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Royal HaskoningDHV - Capability Statement for Environmental Services in

Africa

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This document provides an overview of Royal HaskoningDHV’s capabilities for environmental consultancy

services on the African Continent. We trust that it will give you an overview of our consultancy services and our

service delivery approach. Our professionals understand and routinely manage the unique social, technical,

environmental, and health and safety concerns of multi-national companies. We ensure a consistent approach

to assist with meeting business, sustainability, and health and safety goals.

For your convenience we have provided an introduction of Royal HaskoningDHV, the range of services, an

overview of our presence globally and in Africa, followed by a selection of relevant project references Royal

HaskoningDHV has carried out in Africa over the years.

We look forward to having the opportunity to contribute to your success. Please let us know if you would like

any further information.

Yours truly,

Raylene Watson Malcolm Roods Janet Loubser

Environmental and

Sustainability Manager Africa Market Segment Leader:

Environmental Services Service Line Head: Strategic

and Sustainability Services

Mark Freeman

Principal Specialist

Environmental Services: Africa

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Royal HaskoningDHV – Offices World-Wide and in Africa

Why Royal HaskoningDHV?

Royal HaskoningDHV is a leading international firm of engineers and built environment consultants and, as

such, is a single, cost-effective source for meeting the challenges faced by our clients around the world. Our

track record includes sustainable solutions for our clients and contributing to the success of its excellence

programmes. We are committed to contribute to sustainable profitable growth for our clients as well as our own

business. We secure long term existence by limiting negative impact, stimulating positive impact and enhancing

value creation. Value creation is about more than short term financial gain. It requires us to understand our

client’s business drivers and their stakeholders’ perspective (including shareholders). We believe that

sustainable management comes down to securing three important elements: natural, financial and human

resources.

Royal HaskoningDHV's hallmarks are efficiency and quality, backed up by sound financial and corporate

strength in the market sector. The firm’s strength is its capability to mobilise a wide range of in-house

disciplinary knowledge, integration of required skills, and the design and execution of customer-tailored

approaches and solutions. We provide comprehensive services in strategy and master planning, process and

project management, communication, institutional development and support, public engagement, engineering,

finance, environmental, and site supervision services for a wide range of projects for clients world-wide. From

feasibility studies and due diligence to total project management, our expertise embraces all components of the

project cycle.

Through our global office and partner network we can offer local multi-disciplinary and integrated services,

based on global experience. Our tailored consultancy services contribute effectively to the successful planning,

design, implementation, commissioning and operation of your projects.

Royal HaskoningDHV – Worldwide

With its headquarters in Amersfoort, The

Netherlands, Royal HaskoningDHV is an

independent, international project management,

engineering and built environment consultancy

service provider. Ranking globally in the top 10 of

independently owned, non-listed companies and

top 40 overall, the Company’s 8,000 staff provide

services across the world from more than 100

offices in over 35 countries.

Royal HaskoningDHV - Africa

At present, we provide environmental, water resource management, water & sanitation, waste management,

energy, ports and rail infrastructure, and industrial services across the African continent. With our (hub) offices

and a broad network of sub-contractors Royal HaskoningDHV has created a strong presence throughout the

continent allowing optimal use of local knowledge in combination with global expertise.

Capability Statement Royal HaskoningDHV – Environmental Services (Africa) March 2013 - 2-

Our Royal HaskoningDHV offices (residential and project- based) are presented as follows:

Benin - Cotonou

Botswana - Gabarone

Egypt - Fayoum

Egypt - Port Said

Ethiopia - Gedo

Gambia - Banjul

Gabon - Libreville

Ghana - Kumasi

Ghana - Accra, Cape Coast

Kenya - Nairobi

Libya - Tripoli

Lesotho - Maseru

Mozambique - Maputo

Mozambique - Nampula

Mozambique - Tete

Namibia - Windhoek

Nigeria - Abuja

Nigeria - Lagos, Port

Nigeria - Harcourt, Lokoja

Senegal - Dakar

South Africa - 22 offices covering all major

cities

Tanzania - Dar es Salaam

Zambia - Kafue

Zimbabwe - Harare

Royal HaskoningDHV Scope of Services

We aim to think in all dimensions by approaching today’s issues from every angle. Our consultant teams

succeed in finding creative solutions and in adding real value to both business and government policies around

the following key areas of expertise:

Industrial Concepts and Engineering;

Ports, Aviation, Rail and Transportation Engineering and Logistics;

Water Treatment and Management;

Water Management, Operations and Management

Integrated Waste Management

Energy and resource recovery from waste

Rivers, Deltas and Coasts;

Coastal Defence;

Environmental Compliance and Sustainability;

Environmental Auditing and Site supervision;

ISO 14001 Certification and Auditing;

Health and Safety;

Engineering Solutions for Health Care and Education;

Urban Areas, Planning and Buildings;

Energy and Renewable Energy;

Architecture and Master Planning; Project and Construction Management; and Infrastructure Asset Management.


Personnel

Royal HaskoningDHV's creative professionals, over two thirds of which are university graduates, cover the full

range of environmental disciplines. Royal HaskoningDHV integrates their technical and management

perspectives to provide practical and workable solutions to environmental issues. Many of our staff have over

15 years of project experience and come from a diverse range of backgrounds. These range from earth, natural

and social sciences, engineering, planning, economics, law, organisational and management development.

Skilled technicians, laboratory staff and administrative staff provide practical support.

Health, Safety, and Environment

Royal HaskoningDHV is committed to ensuring it provides a safe and healthy work environment to all. Royal

HaskoningDHV is also committed to mitigate our client’s environmental health and safety concerns, protecting

the environment and meeting or exceeding regulatory compliance standards. Royal HaskoningDHV recognises

the importance of implementation of Health Safety and Environment (HSE) controls, and of joining forces with

clients in eliminating risks in a continuous effort to reach zero incidents and accidents and minimal impact to the

environment. Our HSE policy is available upon request.

We are proud that our Health & Safety Management System is certified to in accordance with the OHSAS

18001 standard, and Royal HaskoningDHV’s Environmental Management System is certified to be compliant

with ISO 14001. Furthermore Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance certified that Royal HaskoningDHV uses a

Quality Management System, which is in full compliance with ISO 9001.

Innovative Sustainability

Concern about the environment has become a permanent feature of our society. Sustainability and the safety

of our living environment are significant factors in virtually every debate or action. This

may involve solving specific environmental problems. At the same time environmental

considerations play just as large a part in defining the structure of our rural and urban

work and living environments, in planning processes or in designing industrial

processes. Prevention or control is becoming increasingly important alongside solutions.

Royal HaskoningDHV has a strong company commitment to conducting our operational

activities in such a way that the environment and worker health and safety is protected

and that we comply with applicable legislative and other client requirements. In addition,

Royal HaskoningDHV is a principle international engineering and environmental

consultancy in developing and implementing innovative sustainable solutions.

We strive to actively assist our clients during the project execution to reduce their environmental footprint.

Royal HaskoningDHV sets annual targets for reduction of the company’s environmental footprint.


Environmental Team

The Environment Team of Royal HaskoningDHV, consisting of approximately 650 staff (of which 150 are water

specialists), brings together a wide range of know-how in order to solve the great diversity of problems related

to the environment. Our expertise covers both the more traditional environmental areas such as soil, water, air,

waste, biodiversity, social and noise, but also more strategic sustainability policy and environmental planning

expertise, as well as compliance and supervision services. Our consultants have in-depth knowledge of

environmental technology, legislation, regulations, management systems, and communication best practices

enabling us to meet the broad spectrum of services our clients desire.

Transaction Services

With a history of more then 125 years Royal HaskoningDHV is able to draw on a wealth of multi-disciplinary

knowledge about the market place and has built an extensive track record in performing Environmental, Health

and Safety, Feasibility Assessments and Technical Due Diligence Assessments. Our services range from

providing traditional pre-acquisition and vendor Due Diligence to assessments of industrial assets and real

estate portfolios.

