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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSEMENT FULL STUDY REPORT FOR

THE DEVELOPMENT OF A FILLING STATION IN ONDANGWA, UUPOPO, OSHANA REGION.

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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT

CONTENTS

Chapter Description Page

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INTRODUCTION

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1.1 Scoping Report and Conditions of Acceptance 5

1.2 Purpose of the Environmental Impact Assessment Report 6

1.2.1 EIA Phase 6 1.2.2 Environmental Impact Assessment Report 6

2 DETAILS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

ASSESSMENT PRACTITIONER

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2.1.1 Details of EAP that prepared the EIA Report 8 2.1.2 Expertise of the EAP 8

3 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED ACTIVITY 9

3.1 Description of Proposed Activity 9

3.1.1 Description of the filling station 10

3.2 Location of the proposed activity 11

3.3 Need and Desirability of Proposed Activity 12

3.4 Timing of the activity 14

3.5 Alternatives 15

3.5.1 Site 19 3.5.2 Design 23 3.5.3 Layout 23 3.5.4 No-Go 24

4 DESCRIPTION OF THE RECEIVING ENVIRONMENT 25

4.1 Introduction 25

4.2 Physical Environment 26

4.2.1 Climate 26 4.2.2 Geology 26 4.2.3 Hydrology 26 (a) Surface Water 26 (b) Groundwater 26 4.2.4 Topography 26

4.3 Biological Environment 27

4.3.1 Vegetation 27

4.3.2 Fauna 27

4.4 Socio-Economic Environment 28

5 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS 30

5.1 Notification of Acceptance of Scoping Report 30

5.2 Register of Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) 30

5.3 Comments Register 30

5.4 EIA report

6 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND IMPACTS 32

6.1 Environmental Issues 32

6.2 Environmental Issues and Associated Impacts 34

6.2.1 Description of Impacts 34 (a) Ecological/Biological Impacts 34 (b) Physical Environment Impacts 34 (c) Socio-Economic Impacts 36

6.3 Methodology used in determining impact significance 39

(a) Nature of Impact 39 (b) Extent 39 (c) Duration 39 (d) Severity or Intensity 39

(e) Probability 40

6.3.2 Degree of confidence 40 6.3.3 Nature of impacts 40 6.3.4 Other Aspects 40 6.3.5 Mitigation and monitoring 41

7 SPECIALIST STUDIES 54

7.1 Geotechnical 54

7.2 Traffic 54

(a) The preliminary access feasibility assessment – 54 (b) The traffic impact assessment – 55 (c) The addendum to the traffic impact assessment – 56

7.3 Engineering Services 57

7.4 Economic 61

8 ASSUMPTIONS, UNCERTAINTIES AND GAPS IN

KNOWLEDGE

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9 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT 65

9.1 Opinion on authorization of activity 65

9.2 Environmental impact statement 66

10 APPENDICES 69

10.1 Environmental Management Plan 69

10.2 Interested and Affected Parties Correspondence 69

10.3 Site Alternative 3 69

APPENDICES APPENDIX and EMP APPENDIX b Public Participation Process APPENDIX c Site Alternative 3

ACRONYMS

A AECA Advanced Environmental Consultancy Agency

B BID Background Information Document C CBD Central Business District D

DEA Department of Environmental Affairs

DRT Department of Roads and Transport: ondangwa constituency

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EAP Environmental Assessment Practitioner

EIA Environmental Impact Assessment

EIASR Environmental Impact Assessment Scoping Report

EMP Environmental Management Plan / Programme

I I&AP Interested and Affected Party I&APs Interested and Affected Parties IDP Integrated Development Plan N

NEMA Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007)

P PPP Public Participation Process R RA Road Authority

S

SDF Spatial Development Framework

U UST Underground Storage Tank

W WWTW Waste Water Treatment Works

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1. INTRODUCTION

Advanced Environmental Agency (AEA) has been appointed by (Pinton Investment cc)

as an independent environmental practitioners to undertake a scoping and

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the development of a One Stop Shop center

and associated filling station. The EIA conforms to the Regulations of Namibia as

promulgated in terms of the Environmental Management Act (no. 7 of 2007).

1.1 Proponent Pinton Investment is a truly Namibian owned company. The company has been

operating for 2 years now. Pinton Investment has proved experience in running businesses such

as road construction, agricultural investments and other investments.

Pinton Investment offers a wide variety of services in the agricultural industry and in road

constructions. Pinton Investments recruits dynamic and talented young Namibians.

1.2 Scoping Report and Conditions of Acceptance

This report represents the Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and has

been prepared in accordance with the EIA Regulations published in Government (GN

30 FEBRUARY 2012). These regulations fall under the Environmental Management

Act, 2007 (Act No.7 of 2007) (EMA).

Under regulation 44 of the Petroleum Products Regulations promulgated under

Government Notice No. 155 of 23 June 2000, stipulates that “listed activities” (i.e. those

activities that have been recognized as having a detrimental effect on the environment)

require environmental authorization from the competent authority.

Table 1 provides a summary of the listed activities associated with the project that

require environmental authorization.

Table 1: listed activities associated with the project.

Government Notice.

Activity Number

Listed Activity

a) The construction of filling stations, including associated

structures and infrastructure, or any other facility for the

underground storage of a dangerous good, including

petrol, diesel, liquid petroleum gas or paraffin.

The transformation of undeveloped, vacant or derelict land to (b) residential, mixed, retail, commercial, industrial or

institutional use where such development does not constitute infill

and where the total area to be transformed is bigger than 1 hectare.

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In the letter of acceptance it is specifically required that the following issues be

“addressed adequately in the EIR”:

Need and Desirability of the proposed project; and Economic viability of the proposed project. .

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1.2 Purpose of the Environmental Impact Assessment Report

The EIA process is controlled through Regulations published under Government Notice

and associated guidelines promulgated in terms of the Environmental Management Act

(Act 7 of 2007) and Petroleum Products Regulations.

Three phases in the EIA process are typically recognized:

Scoping Phase; and

Application Phase;

EIA Phase.

The first two phases of this process of has been dealt with in this report, the third face will

be subjected if a full EIA report is needed. This report represents the outcome of the scoping

phase.

1.2.1 EIA Phase

The EIA phase determines the significance of the impact of the proposed activity on the

surrounding environment. During the EIA phase, an Environmental Impact Report

(EIAR) will be produced by AEA and submitted to the Directorate of Environmental

Affairs (DEA) The EIAR (this report) will provide an assessment of all the identified

key issues and associated impacts on socio-economic, vegetation, fauna etc. from the

Scoping Phase as well as a description of appropriate mitigation measures. All

environmental impacts are assessed both before and after mitigation to determine:

The significance of the impact despite mitigation; and

The effectiveness of the proposed mitigation measures.

As usually done in the scoping phase, there is a detailed public participation process that

ensures all interested and affected parties (I&APs) are informed of the proposed activity

and, provided an opportunity to comment.

1.2.2 Environmental Impact Assessment Scoping Report

The aim of the EIASR is to document the outcome of the scoping Phase and includes the

following:

A detailed description of the proposed activity;

A description of the property and the location on the property of the proposed

activity;

A description of the need and desirability for the project;

A description and assessment of feasible and reasonable alternatives;

A description of the receiving environment;

Documentation of the Public Participation Process and a register of Interested and

Affected Parties; (See Section 36);

A summary of the findings/recommendations of any required specialists;

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A description of environmental issues and impacts associated with the project

proposal and alternatives;

A description of the methodology used in the assessment of impacts;

An assessment of each impact and a description of appropriate mitigation measures;

Details of any assumptions, uncertainties or gaps in knowledge;

An environmental impact statement that includes an opinion on the authorization of

the proposed activity a summary of the findings, and an assessment of the positive and negative impacts;

An Environmental Management Plan (EMP);

Any other information required by the authorities.

After public review, the Environmental Impact Assessment Scoping Report will be submitted

to DEA for their approval.

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2 DETAILS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PRACTITIONER

This chapter is intended to provide details on the organization and the author that undertook

the EIA Study as required in terms of (Act no .7 of 2007).

2.1 Advanced Environmental Consultant Agency cc.

Advanced Environmental Consultant Agency cc is an environmental consulting

company whose environmental division comprises of 6 individuals of which all are

Environmental Assessment Practitioners. The environmental division has undertaken

over 5 Environmental Impact Assessments for development projects within Namibia.

2.1.1 Details of EAP that prepared the EIA Report

Name: Miss Albertina Simon

Address: P.O. Box 96255

Windhoek

Namibia

OFFICE NO: # 44

Continental building

Independence Avenue

Tel: 081 760 6590

E-mail: [email protected]

2.1.2 Expertise of the EAP Albertina Simon

Miss Albertina Simon the owner and founder of Advanced Environmental Agency is an

Environmentalist with 3 years’ experience in EIA regulation and conservation research

support in Namibia. She has worked as an Environmental impact assessment practitioner

reviewing applications, collecting data and writing scoping reports and EMPs with

environmental issues for different projects before embarking on registering her own

company as an Assistant. Her key expertise includes: Review of Environmental Impact

Assessments and related reports, compilation and quality control of records of decision

for environmental authorizations, and development of operational guidelines,

procedures and templates for administration of environmental applications.

