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Quest Petroleum Logistics Park, Filling Station and Depot, Port Elizabeth

Draft Environmental Management Programme

Report Prepared for

Quest Petroleum (Pty) Ltd.

Report Number: 527454/3

Report Prepared by

March 2019

SRK Consulting: 527454: Quest Petroleum (Pty) Ltd. – Draft EMPr

ANDG/NELK March 2019

Quest Petroleum Logistics Park, Filling Station and Depot, Port Elizabeth

Draft Environmental Management Programme

Report Prepared for

Quest Petroleum (Pty) Ltd

P.O.Box 35018, Newton Park, Port Elizabeth 6055 South Africa e-mail: [email protected]

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd.

Ground Floor Bay Suites 1a Humewood Rd. Humerail Port Elizabeth 6001 South Africa e-mail: [email protected] website: www.srk.co.za Tel: +27 (0) 41 509 4800 Fax:+27 (0) 41 509 4850

SRK Project Number 527454

March 2019

Compiled by: Peer Reviewed by:

Gareth Andrews Environmental Consultant Karissa Nel Principal Environmental Consultant

Rob Gardiner Partner

Email: [email protected]

Authors:

G Andrews, K Nel

http://www.srk.co.za/

mailto:[email protected]


Table of Contents

1 Introduction and Scope of Report .............................................................................. 1

1.1 Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) .................................................................................. 1

1.1.1 Expertise of EAP ..................................................................................................................... 1

1.1.2 Environmental Assessment Practitioner Details ..................................................................... 3

2 Project Description and Environmental Objectives .................................................. 3

2.1 Project Description .............................................................................................................................. 4

2.2 Environmental impacts and management objectives ......................................................................... 5

2.2.1 Construction and Decommissioning / Closure ........................................................................ 5

2.2.2 Operation ................................................................................................................................. 7

2.2.3 No-Go Alternative .................................................................................................................... 9

3 Impact Management ..................................................................................................... 9

4 Monitoring, Reporting and Auditing ......................................................................... 18

5 Environmental Awareness Plan ................................................................................ 18

6 Organisational Structure ........................................................................................... 18

6.1 The Developer: Quest Petroleum (Pty) Ltd. ...................................................................................... 18

6.2 The Contractor .................................................................................................................................. 19

6.3 The Environmental Control Officer (ECO) ........................................................................................ 19

6.4 The Environmental Representative/ Dedicated Environmental Officer (DEO) ................................. 19

Appendices ...................................................................................................................... 21

Appendix A: Environmental Sensitivities.................................................................................................... 22

Appendix B: Spatial Development Plan ..................................................................................................... 23

Appendix C: CV of Environmental Assessment Practitioner ..................................................................... 24

Appendix D: Guidelines for the identification of archaeological and historical material ............................ 25

SRK Report Distribution Record .................................................................................... 27


Acronyms AST: Above-ground Storage Tank

DEA: Department of Environmental Affairs (National)

DEDEAT: Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism

EA: Environmental Auditor

mbgl: Metres below ground level

EMPr: Draft Environmental Management Programme

RP: Representative Person (developer) who is responsible for the implementation of the EMPr

UST: Underground Storage Tank

VOC: Volatile Organic Compound

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1 Introduction and Scope of Report SRK Consulting (SRK) has been appointed by Quest Petroleum (Pty) Ltd. to compile an Environmental

Management Programme (EMPr) for a logistics park, filling station and depot on Portion 52 of the

Farm Little Chelsea No.10, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. The location of the site is shown on Figure 1.

The environmental management measures recorded in this EMPr are based on information supplied

to SRK during the compilation of the Basic Assessment Report (Provincial Reference number:

ECm1/C/LN1&3/M/04-2019). This EMPr has been compiled to comply with the specific requirements

of the National Environmental Management Act (No. 107 of 1998) (NEMA) Environmental Impact

Assessment (EIA) Regulations (2014) (as amended in 2017) and has been submitted as part of the

Basic Assessment process to Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and

Tourism (DEDEAT).

The style of writing is aimed at making the EMPr easier to read and convert into a practical

management tool should the application be approved. SRK has exercised all due care in reviewing

the supplied information provided. The appropriateness and practicality of the management measures

presented in this EMPr has been considered in terms of the facility and the surrounding areas. Quest

Petroleum (Pty) Ltd is fully responsible for the implementation of the EMPr.

The aim of this EMPr is to ensure that construction activities are conducted such that potential negative

environmental impacts are minimised, and positive impacts are enhanced. This EMPr is not a health

and safety plan and this EMPr makes no attempt to satisfy the requirements of the Occupational Health

and Safety Act.

1.1 Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP)

1.1.1 Expertise of EAP

This EMPr was prepared under the technical guidance of Karissa Nel and reviewed by Rob Gardiner.

CV’s of the core project team are provided as appendix B and summaries of the EAPs’ relevant

experience is provided below.

Karissa Nel (MEM, CEAPSA, Pr Sci Nat) is a Principal Environmental Consultant in the Port Elizabeth office. Karissa has been involved in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA’s) and Environmental Management for the last 14 years. Her expertise includes EIA’s, Environmental Management Plans (EMP), Environmental Auditing, and Environmental Licensing for a broad range of projects. Karissa also has a particular interest in aquatic and wetland related work.

