission from Savannah Environmental (Pty) Ltd or Amstilinx (RF)

Proprietary Limited.


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PROJECT DETAILS ........................................................................................................................................................... ii

TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................................................................................... iii

DECLARATION ............................................................................................................................................................... vi

Chapter 1 : SUMMARY................................................................................................................................................... 1

Chapter 2 : INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................... 1

Chapter 3 : OVERVIEW OF CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS TO DATE.............................................................................. 2

Chapter 4 : MONITORING AND REVIEWING................................................................................................................ 5

Description of observations, incidents and non-conformities identified during this monitoring and

reporting period ............................................................................................................................................................ 5

Description of measures implemented to reduce impact on the environment ......................................... 5

Chapter 5 : PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT ............................................................................................................................... 6

Chapter 6 : DUST MONITORING .................................................................................................................................... 6

Chapter 7 : PROTECTED VEGETATION .......................................................................................................................... 6

Chapter 8 : PROTECTION OF AVIFAUNA ..................................................................................................................... 7

Chapter 9 : HERITAGE .................................................................................................................................................... 7

Chapter 10 : EROSION ................................................................................................................................................... 7

Chapter 11 : REHABILITATION ....................................................................................................................................... 7

Chapter 12 : WASTE MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................................................ 8

Solid waste ....................................................................................................................................................... 8

Liquid waste ..................................................................................................................................................... 8

Hazardous waste ............................................................................................................................................ 8

Recycled waste .............................................................................................................................................. 8

Chapter 13 : ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE ......................................................................................................... 9

Environmental Management Programme - Results.................................................................................... 9

Environmental Authorisation - Results ........................................................................................................ 11

Management Plan – Results ........................................................................................................................ 13

Chapter 14 : OTHER NOTABLE EVENTS ....................................................................................................................... 15

Stormwater system investigation ................................................................................................................ 15

Chapter 15 : CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS .......................................................................................... 15


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LIST OF TABLES, FIGURES/PHOTOS & FIGURES:

Photograph 1: Excavation of bases at the Vryheid Substation ................................................................................... 3

Photograph 2: Spoil material at the Vryheid Substation ............................................................................................... 3

Photograph 3: Mobile toilet at the Vryheid Substation ................................................................................................. 4

Photograph 4: General waste skip at the contractor site camp ................................................................................ 4

Table 1: Summary of waste removed from Excelsior WEF for February 2019. .......................................................... 7

Table 2: Percentage compliance score with the EMPrs for February 2019 .............................................................. 8

Table 3: Percentage compliance score with the EAs for February 2019 ................................................................10

Table 4: Percentage compliance score with the Management Plans for February 2019 ..................................12

Figure 1: Percentage compliance score with the EMPrs for February 2019 ............................................................. 9

Figure 2: Percentage compliance score with the EAs for February 2019 ...............................................................11

Figure 3: Percentage compliance score with the Management Plans for February 2019 .................................13

APPENDICES

Appendix A : Environmental Authorisation Checklist

Appendix B : Environmental Management Programme Checklist

Appendix C : Complaints Register

Appendix D : Incident Register

Appendix E : Permit to Pluck Protected and Unprotected Flora Checklist

Appendix F : Management Plans Checklist


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LIST OF ACRONYMS, ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS

DEA Department of Environmental Affairs

DAFF Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries

DWS Department of Water and Sanitation

EA Environmental Authorisation

ECO Environmental Control Officer

EMPr Environmental Management Programme

EMS Environmental Management System

EO Environmental Officer

INCIDENT An incident is an event that may cause harm or potential harm to the environment.

These incidents must be reported to the ECO immediately and formally though means

of a flash report. For the purpose of this report, Reportable Environmental Incidents will

refer to incident that requires reporting in terms of National Environmental Management

Act (NEMA) section 30 (1) and / or National Water Act (NWA) section 20 (1). NEMA

Section 30 defines an Incident as ‘an unexpected sudden occurrence. Including a

major emission, fire or explosion leading to serious danger to the public or potentially

serious pollution of or detriment to the environment, whether immediate or delayed’.

The responsible ECO together with license holder HSE manager will determine whether

the incident is reportable in terms of NEMA or NWA. Chemical spills not more than 50

litres that do not occur in environmental sensitive areas will be recoded on site

spill/incident register.

MSDS Material and Safety Data Sheet

NCR Non-Compliance Report

NON-

COMPLIANCE

Non-compliance is defined as any deviation from the approved Environmental

Authorisation (EA), Environmental Management Programme (EMPr), Licenses, Permits or

Method Statements. This also include deviations from regulations that could directly or

indirectly lead to damage to the environment. For the purpose of this report, a non-

compliance is an issue or event identified on site which is recorded in a checklist that is

used to determine the percentage compliance in a monitoring report.

NON-

CONFORMANCE

A non-conformance is a report issued to the EPC by the ECO where incidents have not

received attention or where the same incidents have been recorded repetitively. NC’s

may also be issued immediately where deviation from EA, EMPr, Licenses, Permits and /

or Method Statements and all applicable legislations has or may have resulted in

negative impact to the environment, illness, injury, fatality or property damage. It is a

formal process that is recorded in a register and is used on site to address issues and

non-compliances.

NEMA National Environmental Management Act

NEM: AQA National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act

MSDS Material and Safety Data Sheet

OHSACT Occupational Health and Safety Act

PROJECT

COMPANY

Amstilinx (RF) Proprietary Limited

SAHRA South African Heritage Resources Agency


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DECLARATION

I, Lungani Zwane, in my capacity as ECO, hereby declare that I –

» Act as an independent consultant;

» Do not have any financial interest in the undertaking of the activity, other than remuneration for

the work performed;

» Have and will not have vested interest in the activity;

» Have no, and will not engage in, conflicting interests in the undertaking of the activity;

» Undertake to disclose any material information that has or may have the potential to influence the

decision of the competent authority or the objectivity of any report, plan or document;

» Will provide the competent authority with access to all information at my disposal regarding the

report, whether such information is favourable to the Client or not;

» Based on information provided to me by the Client and in addition to information obtained during

the course of this study, have presented the results and conclusion within the associated document

to the best of my professional ability;

» Reserve the right to modify aspects pertaining to the present investigation should additional

information become available through on-going research and/or further work in this field;

» Undertake to have my work peer reviewed on a regular basis by a competent specialist.


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CHAPTER 1 : SUMMARY

Zero (0) incidents and Zero (0) non-conformances were opened during this reporting period. In total, there

are zero (0) incidents and zero (0) NCRs that have been opened to date. An overall compliance score of

100% was achieved for specifications from the EMPr currently active on site. Compliance with the

Powerline EA is 100%. Waste Management, Alien Plant Management and Search and Protection

Management Plans were scored at 100%; while Rehabilitation was not audited due to the electrical

subcontractor having not commenced with the activity on site.

CHAPTER 2 : INTRODUCTION

This is the 2nd monthly report submitted to the client for the Excelsior-Vryheid 132 kV Powerline located in

the Western Cape Province (with EA Ref: 14/12/16/3/3/1/1478).

» Power Line – Construction of a 132kV Overhead Transmission Line from the authorised Excelsior WEF

to the existing Vryheid Substation. The power line received Environmental Authorisation (EA Ref:

14/12/16/3/3/1/1478) on 1 March 2016, with one amendment (EA Ref: 14/12/16/3/3/1/1478/AM3,

Amendment to the road layout as contained within the approved final layout).

» A permit to pluck protected and unprotected flora was issued by the Western Cape CapeNature -

Permit number: CN37-28-4821.

A full-time on-site Environmental Control Officer (ECO), Lungani Zwane, was appointed by the Project

Company (through Savannah Environmental (Pty) Ltd) to monitor the implementation of mitigation

measures and compliance with conditions of the Environmental Authorisations (EA). Monitoring is

undertaken in accordance with the provisions of the EMPr as stipulated under Condition 21 of the

powerline EA. Details of the ECO were submitted to the Director: Compliance Monitoring of the

Department of Environmental Affairs before commencement of construction activities on 08 August 2018.

This report serves to outline the progress of authorised construction activities for the month of February 2019

and the level of compliance achieved by the Project Owner and the EPC contractor as recorded by the

on-site ECO.


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CHAPTER 3 : OVERVIEW OF CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS TO DATE

List of Contractors and Subcontractors

» Goldwind 4 Renewable Energy (EPC Contractor)

» Optipower (Subcontractor)

The following activities have taken place during this reporting period (i.e. February 2019):

Vryheid Substation

» Surveying

» Access Permit

» Barricading

» Stone Removal / Plinth Removal

» Foundation Setting-Out

» Excavation

132kV Overhead Line

» Soil Nominations

The following new activity is expected to take place from March 2019:

Vryheid Substation

» Concrete Works / Curing of Concrete

» Backfilling

» Steel Works

» Trenching

» Preparation of Cable Trench Ramp

» Installation of Cable Curbs

» Plant Installation – Primary and Secondary

» Yard Stone Cleaning

» Stone Replacement and Levelling

132kV Overhead Line

» Excavations

» Rebar

» Concrete Pad

» Concrete Plinth

» Backfilling


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Photograph 1: Excavation of bases at the Vryheid Substation

Photograph 2: Spoil material at the Vryheid Substation


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Photograph 3: Mobile toilet at the Vryheid Substation

Photograph 4: General waste skip at the contractor site camp


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CHAPTER 4 : MONITORING AND REVIEWING

Daily compliance monitoring is undertaken by the on-site ECO, Lungani Zwane. Incidents noted during

these daily site inspections are reported to the contractor by means of a Construction Incident and Project

Issues register which contains further details regarding incidents recorded within this reporting period (refer

to Appendix A) and daily diary to the Client.

Description of observations, incidents and non-conformities identified during this monitoring and

reporting period

This section provides a description of all observations that have been opened during this reporting month.

The incident register is attached to this monthly report (refer to Appendix D). No incidents and zero (0) non-

conformances were opened during this reporting period. In total, zero (0) incidents and zero (0) non-

conformances opened to date.

Description of measures implemented to reduce impact on the environment

During this reporting period, the following measures have been implemented to reduce the potential for

on-going impacts on the environment:

» Toolbox talks were conducted by the ECO, EPC contractor and the subcontractor on matters

pertaining to the environment to 15 personnel; this figure includes visitors on site. The following topics

were discussed during the February 2019 reporting period:

∗ Barricading

∗ Traffic Management

∗ Emergency Procedure

∗ Blue crane

∗ Environmental Management

» The EPC contractor provided environmental induction and awareness training to on-site staff.

Attendance records are kept by the EPC contractor.

The daily monitoring events are focused on best environmental practices, rather than regulatory

compliance. During construction, findings of the daily site inspections will also be reported in weekly

meetings between the ECO and the EPC contractor HSE officer. These meetings will involve discussions of

open incidents and measures to be taken by the contractor to ensure compliance to the conditions of the

EA, EMPr and all relevant environmental legislation.

Through daily site inspections by the ECO on the Excelsior-Vryheid Powerline, these are measures which are

recommended to be implemented to minimise potential impact on the environment:

» The EPC must implement more preventative measures; such as making spill kits available, construct

bunded areas and the use of drip trays on hydrocarbon spillages onsite.

» The development footprint should be clearly defined and all areas outside the site boundary should be

clearly marked.


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Internal audits are to be conducted by the EPC contractor and the subcontractor. Audits shall be based

on the requirements of the EMPrs and EAs associated with the project. This will assist the contractor in

being proactive to potential concerns.

CHAPTER 5 : PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT

Two (2) grievances were received by the project to date. The EPC contractor has placed the contact

details of the onsite HSE officer and the CLO at the site office and the security gate, where grievances can

be lodged. Attached to this monitoring report is the complaints register (Appendix C)

The two grievances were due to the pre-employment requirements of the WEF; specifically the issues of

criminal checks and the five year residency requirement. The grievances came from some community

leaders who were not informed of the pre-employment requirement of the Excelsior-Vryheid Powerline and

did not attend the previous engagements held in 2018 with the community. The matter was resolved after

this discussion.

CHAPTER 6 : DUST MONITORING

No close by residences or communities has been affected by the dust to date and the contractor is also

somewhat limited to the extent that dust can be controlled due to the fine texture of the soils

CHAPTER 7 : PROTECTED VEGETATION

One permit was issued for the relocation and removal of protected vegetation within the development

footprint of the project. No search and rescue activities were conducted in this reporting period, the ECO

recorded no protected plant species. The EPC Contractor is obliged to conduct search and rescue of

these protected plants within the footprint of the development as per the CapeNature flora permit

requirements - Permit number: CN37-28-4821; in all of the affected construction area’s along with the ECO.

The EPC contractor is currently in the process of appointing an ecological specialist to assist in identifying

any protected species in the construction area prior to commencing with construction activities.


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CHAPTER 8 : PROTECTION OF AVIFAUNA

The Project Company enlisted the assistance of Chris van Rooyen Consulting to conduct an assessment of

the Excelsior Wind Energy Facility and the Excelsior-Vryheid Powerline in 2012. The need for this assessment

was identified through a due diligence review of the Avifaunal Impact Assessment Study (2011) and pre-

construction monitoring report (2012) compiled by Chris van Rooyen Consulting.

