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BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT [REGULATION 23(1)]

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Kindly note that:

1. This Basic Assessment Report is the standard report required by GDACE in terms of the EIA Regulations,2006 and must be submitted together with the application form.

2. This application form is current as of 26 June 2006. It is the responsibility of the EAP to ascertain whethersubsequent versions of the form have been published or produced by the competent authority.

3. The report must be typed within the spaces provided in the form. The size of the spaces provided is notnecessarily indicative of the amount of information to be provided. The report is in the form of a table that canextend itself as each space is filled with typing.

4. Selected boxes must be indicated by a cross and, when the form is completed electronically, must also behighlighted.

5. An incomplete report may be returned to the applicant for revision.

6. The use of not applicable in the report must be done with circumspection because if it is used in respect ofmaterial information that is required by the competent authority for assessing the application, it may result in therejection of the application as provided for in the regulations.

7. Five (5) copies of this report and attachments must be handed in at offices of the relevant competent authority,as detailed below.

8. No faxed or e-mailed reports will be accepted. Only hand delivered or posted applications will be accepted.

9. Unless protected by law, and clearly indicated as such, all information filled in on this application will becomepublic information on receipt by the competent authority. The applicant/EAP must provide any interested andaffected party with the information contained in this application on request, during any stage of the applicationprocess.

DEPARTMENTAL DETAILS

Gauteng Department of Agriculture Conservation and EnvironmentAttention: Administrative Unit of the Sustainable Utilisation of the Environment (SUE) BranchP.O. Box 8769Johannesburg2000

Administrative Unit of the Sustainable Utilisation of the Environment (SUE) Branch18

thfloor Glen Cairn Building

73 Market Street, Johannesburg

Admin Unit telephone number: (011) 355 1345Department central telephone number: (011) 355 1900

Gauteng Department of Agriculture,

Conservation and Environment

Basic Assessment Report in terms of the National

Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of

1998), as amended, and the Environmental Impact

Assessment Regulations, 2006 (Version 1)


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SECTION A: ACTIVITY INFORMATION

1. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

Project title (must be the same name as per application form):

BRT Section 1b (Klipspruit Valley Road to Sofasonke Road )

Select the appropriate box

The application is for an upgrade

of an existing development

X The application is for a new

development

Other,

specify

Describe the activity and associated infrastructure, which is being applied for, in detail

The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) development was divided into phases of implementation due toapproximately 330 kilometres of road that would make up the ambit of the BRT system. The BRT is aninitiative aimed at improving and increasing the use of public transport by having dedicated bus lanes onthe road. The dedicated bus lane will occur along the median of the road, with stations at regularintervals so that people using the bus can commute from place to place with ease.

Phase one consists of various sections that make up the north-south corridor of the BRT route, referredto as the Soweto to Parktown BRT. Section 1 falls under Phase 1 of the Soweto to Parktown BRTroute. BRT section 1 is a linear development that starts from the North of Koma Street, alongPotchefstroom Road, Klipspruit Valley Road , Mooki Street and Main Road, to the South of ColinRoad(See Appendix A1 for route plan of Section 1 and links to Section 1,2,3,10 & 14). Section 1 (SeeAppendix A2) was broken up into three portions. Portion 1A refers to the start of Section 1 from theNorth of Koma Street, along Potchefstroom Road. Portion B refers to Klipspruit Valley Road toSofasonke Road. Portion C refers to Mooki Street to the Soweto Highway and Main Road, to the Southof Colin Road. This assessment refers to Section 1 Portion B, starting 400m from the intersection ofRoodeport Road and Potchefstroom Road, turning right onto and along Klipspruit Valley Road to 200mbefore the intersection of Klipspruit Valley Road and Sofasonke Road.

The activities will involve the upgrade and widening of the roads to accommodate segregated lanes thatwill be dedicated to buses only. The upgrade and broadening of the road is confined to the existing roadreserve. In order to facilitate the movement of people in and out of the bus, stations will be built atdesignated areas along the median of the road. Stations will provide levelled access between the transitsystems. The road upgrade will include improvements to landscaping, footways, street lighting andstreet furniture. The implementation of the BRT will result in the upgradeof road support structures suchas culverts, pavements, bridges, kerb stones, services and signage.

2. APPLICABLE LEGISLATION, POLICIES AND/OR GUIDELINES

List all legislation, policies and/or guidelines of any sphere of government that are applicable to the application ascontemplated in the EIA regulations:

Title of legislation, policy or guideline: Administering authority: PromulgationDate:

National Environmental Management Act No. 107 of 1998 National & Provincial 27 November 1998

(For official use only)File Reference Number:

Application Number:

Date Received:


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3. ALTERNATIVES

Describe the proposal and alternatives that are considered in this application. Alternatives should include aconsideration of all possible means by which the purpose and need of the proposed activity could be accomplished.The determination of whether the site or activity (including different processes etc.) or both is appropriate needs to beinformed by the specific circumstances of the activity and its environmentThe no-go option must in all cases be included in the assessment phase as the baseline against which the impacts of

the other alternatives are assessed. Do not include the no go option into the alternative table below.

Note: After receipt of this report the competent authority may also request the applicant to assess additionalalternatives that could possibly accomplish the purpose and need of the proposed activity if it is clear that realisticalternatives have not been considered to a reasonable extent.

Provide a description of the alternatives considered

No. Alternative type, either alternative:site on property, properties, activity,design, technology, operational orother(provide details of other)

Description

1 Proposal (Alignment Alternative) The proposed construction involves widening on the northern sideof the existing road to accommodate the dedicated bus lane andtwo stations, whilst maintaining two mixed traffic lanes on eitherside. Where the two stations occur there will be widening on both

sides of the road.

This proposed widening will occur from the intersection ofPotchefstroom Road and Klipspruit Valley Road, along KlipsruitValley Road to Sofasonke Street.

2 Alternative 2 (Alignment Alternative) The proposed construction involves the widening of traffic lane onboth sides of the road to accommodate dedicated bus lanes and 2bus stations ,whilst maintaining two mixed traffic lanes on eitherside. Where the two stations occur there will be wideining on bothsides of the road. There is no locality alternative available, as theCity of Johannesburg has determined that this section of theproposed Bus Rapid Transport route should go along the existingbus route.

Alternative 2 is located on the same route as Alternative 1; fromthe intersection of Potchefstroom Road and Klipspruit Valley Road,

along Klipsruit Valley Road to Sofasonke Street.

NOTE: The numbering in the above table must be consistently applied throughout theapplication report and process

4. PHYSICAL SIZE OF THE ACTIVITY

Indicate the total physical size (footprint) of the proposal as well as alternatives. Footprints are to include all newinfrastructure (roads, services etc), impermeable surfaces and landscaped areas:Alternative: Size of the activity:

Alternative 1(Proposed activity) 36 000m2Alternative 2 (if any) 36 500m2Alternative 3 (if any)

Ha/ m2

Or, for linear activities:Alternative: Length of the activity:

Alternative 1(Proposed activity) 2.7kmAlternative 2 (if any) 2.7kmAlternative 3 (if any)

m/km

Indicate the size of the site(s) or servitudes (within which the above footprints will occur):Alternative: Size of the site/servitude:

Alternative 1(Proposed activity) 60 000m2Alternative 2 (if any) 60 500m2Alternative 3 (if any)

Ha/m2

5. SITE ACCESS


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Alternative 1 (Proposal)

Does ready access to the site exist, or is access directly from an existing road? YES X NO

If NO, what is the distance over which a new access road will be built mDescribe the type of access road planned:

Include the position of the access road on the site plan.

