Inception Report Rev 2 Volume 2 - ESMF

ADMINISTRAÇÃO NACIONAL DE ESTRADAS
SIMPLE OUTPUT AND PERFORMANCE BASED ROAD CONTRACT

(OPRC)
FOR DESIGN, REHABILITATION/IMPROVEMENT, ROUTINE
MAINTENANCE WORKS OF
N220: CHISSANO TO CHIBUTO AND N/C Crz.N220 TO N1
ICB No: 22/GE-ANE/313/2015 [PACKAGE 1]
INCEPTION REPORT
VOLUME 2 – ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL STRATEGIES
APRIL 2017
PREPARED BY: PREPARED FOR:
ZHONGMEI ENGINEERING GROUP (MOZAMBIQUE) Ltd ADMINISTRAÇÃO NACIONAL DE ESTRADAS

AV VLADMIR LENINE, NO 3020 AV. DE MOÇAMBIQUE, Nº 1225, C.P. 403
MAPUTO MAPUTO
MOZAMBIQUE MOZAMBIQUE
Best Practice Procedures for Environmental Management
Doc No: 22/GE-ANE/313/2015-ZONGMEI-HS-01-00
BEST PRACTICE PROCEDURES FOR

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PREPARED FOR
ADMINISTRAÇÃO NACIONAL DE
ESTRADAS
(National Road Administration)
On
ICB No: 22/GE-ANE/313/2015 [PACKAGE

1]
DESIGN, REHABILITATION/IMPROVEMENT, ROUTINE
MAINTENANCE WORKS OF N220: CHISSANO TO CHIBUTO
AND N/C Crz.N220 TO N1
Plan prepared for Plan prepared by

ADMINISTRAÇÃO NACIONAL DE
Zhongmei Engineering Group
ESTRADAS ( National Road
(Mozambique) Ltd
Administration)
Av. de Moçambique, No 1225 Av Vladmir Lenine, No 3020
Maputo Maputo
Moçambique Mozambique
Tel: 258 21 476 163/7 Tel:
Fax: 258 21 477 235 Fax:
Cell: Cell:
Email: Email: mozoprc57km@163.com
Prepared by: Elbi Bredenkamp

(Enviroworks)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 CONTRACT SCOPE ...................................................................................................... 1
1.2 AREAS OF INTERVENTION .......................................................................................... 1
1.2.1 Improvement Works ................................................................................................ 1
1.2.2 Rehabilitation Interventions ..................................................................................... 2
1.2.3 Routine Maintenance Works.................................................................................... 2
1.3 LEGAL COMPLIANCE AND LEGISLATION ................................................................... 2
1.4 REPORT LAYOUT ......................................................................................................... 4
2 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PRACTITIONER........................................................... 5
2.1 DETAILS OF THE EAP .................................................................................................. 5
2.2 Expertise of the EAP ...................................................................................................... 1
3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND TRIGGERED OPERATION POLICIES COVERED BY THIS
BPPEMR ...................................................................................................................................... 1
3.1 BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION .................................................................................. 1
3.2 PROJECT PHASES ....................................................................................................... 2
3.2.1 Planning and Construction Phase............................................................................ 2
4 SAFEGUARD POLICIES TRIGGERED ................................................................................ 3
5 EXISTING ENVIRONMENT AND IMPACT ASSESSMENT SUMMARY ............................... 5
5.1 BASELINE ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................................... 5
5.1.1 Environment ............................................................................................................ 5
5.1.2 Geology ................................................................................................................... 5
5.1.3 Geomorphology ....................................................................................................... 6
5.1.4 Geotechnics ............................................................................................................ 6
5.1.5 Vegetation ............................................................................................................... 7
5.1.6 Fauna ...................................................................................................................... 7
5.1.7 Social .................................................................................................................... 15
5.1.8 Methodology Used to Assess Potential Impacts .................................................... 15
5.1.9 Screening for Potential Environmental Impacts ..................................................... 17
5.1.10 Environmental Impact Ratings ............................................................................... 18
5.1.11 Screening for Potential Social Impacts .................................................................. 19
5.1.12 Social Impact Ratings ............................................................................................ 20
5.2 PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING THIS BPPEM ............................... 22
5.3 ON-SITE COMMUNICATION ....................................................................................... 23
5.3.1 Site Instruction Entries ........................................................................................... 23
5.3.2 Method Statements ............................................................................................... 23
5.3.3 Record Keeping ..................................................................................................... 24

6 MONITORING, PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING ON BPPEM
COMPLIANCE ........................................................................................................................... 24
6.1 MONITORING .............................................................................................................. 24
6.2 PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING ON BPPEM COMPLIANCE ...... 24
6.2.1 ECO Site Inspection Reports ................................................................................. 25
6.2.2 Photographs .......................................................................................................... 25
7 ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS PLAN ........................................................................... 25
7.1 ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND RISK TRAINING ............................................ 25
7.1.1 Basic Rules of Conduct ......................................................................................... 25
8 IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES ......................................................................... 26
8.1 CONSTRUCTION PHASE BEST PRACTICE PROCEDURES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENTS .................................................................................................................... 27
8.1.1 General Management during the Construction Phase ........................................... 27
8.2 OPERATIONAL PHASE BEST PRACTICE PROCEDURES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT ...................................................................................................................... 45
8.2.1 General Management during the Operational Phase ............................................. 45
9 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN ...................................................................................... 47
10 INCIDENT REGISTER ........................................................................................................ 63
11 REHABILITATION MEASURES AND CLOSURE PLAN .................................................... 64
11.1 REHABILITATION MEASURES ................................................................................... 64
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List of Tables
Table 1: Scope of content to be covered in the Best Practice Procedures for Environmental
Management ................................................................................................................................ 3
Table 2: Summary of report content layout. .................................................................................. 4
Table 3: Triggered World Bank safeguard policies applicable to this application. .......................... 3
Table 4: Impact Rating Methodology .......................................................................................... 15
Table 5: Evaluation components, ranking scales and descriptions (criteria). ............................... 17
Table 6: Definition of significance ratings (positive and negative). .............................................. 17
Table 7: Potential Environmental Impacts and Ratings for the Proposed Zhongmei Project ....... 17
Table 8: Potential Social Impacts and Ratings for the Proposed Zhongmei Project .................... 20
LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
AIA - Archaeological Impact Assessment
ANE - National Road Administration
BID - Background Information Document
BPPEM - Best Practice Procedures for Environmental Management
DBST - Double Bituminous Surface Treatment
ECO - Environmental Control Officer
EIA - Environmental Impact Assessment
EIR - Environmental Impact Report
EMP - Environmental Management Program
ESA - Early Stone Age
ESO - Environmental Safety Officer
ESMF - Environmental and Social Management Framework
GDP - Gross Domestic Product
GIS - Geographic Information System
HIA - Heritage Impact Assessment
I&APs - Interested and Affected Parties
IDP - Integrated Development Plan
LoS - Level of Service
MITADER - Ministry for the Coordination of Environmental Action
MOPHRH - Ministry of Public Works, Housing and Water Resources
NWP - National Water Policy (Law No. 16/91August 3, 1991).
SR - Scoping Report
WB - World Bank
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Alien species: A plant or animal species introduced from elsewhere: neither endemic nor indigenous.
Applicant: Any person who applies for an authorisation to undertake an activity or undertake an
Environmental Process in terms of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation – Decree 54/2015 of
31 December.
Arable potential: Land with soil, slope and climate components where the production of cultivated crops
is economical and practical.
Archaeological resources: This includes:
 material remains resulting from human activity which are in a state of disuse and are in or on land
and which are older than 100 years including artefacts, human and hominid remains and artificial
features and structures;
 rock art, being any form of painting, engraving or other graphic representation on a fixed rock
surface or loose rock or stone, which was executed by human agency and which is older than 100
years, including any area within 10m of such representation;
Alluvial: Resulting from the action of rivers, whereby sedimentary deposits are laid down in river
channels, floodplains, lakes, depressions etc
Biodiversity: The variety of life in an area, including the number of different species, the genetic wealth
within each species, and the natural areas where they are found.
Cultural significance: This means aesthetic, architectural, historical, scientific, social, spiritual, linguistic or
technological value or significance
Cumulative Impact: In relation to an activity, cumulative impact 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.
Ecology: The study of the interrelationships between organisms and their environments.
Environment: All physical, chemical and biological factors and conditions that influence an object.
Environmental Impact Assessment: In relation to an application, to which Scoping must be applied,

means the process of collecting, organising, analysing, interpreting and communicating information that is
relevant to the consideration of the application.
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Environmental Impact Report: In-depth assessment of impacts associated with a proposed development.
This forms the second phase of an Environmental Impact Assessment and follows on from the Scoping
Report.
Environmental Management Programme: A legally binding working document, which stipulates

environmental and socio-economic mitigation measures that must be implemented by several
responsible parties throughout the duration of the proposed project.
Ephemeral: When referring to a stream or drainage line, it refers to the flow characteristics by which only
periodic surface flows typically occur. Similarly, when referring to a pan or depression, this would be
characterised by only periods of time when surface water occurs within it, usually associated with the
rainy season.
Heritage resources: This means any place or object of cultural significance. See also archaeological
resources above
Local relief: The difference between the highest and lowest points in a landscape. For this study, it is
based on 1:50 000 scale.
Macro-geomorphological: Related to / on the scale of geomorphic provinces. A geomorphic province is a

spatial entity with common geomorphic attributes.
Precipitation: Any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the earth's surface.
Red Data species: All those species included in the categories of endangered, vulnerable or rare, as
defined by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources.
Riparian: The area of land adjacent to a stream or river that is influenced by stream induced or related
processes.
Scoping Report: An “issues-based” report which forms the first phase of an Environmental Impact
Assessment process.
Soil compaction: Soil becoming dense by blows, vehicle passage or other type of loading. Wet soils
compact easier than moist or dry soils.
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1 INTRODUCTION
This Environmental Best Practice and Management Guideline (EBPMG) describes the mitigation measures
and identifies the specific people that will be responsible for implementation of the mitigation measures, in
order to ensure that impacts on the environment are minimised during the construction, operational and
decommissioning and closure phases of the proposed works included in the contract scope received by
Zhongmei (The Proponent).
The EBPMG will evaluate the potential impacts that the proposed contract scope (see Section 1.1) will have
not only on the receiving environment, but also on the surrounding community. The EBPMG will focus on
providing mitigation measures for each area of intervention (see section 1.2) within each of the proposed
works.
As part of the EBPMG, the mitigation measures will be compiled into a management section (Section 8) of
this BPPEMr, which must form part of the contractual agreement between the relevant contractor(s) and
the developer. This Environmental Management & Best Practice Guideline must also be submitted to ANE
as a requirement from MITADER, based on classification from pre-assessment of the Roads and Bridges
Management and Maintenance (RBMMP) Phase II Project as “Category C”. However, it is also recognised
that ANE has further decided to categorize the proposed project as Category B based in the World Bank
Safeguard Operational Policy 4.01 for Environmental Assessment (WB OP 4.01).
The information found in this BPPEM report will also supplement the Environmental & Social Management
Framework (ESMF), which will also be submitted to ANE/ World Bank for approval.
1.1 CONTRACT SCOPE

The proposed project will involve the following works to take place within the N220 Chissano – Chibuto and
N/C – Crz N220 – N1 (3 De Fevereiro):
1. Improvement Works: The construction of new bridges

2. Rehabilitation Works: Fixing of existing, damaged roads intended to bring the roads to the desired
Level of Service (LS)
3. Routine Maintenance Works: Pavement, shoulder, drainage, structure maintenance and related
activities
4. Emergency Works: as required in specific road sections
5. Oher Potential Works
1.2 AREAS OF INTERVENTION

