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1 CEN INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT UNIT Environmental and Rural Development Specialist FINAL Basic Assessment Report: Proposed Upgrades to and Expansion of the Nelson Mandela University s Internal Return Effluent Scheme, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, Eastern Cape April 2018

2 Project Title: Final Basic Assessment Report: Proposed Upgrades to and Expansion of the Nelson Mandela University s Internal Return Effluent Scheme, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, Eastern Cape. Project Applicant: Nelson Mandela University Reference Number: DEDEAT: ECm1/C/LN1&3/M/ Environmental Assessment Practitioner: CEN Integrated Environmental Management Unit 36 River Road, Walmer, Port Elizabeth, 6070 South Africa Phone (041) Fax steenbok@aerosat.co.za Date of submission: 5 April 2018 ii

3 Executive Summary Note that this is the Final Basic Assessment Report (BAR) changes to the Draft BAR are in red text in this document. Activity Description The Nelson Mandela University (NMU) plans to upgrade and expand infrastructure for their internal return effluent irrigation scheme at their South and North Campus in Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth (refer to Error! Reference source not found. and Error! Reference source not found. in Appendix A, and Error! Reference source not found. and Error! Reference source not found. in Appendix C). Activities are planned on Erven 1612 and 3784 in Ward 1, Summerstrand. This will entail the following: Demolition and rehabilitation of an existing treated effluent holding pond and pumpstation on the southern side of Marine Drive, and re-instatement of the stormwater drainage channel: o A holding pond for treated effluent from Cape Recife Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW) is situated adjacent to and south of Marine Drive. The NMU pumps and uses treated effluent from the pond for irrigation purposes on their north and south campuses. Stormwater runoff from NMU is sent via stormwater pipes under Marine Drive to a channel that was originally established to drain stormwater in an easterly direction for ~1.8 km towards the sea. The holding pond has been established within the stormwater channel. o The holding pond is currently in a poor condition, with no lining to prevent leachate, and with no separation of treated effluent in the pond from stormwater runoff and the drainage channel. Large amounts of litter collects in the holding pond and channel, and there are no security measures in place to prevent access by the general public (i.e. no fencing). o The intention is to remove berms created in the stormwater channel to store treated effluent, thereby demolishing the pond and enabling the stormwater channel to function as per its original design o The drainage channel will be cleaned and shaped to ensure free drainage of stormwater, and the stormwater channel will be re-instated to function as a dry/free-draining channel that only has water in it when there is stormwater flow (i.e. during rainfall events) Establishment of a new treated effluent holding pond (~1450 m 3 capacity) outside of the stormwater drainage channel, and a new pumpstation. The holding pond will be shaped and lined with HDPE plastic lining to prevent leachate. The area will be fenced and signage erected, and a concrete walkway constructed around the perimeter. The top water level of the pond will be controlled by a Ball Valve System to prevent overfilling. When the water level in the pond drops, the valve opens and water enters into the pond under pressure from the main supply. When full, the valve closes and the feed shuts down (i.e. the system is closed and controlled). Stormwater from flood events will not be able to enter the new pond as the concrete walkway perimeter will be at a level higher than the natural ground and the existing stormwater flow surrounding the pond. In the event of a 1:50 or 1:100 year flood event, runoff generated in the surrounding area will flow into the existing stormwater channel north of the pond. Installation of a pipeline from the new holding pond and pumpstation across Marine Drive to the sports grounds at NMU South Campus. The pipeline will cross the existing channel by excavating a trench below the invert of the channel. Installation of pipelines at South and North Campus to reticulate return effluent for irrigation of sportsfields and gardens. The maximum disturbance area required for installation of the pipeline (with use of an excavator) is 10 m, at a depth of 2 m. Note that pipeline installation is planned in 3 phases, with Phase 1 being in the short term and the remainder planned to commence ~November A Google Earth image showing the proposed layout of structures and infrastructure is given in Figure i and ii below. iii

4 No new access roads or tracks will be required for construction or for maintenance in operational phase use will be made of existing tracks and roads. The position of a site camp will be finalized pre-construction phase. There are several areas on campus that can be used for this purpose, e.g. abandoned club house and sportsfield in the east, existing yard for maintenance and grounds etc. The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) is in the process of planning and designing upgrades to and expansion of the Cape Recife Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW) and their Return Effluent (RE) Scheme. The NMU is one of the users of RE water from the works. The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Water Use Licence application that are underway for the Cape Recife WWTW project is addressing the irrigation component (i.e. impacts of using increased volumes of treated effluent for irrigation purposes on the receiving environment at the NMU Campus and other areas), and will advise on quality requirements and irrigation volumes to prevent ponding and/or leaching etc 1. Upgrades to the NMBM s RE Infrastructure are also addressed in the EIA process (DEDEAT reference number: ECm1/LN2/M/ ). Error! Reference source not found. in Appendix A shows the alignment of both pipelines (i.e. NMBM and NMU Re Scheme). This Basic Assessment Report (BAR) addresses the installation of infrastructure required to reticulate treated effluent within NMU property (i.e. the NMU s internal reticulation network), and the establishment of a new and improved holding pond and pumpstation. The activities require a Basic Assessment Application to the Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism. An EIA application form has been submitted to the DEDEAT, and a reference number has been issued Ecm1/C/LN1&3/M/ ). Listed Activities applied for in terms of the EIA Regulations (2014) are given in the table below. A Water Use Authorisation (WUA) is required for the construction of infrastructure within 500m of wetlands in accordance with Section 21 c / i of the National Water Act, and for storage of treated effluent in the holding dam in terms of Section 21 b of the National Water Act 2. An aquatic specialist study and risk assessment (refer to Appendix D1 and D2 respectively) have been done to inform the WUA application and this BAR. The WUA application is underway with the Department of Water and Sanitation. A licence will be needed from the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) in terms of the National Forest Act for the removal of Sideroxylon inerme (white milkwood) trees that are situated on a building rubble pile near the stormwater channel in the area where the new holding pond and fence is planned (refer to Waypoints 30 and 31 in Figure 4 in Appendix A). An attempt was made to shift the pond to the west to avoid the trees, however there is insufficient space before NMBM pipeline infrastructure is encountered. A site inspection has been done by Mr Thabo Nokoyo of DAFF, and a licence application is underway. 1 No additional irrigation areas or increase in volumes of treated currently stored and used by NMU that are not specified in existing licences/permits will take place until the relevant licences are available 2 An application for Section 21 e activities (i.e. for irrigating with treated effluent) is being addressed in the EIA and WULA application for the NMBM s upgrade to and expansion of the Cape Recife WWTW and bulk RE Scheme. The application will cover irrigation by all users of the scheme (e.g. NMU, the Humewood Golf Course, Pine Lodge, Pearson High School, NMBM gardens) iv

5 GN R 324 Listing Notice 1 Activity 12: The development of i. dams or weirs, where the dam or weir, including infrastructure and water surface area, exceeds 100 square metres where such development occurs a. within a watercourse; b. if no development setback exists, within 32 metres of a watercourse, measured from the edge of a watercourse Activity 19: The infilling or depositing of any material of more than 10 cubic metres into, or the dredging, excavation, removal or moving of soil, sand, shells, shell grit, pebbles or rock of more than 10 cubic metres from a watercourse GNR 327 Listing Notice 3 Activity 12: The clearance of an area of 300 square metres or more of indigenous vegetation except where such clearance of indigenous vegetation is required for maintenance purposes undertaken in accordance with a maintenance management plan (a) in the Eastern Cape ii. Within critical biodiversity areas identified in bioregional plans v. On land, where, at the time of the coming into effect of this Notice or thereafter such land was zoned open space, conservation or had an equivalent zoning Activity 14: The development of: (ii) infrastructure or structures with a physical footprint of 10 square metres or more Where such development occurs: (a) within a watercourse or (c) if no development setback has been adopted, within 32 metres of a watercourse (a) in the Eastern Cape (i) outside urban areas in: (ff) Critical biodiversity areas or ecosystem service areas as identified in systematic biodiversity plans adopted by the competent authority or in bioregional plans (hh) Areas within 10 kilometres from national parks or world heritage sites or 5 kilometres from any other protected area identified in terms of NEMPAA or from the core area of a biosphere reserve The new pond and sections of the pipeline from the new pumpstation to NMU traverse the existing stormwater channel. The existing pond is classified as a wetland on the NFEPA system and the NMBM s wetland map The existing pond will be rehabilitated and flow in the channel re-instated. The pipeline from the new dam and pumpstation will be installed across the channel en route to NMU The new RE holding dam and pumpstation, and feeder line on the southern side of Marine Drive will be built in a protected area/critical biodiversity area and the size will exceed 300 m 2. Sections of the pipeline within NMU for reticulation of RE water to irrigation areas traverse a CBA The new pond and sections of the pipeline from the new pumpstation to NMU traverse the existing stormwater channel. The existing pond is classified as a wetland on the NFEPA system and the NMBM s wetland map. The area is within a CBA in the NMBM Bioregional Plan, and within close proximity to the Cape Recife Nature Reserve and NMU Nature Reserve v