HSE Management Services

HSE Management, and in general risk management, forms an increasing challenge for organisations

worldwide. We support our clients in developing and implementing systems for health, safety and

environmental management. Our services include development of HSE - and risk management systems,

training, internal auditing, HAZOP/ HAZID, Quantitative Risk Assessments, disaster and emergency response

planning and developing safety culture programmes.

Our approach towards HSE and risk management systems is specifically designed for effectiveness and

practicality based on business fundamentals and reliability of daily processes. During the implementation Royal

HaskoningDHV assists, trains and analyses in close consultation with the client. A crucial part of our service

portfolio includes incident management and analysis, HSE supervision during construction, on and off-shore

HSE audits, technical safety and workplace assessments, dangerous substances, fire and explosion control.


Specialist Environmental Services

Our experts provide tailor made services in the fields of Phase I and II environmental site assessments, Human

Health Risk Assessments, Modelling, design and management of tender procedures, remediation programs

and on site supervision. Specialist studies can be undertaken for contaminated land, air quality, noise impacts,

visual impacts, avifaunal impacts, groundwater impacts, estuarine impacts as well as for freshwater

assessments (flood line delineation, wetland delineation, coastal setback zonation etc).

Our ability to combine our expertise and capacity, geared to the problem concerned and combined with

superior project and process management, creates added value that is recognized in both the public and

private sectors. Our commitment and enthusiasm form the basis of our co-operation with the client.

Strategic and Sustainability Services

The integrative, multi-disciplinary nature of sustainable development necessitates that co-ordinated efforts are

undertaken to ensure that the goals of development over time are achieved. This entails systematic and

continuous processes of information generation, policy and implementation monitoring, as well as the

evaluation of the sustainability of development. Our services specifically aim to assist both the public and

private sectors through pro-active strategic environmental planning, sustainability reporting, policy formulation,

and institutional support. Specialist areas include spatial planning, biodiversity management, water resource

management, sustainable energy, climate change, and integrated environmental management. In addition,

Royal HaskoningDHV is able to assist corporations, financial organisations and the private sector in the

implementation and monitoring of global and triple bottom line reporting (sustainability reporting) by ensuring

that companies respond to the challenges of conducting business in the global economy in a socially and

environmentally responsible manner.

Corporate Responsibility and Business Integrity Management

Royal HaskoningDHV take pride in its commitment to Corporate Responsibility (CR) and Business Integrity

principles. Our corporate responsibility business principles commit us to act ethically, protect the environment

and create an inclusive, safe and healthy work environment.

The principles also commit us to support the communities around our operations, create economic benefits,

choose suppliers that comply with the law and treat employees fairly and with respect. Corporate

Responsibility is seen as a commitment to three corporate spheres; Project Responsibility, Social

Responsibility and Internal Responsibility. Royal HaskoningDHV has dedicated both human and financial

resources to each of these fields, in order to ensure that CR is not relegated to a ‘nice to have’ but forms an

actual part of every project undertaken by the company.

Royal HaskoningDHV Selection of References


References Soil Investigation & Remediation

Soil contamination study for a Concentrated Solar Power station in Upington, South Africa Country: South Africa Client: Confidential Location: Upington, Northern Cape Start and Completion Date: 2013 Undertook a soil contamination study for a 120 Ha site set aside for the development of a CSP facility. Study undertaken as a requirement by the client’s lenders as part of a larger risk assessment being undertaken for the site. The study involved the taking of samples, the analysis of these samples and the compilation of a report outlining the findings of both a visual assessment of the site as well as the laboratory analysis undertaken.

Supervision of dismantling and remediation project Douala Cameroon Country: Cameroon Client: Confidential Location: Douala Start and Completion Date: 2009-ongoing Management and supervision of the dismantling and remediation of a former agrochemical blending facility in Douala, Cameroon. Tasks included design of tender documents, tender evaluation, on site HSSE and technical supervision and validation of remedial works. Prior to implementation phase Royal HaskoningDHV has performed various investigation phases to identify and delineate impacted areas.

Supervision of Removal and Disposal Drummed TCP Country: Eritrea Client: Shell Djibouti Location: Assab Start and Completion Date: 2008 Supervision of removal and disposal of drums containing tricresylphosphate and affected soils.

Remediation Free Phase Jet-A1 at Khartoum Airport Country: Sudan Client: Shell Aviation Location: Khartoum Start and Completion Date: 2009 - ongoing Management and supervision of delineation of free phase Jet A-1 impacted groundwater and implementation of remedial actions for removal of this free phase product.

Remediation former agrochemical depot in Addis Ababa Country: Ethiopia Client: Confidential Location: Addis Ababa Start and Completion Date: 2007-2009 Soil remediation in area impacted by agrochemicals. Scope included specification design, on site supervision and validation. The remediation was performed by an Ethiopian contractor under supervision of an experienced environmental supervisor of Royal HaskoningDHV.

Supervision of Maringan Site Remediation Works Country: Sudan Client: Confidential Location: Wad Medina Start and Completion Date: 2007 - 2009 Supervision on behalf of Client for a large site remediation scheme comprising demolition works, groundwater floating product abstraction works, earthworks to remove pesticide and solvent impacted soil for treatment, removal of heavily contaminated material out of well used as soak away and stabilisation and reinstatement works.



Phase II Site Investigation Khartoum Airport Country: Sudan Client: The Shell Company of the Sudan Ltd. Location: Khartoum Start and Completion Date: 2006-2008 The works comprised design of the site investigation, drilling of groundwater monitoring wells, sampling, in-situ and laboratory chemical analyses of groundwater and soil samples, preparation of a hydro-geological model and reporting. A remediation strategy was also developed.

Environmental site assessment Maringan, Sudan Country: Sudan Client: The Shell Company of the Sudan Ltd. Location: Wad Medani Start and Completion Date: 2006 Royal HaskoningDHV has carried out an extensive and intrusive environmental site assessment at a former agrochemical site in Sudan. A Groundwater Risk Assessment was carried out to investigate the behaviour and thus potential spreading of contaminants in groundwater. The main objective of this Risk Assessment was to define a groundwater exclusion zone, and therewith prevent any (future) potential risks to local residents from using groundwater impacted by former site operations. Geology, hydrogeology, climate, topography and existing groundwater data were assessed on a regional scale and site specific scale. Information used included Blue Nile river levels, local geology, regional groundwater levels, major groundwater abstractions, behaviour of solvents and agrochemicals redox conditions, microbial degradation and retardation. Based on the available information on (impacted) groundwater, as well as the spreading in groundwater over the last ten years, model scenarios were calibrated through sensitivity analysis in an initial screening assessment. One scenario was selected for this specific situation and was used for further modelling and calculation. Various modelling sequences were executed. This eventually resulted in determination of exclusion zones for shallow and deep aquifers.

Human Health Risk Assessment Country: South Africa Client: Shell International Chemicals BV Location: Johannesburg Start and Completion Date: 2006-2007 Human health risk assessment of an industrial site Wadeville South Africa, with reference to the contamination situation in soil and groundwater.

Management of Soil Investigation Programmes Country: Benin Client: Marlan's Group S.A. Location: Cotonou Start and Completion Date: 2005 A detailed site (soil) investigation programme for the construction of a ro-ro terminal, a fertiliser quay and a fertiliser factory in Cotonou was designed and tender documents were prepared. Royal HaskoningDHV assisted during tendering, and carried out supervision of the surveys.

