DANNHAUSER REGIONAL WATER
SUPPLY SCHEME
DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
Durnacol, Dannhauser, KwaZulu-Natal
Prepared for: Amajuba District Municipality
Authority Ref: TBC
SLR Project No: 720.21015.00014
Revision No: 0
August 2019
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DOCUMENT INFORMATION
Title Proposed Dannhauser Regional Water Supply Scheme:
Draft Environmental Management Programme
Project Manager Theo Wicks
Project Manager e-mail [email protected]
Author Theo Wicks
Reviewer Fuad Fredericks
Keywords Dannhauser Regional Water Supply Scheme, EMPr
Status Draft
Authority Reference No
SLR Project No 720.21015.00014
DOCUMENT REVISION RECORD
Rev No. Issue Date Description Issued By
0 August 2019 Draft for tender purposes Theo Wicks
BASIS OF REPORT
This document has been prepared by an SLR Group company with reasonable skill, care and diligence, and taking account of the manpower, timescales
and resources devoted to it by agreement with Amajuba District Municipality part or all of the services it has been appointed by the Client to carry out. It
is subject to the terms and conditions of that appointment.
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which may be unclear to it.
Information, advice, recommendations and opinions in this document should only be relied upon in the context of the whole document and any
documents referenced explicitly herein and should then only be used within the context of the appointment.
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CONTENTS
DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME ............................................................................... I
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. 1 1
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION.............................................................................................................. 1 2
APPLICABILITY OF EIA REGULATIONS ............................................................................................................. 4 2.1
EIA REGULATIONS, 2014 ............................................................................................................................................................... 4 2.1.1
EMPR ADMINISTRATION AND REGULATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL OBLIGATIONS ................................ 6 3
MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE .......................................................................................................................... 6 3.1
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ....................................................................................................................... 6 3.2
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TOURISM AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS .................................................... 6 3.2.1
APPLICANT ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 3.2.2
2.2.3 ENGINEER ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.2.4 RESIDENT ENGINEER ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.2.5 CONTRACTOR ................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
2.2.6 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL OFFICER .......................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2.7 ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER ........................................................................................................................................................... 9
EMPR ADMINISTRATION ................................................................................................................................ 9 3.3
METHOD STATEMENTS ................................................................................................................................ 10 3.4
MEETINGS .................................................................................................................................................... 23 3.5
INSPECTION PROCEDURES ........................................................................................................................... 23 3.6
RECORD OF ACTIVITIES ................................................................................................................................ 23 3.7
STATUS OF THIS DOCUMENT ....................................................................................................................... 11 3.8
AIMS OF THE CONSTRUCTION EMP .................................................................................................. 12 4
IMPACT MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES, ACTIONS AND OUTCOMES ............................................................... 12 4.1
MONITORING .................................................................................................................................. 23 5
METHOD AND FREQUENCY OF MONITORING ............................................................................................. 23 5.1
INTERNAL REVIEW AND AUDITING .............................................................................................................. 23 5.2
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS TRAINING ........................................................................................ 25 6
PROCEDURES IN CASE OF ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCIES .................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. 6.1
GENERAL EMERGENCY PROCEDURE ..................................................................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. 6.1.1
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APPENDICES
APPENDIX A: ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENT ...........................................................................................................
APPENDIX B: METHOD STATEMENT PRO-FORMA AND CONTROL SHEET .................................................................
APPENDIX C: ENVIRONMENTAL DO’S AND DON’TS ..................................................................................................
APPENDIX D: LIST OF FINES .......................................................................................................................................
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INTRODUCTION 1
Water supply to the towns of Skombaren, Hilltop, Hattingspruit and Ramaphosa are currently under
capacitated and unable to meet the growing demand for a potable supply. In response, the Amajuba District
Municipality (DM) has proposed the implementation of the Dannhauser Regional Water Supply Scheme
(DRWSS) in order to address current and future demands.
Chapter 5 of National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (No. 107 of 1998) (NEMA) provides a framework
for the integration of environmental issues into the planning, design, decision-making and implementation of
plans and development proposals. Section 24 of the Act provides a framework for granting of environmental
authorisations including the gazetting of regulations outlining the due process required in order to apply for
environmental authorisation.
Section 24N of the Act requires that where an environmental authorisation is required, it is necessary for the
application to include, amongst others, an Environmental Management Programme (EMPr).
SLR Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SLR) has been appointed by the Amajuba DM (as a sub-consultant to
Mariswe (Pty) Ltd) as the independent environmental consultant to compile an application for Environmental
Authorisation in terms of the NEMA. Details of the Environmental Assessment Practitioners (EAP) responsible
for the compilation of this EMPr are provided in Table 1-1
TABLE 1-1: DETAILS OF EAP
General
Organisation SLR Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd
Postal address 2 Wattle Grove, Hilton, 3245
Tel No. (033) 343 5826
Fax No. (011) 467 0978
Name and
responsibility
Qualifications and professional
affiliations
Experience
Fuad Fredericks
Review and
approvals
BSc (Hons). MSc. (Botany)
Pr.Sci.Nat; CEAPSA; IAIAsa
Fuad is a company director of SLR and the company’s business
sector lead for infrastructure related projects. He has more 20
years of experience as an EAP specialising in, amongst others,
linear project developments.
Theo Wicks
Compilation of the
EMPr
BSc (Hons). MPhil. (Env.
Management)
IAIAsa
Theo is an EAP with more than 10 years of experience gained on
projects such as the uFafa Water Supply Scheme, the upgrading
of the Nungwane Pipeline and the Mangwaneni Water Supply
Scheme.