6 Figure i: Plan showing Phases 1 to 3 of the planned upgrades to and expansion of infrastructure for the NMU s Return Effluent Scheme. vi

7 Figure ii: Plan showing Phase 1 of the planned upgrades to and expansion of infrastructure for the NMU s Return Effluent Scheme. vii

8 BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT Methodology Compliance with legislated requirements The Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations (2014) clearly state the requirements that need to be fulfilled by all role-players involved in the Environmental Assessment Process. In particular, Regulation 19 and Appendix 1 of the regulations describe the required process and contents for a Basic Assessment Report. Public participation requirements are given in Regulations 39 to 44. Guidelines that have been published to assist in the interpretation of the regulations have also been consulted. Figure iii is a process flow chart of the Basic Assessment process with timeframes as specified in the regulations. Figure iii Process flow chart of the Basic Assessment process and timeframes. viii

9 BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT Identification and Assessment of Alternatives Alternative Alignments of the Pipeline (Phase 1) Two alternative alignments of the pipeline infrastructure were considered where sections of the route were shifted to avoid established vegetation and structures on campus and/or natural vegetation. Alternative 1 is the first alignment provided by the consulting engineers, and Alternative 2 is the preferred alignment of the pipeline that was developed after the site survey had been done and environmental sensitivities had been identified. The 2 alternative alignments apply to Phase 1 of the project, and are shown in Figure iv below. Four key changes were made (refer to areas outlined in red and numbered 1 to 4 in Figure iv: Change 1: the line ran directly adjacent to Protea Road, and conflicted with planted trees and structures (e.g. bus stop res areas, outdoor gym equipment). The line was shifted further west to avoid these features. Where the pipeline branches off to the west to take RE water to the grass areas around the residence, the line was shifted from its original position to the north to avoid impacting indigenous vegetation. The line has been shifted to go through an existing walkway through the vegetated area Change 2: The line was shifted to the north to go through an existing clearing in the vegetation. The clearing is dominated by Cestrum laevigatum (inkberry). Change 3: the line was shifted north and west to go behind a clump of indigenous thicket adjacent to Marine Drive. The space between the fence and the thicket was insufficient to accommodate the required 10 m area to install the pipeline Change 4: the line was initially planned in the cleared access track that runs west of the new pond towards Marine Drive. The engineers determined a conflict with a number of other pipes in the area, and that there is insufficient space to install the new pipeline in the track. The line was therefore shifted to the east and is planned across the stormwater channel towards Marine Drive. No go Alternative The no-go alternative would mean that the NMU would not be able to upgrade and expand infrastructure that is required to reticulate treated effluent for irrigation of sportsfields and gardens/grounds. Use of treated effluent that meets the required standards for irrigation purposes is an effective water saving mechanism, reducing pressure on the NMBM s potable water supply. It is important the university s sportsfields and grounds are irrigated sufficiently to enable sporting activities and recreational use at campus to continue. Further, the no-go option would mean that the existing treated effluent holding pond would remain in the stormwater channel, which presents an environmental and health risk in its current state. Stormwater does not drain freely in the channel as per its original design intention, and treated effluent is not separated from stormwater runoff. The pond is not lined or fenced, which creates health and safety risks. Impacts of the project will be assessed in comparison to the no-go option in Section D ix

10 BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT Figure iv: Two alternative alignments of planned pipeline for Phase 1. Areas where the alignment was shifted are outlined in red, and numbered x

11 BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT Prediction and Analysis of Impacts The table below summarizes the significance of impacts (with mitigation measures in place) that were assessed for the proposed activities, in comparison with the no-go alternative for construction and operational phases. Construction Phase Terrestrial Biodiversity Impacts Status Duration Significance (without Significance (with Probability Degree of confidence mitigation) mitigation) No-go Alternative Negative Long term The area is relatively Moderate - Happening Medium noisy as it is situated along a main traffic route in proximity to the PE Port, and amongst high density residential areas and light industries. Moderate - Preferred alternative Negative Short term (construction phase) Moderate - Low - Probable Medium Aquatic Impacts - Changes to the surface water hydrological regime Status Duration Significance (without mitigation) Significance (with mitigation) Probability Degree of confidence No-go option Preferred alternative Negative Long term Low - Very Low - Unlikely High No-go option (pertains to existing holding pond) Aquatic Impacts Water Quality Impacts Status Duration Significance (without mitigation) Negative Long term Moderate (the current holding pond for treated effluent is in a poor condition, with no lining to prevent leachate, and no separation of treated effluent from Significance (with Probability Degree of confidence mitigation) Moderate - Happening Medium xi

12 BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT stormwater runoff). Elevated nutrients in the holding pond are assumed based on the presence of bulrushes Preferred alternative Negative Long term High - Low - Likely High Geohydrological Impacts Status Duration Significance (without Significance (with Probability Degree of confidence No-go option (pertains to existing holding pond only)) mitigation) Negative Long term Moderate (the current holding pond for treated effluent is in a poor condition, with no lining to prevent leachate, and no separation of treated effluent from stormwater runoff). Elevated nutrients in the holding pond are assumed based on the presence of bulrushes. Preferred alternative Negative Short term High (vulnerable aquifer) Noise Impacts Status Duration Significance (without mitigation)` No-go option Negative Long term Low (area experiences noise and disturbance from students and traffic) mitigation) Moderate - Happening Medium Low - Likely Medium Significance (with Probability Confidence mitigation) Low - Happening Medium Preferred alternative Negative Short term Moderate - Low - Probable Medium Air Quality - Dust Status Duration Significance (without mitigation)` Significance (with mitigation) Probability Confidence xii

13 BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT No-go option Negative Long term Low - Low - Happening Medium Preferred alternative Negative Short term Moderate - Low - Probable High Waste Management Status Duration Significance (without Significance (with Probability Confidence No-go option (pertains mostly to accumulation of waste in the stormwater channel and exiting holding pond) mitigation)` Negative Long term Moderate Solid waste pollution is currently a problem in the existing RE holding dam and stormwater channel. Plastic bottles, in particular, discharge into the channel from the NMU s inflow mitigation) Moderate - Happening Medium Preferred alternative Negative Short term High - Low - Probable Medium Traffic Impacts along Marine Drive Status Duration Significance (without mitigation)` Significance (with mitigation) Probability No-go option Preferred alternative Negative Short term Moderate - Low - Probable High Employment Creation Status Duration Significance (without mitigation)` Significance (with Probability mitigation) No-go option Negative Short term Low - Low - Definite High Preferred alternative Positive Short term Low + Low + Definite High Confidence Confidence Operational Phase Socio-Economic Impacts Status Duration Significance (without Significance (with Probability Confidence mitigation) mitigation) No-go option Negative Long term Moderate - Moderate - Probable Moderate Preferred alternative Positive Long term Moderate + Moderate + Probable Moderate Aquatic Impacts - Changes to the surface water hydrological regime xiii

