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THE PROPOSED NJONJO 88/22KV, 2 * 20MVA SUBSTATION ESTABLISHMENT AND ESTABLISH THE NCWANE-OKUKU 88KV LOOP IN LOOP OUT TURN IN LINES.
DRAFT
Environmental Management Plan

DEA REFERENCE:14/12/16/3/3/1/1008

May 2015

Prepared by
Sineke Developments (Pty) Ltd
1Tatham Road, Prestbury
Pietermaritzburg
3200

Contact Person: Dr Nelson C Mwanyama
Cell: 0741910180

For
ESKOM Distribution
Department of Land Development
25 Valley View Road
New Germany 3620

Contact Person: Mrs Belinda Hingle
Tel: 031 710 5111

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.	INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND
1.2 PURPOSE OF THE EMP
1.3 AIM OF THE EMP
2. LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK
2.1 INTRODUCTION
3.	DETAILS OF ENVIROMENTAL PRACTIONER
4.	ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
4.1FOCUS
4.2 OBJECTIVES OF THE EMP
4.3 PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
4.3.1	Survey of Route
4.3.2	Construction of Port Durnford Substation
4.3.3	Tower Establishment
4.4	SENSITIVE AREAS
4.5	IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING OF THE EMP
4.6 	SUMMARY OF POSSIBLE IMPACTS ON THE ENVIRONMENT DURING   CONSTRUCTION AND IN OPERATION
5.	 EMP DOCUMENTATION
5.1	 EMP ACTION PLAN RESPONSIBILITIES
5.2 LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE OF EMP

1.	INTRODUCTION 

1.1 BACKGROUND

The Ulundi Municipality electrical infrastructure is ageing, with no master plan nor sufficient funds to develop, maintain and operate the network. Eskom relies on the municipality’s flexibility and schedule in attending to faults. The Ulundi municipality network has got no back-feed capability, hence Eskom’s supply is interrupted whenever the municipality’s network experiences faults. This has affected all Eskom’s customers supplied off the wheeled network, including Ulundi NB59 and Ulundi NB35. The confirmed developments around Ulundi area require a new source of supply. It is prudent to establish a reliability substation in the vicinity of Mahlabatini in order to cater for the anticipated load, while ensuring compliance with the reliability gate keepers. The new substation will have feeders interconnection with Nyokeni, Hlabisa and Mtonjaneni substation. The study area is located just north east of the township of Mahlabatini which is in turn located north of Ulundi.

Eskom proposes to: 
•	Establish 2*88kV feeder bays and equip them accordingly. 
•	Establish 88/22kV 2*20MVA transformer with associated equipment.
•	Establish 8*22kV feeder ( leave only 2 Feeder bays unequiped);
•	Construct an approximately 1.4 km each loop-in loop-out line from the Ncwane/Okuku 88kV line in Chickadee conductor to supply Njonjo Substation, which will be located in the close vicinity of the line.
•	Equip the following feeder bays and construct MV feeders as follows: Feeder 1 to supply Ulundi NB59, approximately 4km to tie in at T2095L5; Feeder 2 to supply Ulundi NB35, approximately 3km to tie in at T2329L3; All the TIL's will be constructed using the Hare conductor.

Sineke Developments was appointed by Eskom to conduct the environmental impact assessment process. A Basic Assessment is being undertaken by Sineke Developments in terms of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 108 of 1998) (as amended), and in particular, the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations GN R544, GN R545 and GN R546.

1.2 PURPOSE OF THE EMP

An Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is a plan to undertake an array of follow up activities, which provide for sound environmental management of a project so that adverse environmental impacts are minimized and mitigated; beneficial environmental effects are maximized; and sustainable development is ensured. The conditions stipulated in the EMP are appropriate to all activities undertaken by contractors and designated person/s involved in the execution of the works for the construction of the proposed development. The purpose of the EMP is to:
•	Promote good management principles through appropriate planning and commitment with regard to environmental issues;
•	Ensure that the environment is protected and not harmed at any costs during the construction phase;
•	Provide appropriate environmental standards, principles, guidelines and measures during all phases of construction;
•	Ensure appropriate levels of monitoring and evaluation are adhered to during all phases of construction;
•	Ensure that all environmental laws and obligations are adhered to throughout the construction phase.
•	Ensure that all staff has received appropriate environmental training awareness; and 
•	Promote efficient recycling practices throughout the construction phase.

1.3 AIM OF THE EMP

The aim of this Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is to identify and minimize, as far as possible, potential negative impacts that construction, and routine maintenance may have on the environment.
2. LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK

2.1 INTRODUCTION

The EMP has been developed in line with South Africa’s environmental laws to ensure that appropriate measures are taken into account to protect the environment and promote sustainable development practices. The contractors are expected to adhere to all relevant legislation pertaining to the environment with regard to the proposed construction. Below is some of the legislation applicable to the construction of substations and powerlines, but not limited to, the following legislation:
•	Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993;
•	National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998;
•	National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 2003 (Act 57 of 2003);
•	Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act 43 of 1983;
•	National Water Act 36 of 1998;
•	National Forests Act 84 of 1998;
•	National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act 10 of 2004;
•	KwaZulu Natal Heritage Act of 1997.

2.1.1 Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993

The specific requirements under this Act are relevant to the project are the regulations on Major Hazardous Installations (MHI) and their potential health and safety impacts. Section 9 of the MHI regulation, which came into force in 1999, requires that where practicable the developer (which in this case is Eskom) shall prevent any development adjacent to an installation that has been declared a major hazardous installation. This Act also bears relevance to the National Environmental Management Act, which requires proponents of development to ensure a ‘risk averse’ approach where there is adequate information that a given development is associated with potential for health and safety risks to beneficiary and neighbouring communities. Where a given development affects settlements, the requirements of this Act need to be carefully and adequately integrated in the planning process.