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BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2
The proposed DRWSS proposes the connection of the towns of Skombaren, Hilltop, Hattingspruit and
Ramaphosa to the Durnacol Water Treatment Works through the following phases:
Phase 1-1 Skombaren comprising: o 2.5 Mℓ reservoir at Skombaren; o 200 and 355 mm uPVC gravity main 8 700 m long from Dannhauser command reservoir to
Skombaren via new concrete reservoir;
Phase 1-2 Hilltop comprising: o 450 mm NB and 400 mm ductile iron rising main 19 700 m long from Durnacol to existing
Hilltop reservoirs; o Pumping station at Durnacol (2x 250 kw pumps); o 5 Mℓ clear water reservoir at Durnacol;
Phase 1-3 Hattingspruit and Ramaphosa comprising: o 200 mm to 315 mm uPVC gravity main 4 200 m long to new Hattingspruit break pressure
tank; o 200 mm to 315 mm uPVC gravity main 6 500 m long to existing Hattingspruit clear water
reservoirs; o 2.5 Mℓ break pressure tank / reservoir; o 110 mm NB uPVC gravity main 4 200m to Ramaphosa Settlement; and o 200 kℓ elevated reservoir at Ramaphosa.
A layout illustrating these phases is included in Error! Reference source not found..
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FIGURE 1-1 LAYOUT OF THE PROPOSED DANNHAUSER REGIONAL WATER SUPPLY SCHEME
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APPLICABILITY OF EIA REGULATIONS 2.1
The National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (No. 107 of 1998) as amended (NEMA), establishes principles and provides a regulatory framework for decision-making on matters affecting the environment. All organs of state must apply the range of environmental principles included in Section 2 of NEMA when taking decisions that significantly affect the environment. Included amongst the key principles is that all development must be socially, economically and environmentally sustainable and that environmental management must place people and their needs at the forefront of its concern, and serve their physical, psychological, developmental, cultural and social interests equitably. The participation of I&APs is stipulated, as is that decisions must take into account the interests, needs and values of all I&APs.
Chapter 5 of NEMA provides a framework for the integration of environmental issues into the planning, design, decision-making and implementation of plans and development proposals. Section 24 provides a framework for granting of environmental authorisations. To give effect to the general objectives of Integrated Environmental Management (IEM), the potential impacts on the environment of listed or specified activities must be considered, investigated, assessed and reported on to the competent authority. Section 24(4) provides the minimum requirements for procedures for the investigation, assessment, management and communication of the potential impacts.
In terms of the management of impacts on the environment, Section 24N details the requirements for an Environmental Management Programme (EMPr).
EIA Regulations, 2014 2.1.1
The EIA Regulations, 2014 (as amended by GN No. 326 of 7 April 2017) promulgated in terms of Chapter 5 of NEMA provide for control over certain listed activities. These listed activities are detailed in Listing Notice 1 (as amended by GN No. 327 of 7 April 2017), Listing Notice 2 (as amended by GN No. 325 of 7 April 2017) and Listing Notice 3 (as amended by GN No. 324 of 7 April 2017). The undertaking of activities specified in the Listing Notices is prohibited until Environmental Authorisation has been obtained from the competent authority. Such Environmental Authorisation, which may be granted subject to conditions, will only be considered once there has been compliance with the EIA Regulations, 2014.
The EIA Regulations, 2014 set out the procedures and documentation that need to be complied with when applying for Environmental Authorisation. A Basic Assessment process must be applied to an application if the authorisation applied for is in respect of an activity or activities listed in Listing Notices 1 and/or 3 and a Scoping and EIA process must be applied to an application if the authorisation applied for is in respect of an activity or activities listed in Listing Notice 2. The proposed DRWSS would only trigger activities specified in Listing Notice 1 (see Table 2-1) and therefore a BA process is required in order for EDTEA to consider the application in terms of NEMA.
TABLE 2-1: NEMA LISTED ACTIVITIES APPLIED FOR AS PART OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT
No. Activity description Description of activity in relation to the
proposed project
Listing Notice 1
9 The development of infrastructure exceeding 1 000 metres in
length for the bulk transportation of water or storm water—
(i) with an internal diameter of 0,36 metres or more; or
(ii) with a peak throughput of 120 litres per second or more;
excluding where -
(a) such infrastructure is for bulk transportation of water or
The pipeline lengths and diameters will
exceed the stipulated thresholds of 1000
metres in length for the bulk transport of
water with an internal diameter of >0.3m
metres.
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No. Activity description Description of activity in relation to the
proposed project
storm water or storm water drainage inside a road reserve
or railway line reserve; or
(b) where such development will occur within an urban area.
12 The development of -
(i) dams or weirs, where the dam or weir, including
infrastructure and water surface area, exceeds 100 square
metres; or
(ii) infrastructure or structures with a physical footprint of
100 square metres or more;
where such development occurs -
(a) within a watercourse ;
(b) in front of a development setback ; or
(c) if no development setback exists, within 32 metres of a
watercourse , measured from the edge of a watercourse.
Numerous water reticulation pipelines will
be constructed with a total footprint
exceeding 100 square meters. Certain to be
determined sections of the pipelines are
likely to cross watercourses or come in close
proximity to water courses, namely within
32m of a watercourse.
No water reservoirs are planned to be
constructed within watercourses or within
32 m of a watercourse.
19 The infilling or depositing of any material of more than 10 cubic
metres into, or the dredging, excavation, removal or moving of
soil, sand, shells, shell grit, pebbles or rock of more than 10 cubic
metres from a watercourse ;
but excluding where such infilling, depositing, dredging,
excavation, removal or moving -
(a) will occur behind a development setback ;
(b) is for maintenance purposes undertaken in accordance
with a maintenance management plan ;
(c) falls within the ambit of activity 21 in this Notice, in
which case that activity applies;
(d) occurs within existing ports or harbours that will not
increase the development footprint of the port or harbour; or
(e) where such development is related to the development of
a port or harbour, in which case activity 26 in Listing Notice 2
of 2014 applies.
The proposed project pipelines will intersect
watercourses. Excavation and infilling
activities to lay down the pipeline will likely
exceed 10 cubic meters.
Listing Notice 3
12 The clearance of an area of 300 square metres or more of
indigenous vegetation except where such clearance of
indigenous vegetation is required for maintenance purposes
undertaken in accordance with a maintenance management
plan.
The clearance of an area of 300 square
metres or more of indigenous vegetation is
highly likely due to the 43.3 km of proposed
pipeline that is proposed to be built. This is
due to the pipeline routes passing through
three critical biodiversity areas near
Dannhauser.