The assessment found that a robust, appropriately designed, and long-term biodiversity monitoring and

evaluation program is to be integrated into the client’s management program. Monitoring will be

conducted both during the construction phase; through the use of 5 environmental monitors to be trained

as carcass searchers and to perform various other environmental monitoring duties.

A number of priority species nests, (including Blue Cranes) and roosts will be monitored during the

construction phase in order to assess the potential impact of the construction activities on the breeding

birds, and to devise mitigation measures (if need be) to minimise the risk of displacement due to

disturbance.

A process of engagement with Eskom be initiated, which should include a survey of all the existing

powerlines and a demarcation of high-risk sections, with a view to getting all dangerous powerlines

marked with Eskom approved bird flight diverters BFD’s to reduce the risk to Blue Cranes.

CHAPTER 9 HERITAGE

Section 10.5.1 of the EIA report states that there were 28 archaeological materials documented on site;

mostly dating to the Later Stone Age period. The archaeological finds are spread very thinly, randomly

and unevenly over the surrounding landscape. There is no spatial patterning in the distribution of the finds.

As recommended by the specialist these areas are avoided by the development. There were no

archaeological structures identified during site inspections by the ECO on the site. No heritage findings or

incidents were recorded during this reporting period.

CHAPTER 10 : EROSION

In this reporting period no erosion issues occurred. All mitigation measures as detailed in the relevant

management plans should be implemented by the responsible EPC contractor.

CHAPTER 11 : REHABILITATION

Rehabilitation must commence in areas where construction work has been completed. Construction work

has not commenced on any of the sites and no rehabilitation has been done.


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CHAPTER 12 : WASTE MANAGEMENT

Table 1 shows summary of waste removed from Excelsior WEF and Excelsior-Vryheid Powerline project to

date. For the purposes of reporting, the total waste figures of all the EPC contractor and subcontractors

involved in the Excelsior WEF and Excelsior – Vryheid 132kV Powerline are combined and divided into the

following categories:

Solid waste

Solid waste is contained in waste bins provided at the respective work areas on site, and disposed of in the

waste skips at the end of the day. Ten (10) m3 of solid waste has been disposed of by the WEF and the

Excelsior-Vryheid Powerline in this reporting period, the EPC contractor is yet to provide a SDC for the

disposal.

Liquid waste

Liquid waste is currently only limited to sewage effluent. Chemical ablution facilities are available at the

offices and respective work areas. This liquid waste stream is collected and disposed of at the Witzenberg

Municipality waste treatment plant via a service provider. 550L has been disposed of by the WEF and the

Excelsior-Vryheid Powerline for the month of February 2019, the SDCs from the previously disposed waste

were provided to the ECO. The only outstanding SDCs are from the month of February 2019.

Hazardous waste

No hazardous waste originated from the current operations at the site as yet.

Recycled waste

A waste contractor was appointed to collect waste that is suitable for recycling. The collective quantities

of all the recycled waste streams (wood, plastic, paper etc.) are included in this report. No recycling

occurred for this reporting period.

Table 1: Summary of waste removed from Excelsior WEF and the Excelsior-Vryheid Powerline (February

2019).

Month Solid Waste

(m3) Liquid Waste (L)

Hazardous Waste Recycled

Waste

(kg)

Medical

waste

(kg)

Concrete

Waste

(m3) Solid (m3) Liquid (L)

Nov-18 0 450 0 - 0 0 0

Dec-18 - 300 - - - - -

Jan-19 - 350 - - - - -

Feb-19 10m3 550 - - - - -

Total 10m3 1650 0 0 0 0 0

YTD 10m3 1650 0 0 0 0 0


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CHAPTER 13 : ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE

Environmental Management Programme - Results

A checklist was derived from the specifications of the Excelsior-Vryheid 132 kV Powerline EMPr currently

active for the project (refer to Appendix B). Some of the elements were not audited as a result of the

electrical subcontractor that have not commenced with activities. A rating for individual relevant

elements of the checklist derived from the specifications of the approved EMPr has been scored on the

following basis:

» A rating of 3: best practice/full conformance,

» A rating of 2, satisfactory (>50% conformance),

» A rating of 1: unsatisfactory (<50% conformance),

» A rating of 0: nothing in place and a rating of N/A: not at this time.

The following percentage compliance scores have been calculated at the end of this reporting period.

These percentage scores have been calculated without weighing any issues (i.e. all environmental

specifications have the same weighing). The Project Company has set its percentage compliance target

as 90% which is represented by the black line in the graphs below. The target will be reviewed as the

project progresses.

Table 2: Percentage compliance scores with the EMPr for February 2019

Summary of Results

Compliance with: As %

PRE-CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN PHASE 98

SITE ESTABLISHMENT 100

SITE & WORKER MANAGEMENT 100

SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT 0

MINIMISATION OF FOOTPRINT 100

SOIL DEGRADATION & EROSION 80

MINIMISE IMPACTS ON FAUNA 100

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT 0

HERITAGE RESOURCES 100

VISUAL IMPACT ASSOCIATED WITH CONSTRUCTION 100

APPROPRIATE HANDLING AND MANAGEMENT OF WASTE 100

HANDLING & STORAGE OF CHEMICALS & HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES 100

TOTAL SCORE 88


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Figure 1: Percentage compliance scores with the EMPr for February 2019


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An overall compliance score of 88% was achieved for this reporting period.

Specifications that require feedback from the EPC contractor should be attended to and have been

highlighted in red in the checklist (refer to Appendix B). Continuous monitoring is however required and it is

recommended that the contractor do a full internal audit on all the relevant specifications of the EMPr

and EA. Soil degradation and Erosion scored due to not having a stormwater management plan in place.

Environmental Authorisation - Results

A checklist was derived from the conditions of the EA currently active for the project (please refer to

Appendix A). The following percentage compliance scores have been calculated at the end of this

reporting period.

Table 3: Percentage compliance scores with the EAs for February 2019

Summary of Results

Compliance with EA: As %

Powerline 100

AVERAGE 100


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Figure 2: Percentage compliance scores with the EA for February 2019


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Management Plan – Results

A checklist was derived from the specifications of the topsoil management plan (please refer to Appendix

D). An overall compliance score of 99% was achieved for specifications from the topsoil management

plan. The holder of the EA and the EPC contractor need to improve on its compliance to the Waste

Management Plan, as it is a crucial aspect in Environmental Compliance.

Table 4: Percentage compliance score with the Management Plans for February 2019

Summary of Results

Compliance with As% Comments

Erosion Management 96

Waste Management 100

Soil Management 100

Alien Plant Management 100

Emergency Response 100

Average 99

Environmental Monitoring Report. No.2 February 2019

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Figure 3: Percentage compliance scores with the Management Plans for Project to date

Environmental Monitoring Report. No.2 February 2019

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CHAPTER 14 : OTHER NOTABLE EVENTS

Stormwater system investigation

The EMPr states the following regarding stormwater: All stormwater mitigation measures must be

implemented according to the Stormwater Management Plan (refer to Appendix E).

It is recommended that the completion of the final plan of the powerline be expedited to ensure

compliance with this specification.

CHAPTER 15 : CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Most of the construction work is still related to earthwork activities.

The holder of the Environmental Authorisation was committed to compliance with the Environmental

Authorisations and Environmental Management Programmes during this reporting month. There was

always a good level of communication between the ECO, EPC contractor, and the Owner. This was

considered to be advantageous to the progress of the project. The EPC contractors made use of the

advice and recommendations they received from the ECO, which helped to avoid the opening of new

non-conformances.

The recommendations from this report are summarised below:

» Safe disposal waste certificates and training records must be submitted to the ECO on or before the

25th of every reporting month.

» It is recommended that the stormwater plan be investigated to ensure compliance with this

specification.

» Internal audits should be undertaken by the EPC contractor and the subcontractor to establish areas

where compliance should be improved. Audits should be based on the requirements of the EMPrs and

EAs relevant to the project.

» Additional toolbox talks should be given on the management of Hazardous Chemical Substances and

spillage management.

This report was prepared by:

Name : Lungani Zwane

Signature :

Designation : Environmental Control Officer – Excelsior Wind Energy Facility

Contact no. : 081 044 1177

Email : [email protected]

APPENDIX A

ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION CHECKLISTS

Compliant P

Not Compliant O

Insufficient Evidence

N/A = Not Applicable

Yes No

1

The preferred route Alternative 1, for the proposed construction of a 132kV power line

form the authorised Excelsior Wind Energy Facility to the Vryheid Substation within the

Swellendam Local Municipality of Overberg District in the Western Cape Province, with the

above coordinates is approved.

N/A N/A P 3

2

The construction will take place within the preferred Alternative 1 (300m wide corridor) (of

the three assessed alternatives) for the proposed power line and associated infrastructure

as is deemed most suitable by all specialists.

N/A N/A P 3

3

Authorisation of the activity is subject to the conditions contained in this environmental

authorisation, which form part of the environmental authorisation and are binding on the

holder of the authorisation.

N/A N/A P 3

4

The holder of the authorisation is responsible for ensuring compliance with the conditions

contained in the this authorisation. The includes any person acting on the holder's behalf,

including but not limited to , an agent, servant, contractor, sub-contractor, employee,

consultant or person rendering a service to the holder of the authorisation.

P 3

5 The activities authorised may only be carried out at the property as described above. N/A N/A P 3

6

Any changes to, or deviations from, the project description set out in this environmental

authorisation must be approved, in writing, by the Department before such changes or

deviations may be effected. In assessing whether to grant such approval or not, the

Department may request such information as it deems necessary to evaluate the

significance and impacts of such changes or deviations and it may be necessary for the

holder of the authorisation to apply for further environmental authorisation in terms of the

regulations.

N/A N/A P 3

7

The holder of an environmental authorisation must apply for an amendment of the

environmental authorisation with the competent authority for any alienation, transfer or

change of ownership rights in the property on which the activity is to take place

N/A N/A P 3

8

This activity must commence within a period (5) years fro the date of issue of this

environmental authorisation. If commencement of the activity does not occur within that

period, the authorisation lapses and a new application for environmental authorisation

must be made in order for the activity to be undertaken.

P 3

9Commencement with one activity listed in terms of this environmental authorisation

constitutes commencement of all authorised activities.P 3

10

The holder of the authorisation must notify every registered interested and affected party,

in writing and within 14 (fourteen) calendar days of the date of this environmental

authorisation, of the decision to authorise the activity.

N/A NEMA EIA Regulations P 3

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The notification referred to must:

11.1 - Specify the date on which the authorisation was issued;

11.2 - Inform the interested and affected party of the appeal procedure provided for in

the National Appeals Regulations, 2014;

11.3 - Advise the interested and affected party that a copy of the authorisation will be

furnished on request; and

11.4 - Give the reasons of the competent authority for the decision.


Action/Info Score

ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION CHECKLIST FOR THE POWERLINE ASSOCIATED WITH EXCELSIOR WIND ENERGY FACILITY: WESTERN CAPE

Project: Excelsior Wind Energy Project

Holder of EA: Amstilinx (RF) Proprietary Limited

# EA Condition Permit Type Legislation Ref

Amendment 1:

Amendment 2:

Amendment 3:

Compliance

EA POWER LINE REF NR: 14/12/16/3/3/1/1478

SCOPE OF AUTHORISATION

Authorisation Register Number: 14/12/16/3/3/1/1478

Date Issued: 01/03/2016

Last update to this document: 23/01/2019 by Lungani Zwane (ECO Savannah Environmental)

NOTIFICATION OF AUTHORISATION & RIGHT TO APPEAL

Appendix A - EA checklist

2019/02/28 1

Yes NoAction/Info Score# EA Condition Permit Type Legislation Ref

Compliance

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The holder of the Authorisation must publish a notice:

12.1 - Informing I&APs of the decision

12.2 - Informing I&APs where the decision can be accessed: and

12.3 - Drawing the attention of the I&APs to the fact that an appeal may be lodged

against this


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The holder of the Authorisation must publish a notice:

12.1 - Informing I&APs of the decision

12.2 - Informing I&APs where the decision can be accessed: and

12.3 - Drawing the attention of the I&APs to the fact that an appeal may be lodged

against this decision in terms of the National Appeal Regulations, 2014.


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The Environmental Management Programme (EMPr) dated December 2015, submitted as

part of the Application for EA is hereby approved. This EMPr must be implemented and

adhered to.

DEA approval N/A P 3

21

The holder of the authorisation must appoint a suitably experienced independent

Environmental Control Officer (ECO) for the construction phase of the development that

will have the responsibility to ensure that the mitigation/rehabilitation measures and

recommendations referred to in this authorisation are implemented and to ensure

compliance with the provisions of the EMPr.

21.1 - The ECO shall be appointed before commencement of any authorised activities. P 3

21.2 - Once appointed, the name and contact details of the ECO must be submitted to

the Director: Compliance Monitoring of the Department.P 3

21.3 - The ECO shall keep record of all activities on site, problems identified, and

transgressions noted and a task schedule of tasks undertaken by the ECO. P 3

21.4 - The ECO shall remain employed until all rehabilitation measures, as Required for

implementation due to construction damage, are completed and the site is ready for

operation.

