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DANNHAUSER REGIONAL WATER

SUPPLY SCHEME

DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME

Durnacol, Dannhauser, KwaZulu-Natal

Prepared for: Amajuba District Municipality

Authority Ref: TBC

SLR Project No: 720.21015.00014

Revision No: 0

August 2019

Amajuba District Municipality Proposed Dannhauser Regional Water Supply Scheme: Draft EMPr

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DOCUMENT INFORMATION

Title Proposed Dannhauser Regional Water Supply Scheme:

Draft Environmental Management Programme

Project Manager Theo Wicks

Project Manager e-mail [email protected]

Author Theo Wicks

Reviewer Fuad Fredericks

Keywords Dannhauser Regional Water Supply Scheme, EMPr

Status Draft

Authority Reference No

SLR Project No 720.21015.00014

DOCUMENT REVISION RECORD

Rev No. Issue Date Description Issued By

0 August 2019 Draft for tender purposes Theo Wicks

BASIS OF REPORT

This document has been prepared by an SLR Group company with reasonable skill, care and diligence, and taking account of the manpower, timescales

and resources devoted to it by agreement with Amajuba District Municipality part or all of the services it has been appointed by the Client to carry out. It

is subject to the terms and conditions of that appointment.

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person other than the Client. Reliance may be granted to a third party only in the event that SLR and the third party have executed a reliance agreement

or collateral warranty.

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which may be unclear to it.

Information, advice, recommendations and opinions in this document should only be relied upon in the context of the whole document and any

documents referenced explicitly herein and should then only be used within the context of the appointment.

Amajuba District Municipality Dannhauser Regional Water Supply Scheme: EMPr

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CONTENTS

DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME ............................................................................... I

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. 1 1

BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION.............................................................................................................. 1 2

APPLICABILITY OF EIA REGULATIONS ............................................................................................................. 4 2.1

EIA REGULATIONS, 2014 ............................................................................................................................................................... 4 2.1.1

EMPR ADMINISTRATION AND REGULATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL OBLIGATIONS ................................ 6 3

MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE .......................................................................................................................... 6 3.1

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ....................................................................................................................... 6 3.2

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TOURISM AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS .................................................... 6 3.2.1

APPLICANT ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 3.2.2

2.2.3 ENGINEER ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

2.2.4 RESIDENT ENGINEER ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7

2.2.5 CONTRACTOR ................................................................................................................................................................................. 8

2.2.6 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL OFFICER .......................................................................................................................................... 8

2.2.7 ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER ........................................................................................................................................................... 9

EMPR ADMINISTRATION ................................................................................................................................ 9 3.3

METHOD STATEMENTS ................................................................................................................................ 10 3.4

MEETINGS .................................................................................................................................................... 23 3.5

INSPECTION PROCEDURES ........................................................................................................................... 23 3.6

RECORD OF ACTIVITIES ................................................................................................................................ 23 3.7

STATUS OF THIS DOCUMENT ....................................................................................................................... 11 3.8

AIMS OF THE CONSTRUCTION EMP .................................................................................................. 12 4

IMPACT MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES, ACTIONS AND OUTCOMES ............................................................... 12 4.1

MONITORING .................................................................................................................................. 23 5

METHOD AND FREQUENCY OF MONITORING ............................................................................................. 23 5.1

INTERNAL REVIEW AND AUDITING .............................................................................................................. 23 5.2

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS TRAINING ........................................................................................ 25 6

PROCEDURES IN CASE OF ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCIES .................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. 6.1

GENERAL EMERGENCY PROCEDURE ..................................................................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. 6.1.1


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APPENDICES

APPENDIX A: ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENT ...........................................................................................................

APPENDIX B: METHOD STATEMENT PRO-FORMA AND CONTROL SHEET .................................................................

APPENDIX C: ENVIRONMENTAL DO’S AND DON’TS ..................................................................................................

APPENDIX D: LIST OF FINES .......................................................................................................................................


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INTRODUCTION 1

Water supply to the towns of Skombaren, Hilltop, Hattingspruit and Ramaphosa are currently under

capacitated and unable to meet the growing demand for a potable supply. In response, the Amajuba District

Municipality (DM) has proposed the implementation of the Dannhauser Regional Water Supply Scheme

(DRWSS) in order to address current and future demands.

Chapter 5 of National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (No. 107 of 1998) (NEMA) provides a framework

for the integration of environmental issues into the planning, design, decision-making and implementation of

plans and development proposals. Section 24 of the Act provides a framework for granting of environmental

authorisations including the gazetting of regulations outlining the due process required in order to apply for

environmental authorisation.

Section 24N of the Act requires that where an environmental authorisation is required, it is necessary for the

application to include, amongst others, an Environmental Management Programme (EMPr).

SLR Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SLR) has been appointed by the Amajuba DM (as a sub-consultant to

Mariswe (Pty) Ltd) as the independent environmental consultant to compile an application for Environmental

Authorisation in terms of the NEMA. Details of the Environmental Assessment Practitioners (EAP) responsible

for the compilation of this EMPr are provided in Table 1-1

TABLE 1-1: DETAILS OF EAP

General

Organisation SLR Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Postal address 2 Wattle Grove, Hilton, 3245

Tel No. (033) 343 5826

Fax No. (011) 467 0978

Name and

responsibility

Qualifications and professional

affiliations

Experience

Fuad Fredericks

Review and

approvals

BSc (Hons). MSc. (Botany)

Pr.Sci.Nat; CEAPSA; IAIAsa

Fuad is a company director of SLR and the company’s business

sector lead for infrastructure related projects. He has more 20

years of experience as an EAP specialising in, amongst others,

linear project developments.

Theo Wicks

Compilation of the

EMPr

BSc (Hons). MPhil. (Env.

Management)

IAIAsa

Theo is an EAP with more than 10 years of experience gained on

projects such as the uFafa Water Supply Scheme, the upgrading

of the Nungwane Pipeline and the Mangwaneni Water Supply

Scheme.