Environmental Impact Assessment, Feasibility studies, Terminal Development for various projects Country: Benin Client: Marlan's Group S.A. Location: Benin Start and Completion Date: 2005 Marlan’s Group S.A. intended the construction of a RoRo-Jetty Terminal 50 Km east of Cotonou in order to improve efficiency of handling second hand cars compared to the present situation through the main Port of Cotonou. In addition, a fertiliser plant and a car-offloading jetty outside the port of Cotonou was planned. Royal HaskoningDHV prepared designs, soil investigations, environmental reports and feasibility assessments for all of these intended project developments.



Transaction Services References

Environmental Risk Assessment for a proposed Coal Terminal to be situated at Port Louis, Mauritius. Country: Mauritius Client: Department of Energy Location: Port Louis Start and Completion Date: 2009-2010 The energy department of the Government of Mauritius had commissioned a new thermal power plant. Coal would need to be shipped in to fuel the power station. This meant the increase in coal storage facilities was required at Port Louis. This however posed a risk as the area proposed for coal storage was situated adjacent to a fuel and chemical storage tank yards on site. An environmental risk assessment was undertaken to determine the explosive risks associated with the proposed operations, as well as additional air, noise, visual, marine, coastal, social, and legislative impacts which may result from the proposed development.

Consulting Services for Evaluation / Assessment of Dam Safety and Preparation of Emergency Action Plan and Environmental Management Plan for Akosombo and Kpong Generation Stations Country: Ghana Client: Volta River Authority Location: Volta Basin Start and Completion Date: 2009-2010 The Akosombo Dam is a hydroelectric dam in south-eastern Ghana in the Akosombo gorge on the Volta River. The dam provides electricity to Ghana and its neighbouring West African countries, including Togo and Benin. The Volta River Authority (VRA) has a request to prepare a Dam Safety Assessment and the much smaller Kpong Dam downstream as well as an Emergency Action Plan to minimize damage and fatalities in case of an emergency. Additional task is the preparation of an Environmental Management Plan to manage the environmental challenges in operating the dam and its projects.

Environmental Site Assessment Philips Lighting Facility Maseru, Lesotho Country: Lesotho Client: Philips Environment and Safety Location: Maseru Start and Completion Date: 2008 Royal HaskoningDHV performed an environmental assessment prior to the planned construction of a building in which Philips will establish a manufacturing plant for CFLi (Compact Fluorescent Lamp integrated) lighting products.

Environmental, Safety and Social Audits of the Nigerian ports in Lagos Country: Nigeria Client: Bureau of Public Enterprises Location: Nigeria Start and Completion Date: 2008-2009 Environmental, Safety and Social Audits of the Nigerian ports in Lagos, Calabar, Port Harcort and Warri. The study also involved a separate Resettlement component in accordance with IFC guidelines. .

Due Diligence Khartoum Water Supply Country: Sudan Client: FMO (Dutch Development Bank) Location: Khartoum Start and Completion Date: 2006 Technical, economical, environmental and social due diligence of the Khartoum Water Supply Project (BOOT) in order to assess the risks for lenders.



References HSE Detailed Design HAZOP of Rabi Pumping Station

Country: Gabon Client: Addax Petroleum Maghena Location: Port Gentil Start and Completion Date: 2009 The main task of the Royal HaskoningDHV HAZOP chairman was to guide the review process on the changes on the P&IDs, as a result of the HAZOP performed by Woodhill Frontier in September 2008. Objectives of the HAZOP were to check whether recommendations from the previous HAZOP were carried out and/or implemented on the P&IDs. To identify additional points which need attention, and to solve these if possible, and if not, to define recommendations or actions. To discuss the impact on hazards and operability of the changes in the design, compared with the previous HAZOP, and to implement operational issues on the P&IDs, if considered to be necessary by Addax staff.

Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment Country: South Africa Client: Shell International Chemicals BV Location: Durban Start and Completion Date: 2007-2008 Human health and ecological risk assessment of a contaminated industrial site (Reunion) in Durban, South Africa. Contamination in soil and groundwater concerned pesticides and aromatics.

Risk assessment and emergency response studies Country: Several: The Netherlands, Gabon, France, Cameroon Client: Total Gabon & Total Cameroon Start and Completion Date: 2004 2007 Total Gabon and Total Cameroon have awarded a contract to Royal HaskoningDHV to perform Safety studies on all oil production installations, according to the French Seveso II legislation and Total company rules. The safety studies were focused on all installations, including oil and gas wells, pipelines, offshore and onshore production installations, oil treatment facilities, tank storage and oil tanker loading facilities. The projects included a visit to all relevant locations, inspection of the systems in place and selection of the accident scenarios. For all scenarios effect and consequence calculations have been prepared, and risk assessment. The scenarios have been prioritized on risk. A selection of the scenarios was used as basis for the internal and external emergency plans. The scenarios were also used to investigate the adequacy of the safety measures installed. The project also included training to Total personnel on emergency response. Furthermore additional heat radiation studies have been performed for the flare stacks on all offshore production platforms under normal and emergency situations, in order to comply with the French legislation and company rules.

Shell Gabon EMS support and Report to Society Country: Shell Gabon Exploration and Production Client: Gabon Location: Gamba Start and Completion Date: 1999-2007 Shell Gabon is a oil exploration and production company operating the Gamba and Rabi fields since the early sixties. In 1999 Shell Gabon attained their ISO 14001 environmental management certification with substantial support from Royal HaskoningDHV. From 2001 onwards Royal HaskoningDHV supports the maintenance of the ISO 14001 system through the conduct of annual EMS / HSE audits, audit training, training of staff, preparation of various materials for Shell Gabon staff (internal publications), operational support (checking and closing audit follow up) and HSE contractor management training. Annually the Report to Society publication (French - English) is drafted, lay out and shipment of 1500-2000 copies. This report presents the performance of Shell Gabon in the field of health, safety, environment and sustainable development. The volume of each of the activities varies annually depending on the topics and needs for support.



Risk analysis - Preparation of a safety concept and the zoning plan - Development of a Emergency Plan Country: Congo Client : Oil Company Location : Terminal Pétrolier

- HAZID Assessment - Preparation of a HAZID report - Development of Action Sheets - Preliminary Risk Analysis - Detailed Risk Analysis - Calculation of thermal effects of fire and explosion overpressure - Development of an Emergency Plan related to several scenarios of major

accidents - Staff training in the management of emergencies and control of major

accidents (fire, explosion, impacts external) - Establishment of the safety concept and zoning plan.

Risk Analyses – Danger Study Country: Gabon Client : Oil Company Location: New site for the storage of petroleum products

- Calculating safety distances - Establishment of Zoning Plan - Definition of protection and fire fighting systems to be established.

HAZID – HAZOP - preparation of a safety concept Country: Gabon Client : Oil Company Location : Sites de production pétrolière – modifications ou mise en place de nouveaux équipements

- Conduct meetings HAZID – HAZOP - Preparation of HAZID and HAZOP reports - Development of action sheets - Calculating safety distances - Development of a Safety Concept.

Risk analysis - Establishing an Emergency Plan and Staff Training in the Management of Emergencies and Fire Fighting Country : Cameroon Client : Oil Company Location : Offshore production platforms

- Preliminary Risk Analysis - Hazard analysis - Calculations of the thermal effects of fire and explosion overpressure - Proposed measures to reduce risks, preventive and corrective - Development of the emergency plan related to major-accident scenarios - Staff training in the management of emergencies and control of major accident

(fire, explosion, external impacts) - Specific studies for new installations or changes in operating procedures (e.g.

establishment of the Emergency Plan subsidiary).

Environmental Impact Study – Safety Study Country : Gabon Client : Oil Company Location: Production wells with production equipment and pipeline transport Preparation of regulatory documents required for obtaining building permits and operating oil wells (3 wells), with the establishment of an EPF (local processing units), construction of an export pipeline (land and lagoon) and processing units.



