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APPENDIX F

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME

PROPOSED DEMOLITION OF TELKOM PARK (FORMER BOET ERASMUS) STADIUM, PORT ELIZABETH, NELSON MANDELA

BAY MUNICIPALITY, EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE (DEDEAT Ref: ECm1/C/LN1/31/72-2017)

Draft Environmental Management Programme

January 2018

Prepared by:

TERRATEST (PTY) LTD

PORT ELIZABETH P.O. Box 27308

Greenacres 6057

Tel: 041 390 8730 Email: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 6

1.1 Project Description .................................................................................................... 6

1.2 Aims of this Document .............................................................................................. 7

1.3 Status of this Document ............................................................................................ 7

2. PROJECT BACKGROUND ........................................................................................... 9

2.1 Environmental Authorisation Process .................................................................. 9

3. APPLICABLE LEGISLATION ......................................................................................... 9

3.1 South African Constitution (No 108 of 1996) ............................................................ 9

3.2 National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998) .................. 9

3.3 National Environmental Management Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008) ....... 11

3.4 National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998) ....................................................... 11

4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE EMPr ................................................................. 12

4.1 EMPr Administration ............................................................................................... 12

4.2 Roles and Responsibilities ....................................................................................... 12

4.2.1 Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs

and Tourism (EC DEDEAT) ............................................................................................... 12

4.2.2 Mandela Bay Development Agency ................................................................ 12

4.2.3 Employer's Representative .............................................................................. 13

4.2.4 Environmental Control Officer ........................................................................ 13

4.2.5 Contractor's Environmental Liaison Officer .................................................... 14

4.3 Environmental Awareness Training ......................................................................... 15

4.4 Sensitive Areas......................................................................................................... 15

4.5 Method Statements................................................................................................. 18

5. CONTROL OF CONSTRUCTION / DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES ........................................ 20

6. CONTROL OF POST-DEMOLITION AND REHABILITATION ACTIVITIES ........................ 41

7. NON-COMPLIANCE ................................................................................................. 43

7.1 Procedures ............................................................................................................... 43

7.2 Offences and Penalties ............................................................................................ 43

APPENDICES

Appendix A - Complaints Register

Appendix B - Environmental Incidents Register



DEFINITIONS

For the purpose of this document the following definitions will apply:

Alien vegetation means all undesirable vegetation, defined as but not limited to, all declared

category 1 and category 2 plants in terms of the Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act (43 of

1983) (CARA) amended regulations 15 and 16 as promulgated in March 2001.

Decommissioning (as per the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations, 2014 (as

amended) means to take out of active service permanently or dismantle partly or wholly, or closure

of a facility to the extent that it cannot be readily recommissioned.

Demolition activity refers to any action taken by the Contractor, his subcontractors, suppliers or

personnel in undertaking the demolition work.

Demolition area(s) refers to all areas used by the Contractor in order to carry out the required

demolition activities. This includes, all offices, accommodation facilities, storage & stockpiling areas,

workshops, spoiling areas, access roads, traffic accommodation (e.g. bypasses), etc.

Contractor is a person or company appointed by the Applicant to carry out demolition activities.

Emergency is an undesired event that does result in a significant environmental impact and requires

the notification of the relevant statutory body, such as a Local Authority.

Environment means the surroundings within which humans exist and that are made up of - land,

water and atmosphere; micro-organisms, plant and animal life; any part or combination of the above

and the interrelationships among and between them; the physical, chemical, aesthetic and cultural

properties and conditions of the foregoing that influence human health and well-being.

Environmental Control Officer is an individual appointed to monitor and audit the implementation

and of the EMPr.

Environmental Impact is a change to the environment, whether adverse or beneficial, wholly or

partially, resulting from an organisation’s activities, products or services.

Environmental Management Programme is a detailed plan of action prepared to ensure that

recommendations for enhancing or ensuring positive impacts and limiting or preventing negative

environmental impacts are implemented during the life cycle of a project. This EMPr focuses on the

Demolition and Post Demolition Phases of the proposed project.

Hazardous material/substances refer to any substance that contains an element of risk and could

have a deleterious effect on the environment.

Incident is an undesired event which may result in a significant environmental impact but can be



managed through internal response.



ABBREVIATIONS

BA Basic Assessment

BAR Basic Assessment Report

DEDEAT Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism

DWS Department of Water and Sanitation

EA Environmental Authorisation

ECO Environmental Control Officer

EIA Environmental Impact Assessment

ELO Environmental Liaison Officer

EMPr Environmental Management Programme

ER Employers Representative

MS Method Statement

NEMA

NEMWA

National Environmental Management Act

National Environmental Management Waste Act

NWA National Water Act



1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Project Description

The Telkom Park Stadium (previously known as the Boet Erasmus Stadium), located in the city of Port Elizabeth, is currently in a state of complete disrepair and a great safety hazard. There are more than 60 vagrants that live on the site. The residents in the surrounding areas have requested that the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) intervene, as there is a high crime rate in the residential areas surrounding the stadium. The stadium is used by paintball enthusiasts, many of them young teenagers, to hold tournaments illegally and the condition of the stadium could pose an enormous threat to their safety due to the risk of collapse. The NMBM has therefore instructed the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) to facilitate the demolition of the Telkom Park Stadium. The following scope of work is proposed for the demolition activity (refer to Figure 1):

• The Main Pavilion:

o The Main Pavilion consists of a concrete-framed structure and brick wall cladding. The concrete seating is suspended and supported by concrete beams and columns. The roof structure consists of prestressed cantilever beams with precast concrete beams in between the prestressed beams.

o Effective measures will need to be in place during demolition of elements containing prestressed materials, due to the large amount of energy stored in tendons.

o Due to hazards associated with prestressed materials, non-availability of as-built drawings or design information and a number of other unknowns which make the building a very dangerous environment to work in, the project engineers Bosch Projects (Pty) Ltd have proposed that the main pavilion be demolished by explosives.

• Open Pavilion:

o The open stands consist of concrete seating constructed against embankments. It is not proposed to remove these structures at present as there is a concern that this could result in collapse of the embankment, with associated risk to houses located above. For these reasons, it is proposed that the open pavilions be maintained, with damaged panels being replaced and trees and vegetation growing through the gaps, being removed. It is anticipated that the open pavilions will be incorporated into the future redevelopment of the site.