The Areas of Intervention are described as the specific road sections (in km’s) where each of the works (as
described above in Section 1.2) will take place. These Areas will be referred to more frequently in the
management section of this BPPEMr (Section 8) where mitigation will be provided tailored to each of the
specific road sections. The benefits of tailored mitigation measures are that site-specific factors can be
taken into account and incorporated into providing mitigation measures that may prove more successful at
negative impact reduction as opposed to general mitigation measures.
1.2.1 Improvement Works
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The improvement works to be performed under this contract are the construction of a concrete bridge,
with a minimum length of eighty (80) metres (m). The activities include:
i. Demolition of the existing bridge located in Chainage km 20+460 – km 20+546; and,

ii. Construction of a new concrete bridge with length of eighty (80) metres (m), including all
necessary connections to the road on both sides.
1.2.2 Rehabilitation Interventions

For the rehabilitation works part of the project, the following interventions are applicable:
i. Fixing of potholes, patching, sealing of cracks, and double Bituminous surface treatment (DBST)
for a total of 12.7 km;
ii. Rework of existing base course; and adding of new cement stabilized base and on top of it,
addition of new layer of DBST for a total of 21.1km;
iii. Reconstruction of the embankment from lower levels by using Geotextile membrane. It shall be
used on appropriate layer thickness compacted and wrapped up and separated by Geo-grid.
The layers of pavement shall be constructed towards the final of DBST (e.g. subgrade; sub-base;
stabilized base). The slope of the embankment shall be protected by Geotextile and Concrete
blocks (ArmorFlex). This will be for a total of 5.4km; and,
iv. Reconstruction of the embankment from the existing layers, add GeoCell base and new DBST.
The slope of the embankment shall be protected by Geotextile and Concrete blocks
(ArmorFlex). This will be for a total of 2.2km.
1.2.3 Routine Maintenance Works

The contractor is expected to perform routine maintenance of a minimum of 57.2km of the road during the
contract period. Detours created will also be maintained by the contractor.
1.3 LEGAL COMPLIANCE AND LEGISLATION

ZHONGMEI ENGINEERING GROUP (MOZAMBIQUE) will comply with the following legislation as a minimum
where applicable on project:
 Applicable International Standards.

 COID Act.
 Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act 1983 (Act 43 of 1983).
 Cultural heritage Law 10/88 of 22 December 1988.
 Decree 54/2015 of 31st of December.
 Environmental Law No. 20/97 of October 7, 2007.
 Forestry Regulations of 20 September 1965.
 Labour Law No. 23 of 11 August 2007.
 Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993 (Act 85 of 1993) and its Regulations.
 Water Law No. 16/91 of 3 August 1991.
 National Water Policy, Resolution 46 of 30 October 2007.
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The construction manager must ensure that all personnel involved in project are familiar with the
necessary SHE legislation required. A Site specific legal register, listing all applicable legislation and
standards, shall be compiled by Management Team when work commences on site. The Site Specific Legal
Register will be reviewed quarterly. This legal register will be send to the client for reference purposes.
The contractor can carry out routine maintenance and emergency works (as per Section 9: Emergency
Response Plan) without an environmental license but Rehabilitation and improvement works cannot be
carried out without the license. This BPPEM will therefore be submitted to the Provincial Directorate of
Land, Environment and Rural Development in Gaza (provincial delegation from MITADER) by the Contractor
in order to obtain approval and the Environmental licencing as soon as possible
Table 1: Scope of content to be covered in the Best Practice Procedures for Environmental Management
Included Report
Reg. BPPEM Content (Yes, No Section
or N/A) Reference
(a) A final Best Practice Procedures for Environmental Management report must
include -
details of:
(i) the person who prepared the environmental management
Yes Chapter 2
programme; and
(ii) the expertise of that person to prepare an environmental
Yes Chapter 2
management programme;
(b) information on any proposed management or mitigation measures that will be
taken to address the environmental impacts that have been identified in a report
- -
contemplated by these Regulations, including environmental impacts or objectives
in respect of -
(i) planning and design; Yes Chapter 9
(ii) pre-construction and construction activities; Yes Chapter 9
(iii) operation or undertaking of the activity; Yes Chapter 9
(iv) rehabilitation of the environment; and Yes Chapter 9
(v) closure, where relevant. Yes Chapter 9
(c) a detailed description of the aspects of the activity that are covered by the final
Yes Chapter 9
environmental impact evaluation;
(d) an identification of the persons who will be responsible for the implementation of
Yes Chapter 9
the measures contemplated in paragraph (b);
(e) proposed mechanisms for monitoring compliance with and performance
Chapters 6
assessment against the environmental management programme and reporting Yes
and 9
thereon;
(f) as far as is reasonably practicable, measures to rehabilitate the environment
affected by the undertaking of any listed activity or specified activity to its natural
or predetermined state or to a land use which conforms to the generally accepted Yes Chapter 9
principle of sustainable development, including, where appropriate, concurrent or
progressive rehabilitation measures;
(g) A description of the manner in which it intends to - - -
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Included Report
Reg. BPPEM Content (Yes, No Section
or N/A) Reference
(i) modify, remedy, control or stop any action, activity or process which causes
Yes Chapter 9
pollution or environmental degradation;
(ii) remedy the cause of pollution or degradation and migration of pollutants; Yes Chapter 9
(iii) comply with any prescribed environmental management standards or
Yes Chapter 9
practices;
(iv) comply with any applicable provisions of the Law regarding closure, where
Yes Chapter 9
applicable;
(v) comply with any provisions of the Law regarding financial provisions for
Yes Chapter 9
rehabilitation, where applicable;
(h) time periods within which the measures contemplated in the environmental
Yes Chapter 9
impact evaluation must be implemented;
(i) the process for managing any environmental damage, pollution, pumping and
treatment of extraneous water or ecological degradation as a result of Yes Chapter 9
undertaking a listed activity;
(j) an environmental awareness plan describing the manner in which - - -
(i) the applicant intends to inform his or her employees of any environmental
Yes Chapter 7
risk which may result from their work; and
(ii) risks must be dealt with in order to avoid pollution or the degradation of the
Yes Chapter 7
environment;
(k) where appropriate, closure plans, including closure objectives. N/A N/A
1.4 REPORT LAYOUT

The table below summarises the content layout of this report.
Table 2: Summary of report content layout.
Chapter Chapter Heading Content Summary

Provides a brief background to the proposed project, and explains the
1 Introduction
relevant regulations and legislation that this project will comply with
Environmental
Provides details of the EAP who prepared this BPPEMr, and provides
2 Assessment
information on the expertise of the EAP.
Practitioner
Project Description and
Listed Activities Provides a brief project description, and describes the relevant project
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Covered by this phases and the Operations triggered as per World Bank Policies.
BPPEMr
Existing Environmental Summarises the biophysical, social, economic and cultural aspects of the
4 and Impact Assessment existing environment, and provides a summary of the impact assessment
Summary outcome.
Persons Responsible Provides information on the persons who will be responsible for
5 for Implementing this implementing this BPPEMr, and explains requirements with regards to on-
BPPEMr site communication, site instruction entries, method statements, and record
4
Chapter Chapter Heading Content Summary

keeping.
Monitoring,
Performance
Provides information on monitoring, performance assessment and reporting
6 Assessment and
on BPPEMr Compliance, ECO site inspection reports, and photographs.
Reporting on BPPEMr
Compliance
Environmental Provides information on environmental awareness and risk training, and
7
Awareness Plan basic rules of conduct. Also provides an environmental risk plan.
Impacts and Mitigation Provides Environmental Management Programs for the relevant project
8
Measures phases.
Emergency Response
9 Provides information on the emergency response plan.
Plan
10 Incident Register Stipulates the content requirements for incident registers.
Rehabilitation
11 Measures and Closure Provides rehabilitation measures and closure plan objectives.
Plan
Prevent Triggering of Warns the proponent not to contravene the Law by engaging in
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Further Listed Activities unauthorised Operations.
13 References Lists all references referred to in this BPPEMr.
2 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PRACTITIONER

This BPPEM was prepared by Selwyn Roberts from Enviroworks. The sections below provide the details of
the EAP, and explains the EAP’s expertise to prepare this BPPEMr.
2.1 DETAILS OF THE EAP

Business name of
Enviroworks Environmental Consultants
EAP:
Physical address: Suite 204, Hibernian Towers, Beach Road, Strand
Postal address: Suite 338, Private Bag X15, Somerset West

Postal code: 7129
Telephone: 021 853 0682
E-mail: elbi@enviroworks.co.za
Fax: 086 853 0682
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2.2 Expertise of the EAP

Suite 116, Private Bag X01, Brandhof, 9324
54 Eeufees Road, Bayswater, BLOEMFONTEIN, RSA
M I +27 (0)82 562 4134 I Tel 086 198 8895 I Fax 086 791 7191
elbi@enviroworks.co.za I www.enviroworks.co.za
ELBI BREDENKAMP
Certified Carbon Verifier and Member of Carbon Protocol of South Africa, Certified ISO 14064 GHG Verifier,
Certified Professional Scientist (Pr.Sci.Nat. 400328/11) (SACNASP); Member of the International Association
for Impact Assessors (IAIAsa) (Membership nr 3893)
QUALIFICATIONS
2012-2013: Verification Training of the JCM (Joint Credit Mechanism LRQA Japan (Pretoria)
Proposed by the Japanese Government)
ISO 14054, ISO 14064, JCM (BOCM) Manuals,
LRQA GHG Verification Procedures.
2012 Systems & Greenhouse Gases Technical Assessor Course SANAS

(South African National Accreditation System- ISO 14065)
(With distinction)
2010: ISO 14064-1/2/3/4 - Carbon Action (UK)

 Measuring your Organisation’s Carbon Footprint: ISO 14064-1: Essentials – GHG
Inventories (50018728/50052908)
 Reducing your Organizational Environmental Impact: ISO 14064-2 :Essentials – GHG
Projects (50018741-50052911)
 Carbon Emission Reduction Expert Course :ISO 14064-2 Expert – Greenhouse Gas
Projects (50018731/50052909)
 Greenhouse Gas Verification: Using ISO 14064 (50029594-50052913)
 Courses successfully completed in England & Ireland on Carbon Footprint
measuring and verification
1982- 1986 B.Sc & B.Sc (Hons) - University of the Free State
1992 - 1994: M.Sc (Botany) – University of the Free State (Cum Laude)
1997 – 1999: Mineral Laws Administration and Environmental Management

Principles of the Rehabilitation of Disturbed Areas
Environmental Impact Assessment
Environmental Management Systems (SABS/ISO 14001)
Environmental Policy and Management in Mining and Mineral
The Measurement of Biodiversity
2000 – 2002: Principles of EIA Review Course US EPA, in Pretoria
Conflict Management Durban
Environmental Law (with distinction) Aldo Leipoldt Institute, Pretoria
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WORK EXPERIENCE
1996: Department of Minerals and Energy, Free State: Principal Environmental Officer
 Served as a listed Environmental Specialist with the Department of Minerals and Energy gaining an
extensive knowledge of mining impact and attributing management mechanisms.
 Expertise were developed in rehabilitation, monitoring, reviewing and approval of EMPR’s, field
inspections, evaluating closure plans for mines, legal implications in the event of non-compliance,
as well as slime dams and associated impact evaluation.
 Project involvement was achieved through public participation processes, consultation phases,
planning to incorporate environmental aspects, the evaluation of the environmental impact
assessments, the compilation of conditions of approval and through the evaluation of the
environmental management plans.
1997 – 2002: Department of Tourism, Environment and Economic Affairs, Free State (DTEEA-FS): Case
Officer
 Worked as a Case Officer reviewing Environmental Impact Assessments
 Development of department administrative processes & organizational structures
 Interprovincial department liaison work
 Streamlining of report review processes
 Through ongoing dealings with Environmental Legislation, an intimate familiarization with the
National Environment Management Act (Act 107 of 1998 “NEMA”) and NEMA EIA Regulations
Government Notices 385, 386, 387 promulgated in terms of chapter 5 of NEMA, 1998 was
achieved.
2002 – Today: Director and Carbon Verifier at Enviroworks Consultancy, National