Rob Gardiner (MSc, MBA, Pr Sci Nat) is a Partner and Principal Environmental Scientist and head of SRK's environmental department in the Port Elizabeth office. He has more than 25 years environmental consulting experience covering a broad range of projects, including Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), environmental management plans (EMP), and environmental auditing. His recent experience in the energy, manufacturing, mining and public sectors has been gained in projects within South Africa, Angola, Zambia, DRC, and Suriname.

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Figure 1: Site locality map for Quest Petroleum Logistics Park, Deport and Filling Station



1.1.2 Environmental Assessment Practitioner Details

EAP Karissa Nel

Company: SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd.

Qualifications: Masters in Environmental Management

Professional Registration Pr Sci Nat ,Certified Environmental Assessment Practitioner South

Africa

Tel: (041) 405 4800

Fax: (041) 405 4850

Postal Address PO Box 21842, Port Elizabeth, 6000

Email Email: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]



2 Project Description and Environmental Objectives

2.1 Project Description

The full extent of the proposed development consists of a logistics park, depot and filling station on

Portion 52 (of 9) of the Farm Little Chelsea No.10, Port Elizabeth. The completed development would

include the following components:

A fuel filling station with associated convenience store, ablutions and parking bays;

A truck stop with an operational workshop, wash bay, ablutions and parking bays;

Offices;

Warehousing; and

Additional parking bays.

It is envisaged that the proposed depot will store mineral oils and fuels (petrol and diesel) in both

aboveground and underground storage tanks (AST’s and UST’s) with a combined volume of

approximately 470 m3. The breakdown of the five storage tanks to be placed on site include: Two

below ground storage tanks will contain 230 m3 with a further three above ground storage tanks

containing 240 m3 of fuel. The development footprint will cover an area of 51,392 m2. An architectural

drawing indicating the layout of the proposed facilities is included in Appendix B.

Both types of storage tanks (AST’s and UST’s) will be installed to meet SANS standards and relevant

environmental legislation. Monitoring wells are standard installations on all UST’s installed which allow

for the detection of leaks and monitoring of groundwater. The following standards and legislation are

relevant:

SANS 10089-1: Storage and distribution of petroleum products in above-ground bulk installations;

SANS 10089-3: Installation, modification, and decommissioning of underground storage tanks, pumps/dispensers and pipework at service stations and consumer installations;

SANS 1535: Glass-reinforced polyester-coated steel tanks for the underground storage of hydrocarbons and oxygenated solvents and intended for burial horizontally;

SANS 1830: Flexible piping for underground use at service stations and consumer installations;

SANS 10131: Above-ground storage tanks for petroleum products;

SANS 10400: 1987 with special emphasis on regulation TT53;

SANS 1020: Power-operated dispensing devices for flammable liquid fuels;

Occupational Health and Safety Act (No. 85 of 1993) and building regulations;

Occupational Health and Safety Act- Major Hazard Installation Regulations (Act No. 85 of 1993) (possible requirement);

National Environmental Management Act (NEMA); and

National Water Act

The mitigation and management measures in Table 1 (Section 3) has been developed with the

understanding that a full logistic park, filling station and depot will be developed. Any additional

measures identified in the authorisation (if it is granted) for these components will be addressed via

an update to this EMPr.

The aim of this EMPr is to assist Quest Petroleum (Pty) Ltd. in understanding the management

measures they are required to implement. This will allow these measures to be incorporated into all

future decisions that will be made to ensure that the impacts associated with this development will be

minimised.



2.2 Environmental impacts and management objectives

This section specifies the impact management objectives and outcomes used to determine the extent

of management action(s) required to mitigate the impacts identified during the impact assessment

process. Descriptions and environmental objectives are listed below for each of the relevant impact

categories as identified in the Basic Assessment Report for the operational phase of the project.

2.2.1 Construction and Decommissioning / Closure

The impacts described below have been identified in the Draft Basic Assessment Report (DBAR) for

the construction phase. Potential impacts associated with the decommissioning and closure of the

site are likely to be similar to those for the construction phase.

Air Quality Impacts:

Dust, smoke and exhaust emissions resulting from construction activities (such as removal of

vegetation, earthworks, increased vehicular traffic, topsoil stockpiles, etc.) are expected to have a

nuisance impact on nearby industries, settlements and/or offices.

The impact management objective for this impact is:

Minimise air pollution.

Archaeological and Palaeontological impacts:

No archaeological and palaeontological sites, structures or artefacts have been observed on the

proposed development site. It is unlikely that any significant impact on heritage resources will result

from the construction of the proposed development as the site has already been transformed. It is

possible that heritage material exists below the surface and could be impacted during construction.


Preservation of archaeological and palaeontological resources.

Ecological Impacts:

According to the NMBM Bioregional Plan (SRK Consulting, 2009), the vegetation type naturally

occurring in this area is Colleen Glen Grassy Fynbos. The site is however heavily transformed (due to

cultivation of land and the presence of various buildings and other structures) and no natural

vegetation remains on the site. It is therefore unlikely that any threatened or endangered flora or fauna

species occur on the site and none were observed. Since the entire site will consist of built-up area

once developed, alien plants will not have an opportunity to establish on the site.