14 BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT Status Duration Significance (without Significance (with Probability Confidence mitigation) mitigation) No-go option Negative Long term Current irrigation of Low - Happening High sportsfields creates wetlands in low-lying areas Low - Preferred alternative Negative Long term Low - Very Low - Likely High Aquatic Impacts Loss of wetlands Status Duration Significance (without Significance (with Probability Confidence mitigation) mitigation) No-go option Preferred alternative Negative Long term Low - Very Low - Likely High Aquatic Impacts Water quality (irrigation using treated effluent) Status Duration Significance (without Significance (with Probability Confidence mitigation) mitigation) No-go option Negative Long term Treated effluent is Low - Happening Medium currently used for irrigation of sportsfields Preferred alternative Negative Long term High - Low - Likely High Geohydrological Impacts - Groundwater Quality Impacts related to the holding pond and stormwater drain Status Duration Significance (without Significance (with Probability Confidence mitigation) mitigation) No-go option (related Negative Long term Moderate (the Moderate - Happening Medium to the holding pond current holding pond and stormwater drain)` for treated effluent is in a poor condition, with no lining to prevent leachate, and no separation of treated effluent from stormwater runoff). Elevated nutrients in the holding pond are xiv

15 BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT assumed based on the presence of bulrushes. Preferred alternative Positive Long term Moderate + Moderate + Probable Medium Improved design of holding pond. Separation of treated effluent and stormwater drainage Geohydrological Impacts - Impacts related to irrigating with treated effluent groundwater quality` Status Duration Significance (without Significance (with Probability Confidence mitigation) mitigation) No-go Negative Long term Impact unknown, but elevated nutrient levels assumed Preferred alternative Negative Long term High - Low (if treated Probable Medium effluent quality is compliant with standards and recommended irrigation volumes separate study) xv

16 BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT Comments from Interested and Affected Parties Pre-Application Phase All identified Interested and Affected Parties and other stakeholders were sent notices of the application via a Background Information Document during the pre-application phase. Two adverts were also placed in the media (i.e. the Herald and Die Burger), and 2 site notices were placed at visible locations near the site. Comments received during the pre-application phase are included in the table below. Draft Basic Assessment Report All registered IAPs were notified of the Draft BAR for a 30 day comment period. Hard copies were submitted to the DEDEAT and the DWS. Comments received on the draft report are incorporated in this FBAR. Comments and Response Table Below is a summary table listing comments raised by Interested and Affected Parties in response to the public participation process to date. These have been integral in the assessment of impacts. Summary of main issues raised by I&APs Summary of response from EAP Pre-Application Phase Mr Thabo Nokoyo ( s received 7 December 2017 and site inspection done 12 December 2017) Due to the fact that you indicated presence of Milkwoods it does affect our Act therefore we need to do a site visit so we can determine whether it s a forest or just Milkwoods and be in a position to decide if license should be granted under sect 7 or 15 A site visit was done on 12 December 2017, where it was confirmed that the licence application will be for the removal of milkwood trees only. Ms N Xalabile ( s received 16 October 2017) Acknowledged receipt of BID notice and requested that a single notification be sent to all DWS officials Noted and done. Mr J P Hechter ( received ( received on 23 October 2017) I have no recommendations, but I am very interested in this project and would like to follow the progress for interest sake only Noted and registered as an IAP for the project. Comments Received on the Draft Basic Assessment Report Brendon Timm (Interim General Manager) Humewood Golf Course. received 23 February 2018 Queried whether the proposed pipelines will interrupt / interfere with supply from the existing NMBM RE supply line that provides treated effluent from Cape Recife WWTW to the golf course. The golf club relies heavily on this water source and it cannot be interrupted. The proposed activities will not impact on the existing treated effluent supply from Cape Recife WWTW to the Golf Club. Department of Water and Sanitation. received 29 March 2018 From a water resources management perspective, the office xvi

17 BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT has no objection to the project provided the following is considered in implementation: All precautions and mitigation measures must be taken to prevent pollution of the water resource from the activities linked to the proposed internal RE Scheme Groundwater contamination was identified as a potential impact during construction and operational phases, and is assessed in Section D of the BAR. The assessment is informed by a specialist geohydrological study by SRK Consulting (Appendix D3). Mitigation measures are provided to prevent groundwater contamination. To clarify, this application is for the installation of infrastructure required to upgrade and expand the NMU s existing internal RE Scheme, and to upgrade their existing holding pond. Impacts on groundwater associated with the project are therefore related to: 1. construction phase: from construction activities that may lead to spills or other incidences that could contaminate groundwater, and 2. operational phase: related to the storage of treated effluent in the holding pond. Impacts of irrigation are part of a separate EIA process that is also underway for the expansion of the NMBM s bulk RE Scheme that will supply treated effluent to a number of users (not just the NMU). The geohydrological report and aquatic specialist study done for this application addresses potential impacts from irrigation, however the irrigation component is not part of this application (other than installation of infrastructure required for internal irrigation). Irrigation with treated effluent at the NMU will have to proceed according to their existing WULA until such time as a new WULA has been issued for increased volumes and additional irrigation areas (as per the application that is part of the EIA process for the NMBM s RE Scheme). Disposal or temporary storage of wastewater emanating from the Cape Recife WWTW into the holding dam must be such that it does not lead to pollution of the water resource and/or become a nuisance and create a fly breeding zone Effluent disposed of into the new holding dam will need to be of suitable quality to be used for irrigation purposes. The effluent quality standards will be specified in the WULA that is being done for the NMBM s Cape Recife WWTW and RE Scheme expansion project (as mentioned above). The current holding pond is in a poor condition, with no lining to prevent leachate, and with no separation of treated effluent in the pond from stormwater runoff and the drainage channel. Large amounts of litter collects in the holding pond and channel, and there are no security measures in place to prevent access by the general public (i.e. no fencing). The intention is to remove berms created in the stormwater channel to store treated effluent, thereby demolishing the pond and enabling the stormwater channel to function as per its original design. The drainage channel will be cleaned and shaped to ensure free drainage of stormwater, and the stormwater channel will be re-instated to function as a dry/free-draining channel that only has water in it xvii

18 BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT when there is stormwater flow (i.e. during rainfall events). A new treated effluent holding pond (~1450 m 3 capacity) will be established outside of the stormwater drainage. The holding pond will be shaped and lined with HDPE plastic lining to prevent leachate. The area will be fenced and signage erected, and a concrete walkway constructed around the perimeter. The top water level of the pond will be controlled by a Ball Valve System to prevent overfilling. The plan is therefore to improve the current status of the existing holding pond which is poorly designed and managed, resulting in potential environmental and nuisance impacts. Disposal of wastewater into the holding dam triggers a Section 21 g application in terms of the NWA and requires a licence Irrigation with wastewater triggers a Section 21 e application in terms of the NWA and requires approval A stormwater management plan must be developed and designed, with consideration of the barrier berms to ensure separation of clean stormwater from being contaminated by dirty stormwater which may take place from the establishment of the wastewater storage facility and from the area under irrigation which may contribute to secondary pollution of the water resource A groundwater monitoring plan must be developed for specific points within the holding pond area and the area where irrigation will take place, taking into consideration the interconnectivity of the groundwater resource in the catchment Quality monitoring and compliance of waste or water containing waste received from the Cape Recife WWTW becomes the sole responsibility of the NMU should a WULA be issued by the DWS Noted. Disposal of wastewater from the Cape Recife Wastewater Treatment Works is part of the EIA and WULA that is underway for the proposed expansion to the NMBM s WWTW and RE Scheme. Noted. As above, irrigation with treated effluent from the Cape Recife WWTW at NMU s sportsfields and gardens, and other users, is addressed under the EIA and WULA application for the expansion to the NMBM s Cape Recife WWTW and RE Scheme. Noted and included in this FBAR as Appendix D4 Noted. A groundwater monitoring plan has been included in Appendix D5 for the holding pond area. As above, impacts and specifics w.r.t. irrigation will be dealt with under a separate application where a comprehensive monitoring plan for all users of the NMBM s bulk RE Scheme will be provided. A WULA and EIA are underway for upgrades to and expansion of the NMBM s Cape Recife WWTW and bulk RE Scheme. The NMU is one of the users of the RE Scheme. The NMBM will be responsible for monitoring and / or compliance: of the quality of treated effluent from the Cape Recife WWTW and disposal thereof into the NMU s holding pond (to be used for irrigation purposes). Monitoring to be done at the point of discharge from the WWTW into the NMBM s bulk RE Scheme line that will supply treated effluent to various users for monitoring groundwater quality in the area where xviii

