LEEUFONTEIN SUBSTTION CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL … · LEEUFONTEIN SUBSTATION CONSTRUCTION...

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F.M005.1.3/Rev00

MAY ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT REPORT FOR THE

CONSTRUCTION OF TRANSNET LEEUFONTEIN

SUBSTATION

PROJECT NUMBER: 342433,13

LEEUFONTEIN SUBSTATION CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT REPORT

APRIL ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT REPORT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TRANSNET

LEEUFONTEIN SUBSTATION

Conducted on behalf of:

Attention: TRANSNET CAPITAL PROJECTS

Compiled by:

Charles Chigurah (SACNASP;IWMSA;SAIOSH)

AUDIT REPORT NUMBER Date Status

002 MAY 2016 Final


CONTENTS

1 Audit Scope and Outcomes .................................................................................................. 4

1.1 Executive Summary of Findings [Critical Exposures and Commendations] ......... 4

2 SUMMARY OF RESULTS ..................................................................................................... 22

3 Conclusion ............................................................................................................................. 24

List of Tables

Table 1: Summary of Audit Findings .................................................................................................... 22

List of Figures

Figure 1: Audit findings ............................................................................................................................. 23

Figure 2: Monthly Audit Comparative Analysis ............................................................................... 23


1 Audit Scope and Outcomes

The purpose of the audit was to provide management with an indication of the site’s

environmental compliance with the approved Environmental Management Programme

and the Environmental Authorisation. The audit was a comprehensive systematic

examination to determine whether the site activities conform to the legal requirements

and required standards and whether these requirements are implemented effectively

and are suitable for achieving compliance.

1.1 Executive Summary of Findings [Critical Exposures and Commendations]

The contractor scored 100% for the month of May. They achieved 100% because they

rectified the issues they scored less in the April Audit. Construction work is also on hold

due to the delay in the supply of the building material.

Document Number

Kim-Env-003/16

CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING Revision Number / Date

01/03/2016

ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT Page Number

1

ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT

COMPANY TRANSNET CAPITAL PROJECTS Date 25-May-16

CONTRACT NAME CONSTRUCTION OF LEEUFONTEIN SUBSTATION Contract Number 342433,13

PHYSICAL ADDRESS P.O. BOX 1048 Number of Employees

JOHANNESBURG Permanent

2000 Short Term

Contractors 1

Audit Team

Name Position Signature

Witness Dube Senior Environmental Scientist

Ndaedzo Maligana Environmental Scientist

Mkateko TCP Environmental Officer

Blessing Maluleke Site Supervisor

Dirk Site SHE Manager

Babalwa TCP Project Engineer

Matsidiso Malatji TCP Environmental Specialist

PLATINUM GOLD BRONZE RED

90% TO 100% 80% TO 89% 70% TO 79% < 70

MAY SCORE 100%

CONTROL SHEET

Previous Rating 99% Date 25/05/2016

Rating Scale: 0 No systems in place

1 Partial compliance – improvements can be made

2 Compliance level acceptable

3 Full compliance

Physical rating -Risk Rating

0 Potential for serious injury / major damage to equipment

1 General non compliance with legal and or site safety requirements

2 Compliance substantial but not 100%

3 All areas satisfy both legal and site safety requirements

Not applicable * Not Applicable N/A

No. Component Findings / Issues Photo

Condition Number

Target Score

Actual Score

Recommendation / Comment Est.

Budget Action Date

1. ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION CONDITIONS 1.1 Notify Interested & affected parties within 14 days of the

issuance of the environmental authorisation All interested parties and affected were informed, a written communiqué was circulated

11 3 3

1.2 Activity to commence within 5 years from the date of issue of the environmental authorisation

The activity has already started, the contractor is already busy on site

7 3 3


1.2 Construction must be completed within 5 years of the commencement of the activity

Noted and the works plan is reflecting that the construction activity is going to be finished well before the lapse of five years

8 3 3

1.3 ECO to be appointed before the commencement of the project ECOs have already been appointed for the project; Nkateko-Transnet, Witness -Kimopax (Independent) and Kimopax is acting as the independent ECO.

21 3 3

1.4 Name & contact details of ECO to be submitted to the Director: Compliance Monitoring

Details were submitted to the Department of Environmental Affairs by Edzisani

21.2 3 3

1.5 ECO must keep record of all activities on site, problems identified, transgressions noted, etc

A site activity book as well as the complaints book are both on site for issues

21.3 3 3

1.6 All documentation e.g. audit/monitoring/compliance reports and notifications to be submitted to the Director: Compliance Monitoring

Noted and will be followed 22 3 3

1.7 Audit reports to be compiled in accordance with Appendix 7 of the EIA Regulations, 2014

This report is the first of such kind for this site

26 3 3

1.8 Monitoring and auditing reports must be kept on site and made available upon request

This is the first audit report and a copy will be kept on site

27 3 3 A file to be created on site for audit reports

1.9 A written notification must be given to the Department no later than 14 days prior to the commencement of the activity

Done 28 3 3 Provide evidence of the copy that was submitted to the department

1.10 A storm water management plan must be implemented to prevent pollution and runoff

Drainage from site is directed towards the excavated area next to the construction site and construction site waste (rubble) is being used to fill up the ditch as a rehabilitation measure which is being done concurrently with the progressing of the construction activity

31 3 3 Please add/incorporate an updated storm-water management plan onto the site plan

1.11 An integrated waste management approach must be implemented that is based on waste minimisation and must incorporate reduction, recycling, re-use and disposal

Waste manament bins are in place and are labelled accordingly.