 Extensive experience in the conducting of Environmental Impact Assessments, Risk Analysis,
Auditing and Monitoring and Compiling of Environmental Management Plans. A familiarity with
departmental mechanisms and functioning aided towards the success of these projects.
 An ongoing involvement with IAIA (International Association of Impact Assessments), led to key
involvement in the holding of workshops between the then Department of Environmental Affairs
and Tourism, applicants and consultants to discuss capacity constraints and enhance the
assessment process. Contributed largely from a consultant standpoint.
Under the direction of Elbi, Enviroworks expanded to provide numerous services in the fields of soil, water,
plants and waste.
 Notable Public Sector Projects have included the assessment for the construction of a Weir
structure at Oranjedraai; Rehabilitation work for Nuwejaarspruit; the assessment for a Vulture Hide
at Golden Gate National Park and development of eco-tourism facilities at the Golden Gate
National Park Mountain Retreat; assessment as to the expansion of tourism facilities at Basotho
Cultural Village ; the review of 371 Section 24G applications on behalf of the DTEEA-FS.
 Notable Private Sector Projects comprise the completion of EIAs and water licence application for
the Neotel Long-Haul Fibre Optic network between Johannesburg and Cape Town; EIAs of
communication infrastructure for MTN, Cell C and Vodacom in the Free State and Western Cape;
EIA’s for the construction of Eskom Powerlines and Substation Nationally; management and
business plans for the management and breeding of large predators in captivity in the Free State;
EIA’s for the construction of gauging weirs Nationally; EIA’s for the construction of Residential
developments Nationally; as well as Mining EMP’s, Archaeological Assessments, Eco-tourism EIA’s,
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risk assessments, Agricultural Upgrading and development, Waste handling and NEMA 24G
Applications.
 Expansion into the Green House Gas Management Sector (Carbon Footprint)
In 2010, Elbi travelled to London and Cork to obtain training and certification with the ISO 14064 (1-
4) standards on Greenhouse Gas Management. A consultancy partner to the Carbon Disclosure
Project and member and certified verifier of the Carbon Protocol of South Africa, Elbi has
developed an impressive spectrum of services ranging from carbon disclosure and verification to
carbon footprinting, the provision of awareness workshops and emission reduction projects. A
further network of international industry specialists (notably chemical and industrial engineers as
well as carbon and energy experts) has been established to ensure service excellence and global
standards are maintained.
 Auditing Experience
o International Audit / Carbon Verification for with Japan, Ministry of Environment on
Carletonville mine energy efficiency project – South Africa: JCM Pilot Verification Audit for
LRQA (Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance Limited, Yokohama, Japan, November 2012-
February 2013.
o International Environmental Audit (5year period) for General Motors South Africa (GMSA)
in conjunction with SHE Management.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Elbi is associated with the following organizations:
 Registered Scientist with the South African Council for National Scientific Professions (SACNASP)
(Pr.Sci.Nat. 400328/11)
 International Association of Impact Assessors (IAIA) (Member No 3893)
 International accredited Carbon Verifier (auditor)
 SANAS accredited System & Green House Gas Technical Assessor
 Member and Certified Carbon Verifier with the Carbon Protocol of South Africa
 Accredited Consultancy Partner with the Carbon Disclosure Project- 2012
 Preferred supplier with the Financial Mail Green Business Guide-2012
 International Association for Impact Assessment South Africa (IAIAsa) – Branch Chair from 2011 -
2013
SPECIAL AWARDS
 Prof. E M van Zinderen Bakker - Prize (Best M.Sc. - Dissertation) & Honours in academics
 Dean's Medal (Best Magister Student)
 S2A3 - GENCOR - Bronze Medal (Best M.Sc. Thesis in Dept. Botany and Genetics)
 Africa Growth Awards Overall Winner Services Sector- 2012
 SEDA Business Competition Overall Provincial Winner- 2012
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3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND TRIGGERED OPERATION POLICIES COVERED BY

THIS BPPEMR
3.1 BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The proposed project is situated within Mozambique in the Province of Gaza (Fig 1). The majority of Gaza’s
provincial road network is located in the southern area of the province, mostly concentrated in the districts
of Xai-Xai, Bilene, Chókwè, Guijá, Chibuto and Manjacaze. These districts fall in the Limpopo Lower basin
and thus are typically built on embankments. The impact of floods on roads infrastructure can be seen in
the entire Gaza province but are more notable in Limpopo valley.
As part of the proposed project, the following works are to be undertaken:
Figure 1: Road N220 (39.2 km) – Chissano to Chibuto
Start Point- Intersection of N220 and N1 End Point: Intersection of N220 and N221
The N220 Chissano – Chibuto connects the towns of Chissano and Chibuto with approximate total length of
39.2 km. Road sections included in the contract for Chissano to Chibuto consist of a single carriageway of
width varying from 7 to 7.5 m with 0.5m shoulders. The carriageway is composed by two lanes, one per
direction. The current pavement consists of approximately 10 mm of Double Bituminous Surface Treatment
overlays 150 mm to 300 mm thick cement stabilized base. The road is located on flat terrain and due to
previous flooding (Jan 2013) it has been noted that some parts of the road sections have been washed
away while others have cut edges due to erosion, cracks, potholes and pavement fatigue. Concrete bridges
have also been severely damaged and need to be replaced and new pipe culverts will also need to be
replaced with box culverts due to associated damage by flooding.
Figure 2: Road N/C Crz.N220 (18 km) – N1 (3 De Fevereiro)
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Start Point: Junction connecting roads N220 & NC End point: Junction connecting roads NC to N1
The Road is a single carriageway with a width of 7 m with approximate length of 18 km. The carriageway is
composed of two lanes, one per direction. The current pavement consists of approximately 10 mm of
Double Bituminous Surface Treatment overlays 120 mm to 150 mm thick of stabilized base. The road is
located mainly on flat terrain and due to previous flooding (Jan 2013) it was noted that the first 2.2 km of
the road requires rehabilitation works since both the surfacing and the stabilized base layers have been
washed away. Few culverts along the section were also damaged and should be replaced with new Box
Culverts. The remaining road length (15.8 km) is in relative good condition and will require maintenance
works.
3.2 PROJECT PHASES

Three phases:
 Construction Phase (includes planning, design, pre-construction and construction activities)

 Operational Phase
 Decommissioning and Closure Phase (include rehabilitation of the environment; and closure, where
relevant.)
3.2.1 Planning and Construction Phase

The planning and construction phase will involve site preparation and construction, spanning a period of 3
years.
Key activities that will be undertaken during this period are:
1. Improvement Works – Consisting with the construction of a new bridge.

2. Rehabilitation Works – Specific pavement reconstruction works, drainage works, earthworks etc.
Rehabilitation works will also involve he necessary activities to bring the roads to the desired level
of service described in the specification, which will be carried out in the road sections.
3. Routine Maintenance Works – Pavement maintenance, shoulder maintenance, drainage
maintenance, bridges and drainage structure maintenance, road furnishing works, vegetation
control, rubbish and litter removal and accident damage reporting.
4. Emergency Works – Required in the road sections comprising the 57.2 km under this contract
5. Other Potential Works – Works identified after, which have the potential to significantly benefit
road users and/or the employer over the life of the asset.
The Environmental Impact Evaluation will form part of the contractual obligation between the Contractor
and the Client. This document will serve as a management tool to ensure that undue or reasonably
avoidable adverse impacts of the construction, operation and decommissioning of the project are
prevented, and that positive benefits are enhanced.
Operational Phase
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The operational period of the project will involve the management and maintenance of the proposed roads
and storm water structures. Potential impacts associated with the operational phase have been assessed in
this report.
Decommissioning Phase
The road will not be decommissioned. For this reason, the decommissioning phase was excluded from the
assessment
4 SAFEGUARD POLICIES TRIGGERED

An EIA is required for the proposed infrastructure activities as per the Environmental Law No. 20/97 of
October 7, 2007, and Decree No. 54/2015. Additionally, the following World Bank safeguard policies will
most likely be triggered by the proposed project and are listed in the table below.
Table 3: Triggered World Bank safeguard policies applicable to this application.
Policy Project Activity / Component

World Bank Safeguard Policies
The project aims to upgrade, rehabilitate and maintain roads, drainage
works, earthworks, bridges, paving and road furnishings from Chissano to
Chibuto and Road N/C Crz.N220 to N1 (3 De Fevereiro).
Environmental Assessment The risks associated with this kind of infrastructure activities are generally
low (as roads are already existing), so the project is assigned to
(OP/BP/GP 4.01)
environmental category B under OP 4.01. An ESMF will be prepared for the
overall program. Specific costed Environmental Management Plans
(BPPEM) will be prepared as necessary. The ESMF will be submitted for
Bank review and publicly disclosed in the affected countries and InfoShop
prior to appraisal.
It is not anticipated that natural habitats and/or protected areas could be
affected by the proposed activities. Sub-projects proposed under the RCIP
will be screened for impacts prior to financing to avoid and minimize any
Natural Habitats (OP/BP 4.04)
potential impacts on natural habitats or areas of ecological importance. If
impacts may occur, however, an BPPEM will be prepared that would
outline the necessary measures needed to mitigate and address them.
As the project, will span a range of local communities, some of which
contain a number of ethnic and minority groups, it is important that the
ESMF and RPF provide the institutional and applicable guidelines needed to
Indigenous Peoples (OP 4.10) safeguard the rights and livelihoods of these groups. The ESMF and RPF will
outline the tools and mechanisms for undertaking EIAs and RAPs and the
proposed measures needed to involve these groups in the consultative
process.
In addition to the above-mentioned World Bank Safeguard Policies, the following Mozambique
Environmental Legislation will assist in the implementation of the environmental law:
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Environmental Law, No. 20/97 of 1st October
No project can proceed to construction without approval from the Ministry of Environmental Coordination;
such approval is based, inter alia, on approval of documents such as an environmental impact report.
Appropriate mechanisms by means of which the different sectors of civil society, local communities and in
particular associations for the defence of the environment are involved must be created
Land Law, No.19/97 of 18th July, and Regulations (Law 66/98) and Technical Annex (29–A of 2000)
All land be longs to the State. Government can handout land-use titles. Right of land-use is applicable to
individuals and communities. This Law provides the legal framework for ownership and control of land and
natural resources in Mozambique. It defines certain land use allocations, including areas intended for
nature conservation, defence, etc. An action plan for the prevention and control of soil erosion was
developed in December 2007, as well as an action plan for the prevention and control of uncontrolled
burning
Forestry Regulations (Diploma Legislation no. 2642 20 September 1965)
Prescribes management of forestry resources
Cultural heritage law (Law no.10/88 22 December1988)
Prescribes management and protection of cultural heritage
Labour Law (law no. 23/2007, dated August 1)
This Act defines the general principals and establishes the legal system applicable to individual and
collective subordinate labour relationships. Establishes the legal regime including mechanisms and
procedures for contracting foreign citizens for work purposes in the Petroleum and Mining sectors provided
that the performance of such activities has been approved by the competent authority.
Law on Spatial Planning (Law 19/2007)
This law provides for the definition and calculation of fair compensation and provides guidance in situations
where citizens’ rights are affected through expropriation or Rights of Way. The law provides for
compensation of loss of tangible and intangible goods; breakdown of social cohesion and loss of production
goods.
National Water Policy (Resolution No. 46/2007, dated October 30)
This policy recognises water as an economic and social enhancer whose management should be shared by
all by government and key private stakeholders. Section 3.4, related to the water industry, agriculture and
navigation, states that the use of water resources should promote economic development, job creation and
improved social Conditions.
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5 EXISTING ENVIRONMENT AND IMPACT ASSESSMENT SUMMARY

