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Annexure B: Consultation Materials
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Annex B
Consultation Materials Annex B1: Background Information Document (BID); Annex B2: Consultation Schedule; Annex B3: Development Presentation (given at community meetings); Annex B4: Issues and Concerns Log; Annex B5: Proof of Consultation: Photolog and Attendance Registers from Authority and Community Consultations; Annex B6: Proof of Advertisements; and Annex B7: Proof of Site Notices. Annex B8: Meeting Minute Template
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT MULUNGUSHI HPP DRAFT SCOPING REPORT
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B1 BACKGROUND INFORMATION DOCUMENT (BID)
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the
Muchinga Hydropower Project, Zambia
UMULIMO WABA ERM
Figure 1: Location of the Muchinga HHP
Akatabo Kelyashi Lya Nchito Ikabombwa Elyo Nobwite Bwakulandapo (Background Information Document and Invitation to Comment)
Insert Map
The Muchinga Power Company Limited is an Independent Power Producer (IPP) who own and operate a num-ber of hydropower facilities in Zambia. Agua Imara AS (formerly SN Power Africa) has 51% share in LHPC.
Figure 1: Location of the Muchinga HHP
IFYA PALI AKA KATABO
Intambo shamalaiti ishipya ukufika kuli 33kV ishakuya ku 14 Miles ukupitila pa Mulun-gushi HPP
Umuseba uwakukuminkanya Muchinga HPP kuli Mulungushi HPP (35Km)
• Utushila twakubomfya panshita yamkule • Ingwenya apakutobela amabwe • Inchende yakukulilapo amayanda yaba-
bomfi
Ubwendo kumunyangala wa Lunsemfwa ukuleta kuchishi-
ba cha Muchinga
• Ukukusha kwamunyangala wa Lunsemfwa pakwalwila amenshi mu bwendo • Ukwalwila amenshi mubwendo ukufuma mu Lwambulu • Inchende yakukulilapo amayanda yaba bomfi
• Intambo shamalaiti isha 33kV ishakutwala amalaiti panchende yamilimo
• Umusebo wababomfi
Ichishiba chipya pa mumana wa Mkushi
Imisebo yapakashita akanono.
Ubwendo bwa menshi ukufu-ma ku chishiba cha Mkushi ukutwala ku ng’anda yakupanga amalaiti
• Ing’anda yamalaiti iyipya (3 x 85MW tur-bine)
• Amayanda yababomfi ayapakashita akanono
UBU TANTIKO BWA KUCHECHETA IFINGA TUMBUKAMO (THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS)
Figure 6: EIA Process in Zambia
Registration and Comment Sheet—Muchinga HPP July 2013
Comments:
04 July 2013 Dear XXX, As a way of introducing myself, my name is Janet Mkhabela. I work for the Environmental Resources Management (ERM), an environmental consulting firm based in South Africa. ERM was commissioned by the Lunsemfwa Hydropower Company (LHPC) in 2011 to undertake an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the proposed development of the Muchinga Hydropower Plant at the confluence of Mkushi and Lunsemfwa Rivers. The scope of the Muchinga project in 2011 comprised of the construction of the dam, inundation areas, pressure tunnel, powerhouse, and workers’ village. However, the LHPC has decided to add some new components to the project which include: • A transmission line and the road connecting the new Mulungushi HPP and the
Muchinga HPP; • Quarry and crushing area; • Multiple permanent and temporary roads in and around the Project Site; and • A transmission line connecting Muchinga HPP and Lunsemfwa HPP. These are significant changes to the project and by Law we are required to restart the ESIA and its related Public Participation Process, thus we write you this communication. We would like to request an audience with His Highness to provide you with more information regarding the project. My colleague, Lindsey Bungartz and I would like to visit His Highness at His palace on the 18th of July 2013 at 10:00am. The purpose of the meeting will be to: 1. Re-introduce the Muchinga Project (including the old and new scope); 2. Discuss potential positive and negative impacts; and 3. Allow his Highness the opportunity to raise concerns and issues regarding
the project. Could His Highness let me know if this day is suitable for Him? Should His Highness have any questions regarding this letter, he can contact me, via email [email protected] or Mr Enock Silwamba (LHPC) 0977780625. Yours Sincerely,
Ms Janet Mkhabela Social Impact and Public Participation Specialist
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the
Muchinga Hydropower Project, Zambia
ERM’s Role
Figure 1: Location of the Muchinga HHP
Background Information Document and Invitation to Comment
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Who is MPC? The Muchinga Power Company Limited (MPC) is a joint venture between Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company Limited (LHPC), Agua Imara AS (formerly SN Power Africa) and eleQtra (InfraCo) Ltd.
Figure 1: Location of the Muchinga HHP
PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT
THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS
Figure 6: EIA Process in Zambia
Registration and Comment Sheet– Muchinga HPP July 2013
Comments:
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT MULUNGUSHI HPP DRAFT SCOPING REPORT
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B2 CONSULTATION SCHEDULE
Day Date Project Authority/ Village Teams
AM 1 AM 2 PM 1 PM2
Sunday 14-Jul
15-Jul Mulungushi National Authorities Janet, Lindsey, Friday, and KCI -note taker
15-Jul Muchinga National Authorities Janet, Lindsey, Friday, and KCI -note taker
15-Jul
Mulungushi Chisamba District DCChisamba District Planner
Team 2: Lindsey and 2x KCI , LHPC Rep
9:30 -10:30
Mulungushi & Muchinga
Permanet Provincial SecretaryProvincial Planner
Team 1: Janet and 2x KCI Team, LHPC Rep
9:30 -10:30
Mulungushi Kabwe District DCKabwe District Planner
Team 2: Lindsey and 2x KCI , LHPC Rep
11:30: 12:30
Mulungushi & Muchinga
Kapiri District DCKapiri Mposhi District Planner
Team 1: Janet and 2x KCI Team, LHPC Rep
14:00 -15:30
Mulungushi & Muchinga
Mkushi/ Luano District DCMkushi/Luano District Planner
Team 1: Janet and 2x KCI Team, LHPC Rep
Mulungushi & Muchinga
Chief Mukonchi Team 2: Lindsey and 2x KCI , LHPC Rep
Muchinga Chief Kenyansha Team 1: Janet and 2x KCI Team, LHPC Rep
Mulungushi Chief Chimuka Team 2: Lindsey and 2x KCI , LHPC Rep
Friday 19-Jul Mulungushi & Muchinga
Chief Chembe & assoc villages Team 1 & 2 KCI Team, LHPC Rep
Saturday 20-Jul Mulungushi & Muchinga
Chief Chembe & assoc villages Team 1 & 2 KCI Team, LHPC Rep
Muchinga Consultation at nearby Churchs (TBC)
Team 1: Janet and 2x KCI Team, LHPC Rep
Muchinga Consultation at nearby Churchs (TBC)
Team 2: Lindsey and 2x KCI , LHPC Rep
Old Muchinga Project Affected
H useholdsTeam 1: Janet and 2x KCI Team, LHPC Rep
14:00 - 15:00Public Meeting
15:15 -17:00FGD/ H/h Surveys
Old Muchinga Project Affected Households
Team 2: Lindsey and 2x KCI , LHPC Rep
14:00 - 15:00Public Meeting
15:15 -17:00FGD/ H/h Surveys
MULUNGUSHI AND MUCHINGA CONSULTATION AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT DATA COLLECTION SCHEDULE Timing
Monday 10:00 -12:00
Placement of adverts and possibly printing of Bemba BIDs, visit the Maps office and stats office
12:30 - 14:00
Janet and Lindsey flight from CPT to Lusaka - Overnight stay in Lusaka
Tuesday Teams 1 and 2 travel to KabweAccommodation in Kabwe for 2 Nights x 6 People (16 - 17July)
07:00 - 09:30
Team 1 to start write up of meeting minutes and confirming the scheduled meeting
16-Jul
Wednesday
All day - Travel Time and Meeting
All day - Travel Time and Meeting
17-Jul
18-JulThursday
All day - Travel Time and Meeting
09:00 - 13:30 Travel back to Lunsemfwa HPP
All day - Travel Time and Meeting
All day - Travel Time and Meeting
09:00 - 12:00Public Meeting
21-Jul
Accommodation at Mulungushi HPP (22 -24 July)
Sunday 09:00 - 12:00Public Meeting
Muchinga
Muchinga
Muchinga Lutampo and Shipili VillagesHouseholds along the project roads
Team 1: Janet and 2x KCI, LHPC Rep
09:00 - 10:00Public Meeting
10:30 -13:00FGD/ H/h Surveys
14:00 - 15:00FGD/ H/h Surveys
Muchinga Kamukawa village Team 2: Lindsey and 2x KCI , LHPC Rep
09:00 - 10:00Public Meeting
10:30 -13:00FGD/ H/h Surveys
14:00 - 15:00FGD/ H/h Surveys
Mulungushi Mulufeya, Mumbi, Buyelela & Namsambila Villages
Team 1: Janet and 2x KCI, LHPC Rep
10:00 - 12:00Public Meeting
12:15 - 14:00H/h Surveys (if req)
Mulungushi Ntimpa Village Team 1: Janet and 2x KCI, LHPC Rep
14:30 - 15:45Hh Survey if req
Mulungushi Kasonde Village Team 1: Janet and 2x KCI, LHPC Rep
16:00 -17:00