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EMPR ADMINISTRATION AND REGULATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL OBLIGATIONS 3
MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE 3.1
Details of the management structure are presented below. All official communication and reporting lines
including instructions, directives and information shall be channelled according to the organisational structure
presented below.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 3.2
The implementation of this EMPr requires the involvement of several stakeholders, each fulfilling a different
but vital role to ensure sound environmental management during the construction phase.
Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs 3.2.1
The Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) is the designated
authority responsible for authorising this EMPr. EDTEA has overall responsibility for ensuring that Amajuba DM
complies with the conditions of its environmental authorisation as well as this EMPr.
EDTEA shall also be responsible for approving any amendments that may be required to the EMPr. EDTEA may
also perform random site inspections to check compliance with the EMPr.
Amajuba DM
ENGINEER
CONTRACTOR
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL OFFICER RESIDENT ENGINEER
Emergency
instructions
Emergency
instructions
EDTEA
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Applicant 3.2.2
Amajuba DM is ultimately responsible for the implementation of the EMPr and the financial cost of all
environmental management measures. Amajuba DM must ensure that any person acting on their behalf
complies with the conditions / specifications contained in this EMP, as appropriate. Amajuba DM is also
responsible for the appointment of the Engineer, Contractor and Environmental Control Officer (ECO).
Amajuba DM shall address any site problems pertaining to the environment at the request of the Engineer and
/ or the ECO.
All communications with the public shall be dealt with by Amajuba DM as and when it may arise. Any
comments or complaints received by other stakeholders described here shall be forwarded to Amajuba DM.
These comments or complaints will be kept in a register for inspection.
2.2.3 Engineer
The Engineer shall oversee the planning, design and construction phases of the project. The Engineer shall
appoint a Resident Engineer, Engineer’s Representative or Project Manager to act as the on-site implementing
agent.
The Engineer shall address any site problems pertaining to the environment.
2.2.4 Resident Engineer
The Resident Engineer would act as Amajuba DM’s on-site implementing agent and has the responsibility to
ensure that their responsibilities are executed in compliance with the EMPr. Any on-site decisions regarding
environmental management are ultimately the responsibility of the Resident Engineer. The Resident Engineer
shall assist the ECO where necessary and shall have the following responsibilities in terms of the
implementation of this EMP:
Reviewing and approving the Contractor’s Method Statements with input from the ECO
where necessary;
The day-to-day monitoring and verifying that the EMPr and Method Statements are adhered to at all
times and taking action if specifications are not followed;
Keeping a photographic record of construction activities on site;
Assisting the Contractor in finding environmentally responsible solutions to problems with input from
the ECO where necessary;
Ordering the removal of person(s) and/or equipment not complying with the EMPr specifications;
Issuing fines for transgressions of site rules and penalties for contravention of the EMP;
Delaying any construction activity if he/she believes the environment has been or is likely to be
seriously harmed / impacted;
Providing input into the ECO's ongoing review of the EMPr; and
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Communicating environmental issues to the Environmental Officer.
2.2.5 Contractor
The Contractor shall have the following responsibilities:
Implementing all provisions of the EMPr. If the Contractor encounters difficulties with specifications,
he / she must discuss alternative approaches with the Resident Engineer and/or the ECO prior to
proceeding;
Ensuring that all staff are familiar with the EMPr;
Monitoring and verifying that the environmental impacts are kept to a minimum;
Making personnel aware of environmental problems and ensure they show adequate consideration of
the environmental aspects of the project;
Preparing the required Method Statements ;
Reporting any incidents of non-compliance with the EMPr to the Resident Engineer and the ECO; and
Rehabilitation of any sensitive environments damaged due to the Contractor’s negligence. This shall be
done in accordance with the Resident Engineer’s and ECO’s specifications.
Failure to comply with the EMPr may result in penalties (see as provided for in the contract document) and
reported non-compliance may result in the suspension of work or termination of the contract by the Resident
Engineer.
The appointed Contractor will be required to appoint, at his / her own cost, a competent individual as the
Contractor’s on-site Environmental Officer (EO). The EO must be appropriately trained in environmental
management and must possess the skills necessary to impart environmental management awareness to all
personnel involved in the contract.
2.2.6 Environmental Control Officer
The ECO’s duties shall include, inter alia, the following:
Reviewing Method Statements ;
Advising the Contractor and / or the Resident Engineer on environmental issues within defined
construction areas;
Undertaking monthly site visits to ensure compliance with the EMPr and verifying that environmental
impacts are kept to a minimum throughout the contract;
Completing environmental checklists during site visits;
Keeping a photographic record of progress on site from an environmental perspective;
Assisting the Contractor and/or the Resident Engineer in finding environmentally acceptable solutions
to construction problems;
Recommending additional environmental protection measures should this be necessary;
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Assisting the Resident Engineer in ensuring that the necessary environmental authorisations and
permits have been obtained;
Presenting the initial environmental awareness training course to the Contractor's site management
staff;
Giving a report back on any environmental issues at site meetings;
Ensuring that EDTEA is informed of work progress on site;
Reporting any incidents that may or have caused damage to the environment or breaches of the EMPr
to Resident Engineer;
Advising on the removal of person(s) and/or equipment not complying with the specifications (via the
Resident Engineer); and
Compiling a final environmental audit report at the conclusion of the construction phase for
submission to EDTEA and the Engineer.
The ECO shall communicate directly with the Resident Engineer. Should problems arise on site that cannot be
resolved between the ECO and the Resident Engineer, the ECO shall take the matter up with the Engineer
and/or Amajuba DM. If Amajuba DM does not respond the ECO shall take the matter up with EDTEA.
2.2.7 Environmental Officer
The EO shall be responsible for monitoring, reviewing and verifying the Contractor’s compliance with the EMPr.
The EO’s duties in this regard shall include, inter alia, the following:
Monitoring and verifying that the EMPr and Method Statements are adhered to at all times and taking
action if specifications are not followed;
Monitoring and verifying that environmental impacts are kept to a minimum;
Assisting the Resident Engineer and ECO in finding environmentally responsible solutions to problems;
Inspecting the site and surrounding areas on a daily basis with regard to compliance with the EMPr;
Keeping accurate and detailed records of these inspections;
Reporting any incidents of non-compliance with the EMPr to the Resident Engineer and/or the ECO;
and
Keeping a register of complaints on site and recording community comments and issues as well as the
actions taken in response to these complaints.