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3 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED ACTIVITY

This chapter is intended to fulfill the requirements of GRN regulation on the Petroleum

(act no. 13 of 1990)

3.1 Description of Proposed Activity

The study area includes a site in Ondangwa Uupopo ,The proposed activity entails the

construction of a filling station.

The project entails the construction of a filling station with:

2 underground fuel tanks, each of 23 000 liter (23 cubic meters) capacity.

2 pumps, with three nozzles each (1 pump with 2 nozzles and 1for Diesel) see picture 2

for details.

Canopied forecourt with dispensing pumps;

Convenience store with bakery section;

Branded take away;

Car wash facility; and

Tires repair.

In addition, it is proposed to construct the following tourism related facilities as part of

the development:

Parking space for cars and tour buses; and

Garden & play area.

This will depend on the available land remaining after the construction of the main business

purpose. The filling station will be having two underground tanks, 3 pumps and with 6

nozzles each. There will be toilets and one office.

It is anticipated that besides the 24 possible direct employment opportunities associated

with construction a further 20 to 30 indirect jobs could be generated during this phase

of the development. However, it is unlikely that these entire job opportunities will accrue

to Ondangwa and the rest of Oshana region residents as much depends on the sourcing

of services and skills. There will be the creation of between 15 and 2 5 permanent

jobs associated directly with the operation of the various development components.

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A further 10 to 15 indirect job opportunities are likely to be generated in other sectors

servicing the development, again it is to be expected that some of these indirect opportunities

will accrue to areas outside Ondangwa.

Figure 1: Concept layout of project ERF 84 showing location of filling station

and related facilities, courtesy of ….

3.1.1 Description of the filling station

Specific details of the exact design and layout of the filling station are unavailable at present,

as the entire project is still in the concept design phase. Nevertheless, given the details

presented above it can be seen that a standard filling station is envisaged. Typically such a

filling station will make provision for the underground storage of unleaded petrol, lead

replacement petrol and diesel. The typical tank allocation on a 2 storage tank facility is to

use one tank for the storage of petrol and one for the storage of diesel. However, this is

dependent on anticipated sales volumes for each product.

A typical filling station will have a canopied forecourt with two or three dispensing

underground tanks lands on which pumps for the dispensing of fuel from the underground

storage tanks will be located. The filling station will be having 2 pumps. Standard industry

practice is for the area under the canopy to be slightly raised above the level of the remainder

of the service area and sealed with an impervious layer. In addition, current practice is to

include facilities such as a convenience store and car wash in the overall filling station design.

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The installation of the fuel tanks and pipelines at the filling station will be in line with SABS

Standards (SANS 10089: Parts 1-3). In terms of these standards:

Underground fuel storage tanks (USTs) should be, as a minimum, composite tanks (fiber-reinforced resin coated steel tanks); see above picture 1 for detail

Installation requirements for USTs are prescribed;

Filler point containment measures for the containment of spillages during tank

filling are prescribed; and

Supply pipeline types, containment measures and installation requirements are

specified.

The tanks will be filled from a common filler box. The filler point will be surrounded by secondary

sleeving to prevent surface water and soil from entering the filler box. The fuel tanker operator

will pump out any spillage into this filler box at the time of fuel delivery.

Fuel from these tanks will be pumped through underground pipelines, which will be laid to the

forecourt area, where it will finally be dispensed into customers’ vehicles. Dispensing pumps will

be fitted with emergency cut off valves as specified by the relevant legislation and standards, and

the pumps will have a vapor return system.

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As per current standard practice, and in fulfillment of the requirements of the National Water Act

and SABS 089:1999, all storm water that may potentially be contaminated by fuel or oil spills

will be directed to a separator unit prior to exiting the site. In addition, waste water from the

carwash facility will drain through a separator before discharge to sewer.

3.2 Location of the proposed activity

The filling station will be constructed at Erf 84 in Ondangwa, Uupopo near Ok foods along the

B1 road, zones settlement area . During the visit on the site, the Erf is distant from houses in the

area. In accordance with the requirements of the regulations that feasible and reasonable

alternatives be considered, which includes the consideration of only one sites, the site is located

and were commencement of the Scoping phase. Subsequent to the Scoping phase and discussions

between the applicant and the town council this site was identified, and approved by the

Ondangwa Town Council. These would not affect any nearest resident as the houses identified

are 1 km away from the site.

No subsequent site was identified for the construction of the proposed filling station and other

amenities, however site /plot 84 is the only Erf given to the applicant for the proposed business..

3.3 Need and Desirability of Proposed Activity

Facilitation of the development of the local filling station is an acknowledged objective of both

the Ondangwa and the whole rest of Oshana region, tourists and all other visitors into the region.

Council and the government, as evidenced by the prominence given to it in the various policies,

strategies, plans and frameworks published. The promotion of business and job creation is

addressed in the current Integrated Development Plan for the Ondangwa Constituency , as a

priority sector for local economic development and the GC Spatial Development Framework

indicates various Business zones based economic development of which (Pinton

Investment)functions as the centre for these.

The community has expressed the excitement towards the proposed project, with positive

comments and inputs by confessing on how much they have been suffering to fuel their vehicles.

That it will make things easier for them, since they had to travel distances almost each an everyday

to fuel their vehicles especially tax drivers. Ondangwa is in the northern part of Namibia between

villages therefore the development of Ondangwa supports the nearest villages.

It is believed that the proposed combined development would be ideally placed to provide a

variety of services to tourists in an integrated manner as an entry point or portal. Such an entry

point or portal would need to provide a variety of services to tourists and local community in an

integrated manner; it would need to attract the attention of tourists; and, importantly, it would

need to be sustainable.

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3.4 Timing of the activity

The development process for this project, including permitting, detailed planning design and

construction is likely to take in the order of 6 to 7 months.

Phasing development of the project was thought by the applicant not to be viable or practical as

the absence of an economic “anchor” will adversely affect the sustainability of the one stop-center.

Conversely, development of the filling station without the rest of the project elements would not

achieve the overall desired aim of raising the profile of Ondangwa /Oshana region.

The Economic specialist study further indicates that the filling station component should only be

considered for development in the medium-term, i.e. in about 3 years’ time, otherwise with the

demand for the type of business in the area, the proponent might lose out to other business venture

who would steal the same idea from them.

3.5 Alternatives

The EIA Regulations stipulate that a requirement of the EIA Process is to investigate feasible and

reasonable alternatives to the project proposal. In this case there is no alternative sites to be

considered as the site is a settlement area. Sub-regulation (GN 30 IN GG 4878 OF FEBRUARY

2012) requires that the advantages and disadvantages of identified potential alternatives for the

environment and affected community be described.

The EIA Regulations define “Alternatives”, in relation to a proposed activity, as “different means

of meeting the general purpose and requirements of the activity, which may include alternatives

to –

(a) the property on which or location where it is proposed to undertake the activity;

(b) the type of activity to be undertaken;

(c) the design or layout of the activity;

(d) the technology to be used in the activity; and

(e) The operational aspects of the activity.”

Given the nature of this particular project and its associated activities was assessed:

site;

activity;

layout; and

No-go.

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A matrix of the potential alternatives identified during the Scoping Phase is set out in Table 2

below. Further details of identified alternatives are discussed in the subsequent sub-sections of

this chapter.

Table 2: Summary of potential alternatives to the proposed activity, with the advantages and

disadvantages of each. (Source: Scoping Report)

Selected site Advantages Disadvantages

Site 1

This site is located across

close to Ok foods

,alongside the B1 road

Visibility – this is a highly visible site, which from a business perspective is essential to the success of the project.

Proximity to residential area.

Location – at entrance to town for travelers moving inland, at exit from town for travelers moving toward the east or the north.

Engineering – has access to the necessary municipal infrastructure services.

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Access Site Option 1: Access from the B1 Road

Customers moves off the B1

road and turn their left side

when from Omuthiya and to

their right from Oshakati to

the site via a purpose built

access point, large vehicles

will not be required to make complex turning man over in narrow streets.

Road safety standards may be

compromised through the

introduction of an additional

intersection near two existing

intersections and a curve.

Existing land uses continue

unchanged, i.e. current

grazing practices continue

on both site alternatives and

the existing service infrastructure on site 2 does not need to be moved or relocated.

Traffic congestion and

unsafe long distance bus

passenger loading and

unloading in the CBD

continues.

In the longer term, the land

remains available for

development.

Tourism co-ordination and

showcasing of local arts and

crafts remain fragmented.

Associated local economic

development may not realize its

full potential. No filling station, no possibility of fuel leaking into soil or ground water.

Potential job opportunities lost.

Visibility – this is a highly

visible site, which from a

business perspective is

essential to the success of

the project.

Proximity to residential area.

