CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE INGULA BURIAL GROUNDS, UPPER BEDFORD DAM

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1 Zitholele onsulting Reg. No. 2000/000392/07 PO Box 6002 Halfway House 1685 South Africa Thandanani Park, Matuka lose Halfway Gardens, Midrand Tel + (27) Fax + (27) mail@zitholele.co.za ONSTRUTION ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGENT PLAN FOR THE INGULA BURIAL GROUNDS, UPPER BEDFORD DAM Report No : Submitted to: Eskom P. O. Box 1091 Johannesburg 2000 DISTRIBUTION: 2 opies - Department of Environmental Affairs 2 opies - Eskom 1 opy - Zitholele onsulting (Pty) Ltd Library April 2010 Directors : Naidoo (Managing Director); A. Van Niekerk (Director)

2 April 2010 i EXEUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this Environmental Management Plan (onstruction P) is to set out environmental management measures for the construction of the Ingula burial grounds near the upper Bedford Dam. The sequence of events during the construction phase for the establishment of the Ingula Burial ground is (a) the work areas are to be marked out, (b) the contractors take occupation of the work areas and are responsible for their operation and maintenance while undertaking the relocation of the graves to the Ingula Burial ground, and (c) upon completion of the construction and its ceremonial commissioning the contractors evacuate their work areas and rehabilitate the site. The infrastructure to be built during the construction phase includes the perimeter fence around the burial ground and the graves and their associated headstones. A Basic Assessment Process was undertaken whereby environmental aspects and impacts were identified and their significance assessed. This P constitutes an Appendix to the Basic Assessment Report. Various tables were developed for the various construction and operational activities, showing significant impacts, mitigation measures, duration, frequency, responsibility, accountability, who should be contacted and informed. the undertaking of the environmental studies, individual aspects were generally found to have had minor environmental impacts. The main environmental aspects included noise, veld fires, soil and water pollution, erosion, habitat loss and visual impacts. Monitoring of the effect of the environmental management measures is required in terms of this P.

3 April 2010 ii TABLE OF ONTENTS SETION PAGE 1 INTRODUTION LEGAL ONTEXT BRIEF PROJET DESRIPTION Background Information Description of the Proposed SOPE OF THE P Purpose of the P Objectives of the P MANAGENT GUIDELINES Resource allocation Eskom and ontractor ommitment Reporting Structure Responsible parties Manager ontractor / Service Provider Environmental ontrol Officer Environmental Officer Monitoring of the P TEHNIAL SPEIFIATIONS / ONSTRUTION METHODS Establishing the site Relocation of the graves ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGENT MEASURES onstruction Initiation Site Establishment Water Management (including Storm Water, Water Sources, Wet Areas) Fire Prevention Waste Management Flora Management (including Vegetation learing, General, and Herbicides) Fauna Management laims from Damages Residential Property and Interaction with Adjacent Landowners Noise / Working Hours Archaeology... 30

4 April 2010 iii LIST OF TABLES Table 1: Providing a list of applicable legislation to this development... 1 Table 2: Environmental Management Measures for onstruction Initiation of the Ingula Burial Ground Table 3: Environmental Management Measures for the site establishment for the burial ground Table 4: Environmental Management Measures for the Water Management during of the burial ground Table 5: Environmental Management Measures for fire prevention Table 6: Environmental Management Measures for waste management Table 7: Environmental Management Measures for vegetation clearing Table 8: Environmental Management Measures for Fauna Management Table 9: Environmental Management Measures for laims and Damages Table 10: Environmental Management Measures for Residential Property and Interaction with Adjacent Landowners Table 11: Environmental Management Measures for Noise / Working Hours Table 12: Environmental Management Measures for Social Issues Table 13: Environmental Management Measures for Archaeology LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1: Reporting structure for the Ingula P.... 5

