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DRAFT BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT

TIMSRAND EXTENSIONS 2 & 3

DEVELOPMENT OF RESIDENTIAL TOWNSHIP ON PORTION 115 (A

PORTION OF PORTION 14) OF THE FARM KNOPJESLAAGTE 385 JR

REFERENCE: GAUT 002/19-20/E0207

For:

NOVEMBER 2019

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Development of Residential township on Portion 115 of the farm Knopjeslaagte 385 IR

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION A: ACTIVITY INFORMATION 5

1. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION 5

2. APPLICABLE LEGISLATION, POLICIES AND/OR GUIDELINES 5

3. ALTERNATIVES 8

4. PHYSICAL SIZE OF THE ACTIVITY 9

5. SITE ACCESS 9

6. SITE OR ROUTE PLAN 10

7. SITE PHOTOGRAPHS 11

8. FACILITY ILLUSTRATION 11

SECTION B: DESCRIPTION OF RECEIVING ENVIRONMENT 12

1. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION 12

2. ACTIVITY POSITION 12

3. GRADIENT OF THE SITE 12

4. LOCATION IN LANDSCAPE 13

5. GROUNDWATER, SOIL AND GEOLOGICAL STABILITY OF THE SITE 13

6. AGRICULTURE 13

7. GROUNDCOVER 13

8. LAND USE CHARACTER OF SURROUNDING AREA 15

9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONTEXT 15

10. CULTURAL/HISTORICAL FEATURES 17

SECTION C: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 17

1. ADVERTISEMENT 18

2. LOCAL AUTHORITY PARTICIPATION 18

3. CONSULTATION WITH OTHER STAKEHOLDERS 18

4. GENERAL PUBLIC PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS 18

5. APPENDICES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 18

SECTION D: RESOURCE USE AND PROCESS DETAILS 19

1. WASTE, EFFLUENT, AND EMISSION MANAGEMENT 19

2. WATER USE 20

3. POWER SUPPLY 21

4. ENERGY EFFICIENCY 21

SECTION E: IMPACT ASSESSMENT 22

1. ISSUES RAISED BY INTERESTED AND AFFECTED PARTIES 23

2. IMPACTS RESULTING FROM THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATIONAL PHASE 22

3. IMPACTS RESULTING FROM THE DECOMISSIONING AND CLOSURE PHASE 30

4. CUMULATIVE IMPACTS 30

5. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT 30

6. IMPACT SUMMARY OF PREFERRED PROPOSAL 31

7. SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT TOOLS 33

8. RECOMMENDATION OF THE PRACTITIONER 33

9. THE NEEDS AND DESIRABILITY OF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT 33

10. THE PERIOD FOR WHICH THE ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION IS REQUIRED 34

11.ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (EMPr) 34


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SECTION F: APPENDICES 35

Appendix A: Locality Maps

Appendix A¹: Locality Plan

Appendix A²: Layout Plan

Appendix B: Site Photographs

Appendix C: Facility illustration(s)

Appendix D: Route position information

Appendix E: Public Participation information

Appendix 1 – Proof of site notice

Appendix 2 – Written notices issued as required in terms of the regulations

Appendix 3 – Proof of newspaper advertisements

Appendix 4 –Communications to and from interested and affected parties

Appendix 5 – Minutes of any public and/or stakeholder meetings

Appendix 6 - Comments and Responses Report

Appendix 7 –Comments from I&APs on Basic Assessment (BA) Report

Appendix 8 –Comments from I&APs on amendments to the BA Report

Appendix 9 – Copy of the register of I&Ap

Appendix F: Water use license(s) authorization, SAHRA information, service letters from municipalities, water supply

information

Appendix G: Specialist reports

Appendix G¹: Ecological Assessment Report

Appendix G²: Geotechnical Investigation Report

Appendix Gᵌ: Heritage Impact Assessment Report

Appendix G⁴: Town Planning Memorandum

Appendix G⁵: Traffic Impact Study

Appendix H: Draft EMPr

Appendix I: Other information


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Basic Assessment Report in terms of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998), as amended, and the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2014 (Version 1)

Kindly note that: 1. This Basic Assessment Report is the standard report required by GDARD in terms of the EIA Regulations, 2014.

2. This application form is current as of 8 December 2014. It is the responsibility of the EAP to ascertain whether subsequent versions of the form

have been published or produced by the competent authority.

3. A draft Basic Assessment Report must be submitted, for purposes of comments within a period of thirty (30) days, to all State Departments administering a law relating to a matter likely to be affected by the activity to be undertaken.

4. A draft Basic Assessment Report (1 hard copy and two CD’s) must be submitted, for purposes of comments within a period of thirty (30) days, to a Competent Authority empowered in terms of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998), as amended to consider and decide on the application.

5. Five (5) copies (3 hard copies and 2 CDs-PDF) of the final report and attachments must be handed in at offices of the relevant competent authority, as detailed below.

6. 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.

7. Selected boxes must be indicated by a cross and, when the form is completed electronically, must also be highlighted.

8. An incomplete report may lead to an application for environmental authorisation being refused.

9. Any report that does not contain a titled and dated full colour large scale layout plan of the proposed activities including a coherent legend, overlain with the sensitivities found on site may lead to an application for environmental authorisation being refused.

10. 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 application for environmental authorisation being refused.

11. No faxed or e-mailed reports will be accepted. Only hand delivered or posted applications will be accepted.

12. Unless protected by law, and clearly indicated as such, all information filled in on this application will become public information on receipt by the competent authority. The applicant/EAP must provide any interested and affected party with the information contained in this application on request, during any stage of the application process.

13. Although pre-application meeting with the Competent Authority is optional, applicants are advised to have these meetings prior to submission of

application to seek guidance from the Competent Authority. DEPARTMENTAL DETAILS Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Attention: Administrative Unit of the of the Environmental Affairs Branch P.O. Box 8769 Johannesburg 2000 Administrative Unit of the of the Environmental Affairs Branch Ground floor Diamond Building 11 Diagonal Street, Johannesburg Administrative Unit telephone number: (011) 240 3377 Department central telephone number: (011) 240 2500


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If this BAR has not been submitted within 90 days of receipt of the application by the competent authority and permission was not requested to submit within 140 days, please indicate the reasons for not submitting within time frame.

N/A

Is a closure plan applicable for this application and has it been included in this report? if not, state

reasons for not including the closure plan.

No closure of the residential estate is anticipated

Has a draft report for this application been submitted to a competent authority and all State Departments administering a law relating to a matter likely to be affected as a result of this activity? Is a list of the State Departments referred to above attached to this report including their full contact details and contact person? If no, state reasons for not attaching the list.

Have State Departments including the competent authority commented?

If no, why?

(For official use only)

NEAS Reference Number:

File Reference Number:

Application Number:

Date Received:

No

Yes

Yes

Yes


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SECTION A: ACTIVITY INFORMATION

1. PROPOSAL OR DEVELOPMENT DESCRIPTION

Project title (must be the same name as per application form):

Select the appropriate box

The application is for an upgrade of an existing development

The application is for a new development

X

Other, specify

Does the activity also require any authorisation other than NEMA EIA authorisation?

YES NO

If yes, describe the legislation and the Competent Authority administering such legislation

N/A

If yes, have you applied for the authorisation(s)? YES NO If yes, have you received approval(s)? (attach in appropriate appendix) YES NO

2. APPLICABLE LEGISLATION, POLICIES AND/OR GUIDELINES

List of legislation, policies and/or guidelines that are applicable to the application

Title of legislation, policy or guideline: Administering authority: Promulgation Date: National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998 as amended).

National & Provincial 27 November 1998

The National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008

National & Provincial 06 March 2008

The National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998) National Department of Water and Sanitation

26 August 1998

National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act 39 of 2004) (NEM: AQA)

National & Provincial 24 February 2005

National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 45 of 1965 (NHRA)

National & Provincial April 1999

Occupational Health and Safety Act (No 85 of 1993) National Department of Labour

23 June 1993

EIA Regulations GN 983 (Listing Notice 1 and Listing Notice 3)

National and Provincial 8 December 2014

Gauteng Provincial Environmental Management Framework

Provincial May 2015

Red List Plant Species Guidelines Provincial 26 June 2006 Gauteng Noise Control Regulations, 1999 Provincial 1999 Regional Spatial Development Framework for Region 4 City of Tshwane

Metropolitan Municipality

2018

Tshwane Open Space Framework City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality

2005

Timsrand Residential Township and associated infrastructure on Portion 115 (a portion of portion 14) of the farm Knopjeslaagte 385 JR


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Description of compliance with the relevant legislation, policy or guideline:

Legislation, policy of guideline

Description of compliance

National Environmental Management Act No. 107 of 1998 (NEMA)

The National Environmental Management Act (Act No. 107 of 1998) (NEMA)

is the overarching framework for environmental legislation as well as the

Regulations for Environmental Impact Assessment. It sets out the principles

that serve as a general framework for environmental planning, as guidelines

by reference to which organs of state must exercise their functions and

guide other laws concerned with the protection or management of the

environment. The application takes into account the environmental and

socio-economic conditions in compliance with the NEMA principles.

The National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (Act 10 of 2004)

The Act provides for the management and conservation of South Africa’s biodiversity within the framework of the NEMA. Areas of high biodiversity need to be protected. The site has no important biodiversity features. Should any protected species be found on site, these will be managed in consultation with GDARD.

The National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008

No waste management license would be required for the construction or operational phases of the proposed activity. Only a limited amount of solid construction waste will be stored and handled on the site, before being hauled away and deposited at the nearest registered landfill site.