Proximity to B1– main

tourist route through to

Oshakati.

Accessibility from B1 road – safety considerations in respect of existing intersections and road alignment.

Engineering – has access

to the necessary municipal

infrastructure services.

Existing land uses continue

unchanged, i.e. current

grazing practices continue

on both site alternatives and

the existing service

infrastructure on site 2 does

not need to be moved or

relocated.

Traffic congestion and

unsafe long distance bus

passenger loading and

unloading in the CBD

continues.

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In the longer term, the land

remains available for

development.

Tourism co-ordination and

showcasing of local arts and

crafts remain fragmented.

Associated local economic development may not realise its full potential.

No filling station, no possibility of fuel leaking into soil or ground water.

Potential job opportunities lost.

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3.5.1 Site

Only one site is under consideration as set out in Section 3.2 above and shown in The Scoping

Report shows the main issues in site selection to be:

3.5.1.1Access, from the B1 turn into the right turn left when coming from Ondangwa Omuthiya

near Ok foods.co-ordinates -17.914006°15.980615°

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Figure 5: map to the site

The North-eastern entrance and exit from and to the Filling Station along the road is marginally

less risky than the East-northern entrance, but the topography is flat and visible from a distance

when joining or exiting the road. For these reasons the east-northern entrance to the filling station

need a proper considered to offer a feasible site alternative for consideration.

It is therefore desirable from a planning perspective to locate a mixed retail

development within this area.

From an environmental perspective the flood or storm water during the rainy season of (more

than 500 mm) per annum increases the risk of surface water contamination and pollution from

fuel spills, which are commonly associated with fuel stations. Therefore it is advised for the

proponent to make sure that the foundation is build high than normal as the site situated at is

similarly. The need for extensive cutting and leveling operations in the preparation of the site

due to the flatness of the area may also impact the quality of water recharging the underground

aquifer. In addition, access is likely to be almost as much of an issue here as at the filling station

depending on the direction where you are coming from on the B1 road, entering or exiting the

site.

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3.5.2 Design

The design of a development such as this takes place at a variety of scales. For simplicity’s

sake these may divide into macro and micro scales. Macro scale design in this instance is

taken to be the main physical or economic activities making up the proposed development.

Effectively the proposed development under consideration here consists of two elements:

3.5.2.1 Filling station 3.5.2.2 Retail centre (restaurant and stop shop, and parking for cars and

buses).

These were assessed from an economic perspective in combination, as per the current

proposal, and as a retail center without the filling station component

Micro scale design, for the purposes of this report, includes physical design elements such

as:

3.5.2.3 shaping of the site, e.g. use of split levels between the retail component

and filling station;

3.5.2.4 landscaping, e.g. selection of plants and “hard” landscaping materials; 3.5.2.5 building materials, e.g. boundary fencing; and 3.5.2.6 Lighting types, e.g. lamp type and wattage.

Because the proposed development is still at a concept design stage micro scale design

alternatives have not been assessed here. Nevertheless, recommendations for the mitigation

of anticipated impacts have included recommendations regarding micro scale design

elements.

3.5.3 Layout

Layout of the proposed development is largely dependent on the location of access points

from the B1. The consideration of layout alternatives has thus largely revolved around the

assessment of traffic impacts and the consideration of alternative access points.

3.5.4 No-Go

As part of the consideration of alternatives it is required that the no-go alternative is considered.

Essentially this is a consideration of possible impacts on the environment should the proposed

development not be implemented.

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4.DESCRIPTION OF THE RECEIVING ENVIRONMENT

This chapter is intended to fulfill the requirements of GRN Sub-regulation act (GN 30

GG 4878OF 6 FEBRUARY 2012 2007)

4.1 Introduction

This chapter provides a description of the receiving environment within the study area. Three

components to the environment are recognized:

Physical Environment;

Biological Environment; and

Socio-Economic Environment.

Only those elements of the environment that have a direct bearing on the impact assessment

process of the project are discussed. The severity of the potential impacts is largely determined

by the state of the receiving environment.

For example, the installation of underground fuel storage tanks in a pristine wetland habitat

would have far more significant ecological impacts than the installation of underground fuel

storage tanks in an industrial area business centre.

Figure 8: Receiving environment of proposed filling station, behind the site is business of cement

and bricks

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4.2Physical Environment

4.2.1Climate

The climate here is considered to be a local steppe climate. In Ondangwa, there is little rainfall

throughout the year. This location is classified as BSh by Köppen and Geiger. The average annual

temperature is 22.5 °C in Ondangwa. Precipitation here averages 470 mm.

4.2.2Geology

The soils of the silt soil surrounding the site Environment , These are developed in sediments of

aeolian origin, and have very high silt content. During rainy seasons surface water occures ,which is

not used for human consumption.

4.2.3 Hydrology

(a) Surface Water

Seasonal surface water is evident during the rainy season and few months after that, the

surface water or water in the area is blackish or salty and not fit for human consumption.

(b) Groundwater

Studies have indicated that there is plenty of underground water, making the entire part

of the site farm is a seepage area to the underground aquifer. The discovery of the biggest

aquifer in the north, holding the potential solution of water crisis of Namibia, makes it

a sensitive area to make any mistake in terms of underground water pollution.

4.2.4 Topography

The plot is situated on a flat area. The site is completely cleared and there is no vegetation to be

cleared.

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4.3 Biological Environment

4.3.1 Vegetation

The area is completely cleared, there is no vegetation within km surrounding from the site under

consideration.

4.3.2 Fauna

There are no fauna using the plot as habitat at the moments the place is cleared already at the moment,

there are markets and business.

4.3.3 Flora

The soils of the Central North are mostly nutrient-poor. Only a sparse vegetation is found in the

Oshana’s during dry season. Mopane trees and Makalani palms are growing along their fringes.

During the efundja large parts of the Central North turn into wetlands and a rich bird life appears

consisting of pelicans, storks, flamingos and many other species. The waterways are filled with fish.

Apart from that only very little wildlife is found in the area north of the Etosha National Park due to

the high population density. However at the proposed site there are no any plants to be cleared,

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4.4 Socio-Economic Environment

The locality of the proposed development is on the western edge of Ondangwa town, The sites

under consideration form part of the town commonage and are undeveloped, although not

unused. The site is currently not in use of anything.

This shows that the construction of the proposed project will add to the socio-economic

development of Ondangwa and the rest of Oshana region. Opening another sector that adds to

economic development in the district . More job opportunities will be open in the community,

reducing the number of unemployment rate in the region as this allows people to participate in

different economic activities. This will also call attention on the constituency leading more

business investment to take place.

The fast growing of Ondangwa town ,contributes to a high demand of facilities such as filling station.

Ondangwa recently started hosting expo. Therefore the construction of a filling will be a great

contribution to the town service.

Due to such rapid urban growth, provision of basic infrastructure for all has become an

important concern in the area. Basic infrastructural services that have deteriorated due to

such rapid increase in population include: Solid Waste Management (SWM) system;

drainage; roads; mass transportation; electric installations. Greater environmental pollution

and other problems have been the result of under-provision of such basic services.

The current Commercial and Industrial Areas could be adequate for present and future

demand. The planning thereof made provision for future demand and hence, emphasis from

the Council is squarely on the improvement of the physical infrastructure. As for the

Commercial Area, surfaced roads and complete electrical reticulation have been planned to

meet the requirements of prospective investors.

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5 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS

The EIA Regulations specify that a public participation process must be conducted as an integral

part of the EIA. Regulation Act (no 7 of 2007) sets out the minimum requirements for the public

participation process; this Scoping Report provides details of the steps taken to comply with the

requirements of regulation. This chapter outlines the public participation process followed in

fulfillment of the requirements of sub-regulation.

Public comments

The meeting was held at Rossing foundation near the proposed where the community was given

a chance to participate according to the regulation act (no. 7 of 2007) and environmental

assessment regulations (GN 30 IN GG 4878 OF 6 FEBRUARY 2012).

Community members and all interested and affected parties residents have represented

themselves and registered their comments toward the proposed project.

The meeting was attended by community residents from nearest houses and to register their

comments , and few number of community members.

The community has shown their interest in the proposed project and has accepted the filling

station to be constructed in Ondangwa plot 84.

The community supported their proposal, that having a filling station in their community is good

thing as this will give support to other types of developments to be attracted to their community.

There are no homesteads affected near the site.

Community members have mentioned that this will bring development to their area and yes they

can’t wait any longer to have that filling station in their constituency.

No objections were raised during the community neither has any has reached advanced

environmental agency consultants office yet against the proposed project.

Requirements of the Plan of Study (32) (2) (e) (I):

Inform I&APs of the acceptance of the Scoping Report by ADVANCED

ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCY. (Appendix C- 1);

Maintain the I&AP Register (Appendix C-2) (32)(2)(e)(ii);

Update the Comments Register (Appendix C-3) (32)(2)(e)(iii);

Notify I&APs of the availability of the Environmental Impact Report; and

Notify I&APs of the Environmental Authorization or Refusal of Authorization.