19 BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT treated effluent will be used for irrigation by various users. A comprehensive groundwater quality monitoring plan will inform the location of the monitoring points, depth of monitoring wells, and variables to be monitored. The NMU will be responsible for monitoring and / or compliance: for monitoring groundwater quality in the area surrounding the treated effluent holding pond. A groundwater monitoring plan is included in Appendix D5 of this FBAR. The proposed development is located in the M20A quaternary drainage region The geology of the area is characterized as the Schelmhoek Formation. The Schelmhoek Formation overlies the Salnova Formation of the Algoa Group, as well as the older Peninsula Formation of the Table Mountain Group The aquifer in the area is characterized as a shallow aquifer with water levels between 0.6 and 5 mbgl. Due to the high water level of the aquifer in the area, there is a high risk of groundwater contamination During construction, on-site spillages must be prevented/avoided to prevent groundwater contamination The new holding pond must be lined to prevent leachate into groundwater Groundwater quality monitoring boreholes must be placed to monitor the effects of the holding ponds in each site Relevant parameters for groundwater quality should be monitored Groundwater quality results must be compared with baseline results. Noted and indicated in the BAR Noted and indicated in the BAR Noted and indicated in the BAR Noted and indicated in the BAR as a mitigation measure Noted and included in the design specifications of the pond Only one holding pond is planned. A monitoring plan is included in Appendix D5. A monitoring plan is included in Appendix D5. Groundwater monitoring in the area surrounding the new holding pond will need to commence at least one month prior to construction commencing to establish baseline conditions. xix

20 BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT Way Forward Comments received from IAPs on the Draft BAR have been used to update the report to a final BAR. This Final BAR has been submitted to the Provincial Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism as the competent review authority, and the DWS as part of the WUA application. IAPs will be notified that the final report has been submitted to the authorities. xx

21 Contents Assumptions and Limitations... 6 Undertaking by the Environmental Assessment Practitioner... 6 Section A: Activity Information Activity Description Feasible and Reasonable Alternatives d) No-go alternative ACTIVITY POSITION Physical size of the activity Site Access Site or Route Plan Site Photographs Facility Illustration Activity Motivation (a) Socio-economic value of the activity (b) Need and desirability of the activity Applicable legislation, policies and/or guidelines Waste, effluent, emission and noise management (a) Solid waste management (b) Liquid effluent (c) Emissions into the atmosphere (d) Generation of noise Water Use Energy Efficiency Section B: Site/Area/Property Description Gradient of the site Location in landscape

22 3. Groundwater, Soil and Geological stability of the site Groundcover Land use character of surrounding area Cultural/Historical Features Section C: Public Participation Advertisement Content of advertisements and notices Placement of advertisements and notices Determination of appropriate measures Comments and response report Authority Participation Consultation with other stakeholders Section D: Impact Assessment Issues raised by interested and affected parties Impacts that may result from the planning and design, construction, operational, decommissioning and closure phases as well as proposed management of identified impacts and proposed mitigation measures Planning and Design Phase: Construction Phase Operational Phase Environmental impact statement SECTION E. Recommendations of practitioner Section F: Appendices Appendix A: Site plan(s) Appendix B: Photographs Appendix C: Facility illustration(s) Appendix D: Specialist reports Appendix D1: Aquatic Study Appendix D2: Aquatic Risk Assessment

23 Appendix D3: Geohydrological Investigation Appendix D4: Operational Stormwater Management Plan Appendix D5: Groundwater Monitoring Plan for the Holding Pond Appendix E: Public Participation Public Participation as part of the Basic Assessment Process (2014 EIA Regulations) Pre-Application Consultation Consultation on Draft Basic Assessment Report Comments and Response Report Appendix F: Environmental Management Program Chapter 1: Introduction to the Environmental Management Program (EMPr) Approach to environmental management in construction phase and operational phases For Whom is the EMPr Intended? Structure of this Environmental Management Program Chapter 2: Anticipated activities and general environmental management prescriptions Construction Activities Operational Activities Environmental Planning Construction Phase Operational Phase Chapter 3: Organisational Requirements Introduction Background to Environmental Policy Chapter 4: Environmental Management Program Requirements Introduction General Conditions and Prerequisites for Construction Activities Compliance with Relevant Legislation and Regulatory Requirements Environmental Management Requirements Construction and Decommissioning Phases Environmental Management Requirements Operational Phase

24 Chapter 5: Environmental Management and Monitoring Requirements Introduction Environmental Compliance Monitoring Environmental Management after the Completion of Construction on a Specific Site (Decommissioning) Environmental Administration Matters Chapter 6: Glossary of Terms Appendix G: Other information Appendix G1: Details of Environmental Assessment Practitioner Appendix G2: Specialists Declaration of Interest Aquatic Specialist Geohydrological Specialist Appendix G3: Desktop Biodiversity and Planning Information National vegetation description Mucina and Rutherford National Threatened Ecosystem Status Aquatic Habitats Protected Areas Eastern Cape Biodiversity Conservation Plan Nelson Mandela Bay Bioregional Plan Appendix G4: Methodology used to identify and assess alternatives and impacts associated with the proposed project Appendix G5: Property Information Erf 1612 and Erf Erf Erf Appendix G6: Co-ordinates of Pipeline Alternatives Appendix G7: List of Floral Species Recorded in the study area

25 BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT (For official use only) File Reference Number: Application Number: Date Received: Basic assessment report in terms of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2014, promulgated in terms of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998(Act No. 107 of 1998), as amended. Kindly note that: 1. This basic assessment report is a standard report that may be required by a competent authority in terms of the EIA Regulations, 2014 and is meant to streamline applications. Please make sure that it is the report used by the particular competent authority for the activity that is being applied for. 2. The report must be typed within the spaces provided in the form. The size of the spaces provided is not necessarily indicative of the amount of information to be provided. The report is in the form of a table that can extend itself as each space is filled with typing. 3. Where applicable tick the boxes that are applicable or black out the boxes that are not applicable in the report. 4. An incomplete report may be returned to the applicant for revision. 5. The use of not applicable in the report must be done with circumspection because if it is used in respect of material information that is required by the competent authority for assessing the application, it may result in the rejection of the application as provided for in the regulations. 6. This report must be handed in at offices of the relevant competent authority as determined by each authority. 7. No faxed or ed reports will be accepted. 8. The report must be compiled by an independent environmental assessment practitioner (EAP). 9. Unless protected by law, all information in the report will become public information on receipt by the competent authority. Any interested and affected party should be provided with the information contained in this report on request, during any stage of the application process. 10. A competent authority may require that for specified types of activities in defined situations only parts of this report need to be completed. 5

26 Assumptions and Limitations The significance rating assigned to impacts identified in Section D of this report is based on the assumption that the developer will implement all suggested mitigation measures Undertaking by the Environmental Assessment Practitioner Item 3(1)(r) of Appendix 1 of GN R 982 of the EIA Regulations (2014) (i.e. the scope of a basic assessment and contents of a basic assessment report) makes the following provision: 3. (1) A basic assessment report must contain the information that is necessary for the competent authority to consider and come to a decision on the application, and must include (r) an undertaking under oath or affirmation by the EAP in relation to: (i) the correctness of the information provided in the reports; (ii) the inclusion of comments and inputs from stakeholders and l&aps; (iii) the inclusion of inputs and recommendations from the specialist reports where relevant; and (iv) any information provided by the EAP to interested and affected parties and any responses by the EAP to comments or inputs made by interested and affected parties Undertaking by the EAP in accordance with Item 3(1)(r)(i) (iv) of Appendix 1 of the EIA Regulations (2014 (GN R 982): I, Belinda Joan Clark of CEN Integrated Environmental Management Unit (the EAP responsible for compiling this BAR), undertake that to the best of my knowledge, this BAR: 1. Includes correct and recent information on the proposed activity as provided by the applicant 2. Includes copies of correspondence with IAPs in Appendix E. 3. Includes all comments received from IAPs that are relevant to the project and the assessment of impacts in the Comments and Response Sheet in Appendix E, and that these comments have been considered in the identification and assessment of impacts 4. Includes copies of specialist reports in Appendix D, and that recommendations of specialist reports have been incorporated into the preferred layout and project description and/or as mitigation measures in the BAR Signed Date: _5 April