Mulungushi Malaya, Kasimba & Sekuta Villages Team 2: Lindsey and 2x KCI , LHPC Rep
10:00 - 12:00Public Meeting
12:15 - 13:30H/h Surveys (if req)
Mulungushi Pungwa, Loyumbika, Kefunga-Loubala Villages
Team 2: Lindsey and 2x KCI , LHPC Rep
14:30 - 15:45Public Meeting
16:00 - 17:30H/h Surveys (if required)
Mulungushi Bulemo,Chipunga & Kaputula Villages
Team 1: Janet and 2x KCI, LHPC Rep
10:30 - 12:00Public Meeting
12:15 - 15:00H/h Surveys (if req)
Mulungushi Kapini, Mingoji & Musopela Villages
Team 2: Lindsey and 2x KCI , LHPC Rep
10:30 - 12:00Public Meeting
None Required here
Mulungushi Villages close to transmission line and road from Muchinga to Mulungushi
Team 1: Janet and 2x KCI, LHPC Rep
10:00 - 12:00Public Meeting
12:15 - 14:00H/h Surveys (if req)
Mulungushi Villages close to transmission line and road from Muchinga to Mulungushi
Team 1: Janet and 2x KCI, LHPC Rep
14:30 - 15:45Public Meeting
Mulungushi Villages close to transmission line and road from Muchinga to Mulungushi
Team 2: Lindsey and 2x KCI , LHPC Rep
10:00 - 12:00Public Meeting
12:15 - 14:00H/h Surveys (if req)
Mulungushi Villages close to transmission line and road from Muchinga to Mulungushi
Team 2: Lindsey and 2x KCI , LHPC Rep
14:30 - 15:45Public Meeting
Friday 26-Jul
Saturday 27-Jul
Tuesday 23-Jul
Teams to capture some of their meeting minutes and plan for a way forward
Lindsey and Janet travel back to South Africa
25-Jul
24-JulWednesday
Thursday Travel to Kabwe for an overnight stay before
travelling to Lusaka and off to SA the next day
Close out day
22-Jul Travel to Mulungushi from Lunsemfwa
Monday
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B3 DEVELOPMENT PRESENTATION (GIVEN AT COMMUNITY MEETINGS)
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Muchinga Hydropower Plant Environmental & Social Impact Assessment
Stakeholder ConsultationJuly 2013
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Introduction
A joint venture between Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company Limited (LHPC), Agua Imara AS (formerly SN Power Africa) and eleQtra(InfraCo) Ltd
Independent environmental consulting firm
Assisted by Jacob Chishiba of Zambia
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Purpose of the Meeting
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To share information about the Muchinga HPP Project
To allow informants to raise concerns/ questions about the Project
To provide responses to concerns and questions, where possible, or to explore further as part of ESIA
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Project Motivation
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Zambia has an estimated 6,000MW hydropower energy potential – clean & renewable energy
There is an energy deficit in Zambia, which is hindering the economic growth, industrial development and rural electrification
Increase energy generation in the country – in turn contributing to improved economic growth and industrial development
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Location of Muchinga HPP
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Existing Infrastructure at Lunsemfwa HPP
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There is an existing HHP on the Lunsemfwa River
18MW installed capacity
Diversion dam, weir and canal
Penstock drop down the escarpment
3 turbines located in a surface power house
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New 330kV transmission line to the 14 Mile substation via Mulungushi HPP
Pressure tunnel from existing Lunsemfwa diversion canal to new Muchinga Dam
New dam on the Mkushi River
Paved access road from Muchinga HPP to Mulungushi HPP (35km)
• New surface powerhouse 3 x 85MW turbines
• Temporary accommodation, construction and batching camp
Pressure tunnel from Mkushi Dam to powerhouse
• Temporary internal roads• Quarry, spoils and crushing
facilities• Accommodation construction and
batching camp
• 33kV power line to supply the project during construction
• Internal access road
• Upgrade of Lunsemfwa diversion canal from diversion weir to pressure tunnel
• Transfer of flow from Lwanbulu into tunnel• Accommodation construction and batching camp
Temporary access roads
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Purpose of the ESIA
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Undertaken to improve the environmental performance of a development, and to assist in government decision-making in issuing the environmental license
The Muchinga HPP ESIA will comply with:
Zambia’s Environmental Management Act (EMA) (Act 12 of 2011)
International standards and good practices (e.g. World Bank Group, International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Equator Principles
International Hydropower Association (IHA)
World Commission on Dams (WCD)
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ESIA Phases
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Potential Environmental Impacts
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A change in downstream river morphology due to sediment transport, could impact on riverine ecosystems
Loss of habitat at the inundation area of the Muchinga Dam
Impacts to terrestrial and aquatic fauna
Impact on aquatic and riverine habitats downstream from the Mkushi Dam
Impact on water quality which may have adverse impacts to downstream users
Impacts to soils and subsequent impacts to downstream water quality
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Potential Socio-economic Impacts
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Positive impacts on the local economy
Impact on fishing activities (positive and negative)
Impact on current land use practices (esp. agricultural activities)
Loss of natural resources due to land clearing and inundation
Impacts related to in-migration: pressure on social infrastructureincreased access to the Luano GMA
Potential impacts on community health and safety
Potential impacts on cultural heritage resources
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Potential Cumulative Impacts
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Lunsemfwa River Sub-Catchment:
Changes in river flow regimes
Water quality issues Biodiversity impacts
Downstream Users:
Impacts on natural resource
Impacts on agriculture
Impacts on health –nutrition
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ESIA Team
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Environmental Resources Management (ERM)Mike Everett– project directorZoe Day – project manager
Specialist StudiesCultural hertiage Socio-economic Terrestrial ecology Aquatic ecologyHydrogeology
Further specialists will be appointed after scoping if required
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Next Steps
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Scoping: June – July 2013
Baseline Studies: June – August 2013
Impact Assessment: August – September 2013
Reporting: February 2014
ESIA Disclosure: 2014
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Questions?
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Thank you!
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B4 ISSUES AND CONCERNS LOG
Consultation Type Date Type of Stakeholders Organisation ERM & LHPC Representatives
Discussion Areas Issue Description Response/Action Description Additional Notes
National Authorities Meeting
15-Jul-13 Government Officials Wildlife Authority Janet Mkhabela, Lindsey Bungartz, Friday Chibwe
Protected Areas How far is the Project from the nearest projected area?
It is adjacent to the Luano GMA, LHPC have obtained the necessary permissions to develop the Project so close to a GMA
National Authorities Meeting
15-Jul-13 Government Officials Wildlife Authority Janet Mkhabela, Lindsey Bungartz, Friday Chibwe
Protected Areas The Lukanga Swamps are in located near Kabwe and they are fed by rivers and aquifers. There is a concern that the tunnel and construction activities will impact of these swamps.
This will be explored during the ESIA, we can include an overlay showing the proximity to of the swamps to the project, but they are over 100km from the site.
To be further investigated by the ERM team
National Authorities Meeting
15-Jul-13 Government Officials Wildlife Authority Janet Mkhabela, Lindsey Bungartz, Friday Chibwe
Groundwater The Department of Water has been mapping the ground water in the area, and it shows that the Lukanga Swamp aquifer is quite extensive.