Copies of correspondence received from I&APs may be found in Appendix C-4

(32)(2)(e)(iv)

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5.3 Notification of Acceptance of Scoping Report

Registered I&APs were informed by means of e-mail and fax of the acceptance of the

Scoping Report by DEA. A copy of the notice and distribution list may be found in

Appendix C-1.

5.4 Register of Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs)

In accordance with the requirements of Regulation, of Government Notice No. (no 7 of

2007), a register of I&APs has been maintained and updated throughout this project.

Kindly refer to Appendix C-2 for a copy of the register.

5.5 Comments Register

All I&APs’ written comments relating to the Scoping Phase were recorded in a

comments register, which formed Appendix H of the Scoping Report. This register has

been included as Appendix C-3 in this report. Comments submitted in response to this

EIA Report will be added to this register.

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5.6 Public Review of the EIA Report

This EIA Report is made available to register I&APs for a 15-day comment period,

commencing on 19th October 2019. Any comments received from I&APs will be

incorporated into the final EIA Report if required, which will be submitted to DEA.

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6 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND IMPACTS

This chapter seeks to fulfill the requirements of GN, Sub-regulation (GN 30 IN GG 4878

OF 6 FEBRUARY 2012 ) with respect to the description of environmental issues

identified during the EIA process, their significance and potential for mitigation; and

32(2)(k) with respect to the assessment of identified significant impacts.

6.3 Environmental Issues

An environmental issue is defined as “a generally expressed environmental concern or

impact” raised in an EIA process by the EAP, key stakeholders, authorities or I&APs.

The purpose of this section is to reflect the key environmental issues associated with the

proposed project that has been raised through the EIA process. Key issues were

identified according to the following criteria:

Whether or not the issue raised falls within the scope and the responsibility of the project;

Whether or not there is sufficient information available to respond to the issues or

concerns raised without further specialist investigation; and

Whether any aspect of the project is in consistent with the legal, policy or planning framework.

Table 3 shows the key environmental issues identified during the Scoping phase of the

EIA process. Sub-regulation (GN 30 IN GG 4878 OF 6 FEBRUARY 2012) requires

that an assessment of the significance of each issue be provided together with an

indication of the extent to which the issue could be addressed through the

implementation of mitigation measures. It should be understood that an environmental

issue does not equate to an environmental impact hence the identification of impacts

associated with each issue.

In assessing the significance of an environmental issue the following have been taken

into account and a rating of High, Medium or Low is given:

The number of potential impacts associated with the issue; The probable extent of these impacts; and The potential for mitigation of these impacts.

The following criteria have been taken into account in determining the mitigation

potential of an environmental issue:

The existence of legislation, norms and standards intended to safeguard the particular environmental issue;

Whether mitigation can be achieved through design of the development; Whether mitigation can be achieved through management of the

development.

Utilizing the mitigation potential criteria listed above the rating of mitigation potential

has been determined as follows:

High = all three mitigation potential criteria apply Moderate = two mitigation potential criteria apply Low = one mitigation potential criterion applies

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Table 3: Assessment of key environmental issues associated with the proposed development, their significance and potential for mitigation.

Environmental Issue Mitigation Potential Significance

of Issue

Associated Impacts

Physical Environment

Contamination of air, soil and water resources Moderate to High potential for mitigation Moderate Above ground:

Air quality – dust, volatile organic compounds,

odor Waste Management – litter Soil

Surface water

Ground water

Socio-Economic

Change to the social and economic

structure of Ondangwa.

Moderate to High potential for mitigation High Employment – includes both the creation of jobs

and the possible loss of jobs. Feasibility of filling station

Safety risks to neighbors:

Security risks to neighbors:

Increased noise and disturbance

Decrease in property values of neighboring

residential area Health

Visual impacts

View and Sense of place

Traffic impacts associated with the location of

access to the development and construction

activities Increased vehicle traffic through a

residential area

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6.4 Environmental Issues and Associated Impacts

Sub-regulation (GN 30 IN GG 4878 OF 6 FEBRUARY 2012) requires that an

assessment of the identified potentially significant impacts be provided. This section

therefore provides a description and assessment of the potentially significant impacts

associated with the environmental issues identified in Table 3.

6.4.1 Description of Impacts

(a) Ecological/Biological Impacts

1. Transformation of Vegetation

Site preparation and shaping will require the site level which . However it has been

acknowledged in the SDF and related conservation planning of Ondangwa that this is a

sacrificial area, and provision has been made elsewhere for conservation of this habitat

type.

2. Displacement of Fauna

Site preparation and shaping activities will permanently transform habitat over the

approximately 1140 m2 of the development. In addition, disturbance as a result of

increased human activity in the immediate vicinity of the site during construction is

expected to result in the temporary displacement of fauna from the untransformed area

immediately adjacent to the site. As has been noted with vegetation, it has been

acknowledged in conservation planning for Ondangwa Uupopo community that this is

a sacrificial area, and provision has been made elsewhere for conservation of this habitat

type.

3. Pollution

In the context of this project the impact here relates to potential toxicological effects on

biological elements (fauna and flora) of the environment. For example: should the

underground storage tanks leak it is possible that product could escape into the soil, and

eventually accumulate to concentrations capable of affecting plant metabolism or soil

organisms. Toxic compounds washed off the site by storm water, e.g. hydrocarbons

from parking areas or the filling station forecourt, may negatively impact on ecosystem

functioning off site.

The likelihood of leakage related pollution effects occurring is low as current national

and industry standards for the manufacture and installation of underground storage tanks

and the operation of filling stations include secondary containment measures and the

implementation of dedicated monitoring programmers. The potential for impacts

associated with spillage is possibly higher, but can be mitigated through:

adoption of a forecourt design which diverts potentially contaminated storm water to

a separator; and

Maintenance of spill kit on site for cleaning up larger spills.

(b) Physical Environment Impacts

1. Above Ground

Impacts affecting the above ground physical environment which could result from the

proposed development include impacts on air quality and impacts relating to waste

management.

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Air Quality may be divided into physical and chemical aspects. The physical aspect

comprises particulates, such as dust and smoke, blown from or released into the

atmosphere by an activity. Chemical aspects comprise volatile and non-volatile

chemical compounds (including odors) emitted into the atmosphere by activities or

processes.

During construction dust from site preparation and shaping activities may be blown into

surrounding areas. Mitigation would be through the implementation of dust suppression

measures, specification of which will form part of the EMP.

During the operational phase of the development there is likely to be release of volatile

organic compounds during refueling operations and exhaust emissions from vehicles

visiting the centre. Mitigation will be through adherence to relevant standards for the

storage and handling of fuels. Ensuring vehicles operate in compliance with applicable

exhaust emission standards will also assist in mitigating possible impacts.

Odor nuisance from uncollected wastes emanating from the restaurant and take- away

may negatively affect neighboring residents. Mitigation measures include:

Ensuring that waste handling, storage and collection is undertaken in accordance with the relevant health and municipal legislation, practices and procedures; and

Managing the development in compliance with the relevant environmental, water,

and health legislation.

Waste Management includes the management of both solid and liquid waste, and

effluent, produced by a facility or an activity.

Litter blown from the development may accumulate in the residential area. The

following measures will aid in mitigation of this potential impact:

Ensuring that the design of the development includes adequate facilities for the

temporary storage of waste, in terms of volume, location and enclosure;

Ensuring that waste handling, storage and collection is undertaken in accordance

with the relevant health and municipal legislation, practices and procedures;

Provision of adequate numbers of litter bins throughout the development; and Implementation of an appropriate collection and disposal strategy to ensure regular

removal of waste to a permitted waste disposal facility.

2. Soil

Possible impacts associated with the construction phase include soil erosion and

contamination of soil from poorly managed construction materials. Possible impacts

associated with the operational phase include soil erosion from poorly designed and

managed storm water systems; contamination of soil with petrochemicals from leaking

or malfunctioning equipment and spillages.

Mitigation includes:

The implementation of an appropriately designed and constructed storm water

management system;

Managing the development in compliance with relevant environmental, water, and

health legislation.

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3. Surface Water

Possible impacts associated with the construction phase include contamination of storm water with

hazardous substances such as cement, hydrocarbons from poorly maintained heavy machinery,

paints and the like. Possible impacts associated with the operational phase includes contamination

of storm water runoff with: spilt hydrocarbons from the forecourt and parking areas; wastes from

storage areas associated with the retail component of the development; and litter from public areas

of the development.

Mitigation measures include managing the development in compliance with relevant

environmental, water, and health legislation.

4. Ground Water

Possible impacts are largely associated with the installation and operation of the underground

storage tanks for the filling station component of the development. However, owing to the

location of the site and the nature of its geology these impacts can be relatively easily managed

through adherence to national and industry standards for the installation of underground storage

tanks and the operation of filling stations include secondary containment measures and the

implementation of dedicated monitoring programmers. Management of the development in

compliance with relevant environmental, water, and health legislation will also contribute greatly

to the mitigation of potential impacts on ground water.