Ensure vegetation clearing to be done in a phased manner; and

Ensure all activities are contained within the demarcated areas.

Erosion Impacts:

Clearing of the site (consisting of mainly grassed land) will expose soil surfaces, which may increase

the risk of soil erosion during the construction phase. Uncontrolled storm water runoff may further

exacerbate the risk of erosion. However, the topography of the study area is relatively flat and storm

water control measures have been designed by professional engineers in order to limit the potential

impact.


Prevent spread of alien invasive species; and

Minimise run-off and soil erosion.



Noise Impacts:

Noise from construction activities (such as plant, machinery, vehicles and hammering). However, this

impact will be of a temporary nature and will only occur during working hours.

The management objectives for this impact are:

Minimise noise impacts; and

Legal compliance with regard to noise generation.

Socio Economic Impacts:

The direct creation of job opportunities (i.e. the use of local labourers) as well as indirect job

opportunities (industries that provide construction materials and services for the project) is expected

as a result of the construction phase of the proposed development. The proposed development could

therefore lead to an increase in the level of local employment in the areas surrounding the

development site.


Maximise employment of local labour; and

Maximise skills transfer.

Soil and Groundwater Impacts:

According to the Hydrogeological (Groundwater) Investigation (see Appendix D of the DBAR) it is

concluded that the shallow groundwater aquifer (Nanaga Formation) is not seen as an ideal aquifer

for water supply purposes. However, boreholes have been sunk in the surrounding area and are being

used and therefore the groundwater should be considered and protected against possible

contamination. Spillage of contaminants (such as cement-mix, oil, lubricants and fuel) from vehicles

and construction activities (such as cement mixing, plant and vehicles maintenance, and other

machinery) can potentially cause contamination of soil and groundwater on and around the site.

Spillage of contaminants from vehicles and construction activities can potentially have an impact on

soil and groundwater on and around the site considering the shallow temporary water table.


Prevent the influence on surrounding groundwater users; and

Prevent the potential of contamination surrounding soil.

Surface and stormwater pollution impacts:

The nearest watercourse (non-perennial drainage line) is located approximately 2.2 km from the

proposed site and no wetlands were identified within 500 m of the proposed site. According to

historical aerial imagery, a pond/wetland existed on the site that has been infilled (between 2011 and

2012) and no sign of this is currently visible on the site. Even though the nearest watercourses are

located far from the development site, stormwater and downstream surface watercourses could be

contaminated as a result of minor spillages of hydrocarbons (oils, diesel, etc.) or leakage of such

substances from construction machinery that enter watercourses through surface runoff during rainfall

events or subsurface movement (through groundwater) and then migrate to downstream systems.


Prevent the pollution of surface water of surrounding areas; and

Prevent the pollution of stormwater of surrounding areas.



Traffic Flow and Safety Impacts:

Traffic congestion could possibly occur as a result of construction vehicles moving to and from the site

during construction.


Minimise safety hazards.

Visual Impacts

A visual impact is expected as a result of the removal of vegetation and the construction of buildings

and other structures on the site. Littering and illegal dumping on the site may also result in an alteration

of its visual character. Light pollution, due to lights from the contractor’s camp, might also occur.


Prevent visual pollution of the surrounding areas.

Waste Management Impacts:

A low impact can be expected if construction waste (general and hazardous waste) is not disposed of

correctly, which could also result in visual and contamination impacts. If standard waste management

practices and the mitigation recommended in the EMPr are applied, this impact should be insignificant.


Prevent pollution of the surrounding areas; and

Legally compliant management of solid waste.

2.2.2 Operation

The following impacts have been identified in the Draft Basic Assessment Report (DBAR) for the

operational phase of the proposed development.

Air Quality Impacts:

The major sources of air pollution during this phase will be the exhaust fumes from motor vehicles and

trucks and the emissions from the tank vent pipes. New standards for dust levels listed as the National

Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter (PM10) are set at 50 µg/m³. However, the

proposed activity is unlikely to generate additional dust during the operational phase.


Minimise air quality impacts.

Noise Impacts:

The noise emanating from Seaview Road and existing developments is not expected to increase

significantly relative to the current noise levels. The noise generated by the diesel trucks idling and

revving, and other vehicles braking and accelerating may increase. Noise from the filling station may

include staff talking and shouting, and music and radio broadcasts over the shop and forecourt

speakers may be potentially disturbing. It is important to note that only a few residential properties

are located in close proximity to the site (the nearest being ±75 m from the site boundary), which could

potentially be impacted by the mentioned activities.


Minimise noise related impacts; and

Legal compliance with regard to noise generation.



Safety and Security Impacts:

A fire and explosion risk exists due to the storage, handling and transportation of fuel, and is potentially

dangerous to humans and adjacent properties. However, the relevant components of the

development will be designed and constructed according to the relevant SANS and building standards

which will reduce the probability of this impact occurring significantly.


Safety and security on the site.

Socio-Economic Impacts:

The location of the site is suitable in terms of supplying the traffic from the N2 National Road, the

Seaview Road and the surrounding areas (such as Greenbushes) with fuel and associated facilities.