The sections below summarise the existing environment and specialist investigations.
5.1 BASELINE ENVIRONMENT
5.1.1 Environment
Mozambique lies in the tropical savannah region. Its numerous waterways have generated deciduous
miombo woods and shrub lands. The land in the vicinity of the roads and bridges is largely utilised for
agricultural purposes with corn, root crops and fruit playing a major role. The proposed road works will all
take place on already existing road structures or areas where road was once previously existing, but has
had its surface washed away by flooding or other environmental factors. Therefore, the emergency road
works do not fall within any forest conservation or important natural habitats and areas of high biological
value. Some wetlands and drainage lines occur alongside parts of the road sections as well as agricultural
fields but the impact on these can be mitigated to low.
There is little possibility that fossils could be encountered during the road construction process as no
additional excavation will take place.
Detailed characteristics of the baseline environments were identified by the EAP, as described below and
provided in this report.
The table below illustrates the first site camp that was cleared; however, it was found not suitable. Zongmei
had to move to a new site location. The first area need to be rehabilitated during the construction phase to
ensure that the environmental quality of the area is restored to its original status or improved.
5.1.2 Geology
The Project is located in the lower part of the Limpopo river Basin, in flat lowland areas, in the south of
Mozambique. In the upper and medium parts of the basin, before reaching the country, crystalline rocks
are conforming the basement, mainly composed by the following geologic complexes:
 The Kalahari Craton

 The Limpopo Belt
 The Archaean Craton
 The Karoo System
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 The Bushveld Igneous Complex
These formations are not relevant to this Project, except because of their contribution of sediments to the
Limpopo river bottom. They are found upstream in the geology of the basin, but not in the area of the
Project. Entering Gaza Province, in Mozambique, superficially, all the roads of the Project are located on an
embankments 0 to 5 m height approximately, founded on thick layers of sediments, which overlay a
sedimentary rock basement.
a. Rocks
To summarize, the rock basement of the area is mainly composed of sedimentary rocks, clay stones,
sandstones and limestones. However, no outcropping of the described sedimentary rocks has been
identified in the area of the Project. In fact, no rock outcrops have been observed, nor reported. This, of
course, is due to the fact that erosion and sedimentation processes are still the predominant behaviour of
the geologic environment in the Lower Limpopo Basin.
b. Soils
The most representative soil is loamy brown reddish, sand brown-reddish and light brownish clayey-sands.
They are soil of Pre- Cambrian Origen from granitic and gneiss rocks, characterized by having very low to
low fertility, but are very prone to erosion.
5.1.3 Geomorphology
The main geomorphic processes in the area are related to the fluvial dynamics of the Changing and
Limpopo Rivers, mainly erosion and accumulation. Due to the weak flow of the rivers in this part of the
basin, the accumulation of sediments tends to be more predominant than erosion. Erosion processes,
however, are very active in the ancient dune environment where the population densities are very high and
agricultural activities and other anthropogenic factors are causing the formation of gullies in the edge of
the dune escarpment where they contact abruptly with the floodplain. Erosion also affects the main assets
of the roads, in particular during the main flooding in the points of transverse drainage (culverts and
bridges) by flood concentration which causes high water velocity.
5.1.4 Geotechnics
These soil features and the manifested scarcity of rock and gravel materials in the area, induce the search
for combined solutions of repair and reconstruction, with extensive use of new drainage measures,
reinforcement and filtering. Technology associated with geosynthetics, soil modification and bio protection
is to be considered. New and reconstructed bridge structures need deeper driven pile foundations. Careful
erosion and scour protection will be provided. The road pavement is composed of DBST bitumen surface on
cement modified sand bases. Some links show geocell reinforcement. Generally, those structures had been
proven to be sufficient. They are usually considered when reconstruction and strength to flooding is
needed.
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5.1.5 Vegetation
The vegetation within the proposed project area is predominantly disturbed, with the presence of invasive
species notable in many sections of the road works area. Three vegetation types occur in the project area,
these are:
 Miombo Woodland on Lake Basin and Sul Do Save Sands
 Woodland and Savanna Woodland (South-Eastern Sublittoral with Extra-Tropical Species)
 Dry Tree Savanna Moist Grassland and Fringing-Forest-Aquatic Flora Mosaic of Big River Alluviums
and Del
Dr. Mervin Lotter, Control Scientist of Biodiversity Planning at Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency
South Africa, was also contact to provide additional specialist input into the possible sensitive species that
could be expected in the proposed project area. Dr. Lotter has an extensive range of botanical experience
with projects in Mozambique and pulled locations of possible endemics from within the proposed project
areas. Dr. Lotter informed us that only one local endemic is found in the proposed project area called
Adenopodia schlechteri (see Fig 4 & 5 below for identification). Only a handful of localities are known for
this species and therefore utmost care will have to take place during the construction phase to ensure that
minimal negative impact is placed on this indigenous species, amongst others.
Figure 3: Leaves of local endemic A. schlechteri Figure 5: Seed (legume) of local endemic A. schlechteri
5.1.6 Fauna
The sites of the road works are not in the immediate vicinity of nature reserves or wildlife roads. There are
no designated hunting areas near the projects area. Over the years, human activity, agricultural practices
and traditional hunting may have disturbed the animal population, but they are not directly affected by
emergency road works on existing roads and bridges.
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Figure 4: Mozambique vegetation map showing vegetation types occurring within the proposed project areas
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5.1.7 Social
The proposed works are expected to impact a few local communities. This is expected due to the proposed
roads passing through small, rural towns, specifically Chissano, Chibuto and Chicumbane. While little
information is available on the small towns affected, it is known that Mozambique currently has a
population of about 21 million inhabitants that is growing at an annual rate of about 2.4%. Half of the
population is aged between 6 and 24 and women are in the majority. Population density is low (~25/km 2).
The north-central provinces of Zambezia and Nampula are the most populous, with about 45% of the
population. In the central zone, people are concentrated along the Beira Corridor, and in the south, around
Maputo. More than 70%^of the population live along the coastal area, and about 68% live in rural areas.
Population dynamics and economic growth are both likely to be affected by HIV/AIDS, for which the adult
prevalence rate is estimated at 12.2%.
Catholics comprise 24 percent of the population, while Muslims comprise 18%. Mozambique's major ethnic
groups encompass numerous sub-groups with diverse languages, dialects, cultures, and histories. Many are
linked to similar ethnic groups living in neighbouring countries. The estimated four million Makhuwa are
the dominant group in the northern part of the country. The Sena and Ndau are prominent in the Zambezi
valley, and the Tsonga and Shangaan dominate in southern Mozambique. More than 70% of the population
live in rural areas and work mainly in agriculture, forestry and fisheries.
The country has been making significant progress in terms of socioeconomic development, under the
combined impact of macroeconomic stability and faster economic growth. Over the period 2005-2009,
annual growth averaged 7.6 percent of GDP, and income per capita rose on average by 5 percent a year.
However, in 2011, Mozambique was still in the 184th position among 187 countries assessed using the
Human Development Index (HDI) presenting a lower index than the average of Least Developed Countries
and the lowest in southern African. More than 70 percent of Mozambicans live in extreme poverty
(<US$2/d). In 2007, 38% of the population was undernourished and only 42% had access to an improved
water source. The primary goal of the Mozambican Poverty Reduction Action Plan (2011 to 2014) is to
reduce the incidence of poverty from 54.7% in 2009 to 42% in 2014.
Tourism development, namely in conservation areas could give an important contribution for poverty
reduction. Conservation areas are considered an important pillar in the Strategic Plan for Tourism
Development in Mozambique (2004 -2013).
5.1.8 Methodology Used to Assess Potential Impacts

Table 4: Impact Rating Methodology
Impact Assessment Methodology
For each potential impact, the EXTENT (Spatial scale), MAGNITUDE (degree of the impact), DURATION (time
scale), PROBABILITY (occurrence), IRREPLACEABILITY (loss of resources) and the REVERSIBILITY (degree to which
the proposed impact can be reversed) will be assessed by the EAP as well as the Specialists. The assessment of the
above criteria will be used to determine the significance of each impact, with and without the implementation of
the proposed mitigation measures. The scale to be used to assess these variables and to define the rating
categories are tabulated in Table 1 and Table 2 below.
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Ranking scale and description (criteria)
component
10 - Very high: Bio-physical and/or social functions and/or processes might be severely altered.
8 - High: Bio-physical and/or social functions and/or processes might be considerably altered.
MAGNITUDE of
NEGATIVE 6 - Medium: Bio-physical and/or social functions and/or processes might be notably altered.
IMPACT (at the
indicated spatial 4 - Low : Bio-physical and/or social functions and/or processes might be slightly altered.
scale)
2 - Very Low: Bio-physical and/or social functions and/or processes might be negligibly altered.
0 - Zero: Bio-physical and/or social functions and/or processes will remain unaltered.
10 - Very high (positive): Bio-physical and/or social functions and/or processes might be substantially enhanced.
8 - High (positive): Bio-physical and/or social functions and/or processes might be considerably enhanced.
MAGNITUDE of 6 - Medium (positive): Bio-physical and/or social functions and/or processes might be notably enhanced.
POSITIVE IMPACT
4 - Low (positive): Bio-physical and/or social functions and/or processes might be slightly enhanced.
(at the indicated
spatial scale) 2 - Very Low (positive): Bio-physical and/or social functions and/or processes might be negligibly enhanced.
0 - Zero (positive): Bio-physical and/or social functions and/or processes will remain unaltered.
5 - Permanent
4 - Long term: Impact ceases after operational phase/life of the activity > 60 years.
DURATION
3 - Medium term: Impact might occur during the operational phase/life of the activity – 60 years.
2 - Short term: Impact might occur during the construction phase - < 3 years.
1 - Immediate
5 - International: Beyond National boundaries.
4 - National: Beyond Provincial boundaries and within National boundaries.

EXTENT
(or spatial 3 - Regional: Beyond 5 km of the proposed development and within Provincial boundaries.
scale/influence of 2 - Local: Within 5 km of the proposed development.
impact)
1 - Site-specific: On site or within 100 m of the site boundary.
0 - None
5 – Definite loss of irreplaceable resources.
4 – High potential for loss of irreplaceable resources.
IRREPLACEABLE 3 – Moderate potential for loss of irreplaceable resources.
loss of resources 2 – Low potential for loss of irreplaceable resources.
1 – Very low potential for loss of irreplaceable resources.
0 - None
5 – Impact cannot be reversed.
4 – Low potential that impact might be reversed.
REVERSIBILITY of 3 – Moderate potential that impact might be reversed.
impact 2 – High potential that impact might be reversed.
1 – Impact will be reversible.
0 – No impact.
5 - Definite: >95% chance of the potential impact occurring.
4 - High probability: 75% - 95% chance of the potential impact occurring.