P 3

22

All documentation e.g. audit/monitoring/compliance reports and notifications, required

to be submitted to the Department in terms of this authorisation, must be submitted to the

Director: Compliance Monitoring at the Department.

P 3

23

The holder of the authorisation must, for the period during which the authorisation and

EMPr remain valid, ensure that project compliance with the conditions of the

environmental authorisation and the EMPr are audited, and that the audit reports are

submitted to the Director: Compliance Monitoring of the Department.

P 3

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The frequency of auditing and of submission of the environmental audit reports must be as

per the frequency indicating in the EMPr, taking into account the processes for such

auditing as prescribed in Regulation 34 of GN R.982.

P 3

25

The holder of the authorisation must, in addition, submit an environmental audit report to

the Department within 30 days of completion of the construction phase (i.e. within 30 days

of site handover) and a final environmental audit report within 30 days of completion of

rehabilitation activities.

P 3

26

The environmental audit reports must be compiled in accordance with appendix 7 of the

EIA Regulations, 2014 and must indicate the date of the audit, the name of the auditor

and the outcome of the audit in terms of compliance with the environmental

authorisation conditions as well as the requirements of the approved EMPr.

P 3

27Records relating to monitoring and auditing must be kept on site and made available for

inspection to any relevant and competent authority in respect of this development.P 3

13The authorised activity shall not commence within twenty (20) days of the date of

signature of the authorisation.P 3

MONITORING

RECORDING AND REPORTING TO THE DEPARTMENT

MANAGEMENT OF ACTIVITY

COMMENCEMENT OF ACTIVITY


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14

In terms of section 43(7), an appeal under section 43 of the National Environmental

Management Act, 1998 will suspend the environmental authorisation or any provision or

condition attached thereto. In the instance where an appeal is lodged you may not

commence with the activity/ies until such time that the appeal is finalised.

P 3

28

A written notification of commencement must be given to the Department no later than

fourteen (14) days prior to the commencement of the activity. Commencement for the

purposes of this condition includes site preparation. The notice must include a date on

which it is anticipated that the activity will not commence, as well as a reference number.

P 3

29A written notification of operation must be given t the Department no later than fourteen

(14) days prior to the commencement of the activity operational phase.P 3

30

Should the activity ever cease or become redundant, the holder of the authorisation must

undertake the required actions as prescribed by the legislation at the time and comply

with all relevant legal requirements administered by any relevant and competent

authority at that time.

N/A

31

A pre-construction check of the final pylon positions must be conducted by the

ecological and the avifaunal specialists to ascertain if any Red Data species nests are

present and the no pylons will be located within drainage lines and within the intact

vegetation adjacent to the drainage lines that will result habitat loss. The findings of the

walkthrough must inform the EMPr amendment and be submitted to the Department for

approval.

P 3

32Access and maintenance roads must avoid intact fragments and no permanent roads

must be established within intact fragments. P 3

33 The construction camp area must be demarcated outside of sensitive areas. P 3

34

Indigenous vegetation clearing beneath the power line servitude must not be done prior

to a relevant permit being granted by the Department of Agriculture Forestry and

Fisheries.

The Project has a CapeNature flora removal permit P 3

35

The power line must be marked with Bird Flight Diverters (BFDs) for 4km from Excelsior Wind

Energy Facility up to where the line joins up with the R319, on the earth wire of the line, 5

metres apart, alternating black and white to eliminate potential collision risk to Blue

Cranes and Denham's Bustards.

Construction of the powerline has not yet

commenced, monitoring of this condition will

commence with construction of it.

N/A

36 Bird perching brackets must be fitted to the top of the pole to eliminate electrocution.




N/A

37

The visual impact of the new power line must be reduced by aligning vertical structures

adjacent to existing power line structures and keeping alignment of power line as close to

the existing line as possible.




N/A

38All necessary roads must have runoff control features which redirect water flow to prevent

the risk of erosion.




N/A

39

If any human remains (or any other concentrations of heritage material) are exposed

during construction, all work to cease and it must be reported immediately to SAHRA, so

that a systematic and professional investigation can be undertaken. Sufficient time should

be allowed to investigate and to remove/collect such material. Recommendations will

follow from the investigation.




N/A

40All excavations must be clearly demarcated and site activities must be kept minimal in

order to restrict the impact on flora and fauna.




P 3

41Areas that have been stripped off must be dampened periodically to avoid excessive

dust.




P 3

42Regular erosion and alien monitoring must be done annually for at least two years

construction to ensure that no problems have developed as a result of the disturbance.




N/A

SITE CLOSURE AND DECOMMISSIONING

NOTIFICATION TO AUTHORITIES

OPERATION OF THE ACTIVITY

SPECIFIC CONDITIONS


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43

An integrated waste management approach must be implemented that is based on

waste minimisation and must incorporate reduction, recycling, re-use and disposal where

appropriate. Any solid waste must be disposed of at a landfill licensed in terms of section

20(b) of the National Environment Management Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008).

The Project has a waste management plan in place

and it is being implementedP 3

44

A copy of this authorisation, the audit and compliance monitoring reports, and the

approval EMPr, must be must be made available for inspection and copying -

44.1 - At the site of the authorised activity;

44.2 - To anyone on request; and

44.3 - Where the holder of the environmental authorisation has a website, on such publicly

accessible website.

P 3

45

National government, provincial government, local authorities or committees appointed

in terms of the conditions of this authorisation or any other public authority shall not be

held responsible for any damages or losses suffered by the applicant or his suffered by the

holder of the authorisation or his/her successor in the title in any instance where

construction or operation subsequent to construction be temporarily or permanently

stopped for reasons of non-compliance by the holder of the authorisation with the

conditions of this authorisation as set out in this document or any other subsequent

document emanating from these conditions of authorisation.

P 3

46

National government, provincial government, local authorities or committees appointed

in terms of the conditions of this authorisation or any other public authority shall not be

held responsible for any damages or losses suffered by the applicant or his successor in

title in any instance where construction or operation subsequent to construction be

temporarily or permanently stopped for reasons of non-compliance by the applicant with

the conditions of the authorisation as set out in this document or any other subsequent

document emanating from these conditions of authorisation.

P 3

38

TOTAL SCORE 114

AS AVERAGE 3,0

AS PERCENTAGE 100,0

3 - best practice/full compliance

2 - satisfactory (viz >50% compliance)

1 - unsatisfactory (viz <50% compliance)

0 - nothing in place

n/a - not applicable

Each element of the checklist is scored on the following basis:

GENERAL


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APPENDIX B

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME CHECKLIST

OBJECTIVES

ITEMSOPERATION PHASE As % Comments

1ENSURE THE FACILITY DESIGN RESPONDS TO IDENTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL

CONSTRAINTS AND OPPORTUNITIES98

Total 98

C1 SITE ESTABLISHMENT 100

C2 SITE & WORKER MANAGEMENT 100

C3 SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT 0

C6 MINIMISATION OF FOOTPRINT 100

C8 SOIL DEGRADATION & EROSION 80

C10 MINIMISE IMPACTS ON FAUNA 100

C13 HERITAGE RESOURCES 100

C14 VISUAL IMPACT ASSOCIATED WITH CONSTRUCTION 100

C14 APPROPRIATE HANDLING AND MANAGEMENT OF WASTE 100

C16 HANDLING & STORAGE OF CHEMICALS & HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES 100

Total 88

R1 OBJECTIVE 1 : REHABILITATION OF DISTURBED AREAS Rehabilitation has not commenced

O2 MINIMISE LOSS OF VEGETATION Powerline is not operational

O3 ALIEN INVASIVE CONTROL Powerline is not operational

O4 VISUAL IMPACT Powerline is not operational

O5 MINIMISE SOIL DEGRADATION Powerline is not operational

O6 MANAGEMENT OF DUST AND AIR EMISSION Powerline is not operational

O7 FIRE MANAGEMENT PLAN Powerline is not operational

O8 LOCAL BUSINESS & EMPLOYMENT Powerline is not operational

O8 MANAGEMENT OF HAZORDOUS WASTE Powerline is not operational

TOTAL 89

Summary of Results

PRE-CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN PHASE

CONSTRUCTION

REHABILITATION

OPERATION

Savannah Environmental 1 2019/03/12

Yes No

EMPr, pg. 34 PowerlinePlan and conduct pre-construction activities in an

environmentally acceptable mannerP 3 Pre-construction

Developer/Own

er

EPC Contractor

EMPr, pg. 34 PowerlineDevelop a comprehensive construction rehabilitation

plan for the site.P 3 Pre-construction

Developer/Own

er

EMPr, pg. 34 Powerline

The terms of this EMPr and the Environmental

Authorisation must be included in all tender

documentation and Contractors contracts.

P 3 Tender process

Developer/Own

er

EPC Contractor


Implement a stormwater management plan for

hard/compacted surfaces (e.g. substation footprints) as

part of the final design of the project.

O 0The site design is currently not complete, the stormwater

plan will only be developed once this is completed.

Design phase/

Pre-constructionProponent


Obtain any additional environmental permits required

(biodiversity permits, etc.) based on final positioning of

infrastructure.

P 3 Proponent Planning


Undertake negotiations with affected landowners and

agree on landowner-specific conditions for construction

and maintenance

P 3 Planning Proponent

EMPr, pg. 34 PowerlineBird-friendly (Eskom approved or similar) power line tower

and conductor designs must be used.P 3 Design EPC Contractor


Plan to install best available (at the time of construction)

Eskom approved or similar, anti-bird collision line marking

devices on the earth wire of the power line. This should

preferably be a dynamic device, i.e. one that moves, as

it is believed that these are more effective in reducing

collisions. It is recommended that a durable device be

used.

P 3 Design EPC Contractor


Any new access roads are required to be carefully

planned and constructed to minimise the impacted area

and prevent unnecessary excavation, placement, and

compaction of soil. Construction vehicles also need to

consider the load carrying capacity of road surfaces and

adhere to all other prescriptive regulations regarding the

use of public roads by construction vehicles.

P 3Planning/

Design Phase

Engineer/

Contractor


Tender documentation should contain guidelines for the

involvement of labour, entrepreneurs, businesses, and

Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) from the

local sector.

P 3Planning/

Preconstruction

Project

Company/

Contractor and

subcontractors

EMPr, pg. 35 Powerline Confine activities to the demarcated construction site. N/AThe EPC contractor's electrical contractor has not

established on site.

Duration of

Contract

ECO, EPC

Contractor and

sub-contractor/s


Compile a Project Specific Grievance Mechanism

Procedure for the public to be implemented during both

the construction and operational phases of the facility.

This procedure should include details of the contact

person who will be receiving issues raised by interested

and affected parties, and the process that will be

followed to address issues.

P 3

Pre-construction

(construction

procedure)

Pre-operation

(operation

procedure)

Proponent


Develop and implement a grievance mechanism for the

construction, operational and closure phases of the

project for all employees, contractors, subcontractors

and site personnel. This procedure should be in line with

the South African Labour Law.

P 3

Pre-construction

(construction

procedure)

Pre-operation

(operation

procedure)

Proponent


Ensure that the contents of this document are

communicated to the Contractor site staff and that the

Site Manager and Contractor are constantly made

aware of the contents through discussion.

P 3Duration of

Contract

ECO, EPC

Contractor and

sub-contractor/s


Ensure that the compliance of the EMPr, EA and the

legislation is monitored through regular and

comprehensive inspection of the site and surrounding

areas.

P 3Duration of

Contract

ECO, EPC

Contractor and

sub-contractor/s

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME CHECKLIST FOR EXCELSIOR-VRYHEID 132 kV POWERLINE, WESTERN CAPE:

OBJECTIVE 1: PRE-CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN PHASE REQUIREMENTS

Applicable EMPrLocation TimeframeEnvironmental SpecificationCompliance

Score

PERIOD: February 2019

If no, corrective action taken/required

COMPLETED BY: Lungani Zwane - Savannah Environmental (ECO)

OBJECTIVE 4: To ensure effective communication mechanism

CommentPhoto record ref

No/Doc No

SITE: Excelsior Wind Energy Facility

Responsibility


Yes No



Score If no, corrective action taken/requiredCommentPhoto record ref

No/Doc NoResponsibility


Monitoring and verification must be implemented to

ensure that environmental impacts are kept to a

minimum, as far as possible.

P 3Duration of

Contract

ECO, EPC

Contractor and

sub-contractor/s


Ensure that the Site Manager has input into the review

and acceptance of construction methods and method

statements.

P 3Duration of

Contract

ECO, EPC

Contractor and

sub-contractor/s


Ensure all specifications and legal constraints specifically

with regards to the environment are highlighted to the

Contractor(s) so that they are aware of these.

P 3Duration of

Contract

Construction

Manager, EPC

Contractor and

sub-contractor/s

EMPr, pg. 38 PowerlineEnsure that Amstilinx (RF) and its Contractor(s) are made

aware of all stipulations within the EMPr.P 3

Duration of

Contract

Construction

Manager, EPC

Contractor and

sub-contractor/s


Ensure that the EMPr is correctly implemented throughout

the project by means of site inspections and meetings.

This will be documented as part of the site meeting

minutes through input from the independent ECO.