• Smaller Pavilion:

o Consists of concrete seating constructed against embankments, and pose a low degree of hazard, and are not, therefore, considered as safety-critical items. It is proposed that this portion of the stadium be demolished by hand, with some mechanical assistance.

• Corporate Suites:

o These structures comprise double-storey concrete-framed structures and one three-storey tower building with brick in-fill panels. It has been recommended by Bosch Projects (Pty) Ltd that mechanical methods be utilised for the demolition of these structures.

• Lighting Masts:

o There are four lighting masts on site which must be decommissioned. The use of a 110-ton crane will be required for the reach needed and for deconstructing the masts.



1.2 Aims of this Document

The purpose of this EMPr is to ensure that the impacts of the demolition phase of the project on the environment are kept to a minimum. This includes ensuring that the mitigation measures described in the Basic Assessment Report (BAR) are implemented, to ensure continued monitoring of the demolition phase and to ensure the involvement of interested and affected parties (IAPs) in a meaningful way. In addition, the EMPr details the roles and responsibilities of all parties with respect to Environmental Management during the proposed demolition. 1.3 Status of this Document

The provisions of this EMPr are binding on the Contractor (and his subcontractors, where applicable) during the demolition period and Defects Liability Period of the contract. This specification must therefore be read in conjunction with all the documents that comprise the contract documents for this contract. In the event that any conflict occurs between the terms of the EMPr and the Project Specification or the EA, the terms of the EMPr shall stand. The provisions of this EMPr are binding on the Applicant and the subcontractors appointed to undertake maintenance work, for the operational lifetime of the development. Responsibility for environmental management on the site, as stipulated in the EMPr, will be handed over from the Contractor to the Applicant upon the issuing of a completion certificate at site handover.



Figure 1: Site Layout Plan indicating the proposed Telkom Park Stadium to be demolished. The plan also shows, amongst others, the proposed stockpile area, haul roads, the proposed area of the crusher plant, the 1:100 year floodline, Shark River, and the approximate position of the historical drainage line.



2. PROJECT BACKGROUND

2.1 Environmental Authorisation Process

The proposed project triggers a Listed Activity contained within GN R983 (327) of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations (2014) (as amended) promulgated under the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998). The proposed development therefore requires an Environmental Authorisation (EA) from the Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT).

3. APPLICABLE LEGISLATION

3.1 South African Constitution (No. 108 of 1996)

Chapter 2 of the Constitution comprises the Bill of Rights which makes provision for Environmental Rights. These include that everyone has the right:

• To an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being; and

• To have the environment protected, for the benefit of present and future generations, through reasonable legislative and other measures that

o Prevent pollution and ecological degradation;

o Promote conservation; and

o Secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social development.

3.2 National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998)

The NEMA, 1998 is a ‘principles-based Act’ and is an overarching statute regulating various aspects of natural resource use, integrated environmental management and pollution control. The Act provides for sustainable development, environmental protection, equitable distribution of natural resources and the formulation of environmental management frameworks. The definition of the environment includes the land and water of the earth, micro-organisms, plant and animal life or a combination of those things, and the inter relationships among them. The Act aims to provide for co-operative environmental governance by establishing principles for decision-making on matters affecting the environment, institutions that will promote co-operative governance, and procedures for co-ordinating environmental functions exercised by organs of state. Section 24 provides for the prohibition, restriction and control of activities which are likely to have a detrimental effect on the environment. NEMA contains a set of principles that govern environmental management, and against which all environmental management plans and actions are measured. Sustainable development requires the consideration of all relevant factors including the following:

• 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.

• That the disturbance of ecosystems and loss of biological diversity are avoided, or where they cannot be altogether avoided, are minimized and remedied.



• That pollution and degradation of the environment are avoided, or, where unavoidable, are minimised and remedied.

• That waste is avoided, or where unavoidable is minimised and reused or recycled where possible and/or disposed of in a responsible manner.

• That a risk-adverse and cautious approach is applied, which takes into account the limits of current knowledge about the consequences of decisions or actions.

• That negative impacts on the environment and on people’s environmental rights be anticipated and prevented, and where they cannot be altogether prevented, are minimized and remedied.

• The right of workers to refuse work that is harmful to human health or the environment and to be informed of dangers must be respected and protected.

• The role of women and youth in environmental management and development must be recognised and their full participation therein must be promoted.

• Responsibility for the environmental health and safety consequences of a policy, programme, project, product, process, service or activity exists throughout its life cycle.

• The participation of interested and affected parties in environmental governance must be promoted, and people must have the opportunity to develop the understanding, skills and capacity necessary for achieving equitable and effective participation.

• The participation by vulnerable and disadvantaged persons must be ensured.

• Decisions must take into account the interests, needs and values of all interested and affected parties, and this includes recognising all forms of knowledge, including traditional and ordinary knowledge.

• That the cost of remedying pollution, environmental degradation and consequent adverse health effects and of preventing, controlling or minimizing further pollution, environmental damage or adverse health effects must be paid for by those responsible for harming the environment.

• Community well-being and empowerment must be promoted through environmental education, the raising of environmental awareness, the sharing of knowledge and experience and other appropriate means.

• Decisions must be taken in an open and transparent manner, and access to information must be provided in accordance with the law.

3.3 National Environmental Management Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008)

It is the responsibility of the developer, and its contractors generating waste, to ensure that any waste (solid or liquid, general or hazardous) is stored appropriately (containers) and safely, treated where required and then disposed of in an environmentally sound manner. Furthermore, the Applicant is required to comply with the following Norms and Standards:

1. National Norms and Standards for the Storage of Waste, published in GN 926 of 29 November 2013; and

2. National Norms and Standards for the Sorting, Shredding, Grinding, Crushing, Screening or Baling of General Waste, published in GN 1093 of 11 October 2017.



3.4 National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998)

The National Water Act, 1998 (NWA) makes provision for the protection of surface water and groundwater resources and their sustainable management for the prevention and remediation of the effects of pollution, and for the control of emergency occurrences.

The primary purpose of this Act is to manage and control South Africa’s water resources by:

• Meeting the basic human needs of present and future generations.

• Promoting the efficient, sustainable and beneficial use of water in the public interest.

• Facilitating social and economic development.

• Providing for growing demands for water use.

• Protecting aquatic and associated ecosystems and their biological diversity.

• Reducing and preventing pollution and degradation of water resources; and meeting international obligations.

• Landowners and users have an obligation not to pollute water, and prescribe certain measures to prevent pollution.