Alternative 2Does ready access to the site exist, or is access directly from an existing road? YES X NO

If NO, what is the distance over which a new access road will be built m

Describe the type of access road planned:


Alternative 3

Does ready access to the site exist, or is access directly from an existing road? YES NO

If NO, what is the distance over which a new access road will be built m

Describe the type of access road planned:


PLEASE NOTE: Points 6 to 8 of Section A must be duplicatedwhere relevant for alternatives

(Only complete when applicable)

6. SITE OR ROUTE PLAN

A detailed site or route (for linear activities) plan(s) must be prepared for each alternative site or alternative activity. Itmust be attached as Appendix A to this document. The site or route plans must indicate the following: the scale of the plan, which must be at least a scale of 1:2000 ( scale can not be larger than 1:2000 i.e. scale

can not be 1:2500 but could where applicable be 1:1500) the property boundaries and numbers of all the properties within 50m of the site; the current land use as well as the land use zoning of each of the properties adjoining the site or sites; the exact position of each element of the application as well as any other structures on the site; the position of services, including electricity supply cables (indicate above or underground), water supply

pipelines, boreholes, street lights, sewage pipelines, septic tanks, storm water infrastructure andtelecommunication infrastructure;

walls and fencing including details of the height and construction material; servitudes indicating the purpose of the servitude; sensitive environmental elements on and within 100m of the site or sites including (but not limited thereto):

Rivers and wetlands; the 1:100 and 1:50 year flood line; ridges; cultural and historical features; areas with indigenous vegetation (even if it is degraded or infested with alien species);

for gentle slopes the 1m contour intervals must be indicated on the plan and whenever the slope of the site

exceeds 1:10, the 500mm contours must be indicated on the plan; and The positions from where photographs of the site were taken. Where a watercourse is located on the site at least one cross section of the water course must be included (to

allow the 32m position from the bank to be clearly indicated).

See Appendix A3 (Proposal) and A4 (Alternative) for Site Plans

7. SITE PHOTOGRAPHS

Colour photographs from the center of the site must be taken in at least the eight major compass directions with adescription of each photograph. Photographs must be attached under the appropriate Appendix. It should besupplemented with additional photographs of relevant features on the site, where applicable.

See Appendix B for site photographs

Section A 6-8 has been duplicated 0 Number of times


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SECTION B: DESCRIPTION OF RECEIVINGENVIRONMENT

Note: Complete Section B for the proposal

Further:

Instructions for completion of Section B for linear activities1) For linear activities (pipelines etc) it may be necessary to complete Section B for each section of the site

that has a significantly different environment.2) Indicate on a plan(s) the different environments identified3) Complete Section B for each of the above areas identified4) Attach to this form in a chronological order5) Each copy of Section B must clearly indicate the corresponding sections of the route at the top of the next

page.

Instructions for completion of Section B for location/route alternatives1) For each location/route alternative identified the entire Section B needs to be completed2) Each alterative location/route needs to be clearly indicated at the top of the next page3) Attach the above documents in a chronological order

(Complete only when appropriate)

Instructions for completion of Section B when both location/route alternatives andlinear activities are applicable for the application

Section B is to be completed and attachments order in the following way

All significantly different environments identified for Alternative 2 is to be completed and attached in achronological order; then

all significantly different environments identified for Alternative 3 is to be completed and attached chronologicalorder

etc

Section B has been duplicated for sections of the route 0 times

Section B has been duplicated for location/route alternatives 0 times


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Section B - Section of Route 0 (complete only when appropriate for above)

Section B Location/route Alternative No. 0 (complete only when appropriate for above)

1. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

Property description: See Appendix C

(Farm name, portion etc.)

2. ACTIVITY POSITION

Indicate the position of the activity using the latitude and longitude of the centre point of the site for each alternativesite. The co-ordinates should be in decimal degrees. The degrees should have at least six decimals to ensureadequate accuracy. The projection that must be used in all cases is the WGS84 spheroid in a national or localprojection.

Alternative: Latitude (S): Longitude (E):o o

In the case of linear activities:Alternative: Latitude (S): Longitude (E):

Starting point of the activity 26.262368S 27.890207E

Middle point of the activity 26.250587S 27.90042E

End point of the activity 26.240785S 27.912472E

For route alternatives that are longer than 500m, please provide co-ordinates taken every 250 meters along the routeand attached in the appropriate Appendix

ES (SeeAppendix D)

3. GRADIENT OF THE SITE

Indicate the general gradient of the site.

Flat 1:50 1:20X

1:20 1:15 1:15 1:10 1:10 1:7,5 1:7,5 1:5 Steeper than 1:5

4. LOCATION IN LANDSCAPE

Indicate the landform(s) that best describes the site.

RidgelinePlateau Side slope of

hill/ridgeValley

XPlain

Undulatingplain/low hills

Riverfront

X

5. GROUNDWATER, SOIL AND GEOLOGICAL STABILITY OF THE SITE

a) Is the site located on any of the following?

Shallow water table (less than 1.5m deep) YES X NO

Dolomite, sinkhole or doline areas YES NO X

Seasonally wet soils (often close to water bodies) YES X NOUnstable rocky slopes or steep slopes with loose soil YES NO XDispersive soils (soils that dissolve in water) YES NO XSoils with high clay content (clay fraction more than 40%) YES NO XAny other unstable soil or geological feature YES NO XAn area sensitive to erosion YES NO X


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(Information in respect of the above will often be available at the planning sections of local authorities. Where itexists, the 1:50 000 scale Regional Geotechnical Maps prepared by Geological Survey may also be used).

b) are any caves located on the site(s) YES NO X

If yes to above provide location details in terms of latitude and longitude and indicate location on site or route map(s)Latitude (S): Longitude (E):o o

c) are any caves located within a 300m radius of the site(s) YES NO X


d) are any sinkholes located within a 300m radius of the site(s) YES NO X


If any of the answers to the above are YES or unsure, specialist input may be requested by the Department

6. AGRICULTURE

Does the site have high potential agricultural soils as contemplated in the Gauteng AgriculturalPotential Atlas (GAPA)?

YES NO X

Please note: The Department may request specialist input/studies depending on the nature of the soil type andlocation of the site

7. GROUNDCOVER

To be noted that the location of all identified rare or endangered species or other elements should be accuratelyindicated on the site plan(s).

Indicate the types of groundcover present on the site and include the estimated percentage found on site

Natural veld - goodcondition

% = 0

Natural veld withscattered aliens

% = 25

Natural veld withheavy alien infestation

% =0

Veld dominated byalien species

% =0

Landscaped(vegetation)

% =0Sport field% =0

Cultivated land% =0

Paved surface(hard landscaping)% = 50

Building or otherstructure% = 5

Bare soil% =20

Please note: The Department may request specialist input/studies depending on the nature of the groundcover andpotential impact(s) of the proposed activity/ies.

Are there any rare or endangered flora or fauna species (including red list species) present on the site YES NOX

If YES, specify and explain:

Are there any rare or endangered flora or fauna species (including red list species) present within a 200m (if withinurban edge, May 2002) or within 600m (if outside the urban edge, May 2002) radius of the site

YES NOX


Are their any special or sensitive habitats or other natural features present on the site? YESX

NO


A portion of the Klipspruit wetland occurs on either side of Klipspruit Valley Road. The wetland is degraded due to humanactivities, mining, industry, informal settlements and encroachment of alien vegetation. The impact of the BRT on the wetland willnot be significant as the roads in question are extant and provided that there is no disturbance of the wetland during construction.An ecological survey revealed that no red data species occur within the wetland and its surrounding environment. Furthermore norepresentation of primary vegetation was observed. The wetland was found to be in a highly degraded state, suffering a lowpresence ecological state due to a high degree of disturbance and habitat degradation as a result of:

Human use and degradation of the wetland as a resource for water, fire wood and for dumping of waste.

Inappropriate storm water management.

Encroachment of roadways, residential and commercial developments.

Poor catchment management.The specialist study recommended that the proposed development will not have a significant impact on the wetland provided that

strict mitigatory measures are followed.