P 3Duration of

Contract

Construction

Manager, EPC

Contractor and

sub-contractor/s


Be fully conversant with the EIA for the project, the EMPr,

the conditions of the Environmental Authorisation, and all

relevant environmental legislation.

P 3Duration of

Contract

Construction

Manager, EPC

Contractor and

sub-contractor/s

EMPr, pg. 38 PowerlineBe fully knowledgeable with the contents of the EIA and

risk management.P 3

Duration of

Contract

ECO, EPC

Contractor and

sub-contractor/s

EMPr, pg. 38 PowerlineBe fully knowledgeable with the contents and conditions

of the Environmental Authorisation. P 3

Duration of

Contract

ECO, EPC

Contractor and

sub-contractor/s

EMPr, pg. 38 Powerline Be fully knowledgeable with the contents of the EMPr. P 3Duration of

Contract

ECO, EPC

Contractor and

sub-contractor/s


Be fully knowledgeable with the contents of all relevant

environmental legislation, and ensure compliance with

these.

P 3Duration of

Contract

ECO, EPC

Contractor and

sub-contractor/s

EMPr, pg. 38 Powerline Conduct audits to ensure compliance to the EMPr. P 3Duration of

Contract

ECO, EPC

Contractor and

sub-contractor/s


Ensure there is communication with the Technical

Director, the ECO, the Internal Environmental Officer and

relevant discipline engineers on matters concerning the

environment.

P 3Duration of

Contract

ECO, EPC

Contractor and

sub-contractor/s


Ensure that no actions are taken which will harm or may

indirectly cause harm to the environment, and take steps

to prevent pollution on the site.

P 3Duration of

Contract

ECO, EPC

Contractor and

sub-contractor/s


Submit independent reports to the DEA and other

regulating authorities regarding compliance with the

requirements of the EMPr, EA and other environmental

permits.

P 3Duration of

ContractECO


Must be fully knowledgeable on all environmental

features of the construction site and the surrounding

environment.

P 3Duration of

Contract

EPC Contractor

and sub-

contractor/s


Ensure a copy of the Environmental Authorisation and

EMPr must be easily accessible to all on-site staff

members.

P 3Duration of

Contract

EPC Contractor

and sub-

contractor/s


Ensure contractor employees are familiar with the

requirements of this EMPr and the environmental

specifications as they apply to the construction of the

proposed facility.

P 3Duration of

Contract

EPC Contractor

and sub-

contractor/s


Ensure that prior to commencing any site works, all

contractor employees and subcontractors must have

attended an environmental awareness included in the

induction training which must provide staff with an

appreciation of the project's environmental

requirements, and how they are to be implemented.

P 3Duration of

Contract

EPC Contractor

and sub-

contractor/s


Yes No



Score If no, corrective action taken/requiredCommentPhoto record ref

No/Doc NoResponsibility


Ensure that any complaints received from the public are

duly recorded and forwarded to the Site Manager and

Contractor.

P 3Duration of

Contract

EPC Contractor

and sub-

contractor/s


Manage the day-to-day on-site implementation of this

EMPr, and for the compilation of regular (usually weekly)

Monitoring Reports.

P 3Duration of

Contract

EPC Contractor

and sub-

contractor/s


Keep record of all activities on site, problems identified,

transgressions noted and a task schedule of tasks

undertaken, including those of the Independent ECO.

P 3Duration of

Contract

EPC Contractor

and sub-

contractor/s

EMPr, pg. 40 PowerlineStaff will be informed of environmental issues as deemed

necessary by the Independent ECO.P 3

Duration of

Contract

EPC Contractor

and sub-

contractor/s

EMPr, pg. 40 PowerlineEnsuring adherence to the environmental management

specifications.P 3

Duration of

Contract

EPC Contractor

and sub-

contractor/s


Ensuring that Method Statements are submitted to the

Site Manager (and ECO) for approval before any work is

undertaken.

P 3Duration of

Contract

EPC Contractor

and sub-

contractor/s

EMPr, pg. 40 PowerlineEnsuring that any instructions issued by the Site Manager

on the advice of the ECO are adhered to.P 3

Duration of

Contract

EPC Contractor

and sub-

contractor/s


Ensuring that a report is tabled at each site meeting,

which will document all incidents that have occurred

during the period before the site meeting.

P 3Duration of

Contract

EPC Contractor

and sub-

contractor/s

EMPr, pg. 40 PowerlineEnsuring that a register is kept in the site office, which lists

all transgressions issued by the ECO.P 3

Duration of

Contract

EPC Contractor

and sub-

contractor/s

EMPr, pg. 40 PowerlineEnsuring that a register of all public complaints is

maintained.P 3

Duration of

Contract

EPC Contractor

and sub-

contractor/s


Ensuring that all employees, including those of sub-

contractors receive training before the commencement

of construction in order that they can constructively

contribute towards the successful implementation of the

EMPr (i.e. ensure their staff are appropriately trained as to

the environmental obligations).

P 3Duration of

Contract

EPC Contractor

and sub-

contractor/s

43

TOTAL SCORE 126

AS AVERAGE 2,9

AS PERCENTAGE 97,7








Yes No

EMPr, pg. 42 PowerlineSecure site, working areas and excavations in an

appropriate manner.P 3

Site

establishment,

and duration of

construction

EPC Contractor

EMPr, pg. 42 Powerline Fence and secure contractor’s equipment camp. P 3Site

establishmentEPC Contractor


Where the public could be exposed to danger by any of

the works or site activities, the contractor must, as

appropriate, provide suitable flagmen, barriers and/or

warning signs in English, Afrikaans and any other relevant

local language/s, all to the approval of the Site Manager.

P 3

Site

establishment

and duration of

contract

ECO, EPC

Contractor and

sub-contractor/s


All unattended open excavations must be adequately

demarcated and/or fenced. Adequate protective

measures must be implemented to prevent unauthorised

access to the working area and the internal access/haul

routes.

P 3

Site

establishment

and duration of

contract

EPC Contractor


Establish SABS 089: 1999 Part 1 approved bunded areas

for storage of hazardous materials and hazardous waste

(i.e. fuel/chemicals to be required during construction).

P 3Site

establishmentEPC Contractor


Establish the necessary ablution facilities with chemical

toilets and provide adequate sanitation facilities and

ablutions for construction workers (1 toilet per every 15

workers) at appropriate locations on site.

P 3

Site

establishment

and duration of

construction

EPC Contractor

EMPr, pg. 42 PowerlineAblution or sanitation facilities should not be located

within 50 m of water courses and wetlands.P 3

Site

establishment

and duration of

construction

EPC Contractor


Supply adequate weather and vermin proof waste

collection bins and skips (covered at minimum with

secured netting or shade cloth) at site where construction

is being undertaken. Separate bins should be provided for

general and hazardous waste. As far as possible, provision

should be made for separation of waste for recycling.

P 3

Site

establishment

and duration of

construction

EPC Contractor


Location




OBJECTIVE 1: Minimise impacts related to inappropriate site establishment

If no, corrective action Timeframe ResponsibilityPhoto record ref

No/Doc NoApplicable EMPr Score

ComplianceCommentEnvironmental Specification


Yes NoLocation

OBJECTIVE 1: Minimise impacts related to inappropriate site establishment


No/Doc NoApplicable EMPr Score

ComplianceCommentEnvironmental Specification


Supply adequate (closable, tamper proof) waste

collection bins at site where construction is being

undertaken

P 3

Site

establishment

and duration of

construction

EPC Contractor

EMPr, pg. 43 PowerlineSeparate bins should be provided for general and

hazardous wasteP 3

Site

establishment

and duration of

construction

EPC Contractor

EMPr, pg. 43 PowerlineAs far as possible, provision should be made for

separation of waste for recyclingP 3

Site

establishment

and duration of

construction

EPC Contractor

11

TOTAL SCORE 33

AS AVERAGE 3,0

AS PERCENTAGE 100,0








Yes No


All litter must be deposited in a clearly marked, closed,

animal-proof disposal bin in the construction area.

Particular attention needs to be paid to food waste.

P 3Duration of

Contract

EPC Contractor

and sub-

contractor/s

EMPr, pg. 40 PowerlineNo one may disturb flora or fauna outside of the

demarcated construction area/s.P 3

Duration of

Contract

EPC Contractor

and sub-

contractor/s


Information distributed as part of the existing HIV/Aids

awareness campaigns should again be focused on and

communicated to the local workforce.

P 3Information is shared in the HSE induction and HSE

AwarenessConstruction

Owner

EPC Contractor

and sub-

contractor/s

EMPr, pg. 44 PowerlineMinimise clearing of natural vegetation and levelling for

equipment storage area(s)/ laydown area(s)P 3

Site

establishment,

and during

construction

EPC Contractor

and sub-

contractor/s


The siting of the construction equipment camp/s must

take cognisance of any sensitive areas identified by the

EIA studies and reflected on the site layout plan included

within this EMPr. No temporary site camps will be

allowed outside the footprint of the development area.

P 3 Pre-construction EPC Contractor


Ensure that all personnel have the appropriate level of

environmental awareness and competence to ensure

continued environmental due diligence and on-going

minimisation of environmental harm. This can be

achieved through the provision of appropriate

environmental awareness training to all personnel.

Records of all training undertaken must be kept.

Topics must include:

» What is meant by “Environment”

» Why the environment needs to be protected and

conserved

» How construction activities can impact on the

environment

» Awareness of emergency and spills response provisions

» Social responsibility during construction of the power

line e.g. being considerate to local residents

P 3Duration of

ConstructionEPC Contractor


Employees must use chemical toilets/ablution facilities

situated at designated areas of the site; no ablution

activities will be permitted outside the designated areas.

A minimum of one toilet shall be provided per 15 persons

or less at each working area such as the Contractor’s

camp.

P 3Duration of

Contract

EPC Contractor

and sub-

contractor/s


Ensure ablution facilities are appropriately maintained.

Ablutions must be cleaned regularly and associated

waste disposed of at a registered/permitted waste

disposal site. Portable ablutions must be removed from

site when construction is completed.

P 3

Site

establishment

and duration of

construction

EPC Contractor

and sub-

contractor/s

OBJECTIVE 2: Appropriate management of the construction site and construction workers

Environmental SpecificationCompliance

Score Comment Timeframe





If no, corrective actionApplicable EMPrLocation ResponsibilityPhoto record ref

No/Doc No


Yes No

OBJECTIVE 2: Appropriate management of the construction site and construction workers

Environmental SpecificationCompliance

Score Comment TimeframeIf no, corrective actionApplicable EMPrLocation ResponsibilityPhoto record ref

No/Doc No


Cooking/meals must take place in a designated area.

No firewood or kindling may be gathered from the site

or surrounds. Designate smoking areas as well as areas

for cooking, where the fire hazard could be regarded as

insignificant.

N/A No cooking is done on siteDuration of

Contract

EPC Contractor

and sub-

contractor/s

EMPr, pg. 45 PowerlineFire-fighting equipment and training must be provided

before the construction phase commences.P 3

Duration of

Contract

EPC Contractor

and sub-

contractor/s


Sub-contractors appointed by the Contractor must

ensure that all workers are informed at the outset of the

construction phase of the conditions contained on the

Code of Conduct, specifically consequences of stock

theft and trespassing on adjacent farms.

P 3 Construction

EPC Contractor

and sub-

contractor/s


On completion of the construction phase all

construction workers must return to their place of origin

within two days of their contract ending.

N/AThe EPC contractor's electrical contractor has not

completed works on site.

Duration of

Contract

EPC Contractor

and sub-

contractor/s

10

TOTAL SCORE 30

AS AVERAGE 3,0

AS PERCENTAGE 100,0








Yes No


Employment of local community members (i.e. source

labour from within the municipal area focused on the

communities in closest proximity to the site) should be

undertaken where possible.

O 0The contractor has not yet employed from the local

community

Duration of

construction

EPC Contractor

Owner

1

0

0,0

0,0







OBJECTIVE 3: Maximise local employment and business opportunities associated with the construction phase




Location Applicable EMPr Environmental SpecificationCompliance

Score Comment

AS PERCENTAGE



No/Doc No

TOTAL SCORE

AS AVERAGE

Yes No

EMPr, pg. 53 PowerlineAreas to be cleared must be clearly marked on-site to

eliminate the potential for unnecessary clearing.P 3

Duration of

constructionEPC Contractor


The extent of clearing and disturbance to the native

vegetation must be kept to a minimum so that impact

on flora and fauna and their habitats are restricted

P 3

Site

establishment

and duration of

contract

EPC Contractor

EMPr, pg. 53 PowerlineNo activities must take place out of the demarcated

construction siteP 3

Site

establishment

and duration of

contractEPC Contractor


Any fill material required must be sourced from a

commercial off-site suitable/permitted source, quarry or

borrow pit. Where possible, material from foundation

excavations must be used as fill on-site

N/ANo fill material has yet been sourced for construction

activities

Duration of


3

9

3,0

100,0






AS AVERAGE

AS PERCENTAGE



No/Doc No

TOTAL SCORE


Score Comment


OBJECTIVE 6: Minimisation of development footprint





Yes No

EMPr, pg. 56 PowerlineIdentify disturbance areas and restrict construction

activity to these areas.P 3

Before and

during


EMPr, pg. 56 PowerlineRehabilitate disturbance areas as soon as practicable

when construction in an area is complete.N/A No construction activity has required this action

During and after

construction EPC Contractor


Access roads to be carefully planned and constructed

to minimise the impacted area and prevent unnecessary

excavation, placement, and compaction of soil.