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(c) Socio-Economic Impacts

1. Loss of Employment Opportunities

It is possible that the operation of an additional filling station in Uupopo community farm could

lead to one or more of the existing filling stations closing down with an attendant loss of between

8 and 11 jobs. It is, however, predicted in this Report that the filling station component of the

proposed development will generate 21 jobs. Potential mitigation would be to aim for no net job

losses by employing those who may lose jobs due to closure of an existing filling station at the

new filling station, which is not the case to happen in Uupopo community.

2. Creation of Employment Opportunities

It is expected that the proposed development will result in the creation of new employment

opportunities. It is anticipated that besides the 10 possible direct employment opportunities

associated with construction a further 15 to 20 indirect jobs could be generated during this phase

of the development. However, it is unlikely that these entire job opportunities will accrue to

Ondangwa residents and nearest villages as well as Ondangwa residents as much depends on the

sourcing of services and skills. There will be the creation of between 67 and 97 permanent jobs

associated directly with the operation of the various development components. A further 20 to

30 indirect job opportunities are likely to be generated in other sectors servicing the development,

again it is to be expected that some of these indirect opportunities will accrue to areas outside

Ondangwa community.

Employment opportunities associated with the construction phase are expected to be short

duration in nature, whilst those associated with the operational phase are expected to be long

duration / sustainable opportunities. Optimizing the number of opportunities for local residents

to obtain employment on the project (both construction and operational stages) would enhance

the positive aspect of this impact.

3. Economic Feasibility

Commercial developments, such as that proposed in this application, carry an inherent risk of

economic failure. The principles of integrated environmental management (IEM) seek to protect

the environment from the consequences of poorly planned and executed human activities. By

ensuring that a development is planned in accordance with both sound business, economic and

IEM principles it may be possible to prevent the proliferation of economically non-feasible

developments.

In the context of this application, an economic feasibility study of the proposed development has

been undertaken. Implementation of the recommendations of this study may assist in mitigating

the potential risks to the project.

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4. Safety Risks to Neighbors

Potentially these include:

Risks associated with blasting of the sandstone underlying the site, if it is found to be necessary, during construction; and

Explosion and fire during operation of the filling station

Mitigation of these risks can be achieved through compliance with the applicable

occupational health and safety regulations; hazardous materials storage and handling

regulations; and related national standards.

5. Security Risks to Neighbors

Potential impacts include:

An increase in opportunistic crime associated with an increase in the number of non-residents passing through the neighboring residential area.

Anti-social behavior associated with an increase in the number of non-residents

passing through the neighboring residential area.

It should be noted that access to the proposed development is planned to be from the B1

road driving off to the site, turning left from right when coming from the turn and

turning left from the Ondangwa to Oshakati aside the road . The boundary of the

development must therefore be fully enclosed and extra meters from the main road to

the filling station.

Mitigation of these impacts therefore includes:

Adherence to RA requirements with regard to the control of access to the

development;

Implementation of a boundary enclosure design that is impermeable to pedestrian traffic;

Designing the development in such a manner that it is not conducive to overnight

parking of vehicles; and

Provision of appropriate and adequate security management measures at the development throughout its operational lifetime.

6. Increased Noise and Disturbance

Construction activities are likely to result in increased noise and disturbance to the

surrounding area. These levels may be expected to decrease somewhat post

construction, but will remain altered from pre-construction levels throughout the

operational lifetime of the project.

Increased noise and disturbance associated with people and vehicles moving through

the neighboring residential area to and from the development could be associated with

the operational phase. This impact is unlikely given the requirements of RA set out in

the previous point.

Mitigation of these impacts is possible through the following means:

Ensuring that construction activities only take place during normal working hours;

Designing the development such that operational noise is directed inward to the

development and away from the neighboring residential area; and

Adherence to SANRAL requirements with regard to the control of access to the

development.

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7. Decrease in Property Values

It is possible that there may be a decrease in property values of those even in neighboring

residential area that are in close proximity to the site.

Mitigation is possible through the adoption of appropriate planning and design

measures, and sensitive management of the development.

8. Health

Possible impacts on community health associated with the proposed development are

closely related to the management of solid waste from restaurant, fast food and food

retail facilities. Improper management and maintenance of sewage systems within the

proposed development could potentially result in public health impacts.

Mitigation of these impacts may be achieved through ensuring that the requirements of

the relevant health and occupational health and safety legislation are adhered to in both

design and operation of the development.

9. Visual Impacts

A potential impact associated with the proposed development is light pollution from

inappropriately located and directed area and security lights.

The potential for mitigation of this impact is great, particularly at the design stage of the

development, through the:

Selection of a design layout that shields the residential area from exposure to the most brightly lit areas;

Selection of an appropriate lighting layout which directs lights inward to the

development; and

Sensitive selection of lamp types and wattage.

10. View and Sense of Place

These impacts are highly subjective in nature and perception. They may be mitigated to

some extent through the use of sensitive design, selection of materials and landscaping.

11. Traffic Impacts

Potential impacts are largely associated with the location of access to the development

and, during construction, the movement of heavy vehicles and machinery on B1in the

vicinity of the development.

Mitigation may be achieved through:

Location of access points to and from the development so as to ensure that road traffic safety requirements are met;

Implementation of appropriate traffic control measures, both in the design and layout

of access points and during construction thereof; and

Adherence to RA requirements.

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6.3 Methodology used in determining impact significance

This should be described as follows:

Low: Where the impact would not have an influence on the decision or require

to be significantly accommodated in the project design.

Medium: Where the impact could have an influence on the environment, which would

require modification of the project design or alternative mitigation.

High: Where it could have a no-go implication for the project irrespective of

any possible mitigation.

The significance of the impact should be determined through the following criteria:

(a) Nature of Impact

This includes a brief description of how the proposed activity will impact on the environment.

(b) Extent

This refers to the geographic area on which the activity will have an influence and can include

the following extents:

Individual - this applies to a person or persons in and around the study area.

Project site - the immediate location of the activity.

Study area - the proposed area and its immediate environs within a 5 km radius of the activity.

District

Regional

National – Country

International

(c) Duration

This refers to the expected timeframe of an impact and can be expressed as:

Short term (0 – 5 years);

Medium (5 – 15 years);

Long term (> 15 years but where the impact ceases after operation); or

Permanent (over 40 years and resulting in a permanent and lasting change that will

always be there).

(d) Severity or Intensity

This should describe the level of intensity or severity of the impact in terms of its

potential for causing either negative or positive effects and can be described as:

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Low (where no environmental functions and processes are affected);

Medium (where the environment continues to function but in a modified manner); or

High (where environmental functions and processes are altered such that they

temporarily or permanently cease).

(e) Probability

This considers the likelihood of the impact occurring and should be described as:

Improbable (low likelihood);

Probable (distinct possibility);

Highly probable (most likely) or

Definite (impact would occur regardless of prevention measures).

6.3.2 Degree of confidence

It is also necessary to indicate the degree of confidence with which one has predicted

the significance of an impact, based on the availability of information and specialist

knowledge. For this reason, a ‘degree of confidence’ scale has been provided to enable

the reader to determine how certain the specialists are of their assessment of

significance:

Definite - More than 90% sure of a particular fact.

Probable - Over 70% sure of a particular fact, or of the likelihood of that impact

occurring.

Possible - Over 40% sure of a particular fact or of the likelihood of an impact

occurring.

Unsure - Less than 40% sure of a particular factor of the likelihood of an impact

occurring

6.3.3 Nature of impacts

The nature of the impact must be stated as positive (a benefit), negative (a cost) or

neutral.

6.3.4 Other Aspects

Other aspects that should be taken into consideration are:

Impacts should be described both before and after the proposed mitigation and

management measures have been implemented;

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All impacts should be evaluated for the full life cycle of the proposed development

including construction and operational phases;

The impact evaluation should take into account the cumulative effects of other

activities which have occurred or are in the process of occurring within the study area; and

Legal requirements (Specialists should identify and list the specific legal and permit

requirements that could be relevant to the proposed project).

6.3.5 Mitigation and monitoring

mitigation measures are set (ways of reducing impacts). Where positive impacts are

identified, ways of enhancing these impacts are also mentioned. The specialists should

set quantifiable standards against which the effectiveness of the mitigation can be

measured. This may include input into monitoring and management programmers.

Table 4 provides an assessment of anticipated impacts associated with the development.

Construction of adequate and efficient drainage

construction Environmental pollution

the source of impacts is summarized below source environmental pollution

Source of impact Mitigation

Vehicle emission Ensure the vehicle switched of while at the filling station

The potential for the accumulation of emission in the premises is how ever very since the station will be spacious and well aerated

Oil spills Fit houses with quick- acting leak- proof or with an approved nozzle

The underground tank will have two cover layers to prevent underground water pollution in case the first one starts spilling

Train the supervise staff to ensure minimal spillage of fuel

Lubricant container and packaging materials

Proper waste collection, handling and deposal

Waste water Construction

paper drainage system

Treat of water through oil interceptor prior to discharge into the environment

Leakage Use of approve fuel tanks and monitor fuel quantities to detect leakage which have double layer to prevent any leaks from getting into the environment, The tanked should be properly treated, a layer of clay should be used to incase the tanks during installation

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Table 5: Assessment of impacts associated with the proposed development.