Noted.
National Authorities Meeting
15-Jul-13 Government Officials ERB Janet Mkhabela, Lindsey Bungartz, Friday Chibwe
Groundwater The above should be consolidated into the ESIA
Boreholes have been drilled (up to 50) and seismic surveys are being conducted as part of the goetech studies. This information can shared and there is potential to collaborate with Government on this.
National Authorities Meeting
15-Jul-13 Government Officials ERB Janet Mkhabela, Lindsey Bungartz, Friday Chibwe
Emergency Preparedness Is there an emergency preparedness plan in place? What will happen and who will be effected if the dam wall fails?
Dam safety is always a top concern, and LHPC are currently looking at the integrity of existing dams and the proposed new one. The communities below the dam that may be impacts by such an event will be mapped out during the ESIA.
National Authorities Meeting
15-Jul-13 Government Officials ERB Janet Mkhabela, Lindsey Bungartz, Friday Chibwe
Community Involvement Involvement of the chiefs, headman and communities is key in Project, sensitising them to the Project and ensuring that they are included and involved.
Recommendations included in the ESIA focus on maximising local employment and community involvement, creating opportunity for the local community.
National Authorities Meeting
15-Jul-13 Government Officials ERB Janet Mkhabela, Lindsey Bungartz, Friday Chibwe
Community Development Often with power generating projects, the local communities do not actually benefit from the power coming out of their area. The power lines just pass through without providing power
LHPC is aware of this, and does contribute towards the Rural Electrification Programme.
National Authorities Meeting
15-Jul-13 Government Officials OPPI Janet Mkhabela, Lindsey Bungartz, Friday Chibwe
Compensation How will you prevent people from settling on land ear-marked for the 330kV servitude once they find out where it will be, just to claim compensation.
The existing communities will be mapped as part of the SIA, and then people who settle in the area following the mapping may not be eligible for compensation.
National Authorities Meeting
15-Jul-13 Government Officials ERB Janet Mkhabela, Lindsey Bungartz, Friday Chibwe
Existing HHPs Will the Project impact on existing HPPs?
The existing Mulungushi and Lumsenfwa HHPs will cease to operate once these projects come online.
National Authorities Meeting
15-Jul-13 Government Officials Wildlife Authority Janet Mkhabela, Lindsey Bungartz, Friday Chibwe
Resettlement Will people be relocated? It is likely that a few households/ homestead might have to be relocated within their villages, especially those who reside close to the power lines and proposed roads.
National Authorities Meeting
15-Jul-13 Government Officials Wildlife Authority Janet Mkhabela, Lindsey Bungartz, Friday Chibwe
Water Quality There is a concern that in projects such as this, the water need of the downstream communities, including fauna, flora and human communities. The project could have unforeseen impacts on downstream users, and funds could be set aside to deal with these
The potential impacts on downstream communities will be explored in the ESIA. Like any other development there will be a contingency budget in place that will be used to mitigate any negative impacts on the natural environment and people should the need occur.
National Authorities Meeting
15-Jul-13 Government Officials OPPI Janet Mkhabela, Lindsey Bungartz, Friday Chibwe
Water Flow Water will be diverted from the Lumsenfwa diversion weir to the new HHP, correct. So there is quite a long stretch of river where the flows will change.
This is correct, there will be a 20km stretch of the Lumsenfwa, where at present it is 5km.
Consultation Type Date Type of Stakeholders Organisation ERM & LHPC Representatives
Discussion Areas Issue Description Response/Action Description Additional Notes
Provincial Authorities Meeting
16-Jul-13 Government Officials Provincial Planners Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde
Borrow Pits Borrow pits/ quarries' tend to cause a lot of soil erosion and poses a danger to communities, how will this be mitigated?
This will be investigated in the in the ESIA. There are currently no people residing close to the borrow pit sites as such they are not expected to harm anyone but these will be fenced of when in use and signage will be placed to warn those who wander close to the areas.
Provincial Authorities Meeting
16-Jul-13 Government Officials Provincial Planners Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde
Site Visit for Authorities The Provincial planners and some other key stakeholders need to see these sites.
The request has been noted and it will be forwarded to the LHPC for consideration.
Provincial Authorities Meeting
16-Jul-13 Government Officials Provincial Planners Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde
CSR Programmes What CSR considerations have been made by the company?
Nothing concrete at present, the LHPC is waiting for the SIA to see what the immediate needs of the communities are. But they have undertaken some CSR projects in the past such as the upgrading/ renovation of the maternity ward at Kabwe General Hospital
Mkushi District Authorities' Meeting
17-Jul-13 Government Officials District Planners Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde
Affected People How many people will be affected by the project?
Not sure at present, but we anticipate that a large number of people will be affected by various activities associated with the project, especially those who reside along the roads that will transport goods and other services to and from site.
Mkushi District Authorities' Meeting
17-Jul-13 Government Officials District Planners Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde
Communication The LHPC better communicate with all the relevant stakeholders including Districts, Chiefs and communities.
Noted. Conversations with Chiefs are already underway
Mkushi District Authorities' Meeting
17-Jul-13 Government Officials District Planners Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde
Communication Districts need to be engaged better and any documents signed between Chiefs and LHPC should also be forwarded to the District offices for record keeping and for assistance to the LHPC should something go wrong
Noted.
Mkushi District Authorities' Meeting
17-Jul-13 Government Officials District Planners Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde
Land Issues Chiefs can only give up to 200ha of land, if more land is required then the Council Commissioner of Lands need to approve the request.
Noted.
Kapiri Mposhi Authorities' Meeting
17-Jul-13 Government Officials District Administrator Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde
Site Visit for Authorities District authorities need to visit the site so that they can see for themselves where the project is going to be located and how it is likely to affect people.
The request has been noted and it will be forwarded to the LHPC for consideration.
Kapiri Mposhi Authorities' Meeting
17-Jul-13 Government Officials District Administrator Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde
General Thank you for informing us of the project.
Noted.
Kapiri Mposhi Authorities' Meeting
17-Jul-13 Government Officials District Administrator Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde
Economic Benefits The project will have good impacts in terms of economic development of the District, as such the LHPC has its support.
Noted
Kapiri Mposhi Authorities' Meeting
17-Jul-13 Government Officials District Administrator Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde
Access to the Luano Valley
Gaining access to the Luano Valley will significantly improve the lives of the population in this area.
Noted.
Kapiri Mposhi Authorities' Meeting
17-Jul-13 Government Officials DEBS Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde
Economic Development Kapiri mposhi lacks developments and any development that is likely to facilitate economic development of the district is welcomed.
Noted.
Kapiri Mposhi Authorities' Meeting
17-Jul-13 Government Officials DEBS Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde
CSR Programmes What CSR considerations have been made by the company?
Nothing concrete at present, the LHPC is waiting for the SIA to see what the immediate needs of the communities are. But they have undertaken some CSR projects in the past such as the upgrading/ renovation of the maternity ward at Kabwe General Hospital
Kapiri Mposhi Authorities' Meeting
17-Jul-13 Government Officials DEBS Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde
CSR Programmes With the project there is a likelihood of CSR spill over from other development that will be induced by the increased electricity generation in the district.
Yes, there is a potential for other developments coming out of the implementation of the project.
Consultation Type Date Type of Stakeholders Organisation ERM & LHPC Representatives
Discussion Areas Issue Description Response/Action Description Additional Notes
Traditional Authority's Meeting
17-Jul-13 Traditional Authorities HRH Chief Mukonchi Lindsey Bungartz, Felix Chisha, Derrick Mwape, Enock Silwamba
Communication LHPC does not engage with Chiefs in the area unless they want something.
Noted.
Traditional Authority's Meeting
17-Jul-13 Traditional Authorities HRH Chief Mukonchi Lindsey Bungartz, Felix Chisha, Derrick Mwape, Enock Silwamba
Job Creation Promises of job creation by the LHPC is not false because the company employs a limited number of people and none of which are from Mukonchi Chiefdom. They bring people from other places and from other chiefdoms
Noted. The issue of your people not being employed by the LHPC will be passed on to the company to address. Please note that there will be plenty of temporary jobs as part of construction but limited jobs as part of operations.