References ESHIAs Special Environmental and Social Assessment of the Chad - Cameroon Pipeline

Country: Cameroon Client: COTCO (With Axxon as majority stakeholder) Location: Douala, Belabo Start and Completion Date: 2010 The Chad - Cameroon pipeline exists for about 10 years. The Lom Pangar dam has been planned along a 20 km stretch of the pipeline. The pipeline including some infrastructure will be adjusted for that reason. A special environmental and social impact assessment is conducted to review the interaction between the Dam and the Pipeline.

Environmental Awareness and EMS Training of Togo, Benin, Gabon Environmental Managers Country: Ghana Client: Heidelberg Cement Group Location: Tema Start and Completion Date: 2010 Heidelberg Cement Group wishes to improve environmental awareness and, in the long term, implement an (ISO 14001 certified) Environmental Management System (EMS) at their facilities in Togo, Benin and Gabon. All together these different facilities cover all the steps of cement manufacturing process, i.e. quarry, kiln and grinding operation. Royal HaskoningDHV provided a training that covers general environmental awareness and EMS based on the elements of the ISO 14001. The training was given at Heidelberg cement facility in Tema, Ghana.

Letseng Diamond Mine ISO 14001 Audits, Lesotho Country: Lesotho Client: Letseng Diamond Mine. Location: Letseng Diamond Mine Start and Completion Date: 2008-2010 Letseng Diamond mine part of the Gem group was striving for ISO 14001 certification. Over a 3 year period, Royal HaskoningDHV assisted the mine in setting up their EMS system as well as in monitoring continuous improvement measures at the site in order for them to attain certification.

Environmental and Social Services for the EKO Atlantic Development project Country: Nigeria Client: South Energyx Nigeria Ltd. Location: Lagos Start and Completion Date: 2008-2011 The Eko Atlantic project comprises land reclamation along the shoreline of Victoria Island, Lagos, from the Lagos port entrance to 6 km eastwards. The new reclaimed land will be developed for urban and business centres for 450,000 people. HaskoningDHV was asked to conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment that will satisfy authorities and investors of the Eko Atlantic Project in Lagos.

Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Undertaken for a Bioethanol Facility in Sena, Mozambique. Country: Mozambique Client: Envalor Location: Sena Start and Completion Date: 20011-ongoing Royal HaskoningDHV was appointed by Envalor to obtain environmental authorisation for their bioethanol facility proposed for development north of Sena, in Mozambique. The project involved the establishment of an emerging farmers project, & 12 000 Ha of land set aside for sugarcane and sugar beet production. The aim is to train the local communities on how to farm commercially on 100 Ha as part of the emerging famers project, and then to upscale the project to the full 12 000 Ha of sugarcane/sugar beet production, with the aim of producing ethanol for the export market in Europe. Both IFC & the local MICOA environmental requirements needed to be addressed during the study in order to obtain environmental licenses to initiate the project.



Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for the exploitation of 5 quarries at Rabi field Country: Gabon Client: Shell Gabon Location: Gabon Start and Completion Date: 2008-2010 The project consists of the exploitation of quarries as follows: 3 sand quarries to open and 2 laterite quarries to extend. The site is located in the rain forest of Gabon, is isolated and rich in biodiversity. The ESIA was carried out according to the legislation and procedure of Gabon. Presentations to relevant ministries were held. Impacts of the project were assessed, compensation measures recommended and an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) was set up to allow easier implementation of the measures. The project and the results of the ESIA were presented to the Gabonese Authorities.

Regional Environmental Assessment of the Kribi region, Cameroon Country: Cameroon Client: National Hydrocarbon Corporation / World Bank Location: Kribi Start and Completion Date: 2007-2008 The aim of the projects is to identify the indirect, induced and cumulative environmental, social and health impacts in the Kribi region from existing projects, projects under construction and planned within a 10 to 15 year time frame. Recommendations are given in order to lead the region towards sustainable development which ensures balanced socio-economic development as well as preservation of natural resources and biodiversity.

Environmental impact assessment of the Aloumbé exploration drilling Country: Gabon Client: Total Gabon Location: Mboumba Start and Completion Date: 2007-2008 Activities included an assessment of regulatory framework, collection of environmental and social baseline data, impact assessment and mitigation measures identification, preparation of an Environmental Management Plan.

Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Loche East Offshore Oil Exploration project Country: Gabon Client: Perenco Gabon Location: Gabonese Coast Start and Completion Date: 2007 Perenco Gabon planned exploration activities for Oil offshore off the Gabonese coast. The impact assessment consisted in studying the potential impacts of these activities, including the induced movement of people and goods. The Loche East exploration activities consisted in the drilling of a single well. The site was located off the Gabonese coast. There were already petroleum activities in the vicinity of the project zone. The environmental and social impacts of the project were assessed; compensation measures recommended, and Environmental Management Plan (EMP) was set up.

Air Quality Impact Assessment for a Copper Mine, Kinsevere, DRC Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo Client: Anvil Mining Location: Kinsevere Start and Completion Date: 2008 An air quality impact assessment was required for EIA purposes to assess the impacts of a copper mining and smelter operation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This study required the assessment of air quality monitored data, the estimation of emissions with the use of emission factors and emission models, and the dispersion modelling of impacts to determine actual ground level impacts associated with both current and proposed future operations on site.



Long Term Vision of Environmental Management in the Oil & Gas sector in Cameroon Country: Cameroon Client: PSMC - Pipeline Steering and Monitoring Committeee Location: Cameroon Start and Completion Date: 2006-2007 The project consists in the assessment of the institutional and regulatory setting in the Oil and Gas sector in Cameroon and the elaboration of strategies to improve the environmental and socio-economic management system (EMS) of the country in view of future potential developments in the sector.

ESIA for Dian-Dian Bauxite and Alumina Complex Country: Guinea Client: Rusal Location: Guinea Start and Completion Date: 2006-2007 An Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for a Bauxite and Alumina Complex at Dian Dian.

Alexandria Growth Pole Project Country: Egypt Client: World Bank Location: Alexandria Start and Completion Date: 2006 Alexandria Growth Pole Project - Integrated Environmental and Social Impact Assessment.

Environmental and Social Impact Assessment of the Sanaga Gas Development Project Country: Cameroon Client: Perenco Cameroon Location: Kribi region Start and Completion Date: 2006 Environmental and Social Impact Assessment of the Sanaga Gas Development Project.

Ombena Oil Development Project Country: Gabon Client: Perenco Gabon Location: Savannah Area Start and Completion Date: 2006 Perenco Gabon planned to develop an oil field onshore in a low populated savannah area. The oil will then be transported by pipe to the export facility. The impact assessment consisted in studying the potential impacts of the development activities, as well as the laying of the pipelines. The OBA field development consisted in: the exploitation of four wells, an Early Production Facility on site, on site piping and a pipeline of 42 Km from the production site to the treatment and exportation facility. Most of the site and pipeline trajectory was in a savannah area and very little population was in the vicinity. Impacts related both to the production site and the pipeline were assessed. Compensation measures were recommended to the client and an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) was set up to allow easier implementation of those measures. The ESIA was presented together with the client to the Gabonese Authorities.



Project coordination of an Environmental, Social and Health Impact Assessment for the expansion of LNG facilities Country: Nigeria Client: Shell Global Solutions International B.V. Location: Bonny Island Start and Completion Date: 2005-2007 Project coordination of an Environmental, Social and Health Impact Assessment (ESHIA) for the expansion of LNG facilities (two trains) for a site on Bonny Island, Nigeria. The ESHIA process was very sensitive with respect to environmental issues, social issues as well as stakeholders communication. Also safety and security played a major role in this part of the Niger Delta.