33 3 3 Currently the kind of waste being produced is mainly general waste from the office as construction has not peaked yet


1.12 Solid waste to be disposed of at a licensed landfill site Noted 34 3 3 An agreement letter to be provided

1.13 Copy of the environmental authorisation & approved EMPr should be kept on site

Well on site and displayed

35 3 3

TOTAL 42 42

PERCENTAGE ACHIEVED 100% 100%

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME COMPLIANCE

2. METHOD STATEMENTS

2.1 Site establishment Method statement number- 6 3 3

2.2 Site office Method statement number- 6 3 3

2.3 Vegetation clearing Method statement number- 6 3 3

2.4 Fauna and flora management Method statement number- 6 3 3

2.5 Excavations for construction of substation Method statement number- 6 3 3

2.6 Chemical/hazardous substance storage Method statement number- 6 3 3

2.7 Cement/concrete use Method statement number- 6 3 3

2.8 Fire management Method statement number- 6 3 3

2.9 Emergency response Method statement number- 6 3 3

2.10 Stormwater management Method statement number- 6 3 3

2.11 Waste management Method statement number- 6 3 3

2.12 Access roads Method statement number- 6 3 3

2.13 Effluent management Method statement number- 6 3 3

2.14 Staff accommodation Method statement number- 6 3 3

2.15 Ablution facilities Method statement number- 6 3 3

2.16 Eating areas Method statement number- 6 3 3

2.17 Soil management Method statement number- 6 3 3

2.18 Temporary site closure Method statement number- 6 3 3

2.19 Rehabilitation of site Method statement number- 6 3 3

TOTAL 57 57


3. PRE-CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME

3.1 NEGOTIATIONS WITH AFFECTED LANDOWNERS

3.1.1 Transnet will ensure that all affected landowners are negotiated with prior to construction

Noted and have been informed (1,1). All issues that have a bearing on them will be communicated with them

8.1 3 3 Every communiqué or meeting minutes to be filed for records

TOTAL 3 3


3.2 COMMISSIONING OF TENDER

3.2.1 The succesful tendering contractors will be made aware of the contents of this EMPr and any penalties arising from non-compliance prior to the commencement of work

Done and the EMPr is on site 8.2 3 3

3.2.2 All tendering contractors will be made aware of the audit and monitoring requirements as stipulated in the EMPr

EMPr on site and well communicated with stakeholders

8.2 3 3


3.2.3 Appoint an ECO who will be responsible to monitor compliance to the EMPr

Kimopax were appointed as an external ECO to monitor compiance with EMPr

8.2 3 3

TOTAL 9 9


3.3 SITE ESTABLISHMENT

3.3.1 SITE PLAN DOCUMENTATION

3.3.1.1 Site Access (including entry and exit points) Available 8.3 3 3

3.3.1.2 All material and equipment storage areas (including storage areas for hazardous substances such as fuel and chemicals)

Not applicable at the moment (no hazardous materials are being stored on site so far)

8.3 * N/A

3.3.1.3 Construction offices and other structures Available

8.3 3 3 Well marked, fenced and accessible from site

3.3.1.4 Security requirements (including temporary and permanent fencing)

Well secured (fenced with lockable gates, doors and security personnel on site)

8.3 3 3

3.3.1.5 Solid waste collection facilities and waste treatment facilities for litter, kitchen refuse, sewage and workshop derived effluents)

Marked bins at the entrance to the site office

8.3 3 3

3.3.1.6 Storm water control measures Method statement number- 8.3 3 3

3.3.1.7 Provision of potable water and temporary ablution facilities Available

8.3 3 3

TOTAL 18 18


3.3.2 SITE CAMPS

3.3.2.1 No use of rivers and streams for washing of clothes No rivers or strems nearby 8.3 N/A N/A

3.3.2.2 No use of welding equipment, ocy-acetylene torches and other bare flames where veld fires constiture a hazard

Not applicable at the moment 8.3 N/A N/A


3.3.2.3 No indiscriminate disposal of rubbish or construction wastes or rubble littering of the site

Waste receptacles for different waste streams are provided on site.