PROBABILITY (of
3 - Medium probability: 25% - 75% chance of the potential impact occurring
occurrence)
2 - Low probability: 5% - 25% chance of the potential impact occurring.
1 - Improbable: <5% chance of the potential impact occurring.
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Ranking scale and description (criteria)
component
High: The activity is one of several similar past, present or future activities in the same geographical area, and might contribute to
a very significant combined impact on the natural, cultural, and/or socio-economic resources of local, regional or national concern.
Medium: The activity is one of a few similar past, present or future activities in the same geographical area, and might have a
CUMULATIVE
combined impact of moderate significance on the natural, cultural, and/or socio-economic resources of local, regional or national
impacts
concern.
Low: The activity is localised and might have a negligible cumulative impact.
None: No cumulative impact on the environment.
Table 5: Evaluation components, ranking scales and descriptions (criteria).
Significance Points
Environmental
Description
Significance
An impact of very high significance will mean that the project cannot proceed, and that impacts
125 – 150 Very high (VH) are irreversible, regardless of available mitigation options.
An impact of high significance which could influence a decision about whether or not to proceed
100 – 124 High (H) with the proposed project, regardless of available mitigation options.
If left unmanaged, an impact of medium-high significance could influence a decision about

75 – 99 Medium-high (MH)
whether or not to proceed with a proposed project. Mitigation options should be relooked.
If left unmanaged, an impact of moderate significance could influence a decision about whether
40 – 74 Medium (M)
or not to proceed with a proposed project.
An impact of low is likely to contribute to positive decisions about whether or not to proceed
<40 Low (L) with the project. It will have little real effect and is unlikely to have an influence on project
design or alternative motivation.
A positive impact is likely to result in a positive consequence/effect, and is likely to contribute to

+ Positive impact (+)
positive decisions about whether or not to proceed with the project.
Table 6: Definition of significance ratings (positive and negative).
Once the evaluation components have been ranked for each potential impact, the significance of each potential
impact will be assessed (or calculated) using the following formula:
 SP (Significance Points) = (Magnitude + Duration + extent + irreplaceability + reversibility) x probability.
The maximum value is 150 SP (Significance Points). The unmitigated and mitigated scenarios for each potential
environmental impact should be rated as per Table 2 above.
5.1.9 Screening for Potential Environmental Impacts

The potential impacts that can be expected from the proposed Zhongmei project are:
Table 7: Potential Environmental Impacts and Ratings for the Proposed Zhongmei Project
IMPACT POSSIBLE AFFECT
Soil may be eroded due to civil works and / or
Soil polluted with solid wastes, leakage or spill of
hazardous materials.
Freshwater and seawater could be affected by
abstractions and diversions or due to the discharge
Water resources
of different chemicals to be used for civil works, oil
spills, etc.
Air quality has the potential to be negatively
Air quality
affected by dust generated from the various
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construction / rehabilitation and project operations

by pollutant (including greenhouse gases) emissions
from vehicles, machinery (including diesel
generators).
Generated from the various activities during civil
Noise
works as well as during some project operations
May be locally affected due to clearance for
construction and even rehabilitation of new
Vegetation
infrastructures, tourism and community
development projects.
Fauna can be disturbed during construction and
Fauna
operation activities.
Potential to be affected by new infrastructures,
Landscape
tourism and community development projects
5.1.10 Environmental Impact Ratings

Impact Weighting- Soil
Probability of occurring 2 (Improbable)

Extent 2 (Minor)
Significance 12 (Low)
Magnitude 2 (Minor)
Duration 2 (Short)
Reversibility Not Reversible
Adequate measures for mitigation are present in
Availability/effectiveness of mitigation
Section 8: EMP
Impact Weighting- Water Resources

Extent 2 (Minor)
Magnitude 2 (Minor)
Duration 2 (Short)
Section 8: EMP
Impact Weighting- Air Quality
Probability of occurring 3 (Probable)

Extent 2 (Minor)
Magnitude 2 (Minor)
Duration 2 (Short)
Availability/effectiveness of mitigation Adequate measures for mitigation are present in
Section 8: EMP
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Impact Weighting- Noise
Probability of occurring 5 (Definite)

Extent 2 (Minor)
Significance 50 (Medium)
Magnitude 6 (Moderate)
Duration 2 (Short)
Section 8: EMP
Impact Weighting- Vegetation

Extent 2 (Minor)
Magnitude 4 (Low)
Duration 2 (Short)
Section 8: EMP
Impact Weighting- Fauna

Extent 2 (Minor)
Magnitude 4 (Low)
Duration 2 (Short)
Section 8: EMP
Impact Weighting- Landscape
Probability of occurring 5 (Definite)

Extent 2 (Minor)
Duration 2 (Short)
Section 8: EMP
5.1.11 Screening for Potential Social Impacts

The potential impacts that can be expected from the proposed Zhongmei project are:
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Table 8: Potential Social Impacts and Ratings for the Proposed Zhongmei Project
IMPACT POSSIBLE AFFECT
Physical displacement and / or loss of land and / or
Loss of access to resources and livelihoods
other assets
Positive impact for local communities through job
Employment
creation during construction phase
Result from the use of natural resources and / or
Conflicts with local community
cultural "foreigner" workers and visitors
Increase spread of diseases, sexual transmitted
Public health
diseases (HIV / AIDS), and water-borne diseases
Accidents with vehicles / machinery and
Public safety
pedestrians)
Potential health and safety risk of construction
Health & Safety
workers
Potential destruction or disturbance of sacred sites
Cultural heritage or sites with archaeological, historical or aesthetic
value.
5.1.12 Social Impact Ratings

Impact Weighting- Loss of access to resources and livelihoods

Extent 2 (Minor)
Magnitude 4 (Low)
Duration 2 (Short)
Reversible through re-establishing/ create new access
Reversibility
routes
Section8: EMP
Impact Weighting- Employment
Probability of occurring 4 (Highly Probable)

Extent 2 (Minor)
Significance 40 (Medium - Positive)
Duration 2 (Short)
Reversibility Do not want to reverse positive impacts.
Availability/effectiveness of mitigation Do not want to mitigate positive impact.
Impact Weighting- Conflicts with local community

Extent 2 (Minor)
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Duration 2 (Short)
Can be reversed through implementation of mitigation
Reversibility
measures.
Availability/effectiveness of mitigation Do not want to mitigate positive impact.
Impact Weighting- Public health

Extent 2 (Minor)
Duration 4 (Long term – Especially if HIV/AIDS)
Reversibility
measures.
Section 8: EMP
Impact Weighting- Public safety

Extent 2 (Minor)
Duration 2 (Short)
Reversibility
measures.
Section 8: EMP
Impact Weighting- Health & Safety
Probability of occurring 4 (Highly probable)

Extent 2 (Minor)
Significance 40 (Moderate)
Duration 2 (Short)
Reversibility
measures.
Section 8: EMP
Impact Weighting- Cultural heritage

Extent 2 (Minor)
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Duration 2 (Short)
Reversibility
measures.
Section 8: EMP
5.2 PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING THIS BPPEM

The “Responsibility” columns in the impact and mitigation tables provided below indicate which team
member(s) are responsible for implementation of the identified mitigation measures, these team members
include the following:
 Construction contractor(s);
 Construction manager;
 Applicant / Developer; and the
 Environmental Control Officer.
The sections below list further supplementary measures, which should also be implemented by the
relevant team members.
During the construction phase, the construction contractor will:
 Be responsible to have the BPPEMr available on site at all times;

 Provide the applicant with a “Method Statement” which will indicate the procedures that will be
applied in order to meet the requirements of any aspect of the BPPEMr; and
 Ensure that all mitigation measures for which they are responsible, are implemented as described
in this BPPEMr; and
 Ensure that all problems identified during environmental inspections, are addressed and rectified
as soon as reasonably possible.
During the construction phase, the contract project managers will:
 Have the authority to stops works and issue fines;

 Receive reports from the ECO and report to the client;
 Enforce contractor obligations to the BPPEMr; and
 Support the ECO in his/her roles and responsibilities.
During the construction phase, the environmental control officer will:
 Meet with the contractor and project manager to hand over the site and go through the content of
the BPPEMr, including the “do’s and don’ts” of the project, to ensure that the party understands
their responsibilities to the BPPEMr;
 Be accountable for monitoring and auditing activities to ensure compliance with the BPPEMr and
the Environmental Licencing;
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 Work collectively with other role-players, but not be influenced in opinion and must report to the
applicant only;
 May, in the event of there being a serious threat to or impact on the environment, correspond with
the contract project manager to stop works;
 Complete an ECO checklist after each site inspection and distribute this to the project team within
5 days; and
 Conduct a final environmental audit of the project on completion of construction and
rehabilitation, for submission to MICOA to review.
During the operational phase the applicant/developer, will be responsible to prevent negative
environmental impacts, and as such will be responsible to:
 Set aside a budget for maintenance and rehabilitation;
 Maintain all facilities and infrastructure in good working order to effectively fulfil its intended
purpose and to prevent negative environmental impacts;
 Not construct any additional buildings, infrastructure, etc. contrary to the Environmental Licensing,
without performing an environmental impact assessment as applicable in the Environmental
Impact Assessment Regulation (Decree 54/2015 of 31 December); and
 To immediately remedy any aspects that contribute to negative environmental impacts.
5.3 ON-SITE COMMUNICATION
The following sections describe the site communication measures that will need to be implemented.
5.3.1 Site Instruction Entries

The Site Instruction book should be used for the recording of general site instructions as they relate to the
works on site. It should also be used for the issuing of stop work orders for the purposes of immediately
halting any particular activities of the contractor in lieu of the environmental risk that they may pose.
5.3.2 Method Statements

Method statements from the Contractor will be required for specific sensitive actions on request by the
authorities or the ECO.
A method statement forms the baseline information on which work in sensitive environments takes place
and is a “live document” allowing for modifications to be negotiated between the Contractor and ECO /
Engineer, as circumstances unfold.
A method statement describes the scope of the intended work, step-by-step, in order for the ECO and
Engineer to understand the Contractor’s intentions. This will enable them to assist in devising any
mitigation measures, which would minimise environmental impact during these tasks. For each instance,
wherein it is requested that the Contractor submit a method statement to the satisfaction of the ECO, the
format should clearly indicate the following:
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 What - a brief description of the work to be undertaken;
 How - a detailed description of the process of work, methods and materials;
 Where - a description/sketch map of the locality of work (if applicable); and
 When - the sequencing of actions with due commencement dates and completion date estimates.
All method statements will form part of the BPPEMr documentation and are subject to all terms and
conditions contained within the BPPEMr main document.
The Contractor must submit the method statement to the ECO before any particular construction activity is
due to start. Work may not commence until the method statement has been approved by the ECO.
5.3.3 Record Keeping

All records related to the implementation of this BPPEMr (e.g. site instruction book, method statements)
must be kept together in an office where it is safe and can be retrieved easily. These records should be kept
for two years and should at any time be available for scrutiny by any relevant authorities.
6 MONITORING, PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING ON BPPEM

COMPLIANCE
6.1 MONITORING
Several monitoring actions are proposed which would be undertaken by various project role-players.
For detail on these actions, “Responsible Person/Party”, and “Monitoring Frequency” associated with the
identified mitigation measures, refer to the “Monitoring” column in the impact assessment tables below
(Chapter 8).
6.2 PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING ON BPPEM COMPLIANCE