Traditional Authority's Meeting
17-Jul-13 Traditional Authorities HRH Chief Mukonchi Lindsey Bungartz, Felix Chisha, Derrick Mwape, Enock Silwamba
CSR Programmes The promises related to CSR are also an non-starter. The LHPC doesn’t give back to me as a Chief, how are they going to give back to my people then?
Noted.
Traditional Authority's Meeting
17-Jul-13 Traditional Authorities HRH Chief Mukonchi Lindsey Bungartz, Felix Chisha, Derrick Mwape, Enock Silwamba
General Chief Mukonchi has no objection to the proposed project.
Noted.
Traditional Authority's Meeting
17-Jul-13 Traditional Authorities HRH Chief Mukonchi Lindsey Bungartz, Felix Chisha, Derrick Mwape, Enock Silwamba
Communication The LHPC should put adequate attention to and improve on offering services to the locals and stop paying lip services. If they can come and lie to me as a chief about their promises what more of my subjects?
Noted.
Traditional Authority's Meeting
17-Jul-13 Traditional Authorities HRH Chief Mukonchi Lindsey Bungartz, Felix Chisha, Derrick Mwape, Enock Silwamba
Unmet Promises LHPC makes empty promises; for instance, they promised to build a house for the chief but this has not been fulfilled yet.
Noted.
Traditional Authority's Meeting
17-Jul-13 Traditional Authorities HRH Chief Mukonchi Lindsey Bungartz, Felix Chisha, Derrick Mwape, Enock Silwamba
Communication The Chief is aware of the proposed Muchinga project; and has been waiting for the LHPC to engage him about the project.
Noted.
Traditional Authority's Meeting
18-Jul-13 Traditional Authorities HRH Chief Kanyanshye
Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde, Alick Kamanga, Brenda Lautula
Loss of Land How many households are likely to loose land because of the project?
This information is not available at present. This will be determined later on during the resettlement action plan household survey.
Traditional Authority's Meeting
18-Jul-13 Traditional Authorities HRH Chief Kanyanshye
Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde, Alick Kamanga, Brenda Lautula
General Provide the Chief with the same map you are using for the consultation.
Noted. The requested map was sent to the Chief.
Village/Community Meeting 20-Jul-13 Downstream DwellersChembe Central, Sipunu, Chindebele, and others
Chembe Chiefdom Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde, Alick Kamanga, Brenda Lautula, Lindsey Bungartz, Felix Chisha, Derrick Mwape
Water Quality What will be the quality of water during construction?
The water quality should remain the same unless a non-routine event occurs something that can get the water dirty or contaminated.
Village/Community Meeting 20-Jul-13 Downstream DwellersChembe Central, Sipunu, Chindebele, and others
Chembe Chiefdom Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde, Alick Kamanga, Brenda Lautula, Lindsey Bungartz, Felix Chisha, Derrick Mwape
Water Flow How low will the water levels be and when will this happen?
The environmental flow studies are being undertaken at present. Its important to note that the water levels will be affected upstream only, downstream there will be no effects. You are located downstream so you will not be affected.
Village/Community Meeting 20-Jul-13 Downstream DwellersChembe Central, Sipunu, Chindebele, and others
Chembe Chiefdom Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde, Alick Kamanga, Brenda Lautula, Lindsey Bungartz, Felix Chisha, Derrick Mwape
Water Flow Usually water levels go down faster here than up there, clarify how worse that will be?
Again the environmental flow studies will provide a better information once completed.
Consultation Type Date Type of Stakeholders Organisation ERM & LHPC Representatives
Discussion Areas Issue Description Response/Action Description Additional Notes
Village/Community Meeting 20-Jul-13 Downstream DwellersChembe Central, Sipunu, Chindebele, and others
Chembe Chiefdom Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde, Alick Kamanga, Brenda Lautula, Lindsey Bungartz, Felix Chisha, Derrick Mwape
Community Benefits When will the benefits for the community come?
Usually benefits linked to project start 1 to 2 years once operations begin.
Village/Community Meeting 20-Jul-13 Downstream DwellersChembe Central, Sipunu, Chindebele, and others
Chembe Chiefdom Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde, Alick Kamanga, Brenda Lautula, Lindsey Bungartz, Felix Chisha, Derrick Mwape
Water Quality Won’t there be changes in the colour of water?
Not expected unless a non-routine event occurs.
Village/Community Meeting 20-Jul-13 Downstream DwellersChembe Central, Sipunu, Chindebele, and others
Chembe Chiefdom Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde, Alick Kamanga, Brenda Lautula, Lindsey Bungartz, Felix Chisha, Derrick Mwape
Resettlement Chimika Village which is upstream near the proposed powerhouse. Will they be resettled then?
Chimika village is located 20km from the powerhouse so its not likely to be affected.
Village/Community Meeting 20-Jul-13 Downstream DwellersChembe Central, Sipunu, Chindebele, and others
Chembe Chiefdom Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde, Alick Kamanga, Brenda Lautula, Lindsey Bungartz, Felix Chisha, Derrick Mwape
Community Benefits Will there be educational benefits? Yes, community benefits will be based on the immediate needs of each affected community.
Village/Community Meeting 20-Jul-13 Downstream DwellersChembe Central, Sipunu, Chindebele, and others
Chembe Chiefdom Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde, Alick Kamanga, Brenda Lautula, Lindsey Bungartz, Felix Chisha, Derrick Mwape
Job Creation Are there jobs for women? Yes there will be opportunities for women especially in the construction camps as chefs, cleaners, etc. Furthermore, women can sell some of their food produce to the construction camps to feed the workers.
Village/Community Meeting 20-Jul-13 Downstream DwellersChembe Central, Sipunu, Chindebele, and others
Chembe Chiefdom Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde, Alick Kamanga, Brenda Lautula, Lindsey Bungartz, Felix Chisha, Derrick Mwape
Community Benefits What will the company do for us? CSR programmes will be in place which will deal with benefits to communities. The community benefits will be based on the immediate needs of each affected community.
Village/Community Meeting 20-Jul-13 Downstream DwellersChembe Central, Sipunu, Chindebele, and others
Chembe Chiefdom Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde, Alick Kamanga, Brenda Lautula, Lindsey Bungartz, Felix Chisha, Derrick Mwape
Water Quality Concerned about water quality Nothing will change the water quality unless a non-routine event occurs.
Village/Community Meeting 20-Jul-13 Downstream DwellersChembe Central, Sipunu, Chindebele, and others
Chembe Chiefdom Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde, Alick Kamanga, Brenda Lautula, Lindsey Bungartz, Felix Chisha, Derrick Mwape
Water Quality What if you kill the fish because o f the changes in the water quality?
No.
Village/Community Meeting 20-Jul-13 Downstream DwellersChembe Central, Sipunu, Chindebele, and others
Chembe Chiefdom Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde, Alick Kamanga, Brenda Lautula, Lindsey Bungartz, Felix Chisha, Derrick Mwape
Grievance Protocol The LHPC offices are far away from the chembe communities and it will not be practical for people to go and report any changes to the water quality and many people could die before LHPC hears about eventualities such as that
There will be community liaison officers during construction who will be able facilitate easy communication between the LHPC and the communities so no one will need to walk long distance to report anything.
Consultation Type Date Type of Stakeholders Organisation ERM & LHPC Representatives
Discussion Areas Issue Description Response/Action Description Additional Notes
Village/Community Meeting 20-Jul-13 Downstream DwellersChembe Central, Sipunu, Chindebele, and others
Chembe Chiefdom Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde, Alick Kamanga, Brenda Lautula, Lindsey Bungartz, Felix Chisha, Derrick Mwape
Water Quality The last time you were here you said you will sink boreholes for us since water in the river will be contaminated during construction of dam.
No we did not say that: what we said was that construction activities closest to the river are likely to cause sedimentation and change the quality of the water but all necessary measures will be adapted to ensure that this doesn’t occur. Further, should the water quality change such that it is not safe to consume a contingency budget will be used to make that alternative portable water sources are available for the communities. Those present at the meeting suggested that the LHPC should just drill boreholes for them now rather than wait until something bad happens. We said that the suggestion will be noted and passed onto the LHPC for consideration.