8.3 3 3

3.3.2.4 No spillage of potential pollutants, such as petroleum products Compliant 8.3 3 3

3.3.2.5 No collection of firewood Compliant 8.3 3 3

3.3.2.6 No poaching of any form. Compliant 8.3 3 3

3.3.2.7 No use of surrounding veld as toilets Compliant. Chemical toilets have been provided

8.3 3 3 Proper systems are in place and ablution facilities are well labelled and are emptied twice a week

3.3.2.8 No burning of wastes and cleared vegetation. Compliant 8.3 3 3 Any siting of open and unsupervised fires will be reported to the construction manager as wel as the ECO

TOTAL 18 18


3.3.3 VEGETATION CLEARING

3.3.3.1 The natural vegetation encountered on the site is to be conserved and left intact as much as possible

18 small exotic trees were relocated to pave way for the construction of the sub-station

8.3 3 3 This was done to create space for construction activities

3.3.3.2 Only trees and shrubs directly affected by the works, and such others as may be approved by the ECO in writing, may be felled or cleared

18 small exotic trees were relocated to pave way for the construction of the sub-station

8.3 3 3

TOTAL 6 6


3.3.4 WATER CONSUMPTION

3.3.4.1 Water for human consumption should be available at the site offices and at other convenient locations on site.

A 25litre container is at the site office and a five litre container is on site where construction activity is taking place

8.3 3 3

TOTAL 3 3

PERCENTAGE ACHIEVED

100% 100%

3.3.5 SEWAGE TREATMENT

3.3.5.1 Should there be no other ablution facilities are available, chemical toilets must be supplied (1 per 10 persons) and must be regularly cleaned and maintained by the contractor

Chemical toilets are available on site and are two for men and two for ladies

8.3 3 3

3.3.5.2 Applicant must ensure that no sanitary system is located within

a horizontal distance of 100m from any water course Not applicable (no watercourse within the 100m reach)

8.3 N/A N/A

3.3.5.3 The Contractor should arrange for regular emptying of toilets

and will further be entirely responsible for enforcing their use Well arranged and collection is done by Loo4u who collect twice per week

8.3 3 3 Written contract is attached


3.3.5.4 The ablution facilities must be located 100m or more from the wetland area and its buffers.

Not applicabe

8.3 N/A N/A

TOTAL 6 6

PERCENTAGE ACHIEVED

100% 100% 3.4 SENSITIVE ECOLOGY

3.4.1 Relocate, demarcate or recommend conservation / preservation measures for any identified ecologically “sensitive” and/or protected species and areas

Not applicable (Site does not have sensitive or protected species)

8.4 *

3.4.2 Point out and/or demarcate all ecologically “sensitive” areas to

the Contractors (e.g. red data habitats & species, rivers, streams, wetlands, sensitive soils, steep slopes and areas susceptible to erosion)


8.4 *

3.4.3 Ensure that ‘No-Go’ areas are clearly demarcated and/or fenced

before construction starts. Barriers are to be maintained in good order throughout the course of the construction


8.4 *

TOTAL 0 0

PERCENTAGE ACHIEVED 100% 3.5 ROADS

3.5.1 The Contractor will erect and maintain marker pegs along the boundaries of the working areas, access roads, haul roads or paths, to the satisfaction of the Construction Manager, before commencing any other work

Available and the fence will be put in the long run

8.5 3 3 There is a clearly visible barricade around the construction site and a fence site office. Big and strong poles will be put to avoid push overs by animals as well as wind especially on the construction site.

3.5.2 Ensure that access roads to the site are of a suitable quality to

eliminate soil erosion, and channel storm water into grass buffer area

Access road is via a service road which is also used by Raubex.

8.5 3 3

3.5.3 All existing farm roads (private roads) damaged during the

construction phase, should at the end of construction be repaired to the satisfaction of the landowner, as per the conditions of the written contractual agreement between the landowner and Transnet.

The construction site is too small for access roads to be put as well as to be marked but rehabilitation o affected areas will be done after construction

8.5 3 3

TOTAL 9 9 PERCENTAGE ACHIEVED

100% 100%

3.6 MATERIALS HANDLING, USE AND STORAGE

3.6.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL STORAGE

3.6.1.1 All hazardous materials will be stored in a secured, designated area that is fenced and has restricted entry.

Not applicable for now

8.6 *

3.6.1.2 Storage of hazardous products shall only take place using

suitable containers approved by the ECO Not applicable for now

8.6 *

3.6.1.3 hazard signs indicating the nature of the stored materials shall

be displayed on the storage facility or containment structure Not applicable for now

8.6 *


100%

3.6.1 FUEL & GAS STORAGE

3.6.1.1 Fuel should be stored in a secure area in a steel tank supplied and maintained by the Contractor according to safety procedures


8.6 *


3.6.1.2 Gas welding cylinders and LPG cylinders should be stored in a secure, well-ventilated area. The Contractor must supply sufficient fire fighting equipment in event of an accident and strictly no smoking will be allowed where fuel is stored and used.


8.6 *

TOTAL 0 0

PERCENTAGE ACHIEVED 100%

3.7 EMPR TRAINING

3.7.1 The ECO shall arrange for Environmental Awareness Training programs for the personnel on site and the construction team with the contents of this EMPr, either in written format or verbally.