The National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998)

The Act provides for the management of South Africa’s water resources. It aims to ensure that the Republic’s water resources are protected, used, developed, conserved and controlled. According to the Act, any proposed water uses must be specified and registered and/or licensed. Similarly, any modifications to drainage lines on site must be investigated in terms of water use requirements. The proposed development will not require any water licenses or permits

National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act 39 of 2004) (NEM: AQA)

During the construction phase, dust and the generation of noise can become a significant factor, especially to the surrounding landowners. However, if the development is well planned and the mitigating measures proposed in the EMPr are successfully implemented the proposed development’s contribution to air pollution and the generation of air pollution can become less significant

National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 45 of 1999 (NHRA)

The Act aims to promote the good management of the national heritage resources. According to the Act the South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) must be notified during the early planning phases of a project for any development that meet certain criteria. The Agency has been notified as required. Any artefacts uncovered during the construction phase will be reported to SAHRA as provided for in the EMPr.

Occupational Health and Safety Act (No 85 of 1993)

The Act provides for the health and safety of persons at work and for the health and safety of persons in connection with the use of machinery; the protection of persons other than persons at work, against hazards to health and safety arising out of or in connection with the activities of persons at work. The EMPr provides for measures to ensure that objectives of the Act are met on this site.

EIA Regulations GN 983 (Listing Notice 1)

The proposed development constitutes an activity listed under GN R. 983 and GN R.985 and therefore a Basic Assessment Report process is being followed to obtain authorization from the GDARD.


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Legislation, policy of guideline

Description of compliance

Gauteng Provincial Environmental Management Framework

The aim of the EMF is to guide the protection and enhancement of environmental assets and natural resources along with development patterns to ensure sustainable environmental management and development patterns within and around the Gauteng Province. The development site is located in Zone 4 of the EMF. The specific EMF requirements in this regard are that: no listed activities may be excluded from environmental assessment requirements in this zone. The proposed development is aligned with and is fully supportive of the objectives of the EMF.

Red List Plant Species Guidelines

The purpose of the guidelines is to promote the conservation of Red List

Plant Species in Gauteng, which are species that face risk of extinction in the

wild. By protecting Red List Plant Species, conservation of diverse

landscapes is promoted which forms part of the overall environmental

preservation of diverse ecosystems, habitats, communities, populations,

species and genes in Gauteng.

No red data species were encountered on site according to the ecological report.

Gauteng Noise Control Regulations, 1999

During the construction phase the impact of noise could be problematic, but such impacts are generally short term. One should note that practical mitigation measures for noise pollution are low, but certain measures can be implemented to mitigate the severity. These measures have been provided for in the EMPr

Gauteng Urban Edge 2008 / 2009

The site is within the urban edge as per the RSDF policy document.

Regional Spatial Development Framework for Region 4

The property falls within Region 4 as per the Regional Spatial Development Framework (RSDF) of Region 4. Region 4 consists of prominent land uses of strategic significance to the local as well as the broader urban environment of Tshwane. The RSDF confirms and encourages developments in these nodes. The proposed development is line with the objectives of the RSDF in this regard.

Tshwane Open Space Framework

The Tshwane Open Space Framework seeks to ensure inter-connected and managed network of open spaces supporting interactions between social, economic and ecological activities, sustaining and enhancing both ecological processes and human settlements within the city. The aim of the Tshwane Open Space Framework (TOSF) is to establish a thorough understanding on the intrinsic value of Open Space and to then develop a visionary roadmap towards the creation of an exceptional Open Space network for the city and its people. The development of land taking into consideration the sensitive features is supportive of the objectives of the framework.


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3. ALTERNATIVES Describe the proposal and 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. The determination of whether the 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.

The no-go option must in all cases be included in the assessment phase as the baseline against which the impacts of the other alternatives are assessed. Do not include the no go option into the alternative table below. Note: 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. Please describe the process followed to reach (decide on) the list of alternatives below

The process that was followed to conclude on the proposed development consisted for the following steps:

• Consideration of suitability and desirability of the site;

• Consideration of ecological and social-economic implications of the proposed development;

• Consideration of economic impacts on other similar developments in the vicinity of the site; and

• Consideration of possible development alternatives on the property. Key among such considerations was need for residential developments in the area. To this end there is generally planned extensive residential developments in the area and in the Region 4 especially in the vicinity of the application site. The need and desirability of the development that mainly informed the process followed to conclude on the location alternative include:

• Addressing housing backlog;

• Dealing with demand for new housing and providing various housing options; and

• Connecting Diepsloot with Olievenhoutbosch.

In addition impacts on the environment, socio-economic considerations and the provisions of Regional Spatial Development Framework for the area were considered. In terms of the RSDF (2018) the site is located in an area earmarked for mixed development. In term “Mixed use” refers to land uses such as offices/ commercial/ residential/ industrial/ retail/ entertainment/ institutional etc. It also refers to a mix of uses within a specific area (node or corridor). The advantage of mixed uses is that access and convenience are increased as transportation distances are decreased. In this context, although the primary objective of the project is housing provisioning, proximity to job opportunities becomes a major factor that is noted to contribute to the socio-economic sustainability of the communities. Thus, even though alternative locations were considered; proximity to job opportunities, access to major roads, demand for housing and associated backlog made the site the ideal location for the proposed residential development. Furthermore, although design and technological alternatives are relevant these alternatives have not been assessed at this stage as the best technology and designs will be decided upon closer to construction time. These will also include energy and water efficiency measures.


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Provide a description of the alternatives considered

No. Alternative type

Description

1 Proposal The proposal entails the development of residential township with associated infrastructure on Portion 115 of the farm Knopjeslaagte 385 JR. The property is situated in the jurisdiction area of the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality (COT) within Region 4 of the CoT. Access to and egress from the residential development will be via a Right of Way servitude to the east of the property connecting to Summit Road. The proposed township will be known as Timsrand Extensions 2 &3. The property on which the development is proposed to take place is 21.4133 hectares in size and the proposed township will consist of approximately 19.659 Hectares.

In the event that no alternative(s) has/have been provided, a motivation must be included in the table below.

Given the location of the site, desirability, accessibility, and close proximity to other complementary land uses that mainly present potential for job opportunities, no location alternatives were considered. Furthermore, due to the fact that the site is owned by the applicant, no location alternatives have been considered. Although, development of industrial uses was considered for the site, the above factors led to a decision to focus on residential provision as the site abuts part of the Diepsloot residential node. To minimise the ecological liability of the development, the layout shall be such that the impacts are minimised, energy efficient options as well as water harvesting will be also considered.

4. PHYSICAL SIZE OF THE ACTIVITY

Indicate the total physical size (footprint) of the proposal as well as alternatives. Footprints are to include all new infrastructure (roads, services etc), impermeable surfaces and landscaped areas:

Size of the activity:

Proposed activity (Total environmental and the building footprint) 19,4625 Hectares

Indicate the size of the site(s) or servitudes (within which the above footprints will occur):

Size of the property 21, 4255

Proposed schedule of rights

PROPOSED TOWNSHIP: COSMO CITY EXTENSION 52 Zoning Area (±) Height Coverage/FAR Open space 1.386 N/A N/A

Road (existing) 0.577 N/A N/A

Special 0.5322 2 20%

Residential 4 18.9304 ha 4 (Four Storeys) 40%

5. SITE ACCESS

Proposal

Does ready access to the site exist, or is access directly from an existing road? YES NO

If NO, what is the distance over which a new access road will be built

Describe the type of access road planned:


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The site is proposed to be accessed through Summit Road. Include the position of the access road on the site plan (if the access road is to traverse a sensitive feature the impact thereof must be included in the assessment).

Alternative 1

Does ready access to the site exist, or is access directly from an existing road? YES NO

If NO, what is the distance over which a new access road will be built

Describe the type of access road planned:

Include the position of the access road on the site plan. (if the access road is to traverse a sensitive feature the impact thereof must be included in the assessment).

6. LAYOUT OR ROUTE PLAN A detailed site or route (for linear activities) plan(s) must be prepared for each alternative site or alternative activity. It must be attached to this document. The site or route plans must indicate the following: ➢ the layout plan is printed in colour and is overlaid with a sensitivity map (if applicable); ➢ layout plan is of acceptable paper size and scale, e.g.

o A4 size for activities with development footprint of 10sqm to 5 hectares; o A3 size for activities with development footprint of ˃ 5 hectares to 20 hectares; o A3 = 1: 4000

➢ shapefiles of the activity must be included in the electronic submission on the CD’s; ➢ the property boundaries and Surveyor General numbers of all the properties within 50m of the site; ➢ the exact position of each element of the activity as well as any other structures on the site; ➢ the position of services, including electricity supply cables (indicate above or underground), water supply pipelines, boreholes, sewage pipelines,

septic tanks, storm water infrastructure; ➢ servitudes indicating the purpose of the servitude; ➢ sensitive environmental elements on and within 100m of the site or sites (including the relevant buffers as prescribed by the competent authority)

including (but not limited thereto): o Rivers and wetlands; o the 1:100 and 1:50 year flood line; o ridges; o cultural and historical features; o areas with indigenous vegetation (even if it is degraded or infested with alien species);

➢ Where a watercourse is located on the site at least one cross section of the water course must be included (to allow the position of the relevant buffer from the bank to be clearly indicated)

FOR LOCALITY MAP (NOTE THIS IS ALSO INCLUDED IN THE APPLICATION FORM REQUIREMENTS)

➢ the scale of locality map must be at least 1:50 000. For linear activities of more than 25 kilometres, a smaller scale e.g. 1:250 000 can be used. The

scale must be indicated on the map; ➢ the locality map and all other maps must be in colour; ➢ locality map must show property boundaries and numbers within 100m of the site, and for poultry and/or piggery, locality map must show

properties within 500m and prevailing or predominant wind direction; ➢ for gentle slopes the 1m contour intervals must be indicated on the map and whenever the slope of the site exceeds 1:10, the 500mm contours

must be indicated on the map; ➢ areas with indigenous vegetation (even if it is degraded or infested with alien species); ➢ locality map must show exact position of development site or sites; ➢ locality map showing and identifying (if possible) public and access roads; and ➢ the current land use as well as the land use zoning of each of the properties adjoining the site or sites.