Village/Community Meeting 20-Jul-13 Downstream DwellersChembe Central, Sipunu, Chindebele, and others
Chembe Chiefdom Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde, Alick Kamanga, Brenda Lautula, Lindsey Bungartz, Felix Chisha, Derrick Mwape
Water Quality I support that there was no such promise from you people that you will sink a borehole here. Most people who are saying that did not even attend the first meeting you called. It’s good that you have clarified this issue to the people and we welcome your message today. You are welcome here
Yes, and thank you. Please in the future ensure that when relaying information to other people you do not distort it. Cause this can cause tension and unnecessary fears.
Village/Community Meeting 20-Jul-13 Downstream DwellersChembe Central, Sipunu, Chindebele, and others
Chembe Chiefdom Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde, Alick Kamanga, Brenda Lautula, Lindsey Bungartz, Felix Chisha, Derrick Mwape
Communication Will we be updated on the progress of the project?
Yes, we (consultants) will be returning in March to feedback on the specialist findings and to go through some of the mitigation measures that have been developed with you.
Village/Community Meeting 21-Jul-13 Upstream DwellersKalungeleka, Kwambumba, Lutampo, Shipili and others
New Apostolic Church Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde, Alick Kamanga, Brenda Lautula, Lindsey Bungartz, Felix Chisha, Derrick Mwape
Project Commencement When is the project going to commencing?
In 2018. Pre-construction activities will are likely to commence earlier, say, 2016.
Village/Community Meeting 21-Jul-13 Upstream DwellersKalungeleka, Kwambumba, Lutampo, Shipili and others
Pentecostal Assemblies of God Church
Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde, Alick Kamanga, Brenda Lautula, Lindsey Bungartz, Felix Chisha, Derrick Mwape
CSR Programmes What benefits are there for the Church? Could we assume that you are just using the Church to disseminate your project only?
Note sure yet but that will be determined later in the project when the LHPC starts rolling out CSR projects and programs
Village/Community Meeting 21-Jul-13 Upstream DwellersKalungeleka, Kwambumba, Lutampo, Shipili and others
Pentecostal Assemblies of God Church
Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde, Alick Kamanga, Brenda Lautula, Lindsey Bungartz, Felix Chisha, Derrick Mwape
Benefits for the Directly Affected
Are there benefits for those that will be directly affected?
Not really, but those directly affected will receive compensation should they experience economic or physical losses of land.
Village/Community Meeting 21-Jul-13 Upstream DwellersKalungeleka, Kwambumba, Lutampo, Shipili and others
Roman Catholic Church
Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde, Alick Kamanga, Brenda Lautula, Lindsey Bungartz, Felix Chisha, Derrick Mwape
Disadvantages of Being Close to the Project
What are the disadvantages of being in the project area, won’t we be affected?
The project area is very far from here but since the road might be nearby, maybe you might have more dust and noise from trucks passing through this place enroute to the project area.
Consultation Type Date Type of Stakeholders Organisation ERM & LHPC Representatives
Discussion Areas Issue Description Response/Action Description Additional Notes
Village/Community Meeting 22-Jul-13 Upstream DwellersKalungeleka, Kwambumba, Lutampo, Shipili and others
Kanyanshye Chiefdom Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde, Alick Kamanga, Brenda Lautula, Lindsey Bungartz, Felix Chisha, Derrick Mwape
Community Benefits Do you have any plans for community/school? Look at how dilapidated this school is, it’s a safety hazard to the pupils.
The LHPC has in the recent past built 2 classroom blocks and has even given this school free electricity. The company has also built a teachers’ house. CSR is still top priority. Advised the school management ton put all the requests in writing like other schools have been doing since it is easier for LHPC to make follow-ups that way
Village/Community Meeting 22-Jul-13 Upstream DwellersKalungeleka, Kwambumba, Lutampo, Shipili and others
Kanyanshye Chiefdom Alick Kamanga, Lindsey Bungartz, Felix Chisha, Derrick Mwape
Resettlement What will happen to those who are directly affected?
There will be compensation for those that will be directly affected. However, displacement will be avoided at all cost unless in areas where there will be no options.
Village/Community Meeting 22-Jul-13 Upstream DwellersKalungeleka, Kwambumba, Lutampo, Shipili and others
Kanyanshye Chiefdom Alick Kamanga, Lindsey Bungartz, Felix Chisha, Derrick Mwape
Concern re Pressure Tunnel
There are rumours that the pressure tunnel will pass through villages?
No. the tunnel will be approx. 100m below ground. No villages will be affected even though some activities such as mining above these tunnels will be restricted to avoid damage. Agricultural activities will be allowed.
Village/Community Meeting 22-Jul-13 Upstream DwellersKalungeleka, Kwambumba, Lutampo, Shipili and others
Kanyanshye Chiefdom Alick Kamanga, Lindsey Bungartz, Felix Chisha, Derrick Mwape
Working Conditions and Salaries
The project sounds good on paper but salaries/wages from such projects tend to be so low, that we don’t even feel excited about such projects. Kindly ensure that workers engaged on this project are properly paid and that proper working conditions are put in place.
Noted.
Village/Community Meeting 22-Jul-13 Upstream DwellersKalungeleka, Kwambumba, Lutampo, Shipili and others
Kanyanshye Chiefdom Alick Kamanga, Lindsey Bungartz, Felix Chisha, Derrick Mwape
Job Creation What is in it for our women, because we have very strong women here, stronger than men?
Positions will be opened to both sexes.
Village/Community Meeting 22-Jul-13 Upstream DwellersKalungeleka, Kwambumba, Lutampo, Shipili and others
Kanyanshye Chiefdom Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde, Levy Ntinga
Nepotism LHPC is known for nepotism when it comes to employment. Please ensure that the employment opportunities are distributed evenly.
Noted. We will make sure that sure a mitigation measure is provided.
Village/Community Meeting 22-Jul-13 Upstream DwellersKalungeleka, Kwambumba, Lutampo, Shipili and others
Kanyanshye Chiefdom Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde, Levy Ntinga
Concern re Pressure Tunnel
I do not want to have a pressure tunnel below my house.
Noted. But the tunnel will be 100 to 150 metres below ground so you will see it or hear it.
Village/Community Meeting 22-Jul-13 Upstream DwellersKalungeleka, Kwambumba, Lutampo, Shipili and others
Kanyanshye Chiefdom Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde, Levy Ntinga
Previous Resettlement We were resettled before by the LHPC so we are wondering if we are going to be resettled again.
No you will not be resettled unless you are too close to the road and there is no alternative for the realignment of the road in a particular area.
The community acknowledged that they were resettled from the property boundary of the LHPC by ZCCM and they were fairly compensated.
Village/Community Meeting 25-Jul-13 Upstream DwellersSipaida
Mukonchi Chiefdom Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde, Brenda Lautula, Lindsey Bungartz, Felix Chisha, Derrick Mwape, Levy Ntinga
Job Creation How are we going to take part in employment?
Locals will be given top priority based on skill, education and experienced. Basic training will be offered prior to project commencement.
Village/Community Meeting 25-Jul-13 Upstream DwellersSipaida
Mukonchi Chiefdom Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde, Brenda Lautula, Lindsey Bungartz, Felix Chisha, Derrick Mwape, Levy Ntinga
Employment Criteria What is the application/ qualification criteria?
A criteria will be set in the Employment and Recruitment Policy and communicated with the general public.
Village/Community Meeting 25-Jul-13 Upstream DwellersSipaida
Mukonchi Chiefdom Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde, Brenda Lautula, Lindsey Bungartz, Felix Chisha, Derrick Mwape, Levy Ntinga
Resettlement Will those too close to the road be resettled?
Some might have too, especially those too close to certain sections that may need to be extended. But those who are affected will be consulted individually by the LHPC and relevant consultants.
Village/Community Meeting 25-Jul-13 Upstream DwellersSipaida
Mukonchi Chiefdom Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde, Brenda Lautula, Lindsey Bungartz, Felix Chisha, Derrick Mwape, Levy Ntinga
Communication Headman must ensure that we are updated on project progress so that we know when to apply for jobs.
Noted.