Environmental awareness training is done every week. It is incorporated in toolbox talks

8.7 3 3 Evidence of awareness training was submitted to the ECO and filed at the construction site.

TOTAL 3 3

PERCENTAGE ACHIEVED 100% 100% 4. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PLAN

4.1 VEHICULAR ACCESS AND MOVEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION VEHICLES

4.1.1 All access roads will be marked Access signs and markings to the road on speed limit have been installed

9.1 3 3 The main entrance to the site have been marked with safety warning signs

4.1.2 No illegal use of private roads during construction due to

damage anticipated as a result of heavy vehicles and equipment. Being practised

9.1 3 3

4.1.3 Speed limits shall be enforced in such areas and all drivers shall

be sensitised to this effect Enforced at the entrance by a sign board

9.1 3 3 Speed limit signs are in place and a bigger sign boarder will be erected asap

4.1.4 Upon completion of the project all roads shall be repaired to

their original state Not Applicable for now. Will be done on finishing the construction

9.1 *

4.1.5 No roads shall be cut through river- and stream banks as this

may lead to erosion causing siltation of streams and downstream dams

Not Applicable. No watercourse nearby

9.1 *

4.1.6 Soil stabilisation measures to be implemented on steep slopes Rehabilitation of the excavated ditch is

being done concurrently with the construction

9.1 3 3


100% 100%

4.2 MOVEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT

4.2.1 All construction personnel, labourers and equipment remain within the demarcated construction sites at all times.

Being practised

9.2 3 3

4.2.2 Ensure that access to the site, including related infrastructure

and machinery is restricted to authorised personnel only Being practised

9.2 3 3

4.2.3 All equipment transported shall be clearly labelled as to their

potential hazards according to specifications Not applicable at the moment

9.2 *


100% 100%

4.3 VEGETATION

4.3.1 Existing tracks should be used for access wherever possible Being practised 9.3 3 3


4.3.2 Demarcate the construction footprint A net barricade is currently used to demarcate the construction footprint

9.3 3 3

4.3.3 A temporary fence or demarcation must be erected around the

construction area (include the servitude, construction camps, areas where material is stored and the actual footprint of the development) to prevent access to sensitive environs.

Fence is available for the two areas namely:1. Construction site 2. The site office

9.3 3 3

4.3.4 No open fires are permitted within naturally vegetated areas. Being practised 9.3 3 3 4.3.5 Construction workers may not remove flora and neither may

anyone collect seed from the plants without permission from the local authority

Being practised

9.3 3 3

4.3.6 Remove only the vegetation where essential for construction

and do not allow any disturbance to the adjoining natural vegetation cover

Only the demarcated area has been cleared

9.3 3 3

4.3.7 Implement and alien invasive plant monitoring and management

plan whereby the spread of alien and invasive plant species into the areas disturbed by construction are regularly removed and re-infestation monitored

Method statement number 32 clearly state the procedure for dealing with invessive species

9.3 3 3 Attach the method statement number 32


100% 100%

4.4 PROTECTION OF FAUNA AND FLORA

4.4.1 Any fauna threatened by construction activities should be removed to safety

Yes, if located will be removed to safety. Nothing has been seen or found to date

9.4 3 3

4.4.2 During construction all vehicles should adhere to demarcated

tracks or roads and the speed limit should not exceed 20km/h. Signs in place and are being adhered to

9.4 3 3 Well in place and the picture is provided as evidence

Done

4.4.3 Where necessary, dust suppression should be done to reduce dust impacts on surrounding areas

Being practised

9.4 3 3 There is a water bowser on site to cater for dust suppression when situations are bad

4.4.4 All construction staff should undergo environmental induction before construction commences in order to raise awareness and reduce potential faunal impacts.

Done on the 14th of April 2016

9.4 3 3 The attendance register is attached

4.4.5 All spills of hazardous material should be cleared in the

appropriate manner according to the nature and identity of the spill and all contaminated soil removed from the site

No use of hazardous chemicals at the moment

9.4 *

4.4.6 No hunting of fauna and avifauna shall be tolerated on the Site or

elsewhere No hunting of avifauna is being practised by workers on site

9.4 3 3

4.4.7 No domesticated animals are allowed on site The place is barricaded to prevent

access to cattle

9.4 3 3


4.4.8 Records of any injured or deaths of sensitive species within the construction site must be kept by the ECO

Noted, no record of animal injury or death of sensitive species has been identified and recorded from the site

9.4 3 3

4.4.9 Personnel should be informed of the Animal Protection Act no.

71 of 1962 and encouraged not to harm any wildlife. The people are well informed

9.4 3 3

4.4.10 Vehicles must be regularly checked for oil or hydraulic leaks

during the construction phase to prevent pollutants from entering surface and ground water.

Noted but no construction vehicle is being used currently on site

9.4 3 3


100% 100%

4.5 HERITAGE AND/OR ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES

4.5.1 All identified archaeological material shall be barricaded and marked as no go for the duration of the construction phase.