EMPR ADMINISTRATION 3.3
A copy of the approved EMPr is to be formally issued to the contractor prior to commencement of construction
activities commencing (See Appendix A for a copy of the agreement to be signed recording formal issue).
Copies of this EMPr shall be kept at the construction camp and shall be distributed to the EO and all other
senior contract personnel. All senior personnel shall be required to familiarise themselves with the contents of
this document.
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Any significant revisions to the EMPr document must be approved by EDTEA before the EMPr is revised. The
ECO shall be responsible for the implementation of any revisions to the EMPr document. Records will be kept
in the document indicating changes that have been made. The ECO will be responsible for the distribution of
copies of the updated EMPr document to all relevant personnel.
The Resident Engineer may order the Contractor to suspend part or all of the works if the Contractor fails to
comply with the specifications set out in the EMPr and Method Statements supplied by the Contractor and any
Sub-contractors. Such suspension will be enforced until compliance is achieved.
METHOD STATEMENTS 3.4
The Contractor shall submit written Method Statements to the Resident Engineer and ECO for all
environmentally sensitive aspects of the work. A Method Statement Control Sheet, signed by the Contractor,
must accompany each Method Statement (a pro forma Method Statement and Control Sheet are provided in
Appendix B). Method Statements shall cover applicable details with regard to:
Construction procedures;
Materials and equipment to be used;
Getting equipment to and from site;
How the equipment/material will be moved while on site;
How and where material will be stored;
The containment (or action to be taken if containment is not possible) of leaks or spills of any liquid or
material that may occur;
Timing and location of activities;
Compliance/non-compliance with the Specifications; and
Any other information deemed necessary by the Engineer or ECO.
Method Statements shall be submitted to the Resident Engineer and ECO at least five (5) days prior to the
commencement of operations. It should be noted that Method Statements must contain sufficient information
and detail to enable the Resident Engineer and ECO to apply their minds to the potential impacts of the works
on the environment. The Contractor will also need to thoroughly understand what is required of him/her in
order to undertake the works.
Work shall not commence until Method Statements have been approved by the Resident Engineer. Failure to
submit Method Statements may cause the Resident Engineer to order the Contractor to suspend part or all of
the works concerned until a Method Statement has been submitted and approved. Any damage caused to the
surrounding environment by work done without prior approval shall be rehabilitated at the Contractor's cost.
Based on the specifications in this EMPr, the following Method Statements (MS) are required as a minimum:
MS1: Site layout and establishment
MS2: Hazardous substances
MS3: Traffic accommodation
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MS4: Solid waste control system
MS5: Wastewater control system
MS6: Watercourse crossings
MS7: Stormwater Control
MS8: Fire control and emergency procedures
The Resident Engineer and / or the ECO shall specify any additional Method Statements that may be required.
Where relevant the Method Statements indicated above can be combined on agreement with the Resident
Engineer or ECO.
STATUS OF THIS DOCUMENT 3.5
This document is to be submitted to EDTEA for approval as part of the Basic Assessment process. It is
important to note that the development and implementation of environmental specifications is an on-going
process that is iterative in nature. Any significant revisions to the EMPr document must be approved by DEA
before the EMPr is revised.
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AIMS OF THE CONSTRUCTION EMPR 4
IMPACT MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES, ACTIONS AND OUTCOMES 4.1
The purpose of this EMPr is to ensure that impacts associated with the construction phase are prevented and, where they cannot be prevented, are kept to a
minimum and rehabilitated. Table 4-1 and Table 4-2 present the Impact Management Objectives, Actions and Outcomes as prescribed by the EIA Regulations,
2014, together with the responsible person and the frequency to which the management objectives must be monitored during the pre-construction,
construction and rehabilitation phases. In this regard, the Contractor, a designated on-site Environmental Officer (EO), an independent Environmental Control
Officer (ECO) and the Employer are the custodians of this EMPr.
TABLE 4-1: PRE-CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES, ACTIONS AND OUTCOMES
MANAGEMENT
OBJECTIVES
MANAGEMENT ACTIONS MANAGEMENT OUTCOMES MONITORING
A thing aimed at or
sought, a goal
The process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim The way a thing turns out; a
consequence
Responsibility Frequency
Pre-Construction Phase - Actions to be completed prior to construction
Pre-construction
activities to be
implemented to avoid
environmental damage.
The contractor must prepare a Construction Site Development Plan
to be approved by the ECO prior to establishment on site. This plan
must indicate:
The boundaries of the site that encompass all construction
related activities;
Vehicle and pedestrian access points and routes; and
Laydown area/s, offices, stockpile areas, storage areas, etc.
Timeous notification must be given to land/business owners in
respect of each land parcel affected by the project, including the
date construction will start and the duration of construction;
Haulage roads and turning areas must be identified and clearly
demarcated;
Appropriate temporary traffic control and warning signage must be
erected and implemented on all affected roads in the vicinity of the
site;
Temporary stormwater protection measures must be established;
Limit construction impacts on the
receiving environment.
Ensure that the contractor,
construction workers and site
personnel are aware of the relevant
provisions of the EMPr.
Establish and maintain a record of all
complaints and claims against the
project and ensure that these are
timeously and effectively verified and
responded to.
Implementation:
Contractor
Inspection: EO
Verification: ECO
Implementation:
Ongoing
Inspection: Ad
hoc
Verification:
Monthly
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Methods of dust suppression must be formalised;
An Emergency Method Statement must be drafted and submitted
to the ECO detailing fire, accidental leaks and spillage procedures,
as well as emergency contact numbers;
Adequate spill kits and containers for spilled and contaminated
material must be provided;
Waste bins with lids must be provided on site;
An appropriate number of chemical, portable, toilets (1 toilet for
every 20 workers) must be provided for labourers during the
construction phase. These must be maintained in a satisfactory
condition and be located 100m away from any water resources at a
minimum, or outside of the 1:100 year floodline;
Hazardous materials/dangerous goods should be stored in a clearly
marked, lockable, designated storage area;
Safety Data Sheets (SDS’s) must be readily available on site for all
chemicals and hazardous substances to be used. Where possible
and available,
SDS’s should additionally include information on ecological impacts
and measures to minimize negative environmental impacts during
accidental releases or escapes;
Unauthorised entry, stockpiling, dumping or storage of equipment,
material or waste shall be strictly prohibited in identified no-go
areas during all phases of construction;
A Community Complaints Register shall be maintained by the
Contractor detailing complaints and issues raised by community
members and business/landowners and the manner in which the
problems were resolved;
An Incidents Register must be maintained and kept at the site camp;
and
Environmental training must be held to ensure all construction
personnel are aware of the provisions contained in the EMPr. A
record of environmental training undertaken must be kept at the
site camp.