5 April INTRODUTION Zitholele onsulting (Pty) Ltd have been appointed to undertake the Basic Assessment Process including the compilation of an Environmental Management Plan (P) for the Ingula Burial Grounds as per Government Notice R. 386 No. 10. This P addresses the management of environmental impacts related to the establishment of the traditional burial grounds, downstream of the Ingula Pumped Storage Scheme (PSS), Free State. The document provides a basis for managing, mitigating and monitoring the environmental impacts associated with construction as identified during the construction planning and the Basic Assessment Process for the proposed project. This report should be read in conjunction with the Basic Assessment Report for the project. 2 LEGAL ONTEXT A growing awareness of the environment and an increase in the number of environmental laws and regulations, present company management with a daunting task of monitoring, interpreting and implementing systems to produce a workable plan to comply with legal requirements. The list below was compiled to ensure that the person responsible for the activities of the burial ground project is aware of his/her legal responsibilities and liabilities. omplying with these laws and regulations will minimise the risks in terms of legal, financial (claims) and rehabilitation costs. Non compliance to environmental law is a criminal offence and if prosecuted Eskom will be liable for any environmental damage incurred. Table 1: Providing a list of applicable legislation to this development AT NAME AT NO NOTES/RARKS National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 List of activities and competent authorities identified in terms of Sections 24 and 24D onservation of Agricultural Resources Act 43 of 1983 ontrol of utilisation and protection of wetlands; soil conservation; control and prevention of veld fires; control of weeds and invader plants.

6 April AT NAME AT NO NOTES/RARKS Environment onservation Act 73 of 1989 ontrols for the effective protection and utilisation of the environment, littering, waste disposal, noise and various other activities, which may have a detrimental effect on the environment Φ Waste management Φ Application of waste disposal permit 31 of 1963 Prohibition of damage to a property owner s gates and fences Fencing Act Φ limbing or crawling over or through fences without permission Φ losing gates Veld and Forest Fires Act Occupational Health and Safety Act 101 of 1998 Prevention of unauthorised veld and forest fires 85 of 1993 Prescribes health and safety measures necessary to adhere to for all construction workers National Water Act 36 of 1998 All aspects relating to pollution of surface and ground water. 3 BRIEF PROJET DESRIPTION 3.1 Background Information Eskom is in the process of constructing the Ingula Pumped-Storage Scheme (PSS). The Ingula PSS comprises two reservoirs (referred to as the upper Bedford and the lower Braamhoek reservoirs, respectively), an underground powerhouse complex, waterway tunnels linking the reservoirs with the powerhouse complex, access roads and transmission lines, among other activities. The scheme received environmental authorisation in 2004, and construction is currently underway. Twenty traditional graves are located within the proposed flooding area of the upper Bedford Dam. As part of the engagement with affected parties, Eskom and the relatives agreed to relocate these graves to a new site to the north of the dam. Eskom is therefore in the

7 April process of applying for the establishment of a 30 x 30 m burial ground for these twenty graves. It is additionally proposed that the burial ground also have space for the eight remaining family members to be buried as well. 3.2 Description of the Proposed This project entails construction of a 30 x 30 m burial ground, for the previously approved relocation of 20 existing graves and providing access for the relatives to the graves from an established road. 4 SOPE OF THE P The scope of this document is to provide environmental management guidelines to the ontractor responsible for the establishment of the burial ground. In terms of the National Environmental Management Act (NA) No 107 of 1998, the proponent must submit an Environmental Management Plan (P) with the Basic Assessment Report for authorisation of a listed activity in terms of Regulation 385, 386 and 387 of the aforementioned Act. This report constitutes the fulfilment of that requirement. 4.1 Purpose of the P This P has been compiled to address potential environmental impacts, during construction of the proposed Ingula burial ground, north of the Ingula PSS. This document serves as the environmental specification to Eskom personnel and outside ontractors with regard to addressing environmental issues identified prior to construction. It is the responsibility of the Manager and ontractor to ensure compliance with all the environmental specifications in the document as well as the relevant legislation. This P should also ensure the sustainable management (to avoid and/or minimise environmental damage) of the environment whilst the construction is being undertaken. This P must be viewed as a contract document to which all Eskom employees and outside ontractors involved in the proposed construction must be committed to. Thus the aim of this P is to: Ensure that the project team are familiar with the environmental procedures to be followed and comply with all the recommendations made within it; Ensure that a list of environmental representatives involved in the project are given to the construction team; Ensure that an environmental incident register is implemented and maintained to address environmental impacts;