Section A 6-8 has been duplicated 0 Number of times


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Figure 1: Locality

7. SITE PHOTOGRAPHS Site photographs are included as Appendix B 8. FACILITY ILLUSTRATION Appendix C


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SECTION B: DESCRIPTION OF RECEIVING ENVIRONMENT

Note: Complete Section B for the proposal and alternative(s) (if necessary) Instructions for completion of Section B for linear activities

1) For linear activities (pipelines etc) it may be necessary to complete Section B for each section of the site that has a significantly different environment.

2) Indicate on a plan(s) the different environments identified 3) Complete Section B for each of the above areas identified 4) Attach to this form in a chronological order 5) Each copy of Section B must clearly indicate the corresponding sections of the route at the top of the next page.

Instructions for completion of Section B for location/route alternatives 1) For each location/route alternative identified the entire Section B needs to be completed 2) Each alterative location/route needs to be clearly indicated at the top of the next page 3) Attach the above documents in a chronological order

(complete only when appropriate)

Instructions for completion of Section B when both location/route alternatives and linear activities are applicable for the application Section B is to be completed and attachments order in the following way

All significantly different environments identified for Alternative 1 is to be completed and attached in a chronological order; then All significantly different environments identified for Alternative 2 is to be cosempleted and attached chronological order, etc.

Section B - Section of Route N/A (complete only when appropriate for above)

Section B – Location/route Alternative No. 0 (complete only when appropriate for above)

1. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

Property description: (Including Physical Address and Farm name, portion etc.)

Portion 115 of the farm Knopjeslaagte 385 JR

2. 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 decimal degrees. The degrees should have at least six decimals to ensure adequate accuracy. The projection that must be used in all cases is the WGS84 spheroid in a national or local projection.

Alternative: Latitude (S): Longitude (E):

-25.925177° 28.039615° In the case of linear activities:

Alternative: Latitude (S): Longitude (E):

Starting point of the activity o o

Middle point of the activity o o

End point of the activity o o

For route alternatives that are longer than 500m, please provide co-ordinates taken every 250 meters along the route and attached in the appropriate Appendix

Addendum of route alternatives attached 0 The 21 digit Surveyor General code of each cadastral land parcel

PROPOSAL T O J R 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 8 5 0 0 1 1 5 3. GRADIENT OF THE SITE General gradient of the site.

Flat 1:50 – 1:20 1:20 – 1:15 1:15 – 1:10 1:10 – 1:7,5 1:7,5 – 1:5 Steeper than 1:5

4. LOCATION IN LANDSCAPE Indicate the landform(s) that best describes the site.

Section B has been duplicated for sections of the route N/A times

Section B has been duplicated for location/route alternatives 0 times


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Ridgeline Plateau Side slope of hill/ridge Valley Plain Undulating plain/low hills River front

5. GROUNDWATER, SOIL AND GEOLOGICAL STABILITY OF THE SITE

a) Is the site located on any of the following?

Shallow water table (less than 1.5m deep) YES NO

Dolomite, sinkhole or doline areas YES NO

Seasonally wet soils (often close to water bodies) YES NO Unstable rocky slopes or steep slopes with loose soil YES NO Dispersive soils (soils that dissolve in water) YES NO Soils with high clay content (clay fraction more than 40%) YES NO Any other unstable soil or geological feature YES NO An area sensitive to erosion YES NO

(Information in respect of the above will often be available at the planning sections of local authorities. Where it exists, the 1:50 000 scale Regional Geotechnical Maps prepared by Geological Survey may also be used).

b) are any caves located on the site(s) YES NO

If yes to above provide location details in terms of latitude and longitude and indicate location on site or route map(s) Latitude (S): Longitude (E):

o o

c) are any caves located within a 300m radius of the site(s) YES NO


o o

d) are any sinkholes located within a 300m radius of the site(s) YES NO


o o

If any of the answers to the above are “YES” or “unsure”, specialist input may be requested by the Department

6. AGRICULTURE

Does the site have high potential agriculture as contemplated in the Gauteng Agricultural Potential Atlas (GAPA 4)?

YES NO

Please note: The Department may request specialist input/studies in respect of the above.

According to the GAPA layer, the majority of the site has low agricultural potential. Although the site falls under Zone 4 of the EMF which supports agricultural uses, the proposed development will not compromise agricultural resources in the province.

Figure 2: Agricultural Potential


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7. GROUNDCOVER All identified rare or endangered species or other elements have been indicated on the sensitivity map. Indicate the types of groundcover present on the site and include the estimated percentage found on site

Natural veld - good condition % = 65

Natural veld with scattered aliens % = 90

Natural veld with heavy alien infestation % =5

Veld dominated by alien species

% =5

Landscaped (vegetation) % =0

Sport field % =0

Cultivated land % = 0

Paved surface (hard landscaping) % =0

Building or other structure % =0

Bare soil % = 10

Are there any rare or endangered flora or fauna species (including red list species) present on the site YES NO

If YES, specify and explain:

One species, namely Hypoxis hemerocallidea, was observed within the study area. This species is declining in Gauteng due to being harvested for medicinal purposes. If approved, all individuals need to be relocated to a suitable habitat or taken to an institution such as SANBI or GDARD medicinal plants farm prior to construction activities.

Are there any rare or endangered flora or fauna species (including red list species) present within a 200m (if within urban area as defined in the Regulations) or within 600m (if outside the urban area as defined in the Regulations) radius of the site.

YES NO


Are there any special or sensitive habitats or other natural features present on the site? YES NO


The site falls within the remaining extent of the Egoli Granite Grassland vegetation type, which is considered to be an Endangered Ecosystem. The study area current impacts include dirt roads, rubbish dumping, a graveyard, illegal sand mining and alien species. This occurs on approximately 5.4 ha of the 21.6 ha study area. It was evident from the ground-truthing that the majority of the site is ecologically intact and comprised of indigenous secondary vegetation. The encroachment of Seriphium plumosum (bankrupt bush), was evident across the study area. The site has structural habitat types listed below.

• Degraded Grassland The Degraded Grassland has been subject to ecological degradation over a period of time due to roads, rubbish dumping and alien species. The species composition of this habitat consists mostly of alien species and weeds.

• Egoli Grassland The Egoli Grassland habitat is characteristic of the regional vegetation type, which is considered to be secondary grassland. The species composition of this habitat consist of indigenous species, two alien invasive species are listed as Category 1b invaders and one Orange List plant species, H. hemerocallidea.

• Transformed The Transformed habitat identified showed limited ecological functionalityand was characterised mostly by alien species and weeds. Transformed areas include surrounding build up areas including houses and brick walls, as well as the sand mining area located towards the north of the study area. It does however seem that this area can be rehabilitated and species composition can be returned to that of a secondary grassland.


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Figure 3: C-Plan Geographic Areas map

Was a specialist consulted to assist with completing this section YES NO

If yes complete specialist details

Name of the specialist: Samuel Lawrence (Enviro-Insight CC ) Qualification(s) of the specialist: BSc Honours in Wild Life Management Postal address: Unit 8, Oppidraai Office Park 862 Wapadrand Road, Wapadrand, Pretoria Postal code: 0050 Telephone: 012 807 0637 Cell: 072 4371742

E-mail: [email protected] Fax: - Are any further specialist studies recommended by the specialist? YES NO

If YES, specify:

If YES, is such a report(s) attached? YES NO

If YES list the specialist reports attached below

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


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Signature of specialist: See attached report Date:

Please note;If more than one specialist was consulted to assist with the filling in of this section then this table must be appropriately duplicated

8. LAND USE CHARACTER OF SURROUNDING AREA Using the associated number of the relevant current land use or prominent feature from the table below, fill in the position of these land-uses in the vacant blocks below which represent a 500m radius around the site

1. Vacant land 2. River, stream,

wetland 3. Nature conservation

area 4. Public open space 5. Koppie or ridge

6. Dam or reservoir 7. Agriculture 8. Low density residential 9. Medium to high density

residential 10. Informal residential

11. Old age home 12. Retail 13. Offices 14. Commercial &

warehousing 15. Light industrial

16. Heavy industrial 17. Hospitality facility 18. Church 19. Education facilities 20. Sport facilities

21. Golf course/polo fields

22. AirportN 23. Train station or

shunting yardN 24. Railway lineN

25. Major road (4 lanes or more)N

26. Sewage treatment plantA

27. Landfill or waste treatment siteA

28. Historical building 29. Graveyard 30. Archeological site

31. Open cast mine 32. Underground

mine 33.Spoil heap or slimes

damA 34. Small Holdings

35. Other land uses (describe):

Small Shopping Centre

Please note: The Department may request specialist input/studies depending on the nature of the land use character of the area and potential impact(s) of the proposed activity/ies. Specialist reports that look at health & air quality and noise impacts may be required for any feature above and in particular those features marked with an “A“ and with an “N” respectively.