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BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2

The proposed DRWSS proposes the connection of the towns of Skombaren, Hilltop, Hattingspruit and

Ramaphosa to the Durnacol Water Treatment Works through the following phases:

Phase 1-1 Skombaren comprising: o 2.5 Mℓ reservoir at Skombaren; o 200 and 355 mm uPVC gravity main 8 700 m long from Dannhauser command reservoir to

Skombaren via new concrete reservoir;

Phase 1-2 Hilltop comprising: o 450 mm NB and 400 mm ductile iron rising main 19 700 m long from Durnacol to existing

Hilltop reservoirs; o Pumping station at Durnacol (2x 250 kw pumps); o 5 Mℓ clear water reservoir at Durnacol;

Phase 1-3 Hattingspruit and Ramaphosa comprising: o 200 mm to 315 mm uPVC gravity main 4 200 m long to new Hattingspruit break pressure

tank; o 200 mm to 315 mm uPVC gravity main 6 500 m long to existing Hattingspruit clear water

reservoirs; o 2.5 Mℓ break pressure tank / reservoir; o 110 mm NB uPVC gravity main 4 200m to Ramaphosa Settlement; and o 200 kℓ elevated reservoir at Ramaphosa.

A layout illustrating these phases is included in Error! Reference source not found..


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FIGURE 1-1 LAYOUT OF THE PROPOSED DANNHAUSER REGIONAL WATER SUPPLY SCHEME


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APPLICABILITY OF EIA REGULATIONS 2.1

The National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (No. 107 of 1998) as amended (NEMA), establishes principles and provides a regulatory framework for decision-making on matters affecting the environment. All organs of state must apply the range of environmental principles included in Section 2 of NEMA when taking decisions that significantly affect the environment. Included amongst the key principles is that all development must be socially, economically and environmentally sustainable and that environmental management must place people and their needs at the forefront of its concern, and serve their physical, psychological, developmental, cultural and social interests equitably. The participation of I&APs is stipulated, as is that decisions must take into account the interests, needs and values of all I&APs.

Chapter 5 of NEMA provides a framework for the integration of environmental issues into the planning, design, decision-making and implementation of plans and development proposals. Section 24 provides a framework for granting of environmental authorisations. To give effect to the general objectives of Integrated Environmental Management (IEM), the potential impacts on the environment of listed or specified activities must be considered, investigated, assessed and reported on to the competent authority. Section 24(4) provides the minimum requirements for procedures for the investigation, assessment, management and communication of the potential impacts.

In terms of the management of impacts on the environment, Section 24N details the requirements for an Environmental Management Programme (EMPr).

EIA Regulations, 2014 2.1.1

The EIA Regulations, 2014 (as amended by GN No. 326 of 7 April 2017) promulgated in terms of Chapter 5 of NEMA provide for control over certain listed activities. These listed activities are detailed in Listing Notice 1 (as amended by GN No. 327 of 7 April 2017), Listing Notice 2 (as amended by GN No. 325 of 7 April 2017) and Listing Notice 3 (as amended by GN No. 324 of 7 April 2017). The undertaking of activities specified in the Listing Notices is prohibited until Environmental Authorisation has been obtained from the competent authority. Such Environmental Authorisation, which may be granted subject to conditions, will only be considered once there has been compliance with the EIA Regulations, 2014.

The EIA Regulations, 2014 set out the procedures and documentation that need to be complied with when applying for Environmental Authorisation. A Basic Assessment process must be applied to an application if the authorisation applied for is in respect of an activity or activities listed in Listing Notices 1 and/or 3 and a Scoping and EIA process must be applied to an application if the authorisation applied for is in respect of an activity or activities listed in Listing Notice 2. The proposed DRWSS would only trigger activities specified in Listing Notice 1 (see Table 2-1) and therefore a BA process is required in order for EDTEA to consider the application in terms of NEMA.

TABLE 2-1: NEMA LISTED ACTIVITIES APPLIED FOR AS PART OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT

No. Activity description Description of activity in relation to the

proposed project

Listing Notice 1

9 The development of infrastructure exceeding 1 000 metres in

length for the bulk transportation of water or storm water—

(i) with an internal diameter of 0,36 metres or more; or

(ii) with a peak throughput of 120 litres per second or more;

excluding where -

(a) such infrastructure is for bulk transportation of water or

The pipeline lengths and diameters will

exceed the stipulated thresholds of 1000

metres in length for the bulk transport of

water with an internal diameter of >0.3m

metres.


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No. Activity description Description of activity in relation to the

proposed project

storm water or storm water drainage inside a road reserve

or railway line reserve; or

(b) where such development will occur within an urban area.

12 The development of -

(i) dams or weirs, where the dam or weir, including

infrastructure and water surface area, exceeds 100 square

metres; or

(ii) infrastructure or structures with a physical footprint of

100 square metres or more;

where such development occurs -

(a) within a watercourse ;

(b) in front of a development setback ; or

(c) if no development setback exists, within 32 metres of a

watercourse , measured from the edge of a watercourse.

Numerous water reticulation pipelines will

be constructed with a total footprint

exceeding 100 square meters. Certain to be

determined sections of the pipelines are

likely to cross watercourses or come in close

proximity to water courses, namely within

32m of a watercourse.

No water reservoirs are planned to be

constructed within watercourses or within

32 m of a watercourse.

19 The infilling or depositing of any material of more than 10 cubic

metres into, or the dredging, excavation, removal or moving of

soil, sand, shells, shell grit, pebbles or rock of more than 10 cubic

metres from a watercourse ;

but excluding where such infilling, depositing, dredging,

excavation, removal or moving -

(a) will occur behind a development setback ;

(b) is for maintenance purposes undertaken in accordance

with a maintenance management plan ;

(c) falls within the ambit of activity 21 in this Notice, in

which case that activity applies;

(d) occurs within existing ports or harbours that will not

increase the development footprint of the port or harbour; or

(e) where such development is related to the development of

a port or harbour, in which case activity 26 in Listing Notice 2

of 2014 applies.

The proposed project pipelines will intersect

watercourses. Excavation and infilling

activities to lay down the pipeline will likely

exceed 10 cubic meters.

Listing Notice 3

12 The clearance of an area of 300 square metres or more of

indigenous vegetation except where such clearance of

indigenous vegetation is required for maintenance purposes

undertaken in accordance with a maintenance management

plan.