2.1.2 National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998

The National Environmental Management Act is the legislative instrument that gives effect to the Environmental Conservation Act. This Act provides for cooperative environmental governance by establishing principles embodied in Section 2 and Subsection 7 of Section 24; bind Eskom to adhere to all environmental requirements, principles, procedures and standards, particularly the precautionary principle within its development projects.

2.1.3 National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act 57 of 2003.

The National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act 57 of 2003 provides for the protection and conservation of ecologically valuable areas that are representative of South Africa’s biological diversity, its natural landscapes and seascapes, as well as the management of these areas. This Act envisages having a simplified classification system to register national, provincial and local protected areas.

2.1.4 Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act 43 of 1983.

The objective of the Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act 43 of 1983 is to provide for the conservation of natural resources by maintaining the production potential of land, combating and preventing erosion, preventing the weakening or destruction of water resources, protecting natural vegetation, and preventing and/or combating invader plants and weeds. The planning and implementation processes of the proposed project need to take cognizance of relevant provisions of this Act.

2.1.5 National Water Act 36 of 1998

Current regulations regarding discharge of surface water requires that surface water is handled with care both in terms of quality and quantity before being discharged into any natural water course, so that the quality and flow rate of the natural systems are not significantly disrupted.

The proposed development is expected to generate large quantities of storm water especially at the substation and consequently an accelerated runoff at the discharge points. The National Water Act requires that storm water control measures are satisfactorily addressed, and a maintenance programme developed to ensure that storm water discharge points and downstream impacts are effectively mitigated.

2.1.6 National Forests Act 84 of 1998.

The National Forests Act dictates the procedures and processes required for the protection of natural forests and forest trees. The relevance of this Act the proposed development is that removal of indigenous trees has to be authorized by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF).

2.1.7 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act 10 of 2004.

2.1.8 KwaZulu Natal Heritage Act of 1997.

The objective of the KwaZulu Natal Heritage Act is to introduce an integrated and interactive system for the management of the provincial heritage resources to promote good government at all levels, and empower civil society to nurture and conserve their heritage resources so that they may be bequeathed to future generations. Since the proposed development traverses various land uses and socio-cultural environments it would be important to take into consideration the provisions of the Act.
3.	DETAILS OF ENVIROMENTAL PRACTIONER

Sineke Developments was appointed by Eskom to obtain the necessary environmental authorization for the proposed Njonjo 88/22kv, 2 * 20MVA substation establishment and establish the Ncwane-Okuku 88kv loop in loop out turn in lines. The following Environmental Assessment Practitioners (EAPs) were responsible for carrying out the Scoping Process and compiling the Scoping Report:

•	Dr Nelson Mwanyama (PhD Hydrobiology). He has 17 years practical experience in Environmental Consulting, mostly in EIAs, Scoping Reports and Monitoring (Environmental Control Officer).
•	Mr Patrick Addo (M Sc. In Environment and Development). He has 20 years practical experience in Environmental Consulting, mostly in EIAs, Auditing and Monitoring (Environmental Control Officer).

Further details of qualifications and expertise of Dr Nelson Mwanyama and Mr Patrick Addo are presented in Appendix 1 of this report.

4.	
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

4.1FOCUS

The EMP outlines measures to be implemented in order to minimize adverse environmental degradation associated with the construction of the proposed Njonjo 88/22kv, 2 * 20MVA substation establishment and establish the Ncwane-Okuku 88kv loop in loop out turn in lines. The EMP serves as a stand-alone document to be disseminated to and used by the contractor/s and others involved in the construction phase of the proposed Njonjo 88/22kv, 2 * 20MVA substation establishment and establish the Ncwane-Okuku 88kv loop in loop out turn in lines. The EMP forms the basis for monitoring compliance with regulatory requirements during the construction and operational phase. It serves as a guide for the contractor and the construction workforce on their roles and responsibilities concerning environmental management on site, and it provides a framework for environmental monitoring throughout the construction period. ESKOM is responsible for ensuring adherence to the conditions contained in the EMP. The Engineer, contractor(s) etc. are all bound to the EMP.

4.2 OBJECTIVES OF THE EMP

The objectives of an EMP should include (Hill, 2000):
•	Ensuring compliance with regulatory authority stipulations and guidelines which may be local, provincial, national and/or international;
•	Ensuring that there is sufficient allocation of resources on the project budget so that the scale of EMP-related activities is consistent with the significance of project impacts;
•	Verifying environmental performance through information on impacts as they occur;
•	Responding to changes in project implementation not considered in the EIA;
•	Responding to unforeseen events; and
•	Providing feedback for continual improvement in environmental performance.

4.3 PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
4.3.1	Survey of Route
The first phase of this development will involve the survey of the proposed TIL route and alternative Substation Site that has been identified (Map 1 in Appendix 2). This activity will be done in conjunction with the ECO.

4.3.2	Construction of Njonjo Substation
Construction of the substation will involve but not limited to the following activities:
•	Clearing of vegetation at the site for the substation;
•	Construction of an access road;
•	Dismantling and disposal of foundation from relics of the saw mill;
•	Establishment of foundation by casting concrete;
•	Establish a 20MVA transformer with associated equipment. Eguip 4 11kV feeders (Only equip three); 
•	Installation of storm-water drainage system; and
•	Fencing the substation area.
4.3.3	Tower Establishment

The steel lattice towers to be used will be the 245 series. Tower establishment will involve but not be limited to the following activities:
i.	Survey and pegging
Surveying and pegging out the sites where tower are to be erected.
ii.	Soil nomination
The contractor may commission a detailed soil nomination at each tower position. The contractor shall manage vegetation impacts and soil erosion during this exercise in accordance with the vegetation and soil erosion requirements of the EMP.
iii.	Foundation Excavation
This will involve clearing of vegetation at areas where towers are to be located, earth grading, digging of tower foundations. DAFF’s tree cutting permit will be obtained for the areas that need tree cutting of indigenous tree species.
iv.	Casting of Foundations
This will involve delivery and casting of concrete into foundation holes, movement of concrete trucks to and fro the project area, backfilling of foundation holes, compaction of soil and rehabilitation of the site.
v.	Tower Erection
This involves delivery of steelworks to the site, assembly of tower, movement of steelworks delivery trucks and erection of towers.
vi.	Stringing of Conductors
This can be done mechanically or by hand. The line is generally strung in sections (from bend to bend). Cable drums are placed at 2 km intervals (depending on the length of the conductor) during this stringing process. 
vii.	Line Inspection and Routine Maintenance
This will involve initial inspection and commissioning of the power line, routine inspection at suitable intervals, refurbishment or replacement of parts or towers after a lifespan of approximately 20 to 30 years.