Consultation Type Date Type of Stakeholders Organisation ERM & LHPC Representatives
Discussion Areas Issue Description Response/Action Description Additional Notes
Village/Community Meeting 25-Jul-13 Upstream DwellersSipaida
Mukonchi Chiefdom Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde, Brenda Lautula, Lindsey Bungartz, Felix Chisha, Derrick Mwape, Levy Ntinga
Project Commencement When is the project commencing? In 2018. Pre-construction activities will are likely to commence earlier, say, 2016.
Village/Community Meeting 25-Jul-13 Upstream DwellersSipaida
Mukonchi Chiefdom Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde, Brenda Lautula, Lindsey Bungartz, Felix Chisha, Derrick Mwape, Levy Ntinga
Working Conditions and Salaries
Are we to relocate to project site once jobs are given?
Not sure if everyone will be expected to stay at the camp or not. This will be clarified close to the commencement of construction.
25-Jul-13 Upstream DwellersSipaida
Mukonchi Chiefdom Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde, Brenda Lautula, Lindsey Bungartz, Felix Chisha, Derrick Mwape, Levy Ntinga
Road Will the road pass through our village?
Yes, through some areas of the greater Sipaida village.
Ad hoc Meeting 26-Jul-13 Upstream Dwellers Mlenge Market
Mukonchi Chiefdom Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde, Brenda Lautula, Lindsey Bungartz, Felix Chisha, Derrick Mwape, Levy Ntinga
NRC Cards When are we expected to receive our NRC cards back?
We have heard of this issue about the NRC cards being taken by the LHPC contractor. The LHPC has been made aware of this and it will be address shortly.
Village/Community Meeting 26-Jul-13 Upstream DwellersCelemente and Chimika
Mukonchi and Chembe Chiefdoms
Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde, Brenda Lautula, Lindsey Bungartz, Felix Chisha, Derrick Mwape, Levy Ntinga
Water Supply Problems The main problem in these villages is the shortage of water, will the LHPC assist in this regard?
It is possible to assist only through the CSR programmes. This will be active once the project has started operating.
Village/Community Meeting 26-Jul-13 Upstream DwellersCelemente and Chimika
Mukonchi Chiefdom Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde, Brenda Lautula, Lindsey Bungartz, Felix Chisha, Derrick Mwape, Levy Ntinga
Road Will the road follow the current Longolong road or will it be a new one completely?
From what we have seen of the road, its following some existing foot trails. A Google Earth map was shown to stakeholders of where the road will be located.
Village/Community Meeting 26-Jul-13 Upstream DwellersCelemente and Chimika
Mukonchi Chiefdom Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde, Brenda Lautula, Lindsey Bungartz, Felix Chisha, Derrick Mwape, Levy Ntinga
Job Creation How are we going to take part in employment?
Locals will be given top priority based on skill, education and experienced. Basic training will be offered prior to project commencement.
Village/Community Meeting 26-Jul-13 Upstream DwellersCelemente and Chimika
Mukonchi Chiefdom Janet Mkhabela, Dannie Mkonde, Brenda Lautula, Lindsey Bungartz, Felix Chisha, Derrick Mwape, Levy Ntinga
Employment Criteria What is the application/ qualification criteria?
A criteria will be set in the Employment and Recruitment Policy and communicated with the general public.
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B5 PROOF OF CONSULTATION: PHOTOLOG AND ATTENDANCE REGISTERS FROM AUTHORITY AND COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS (Incl.)
INVITATION LETTERS TO THE CHIEFS AND GOVERMENT AUTHORITIES
B5.1 PHOTOLOG
04 July 2013 Dear XXX, As a way of introducing myself, my name is Janet Mkhabela. I work for the Environmental Resources Management (ERM), an environmental consulting firm based in South Africa. ERM was commissioned by the Lunsemfwa Hydropower Company (LHPC) in 2011 to undertake an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the proposed development of the Muchinga Hydropower Plant at the confluence of Mkushi and Lunsemfwa Rivers. The scope of the Muchinga project in 2011 comprised of the construction of the dam, inundation areas, pressure tunnel, powerhouse, and workers’ village. However, the LHPC has decided to add some new components to the project which include: • A transmission line and the road connecting the new Mulungushi HPP and the
Muchinga HPP; • Quarry and crushing area; • Multiple permanent and temporary roads in and around the Project Site; and • A transmission line connecting Muchinga HPP and Lunsemfwa HPP. These are significant changes to the project and by Law we are required to restart the ESIA and its related Public Participation Process, thus we write you this communication. We would like to request an audience with His Highness to provide you with more information regarding the project. My colleague, Lindsey Bungartz and I would like to visit His Highness at His palace on the 18th of July 2013 at 10:00am. The purpose of the meeting will be to: 1. Re-introduce the Muchinga Project (including the old and new scope); 2. Discuss potential positive and negative impacts; and 3. Allow his Highness the opportunity to raise concerns and issues regarding
the project. Could His Highness let me know if this day is suitable for Him? Should His Highness have any questions regarding this letter, he can contact me, via email [email protected] or Mr Enock Silwamba (LHPC) 0977780625. Yours Sincerely,
Ms Janet Mkhabela Social Impact and Public Participation Specialist
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B7 PROOF OF SITE NOTICES
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NOTIFICATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR THE MUCHINGA HYDROPOWER PROJECT
The Muchinga Power Company Limited (MPC) is considering developing a 255MW hydropower project (HPP) on the Mkushi River, approximately 6km from the confluence of the Lunsemfwa and Mkushi Rivers. The Mulungushi HPP will be located in the Central Province of Zambia, approximately 80km to the south-east of Kabwe, and it is situated within the greater Lunsemfwa River Catchment. Project activities will include:
• Construction of a new surface powerhouse • Construction of a new dam on the Mkushi River • Construction of a pressure tunnel from the existing Lunsemfwa Diversion Weir to the
Muchinga Dam • Construction of a pressure tunnel from Mkushi Dam to new power house, which will have 3 x
85MW turbines • Construction of an access road, approximately 35km in length, from the Mulungushi HPP to
the Muchinga HPP • Additional onsite infrastructure such as internal roads, construction camps, quarries and
batching plants
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS An Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) will need to be completed for this Project in terms of the Zambian Environmental Management Act (EMA) (Act 12 of 2011) and submitted to the Zambian Environmental Management Authority (ZEMA) for their consideration. Environmental Resources Management (ERM), an independent environmental assessment consultancy, has been appointed to undertake the ESIA and associated public participation processes in collaboration with a local partner, Kaizen Consulting International (KCI). This advertisement serves as notification of the commencement of the public participation process for the ESIA. You are invited to register as a stakeholder and to participate in the ESIA and public participation processes. As a stakeholder you will be kept informed of the ESIA process, you will have the opportunity to comment on the ESIA and raise your issues/concerns about the Project.
To register as a stakeholder, you can contact Mr Friday Chibwe Projects Manager at LHPC, by email: [email protected] or by telephone on +260
215 224597. For additional information on the Project, you can visit the Project website: http://www.erm.com/MuchingaESIA
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ICHISHIBISHO CHAMILIMO YAKUCHENCHENTA IMIKALILE YAMPANGA IYO ILI KUNCHENDE KUNTU KUKABELA IMILIMO YABA MUCHINGA HYDROPOWER PROJECT
Imilimo ikabombwa itantikwe ifi:
• Ukukula ing’anda yakupangilamo amalaiti • Ukukula ichishiba chipya pamumana wa Mkushi • Ukwimba ubwendo ubulekuminkanya umumana wa Lunsemfwa kuchishiba cha Muchinga • Ukwimba ubwendo ukufuma ku chishiba cha Mkushi ukutwala kung’anda ipya
iyakupangilamo amalaiti umo mukaba ba mashini batatu aba 85MW • Ukupanga umusebo uulepele amakumi yatatu na tusano (35Km) ukufuma ku Mulungushi HPP
ukufika ku Muchinga HPP • Ukukula fyonse ifikafwaikwa ifyapala utumisebo twa tondo, amayanda yababomfi, nefyashala.