Not applicable

9.5 *

4.5.2 If any archaeological material (e.g. fossils, bones, artefacts etc.) is

found during excavation, the Contractor shall stop work immediately and inform the ECO and Transnet

Not applicable

9.5 *

4.5.3 The ECO shall inform South African Heritage Resources Agency

(SAHRA) and arrange for a registered heritage specialist to inspect, and if necessary excavate the material, subject to acquiring the necessary approval from SAHRA.

Not applicable

9.5 *

4.5.4 The Contractor shall not recommence working in that area until

written permission has been received from the SAHRA

Not applicable

9.5 *

4.5.5 Under no circumstances may any heritage material be destroyed

or removed from site until the necessary approval has been obtained from SAHRA

Not applicable

9.5 *


100%

4.6 ACCESS ROADS

4.6.1 Construction staff may only use authorised paths and roads. The proclaimed speed limit must be strictly adhered to

Being practised

9.6 3 3 There is only one way the exits the construction site to the site office and out of the premises

4.6.2 If two-way traffic movement is to take place, passing bays are to

be used to prevent access / detours into the surrounding areas. The drivers delivering construction materials to site are to be made aware of this.

The service road that is used as access has passing bays

9.6 3 3


100% 100%

4.7 SERVICING AND REFUELLING OF CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

4.7.1 The ground under the servicing and refuelling areas must be protected against pollution caused by spills and / or tank overfills (bunded / lined).

No refueling on site

9.7 * *

4.7.2 The Contractor may only change oil or lubricant at agreed and

designated locations, except during emergency repair, following which any accidental spillages will be cleaned up / removed immediately


9.7 * *


4.7.3 Drip trays must be placed under vehicles and machinery that are stationary

Although there are no construction vehicles on site for now, oil trays/oil sumpy are available on site

9.7 3 3 Availabe on site

4.7.4 No vehicles or equipment with leaks or causing spills will be

permitted to operate at any of the construction sites Yes

9.7 3 3

4.7.5 Fuel storage area should be located on a slab and be contained

within a bund capable of containing at least 110% of the total volume in the containers.

Will be done as soon as construction machinery are on site

9.7 * *

4.7.6 Temporary fuel storage tanks and transfer areas also need to be

located on an adequately bunded surface to contain accidental spillages

No temporary fuel storage on site at the moment

9.7 * *

TOTAL 6 6

PERCENTAGE ACHIEVED

100% 100%

4.8 WASTE MANAGEMENT

4.8.1 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

4.8.1.1

An adequate number of ‘scavenger proof’ refuse bins must be provided at the construction site

All bins have lids that are attached to the main bin

9.8 3 3

4.8.1.2

The Contractor will ensure that all personnel deposit waste in the waste bins provided

Compliant, no waste was seen flying or droped on the ground at the site

9.8 3 3

4.8.1.3

All waste must be transported in an appropriate manner (e.g. plastic rubbish bags) and disposed of at a registered waste disposal site. Proof of safe disposal must be kept on site.

The local authority was communicated with and will be allowing the contractor to use the facilities

9.8 3 3 An electronic copy was send to the ECO and the hard copy was filed on site

4.8.1.4

The Contactor may not dispose of any waste and / or construction debris by burning, or burying.

Noted

9.8 3 3

4.8.1.5

Waste bins to emptied weekly Being practised

9.8 3 3

TOTAL 15 15

PERCENTAGE ACHIEVED

100% 100%

4.8.2 LIQUID WASTE MANAGEMENT

4.8.2.1

An adequate number of drums must be provided at the construction site

Not applicable at the moment

9.8 *


4.8.2.2

These drums must be provided with lids and an external closing mechanism to prevent their contents from rain


9.8 *

4.8.2.3

The Contractor will ensure that all personnel discharge waste water in the drums provided.


9.8 *

4.8.2.4

All waste must be transported in an appropriate manner and disposed of at a registered waste disposal site

Liquid waste from chemical toilets is emptied twice weekly

9.8 3 3 A record of collection by an authorised contractor has been submitted to the ECO and a copy has been filed on site

TOTAL 3 3

PERCENTAGE ACHIEVED

100% 100%

4.9 SURFACE AND GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT

4.9.1 No unauthorised activities should occur within a 100m or within the 1:100 year flood line.

Compliant

9.9 *

4.9.2 The Contractor must take reasonable precautions to prevent the

pollution of the ground and water resources on and adjacent to the site as a result of his activities

Use of impermeable surface like mortar boards and a lined mixing area will be implemented as soon as mixing of material begins

9.9 3 3

4.9.3 No surface, ground water or storm water may be polluted as a

result of any activities on the site Contaminated and partially affected areas will be rehabilitated to the approval of the ECO

9.9 3 3

4.9.4 Erosion control measures must be implemented to reduce

erosion and sedimentation Method statement number 16 addresses this issue

9.9 3 3

4.9.5 No natural watercourse is to be used for the cleaning of tools or

any other apparatus. This includes for purposes of bathing, or the washing of clothes etc