4.4	SENSITIVE AREAS

As part of conserving the environments affected by developments, sites that (a) are typically rich in species diversity; (b) contain the presence of rare or endangered species; (c) function as a unique or intriguing habitat; (d) are heritage sites, or (e) settlements are mapped as “sensitive sites”. The sensitivity refers broadly to sites being sensitive to the activities of modern man, and therefore, qualifying for additional protection more than that of the surrounding areas.

Of specific importance is whether the substation and TIL affect any of these sensitive sites. The sensitive environments that occur along the TIL line include wetlands and grasslands (Map 1). Bird spirals are also recommended along the entire length of the TIL. There are family graves about 50 m from substation site. They need to be barricaded during construction.

Care has been taken to minimize any potential impact from the development on these sensitive sites during scoping, surveying and pegging. However, the sensitivity of these sites have been emphasized and particularly considered in this EMP. 

4.5	IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING OF THE EMP

It is suggested that the construction audits are conducted on a monthly basis by an ECO to ensure compliance with the EMP starting from the commencement audit through to the post construction audit conducted on completion of the proposed Njonjo 88/22kv, 2 * 20MVA substation establishment and establish the Ncwane-Okuku 88kv loop in loop out turn in lines and rehabilitation of the surrounding environment. The audit reports will be submitted to the Eskom Environmental Officer. 

4.6 	SUMMARY OF POSSIBLE IMPACTS ON THE ENVIRONMENT DURING  	CONSTRUCTION AND IN OPERATION

Construction
1. 	Excavated soils vulnerable to erosion or wash away during construction
2. 	Stock piled soil may be washed away and pollute water bodies if not managed
3. 	Washing away of concrete and cement by runoff and possible contamination of 	water bodies
4. 	Irresponsible contractors causing impacts on environment i.e. littering, 	spillages, irresponsible waste management etc.
5. 	Dust generated during construction
6. 	Damage to environmentally sensitive areas
7. 	Noise from construction activities and vehicles.
8. 	Loss of and/or damage to forest and associated environmental services
9. 	Loss of and/or damage to grassland and associated environmental services and 	loss of red data species.
10. 	Possible spillage of oil and lubricants or other hazardous materials on site may 	pollute soil and water bodies.
11. 	Irresponsible disposal of waste generated during construction.
12. 	Movement of vehicles and consequent destruction of vegetation and resultant 	soil erosion.
13. 	Waste generated from left over fencing materials may become pollutants if not 	managed
14. 	Stormwater discharge points may become sites (origins) of land degradation due 	to erosion.

Operation
1. 	Risk of fire and explosion.
2. 	Spillage of oil during operations.
3. 	Risk to neighbours - Exposure to electromagnetic fields.
4. 	Risk to neighbours - Risk of electrocution.
5. 	Potential collisions with the overhead earthwire, particularly cranes (but also storks) in the 	grassland and wetland areas.
6. 	Electrocution of large birds of prey  especially in flat treeless habitats where power pylons often provide ideal vantage points (from a raptor’s perspective) for this purpose.
7.	Humming sound of transformers may be a source of noise pollution to neighbouring homesteads. 

5.	 EMP DOCUMENTATION

5.1	 EMP ACTION PLAN RESPONSIBILITIES 
EMP ACTION PLAN RESPONSIBILITIES AND MITIGATION MEASURES	
ACTIONS	Responsible Person	Signature	
1. General Administration			
a) The Contractor must adhere to all conditions of the EMP and Landowner special conditions.	CONTRACTOR		
b) The ECO will monitor the EMP and ensure compliance. The ECO will need to inspect the site at least once a month during construction to ensure ongoing compliance.	ECO		
c) Ensure all contractors as well as all engineers and the ECO have a copy of the EMP prior to coming on to site. Each will be required to sign a document indicating that they have read and understood the EMP and will abide by it‘s restrictions.	ECO		
d) An initial site meeting must be held with all responsible parties to discuss the EMP and ensure that all elements are understood.	ECO		
e) Ensure that all responsibilities have been assigned and signed for.	ECO		
f) It must also be agreed that no ad hoc changes will be made to the EMP unless agreed upon at project meetings that the ECO will attend. If agreement is reached at the meetings it will be included in the meeting minutes.	CONTRACTOR
ECO		
g) An emergency response plan must remain on site as must a copy of the EMP. This should be provided by the contractor and can be amended using information provided.	CONTRACTOR		
2. Records, Communications and Working Hours			
a) Advise the adjoining neighbours of the work and hours of work at least one week prior to commencement.	CONTRACTOR		
b) Limit hours of operations to weekdays 7-5pm and Saturday mornings. Staff should avoid causing excessive noise and disruption to traffic particularly within the residential areas during construction.	CONTRACTOR		