NATUR

E

ACTIVITY EXTEN

T

DURATION SEVERITY / INTENSITY

PROBABILI

TY

DEGREE OF CONFIDENCE

SIGNIFICANC

E

DESIGN STAGE IMPACT: Release of volatile organic compounds during refueling operations Negative Proposed development

with no mitigation

Project site

Long term Medium Probable High Medium

Proposed development with mitigation: Location of filling station

on site in relation to

sensitive neighboring land

users; Compliance with relevant

design standards for fuel storage and handling facilities.

Project site

Long term Low Improbable High Low

No-go alternative Project site


IMPACT: Odor nuisance from waste materials storage areas Negative Proposed development

with no mitigation

Project site

Long term Medium Probable High Medium

Proposed development with mitigation: Ensure that waste handling

and temporary storage

facilities included in design

conform to legislated

requirements;

Ensure that design of waste

handling and temporary

storage facilities takes

Project site


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cognizance of municipal

waste collection practices and procedures

No-go alternative Project site


IMPACT: Litter dispersion from development into neighboring areas

Negative Proposed development with no mitigation

Project site

Long term Low Probable High Medium

Proposed development with mitigation: Ensure that the design of

the development includes

adequate facilities for the temporary storage of waste, in terms of volume,

Project site


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NATURE ACTIVITY EXTENT DURATION SEVERIT

Y /

INTENSI

TY

PROBABILITY DEGREE

OF

CONFIDEN

CE

SIGNIFICANC

E

Location and enclosure.

No-go alternative Project site Long term Low Improbable High Low

IMPACT: Safety risk to neighbors of explosion and fire during operation of the filling station

Negative Proposed development with

no mitigation

Project site Long term Medium Probable High Medium

Proposed development with mitigation:

Comply with the applicable

occupational health and safety

regulations; hazardous materials

storage and handling

regulations;

and related national standards

relevant to design of a filling

station

Project site Long term Low Improbable High Low

No-go alternative Project site Long term Low Improbable High Low

IMPACT: Increased vehicle traffic through a residential area


no mitigation

Project site Permanent Low Highly Probable High Medium


Roads authority does not permit

developments with direct access

to national roads to have access

to or to provide access to other

road systems. The boundary of

the development must therefore

be fully enclosed. Adhere to

SANRAL Requirements.

Project site Permanent Low Improbable High Low

No-go alternative Project site Permanent Low Definite High Low

IMPACT: Increased security risk to neighboring residential area as a result of greater numbers of people passing through the area; both in terms of opportunistic crime and anti-

social behavior


no mitigation

Project site Permanent Medium Highly Probable Medium Medium

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Adhere to roads authority

requirements with regard to the

control of access to the

development. Implement a

Boundary enclosure design

that is impermeable to

pedestrian traffic.

Project site Permanent Low Highly Probable Medium Low

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Y /

INTENSI

TY

PROBABILITY DEGREE

OF

CONFIDEN

CE

SIGNIFICANC

E

Provide pedestrian walkway along

N6 connecting to existing

walkway to the site.

No-go alternative Project site Medium Low Probable Medium Low

IMPACT: Increased noise and disturbance associated with people and vehicles moving through the neighboring residential area to and from the development


no mitigation

Project site Permanent Medium Probable Medium Medium


Adhere to roads authority

requirements

With regard to the control of

access to the development.

Project site Permanent Low Improbable Medium Low

No-go alternative Project site Medium Low Improbable Medium Low

IMPACT: Health


no mitigation

Project site Permanent Medium Probable Medium Low


Ensure that the requirements of

the relevant health and


legislation are adhered to in

both design and Operation of the development.

Project site Permanent Low Improbable Medium Low


IMPACT: Increased noise and associated disturbance from the development


no mitigation

Project site Permanent Medium Highly Probable High Medium

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Design the development such

that operational noise is directed

inward to the development and

away from the neighboring

residential area.

If site alternative 1 is selected -

construct a wall on that portion

of the site boundary which runs

along

The goods receiving bays of

the retail component.

Project site Permanent Low Probable High Low

No-go alternative Project site Medium Low Improbable High Low

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Y /

INTENSI

TY

PROBABILITY DEGREE

OF

CONFIDEN

CE

SIGNIFICANC

E

IMPACT: Light pollution from the development affecting the neighboring residential area


no mitigation

Project site Permanent Medium Highly Probable High Medium


Selection of appropriate lighting

layout, lamp types and wattage.



IMPACT: Changed view over the site and altered sense of place

Negativ

e, and

Positive

Proposed development with

no mitigation

Study area Permanent Low Definite High Medium


mitigation:

These highly subjective impacts

may be mitigated to some

extent

Through sensitive design,

materials selection and

landscaping.

Study area Permanent Low Definite High Low

No-go alternative Study area Medium Low Definite Low Low

IMPACT: Decreased property values of neighboring residential area


no mitigation

Project site Long term Medium Probable Medium Low


Adopt appropriate planning and

design measures, such as use

of

Vegetated buffers between the site

boundary and residential area.

Project site Long term Medium Probable Medium Low

No-go alternative Project site Medium Medium Improbable Medium Low

IMPACT: Traffic impacts associated with the location of access to the development


no mitigation

Project site Permanent High Definite High Medium

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Locate access points to and from

the development such as to

ensure that road traffic safety

requirements are met.


No-go alternative Project site Permanent Low Improbable High Low

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Y /

INTENSI

TY

PROBABILITY DEGREE

OF

CONFIDEN

CE

SIGNIFICANC

E

CONSTRUCTION STAGE

IMPACT: Dust from construction activities, which may be blown into surrounding areas


no mitigation

Project site Short term Medium Highly Probable High Medium


Implement dust suppression

measures, specification of these

will form part of the EMP.

Project site Short term Low Probable High Low


IMPACT: Creation of employment opportunities

Positive Proposed development with

no mitigation

Study area Short term Medium Highly Probable High Medium


Maximize use of local

contractors and labor

Study area Short term High Definite High Medium

No-go alternative Study area Medium Low Improbable High Low

IMPACT: Safety risks to neighbors if blasting of the sandstone underlying the site is necessary


no mitigation

Project site Short term Medium Probable High Low


Compliance with the applicable


regulations; hazardous materials


regulations; and related national standards

Project site Short term Low Improbable High Low


IMPACT: Increased noise and construction associated disturbance


no mitigation

Project site Short term Medium Highly Probable High Medium

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Ensure that construction activities

Only take place during

normal working hours.



IMPACT: Traffic impacts associated with construction activities

Negative Proposed development with no Project site Short term Medium Highly Probable High Medium

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Y /

INTENSI

TY

PROBABILITY DEGREE

OF

CONFIDEN

CE

SIGNIFICANC

E

Mitigation


mitigation:

Ensure that road traffic safety

requirements are met



IMPACT: Transformation of vegetation


no mitigation

Project site Permanent High Definite High Low


Stockpile topsoil for use in site

rehabilitation and landscaping

Restrict work areas to the

minimum necessary and retain vegetation cover outside these areas

Project site Permanent Medium Definite High Low

No-go alternative Project site Medium Low Highly Probable High Low

IMPACT: Displacement of fauna


no mitigation

Project site Permanent High Definite High Low


Relocate specimens found on

site to suitable habitat offsite


No-go alternative Project site Medium Low Highly Probable High Low

IMPACT: Soil erosion


no mitigation

Project site Short term Medium Highly Probable High Low


Implement appropriate storm

water control and management

measures


No-go alternative Project site Medium Low Probable High Low

IMPACT: Contamination of surface water

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no mitigation

Study area Short term Medium Highly Probable High Low


Implement appropriate

waste management strategies

Implement appropriate storm water

Study area Short term Low Probable High Low

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Y /

INTENSI

TY

PROBABILITY DEGREE

OF

CONFIDEN

CE

SIGNIFICANC

E

control and management measures


IMPACT: Soil


no mitigation

Project site Short term Medium Probable High Low


Manage construction in

compliance with the relevant

environmental, water and


legislation.

Manage construction activities

in accordance with the accepted

/ approved construction EMP.

Actively monitor and manage

soil erosion and dust.

Remove and stockpile topsoil for

use in site rehabilitation and

landscaping.

Where possible and practical

limit the exposure of soil to the

minimum

Necessary for working area at

any one time.

Project site Short term Low Improbable High Low


IMPACT: Surface and ground water


no mitigation

Study area Short term Medium Highly Probable High Low

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Manage construction in

compliance with the relevant

environmental, water and


legislation.

Manage construction activities

in accordance with the accepted

/ approved construction EMP.