27 Section A: Activity Information Has a specialist been consulted to assist with the completion of this section? YES NO If YES, please complete form XX for each specialist thus appointed: Any specialist reports must be contained in Appendix D. 1. Activity Description Describe the activity, which is being applied for, in detail The Nelson Mandela University (NMU) plans to upgrade and expand infrastructure for their internal return effluent irrigation scheme at their South and North Campus in Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth (refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 in Appendix A, and Figure 19 and Figure 20 in Appendix C). Activities are planned on Erven 1612 and 3784 in Ward 1, Summerstrand. This will entail the following: Demolition and rehabilitation of an existing treated effluent holding pond and pumpstation on the southern side of Marine Drive, and re-instatement of the stormwater drainage channel: o A holding pond for treated effluent from Cape Recife Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW) is situated adjacent to and south of Marine Drive. The NMU pumps and uses treated effluent from the pond for irrigation purposes on their north and south campuses. Stormwater runoff from NMU is sent via stormwater pipes under Marine Drive to a channel that was originally established to drain stormwater in an easterly direction for ~1.8 km towards the sea. The holding pond has been established within the stormwater channel. o The holding pond is currently in a poor condition, with no lining to prevent leachate, and with no separation of treated effluent in the pond from stormwater runoff and the drainage channel. Large amounts of litter collects in the holding pond and channel, and there are no security measures in place to prevent access by the general public (i.e. no fencing). o The intention is to remove berms created in the stormwater channel to store treated effluent, thereby demolishing the pond and enabling the stormwater channel to function as per its original design o The drainage channel will be cleaned and shaped to ensure free drainage of stormwater, and the stormwater channel will be re-instated to function as a dry/free-draining channel that only has water in it when there is stormwater flow (i.e. during rainfall events) Establishment of a new treated effluent holding pond (~1450 m 3 capacity) outside of the stormwater drainage channel, and a new pumpstation. The holding pond will be shaped and lined with HDPE plastic lining to prevent leachate. The area will be fenced and signage erected, and a concrete walkway constructed around the perimeter. The top water level of the pond will be controlled by a Ball Valve System to prevent overfilling. When the water level in the pond drops, the valve opens and water enters into the pond under pressure from the main supply. When full, the valve closes and the feed shuts down (i.e. the system is closed and controlled). Stormwater from flood events will not be able to enter the new pond as the concrete walkway perimeter will be at a level higher than the natural ground and the existing stormwater flow surrounding 7

28 the pond. In the event of a 1:50 or 1:100 year flood event, runoff generated in the surrounding area will flow into the existing stormwater channel north of the pond Installation of a pipeline from the new holding pond and pumpstation across Marine Drive to the sports grounds at NMU South Campus. The pipeline will cross the existing channel by excavating a trench below the invert of the channel. Installation of pipelines at South and North Campus to reticulate return effluent for irrigation of sportsfields and gardens. The maximum disturbance area required for installation of the pipeline (with use of an excavator) is 10 m, at a depth of 2 m. Note that pipeline installation is planned in 3 phases, with Phase 1 being in the short term and the remainder planned to commence ~November No new access roads or tracks will be required for construction or for maintenance in operational phase use will be made of existing tracks and roads. The position of a site camp will be finalized pre-construction phase. There are several areas on campus that can be used for this purpose, e.g. abandoned club house and sportsfield in the east, existing yard for maintenance and grounds etc. The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) is in the process of planning and designing upgrades to and expansion of the Cape Recife Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW) and their Return Effluent (RE) Scheme. The NMU is one of the users of RE water from the works. The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Water Use Licence application that are underway for the Cape Recife WWTW project is addressing the irrigation component (i.e. impacts of using increased volumes of treated effluent for irrigation purposes on the receiving environment at the NMU Campus and other areas), and will advise on quality requirements and irrigation volumes to prevent ponding and/or leaching etc 1. Upgrades to the NMBM s RE Infrastructure are also addressed in the EIA process (DEDEAT reference number: ECm1/LN2/M/ ). Figure 3 in Appendix A shows the alignment of both pipelines (i.e. NMBM and NMU Re Scheme). This Basic Assessment Report (BAR) addresses the installation of infrastructure required to reticulate treated effluent within NMU property (i.e. the NMU s internal reticulation network), and the establishment of a new and improved holding pond and pumpstation. The activities require a Basic Assessment Application to the Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism. An EIA application form has been submitted to the DEDEAT, and a reference number has been issued Ecm1/C/LN1&3/M/ ). Listed Activities applied for in terms of the EIA Regulations (2014) are given in the table below: GN R 324 Listing Notice 1 Activity 12: The development of i. dams or weirs, where the dam or weir, including infrastructure and water surface area, exceeds 100 square metres where such development occurs The new pond and sections of the pipeline from the new pumpstation to NMU traverse the existing stormwater channel. The existing pond is classified as a wetland on the NFEPA system and the NMBM s wetland map 1 No additional irrigation areas or increase in volumes of treated currently stored and used by NMU that are not specified in existing licences/permits will take place until the relevant licences are available. 8

29 a. within a watercourse; b. if no development setback exists, within 32 metres of a watercourse, measured from the edge of a watercourse Activity 19: The infilling or depositing of any material of more than 10 cubic metres into, or the dredging, excavation, removal or moving of soil, sand, shells, shell grit, pebbles or rock of more than 10 cubic metres from a watercourse GNR 327 Listing Notice 3 Activity 12: The clearance of an area of 300 square metres or more of indigenous vegetation except where such clearance of indigenous vegetation is required for maintenance purposes undertaken in accordance with a maintenance management plan (a) in the Eastern Cape ii. Within critical biodiversity areas identified in bioregional plans v. On land, where, at the time of the coming into effect of this Notice or thereafter such land was zoned open space, conservation or had an equivalent zoning Activity 14: The development of: (ii) infrastructure or structures with a physical footprint of 10 square metres or more Where such development occurs: (a) within a watercourse or (c) if no development setback has been adopted, within 32 metres of a watercourse (a) in the Eastern Cape (i) outside urban areas in: (ff) Critical biodiversity areas or ecosystem service areas as identified in systematic biodiversity plans adopted by the competent authority or in bioregional plans (hh) Areas within 10 kilometres from national parks or world heritage sites or 5 kilometres from any other protected area identified in terms of NEMPAA or from the core area of a biosphere reserve The existing pond will be rehabilitated and flow in the channel reinstated. The pipeline from the new dam and pumpstation will be installed across the channel en route to NMU The new RE holding dam and pumpstation, and feeder line on the southern side of Marine Drive will be built in a protected area/critical biodiversity area and the size will exceed 300 m 2. Sections of the pipeline within NMU for reticulation of RE water to irrigation areas traverse a CBA The new pond and sections of the pipeline from the new pumpstation to NMU traverse the existing stormwater channel. The existing pond is classified as a wetland on the NFEPA system and the NMBM s wetland map. The area is within a CBA in the NMBM Bioregional Plan, and within close proximity to the Cape Recife Nature Reserve and NMU Nature Reserve A Water Use Authorisation (WUA) is required for the construction of infrastructure within 500m of wetlands in accordance with Section 21 c / i, and storage of treated effluent in the holding pond in terms of Section 21 b of the National Water Act 2. An aquatic specialist study and risk assessment (refer to Appendix D1 and D2 respectively) have been done to inform the WUA application and this BAR. The WUA application is underway with the Department of Water and Sanitation. 2 An application for Section 21 e activities (i.e. for irrigating with treated effluent) is being addressed in the EIA and WULA application for the NMBM s upgrade to and expansion of the Cape Recife WWTW and bulk RE Scheme. The application will cover irrigation by all users of the scheme (e.g. NMU, the Humewood Golf Course, Pine Lodge, Pearson High School, NMBM gardens). 9