• When a bed, bank, course or characteristics of a watercourse is altered, or when the flow of water in a watercourse is impeded or diverted, the Act required that an application for a water use authorisation be made to the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS).

A Section 21 (c) & (i) water use application will be required for the proposed demolition of the stadium as the stadium site falls within the 1:100 year floodline (see Figure 2). Submission of such application to the DWS will occur after the submission of the Final Basic Assessment Report to the DEDEAT.

4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE EMPr

4.1 EMPr Administration

(i) Construction / Demolition Phase

During the Construction / Demolition Phase, copies of this EMPr shall be kept at the (construction) site office and must be distributed to all senior contract personnel. All senior personnel shall be required to familiarise themselves with the contents of this document and will further be required to sign a register confirming their understanding of the document. If necessary, the Environmental Control Officer (ECO) must conduct a training session with senior personnel regarding the implementation of the EMPr. During the demolition phase, senior personnel will be required to educate their workers regarding the contents of this document and how to comply with its requirements. This register shall be continuously updated as changeover of senior personnel takes place. 4.2 Roles and Responsibilities

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 demolition. These stakeholders are discussed below.

4.2.1 Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (EC DEDEAT)



The DEDEAT is the designated authority responsible for authorising the environmental application and the EMPr related to the project. The DEDEAT has overall responsibility for ensuring that the Applicant complies with the conditions of the EA and this EMPr.

4.2.2 Mandela Bay Development Agency

Under South African environmental legislation, the Applicant/Employer is accountable for the potential impacts of the activities that are undertaken and is responsible for managing these impacts. The Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA), as the Applicant/Employer, therefore has overall environmental responsibility to ensure that the implementation of this EMPr complies with the relevant legislation and the conditions of the EA. The Employer will appoint a Contractor to undertake the proposed demolition, but will still ultimately be responsible for any environmental impacts.

4.2.3 Employer's Representative

Bosch Projects (Pty) Ltd, as the Employer’s Representative (ER) would act as the Employer’s on-site implementing agent, together with the appointed Contractors during the demolition, and will have the responsibility to ensure that the Employer’s responsibilities are executed in compliance with the relevant legislation, the EA and the EMPr. In addition to general project management, the ER, together with the Applicant, has the responsibility to appoint the Environmental Control Officer (ECO). Any on-site decisions regarding environmental management, however, are ultimately the responsibility of the ECO. The on-site ER shall assist the ECO where necessary and will have the following responsibilities in terms of the implementation of this EMPr:

• Ensuring that the necessary environmental authorisations and permits have been obtained;

• Reviewing and approving the Contractor’s Method Statements with input from the ECO where necessary;

• Assisting the Contractor in finding environmentally responsible solutions to problems with input from the ECO where necessary;

• Instructing 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 EMPr; and

• Providing input into the ECO’s on-going internal review of the EMPr, which is to be submitted as a report to the Employer.

4.2.4 Environmental Control Officer

The independent Environmental Control Officer (ECO) appointed to the project will monitor and review the on-site environmental management and implementation of this EMPr by the Contractor during the demolition phase. This will be done by conducting site audits for the duration of the contract and supply monthly audit reports for submission to the Project Team. The ECO’s duties will include the following:

• Assisting the ER in ensuring that the necessary environmental authorisations and permits have been obtained prior to demolition commencing;

• Maintaining open and direct lines of communication between the ER, Employer and Contractor with regard to environmental matters;



• Reviewing the Contractor’s Method Statements together with the ER;

• Site inspections of all areas associated with the demolition activity with regard to compliance with the EMPr;

• Monitoring and verifying adherence to the EMPr, the EA and approved Method Statements at all times;

• Monitoring and verifying that environmental impacts are kept to a minimum;

• Taking appropriate action if the specifications are not followed, this includes reporting the transgressions to the ER;

• Monitoring the undertaking by the Contractor of environmental awareness training for all staff and new personnel coming onto site;

• Advising on the removal of person(s) and/or equipment not complying with the specifications of the EMPr (via the ER);

• Recommendations regarding the issuing of fines for transgressions of site rules and penalties for contraventions of the EMPr (via the ER);

• Auditing the implementation of the EMPr and compliance with the EA on a monthly basis; and,

• Compiling a final audit report regarding the EMPr and its implementation upon completion of the demolition, and submitting this report to the Employer and the authorising authority.

4.2.5 Contractor's Environmental Liaison Officer

The Contractor referred to is appointed by the Employer to undertake the demolition activities for the project. The appointed Contractor will be required to appoint a competent individual as the Contractor’s on-site Environmental Liaison Officer (ELO). The selected ELO must be at least at Foreman level appointment and must fully familiarise him-/herself with the contents of this EMPr. He/she will be required to sign the register confirming his/her familiarity with the document. The ELO must furthermore possess the necessary skills to action environmental management to all personnel involved in the contract. The ELO will be responsible for overseeing the Contractor’s internal compliance with the EMPr requirements and ensuring that the environmental specifications are adhered to. The ELO will be responsible for keeping detailed records of all site activities that may pertain to the environment and include all these aspects in an environmental register. This register must be presented at site project meetings and be made available to the ECO during his/her fortnightly audits. In addition to the environmental register, the ELO must keep a register of complaints from any community members on environmental issues. Finally, the ELO will be required to keep a record of all on-site environmentally related incidents and how these incidents were dealt with. 4.3 Environmental Awareness Training

The Contractor shall ensure that adequate environmental awareness training of senior site personnel takes place and that all workers receive an induction presentation on the importance and implications of the EMPr. The presentation shall be conducted, as far as 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 demolition activities;

• The benefits of improvement personal performance;

• 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 this EMPr and its implementation; and

• Explanation of the management structure of individuals responsible for matters pertaining to the EMPr.

The contractor shall keep records of all environmental training sessions, including names, dates and the information presented. These records will be presented at the project meetings and to the ECO on request during his/her audits.

4.4 Sensitive Areas

4.4.1 Vegetation

The playing fields are dominated by terrestrial grass species (e.g. Cynodon dactylon), while the first pond at the corner of La Rochelle and Strandfontein Drives, is colonised Kikuyu (Pennisetum clandestinum), Bush-tick berry (Chrysanthemoides monilifera) and Imperata cylindrica (Cotton grass). The later species prefer the deeper soils of this pond that receive stormwater runoff on a more regular basis, especially near the stormwater outlet.