Implement an appropriate storm

water management system to

Study area Short term Low Probable High Low

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Y /

INTENSI

TY

PROBABILITY DEGREE

OF

CONFIDEN

CE

SIGNIFICANC

E

Control runoff over the site.

Provide appropriate waste

collection strategies and storage

facilities and ensure they are

used.

Ensure that hazardous materials

used in construction are securely

stored in appropriate storage

facilities.

Ensure that the use and disposal

of hazardous materials is

in

Conformance with the relevant

safety regulations and

procedures.


OPERATIONAL STAGE

IMPACT: Release of volatile organic compounds during refueling operations and exhaust emissions of vehicles visiting the centre


no mitigation



Adhere to relevant standards for

the storage and handling of fuels.

Ensure vehicles operate

in compliance with applicable exhaust Emission standards.



IMPACT: Odor nuisance from uncollected wastes emanating from the restaurant and take-away will negatively affect neighboring residents


no mitigation

Project site Permanent Medium Probable High Low

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Ensure that waste handling,

storage and collection is

undertaken in accordance with

the relevant health and municipal

legislation, practices and procedures



IMPACT: Litter blown from the development may accumulate in the residential area

Negative Proposed development with no Project site Permanent Medium Probable High Low

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Y /

INTENSI

TY

PROBABILITY DEGREE

OF

CONFIDEN

CE

SIGNIFICANC

E

Mitigation


mitigation:

Provide adequate numbers of

litter bins throughout the

development and implement an

appropriate collection and

disposal strategy to ensure

regular removal of waste to a

permitted waste disposal facility

Ensure that waste handling,

storage and collection is

undertaken in accordance with

the relevant health and municipal

legislation, practices and procedures



IMPACT: Employment – includes both the creation of jobs and the possible loss of jobs

Positive

and

Negativ

e


no mitigation

Study area Long term Low Definite High Medium


Develop and maintain a database

of job opportunities and locally

available skills, i.e. establish a

local Employment desk.

Study area Long term Medium Definite High Medium


IMPACT: Safety risks to neighbors: Explosion and fire during operation of the filling station


no mitigation


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Compliance with the applicable


regulations; hazardous

materials


regulations; and related

national standards



IMPACT: Security risks to neighbors:

Negative Proposed development with no Project site Medium Medium Probable High Low

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Y /

INTENSI

TY

PROBABILITY DEGREE

OF

CONFIDEN

CE

SIGNIFICANC

E

Mitigation


mitigation:

Provide appropriate and

adequate security management

measures at the development

Monitor and maintain boundary

enclosure

Project site Medium Low Improbable High Low


IMPACT: Decrease in property values of neighboring residential area


no mitigation

Project site Medium Medium Probable Low Low


Monitor and maintain boundary

enclosure in good repair

Maintain screening vegetation

and soft landscaping in good

health

Maintain active security

presence on site in order to

discourage anti- social behavior

on site and prevent spill over

into surrounding areas

Monitor on-site waste

management strategies and

facilities and ensure timeouts

implementation of corrective action

Project site Medium Low Improbable Low Low


IMPACT: Health


no mitigation

Project site Medium Medium Probable High Low

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Ensure management of the

development adheres to and

implements relevant procedures

and practices to safeguard community health



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Y /

INTENSI

TY

PROBABILITY DEGREE

OF

CONFIDEN

CE

SIGNIFICANC

E

IMPACT: Noise and associated disturbance


no mitigation

Project site Medium Medium Probable High Low


Actively manage the

development in such a manner

as to discourage

Undesirable or negative social

behavior.



IMPACT: Pollution


no mitigation

Project site Long term Medium Probable High Low


Manage the development in

compliance with relevant environmental, water, and

health Legislation.

Project site Long term Low Improbable High Low


IMPACT: Above ground


no mitigation




compliance with relevant

environmental, water, and

health Legislation.



IMPACT: Soil


no mitigation


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Manage the development

in compliance with relevant

Environmental, water, and health

legislation.



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Y /

INTENSI

TY

PROBABILITY DEGREE

OF

CONFIDEN

CE

SIGNIFICANC

E

IMPACT: Surface water


no mitigation

Study area Permanent Medium Probable High Low


Manage the development

in compliance with

relevant

Environmental, water, and health

legislation.

Study area Permanent Low Improbable High Low


IMPACT: Ground water


no mitigation

Study area Permanent Medium Probable High Low



compliance with relevant environmental, water, and

health Legislation.

Study area Permanent Low Improbable High Low


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7.1 Engineering Services

The findings of the engineering services report are summarized in the table below:

Site 1

Roads 1. Access from B1 road 2. Traffic Impact Assessment to provide details of requirements wart. Widening, slip lanes, traffic circles.

3. Internal roadways and parking areas will be surfaced and designed to municipal standards.

4. Layout of internal roads will meet the requirements of all vehicle types w.r.t. minimum turning B1, road width, etc. 5. Road pavement design will be undertaken at detailed design stage.

Storm water 1. Site drains in a north way direction towards the B1 road where it is collected in side drains adjacent to the road.

2. Internal storm water reticulation will be concrete pipes of 450 m diameter or larger with the necessary in- and outlet

structures.

3. Recommends the inclusion of a storm water detention facility in the design. Purpose to mitigate post-construction impacts

associated with surface hardening and increases in runoff volumes.

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Site Alternative 1

Sanitation 1. The volume of effluent estimated to be produced by the proposed development is 15 234 l/day.

2. There is an existing 160 m diameter collecting sewer main which conveys sewage from the residential area to the

Waste Water Treatment Works.

3. Approximately 500 m of 160 mm diameter pipeline will be required to link to the existing collector sewer.

. 4. Internal reticulation network will consist of pipes.

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Site Alternative 1 This site.

3. It has been confirmed with the electricity supplier Ondangwa town council, that takeoff will be from one of the

two lines traversing site alternative 2. This will require the main supply cable to cross beneath the B1, which will

require permission from road authority.

4. It has also been confirmed that the lines have the necessary capacity, subject to minor upgrade of the substation

feeding the existing HV lines.

5. However, the requirements of Nored energy savings policy could result in Ondangwa Town Council only being

able to supply 30% of the 340 kVA Notified Maximum Demand. This is likely to constrain electricity supply to

the proposed development.

6. The incorporation of energy efficient equipment and alternative energy sources in the design of the proposed

development Will assist in obtaining the required saving/reduction in demand.

Electricity: Low Voltage Network

This will be an underground cable network Supplied from a mini-substation.

Electricity: Street Lighting

1. A separate underground cable network and control gear to that of the LV network will be utilized.

2. Decorative post top type lights with a pole mounting height of 3 m or 3.5 m are proposed.

3. Although the load estimate for street lighting was based on the use of 70 W HPS lamps, energy savings may be

achieved through the use of 50 W or 26 W lamps. This will have the added benefit of reducing the level of light pollution

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Site Alternative 1

Experienced by neighboring areas.

Telecommunications Network

1. Internal network will comprise an underground cable/conduit system designed and installed to Telkom standards.

2. The network will be located within the road reserves of the internal road network, and will connect to the existing

Telkom bulk network.

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7.2 Economic

The main findings of the economic feasibility and impact assessment specialized report:

1. There is a need for approximately 2 000 m2 additional retail space .The types of

retail businesses for which there is greatest demand include restaurant, branded

take-away, supermarket, clothing, hardware, and personal care.

2. There is currently insufficient demand to sustain a further filling station without

negatively impacting on at least one of the existing filling stations in future.

However, this is true for the medium term only, i.e. until 2020, thereafter

feasibility would have to be reassessed.

3. A one phased approach to the development should be adopted, with the filling

station and the retail shop at once.

4. The retail component of the proposed development on its own is not

economically feasible. The presence of a filling station would enhance its

feasibility.

5. Economic impacts associated with construction of the project include:

Impact Nature Mitigation

Increase in new business sales

during construction

Both direct and indirect.

Generated through capital

expenditure that shocks the

economy. Results in increase

in economic activities of directly

and indirectly affected

businesses.

Procure construction materials,

goods and products from local

suppliers as far as is feasible; Employ local contractors where possible.

Increase in Gross Geographic

Product (GGP)

Both direct and indirect.

Generated through capital

expenditure that shocks the

economy. Results in increase in

economic activities of directly

and indirectly affected

businesses.

Employ local companies and

suppliers where possible.

Employment Both direct and indirect. Results

in an increase in economic

activities of directly and

indirectly affected businesses,

which leads to the subsequent

creation of new employment

opportunities.

-Employ labor intensive

construction methods;

-Employ local residents and

communities where possible;

-Sub-contract to local

construction companies where

possible; -Utilize local suppliers where possible

Government Revenue Both direct and indirect .

Increas

ed economic activity results in an

increase In taxes paid by all the companies involved in construction.

N/a

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6. Economic impacts associated with operation of the project include:

Impact Nature Mitigation

Increase in new business sales Impact is generated through annual

operating expenditure of the

commercial components of the

proposed development. They

stimulate economic activities of

directly and indirectly affected businesses.

As far as is possible materials,

goods and products required for the

operation of businesses within the

development should be procured

from local suppliers.