A suitably-qualified Environmental Control Officer (ECO) should be appointed by the Applicant / Developer
to oversee the implementation of the construction phase mitigation measures described in this BPPEMr, as
well as the conditions of authorisation as described in the Environmental Licencing.
The ECO should have at least 5 years’ experience as an ECO, or be supported by a qualified ECO. He/she
may not be someone appointed by the contractor, engineer or other party involved with this project, other
than the Applicant / Developer.
The following applies, amongst others, to the ECO’s role:
 The ECO should undertake bi-weekly site visits during the construction phase,
 The ECO must report to the Applicant / Developer only.
 The ECO should present an environmental site induction / awareness training session to all
personnel before work on site commences, as are also described below; and
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 After completion of the construction activities, an environmental audit should be undertaken by

the ECO, before commencement of the operational phase, in order to determine compliance with
the BPPEMr and the Environmental Licencing. The audit report should be submitted to the
competent authority.
The ECO has the authority to stop works if in his/her opinion there is a serious threat to, or impact on the
environment, caused directly from the construction operations. This authority is to be limited to emergency
situations where consultation with the engineer or applicant is not immediately available. In all such work
stoppage situations, the ECO is to inform the engineer and applicant of the reasons for the stoppage as
soon as possible.
Upon failure by the contractor or his employee(s) to show adequate consideration to the environmental
aspects of this contract, the ECO may recommend to the engineer to have the contractor's representative
or any employee(s) removed from the site or work suspended until the matter is remedied. No extension of
time will be considered in the case of such suspensions and all costs will be borne by the contractor.
6.2.1 ECO Site Inspection Reports

The ECO site inspection reports (also called “ECO checklists”) will report on the compliance of the
construction phase mitigation measures contained in the BPPEMr, as well as the conditions of approval
described in the Environmental Licencing. The report should be submitted to the applicant, within five (5)
days of the ECO site inspection, and should also be made available to the construction contractor. Copies of
the inspection reports should be kept on site.
The contractor’s meeting minutes must reflect environmental queries, agreed actions and dates of eventual
compliance. These minutes form part of the official environmental record.
6.2.2 Photographs
It is recommended that photographs are taken of the site prior to, during and immediately after
construction as a visual reference. These photographs should be stored with other records related to this
BPPEMr. If captured in digital format, hard copies, in colour, must be kept with all other records relevant to
the implementation of this BPPEMr.
7 ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS PLAN
7.1 ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND RISK TRAINING

All contractor team members involved in work on site are to be briefed on their obligations towards
environmental controls and methodologies in terms of this BPPEMr, prior to work commencing. The
briefing will usually take the form of an on-site talk and demonstration by the ECO. The education /
awareness programme should be aimed at all levels of management within the contractor team. See “basic
rules of conduct” below.
7.1.1 Basic Rules of Conduct
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The following list represents the basic Do’s and Don’ts towards environmental awareness, which all
participants in this project must consider whilst carrying out their tasks. These are not exhaustive and serve
as a quick reference aid. NOTE: ALL new site personnel must attend an environmental
awareness/induction presentation. Please inform your foreman or manager if you have not attended such a
presentation or contact the ECO.
DO:
 Clear your work areas of litter and building rubble at the end of each day – use the waste bins
provided and prevent litter from being blown away by wind.
 Report all fuel or oil spills immediately and stop the spill from continuing.
 Dispose of cigarettes and matches carefully, so to prevent veld fires (arson and littering is an
offence).
 Confine work and storage of equipment to within the immediate work area.
 Use all safety equipment and comply with all safety procedures.
 Ensure a working fire extinguisher is immediately at hand if any “HOT WORK” is undertaken e.g.
welding, grinding, gas cutting etc.
 Prevent excessive dust and noise.
DO NOT:
 Do not litter - report dirty or full facilities, i.e. full dustbins and dirty or blocked toilets.
 Do not make any fires.
 Do not enter any fenced off or demarcated areas.
 Do not allow waste, litter, oils or foreign materials into any storm water channels or drains or
watercourses.
 Do not litter or leave food lying around.
8 IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

A number of potential environmental impacts that may arise during the project have been identified. These
are outlined in the following table below, and guidelines and mitigation measures are provided.
The Contractor must familiarise himself with the requirements of the BPPEMr, keeping in mind that other
site-specific requirements as outlined in the Environmental Licencing must also be complied with.
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8.1 CONSTRUCTION PHASE BEST PRACTICE PROCEDURES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENTS

The intention of providing Best Practice Procedures for Environmental Managements for the planning and design phase, and for the construction phase, is
to provide the responsible parties and monitoring agents with guidelines to be used during the planning, design and construction phases of the proposed
road, to safeguard the environment against negative environmental impacts.
8.1.1 General Management during the Construction Phase

RESPONSIBLE
MONITORING: ACTION,
PARTY/PERSON COMPLIANT
CONSTRUCTION PHASE: DESIGN, REHABILITATION/IMPROVEMENT, ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WORKS OF N220: RESPONSIBLE
(implementation of ? (for use by
CHISSANO TO CHIBUTO AND N/C CRZ.N220 TO N1 PERSON/PARTY AND
mitigation ECO)
FREQUENCY
measures)
1. ACTIVITY: PERMITS AND AUTHORISATIONS
1.1 Aspects: Legislative compliance Developer Monitoring Action:

Impact: Non-compliance with Mozambique environmental legislation. Obtain copies of all
Objective: Ensure compliance with all triggered environmental legislation. permits; Record Keeping
Target: Commence site establishment with all permission and approvals received and on hand.
Responsible
Mitigation/Management Measures:
Person/Party: Developer
a. The Developer is to have the following permits on commencement:
 Environmental Licencing
Monitoring Frequency:
 Environmental Management Program as part of the Best Practice Procedures for Environmental Managements
Once off
2. ACTIVITY: SITE LAYOUT PLANNING
2.1 Aspects: Site Layout Plan Developer Monitoring Action:

Impact: Negative impact of haphazard placement of Infrastructure on the environment. Record Keeping
Objective: To ensure acceptable impact and management of environmental issues at main site and storage site during construction by Responsible
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mitigation ECO)
FREQUENCY
measures)
proper planning of layout of infrastructure placement. Person/Party:
Target: All areas not demarcated for construction should remain vegetated. Contract Project Manager
Mitigation/Management Measures: / Engineer
a. Draw up and submit for approval a Site Layout Master Plan. This plan must show the final positions and extent of all permanent and Monitoring Frequency:
temporary site structures and infrastructure, Once off
b. The planning for layout must be done in consultation with the ECO.
3. ACTIVITY: CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMME / SCHEDULE
3.1 Aspects: Project Management Contract Project Monitoring Action:

Impact: Order and timing of construction activities and associated impacts Manager / Meetings; Risk Register;
Objective: To Provide a clear indication of the order by which key construction activities will transpire. Contractor ECO Audit Checklist;
Target: Anticipate timing of impacts to coordinate the availability of any specialists and/or authorities who may be required to conduct Photographs
site inspections.
Responsible
Person/Party: Contract
a. Draw up and sign off a project schedule with all contributing parties and service providers to commit to a timeline during which time
Project Manager /
construction milestones will be completed;
Contractor / ECO
b. Communicate any deviation from this schedule with all parties, so as to provide parties with sufficient opportunity for alternative
arrangements to be made; Monitoring Frequency:
c. Establish a risk register to identify and monitor potential factors which may result in setbacks/ delays on tasks within the project Once off
schedule;
d. Hold management meetings with representatives of the project manager, contractor, engineer and other contributing parties to
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MONITORING: ACTION,
mitigation ECO)
FREQUENCY
measures)
monitor and anticipate changes;
e. Should circumstances/ incidents arise which may pose a risk to the project schedule, the construction contractor, engineer and ECO
are to keep records of this and the latter communicate this in the ECO Weekly Audit Checklist.
4. ACTIVITY: COMMUNICATION WITH LAND-OWNERS

Aspects: Landowner Consent Contract Project Monitoring Action:
Impact: Disturbance of existing land use Manager / Meetings; Risk Register.
Objective: Maintain a conflict-free relationship with landowners / users. Contractor

Responsible
Target: No complaints received from landowners / users of affected property.
Person/Party:
Contract Project Manager
a. Landowners are to be aware and in agreement of site access arrangements;
/ Contractor / ECO
b. The landowner has to be requested to liaise with the site supervisor of the construction contractor prior to entering the construction
footprint area for safety purposes;
c. All property gates are to be kept closed when not in use (or kept in the open/closed state in which it was found);
Once off
d. Any complaint or liaison with regard to environmental aspects, compensation or disorder to economic activities, must not be
addressed by the contractor. A public complaint register must be kept on site and the contract project manager must inform the
Developer and/or ECO to take further action.
5. ACTIVITY: SITE ESTABLISHMENT
5.1 Aspects: Demarcation of the site and vegetation removal for road access Construction Monitoring Action: ECO
Impact: Destruction of habitat contractor to take photographs of
Objective: Prevent unnecessary habitat destruction. site before clearance;
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MONITORING: ACTION,
mitigation ECO)
FREQUENCY
measures)
Target: All areas not demarcated for construction should remain vegetated. ECO Audit Checklist.
Responsible
a. Demarcation of the site boundaries is to be undertaken using steel droppers and danger tape, with the on-site presence of the ECO;
Person/Party: ECO
b. No natural surfaces are to be marked other than using droppers, beacons or other artificial object;
c. Ensure the upkeep of demarcation boundaries throughout the period of construction until rehabilitation has been completed;
d. Construction areas must be fenced and access routes demarcated to designate areas wherein movement of pedestrians and vehicles
Weekly
may occur;
e. The contractor may only clear vegetation within the construction area. Furthermore, a phased approach should be adopted in the
clearing of vegetation where possible;
f. No vegetative matter may be used for firewood;
g. No fires may occur at or outside of the construction site;
h. Access roads should as far as possible be aligned with existing roads and boundaries which are already disturbed;
i. Restrict construction activities to the boundaries of the development; and,
j. Restrict movement of vehicles and personnel to the footprint of the construction site.
5.2 Aspects: Topsoil stripping and conservation Construction Monitoring Action: ECO
Impact: Deterioration of topsoil contractor Audit Checklist;
Objective: Conserve and protect topsoil from erosion and deterioration. Photographs;
Target: Topsoil condition maintained.

Responsible
Person/Party:
a. In the absence of a distinguishable topsoil layer, strip the uppermost 300 mm of soil;
ECO
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MONITORING: ACTION,
mitigation ECO)
FREQUENCY
measures)
b. Stockpile topsoil separately from subsoil, in heaps no higher than 2m;
c. Topsoil stockpiles are to be kept free of weeds; Monitoring Frequency:
d. Limit unnecessarily prolonged exposure of stripped areas and stockpiles; Weekly
e. Topsoil stockpiles to be placed on a levelled area and measures to be implemented to safeguard the piles from being washed away in
the event of heavy rains/ storm water;
f. Topsoil need to be stored on designated areas only. This need to be planned and indicated on the site-layout plan;
g. Retain vegetation and soil in position for as long as possible, removing it immediately ahead of construction/ earthworks in that area;
h. Strip and stockpile herbaceous vegetation, overlying grass and other fine organic matter along with the topsoil;
i. Do not strip topsoil when it is wet; and,
j. Do not mix topsoil obtained from different sites, unless the ECO gives permission.
6. ACTIVITY: EARTH-WORKS
6.1 Aspects: Excavations; cut and fill; shaping and trimming. Construction Monitoring Action: ECO
Impact: Alteration of the terrain by civil works contractor Audit Checklist
Objective: Minimise impact to the physical terrain features of the site.