NORTH

WEST

1 1,34 1,8,16 1 1 EAST

1,8 1,17 1,8,34 1, 1,34

1,8 1, SITE 1, 1,34

1 1 1,8 1 1,34

1 1 1,8 1 1,34,6 SOUTH

Note: More than one (1) Land-use may be indicated in a block

Have specialist reports been attached YES NO

If yes indicate the type of reports below

Ecological Assessment (Appendix G1) YES NO

Wetland Delineation Report YES NO

Geotechnical Investigation Report (Appendix G2) YES NO

Outline Scheme Report YES NO

Town Planning Memorandum (Appendix G3) YES NO

Traffic Impact Study(Appendix G4) YES NO

Heritage Impact Assessment Report YES NO

9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONTEXT Describe the existing social and economic characteristics of the area and the community condition as baseline information to assess the potential social, economic and community impacts.

The site falls within Region 4 of the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality (Cot). Region 4 is located on the south-western portion of the Metropolitan Area. Region 4 boarders the area of jurisdiction of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality as well as Mogale City to the West. The property is situated on the most south-western point of Tshwane municipal boundary. The western boundary of the property also forms the border between City of Johannesburg and Cot. As a result of the property being located on the border between Johannesburg and Cot, it is influenced by socio-economic conditions and associated land development activities in both municipalities. In this context the site is located less than 2 Kilometers from Diepsloot which is a high density residential township located within in the Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality.


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On the other hand Olievenhoutbosch residential township is located approximately 6 Kilometers from the site. Olievenhoutbosch is a high density residential township in Cot that exhibits conditions of housing backlog typical in the Gauteng province. The proposed development of residential township will thus also be influenced by socioeconomic and associated housing conditions in Oleivenhoutbosch and the surrounding areas. The socio-economic conditions in both residential settlements are characterized by high levels of unemployment, abject poverty and inadequate housing and services, and high levels of crime. The housing situation is indicated to be dire and is associated with a high number of informal dwellings. The township application motivation memorandum document compiled for the township application process, in terms of Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (Act 16 of 2013), submitted to the Cot presents the socio-economic conditions related to housing as noted below: In Diepsloot there are 8000 RDP houses and the demand continue to outstrip supply. This leads to constant increase in the number of shacks to the extent that there are over 50, 000 shacks with more being built on a daily basis. To this end, the township application motivation memorandum compiled for the township application process further states that:

• “The intention is to create a humane development to help alleviate poverty and inequality in the area by means of creating sustainable, dignifying housing option in the Diepsloot area”; and

• “It is further the intention of the applicant to unlock the economic development potential of the area that can enhance the entirety of the community of the Diepslot area”.

The proposed development as a low income housing initiative will thus, at a basic level, alleviate the housing pressure in Diepsloot and Olievenhoutbsch.

Figure 6: Urban Development Boundary


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The site is located outside the urban development boundary. This boundary is however located to the western border of the site as indicated in figure 6 above. Furthermore, the CoT Regional Spatial Development Framework (2018) earmarks the area where the site is located for Mixed Use Development. This is presented in figure 7 below. Mixed use refers to land uses such as offices, commercial, residential and industrial. Advantages of mixed use viz. convenience and access are increased as a result of transportation distances being decreased.

Figure 7: Location of the site in relation to the Tshwane RSDF land use zones

10. CULTURAL/HISTORICAL FEATURES Please be advised that if section 38 of the National Heritage Resources Act 25 of 1999 is applicable to your proposal or alternatives, then you are requested to furnish this Department with written comment from the South African Heritage Resource Agency (SAHRA) – Attach comment in appropriate annexure 38. (1) Subject to the provisions of subsections (7), (8) and (9), any person who intends to undertake a development categorised as- (a) the construction of a road, wall, powerline, pipeline, canal or other similar form of linear development or barrier exceeding 300m in length; (b) the construction of a bridge or similar structure exceeding 50m in length; (c) any development or other activity which will change the character of a site- (i) exceeding 5 000 m2 in extent; or (ii) involving three or more existing erven or subdivisions thereof; or (iii) involving three or more erven or divisions thereof which have been consolidated within the past five years; or (iv) the costs of which will exceed a sum set in terms of regulations by SAHRA or a provincial heritage resources

authority; (d) the re-zoning of a site exceeding 10 000 m2 in extent; or (e) any other category of development provided for in regulations by SAHRA or a provincial heritage resources authority, must at the very earliest stages

of initiating such a development, notify the responsible heritage resources authority and furnish it with details regarding the location, nature and extent of the proposed development.

Are there any signs of culturally (aesthetic, social, spiritual, environmental) or historically significant elements, as defined in section 2 of the National Heritage Resources Act, 1999, (Act No. 25 of 1999), including archaeological or palaeontological sites, on or close (within 20m) to the site?

YES NO

If YES, explain:

A quartzite flake and a cemetery were located on site. If uncertain, the Department may request that specialist input be provided to establish whether there is such a feature(s) present on or close to the site.


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Briefly explain the findings of the specialist if one was already appointed:

An isolated quartzite flake was identified on the northern portion of the site. This stone age artefact was found to be out of context and concluded to be insignificant. From the Heritage Impact Assessment Report it was further concluded that no other archeological sites or material of significance were recorded on the property. Also, there is a cemetery located on the southern portion of the site The cemetery consists of approximately 80 graves of varied shapes, styles and sizes. To mitigate the potential impacts on the cemetery it was recommended that the graves be preserved in situ with a 30m buffer.

Will any building or structure older than 60 years be affected in any way? YES NO

Is it necessary to apply for a permit in terms of the National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act 25 of 1999)? YES NO

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SECTION C: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (SECTION 41) The public participation process is being conducted in accordance with the requirement of the EIA Regulations, 2014. 1. LOCAL AUTHORITY PARTICIPATION

Local authorities are key interested and affected parties in each application and no decision on any application can be made before the relevant local authority is provided with the opportunity to give input. The planning and the environmental sections of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality have been informed of the application and givenleast thirty (30) calendar days to comment of on the Draft BAR.

Was the draft report submitted to the local authority for comment? YES NO

If yes, has any comments been received from the local authority? YES NO

If “YES”, briefly describe the comment below (also attach any correspondence to and from the local authority to this application):

This is still a Draft Report and the PPP is still ongoing. Comments received from the authority will be recorded, responded to and collated into the Final BAR.

If “NO” briefly explain why no comments have been received or why the report was not submitted if that is the case.

2. CONSULTATION WITH OTHER STAKEHOLDERS Any stakeholder that has a direct interest in the activity, site or property, such as servitude holders and service providers, should be informed of the application at least thirty (30) calendar days before the submission of the application and be provided with the opportunity to comment.

Has any comment been received from stakeholders? YES NO

If “YES”, briefly describe the feedback below (also attach copies of any correspondence to and from the stakeholders to this application):

If “NO” briefly explain why no comments have been received

This is still a Draft Report and the PPP is still ongoing. Comments received from the stakeholders will be recorded, responded to and collated into the Final BAR.

3. GENERAL PUBLIC PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

The public participation processhas been undertaken in accordance with the requirements of the Regulations. The need for a public meeting or any other additional measure will be determined by the responses received from the public. All comments and responses to each comment of the public / interested and affected party are being recorded in the Comments and Responses Report as prescribed in the regulations and will be attached to the Final BAR.

4. APPENDICES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION All public participation information is to be attached in the appropriate Appendix. The information in this Appendix is to be ordered as detailed below Appendix 1 – Proof of site notice Appendix 2 – Written notices issued as required in terms of the regulations Appendix 3 – Proof of newspaper advertisements Appendix 4 –Communications to and from interested and affected parties Appendix 5 – Minutes of any public and/or stakeholder meetings Appendix 6 - Comments and Responses Report Appendix 7 –Comments from I&APs on Basic Assessment (BA) Report Appendix 8 –Comments from I&APs on amendments to the BA Report Appendix 9 – Copy of the register of I&Ap


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SECTION D: RESOURCE USE AND PROCESS DETAILS Note: Section D is to be completed for the proposal and alternative(s) (if necessary)

Instructions for completion of Section D for alternatives

1) For each alternative under investigation, where such alternatives will have different resource and process details (e.g. technology alternative), the entire Section D needs to be completed

4) Each alterative needs to be clearly indicated in the box below 5) Attach the above documents in a chronological order

(complete only when appropriate)

Section D Alternative No. Proposal (complete only when appropriate for above)

1. WASTE, EFFLUENT, AND EMISSION MANAGEMENT Solid waste management

Will the activity produce solid construction waste during the construction/initiation phase? YES NO If yes, what estimated quantity will be produced per month? 200m3

How will the construction solid waste be disposed of (describe)?

Construction waste will comprise mainly of excess spoil material from ground excavation and trenching activities, vegetation, construction material, general waste from site personnel, paints and solvents and waste water and sewage to be disposed of at registered sites. Spoil material will be reused where possible (as backfill or erosion mitigation works) while excess spoil will need to be disposed of off-site. Spoil material will be hauled with tipper trucks to be a pre-determined spoil site, the area will be covered with a layer of topsoil and re-vegetated. General waste will be kept in bins within the construction site and will be collected and disposed of into a skip and transported to the nearest landfill site. Spent canisters for paints and solvents will be the responsibility of the respective contractor and shall be disposed of at a suitably licensed landfill site or recycled as required.

Where will the construction solid waste be disposed of (describe)?

- Spoil material will be re-used as backfill material and excess will be disposed of at the nearest registered Municipal Dumping site.

