SIBAYA WATERLINE BASIC ASSESSMENT PROCESS. PRE-APPLICATION MEETING WITH EDTEA March 2016

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1 SIBAYA WATERLINE BASIC ASSESSMENT PROCESS PRE-APPLICATION MEETING WITH EDTEA March 2016

2 Agenda Item No. Topic 1. Welcome & Introduction 2. Purpose of the Meeting 3. Presentation 4. Queries / Discussion Session 5. Way Forward and Closure Bhudlu Access Bridge and Link Road Page 2

3 Purpose of the Meeting Introduce the proposed project Seek guidance on the environmental assessment process intended by the Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP Royal HaskoningDHV) Seek clarity on aspects of uncertainty Bhudlu Access Bridge and Link Road Page 3

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5 Project Background Initial planning for the Sibaya Precinct included a Reservoir within Node 4 of the precinct. This reservoir would be the dedicated supply for the majority of the precinct, with the high lying areas serviced from the Waterloo Reservoir. A 355 mm diameter water main, from Waterloo Reservoir to the Sibaya Precinct was envisioned for this and included in the EIA for Node 4. This have since been found to be unfeasible. Due to elevation constraints, a reservoir within Node 4 will not provide sufficient pressure head for development to take place. Consequently, a bulk water main from the Waterloo Reservoir, facilitating the full anticipated flow demands from the Sibaya Precinct, is required. In order to develop Node 1 and Node 5, a separate BA is required for the proposed bulk water main, based on the updated design and alignment. Bhudlu Access Bridge and Link Road Page 5

6 Project Background Modelling of the anticipated flows indicate that a 700 mm diameter pipeline will be required from the Waterloo Reservoir to the Sibaya Precinct. This 700 mm diameter pipeline will have sufficient capacity to service the entire Sibaya precinct as well as the existing demands for umdloti and the Sibaya Casino. Bhudlu Access Bridge and Link Road Page 6

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8 Proposed Layout Closely follows the existing servitude registered for the existing 250 mm water main, currently servicing umdloti and the Sibaya Casino. In order to cross the N2 and the M4, pipe jacking will be required. A 6 m servitude will be registered along the proposed alignment, making provision for a possible future pipeline to be installed next to it to service the future Cornubia North, umdloti North and Mt Moreland developments. Bhudlu Access Bridge and Link Road Page 8

9 Alternatives Layout of preferred as opposed to that put forward in WULA Method of crossing WULA (e.g. trenching via pipe bridges) Bhudlu Access Bridge and Link Road Page 9

10 Activities Triggered Assumptions: The site is inside the urban edge Activity GNR and 19 GNR 984 none identified GNR 985 LN3 EDTEA to confirm? Bhudlu Access Bridge and Link Road Page 10

11 Environmental Regulatory Process Basic Assessment Study in terms of EIA Regulations (2014) promulgated under the National Environmental Management Act (No. 107 of 1998) CA: EDTEA, ETHEKWINI DISTRICT Water Use Licence Application in terms of National Water Act (No. 36 of 1998) CA: DWS KZN REGION Environmental Authorisation Water Use Licence Bhudlu Access Bridge and Link Road Page 11

12 Specialist Studies Specialist Study Heritage Impact Assessment Wetland Assessment Vegetation Assessment Status Commissioned Combined with Nodes 1 & 5 for purposes of WULA Separate for Cornubia North & Sibaya Node 4 Addendum combining assessments for pipeline or cover letter? Other assessments? Crossing of N2 area? Bhudlu Access Bridge and Link Road Page 12

13 Basic Assessment Process and Timeframes INCEPTION PHASE: Identify listed activities CA Preapplication meetings Site evaluations and Specialist Assessments Commence with PPP (BIDs, Site Notices, Adverts) BA PHASE: Application for EA Draft BAR and EMPr PPP continues PUBLIC REVIEW PHASE: Place BAR & EMPr for public review and comment 30 DAYS POST REVIEW: Consolidate comments Address required changes Finalise the BAR and EMPr Submission of BAR and WULA to CAs AUTHORITY REVIEW & DECISION MAKING: Authorities assess and review to make decision Final distribution to I&APs 2016 March April May June July, August Bhudlu Access Bridge and Link Road Page 13

14 Public Participation Process Compile and Distribute BID, Advertise and erect Site Notices Consult with I&APs, stakeholders and authorities Compile I&AP database Place BAR for Public Review Hold Meetings??? Compile Comments and Responses Report OBJECTIVES Encourage the raising of issues and/or concerns as well as provision of input on the proposed project Ensure a transparent and inclusive PPP Provide ample opportunity and channels for participation in the said project No Public Meeting Planned Notify I&APs of Environmental Authorisation Bhudlu Access Bridge and Link Road Page 14

15 Clarification Required i. Confirm applicable Activities to be applied for ii. Confirmation of Approach presented i. Need for public meeting ii. Merger of specialist studies iii. Appropriate specialist studies i. Timeframes / Programme Bhudlu Access Bridge and Link Road Page 15

16 Humayrah Bassa Bhudlu Access Bridge and Link Road Page 16