ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Profile Our background GIBB is a leading multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm based in South Africa with 67% Black ownership. The firm has a strong African orientation with a wide geographical footprint on the continent. The firm has been operating since 1956 and has proven capabilities in delivering world-class projects of any magnitude. GIBB prides itself on delivering high quality projects underpinned by an independently certified ISO 9001 quality system since 1999. GIBB recognises and appreciates the potential offered by the African continent. Accordingly, GIBB has, over the years, developed an in-depth understanding of the challenges of developing infrastructure in Africa. This has contributed to the firm s position as the partner of choice for the private sector, state owned enterprises (SOEs) and governments who seek knowledgeable people, with proven experience and the expertise to respond to the numerous infrastructure demands and needs of the continent. Our experience GIBB has executed various and complex projects across various sectors and engineering disciplines across many African countries. The firm remains committed to achieving excellence in every project, and is proud to be the firm of choice for the continent s greatest engineers, who are leading experts in their fields. GIBB s technical expertise is enhanced through our relationships with various global partners. GIBB is conscious of the environment in which it operates in and continuously seeks ways to offer sustainable solutions on its projects. The winning combination of top talent, in-depth industry knowledge, well-earned reputation for excellence and commitment to timeous, within budget delivery ensures that the client is guaranteed ultimate success of every project. GIBB s long track record of industry awards is a testament of the recognition by our industry peers. Our service offering In addition to its traditional service offerings and in line with GIBB s objectives of providing comprehensive solutions to clients, SVA International, one of Africa s leading architectural practices has joined forces with the GIBB Group of firms. This has expanded the GIBB offering beyond engineering, to architecture and urban planning. With offices in all major cities in South Africa and the rest of Africa, SVA s areas of expertise include retail, hospitality, commercial, health, education and residential. Our project exposure The GIBB Group of firms operates across the entire Africa continent and has recently undertaken projects in: Angola, Botswana, Ghana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Seychelles, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Cameroon, DRC, Mauritius, Ethiopia, Senegal, Kenya, Djibouti, Gambia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Our markets The markets GIBB operates in are: Transportation Freight and Logistics Power and Energy Water Sanitation Housing and Community Infrastructure Property Developments in retail, hospitality, commercial and residential Geotechnical and Tunnelling Natural and Built Environment Mining Infrastructure Health Infrastructure Education Facilities 1

GIBB s Environmental Services Sector has a wealth of experience in planning, co-ordination, management and execution of a wide range of environmental projects. The Sector aims to promote environmental sustainability, ensure legislative compliance and offer worldclass environmental solutions to our clients. Our vast experience in the environmental field and our ability to successfully manage a diverse range of projects of all magnitudes ensures that we are well-placed to guarantee the successful completion of projects. Our service offering covers the entire value chain for environmental services, drawing upon decades of experience, a proven track record and the technical excellence of our people. Environmental capabilities: Advisory services Environmental Impact Assessment (EIAs) including public participation and engagement Environmental Management Programmes (EMPs) and Environmental Control Officer (ECO) services Environmental management systems and auditing Strategic environmental planning (SEAs, EMFs, SOERs, EIPs, Open Space Management) Environmental training and capacity building Sustainability services Air quality and waste management solutions Environmental related services: Business plans to secure project funding Policy and guideline development Policy and corporate planning Sustainability assessments Energy policy and planning Carbon credit assessments Liability and risk assessments Botanical and rehabilitation assessments Pollution prevention plans Environmental permit and regulatory compliance management Coastal zone management and planning Geographical Information Systems (GIS) 2

Projects demonstrating GIBB s Environmental Services Nuclear 1 Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Eskom Holdings Limited Western Cape, South Africa EIA and EMP for a proposed nuclear power station and infrastructure management, interpretation and consolidation of specialist studies, facilitation and management of participation process, alternative analysis of five candidate sites, sensitivity assessment and establishment of significance of impacts, development of mitigation measures. Greater Port Harcourt City Development Strategic Environmental Assessment, Generic Environmental Management Programme and strategic advice River State Government (via the Greater Port Harcourt City Development Authority) Nigeria, Africa Construction, EMP, strategic advice, SEA as part of the Master Planning for the upgrade of the city, identification of environmental opportunities and constraints to produce an environmental sensitivity map, input into the design of the open space. Ingula Storage Scheme Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Programme Eskom Holdings Limited Free State and KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Management, interpretation and consolidation of specialist studies, management of an extensive public participation process, sensitivity assessment and establishment of significance of impacts, development of mitigation measures. EIA and EMP for the Proposed 300 MW Caledon Wind Farm Thuthuka Group Limited Western Cape, South Africa Management, interpretation and consolidation of specialist studies, facilitation and management of an extensive public participation process, alternative analysis of turbine placement, access routes and transmission lines, sensitivity assessment and establishment of significance of impacts and development of mitigation measures. 3