8 April Ensure that the mitigatory measures are implemented to avoid and/or minimise the identified negative environmental impacts and to enhance the positive impact of the project on the environment; and Ensure that a monitoring programme is in place that tracks the effectiveness of the implemented mitigatory measures. 4.2 Objectives of the P The P has a long-term objective to ensure that: Appropriate environmental management measures and requirements are implemented from the commencement of the project; Precautions against damage and claims arising from damage are taken timeously; and The completion date of the contract is not delayed due to problems with landowners arising during the course of construction. 5 MANAGENT GUIDELINES 5.1 Resource allocation Since this project forms part of the bigger Ingula Pumped Storage Scheme, the current Ingula Environmental Manager shall be appointed by Eskom to ensure that this P is implemented and to assume responsibility for ensuring the implementation of this P and for monitoring compliance with the management measures contained in this document. 5.2 Eskom and ontractor ommitment A commitment is required from the Eskom Manager and the ontractor on the following issues: Ensure that environmental conditions that are stipulated in the Environmental Authorisation are implemented; Resolve problems and claims arising from damage immediately to ensure a smooth flow of operations; Implement this P for the benefit of all involved; and Preserve the natural environment by limiting destructive actions on site.

9 April Reporting Structure Figure 1: Reporting structure for the Ingula P. EO: Environmental ontrol Officer an independent resource, reports to / EL / DEA. M: ontract Manager (Eskom) : ontractor Environmental ontrol Officer (Dedicated person)

10 April : EA: : RA Manager (Eskom) Environmental Advisor (Eskom) Environmental Manager (Eskom) Relevant Authority (e.g. DEA) 5.4 Responsible parties Manager The primary responsibility of the Manager is to ensure that the ontractor complies with the environmental specifications in this document. In addition, the Manager shall: Assume overall responsibility for the effective implementation and administration of the P; Ensure that the P is included in the ontractor s contract; Ensure that the P is given to the applicable onstruction Supervisor and the contractors; In conjunction with the onstruction Supervisor; undertake regular inspections of the ontractor s site as well as the installation works in order to check for compliance with the P in terms of the specifications outlined in this document. Inspections shall take place at least once a week and copies of the monitoring checklist contained in the file; Keep a register of all incidents (spills, injuries, complaints, legal transgressions, etc) and other documentation related to the P; Report to the Environmental Advisor any problems (or complaints) which cannot first be resolved in co-operation with the ontractor(s); Implement recommendations of possible audits; and Ensure that construction staff is trained in accordance with requirements of the P ontractor / Service Provider The ontractor / Service Provider shall: Ensure that the environmental specifications of this document (including any revisions, additions or amendments) are effectively implemented. This includes the on-site implementation of steps to mitigate environmental impacts; Discuss implementation of and compliance with this document with staff at routine site meetings; Preserve the natural environment by limiting any destructive actions on site;

11 April Monitor environmental performance and conformance with the specifications contained in this document during site inspections; Report progress towards implementation of and non-conformances with this document at site meetings with the Manager; Ensure that suitable records are kept and that the appropriate documentation is available to the Manager; Advise the Manager of any incidents or emergencies on site, together with a record of action taken; Report and record all accidents and incidents resulting in injury or death; Take into consideration the legal rights of the individual Landowner, ommunities and Eskom staff; Ensure quality in all work done, technical and environmental; Resolve problems and claims arising from damage immediately to ensure a smooth flow of operations; Underwrite Eskom's Environmental Policy at all times, and Use this Environmental Management Plan for the benefit of all involved Environmental ontrol Officer The EO shall: Know the background to the project and monitor the implementation of the P; Act as a guide, advisor and consultant to the contractors on environmental issues during construction, implementation and rehabilitation; Ensure continuous auditing of the project for adherence to the P, identify problem areas and provide action plans to avoid costly stoppages and / or further environmental damage; Ensure that open communication lines exist for reporting of any significant environmental incidents to the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) and resolve any problems or complaints from the public rapidly; Make (propose) changes (for approval) to the P as necessary; and Ensure that all environmental requirements are met.