30 A licence will be needed from the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) in terms of the National Forest Act for the removal of Sideroxylon inerme (white milkwood) trees that are situated on a building rubble pile near the stormwater channel in the area where the new holding pond and fence is planned (refer to Waypoints 30 and 31 in Figure 4 in Appendix A). An attempt was made to shift the pond to the west to avoid the trees, however there is insufficient space before NMBM pipeline infrastructure is encountered. A site inspection has been done by Mr Thabo Nokoyo of DAFF, and a licence application is underway. 2. Feasible and Reasonable Alternatives alternatives, in relation to a proposed activity, means different means of meeting the general purpose and requirements of the activity, which may include alternatives to (a) the property on which or location where it is proposed to undertake the activity; (b) the type of activity to be undertaken; (c) the design or layout of the activity; (d) the technology to be used in the activity; (e) the operational aspects of the activity; and (f) the option of not implementing the activity. Describe alternatives that are considered in this application. Alternatives should include a consideration of all possible means by which the purpose and need of the proposed activity could be accomplished in the specific instance taking account of the interest of the applicant in the activity. The no-go alternative must in all cases be included in the assessment phase as the baseline against which the impacts of the other alternatives are assessed. The determination of whether site or activity (including different processes etc.) or both is appropriate needs to be informed by the specific circumstances of the activity and its environment. After receipt of this report the competent authority may also request the applicant to assess additional alternatives that could possibly accomplish the purpose and need of the proposed activity if it is clear that realistic alternatives have not been considered to a reasonable extent. Two alternative alignments of the pipeline infrastructure were considered where sections of the route were shifted to avoid established vegetation and structures on campus and/or natural vegetation. Alternative 1 is the first alignment provided by the consulting engineers, and Alternative 2 is the preferred alignment of the pipeline that was developed after the site survey had been done and environmental sensitivities had been identified. The 2 alternative alignments apply to Phase 1 of the project, and are shown in Figure 5 in Appendix A. Four key changes were made (refer to areas outlined in red and numbered 1 to 4 in Figure 5: Change 1: the line ran directly adjacent to Protea Road, and conflicted with planted trees and structures (e.g. bus stop res areas, outdoor gym equipment). The line was shifted further west to avoid these features. Where the pipeline branches off to the west to take RE water to the grass areas around the residence, the line was shifted from its original position to the north to avoid impacting indigenous vegetation. The line has been shifted to go through an existing walkway through the vegetated area 10

31 Change 2: The line was shifted to the north to go through an existing clearing in the vegetation. The clearing is dominated by Cestrum laevigatum (inkeberry). Change 3: the line was shifted north and west to go behind a clump of indigenous thicket adjacent to Marine Drive. The space between the fence and the thicket was insufficient to accommodate the required 10 m area to install the pipeline Change 4: the line was initially planned in the cleared access track that runs west of the new pond towards Marine Drive. The engineers determined a conflict with a number of other pipes in the area, and that there is insufficient space to install the new pipeline in the track. The line was therefore shifted to the east and is planned across the stormwater channel towards Marine Drive. 11

32 d) No-go alternative The no-go alternative would mean that the NMU would not be able to upgrade and expand infrastructure that is required to reticulate treated effluent for irrigation of sportsfields and gardens/grounds. Use of treated effluent that meets the required standards for irrigation purposes is an effective water saving mechanism, reducing pressure on the NMBM s potable water supply. It is important the university s sportsfields and grounds are irrigated sufficiently to enable sporting activities and recreational use at campus to continue. Further, the no-go option would mean that the existing treated effluent holding pond would remain in the stormwater channel, which presents an environmental and health risk in its current state. Stormwater does not drain freely in the channel as per its original design intention, and treated effluent is not separated from stormwater runoff. The pond is not lined or fenced, which creates health and safety risks. Impacts of the project will be assessed in comparison to the no-go option in Section D Paragraphs 3 13 below should be completed for each alternative. 3. ACTIVITY POSITION Indicate the position of the activity using the latitude and longitude of the centre point of the site for each alternative site. The co-ordinates should be in degrees and decimal minutes. The minutes should have at least three decimals to ensure adequate accuracy. The projection that must be used in all cases is the WGS84 spheroid in a national or local projection. List alternative sites if applicable. Alternative: Latitude (S): Longitude (E): Alternative S1 3 (preferred or only site 34 0'40.90"S 25 40'51.98"E alternative) Fenced Perimeter of New Holding Dam and Pumpstation Alternative S2 (if any) o o Alternative S3 (if any) o o Alternative: Latitude (S): Longitude (E): Alternative S1 4 (preferred or only site 34 0'40.18"S 25 40'49.79"E alternative) Existing Holding Dam to be Demolished and re-instated to stormwater channel Alternative S2 (if any) o o 3 Alternative S.. refer to site alternatives. 4 Alternative S.. refer to site alternatives. 12

33 Alternative S3 (if any) o o Alternative: Latitude (S): Longitude (E): Alternative S1 5 (preferred or only site 34 0'39.21"S 25 40'52.51"E alternative) Point where planned pipeline crosses existing holding dam/stormwater channel Alternative S2 (if any) o o Alternative S3 (if any) o o In the case of linear activities - Pipeline: Alternative: Latitude (S): Longitude (E): Phase 1 Alternative S1 Starting point of the activity 34 0'41.32"S 25 40'51.19"E Middle point of the activity 34 0'22.60"S 25 40'48.98"E End point of the activity 34 0'37.82"S 25 40'50.37"E Alternative S2 (preferred alternative) Starting point of the activity 34 0'40.50"S 25 40'53.36"E Middle point of the activity 34 0'22.38"S 25 40'48.50"E End point of the activity 34 0'37.32"S 25 40'51.03"E Alternative S3 (if any) Starting point of the activity o o Middle point of the activity o o End point of the activity o o Alternative: Latitude (S): Longitude (E): Phase 2 and 3 (no alternative alignments considered for these phases) Alternative S1 Starting point of the activity 34 0'23.95"S 25 40'41.05"E Middle point of the activity 33 59'55.23"S 25 40'18.99"E End point of the activity 34 0'10.44"S 25 40'33.27"E Alternative S2 (preferred alternative) 5 Alternative S.. refer to site alternatives. 13

34 Starting point of the activity 33 57'55.26"S 25 37'29.08"E Middle point of the activity 33 57'54.53"S 25 37'29.15"E End point of the activity 33 57'53.83"S 25 37'29.24"E For route alternatives that are longer than 500m, please provide an addendum with co-ordinates taken every 250 meters along the route for each alternative alignment. Refer to Table 3 and Table 4 in Appendix G6 4. Physical size of the activity Indicate the physical size of the preferred activity/technology as well as alternative activities/technologies (footprints): Alternative: Size of the activity: Alternative A1 6 (preferred activity alternative) Fenced area of new holding pond and pumpstation: ~3000 m 2 Capacity of new holding pond: ~1450 m 3 Alternative A2 (if any) m 2 Alternative A3 (if any) m 2 or, for linear activities: Alternative: Phase 1 Alternative A1 Alternative A2 (preferred alternative) Phase 2 and 3 Alternative A1 Length of the activity: ~2257 m long x 10 m wide ~2362 m long x 10 m wide ~3071 m long x 10 m wide Indicate the size of the alternative sites or servitudes (within which the above footprints will occur): No servitude required for the pipeline infrastructure. Alternative: Alternative A1 (preferred activity alternative) Alternative A2 (if any) Alternative A3 (if any) Size of the site/servitude: 6 Alternative A.. refer to activity, process, technology or other alternatives. 14