EMP ACTION PLAN RESPONSIBILITIES AND MITIGATION MEASURES	
ACTIONS	Responsible Person	Signature	
c) Proper documentation and record keeping of all complaints and actions taken.	CONTRACTOR		
d) An incident record must be maintained and kept on site.	CONTRACTOR		
e) A record of environmental training must be maintained and kept on site.	ECO		
f) A record of audits conducted on the site as well as findings must be kept on site.	ECO		
g) The date, time of damage, type of damage and reason for the damage shall be recorded in full to ensure the responsible party is held responsible.	CONTRACTOR		
h) If any disruption in services (electricity, water, sewage) are foreseen the contractor must inform the ECO at least 4 days prior to these activities, to enable the ECO to inform the surrounding landowners of such possible disruptions.	CONTRACTOR		
3. Construction Site Establishment			
a) The hazardous store area must be designated within the construction camp. The store must be bunded and located on a hard surface and roofed. The store must be clearly demarcated and signboarded.	CONTRACTOR, ECO		
b) Stockpile areas must be designated. These must be located within the construction camp area. No stockpiling to occur on or near slopes or within sensitive areas (i.e. natural grasslands, areas where the vegetation primarily consists of indigenous trees, wetlands).	CONTRACTOR, ECO		
c) Haulage roads must be demarcated at site set up. These should be located exactly where the future roads will be built and must be clearly indicated. Turning areas must be located within the development areas and must be clearly designated. Roads may not be located in the designated buffer areas or sensitive areas.	CONTRACTOR, ECO		

EMP ACTION PLAN RESPONSIBILITIES AND MITIGATION MEASURES	
ACTIONS	Responsible Person	Signature	
d) The existing site access should be used until the new access is established. 	CONTRACTOR		
e) Temporary stormwater protection measures must be established before construction activities commence. Stormwater may be directed into the outer edge of the buffer areas but not directly into sensitive areas. Disposal must be agreed with the engineer and the ECO before these structures are set up.	ENIGINEER,
ECO
		
f) The waste area to be designated and demarcated within the construction camp. Storage of hazardous waste must be within a hard surfaced, bunded area located under cover and there must be a regular schedule for removal of waste.	CONTRACTOR
		
g) The ECO must take photos of environmental areas at start up and designated specially demarcated locations to monitor any changes in the vegetation. These locations to be selected and agreed upon at the start of the project. The ECO to review the photos for any changes in the vegetation that may be due to damage from construction.	ECO
		
h) Adequate spill kits and containers for spilled and contaminated material to be on standby on site.	CONTRACTOR		
i) A work site will be established and maintained for storing construction equipment on a non-sensitive area to be agreed upon by the ECO and contractor.	CONTRACTOR,
ECO		
j) The site camp shall be fenced and all materials shall be stored within this camp.	CONTRACTOR		
k) The site camp shall not be situated within a natural drainage line or within 50 m from a wetland or stream. It should also be situated in an area that is already disturbed.	CONTRACTOR		
l) Cover any stockpiled material that may cause dust with plastic. 	CONTRACTOR		
m) Damp down surfaces and stockpiles as required to reduce wind-blown dust. Water trucks are not allowed to traverse the site and must remain on designated road ways. Dampening of any other dusty areas must be done by hand.	CONTRACTOR

EMP ACTION PLAN RESPONSIBILITIES AND MITIGATION MEASURES	
ACTIONS	Responsible Person	Signature	
n) All servitude gates along the line route should be completely installed before any construction activities are undertaken.	CONTRACTOR
		
o) All manmade structures shall be protected against damage at all times and any damage shall be rectified immediately.	CONTRACTOR
		
4. Staff Management and Training			
a) Ensure that all staff have received environmental training and keep records of training. Staff must sign a register.	ECO		
b) Ensure that all staff only use the chemical toilets provided. 	ECO, CONTRACTOR		
c) Ensure that all staff do not build fires for any purpose on the site.	ECO
CONTRACTOR		
d) All contractors working on the site must register with the ECO and attend environmental training.	ECO,
CONTRACTOR		
e) Ensure that all staff behave in socially acceptable manner and do not use drugs or alcohol on site. 	CONTRACTOR		
f) No hunting or removal of any natural material. 	CONTRACTOR		
5. Interaction With Landowners			
a) Proper and continuous liaison between Eskom, the Contractor and Landowners to ensure everyone is informed at all times.	CONTRACTOR
		
b) The Landowners shall be informed of the starting date of construction as well as the phases in which the construction shall take place.	CONTRACTOR
		
c) The Contractor shall ensure that all damaged areas are rehabilitated to the satisfaction of Eskom and each and every property owner and that outstanding claims are settled.	ECO,
CONTRACTOR		
d) No camping shall be allowed on any private property. If the Contractor wants to leave guards on site, it shall only be done with the written consent of the Landowners involved.	CONTRACTOR

EMP ACTION PLAN RESPONSIBILITIES AND MITIGATION MEASURES	
ACTIONS	Responsible Person	Signature	
e) All contact with the Landowners shall be courteous at all times. The rights of the Landowners shall be respected at all times and all staff shall be sensitive to the effect of construction work being carried out on private property.	CONTRACTOR
		
6. Access, Road Ways, Vehicles and Equipment On Site			
a) A physical access plan along the servitude should be compiled and the Contractor must adhere to this plan at all times. Proper planning by the ECO in conjunction with the Contractor shall be necessary to ensure access to all tower sites when the physical access plan is drawn up. Where possible existing dirt roads must be utilized in the access plan.	CONTRACTOR,
ECO		
b) Workers will be trained regarding noise on site and construction hours will be kept to working hours (07h00 to 17h00). The construction will be monitored by an ECO who will ensure compliance with the construction EMP. Construction vehicles and activities to avoid peak hour traffic times (weekdays 7-8am and 5-6pm)	CONTRACTOR
		
c) No major equipment or vehicle servicing to occur on site. Minor repairs to be carried out in designated work shop areas within the allowed construction camps. These areas to be hard surfaced and bunded. Drip trays are to be used by all vehicles and equipment to capture oil leaks. All vehicles to be equipped with drip trays. All small machinery used on site must be situated on a drip tray (I.e. pumps, generators, compressors etc). All vehicles to be regularly maintained and maintenance records must be made available on request. No leaking vehicles to be allowed on site. Any vehicles that are leaking must not be allowed entry to site.	CONTRACTOR		
d) Speed limits of 30km/h to be maintained at all times to reduce dust generation and prevent accidental damage to environmental areas or harm to wildlife.	CONTRACTOR		
e) Where existing private roads are in a bad state of repair, such roads’ condition shall be documented (including photographs) before they are used for construction purposes. If necessary some repairs should be done to prevent damage to equipment and plant.	CONTRACTOR