12 April Environmental Officer The Environmental Officer s (or officers, if more than one is required) primary role shall be to coordinate the environmental management activities on site. The Environmental Officer shall: Support the EO in the monitoring and execution of the sub -contractors Method Statements and the Management Plans by maintaining a permanent presence on site. Inspect the site as required to ensure adherence to the management actions of the onstruction and Operation P, Management Plans and the Method Statements; omplete the Site Inspection Forms on a weekly basis; Provide inputs to the monthly environment report that is to be prepared by the EO; Liaise with the construction team on issues related to implementation of and compliance with the P; Maintain a record of environmental incidents (spills, impacts, legal transgressions etc) as well as corrective and preventive actions taken, for submission to the EO; and Maintain a public complaints register in which all complaints are recorded, as well as action taken, for submission to the EO. 5.5 Monitoring of the P Eskom and its Environmental Manager shall compile a monitoring plan to monitor whether all of the environmental management measures in the P are a) implemented and b) effective. The Environmental Manager shall assess conformance to the plan on a regular basis, shall record non-conformances and shall initiate corrective action. The purpose of the environmental monitoring programme is to serve as an early warning system of undesirable impacts arising from the construction and operational activities of the burial ground. From this information the P is amended as necessary to provide an effective remedy. This ensures that environmental protection is optimised and demonstrates compliance with regulatory requirements. The key objectives of environmental monitoring are to: Provide information on the impact of an operation s activities; Detect changes to environmental baselines that may be a result of the operations; Detect short and long term trends with respect to environmental conformance; and Recognise environmental changes to enable analysis of their cause.

13 April TEHNIAL SPEIFIATIONS / ONSTRUTION METHODS The following project phases are discussed in chronological order. 6.1 Establishing the site Once a site has been approved by the DEA the site will be cordoned off and demarcated using temporary measures such as red danger tape. Following the site demarcation the layout and orientation of the grave sites will be agreed with the relatives. Once an agreement has been met then the excavation of the 20 graves will commence. At the same time the temporary demarcation will be replaced with a wire cattle fence and a temporary access path will be established for the vehicle transporting the remains to site. 6.2 Relocation of the graves Once the burial ground has been established the remains will be moved from their current location by a contractor to the new site. The remains will be placed in the new graves, and all the traditional markings / headstones / ceremonies will be executed. Once the graves are relocated the access path shall remain to provide pedestrian access to the site. At present the indications are that the relatives will not require any ceremonial facilities and provisions have therefore not been made in this P for this.

14 April ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGENT MEASURES The management measures documented in each of the sections below have been compiled using the following information: Impact assessment and mitigation measures documented in the Final BAR for the burial grounds. The standard P utilised by Eskom. Please refer to Section 5.3 for the acronyms used in the tables below. 7.1 onstruction Initiation Table 2: Environmental Management Measures for onstruction Initiation of the Ingula Burial Ground. Objectives To ensure that all necessary legal obligations and contractual conditions have been met prior to the commencement with construction; To ensure that all role players and stakeholders are aware of the pending construction activities and have received timeous notice; and To ensure that power outages are avoided wherever possible during the construction phase. N Accountable ontacted Informed Activity Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility o. Pre-onstruction Phase 1 Labour Issues Eskom must appoint a suitably qualified Daily EA Environmental ontrol Officer (hereafter referred to as EO) who would act on behalf of the applicant, on a daily basis, monitor project compliance with the conditions of environmental authorisation, environmental legislation and the recommendations of the revised P. This role will be fulfilled by the appointed EO and. The EO / must be appointed prior to the commencement of construction and pre-construction related activities and the authorities must be notified of such an appointment. Once off EA / RA