P 3Design and


EMPr, pg. 56 PowerlineMinimise removal of vegetation which adds stability to

soil.P 3 Construction EPC Contractor


Erosion control measures: Run-off attenuation on slopes

(sand bags, logs), silt fences, storm water catchpits,

shade nets, gabions or temporary mulching over

denuded area as required.

N/A No construction activity has required this action

Erection: Before

construction

Maintenance:

Duration of

contract

EPC Contractor


Excavated topsoil must be stockpiled in designated

areas separate from base material at a maximum height

of 2m and covered (during windy conditions) or

vegetated until replaced during rehabilitation


Site

establishment &

duration of

contract

EPC Contractor

EMPr, pg. 56 PowerlineTopsoil must not be stripped or stockpiled when it is

raining or when the soil is wet as compaction will occur.N/A No construction activity has required this action

Site

establishment

Maintenance:

for duration of

contract

EPC Contractor


Implement appropriate erosion control measures (i.e. run-

off attenuation on slopes (sand bags, logs), silt fences,

storm water catch-pits, shade nets, or temporary

mulching over denuded area as required)


Erection: Before

construction

Maintenance:

Duration of

contract

EPC Contractor

EMPr, pg. 56 PowerlineControl depth of excavations and stability of cut

faces/sidewalls using appropriate methodsP 3

Duration of


EMPr, pg. 56 PowerlineImplement an appropriate stormwater management

planO 0

The site design is currently not complete, the stormwater

plan will only be developed once this is completed.

Duration of


5

12

2,4

80,0






AS AVERAGE

AS PERCENTAGE



No/Doc No

TOTAL SCORE


Score Comment


OBJECTIVE 8: Minimise soil degradation and erosion





Yes No


Areas to be cleared must be clearly marked in the field

to eliminate unnecessary clearing. In this regard,

staff/employees must be educated to keep construction

activities within the demarcated areas

P 3 Preconstruction

Contractor in

consultation with

Specialist


The extent of clearing and disturbance to the native

vegetation must be kept to a minimum so that the

impact on flora is restricted

P 3

Site

establishment &

duration of

contract

EPC Contractor

EMPr, pg. 54 Powerline A site rehabilitation programme must be implemented N/A No construction activity has required this actionDuration of

contract

Contractor in

consultation with

Specialist


Protected plants identified within the development

footprint must not be disturbed or removed prior to a

relevant permit being granted

P 3 Preconstruction EPC Construction

EMPr, pg. 54 PowerlineEmployees must be prohibited from harvesting wild

plants for any purposeP 3

Duration of



A speed limit of 60 km/h needs to be implemented on

the access roads to the site and a 40 km/h speed limit

on the construction sites and for the cranes.

P 3Duration of


EMPr, pg. 55 PowerlineRestrict construction activities to post-dawn and predusk

Contractor ConstructionP 3 Construction EPC Contractor

EMPr, pg. 55 PowerlineEO must inspect the site and immediate area for

evidence of snares.N/A No construction activity has required this action Construction

EPC Contractor /

EO

6

18

3,0

100,0






AS AVERAGE

AS PERCENTAGE



No/Doc No

TOTAL SCORE


Score Comment


OBJECTIVE 10 Minimise the impacts on fauna





Yes No


Areas required to be cleared during construction must be

clearly marked in the field to avoid unnecessary

disturbance of adjacent areas (which will not be

surveyed in detail by a heritage specialist).

P 3Pre-construction

EPC Contractor

in

consultation with

Specialist


Project employees and any contract staff will maintain, at

all times, a high level of awareness of the possibility of

discovering heritage sites. Familiarise all staff and

contractors with procedures for dealing with heritage

objects/sites

P 3Duration of

contract

EPC

Contractor


If a heritage object is found, work in that area must be

stopped immediately, and appropriate specialists

brought in to assess to site, notify the administering

authority of the item/site, and undertake due/required

processes.

P 3Duration of

contract

EPC Contractor

in consultation

with Specialist

3

9

3,0

100,0






AS AVERAGE

AS PERCENTAGE



No/Doc No

TOTAL SCORE


Score Comment


OBJECTIVE 13: Protection of heritage resources





Yes No


Restrict the activities and movement of construction

workers and vehicles to the immediate construction site

and existing access roads.

P 3 Construction EPC Contractor


Ensure that rubble, litter, and disused construction

materials are appropriately stored (if not removed daily)

and then disposed regularly at licensed waste facilities



Reduce and control construction dust using approved

dust suppression techniques as and when required (i.e.

whenever dust becomes apparent)



As far as possible, restrict construction activities to

daylight hours in order to negate or reduce the visual

impacts associated with lighting. The construction

tender documentation should specify that lighting at

the construction site office should be restricted to

security lighting and that such lighting should be

restricted to the site area and immediate surrounds

and should be down lighting and not up-lighting.

Similarly, if night work is required in work areas, lighting is to

be down lighting and not up-lighting and directed away

from neighbouring farmsteads and the R319 where

possible, particularly in close proximity to such areas.



Rehabilitate all disturbed areas, construction areas, roads,

and servitudes to acceptable visual standards after

completion of construction works.


established on site.Construction EPC Contractor

EMPr, pg. 60 PowerlineEnsure that vegetation is not unnecessarily removed

during the construction periodP 3 Planning EPC Contractor


Reduce the construction period as far as possible through

careful logistical planning and productive implementation

of resources


established on site.Planning EPC Contractor


Plan the placement of laydown areas and temporary

construction equipment camps in order to minimise

vegetation clearing (i.e. in already disturbed areas)

wherever possible


6

18

3,0

100,0






AS AVERAGE

AS PERCENTAGE



No/Doc No

TOTAL SCORE


Score Comment


OBJECTIVE 14: Minimisation of visual impacts associated with construction





Yes No


Construction contractors must provide specific detailed

waste management plans to deal with all waste

streams.

P 3Duration of

contract

EPC

Contractor


Specific areas must be designated on-site for the

temporary management of various waste streams, i.e.

general refuse, construction waste (wood and metal

scrap), and contaminated waste as required. Location

of such areas must seek to minimise the potential for

impact on the surrounding environment, including

prevention of contaminated runoff, seepage, and

vermin control.

P 3Duration of

contract

EPC

Contractor


Where practically possible, construction and general

wastes on-site must be reused or recycled. Bins and

skips must be available on-site for collection,

separation, and storage of waste streams (such as

wood, metals, general refuse etc.).

P 3Duration of

contract

EPC

Contractor


Disposal of waste must be in accordance with relevant

legislative requirements, including the use of licensed

contractors.

P 3Duration of

contract

EPC

Contractor


Hydrocarbon waste must be contained and stored in

sealed containers within an appropriately bunded area

and clearly labelled.

P 3Duration of

contract

EPC

Contractor


Waste and surplus dangerous goods must be kept to a

minimum and must be transported by approved waste

contractors to sites designated for their disposal

P 3Duration of

contract

EPC

Contractor


The storage of flammable and combustible liquids such as

oils must be in designated areas which are appropriately

bunded, and stored in compliance with Material Safety

Data Sheets (MSDS) files.

P 3Duration of

contract

EPC

Contractor


Any spills will receive the necessary clean-up action.

Bioremediation kits are to be kept on-site and used to

remediate any spills that may occur. Appropriate

arrangements to be made for appropriate collection and

disposal of all cleaning materials, absorbents and

contaminated soils (in accordance with a waste

management plan)

P 3Duration of

contract

EPC

Contractor


Any storage and disposal permits/approvals which may

be required must be obtained, and the conditions

attached to such permits and approvals will be complied

with

P 3Duration of

contract

EPC

Contractor


Routine servicing and maintenance of vehicles is not to

take place on-site (except for emergency situations or

large cranes which cannot be moved off-site). If repairs

of vehicles must take place on site, an appropriate drip

tray must be used to contain any fuel or oils

P 3Duration of

contract

EPC

Contractor

EMPr, pg. 62 PowerlineTransport of all hazardous substances must be in

accordance with the relevant legislation and regulationsP 3

Duration of

contract

EPC

Contractor


Documentation (waste manifest) must be maintained

detailing the quantity, nature and fate of any hazardous

waste

P 3Duration of

contract

EPC

Contractor

EMPr, pg. 62 PowerlineAn incident/complaints register must be established and

maintained on-siteP 3

Duration of

contract

EPC

Contractor

If no, corrective action Timeframe ResponsibilityPhoto record

ref No/Doc NoLocation

Applicable

EmpireEnvironmental Specification

ComplianceScore Comment


OBJECTIVE 15: Appropriate handling and management of waste





Yes NoIf no, corrective action Timeframe Responsibility

Photo record

ref No/Doc NoLocation

Applicable

EmpireEnvironmental Specification


OBJECTIVE 15: Appropriate handling and management of waste


Hazardous and non-hazardous waste must be separated

at source. Separate waste collection bins must be

provided for this purpose. These bins must be clearly

marked and appropriately covered

P 3

Erection:

during site

establishment

Maintenance:

for duration of

Contract

within a

particular area

EPC

Contractor

EMPr, pg. 64 PowerlineUnder no circumstances may solid waste be burnt or

buried on siteP 3

Erection:

during site

establishment

Maintenance:

for duration of

Contract

within a

particular area

EPC

Contractor

EMPr, pg. 64 PowerlineSupply waste collection bins at construction equipment

and construction crew campsP 3

Erection:

during site

establishment

Maintenance:

for duration of

Contract

within a

particular area

EPC

Contractor


Construction equipment must be refuelled within

designated refuelling locations, or where remote

refuelling is required, appropriate drip trays must be

utilised

P 3Duration of

contract

EPC

Contractor

EMPr, pg. 64 PowerlineFuel storage areas must be inspected regularly to ensure

bund stability, integrity and functionP 3

Duration of

contract

EPC

Contractor

EMPr, pg. 64 PowerlineConstruction machinery must be stored within a bunded

area and on a sealed surfaceP 3

The machinery on site currently are stored on an unsealed

surface, but drip trays are in place.

Duration of

contract

EPC

Contractor


Spilled cement and concrete must be cleaned up as

soon as possible and disposed of at a suitably licensed

waste disposal site

P 3Duration of

contract

EPC

Contractor


Corrective action must be undertaken immediately if a

complaint is made, or potential/actual leak or spill of

polluting substance identified. This includes stopping the

contaminant from further escaping, cleaning up the

affected environment as much as practically possible

and implementing preventive measures

P 3Duration of

contract

EPC

Contractor


Any contaminated/polluted soil removed from the site

must be disposed of at a licensed hazardous waste

disposal facility

P 3Duration of

contract

EPC

Contractor

EMPr, pg. 64 PowerlineUpon the completion of construction, the area will be

cleared of potentially polluting materialsP 3

Completion of

construction

EPC

Contractor

23

69

3,0

100,0


2 - satisfactory (via >50% compliance)

1 - unsatisfactory (via <50% compliance)



AS AVERAGE

AS PERCENTAGE


TOTAL SCORE


Yes No

EMPr, pg. 65 PowerlineAppropriate spill kits must be made available on-site for

the clean-up of spills and leaks of contaminantsP 3

Duration of



The sediment control and water quality structures used

on-site must be monitored and maintained in an

operational state at all times

P 3Duration of



Any contaminated/polluted soil can be stored onsite to

a maximum of 90 days before removed from the site

and must be disposed of at a licensed hazardous waste

disposal facility

N/A No incidents have occurred Construction EPC Contractor


Corrective action must be undertaken immediately if a

complaint is made, or potential/actual leak or spill of

polluting substance identified. This includes stopping the

contaminant from further escaping, cleaning up the

affected environment as much as practically possible

and implementing preventive measures. Refer to

Emergency Response procedure included in the

appendices.

N/A No incidents have occurred Duration of



In the event of a major spill or leak of contaminants, the

relevant administering authority must be immediately

notified as per the notification of

emergencies/incidents.




Spilled cement must be cleaned up as soon as possible,

stored as hazardous waste and disposed of at a suitably

licensed waste disposal site.




Routine servicing and maintenance of vehicles must not

take place on-site (except for emergencies). If repairs of

vehicles must take place, an appropriate drip tray must

be used to contain any fuel or oils.

P 3Duration of


EMPr, pg. 66 PowerlineFuel storage areas must be inspected regularly to

ensure bund stability, integrity, and function.P 3

Duration of



The storage of flammable and combustible liquids such

as oils will be in designated areas which are

appropriately bunded, and stored in compliance with

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) files and applicable

regulations and safety instructions.

P 3The storage areas are appropriately bunded and the

flammable store is close to completion

Duration of



Any storage and disposal permits/approvals which may

be required must be obtained, and the conditions

attached to such permits and approvals will be

complied with.

P 3Duration of



No/Doc NoLocation Applicable EMPr Environmental Specification



OBJECTIVE 16: Appropriate handling and storage of chemicals, hazardous substances





Yes NoIf no, corrective action Timeframe Responsibility

Photo record ref

No/Doc NoLocation Applicable EMPr Environmental Specification


OBJECTIVE 16: Appropriate handling and storage of chemicals, hazardous substances


Transport of all hazardous substances must be in

accordance with the relevant legislation and

regulations.