Environmental Impact Assessment for Oil & Gas Projects in Gabon Country: Gabon Client: Shell, Total, Perenco, Sinopec, Addax, GGPC, CNR, MPDC and OPHIR Location: Gabon Start and Completion Date: 2004-2009 These EIAs concerned various types of activities in this sector: exploration drilling, seismic survey, appraisal and production drilling, pipeline laying, production and treatment facilities, operation of facilities and associated activities (extension of opening of quarries, embankment, waste disposal and treatment facilities, workers camp, etc.). EIA report includes the following sections: project definition (including legislation framework and alternative analysis), environmental and social baseline analysis, impact assessment, mitigation and compensation measures, monitoring and Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) Baseline conditions are defined based on a literature review of existing data, a field survey on the project site (except for offshore projects), stakeholder consultation (especially, if relevant, communities close by the project site) and, according to the availability of data, measurement and sampling (soil, water, noise, etc.). The ESMP is prepared in closed cooperation with the company (and design engineer) in charge of the project. On demand, we provide support to our clients in the various steps of the Gabonese EIA approval procedure: drafting of EIA terms of reference, scoping meeting at General Environmental Directorate (‘Direction Générale de l’Environnement’ DGE), EIA report presentation meeting at DGE, etc.

Independent Auditor for the Eskom Ingula Pumped Storage Scheme (PSS) Country: South Africa Client: Eskom Generation Location: Little Drakensberg, Kwa-Zulu Natal Start and Expected Completion Date: 2010 - 2013 Environmental control officers are deployed to undertake site visits during construction of the Ingula Hydroelectric Power Scheme. Weekly meetings are held with follow up on corrective actions as required in order to ensure that the contractors on site operate in compliance of the environmental management plan developed for the project.

Environmental Control Supervision for the Upgrade of 102 clinics in Lesotho Country: Lesotho Client: Millennium Challenge Corporation Location: Various Start and Expected Completion Date: 2010-ongoing Environmental control officers were deployed to audit compliance to on site environmental management plans developed for the upgrade of 102 health clinics in Lesotho. Community liaison and training on HIV aids and broader health and safety aspects on site were also addressed by Royal HaskoningDHV site staff.



Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for the development of Koula field Country: Gabon Client: Shell Gabon Location: Gabon Start and Completion Date: 2004-2008 The development project consists Koula field in the establishment and operation of the following facilities: 6 producing wells, 2 wells for water injection, a permanent production station (PPF) with a net capacity of 25kb / d of production lines between the wells and the PPF, a pipeline 5 km long between the PPF and the junction Koula / Tsiengui and a pipeline 11 km long between the PPF and the station Tsiengui. The various wells, the production station and base life are located on 6 platforms upgraded under the project. Activities performed:

The assessment framework The execution of reconnaissance of the sites proposed for the project

(including interviews with local communities) to identify all environ-mental issues and social issues may require careful consideration.

Analysis of the initial site and its environment from the existing literature on the subject, expert advice and reconnaissance visit to the site.

Review of project components and assessment of their potential positive or negative im-pacts social and environmental.

Analysis of project alternatives. Formulation of measures to mitigate those impacts and establishing an

environmental management plan and social (ESMP) Presentation and participation in meetings of framing and presentation of the

EIA report to the Directorate General Environment (DGE).

Environmental Impact Assessment of the Diga-Batanga-Libreville pipeline and associated wells Country: Gabon Client: Perenco Gabon Location: Port Gentil, Diga, Batanga, Libreville Start and Completion Date: 2004-2006 Objective of this large gas development project is to supply the power stations in Port-Gentil and Libreville with gas. The main project component is the construction of a 390 km pipeline between the Diga gas field and Libreville. The first part of the pipeline, 110 km between Diga and the Batanga production facility is onshore and follows the RoW of an existing pipeline. The second part of the pipeline is mainly offshore but includes 3 small on-shore sections for which a number of alternative routes were considered. The project also includes the drilling of a number of appraisal, exploration and development wells in Diga and Ombena fields. An EIA was carried out for the majority of the activities associated with the construction and operation of these facilities.

Transnet New Multiproduct Pipeline (Inland Lines) Country: South Africa Client: Transnet Pipelines Location: Gauteng and Mpumalanga Provinces Start and Expected Completion Date: 2005-2007 EIA for the proposed Transnet NMPP from Jameson Park via Alrode to Langlaagte (a distance of approximately 77 km) and Kendal to Waltloo (a distance of approximately 88 km) in Gauteng and Mpumalanga Provinces, South Africa. This EIA was unique in the requirements related to public consultation and government involvement as multiple municipal, and provincial boundaries were traversed during this project.

Environmental Impact Assessment for the Cornubia Mixed Use Phase Development Country: South Africa Client: Tongaat Hulett Developments & eThekwini Municipality Location: Kwa Zulu Natal Province Start and Expected Completion Date: 2008-2012 Undertook an environmental impact assessment for Tongaat Hulett Developments in conjunction with eThekwini Municipality for a mixed use, phased development on Cornubia, a 1331ha Greenfield’s site, located west of the N2 toll road and north of the Mt Edgecombe/M41 freeway in eThekwini Municipality.



Strategic Environmental Assessment of the Sugar Cane Industry in the South-

Eastern Lowveld of Zimbabwe for the Canelands Trust (2011) Country: Zimbabwe Client: Location: Zimbabwe Start and Expected Completion Date: 2012

Environmental Input into the Development of Transportation Scenarios for the Greater Gaborone Multimodal Transportation Study: Strategic Environmental Assessment Country: Botswana Client: Ministry of Works and Transport Location: Gaborone Start and Expected Completion Date: 2010 A Strategic Environmental Assessment was undertaken for the multi-modal transportation study for greater Gaborone to achieve a sustainable and cost effective solution for the growing traffic problems of Greater Gaborone.



References Energy

Environmental Impact Assessment for the Jupiter Sebenza 400kV Line Country: South Africa Client: Eskom Transmission Location: Mpumalanga and Gauteng Provinces Start and Expected Completion Date: 2010-2011 Environmental impact assessment for two (2) x 400 kV overhead power lines from Matla Power Station (Mpumalanga) to the proposed Jupiter B substation (Johannesburg) as well as proposed Jupiter B and Sebenza 400/132kV substations and required power lines between existing substations in the Johannesburg area.

Calabar Energy City Country: Nigeria Client: Calabar Energy City Development Company Limited Location: Cross River State Start and Expected Completion Date: 2010-2011 The Government of Cross River State is currently implementing various socio-economic policy initiatives. One of these initiatives is the promotion of the establishment of a dedicated energy services facility in Calabar to be known as Calabar Energy City. Royal HaskoningDHV was assigned to undertake project management services for the Calabar Energy City Project in March 2010. Our task was to ensure that the design of the port area and the development of the infrastructure were undertaken on time, within budget and that all design work were done to the highest standards. The initial ten work packages were planned to take approximately six months and to cover a variety of fields of work and activities within different divisions. Royal HaskoningDHV’s main tasks comprised master planning, award of contracts for environmental impact assessment, site clearance and dredging & reclamation, M&E planning, hardware and equipment contracts as well as the preparation of power plant and waste water treatment plant contracts. At a later stage, Royal HaskoningDHV’s scope of work could be extended to cover site supervision during construction of the facility. This part of the work would then be carried out by RH Nigeria as a subcontract to the RH UK contract.

Ghana Regional Capitals Street Lighting project Country: Ghana Client: Philips Lighting B.V. Location: Accra and Kumasi Start and Completion Date: 2008-2010 In 2005 Royal HaskoningDHV executed on behalf of Philip Lighting BV a PESP Feasibility Study for Street Lighting in the Regional Capitals of Ghana. This study resulted in an ORET application that was granted in 2007. The first phase of the project comprise some 500 km of street lighting in Accra and Kumasi, scheduled to be implemented in 2008, 2009 and 2010. Philips Lighting BV contracted Royal HaskoningDHV for the site supervision, technical assistance and for the implementation of the Maintenance Management System (MMS) including trainings etc. For the MMS implementation Royal HaskoningDHV collaborates with Liandyn, a Dutch developer and operator of similar systems in the Netherlands.