Amathole District Municipality GHG Assessment Amathole District Municipality East London, South Africa GIBB was appointed by Amathole District Municipality ADM to guide and inform integrated development in the ADM within the context of the green economy and pertinent issues such as climate change and its effects and impacts. The services provided include: - Energy reduction strategies - District green energy opportunity assessments - Green energy production methods and business plans Feasibility Study of a Community Employment Programme (CEP) within the Renewable Energy Sector Department of Trade and Industry Gauteng, South Africa GIBB was appointed by the DTI to conduct a feasibility study to evaluate the potential development of shared services facilities combined with an SME/Co-op enterprise development centre, a sub-assembly facility and a community training facility at various locations throughout the province. Southernwood Filling Station NPM Planning Mthatha, South Africa Transnet is developing a small mixed use development on urban 905 and 906, Errol Spring Avenue in Southernwood Park, Mthatha. One component of the development is a filling station. GIBB has been appointed to undertake a Basic Assessment in support of the application for environmental authorisation. From our understanding of the information supplied and brief legislation review, this project will require the completion of a Basic Assessment Process. Madeira and Sprigg Street One-way system N2 Mthatha River Bridge HHO Africa Mthatha CBD, South Africa SANRAL in conjunction with the KSD Municipality have embarked on a project to improve traffic circulation through the Mthatha CBD. This entitled the construction of a second bridge to carry the N2 over the Mthatha River and the implemetation of a one-way systems on Madeira Sprigg Street. 4

Environmental Services projects C.A.M environmental due diligence SANEC isotope production reactor Sani Pass EIA Namakwa Sands cogeneration plant Kelvin Power Station Diepsloot urban development framework SOWA water reticulation project Botswana Sagit wind farm EIA Tumelo substation and power line Hluleka Nature Reserve ECPB Mkambanthi Nature Reserve BA Mulio Coal Fired Power Station 5

PROJECT CLIENT Tarlton Magaliesburg Powerline EIA Eskom Holdings Gauteng, South Africa Eskom Greater Mthatha ECO Eskom Holdings Mthatha, South Africa Sowa Water Master Plan EIA Botswana Water Utilities Botswana RBM to Richards Bay CBD Road EIA Richards Bay Minerals KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Rustenburg Rapid Transport EIA Rustenburg Municipality Rustenburg, South Africa Kokstad N2 Intersection Upgrade EIA Jeffers & Green Corporation KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Kwanobuhle WWTW Upgrade Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality East London, South Africa Saldanha Port and Oreline EIA Transnet National Ports Authority Cape Town, South Africa Fort Beaufort Landfill Closure Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality East London, South Africa Dube Transport ECO Service Dube Tradeport Corporation KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Emfuleni Solid Waste to Energy Emfuleni Local Municipality Emfuleni District, South Africa SWTSA Audits Solid Waste Technologies South Africa Transnet IWMP Transnet South Africa Waste Licence Audit SCAW Metals SCAW Metals Johannesburg, South Africa PTA University Access Road BA & WULA University of Pretoria Pretoria, South Africa Transnet Waste Compliance Audits Transnet National Ports Authority South Africa Lobatse Water Supply PPP Botswana Water Utilities Botswana Phakalane Pump Station Audits Botswana Water Utilities Botswana DEA Waste Management Licences Department of Environmental Affairs KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa 6

GIBB Head Office Johannesburg, South Africa 14 Eglin Road, Sunninghill 2191 PO Box 2700, Rivonia 2128 www.gibb.co.za marketing@gibb.co.za Tel: +27 (0)11 519 4600 Fax: +27 (0)11 807 5670