- General waste that is not recyclable will be disposed of at the nearest municipal landfill site; - Hazardous waste (paint) will be disposed of at hazardous

Will the activity produce solid waste during its operational phase? YES NO

If yes, what estimated quantity will be produced per month? Not available

How will the solid waste be disposed of (describe)?

Solid waste will be collected and disposed of by the municipality.

Has the municipality or relevant service provider confirmed that sufficient air space exists for treating/disposing of the solid waste to be generated by this activity?

YES NO

Where will the solid waste be disposed if it does not feed into a municipal waste stream (describe)?

To be disposed of at licensed landfill site.

Note: 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, 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.

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Is the activity that is being applied for a solid waste handling or treatment facility? 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.

Describe the measures, if any, that will be taken to ensure the optimal reuse or recycling of materials:

Frequent correspondence between the different contractors on the proposed development will ensure optimum reuse and recycling of materials where possible. Furthermore, it is proposed that all waste construction materials be sorted into recyclable and non-recyclable materials. The recyclable materials should be re-used where possible or disposed of by a recycling company.

Liquid effluent (other than domestic sewage)

Will the activity produce effluent, other than normal sewage, that will be disposed of in a municipal sewage system?

YES NO

If yes, what estimated quantity will be produced per month? N/A

If yes, has the municipality confirmed that sufficient capacity exist for treating / disposing of the liquid effluent to be generated by this activity(ies)?

YES NO

Will the activity produce any effluent that will be treated and/or disposed of on site? Yes NO

If yes, what estimated quantity will be produced per month? N/A

If yes describe the nature of the effluent and how it will be disposed.

N/A

Note that if effluent is to be treated or disposed on site 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? YES NO

If yes, provide the particulars of the facility:

Facility name:

Contact person:

Postal address:

Postal code:

Telephone: Cell:

E-mail: Fax:

Describe the measures that will be taken to ensure the optimal reuse or recycling of waste water, if any:

Liquid effluent (domestic sewage)

Will the activity produce domestic effluent that will be disposed of in a municipal sewage system? YES NO

If yes, what estimated quantity will be produced per month?

If yes, has the municipality confirmed that sufficient capacity exist for treating / disposing of the domestic effluent to be generated by this activity(ies)?

YES NO

Will the activity produce any effluent that will be treated and/or disposed of on site? YES NO

If yes describe how it will be treated and disposed off.

The proposed development will not connect to the existing municipal sewer network.

Emissions into the atmosphere

Will the activity release emissions into the atmosphere? YES 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 emissions in terms of type and concentration:

During construction, there will be localized liberation of dust due to excavations and the hauling of materials around the site. Localised exhaust emissions will also occur.

2. WATER USE

Indicate the source(s) of water that will be used for the activity

municipal Directly from water board

groundwater river, stream, dam or lake other the activity will not use water

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


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If Yes, please attach proof of assurance of water supply, e.g. yield of borehole, in the appropriate Appendix

Does the activity require a water use permit from the Department of Water Affairs? YES NO

If yes, list the permits required

If yes, have you applied for the water use permit(s)? YES NO

If yes, have you received approval(s)? (attached in appropriate appendix) YES NO

3. POWER SUPPLY

Please indicate the source of power supply eg. Municipality / Eskom / Renewable energy source

The proposed development will be supplied with electricity by City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality.

If power supply is not available, where will power be sourced from?

N/A

4. ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Describe the design measures, if any, that have been taken to ensure that the activity is energy efficient:

Energy saving measures such as energy saving lighting choices will be implemented during operation. Further energy saving measures could be included in the design of filling station structures. Describe how alternative energy sources have been taken into account or been built into the design of the activity, if any:

The following alternative energy sources can be considered: Solar Use of solar power for water heating and outside lighting will be encouraged this development.


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SECTION E: IMPACT ASSESSMENT The assessment of impacts must adhere to the minimum requirements in the EIA Regulations, 2014, and should take applicable official guidelines into account. The issues raised by interested and affected parties should also be addressed in the assessment of impacts as well as the impacts of not implementing the activity (Section 24(4)(b)(i).

1. ISSUES RAISED BY INTERESTED AND AFFECTED PARTIES Summarise the issues raised by interested and affected parties.

This report is still a Draft Report and the public participation process (PPP) is still ongoing. Comments received from Registered Interested and Affected Parties will be recorded, responded to and collated into the Final BAR.

Summary of response from the practitioner to the issues raised by the interested and affected parties (including the manner in which the public comments are incorporated or why they were not included) (A full response must be provided in the Comments and Response Report that must be attached to this report):

2. IMPACTS THAT MAY RESULT FROM THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATIONAL PHASE

Briefly describe the methodology utilised in the rating of significance of impacts

The beneficial and adverse impacts of the proposed development have been discussed below.

Nature: classification of whether the impact is positive or negative, direct or indirect.

Extent: spatial scale of impact and classified as: o Site: the impacted area is the whole or significant portion of the site. o Local: Within a radius of 2 km of the construction site. o Regional: the impacted area extends to the immediate, surrounding and neighbouring properties. o National: the impact can be considered to be of national significance.

Duration: Indicates what the lifetime of the impact will be and is classified as: o Short term: The impact will either disappear with mitigation or will be mitigated through natural

process in a span shorter than the construction phase. o Medium term: The impact will last for the period of the construction phase, where after it will be

entirely negated. o Long term: The impact will continue or last for the entire operational life of the development, but will

be mitigated by direct human action or by natural processes thereafter. The only class of impact which

will be non-transitory. o Permanent: Mitigation either by man or natural process will not occur in such a way or in such a time

span that the impact can be considered transient.

Intensity: Describes whether an impact is destructive or benign; o Low: Impact affects the environment in such a way that natural, cultural and social functions and

processes are not affected. o Moderate: Affected environment is altered, but natural, cultural and social functions and processes

continue albeit in a modified way. o High: Natural, cultural and social functions and processes are altered to the extent that they

temporarily cease. o Very High: Natural, cultural and social functions and processes are altered to extent that they

permanently cease. o Probability: Describes the likelihood of an impact actually occurring: o Improbable: Likelihood of the impact materialising is very low o Possible: The impact may occur o Highly Probable: Most likely that the impact will occur

o Definite: Impact will certainly occur.


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Significance: Based on the above criteria the significance of issues the total number of points scored for

each impact indicates the level of significance of the impact, and is rated as: o Low: the impacts are less important. o Medium: the impacts are important and require attention; mitigation is required to reduce the

negative impacts. o High: the impacts are of great importance. Mitigation is therefore crucial.

Cumulative: In relation to an activity, means the impact of an activity that in itself may not be significant

but may become significant when added to the existing and potential impacts eventuating from similar or

diverse activities or undertakings in the area.

Mitigation: Where negative impacts are identified, mitigation measures (ways of reducing impacts) have been identified. An indication of the degree of success of the potential mitigation measures is given per impact.

Criteria for the rating of impacts

Criteria Description

Extent National The whole of South Africa

Regional Provincial and parts of neighbouring provinces

Local Within a radius of 2km of the construction site

Site Confined to the construction site

Duration Permanent- Mitigation either by man or natura l process will not occurring such a way or in such a time span that the impact can be considered transient

Long-term The impact will continue or last for the entire operational life of the development but will be mitigated by direct human action or by natural processes thereafter. The only class of impact which will be non-transitory

Medium-term The impact will last for the period of the construction phase, where after it will be entirely negated

Short-term The impact will either disappear with mitigation or will be mitigated through natural process in a span shorter than the construction phase

Intensity Very High Natural, cultural and social functions and processes are altered to extent that they permanently cease

High Natural, cultural and social functions and processes are altered to extent that they temporarily cease

Moderate Affected environment is altered, but natural, cultural and social functions and processes continue.

Low Impact affects the environment in such a way that natural, cultural and social functions

Probability Definite Impact will certainly occur

Highly Probable Most likely that the impact will occur

Possible The impact may occur

Improbable Likelihood of the impact materialising is very low

Rating 4 3 2 1

Significance Rating of classified impacts

Impact Points Description

Low 4-6 An acceptable impact for which mitigation is desirable but not essential. The impact by itself is insufficient even in combination with other low impacts to prevent the development being approved. These impacts will result in either positive or negative medium to short term effects on the social and/or natural environment.

Medium 7-9 An important impact which requires mitigation. The impact is insufficient by itself to prevent the implementation of the project but which in conjunction with other impacts may prevent its implementation.


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These impacts will usually result in either a positive or negative medium to long-term effect on the social and/or natural environment.

High

10-12 A serious impact, if not mitigated, may prevent the implementation of the project (if it is a negative impact). These impacts would be considered by society as constituting a major and usually a long-term change to the (natural &/or social) environment and result in severe effects or beneficial effects.

Very high 13-16 A very serious impact which, if negative, may be sufficient by itself to prevent implementation of the project. The impact may result in permanent change. Very often these impacts are unmitigatable and usually result in very severe effects, or very beneficial effects

Status Denotes the perceived effect of the impact on the affected area

Positive (+) Beneficial impact

Negative (-) Adverse impact

Negative impacts are shown with a (-) while positive ones are indicated as (+)

Briefly describe and compare the potential impacts (as appropriate), significance rating of impacts, proposed mitigation and significance rating of impacts after mitigation that are likely to occur as a result of the construction phase for the various alternatives of the proposed development. This must include an assessment of the significance of all impacts.

Potential impacts:

Significance rating of impacts

Proposed mitigation: Significance rating of impacts after mitigation:

Risk of the impact and mitigation not being implemented

DESIGN AND PLANNING PHASE Access to the site Upgrade of existing roads in order to improve access to the site may result in negative impacts in terms of restricted mobility along the roads being upgraded.