Ghana Regional Capitals Street Lighting Project - a PESP Feasibility Study Country: Ghana Client: Philips Lighting B.V. Location: All regional capitals (Ghana) Start and Completion Date: 2005-2006 Together with Philips Lighting Ltd. a study was executed into the technical, environmental, organisational, institutional and financial aspects for the realisation of some 1,000 km of public street lighting in all the regional capitals of Ghana. Implementation started in 2007 and will be finalised in 2009. The total investment will be some 45 million Euros of which 35% is grant from the Netherlands government.



Underground Coal Gasification Country: South Africa Client: Eskom Research and Innovation Location: Amersfoort, Mpumalanga Province Start and Completion Date: 2008-Ongoing Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Waste Management License, Rectification and Water Use Authorisation process for the proposed Eskom Underground Coal Gasification project in Amersfoort, Mpumalanga. This is the first use of underground coal gasification in South Africa. With the introduction of this new technology option extensive public engagement and government consultation is required.

Atlantis Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Country: South Africa Client: Eskom Generation Location: Western Cape Province Start and Expected Completion Date: 2006-2008 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process for the proposed Eskom Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) in Atlantis, Western Cape.

Eskom 100MW Concentrated Solar Plant (CSP) Upington Country: South Africa Client: Eskom Research and Innovation Location: Upington, Northern Cape Province Start and Expected Completion Date: 2006-2007 EIA for the proposed establishment of a new 100MW concentrating solar power plant and associated infrastructure in the Northern Cape Province.

SolAfrica 75MW Concentrated Solar Plant (CSP) Upington Country: South Africa Client: SolAfrica Location: Farm Bokpoort outside Groblershoop, Northern Cape Start and Expected Completion Date: 2010 - 2013 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Water Use Authorisation process for the proposed 75MW CSP plant as well as Basic Assessment for the proposed pipeline serving the CSP in the Northern Cape Province.

Eskom Steelpoort Pumped Storage Scheme in Limpopo Province Country: South Africa Client: Eskom Generation Location: Steelpoort, Roosenekal and Sehlakwane, Limpopo Province Start and Expected Completion Date: 2006-2007 Environmental Impact Assessment for the Proposed Pumped Storage Power Generation Facility in the Steelpoort area, Mpumalanga and Limpopo Provinces (Project Lima).

Eskom Mbumbu Tsakane 132kV line Country: South Africa Client: Eskom Distribution – Mpumalanga Region Location: Mpumalanga Province, South Africa Start and Expected Completion Date: 2012 - 2013 Basic Assessment Environmental process for the proposed 132kV line from Mbumbu to Tsakane substations in Mpumalanga.

Eskom Medupi Power Station Country: South Africa Client: Eskom Generation Location: Lephalale, Limpopo Province Start and Expected Completion Date: 2006 EIA for the proposed 4800MW Medupi Coal Fired Power Station and Associated Infrastructure near Lephalale, Limpopo Province.



References Airports, Rail and Road Transport

OR Tambo International Airport Integrated Groundwater Management Plan (phase 1 and 2) Country: South Africa Client: Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA) Location: Kempton Park, Gauteng Province Start and Expected Completion Date: 2009-2010 Phase 1 and 2 groundwater monitoring plan was developed for ACSA, for the OR Tambo International Airport in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality. This was required for incorporation into their ISO 14001 EMS, as due to comply with environmental legal requirements aspects.

Gautrain Rapid Rail Link Project (GRRL) Country: South Africa Client: Department of Roads and Transport Location: Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni and Tshwane Metropolitan Municipalities, Gauteng Province Start and Expected Completion Date: 2001 - 2012 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), subsequent route amendment assessments and evaluations of the environmental components of the private sector bids to design, construct and operate the Gautrain system. After commencement of construction of the first rapid rail link in Africa, Royal HaskoningDHV were employed to undertake environmental monitoring and reporting services, this also subsequently extended into the early operational periods of the project. Key components which needed to be addressed during the impact assessment were tunnelling, land restitution, river crossings, extensive public consultation, transects across a landfill site, positioning and access provision to train stations, electrical supply to the rapid rail system, rail yards and provision of various other utilities etc.

Proposed Rehabilitation of the Sanral Route N1 between Tweespruit and Ladybrand, Free State Province Country: South Africa Client: SANRAL Location: Tweespruit & Ladybrand, Free State Province Start and Expected Completion Date: 2009 Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed road rehabilitation of a section of the N1 between Tweespruit and Ladybrand, Freestate Province.

King Shaka International Airport Air Quality Management Plan Development Country: South Africa Client: Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA) Location: Kwa Zulu Natal Province Start and Expected Completion Date: 2010 Air quality impact assessment undertaken for the new King Shaka International Airport, required in preparation of the operation of the facility and as a deliverable for the environmental impact assessment for the site. Needed to be undertaken to ensure the site was ready for the 2010 soccer world cup, in South Africa.

Environmental Impact Assessment and Public Consultation for the Bus Rapid Transit System implemented in Johannesburg Country: South Africa Client: Johannesburg Development Agency Location: Gauteng Province Start and Expected Completion Date: 2008-2010 Undertook an environmental impact assessment for selected sections along the BRT route in Greater Johannesburg. Royal HaskoningDHV was also strategically appointed to undertake public consultation along various other sections in support of other consultancies carrying out the EIA processes. Project initiated in support of the 2010 Soccer World Cup.



References – Strategic Environmental Planning

Environmental Management Framework for the Dinokeng Project Country: South Africa Client: Gauteng Department of Economic Development Location: Gauteng Province Start and Expected Completion Date: 2008-2010 The Environmental Management Framework aims to ensure that the development patterns take cognisance of and do not compromise the long term viability of the natural and social resources of the area. In essence, it defines a spatial development structure that can be supported by the natural resource base and which most closely matches the social and developmental desires of the local communities. The analyses both the current and desired states of the biophysical and socio-economic environments, and spatially interprets of management actions that are required to reach the desired state of environment in the Dinokeng Area.

Environmental Management Framework for the Tlokwe Local Municipality Country: South Africa Client: North West Department of Agriculture, Conservation, Environment and Rural Development Location: North West Province Start and Expected Completion Date: 2012-2013 The Tlokwe Local Municipality as an area experiencing significant growth and development pressure. Pressure factors include urban development and expansion, a backlog in infrastructure provision, demand for housing, and urbanisation pressures. The Provincial Spatial Development Framework identified Tlokwe as a Priority One investment area due to the location of the Municipal Area and its positive physical attributes. The formulation of the Environmental Management Framework for Tlokwe was therefore necessary to ensure that development and growth is sustainable and does not take place to the detriment of the sustainability of the natural resource base.

Environmental Management Framework for the John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality Country: South Africa Client: Northern Cape Department of Environment and Nature Conservation Location: Northern Cape Province Start and Expected Completion Date: 2011-2012 The Environmental Management Framework (EMF) aims to identify areas of natural resource importance, ecological sensitivity, and transformation pressures and to formulate a spatial environmental plan to guide decision making as well as relevant spatial development plans for the area. The EMF is based on the integration of spatially represented information and related parameters, such as ecology, hydrology, infrastructure and services, in order to pro-actively identify areas of potential conflict between development proposals and critical or sensitive environments. Spatial and development planning in the district can therefore draw on the EMF to steer the utilisation and exploitation of natural resources in a sustainable manner. The EMF also accommodates consideration of natural disasters, climate change, deforestation and water supplies.