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Was a specialist consulted to assist with completing this section YESX

NO

Comment: Information extracted from the specialist report (See Appendix F)

If yes complete specialist details

Name of the specialist: Tahla Ross

Qualification(s) of the specialist: M. Sc (Aquatic Health)

Postal address: PO Box 369, Wendy woodPostal code: 2144

Telephone: 011 465 2931 Cell: 082 293 5752E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 011 465 2931

Are any further specialist studies recommended by the specialist? YES NOX

If YES, specify:

If YES, is such a report(s) attached? YES NOX

Signature of specialist: Date:

Please note; If more than one specialist was consulted to assist with the filling in of this section then this table mustbe appropriately duplicated

8. LAND USE CHARACTER OF SURROUNDING AREA

Using the associated number of the relevant current land use or prominent feature from the table below, fill in theposition of these land-uses in the vacant blocks below which represent a 500m radius around the site

1. Vacant land2. River, stream,wetland

3. Nature conservationarea

4. Public open space 5. Koppie or ridge

6. Dam or reservoir 7. Agriculture8. Low densityresidential

9. Medium to highdensity residential

10. Informalresidential

11. Old age home 12. Retail 13. Offices14. Commercial &warehousing

15. Lightindustrial

16. Heavy industrialAN 17. Hospitalityfacility

18. Church 19. Educationfacilities

20. Sport facilities

21. Golf course/polofields

22. AirportN

23. Train station orshunting yard

N

24. Railway lineN

25. Major road (4lanes or more)

N

26. Sewage treatmentplant

A

27. Landfill orwaste treatmentsite

A

28. Historical building 29. Graveyard30. Archeologicalsite

31. Open cast mine32. Undergroundmine

33.Spoil heap orslimes dam

A

34. Small Holdings

Other land uses(describe):

NOTE: Each block represents an area of 250m X250m


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Note: More than one (1) Land-use may be indicated in a block

Please note: The Department may request specialist input/studies depending on the nature of the land use characterof the area and potential impact(s) of the proposed activity/ies. Specialist reports that look at health & air quality andnoise impacts may be required for any feature above and in particular those features marked with an

A and with an

N

respectively.

Have specialist reports been attached YES NO X

If yes indicate the type of reports below

9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONTEXT

Describe the existing social and economic characteristics of the area and the community condition as baselineinformation to assess the potential social, economic and community impacts.

The BRT Section 1 b route runs through the townships of Mofolo South, Klipspruit and Dube, Soweto. Thesesuburbs fall under Region D of the City of Johannesburg. This region is characterized by informal settlements, upmarket suburban houses and many old apartheid style housing. Poverty is a major problem in this area, along withhigh unemployment and low levels of education. Key issues in the area include housing shortages, shortage ofhealthcare services, education and environmental degradation. However, the areas infrastructure is fairly wellestablished with close proximity to highways and main roads. Commuters rely mainly on public transport and usetaxis, busses and trains.

10. CULTURAL/HISTORICAL FEATURES

Please be advised that if section 38 of the National Heritage Resources Act 25 of 1999 is applicable to your proposalor alternatives, then you are requested to furnish this Department with written comment from the South AfricanHeritage Resource Agency (SAHRA) Attach comment in appropriate annexure

38. (1) Subject to the provisions of subsections (7), (8) and (9), any person who intends to undertake a developmentcategorized as-(a) the construction of a road, wall, power line, pipeline, canal or other similar form of linear development or barrier

exceeding 300m in length;(b) the construction of a bridge or similar structure exceeding 50m in length;(c) any development or other activity which will change the character of a site-

(i) exceeding 5 000 m2 in extent; or(ii) involving three or more existing erven or subdivisions thereof; or(iii) involving three or more erven or divisions thereof which have been consolidated within the past five years; or(iv) the costs of which will exceed a sum set in terms of regulations by SAHRA or a provincial heritage resources

authority;(d) the re-zoning of a site exceeding 10 000 m2 in extent; or(e) any other category of development provided for in regulations by SAHRA or a provincial heritage resources

authority, must at the very earliest stages of initiating such a development, notify the responsible heritageresources authority and furnish it with details regarding the location, nature and extent of the proposeddevelopment.

NORTH

WEST

9 4,10 9, 10 9 9

EAST

9 4 9,10 10,24 9,24

2 2 2 2, 24

9 2 2 9 2, 24

9 9 25, 9 9 9

SOUTH

= Site


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Are there any signs of culturally (aesthetic, social, spiritual, environmental) or historicallysignificant elements, as defined in section 2 of the National Heritage Resources Act,1999, (Act No. 25 of 1999), including archaeological or palaeontological sites, on or close(within 20m) to the site?

YES NOX

If YES, explain:

If uncertain, the Department may request that specialist input be provided to establish whether there is such a

feature(s) present on or close to the site.

Briefly explain the findings of the specialist if one was already appointed:

Will any building or structure older than 60 years be affected in any way? YES NO X

Is it necessary to apply for a permit in terms of the National Heritage Resources Act, 1999(Act 25 of 1999)?

YES NO X

If yes, please attached the comments from SAHRA in the appropriate Appendix


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SECTION C: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

1. ADVERTISEMENT

The Environmental Assessment Practitioner must follow any relevant guidelines adopted by the competent authorityin respect of public participation and must at least 1(a) Fix a notice in a conspicuous place, on the property where it is intended to undertake the activity which states

that an application will be submitted to the competent authority in terms of these regulations and whichprovides information on the proposed nature and location of the activity, where further information on theproposed activity can be obtained and the manner in which representations on the application may be made.

1(b) inform landowners and occupiers of adjacent land of the applicants intention to submit an application to thecompetent authority

1(c) inform landowners and occupiers of land within 100 metres of the boundary of the property where it isproposed to undertake the activity and whom may be directly affected by the proposed activity of theapplicants intention to submit an application to the competent authority;

1(d) inform the ward councillor and any organisation that represents the community in the area of the applicantsintention to submit an application to the competent authority;

1(e) inform the municipality which has jurisdiction over the area in which the proposed activity will be undertaken ofthe applicants intention to submit an application to the competent authority; and

1(f) inform any organ of state that may have jurisdiction over any aspect of the activity of the applicants intention tosubmit an application to the competent authority; and

1(g) place a notice in one local newspaper and any Gazette that is published specifically for the purpose ofproviding notice to the public of applications made in terms of these regulations.

2. LOCAL AUTHORITY PARTICIPATION

Local authorities are key interested and affected parties in each application and no decision on any application will bemade before the relevant local authority is provided with the opportunity to give input. The planning and theenvironmental sections of the local authority must be informed of the application at least 30 (thirty) calendar daysbefore the submission of the application.

Has any comment been received from the local authority? YES NO

If YES, briefly describe the comment below (also attach any correspondence to and from the local authority to this

application):

If NO briefly explain why no comments have been received

The basic assessment report is currently under review, and no comments have been recieved yet.

3. CONSULTATION WITH OTHER STAKEHOLDERS

Any stakeholder that has a direct interest in the site or property, such as servitude holders and service providers,should be informed of the application at least 30 (thirty) calendar days before the submission of the application andbe provided with the opportunity to comment.

Has any comment been received from stakeholders? YES NO X

If YES, briefly describe the feedback below (also attach copies of any correspondence to and from the

stakeholders to this application):

If NO briefly explain why no comments have been received

The basic assessment report is currently under review, and no comments have been recieved yet.

4. GENERAL PUBLIC PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

The Environmental Assessment Practitioner must ensure that the public participation is adequate and mustdetermine whether a public meeting or any other additional measure is appropriate or not based on the particularnature of each case. Special attention should be given to the involvement of local community structures such asWard Committees and ratepayers associations. Please note that public concerns that emerge at a later stage thatshould have been addressed may cause the competent authority to withdraw any authorisation it may have issued ifit becomes apparent that the public participation process was inadequate.