EMP ACTION PLAN RESPONSIBILITIES AND MITIGATION MEASURES	
ACTIONS	Responsible Person	Signature	
f) Water diversion berms shall be installed from the start of the contract in accordance with TRMSCAAC1 REV 3 section 4.6. These berms shall be maintained at all times and be repaired at the end of the contract. Where berms are installed on steep slopes the outflow shall be suitably stone pitched to prevent erosion from starting at the berms.	CONTRACTOR		
g) All gates shall be fitted with locks and be kept locked at all times during the construction phase. Gates shall only be left open on request of the Landowner if he accepts partial responsibility for such gates in writing, once the Contractor has left site and the gates are fitted with Eskom locks.	CONTRACTOR		
h) Damage to fencing, gates and other infrastructure to be repaired immediately and to the satisfaction of the landowner.	CONTRACTOR		
i) No vehicles to be washed on site - cement trucks are not permitted to wash out cement mixers on site. 	CONTRACTOR		
j) No scheduled vehicle or equipment maintenance will take place on site. 
	PROJECT
MANAGER,
CONTRACTOR		
k) Equipment used in the development process must be adequately maintained so that during operations equipment does not spill oil, diesel, fuel, or hydraulic fluid.	ENGINEER,
CONTRACTOR		
l) Spill kits must be available in all vehicles that transport hydrocarbons for dispensing to other vehicles on the site. The dispensing devices (pump heads) must be compatible with the vehicles to which they are dispensing. In addition the dispensing devices must be fitted with the necessary valves/ apparatus that will ensure that the nozzles do not drip fuel after pumping has stopped.	ECO
CONTRACTOR
		
m) All requirements from the provincial roads and traffic departments must be adhered to and precautionary measures taken to provide safe and effective traffic management.	ENGINEER
		
n) The liberation of dust into the surrounding environment shall be effectively controlled by the use of water spraying and/or other dust-allaying agents such as dust nets. Regular and effective damping down of working areas (especially during the dry and windy periods) must be carried out to avoid dust pollution that will have a negative impact on the surrounding environment especially traffic along major roads. When necessary, these working areas should be damped down every 3 - 4 hours.	CONTRACTOR

EMP ACTION PLAN RESPONSIBILITIES AND MITIGATION MEASURES	
ACTIONS	Responsible Person	Signature	
o) Use noise suppressors on machinery. All construction vehicles will be fitted with standard silences where possible and will be well maintained.	CONTRACTOR
		
7. Stormwater and Water Use			
a) Cover any soil & waste that are likely to wash away or contaminate stormwater.	ECO, CONTRACTOR		
b) Stormwater must flow freely, either as sheet flow or where necessary in open grass swales, to allow for infiltration and retention.	ENGINEER,
CONTRACTOR		
c) Stormwater must not be piped other than in areas where it runs perpendicularly across a roadway. 	ENGINEER,
CONTRACTOR		
d) Temporary stormwater measures must not allow runoff to be diverted into the grassland as increased water input can encourage growth of woody species. No disturbance i.e. mowing, cutting, watering or fertilizing or burning of the grassland is permitted except under direction of a suitably qualified grassland management specialist. Any management of the grassland should only be carried out by a suitably qualified person who must be approved by the ECO. Temporary stormwater measures must not allow runoff into the forest areas and care must be taken to prevent localized erosion due to temporary measures.	ECO,
ENGINEER,
CONTRACTOR
		
e) Any incidents involving stormwater must be reported to the ECO for the purposes of maintaining the site’s incident records.	ECO,
CONTRACTOR,
ENGINEER		
f) The drainage system must be regularly checked to ensure an unobstructed water flow. 
	ENGINEER,
CONTRACTOR		

EMP ACTION PLAN RESPONSIBILITIES AND MITIGATION MEASURES	
ACTIONS	Responsible Person	Signature	
g) Washing of any vessels or any containers may not enter waterways, stormwater. Contaminated water must be contained and removed as waste. Grey water (i.e. soapy wash water) may be disposed of at a sewer connection after the settable solids have been removed, but hazardous wastes i.e. where water has been used to wash cement mixing equipment must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Alternately the wash water can be collected and returned with the supplier’s truck for disposal by the supplier.
 	ECO, CONTRACTOR
		
h) Minimise and monitor water used for cleaning.	ECO,
CONTRACTOR		
i) Water must be used from the municipal source. If this is not available, water must be extracted from an approved source and proof of sourcing must be supplied. The ECO must notify DWA of any water extraction from an ulterior source to municipal water. Where necessary permits must be obtained depending on the quantities extracted.	PROJECT
MANAGER,
CONTRACTOR
		
j) DWA licenses shall be approved prior to any impeding, diversion, or abstraction of water from a stream /river. No such activities shall be allowed prior to license approval.	PROJECT
MANAGER,
CONTRACTOR		
8. Soil and Erosion
a) Install appropriate erosion barriers and other sediment control structures before clearing and demolition in order to prevent substances from entering exposed drains.	ECO,
CONTRACTOR,
ENGINEER		
b) Regularly check and clean material from behind erosion barriers. 	ECO,
CONTRACTOR		
c) All areas that are compacted by machinery shall be ripped prior to them being rehabilitated with topsoil and re-vegetated.	CONTRACTOR

