Air Quality and Acoustic Services

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1 Air Quality and Acoustic Services

2 Contents Our People About WSP Future Questions A Summary of Our Services Air Dispersion Modelling Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Environmental Acoustics

3 About WSP Our People nordics In Africa, WSP, Environment & Energy, is a leading environmental consultancy with a broad range of expertise and over 22 years experience in the regional market. As part of a global business, we provide the marketplace with a dynamic blend of local knowledge and global expertise. While we form part of WSP Global Inc, we are also committed to transformation in our operational region, with 26% Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) ownership. 4,525 continental europe canada 7, us 6,760 UK & IRELAND 7,000 3,370 We have a track record in delivering innovative solutions to achieve a balance of environmental protection, social desirability and economic development. middle east & india 1,040 2,100 africa asia central & South America Figures at December 31, 2016 WSP is one of the world s leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Property & Buildings, Transportation & Infrastructure, Environment, Industry, Resources (including Mining and Oil & Gas) and Power & Energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With people in 500 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come. We work across the mining, industry, agriculture, energy, infrastructure, transport and property sectors demonstrating technical depth and excellence in each and every project. australia & New zealand 2, offices countries 2

4 Future Questions Can we help societies thrive in a world we do not control? Can we anticipate the unforeseeable, perceive the unexplainable, and plan something unbelievable? Can we design the unthinkable? Can we think international and still act local? Nurture sustainable societies, connect communities, and seize opportunities? Can we trace horizons, hold true to our ambitions, and hold ourselves accountable? Can we design a place, where our friends, families and neighbours, can thrive? What if we can? WSP 3 4

5 A Summary of Our Services WSP offers in-depth experience in all aspects of air quality management, including developing and implementing monitoring programs, compilation of emissions inventories, air dispersion modelling, licensing and Health Risk Assessments. State of the art equipment, coupled with strategic modelling and risk assessment techniques enable us to evaluate problems accurately and engineer workable solutions to complex and potentially costly environmental issues. Air Quality and Acoustics Environmental Acoustic Impact Assessments Environmental Acoustic Monitoring Air Quality Impact Assessments Air Quality Management Plans Ambient and Fenceline Air Quality Monitoring Atmospheric Emission Licences Fugitive Emissions Monitoring Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting Quantitative Health Risk Assessments for Hazardous Air Pollutants Other Services Environmental Planning and Authorisations Environmental Impact Assessments Environmental Management Programmes Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001) Environmental Compliance Auditing Environmental Training Social Impact Assessments Land Restoration and Ground Engineering Contaminated Land Liability and Risk Assessment Remediation and Validation Rehabilitation Planning Toxicology Ground Gas Risk Assessment Environmental Monitoring Land Capability Assessment Geotechnical Investigation Hydrological Services Hydrological Modelling Flood Risk Assessments Integrated Water and Stormwater Management Plans and Design Water Quality Monitoring Networks Water Resource Assessments Water Use License Applications Water and Salt Balances Hydrogeological Services Groundwater Resource Assessment Groundwater Quality Hydrocensus Groundwater Monitoring Systems Geohydrological Modelling Groundwater Remediation Design and Management Waste Management Services Waste Management Plans Waste Classification and Risk Management Waste Audits and Waste Minimisation Strategies Waste Recycling, Recovery and Re-Use Studies Waste Licensing Environmental and Corporate Risk Management Quantitative Ecological and Human Health Risk Assessment Due Diligence, Liability Assessments and Environmental Auditing Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting Rehabilitation and Closure Planning Our extensive experience and expertise enables us to provide a consistent quality of advice and regular support to many local and international organisations, including: AfriSam (South Africa) Anglo American Coal SA Anglo American Platinum AngloGold Ashanti ArcelorMittal South Africa Assmang City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality Engen Petroleum Eskom Holdings ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality Exxaro Resources Evraz Highveld Steel and Vanadium FFS Refiners Foskor Illovo Sugar Ltd NATCOS NATREF Sappi Southern Africa SAPREF Sasol Group Sonae Novobord Total SA Transnet Pipelines Transnet Port Terminals Transnet National Ports Authority 5 6