The development site would have been characterised by coastal dune species typical of the regional vegetation types, namely Algoa Dune Strandveld, and Algoa Sandstone Fynbos (a National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004) (NEMBA) Threatened Ecosystem), but dominant species associated with these vegetation types had been replaced or outcompeted by the grass species mentioned above and alien trees (Eucalyptus and Acacia cyclops). The Aquatic Specialist concluded that the site has low conservation value, and does not present an option for conservation of the vegetation types expected to occur in the area. 4.4.2 Surface Hydrology

The areas to be demolished are dominated by an overall lack of any aquatic systems, but due to a combination of the site topography, stormwater infrastructure and past development, the site is characterised by several “ponds” within the 1:100-year floodline (see Figure 2). The ponds have been created by the berming of areas in the development of the main playing field and B-Field, thus further altering the general landscape of the localised environment. It is proposed that the demolished material is to be stockpiled in the B-Field.



Figure 2: Map showing the 1:100 year floodline and remaining water courses in relation to the Telkom Park Stadium (taken from Aquatic Impact Assessment Report).



4.4.3 Archaeological

The Heritage Impact Assessment conducted for the project reported no potential buried heritage resources. Should a find of historical importance (i.e. artefact) be unearthed, demolition activities will stop immediately at the site of discovery. The area will be fenced off with a radius of 2 m around the unearthed item. This area shall also be demarcated as a “No Go” area and access will be prohibited. 4.4.4 Rehabilitation

Once demolition has been completed, rehabilitation will be conducted, comprising the import of top soil (if necessary) and the planting of locally indigenous and fast-establishing grass species. These rehabilitation areas are to be demarcated as “No Go” areas. 4.5 Method Statements

Method Statements (MS) are written submissions by the Contractor to the ER in response to the requirements of this EMPr or to a request by the ER. The Contractor shall be required to prepare Method Statements for several specific construction / demolition activities and/or environmental management aspects. The Contractor shall not commence the activity for which a Method Statement is required until ER has approved the relevant Method Statement. Method Statements must be submitted at least 20 working days prior to date on which approval is required to the ER. The ER must in turn accept or reject the Method Statement within 10 working days of receipt. Failure to submit a Method Statement may result in suspension of the activity concerned until such time as a Method Statement has been submitted and approved. An approved Method Statement shall not absolve the Contractor from any of his obligations or responsibilities in terms of the contract. However, any damage caused to the environment through activities undertaken without an approved Method Statement shall be rehabilitated at the Contractor’s expense. The Method Statements shall cover relevant details with regard to:

• Demolition procedures and location of the site camp

• Start date and duration of the procedure;

• Materials, equipment and labour to be used;

• How materials, equipment and labour would be moved to and from the site as well as on site during construction;

• Storage, removal and subsequent handling of all materials, excess materials and waste materials of the procedure;

• Emergency procedures in case of any reasonably potential accident/incident which would occur during the procedure; and

• Compliance/non-compliance with the EMPr specifications and motivation if non-compliant.



4.5.1 Method statements (MS) required:

Based on the specifications in this EMPr, the following Method Statements (MS) are required as a minimum: MS1: Site layout and establishment;

MS2: Site security, both during demolition and post demolition;

MS3: Accommodate the traffic on Strandfontein Drive for demolition work;

MS4: Establish temporary works for access and structure support, as necessary during the demolishing work, including protection against falling materials if/where necessary;

MS5: Perform building demolition and removal process (includes concrete structure demolition work and internal brick work);

MS6: Process demolition debris and store on site as required;

MS7: Noise management;

MS8: Dust management;

MS9: Handling, storage and disposal of hazardous substances;

MS10: Waste management (to include solid, liquid, general, sewage, and hazardous waste);

MS11: Soil erosion control / Stormwater management;

MS12: Repair any road or drainage facility damage; and,

MS13: Rehabilitation (top soiling and grassing of embankments where seating is removed)



5. CONTROL OF CONSTRUCTION / DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES

Most environmental impacts of developments occur in the construction / demolition phase of the project. As a result, the regulation of construction (demolition) activities and the general conduct of the workforce is an essential component of this EMPr and must be carried out in conjunction with the ECO. In the tables that follow, the following abbreviations have been used: E = Engineer ECO = Environmental Control Officer C = Contractor

SITE LAYOUT AND ESTABLISHMENT RESPONSIBILITY OCCURRENCE METHOD ✓ /

The Contractor is to adhere to the following with regards to the Contractors Camp:

The camp site must be fenced before construction / demolition commences.

Site camp establishment shall not take place on steep slopes or be located within the 1:100-year floodline (see Figure 2).

C Before construction /

demolition Site inspection

Adequate parking must be provided for site staff and visitors. C For duration of construction /


Care should be taken not to damage the existing sewer line, located on the side of the main field as this would then contaminate any surface water run-off. (NOTE this line was already blocked during the site visit undertaken by the Aquatic Specialist during his site visit, as was flooding portions of the main field.)

C For duration of construction /


MS1: Before construction / demolition can begin, the Contractor shall submit to the ER, for approval, a Method Statement detailing:

A layout plan of establishment of the construction camp, i.e. all offices, storage and stockpiling areas and all other areas/facilities required for the undertaking of activities required for completion of the project.

The plan shall include the location and layout of waste storage

C Before commencement of

activity Inspection of

MS



facilities, ablution facilities, stockpiling areas, Sensitive Areas / No Go Areas and hazardous material storage areas (if applicable)

The crushing plant is required to comply with the National Norms and Standards for Sorting, Shredding, Grinding, Crushing, Screening or Baling of General Waste, published in GN 1093 of 11 October 2017.

E / C 90 days before

commencement of activity

Inspection of relevant

documentation

The crushed material stockpile area is required to comply with the National Norms and Standards for the Storage of Waste, published in GN 926 of 29 November 2013

E / C 90 days before


Inspection of relevant

documentation

NO GO AREAS RESPONSIBILITY OCCURRENCE METHOD ✓ /

Areas where construction / demolition activities are prohibited are referred to as No Go areas. These include the steep slopes, areas which have been severely eroded, and any areas outside the boundary of the site (in particular the Shark River in its current alignment).

Entry into these areas by any person, vehicle or equipment without the ER’s written permission will result in a penalty.



All private property outside of the construction / demolition areas as set out in the site layout plan shall be considered No Go areas.