35 5. Site Access Does ready access to the site exist? YES NO If NO, what is the distance over which a new access road will be built m Describe the type of access road planned: Not Applicable. Access is available Include the position of the access road on the site plan and required map, as well as an indication of the road in relation to the site. 6. Site or Route Plan A detailed site or route plan(s) must be prepared for each alternative site or alternative activity. It must be attached as Appendix A to this document. The site or route plans must indicate the following: 6.1 the scale of the plan which must be at least a scale of 1:500; 6.2 the property boundaries and numbers of all the properties within 50 metres of the site; 6.3 the current land use as well as the land use zoning of each of the properties adjoining the site or sites; 6.4 the exact position of each element of the application as well as any other structures on the site; 6.5 the position of services, including electricity supply cables (indicate above or underground), water supply pipelines, boreholes, street lights, sewage pipelines, storm water infrastructure and telecommunication infrastructure; 6.6 all trees and shrubs taller than 1.8 metres; 6.7 walls and fencing including details of the height and construction material; 6.8 servitudes indicating the purpose of the servitude; 6.9 sensitive environmental elements within 100 metres of the site or sites including (but not limited thereto): rivers; the 1:100 year flood line (where available or where it is required by DWA); ridges; cultural and historical features; 15

36 areas with indigenous vegetation (even if it is degraded or invested with alien species); 6.9 for gentle slopes the 1 metre contour intervals must be indicated on the plan and whenever the slope of the site exceeds 1:10, the 500mm contours must be indicated on the plan; and 6.10 the positions from where photographs of the site were taken. 7. Site Photographs Colour photographs from the centre of the site must be taken in at least the eight major compass directions with a description of each photograph. Photographs must be attached under Appendix B to this form. It must be supplemented with additional photographs of relevant features on the site, if applicable. 8. Facility Illustration A detailed illustration of the activity must be provided at a scale of 1:200 as Appendix C for activities that include structures. The illustrations must be to scale and must represent a realistic image of the planned activity. The illustration must give a representative view of the activity. 9. Activity Motivation 9(a) Socio-economic value of the activity Anticipated CAPEX value of the project on completion R 8 million What is the expected annual income to be generated by or as a result of the project? R0 New skilled employment opportunities created in the construction phase of the project Yes New skilled employment opportunities created in the operational phase of the project No New un-skilled employment opportunities created in the construction phase of the project New un-skilled employment opportunities created in the operational phase of the project Yes No What is the expected value of the employment opportunities during the operational and R construction phase? What percentage of this value that will accrue to previously disadvantaged individuals? 93% 16

37 The expected current value of the employment opportunities during the first 10 years 0 What percentage of this value that will accrue to previously disadvantaged individuals? 0% 9(b) Need and desirability of the activity Motivate and explain the need and desirability of the activity (including demand for the activity): Upgrading, betterment and extension to the existing NMU Irrigation Water Supply Reticulation, resulting in reduced pressure on the NMBM s potable water supply, and efficient use of resources. Use of treated effluent for irrigation purposes provides an alternative to discharge to the sea via the existing sea outfall sewer from Cape Recife WWTW. Demolition of the existing treated effluent holding pond that is situated within a stormwater channel will enable the channel to function as per its intended design, and will reduce possible water quality impacts to the east. Creating a new holding dam that is lined and fenced will prevent leachate into the groundwater zone, and manage the risk of public exposure. Indicate any benefits that the activity will have for society in general: Reduced health, safety and environmental risks associated with the holding pond and stormwater channel Efficient use of resources, and reduced pressure on the potable water supply Indicate any benefits that the activity will have for the local communities where the activity will be located: Reduced health, safety and environmental risks associated with the holding pond and stormwater channel Efficient use of resources, and reduced pressure on the potable water supply 17

38 10. Applicable legislation, policies and/or guidelines List all legislation, policies and/or guidelines of any sphere of government that are applicable to the application as contemplated in the EIA regulations, if applicable: Title of legislation, policy or guideline National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 NEM: Biodiversity Act 24 of NEM: Air Quality Act 39 of 2004 and subsequent amendments EIA Regulations (2014). National Water Act 36 of Applicability to the project The EIA process is governed by the principles of NEMA (specifically Section 2 and 23), in particular the precautionary principle. Regulations and guidelines for the EIA process are published in terms of the Act. The list of threatened ecosystems published in terms of the Act was checked to determine the status of the site. This has relevance to the assessment of biodiversity impacts, as well as the applicability of certain listed activities published under Listing Notice 3 of the EIA Regulations that pertain to endangered and critically endangered ecosystems. The area is not classified as a national threatened ecosystem (see Appendix G3). Eight Category 1b invader floral species were recorded by the vegetation specialist during the site survey (refer to floral species list in Appendix G7). Listed activities have been published under the NEM: Air Quality Act for which an Air Emissions Licence is needed. This is not applicable to the project activities. The Dust Control Regulations and standards will be applicable to construction phase dust must not exceed the prescribed limits This application for a BAR is required in terms of the EIA Regulations (2014). Listed activities under Listing Notice 1 and 3 of the regulations that are triggered by this application are provided in the activity description section The planned infrastructure is within 500 m of wetlands, which triggers activities under Section 21 c/i of the National Water Act. Storage of treated effluent in a new holding Administering Date authority DEA, DEDEAT 1998 DEA, DEDEAT NMBM 2004, 2014 DEA 2014 DWS

39 NMBM Bioregional Plan. Eastern Cape Biodiversity Conservation Plan. Nature and Environmental Conservation Ordinance. pond requires authorisation in terms of Section 21 b of the NWA. A General Authorisation is required, and an aquatic study and risk assessment have been done by Dr Brian Colloty (Appendix D1 and D2). The GA application is underway. Note that application for using additional treated effluent for irrigation of sportsfields is handled under a separate application for upgrades to and expansion of the NMBM s Cape Recife WWTW and bulk RE Scheme. The metro s Bioregional Plan was published in 2015, and gives effect to the MOSS in terms of the provisions of the NEM:Biodiversity Act. This means that land that has CBAs on it should be considered for conservation purposes and/or other compatible land uses. Sections of the pipeline in Phase 1 and the new holding dam occur within a Protected Area (PA) (which are equivalent to CBAs), and a short section of Phase 2 pipeline runs along an existing track at the boundary of a PA and a CBA (Appendix G3) This is the systematic conservation plan adopted by the DEDEAT and referred to in activities published under Listing Notice 3 of the EIA Regulations. The site is within a terrestrial CBA 2 in terms of the ECBCP (Appendix G3). A list of protected flora and fauna is published in terms of the Ordinance. Species listed need permits prior to removal. Ten protected floral species were recorded by the plant specialist during the site survey (refer to Appendix G7 for a list of species observed). No aquatic species of special concern were noted in the aquatic specialist study. DEDEAT + NMBM 2015 DEDEAT 2007 DEDEAT Waste, effluent, emission and noise management 11(a) Solid waste management Will the activity produce solid construction waste during the construction/initiation phase? YES NO 19

40 If yes, what estimated quantity will be produced per month? 875 m 3 How will the construction solid waste be disposed of (describe)? Construction waste will comprise excavated material, cleared vegetation, construction rubble and materials (e.g. concrete, cement, wire, plastics, bricks, waste generated by construction workers etc.). Where possible, excavated material will be used as fill material if suitable. Materials that can be recycled will be stored at the site camp in separate containers, and a service provider will be contracted to collect waste for recycling offsite. Excess material that is not used or recycled in one of the above methods will be disposed of at the closest registered landfill site (Arlington). The contractor should consider registering on the NMBM s Waste Exchange Program to determine if excavated soils etc. can be re-used rather than disposed of. There is a possibility of using excavated materials as fill in areas required at the Cape Recife WWTW. Where will the construction solid waste be disposed of (describe)? Excess material that is not used or recycled in one of the above methods will be disposed of at the closest registered landfill site (Arlington) Will the activity produce solid waste during its operational phase? NO NO If yes, what estimated quantity will be produced per month? NA m 3 How will the solid waste be disposed of (describe)? N/A Where will the solid waste be disposed if it does not feed into a municipal waste stream (describe)? N/A If the solid waste (construction or operational phases) will not be disposed of in a registered landfill site or be taken up in a municipal waste stream, then the applicant should consult with the competent authority to determine whether it is necessary to change to an application for scoping and EIA. Can any part of the solid waste be classified as hazardous in terms of the relevant legislation? YES NO If yes, inform the competent authority and request a change to an application for scoping and EIA. Is the activity that is being applied for a solid waste handling or treatment facility? YES NO 20