The practitioner must record all comments and respond to each comment of the public / interested and affected party

before the application is submitted. The comments and responses must be captured in a Comments and ResponsesReport as prescribed in the regulations and be attached to this application.


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5. APPENDICES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

All public participation information is to be attached in the appropriate Appendix. The information in this Appendix is

to be ordered as detailed below

See Appendix E

Appendix E1 Proof of site notice

Appendix E2 written notices issued to those persons detailed in 1(b) to 1(f) above

Appendix E3 Proof of newspaper advertisements

Appendix E4 Communications to and from persons detailed in Point 2 and 3 above

Appendix E5 minutes of any public and or stakeholder meetings

Appendix E6 - Comments and Responses Report

Appendix E7 Comments from I&APs on Basic Assessment (BA) Report

Appendix E8 Comments from I&APs on amendments to the BA report

AppendixE 9 Copy of the register of I&APs

Appendix E10 Comments from I&APs on the application

Appendix E11 Other (n/a)


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SECTION D: RESOURCE USE AND PROCESSDETAILS

Note: Section D is to be completed for the proposal

Instructions for completion of Section D for alternatives1) For each alternative under investigation, where such alternatives will have different resource and process

details (e.g. technology alternative), the entire Section D needs to be completed4) Each alterative needs to be clearly indicated in the box below5) Attach the above documents in a chronological order

(complete only when appropriate)

Section D Alternative No. 0 (complete only when appropriate for above)

1. WASTE, EFFLUENT, AND EMISSION MANAGEMENT

Solid waste management

Will the activity produce solid construction waste during the construction/initiation phase? ES X NO

If yes, what estimated quantity will be produced per month? +/- 20 000 m3

How will the construction solid waste be disposed of (describe)?The construction solid waste will be disposed of by the contractor.

Where will the construction solid waste be disposed of (describe)?

At a registered landfill.

Will the activity produce solid waste during its operational phase? YES NO X

If yes, what estimated quantity will be produced per month? `m3

How will the solid waste be disposed of (describe)?

Has the municipality or relevant service provider confirmed that sufficient air space exists fortreating/disposing of the solid waste to be generated by this activity?

YES NO X

Where will the solid waste be disposed if it does not feed into a municipal waste stream (describe)?The contractor will dispose of their waste at the Goudkoppies Landfill, Devland.

Note: If the solid waste (construction or operational phases) will not be disposed of in a registered landfill site or betaken up in a municipal waste stream, the applicant should consult with the competent authority to determine whetherit is necessary to change to an application for scoping and EIA.

Can any part of the solid waste be classified as hazardous in terms of the relevant legislation? YES NO X

If yes, inform the competent authority and request a change to an application for scoping and EIA.

Is the activity that is being applied for a solid waste handling or treatment facility? YES NO X

If yes, the applicant should consult with the competent authority to determine whether it is necessary to change to anapplication for scoping and EIA.Describe the measures, if any, that will be taken to ensure the optimal reuse or recycling of materials:

Liquid effluent (other than domestic sewage)

Will the activity produce effluent, other than normal sewage, that will be disposed of in a municipalsewage system?

YES NOX

If yes, what estimated quantity will be produced per month? m3

If yes, has the municipality confirmed that sufficient capacity exist for treating / disposing of theliquid effluent to be generated by this activity(ies)?

YES NO

Will the activity produce any effluent that will be treated and/or disposed of on site? Yes NO

If yes, what estimated quantity will be produced per month? m3

If yes describe the nature of the effluent and how it will be disposed.

Note that if effluent is to be treated or disposed on site the applicant should consult with the competent authority todetermine whether it is necessary to change to an application for scoping and EIA

Will the activity produce effluent that will be treated and/or disposed of at another facility? YES NO X

If yes, provide the particulars of the facility:

Facility name:

Contact person:

Postal address:Postal code:

Telephone: Cell:

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E-mail: Fax:

Describe the measures that will be taken to ensure the optimal reuse or recycling of waste water, if any:

Liquid effluent (domestic sewage)

Will the activity produce domestic effluent that will be disposed of in a municipal sewage system? YES NO X

If yes, what estimated quantity will be produced per month? M3

If yes, has the municipality confirmed that sufficient capacity exist for treating / disposing of thedomestic effluent to be generated by this activity(ies)?

YES NO

Will the activity produce any effluent that will be treated and/or disposed of on site? YES NOX

If yes describe how it will be treated and disposed off.

Comment: Chemical toilets will be used during the construction phase and will be serviced by aregistered service provider.

Emissions into the atmosphere

Will the activity release emissions into the atmosphere? YES NO X

If yes, is it controlled by any legislation of any sphere of government? YES NO

If yes, the applicant should consult with the competent authority to determine whether it isnecessary to change to an application for scoping and EIA.If no, describe the emissions in terms of type and concentration:

Dust and Noise will occur during the construction phase as a result of the construction machinery however theseemissions will be low, and will be controlled through suitable mitigation measures.

2. WATER USE

Indicate the source(s) of water that will be used for the activity

MunicipalX

Directly fromwater board

groundwater river, stream, dam orlake

other the activity will not usewater

If water is to be extracted from groundwater, river, stream, dam, lake or any other natural feature, please indicate

the volume that will be extracted per month: liters

If Yes, please attach proof of assurance of water supply, e.g. yield of borehole, in the appropriate Appendix

Does the activity require a water use permit from the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry? ES X NO

If yes, list the permits required

Culverts will be upgraded and lengthened and this requires a water use licence from the the Department of Water

Affairs and Forestry (DWAF).

If yes, have you applied for the water use permit(s)? ESX NO

If yes, have you received approval(s)? (attached in appropriate appendix) YES NO X

Comment: Water Use Licence in process of being obtained from DWAF.

3. POWER SUPPLY

Please indicate the source of power supply eg. Municipality / Eskom / Renewable energy source

Municipality - Johannesburg City Power.

If power supply is not available, where will power be sourced from?

n/a

4. ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Describe the design measures, if any, that have been taken to ensure that the activity is energy efficient:

n/a

Describe how alternative energy sources have been taken into account or been built into the design of the activity, ifany:

n/a


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SECTION E: IMPACT ASSESSMENTThe assessment of impacts must adhere to the minimum requirements in the EIA Regulations, 2006, and should takeapplicable official guidelines into account. The issues raised by interested and affected parties should also beaddressed in the assessment of impacts.

1. ISSUES RAISED BY INTERESTED AND AFFECTED PARTIESSummarise the issues raised by interested and affected parties.

Summary of response from the practitioner to the issues raised by the interested and affected parties(A full response must be provided in the Comments and Response Report that must be attached to this report):

2. IMPACTS THAT MAY RESULT FROM THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATIONALPHASE

Briefly describe the methodology utilised in the rating of significance of impacts

The Delphi method is used in the fields of science, technology and economics for forecasting. The Delphi Method isbased on a structured process for collecting and distilling knowledge from experts and the public for improveddecision-making. A modified Delphi technique was used to identify potentially significant environmental impacts, and

the mitigation thereof. It is referred to as a modified Delphi technique as the method uses key scientific impactassessment methods, knowledge from experts and comments from the public to determine the overall impactassessment of the proposed development.

All impacts were analyzed with regard to status, extent, magnitude, duration and significance. The followingdefinitions apply.

StatusThe project could have a positive, negative or neutral impact on the environment.

ExtentThe extent of the impact could be local, i.e. extend to the site and its immediate surroundings, regional, i.e. have animpact on the region but within the province, national, i.e. have an impact on an interprovincial scale and/orinternational, and i.e. have an impact outside South Africa.

Magnitude

Magnitude of an impact is defined as follows:- Low, i.e. natural and social functions and processes are not affected or minimally affected.- Medium, i.e. affected environment is notably altered. Natural and social functions and processes continue albeit ina modified way.- High, i.e. natural and social functions and processes could be substantially affected or altered to the extent thatthey could be temporarily or permanently cease.