The proposed depot and logistics park will provide storage space and offices to tenants. The resultant

sales of fuel and other business on the property will contribute to the local economy as well as creating

additional employment opportunities in the local area. Furthermore, the filling station will improve the

levels of convenience to residents of areas that are in close proximity to the site.


Maximise the impact on the local economy and local labour forces.

Soil and Groundwater Impacts:

Spillage of contaminants (such as oil, lubricants and fuel) from corrosion of UST’s and underground

pipes, from AST’s, vehicles, during refuelling and maintenance activities can potentially have a

negative impact on soil and groundwater on and around the site.


Prevent contamination of groundwater resources.

Surface and Stormwater Pollution Impacts:

The nearest watercourse (non-perennial drainage line) is located approximately 2.2 km from the

proposed site and no wetlands were identified within 500 m of the proposed site. According to

historical aerial imagery, a pond/wetland existed on the site that has been infilled (between 2011 and

2012) and no sign of this is currently visible on the site. Even though the nearest watercourses are

located far from the development site, stormwater and downstream surface watercourses could be

contaminated as a result of minor spillages during the tanker refuelling of above and underground

storage tanks, fuel dispensing to vehicles on the forecourt of the filling station and washing of these

areas. However, stormwater runoff from the filling station will be directed by the stormwater drains

into a sand trap and oil trap, which separates oil/grease and water, prior to reuse or discharge to the

conservancy tank.


Prevent contamination of surface and stormwater.

Traffic Flow Impacts:

Vehicles travelling to and from the site are likely to cause an increase in the traffic on the Seaview

Road, specifically as a result of the filling station component of the proposed development with minimal

impact on existing traffic operations.


Minimise traffic related impacts.



Visual Impacts:

The development of the proposed site will alter the visual characteristics of the site and the general

impression of the immediate surroundings. The buildings, advertising signs and general lighting of

the site may be visually intrusive. Also, if littering and illegal dumping on the site are not controlled,

this may increase the visual impact of the proposed development. Land uses on the surrounding

properties include light agri-industrial activities (e.g. sawmill to the northwest of the site), commercial

and offices. Therefore, from a visual perspective, the proposed activities would not be in conflict with

surrounding land uses in the area.


Minimise visual impacts.

2.2.3 No-Go Alternative

No significant impacts have been identified for this alternative (if the proposed development is not

constructed). The No-Go alternative, however, would not give rise to the positive socio-economic

impacts that would be brought about by the proposed development. The applicant’s company is less

likely to increase in profitability and contribute to the local economy. The potential negative

environmental impacts listed above (e.g. groundwater, visual, noise, etc.) would not come about.

3 Impact Management This section specifies the impact management outcomes and impact management actions required

for the aspects and potential impacts related to the proposed development. The manner in which the

impact management objectives and outcomes, identified above, will be achieved through mitigation

measures. Where applicable actions will include activities to:

(i) avoid, modify, remedy, control or stop any action, activity or process which causes pollution

or environmental degradation;

(ii) comply with any prescribed environmental management standards or practices;

(iii) comply with any applicable provisions of the Act regarding closure, where applicable; and

(iv) comply with any provisions of the Act regarding financial provisions for rehabilitation, where

applicable

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Table 1: Mitigation and management measures for the construction phase

Environmental Aspect Potential Environmental Impact

Management and mitigation measure Time-frame Responsibility

Disturbance of land and clearing of vegetation for construction works

Impacts on Ecology (negative):

Potential for increased erosion spread of alien invasive species through cleared areas.

Soil impacts (negative): Potential increased erosion and the spread of invasive alien vegetation may be promoted through the disturbance to land.

• Clearing of vegetation should be kept to the minimum and must take place in a phased manner (i.e. the entire area to be developed should not be cleared all at once);

• Construction activities and vehicles should not be allowed outside the fenced/demarcated area indicated for construction; and

• All items related to construction including site camp and stockpiles are to be kept within the confines of the property.

Duration of construction

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General construction on site and domestic waste generated during construction

Waste Management impacts (negative):

Lack of proper management of the waste on the site may lead to wind-blown litter and contamination resulting from waste and rubble, creating a negative visual impact and impacting on aquatic ecosystems.

• Transportation of waste shall only be by a party holding a valid permit from the NMBM;

• Excess overburden remaining after construction is to be removed from site and disposed of in consultation with the ECO;

• An integrated waste management approach must be used that is based on best practices and should incorporate reduction, recycling, re-use and disposal, where appropriate. All waste generated on site during the construction and/or operation of the development must be stored, handled and disposed of in an environmentally acceptable way;

• Sufficient weather and scavenger- proof bins (with lids, to prevent the escape of litter) shall be provided, and be easily accessible at all points were wastes are generated and emptied regularly;

• The site shall be kept clean and free of litter, and no litter from the site shall be allowed to disperse to surrounding areas;

• All personnel shall be instructed to dispose of all waste in the proper manner;

• The Contractor shall identify and separate materials that can be reused or recycled to minimise waste e.g. metals, packaging and plastics, and provide separate marked bins for these items;

• All construction materials (e.g. bags of cement) must be suitably stored and protected, so that they do not become damaged and unusable;

• The Contractor shall be responsible for the regular disposal (at suitable and licensed municipal waste disposal facilities) of all waste generated as a result of the construction. Waste disposal slips shall be kept for auditing purposes;


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• No waste from construction or otherwise may be disposed of on site. All waste generated on site must be removed from site and disposed of at a registered waste disposal site. Proof of disposal must be retained;

• Construction waste must be removed immediately upon completion of the project and disposed of as mentioned above;

• No dumping within the surrounding area shall be permitted, and no waste may be buried or burned; and

• Where potentially hazardous substances are to be disposed of, a safe disposal slip shall be kept on record as proof of final disposal.