P 3Duration of


EMPr, pg. 66 PowerlineDrip trays must be placed under stationery machineries

in sensitive areasP 3

Duration of


EMPr, pg. 66 PowerlineAll small chemical substances used onsite must be

accompanied by a portable drip tray to store themP 3 Construction EPC Contractor


Small construction machineries (i.e. stumpers,

generators etc.) must be stored in an appropriately

sealed area



Construction vehicles must be washed within

designated area, agreed with the EO and the site

manager

P 3Duration of


EMPr, pg. 66 PowerlineUpon the completion of construction, the area must be

cleared of potentially polluting materialsN/A

The EPC contractor's electrical contractors activities are

not complete.

Completion of


11

33

3,0

100,0






AS AVERAGE

AS PERCENTAGE


TOTAL SCORE


APPENDIX C

COMPLIANTS REGISTER

Doc. No.: RE_OW_0046_007-CON-

AMX-30TP-009-00

Initiated Date 26-01-2018

Revision: 0

Latest Revised Date

Date

Action

Logged

Issue IDIssue Finding

Trigger

Issue

Source/Findin

g Issuer

Finding/Action Item/Issue DescriptionESHS MS

ElementIFC PS Proposed Corrective Action Preventative Action ESHS Category Priority

Responsible

Organisation

Responsible

PersonTarget Date

Revised Due

DateAction Status

Corrective Action Taken/Closure

Comment/Progress/HyperLink to the

Closure Evidence

Date Completed

12-Feb-19 EXC-HSE PI-025Community

Grievance

Affected

Community

Communities in the area had is the issue of the

criminal checks for general workers

Incidents-

Grievance and

Non-

Conformances

Performance Standard 2: Labor and

Working Conditions

Social/Commun

ity

Medium - 14-21

Days to rectifyBioTherm Energy Jasan Johnson 26-Feb-19 Complete

The mentioned grievances was not

from any applicant but from

community leaders who was

uninformed about the process. And

also those who did attend the

previous engagement that was last

year. This was discussed during the the

pre-screening process, we went

through the recruitment proses with

them and we also had the original

advertisement that was posted in all

public spaces.

12-Feb-19

12-Feb-19 EXC-HSE PI-026Community

Grievance

Affected

Community

Communities in the area had is the issue of the

five year residence pre-employment requirement

Incidents-

Grievance and

Non-

Conformances

Performance Standard 2: Labor and

Working Conditions

Social/Commun

ity

Medium - 14-21

Days to rectifyBioTherm Energy Jasan Johnson 26-Feb-19 Complete

The mentioned grievances was not

from any applicant but from

community leaders who was

uninformed about the process. And

also those who did attend the

previous engagement that was last

year. This was discussed during the the

pre-screening process, we went

through the recruitment proses with

them and we also had the original

advertisement that was posted in all

public spaces.

12-Feb-19

ESHS Management System

APPENDIX D

INCIDENT REGISTER

IN Status Category Project Discipline Issued by Nature of Incident Contractor / Subcontr Area / Location Description Date OpenedRequired

Closing Date

Days from

OpeningOfficial Closing Date

Days Taken for

ClosureNC No. Action Taken to Rectify (Owner / ECO comment) EPC Feedback Doc # Image

INCIDENT LIST FOR THE EXCELSIOR-VRYHEID POWERLINE, WESTERN CAPE

REV 00

2019/03/12

APPENDIX E

PERMIT TO PLUCK PROTECTED AND UNPROTECTED FLORA CHECKLIST

METHODOLOGY O P

Each element of the Daily checklist is to be scored on the following basis: Not compliant Compliant






The total score, average score and percentage compliance for each aspect (all elements) is calculated.

Page Condition Number Yes No

3 Standard 1

The holder of this permit shall return it together with a return of the

species flora and the number of each species which he/she plucked

thereunder, to the Chief Executive Officer, Western Cape Nature

Conservation Board, Private bag X29, Gatesville, 7766, within fourteen

days from the expiry thereof.

P 3Owner & EPC

contractor

3 Standard 2 THIS PERMIT IS SUBJECT TO SPECIAL CONDITIONS N/A NoteOwner & EPC

contractor

4 Special 1

THE MANAGER OF THE RELEVANT CONSERVATION AREA(S) (IF ANY)

MUST BE INFORMED TIMEOUSLY BEFORE ANY CONSERVATION AREA IS

ENTERED FOR COLLECTING OR RESEARCH PURPOSES AND THE

MANAGER'S WRITTEN PERMISSION TO ENTER SUCH RESERVE MUST BE

AQUIRED BEFOREHAND. THIS PERMIT DOES NOT GRANT THE PERMIT

HOLDER AUTOMATIC ACCESS TO ANY NATURE RESERVE,

CONSERVATION AREA, WILDERNESS AREA AND / OR STATE FOREST. ANY

OTHER / FUTHER CONDITIONS OR RESTICTIONS THAT THE MANAGER

MAY STIPULATE AT HIS/HER DISCRETION MUST ALSO BE ADHERED TO.

THE PERMIT MUST BE AVALABLE TO BE SHOWN ON DEMAND.

P 3Owner & EPC

contractor

4 Special 2

The owner of any other land concerned (be it privately or publicly

owned land) must give WRITTEN consent allowing the permit holder

to enter said property to collect flora / fauna. This written permission

must reflect the full name and address of the property owner (or of

the person authorised to grant such permission), the full name and

address of the person to whom the permission is granted and the

number and species of the flora / fauna, the date or dates on which

such flora / fauna may be picked / collected and the land in respect

of which permission is granted. Copies of this written permission must

be made available to the Western cape Nature Conservation Board

upon request.

P 3Owner & EPC

contractor

4 Special 3

Type-specimens of any newly described / discovered species or other

taxon collected must be lodged with a recognised South African

scientific institution / museum / herbarium (preferably within the

Province of Western Cape) where such material will be available to

other researchers. For every flora specimen collected on a Western

Cape Nature Conservation Board Herbarium at Jonkershoek (c/o MJ

Simpson, Private Bag X5014, Stellenbosch 7599).

P 3Owner & EPC

contractor

4 Special 4

A list of all collected specimens / material including the; species

name, the number collected, the collection data and the precise

locality of the collection must be submitted within 14 days from the

date of expiry of your permit to The Chief Executive Officer:

CapeNature, Private Bag X29, Gatesville, 7766.

P 3Owner & EPC

contractor

4 Special 5

The maximum number of specimens per species specified in the

permit (if t all) may not be exceeded without the prior permission of

The Chief Executive Officer: Western Cape Nature Conservation

Board.

P 3Owner & EPC

contractor

4 Special 6

For projects of more than one year's duration a progress report must

be submitted to The Chief Executive Officer: Western Cape Nature

Conservation Board before 31 December of each year.

P 3Owner & EPC

contractor

TimeframeEnvironmental SpecificationCompliance

Score Comment If no, corrective action taken/requiredLocation

Permit To Pluck Protected and Unprotected Flora - CN37-28-4821

PERMIT TO PLUCK PROTECTED AND UNPROTECTED FLORA - CHECKLIST FOR EXCELSIOR WIND ENERGY FACILITY AND POWERLINE, WESTERN CAPE




Responsibility

Savannah Environmental 2 2019-03-12

Page Condition Number Yes NoTimeframeEnvironmental Specification

ComplianceScore Comment If no, corrective action taken/required

Location

Permit To Pluck Protected and Unprotected Flora - CN37-28-4821

Responsibility

4 Special 7

One copy of all completed reports, publications, or articles (including

books, videos, CDs, DVDs etc.) resulting from the project / collection

must be submitted to The Chief Executive Office: Western Cape

Nature Conservation Board free of charge.

P 3Owner & EPC

contractor

4 Special 8

Should a report, publication, article or thesis arise from this project /

collection, an acknowledgement to Western Cape Nature

Conservation Board must be included.

P 3Owner & EPC

contractor

4 Special 9

The Forest Act of 1984 (Act 122 of 1984) and regulations, the Nature

Conservation Ordinance, 1974 (Ordinance 19 of 1974) and all

regulations in terms of the Ordinance must be adhered to.

P 3Owner & EPC

contractor

4 Special 10

Should it be envisaged to export any material / specimens across the

boundaries of the Western Cape province, an export permit will be

required in respect of certain species and a further application form

will have to be completed. The permit holder must confirm with the

Western cape Nature Conservation Board whether an export permit is

require BEFORE exporting any material / specimens from the Western

Cape Province.

P 3Owner & EPC

contractor

4 Special 11

No species that appear on the Red Data List or species listed as

endangered in terms of the Nature Conservation Ordinance, 1974

(Ordinance 19 of 1974) may be collected, except for those

mentioned on the permit.

P 3Owner & EPC

contractor

4 Special 12

Unless otherwise specifically indicated in writing, no material or

specimens collected with this permit or material or specimens bred or

propagated, from material or specimens collected with this permit,

may be donated, sold or used for any commercial purpose by any

party.

P 3Owner & EPC

contractor

4 Special 13IF APPLICABLE, ETHICS CLEARANCE MUST BE ACQUIRED FROM YOUR

RESEARCH INSTITUTE PRIOR COLLECTION.P 3

Owner & EPC

contractor

14

TOTAL SCORE 42

AS AVERAGE 3.0

AS PERCENTAGE 100.0







Savannah Environmental 3 2019-03-12

APPENDIX F

MANAGEMENT PLANS CHECKLIST

Yes No

Soil loss will be greater during wet periods than dry periods. Intense rainfall

events outside of the wet season, such as occasional summer thunder storms

can also cause significant soil loss. Therefore precautions to prevent erosion

should be present throughout the year.

P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Soils loss will be greater on steeper slopes. Ensure that steep slopes are not

devegetated and subsequently become hydrophobic (i.e. have increased

runoff and a decreased infiltration rate) increasing the erosion potential.

P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Soil loss is related to the length of time that soils are exposed prior to

rehabilitation or stabilisation. Therefore the gap between construction

activities and rehabilitation should be minimised. Phased construction and

progressive rehabilitation are therefore important elements of the erosion

control strategy.

P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

The extent of disturbance will influence the risk and consequences of erosion.

Therefore site clearing should be restricted to areas required for construction

purposes only. As far as possible, large areas should not be cleared at a one

time, especially in areas where the risk of erosion is higher.

P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Roads should be planned and constructed in a manner which minimises their

erosion potential. Roads should therefore follow the contour as far as possible.

Roads parallel to the slope direction should be avoided as far as possible.

P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Where necessary, new roads constructed should include water diversion

structures present with energy dissipation features present to slow and disperse

the water into the receiving area.

P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Roads and other disturbed areas should be regularly monitored for erosion.

Any erosion problems recorded should be rectified as soon as possible and

monitored thereafter to ensure that they do not re-occur.

P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Compacted areas should have adequate drainage systems to avoid pooling

and surface flow. Heavy machinery should not compact those areas which

are not intended to be compacted as this will result in compacted

hydrophobic, water repellent soils which increase the erosion potential of the

area. Where compaction does occur, the areas should be ripped.

P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

All bare areas should be revegetated with appropriate locally occurring

species, to bind the soil and limit erosion potential.N/A

There are currently no bare areas that

require revegetation, once such areas

are found mitigation must be put in

place.

Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Silt fences should be used where there is a danger of topsoil or material

stockpiles eroding and entering streams and other sensitive areas.P 3

Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Gabions and other stabilisation features should be used on steep slopes and

other areas vulnerable to erosion to minimise erosion risk as far as possible.N/A

At this point gabions and other

stabilisation features are built due to

the cut and fill activity not yet requiring

at those features

Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Activity at the site after large rainfall events when the soils are wet and erosion

risk is increased should be reduced.P 3

Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Timeframe Responsibility

Erosion

Management Plan,

pg. 2




EROSION MANAGEMENT PLAN

CommentIf no, corrective action

taken/requiredScore

EROSION MANAGEMENT PLAN - CHECKLIST FOR EXCELSIOR WIND FACILITY AND POWERLINE, WESTERN CAPE

Erosion

Management Plan,

pg. 3

Erosion

Management Plan,

pg. 3

Erosion

Management Plan,

pg. 3

Erosion

Management Plan,

pg. 3

Erosion

Management Plan,

pg. 2

Erosion

Management Plan,

pg. 2

Location Environmental SpecificationCompliance

Erosion

Management Plan,

pg. 2

Erosion

Management Plan,

pg. 2

Erosion

Management Plan,

pg. 2

Erosion

Management Plan,

pg. 2

Erosion

Management Plan,

pg. 2

Yes NoTimeframe ResponsibilityComment

If no, corrective action

taken/requiredScoreLocation Environmental Specification

Compliance

Topsoil should be removed and stored separately during construction

activities, and should be reapplied where appropriate as soon as possible in

order to encourage and facilitate rapid regeneration of the natural vegetation

on cleared areas (where applicable – not applicable to farmland /

agricultural areas).

P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Regular monitoring of the site for erosion problems during construction

(ongoing) and operation (at least twice annually) is recommended,

particularly after large summer thunderstorms have been experienced.