The ER may declare additional No Go areas at any time during the construction / demolition phase as deemed necessary and/or at the request of the ECO.



ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND AWARENESS RESPONSIBILITY OCCURRENCE METHOD ✓ /

It must be ensured that all site personnel have a basic level of environmental awareness training. The contractor must ensure that all construction staff are aware of the following:

➢ What is meant by “environment”; ➢ Why the environment needs to be protected and conserved; ➢ How construction activities can impact on the environment; ➢ What can be done to mitigate against such impacts; ➢ Awareness of emergency spills response provisions; and ➢ Social responsibility during construction / demolition (being

considerate to residents etc.).

C/ECO During staff induction /

Ongoing

Site inspection and staff

interviews

It is the Contractor’s responsibility to provide the site foreman with no C Prior to moving onto site Site inspection.



less than 1 hour’s environmental training and to ensure that the foreman has sufficient understanding to pass this information onto the construction staff.

liaison with Contractor,

Foreman

The need for a ‘clean site’ policy needs to be explained to everyone working on site.

ECO During staff induction, followed by ongoing

monitoring

Liaison with labour

FENCING RESPONSIBILITY OCCURRENCE METHOD ✓ /

MS2: Safeguarding the site by construction a security fence which will remain beyond completion of these works.



MS

The Contractor shall erect temporary fencing along the perimeter of the contractor’s site camp.



The Contractor shall maintain all demarcation fencing and barriers for the duration of construction / demolition activities in good order.



ABLUTIONS RESPONSIBILITY OCCURRENCE METHOD ✓ /

Portable chemical toilets must be provided for the construction workforce. These facilities must be regularly serviced by an appropriate service provider. Portable chemical toilets must be moved together with the construction (demolition) work front to ensure that they are always available to construction workers.

C Ongoing Site inspection

Toilets must be no closer than 50m from any natural water body watercourses / within the delineated 1:100 year floodline


Under no circumstances may local drainage lines or streams be used as a toilet or cleaning facility by workers on site.


The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all ablution facilities are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Sewage waste must be collected by an appropriate service provider, and waste disposed of at a licensed wastewater treatment facility. Proof of legal disposal must be maintained by the Contractor, for inspection by the ECO.


EATING AREAS RESPONSIBILITY OCCURRENCE METHOD ✓ /

If none is available, the Contractor shall provide adequate temporary shade within the working areas to ensure that site personnel do not




move off site to eat.

The Contractor shall provide adequate refuse bins at all eating areas, in order to minimise littering.


If deemed necessary by the ER, the Contractor shall demarcate designated eating areas.


WORKSHOP, EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE RESPONSIBILITY OCCURRENCE METHOD ✓ /

All vehicles and equipment shall be kept in good working order to maximise efficiency and minimise pollution.


All maintenance, including washing and refuelling of plant shall take place off site. If refuelling is necessary on site it shall take place at a designated location, away from any sensitive environments and over a drip tray.


The Contractor shall ensure that no contamination of soil or vegetation occurs as a result of refuelling activities.


Drip trays shall be provided for all stationary plant. C Ongoing Site inspection

No washing of equipment shall be permitted on the site. C Ongoing Site inspection

GENERAL AESTHETICS RESPONSIBILITY OCCURRENCE METHOD ✓ /

The Contractor shall not deface, paint, damage or mark any natural feature (e.g. rocks, etc.) situated on or around the site for survey or any other purposes unless agreed beforehand with the ER. Any features, affected by the Contractor in contravention of this clause shall be restored/rehabilitation to the satisfaction of the ER.


All working areas must be kept neat and tidy at all times. Different materials and equipment must be kept in designated areas and storing/stockpiling shall be kept orderly.


Lighting (if utilised) shall be of the downward facing spill off type. C Ongoing Site inspection

TRAFFIC RESPONSIBILITY OCCURRENCE METHOD

MS3: Minimise traffic impacts on Strandfontein Drive and La Roche Drive for demolition work



MS

TRANSPORTATION RESPONSIBILITY OCCURRENCE METHOD ✓ /

The Contractor shall ensure that all suppliers and their delivery drivers are aware of procedures and restrictions (e.g. No Go areas) in terms of




this EMPr.

Material shall be appropriately secured to ensure safe passage between destinations during transportation. Loads shall have appropriate cover to prevent them spilling from the vehicle during transit. The Contractor shall be responsible for any clean-up resulting from the failure by his employees or suppliers to properly secure transported materials.


TEMPORARY WORKS RESPONSIBILITY OCCURRENCE METHOD ✓ /

MS4: Establish temporary works for access and structure support, as necessary during the demolishing work, including protection against falling materials if/where necessary



MS

STOCKPILING RESPONSIBILITY OCCURRENCE METHOD ✓ /

MS6: Process demolition debris and store on site as required C Before commencement of


MS

The Contractor shall plan his activities so that materials can be transported directly to and placed at the point where it is to be used (haul roads).


Should temporary stockpiling become necessary, the areas for the stockpiling of excavated / imported material shall be indicated on the site plan (MS: Site Layout and Establishment) for the ER’s approval, together with the Contractor’s proposed measures for prevention, containment and rehabilitation against environmental damage.



layout

All stockpiles, including the main material stockpile must be protected from erosion, stored on flat areas where run-off will be minimised, and be surrounded by bunds.

Rubble stockpiling should occur in such a manner to avoid the increase of volumes and velocities of flows during flood conditions.


Stockpiles should be located away from sensitive receptors e.g. residential, commercial and educational buildings, places of public access or other features, such as watercourses.

Manage the stockpile height to reduce the potential for wind erosion by containing stockpiles within bund walls that buffer wind exposure.




The use of chemicals to treat exposed surfaces provides longer dust suppression, but may be costly, have adverse effects on plant and animal life, or contaminate the treated material. Windbreaks and source enclosures are often impractical because of the size of fugitive dust sources.

Dusty materials can be damped down using suitable and sufficient water sprays/ dust suppression sprinkler systems (up to 50% control efficiency can be achieved). Dust suppression sprinkler systems can be installed and positioned strategically in the stockpile perimeter to moisten the material surface. Watering is the most common and, generally, is the least expensive method, however it provides only temporary dust control.

Wind barriers (up to 30% control efficiency can be achieved) of similar size and height to the stockpile may be used.

Wind shielding using screens (up to 30% control efficiency can be achieved), protecting from wind erosion watering and controlled spraying of the surface with chemical bonding agents, should be carried out.