Excavation activities Heritage impact (negative):

Potential damage or destruction of paleontological or archaeological resources.

• If concentrations of archaeological, palaeontological and/ or historical heritage material, marine shells, and/ or human remains are uncovered during construction, all work must cease immediately and be reported to the Albany Museum (046 622 2312) and/ or ECPHRA (043 745 0888) so that systematic and professional investigation/ excavation can be undertaken.


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Excavation activities Damage to existing service infrastructure and/ or private property

• Existing services should not be damaged in any way. Care should be taken when construction activities approach any existing services infrastructure; and

• If any incidents happen that result in the disconnection of services, immediate action should be taken to notify the relevant parastatal/owner and to ensure a quick repair/reconnection.


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Storage and handling of environmentally hazardous materials

Soil and ground water impacts (negative): Leaks and spills of environmentally hazardous materials (e.g. cement, oils and fuels) has the potential to impact on surface and/ or groundwater resources if not correctly managed.

Design phase measures:

• All surfaces where hydrocarbons can spill (e.g. solid impermeable surfaces) must slope towards an oil – water separator. The latter must not discharge to stormwater and/or sewer and must be cleaned (pumped out) before reaching maximum holding capacity. Pumped fluids must be taken off site to an approved / authorised disposal facility;

• For the ASTs, it is recommended that bunded areas are constructed as per regulations;

• In areas where the transfer of fuel from tankers to the storage facility, or the transfer from fuel to vehicles will take place, the surface should be impermeable;

• Piezometer monitoring wells should be installed into the sweet-sand around the tanks;

• It is recommended that a monitoring network must be installed for the site in order to measure any potential pollutants coming from the site, specifically


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Monitoring by ECO





under upset conditions. A minimum of three boreholes should be installed around the potential pollution sources in order to detect and measure pollutants, should they be present within the groundwater;

• The installation of the UST’s must follow SANS specifications. The relevant standards are:

• SANS 10089-1: Storage and distribution round storage tanks, pumps/dispensers and pipework at service stations and consumer installations SANS 10131 (Above-ground storage tanks for petroleum products);

• SANS 10089-3: Installation, modification and decommissioning of underground storage tanks, pumps/dispensers and pipework at service stations and consumer installations;

• SANS 1535: Glass-reinforced polyester-coated steel tanks for the underground storage of hydrocarbons and oxygenated solvents and intended for burial horizontally;

• SANS 1830: Flexible piping for underground use at service stations and consumer installations;

• SANS 10131: Above-ground storage tanks for petroleum products;

• SANS 10400: 1987 with special emphasis on regulation TT53;

• SANS 1020: Power-operated dispensing devices for flammable liquid fuels;

Construction phase measures:

• In the event of a fuel spillage that has the potential to impact on neighbouring water resources, the authorities should be informed and the fuel must be extracted and collected in a suitable container and disposed of at a licensed hazardous waste site;

• Landscaping of the site must be done as soon as possible after most construction activities were finalised with indigenous vegetation so as to increase stormwater infiltration, and decrease stormwater runoff and erosion; and

• Before operation commences, background samples from existing boreholes down-gradient of the proposed site must be collected. Samples can be analysed for the presence of dissolved hydrocarbons and any other elements that may be stored or disposed on the proposed development. These should not be present in uncontaminated groundwater.





Earthworks, vehicle movement on unpaved surfaces, stockpiling of soils and vegetation clearing

Air quality impact (negative): Impacts on the air quality of the surrounding area, such as the generation of dust, and exhaust emissions.

• Clearing of vegetation should be kept to the minimum and must take place in a phased manner (i.e. the entire area to be developed should not be cleared all at once). If construction on an area is not commencing within a short period after it has been stripped, the exposed areas are to be stabilised (by e.g. revegetation, applying mulching or brush packing, or creating windbreaks);

• Dust suppression techniques, such as wetting or covering potential dust sources, should be implemented to minimise the dust impact. The regular application of water or a biodegradable soil stabilisation agent can be used;

• Topsoil/sand stockpiles are to be covered with appropriate material (e.g. hessian, shade cloth or plastic);

• In open areas that are exposed to wind, wind screens should be used to reduce wind and also dust at the site; and

• No burning of refuse or vegetation shall be permitted


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Surface water impacts (negative): Impacts on surface water resources through sedimentation from stormwater runoff from bare surfaces.