Responsible
Target: Maintain Civil Works to within the construction footprint area.
Person/Party:
ECO
a. Cut and fill areas must be identified by the Engineer and protection measures provided through an appropriate method and
technology;
b. Dispose of excess material at a registered solid waste landfill site; and,
Weekly
c. Shaping and trimming operations are to be planned to allow for topsoil application, with provision for the specified depth of
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mitigation ECO)
FREQUENCY
measures)
reapplied topsoil made.
7. ACTIVITY: SITE INFRASTRUCTURE PLACEMENT AND OPERATION
7.1 Aspects: Structures and lay-down areas Construction Monitoring Action:

Impact: Deterioration of site features and surrounding areas contractor Photographs; ECO Audit
Objective: Prevent the deterioration of site features like soil, rainwater runoff and erosion. Checklist
Target: The preservation of site conditions evident on establishment of structures and lay-down areas. Responsible
Mitigation/Management Measures: Person/Party: ECO
a. Locate all structures and storage areas, including offices, workshops and stores in approved locations are per the Site Layout Plan;
b. The camp with storage and laydown areas are to be kept secure and neat with access control measures adopted during construction; Monitoring Frequency:
c. Clearly define which activities are to occur within which areas of the site by erecting signage; Weekly
d. All hazardous substances, such as fuel, oil, diesel, paint, etc., must be stored in a secondary containment system (trays or bund)
which is capable of storing at least 110% of the liquid capacity. If bund areas are used, bund areas should be sealed on the inside to
avoid seepages; and,
e. A vehicle service area should be in place, for vehicle repairs, in such way that no spillages will occur into the direct environment.
8. ACTIVITY: CONSTRUCTION SITE OPERATIONS
8.1 Aspects: Security and fencing Monitoring Action:

Impact: Prevent danger to trespassing of persons. Photographs; ECO Audit
Objective: Keep the site secure from trespassing or theft and keep animals out. Checklist
Target: Site remains secure during construction with no incidences of trespassing, theft and injury or death to
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MONITORING: ACTION,
mitigation ECO)
FREQUENCY
measures)
animals. Responsible
Person/Party:
ECO
a. Be responsive to open or closed status of gates;
b. Sensitive vegetation and archaeological sites may be sign posted and fenced where necessary; Monitoring Frequency:
c. New or the upkeep of fences should align to ensure safety of animals and maintain a reliable boundary area; Weekly
d. Limit clearing of vegetation for fencing to the removal of trees and shrubs within 1 m of the fence line. All undergrowth should be
maintained;
e. Should construction activity require the removal of fences or gates to execute tasks, this must be replaced as soon as possible
following completion; and,
f. In all cases, the landowners on whose property any use of fences or gates is being made, must be consulted, to ensure that parties
are informed of construction activity, schedules and vehicle movement.
8.2 Aspects: Existing Services and Infrastructure Construction Monitoring Action:
Impact: Damage to existing services and infrastructure contractor Photographs; ECO Audit
Objective: No damages to existing services and infrastructure Checklist
Target: No damages to existing services and infrastructure Responsible
Mitigation/Management Measures: Person/Party:
a. Take cognisance of the position of existing services and infrastructure (e.g. roads, pipelines, power lines and telephone services) that Contractor
may get damaged due to construction activities;

b. Ensure that existing services are not damaged or disrupted unless required by the contract and with the permission of the project Monitoring Frequency:
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MONITORING: ACTION,
mitigation ECO)
FREQUENCY
measures)
manager; and, Weekly
c. In the event that infrastructure is damaged or services interrupted during construction, it will be done at the expense of the
Contractor and shall receive top priority over all other activities.
8.3 Aspects: Traffic Construction Monitoring Action:

Impact: Impact on traffic contractor Incident Register;
Objective: Minimise the disruption of road users Photographs; ECO Audit
Target: Minimal disruption of road users Checklist
Mitigation/Management Measures: Responsible

Person/Party:
a. All vehicles must be road-worthy and drivers must be qualified, made aware of the potential road safety
issues, and need for strict speed limits; Contractor
b. Only authorised roads and access routes may be used by construction personnel and equipment;
c. Construction vehicles may not leave the designated roads and tracks and turnaround points must be limited to specific sites;
Weekly
d. Traffic deviations around the construction area must be planned in conjunction with the local authority to ensure safe and free flow
of traffic. Safety signs and traffic control officials, if necessary must be utilised.
8.4 Aspects: Erosion Control Construction Monitoring Action:

Impact: Loss of topsoil, formation of bare soil and deterioration of habitat quality contractor Incident Register;
Objective: Prevent soil erosion Photographs; ECO Audit
Target: No signs of soil erosion are evident on site. Checklist
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RESPONSIBLE
MONITORING: ACTION,
mitigation ECO)
FREQUENCY
measures)
a. Disturb as little ground area as possible, stabilize that area as quickly as possible, control drainage through Person/Party:
the area, and trap sediment onsite; Contractor
b. Conserve topsoil with its leaf litter and organic matter, and reapply this material to local disturbed areas
to promote the growth of local native vegetation;
Weekly
c. Apply erosion control measures before the rainy season begins and after each season of construction,
preferably immediately following construction. Install erosion control measures as each road section is
completed; and,
d. Maintain and reapply erosion control measures until vegetation is successfully established. Do soil
chemistry tests if necessary to determine available soil nutrients.
8.5 Aspects: Rubble and waste rock Construction Monitoring Action: ECO
Impact: The generation of excess waste rock material for disposal contractor Audit Checklist
Objective: Optimise the disposal and reuse of rubble and waste rock. Responsible
Target: No soil erosion should take place on site. Person/Party:
Mitigation/Management Measures: ECO
a. The storage of inert building rubble and waste rock should be done in a designated, flat area for stockpiling;
b. If no on-site disposal opportunities exist, then rubble and waste rock must be disposed of at the nearest registered solid waste Monitoring Frequency:
disposal facility; and, Weekly
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mitigation ECO)
FREQUENCY
measures)
c. Waste rock material is to be used for rehabilitation purposes on temporary access roads, in the stabilisation of exposed slopes and
on bare soil within the construction lay-down area.
8.6 Aspects: Solid Waste Handling Monitoring Action: ECO
Impact: Pollution and site contamination by solid waste Audit Checklist
Objective: Dispose of solid waste in the appropriate manner.

Responsible
Target: No record of pollution or site contamination by solid waste.
Person/Party:
ECO
a. An adequate number of scavenger proof litter bins are to be placed throughout the site at 100m intervals;
b. Waste sorting and separation should form part of the environmental induction and awareness programme, to encourage personnel
to collect waste paper, glass and metal waste separately;
Weekly
c. Keep all Work Sites including storage areas, offices and workshops neat and tidy;
d. Dedicate a demarcated and signposted storage area on site for the collection of construction waste;
e. All domestic waste is to be removed from site and disposed of at a registered solid waste landfill site;
f. Care should be taken to ensure that no waste fall off disposal vehicles en-route to the landfill. If needed, a tarpaulin can be utilised;
g. Do not dump waste of any nature, or any foreign material in the Orange River or any drainage line; and,
h. The burning or burying of solid waste on site is prohibited.
8.7 Aspects: Sewage waste Construction Monitoring Action: ECO
Impact: Pollution and site contamination by sewage. contractor to take photographs of
Objective: Provide facilities for appropriate collection and disposal of sewage. site before clearance;
Target: No record of pollution or site contamination by sewage. ECO Audit Checklist
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RESPONSIBLE
MONITORING: ACTION,
mitigation ECO)
FREQUENCY
measures)
a. Provide portable chemical toilets, situated at convenient locations in proximity to work areas. This must be in relation to the quantity Person/Party:
of users on site, with 1 toilet per 15 users; ECO
b. Locations for the placement of toilets include the crusher and batching plants, borrow areas, excavation areas, workshop, areas for Monitoring Frequency:
resting and eating; Weekly
c. Do not locate a site toilet within the 1:100 year floodline, or within a distance of 100m (whichever is greater) of any drainage lines;
d. Toilets are to be maintained and cleaned regularly to ensure functionality and an adequate level of hygiene;
e. Drinking water facilities, comprising a water tank with a manual tap can be combined with hand washing facilities near site toilets;
and,
f. Only toilet paper is to be flushed down the chemical toilets. Personnel are to be informed on sanitary implementation as part of the
environmental awareness.
8.8 Aspects: Dust Generation and visual Impact Construction Monitoring Action: ECO
Impact: Dust nuisance from site operations and visual impact of site operations on surrounding land owners contractor to take photographs of
Objective: To avoid dust from excavated materials and construction activity and unnecessary visual impact caused by site operations. site before clearance;
Target: Minimise the incidence of dust generation and visual impact. ECO Audit Checklist
Responsible
a. Implement dust suppression measures by watering areas to be cleared as well as already exposed surfaces with damaged soil
Person/Party:
particles, particularly during dry, windy periods;
ECO
b. Ensure all vehicles remain on designated roads;
c. Dust masks are to be supplied to workers; Monitoring Frequency:
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mitigation ECO)
FREQUENCY
measures)
d. The batching plant is to be fitted with dust control equipment; Weekly
e. The transfer of soil or aggregate should be done over the shortest possible distance;
f. No blasting activity should occur when strong wind conditions prevail;
g. Access roads are to be kept clean and dust suppression techniques should be employed to minimise impacts of vehicle movement
and wind on exposed surface soils;
h. Surface material that is scraped off during construction should be conserved and used for rehabilitation. Any spoil material must be
disposed of in a manner that appears natural;
i. Lay-down area(s) should be screened with shade cloth in an earth tone or other appropriate neutral colour;
j. Site offices and structures should be limited to one location and carefully situated to reduce visual intrusion. Roofs should be grey
and non-reflective;
k. Litter should be strictly controlled, as the spread thereof through wind could have a very negative visual impact;
l. The minimum amount of topsoil and vegetation should be removed during construction, and should be conserved and used for final
rehabilitation; and,
m. Any night lighting should be directed onto the staging area and minimise light spillage onto adjoining properties. Make use of motion
sensor lighting to activate only when movement is detected, instead of the lights being on all through the night.
8.9 Aspects: Noise Generation Construction Monitoring Action: ECO
Impact: Noise nuisance from site operations contractor to take photographs of
Objective: To avoid excessive noise generation from site operations. site before clearance;
Target: Minimise the incidence of noise generation. ECO Audit Checklist
Responsible
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mitigation ECO)
FREQUENCY
measures)
a. Should multiple activities result in the excessive generation of noise, it should be strived to coordinate the incidence of these at the Person/Party:
same time; ECO
b. Fit machinery with silencers;
c. All stationary noisy equipment such as compressors and pumps should be contained behind acoustic covers, screens or sheds where Monitoring Frequency:
Weekly
possible;
d. The regular inspection and maintenance of equipment must be undertaken to ensure that all components function optimally;
e. Vehicles should avoid use of the reverse gear as far as possible so as to avoid the sounding of sirens. This should not be considered
for temporary access routes as disturbance of adjacent vegetation is to be avoided;
f. Where recurrent use of machinery is frequent, machines should be shut down during intermediate periods;
g. Machinery and vehicles are to operate during working hours between 07H00–17H00;
h. A blasting schedule should be generated and prepared in consultation with landowners to ensure that receiving parties are aware of
periods of high noise generation;
i. All river users including white water rafting and fly fishing operators should be informed of the construction phase works schedule;
Periods when noise generation will be high should be clearly communicated, so that these parties can coordinate their activities
around any periods when noise would be undesirable; and,
j. Vehicles are to abide by speed restrictions on access roads and limit trip generation so as to minimise disturbance to surrounding
land users.
8.10 Aspects: Fire Prevention
Impact: Uncontrollable fire
Objective: Prevent the outbreak of fires emanating from construction activity.
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MONITORING: ACTION,
mitigation ECO)
FREQUENCY
measures)
Target: No incidences of fires are recorded for the site.
Mitigation/Management Measures: Construction Monitoring Action:

a. The potential risk of veld fires is heightened by windy conditions in the area; contractor ECO to take photographs
b. Assume acceptable precautions to guarantee that fires are not started as a result of Works on site as specified below: the Contractor of site before clearance;
will be held responsible for any damage to structures or property on or neighbouring the Site as a result of any fire caused by ECO Audit Checklist.
personnel;
Responsible
c. Contractor should ensure that construction related activities that pose a potential fire risk, such as welding etc., are properly
managed and confined to areas where the risk of fires has been reduced. Measures to reduce the risk of fires include clearing Person/Party:
working areas and avoiding working in high wind conditions when the risk of fires is greater; ECO
d. Contractor should provide fire-fighting training to selected construction staff and take cognisance of the Veld and Forest Fire Act, Act
No. 101, 1998;
Weekly
e. As per the conditions of the Code of Conduct, in the advent of a fire being caused by construction workers and or construction
activities, the appointed contractors must compensate farmers for any damage caused to their farms. The contractor should also
compensate the fire-fighting costs borne by farmers and local authorities;
f. Fire breaks are to be established and maintained around the Work Sites as and when specified by the ECO;
g. Equip vehicles and site structures with fire extinguishers. Rubber beaters should also be stored on site;
h. No open fires are allowed anywhere on site;
i. Storage of fuel or chemicals under trees is not permitted;
j. Gas and liquid fuel is not to be stored in the same place;
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mitigation ECO)
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measures)
k. Smoking may only occur within a 3m radius from designated areas; and,
l. Fuel, diesel, oil, or any other flammable substance should be stored 6m away from the smoking area.
8.11 Aspects: Local communities Construction Monitoring Action: ECO