STORMWATER CONTROL RESPONSIBILITY OCCURRENCE METHOD ✓ /

MS6: The Contractor shall submit a Method Statement to the ER for approval detailing the method of stormwater control measures for the entire project area.



MS

As recommended by the Specialist in the Aquatic Impact Assessment Report, any bare soils exposed to surface water runoff should be managed to prevent erosion / sedimentation.

Temporary cut off drains and berms may be required to capture stormwater, promote infiltration and to prevent and minimise the erosion of exposed soils.


HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES RESPONSIBILITY OCCURRENCE METHOD ✓ /

MS9: If hazardous materials are to be stored on the site, the Contractor shall provide a Method Statement detailing the types of hazardous substances/materials that are to be used, as well as the storage, handling and disposal procedures for each substance/material and emergency



MS



procedures in the event of misuse or spillage that might negatively affect people or the environment.

Should any hazardous material/substances (e.g. petrochemicals, oils, paints, etc.) need to be stored on the site, this shall be under controlled conditions. All storage shall take place using suitable, sealable containers to the approval of the ER. These containers must be placed within a bunded area which has the capacity to contain 110% of the total volume it stores. The floor and wall of the bund area shall be impervious to prevent infiltration of any spilled/leaked materials into the soil. No spillages or accumulated stormwater within this bunded area will be allowed to be flushed from the bund into the surrounding area. All fluids accumulated within the bunded area shall be removed by a registered service provider and disposed of at an approved landfill site which is registered to deal with waste of this nature. Proof of appropriate disposal must be kept in the Environmental File at the Contractor’s Camp. Hazard signs indicating the nature of the stored materials shall be displayed on the storage facility or containment structure.


Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS’s) must be readily available for all chemicals / hazardous substances to be used on site.

C/E Before the use of hazardous

substances Site inspection

Weighbills shall be sourced from the service provider for any hazardous waste disposal and be kept on site for inspection by the ECO during his/her audits.


Ensure that any hydrocarbon/chemical/hazardous substance spills are cleaned up as soon as possible.


Provide drip-trays for vehicles that leak hydrocarbons and fix these leaks off site immediately.


Emergency plans must be in place in case of spillages from vehicles or plant.


Ensure that a proper spill-kit is available at all times where hydrocarbon handling will be undertaken.


WASTE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY OCCURRENCE METHOD ✓ /



MS10: The Contractor shall submit a Method Statement detailing a waste control system (minimisation procedures, separation, storage, provision of bins, site clean-up schedule, bin clean-out schedule, recycling options and points of disposal for the various waste types (general, hazardous, sewage, solid, liquid) to the ER for approval.



MS

Waste management on site shall be strictly controlled and monitored. Only approved waste disposal methods shall be allowed, these include:

Material: a portion of the material will be taken to licensed landfill sites (majority of material to be stockpiled on the B-Field)

General waste: Littering and contamination of water sources during construction / demolition must be prevented. This waste must be stored in bins / skips (covered, weatherproof and scavenger proof). All waste must be removed from bins at sufficient intervals to prevent overflow. Weighbills for these disposals must be kept as proof of disposal on site for the duration of the project.

Hazardous construction / demolition wastes: All hazardous waste (including bitumen, paint and all petrochemicals, etc.) shall be disposed of at a registered hazardous landfill site. The Contractor shall provide the ER with the appropriate Weighbills for record keeping. All hazardous wastes must be stored under controlled conditions in a secured, appointed area that is fenced and has restricted entry. All storage shall take place using suitable, sealable containers to the approval of the ER. These containers must be placed within a bunded area which has the capacity to contain 110% of the volume it stores. The floor and wall of the bund area shall be impervious to prevent infiltration of any spilled/leaked materials into the soil. No spillages or accumulated stormwater within this bunded area will be allowed to be flushed from the bund into the surrounding area. All fluids accumulated within the bunded area shall be removed by a registered service provider and disposed of at an approved landfill site which is registered to deal with waste of this nature. Weighbills must be maintained in the Environmental File at the Contractor’s Camp as proof of appropriate disposal. Hazard signs indicating the nature of the




stored wastes shall be displayed on the storage facility or containment structure.

Sewage waste: The Contractor must ensure the provision of toilet paper and regular servicing of the toilets in order to keep them in a clean and hygienic condition. All waste from toilets must be disposed of at a registered waste water treatment works. Proof of toilet servicing to be kept in the Environmental File.

The Contractor shall ensure that all site personnel are instructed in the proper disposal of all waste.


Waste is not to be buried or burned on site. C Ongoing Site inspection

BLASTING

MS5: Perform building demolition and removal process (also include concrete structure demolition work and internal brick work)



MS

Good blasting plan should be put in place.

A safe distance must be determined in the early stages where blasting will be far from any risk areas. All public roads that are close to any blasting must be closed to a safe minimum distance during the blast.

Use of blasting mats to prevent flyrock.

Ensure closer hole spacing and smaller diameter holes drilled to limit the extent of the blast holes will need to be fired one at a time during a blast at distances closer than 2000 m from any third-party structures. This is best achieved using accurate detonators.

Air blast control will be critical to maintain the goodwill of neighbours around the Telkom Park Stadium.

Leave a layer of about 5 m of undisturbed softs above the top of the overburden blasts whenever possible. This will act as a blanket to contain air blast, dust and fly rock. Stem all holes, except presplit holes to a minimum length of 20 hole-diameters.

If air blast levels from presplit blasting exceed 128 dB at points of concern, introduce a stemming plug at the top of each presplit hole. The stemming plug should be about 11 hole-diameters in length. Presplit holes should be fired with short inter-hole delays to limit the

C Ongoing



effects of amplification through constructive interference.

Remove explosives from the top of over-charged holes before the holes are stemmed.

Apply a quality stemming material in all blast holes.

NOISE CONTROL RESPONSIBILITY OCCURRENCE METHOD ✓ /

MS7: Noise management C Before commencement of


MS

Planning demolition activities in consultation with local communities so that activities with the greatest potential to generate noise are planned during periods of the day that will result in least disturbance. The Contractor shall warn any local communities and/or residents that could be disturbed by noise generating activities well in advance and shall keep such activities to a minimum. Information regarding demolition activities should be provided to all local communities. Such information includes:

- Proposed working times;

- Anticipated duration of activities;

- Explanations on activities to take place and reasons for activities; and

- Contact details of a responsible person on site should complaints arise.