• The proper storage and handling of hazardous substances (hydrocarbons and chemicals) needs to be administered on site and at the construction camp site. If hazardous liquids are stored/ used on site, spill kits must be available;

• Appropriate solid waste disposal facilities must be provided on-site during construction and adequate signage be provided;

• Spillages should be cleaned up immediately and contaminants properly drained and disposed of using appropriate waste facilities (not to be disposed of within the natural environment). Any contaminated soil from the construction site must be removed and disposed of appropriately;

• Any cement batching activities should occur in the construction camp and conducted on an impermeable surface. Cement products/ wash may not be disposed of into the natural environment;

• Drip-trays must be provided beneath standing vehicles and machinery, and routine checks should be done to ensure that these are in a good condition;

• Portable toilets must be provided where construction is occurring. Workers need to be encouraged to use these facilities and not the natural environment; and

• All construction plant equipment, general waste, surplus rock, and other foreign materials must be completely removed from site once construction has been completed.


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Workers on site Noise Impact (negative): Presence of construction workers on site may lead to various impacts on the surrounding

• Construction activities should be kept to normal working hours (i.e. 7:00 to 18:00, Monday to Saturday) according to the Noise Control Regulations in terms of the Environmental Conservation Act (Act 73 of 1989) and the Noise


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area and disturbance of residents and wildlife resulting from, ablutions, fires, noise, etc.

Control By-Law of the NMBM to reduce the noise impact to an acceptable level;

• Excessively noisy activities that may disrupt neighbours must be preceded by notice being given to the affected neighbours at least 24 hours in advance;

• No sound amplification equipment such as sirens, loud hailers or hooters are to be used on site except in emergencies and no amplified music is to be permitted on site; and

• Equipment that is fitted with noise reduction facilities (e.g. side flaps, silencers, etc.) must be used as per operating instructions and maintained properly during site operations.

Construction vehicles on site and the surrounding road network

Traffic Impact (negative): Construction at the various road crossings may require detours and/or traffic control measures. The presence of construction traffic may also pose a safety threat to surrounding residents as well as possibly cause wear and tear of the existing roads.

• High visibility information boards indicating “heavy vehicles turning” is to be erected at an appropriate distance from the site during the construction phase. All signage and road markings at the proposed site should be in accordance with the South African Road Traffic Signs Manual;

• The access to the site (specifically the filling station) will need to meet certain criteria with appropriate road signage;

• For development of Phase 1 the access and egress be configured as indicated in the TIA (Appendix D); and

• After development of Phase 2 (the Logistics Park) the access and egress points be configured with the provision of a passing lane as per the TIA (Appendix D).


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Employment of local labour Socio-economic (positive) construction may assist in temporary relief of unemployment.

• Local contractors and labour will be considered for the construction phase. Duration of construction

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Table 2: Mitigation and management measures for the operational phase



Development visual character, lighting as well as housekeeping and building maintenance

Visual Impacts (negative):

Has potential to affect the aesthetics of the surrounding areas through disturbance of vegetation, spread of litter and contamination.

• Lighting on site should be sufficient for safety and security purposes, but shall not be disturbing (a nuisance) to nearby residents or interfere with road traffic;

• Outside lights are to be downward shining, low wattage and should not be positioned higher than one meter above the ground surface to limit light pollution;

• Sufficient refuse bins must be provided on site and littering and illegal dumping must not be allowed;

• Buildings and other structures should not be visually intrusive and should be maintained on a regular basis;

• Landscaped areas must be maintained; and

• Signs must conform to the national and municipal standards of for outdoor advertising.

Duration of operation

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Light and heavy vehicles on the site Air quality impacts (negative):

Increased level of VOC’s released into the atmosphere.

• All tank breather pipes must be fitted with standard vents to minimise the loss of vapours. These must be positioned as per applicable SANS requirements.


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Noise impacts (negative):

Increase in vehicle and human activity on and around the site potentially disturbing surrounding residents and businesses.

• Noise levels shall be kept within acceptable limits, and all staff must abide by the relevant Noise Control Regulations and the NMBM Noise Pollution by-laws; and

• All equipment shall be in a good state of maintenance.


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Storage and handling of dangerous goods (environmentally hazardous materials) and equipment maintenance

Soil and groundwater contamination (negative):

Leaks and spills of environmentally hazardous materials (e.g. oils and fuels).

• All reasonable measures should be taken to prevent spills and leaks at the development site that can result in contamination of groundwater;

• It is recommended that a monitoring network must be installed for the site in order to measure any potential pollutants coming from the site, specifically if upset conditions have occurred. A minimum of three boreholes should be installed around the potential pollution sources in order to detect and measure pollutants, should they be present within the groundwater. The boreholes should be monitored on a quarterly basis to detect any contamination in time;

• Piezometer monitoring wells should be installed into the sweet-sand. The monitoring wells must be checked on a regular (at least quarterly) basis for


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the presence of hydrocarbons. This can be done by using a hydrocarbon interface probe;

• The condition of the UST’s and the piping must also be checked on an annual basis using approved methodologies;

• A product inventory monitoring protocol must be implemented at the site to ensure that records are maintained and checked for discrepancies;

• Maintenance of dispensing pumps is essential to reduce the likelihood of spills;

• The petroleum and oil related liquid waste that may possibly be generated and/or intercepted on site due to accidental spillages during the refueling process or when working on vehicles at the proposed truck stop will be stored in drums in safe impermeable storage area(s) and are to be removed by a private licensed contractor with the applicable safe disposal certificate to a hazardous waste site; and

• In the event of a fuel spillage that has the potential to impact on neighbouring water resources, the authorities should be informed and the fuel must be extracted and collected in a suitable container and disposed of at a licensed hazardous waste site.