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Impact Nature Mitigation Leads to new business sales.

Increase in GGP Impact is generated through

annual operating expenditure of

the commercial components of

the proposed development. They

stimulate economic activities of

directly and indirectly affected

businesses, which Leads to the generation of added value.

As far as is possible materials, goods and

products required for the operation of

businesses within the development

should be procured from local suppliers.

Employment Impact results from operational

expenditure of commercial

components of the proposed

development and businesses

indirectly affected by operations.

The operation will create

sustainable employment

opportunities at directly created

new businesses and at businesses

indirectly affected by operations.

Maintain a database of available

positions at the Petro Park and a

database of employment seekers at the

project-affected community.

Encourage local residents to apply for

available positions at the Petro Park.

Local Municipality to establish link with

relevant SETA’s and government

departments that can provide training In the identified business and employment creation sectors.

Government Revenue Impact is generated through

operational expenditure into the

economy. It results in an annual

increase in taxes paid by all

businesses operating from the

Petro Park as well as

associated/supporting businesses

N/a

Municipal Income Lease payments paid by a

potential owner of the

development will increase

municipal income.

Municipality needs to ensure that it

receives maximum benefit from the

operation of the development through

rates, taxes and lease payments. At the

same time it needs to ensure that the

business owner or developer is not

financially burdened by municipal

payments so that the development is Unsustainable.

Retail Ondangwa Could be a degree of negative

impact on existing retailers

within. However, it is expected

that there will be a greater

positive impact through

reduction of the current high

levels of retail leakage from

Ondangwa town. It is also

expected that the development

will draw a larger portion of the

transient market passing

through the town. Impact is therefore expected to positive overall.

Ensure that the development offers retail

opportunities for which there is a

demand in Ondangwa town that is not

currently met.

Ensure that the proposed development is

easily accessible to passing trade.

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Existing Filling Stations Development of a new filling

station in Ondangwa expected to

have a detrimental impact on

existing filling stations

It is possible if one or more of the

existing filling stations were to close that

the employees of these filling stations

could be accommodated as employees at

the new filling station as they would

possess the relevant skills and

experience.

Alternatively, an existing filling station

could be encouraged to relocate to the

proposed development. However, this is

unlikely to happen given the

landownership of existing filling stations and the landownership model of the proposed development.

1. The retail component of the proposed development should have between 3 in one shop,

and as a minimum comprise a convenience grocery store, a sit- down restaurant and a take-

away facility.

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8 ASSUMPTIONS, UNCERTAINTIES AND GAPS IN KNOWLEDGE

1. Given that no specific fuel company or retail suppliers are associated with the proposed

development it is difficult to provide exact details of the various project components. For

this reason it has been necessary to base the assessment of environmental impacts

associated with the proposed development on a generic design for a mixed retail and filling

station centre.

2. If a site alternative to the selected one is the preferred alternative, a number of permissions

for component or supporting activities of the proposed development will be required.

These include permission from RA for:

access from the D2836 to the development; and

Bulk electricity supply to cross beneath the D3402.

These permissions, currently under negotiation, in part hinge on the outcome of the

application for environmental authorization and its associated EIA process.

3. Uncertainty exists regarding the capacity of the Ondangwa community waste water

treatment works (WWTW) to handle the additional sewage load from the proposed

development. It is understood from other town planning staff and the compilers of the

report that the plant is currently in the process of the site proposed being upgraded. Once

this upgrade is completed it is expected that the WWTW will be able to handle the expected

increased volume of sewage.

4. Layouts assessed as part of this EIA were all predicated on the assumption that the

development will not be phased, and that construction of all components will be

undertaken simultaneously.

5. A limitation of the economic impact study is that the potential effect of the proposed

development on surrounding property values was not explicitly addressed. This, however,

should not constitute a fatal flaw as the potential for the development to affect property

values is likely to be determined as much by the manner in which the development is

managed as by its layout and design.

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9 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT

This chapter seeks to fulfill the requirements of GN, Sub-regulation (GN 30 IN GG 4878

OF FEBRUARY 2012) with respect to the provision of an opinion as to whether the

activity should or should not be authorized; and sub-regulation (GN 30 IN GG 4878 OF

FEBRUARY 2012) with respect to the provision of an environmental impact statement.

9.1 Opinion on authorization of activity

The order of preference of the site is as follows:

It is the opinion of Advance Environmental Agency that the development may be

authorized. This recommendation is made purely on environmental grounds and does

not take business competition issues into consideration.

Any authorization granted should be conditional. In the first instance it should recognize

that the project may be undertaken in a one phased manner; and that there will be no

rezoning of ERF 84.

For this reason consideration should be given to a period of validity in the order of 36

months.

It is further recommended that consideration be given to attaching the following

conditions to any authorization granted:

1. The development should take place on site ERF 84 in Ondangwa Uupopo

2. Authorization should be valid for a period of more than 6 months. In this time

period construction of some part of the project should commence, but the full

project would not necessarily be completed;

3. Design and layout of both vehicular and pedestrian access to and from the B1

road should be in accordance with RA requirements;

4. The EMP should be amended to reflect specific requirements of the conditions

of authorization where necessary;

5. Design of the development should include means to ensure that parking at the

retail component cannot be used for over nighting by heavy vehicles, whilst

ensuring that the filling station component can operate on a 24 hour basis.

6. When the filling station component is constructed it will, of necessity, conform

to the relevant SABS standards with respect to underground storage tanks, piping

and fuel dispensing. It is nevertheless recommended that conditions of

authorisation should include clear requirements for leak detection, recording and

reporting;

7. Final site layout and design proposals should be submitted to the competent

authority for review against the requirements of the conditions of authorization.

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8. Conditions of authorization pertinent to the operation of the filling station should

form part of any lease or sale agreement for the filling station component of the

development;

9. Conditions of authorization relevant to the management of the overall

development should form part of any lease or sale agreement between the

landowner and developer

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Layout

A number of alternative layouts were considered before arriving at the proposed layout

submitted in support of the town planning application, and which has been taken as the

preferred layout for the purposes of this report. Issues taken into consideration in the

development of the layout included:

Access to the development from the B1; Access to the ADM Emergency Services depot; Visibility of the tourism component from the entrance to the development; Number of parking bays; Vehicle movement through the development; Pedestrian movement through the development; Pedestrian access to the development; and Storm water management.

The proposed layout represents the best compromise achievable given the diversity of

demands on the allocated space. In addition, it makes effective use of existing

transformed areas thus minimizing the use of undisturbed or less disturbed natural areas.

In and of itself this reduces the overall negative environmental impact of the

development.

Design

A number of requirements from diverse quarters have been taken into account or will

need to be taken into account in the design of project components. These include:

RA requirement that a development with access to and from a national road

must not be accessible from or enable access to any other road. To this end the

entire site will be enclosed by a palisade fence.

Safe access to and from the ADM Emergency Services depot.

Use of lower wattage lamps for street lighting in the development in order to

reduce energy consumption.

Use of double flush toilets in all ablution facilities in order to reduce water

consumption and reduce the quantity of sewerage produced.

As the project is currently at the concept design phase it will still be possible to influence

its detailed design with respect to a number of other environmentally related design

decisions such as landscaping design and materials, storm water management systems

and so on.

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Social Impacts

A number of possible social impacts were identified during the scoping phase, these

largely focused on issues of safety, security, nuisance, and visual. The majority of these

impacts can be mitigated through the adoption of sensitive layout and design principles,

which has been demonstrated in the proposed layout. The implementation of these

principles may be further reinforced through the imposition and enforcement of

appropriate conditions of authorization.

No-Go

Impacts associated with the no-go alternative may be divided into localized impacts,

which will affect the site and its immediate neighbors, and broader local impacts, which

will affect the site and the wider socio community. Localized impacts of the no-go

alternative will be felt immediately, i.e. have a short return period for their effects to

become apparent. Broader local impacts associated with the no-go alternative will take

longer to become apparent and have more complex socio- economic implications.

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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS

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Newspaper adverts on the 19 October 2019 ,the sun newspaper and Republikain

2nd adverts were done on the 2 February 2020.

Public meeting was at Rossing foundation 19 October 2020 more details see the proof of

consultation.

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10 APPENDICES

10.1 Environmental Management Plan

In accordance with the requirements of Sub-regulation (GN 30 IN GG 4878 OF 6 FEBRUARY

2012) an environmental management plan (EMP) conforming to the requirements of Regulation

34 is included in Appendix A.

10.2 Specialist Reports

Copies of the specialist reports undertaken as part of the project design and development process,

and this EIA, are included in Appendix B. This Appendix has been further subdivided according

to the specific reports as follows:

Appendix B-5 Town Planning

10.3 Interested and Affected Parties Correspondence

In accordance with the requirements of Sub-Regulation (GN 30 IN GG 4878 OF 6 FEBRUARY

2012) copies of all correspondence (representations, objections and comments) received from

Interested and Affected Parties have been included in Appendix C.

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