EMP ACTION PLAN RESPONSIBILITIES AND MITIGATION MEASURES	
ACTIONS	Responsible Person	Signature	
d) Mark out the areas to be excavated to ensure that only necessary areas are excavated 	ECO,
CONTRACTOR		
e) All surface run-off shall be managed in such a way so as to ensure erosion of soil does not occur. All surfaces that are susceptible to erosion shall be covered with a suitable vegetative cover as soon as construction is completed. Or where erosion may potentially occur, dissipaters such as gravel beds or straw bales must be installed to prevent erosion.	ENGINEER,
ECO
CONTRACTOR
		
f) All surfaces that are susceptible to erosion, shall be protected either by cladding with biodegradable material or with the top layer of soil vegetated with grass/ with a suitable groundcover.	ECO
CONTRACTOR		
g) The top layer of all areas to be excavated for the purposes of construction shall be stripped and stockpiled in areas where this material will not be damaged, removed or compacted.	CONTRACTOR		
h) In order to minimize erosion and disturbance to existing vegetation, it is recommended that stockpiling be done or be stored in already disturbed/exposed areas.	ECO
CONTRACTOR		
i) The top layer of all areas to be excavated for the purpose of construction must be stripped and stockpiled in areas where this material will not be damaged, removed or compacted. This stockpiled material shall be used for the rehabilitation of the site and for landscaping purposes.	CONTRACTOR
		
j) When the stripping of topsoil takes place, the grass component shall be included in the stripped topsoil. The soil will contain a natural grass seed mixture that may assist in the re-growth of grass once the soil is used for back filling and rehabilitation.	CONTRACTOR
		
k) Stockpiling of soil will only be done in designated places where it will not interfere with the natural drainage paths of the environment. Stockpiles should not exceed 2m in height.	ENGINEER,
ECO
CONTRACTOR		

EMP ACTION PLAN RESPONSIBILITIES AND MITIGATION MEASURES	
ACTIONS	Responsible Person	Signature	
l) Care must be taken to prevent the runoff of silt from open soil and stockpiles into the sensitive areas. 	CONTRACTOR		
m) No vehicles are allowed to traverse the stockpiled topsoil.	CONTRACTOR		
9. WASTE MANAGEMENT			
a) Plan the site before starting – for access, deliveries, construction areas, washout area, waste storage, stockpiles, and chemicals storage.	PROJECT
MANAGER,
ECO,
CONTRACTOR		
b) Temporary waste storage points on site must be determined. These storage points shall be accessible by waste removal trucks and these points should not be located in areas highly visible from the properties of the surrounding landowners/ tenants/in areas. These areas should also be already disturbed.	PROJECT
MANAGER,
ECO,
CONTRACTOR		
c) Keep records of waste reuse, recycling and disposal for future reference and/or auditing purposes. Provide information to ECO.	to ECO.
CONTRACTOR		
d) Temporary waste storage points on the site should be determined. These storage points should be accessible by waste removal trucks and these points should not be located in ecological sensitive areas /areas highly visible from the properties of the surrounding landowners/ in areas where the wind direction will carry bad odours across the properties of adjacent landowners.	PROJECT
MANAGER,
CONTRACTOR
		
e) Waste bins with lids shall be provided on site for all waste pertaining to food and drinks. These shall be supplied in close proximity to the area where the workers eat.	CONTRACTOR
		
f) Burning of waste products or off cuts is not permitted. 	ECO,
CONTRACTOR		
g) Cover any wastes that are likely to wash away or contaminate storm water. Build a concrete bund around hazardous waste storage area to stop overflow into storm water	CONTRACTOR		
h) All hazardous waste (fuel, lubricants, chemicals, diesel, etc) shall be placed in specifically designed containers and closed-up. A register of these shall be kept on site.	CONTRACTOR		

EMP ACTION PLAN RESPONSIBILITIES AND MITIGATION MEASURES	
ACTIONS	Responsible Person	Signature	
i) Where applicable, safe disposal certificates must be obtained and kept on site. No waste will be buried or burned on site or dumped within the environmentally sensitive areas. Hazardous waste must be stored separately from general waste. All skip must be covered.	CONTRACTOR		
j) Separate hazardous waste from general and construction waste.	CONTRACTOR		
k) Ensure the correct waste containers are used by all site personnel.	CONTRACTOR		
l) Do not place waste containers, skip bins or building materials on steep slopes or near environmental areas (i.e. natural grasslands, areas where the vegetation primarily consists of indigenous trees).	CONTRACTOR		
m) Any construction or waste material that accidentally is dumped in the environmental areas must be immediately removed and recorded as an incident in the incident register. The ECO to review damage and advise on rehabilitation measures.	ECO,
CONTRACTOR		
n) All concrete and cement waste to be disposed of at an approved site. Hazardous waste must be stored separately and disposed of at an approved hazardous waste landfill. Safe disposal certificates must be obtained.	CONTRACTOR
		
o) No demolished materials will be buried on site. 	CONTRACTOR		
p) Construction rubble will be disposed of at approved waste sites. Safe disposal certificates for this waste must be obtained.	CONTRACTOR		
q) Waste must not be allowed to build up on site and must be removed regularly.	CONTRACTOR		
r) Provide litter bins and ensure all litter is cleared as soon as possible. 	CONTRACTOR		
s) The site must be kept clean and tidy at all times. 	CONTRACTOR		

EMP ACTION PLAN RESPONSIBILITIES AND MITIGATION MEASURES	
ACTIONS	Responsible Person	Signature	
10. Cement Mixing			
a) Cement mixing should take place within a bunded, hard surfaced area which facilitates proper containment and cleanup of releases. Runoff from the cement mixing area should be controlled and cleaned up.
	CONTRACTOR
		