construction camps, quarries and batching plants
INSHILA YAKU SENDELAMO ULUBALI KUBEKALA CHALO Umulimo waku chenchenta uwa ESIA ulefwaikwa ukupwa pakuti iyi inchito itwalilile ukulingana nolupapulo lwa misungile ya nchende twikalamo (EMA) (Ichipandwa chalenga lkumi limo nafibili ica mu mwaka wa 2011), (Act 12 of 2011), elyo panuma nokutwala iyi ESIA kuli ba ZEMA bene pakutila nabo bachenchente ubukumu buli muli iyi inchito. Akamapani ketwa Environmental Resources Management (ERM) ako kaibombela mumilimo yamisungile ya mpanga, kalisontwa ukuchita uyu mulimo uulemona pa misungile ya mpanga elyo nembali abekala chalo benga sendamo ukwampana pamo nakampani kamuchalo chesu aketwa Kaizen Consulting International (KCI). Ichi ichishibisho chiletuchinkulako ukutendeka kwa kweba abekala chalo ukutila inshita yafika iyakusendamo ulubali muli uyu ESIA. Mukwai muli abaitwa bonse ukulembesha ngoulefwaya ukusendamo ulubali muli iyi ESIA. Ngaulya chikumishe, twakulamichinkulako atemwa ukumyeba efyo uyu ESIA aleyenda, kaili mwakulapelwa inshita yakuti naimwe mwalandapo pali uyu ESIA pakuti naimwe mwatwebako amasakamiko atemwa ubukumu bwa iyi imilimo. Ngamulefwaya ukulembesha nga ulefwaya ukusendamo ulubali, moneni batata ba FRIDAY CHIBWE,
bakakumba bamilimo ku LHPC, batumineni pa email: [email protected] atemya pali lamya +260 215 224597. Ngamulefwaya ukwishibilapo nafimbi pali iyi milimo, kabiyeni ku:
http://www.erm.com/MuchingaESIA
Site Notices
Provincial Office
Mlenge Informal Market
Lunsemfwa General Store Road to Lunsemfwa HPP and Project Site
Chembe Health Centre Celemente Community School
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Meeting minutes Subject/Ref
Muchinga HPP: Scoping Phase Consultation: National Authorities Meeting
Venue
Golden Peacock Hotel, Lusaka
Date of Meeting
15 July 2013
Present
See attendance register
Distribution
N/A
Comment/ Issue Response The above should be consolidated into the ESIA
Boreholes have been drilled (up to 50) and seismic surveys are being conducted as part of the goetech studies. This information can share and there is potential to collaborate with Government on this.
Is there an emergency preparedness plan in place? What will happen and who will be affected if the dam wall fails?
Dam safety is always a top concern, and LHPC are currently looking at the integrity of existing dams and the proposed new one. The communities below the dam that may be impacts by such an event will be mapped out during the ESIA.
Involvement of the chiefs, headman and communities is key in Project, sensitising them to the Project and ensuring that they are included and involved.
Recommendations included in the ESIA focus on maximising local employment and community involvement, creating opportunity for the local community.
Often with power generating projects, the local communities do not actually benefit from the power coming out of their area. The power lines just pass through without providing power
LHPC is aware of this, and does contribute towards the Rural Electrification Programme.
How will you prevent people from settling on land ear-marked for the 330kV servitude once they find out where it will be, just to claim compensation?
The existing communities will be mapped as part of the SIA, and then people who settle in the area following the mapping may not be eligible for compensation.
Will the Project impact on existing HPPs?
The existing Mulungushi and Lumsenfwa HHPs will cease to operate once these projects come online.
Will people be relocated? It is likely that a few households/ homestead might have to be relocated within their villages, especially those who reside close to the power lines and proposed roads.
There is a concern that in projects such as this, the water need of the downstream communities, including fauna, flora and human communities. The project could have unforeseen impacts on downstream users, and funds could be set aside to deal with these.
The potential impacts on downstream communities will be explored in the ESIA. Like any other development there will be a contingency budget in place that will be used to mitigate any negative impacts on the natural environment and people should the need occur.
Water will be diverted from the Lumsenfwa diversion weir to the new HHP, correct. So there is quite a long stretch of river where the flows will change.
This is correct; there will be a 20km stretch of the Lumsenfwa, where at present it is 5km.
Meeting minutes Subject/Ref
Muchinga HPP: Scoping Phase Consultation: Provincial Authorities Meeting
Venue
Provincial Office
Date of Meeting
16 July 2013
Present
See attendance register
Distribution
N/A
Comment/ Issue Response Borrow pits/ quarries' tend to cause a lot of soil erosion and poses a danger to communities, how will this be mitigated?
This will be investigated in the in the ESIA. There are currently no people residing close to the borrow pit sites as such they are not expected to harm anyone but these will be fenced of when in use and signage will be placed to warn those who wander close to the areas.
The Provincial planners and some other key stakeholders need to see these sites.
The request has been noted and it will be forwarded to the LHPC for consideration.
What CSR considerations have been made by the company?
Nothing concrete at present, the LHPC is waiting for the SIA to see what the immediate needs of the communities are. But they have undertaken some CSR projects in the past such as the upgrading/ renovation of the maternity ward at Kabwe General Hospital.
Meeting minutes Subject/Ref
Muchinga HPP: Scoping Phase Consultation: Kapiri Mposhi District Authorities Meeting
Venue
Kapiri Mposhi District Office
Date of Meeting
17 July 2013
Present
See attendance register
Distribution
N/A
Comment/ Issue Response District authorities need to visit the site so that they can see for themselves where the project is going to be located and how it is likely to affect people.
The request has been noted and it will be forwarded to the LHPC for consideration.
Thank you for informing us of the project.
Noted.
The project will have good impacts in terms of economic development of the District; as such the LHPC has its support.
Noted
Gaining access to the Luano Valley will significantly improve the lives of the population in this area.
Noted.
Kapiri mposhi lacks developments and any development that is likely to facilitate economic development of the district is welcomed.
Noted.
With the project there is a likelihood of CSR spill over from other development that will be induced by the increased electricity generation in the district.
Yes, there is a potential for other developments coming out of the implementation of the project.
What CSR considerations have been made by the company?
Nothing concrete at present, the LHPC is waiting for the SIA to see what the immediate needs of the communities are. But they have undertaken some CSR projects in the past such as the upgrading/ renovation of the maternity ward at Kabwe General Hospital.
Meeting minutes Subject/Ref
Muchinga HPP: Scoping Phase Consultation: Mkushi District Authorities Meeting
Venue
Mkushi District
Date of Meeting
17 July 2013
Present
See attendance register
Distribution
N/A
Comment/ Issue Response How many people will be affected by the project?
Not sure at present, but we anticipate that a large number of people will be affected by various activities associated with the project, especially those who reside along the roads that will transport goods and other services to and from site.
The LHPC better communicate with all the relevant stakeholders including Districts, Chiefs and communities.
Noted. Conversations with Chiefs are already underway
Districts need to be engaged better and any documents signed between Chiefs and LHPC should also be forwarded to the District offices for record keeping and for assistance to the LHPC should something go wrong.
Noted.
Chiefs can only give up to 200ha of land, if more land is required then the Council Commissioner of Lands need to approve the request.
Noted.
Meeting minutes Subject/Ref
Muchinga HPP: Scoping Phase Consultation: HRH Chief Mukonchi Meeting
Venue
HRH Chief Mukonchi’s Palace
Date of Meeting
17 July 2013
Present
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Distribution
N/A
Comment/ Issue Response LHPC does not engage with Chiefs in the area unless they want something.
Noted.
A promise of job creation by the LHPC is not false because the company employs a limited number of people and none of which are from Mukonchi Chiefdom. They bring people from other places and from other chiefdoms.
Noted. The issue of your people not being employed by the LHPC will be passed on to the company to address. Please note that there will be plenty of temporary jobs as part of construction but limited jobs as part of operations.
The promises related to CSR are also an non-starter. The LHPC doesn’t give back to me as a Chief, how are they going to give back to my people then?
Noted.
Chief Mukonchi has no objection to the proposed project.
Noted.
The LHPC should put adequate attention to and improve on offering services to the locals and stop paying lip services. If they can come and lie to me as a chief about their promises what more of my subjects?
Noted.
LHPC makes empty promises; for instance, they promised to build a house for the chief but this has not been fulfilled yet.
Noted.
The Chief is aware of the proposed Muchinga project; and has been waiting for the LHPC to engage him about the project.
Noted.