The clearance of an area of 300 square

metres or more of indigenous vegetation is

highly likely due to the 43.3 km of proposed

pipeline that is proposed to be built. This is

due to the pipeline routes passing through

three critical biodiversity areas near

Dannhauser.


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EMPR ADMINISTRATION AND REGULATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL OBLIGATIONS 3

MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE 3.1

Details of the management structure are presented below. All official communication and reporting lines

including instructions, directives and information shall be channelled according to the organisational structure

presented below.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 3.2

The implementation of this EMPr requires the involvement of several stakeholders, each fulfilling a different

but vital role to ensure sound environmental management during the construction phase.

Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs 3.2.1

The Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) is the designated

authority responsible for authorising this EMPr. EDTEA has overall responsibility for ensuring that Amajuba DM

complies with the conditions of its environmental authorisation as well as this EMPr.

EDTEA shall also be responsible for approving any amendments that may be required to the EMPr. EDTEA may

also perform random site inspections to check compliance with the EMPr.

Amajuba DM

ENGINEER

CONTRACTOR

ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL OFFICER RESIDENT ENGINEER

Emergency

instructions

Emergency

instructions

EDTEA


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Applicant 3.2.2

Amajuba DM is ultimately responsible for the implementation of the EMPr and the financial cost of all

environmental management measures. Amajuba DM must ensure that any person acting on their behalf

complies with the conditions / specifications contained in this EMP, as appropriate. Amajuba DM is also

responsible for the appointment of the Engineer, Contractor and Environmental Control Officer (ECO).

Amajuba DM shall address any site problems pertaining to the environment at the request of the Engineer and

/ or the ECO.

All communications with the public shall be dealt with by Amajuba DM as and when it may arise. Any

comments or complaints received by other stakeholders described here shall be forwarded to Amajuba DM.

These comments or complaints will be kept in a register for inspection.

2.2.3 Engineer

The Engineer shall oversee the planning, design and construction phases of the project. The Engineer shall

appoint a Resident Engineer, Engineer’s Representative or Project Manager to act as the on-site implementing

agent.

The Engineer shall address any site problems pertaining to the environment.

2.2.4 Resident Engineer

The Resident Engineer would act as Amajuba DM’s on-site implementing agent and has the responsibility to

ensure that their responsibilities are executed in compliance with the EMPr. Any on-site decisions regarding

environmental management are ultimately the responsibility of the Resident Engineer. The Resident Engineer

shall assist the ECO where necessary and shall have the following responsibilities in terms of the

implementation of this EMP:

Reviewing and approving the Contractor’s Method Statements with input from the ECO

where necessary;

The day-to-day monitoring and verifying that the EMPr and Method Statements are adhered to at all

times and taking action if specifications are not followed;

Keeping a photographic record of construction activities on site;

Assisting the Contractor in finding environmentally responsible solutions to problems with input from

the ECO where necessary;

Ordering the removal of person(s) and/or equipment not complying with the EMPr specifications;

Issuing fines for transgressions of site rules and penalties for contravention of the EMP;

Delaying any construction activity if he/she believes the environment has been or is likely to be

seriously harmed / impacted;

Providing input into the ECO's ongoing review of the EMPr; and


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Communicating environmental issues to the Environmental Officer.

2.2.5 Contractor

The Contractor shall have the following responsibilities:

Implementing all provisions of the EMPr. If the Contractor encounters difficulties with specifications,

he / she must discuss alternative approaches with the Resident Engineer and/or the ECO prior to

proceeding;

Ensuring that all staff are familiar with the EMPr;

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

Making personnel aware of environmental problems and ensure they show adequate consideration of

the environmental aspects of the project;

Preparing the required Method Statements ;

Reporting any incidents of non-compliance with the EMPr to the Resident Engineer and the ECO; and

Rehabilitation of any sensitive environments damaged due to the Contractor’s negligence. This shall be

done in accordance with the Resident Engineer’s and ECO’s specifications.

Failure to comply with the EMPr may result in penalties (see as provided for in the contract document) and

reported non-compliance may result in the suspension of work or termination of the contract by the Resident

Engineer.

The appointed Contractor will be required to appoint, at his / her own cost, a competent individual as the

Contractor’s on-site Environmental Officer (EO). The EO must be appropriately trained in environmental

management and must possess the skills necessary to impart environmental management awareness to all

personnel involved in the contract.

2.2.6 Environmental Control Officer

The ECO’s duties shall include, inter alia, the following:

Reviewing Method Statements ;

Advising the Contractor and / or the Resident Engineer on environmental issues within defined

construction areas;

Undertaking monthly site visits to ensure compliance with the EMPr and verifying that environmental

impacts are kept to a minimum throughout the contract;

Completing environmental checklists during site visits;

Keeping a photographic record of progress on site from an environmental perspective;

Assisting the Contractor and/or the Resident Engineer in finding environmentally acceptable solutions

to construction problems;

Recommending additional environmental protection measures should this be necessary;


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Assisting the Resident Engineer in ensuring that the necessary environmental authorisations and

permits have been obtained;

Presenting the initial environmental awareness training course to the Contractor's site management

staff;

Giving a report back on any environmental issues at site meetings;

Ensuring that EDTEA is informed of work progress on site;

Reporting any incidents that may or have caused damage to the environment or breaches of the EMPr

to Resident Engineer;

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

Resident Engineer); and

Compiling a final environmental audit report at the conclusion of the construction phase for

submission to EDTEA and the Engineer.

The ECO shall communicate directly with the Resident Engineer. Should problems arise on site that cannot be

resolved between the ECO and the Resident Engineer, the ECO shall take the matter up with the Engineer

and/or Amajuba DM. If Amajuba DM does not respond the ECO shall take the matter up with EDTEA.

2.2.7 Environmental Officer

The EO shall be responsible for monitoring, reviewing and verifying the Contractor’s compliance with the EMPr.

The EO’s duties in this regard shall include, inter alia, the following:

Monitoring and verifying that the EMPr and Method Statements are adhered to at all times and taking

action if specifications are not followed;

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

Assisting the Resident Engineer and ECO in finding environmentally responsible solutions to problems;

Inspecting the site and surrounding areas on a daily basis with regard to compliance with the EMPr;

Keeping accurate and detailed records of these inspections;

Reporting any incidents of non-compliance with the EMPr to the Resident Engineer and/or the ECO;

and

Keeping a register of complaints on site and recording community comments and issues as well as the

actions taken in response to these complaints.