-ve

Controlled and increased mobility in utilising the existing routes to access the site

-ve

Low

Construction camp Placement of camp and infrastructure could impact on fauna and flora habitats

-ve

Construction camp to be placed in an area which is already disturbed

-ve

Low

CONSTRUCTION PHASE

Job opportunities Creation of job opportunities during the construction phase

+ve No mitigation required +ve

Geology and soils:

• Destabilisation of surface geology as a result of excavations.

• Potential erosion, degradation and loss of topsoil due to construction activities as well as stormwater runoff.

-ve • Site disturbances must be limited to the areas where structures will be constructed.

• Excavated rocks and boulders to be used for erosion protection on site.

• Excess material from excavations together with construction rubble must be appropriately disposed of.

• Suitable excavated material is to be stockpiled next to excavations for use as backfill. Areas to be backfilled must be cleared of all unsuitable material and debris.

• Topsoil should only be exposed for minimal periods of time and adequately stockpiled to prevent loss through runoff. The soil is to be used during rehabilitation or within the site.

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• All stockpiles must be restricted to designated areas.

• Areas susceptible to erosion must be protected by installing the necessary temporary and/or permanent drainage works to prevent surface water from being concentrated in streams.

• Any tunnels or erosion channels developing during the construction period shall be backfilled and compacted.

• Cleared areas to be effectively stabilised to prevent and control soil erosion.

Topography and slopes Alteration of topography due to stockpiling of soil, building material, debris and waste material on site.

-ve

• No stockpiling of soil and other material on areas in a manner to pose obtrusive visual impact;

• Precautionary and design measures proposed by the engineer must be implemented.

• Temporary stabilisation of slopes using geo-textiles; and installation of gabions and reno-mattresses where necessary.

-ve

Low

Biodiversity (fauna and flora)

• Habitat destruction and alteration will take place as a result of the construction activities.

• Existing fauna could be harmed through construction activities.

• Decrease in biodiversity of natural plant communities

• Physical destruction of the habitat.

• Establishment of alien or invasive pioneer plant species

-ve

• Workers must be limited to areas under construction within the site.

• Mobile toilets must be provided in order to minimize un-authorised traffic of construction workers outside of the designated areas.

• All temporary stockpile areas including litter and dumped material and rubble must be removed on completion of construction.

• The Contractor must ensure that no faunal species are disturbed, trapped, hunted or killed during the construction phase.

• Fines must be imposed and immediate dismissal of any employee who is found attempting to snare or otherwise harms faunal species.

• All animals captured must be released in appropriate habitat away from the development.

• All Orange list plant species must be removed and relocated as part of research and rescue plan prior to construction.

• An independent Environmental Control Officer must be appointed to oversee the construction activities which comply with the EMPr.

• Removal of vegetation must be limited to where absolutely necessary.

• Areas cleared of vegetation must be monitored to control revegetation of invasive alien plants and weeds.

-ve

Low


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Air Quality:

• Certain activities have the potential to be sources of fugitive dust during construction on site These include:

• Dust from access roads.

• Dust from area cleared for construction.

• Emissions from construction machinery and equipment.

• Trucks transporting spoil and fill material.

-ve

• Dust suppression measures must be implemented on access roads and working areas during dry periods. Water used for this purpose must be in quantities that do not result in the generation of run-off.

• Adherence to speed limits on site roads to prevent the liberation of dust into the atmosphere must be enforced

• All site workers will need to wear the appropriate PPE

• Transported material that can be blown-off as dust must be covered to limit dust generation.

-ve

Low

Noise:

Likely increase in noise pollution due to, among others, the excavations and site clearing, construction vehicles and construction staff, operation of cement mixer machine, blasting and or drilling.

-ve

• All equipment and activities to comply with noise regulations.

• Silencer units in vehicles and equipment to be maintained in good working order.

• Workers working in area where the 8-hour ambient noise levels exceed 85dBA must have the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Work should be carried out between 7am and 5pm and no work should be carried out during Sundays and public holidays.

• Any blasting to be carried out as per the applicable laws.

-ve

Low

Visual Intrusion & Light pollution Pollution may occur due to the following: • Littering and illegal

dumping on the site and surrounding.

• Removal of vegetation may cause visual exposure/intrusion.

• Unsightly construction waste pile may be visually intrusive;

• Lights from the contractor’s camp and the construction site could be visually intrusive.

-ve

• The site must be managed properly, and all rubbish and rubble removed to a registered waste disposal facility.

• Excess soil and bedrock should be disposed of at an appropriate facility. A certificate of disposal must be obtained for any waste that is disposed of.

• Refuse bins must be provided on site and these must be emptied regularly. Waste must not remain on site for more than 2 weeks.

• The construction camp must be properly screened and located closer to the access road.

• Indigenous plants or trees must be retained to provide screens to make the construction site less visually intrusive.

• Advertising signs should blend in with the environment.

• Light pollutions should be minimised. Lighting on site is to be sufficient for safety and security purposes, but shall not be intrusive to neighbouring residents, disturb wildlife.

• Construction activities must be limited to the daylight hours.

-ve

Low


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• Should overtime/night work be authorised, the Contractor shall be responsible to ensure that lighting does not cause undue disturbance to neighbouring residents. In this situation low flux and frequency lighting shall be utilised.

Waste: Waste generation could have a negative impact on the environment, if not controlled adequately. Waste streams likely to include domestic waste, spent grinding material, mixed concrete, paint cans and brushes, construction rubble and other construction waste

-ve

• General waste disposal bins must be made available for use on site. General waste should be placed in a water tight container and disposed of on a regular basis.

• Where possible construction waste should be recycled or reused.

• Waste should be temporarily stored on site for a limited period only while awaiting disposal.

• Records of all waste taken off site and disposed of must be kept as evidence.

• Building rubble must be re-used, where possible, where this is not possible, the rubble to be disposed of at an appropriate site. Burning of waste material will not be permitted.

• Hazardous materials generated through spillages during construction and maintenance periods must be cleaned up using absorbent material provided in spill kits on site and must be disposed of accordingly at a hazardous waste landfill. Absorbent materials used to clean up spillages should be disposed of in a separate hazardous waste bin. All hazardous waste to be disposed of in a registered hazardous waste disposal facility.

• The storage area for hazardous material must be concreted, bunded, covered, labelled and well ventilated.

• Employees to be provided with appropriate PPE for handling hazardous materials.

-ve

Low

Traffic Additional traffic generated owing to construction vehicles and heavy vehicles delivering materials to the site.

-ve

• Access to the site to utilise existing access road used for construction of the Incubator Hub.

• Construction vehicles are not to be parked on the roads thereby blocking the way to the neighbouring properties.

• Proper and adequate lanes to allow for ingress/egress to be provided.

• Clear signs should be displayed and entrance to the s i te indicating a construction site and turning construction vehicles.

• Construction vehicles are to avoid main roads during peak traffic hours and

-ve

Low


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mitigation measures outlined in the EMPr are to be implemented.

Safety and security A construction site can be a dangerous place and thus could result in harm to people and property and by their nature act as a magnet to the unemployed, resulting in large numbers of people gathering around the site.

-ve

• The construction area to be fenced off to prohibit unauthorised entry.

• Health and Safety Officer to be appointed to continuously monitor the safety conditions during construction.

• All construction staff must have the appropriate PPE.

• Staff handling chemicals or hazardous materials must be trained in the use of the substances and the environmental, health and safety consequences of incidents.

• Record and report any environmental, health and safety incidents to the responsible person.

• Signs should be erected to warn of construction activities.

• The site and crew are to be managed in strict accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act No. 85 of 1993) and the National Building Regulations

• All structures that are vulnerable to high winds must be secured.

• All manhole openings are to be covered and clearly demarcated with danger tape.

• Potentially hazardous areas such as trenches are to be cordoned off and clearly marked at all times.

• The Contractor is to ensure traffic safety at all times and shall implement road safety precautions for this purpose.

• All vehicles and equipment used on site must be operated by appropriately trained and / or licensed individuals in compliance with all safety measures as laid out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act No. 85 of 1993) (OHSA).

• An environmental awareness training programme for all workers shall be put in place by the Contractor. Before commencing with any work, all workers shall be appropriately briefed about the EMPr and relevant occupational health and safety issues.

• Access to fuel and other equipment stores is to be strictly controlled.

• No unauthorized firearms are permitted on site.

• Emergency procedures must be available on site and communicated to all.

-ve

Low


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• Adequate emergency facilities must be provided for the treatment of any emergency on the site.

• The nearest emergency service provider must be identified during all phases of the project as well as its capacity and the magnitude of accidents it will be able to handle. Emergency contact numbers are to be displayed conspicuously at prominent

• The basic spill control kit must be available at each construction camp within the site.

OPERATIONAL PHASE

Employment opportunities created Job opportunities will be created in relation to facilities and building maintenance and domestic work

+ve No mitigation measures required +ve

Provision of housing Availability of affordable housing for low income households and overall contribution to decrease in housing backlog

+ve No mitigation measures required +ve

Fauna and flora

• Reduced/limited connectivity in the ecological system.

• Invasion by alien vegetation and weeds

-ve

• Maintenance activities to ensure that there is no invasion by alien vegetation;

• Light pollution should be minimised. Lighting to be sufficient for safety and security purposes, but shall not be intrusive to neighbouring residents, disturb wildlife. Yellow sodium lights can be used as they do not attract as many invertebrates (insects) at night and will not disturb wildlife.

• Littering, rubbish and illegal dumping on the site is NOT allowed.