DurationDuration of an impact is defined as follows:- Short term, i.e. 0-5 years- Medium term, i.e. 5-11 years- Long term, i.e. impact ceases after the operational life cycle of the activity either because of natural processes or byhuman intervention.- Permanent, i.e. mitigation either by natural processes or by human intervention will not occur in such a way or insuch a time span that the impact can be considered transient.

SignificanceThe significance of an impact reflects the unification of the status, extent magnitude, and duration, and provides andoverall impression of its importance. The range for significance ratings are as follows 0 The impact will not affect the environment, public or activity.1 The impact will not have an influence on the decision of the activity.2 - The impact should have an influence on the decision for mitigation.3 - The impact will influence the decision for mitigation.U Uncertain about impacts significance.

Briefly describe and compare the potential impacts (as appropriate), significance rating of impacts, proposedmitigation and significance rating of impacts after mitigation that are likely to occur as a result of the constructionphase for the various alternatives of the proposed development. This must include an assessment of the significanceof all impacts.


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1. Proposal

1. Soil:

CONSTRUCTION

Impact Mitigation

Top soil will be stripped and stockpiled during excavation. In areas to be affected by construction

activities, topsoil (minimum of 300mm

of top layer) is to be stored. Protect

stockpiled topsoil by preventing

compaction (vehicle movement),

contamination and mixing with any

other material. Institute wind and

water erosion-control measures to

prevent loss of topsoil.

+/- Impacts Extent Magnitude Duration SignificanceBefore Mitigation - local high Short term 3

After Mitigation - local low Short term 1

Soil may become compacted though heavy machinerymovement and constant construction vehicle traffic.

Compacted areas outside of

development footprint to be scarified to

allow for penetration of root systems.

Heavy equipment working in wetlands

must be placed on mats,or other

measures must be taken to minimize

soil disturbance.

+/- Impacts Extent Magnitude Duration SignificanceBefore Mitigation - local high Medium term 2

After Mitigation - local low Medium term 1

During the construction phase the land may be polluted bycontaminants such as fuel and paint and/or waste (domestic,construction material, human).

Where soil pollution has occurred,contaminated layers must be removedand disposed of at a permitted landfill site.

Waste to be managed via suitable wastereceptacles (e.g. bins and skips). Allwaste to be disposed off at a registeredlandfill site.

Under no circumstances may any area beused for ablution purposes. Sufficientchemical toilets to be provided 1 toiletper 20 workers. Chemical toilets to beplaced at strategic points (with minimal

visual impact). Chemical toilets to beserviced once per week.

Vehicles to be serviced under controlledconditions. Drip-trays to be used for leaks.

Elevated fuel storage tanks to be providedwith impermeable floors and bund walls toprevent pollution during accidentalspillages. The outflow of the bunded areato be supplied with an oil trap. The bundwall to be of sufficient height to allow forthe containment of 110% of the tank(s)volume. Provide area with relevantwarning signage (e.g. no smoking andopen fires, fire extinguisher).

+/- Impacts Extent Magnitude Duration Significance

Before Mitigation - local to regional high Long term 2After Mitigation - local to regional low Short term 1


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Soil to be removed for construction purposes which could leadto erosion. The nature of the activities will destabilise soil.

Careful and good practices will ensure

that erosion will be kept at bay, during

excavation.

Rehabilitation to ensure sufficient

vegetation ground cover to prevent

erosion. Additional measures to be

employed to provide soil stabilization.

Minimise the area which is to be

cleared for construction.

Under no circumstances should soil

from the surrounding wetland be

affected (by dumping left over soil into

the wetland area of by use of soil from

the wetland area) by construction

activities.

Appropriate soil erosion and sediment

controls must be used and maintained

duringconstruction, and all exposed

soil and other fills must be

permanently stabilized at the earliest

practicable date.


Before Mitigation - local Meduim Medium term 2


OPERATION

Impact Mitigation

Area will be landscaped after construction. Landscaping to be undertaken after thecontractor has finished with

construction.

Removed trees should be replaced

with indigenous plants that are

aesthetically pleasing. Due to currently

large numbers of alien invasive plants

around the site, special care should be

taken when choosing indigenous

plants. Plants should be frost resistant,

be a little older than young saplings

due to the care needed to nurture

young plants and be planted in spring,

ideally.


Before Mitigation - local high High term 2

After Mitigation + local low Medium term 1

2. Surface water:

CONSTRUCTION

Impact Mitigation

Pollution of surface water through contaminated stormwater, disposal of waste, nearby ablution, discharge ofwastewater into the nearby Klipspruit wetland.

Discharge and divert stormwater to sediment trapto allow particulate matter to settle out.

Waste to be managed. Suitable waste receptacles

(e.g. bins, skips) to be provided. All waste to bedisposed at Goudkoppies landfill.

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ablution purposes. Sufficient chemical toilets to beprovided 1 toilet per 20 workers. Chemical toiletsto be placed at strategic points (with minimal visualimpact). Chemical toilets to be serviced once perweek.

Vehicles to be serviced under controlled conditions.Drip-trays to be used for leaks.

No construction rubble, household rubbish or anyother sanitary water to be dumped in the KlipspruitRiver and wetland.

The use of any drainage line or wetland forswimming, bathing, or the cleaning of clothing,tools or equipment is prohibited.

Do not permit any fires or open flames in thevicinity of a wetland, especially during the dryseason.

Erosion control - No water may be abstracted fromany surface water body for the purpose ofconstruction.


Before Mitigation - local to regional high Medium Term 3

After Mitigation - local to regional low Short term 1

OPERATION

Impact Mitigation

Possible contaminated stormwater discharge into theKlipspruit river.

Do not hose oil or fuel spills into a storm waterdrain or sewer, or into the surrounding naturalenvironment.

Do not allow surface water or storm water to beconcentrated, or to flow down cut or fill slopes oralong pipeline routes without erosion protection

measures being in place. Locate any point of overland discharge at least

50m away from any river, stream or drainage way.


Before Mitigation - local to regional medium Long term 2After Mitigation - local to regional low Long term 1

Increase in stormwater discharge in the long term due toupgrade of storm water infrastructure.

Storm water to be managed by Johannesburg RoadsAgencys (JRA) existing storm water managementmeasures.


Before Mitigation - local to regional medium Long term 2

After Mitigation - local to regional low Long term 1

3. Groundwater:CONSTRUCTION

Impact Mitigation

Groundwater may be contaminated through percolationof contaminants

Waste to be managed. Suitable waste receptacles(e.g. bins, skips) to be provided. All waste to bedisposed off at a registered landfill site.

Under no circumstances may any area be used forablution purposes. Sufficient chemical toilets to beprovided 1 toilet per 20 workers. Chemical toiletsto be placed at strategic points (with minimal visualimpact). Chemical toilets to be serviced once perweek.

Vehicles to be serviced under controlled conditions.

Drip-trays to be used for leaks. Elevated fuel storage tanks to be provided with

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pollution during accidental spillages. The outflow ofthe bunded area to be supplied with an oil trap. Thebund wall to be of sufficient height to allow for thecontainment of 110% of the tank(s) volume.

Provide area with relevant warning signage (e.g. nosmoking and open fires, fire extinguisher). Preventspillage from elevated fuel tanks during decanting.


Before Mitigation - local to regional high Long term 3


OPERATION

Impact Mitigation

Groundwater may be contaminated via runoff fluids fromvehicle accidents (e.g. trucks transporting chemicals).

Waste to be managed.

Where soil pollution has occurred,contaminated layers must be removed anddisposed of at a permitted landfill site.

Proper measures should be in place to avoidaccidental spillages of chemicals which couldcontaminate the groundwater.




4. Air:

CONSTRUCTION

Impact Mitigation

Burning of waste and smoke from fires will reduce airquality.