Meeting minutes Subject/Ref
Muchinga HPP: Scoping Phase Consultation: HRH Chief Kanyanshye Meeting
Venue
HRH Chief Kanyanshye’s Palace
Date of Meeting
18 July 2013
Present
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Distribution
N/A
Comment/ Issue Response How many households are likely to loose land because of the project?
This information is not available at present. This will be determined later on during the resettlement action plan household survey.
Provide the Chief with the same map you are using for the consultation.
Noted.
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Muchinga HPP: Scoping Phase Consultation: Downstream Dwellers Meeting
Venue
Chembe Central Village
Date of Meeting
20 July 2013
Present
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Distribution
N/A
Comment/ Issue Response What will be the quality of water during construction?
The water quality should remain the same unless a non-routine event occurs something that can get the water dirty or contaminated.
How low will the water levels be and when will this happen?
The environmental flow studies are being undertaken at present. It is important to note that the water levels will be affected upstream only; downstream there will be no effects. You are located downstream so you will not be affected.
Usually water levels go down faster here than up there, clarify how worse that will be?
Again the environmental flow studies will provide better information once completed.
When will the benefits for the community come? Usually benefits linked to project start 1 to 2 years once operations begin.
Won’t there be changes in the colour of water? Not expected unless a non-routine event occurs.
Chimika Village which is upstream near the proposed powerhouse. Will they be resettled then?
Chimika village is located 20km from the powerhouse so it is not likely to be affected.
Will there be educational benefits? Yes, community benefits will be based on the immediate needs of each affected community.
Are there jobs for women? Yes there will be opportunities for women especially in the construction camps as chefs, cleaners, etc. Furthermore, women can sell some of their food produce to the construction camps to feed the workers.
What will the company do for us? CSR programmes will be in place which will deal with benefits to communities. The community benefits will be based on the immediate needs of each affected community.
Concerned about water quality Nothing will change the water quality unless a non-routine event occurs.
What if you kill the fish because of the changes in the water quality?
This is not expected, unless an extreme event occurs.
The LHPC offices are far away from the Chembe communities and it will not be practical for people to go and report any changes to the water quality and many people could die before LHPC hears about eventualities such as that.
There will be community liaison officers during construction who will be able facilitate easy communication between the LHPC and the communities so no one will need to walk long distance to report anything.
The last time you were here you said you will sink boreholes for us since water in the river will be contaminated during construction of dam.
No we did not say that; what we said was that construction activities closest to the river are likely to cause sedimentation and change the quality of the water but all necessary measures will be adapted to ensure that this doesn’t occur.
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Comment/ Issue Response Further, should the water quality change such that it is not safe to consume a contingency budget will be used to make that alternative portable water sources are available for the communities. Those present at the meeting suggested that the LHPC should just drill boreholes for them now rather than wait until something bad happens. We said that the suggestion will be noted and passed onto the LHPC for consideration.
I support that there was no such promise from you people that you will sink a borehole here. Most people who are saying that did not even attend the first meeting you called. It’s good that you have clarified this issue to the people and we welcome your message today. You are welcome here.
Yes, and thank you. Please in the future ensure that when relaying information to other people you do not distort it. This can cause tension and unnecessary fears.
Will we be updated on the progress of the project? Yes, we (consultants) will be returning in March to feedback on the specialist findings and to go through some of the mitigation measures that have been developed with you.
Meeting minutes Subject/Ref
Muchinga HPP: Scoping Phase Consultation: Meetings at Local Churches
Venue
New Apostolic Church; Pentecostal Assemblies of God Church; and Roman Catholic Church
Date of Meeting
21 July 2013
Present
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Distribution
N/A
Comment/ Issue Response When is the project going to commencing? In 2018. Pre-construction activities will are likely
to commence earlier, say, 2016.
What benefits are there for the Church? Could we assume that you are just using the Church to disseminate your project only?
Note sure yet but that will be determined later in the project when the LHPC starts rolling out CSR projects and programs
Are there benefits for those that will be directly affected?
Not really, but those directly affected will receive compensation should they experience economic or physical losses of land.
What are the disadvantages of being in the project area, won’t we be affected?
The project area is very far from here but since the road might be nearby, maybe you might have more dust and noise from trucks passing through this place en-route to the project area.
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Muchinga HPP: Scoping Phase Consultation: Upstream Dwellers: Kalungeleka, Kwambumba, Lutampo, Shipili and others Meetings
Venue
Chimbolo Community School and Lunsemfwa Primary School
Date of Meeting
22 July 2013
Present
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Distribution
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Comment/ Issue Response Do you have any plans for community/school? Look at how dilapidated this school is, it’s a safety hazard to the pupils.
The LHPC has in the recent past built 2 classroom blocks and has even given this school free electricity. The company has also built a teachers’ house. CSR is still top priority. Advised the school management ton put all the requests in writing like other schools have been doing since it is easier for LHPC to make follow-ups that way.
What will happen to those who are directly affected? There will be compensation for those that will be directly affected. However, displacement will be avoided at all cost unless in areas where there will be no options.
There are rumours that the pressure tunnel will pass through villages?
No. the tunnel will be approx. 100m below ground. No villages will be affected even though some activities such as mining above these tunnels will be restricted to avoid damage. Agricultural activities will be allowed.
The project sounds good on paper but salaries/wages from such projects tend to be so low, that we don’t even feel excited about such projects. Kindly ensure that workers engaged on this project are properly paid and that proper working conditions are put in place.
Noted.
What is in it for our women, because we have very strong women here, stronger than men?
Positions will be opened to both sexes.
LHPC is known for nepotism when it comes to employment. Please ensure that the employment opportunities are distributed evenly.
Noted. We will make sure that sure a mitigation measure is provided.
I do not want to have a pressure tunnel below my house.
Noted. But the tunnel will be 100 to 150 metres below ground so you will see it or hear it.
We were resettled before by the LHPC so we are wondering if we are going to be resettled again.
No you will not be resettled unless you are too close to the road and there is no alternative for the realignment of the road in a particular area.
Meeting minutes Subject/Ref
Muchinga HPP: Scoping Phase Consultation: Upstream Dwellers: Sipaida Village Meetings
Venue
Headman Sipaida’s House
Date of Meeting
25 July 2013
Present
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Distribution
N/A
Comment/ Issue Response How are we going to take part in employment?
Locals will be given top priority based on skill, education and experienced. Basic training will be offered prior to project commencement.
What are the application/ qualification criteria?
Criteria will be set in the Employment and Recruitment Policy and communicated with the general public.
Will those too close to the road be resettled?
Some might have too, especially those too close to certain sections that may need to be extended. But those who are affected will be consulted individually by the LHPC and relevant consultants.
Headman must ensure that we are updated on project progress so that we know when to apply for jobs.
Noted.
When is the project commencing? In 2018. Pre-construction activities will are likely to commence earlier, say, 2016.
Are we to relocate to project site once jobs are given?
Not sure if everyone will be expected to stay at the camp or not. This will be clarified close to the commencement of construction.
Will the road pass through our village? Yes, through some areas of the greater Sipaida village.
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Muchinga HPP: Scoping Phase Consultation: Upstream Dwellers: Ad Hoc Meeting
Venue
Mlenge Informal Market
Date of Meeting
26 July 2013
Present
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Distribution
N/A
Comment/ Issue Response When are we expected to receive our NRC cards back?
We have heard of this issue about the NRC cards being taken by the LHPC contractor. The LHPC has been made aware of this and it will be address shortly.
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Muchinga HPP: Scoping Phase Consultation: Celemente and Chimika Villages’ Meeting
Venue
Celemente Village
Date of Meeting
26 July 2013
Present
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Distribution
N/A
Comment/ Issue Response The main problem in these villages is the shortage of water; will the LHPC assist in this regard?
It is possible to assist only through the CSR programmes. This will be active once the project has started operating.
Will the road follow the current Longolong road or will it be a new one completely?
From what we have seen of the road, it is following some existing foot trails. A Google Earth map was shown to stakeholders of where the road will be located.
How are we going to take part in employment?
Locals will be given top priority based on skill, education and experienced. Basic training will be offered prior to project commencement.
What is the application / qualification criterion?
Criteria will be set in the Employment and Recruitment Policy and communicated with the general public.