• Exposed areas should be rehabilitated with a grass mix that blends in with the surrounding vegetation. The grass mix should consist of indigenous grasses adapted to the local environmental conditions.

-ve

Low

Waste management: –i.e. used oil, other hazardous and general wastes generated during maintenance and operational activities could cause pollution of surface and groundwater if not used/ disposed of properly

-ve

• To lower the potential for leachate formation, domestic waste should be placed in a water tight container and disposed of on a regular basis.

• Used oil must be disposed of in accordance with the correct procedures.

• All equipment that has the potential for spillages or leakages shall be equipped with drip-trays.

• Care to be taken to ensure that spillages of oils and effluent are limited

-ve

Low


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during maintenance. In the event of a spill/leak, the source of the spill or leak must be identified and addressed.

• The oil/effluent spill/leak must be cleaned immediately and any contaminated soil must be removed and disposed of through a recognisable waste disposal method.

Impeded traffic flow due to ingress/egress from the residential property.

-ve

All signage and road markings for the proposed site should be in accordance with the South African Road Traffic Signs Manual”.

-ve

Low

Visual Intrusion & Light

Pollution due to the

following:

• New station will alter the visual characteristics of the site and the surroundings.

• Littering, rubbish and illegal dumping on the site is visually intrusive

• The buildings and

advertising signs may

be visually intrusive.

Lights from the filling station may be visually intrusive.

-ve

• Light pollution should be minimised. Lighting on site is to be sufficient for safety and security purposes, but shall not be intrusive to neighbouring residents, disturb wildlife, or interfere with road traffic.

• Littering, rubbish and illegal dumping on the site is NOT allowed.

• Refuse must be contained and disposed of at the Municipal landfill site.

• Refuse bins must be provided. These must be sufficient in number at the pumps, shop, fast food outlets and kitchen).

• The buildings may not be visually intrusive.

• All lights used for non-security purposes should be energy efficient for example compact fluorescent lights (CFL).

• Outside lights will have to be downward shining (eyelid type), low wattage and should not be positioned higher than 1m above the ground surface.

• Fluorescent lamps give five times the light and last up to 10 times as long as ordinary bulbs.

+ve

-ve

Noise: There is likely to be an increase in noise to the people around the proposed township

-ve

A noise control policy must be compiled and enforced to control the level of noise at the facility, paying particular reference to the immediate neighbours.

Low

Compliance with spatial plans and policies +ve

No mitigation required. The proposed development is aligned with the objectives of the RSDF.

+ve -

Increase in municipal tax base

+ve

No mitigation. Residential township required. Land improvements lead to increased tax contributions to the municipality.

+ve

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Specialist reports that were used to fill in the above tables and attached in Appendix.

• Ecological Assessment Report

• Traffic Impact Assessment

• Heritage Impact Assessment

• Motivating Memorandum Describe any gaps in knowledge or assumptions made in the assessment of the environment and the impacts associated with the proposed development.

There is no recent socio economic studies that were available for referencing during compilation of the report that presents a clear picture of the extent of unemployment and related housing backlog in the Gauteng province especially in CoT and CoJ. Their absence results in limited comparative appraisal being

NO GO

Potential impacts:

Significance rating of impacts

Proposed mitigation:

Significance rating after mitigation

Risk of mitigation not being implemented

Geology and soils No disturbance of soils on the site, therefore soil erosion less likely to take place on site

+ve Land owner to continue to manage erosion on site

+ve Medium-high

Fauna and flora No disturbance of fauna and flora on the proposed site area.

+ve Continued clearance of alien vegetation by land owner

+ve Medium-high

Topography No impact

Air Quality No impact

Groundwater and surface water pollution No pollution as a result of development

+ve +ve

Noise No noise disturbance to neighbouring residential estates due to construction works on site

+ve +ve

Visual Intrusion & Light pollution

+ve No impact +ve

Waste management No impact

Traffic No impact

Disruption to Road Users & Road Infrastructure

No impact

Impacts to Cultural/ Historical Resources

No impact

Employment /job opportunities created No job opportunities will be created

-ve Alternative sources of employment to be investigated and implemented

-ve High

Contributing to addressing housing backlog

-ve No opportunities realised to address housing backlog

-ve High

Land invasion and proliferation of informal settlements

-ve No opportunities realised to address housing backlog and increased potential for the site to be invaded and illegally occupied

-ve High

Alignment with spatial plans -ve Plans to be amended to align with open space provision

-ve Very low

Contribution to municipal tax-base

-ve Municipal to increase levies on Agricultural Holdings

-ve Very low


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possible between the “no go” option and the proposal. With limited information, it is concluded that these socio-economic conditions are dire and hence the need and desirability of the project. It is also assumed that all the specialist studies and findings are correct.

3. IMPACTS THAT MAY RESULT FROM THE DECOMISSIONING AND CLOSURE PHASE Briefly describe and compare the potential impacts (as appropriate), significance rating of impacts, proposed mitigation and significance rating of impacts after mitigation that are likely to occur as a result of the decommissioning and closure phase for the various alternatives of the proposed development. This must include an assessment of the significance of all impacts.

Where applicable indicate the detailed financial provisions for rehabilitation, closure and ongoing post decommissioning management for the negative environmental impacts.

N/A

4. CUMULATIVE IMPACTS

Describe potential impacts that, on their own may not be significant, but is significant when added to the impact of other activities or existing impacts in the environment. Substantiate response:

Cumulative impacts refer to the incremental impacts resulting from the implementation of an activity on a common resource which are added to the impacts of other past, present or reasonably foreseeable future activities. The potential cumulative impacts of the township both during construction and occupation by considering the effects of the development have been considered relative to the;

- The biophysical environment; and - Socio-economic conditions

The biophysical environment The general environmental conditions of the site especially vegetation coverage consists mainly of a disturbed secondary grassland. The vegetation type found on the site is Egoli Granite Grassland. Also, there is existence of one Orange List plant species on site that emphasizes the ecological significance of the site. These ecologically sensitive features however do not render the site undevelopable. The specialist ecological report states that the existence of Orange List plant species on site does not result in there being a fatal flaw for the proposed development. The site is also infested with alien invasive plant species and has been historically disturbed through agricultural activities. There is also evidence of illegal waste dumping and illegal sand mining on site. In terms of the EMF, the site is located in Zone 4 which emphasizes the need to undertake necessary environmental investigations and acquire appropriate authorizations from the competent authority for any proposed development. In light of the above overall cumulative impacts of the project on the biophysical environment are concluded to be low to medium. Securing of the site, and implementation of mitigation measures that include removal of alien vegetation and clearing of illegally dumped waste, as a result of the development, will also have an overall positive impact on the surrounding environment. This is also due to the fact that the site is

The proposed development will not have any impacts that would allow for decommissioning as the proposed development is a construction of residential complex where people will be accommodated.


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one of the visibly disturbed properties in the area compared to other undeveloped sites. This is probably as a result of the property being easily accessible as it is traversed by a major road viz Mnandi Road and bordered by Summit Road on the South-eastern tip. From the intersection of Mnadi Road and Summit Road, pedestrian access to other sites located to the east of Summit Road is mostly via this property. Securing the site through fencing, as part of the development, may lead to restricted access to these other undeveloped properties and have a cumulative positive impact on their environmental protection status. Socio-economic condition The proposed development is for establishment of a high density residential development. The construction phase of the project will result in job creation opportunities, albeit temporary, and associated poverty reduction. This is generally a positive socio-economic impact that will be experienced in the short to medium term. Long term positive impacts of the proposed development are associated with the provisioning of affordable housing and job opportunities related to management and maintenance operations of the security residential estate. The cumulative impacts in this regard are worth highlighting. Economic development in the area This development will add to the market confidence for economic development in the area. This will thus contribute to the realisation of the objectives of spatial planning and development frameworks for COJ and CoT for the area. This development also serves as a pioneer for other similar developments aimed at addressing housing backlog in these parts of COJ and CoT. Risks The significance of positive impacts is further highlighted by the risk of land invasion for such undeveloped sites that are located in close proximity to high density residential townships that already have high number of informal settlements. If land invasions occurs on site, the cumulative positive impacts of the development will not be realized. The biophysical and socio-economic negative impacts will be increased.

5. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT Taking the assessment of potential impacts into account, please provide an environmental impact statement that sums up the impact that the proposal and its alternatives may have on the environment after the management and mitigation of impacts have been taken into account with specific reference to types of impact, duration of impacts, likelihood of potential impacts actually occurring and the significance of impacts.

Proposal The short term environmental impacts of the activity include increased construction vehicles, erosion, possible dust, and noise pollution and employment opportunities during the construction phase. The study area is located within the ecologically significant Egoli Granite Grassland type. The site is however extensively disturbed. As a result of the level of disturbance on the property, despite the site being located within this ecologically significant grassland type, the overall impacts on the vegetation is considered to be medium to low. This is the case in comparison to properties located on the east that are less impacted. Thus the impacts of loss of the Egoli Granite Grassland vegetation type and its habitat on the site is relatively less significant in relation to these other properties. Mitigation measures proposed to be implemented as part of the development will contribute to curbing the resultant environmental degradation in these other properties. This is in terms of alien vegetation clearing and illegally dumped waste removal. Thus, the resultant habitat’s destruction will be complemented by positive impacts especially in the minimally disturbed adjacent and neighboring properties.