6 Air Dispersion Modelling WSP is a leading practitioner in air quality management, including dispersion modelling, providing advice and solutions to meet the diverse demands faced by modern businesses. Our approach to air dispersion modelling is characterised by our depth of expertise, commitment to quality assurance and innovation. Our modelling experts have a range of resources available from initial screening assessments to more complex source modelling applied on a clientspecific and project-specific basis to provide the client with the most appropriate solutions to meet their needs. WSP makes use of a range of dispersion modelling platforms, including AERMOD and CALPUFF, each implemented according to project specifics and client requirements. Our Key Achievements Pembani Carolina Coal Mine, Mpumalanga, South Africa (2016) Air Quality Impact Assessment for the colliery using the AERMOD dispersion modelling platform. Anglo American Coal Sa, Mpumalanga, South Africa (2016) Air Quality Management Plan for the Mafube Colliery using the AERMOD dispersion modelling platform. Hotazel Manganese Mines, Northern Cape, South Africa (2016) Air Quality Screening Impact Assessment for a proposed Tailings Handling and Bulk Water Storage Facility, as part of a larger Environmental Impact Assessment. Khoemacau Copper Mining, Maun, Botswana (2016) Air Quality Screening Impact Assessment for the proposed increase in throughputs at the Boseto Plant at the Boseto Copper Mine. Anglo American Platinum, Limpopo, South Africa (2015) Air Quality Management Plan for the Mototolo Concentrator, located at the Mototolo Mine, using the AERMOD dispersion modelling platform. Anglo American Coal SA, Gauteng, South Africa (2015) Air Quality Management Plan for the New Vaal Colliery using the AERMOD dispersion modelling platform. Anglo American Coal SA, Mpumalanga, South Africa (2013) Integrated Air Quality Management Plan incorporating Kleinkopje, Greenside and Landau collieries using the CALPUFF dispersion modelling platform. Rustenburg Platinum Mines Limited, North West, South Africa (2013) Air Quality Impact Assessment, as part of a larger Environmental Impact Assessment, for the proposed Tumela Five Shaft and associated infrastructure. Anglo American Platinum, North West, South Africa (2013) Air Quality Impact Assessment, as part of a larger Environmental Impact Assessment, for the proposed Waterval Tailings Re-Mining Project and associated infrastructure. Anglo American Coal Sa, Mpumalanga, South Africa (2012) Air Quality Management Plan for the Kleinkopje Colliery. 7 8

7 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring WSP has extensive expertise in ambient air quality monitoring, from short-term baseline monitoring designed to input into complex Air Quality Impact Assessments, to long-term monitoring designed for compliance purposes. Our approach to ambient air quality monitoring is characterised by compliance with legislated methodologies, our depth of expertise, commitment to quality assurance and innovation. Our monitoring techniques comprise dust fallout monitoring, meteorological monitoring, continuous particulate monitoring (PM 10 ) and passive diffusive sampling. Our Key Achievements Foskor, Limpopo, South Africa (2016) Dust fallout and continuous PM 10 monitoring at the Foskor Phalaborwa Phosphate Rock Operations. Assmang, Northern Cape, South Africa (2016) Quarterly particulate monitoring (PM 10 ) at the Assmang Black Rock Mine. Anglo American Coal SA, Gauteng And Mpumalanga, South Africa ( ) Ambient air quality monitoring at ten Anglo American Coal SA collieries, with the monitoring comprising dust fallout, meteorological and continuous particulate monitoring (PM 10 ). Afrisam (South Africa), North West, South Africa ( ) Ambient air quality monitoring at the AfriSam Dudfield Operations comprising dust fallout, PM 10 monitoring and passive sampling for sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and BTEX. Afrisam (South Africa), Northern Cape, South Africa ( ) Continuous monitoring of PM 10 concentrations at the AfriSam Ulco Operations. Afrisam (South Africa), National, South Africa ( ) Dust fallout and environmental acoustic monitoring at 16 AfriSam quarries located nationally. Anglo American Coal SA, Mpumalanga, South Africa ( ) Passive sampling for volatile organic compounds, sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide at the Kleinkopje Colliery. 9 10

8 Environmental Acoustics WSP offers in-depth experience in all aspects of environmental noise (acoustic) services, from baseline noise level monitoring to development of acoustic models and monitoring programs in support of Environmental Impact Assessments. State of the art equipment, coupled with strategic modelling and risk assessment techniques enable WSP to evaluate problems accurately and engineer workable solutions to complex and potentially costly environmental issues. Our approach to environmental acoustics is characterised by depth of expertise, commitment to quality assurance and innovation. Our modelling experts have a range of resources available from initial screening assessments to complex source modelling applied on a client-specific and project-specific basis to provide the client with the most appropriate solutions for their needs. The environmental acoustic and risk assessment specialists work closely together to ensure integration of any environmental acoustic monitoring and modelling with assessment of human health or environmental risks and cost-effective management of noise nuisance issues that could arise. Our Key Achievements Anglo American Platinum, North West, South Africa (2016) Screening Environmental Acoustic Impact Assessment for a proposed ventilation shaft at the Siphumele 1 Mine. Anglogold Ashanti, North West, South Africa ( ) Environmental acoustic monitoring at the AngloGold Vaal River and West Wits operations to determine noise related impacts on the receiving environment. Anglo American Coal SA, Gauteng, South Africa ( ) Investigation of noise related community complaints through environmental acoustic monitoring at the New Vaal colliery. Anglo American Coal SA, Mpumalanga, South Africa (2014) Acoustic Impact Assessment for the proposed mining of Block Z at Isibonelo Colliery using the CadnaA modelling platform. Rustenburg Platinum Mines, Limpopo, South Africa (2013) Acoustic Impact Assessment for the proposed Tumela Five Shaft and associated infrastructure at the Tumela Mine using the CadnaA model, forming part of a larger Environmental Impact Assessment. Assmang, Northern Cape, South Africa ( ) Annual environmental and vehicle acoustic monitoring at the Black Rock Mine to determine potential impacts on the receiving environment. Uniquely, we can combine our specialist acoustics experience with our colleagues from the global business ensuring compliance with international standards and methods

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