When working near (within 500 m) of a potential sensitive receptor, limit the number of simultaneous activities to a minimum as far as possible;

Selecting equipment with the lowest possible sound power levels;

The use of ear protection equipment for personnel working on-site in close proximity to noise sources; and

Ensuring equipment is well-maintained to avoid additional noise generation.


DUST CONTROL RESPONSIBILITY OCCURRENCE METHOD ✓ /



MS8: Dust management C Before commencement of


MS

An effective and targeted dust suppression technique is by using a water spray unit (up to 50% control efficiency can be achieved) and/or fire hose attached to a local hydrant during demolition operations.

Machine cab doors and windows should be closed at all times when demolition is in progress.

Air filters in machine cabs should be serviced or changed according to the manufacturers’ recommendations. A written schedule should be in place and available for inspection.

A non-smoking policy should be implemented to prohibit smoking while operating machinery or working on site.

P2 or P3 respirators should be provided to employees along with training in their use. These particulate masks or filter masks are widely available, and offer more protection than the basic P1 masks, as their filter efficiency is more effective.

Employees who must wear respirators should be clean-shaven, so that the masks fit properly around the nose and mouth. These respirators do not fit properly if the workers have facial hair. Alternatives for workers with facial hair include using full face-piece respirators or

transferring them to work areas where there is no dust. Hand demolition may increase the exposure to operatives. Care must

be taken when handling equipment.

Crushers should be sited as far away as possible from sensitive receptors.

Use of water sprays to reduce dust emissions.

Workers must use suitable PPE (dust masks, respiratory masks, hearing aid, safety glasses, etc).

Suitable and sufficient water sprays/ dust suppression sprinkler systems can be put in place.

Strict enforcement of speed limits will aid in limiting any additional dust emissions along the roads.




Particularly during dry and windy weather conditions, dust from roads and haulage routes can become airborne through movement of vehicles, both on and outside the site. Ensure roads are swept frequently and free from dust, debris etc – more often on hotter days as the evaporation rate is higher. Wet sweeping with water (up to 75% control efficiency can be achieved for level 2 watering or chemical dust suppressants (up to 90% control efficiency can be achieved) can reduce dust emissions. The use of chemicals to treat exposed surfaces provides longer dust suppression, but may be costly.

Vehicles removing demolition materials must have their loads effectively sheeted.

Plan routes to be away from residents and other sensitive receptors, such as schools and hospitals.

Materials should be removed from the site as soon as is practical. Prolonged storage of debris on site or exposure to wind should be avoided.

Provision for appropriate means of removing dust, such as water hoses should be made. Roadways and footpaths must be kept clear of debris.

It is important to record all inspections of the routes around the site, the site entrance and the haul routes used on the site and any subsequent action on a dust log, to be provided to the site manager, at least once a day; increase the frequency of site inspections when activities with a high potential to produce dust are being carried out, such as mechanical demolition activities and during prolonged windy or dry conditions; and record any exceptional occurrences causing dust episodes on or off-site and the action taken to resolve the situation.

Record all dust related complaints made by the public and act on these (see Appendix A).

Awareness programs should also be conducted on-site to ensure all workers are aware of the procedures and mitigations to be put in place. During the hours of operation, the site must be supervised by at least one member of staff who is suitably trained and conversant with the requirements of this Dust Management Plan.



SOIL EROSION CONTROL RESPONSIBILITY OCCURRENCE METHOD ✓ /

MS11: The Contractor shall submit a Method Statement to the ER for approval detailing the methods of stabilisation and erosion prevention and remediation in specific areas, as and when the need arises.



MS

The Contractor shall, as and when necessary, implement erosion control measures to the satisfaction of the ER.


Stabilisation of cleared areas to prevent and control erosion and/or sedimentation shall be actively managed. The method of stabilisation shall be determined in consultation with the ER. Consideration and provision shall be made for the following methods (or combination thereof):

➢ Brushcut packing; ➢ Mulch or chip cover; ➢ Straw stabilising; ➢ Watering, planting or sodding; ➢ Soil binders; ➢ Anti-erosion compounds; ➢ Mechanical cover; and ➢ Packing structures (including the use of geo-fabric and log/pole

fencing)


Traffic and movement over stabilised areas shall be restricted and controlled. Damage to stabilised areas shall be repaired and maintained to the satisfaction of the ER.


In areas where construction / demolition activities have been completed and where no further disturbance would take place, rehabilitation and re-vegetation (comprising the replacement of top soil and grass planting etc.) must commence as soon as possible.


ALIEN VEGETATION RESPONSIBILITY OCCURRENCE METHOD ✓ /

Alien plant re-growth should be monitored, and any such species should be removed during the construction / demolition phase.

In the case of newly established alien vegetation, the vegetation must be removed and replaced, where necessary, with suitable indigenous / endemic grass species.




PROTECTION OF FAUNA RESPONSIBILITY OCCURRENCE METHOD ✓ /

The Contractor shall ensure his employees do not undertake any hunting, trapping, shooting, poisoning or other disturbance of any fauna on-site.


The feeding of any wild animals is prohibited. C Ongoing Site inspection

The use of pesticides is prohibited unless approved by the ER. C Ongoing Site inspection

FIRE CONTROL RESPONSIBILITY OCCURRENCE METHOD ✓ /

The Contractor shall ensure that basic fire-fighting equipment is available at all construction / demolition activities on site.


The Contractor shall appoint a fire officer who shall be responsible for ensuring immediate and appropriate action in the event of a fire.


The Contractor shall ensure that all site personnel are aware of the procedure to be followed in the event of a fire.


WATER PROVISION RESPONSIBILITY OCCURRENCE METHOD ✓ /

The Contractor shall make available safe drinking water fit for human consumption at the site offices and all other working areas.


All drinking water must be from a legal source and comply with recognised standards for potable use. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act 36 of 1998) and its Regulations pertaining to the abstraction of waters from rivers and streams and the use thereof.


If water is stored on site, drinking water and multi-purposed water storage facilities shall be clearly distinguished and demarcated.


No water for either drinking or construction / demolition purposes may be abstracted from local streams, rivers or drainage lines.


PROTECTION OF HERITAGE AND CULTURAL FEATURES RESPONSIBILITY OCCURRENCE METHOD ✓ /

If any archaeological or paleontological artefacts or remains/graves are uncovered during earthmoving activities, work in the vicinity of the find shall cease immediately. The Contractor shall immediately notify the ER, who shall contact the relevant Competent Authority who will take appropriate steps.