P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Erosion control measures to be implemented before and during the

construction period, including the final stormwater control measures (post

construction).

P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

The location, area/extent (m²/ha) and specifications of all temporary and

permanent water management structures or stabilisation methods must be

indicated within the Stormwater Management Plan.

O 1

The EPC has a draft document in

place while awaiting final design

approval

Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

An onsite Engineer or Environmental Officer to be responsible for ensuring

implementation of the erosion control measures on site during the construction

period.

P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

The Developer holds ultimate responsibility for remedial action in the event

that the approved stormwater plan is not correctly or appropriately

implemented and damage to the environment is caused.

P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

16

TOTAL SCORE 46

AS AVERAGE 2,9

AS PERCENTAGE 95,8







Erosion

Management Plan,

pg. 4

Erosion

Management Plan,

pg. 4

Erosion

Management Plan,

pg. 4

Erosion

Management Plan,

pg. 4

Erosion

Management Plan,

pg. 3

Erosion

Management Plan,

pg. 3

Yes No

The Environmental Officer must develop, implement and maintain a waste

inventory reflecting all waste generated during construction for both general

and hazardous waste streams.

P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Construction method and materials should be carefully considered in view of

waste reduction, re-use, and recycling opportunities.P 3

Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Once a waste inventory has been established, targets for recovery of waste

(minimisation, re-use, recycling) should be set.P 3

Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Each subcontractor must implement their own waste recycling system, i.e.

separate bins for food waste, plastics, paper, wood, glass, cardboard, metals,

etc.

P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Portable toilets must be monitored and maintained daily. P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Below ground storage of septic tanks, if installed, must withstand the external

forces of the surrounding environment. The area above the tank must be

demarcated to prevent any vehicles or heavy machinery from driving around

the area.

N/A

The Contractor will be using an

above-ground conversancy

tank

Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Waste collection bins and hazardous waste containers must be provided by

the principal contractor and placed at various areas around site for the

storage of organic, recyclable and hazardous waste.

P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

A dedicated waste area must be established on site for the storage of all

waste streams, before removal from site.P 3

Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Hazardous waste must be stored within a bunded area constructed according

to SABS requirements. The volume of waste stored in the bunds must not

exceed 110% of the bund capacity.

P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

The location of all temporary waste storage areas must aim to minimise the

potential for impact on the surrounding environment, including prevention of

contaminated runoff, seepage, and vermin control.

P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Waste storage shall be in accordance with all Regulations and best-practice

guidelines and under no circumstances may waste be burnt on site.P 3

Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Timeframe Responsibility

WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN




Score

WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN - CHECKLIST FOR EXCELSIOR WIND FACILITY AND POWERLINE, WESTERN CAPE

Waste

Management

Plan, pg. 3

Waste

Management


taken/required

Waste

Management

Plan, pg. 3

Waste

Management

Waste

Management

Plan, pg. 3

Waste

Management

Plan, pg. 3


Waste

Management

Plan, pg. 3

Waste

Management

Waste

Management

Plan, pg. 4

Waste

Management

Plan, pg. 4

Waste

Management

Plan, pg. 4

Yes NoTimeframe ResponsibilityScore Comment


taken/requiredLocation Environmental Specification

Compliance

Vegetation removed from the site must be chipped, removed from the site

and disposed of at an appropriate waste disposal facility or used as mulch on

site.

N/ANo vegetation has required

chipping and disposal.

Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

A dedicated waste management team must be appointed by the principal

contractor’s EO, whom will be responsible for ensuring the continuous sorting

of waste and maintenance of the area. The waste management team must

be trained in all areas of waste management and monitored by the EO.

P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

All waste removed from site must be done so by a registered/ licensed

subcontractor, whom must supply information regarding how waste recycling/

disposal will be achieved. The registered subcontractor must provide waste

manifests for all removals at least once a month.

P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

The position of all waste storage areas must be located away from water

courses and ensure minimal degradation to the environment. The main waste

storage area must have a suitable storm water system separating clean and

dirty storm water.

P 3

Waste storage areas must be under roof or the waste storage containers must

be covered with tarpaulins (or similar material) to prevent the ingress of water.P 3

Collection bins placed around site and at subcontractors’ camps must be

maintained and emptied on a regular basis by the principal contractor.P 3

Waste must be stored in designated containers and not on the ground. P 3

Inspections and maintenance of bunds must be undertaken daily. Bunds must

be inspected for leaks or cracks in the foundation and walls. P 3

It is assumed that any rainwater collected inside the bund is contaminated

and must be removed and stored as hazardous waste, and not released into

the environment. If any leaks occur in the bund, these must be removed

immediately.

P 3

Waste generated on site must be removed on a regular basis, as determined

by the EO. This frequency may change during construction depending on

waste volumes generated at different stages of the construction process.

P 3

Waste

Management

Plan, pg. 4

Waste

Waste

Management

Waste

Management

Plan, pg. 4

Waste

Management

Plan, pg. 4

Waste

Management

Plan, pg. 4

Waste

Management

Plan, pg. 4

Waste

Management

Plan, pg. 5

Waste

Management

Plan, pg. 4

Waste

Management

Plan, pg. 4

Yes NoTimeframe ResponsibilityScore Comment


taken/requiredLocation Environmental Specification

Compliance

Waste must be removed by a suitably qualified contractor and disposed at an

appropriately licensed landfill site. Proof of appropriate disposal must be

provided by the contractor.

P 3

Only waste that has been

removed from site is sewarage

waste, waste manifests have

been submitted to the ECO on a

monthly basis

Documentation (waste manifest, certificate of issue or safe disposal) must be

kept detailing the quantity, nature, and fate of any regulated waste for audit

purposes.

P 3





monthly basis

Waste management must form part of the monthly reporting requirements in

terms of volumes generated, types, storage and final disposal.P 3





monthly basis

Training and awareness regarding waste management shall be provided to all

employees and contractors as part of the toolbox talks or on-site awareness

sessions.

P 3

23

TOTAL SCORE 69

AS AVERAGE 3,0

AS PERCENTAGE 100,0







Waste

Management

Plan, pg. 5

Waste

Management

Plan, pg. 5

Waste

Management

Plan, pg. 5

Waste

Management

Plan, pg. 5

Yes No

Before beginning work on site, topsoil (0-25 cm) should be stripped from all areas that

will be disturbed by construction activities. Appropriate equipment must be used and

appropriate work practices must be implemented for soil stripping as mishandling soil

can have an adverse effect on its properties.

P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Topsoil should be stripped in the driest condition possible. P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Topsoil must be retained on site in order to be used in site rehabilitation. The correct

handling of the topsoil layer is in most cases the key to rehabilitation success.P 3

Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Topsoil and subsoil layers must never be mixed. The mixture of topsoil with the deeper

sterile soil hinders the germination of seeds which are buried too deep in the soil layer.

Mixture of soil layers also leads to the dilution of nutrient levels which are at highest

concentration within the topsoil, resulting in lower levels of nutrients available for new

seedlings.

P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

To enable soil to be reused on site at a later stage, it needs to be stored in temporary

stockpiles to minimise any damage or loss of function. Stockpiles should not be higher

than 2m. Alternatively topsoil berms can be created on the site boundaries. There

are a number of important considerations when creating stockpiles - including soil

erosion, pollution to watercourses and the risk of flooding. These will be affected by

the size, height and method of forming stockpiles, and how they are protected and

maintained.

P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Topsoil must be stored separately from other soil in heaps until construction in an area

is complete.P 3

Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

The duration of topsoil storage should be minimised as far as possible. Storing topsoil

for long periods leads to seed bank depletion following germination during storage,

and anoxic conditions develop inside large stockpile heaps.

P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

On many sites subsoil will not need to be stripped but merely protected from damage.

However, on other sites it might need to be temporarily removed. Where subsoil is

required to be stripped, this should be undertaken before commencement of

construction from all areas that are to be disturbed by construction activities or driven

over by vehicles.

P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Soil Management

Plan, pg. 3

Soil Management

Plan, pg. 3

Soil Management

Plan, pg. 3

Soil Management

Plan, pg. 2

Soil Management

Plan, pg. 2

Soil Management

Plan, pg. 2

Soil Management

Plan, pg. 2

Soil Management

Plan, pg. 2

TimeframeEnvironmental SpecificationCompliance

Score CommentIf no, corrective action

taken/required

SOIL MANAGEMENT PLAN - CHECKLIST FOR EXCELSIOR WIND FACILITY AND POWERLINE, WESTERN CAPE

SOIL MANAGEMENT PLAN




ResponsibilityLocation


Yes NoTimeframeEnvironmental Specification



taken/requiredResponsibilityLocation

Subsoil stripping depths depend on the correct identification of the sub-soil types on

an ad-hoc basis, where no formal survey data exists.P 3

Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

To enable soil to be reused on site at a later stage, it needs to be stored in temporary

stockpiles to minimise any damage or loss of function. There are a number of

important considerations when creating stockpiles - including soil erosion, pollution to

watercourses and the risk of flooding. These will be affected by the size, height and

method of forming stockpiles, and how they are protected and maintained.

P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

All stockpiles must be positioned away from drainage lines. P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Sediment fencing should be erected downslope of all stockpiles to intercept any

sediment and upslope runoff should be diverted away from stockpiles.P 3

Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

12

TOTAL SCORE 36

AS AVERAGE 36,0

AS PERCENTAGE 100,0






Soil Management

Plan, pg. 3

Soil Management

Plan, pg. 3

Soil Management

Plan, pg. 3

Soil Management

Plan, pg. 3



Yes No

A prevention strategy should be considered and established, including regular surveys

and monitoring for invasive alien plants, effective rehabilitation of disturbed areas and

prevention of unnecessary disturbance of natural areas.

P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Monitoring plans should be developed which are designed to identify Invasive Alien

Plant Species shortly after they arrive in the project area. Keeping up to date on which

weeds are an immediate threat to the site is important, but efforts should be planned to

update this information on a regular basis.

P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

When new Invasive Alien Plant Species are recorded on site, an immediate response of

locating the site for future monitoring and either hand‐pulling the weeds or an

application of a suitable herbicide should be planned.

P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

If any alien invasive plants are found to become established on site, action plans for their

control should be developed, depending on the size of the infestations, budgets,

manpower considerations and time. Separate plans of control actions should be

developed for each location and/or each species.

P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Appropriate registered chemicals and other possible control agents should be

considered in the action plans for each site/species. P 3

Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Alien control programs are long-term management projects and should include a

clearing plan which includes follow up actions for rehabilitation of the cleared area. P 3

Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Different species require different clearing methods such as manual, chemical or

biological methods or a combination of both. Care should however be taken that the

clearing methods used do not encourage further invasion. As such, regardless of the

methods used, disturbance to the soil should be kept to a minimum.

N/A NoteConstruction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Mechanical Control. This entails damaging or removing the plant by physical action.

Different techniques could be used, e.g. uprooting, felling, slashing, mowing, ringbarking

or bark stripping. This control option is only really feasible in sparse infestations or on small

scale, and for controlling species that do not coppice after cutting. Species that tend to

coppice, need to have the cut stumps or coppice growth treated with herbicides

following the mechanical treatment. Mechanical control is labour intensive and

therefore expensive, and could cause severe soil disturbance and erosion.

N/ANo removal of alien and invasive

species has occurred on site.

Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Chemical Control. Although it is usually preferable to use manual clearing methods

where possible, such methods may create additional disturbance which stimulates alien

invasion and may also be ineffective for many woody species which resprout. Where

herbicides are to be used, the impact of the operation on the natural environment

should be minimised by observing the following:

N/AThe Contractor does not store any

herbicides

Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

* Area contamination must be minimised by careful, accurate application with a

minimum amount of herbicide to achieve good control.N/A

The Contractor does not store any

herbicides

Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

* All care must be taken to prevent contamination of any water bodies. This includes due

care in storage, application, cleaning equipment and disposal of containers, product

and spray mixtures.

N/AThe Contractor does not store any

herbicides

Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

* Equipment should be washed where there is no danger of contaminating water

sources and washings carefully disposed of in a suitable site.N/A


herbicides

Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

* To avoid damage to indigenous or other desirable vegetation, products should be

selected that will have the least effect on non-target vegetation.N/A


herbicides

Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

* Coarse droplet nozzles should be fitted to avoid drift onto neighbouring vegetation. N/AThe Contractor does not store any

herbicides

Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

* The appropriate health and safety procedures should also be followed regarding the

storage, handling and disposal of herbicides.N/A


herbicides

Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Contractors using herbicides need to have a valid Pest Control Operators License

(limited weeds controller) according to the Fertilizer, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies

and Stock Remedies Act (Act No. 36 of 1947). This is regulated by the Department of

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

N/A


herbicides on site. But if required a

PCO with a license will be

requested.

Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

ALIEN PLANT MANAGEMENT PLAN - CHECKLIST FOR EXCELSIOR WIND FACILITY AND POWERLINE, WESTERN CAPE

Alien Plant and Open

Space Management

Plan, pg. 3


Space Management


Space Management

Plan, pg. 3

ALIEN PLANT MANAGEMENT PLAN





Space Management

Plan, pg. 3


Score Timeframe Responsibility


Space Management

Plan, pg. 3


Space Management

Plan, pg. 3


taken/required


Space Management

Plan, pg. 4


Space Management

Plan, pg. 5

Yes NoLocation Environmental Specification

ComplianceScore Timeframe ResponsibilityComment


taken/required

Biological weed control consists in the use of natural enemies to reduce the vigour or

reproductive potential of an invasive alien plant. Biological control agents include

insects, mites, and micro‐organisms such as fungi or bacteria. They usually attack

specific parts of the plant, either the reproductive organs directly (flower buds, flowers or

fruit) or the seeds after they have dropped. The stress caused by the biological control

agent may kill a plant outright or it might impact on the plants reproductive capacity. In

certain instances, the reproductive capacity is reduced to zero and the population is

effectively sterilised. All of these outcomes will help to reduce the spread of the species.

N/A NoteConstruction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Establish an ongoing monitoring programme for construction phase to detect and

quantify any alien species that may become established and identify the problem

species.

P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Alien vegetation regrowth on areas disturbed by construction must be immediately

controlled once recorded throughout the entire site during construction and operation.P 3

Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Care must be taken to avoid the introduction of alien invasive plant species to the site.

Particular attention must be paid to imported material such as building sand or dirty

earth‐moving equipment. Stockpiles should be checked regularly and any weeds

emerging from material stockpiles should be removed.

P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Cleared areas that have become invaded by alien species can be sprayed with

appropriate herbicides provided that these are such that break down on contact with

the soil. Residual herbicides should not be used.

P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

The effectiveness of vegetation control varies seasonally and this is also likely to impact

alien species. Control early in the wet season will allow species to re-grow and follow-up

control is likely to be required. It is tempting to leave control until late in the wet season

to avoid follow-up control. However, this may allow alien species to set seed before

control and hence will not contribute towards reducing alien species abundance.

Therefore, vegetation control should be aimed at the middle of the wet season, with a

follow-up event towards the end of the wet season. There are no exact dates that can

be specified here as each season is unique and management must therefore respond

according to the state and progression of the vegetation.

P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Alien management is an iterative process and it may require repeated control efforts to

significantly reduce the abundance of a species. This is often due to the presence of

large and persistent seed banks. However, repeated control usually results in rapid

decline once seed banks become depleted.

P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor


Space Management

Plan, pg. 6


Space Management

Plan, pg. 6


Space Management

Plan, pg. 5


Space Management

Plan, pg. 6


Space Management

Plan, pg. 6


Space Management

Plan, pg. 6


Space Management

Plan, pg. 6




taken/required

Regular vegetation control to reduce plant biomass within the site should be

conducted. This should be timed so as to coincide with the critical growth phases of the

most important alien species on site. This will significantly reduce the cost of alien

management as this should contribute towards the control of the dominant alien species

and additional targeted control will be required only for a limited number of species.

P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

No alien species should be cultivated on-site. If vegetation is required for aesthetic

purposes, then non-invasive, water-wise locally-occurring species should be used.P 3

Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

During operation, surveys for alien species should be conducted regularly. It is

recommended that this be undertaken every 6 months for the first two years after

construction and annually thereafter. All aliens identified should be cleared using

appropriate means.

P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Photographic records must be kept of areas to be cleared prior to work starting and at

regular intervals during initial clearing activities. Similarly, photographic records should

be kept of the area from immediately before and after follow‐up clearing activities.

Rehabilitation processes must also be recorded.

P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Simple records must be kept of daily operations, e.g. area/location cleared, labour units

and, if ever used, the amount of herbicide used.P 3

Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

It is important that, if monitoring results in detection of invasive alien plants, that this leads

to immediate action.P 3

Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

18

TOTAL SCORE 54

AS AVERAGE 3,0

AS PERCENTAGE 100,0








Space Management

Plan, pg. 7


Space Management


Space Management


Space Management

Plan, pg. 7


Space Management

Plan, pg. 7


Space Management

Plan, pg. 6

Yes No

All equipment refuelling, servicing and maintenance activities should only be

undertaken within appropriately sealed designated areas.P 3

Constructio

n phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

All maintenance materials, oils, grease, lubricants, etc. should be stored in a

designated area in an appropriate storage container.P 3

Constructio

n phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

No refuelling, storage, servicing, or maintenance of equipment should take

place within 50m of drainage lines or sensitive environmental resources in order

to reduce the risk of contamination by spills.

P 3Constructio

n phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

No refuelling or servicing should be undertaken without absorbent material or

drip pans properly placed to contain spilled fuel.P 3

Constructio

n phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Any fluids drained from the machinery during servicing should be collected in

leak-proof containers and taken to an appropriate disposal or recycling facility.P 3

Constructio

n phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Chemical toilets used during construction must not be placed within 50m of

drainage lines or sensitive environmental resources in order to reduce the risk of

contamination by spills. These facilities must be regularly cleaned. Chemicals

used in toilets are also hazardous to the environment and must be controlled.

Portable chemical toilets could overflow if not pumped regularly or they could

spill if dropped or overturned during moving. Care and due diligence should

be taken at all times.

P 3Constructio

n phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Contact details of emergency services and HazMat Response Contractors are

to be clearly displayed on the site. All staff are to be made aware of these

details and must be familiar with the procedures for notification in the event of

an emergency.

P 3Constructio

n phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

On many sites subsoil will not need to be stripped but merely protected from

damage. However, on other sites it might need to be temporarily removed.

Where subsoil is required to be stripped, this should be undertaken before

commencement of construction from all areas that are to be disturbed by

construction activities or driven over by vehicles.

P 3Constructio

n phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

8

TOTAL SCORE 24

AS AVERAGE 3,0

AS PERCENTAGE 100,0






EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN




EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN - CHECKLIST FOR EXCELSIOR WIND FACILITY AND POWERLINE, WESTERN CAPE

Emergency Response

Plan, pg. 3


Score Timeframe ResponsibilityPhoto record ref

No/Doc No

Emergency Response

Plan, pg. 2

Emergency Response

Plan, pg. 2


taken/required


Emergency Response

Plan, pg. 3

Emergency Response

Plan, pg. 3

Emergency Response

Plan, pg. 3

Emergency Response

Plan, pg. 3

Emergency Response

Plan, pg. 4

Yes No

Immediately after replacing topsoil in disturbed areas, the soil surface must be

revegetated with a suitable plant cover. N/A

The Project is currently not in the

Rehabilitation phase.

Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

It is expected that soil seed banks of indigenous vegetation will be present to

initiate initial vegetation cover. However, simply applying this topsoil to a well

prepared rehabilitation site does not result in the same species richness and

diversity as the surrounding areas. In some areas the natural regeneration of the

vegetation may be poor and the application of seed to enhance vegetation

recovery may be required.

N/AThe Project is currently not in the


Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Where possible, seed should be collected from plants present at the site during

plant rescue operations. Indigenous seeds may also be harvested for purposes of

re-vegetation in areas that are free of alien or invasive vegetation, either at the

site prior to clearance or from suitable neighbouring sites.



Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Seed collection should be undertaken by a suitably qualified specialist who is

familiar with the various seed types associated with the plant species and

rehabilitation in the area.



Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Seed collection may be done throughout the year as seed ripens, but can also be

restricted to summer, when a large amount of the perennial seed should have

ripened. The collection of unripe seeds will reduce the percentage germination

thereby reducing the effectiveness of the rehabilitation efforts. Seeds should be

stored in paper or canvas bags dusted with insecticide, and sown at the onset of

the rainy season.



Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Seed can be sown onto the soil, but should preferably be applied in conjunction

with measures to improve seedling survival such as scarification of the soil surface

or simultaneous application of mulch. Additional organic material may be added

to the soil mix, if required, to assist with water retention during the early stages of

seedling establishment.



Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

REVEGETATION AND REHABILITATION PLAN - CHECKLIST FOR EXCELSIOR WIND FACILITY AND POWERLINE, WESTERN CAPE

Revegetation and

Rehabilitation Plan,

pg. 3

Revegetation and


pg. 3

Revegetation and


pg. 3

REVEGETATION AND REHABILITATION PLAN




Revegetation and


pg. 3



Revegetation and


Revegetation and


pg. 3


taken/required




taken/required

It should be ensured that the seed mix is as diverse as possible in the first season.

After the first season, when pioneer plant communities have successfully

established, attempts should be made to re-sow and replant the area with more

perennial and woody species. It is a process that will require several follow-ups.



Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Planting is dependent on species involved. Planting of species recommended for

rehabilitation should be carried out as far as is practicable to coincide with the

onset of the first significant rains. In general however, planting should commence

as soon as possible after construction is completed in order to minimise the

potential for erosion.



Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

The final vegetation cover should resemble the original (non-encroached and

indigenous) vegetation composition and structure as far as practicably possible.N/A



Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Progressive rehabilitation is an important element of the rehabilitation strategy and

should be implemented where feasible. Re-vegetation of disturbed surfaces must

occur immediately after construction activities are completed.



Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Once revegetated, areas should be protected to prevent trampling and erosion. N/AThe Project is currently not in the


Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

No construction equipment, vehicles or unauthorised personnel should be

allowed onto areas that have been vegetated.N/A



Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Where rehabilitation sites are located within actively grazed areas, they should be

fenced.N/A



Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Fencing should be removed once a sound vegetative cover has been achieved. N/AThe Project is currently not in the


Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Revegetation and


pg. 3

Revegetation and


pg. 3

Revegetation and


pg. 4

Revegetation and


Revegetation and


Revegetation and


Revegetation and


Revegetation and


pg. 4




taken/required

Any runnels, erosion channels or wash always developing after revegetation

should be backfilled and consolidated and the areas restored to a proper stable

condition.



Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Re-vegetated areas should be monitored every 4 months for the first 12 months

following construction.N/A



Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Re-vegetated areas showing inadequate surface coverage (less than 20% within

12 months after re-vegetation) should be prepared and re-vegetated;N/A



Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Any areas showing erosion, should be re-contoured and seeded with indigenous

grasses or other locally occurring species which grow quickly.N/A



Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

0

TOTAL SCORE N/A

AS AVERAGE

AS PERCENTAGE







Revegetation and


pg. 5

Revegetation and


pg. 5

Revegetation and


pg. 5

Revegetation and


pg. 5

Yes No

Species can be removed from their original habitat with minimal damage to

the plant, especially the roots.N/A

Currently no species have been

removed or relocated.

Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

All plants removed are safely stored and treated according to their specific

requirements prior to being transplanted again.N/A



Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

They are relocated into a suitable habitat and protected from further

damage and all disturbances to aid their re-establishment.N/A



Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Timing of planting activities is planned with the onset of the growing season. N/ACurrently no species have been


Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Steps are taken where necessary to aid the initial establishment of

vegetation, including occasional watering.N/A



Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

A permit is required to translocate or destroy any listed and protected species

even if they do not leave the property. This permit should be obtained prior

to any search and rescue operations being undertaken.

P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Where suitable species are identified, a search and rescue operation of these

species should be undertaken within the development footprint prior to the

commencement of construction.

P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

As far as possible, timing of search and rescue activities should be planned

with the onset of the growing season.P 3

Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Affected individuals should be translocated to a similar habitat outside of the

development footprint and marked for monitoring purposes. For each

individual plant that is rescued, the plant must be photographed before

removal, tagged with a unique number or code and a latitude longitude

position recorded using a hand‐held GPS device.

N/ACurrently no species have been


Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

PLANT SEARCH AND PROTECTION PLAN - CHECKLIST FOR EXCELSIOR WIND FACILITY AND POWERLINE, WESTERN CAPE


Space Management Plan,

pg. 2



pg. 2



pg. 2

PLANT SEARCH AND PROTECTION PLAN






pg. 2







pg. 2

Comment If no, corrective action taken/required



pg. 2



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ComplianceScore Timeframe ResponsibilityComment If no, corrective action taken/required

The rescued plants must be planted into a container to be housed within a

temporary nursery on site or immediately planted into the target habitat. N/A



Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Rescued plants, if re‐planted back in the wild, should be placed as close as

possible to where they were originally removed. Re‐planting into the wild

must cause as little disturbance as possible to existing natural ecosystems.

The position of the rescued individual/s must be recorded to aid in future

monitoring of that plant.

N/ACurrently no species have been


Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

During construction, the ECO must monitor vegetation clearing at the site.

Any deviations from the plans that may be required should first be checked

for listed species by the ECO or Environmental Officer and any listed species

present which are able to survive translocation should be translocated to a

safe site.

P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Any listed species suitable for translocation observed within the development

footprint that were not previously observed be translocated to a safe site.N/A No species have been translocated

Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

The collecting of plants or their parts should be strictly forbidden. Staff should

be informed of the legal and conservation aspects of harvesting plants from

the wild as part of the environmental induction training.

P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

Sensitive habitats and area outside project development should be clearly

demarcated as no go areas during the construction and operational phase

to avoid accidental impacts.

P 3Construction

phase

Owner & EPC

contractor

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TOTAL SCORE 18

AS AVERAGE 3,0

AS PERCENTAGE 100,0









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Compliance with: As % Comments

Erosion Management 96

Waste Management 100

Soil Management 100

Alien Plant Management 100

Emergency Response 100

Rehabilitation n/a

Search and Protection 100

TOTAL 99

SUMMARY OF RESULTS

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