Site clearing and
sensitive areas
A Method Statement is to be developed, which will provide the
details of how site clearing will be executed;
All existing infrastructure and structures, including powerlines and
roads are to be identified and taken cognisance of;
Manage environmental impact
associated with site clearing.
Ensure that only areas that are
Implementation:
Contractor
Implementation:
Ongoing
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The existing bulk pipeline servitude is to be identified and
demarcated;
Sensitive areas including wetlands and drainage lines / streams
must be demarcated prior to commencement of construction
activities on site; and
The construction team must be notified if any artefacts of heritage
significance be uncovered during construction works.
specifically registered for the
construction purposes are cleared.
Inspection: EO
Verification: ECO
Inspection:
Ad hoc
Verification:
Monthly
Construction camp
establishment The construction camp must be located within an existing disturbed
area;
The construction camp must be located outside of the 1:100 year
floodline, or 100m from a watercourse;
Appropriate stormwater management must be implemented at the
construction camp to prevent ponding of water or erosion;
Suitable waste bins must be provided within the construction camp;
Storage areas / containers containing hazardous substances /
material must be clearly signed and fire extinguishers must be
located in close proximity;
Designated areas for stockpiling of raw material must be provided.
All stockpiling must be approved by the EM;
Spill kits must be readily available at the construction camp and at
construction areas;
Drip trays must be readily available;
Adequate toilet facilities must be provided at the construction camp
for all staff;
The camp must be adequately secured; and
Water for human consumption should be available at the
construction camp and at other convenient locations on site.
Minimise environmental impact
associated with construction camp
establishment.
Implementation:
Contractor
Inspection:
EM
Verification: ECO
Implementation:
Ongoing
Inspection:
Ad hoc
Verification:
Monthly
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TABLE 4-2: CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES, ACTIONS AND OUTCOMES
MANAGEMENT
OBJECTIVES
MANAGEMENT ACTIONS MANAGEMENT OUTCOMES MONITORING
A thing aimed at or
sought, a goal
The process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim The way a thing turns out; a
consequence
Responsibility Frequency
Construction and Rehabilitation Phase
Access and traffic Signs must be placed alongside access roads to identify speed limits,
travel restrictions and other standard traffic control information;
Speeding is prohibited. Flagmen and other traffic control measures
must be implemented during the construction phase;
Any clearing for access or haul roads outside the demarcated works
area shall only be undertaken after approval from the Project
Manager / EM;
Existing roads shall be used as far as possible for construction
purposes;
Access roads to be maintained in a suitable condition; and
All utilised access roads are to be reinstated to their original state
post construction.
Ensure that construction vehicles use only dedicated access routes to the construction site.
Implementation:
Contractor
Inspection:
EM
Verification: ECO
Implementation:
Ongoing
Inspection:
Ad hoc
Verification:
Monthly
Management of
construction camp and
eating areas
Stormwater management must be implemented and maintained at
the construction camp to avoid standing water or erosion;
Designated waste bins / skips must be utilised at all times. Bins must
be emptied on a regular basis;
Spill kits must be readily available at the construction camp;
Eating areas must be designated and demarcated. Litter must be
collected on a daily basis. Refuse bins must be placed at all eating
areas;
Adequate ablution facilities must be provided;
All construction waste must be disposed of off-site at an approved
landfill site;
Rehabilitation of the construction camp must commence
immediately after completion of construction activities; and
On completion of the project, the appointed contractor must
ensure that all necessary infrastructure contained within the
Minimise environmental impacts associated with the construction camp and eating areas.
Implementation:
Contractor
Inspection:
EM
Verification: ECO
Implementation:
Ongoing
Inspection:
Ad hoc
Verification:
Monthly
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construction camp, including the construction plant, equipment,
storage containers and temporary services used during construction
are removed.
Preservation of vegetation and fauna
Construction activities must be restricted to the development
footprint area;
Workers must be limited to areas under construction within the
pipeline servitude;
No animal may be intentionally killed or destroyed and poaching
and hunting is not permitted on site. Any construction personnel
found to be poaching in the area must be subjected to a disciplinary
hearing;
Trenches must be inspected regularly for fauna that may have fallen
in and become trapped. All fauna identified in trenches must be
rescued;
Post construction, the areas disturbed outside of the pipeline
servitude must be rehabilitated by appropriate landscaping, topsoil
dressing, alien plant rehabilitation and vegetation establishment;
Bank slopes must be graded to the lowest possible angle and must
be well below the slip angle of the material concerned;
Post construction, banks must be planted with indigenous grasses.
The following grass mix is suggested:
Kweek grass (Cynodon dactylon) = 15%
Love grass (Eragrostis curvula) = 65%
Thatch grass (Hyparrhenia hirta) = 20%
Along the servitude, a rigorous programme of alien weed control
must be implemented and sustained until the vegetation (grass)
cover over the trenches is well established and complete;
The soil excavated from wetland trenches must be retained and be
returned in the reverse order to which it was removed in order to
re-establish the original soil profile;
Affected wetland vegetation is to be removed and kept moist until
such time as it can be reinstated in the wetland post-construction;
and An Alien Plant Control programme is appended as Appendix 3
for reference purposes.
Prevention of the introduction and spread of alien invasive species in the area due to construction activities. Preservation of existing sensitive fauna and flora
Implementation:
Contractor
Inspection:
EO and ECO
Verification: ECO
Implementation:
Ongoing
Inspection:
Ad hoc
Verification:
Monthly
Prevent soil
contamination
Hazardous materials / dangerous goods must be stored in a clearly
marked, lockable, designated storage area;
Avoidance of soil contamination. Re-use of viable soils in rehabilitation
Implementation:
Contractor
Implementation:
Ongoing
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Hazardous materials / dangerous goods must be stored within a
bunded area of a 110% of the total storage capacity of the bund;
All stationery vehicles, equipment and receptacles of hazardous
waste must be supplied with drip trays to prevent soil
contamination;
When decanting hazardous substances, drip trays must be used.