EMPR ADMINISTRATION 3.3

A copy of the approved EMPr is to be formally issued to the contractor prior to commencement of construction

activities commencing (See Appendix A for a copy of the agreement to be signed recording formal issue).

Copies of this EMPr shall be kept at the construction camp and shall be distributed to the EO and all other

senior contract personnel. All senior personnel shall be required to familiarise themselves with the contents of

this document.


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Any significant revisions to the EMPr document must be approved by EDTEA before the EMPr is revised. The

ECO shall be responsible for the implementation of any revisions to the EMPr document. Records will be kept

in the document indicating changes that have been made. The ECO will be responsible for the distribution of

copies of the updated EMPr document to all relevant personnel.

The Resident Engineer may order the Contractor to suspend part or all of the works if the Contractor fails to

comply with the specifications set out in the EMPr and Method Statements supplied by the Contractor and any

Sub-contractors. Such suspension will be enforced until compliance is achieved.

METHOD STATEMENTS 3.4

The Contractor shall submit written Method Statements to the Resident Engineer and ECO for all

environmentally sensitive aspects of the work. A Method Statement Control Sheet, signed by the Contractor,

must accompany each Method Statement (a pro forma Method Statement and Control Sheet are provided in

Appendix B). Method Statements shall cover applicable details with regard to:

Construction procedures;

Materials and equipment to be used;

Getting equipment to and from site;

How the equipment/material will be moved while on site;

How and where material will be stored;

The containment (or action to be taken if containment is not possible) of leaks or spills of any liquid or

material that may occur;

Timing and location of activities;

Compliance/non-compliance with the Specifications; and

Any other information deemed necessary by the Engineer or ECO.

Method Statements shall be submitted to the Resident Engineer and ECO at least five (5) days prior to the

commencement of operations. It should be noted that Method Statements must contain sufficient information

and detail to enable the Resident Engineer and ECO to apply their minds to the potential impacts of the works

on the environment. The Contractor will also need to thoroughly understand what is required of him/her in

order to undertake the works.

Work shall not commence until Method Statements have been approved by the Resident Engineer. Failure to

submit Method Statements may cause the Resident Engineer to order the Contractor to suspend part or all of

the works concerned until a Method Statement has been submitted and approved. Any damage caused to the

surrounding environment by work done without prior approval shall be rehabilitated at the Contractor's cost.

Based on the specifications in this EMPr, the following Method Statements (MS) are required as a minimum:

MS1: Site layout and establishment

MS2: Hazardous substances

MS3: Traffic accommodation


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MS4: Solid waste control system

MS5: Wastewater control system

MS6: Watercourse crossings

MS7: Stormwater Control

MS8: Fire control and emergency procedures

The Resident Engineer and / or the ECO shall specify any additional Method Statements that may be required.

Where relevant the Method Statements indicated above can be combined on agreement with the Resident

Engineer or ECO.

STATUS OF THIS DOCUMENT 3.5

This document is to be submitted to EDTEA for approval as part of the Basic Assessment process. It is

important to note that the development and implementation of environmental specifications is an on-going

process that is iterative in nature. Any significant revisions to the EMPr document must be approved by DEA

before the EMPr is revised.


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AIMS OF THE CONSTRUCTION EMPR 4

IMPACT MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES, ACTIONS AND OUTCOMES 4.1

The purpose of this EMPr is to ensure that impacts associated with the construction phase are prevented and, where they cannot be prevented, are kept to a

minimum and rehabilitated. Table 4-1 and Table 4-2 present the Impact Management Objectives, Actions and Outcomes as prescribed by the EIA Regulations,

2014, together with the responsible person and the frequency to which the management objectives must be monitored during the pre-construction,

construction and rehabilitation phases. In this regard, the Contractor, a designated on-site Environmental Officer (EO), an independent Environmental Control

Officer (ECO) and the Employer are the custodians of this EMPr.

TABLE 4-1: PRE-CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES, ACTIONS AND OUTCOMES

MANAGEMENT

OBJECTIVES

MANAGEMENT ACTIONS MANAGEMENT OUTCOMES MONITORING

A thing aimed at or

sought, a goal

The process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim The way a thing turns out; a

consequence

Responsibility Frequency

Pre-Construction Phase - Actions to be completed prior to construction

Pre-construction

activities to be

implemented to avoid

environmental damage.

The contractor must prepare a Construction Site Development Plan

to be approved by the ECO prior to establishment on site. This plan

must indicate:

The boundaries of the site that encompass all construction

related activities;

Vehicle and pedestrian access points and routes; and

Laydown area/s, offices, stockpile areas, storage areas, etc.

Timeous notification must be given to land/business owners in

respect of each land parcel affected by the project, including the

date construction will start and the duration of construction;

Haulage roads and turning areas must be identified and clearly

demarcated;

Appropriate temporary traffic control and warning signage must be

erected and implemented on all affected roads in the vicinity of the

site;

Temporary stormwater protection measures must be established;

Limit construction impacts on the

receiving environment.

Ensure that the contractor,

construction workers and site

personnel are aware of the relevant

provisions of the EMPr.

Establish and maintain a record of all

complaints and claims against the

project and ensure that these are

timeously and effectively verified and

responded to.

Implementation:

Contractor

Inspection: EO

Verification: ECO

Implementation:

Ongoing

Inspection: Ad

hoc

Verification:

Monthly


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Methods of dust suppression must be formalised;

An Emergency Method Statement must be drafted and submitted

to the ECO detailing fire, accidental leaks and spillage procedures,

as well as emergency contact numbers;

Adequate spill kits and containers for spilled and contaminated

material must be provided;

Waste bins with lids must be provided on site;

An appropriate number of chemical, portable, toilets (1 toilet for

every 20 workers) must be provided for labourers during the

construction phase. These must be maintained in a satisfactory

condition and be located 100m away from any water resources at a

minimum, or outside of the 1:100 year floodline;

Hazardous materials/dangerous goods should be stored in a clearly

marked, lockable, designated storage area;

Safety Data Sheets (SDS’s) must be readily available on site for all

chemicals and hazardous substances to be used. Where possible

and available,

SDS’s should additionally include information on ecological impacts

and measures to minimize negative environmental impacts during

accidental releases or escapes;

Unauthorised entry, stockpiling, dumping or storage of equipment,

material or waste shall be strictly prohibited in identified no-go

areas during all phases of construction;

A Community Complaints Register shall be maintained by the

Contractor detailing complaints and issues raised by community

members and business/landowners and the manner in which the

problems were resolved;

An Incidents Register must be maintained and kept at the site camp;

and

Environmental training must be held to ensure all construction

personnel are aware of the provisions contained in the EMPr. A

record of environmental training undertaken must be kept at the

site camp.