15 April The EO / shall remain employed until all rehabilitation measures, as required for implementation due to construction damage, are completed and the site is handed over to Eskom by the contractor for operation; The EO shall maintain the following on site: A daily site diary; A non-conformance register; and A public complaint registers. 2 Initiation The authorised activity / activities may not commence within thirty (30) days of the date of signature of the authorisation; Should Eskom be notified by the minister of a suspension of the authorisation pending appeal procedures, Eskom may not commence with the activity / activities unless authorised by the minister in writing. Fourteen (14) days written notice must be given to the Department that the activity will commence. ommencement for the purposes of this condition includes site preparation. The notice must include a date on which it is anticipated that the activity will commence. Fourteen (14) days written notice must be given to the Department that the operational phase of the activity will commence. A copy of the authorisation must be kept at the property where the activity will be undertaken. The authorisation must be produced to any authorised official of the Department who requests to see it and must be made available for inspection by any employee or agent of the holder of the authorisation who works or undertake work at the property; No work shall commence until permission is granted from the EO and acceptance of this proposal and P from DEA has been obtained. Prior to authorisation Prior commenceme nt to Prior to commenceme nt 14 days Prior to operation commenceme nt Prior to commenceme nt Daily EA Daily EO EA SM Once off SM Once off SM Once - off SM Monthly Inspection Once-off SM EA EO EA EO EA EO EA EO RA RA RA RA SM EA EO EO EA

16 April onstruction Phase 1 onstruction Initiation Obtain a signed agreement statement from the contractor indicating their willingness to comply to the P. Where any of the applicant s contact details change, including the name of the responsible person, the physical or postal address and/or telephonic details, the applicant must notify the Department as soon as the new details become known to the applicant; The holder of the authorisation must notify the Department, in writing and within 24 hours, if conditions of the authorisation cannot be or is not adhered to. In all other cases, the holder of the authorisation must notify the Department, in writing, within 48 hours if a condition of the authorisation is not adhered to. Any notification in terms of this condition must be accompanied by reasons for the non-compliance; and Non-compliance with a condition of the authorisation granted may result in criminal prosecution or other actions as per the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 and the regulations. Prior to commenceme nt Prior to commenceme nt Once - off SM EO EA SM EO EA RA Once off SM EO EA SM EO EA 2 Labour Issues Ensure proper supervision of employees at all times. SM EO EA Rehabilitation Phase None RA RA RA

17 April Site Establishment Table 3: Environmental Management Measures for the site establishment for the burial ground. Objectives. ontractors amp: To make provision for the necessary ablution facilities, and to ensure the proper utilisation, maintenance and management thereof; Eating Areas: To ensure that wastewater is disposed of appropriately; To avoid fires caused by escaping embers by positioning this area to such an extent that no vegetation, including over hanging trees are in close proximity. Site Decommissioning: To ensure that all areas where site infrastructure or camp sites have been established, must be rehabilitated to their original state in which they were found. No. Activity Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable ontacted Informed Pre-onstruction Phase 1 Site A site laydown and office area will not be Pre-construction Once-off ontractor and EO SM EO EA Establishment- allowed on site. ontractor. Site establishment shall take place in an orderly manner and all amenities shall be installed at camp sites before the main work force move onto site. The site establishment will be located at the best possible position to cause the least environmental disturbance. Pre- onstruction and during Rehabilitation Once-off ontractor SM EO EA

18 April No cooking areas will be available on site. The workers will be accommodated by the PSS construction village. Pre- onstruction and Once-off ontractor SM EO EA construction Potable water for workers will be supplied from a reputable source on a regular basis. construction Daily ontractor SM EO EA onstruction Phase 1 Site Establishment- ontractor s The site must be kept tidy and hygienic at all times with special reference to sanitation and water management. onstruction Phase onstruction Phase onstruction Phase SM EO EA camp and waste water management. The ontractor shall be in possession of an emergency spill kit that must be complete and available at all times on site. onstruction Weekly ontractor SM EO EA No equipment shall be used which may cause irreparable damage to wet areas. onstruction Daily ontractor SM EO EA 2 Eating areas The feeding of, or leaving of food for animals, is strictly prohibited. No fires for the cooking or warming purposes will be permitted other than within designated areas, for instance, at the site camp. onstruction onstruction Monthly ontractor SM EO EA Daily ontractor SM EO EA