The Contractor will be required to abide by the specifications as set out C Ongoing Site inspection



by the Competent Authority or the heritage specialist appointed to investigate the find.

The Contractor may not, without a permit issued by the relevant heritage resources authority, destroy, damage, excavate, alter, deface or otherwise disturb archaeological material.


REPAIR ROAD OR DRAINAGE FACILITY FAMAGE (IF ANY) RESPONSIBILITY OCCURRENCE METHOD ✓ /

MS12: Repair any road or drainage facility damage C Before commencement of


MS

ADMIN RESPONSIBILITY OCCURRENCE METHOD ✓ /

A Complaints Register must be maintained on the site for the duration of the construction / demolition phase. This should be kept in the Environmental File. An example of the format of the complaints register is attached in Appendix A.


An Environmental Incidents Register must be maintained on the site for the duration of the construction / demolition phase. This should be kept in the Environmental File. An example of the format of the environmental incidents register is attached in Appendix B.




6. CONTROL OF POST-DEMOLITION AND REHABILITATION ACTIVITIES

Site rehabilitation is an essential component of this EMPr and must be carried out in conjunction with the ECO. The guideline is to be used as the basic structure for the site rehabilitation; the specific details must be decided by the E in conjunction with the ECO.

POLLUTION CONTROL STRUCTURES RESPONSIBILITY OCCURRENCE METHOD ✓ /

Transfer contaminated substrates to an appropriate licensed disposal site and treat the affected areas with appropriate ameliorants.

C On completion of

construction / demolition

Site inspection

Remove all plastic linings used for pollution control and transfer to an appropriate disposal site.

C On completion of


Site inspection

WASTE RESPONSIBILITY OCCURRENCE METHOD ✓ /

Remove all leftover construction / demolition materials from the storage area and construction / demolition site and either sell, auction, donate to the local community or transfer to the Contractor’s base. If leftover materials are donated to the local community, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that the materials are used appropriately, and do not cause harm to the environment.

C On completion of


Site inspection

ALIEN VEGETATION RESPONSIBILITY OCCURRENCE METHOD ✓ /

Existing and newly established alien vegetation must be removed from the entire property and replaced, where necessary, with suitable indigenous / endemic grass species.

C/ECO Ongoing Site

inspection

RE-VEGETATION RESPONSIBILITY OCCURRENCE METHOD ✓ /

MS13: Rehabilitation (top soiling and grassing of embankments where seating is removed)

C Before


Inspection of MS

Re-vegetate and stabilise areas in which demolition activities have been completed.

Topsoil will be imported, and locally indigenous, fast-establishing grass species will be planted (or, topsoil cleared for site camp establishment can be utilised post-construction for rehabilitation purposes).

C/ECO On completion of


Site inspection

It is important that the re-vegetation activities be planned in advance to ensure that E On completion of Site



seed and grass stockists are able to supply the required volume when required. construction / demolition

inspection

Where soils are slow to re-vegetate, these areas should be grubbed and plant with grass seed suitable for the region. Re-vegetated areas may need to be watered to ensure plant growth and development.



Site inspection

Re-vegetated areas must be declared as no go areas;

Revegetated areas must be closely monitored: o Alien vegetation must be removed and appropriately disposed of; o If irrigation is necessary, a legal source of water must be utilised.





7. NON-COMPLIANCE

7.1 Procedures

• The Contractor shall comply with the environmental specifications and requirements on an on-going basis and any failure on his part to do so will entitle the ER to impose a penalty;

• In the event of non-compliance the following recommended process can be followed:

o The ER shall issue a notice of non-compliance to the Contractor, stating the nature and magnitude of the contravention. A copy shall be provided to the ECO during his/her site audit;

o The Contractor shall act to correct the non-conformance within 24 hours of receipt of the notice, or within a period that may be specified within the notice;

o The Contractor shall provide the ER with a written statement describing the actions to the taken to discontinue the non-conformance, the actions taken to mitigate its effects and the expected results of the actions. A copy shall be provided to the ECO;

o In the case of the Contractor failing to remedy the situation within the predetermined time frame, the ER shall impose a monetary penalty based on the conditions of contract;

o In the case of non-compliance giving rise to physical environmental damage or destruction, the ER shall be entitled to undertake or to cause to be undertaken such remedial works as may be required to make good such damage and to recover from the Contractor the full costs incurred in doing so; and

o In the event of a dispute or difference of opinion between any parties arising out of the interpretation of the conditions of the EMPr, or a disagreement regarding the implementation or method of implementation of conditions of the EMPr, any party shall be entitled to require that the issue be referred to specialists for arbitration.

• The ER shall at all times have the right to stop work and/or certain activities on site in the case of non-compliance or failure to implement remediation measures.

7.2 Offences and Penalties

• Any avoidable non-compliance with the conditions of the EMPr shall be considered sufficient ground for the imposition of a penalty;

• Possible offences, which must result in the issuing of a contractual penalty, include, but are not limited to:

o Unauthorised entrance into No Go areas;

o Unauthorised damage to natural vegetation;

o Unauthorised camp establishment (including stockpiling, storage etc.);

o Hydrocarbons/hazardous material: negligent spills/leaks and insufficient storage;

o Ablution facilities: non-use, insufficient facilities and insufficient maintenance;

o Late Method Statements or failure to submit Method Statements;

o Insufficient solid waste management (including clean-up of litter, unauthorised dumping and absence of weighbills as proof of disposal at a registered landfill site);

o Erosion due to negligence/non-performance;



o Excessive cement/concrete spillage/contamination;

o Insufficient fire control and unauthorised fires;

o Preventable damage to water courses or pollution of water bodies; and

o Non-induction of staff.



APPENDIX A

COMPLAINTS REGISTER



Complaints Register

This a register for recording all complaints received from neighbours i.e. Complaints about noise, odours, dust etc.

Date of Complaint

Complainant’s Name

Contact Details Nature of Complaint Corrective Action Taken Date Action Completed



APPENDIX B

ENVIRONMENTAL INCIDENTS REGISTER



Environmental Incident Register

This is record of incidents as defined in NEMA, NEMWA and NWA. Incidents should be recorded and reported to the applicable authorities.

Date of Incident

Details of Incident Party/ies Responsible Corrective Action Taken Date

Action Completed

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