Environmental Management Framework for the Metsweding District Municipality Country: South Africa Client: Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Location: Gauteng Province Start and Expected Completion Date: 2010-2011 The formulation of the Environmental Management Framework for the Metsweding region was necessary to ensure that development and growth is sustainable and does not take place to the detriment of the functionality and integrity of the natural resource base. The main threats to the natural environment in the Metsweding region are related to pressures on natural resource base amidst development and expansion of the urban areas, as well as extra-urban agricultural and mining extensions. An important step to managing these issues is the recognition of the value of wetlands and watercourses, as well as their associated aquatic ecosystems must form part of the development planning of both the urban and rural areas of the Metsweding area.

Environmental Management Framework for the iLembe District Municipality



Country: South Africa Client: Kwa-Zulu Natal Department of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs Location: Kwa-Zulu Natal Province Start and Expected Completion Date: 20012-2013 The development of an Environmental Management Framework arose from the need for a tool to guide development initiatives in the iLembe District Municipality from an environmental perspective. The main driver behind the development of the EMF is the need to provide environmental support for decision makers in the municipality. Therefore, the purpose of this EMF is to provide a framework which will inform the Integrated Development Planning process and Spatial Development Frameworks within the District, as well as to provide a framework for environmental decision making.

Open Space Plan for Evaton and Sebokeng Country: South Africa Client: Department of Environmental Affairs Location: Gauteng Province Start and Expected Completion Date: 2008-2010 Open Space plan prepared to ensure that open space resources, biodiversity and associated ecosystem services of the various resources are accessible, sustained and secured for the benefit of current and future generations. In addition, the plan aimed to provide clear direction for the development and management of parks and recreation facilities in order to meet the demands of a growing population, as well as the appropriate management of important biodiversity areas. Open spaces are categorised according to green, brown and grey networks and management guidelines developed for each category.

Development of green servitudes tool for Gauteng Country: South Africa Client: South African National Biodiversity Institute Location: Gauteng Province Start and Expected Completion Date: 2010-2012 Green Servitudes, or conservation servitudes, are one type of tool in the suite of biodiversity conservation policy strategies. Essentially, they are legal mechanisms through which local authorities or conservation agencies can secure development moratoriums on private land in the interest of biodiversity conservation. By drawing on local and international examples the project provides an overview of the business case in support of the application of Green Servitudes; an appraisal of the legal mandates for such servitudes; and outlines a proposed Green Servitudes tool for application by municipalities in Gauteng within the development approval processes.

Environmental Handbook: Requirements for High Pressure Development Areas Country: South Africa Client: City of Johannesburg Location: Gauteng Province Start and Expected Completion Date: 2010 The Environmental Handbook consolidates the environmental management and development planning information within the City of Joburg into both a reference document and guideline for interventions in critical development pressure areas. The Handbook provides a clear framework for the implementation of the recommendations of the various environmental strategies, frameworks and policies throughout the City’s institutional structures. This Environmental Handbook was compiled in order to bridge the divide between environmental management theory and city development practice. The Handbook draws on strategic environmental references and existing environmental management guidelines to create a systematic decision-making framework that can accommodate either general or specific issues.



Development Effectiveness Report: Evaluation Study of the DBSA’s effectiveness in terms of Environmental Sustainability in projects Country: South Africa Client: Development Bank of Southern Africa Location: Gauteng Province Start and Expected Completion Date: 2010-2011 Undertake an Evaluation Study of the Bank’s effectiveness in terms of Environmental Sustainability in the projects that are supported by the DBSA. The report centres on environmental sustainability in view of the growing uncertainty surrounding the biophysical environment and the reciprocal development of the DBSA’s internal environmental policy tools. This project therefore aims to: independently evaluate the relevance and efficiency of the DBSA support in the municipalities and other clients in terms of environmental performance of its support to programs/projects; assess the effectiveness and results of completed and ongoing environmental projects through quantifiable measures; compare the DBSA support to international and national sustainable development protocol, policies and principles; and support and illustrate the findings of the study with case study examples.

Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for the City of Johannesburg Country: South Africa Client: City of Johannesburg Location: Gauteng Province Start and Expected Completion Date: 2009 The first Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for the City of Joburg, articulates actions through which to implement the vision, strategic objectives and actions necessary for the conservation, protection, use and development of biodiversity. The Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan is a tool by which the city, it’s departments, municipal owned entities, partners and the local community can work together to deliver continuing action for biodiversity stewardship. It is also the Environmental Management department implementation plan as part of the ICLEI Local Action for Biodiversity (LAB) Initiative.

Northern eThekwini Urban Development Corridor Local Area Plans: Strategic Environmental Planning Component Country: South Africa Client: eThekweni Metropolitan Municipality Location: Kwa-Zulu Natal Province Start and Expected Completion Date: 2009-2010 Development pressures around the new King Shaka International Airport and associated Dube Tradeport are mounting, and in response the eThekwini Municipality commissioned a study to confirm alignments of the R102 road corridor and compile Local Area Plans for the Phoenix, Verulam and Tongaat areas. Strategic Environment Planning input was provided for each Local Area Plan. The environmental assets within the NUDC are highly pressurised and fragile. The green corridors associated with the river catchments that traverse the area need to be protected, and where possible expanded and enhanced. These corridors provide vital ecological and recreational amenity services for the metropolitan area as a whole and specifically within each Local Area.

Mamelodi East Local Open Space Plan Country: South Africa Client: City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality Location: Gauteng Province Start and Expected Completion Date: 2008-2009 An open space plan was prepared for Mamelodi East as part of the local implementation of the City-wide open space framework. It establishes a thorough understanding on the intrinsic value of open spaces and develops a visionary roadmap towards the creation of an exceptional open space network for the area. The compilation of the Master Plan was completed in partnership with Metroplan.



Policy and Guidelines for the integration of environmental planning into Land Reform and Rural Development projects Country: South Africa Client: Department of Rural Development and Land Reform Location: National Start and Expected Completion Date: 2011-2012 A Policy for the Integration of Environmental Planning into the Land Reform Process was adopted in 2001 by the (then) Department of Land Affairs. Since 2001, various Land Reform and Rural Development projects saw the light of day – with acknowledged mixed results. In the meantime, the regulatory and policy environments evolved to place much more emphasis on the drive for integrated rural planning and development, and a significantly more complex regulatory system for environmental management. The time was therefore ripe for a revisit of the original policy, based on the lessons learnt from implementation projects from the past decade, and with an eye to the future of rural development and land reform matters in South Africa. The revised policy builds on the initial framework provided by the 2001 policy, with a focus on the key values of rural development and land reform, especially the values that relate to sustainable utilisation and management of renewable natural resources.



References – Sustainability Reporting

South African Environmental Outlook, 2012 Country: South Africa Client: Department of Environmental Affairs Location: National Start and Expected Completion Date: 2011-2013 In the context of reporting on the management of the environment, the regular reporting function is carried out in the form of ‘State of Environment Reports’. State of Environment Reporting provides snapshot pictures of environmental conditions as found at specific times, thereby informing decision makers and civil society alike on the state of health of the environment, and on how well environmental management has performed between sequential reports. The reports therefore provide a broad based insight into the condition of our living environment at a national scale, and with a view towards guiding strategic interventions. This insight is based on a synthesis of environmental monitoring results which in turn provides for an opportunity to identify trends, causal relationships, danger signs, success stories and the like. The value of State of Environment Reporting therefore resides most clearly in its ability to guide decisions for future policy based on a report on what has been happening in the past. This also creates awareness of environmental issues on a wider and more general level and informs broader planning and strategic decision-making.

Gauteng State of the Environment Report Country: South Africa Client: Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Location: Gauteng Province Start and Expected Completion Date: 2011-2012 As the economic hub of the country and the continent and home to 21,5% of the country’s total population, the Gauteng Province’s natural resources are under threat. They are vulnerable to a variety of pressures as the province attempts to provide needed development and socio-economic infrastructure to meet the demands of society. This has been exacerbated by the previous unsustainable development practices and their impacts including spatial organisation, mining and agricultural activities. The State of the Environment report as per the national guidelines and framework is a glossy publication that provides the current state and responses to aspects of human settlements, biodiversity, water, air quality, waste and land issues amongst others. Thus, the State of the Environment Report is a key instrument for tracking Gauteng’s efforts to protect the province’s environmental assets.