No natural water body close by

9.9 3 3 Washing of body and clothes is done at the laboures homes

4.9.6 All washing operations will take place off-site at a location

where wastewater can be disposed of in an acceptable manner. Not applicable at the moment

9.9 *

4.9.7 No extraction of water from any natural resources without the

relevant authorisation Noted

9.9 3 3 No use of water except for drinking is taking place at the moment, it is mainly trenching that workers are busy with

TOTAL 15 15

PERCENTAGE ACHIEVED

100% 100%

4.10 SENSITIVE AREAS (WETLANDS AND BUFFERS)

4.10.1 Sediment barriers must be properly maintained throughout construction and reinstalled as necessary until replaced by permanent erosion controls or restoration of adjacent upland areas is complete.

Method statement number 16 addresses this issue

9.10 3 3

4.10.2 A temporary fence or demarcation must be erected around the

works area to prevent access to sensitive environments. The works areas generally include the construction camp(s) and areas where material is stored

Fence and baricades are well installed

9.10 3 3

4.10.3 Cordon-off areas that are under rehabilitation as no-go areas

using appropriate measures. If necessary, these areas should be dropped off to prevent vehicular, pedestrian and livestock access


9.10 *


4.10.4 Remove only the vegetation where essential for construction and do not allow any disturbance to the adjoining natural vegetation cover

Being practised

9.10 3 3

4.10.5 Protect all areas susceptible to erosion and ensure that there is

no undue soil erosion resultant from activities within and adjacent to the construction camp and work areas

Being practised

9.10 3 3

4.10.6 Runoff from roads must be managed to avoid erosion and

pollution problems No active road or access roads are expected throughout the construction time

9.10 3 3


100% 100%

4.11 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

4.11.1 Ensure that proper training and education of all personnel on site who will be handling the material about its proper use, handling and disposal is undertaken

This will be done in accordance with the supplier’s MSDS and according to method statement 19

9.11 3 3

4.11.2 Establish an emergency procedure for dealing with spills or toxic

substances. This will be done in accordance with the supplier’s MSDS and according to method statement 19

9.11 3 3

4.11.3 Storage of all hazardous material is to be safe, tamper proof and

under strict control Not applicable at the moment

9.11 * Will be done in accordance with method statement 19, 10 and 8 as well as following the MSDS

4.11.4 Petroleum, chemical, harmful and hazardous waste throughout the site must be stored in appropriate, well maintained containers.


9.11 * Will be done in accordance with method statement 19, 10 and 8 as well as following the MSDS

TOTAL 6 6

PERCENTAGE ACHIEVED

100% 100%

4.12 OIL SPILL MANAGEMENT

4.12.1 All significant spills must be reported to the ECO within 24 hours.

Yes

9.12 3 3 The ECO is always on site, a record will be kept if any spills occur and will ensure they are treated according using appropriate material from the spill kit

4.12.2 A mobile oil spill kit must be available on site at all time Available

9.12 3 3 The construction supervisor has been trained on how to use and handle oil spillages from site

4.12.3 The oil spill clean-up and rehabilitation standard need to be

implemented. The procedure and implementation plan is in the method statement

9.12 3 3 Drills on how to handle spills and records should be available as evidence on spill management from employees


100% 100%

4.13 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT


4.13.1 Ensure that rainwater containing pollutants does not run-off into natural areas and thus result in a pollution threat

Noted

9.13 3 3 This is incorporated in the method statement

4.13.2 Storm water management plan must be implemented Yes

9.13 3 3 The plan to be incorporated in the site plan and should follow contours

4.13.3 The client must ensure that the drainage diversion system is

fully operational to divert runoff from areas of potential pollution, e.g. batching area, vehicle maintenance area, workshops, chemical and fuel stores, etc

Noted

9.13 3 3 The natural system is ensuring water diversion is perfect

4.13.4 Storm water shall be diverted from the construction works.

Where necessary, works must be constructed to attenuate the velocity of the storm water discharge

Yes

9.13 3 3 The natural system is ensuring water diversion is perfect

4.13.5 Increased runoff due to vegetation clearance and/or soil

compaction must be managed and steps must be taken to ensure that storm water does not lead to excessive levels of silt entering the watercourses

Noted

9.13 3 3 No watercourse nearby

4.13.6 Effort shall be made to ensure that storm water leaving the

construction site is not contaminated by any substance, whether solid, liquid or gas

Noted

9.13 * * Not applicable at the moment

TOTAL 15 15

PERCENTAGE ACHIEVED

100% 100%

4.14 FIRE

4.14.1 A fire Management Plan and Fire Protection plan should be put in place by the Contractor and Transnet. Landowners must be consulted in order to incorporate their specific fire fighting measures.