11. Ablutions			
a) One portable chemical toilet for every ten workers must be established on site (not all in the contractor’s camp, but where the workers are working).	ECO
CONTRACTOR		
b) Chemical toilets shall not be in close proximity to any natural drainage channels. It is important, however, that toilets be placed in areas where the largest number of workers are on a daily basis.	ECO
CONTRACTOR		
c) No person is allowed to use any area other than chemical toilets as a toilet facility. 	SITEWORKER, CONTRACTOR		
d) Portable toilets shall be serviced at regular intervals. Safe disposal certificate must be obtained and kept on site.	CONTRACTOR		
e) Toilets must be secured to ground so they cannot be overturned, and have a sufficient locking mechanism operational at all times. Toilets may not be situated on slopes or near environmental areas (i.e. natural grasslands, areas where the vegetation primarily consists of indigenous trees).	CONTRACTOR		
12. Vegetation and Wildlife			
a) The ECO must take monthly photos of environmental areas at specially demarcated locations to monitor any changes in the vegetation. These locations to be selected and agreed upon at the start of the project. The photos to be taken monthly for monitoring purposes.	ECO		
b) No planting of trees within the grassland areas is supported. 	ECO		
c) Ongoing control of alien vegetation within the construction areas to be maintained. Contractors must not attempt any alien control in the environmentally sensitive areas, this must be done under direction only of the ECO who must determine if specialist input is required. Alien plant species should not be introduced to the site and surrounding areas.	ECO,
CONTRACTOR

EMP ACTION PLAN RESPONSIBILITIES AND MITIGATION MEASURES	
ACTIONS	Responsible Person	Signature	
d) The disturbance of birds, animals and reptiles must be minimised. 	CONTRACTOR		
e) There is to be no hunting of wildlife on the site and no setting of snares or traps. No animals are to be harmed or harassed.	CONTRACTOR		
f) Identify and protect heritage items present on site. The family graves about 50 m from substation site should be barricaded during construction. 

Should any other heritage items be uncovered then work in the area must be immediately stopped and the incident reported to AMAFA for further instruction. Any burial ground or grave found on site will be reported immediately to the Contractor, ECO and Project Manager. This should be investigated by a specialist and recommendations made.	CONTRACTOR,
HERITAGE
SPECIALIST,
ECO		
g) None of the open areas or the surrounding bush or vegetated areas to be used as a toilet facility. 	CONTRACTOR		
h) Where possible, indigenous vegetation that has been removed should be kept in a nursery, aiding later rehabilitation.	CONTRACTOR
		
i) No firewood, fruit, muthi plants or any other natural material may be removed from the adjacent areas. 	CONTRACTOR		
j) Existing alien encroachment should be controlled and resolved. No spreading of alien invaders six months after completion of vegetation clearing.	CONTRACTOR		
k) All anticipated crop damage shall be noted while access negotiations are underway.	PROJECT
MANAGER,
CONTRACTOR		
l) All damage to commercial crops shall be recorded immediately. The ECO should also keep a photographic record of such damage. However, damage to commercial crops (i.e. sugar cane) should be avoided.	ECO		

EMP ACTION PLAN RESPONSIBILITIES AND MITIGATION MEASURES	
ACTIONS	Responsible Person	Signature	
m) No herbicide damage should be visible to the vegetation along the servitude after completion of the contract due to incorrect herbicide use. Herbicide use shall only be allowed with the approval of Eskom and in accordance with Eskom’s Environmental Procedure for Vegetation Clearance and Maintenance within Overhead Power Line Servitudes and on Eskom-owned Land (EPC 32-247). The application shall be according to set specifications and under supervision of a qualified technician. The possibility of leaching into the surrounding environment shall be properly investigated and only environmentally friendly herbicides shall be used.	ECO, CONTRACTOR,
DX SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL
ADVISOR
		
o) Sensitive areas identified must be fenced off so there is strictly no unauthorised access, land clearing, construction activities, vehicular traffic of any kind, pedestrian traffic or fires.	ECO,
CONTRACTOR		
p) No clearing of vegetation will be allowed except within the servitude area. Clearing of vegetation will be done in compliance with Eskom’s Environmental Procedure for Vegetation Clearance and Maintenance within Overhead Power Line Servitudes and on Eskom-owned Land (EPC 32-247).	ECO,
CONTRACTOR
		
13. Sensitive Areas			
a) No dumping of waste will be allowed anywhere on site or within the environmentally sensitive areas. All waste to be handled as per the waste procedure.	ECO,
CONTRACTOR		
b) No chemical toilets shall be situated within the environmentally sensitive areas 	ECO,
CONTRACTOR		
c) No vehicles are allowed within the ecologically sensitive areas. 	ECO,
CONTRACTOR		
d) No stockpiling shall be allowed ecologically sensitive areas. 	ECO
CONTRACTOR		
e) All work must take place within the identified servitude area. 
	ECO
CONTRACTOR		

EMP ACTION PLAN RESPONSIBILITIES AND MITIGATION MEASURES	
ACTIONS	Responsible Person	Signature	
14. Materials Management / bulk diesel stores / hazardous stores			
a) Order only required amounts of all building materials so as to avoid excess storage on site where possible.	CONTRACTOR
		
b) Proof of sustainable source of all materials used must be obtained and documented especially for raw material i.e. topsoil, sands, natural gravels, crushed stone, asphalt, clay liners, timber etc. For example, sand may only be obtained from an approved sandwinning operation which is licensed and has an approved EMP for operation.	CONTRACTOR
		
c) Contractors will provide a source statement of all materials to be used and submit these to the engineer for approval.	CONTRACTOR		
d) Where materials are borrowed (mined), proof must be provided of authorization to utilise these materials from the landowner / mineral rights owner and the Department of Minerals and Energy.	ENGINEER
CONTRACTOR		
e) Ensure hazardous materials such as cement and oils are handled and disposed of correctly by licensed contractors.	CONTRACTOR		
f) Do not mix hazardous materials with other demolition materials. 	CONTRACTOR		
g) Dispose of solid paint waste with other solid waste. 	CONTRACTOR		
h) Store paints, chemicals and oils in a bunded storage area which should be roofed to prevent entry of water and locked to prevent illegal entry.	CONTRACTOR		
i) Keep clearly marked booms and/or absorbent material on site to contain spills if they occur. 	CONTRACTOR		
j) Store excess concrete in a lined bin for eventual recycling or disposal.	CONTRACTOR		
k) Return excess concrete with delivery truck to supplier for recycling or proper disposal.	CONTRACTOR		
l) Fire fighting equipment to be kept near store for materials. 	CONTRACTOR		