Western Cape State of the Environment Report, 2012 Country: South Africa Client: Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning Location: Western Cape Province Start and Expected Completion Date: 2012-2013 The Western Cape State of Environment Outlook report is the second report on environmental trends in the province. In 2005 the first baseline report was published and reflected on fourteen themes for natural, social and economic aspects of sustainable development. This Outlook Report aims to provide a baseline description of environmental parameters along with discussions on the links between the natural environment and socio-economic dimensions. The Outlook Report will consequently inform the formulation of appropriate sustainable policy frameworks and decisions impacting on natural resources, as well as offer a reference framework against which progress towards the stated objectives can be measured over time.



Amathole State of Environmental Report Country: South Africa Client: Amathole District Municipality Location: Eastern Cape Province Start and Expected Completion Date: 2011-2012 The project aimed to review and update a combined Integrated Environmental Management Plan (IEMP) and Environmental Management System, and identify interventions that can steer the District towards a more sustainable environmental and social state. A systematic evaluation of all environmental practices within the District and perspectives of the different stakeholders is captured in a State of Environment Report which informs the review. The findings of the SoER provide the basis for the update and implementation of the IEMP, as well as guidance on specific intervention strategies that need further investigation and design. The approach to the revised IEMP was informed by the state of existing environmental management planning and the need to formulate a practical and relevant environmental management plan for implementation within Amathole District Municipality.

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References – Waste & Pollution

Amathole Environmental Pollution Control Plan Country: South Africa Client: Amathole District Municipality Location: Eastern Cape Province Start and Expected Completion Date: 2012-2013 Royal HaskoningDHV have been appointed by the Amathole Environmental Pollution Control Unit under Health and Protection Services Directorate to prepare the Pollution Control Plan for the Amathole District Municipality. The plan will also cover the 7 local Municipalities of Mbhashe, Mnquma, Amahlathi , Great Kei, Ngqushwa, Nkonkobe and Nxuba Local Municipality The pollution control plan will focus on the significant pollutant stressors that have an impact on health and the environment in the District. The pollutant identification process will focus on emissions and stressors which occur in the air, water, land and waste media including the built environment. The planalso covers strategies aimed at pollution stressors in a poverty stricken environment such as indoor air quality and water related pollution

Method Statement for Encapsulation of Asbestos Contaminated Material (ACM_ Country: Lesotho Client: Trencon Building World Belela Joint Venture (TBWB) JV Location: Lesotho Start and Expected Completion Date: 2012-2013 Royal HaskoningDHV provided technical support to Trencon Building World Belela Joint Venture (TBWB) who are currently constructing and renovating Health Centers in Lesotho. These Health Center upgrades are part of MCA-Lesotho’s Health Infrastructure Project. MCA-L’s Project specifications include the Identification, Safe Removal and Disposal of Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) at Health Centres in Lesotho. TBWB has employed Specialist consultants Royal Haskoning DHV and Approved Inspection Authorities (AIA) who are experts in asbestos management for the identification, safe removal and handling of ACMs. The specialist input focuses on the strategy to safely contain and dispose unearthed Asbestos Containing Material(ACM), present in the surface bed of various derelict Clinic site, in the best practical, environmental safe and economical manner. The recommended option for final ACM management at the targeted sites shall be via onsite immobilisation using a cement-ACM-aggregate mixture commonly referred to as ‘soilcreting’ to encapsulate the co-mingled ACM debris.

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References – Social and Stakeholder Consultation

Social Economic Impact Analysis for the Southern Logistics Hub and Inland Port Development Country: South Africa Client: Blue IQ Location: Gauteng Province Start and Expected Completion Date: 2011 Provided a specialist stand-alone social study to what is destined to become the largest inland Port in Africa. Conducted a full Social and Economic Impact Assessment (SEIA) to international (IFC) standard. Developed resulting management and mitigation measures – particularly to give direction to future potential resettlement activities in the land acquired for the Port development.

MCA Resettlement Audit Country: Lesotho Client: Millennium Challenge Corporation, Lesotho Location: Gauteng Province Start and Expected Completion Date: 2012 Undertook a resettlement audit of 16 communities which had been the beneficiaries of MCA-Lesotho projects in either the land regularization, health or water supply sectors. Worldbank Operational Procedure 4.12 was utilized as the measure of compliance.

Social and Economic Impact Assessment – Tshwane BRT Country: South Africa Client: Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality Location: Gauteng Province Start and Expected Completion Date: 2013 A full investigation was led into the social and economic risks posed by the proposed development of a new Bus Rapid Transport System (BRT) in the City of Tshwane, one of the most populated cities in South Africa. A full social and economic impact assessment was undertaken against the backdrop of international best practice approaches. A robust qualitative and quantitative data gathering process became the focus to the success of the SEIA.

Mookodi Integration Phase 2 Basic Social assessment Country: South Africa Client: Eskom Location: North West Province Start and Expected Completion Date: 2012 In line with three environmental basic assessments, undertook basic social assessments for three Eskom powerlines and associated infrastructure. Main outputs included the identification of social (and economic) risks and the recommendation of applicable mitigation measures.

Social Screening and Risk Assessment Country: South Africa Client: Lonmin Platinum Mine Location: North West Province Start and Expected Completion Date: 2012 Lonmin required a Social screening and risk assessment to flag the high priority social risk areas related to the proposed development of a provincial road which serviced the Marikana mine. The specialist screening study supported the feasibility study being undertaken by the road engineers in RHDHV’s transport department.



Reya – Vaya Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) construction projects: New Canada and Pat Mbatha Motorways Country: South Africa Client: JDA Location: Gauteng Province Start and Expected Completion Date: 2011 Community participation services for stakeholders and communities affected by the construction phase of the project. Liaised with communities to keep them updated and alert on construction-related events that could affect the general public. Also managed an appointed project community liaison officer and the subsequent grievance system established for the project.

Policy and Guidelines for the Integration of Environmental Planning into land reform and the Comprehensive Rural Development Programme (CRDP) Country: South Africa Client: Department of Rural Development and Land Affairs Location: Gauteng Province Start and Expected Completion Date: 2011- 2012 Stakeholder engagement process was part of the policy and implementation plan for the CRDP. Internal and external stakeholders were engaged into the process of revising a policy and implementation of the CRDP tool. The aim of the process was to obtain buy-in on the use of the policy.

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Open Space Plan for Sebokeng and Evaton Country: South Africa Client: Mdelo Landscaping Location: Gauteng Province Start and Expected Completion Date: 2012 Conducting stakeholder engagement was part of an environmental process for the development of an open space plan for affected communities in Sebokeng and Evaton. Communities were invited to participate in the development and decision making of the plan.

Review of the Ekurhuleni Environmental Policy and Implementation Plan Country: South Africa Client: Ekurhuleni Local Municipality Location: Gauteng Start and Expected Completion Date: 2012 Undertaking stakeholder engagement as part of the environmental review process. The process entailed liaison with internal stakeholders to create awareness of the revised environmental policy and obtain buy-in from stakeholders on the use of the policy.

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Kaalspruit River Clean up Campaign in Thembisa Country: South Africa Client: Department of Water Affairs and Forestry Gauteng Region Location: Gauteng Province Start and Expected Completion Date: 2008 Establishment of a community involvement approach in order to monitor water quality, pollution and developing a rehabilitation plan for the quality of water in Gauteng rivers. The river clean up campaign involved working with communities, municipalities and stakeholders.

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