Site clearing and

sensitive areas

A Method Statement is to be developed, which will provide the

details of how site clearing will be executed;

All existing infrastructure and structures, including powerlines and

roads are to be identified and taken cognisance of;

Manage environmental impact

associated with site clearing.

Ensure that only areas that are

Implementation:

Contractor

Implementation:

Ongoing


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The existing bulk pipeline servitude is to be identified and

demarcated;

Sensitive areas including wetlands and drainage lines / streams

must be demarcated prior to commencement of construction

activities on site; and

The construction team must be notified if any artefacts of heritage

significance be uncovered during construction works.

specifically registered for the

construction purposes are cleared.

Inspection: EO

Verification: ECO

Inspection:

Ad hoc

Verification:

Monthly

Construction camp

establishment The construction camp must be located within an existing disturbed

area;

The construction camp must be located outside of the 1:100 year

floodline, or 100m from a watercourse;

Appropriate stormwater management must be implemented at the

construction camp to prevent ponding of water or erosion;

Suitable waste bins must be provided within the construction camp;

Storage areas / containers containing hazardous substances /

material must be clearly signed and fire extinguishers must be

located in close proximity;

Designated areas for stockpiling of raw material must be provided.

All stockpiling must be approved by the EM;

Spill kits must be readily available at the construction camp and at

construction areas;

Drip trays must be readily available;

Adequate toilet facilities must be provided at the construction camp

for all staff;

The camp must be adequately secured; and

Water for human consumption should be available at the

construction camp and at other convenient locations on site.

Minimise environmental impact

associated with construction camp

establishment.

Implementation:

Contractor

Inspection:

EM

Verification: ECO

Implementation:

Ongoing

Inspection:

Ad hoc

Verification:

Monthly


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TABLE 4-2: CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES, ACTIONS AND OUTCOMES

MANAGEMENT

OBJECTIVES

MANAGEMENT ACTIONS MANAGEMENT OUTCOMES MONITORING

A thing aimed at or

sought, a goal

The process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim The way a thing turns out; a

consequence

Responsibility Frequency

Construction and Rehabilitation Phase

Access and traffic Signs must be placed alongside access roads to identify speed limits,

travel restrictions and other standard traffic control information;

Speeding is prohibited. Flagmen and other traffic control measures

must be implemented during the construction phase;

Any clearing for access or haul roads outside the demarcated works

area shall only be undertaken after approval from the Project

Manager / EM;

Existing roads shall be used as far as possible for construction

purposes;

Access roads to be maintained in a suitable condition; and

All utilised access roads are to be reinstated to their original state

post construction.

Ensure that construction vehicles use only dedicated access routes to the construction site.

Implementation:

Contractor

Inspection:

EM

Verification: ECO

Implementation:

Ongoing

Inspection:

Ad hoc

Verification:

Monthly

Management of

construction camp and

eating areas

Stormwater management must be implemented and maintained at

the construction camp to avoid standing water or erosion;

Designated waste bins / skips must be utilised at all times. Bins must

be emptied on a regular basis;

Spill kits must be readily available at the construction camp;

Eating areas must be designated and demarcated. Litter must be

collected on a daily basis. Refuse bins must be placed at all eating

areas;

Adequate ablution facilities must be provided;

All construction waste must be disposed of off-site at an approved

landfill site;

Rehabilitation of the construction camp must commence

immediately after completion of construction activities; and

On completion of the project, the appointed contractor must

ensure that all necessary infrastructure contained within the

Minimise environmental impacts associated with the construction camp and eating areas.

Implementation:

Contractor

Inspection:

EM

Verification: ECO

Implementation:

Ongoing

Inspection:

Ad hoc

Verification:

Monthly


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construction camp, including the construction plant, equipment,

storage containers and temporary services used during construction

are removed.

Preservation of vegetation and fauna

Construction activities must be restricted to the development

footprint area;

Workers must be limited to areas under construction within the

pipeline servitude;

No animal may be intentionally killed or destroyed and poaching

and hunting is not permitted on site. Any construction personnel

found to be poaching in the area must be subjected to a disciplinary

hearing;

Trenches must be inspected regularly for fauna that may have fallen

in and become trapped. All fauna identified in trenches must be

rescued;

Post construction, the areas disturbed outside of the pipeline

servitude must be rehabilitated by appropriate landscaping, topsoil

dressing, alien plant rehabilitation and vegetation establishment;

Bank slopes must be graded to the lowest possible angle and must

be well below the slip angle of the material concerned;

Post construction, banks must be planted with indigenous grasses.

The following grass mix is suggested:

Kweek grass (Cynodon dactylon) = 15%

Love grass (Eragrostis curvula) = 65%

Thatch grass (Hyparrhenia hirta) = 20%

Along the servitude, a rigorous programme of alien weed control

must be implemented and sustained until the vegetation (grass)

cover over the trenches is well established and complete;

The soil excavated from wetland trenches must be retained and be

returned in the reverse order to which it was removed in order to

re-establish the original soil profile;

Affected wetland vegetation is to be removed and kept moist until

such time as it can be reinstated in the wetland post-construction;

and An Alien Plant Control programme is appended as Appendix 3

for reference purposes.