All the necessary precautions have to be taken toavoid fires.

No waste is allowed to be burnt, and must beremoved from site and disposed at Goudkoppieslandfill.

No fires allowed due to the fact that theconstruction will take place in a residential area.Contractor is to strictly adhere to Regulation 27 (i.e.fire precautions on construction sites) of theConstruction Regulations (GNR. 1010 of 2003).

+/- Impacts Extent Magnitude Dura ion Significance

Before Mitigation - local to regional medium to high short- to long-term

3

After Mitigation - local to regional low short-term 1


Before Mitigation - local medium Short term 3


Bare patches may generate dust if used by vehicles orduring windy periods.

All bare patches located outside of the sites to bedeveloped, must be properly rehabilitated usingindigenous grass mix.

Dust must be reduced by wetting down dirt roads,bare areas and stockpiled soil. Water used for thispurpose must be used in quantities that must not

Emissions from construction vehicles and machinery. Vehicles to be properly maintained to avoid

unnecessary emissions.

Vehicles must be regularly serviced to ensure

that no smoke is generated.


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result in the generation of run-off. All bare patchescreated by construction related activities must beproperly rehabilitated using indigenous grass mix.

Construction vehicles must travel at low speeds toreduce the effect of dust.




OPERATION

Impact Mitigation

Decreased air pollution on the road after the BRT hasbeen constructed, in principle this would mean fewerprivate cars on the road as more people would use theBRT bus, therefore a probable decrease in pollution.

Institute air quality monitoring programme.


Before Mitigation+

local to regional high Long term 3

After Mitigation + local medium Long term 2

5. Flora:

CONSTRUCTION

Impact Mitigation

Damage or disturbance to plant life and wetlandvegatation during construction.

All laborers to be informed of disciplinary actions forthe willful damage to plants.

Workers and machinery to remain inside constructionfootprint.

Rehabilitation to include the following:1. Importing topsoil;2. Seeding with mixed indigenous grasses;3. Planting of indigenous trees;4. Fertiliser application;5. Irrigation; and6. Landscaping of affected areas.

The site is to be rehabilitated to its original state orbetter.

Indigenous trees should be used to replace any treesremoved during construction.

No vegetation must be unnecessarily removed; theflora in the wetland should not be disturbed in anyway during construction.

No activity may substantially disrupt the movement of

those species of aquatic life indigenous to the

waterbody, including those species which normallymigrate through the area.


Before Mitigation - local high Long term 3

After Mitigation - local medium Medium term 1

Exotic species could be introduced into new areas byimporting topsoil and disturbing open areas such as thewetland along Klipspruit Valley road.

The spreading of alien species must be preventedthrough the utilization of local topsoil and controlledthrough a proper herbicide maintenance plan.

Only indigenous vegetation to be used duringlandscaping. There are vast open areas and the

wetland surrounding the site therefore utmostconsideration should be taken when importingtopsoil, it should be of a high quality and void of


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exotic species such as weeds.


Before Mitigation - local high Long term 3After Mitigation - Local low Medium term 1

Pollution of soil will affect vegetation. Waste to be managed. Suitable waste receptacles

(e.g. bins, skips) to be provided. All waste to bedisposed off at a registered landfill site.

Under no circumstances may any area be used forablution purposes. Sufficient chemical toilets to beprovided 1 toilet per 20 workers. Chemical toiletsto be placed at strategic points (away from anywatercourse, with minimal visual impact). Chemicaltoilets to be serviced once per week.


Elevated fuel storage tanks to be provided withimpermeable floors and bund walls to preventpollution during accidental spillages. The outflow ofthe bunded area to be supplied with an oil trap. Thebund wall to be of sufficient height to allow for thecontainment of 110% of the tank(s) volume.

Prevent spillage from elevated fuel tanks duringdecanting.



After Mitigation - local low Long term 1

Removal of trees. Indigenous trees should be used to replaceremoved trees during construction.

Where indigenous trees have to be removedwithout damage, they must be replacedelsewhere on site (if any).

Should Hypoxis hemerocallidea (African potato)be discovered on site, proper measures must betaken to conserve the plants, and, wherenecessary, remove and transplant the species

in an area of similar habitat and soil type.


Before Mitigation - local toregional

High Long term 3

After Mitigation + local toregional

High Long term 1

OPERATION

Impact Mitigation

Proliferation of exotic vegetation and weeds in disturbedareas, especially the wetland.

Affected area to be rehabilitated by a specialist.

with indigenous flora species.



After Mitigation - local Low Short term 1

6. Fauna:

CONSTRUCTION

Impact Mitigation

Damage to fauna by workers (e.g. poaching, wilfuldamage).

No animals may be poached, snared, hunted,captured or willfully damaged or destroyed, unless

declared as a pest. Disturbances to nesting sites of birds must be

avoided, as far as possible.


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All labourers to remain inside construction footprint.

All labourers to be informed of disciplinary actionsfor the wilful damage to animals.




Storing of domestic waste may lead to occurrence ofpests, such as rodents, flies, etc.

Waste to be managed. Suitable waste receptacles (e.g.bins, skips) to be provided. All waste to be disposed offat Goudkoppies landfill.


Before Mitigation - local medium Short term 3After Mitigation - local low Short term 1

7. Aesthetics:

CONSTRUCTION

Impact Mitigation

Untidy construction site will cause a visual impact.

Sound housekeeping and waste managementmeasures to be employed. Construction

material to be stored in a neat and safe

manner, in designated areas. The Stacking

and Storage Supervisor to be appointed in

terms of Regulation 26(a) of the Construction

Regulation (GNR. 1010 of 2003), must be

diligently execute their duties/ Waste should be

restricted to storage in specifically designated

areas, and removed daily.


Before Mitigation - local high Short term 2


OPERATION

Impact Mitigation

Planting of indigenous trees. Residents in Soweto may oppose the removalof trees due to the trees being aestheticallypleasing therefore indigenous plants and treesshould be planted in consultation with theaffected community.


Before Mitigation - local medium Long term 3After Mitigation - local medium Long term 1

8. Noise:

CONSTRUCTION

Impact Mitigation

Noise from construction machinery (e.g. TLB, excavator,compactor; compressor).

All machinery to be maintained to reduce noiselevels. Labourers to be provided with hearingprotection.

No loud music allowed.

Contractor to ensure that noise levels do notexceed the legally acceptable level of 65 dBA.

Work must be restricted to the normal work hoursthat is, between 8am to 5pm. The affected

communities must be informed of any after hourswork.


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Before Mitigation - local high Short term 3After Mitigation - local low Short term 1

OPERATION

Impact Mitigation

Possible increased noise levels from a higher usage ofthe road.

Institute noise monitoring programme and employcorrective measures where noise levels exceedset standards.

Traffic mitigation measures road surface isdesigned to minimize noise.



After Mitigation - local high Long term 2

9. Servitudes:

CONSTRUCTION

Impact Mitigation

Possible damage to existing infrastructure duringexcavating and other construction activities.

As built drawings to be obtained and existinginfrastructure to be protected.

Necessary way leaves procedures to be followed.

Damage to be reported to owners as soon aspossible.

Damage to be repaired by Contractor.


Before Mitigation - local to regional high Short term 3


10. Traffic:

CONSTRUCTION

Impact Mitigation

Potential traffic disruption during construction. Relevant traffic authorities to be contacted for anyanticipated disruptions.

Necessary safety measures to be implemented forworking within/alongside roads.




Potential traffic disruptions through heavy vehiclemovement.

No heavy vehicles to travel on main roadsduring peak hours.




OPERATION

Impact Mitigation

Potential decrease in the number of private motor carson the road caused by more people using the BRTbuses instead of private motor cars.

N/A


Before Mitigation + local to regional medium Long term 1


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After Mitigation + N/A N/A N/A N/A

11. Safety:CONSTRUCTION

Impact Mitigation

Possible criminal activities perceived to be associatedwith construction phase.