Noted and the fire extinguishers are on site. Method statement number 12

9.14 3 3 The fire management plan to be in place and this will incoporate the landowners fire fighting measures

4.14.2 Fuels or chemicals must be stored at the designated storage area Not applicable at the moment

9.14 *

4.14.3 Gas and liquid fuels may not be stored in the same storage area Noted and will be followed

9.14 3 3 Separate storage areas for gas and liquids will be constructed as soon as the use of such material arise on site

4.14.4 All fire control mechanisms (fire fighting equipment) will be

routinely inspected by a qualified investigator for efficacy and be approved by local fire services

Done and have all been serviced

9.14 3 3 Next service date is 2017


4.14.5 The Contractor must ensure that there is adequate fire-fighting equipment at the fuel stores in case of emergency

Noted

9.14 3 3 Fire extinguishers are all on site from site office as well as on construction site

4.14.6 No open fires for heating or cooking will be permitted on site,

unless otherwise agreed and then only on designated areas Yes

9.14 3 3 Heating is mainly from the electrical mains supply

4.14.7 Designated smoking areas should be provided, with special bins

for discarding of cigarette stump Well provided and marked

9.14 3 3 Available from the site office


100% 100%

4.15 AIR POLLUTION

4.15.1 Appropriate dust suppression measures or temporary stabilising mechanisms will be used when dust generation is unavoidable

Noted

9.15 3 3 Will be implemented as soon as construction is at full swing

4.15.2 No burning of waste material, such as vegetation from any

clearing operations is allowed No evidence of burning on site

9.15 3 3 All personnel on site are advised not to burn waste or anything

4.15.3 If dust-damping measures are deemed inadequate, work will

cease until wind speeds drop to an acceptable level Noted

9.15 3 3 Small and compact area has limited access routes

TOTAL 9 9

PERCENTAGE ACHIEVED

100% 100%

4.16 NOISE

4.16.1 Noise generating activities with output levels of 85dB or more must be scheduled between 07H00-17H00 Mondays to Fridays and weekends as required and with permission of the ECO

Noise generation is still low at the moment

9.16 3 3 A schedule will be designed and used upon approval by the ECO, that will as soon as construction is at full swing

4.16.2 Any complaints pertaining to noise must be recorded and

reported to the ECO and addressed accordingly Yes

9.16 3 3 The complaints book is on site for any environmental complaints


100% 100%

4.17 VISUAL

4.17.1 Soil excavated (if any) must not be stockpiled above 2m Maximum height of the existing stockpile is less than two metres

9.17 3 3 Compliant and its mainly top soil to be used on rehabilitation

4.17.2 All temporary structures erected on site for the purposes of the

project’s construction phase will be removed from site upon completion of the project

Will be done 9.17 3 3 This activity will only be done on completion of the construction phase


4.17.3 The site must be clean and tidy at all times Site was clean and orderly on the day of the audit

9.17 3 3 Clearing and trenching activities were common on the day of the audit


100% 100%

4.18 EXCAVATION, BACKFILLING AND TRENCHING

4.18.1 Excavations must not be left open for longer than 30 days where at all possible

Noted

9.18 3 3 All activities in line with excavations will be done in accordance with the set regulations as specified in the method statement number 31

4.18.2 Excavations must be barricaded/ fenced off at all times Excavations which are a result of the

project construction activity are within baricades

9.18 3 3 The area is under proper control especially the active site


100% 100%

4.19 AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES

4.19.1 Avoid unnecessary destruction of crops by remaining within the servitude at all times

Being practised

9.19 3 3 The operational site is far from the farmland and there is a clear area between the two

4.19.2 No form of disturbance of agricultural stock will be permitted for

whatever reason, except for all approved activities Being practised

9.19 3 3 The construction site is too small and the labour force is small as well and easy to control or manage

TOTAL 6 6 PERCENTAGE ACHIEVED 100% 100%

4.20 EROSION AND CONTROL

4.20.1 Prior to construction, all topsoil (top 300mm as a minimum) must be stripped and stockpiled separately from subsoil and rocky material.

Being practised

9.20 3 3 Stockpiles are separated according to soil type, structure and layering

4.20.2 Soil must be stripped in a phased manner so as to retain

vegetation cover for as long as possible Being practised

9.20 3 3 The construction of a substation will not require too much stripping of soil material and some of the material will be used in backfilling especially the subsoil

4.20.3 Stockpiled topsoil should not be compacted and should be

replaced as the final soil layer Being practised

9.20 3 3 No compaction of top soil is being done on site

4.20.4 No vehicles/equipment may be allowed access onto the

stockpiles after they have been placed Noted

9.20 3 3 No vehicle or machinery will be allowed on top of the rich top soil


4.20.5 Topsoil obtained from sites with different soil types must not be mixed

No mixing of top and subsoil

9.20 3 3 All the soils are separated during stripping and stockpiled separately

4.20.6 Topsoil stockpiles must not be contaminated with any foreign

matter, which may inhibit the later growth of vegetation and microorganisms in the soil

Being practised

9.20 3 3 No contamination of top soil stockpiles

4.20.7 Soil must not be stockpiled on drainage lines or near

watercourses No watercourse nearby

9.20 3 3

4.20.8 Sensitive areas such as watercourses should be cordoned off so

that vehicles and construction personnel cannot gain access to these areas

No watercourse nearby

9.20 3 3 No sensitive areas are near the construction site

4.20.9 Any runnels or erosion channels will be backfilled and

compacted, and the area/s restored to a proper condition Noted

9.20 3 3 There is limited expected erosion from the site mainly because of the slope angle of the area

4.20.10 Limit ponding on the surface and ensure storm water runoff is

channelled from the site. The method used will be appropriate to the expected storm water flows and the topography and geology of the site.