Safety and Security impacts (negative):

A fire and explosion risk exists due to the storage, handling and transportation of fuel, and is potentially dangerous to humans and adjacent properties.

Design phase measures:

• The design and management of the filling station and depot area must conform to the relevant fire safety standards and legislation;

• A license to store petroleum or a flammable liquid should be obtained annually from the local Fire Department (Fire and Emergency Services) in compliance to the regulations for controlling and regulating the keeping, conveyance, storage and use of petroleum;

• It is recommended that a Major Hazard Installation (MHI) Risk Assessment be conducted. This does not fall within the scope of the environmental assessment, but requires consultation with the Department of Labour;

Operational phase measures:

• The condition of the above and underground storage tanks, pipes and dispensing pumps should be checked on an annual basis using approved methodologies; and

• Fire-fighting equipment/systems must be available at all times and serviced regularly (at least annually).


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Traffic flow on the site and surrounding road network

Traffic Impact:

Potential for reduced safety for other road users in the immediate vicinity of the site and increased wear and tear on roads.

• Road surfaces in the immediate vicinity of the site should be monitored and the relevant authority should be notified of any unsafe situation;

• Access to the filling station and the other site activities should be clearly indicated

• Access onto and from the site must not impact on the traffic on Seaview Road;

• A speed limit of not more than 5 km/h should be applied in the forecourt area of the filling station; and

• After development of Phase 2 (the Logistics Park), the access and egress points must be upgraded by the provision of a passing lane on Seaview Road as per the TIA.


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Employment of labour force Socio-economic impact (positive): Potential to reduce unemployment in the local communities.

• Local labour should be considered for permanent employment during the operational phase, where possible.


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4 Monitoring, Reporting and Auditing Site inspections by an Environmental Control Officer (ECO) must be conducted on a monthly basis

during construction to ensure continued compliance with the conditions of the environmental

authorisation and the measures contained in the approved EMPr.

Monthly audit reports are to be prepared by the ECO and submitted to the developer, engineering

representative, contractor, and competent authority.

Monitoring measures during the operational phase is as follows:

As per SABS standards, monitoring wells (piezometers) must be installed around the UST’s for early detection of leaks. These should be checked on a regular (quarterly) basis for the presence of hydrocarbons using a hydrocarbon interface probe; and

Monthly visual inspections must be conducted of all above-ground fuel dispensing equipment on the site to check for wear or damage. Visual and olfactory checks for possible product leaks should also be carried out across the site.

5 Environmental Awareness Plan On-site training must be provided for all employees for the construction phases of the project. No

personnel may be allowed to work onsite without having been instructed on the requirements of the

approved EMPr and the Environmental Authorisation conditions.

The training must deal specifically with triggers that would require the implementation of mitigation

measures contained in the EMPr. These include, but are not limited to:

Identification and avoidance of environmentally sensitive features (if applicable) on/ near the site, specifically drainage lines and wetlands;

Identification of threatened or protected species, both fauna and flora;

Identification of potential heritage resources (see app for guidelines for the identification of archaeological and historical material);

Materials handling practices;

Emergency response plans; and

Waste management practices.

It is incumbent upon the Developer to convey the sentiments of the EMPr to all personnel involved in

operational phase (including sub-contractors) and the specific provisions of the EMPr. This should be

done via regular toolbox talks as well as more formal training sessions, and attendance registers

maintained for auditing purposes.

6 Organisational Structure The general roles and responsibilities of Quest Petroleum (Pty) Ltd are outlined below.

6.1 The Developer: Quest Petroleum (Pty) Ltd.

Quest Petroleum (Pty) Ltd. shall ultimately be responsible for the implementation of the EMPr and

shall appoint a representative, the Responsible Person (RP), who shall:

Ensure that the Employees are duly informed of the EMPr and associated responsibilities and implications of this EMPr;

Monitor the activities with regard to the requirements outlined in the EMPr;

Act as a point of contact for local residents and community members; and

Ensure that problems are remedied in a timely manner and to the satisfaction of the authorities.



6.2 The Contractor

The contractor will be responsible for:

Ensuring all activities on the site are undertaken in accordance with the EMPr;

Signing a declaration that they will adhere to EMPr conditions;

Informing all employees and sub-contractors of their roles and responsibilities in terms of the EMPr;

Ensuring that all employees and sub-contractors comply with this EMPr;

Appoint an Environmental Representative and for the implementation of this EMPr and any other environmental requirements that may be identified by the ECO, and agreed to by the developer, during the course of the contract. The DEO shall have received basic environmental awareness training, either as part of this contract, or previously; and

The Contractor has a duty to demonstrate respect and care for the environment in which they are operating. They will be responsible for the cost of rehabilitation, to the satisfaction of the ECO, of any environmental damage that may result from non-compliance with the EMPr, environmental regulations and relevant legislation.