All construction workers to remain withinconstruction footprint.

Construction workers to be clearly identifiable.


Before Mitigation - local medium short-term 3After Mitigation - local low short-term 1

OPERATION

Impact Mitigation

Possible activities surrounding illegal narcotics,perceived to be associated with transport interchangeareas ( bus stations)

All BRT employees to be instructed not to partakein illegal activities and to report occurrence of suchactivities to management.

All identified illegal activities to be reported to thelocal Police Station by management.

Loitering should be prohibited.

No alcohol or illegal substances will be permittedonto BRT property.


Before Mitigation - local high long-term 3After Mitigation - local low short-term 1

12. Socio Economic:CONSTRUCTION

Impact Mitigation

Local labour will be employed in temporary positionsduring construction, thereby increasing skills base ofthe community.

Employment of local labour will be written into thecontract and tender documents


BeforeMitigation

+ local toregional

high Short term 3


high Short term 3

OPERATION

Impact Mitigation

Employment of local labour for operational aspectsof the BRT (bus drivers, maintenance etc).

Employment of local labour will be written into thecontract and tender documents


BeforeMitigation

+ local toregional

medium short term 2


medium short term 2


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13. Geology:

CONSTRUCTION

Impact Mitigation

Blasting may be required if hard rock isencountered and alters the soil structure. Bigboulders and rocks might have to be crushed.

Keep the depth of excavations to a minimum.

+/- Impacts Extent Magnitude Duration SignificanceBefore Mitigation - local medium Short term 2


OPERATION

Impact Mitigation

No impacts foreseen. N/A

14. Waste:

CONSTRUCTION

Impact Mitigation

Inadequate waste management. Littering on site and the surrounding areas is prohibited.

Clearly marked litterbins must be provided on site.

All bins must be cleaned of litter regularly.

All domestic waste will be removed from site and disposed of ata registered landfill.

The contractor must install and maintain mobile toilets at worksites.

All chemical spills must be contained and cleaned up by thesupplier or professional pollution control personnel.


Before Mitigation - Local high Short term 3

After Mitigation - Local medium Short term 1

OPERATION

Impact Mitigation

No impact foreseen. N/A


Before Mitigation N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

After Mitigation N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

15. Heritage Resources:

CONSTRUCTION

Impact Mitigation

Damage to heritage resources. All finds of human remains must be reported to the nearestpolice station.

Should any historically significant finds (e.g. artefacts, humanremains or sites of cultural or archaeological importance) belocated, work must cease and the South African Heritage andResource Agency (SAHRA) must be contacted immediately.Work in the area can only be resumed once the site has beencompletely investigated.

Under no circumstances may any worker destroy or interfere

with archaeological sites or finds. A fence at least 2m outsidethe extremities of the site must be erected to protectarchaeological sites.


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OPERATION

Impact Mitigation


16. Fuel and Chemicals:

CONSTRUCTION

Impact Mitigation

Environmental pollution can occur from fuelspillages.

Elevated fuel storage tanks to be provided with impermeablefloors and bund walls to prevent pollution during accidentalspillages. The outflow of the bunded area to be supplied with anoil trap. The bund wall to be of sufficient height to allow for thecontainment of 110% of the tank(s) volume. The area must beprovided with relevant warning signage (e.g. no smoking andopen fires, fire extinguisher).

Prevent spillage from elevated fuel tanks during decanting.

In the event of a fuel spill in excess of 25, the spill must beconfined and mopped up using oil absorbent fibres.Professionals should perform cleaning of large spills. The clean-up operation will initially involve aeration of the soil. Thisactivates bacteria in the soil, which then partially digest the spiltfuel. Contaminated soil should then be removed to a depth of0.5m below the saturated oil spill level. This soil must bedisposed of at a registered landfill site. The efficacy of the cleanup should be monitored to ensure that all of the spilt fuel isremoved from the soil.


Before Mitigation - Local medium Short term 3After Mitigation - Local low Short term 1

OPERATION

Impact Mitigation


17. Construction Materials:

CONSTRUCTION

Impact Mitigation

Environmental pollution and untidy site. Proper storage facilities should be provided for the storage ofoils, grease, fuels, chemicals and hazardous materials.

Cement bags must be stored under a roof or inside a suitablecontainer. Cement must be mixed in designated areas, onimpermeable surfaces.

Material must be stored in a safe and neat manner.

+/- Impacts Extent Magnitude Duration SignificanceBefore Mitigation - Local medium Short term 2

After Mitigation - Local low Short term 1


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OPERATION

Impact Mitigation


18. Occupational Health and Safety:

CONSTRUCTION

Impact Mitigation

Risks of accidents and incidents. The project must be conducted in accordance with theOccupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993).

The contact details of the Safety Officer/Representative should beprovided to the Environmental Control Officer.

Safety induction must be expanded to include environmental risksand mitigation measures.

Fire prevention:1. The Contractor must take all the necessary precautions

to protect the materials on site and to avoid fires.2. All waste bins must be kept away from fuel tank

installations.3. No waste material may be burnt.4. Designated areas must be provided, where smoking

can occur in a controlled environment.

No trees may be felled to generate firewood.


Before Mitigation - Local medium Short term 3


OPERATION

Impact Mitigation

No impacts foreseen. N/A

19. Rehabilitation:

CONSTRUCTION

Impact Mitigation

Improper reinstatement and rehabilitation. During reinstatement, the site must be returned to its originalstate (i.e. prior to construction) as far as is reasonably practical.

Reinstatement tasks must include (but is not restricted to) thefollowing:

Any damage caused by construction-related activitiesmust be repaired.

The site must be cleaned, and all construction-related

material and waste must be removed. All cement residues must be cleaned.

Areas where spillages of liquid waste (e.g. paint, oil,fuel) occurred must be cleaned appropriately.

Temporary buildings must be demolished and theconcomitant material must be removed from site.

Site-specific rehabilitation measures need to bedetermined in consultation with the ECO.

Stockpiled topsoil should be replaced as the final soillayer.

The grass mix, shrubs and trees used forrehabilitation must be compatible with the indigenousspecies.


Before Mitigation - Local medium Short term 3



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OPERATION

Impact Mitigation


2. Alternative 2

1. Soil:

CONSTRUCTION

Impact Mitigation

Top soil will be stripped and stockpiled during excavation. In areas to be affected by construction

activities, topsoil (minimum of 300mm

of top layer) is to be stored. Protect

stockpiled topsoil by preventingcompaction (vehicle movement),

contamination and mixing with any

other material. Institute wind and

water erosion-control measures to

prevent loss of topsoil.




Soil may become compacted though heavy machinerymovement and constant construction vehicle traffic.

Compacted areas outside of

development footprint to be scarified to

allow for penetration of root systems.

Heavy equipment working in wetlands

must be placed on mats,or other

measures must be taken to minimize

soil disturbance.


Before Mitigation - local high Medium term 3


During the construction phase the land may be polluted bycontaminants such as fuel and paint and/or waste (domestic,construction material, human).

Where soil pollution has occurred,contaminated layers must be removedand disposed of at a permitted landfill site.

Waste to be managed via suitable wastereceptacles (e.g. bins and skips). Allwaste to be disposed off at a registeredlandfill site.

Under no circumstances may any area beused for ablution purposes. Sufficientchemical toilets to be provided 1 toiletper 20 workers. Chemical toilets to beplaced at strategic points (with minimalvisual impact). Chemical toilets to beserviced once per week.

Vehicles to be serviced under controlledconditions. Drip-trays to be used for leaks.

Elevated fuel storage tanks to be providedwith impermeable floors and bund walls toprevent pollution during accidental

spillages. The outflow of the bunded areato be supplied with an oil trap. The bundwall to be of sufficient height to allow for


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the containment of 110% of the tank(s)volume. Provide area with relevantwarning signage (e.g. no smoking andopen fires, fire extinguisher).