Prevention of the introduction and spread of alien invasive species in the area due to construction activities. Preservation of existing sensitive fauna and flora

Implementation:

Contractor

Inspection:

EO and ECO

Verification: ECO

Implementation:

Ongoing

Inspection:

Ad hoc

Verification:

Monthly

Prevent soil

contamination

Hazardous materials / dangerous goods must be stored in a clearly

marked, lockable, designated storage area;

Avoidance of soil contamination. Re-use of viable soils in rehabilitation

Implementation:

Contractor

Implementation:

Ongoing


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Hazardous materials / dangerous goods must be stored within a

bunded area of a 110% of the total storage capacity of the bund;

All stationery vehicles, equipment and receptacles of hazardous

waste must be supplied with drip trays to prevent soil

contamination;

When decanting hazardous substances, drip trays must be used.

Drip trays are to be cleaned out daily and material collected

disposed of as hazardous waste;

Inspection:

EO and ECO

Verification: ECO

Inspection:

Ad hoc

Verification:

Monthly

Prevent soil loss Soil erosion prevention measures must be implemented. This can

include measures such as gabions, sand bags etc. Energy dissipaters

must be constructed at any surface water outflow points;

Construction areas must be monitored weekly for any signs of off-

site siltation;

All areas impacted by earth-moving activities must be re-shaped

post-construction to ensure natural flow of runoff and to prevent

ponding;

All exposed earth must be rehabilitated promptly with suitable

vegetation to stabilize the soil. Vigorous grasses planted with

fertiliser are very effective at covering exposed soil. It is important

to note that the use of fertilisers must be undertaken with caution

and must not be allowed, in any circumstances, to run into any

watercourse to avoid any possible eutrophication impacts;

Excavated soil must be retained, with topsoil and subsoil being

stockpiled separately;

Soils, including backfill material, are to be compacted to match the

porosity of the surrounds as best as possible, post construction;

Trenches must be rehabilitated with a vegetation cover which

matches that of the surrounds;

Topsoil and subsoil are to be stripped separately from each other

and must be stored separately from spoil material for use in the

rehabilitation phase. Stockpiles must be protected from wind and

rain, as well as contamination from oil, diesel, petrol, concrete,

waste water or any other material, which may inhibit later growth

of vegetation;

The soil excavated from wetland trenches must be retained and be

returned in the reverse order to which it was removed in order to

re-establish the original soil profile as best possible; and

Re-use of viable soil in rehabilitation. Prevent loss of topsoil or soils from the site during construction.

Implementation:

Contractor

Inspection:

EO and ECO

Verification: ECO

Implementation:

Ongoing

Inspection:

Ad hoc

Verification:

Monthly


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Affected wetland vegetation is to be removed and kept moist until

such time as it can be reinstated in the wetland post-construction.

This will assist in binding the affected soil.

Water resources

(wetland and

streams)

Appropriate stormwater / surface water management measures

must be put in place before construction commences and

maintained throughout the lifetime of the development;

An appropriate number of chemical, portable toilets (1 toilet for

every 20 workers) must be provided for labourers during the

Construction Phase. These must be maintained in a satisfactory

condition and a minimum of 100m away from any water resources

or outside of the 1:100 year floodline;

Any contaminated water associated with construction activities

must be contained in separate areas or receptacles such as Jo-Jo

tanks or water-proof drums, and must not be allowed to enter into

any watercourse;

Appropriate silt control mechanisms must be installed around all

soil excavations to prevent silt from entering the surrounding

watercourses;

Should any excavations require dewatering, this is to occur through

an adequately designed silt trap prior to discharge. All silt traps are

to be regularly monitored and maintained to ensure efficient and

effective use;

Watercourse bank slopes must be graded to the lowest possible

angle and must be well below the slip angle of the material

concerned;

Banks must be planted with indigenous grasses and the following

mix is suggested:

Kweek grass (Cynodon dactylon) = 15%

Love grass (Eragrostis curvula) = 65%

Thatch grass (Hyparrhenia hirta) = 20%

Where necessary use must be made of gabions, rock packs, or other

such hard stabilising structures. However, the use of retaining walls

constructed of bricks, blocks, or concrete, is not recommended as

such structures are often ineffective and can accelerate erosion

processes in some cases;

Watercourses and wetlands must be protected from erosion and

direct or indirect spills of pollutants, e.g. sediment, sewage, cement,

Ensure that watercourses (including the affected rivers, streams and wetlands) are protected and incur minimal negative impacts to resource quality.

Implementation:

Contractor

Inspection:

EO and ECO

Verification: ECO

Implementation:

Ongoing

Inspection:

Ad hoc

Verification:

Monthly


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oils, fuels, chemicals, wastewater;

All general waste, construction plant equipment, surplus rock, and

other foreign materials must be completely removed from site post-

construction; The soil excavated from wetland trenches must be

retained and be returned in the reverse order to which it was

removed in order to re-establish the original soil profile as best

possible; and

Affected wetland vegetation is to be removed and kept

Preserve air quality Heavy vehicles and machinery should be serviced regularly to

minimise exhaust fumes;

Soil stockpiles must be located in areas to limit the erosive effects of

wind.

Removal of vegetation must be avoided until such time as soil

stripping is required.

Water or an appropriate environmentally friendly soil stabiliser,

must be utilised to suppress dust;

Equipment must be operated within its specifications and capacity

ust

be fitted with effective exhaust silencers and must comply with

Road Traffic Act (Act 29 of 1989) when any such vehicle is operated

on a public road.

Reduce air quality impacts. Implementation:

Contractor

Inspection:

EM

Verification: ECO

Implementation:

Ongoing

Inspection:

Ad hoc

Verification:

Monthly

Prevent noise

pollution

Potential increase in noise from the operation of machinery and

equipment, as well as the construction vehicle traffic;

Ensure that the potential noise source will conform to the South

African Bureau of Standards (SANS) 10103:1983, so that it will not

produce excessive or undesirable noise when it is released.

No ambient noise impacts relating to plant operations. Compliance to municipal by-laws. No nuisance conditions created.

Implementation:

Contractor

Inspection:

EM

Verification: ECO

Implementation:

As per vehicle/

plant

manufacturers

specifications.

Inspection:

Ad hoc

Verification:

Monthly

Prevent visual

unsightliness

Watering roads to prevent dust from construction vehicles (where

required);

Should lighting be required, it must be undertaken in such a manner

as to preclude the lighting from becoming intrusive; and

The prevention or the mitigation of unsightliness.

Implementation:

Contractor

Inspection:

Implementation:

As per vehicle/

plant

manufacturers


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Screening of highly reflective material must be undertaken. EM

Verification: ECO

specifications.