6.3 The Environmental Representative/ Dedicated Environmental Officer (DEO)

The Contractor’s Environmental Representative shall be responsible for implementation of this EMPr

and any other environmental requirements that may be identified by the ECO, and agreed to by the

developer, during the course of the contract. The DEO shall have received basic environmental

awareness training, either as part of this contract, or previously. In addition to any other

responsibilities, the general duties of the DEO are as follows:

Ensuring that all personnel (including sub-contractors) are duly informed of the requirements contained in this EMPr, and the associated responsibilities and implications of this EMPr;

Ensuring that all records needed to demonstrate compliance with the EMPr requirements are obtained, safely stored, and are readily available for inspection by the ECO and/ or the developer. These records are detailed in this EMPr;

Consulting with the ECO regarding interpretation of the EMPr and any other aspects of the contract that may impact significantly on the environment;

Ensuring that all personnel (including sub-contracted personnel) demonstrate respect and care for the environment in which they are operating;

Acting as a point of contact for local residents and community members; and

Ensuring that a reporting system is in place and that community representatives can be informed of the correct procedures to lodge complaints

It is anticipated that these ER duties would be assigned to a member of the on-site personnel that

would ordinarily be appointed for the duration of construction related activities by the Contractor, and

that these ER duties would be in addition to the other (possibly primary) responsibilities of that person.

6.4 The Environmental Control Officer (ECO)

An Environmental Control Officer (ECO) who is a qualified environmental professional with the

relevant environmental expertise, and independent of the RP, shall be appointed for the duration of

the construction activities. The ECO’s duties are as follows:

Being familiar with the environmental management requirements contained in this EMPr. Undertaking the pre-construction and post-construction inspection, which may result in recommendations for additional clean-up and rehabilitation measures;

Monitor the Contractor’s activities with regard to the requirements outlined in the EMPr;

Undertake monthly audits on the implementation of the EMPr and submit audit reports to Quest Petroleum (Pty) Ltd., the construction team and the environmental authorities; and



A post-construction Final Audit Report to fulfil the conditions of the post-construction recommendations. The Final Audit Report will be submitted to Quest Petroleum (Pty) Ltd., the construction team and the Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT).

Prepared by

Gareth Andrews

Environmental Scientist

Karissa Nel

Principal Environmental Scientist

Reviewed by

Rob Gardiner

Partner, Principal Environmental Scientist



Appendices



Appendix A: Environmental Sensitivities



Appendix B: Spatial Development Plan



Appendix C: CV of Environmental Assessment Practitioner



Appendix D: Guidelines for the identification of archaeological and historical material



Guidelines for the identification of archaeological and historical material

1. Human Skeletal material

Human remains, whether the complete remains of an individual buried during the past, or scattered

human remains resulting from disturbance of the grave, should be reported. In general the remains are

buried in a flexed position on their sides, but are also found buried in a sitting position with a flat stone

capping and developers are requested to be on the alert for this.

2. Freshwater mussel middens

Freshwater mussels are found in the muddy banks of rivers and streams and were collected by people

in the past as a food resource. Freshwater mussel shell middens are accumulations of mussel shell and

are usually found close to rivers and streams. These shell middens frequently contain stone tools,

pottery, bone, and occasionally human remains. Shell middens may be of various sizes and depths, but

an accumulation which exceeds 1 m² in extent, should be reported to an archaeologist.

3. Stone artefacts

These are difficult for the layman to identify. However, large accumulations of flaked stones which do

not appear to have been distributed naturally should be reported. If the stone tools are associated with

bone remains, development should be halted immediately and archaeologists notified

4. Fossil bone

Fossil bones may be found embedded in geological deposits. Any concentrations of bones, whether

fossilized or not, should be reported.

5. Large stone features

They come in different forms and sizes, but are easy to identify. The most common are roughly circular

stone walls (mostly collapsed) and may represent stock enclosures, remains of wind breaks or cooking

shelters. Others consist of large piles of stones of different sizes and heights and are known as isisivane.

They are usually near river and mountain crossings. Their purpose and meaning is not fully understood,

however, some are thought to represent burial cairns while others may have symbolic value.

6. Historical artefacts or features

These are easy to identify and include foundations of buildings or other construction features and items

from domestic and military activities.



SRK Report Distribution Record

Report No. 527454/3

Copy No.

Name/Title Company Copy Date Authorised by

Andries Struwig DEDEAT 1 15 March 2019 R Gardiner

Marisa Bloem DWS 2 15 March 2019 R Gardiner

Gibson Tshisikhawe Department of Energy: Petroleum Licencing

electronic 15 March 2019 R Gardiner

Jill Miller NMBM: Environmental Services 3 15 March 2019 R Gardiner

Johan Potgieter NMBM: Fire & Emergency Services electronic 15 March 2019 R Gardiner

Andrew Paterson Quest Petroleum electronic 15 March 2019 R Gardiner

Librarian Walmer Public Library 4 15 March 2019 R Gardiner

SRK Library SRK Port Elizabeth electronic 15 March 2019 R Gardiner

Approval Signature:

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