Drip trays are to be cleaned out daily and material collected
disposed of as hazardous waste;
Inspection:
EO and ECO
Verification: ECO
Inspection:
Ad hoc
Verification:
Monthly
Prevent soil loss Soil erosion prevention measures must be implemented. This can
include measures such as gabions, sand bags etc. Energy dissipaters
must be constructed at any surface water outflow points;
Construction areas must be monitored weekly for any signs of off-
site siltation;
All areas impacted by earth-moving activities must be re-shaped
post-construction to ensure natural flow of runoff and to prevent
ponding;
All exposed earth must be rehabilitated promptly with suitable
vegetation to stabilize the soil. Vigorous grasses planted with
fertiliser are very effective at covering exposed soil. It is important
to note that the use of fertilisers must be undertaken with caution
and must not be allowed, in any circumstances, to run into any
watercourse to avoid any possible eutrophication impacts;
Excavated soil must be retained, with topsoil and subsoil being
stockpiled separately;
Soils, including backfill material, are to be compacted to match the
porosity of the surrounds as best as possible, post construction;
Trenches must be rehabilitated with a vegetation cover which
matches that of the surrounds;
Topsoil and subsoil are to be stripped separately from each other
and must be stored separately from spoil material for use in the
rehabilitation phase. Stockpiles must be protected from wind and
rain, as well as contamination from oil, diesel, petrol, concrete,
waste water or any other material, which may inhibit later growth
of vegetation;
The soil excavated from wetland trenches must be retained and be
returned in the reverse order to which it was removed in order to
re-establish the original soil profile as best possible; and
Re-use of viable soil in rehabilitation. Prevent loss of topsoil or soils from the site during construction.
Implementation:
Contractor
Inspection:
EO and ECO
Verification: ECO
Implementation:
Ongoing
Inspection:
Ad hoc
Verification:
Monthly
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Affected wetland vegetation is to be removed and kept moist until
such time as it can be reinstated in the wetland post-construction.
This will assist in binding the affected soil.
Water resources
(wetland and
streams)
Appropriate stormwater / surface water management measures
must be put in place before construction commences and
maintained throughout the lifetime of the development;
An appropriate number of chemical, portable toilets (1 toilet for
every 20 workers) must be provided for labourers during the
Construction Phase. These must be maintained in a satisfactory
condition and a minimum of 100m away from any water resources
or outside of the 1:100 year floodline;
Any contaminated water associated with construction activities
must be contained in separate areas or receptacles such as Jo-Jo
tanks or water-proof drums, and must not be allowed to enter into
any watercourse;
Appropriate silt control mechanisms must be installed around all
soil excavations to prevent silt from entering the surrounding
watercourses;
Should any excavations require dewatering, this is to occur through
an adequately designed silt trap prior to discharge. All silt traps are
to be regularly monitored and maintained to ensure efficient and
effective use;
Watercourse bank slopes must be graded to the lowest possible
angle and must be well below the slip angle of the material
concerned;
Banks must be planted with indigenous grasses and the following
mix is suggested:
Kweek grass (Cynodon dactylon) = 15%
Love grass (Eragrostis curvula) = 65%
Thatch grass (Hyparrhenia hirta) = 20%
Where necessary use must be made of gabions, rock packs, or other
such hard stabilising structures. However, the use of retaining walls
constructed of bricks, blocks, or concrete, is not recommended as
such structures are often ineffective and can accelerate erosion
processes in some cases;
Watercourses and wetlands must be protected from erosion and
direct or indirect spills of pollutants, e.g. sediment, sewage, cement,
Ensure that watercourses (including the affected rivers, streams and wetlands) are protected and incur minimal negative impacts to resource quality.
Implementation:
Contractor
Inspection:
EO and ECO
Verification: ECO
Implementation:
Ongoing
Inspection:
Ad hoc
Verification:
Monthly
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oils, fuels, chemicals, wastewater;
All general waste, construction plant equipment, surplus rock, and
other foreign materials must be completely removed from site post-
construction; The soil excavated from wetland trenches must be
retained and be returned in the reverse order to which it was
removed in order to re-establish the original soil profile as best
possible; and
Affected wetland vegetation is to be removed and kept
Preserve air quality Heavy vehicles and machinery should be serviced regularly to
minimise exhaust fumes;
Soil stockpiles must be located in areas to limit the erosive effects of
wind.
Removal of vegetation must be avoided until such time as soil
stripping is required.
Water or an appropriate environmentally friendly soil stabiliser,
must be utilised to suppress dust;
Equipment must be operated within its specifications and capacity
ust
be fitted with effective exhaust silencers and must comply with
Road Traffic Act (Act 29 of 1989) when any such vehicle is operated
on a public road.
Reduce air quality impacts. Implementation:
Contractor
Inspection:
EM
Verification: ECO
Implementation:
Ongoing
Inspection:
Ad hoc
Verification:
Monthly
Prevent noise
pollution
Potential increase in noise from the operation of machinery and
equipment, as well as the construction vehicle traffic;
Ensure that the potential noise source will conform to the South
African Bureau of Standards (SANS) 10103:1983, so that it will not
produce excessive or undesirable noise when it is released.
No ambient noise impacts relating to plant operations. Compliance to municipal by-laws. No nuisance conditions created.
Implementation:
Contractor
Inspection:
EM
Verification: ECO
Implementation:
As per vehicle/
plant
manufacturers
specifications.
Inspection:
Ad hoc
Verification:
Monthly
Prevent visual
unsightliness
Watering roads to prevent dust from construction vehicles (where
required);
Should lighting be required, it must be undertaken in such a manner
as to preclude the lighting from becoming intrusive; and
The prevention or the mitigation of unsightliness.