19 April Water Management (including Storm Water, Water Sources, Wet Areas) Storm-water Management Table 4: Environmental Management Measures for the Water Management during of the burial ground. Objectives. Effectively control storm water runoff to ensure that impacts to surface water resources are controlled, and erosion is not present on site. River rossings Minimise damage to river and stream embankments; No access roads through river and stream banks; No visible erosion scars on embankments once construction is completed; and Minimise erosion of embankments and subsequent siltation of rivers, streams and dams. Wetlands No pollution or effluent is to come in contact with wetland areas. No. Activity Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable ontacted Informed Pre-onstruction Phase 1 Storm water Section 30 of NA and Section 20 of Daily ontractor and EO SM EO EA management the National Water Act make provision onstruction that anyone who causes degradation or pollution to the environment is responsible for preventing impacts from occurring, continuing, recurring and for the costs of the repair of the environment. 2 Water Sources Should water be required from sources other than Eskom supply, a written agreement shall be reached between the ontractor and the stakeholder involved. When necessary SM EO EA

20 April Should the ontractor be required to use water from a natural source, the ontractor shall supply a method Monthly SM EO EA statement to that effect and obtain the required permits. No construction shall take place in a wetland, stream or other river course without the necessary water license from the Department of Water Affairs; onstruction Phase 1 Wetlands No construction is to take place within 50m of wetland areas. Including no vehicular traffic in wet areas / wetlands. Weekly SM EO EA Only existing roads through such areas may be used with the approval of Eskom. Monthly SM EO EA

21 April Fire Prevention Table 5: Environmental Management Measures for fire prevention. Objectives No veld fires started by the ontractor s work force. No claims from Landowners for damages due to veld fires. No litigation. No. Activity Mitigation Measures Duration Pre-onstruction Phase 1 Fire The ontractor shall have fire fighting onstruction Prevention equipment on all vehicles working on site, and fire extinguishers will be placed in conspicuous Freque ncy Througho ut the constructi Responsibili ty Accountable ontacte d SM EO EA Informed areas that are in close proximity to possible on phase. sources of fire. The contractor must ensure that all workers on site are aware of the firefighting equipment and trained to use them. onstruction Phase 1 Fire Prevention No fires are to be lit on site. Fires will only be allowed in demarcated areas within the PSS construction village. A fire will be constantly Daily SM EO EA monitored if present. All staff on site will be made aware of general fire prevention and the name of the responsible person to alert to the presence of a fire. Once-off SM EO EA

22 April The ontractor will advise the relevant authority of a fire outside of the demarcated area as soon as it starts and will not wait until he can no longer control it. When necessary SM EO EA 7.5 Waste Management Table 6: Environmental Management Measures for waste management. Objectives To keep the construction site neat and clean. Disposal of rubble and refuse in an appropriate manner Minimise litigation Minimise neighbour complaints No. Activity Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable ontacted Informed Pre-onstruction Phase 1 Refuse and The ontractor will supply waste collection Once-off SM EO EA rubble bins where such is not available and all solid removal waste collected shall be disposed of at a registered disposal facility. The disposal of waste shall be in accordance with all relevant legislation. SM EO EA onstruction Phase 1 Refuse and rubble The ontractor shall dispose all excess material on site in an appropriate manner and at a SM EO EA

23 April removal designated area. No landfill may be used without the consent form the Landowner. SM EO EA No material shall be left on site that may harm man or animals. Weekly inspection SM EO EA Broken, damaged and unused nuts, bolts, wires and washers shall be picked up and removed from site. Daily SM EO EA A general site wide litter clean up will occur at least once a week. Weekly SM EO EA All waste generated during construction of the facility must be removed and disposed of at a waste facility permitted in terms of section 20 of the Environment onservation Act, 1989( Act 73 of 1989) Weekly SM EO EA