Noted

9.20 3 3

There is perfect Drainage from site TOTAL 30 30 PERCENTAGE ACHIEVED 100% 100%

4.21 USE OF CEMENT AND CONCRETE

4.21.1 The batching / mixing area must be properly designated and indicated on the site plan and it will be kept neat and clean at all times


9.21 * Construction s still at its infancy stages where use of cement and water is not being done (only trenching)

4.21.2 No batching / mixing activities will occur on a permeable surface Not applicable at the moment

9.21 *

4.21.3 All runoff from such areas will be strictly controlled, with

contaminated water collected, stored / contained and disposed of at an approved waste disposal site


9.21 *

4.21.4 Unused cement bags will be stored appropriately so as not to be

affected by rain / runoff Not applicable at the moment

9.21 *

4.21.5 Used cement bags will be stored so as to prevent windblown

dust and potential water contamination Not applicable at the moment

9.21 *

4.21.6 Used bags will be disposed of regularly via the solid waste

management system Not applicable at the moment

9.21 *

4.21.7 All contaminated water and fines from exposed aggregate

finishes will be collected and stored in sumps for disposal at an approved waste disposal site.


9.21 *

TOTAL 0 0

PERCENTAGE ACHIEVED 100% 4.22 SITE CLEAN-UP AND REHABILITATION

4.22.1 The Contractor must ensure that all temporary structures, materials, waste and facilities used for construction activities are removed upon completion of the project


9.22 * Will only be done at the end o the construction phase

4.22.2 Fully rehabilitate (e.g. clear and clean area, rake, pack branches

etc.) all disturbed areas and protect them from erosion Not applicable at the moment

9.22 * The rehabilitation process will see some of these issues being addressed and that would be at the end of the project life cycle


4.22.3 No discarded materials of any nature shall be buried on the site or on any other land within the site



4.22.4 Re-seeding shall be done on disturbed areas as directed by the

ECO. Not applicable at the moment


4.22.5 The Contractor shall dispose of all excess material on site in an

appropriate manner and at a designated place Not applicable at the moment


TOTAL 0 0 PERCENTAGE ACHIEVED 100%

2 SUMMARY OF RESULTS

Below is a table and graph summarising the audit findings

ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS AVERAGE SCORE

1. ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION CONDITIONS 100% 2. METHOD STATEMENTS

100% 3.1 NEGOTIATIONS WITH AFFECTED LANDOWNERS 100% 3.2 COMMISSIONING OF TENDER 100% 3.3 SITE ESTABLISHMENT 100% 3.4 SENSITIVE ECOLOGY N/A 3.5 ROADS 100% 3.6 MATERIALS HANDLING, USE AND STORAGE

N/A 3.7 EMPR TRAINING 100% 4.1 VEHICULAR ACCESS AND MOVEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION VEHICLES 100% 4.2 MOVEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT 100% 4.3 VEGETATION 100% 4.4 PROTECTION OF FAUNA AND FLORA 100% 4.5 HERITAGE AND/OR ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES N/A 4.6 ACCESS ROADS

100% 4.7 SERVICING AND REFUELLING OF CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT 100% 4.8 WASTE MANAGEMENT 100% 4.9 SURFACE AND GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT 100% 4.10 SENSITIVE AREAS (WETLANDS AND BUFFERS) 100% 4.11 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 100% 4.12 OIL SPILL MANAGEMENT

100% 4.13 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT 100% 4.14 FIRE 100% 4.15 AIR POLLUTION 100% 4.16 NOISE 100% 4.17 VISUAL 100% 4.18 EXCAVATION, BACKFILLING AND TRENCHING

100% 4.19 AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES 100% 4.20 EROSION AND CONTROL 100% 4.21 USE OF CEMENT AND CONCRETE N/A 4.22 SITE CLEAN-UP AND REHABILITATION N/A

OVERALL SCORE 100%

Table 1: Summary of Audit Findings


Figure 1: Audit findings

Figure 2: Monthly Audit Comparative Analysis


3 Conclusion

The audit focused on environmental responsibilities in order to measure environmental

compliance, the audit also promoted awareness and understanding of liability. All the

audit findings should be considered and addressed through actions that ensure closeout

on each of the findings. Each finding should be evaluated, assessed and treated in

accordance with the legal risk exposure. Please remember that the audit was merely a

sample of a specific area at a specific moment in time.

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