Implementation:
Contractor
Inspection:
Implementation:
As per vehicle/
plant
manufacturers
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Screening of highly reflective material must be undertaken. EM
Verification: ECO
specifications.
Inspection:
Ad hoc
Verification:
Monthly
Prevent the spread of
waste All solid waste generated during the construction process must be
placed in a designated waste collection area within the construction
camp and must not be allowed to become windblown, be accessible
to animals, or be placed in piles adjacent to the skips / bins;
All waste receptacles are to have lids;
Separation and recycling of different waste materials must be
supported;
No burying, dumping or burning of waste materials, vegetation,
litter or refuse shall occur on site;
All solid waste must be disposed of at the nearest licensed landfill
and safe disposal certificates must be obtained and kept on site at
all times during construction;
A daily litter collection programme must be implemented;
Contaminated soil must be treated as hazardous waste and
disposed of at a permitted waste disposal site. The affected area is
to rehabilitated immediately;
Ablution facilities on site need to be regularly serviced by a licenced
service provider on a as per manufacturer specifications. The
contractor is to encourage all staff and subcontractors to use these
facilities. The use of the surrounding environment for urination or
defaecation is strictly prohibited;
Handling of hazardous liquids shall be done over drip trays to
intercept spills;
Generators and fuel storage bowsers must be contained within drip
trays or appropriately bunded;
Excess excavated material shall not be allowed to accumulate on
site; and
On completion of the project all construction waste shall be
disposed of at a registered waste disposal site.
No environmental contamination associated with waste.
Implementation:
Contractor
Inspection:
EO & ECO
Verification: ECO
Implementation:
Daily and ad
hoc.
Inspection:
Ad hoc and weekly as a
minimum
Verification:
Monthly
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Safety and security First aid must be available on site;
Smoking is prohibited in the vicinity of flammable substances;
Fire extinguishers must be available and easily accessible at all
times;
Emergency contact details must be displayed on site;
Any construction personnel found trespassing must be subjected to
a disciplinary hearing;
Construction worker’s / construction vehicles must take heed of
normal road safety regulations; thus, all personnel must obey and
respect the law of the road. A courteous and respectful driving
manner must be enforced and maintained so as not to cause harm
to any individual;
Open trenches must be adequately demarcated and must be
checked daily to ensure the adopted demarcation method is still
operational. The use of warning signs are also encouraged;
The pipeline working corridor must be fenced to mitigate the risk of
livestock accidents and to prevent public ingress;
Material stockpiles must be stable to avoid collapse and possible
injury to workers.
Prevent unnecessary incidents. Implementation:
Contractor
Inspection:
EO & ECO
Verification: ECO
Implementation:
Daily and ad
hoc.
Inspection:
Ad hoc and weekly as a
minimum
Verification:
Monthly
Socio-economic Inform the surrounding communities, public and private business of
the proposed activity as soon as possible.
Local community members must be employed where possible;
A Community Liaison Officer must be employed to assist in raising
any concerns / complaints noted by the affected community and
business / landowners to the contractor;
The contractor must replace any damaged infrastructure as a result
of construction activities;
Inform business / landowners timeously in order to allow for a
construction timeframe which does not impact on or hamper on
normal agricultural practices;
Photographs must be taken before and after construction activities
to ensure that infrastructure is reinstated to the same condition
post construction; and
Open trenches are to be fenced to prevent ingress of livestock and
human safety threats.
Creation of job opportunities for skilled and non-skilled personnel Skill development of the local community through employment opportunities
Implementation:
Contractor
Inspection:
EO & ECO
Verification: ECO
Implementation:
Daily and ad
hoc.
Inspection:
Ad hoc and weekly as a
minimum
Verification:
Monthly
Prevent unnecessary The KwaZulu-Natal Heritage Act (2008) requires that all operations Protection of heritage and Implementation: Implementation:
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loss of heritage and
palaeontological
artefacts
exposing archaeological, historical residues or graves must cease
immediately pending an evaluation by the heritage authorities;
Should fossils be recorded, a suitably qualified palaeontologist must
be appointed to inspect all areas where excavations of deeper than
1.5 m are evident and a protocol for the chance find of fossils must
be developed and discussed with the contractor on site (A “Chance
Find Protocol” is included as Appendix 2 of this EMPr).
As per the requirements and conditions of Amafa KwaZulu-Natal,
the following conditions are to be adhered to:
Amafa should be contacted if any heritage objects are
identified during earthmoving activities and all development
should cease until further notice.
No structures older than sixty years or parts thereof are
allowed to be demolished altered or extended without a
permit from Amafa.
Under no circumstances may any heritage material be
destroyed or removed from site unless under direction of
Amafa and a heritage specialist.
Should any remains be found on site that is potentially
human remains, the South African Police Service (SAPS)
should also be contacted. No SAPS official may disturb or
exhume such remains, whether of recent origin or not,
without the necessary permission from Amafa.
No activities are allowed within 50 m of a site, which
contains rock art.
Sources of all natural materials (including topsoil, sands,
natural gravels, crushed stone, asphalt, etc.) must be
obtained in a sustainable manner and in compliance with the
heritage legislation.
palaeontological resources Contractor
Inspection:
EO & ECO
Verification: ECO
Daily and ad
hoc.
Inspection:
Ad hoc and
weekly as a
minimum
Verification:
Monthly
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MONITORING 5
METHOD AND FREQUENCY OF MONITORING 5.1
In addition to the monitoring frequencies outline in Table 4-1 and Table 4-2:
An independent, external ECO must audit the construction site during the construction phase of the
project on a monthly basis, unless otherwise specified by the EDTEA.
A monthly construction Environmental Audit Report is to be drafted by the ECO and submitted to the
Applicant / Employer for review and implementation prior to the following site audit; and
The relevant party (i.e. ECO or Applicant, as designated by the Environmental Authorisation) has the
responsibility to submit the site audit report to the EDTEA: Compliance and Monitoring Department for
the duration of the construction period.
INSPECTION PROCEDURES 5.2
The day-to-day monitoring and verification that the EMPr is being adhered to shall be undertaken by the
Resident Engineer and the EO.