EMP ACTION PLAN RESPONSIBILITIES AND MITIGATION MEASURES	
ACTIONS	Responsible Person	Signature	
m) A full inventory of hazardous substances and MSDS for each substance stored on site must be maintained and each substance must be stored and managed in accordance with the MSDS.	CONTRACTOR		
n) Appropriate signage for all hazardous materials or materials requiring special management. 	CONTRACTOR		
o) Bulk diesel storage to be located within the construction camp. This must be bunded to 110% capacity f the tank. The tanks must be appropriately sign posted and necessary fire equipment in place. The fire department must approve the installation in writing and provide any necessary temporary permits.	CONTRACTOR,
ENGINEER,
ECO		
15. Incidents			
a) All incidents shall be recorded and reported to as per the Eskom Procedure: Reporting, Recording, Investigating, Costing and Following up of Incidents/Accidents, SCSPVABO6.	ECO,
CONTRACTOR		
16. Emergency Response and Spill Management			
a) All incidents shall be recorded and reported as per the Eskom Procedure: Reporting, Recording, Investigating, Costing and Following up of Incidents/Accidents, SCSPVABO6	CONTRACTOR
		
b) Make staff aware of emergency phone numbers to use in the case of a large spill. Eskom’s Buying/Procurement office (Lorraine Wright) to be contacted to dispatch clean-up services.	CONTRACTOR		
d) Keep clearly marked booms and/or absorbent material on site to contain spills if they occur.	CONTRACTOR		
e) If a spill occurs, stop the source, contain it, clean up in accordance with MSDSs and notify relevant authorities.	ECO,
CONTRACTOR		
f) A specialist  Contractor shall be used for the bio-remediation of contaminated soil where the required remediation material and expertise is not available on site.	CONTRACTOR		
g) All spills of hazardous substances must be reported to the ECO and appointed Dx Services Environmental Advisor.	ECO,
DX SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL
ADVISOR		

EMP ACTION PLAN RESPONSIBILITIES AND MITIGATION MEASURES	
ACTIONS	Responsible Person	Signature	
17. Post Construction Activities			
a) All structures and imported materials within the construction camp must be removed. 	CONTRACTOR		
b) All spillages must be cleaned and contaminated soil must be removed and disposed of appropriately.	CONTRACTOR		
c) All evidence of construction to be removed from rocks and surrounding vegetated areas. 	CONTRACTOR		
d) Any fences, barriers or demarcations utilized for the construction phase must be removed.	CONTRACTOR		
e) The remaining building materials must be removed from the site. 	CONTRACTOR		
f) Rubble must not be buried on site, but transported to the appropriate disposal site. 	CONTRACTOR		
g) Litter must be removed from the site. 	CONTRACTOR		
h) No building rubble, spoil materials or waste materials must be dumped in the drainage area. 	CONTRACTOR		
i) All cleared vegetation must be removed from the site. 	CONTRACTOR		
j) Any damage incurred on the neighbouring properties must be repaired.	CONTRACTOR		
k) The area where the camp is established must after the construction period be rehabilitated according to guidelines in this document.	CONTRACTOR
		
l) A meeting should be held between the Engineer, the ECO and the contractor to approve all remediation activities and ensure that the site has been restored to a condition, which has been approved by the Engineer.	ENGINEER,
CONTRACTOR,
ECO		

5.2 LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE OF EMP

1 Tatham Road, Prestbury, Pietermaritzburg 3201, P.O. Box 13160, Cascades, 3202.
Tel/Fax: (033) 3441563; Fax to email: 0862470888; Cell: 0741910180;
E-mail:nelsoncm@telkomsa.net

RE: The proposed Njonjo 88/22kv, 2 * 20MVA substation establishment and establish the Ncwane-Okuku 88kv loop in loop out turn in lines.

To whom it may concern

This is to state that the undersigned have received a copy of the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) developed for the proposed Njonjo 88/22kv, 2 * 20MVA substation establishment and establish the Ncwane-Okuku 88kv loop in loop out turn in lines by Sineke Developments dated ………………………….. The undersigned do hereby agree to abide by the requirements of the Environmental Management Plan (EMP). Any contravention of the EMP will be recorded and corrective action will be carried out.

Any changes to the EMP must be approved by the Environmental Control Officer (ECO), the consultant Sineke Developments and the relevant authority. Such changes are to be made in writing and a record must be maintained.

As Agreed on this day _______ of ______________(Month) __________(Year)

Environmental Control Officer (ECO)

Name ………………………………………………………………………………………

Signed……………………………………………………………………………………..

Contractor

Name ………………………………………………………………………………………

Company…………………………………………………………………………………..

Signed………………………………………………………………………………………

Engineer

Name ………………………………………………………………………………………

Company…………………………………………………………………………………..

Signed……………………………………………………………………………………..

Project Coordinator

Name………………………………………………………………………………………

Company…………………………………………………………………………………

Signed……………………………………………………………………………………

APPENDIX 1

CVs OF PRACTIONERS

APPENDIX 2

MAP SHOWING THE PREFERRED SITE AND ROUTE