24 April Flora Management (including Vegetation learing, General, and Herbicides) Table 7: Environmental Management Measures for vegetation clearing. Objectives Minimise damage to vegetation by only clearing vegetation on the grave sites. Keep burial ground as natural looking as possible. No vegetation interfering with structures and statutory safety requirements upon completion of the contract. Minimise removal of plant material. Eradication of alien invader species that cause a fire hazard. No litigation due to unauthorised removal of vegetation. No. Activity Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable ontacted Informed Pre-onstruction Phase 1 Vegetation learing No vegetation shall be cleared SM EO EA outside the perimeter of the graves in construction the burial ground. 2 Harvesting of Medicinal Plants The removal of protected vegetation and medicinal plants during construction must be done in consultation with the provincial environmental authorities, and the appropriate post-construction rehabilitation measures must be implemented in cooperation with the provincial environmental authorities. construction When necessary SM EO EA Should Medicinal Plants be found on site, these plants will be demarcated When necessary SM EO EA

25 April and cordoned off. construction Once demarcated, they will be removed and translocated to an established nursery. The plants shall be removed by a certified Nursery with experience in the handling and translocation of plants. The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) shall be contacted for assistance should a certified nursery not be available. construction When necessary SM EO EA 3 Protection of Indigenous Vegetation Removal of indigenous plant material from the site or surrounding and adjacent land will not be allowed. construction SM EO EA Only indigenous vegetation is to be used in any landscaping which may be undertaken. construction SM EO EA 4 Search and Rescue of Endangered Plant Species Should Protected or Endangered Plant Species be found on site they will be demarcated and cordoned off. An Ecological Management Plan will be compiled and submitted to DEA for approval. The Ecological Management Plan will include the construction When necessary SM EO EA

26 April following: Ensure the persistence of the plant species; Include a monitoring programme that monitors the size, stage structure and vigour of the plant species population and threats to the population; Facilitate/augment natural ecological processes such as fire and herbivory; Provide for the habitat and life history needs of important pollinators; Minimise artificial edge effects (e.g. water runoff from developed areas and application of chemicals; Include an ongoing monitoring and eradication programme for non-indigenous/alien invasive species; Result in a Report to be submitted to the relevant authority (Free State DEA, DEA, etc) Where feasible, appropriate genetic material such as seeds or propagules of the plant species shall be collected and stored at a licensed facility. In situ conservation of Protected and Endangered Plant Species is preferable to ex situ conservation. Thus, should the plant species not interfere with the construction of construction SM EO EA

27 April a structure, the area surrounding the plant species shall be declared a no-go area as outlined in the Ecological Management Plan; and The area surrounding the plant species shall be declared a no-go area and a buffer zone will be construction SM EO EA applied as outlined in the Ecological Management Plan; 5 Alien Plant ontrol and Monitoring If during the establishment period any noxious or excessive weed growth occurs, such vegetation will construction When necessary SM EO EA be removed;

28 April Fauna Management Table 8: Environmental Management Measures for Fauna Management. Objectives Minimise disruption of farming activities (No stock losses where construction is underway); Minimise disturbance of animals; Minimise interruption of breeding patterns of birds; and No litigation concerning stock losses and animal deaths. No. Activity Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable ontacted Informed Pre-onstruction Phase 1 Fencing Ensure that suitable fencing (wire cattle fence) is erected prior to the commencement of construction to the project. Weekly inspections. SM EO EA ensure that livestock does not wonder into excavated areas. onstruction Phase 1 onstruction The ontractor s workforce will have to be very careful not to disturb the animals as this may lead to fatalities the project SM EO EA which will give rise to claims from the Landowners. The ontractor shall under no circumstances interfere with livestock without the Landowner the project SM EO EA

29 April being present. This includes the moving of livestock where they interfere with construction activities. Should the ontractors workforce obtain any livestock for eating purposes, they must be in possession of a written note from the Landowner. the project When necessary SM EO EA