Inspection:

Ad hoc

Verification:

Monthly

Prevent the spread of

waste All solid waste generated during the construction process must be

placed in a designated waste collection area within the construction

camp and must not be allowed to become windblown, be accessible

to animals, or be placed in piles adjacent to the skips / bins;

All waste receptacles are to have lids;

Separation and recycling of different waste materials must be

supported;

No burying, dumping or burning of waste materials, vegetation,

litter or refuse shall occur on site;

All solid waste must be disposed of at the nearest licensed landfill

and safe disposal certificates must be obtained and kept on site at

all times during construction;

A daily litter collection programme must be implemented;

Contaminated soil must be treated as hazardous waste and

disposed of at a permitted waste disposal site. The affected area is

to rehabilitated immediately;

Ablution facilities on site need to be regularly serviced by a licenced

service provider on a as per manufacturer specifications. The

contractor is to encourage all staff and subcontractors to use these

facilities. The use of the surrounding environment for urination or

defaecation is strictly prohibited;

Handling of hazardous liquids shall be done over drip trays to

intercept spills;

Generators and fuel storage bowsers must be contained within drip

trays or appropriately bunded;

Excess excavated material shall not be allowed to accumulate on

site; and

On completion of the project all construction waste shall be

disposed of at a registered waste disposal site.

No environmental contamination associated with waste.

Implementation:

Contractor

Inspection:

EO & ECO

Verification: ECO

Implementation:

Daily and ad

hoc.

Inspection:

Ad hoc and weekly as a

minimum

Verification:

Monthly


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Safety and security First aid must be available on site;

Smoking is prohibited in the vicinity of flammable substances;

Fire extinguishers must be available and easily accessible at all

times;

Emergency contact details must be displayed on site;

Any construction personnel found trespassing must be subjected to

a disciplinary hearing;

Construction worker’s / construction vehicles must take heed of

normal road safety regulations; thus, all personnel must obey and

respect the law of the road. A courteous and respectful driving

manner must be enforced and maintained so as not to cause harm

to any individual;

Open trenches must be adequately demarcated and must be

checked daily to ensure the adopted demarcation method is still

operational. The use of warning signs are also encouraged;

The pipeline working corridor must be fenced to mitigate the risk of

livestock accidents and to prevent public ingress;

Material stockpiles must be stable to avoid collapse and possible

injury to workers.

Prevent unnecessary incidents. Implementation:

Contractor

Inspection:

EO & ECO

Verification: ECO

Implementation:

Daily and ad

hoc.

Inspection:


minimum

Verification:

Monthly

Socio-economic Inform the surrounding communities, public and private business of

the proposed activity as soon as possible.

Local community members must be employed where possible;

A Community Liaison Officer must be employed to assist in raising

any concerns / complaints noted by the affected community and

business / landowners to the contractor;

The contractor must replace any damaged infrastructure as a result

of construction activities;

Inform business / landowners timeously in order to allow for a

construction timeframe which does not impact on or hamper on

normal agricultural practices;

Photographs must be taken before and after construction activities

to ensure that infrastructure is reinstated to the same condition

post construction; and

Open trenches are to be fenced to prevent ingress of livestock and

human safety threats.

Creation of job opportunities for skilled and non-skilled personnel Skill development of the local community through employment opportunities

Implementation:

Contractor

Inspection:

EO & ECO

Verification: ECO

Implementation:

Daily and ad

hoc.

Inspection:


minimum

Verification:

Monthly

Prevent unnecessary The KwaZulu-Natal Heritage Act (2008) requires that all operations Protection of heritage and Implementation: Implementation:


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loss of heritage and

palaeontological

artefacts

exposing archaeological, historical residues or graves must cease

immediately pending an evaluation by the heritage authorities;

Should fossils be recorded, a suitably qualified palaeontologist must

be appointed to inspect all areas where excavations of deeper than

1.5 m are evident and a protocol for the chance find of fossils must

be developed and discussed with the contractor on site (A “Chance

Find Protocol” is included as Appendix 2 of this EMPr).

As per the requirements and conditions of Amafa KwaZulu-Natal,

the following conditions are to be adhered to:

Amafa should be contacted if any heritage objects are

identified during earthmoving activities and all development

should cease until further notice.

No structures older than sixty years or parts thereof are

allowed to be demolished altered or extended without a

permit from Amafa.

Under no circumstances may any heritage material be

destroyed or removed from site unless under direction of

Amafa and a heritage specialist.

Should any remains be found on site that is potentially

human remains, the South African Police Service (SAPS)

should also be contacted. No SAPS official may disturb or

exhume such remains, whether of recent origin or not,

without the necessary permission from Amafa.

No activities are allowed within 50 m of a site, which

contains rock art.

Sources of all natural materials (including topsoil, sands,

natural gravels, crushed stone, asphalt, etc.) must be

obtained in a sustainable manner and in compliance with the

heritage legislation.

palaeontological resources Contractor

Inspection:

EO & ECO

Verification: ECO

Daily and ad

hoc.

Inspection:

Ad hoc and

weekly as a

minimum

Verification:

Monthly


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MONITORING 5

METHOD AND FREQUENCY OF MONITORING 5.1

In addition to the monitoring frequencies outline in Table 4-1 and Table 4-2:

An independent, external ECO must audit the construction site during the construction phase of the

project on a monthly basis, unless otherwise specified by the EDTEA.

A monthly construction Environmental Audit Report is to be drafted by the ECO and submitted to the

Applicant / Employer for review and implementation prior to the following site audit; and

The relevant party (i.e. ECO or Applicant, as designated by the Environmental Authorisation) has the

responsibility to submit the site audit report to the EDTEA: Compliance and Monitoring Department for

the duration of the construction period.

INSPECTION PROCEDURES 5.2

The day-to-day monitoring and verification that the EMPr is being adhered to shall be undertaken by the

Resident Engineer and the EO.

The ECO shall visit and inspect the site monthly to ensure that correct procedures are being implemented and

that the Contractor is complying with the environmental specifications in the EMPr. The ECO shall address any

queries to the Resident Engineer. If the queries cannot be resolved at this level, they will be referred to the

Engineer, and, if necessary, to the Amajuba DM.