41 If yes, then the applicant should consult with the competent authority to determine whether it is necessary to change to an application for scoping and EIA. 11(b) Liquid effluent Will the activity produce effluent, other than normal sewage, that will be disposed of in a municipal sewage system? If yes, what estimated quantity will be produced per month? YES N/A NO Will the activity produce any effluent that will be treated and/or disposed of on site? Yes NO If yes, the applicant should consult with the competent authority to determine whether it is necessary to change to an application for scoping and EIA. Will the activity produce effluent that will be treated and/or disposed of at another facility? If yes, provide the particulars of the facility: YES NO Facility name: N/A Contact person: Postal address: Postal code: Telephone: Cell: Fax: Describe the measures that will be taken to ensure the optimal reuse or recycling of waste water, if any: N/A the application is for the upgrades to and expansion of the NMU s existing internal RE reticulation scheme. Wastewater will not be created in operational phase. 21

42 11(c) Emissions into the atmosphere Will the activity release emissions into the atmosphere? If yes, is it controlled by any legislation of any sphere of government? If yes, the applicant should consult with the competent authority to determine whether it is necessary to change to an application for scoping and EIA. If no, describe the emissions in terms of type and concentration: YES (construction phase) YES (Dust Control Regulations) NO NO During construction phase, dust may be created during excavation, transporting and offloading of materials, and vehicle movement. Mitigation measures will be provided in Section D and the EMPr to prevent/control dust in construction phase. Air emissions are not expected during operational phase. 11(d) Generation of noise Will the activity generate noise? YES (construction phase) NO If yes, is it controlled by any legislation of any sphere of government? YES NO If yes, the applicant should consult with the competent authority to determine whether it is necessary to change to an application for scoping and EIA. If no, describe the noise in terms of type and level: Noise will be created in construction phase by vehicles, plant and construction staff. Noise levels are regulated by the NMBM s Noise Control By-Law (2010). 12. Water Use Please indicate the source(s) of water that will be used for the activity by ticking the appropriate box(es) 22

43 municipal water board Groundwater Construction phase: water will be used for dust control and cement mixing. The NMU has licenced boreholes. Use of borehole water could be considered for construction activities in consultation with DWS river, stream, dam or lake Other Construction phase: water will be used for dust control and cement mixing. The NMU has a licence to use treated effluent for irrigation purposes. Use of treated effluent could be considered for construction activities in consultation with DWS. the activity will not use water Water will not be required for operational phase. If water is to be extracted from groundwater, river, stream, dam, lake or any other natural feature, please indicate the volume that will be extracted per month: N/A litres Does the activity require a water use permit from the Department of Water Affairs? YES NO If yes, please submit the necessary application to the Department of Water Affairs and attach proof thereof to this application if it has been submitted. 13. Energy Efficiency Describe the design measures, if any, that have been taken to ensure that the activity is energy efficient: During operational phase, energy will be required for running the pumpstation. Describe how alternative energy sources have been taken into account or been built into the design of the activity, if any: - 23

44 Section B: Site/Area/Property Description Important notes: 1. For linear activities (pipelines, etc) as well as activities that cover very large sites, it may be necessary to complete this section for each part of the site that has a significantly different environment. In such cases please complete copies of Section C and indicate the area, which is covered by each copy No. on the Site Plan. Section C Copy No. (e.g. A): 2. Paragraphs 1-6 below must be completed for each alternative. 3. Has a specialist been consulted to assist with the completion of this section? If YES, please complete form XX for each specialist thus appointed: All specialist reports must be contained in Appendix D. YES NO 1. Gradient of the site Indicate the general gradient of the site. Three profiles of the general area where infrastructure is planned were drawn in Google Earth to determine the gradient of the slope. The average slope across the site is ~1%, with a maximum slope of ~3%. General Gradient across the site (preferred alternative) Flat 1:50 1:20 1:20 1:15 1:15 1:10 1:10 1:7, 1:7,5 1:5 Steeper than 1:5 24

45 Estimated profile of at South Campus, parallel with Marine Drive using Google Earth (refer to red line). 25

46 Estimated profile of South Campus along Protea Road using Google Earth (refer to red line). 26

47 Estimated profile of North Campus along the eastern extent of Phases 2 and 3 using Google Earth (refer to red line). 2. Location in landscape Indicate the landform(s) that best describes the site: 2.1 Ridgeline 2.2 Plateau 2.3 Side slope of hill/mountain 2.4 Closed valley 2.5 Open valley 2.6 Plain 2.7 Undulating plain / low hills 2.8 Dune 2.9 Seafront 27

48 3. Groundwater, Soil and Geological stability of the site Is the site(s) located on any of the following (tick the appropriate boxes)? Shallow water table (less than 1.5m deep) Dolomite, sinkhole or doline areas Seasonally wet soils (often close to water bodies) Unstable rocky slopes or steep slopes with loose soil Dispersive soils (soils that dissolve in water) Soils with high clay content (clay fraction more than 40%) Any other unstable soil or geological feature YES NO YES NO YES NO YES YES NO YES NO YES NO YES YES NO YES NO YES NO YES YES NO YES NO YES NO YES YES NO YES NO YES NO NO YES NO YES NO YES NO NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES An area sensitive to erosion YES NO. YES NO YES NO YES If you are unsure about any of the above or if you are concerned that any of the above aspects may be an issue of concern in the application, an appropriate specialist should be appointed to assist in the completion of this section. (Information in respect of the above will often be available as part of the project information or at the planning sections of local authorities. Where it exists, the 1: scale Regional Geotechnical Maps prepared by the Council for Geo Science may also be consulted). 4. Groundcover Indicate the types of groundcover present on the site: 4.1 Natural veld good condition E 28

49 4.2 Natural veld scattered aliens E 4.3 Natural veld with heavy alien infestation E 4.4 Veld dominated by alien species E 4.5 Gardens 4.6 Sport field 4.7 Cultivated land 4.8 Paved surface 4.9 Building or other structure 4.10 Bare soil The location of all identified rare or endangered species or other elements should be accurately indicated on the site plan(s). If any of the boxes marked with an E is ticked, please consult an appropriate specialist to assist in the completion of this section if the environmental assessment practitioner doesn t have the necessary expertise. A terrestrial vegetation survey was done in-house by specialists at CEN IEM Unit. A floral species list compiled after the site survey is given in Appendix G7. Land use character of surrounding area Indicate land uses and/or prominent features that currently occur within a 500m radius of the site and give description of how this influences the application or may be impacted upon by the application: 5.1 Natural area 5.2 Low density residential 5.3 Medium density residential 5.4 High density residential 5.5 Informal residential 5.6 Retail commercial & warehousing 5.7 Light industrial 5.8 Medium industrial AN 5.9 Heavy industrial AN 5.10 Power station 5.11 Office/consulting room 5.12 Military or police base/station/compound 5.13 Spoil heap or slimes dam A 5.14 Quarry, sand or borrow pit 5.15 Dam or reservoir 5.16 Hospital/medical centre 5.17 School 5.18 Tertiary education facility 29

50 5.19 Church 5.20 Old age home 5.21 Sewage treatment plant A 5.22 Train station or shunting yard N 5.23 Railway line N 5.24 Major road (4 lanes or more) N 5.25 Airport N 5.26 Harbour 5.27 Sport facilities 5.28 Golf course 5.29 Polo fields 5.30 Filling station H 5.31 Landfill or waste treatment site 5.32 Plantation 5.33 Agriculture 5.34 River, stream or wetland 5.35 Nature conservation area 5.36 Mountain, koppie or ridge 5.37 Museum 5.38 Historical building 5.39 Protected Area 5.40 Graveyard 5.41 Archaeological site 5.42 Other land uses (describe) 30

51 A Google Earth image showing land uses within a ~500 m buffer of the proposed activities (i.e. area within the white line). If any of the boxes marked with an N are ticked, how will this impact / be impacted upon by the proposed activity. N/A If any of the boxes marked with an " An " are ticked, how will this impact / be impacted upon by the proposed activity. N/A If any of the boxes marked with an " H " are ticked, how will this impact / be impacted upon by the proposed activity. H is marked because of a filling station situated on the eastern side of Admirality Way, on the northern extent of Phases 2 and 3. No impacts associated with the project and the filling station are anticipated. 31

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