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In terms of heritage impact assessment, there are archeological artefacts on site and a cemetery. The impact of the proposed development on these is considered low. This given the fact that the archeological artefact is of no significance. On the other hand, proposed mitigation measures for the cemetery are in situ preservation and establishment of a 30m buffer. As result the overall impact associated with the artefact are non-existence. In terms of the cemetery the impacts are positive. This is because the cemetery site will be more secured and less prone to adverse activities that include vandalism and overall distraction of graves. Socio-economic impact assessment of the prosed development overall point to the realization of positive impacts. The significance of these are high in terms of contributing to addressing the persistent housing backlog. Also the socio-economic impacts in the form job opportunities availability especially during construction phase of the proposal are considered to be high. The reports conclude that from an ecological perspective the site is suitable for development as proposed. Negative impacts especially associated with the construction phase and operational phases can be mitigated. The ecological risks associated with the development are medium. The positive impacts (short and long term) include the following: • A general improved aesthetics and outlook of the site;

• Increased job opportunities in the area; and • Contributing to development objectives and land use zoning as per the prescripts of the CoTs’ Region 4

SDF. The implementation of mitigation measures identified above and in the attached EMPr is expected to result in the minimization the negative impacts to acceptable levels. The overall environmental and socio-economic benefits associated with the proposed development far outweigh the short term negative impacts that may result from the development. If the recommendations in the EMPr are implemented and monitored, then the proposed development as outlined will not have negative impacts on society and the environment. No-go (compulsory)

The no-go option will result in the application site staying in its current state. The site is characterized by some level of infestation of alien invasive plant species as well as substantial amounts of waste dumped on the property. If left undeveloped, there is the possibility of further infestation of invasive alien plant species and continued illegal activities mainly waste dumping and sand mining leading further disturbance of the site. Also the potential for degradation on other nearby sites will increase. Furthermore, there is risk of land invasions that is heightened if the site remains undeveloped.

6. IMPACT SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSAL OR PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE

Potential impacts Significance rating of impacts after mitigation

Proposal No go

DESIGN AND PLANNING PHASE

Access to the site -ve +ve

Construction camp -ve +ve

CONSTRUCTION PHASE

Job opportunities +ve -ve

Geology and soils -ve

Topography and slopes -ve Biodiversity (fauna and flora) -ve +ve Air -ve Noise -ve Visual Intrusion & Light pollution -ve Waste -ve -ve Traffic -ve Safety and security -ve +ve


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OPERATIONAL PHASE

Employment opportunities created -ve -ve

Provision of housing +ve -ve

Fauna and flora -ve +ve Waste management -ve -ve Traffic flow -ve -ve Visual Intrusion & Light Pollution +ve -ve Noise -ve Compliance with spatial plans and policies +ve -ve Increase in municipal tax base +ve -ve

For proposal:

After mitigation, the significance of all impacts in the short-term, are rated as low. Positive impacts of medium significance would be realised in employment opportunities as well as compliance with the spatial plans.

No-go alternative:

The no-go option will have low negative impacts on the environment, it will also have pronounced negative impacts on the social and economic environment and therefore is not preferred.

Having assessed the significance of impacts of the proposal and alternative(s), please provide an overall summary and reasons for selecting the proposal or preferred alternative.

Short term environmental impacts of the project during the construction phase include increased traffic, dust, noise and surface water contamination. There is potential for increased traffic, noise and groundwater contamination during operation phase. The socio-economic impacts have been largely been positive and include realising the developmental objectives of the regional Spatial Development Frame Work for Region A and the sub-area 1 where the site is located. In order to mitigate the potential noise and visual nuisance on adjacent residential areas, proper siting and design of the infrastructure within the site is required. The overall environmental and socio-economic impact associated with the proposed development is considered to be acceptable.

7. SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT TOOLS Indicate the application of any spatial development tool protocols on the proposed development and the outcome thereof.

Gauteng Provincial Environmental Management Framework The development site is also located within Zone 4 of the EMF. The process to follow required authorisations for the development is thus in line with the EMF.

Red List Plant Species Guidelines

• No Red Listed plant species were found on the site. Orange List plant species were found on site.

Gauteng Noise Control Regulations, 1999

• The Regulations control noise pollution. According to the Regulations, the acceptable noise levels in a residential area situated within an urban area is 55dBA and the maximum acceptable noise levels in a rural area is 45dBA.

• Within the construction phase of the proposed activity, the impact of noise could be problematic, but such impacts are generally short term. One should note that practical mitigation measures for noise pollution are low, but certain measures can be implemented to mitigate the severity.

Gauteng Urban Edge 2008 / 2009

• The study area falls within the urban edge and therefore is suited to urban development.


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Regional Spatial Development Framework (RSDF)- The development site is located outside Urban Development Zone. While this is the case the CoT Region 4 RSDF indicates that the area where the site is located is earmarked for mixed use wherein intensive urban development of different types are encouraged.

8. RECOMMENDATION OF THE PRACTITIONER

Is the information contained in this report and the documentation attached hereto sufficient to make a decision in respect of the activity applied for (in the view of the Environmental Assessment Practitioner as bound by professional ethical standards and the code of conduct of EAPASA).

YES NO

If “NO”, indicate the aspects that require further assessment before a decision can be made (list the aspects that require further assessment):

Nil If “YES”, please list any recommended conditions, including mitigation measures that should be considered for inclusion in any authorisation that may be granted by the competent authority in respect of the application:

• Waste recycling to be promoted and, where possible construction waste should be recycled or reused while specialist service providers are appointed to remove waste for disposal at licensed facilities.

• Should any potentially culturally significant artefacts or graves be found during construction, the affected site to be cordoned off and an assessment by Cultural Heritage practitioner be done before proceeding with construction.

• The provisions of the EMPr and other conditions in the Specialist reports must be adhered to.

• In order to confirm the presence of Near Threatened or declining plant species, it is recommended that prior to any development; additional brief follow-up surveys (e.g. a walk-through) should be conducted focusing on searching untransformed habitat which could be affected by the proposed construction activities.

9. THE NEEDS AND DESIREBILITY OF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT (as per notice 792 of 2012, or the updated version of this guideline)

The proposal is for the development of a high-density residential township to further the development potential of the Diepsloot area. This is in response to recent changes in the RSDF and the development potential in the area. There is generally an increase in residential demand in the area. The proposed township can be seen as the linkage between the Diepsloot community and the envisioned development potential for Tshwane. The proposed development will also present an opportunity for alleviating housing backlog experienced in Diepsloot and Oleinvenhoutbosch areas. The primary objective of the proposed development is therefore to contribute to addressing housing backlog. Secondary benefits include establishment of job opportunities and unlocking the area for more developments in line with the objectives of the CoT RSDF.

10. THE PERIOD FOR WHICH THE ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION IS REQUIRED(CONSIDER WHEN THE

11. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (EMPr)

If the EAP answers “Yes” to Point 7 above then an EMP is to be attached to this report as an Appendix

EMPr attached Yes

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SECTION F: APPENDICES The following appendixes must be attached as appropriate (this list is inclusive, but not exhaustive):

It is required that if more than one item is enclosed that a table of contents is included in the appendix Appendix A: Site Plans Appendix A¹: Locality Plan Appendix A²: Layout Plan Appendix B: Site Photographs Appendix C: Facility illustration(s) Appendix D: Route position information Appendix E: Public Participation information Appendix E¹: Proof of Site Notice Appendix E²: Written Notices Issued Appendix Eᵌ: Newspaper Advert Appendix E⁵: Minutes of Meetings Appendix E⁶: Comments of Issues Report Appendix E⁷: Comments and I&Aps on BAR Appendix E⁸: Copy of Register of I&Aps Appendix F: Water use license(s) authorization, SAHRA information, service letters from municipalities,

water supply information Appendix G: Specialist reports Appendix G¹: Ecological Assessment Report Appendix G²: Geotechnical Investigation Report Appendix Gᵌ: Heritage Impact Assessment Report Appendix G⁴: Town Planning Memorandum Appendix G⁵: Traffic Impact Study Appendix H: Draft EMPr Appendix I: Other information


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APPENDIX A: SITE AND LAYOUT PLANS

APPENDIX A¹: LOCALITY PLAN

APPENDIX A²: LAYOUT PLAN


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APPENDIX B: SITE PHOTOGRAPHS South

South-west


1

South-East

West


2

East

North


3

North- West

North-east

APPENDIX C: FACILITY ILLUSTRATION

N/A


1

APPENDIX D: ROUTE POSITION

N/A


2

APPENDIX E: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION


3

APPENDIX E¹: PROOF SITE OF NOTICES


4

APPENDIX E²: WRITTEN NOTICES ISSUED


5

APPENDIX Eᵌ: PROOF OF NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENTS


6

APPENDIX E⁴: COMMUNICATIONS TO AND FROM INTERESTED PARTIES


7

APPENDIX E⁵: MINUTES OF ANY PUBLIC AND/OR STAKEHOLDER MEETINGS

N/A


8

APPENDIX E⁶: COMMENTS AND RESPONSES REPORT


9

APPENDIX E⁷: COMMENTS FROM I&APs ON BASIC ASSESSMENT (BA) REPORT

N/A


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APPENDIX E⁸: COPY OF THE REGISTER OF I&APS


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APPENDIX F: WATER USE LICENSE(S) AUTHORISATION, SAHRA INFORMATION SERVICE LETTERS FROM MUNICIPALITIES,

WATER SUPPLY INFORMATION


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APPENDIX G: SPECIALIST REPORTS


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APPENDIX G¹: ECOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT


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APPENDIX G²: GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION REPORT


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APPENDIX Gᵌ: HERITAGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT


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APPENDIX G⁴: TOWN PLANNING MEMORANDUM


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APPENDIX G⁵: TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY


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APPENDIX H: EMPR


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APPENDIX I: OTHER INFORMATION

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