RECORD OF ACTIVITIES 5.3

The Resident Engineer, ECO and EO shall keep a record of activities on site, including but not limited to

meetings attended, Method Statements received and approved, issues arising on site, cases of non-compliance

with the EMP, penalties issued and corrective action taken to solve problems that arise. In addition, the

Contractor shall keep a record of complaints from interested and affected parties.

The Engineer shall undertake photographic monitoring of the contract. This shall include a photographic

record of all areas that will be impacted by the construction activities prior to, during and after the undertaking

of construction activities. The ECO shall monitor all sensitive work environments, which may also include

photographic monitoring.

MEETINGS 5.4

The ECO shall attend scheduled construction site meetings (Contractor / Engineer / EO) on a monthly basis, or

as agreed, throughout the contract period.

INTERNAL REVIEW AND AUDITING 5.5

The Contractor and EO shall establish an internal review procedure to monitor the progress and

implementation of the EMP.

Where necessary, and upon the recommendation of the Resident Engineer and/or the ECO, procedures that

require modification will be changed to improve the efficiency of the EMP. All significant modifications to the


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EMPr shall be approved by DEA before these changes or adjustments to the EMPr are implemented. Any

changes or adjustments to the EMPr shall be registered in the daily records of the PM. Adjustment and

updating of the original EMPr document is not required when these ad hoc changes are made.

At the conclusion of the project an environmental audit report shall be compiled and submitted to DEA. This

report will be compiled by the ECO, in collaboration with the Resident Engineer, EO and the Contractor. It

shall, as a minimum, outline the implementation of the EMPr and highlight any problems and issues that arose

during the construction period to report, on a formal basis, the lessons learned on this project.


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ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS TRAINING 6

Before the commencement of any work on site, the Contractor's site management staff shall attend an

environmental awareness training course presented by the ECO and/or Resident Engineer. The Contractor

shall liaise with the ECO prior to the commencement of construction to fix a date and venue for the course.

The Contractor shall provide a suitable venue with facilities, and ensure that the specified employees attend

the course.

The information presented at the course shall be communicated by the Contractor to the rest of his employees

on the site, to any new employees coming onto site after the initial training course and to his/her suppliers.

The presentation shall be conducted, as far as is possible, in the employees’ language of choice. As a minimum,

training shall include:

Explanation of the importance of complying with the EMPr;

Discussion of the potential environmental impacts of construction activities;

Explanation of the management structure of individuals responsible for matters pertaining to the

EMPr;

Employees’ roles and responsibilities, including emergency preparedness;

Explanation of the mitigation measures that must be implemented when carrying out their activities;

Explanation of the specifics of the EMPr and its specification; and

Explanation of the Environmental Do’s and Don’ts (see Appendix C).

It is recommended that awareness posters be developed and placed on site in highly visible areas to provide

the required information when it needs to be referred to as well as reminding employees of their obligations

with regard to environmental protection. Throughout the presentations (posters, meetings, slideshows, etc.),

it is recommended that visual aids be used to explain the potential risks and management thereof as

thoroughly as possible.

The awareness training for this project should aim to prevent, and where prevention is not possible, mitigate

detrimental environmental impacts. In particular, it should promote awareness of environmental risks and

management thereof, especially as all components of the project would be located within a natural reserve.

The Contractor shall keep records of all environmental training sessions, including names of attendees, dates of

their attendance and the information presented to them. Records of environmental training sessions shall be

submitted to the ECO.


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APPENDIX A: ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENT

Dannhauser Regional Water Supply Scheme

Contract No.:

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (EMPr)

MADE AND ENTERED BETWEEN:

Amajuba District Municipality

Herein represented by: _____________________________________________________

In his/her capacity as: _____________________________________________________

Duly authorised hereto

AND

________________________________________________________________________

Herein Represented by: _____________________________________________________

Duly authorised hereto

Hereafter referred to as the “THE CONTRACTOR”

The parties record that the Contractor shall bear the following obligations in terms of this Agreement:

1. Comply with all provisions of the EMPr;

2. Comply with the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (No. 85 of 1993);

3. Bind any Sub-Contractors to comply with the EMPr to which this agreement is appended;

4. Enforce compliance with the EMPr by:

Appointing an Environmental Officer; and

Ensuring that all staff is familiar with the EMPr.

5. Protect the environment of the site against environmental damage;

6. To make good any environmental damage; and

7. Failure to comply with the EMPr may result in reported non-compliance may result in the suspension of

work or termination of the contract.

SIGNATORIES

Date at ____________________________ on this ________ day of _____________________ 201__

For Amajuba DM

(signed) ____________________________________

Print name: _________________________________

(duly authorised)

As Witnesses:

1. ______________________________________________

2. ______________________________________________

Date at ____________________________ on this ________ day of _____________________ 201__

For CONTRACTOR

(signed) ____________________________________

Print name: _________________________________

(duly authorised)

As Witnesses:

1. ______________________________________________

2. ______________________________________________

APPENDIX B: METHOD STATEMENT PRO-FORMA AND CONTROL SHEET

Dannhauser Regional Water Supply Scheme

Contract No.:

METHOD STATEMENT CONTROL SHEET [THIS CONTROL SHEET IS TO BE ATTACHED TO ALL METHOD STATEMENTS]

THIS SECTION TO BE COMPLETED BY CONTRACTOR/METHOD STATEMENT AUTHOR ONLY

TITLE:

DESCRIPTION:

SUBMITTED BY:

DATE REQUESTED BY RE: DATE SUBMITTED:

DATE RESPONSE REQUIRED BY: DATE WORK START:

a)

REVIEW SCHEDULE

DATE AUTHORITY COMMENTS

DISTRIBUTION AND AUTHORISATION

RE ECO CONTRACTOR

Name

Signature

Date

CONTRACTOR NOTE: METHOD STATEMENTS SHOULD ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING:

WHAT Brief description of the work to be undertaken

HOW Detailed description of the process of work, methods and materials

WHERE Description/sketch/map of locality of work (where applicable)

WHEN Due commencement date and completion date estimate (day/night work)

MS Number:

APPENDIX C: ENVIRONMENTAL DO’S AND DON’TS

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