30 April laims from Damages Table 9: Environmental Management Measures for laims and Damages. Objectives Minimise complaints from Landowners Prevent litigation due to outstanding claims by ensuring that claims are settled within one (1) month. Successful completion of the contract and all Landowners signing release forms within 6 months of completion of the project. No. Activity Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable ontacted Informed Pre-onstruction Phase None. onstruction Phase 1 laims from Damages All damage to Eskom or adjacent landowner property shall be recorded immediately. construction When necessary SM EO EA The Environmental ontrol Officer should also keep a photographic record of such damage. When necessary When necessary SM EO EA 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 liable. construction When necessary SM EO EA All claims for damage should be directed to the Environmental ontrol Officer for appraisal. construction When necessary SM EO EA The ontractor shall be held liable for all unnecessary damage to Eskom or adjacent landowners property. construction When necessary SM EO EA A register shall be kept of all complaints from Monthly SM EO EA

31 April Landowners. construction All claims shall be handled immediately to ensure timeous rectification / payment. construction When necessary SM EO EA 7.9 Residential Property and Interaction with Adjacent Landowners Table 10: Environmental Management Measures for Residential Property and Interaction with Adjacent Landowners. Objectives ontrol actions and activities in close proximity to inhabited areas; No complaints from Landowners; No damage to private property. No. Activity Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable ontacted Informed Pre-onstruction Phase 1 Planning All private residences will be demarcated on a site One day Weekly SM EO EA layout plan prior to construction phase commencing. Inspections onstruction Phase 1 onstruction execution The ontractor shall under no circumstances interfere with the property of adjacent landowners. project Weekly Inspections SM EO EA If water is required, the ontractor shall negotiate with the relevant Landowner and a written agreement shall be drawn up Weekly Inspections SM EO EA

32 April Noise / Working Hours Table 11: Environmental Management Measures for Noise / Working Hours. Objective To ensure that noise is managed in such a manner that no complaints are received. No. Activity Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable ontacted Informed Pre-onstruction Phase None onstruction Phase 1 Noise In order to prevent noise impacts resulting from construction activities, working hours are to be limited to weekdays between 7h00 to 17h00. the project SM EO EA If certain construction requires work outside of these hours, all adjacent landowners have to be informed prior to any construction outside of the specified hours commencing. When necessary Once off, if necessary SM EO EA

33 April Social Issues Table 12: Environmental Management Measures for Social Issues. Objective To ensure that social relations with the relevant relatives are maintained. No. Activity Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable ontacted Informed Pre-onstruction Phase None onstruction Phase None Operational Phase 1 Social In order to maintain relations, ensure that the site is EO accessible to the relatives at all times. A designated process should be established for obtaining access to the site. the project Limit access to the site to relatives only the project EO

34 April Archaeology Table 13: Environmental Management Measures for Archaeology. Objective Protection of archaeological sites and land considered to be of cultural value; Protection of known sites against vandalism, destruction and theft; and The preservation and appropriate management of new archaeological finds should these be discovered during construction. No. Activity Mitigation Measures Duration Frequency Responsibility Accountable ontacted Informed Pre-onstruction Phase 1 Planning Ensure all known sites of cultural, archaeological, Weekly SM EO EA and historical significance are demarcated on the Inspection site layout plan, and marked as no-go areas. onstruction Phase 1 Emergency Response Should any heritage resources be exposed during excavation for the purpose of construction, construction in the vicinity of the finding must be stopped. When necessary SM EO EA Should any heritage resources be exposed during excavation or be found on site, a registered heritage specialist must be called to site for inspection. When necessary SM EO EA Should any heritage resources be exposed during excavation or be found on site, the relevant heritage resource agency must be informed about the finding; When necessary SM EO EA

35 April Under no circumstances may any heritage material be destroyed or removed form site; SM EO EA Should remains and/or artefacts be discovered on the site during earthworks, all work will cease in the area affected and the ontractor will immediately inform the onstruction Manager. The onstruction Manager will source services of a qualified archaeologist to undertake the necessary processes. When necessary SM EO EA Should any remains be found on site that is potentially human remains, the South African Police Service should also be contacted. When necessary SM EO EA

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