The ECO shall visit and inspect the site monthly to ensure that correct procedures are being implemented and
that the Contractor is complying with the environmental specifications in the EMPr. The ECO shall address any
queries to the Resident Engineer. If the queries cannot be resolved at this level, they will be referred to the
Engineer, and, if necessary, to the Amajuba DM.
RECORD OF ACTIVITIES 5.3
The Resident Engineer, ECO and EO shall keep a record of activities on site, including but not limited to
meetings attended, Method Statements received and approved, issues arising on site, cases of non-compliance
with the EMP, penalties issued and corrective action taken to solve problems that arise. In addition, the
Contractor shall keep a record of complaints from interested and affected parties.
The Engineer shall undertake photographic monitoring of the contract. This shall include a photographic
record of all areas that will be impacted by the construction activities prior to, during and after the undertaking
of construction activities. The ECO shall monitor all sensitive work environments, which may also include
photographic monitoring.
MEETINGS 5.4
The ECO shall attend scheduled construction site meetings (Contractor / Engineer / EO) on a monthly basis, or
as agreed, throughout the contract period.
INTERNAL REVIEW AND AUDITING 5.5
The Contractor and EO shall establish an internal review procedure to monitor the progress and
implementation of the EMP.
Where necessary, and upon the recommendation of the Resident Engineer and/or the ECO, procedures that
require modification will be changed to improve the efficiency of the EMP. All significant modifications to the
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EMPr shall be approved by DEA before these changes or adjustments to the EMPr are implemented. Any
changes or adjustments to the EMPr shall be registered in the daily records of the PM. Adjustment and
updating of the original EMPr document is not required when these ad hoc changes are made.
At the conclusion of the project an environmental audit report shall be compiled and submitted to DEA. This
report will be compiled by the ECO, in collaboration with the Resident Engineer, EO and the Contractor. It
shall, as a minimum, outline the implementation of the EMPr and highlight any problems and issues that arose
during the construction period to report, on a formal basis, the lessons learned on this project.
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ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS TRAINING 6
Before the commencement of any work on site, the Contractor's site management staff shall attend an
environmental awareness training course presented by the ECO and/or Resident Engineer. The Contractor
shall liaise with the ECO prior to the commencement of construction to fix a date and venue for the course.
The Contractor shall provide a suitable venue with facilities, and ensure that the specified employees attend
the course.
The information presented at the course shall be communicated by the Contractor to the rest of his employees
on the site, to any new employees coming onto site after the initial training course and to his/her suppliers.
The presentation shall be conducted, as far as is possible, in the employees’ language of choice. As a minimum,
training shall include:
Explanation of the importance of complying with the EMPr;
Discussion of the potential environmental impacts of construction activities;
Explanation of the management structure of individuals responsible for matters pertaining to the
EMPr;
Employees’ roles and responsibilities, including emergency preparedness;
Explanation of the mitigation measures that must be implemented when carrying out their activities;
Explanation of the specifics of the EMPr and its specification; and
Explanation of the Environmental Do’s and Don’ts (see Appendix C).
It is recommended that awareness posters be developed and placed on site in highly visible areas to provide
the required information when it needs to be referred to as well as reminding employees of their obligations
with regard to environmental protection. Throughout the presentations (posters, meetings, slideshows, etc.),
it is recommended that visual aids be used to explain the potential risks and management thereof as
thoroughly as possible.
The awareness training for this project should aim to prevent, and where prevention is not possible, mitigate
detrimental environmental impacts. In particular, it should promote awareness of environmental risks and
management thereof, especially as all components of the project would be located within a natural reserve.
The Contractor shall keep records of all environmental training sessions, including names of attendees, dates of
their attendance and the information presented to them. Records of environmental training sessions shall be
submitted to the ECO.
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APPENDIX A: ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENT
Dannhauser Regional Water Supply Scheme
Contract No.:
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (EMPr)
MADE AND ENTERED BETWEEN:
Amajuba District Municipality
Herein represented by: _____________________________________________________
In his/her capacity as: _____________________________________________________
Duly authorised hereto
AND
________________________________________________________________________
Herein Represented by: _____________________________________________________
Duly authorised hereto
Hereafter referred to as the “THE CONTRACTOR”
The parties record that the Contractor shall bear the following obligations in terms of this Agreement:
1. Comply with all provisions of the EMPr;
2. Comply with the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (No. 85 of 1993);
3. Bind any Sub-Contractors to comply with the EMPr to which this agreement is appended;
4. Enforce compliance with the EMPr by:
Appointing an Environmental Officer; and
Ensuring that all staff is familiar with the EMPr.
5. Protect the environment of the site against environmental damage;
6. To make good any environmental damage; and
7. Failure to comply with the EMPr may result in reported non-compliance may result in the suspension of
work or termination of the contract.
SIGNATORIES
Date at ____________________________ on this ________ day of _____________________ 201__
For Amajuba DM
(signed) ____________________________________
Print name: _________________________________
(duly authorised)
As Witnesses:
1. ______________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________
Date at ____________________________ on this ________ day of _____________________ 201__
For CONTRACTOR
(signed) ____________________________________
Print name: _________________________________
(duly authorised)
As Witnesses:
1. ______________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________
APPENDIX B: METHOD STATEMENT PRO-FORMA AND CONTROL SHEET
Dannhauser Regional Water Supply Scheme
Contract No.:
METHOD STATEMENT CONTROL SHEET [THIS CONTROL SHEET IS TO BE ATTACHED TO ALL METHOD STATEMENTS]
THIS SECTION TO BE COMPLETED BY CONTRACTOR/METHOD STATEMENT AUTHOR ONLY
TITLE:
DESCRIPTION:
SUBMITTED BY:
DATE REQUESTED BY RE: DATE SUBMITTED:
DATE RESPONSE REQUIRED BY: DATE WORK START:
a)
REVIEW SCHEDULE
DATE AUTHORITY COMMENTS
DISTRIBUTION AND AUTHORISATION
RE ECO CONTRACTOR
Name
Signature
Date
CONTRACTOR NOTE: METHOD STATEMENTS SHOULD ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING:
WHAT Brief description of the work to be undertaken
HOW Detailed description of the process of work, methods and materials
WHERE Description/sketch/map of locality of work (where applicable)
WHEN Due commencement date and completion date estimate (day/night work)
MS Number:
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