Before Mitigation - local to regional high Long term 3After Mitigation - local to regional low Short term 1

Soil to be removed for construction purposes which could leadto erosion. The nature of the activities will destabilise soil.

Careful and good practices will ensure

that erosion will be kept at bay, during

excavation.

Rehabilitation to ensure sufficient

vegetation ground cover to prevent

erosion. Additional measures to be

employed to provide soil stabilization.

Minimise the area which is to be

cleared for construction.

Under no circumstances should soil

from the surrounding wetland be

affected (by dumping left over soil into

the wetland area of by use of soil from

the wetland area) by construction

activities.


Before Mitigation - local high Medium term 3


OPERATION

Impact Mitigation

Area will be landscaped after construction. Landscaping to be undertaken after the

contractor has finished with

construction.

Removed trees should be replaced

with indigenous plants that are

aesthetically pleasing. Due to currently

large numbers of alien invasive plants

around the site, special care should be

taken when choosing indigenous

plants. Plants should be frost resistant,

be a little older than young saplingsdue to the care needed to nurture

young plants and be planted in spring,

ideally.


Before Mitigation - local high High term 3After Mitigation + local low Medium term 1

2. Surface water:

CONSTRUCTION

Impact Mitigation

Pollution of surface water through contaminated stormwater, disposal of waste, nearby ablution, discharge ofwastewater into the nearby Klipspruit wetland.

Discharge and divert stormwater to sediment trapto allow particulate matter to settle out.


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Waste to be managed. Suitable waste receptacles(e.g. bins, skips) to be provided. All waste to bedisposed at Goudkoppies landfill.



No construction rubble, household rubbish or anyother sanitary water to be dumped in the KlipspruitRiver and wetland.


Before Mitigation - local to regional high Medium Term 3


OPERATION

Impact Mitigation

Possible contaminated stormwater discharge into theKlipspruit river.

Storm water to be managed by JohannesburgRoads Agencys (JRA) existing storm watermanagement measures.




Increase in stormwater discharge in the long term due toupgrade of storm water infrastructure.

Storm water to be managed by Johannesburg RoadsAgencys (JRA) existing storm water managementmeasures.




3. Groundwater:

CONSTRUCTION

Impact Mitigation

Groundwater may be contaminated through percolationof contaminants

Waste to be managed. Suitable waste receptacles(e.g. bins, skips) to be provided. All waste to bedisposed off at a registered landfill site.



Elevated fuel storage tanks to be provided withimpermeable floors and bund walls to preventpollution during accidental spillages. The outflow ofthe bunded area to be supplied with an oil trap. Thebund wall to be of sufficient height to allow for thecontainment of 110% of the tank(s) volume.Provide area with relevant warning signage (e.g. nosmoking and open fires, fire extinguisher). Preventspillage from elevated fuel tanks during decanting.





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OPERATION

Impact Mitigation

Groundwater may be contaminated via runoff fluids fromvehicle accidents (e.g. trucks transporting chemicals).

Waste to be managed.

Where soil pollution has occurred,contaminated layers must be removed and

disposed of at a permitted landfill site. Proper measures should be in place to avoid

accidental spillages of chemicals which couldcontaminate the groundwater.




4. Air:

CONSTRUCTION

Impact Mitigation

Burning of waste and smoke from fires will reduce airquality.

All the necessary precautions have to be taken toavoid fires.

No waste is allowed to be burnt, and must beremoved from site and disposed at Goidkoppieslandfill.

No fires allowed due to the fact that theconstruction will take place in a residential area.Contractor is to strictly adhere to Regulation 27 (i.e.fire precautions on construction sites) of theConstruction Regulations (GNR. 1010 of 2003).


Before Mitigation - local to regional medium to high short- to long-term

3

After Mitigation - local to regional low short-term 1




Bare patches may generate dust if used by vehicles orduring windy periods.

All bare patches located outside of the sites to bedeveloped, must be properly rehabilitated usingindigenous grass mix.

Dust must be reduced by wetting down dirt roads,bare areas and stockpiled soil. Water used for thispurpose must be used in quantities that must notresult in the generation of run-off. All bare patchescreated by construction related activities must beproperly rehabilitated using indigenous grass mix.

Construction vehicles must travel at low speeds toreduce the effect of dust.



Emissions from construction vehicles and machinery. Vehicles to be properly maintained to avoid

unnecessary emissions.

Vehicles must be regularly serviced to ensure

that no smoke is generated.


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OPERATION

Impact Mitigation

Decreased air pollution on the road after the BRT hasbeen constructed, in principle this would mean fewerprivate cars on the road as more people would use theBRT bus, therefore a probable decrease in pollution.

Institute air quality monitoring programme.


Before Mitigation+

local to regional high Long term 3

After Mitigation + local medium Long term 2

5. Flora:CONSTRUCTION

Impact Mitigation

Damage or disturbance to plant life and wetlandduring construction.

All laborers to be informed of disciplinary actions forthe willful damage to plants.

Workers and machinery to remain inside constructionfootprint.

Rehabilitation to include the following:7. Importing topsoil;8. Seeding with mixed indigenous grasses;9. Planting of indigenous trees;10. Fertiliser application;11. Irrigation; and12. Landscaping of affected areas.

The site is to be rehabilitated to its original state orbetter.

Indigenous trees should be used to replace any treesremoved during construction.

No vegetation must be unnecessarily removed; theflora in the wetland should not be disturbed in anyway during construction.

No activity may substantially disrupt the movement ofthose species of aquatic life indigenous to thewaterbody, including those species which normallymigrate through the area.



After Mitigation - local medium Medium term 1

Exotic species could be introduced into new areas byimporting topsoil and disturbing open areas such as thewetland along Klipspruit Valley road.

The spreading of alien species must be preventedthrough the utilization of local topsoil and controlledthrough a proper herbicide maintenance plan.

Only indigenous vegetation to be used duringlandscaping. There are vast open areas and thewetland surrounding the site therefore utmostconsideration should be taken when importingtopsoil, it should be of a high quality and void ofexotic species such as weeds.


Before Mitigation - local high Long term 3After Mitigation - Local low Medium term 1

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disposed off at a registered landfill site.

Under no circumstances may any area be used forablution purposes. Sufficient chemical toilets to beprovided 1 toilet per 20 workers. Chemical toiletsto be placed at strategic points (away from anywatercourse, with minimal visual impact). Chemicaltoilets to be serviced once per week.


Elevated fuel storage tanks to be provided withimpermeable floors and bund walls to preventpollution during accidental spillages. The outflow ofthe bunded area to be supplied with an oil trap. Thebund wall to be of sufficient height to allow for thecontainment of 110% of the tank(s) volume.

Prevent spillage from elevated fuel tanks duringdecanting.



After Mitigation - local low Long term 1

Removal of trees. Indigenous trees should be used to replace

removed trees during construction. Where indigenous trees have to be removed

without damage, they must be replacedelsewhere on site (if any).

Should Hypoxis hemerocallidea (African potato)be discovered on site, proper measures must betaken to conserve the plants, and, wherenecessary, remove and transplant the speciesin an area of similar habitat and soil type.


Before Mitigation - local toregional

High Long term 3


High Long term 1

OPERATION

Impact Mitigation

Proliferation of exotic vegetation and weeds in disturbedareas, especially the wetland.

Affected area to be rehabilitated by a specialist.

with indigenous flora species.



After Mitigation - local Low Short term 1

6. Fauna:CONSTRUCTION

Impact Mitigation

Damage to fauna by workers (e.g. poaching, wilfuldamage).

No animals may be poached, snared, hunted,captured or willfully damaged or destroyed, unlessdeclared as a pest.

Disturbances to nesting sites of birds must beavoided, as far as possible.

All labourers to remain inside construction footprint.

All labourers to be info

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