Impact: Impact of construction workers on local communities, construction personnel and the local community. contractor Audit Checklist
Objective: Construction workers should not alter existing social dynamics of local communities.
Responsible
Target: No incidences of conflict between
Person/Party:
ECO
a. Where possible, the employer should make it a requirement for contractors to implement a ‘locals first’ policy for construction jobs,
specifically semi and low-skilled job categories. This will reduce the potential impact that this category of worker could have on local
family and social networks;
b. The employer should consider the establishment of a Monitoring Forum (MF) for the construction phase. The MF should be Weekly
established before the construction phase commences and should include key stakeholders, including representatives from the local
community, local councillors, farmers, and the contractor. The role of the MF would be to monitor the construction phase and the
implementation of the recommended mitigation measures. The MF should also be briefed on the potential risks to the local
community associated with construction workers;
c. The employer and the contractors should, in consultation with representatives from the MF, develop a Code of Conduct for the
construction phase. The code should identify what types of behaviour and activities by construction workers are not permitted.
Construction workers that breach the code of good conduct should be dismissed. All dismissals must comply with the South African
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mitigation ECO)
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measures)
labour legislation;
d. The employer and the contractor should implement an HIV/AIDS awareness programme for all construction workers at the outset of
the construction phase;
e. The movement of construction workers on and off the site should be closely managed and monitored by the contractors. In this
regard the contractors should be responsible for making the necessary arrangements for transporting workers to and from site on a
daily basis;
f. The contractor should make necessary arrangements to enable workers from outside the area to return home over weekends and or
on a regular basis during the 18-24 month construction phase. This would reduce the risk posed by non-local construction workers to
local family structures and social networks;
g. The contractor should make the necessary arrangements for ensuring that all non-local construction workers are transported back to
their place of residence once the construction phase is completed. This would reduce the risk posed by non-local construction
workers to local family structures and social networks;
h. As per the agreement with the local farmers in the area, no construction workers, will be permitted to stay overnight on the site;
Security personnel will be housed in the vicinity of the site;
i. Communities must be consulted with to determine their preferred road alignment;
j. Communities must be consulted with to determine the number of bus stops;
k. Communities must be consulted with to determine the location of pedestrian crossings; and,
l. Communities must be consulted with to determine the preferred type and location of street furniture.
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RESPONSIBLE
MONITORING: ACTION,
mitigation ECO)
FREQUENCY
measures)
8.12 Aspects: Erosion Control Construction Monitoring Action:
Impact: Loss of topsoil, formation of bare soil and deterioration of habitat quality contractor Incident Register;
Objective: Prevent soil erosion Photographs; ECO Audit
Target: No signs of soil erosion are evident on site. Checklist
a. Disturb as little ground area as possible, stabilize that area as quickly as possible, control drainage through Person/Party:
the area, and trap sediment onsite; Contractor
b. Conserve topsoil with its leaf litter and organic matter, and reapply this material to local disturbed areas
to promote the growth of local native vegetation;
Weekly
c. Apply erosion control measures before the rainy season begins and after each season of construction,
preferably immediately following construction. Install erosion control measures as each road section is
completed;
d. Maintain and reapply erosion control measures until vegetation is successfully established. Do soil
chemistry tests if necessary to determine available soil nutrients;
8.13 Aspects: Soil and water contamination Construction Monitoring Action:

Impact: Pollution and soil and water contamination by hazardous waste contractor Incident Register;
Objective: Provide facilities for appropriate collection and disposal of hazardous waste. Photographs; ECO Audit
Target: No record of pollution or site contamination by hazardous waste. Checklist
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RESPONSIBLE
MONITORING: ACTION,
mitigation ECO)
FREQUENCY
measures)
a. Protect the water course from direct or indirect spills of pollutants such as garbage, sewage, cement, concrete wash out water, oils, Person/Party:
fuels, or organic material or any hazardous substances resulting from the Contractor’s activities; Contractor
b. Soil contaminated with oil, diesel, petrol or other foreign matter must be excavated as far as contaminated and disposed of at a
licensed hazardous waste disposal site. All equipment on site must be inspected for diesel leaks prior to operation; Monitoring Frequency:
c. Leakages must be repaired as soon as possible and drip trays must be placed underneath machinery until such leakages have been Weekly
repaired;
d. Polluted runoff water must be isolated and not be allowed to enter drainage lines, wetland areas or storm water canals;
e. Topsoil and subsoil must be protected from contamination by means of proper site management, for example collect and recycle
lubricants and avoid accidental spills of pollutants; and,
f. Vehicles and machinery may not be serviced on site.
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8.2 OPERATIONAL PHASE BEST PRACTICE PROCEDURES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

The intention of providing an BPPEMr for the operational phase is to provide guidelines for management of facilities and infrastructure to safeguard the
environment against negative environmental impacts.
8.2.1 General Management during the Operational Phase

RESPONSIBLE
MONITORING: ACTION,
PARTY/PERSON
OPERATIONAL PHASE: DESIGN, REHABILITATION/IMPROVEMENT, ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WORKS RESPONSIBLE COMPLIANT?
(implementation
OF N220: CHISSANO TO CHIBUTO AND N/C CRZ.N220 TO N1 PERSON/PARTY AND (for use by ECO)
of mitigation
FREQUENCY
measures)
1. ACTIVITY: OPERATION OF THE ROAD
1.1 Aspects: Erosion Control Developer Monitoring Action: Record
Impact: Loss of topsoil, formation of bare soil and deterioration of habitat quality Keeping
Objective: Prevent soil erosion Responsible Person/Party:

Target: No signs of soil erosion are evident on site. Developer
a. For unstable banks, construct necessary erosion protection works (e.g.: coarse rock pack, gabions); Monitoring Frequency:
b. Any erosion gullies identified downslope from the road must immediately be filled and stabilised; Monthly
c. Any identified bare ground associated with erosion form increased runoff must be re-vegetated with suitable
indigenous species (grasses and woody trees/shrubs) to stabilise soils;
d. Culverts below the road surface must adequately convey water through to downstream areas without resulting in
scouring of receiving wetlands. Where necessary, implement necessary measures (e.g.: gabions, reno- mattresses) to
protect soils downstream of piped culverts; and,
e. Where possible design storm water drainage systems to encourage infiltration through porous materials, and
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implement measures to runoff reduce flow rate and scouring of downstream wetland soils.
1.2 Aspects: Soil and water contamination Developer Monitoring Action: Record
Impact: Pollution and soil and water contamination by hazardous waste Keeping
Objective: Provide facilities for appropriate collection and disposal of hazardous waste. Responsible Person/Party:
Target: No record of pollution or site contamination by hazardous waste. Developer
a. An Install adequate pollution prevention infrastructure where necessary to control pollutants entering storm water. Monitoring Frequency:
Monthly
1.3 Aspects: Loss of faunal species through road kills Developer Monitoring Action:
Impact: Potential impacts on fauna Record Keeping
Objective: Prevent impacts on fauna through road kills
Responsible
Target: The access road is in an acceptable condition
Person/Party:
a. Road structures should be monitored during the operational phase for, and cleared of obstructions that impede
Developer
movement of fauna;
b. Culverts must be kept clear and any required fencing must not block entrances to culverts. Measures to direct
Monthly
animals to culverts must be in place to direct animals towards the culverts; and,
c. If possible, raise sections of the road to discourage animals from crossing at these points. This will encourage
animals to use culverts for crossing.
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9 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN

The following Emergency Response Plan (ERP) can be followed in the case of any unexpected,
emergency procedures. The Plan is still a draft as some information from the client is still
outstanding.
OBJECTIVE
To ensure that through providing emergency procedures and guidelines that in the case of an
emergency, personnel will be able to act swiftly and decisively. Such procedures and guidelines if
followed will prepare staff to handle, rectify and/or minimize emergencies that will potentially
affect construction activities and/or harm the environment protecting all employees and assets
on the construction site.
SCOPE
This procedure has been compiled as a guideline strategy for dealing with emergencies on the
ICB No: 22/GE-ANE/313/2015 [PACKAGE 1] Project that will affect or threaten to affect the
health and safety of employees and assets or the environment.
INTRODUCTION
Management and staff are committed to the health and safety of personnel and assets on the
project areas. Without proper guidance and training, it is almost certain that when employees
are faced with a sudden threat, they will follow their own natural inclination, which could result
in chaos and panic.
The effect of uncontrolled emergency situation could be catastrophic and cause complete
disruption of all construction activities, damage to property, serious injury or death.
It is essential that corrective action taken to cope with an emergency will be prompt,
coordinated and disciplined in order to prevent disaster. Not all the aspects of this emergency
plan will be applicable in every situation, as this plan suits local circumstances and only acts as a
guideline. One essential common feature is the necessity for efficient communications.
The responsible Manager or his nominee and the Site SHE Manager/Officer must be advised
immediately of an emergency and be kept informed of all the developments.
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DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
CLT: Client
OHSA: Occupational Health and Safety Act, No. 85 of 1993
OHS: Occupational Health and Safety
SHE: Safety, Health and Environmental
TNM: Technology and Management Limited
EMS: Emergency Services
AEMC: Association of Engineering Mozambican Consultancy
CNCS: National AIDS Council
BANK: World Bank
ANE: National Road Administration
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Disaster/Emergency
An uncontrolled, unplanned event that has the potential to result in the loss of life, serious injury
or major damage to property.
There are normally three types of disasters or emergencies, namely:
- Natural disasters - earthquakes, lighting, storms, floods, etc.
- Man-made disasters - malfunctioning of equipment and or machinery, negligent behaviour

resulting in explosions, fire, chemical spills, etc. normally causes them.
- Disaster caused by deliberate actions of an individual or group of individuals such as

sabotage, labour unrest, strikes, riots and bomb blast or bomb threats.
EMERGENCY COMMITTEE
The emergency committee main functions are to ensure that in case of an emergency all
individuals are certain what role they have to play to prevent, control and take corrective action.
The committee made up of the following persons:
 Emergency Controller / Coordinator = Health & Safety Officer

 All Senior Managers and SHE personnel.
 EMS Staff.
PREVENTION OF EMERGENCIES
Apart from natural disasters, unavoidable incidents and deliberate attacks, all efforts must be
directed at the prevention of any emergency prior to it occurring. This will require all personnel
to stand up and be counted for in terms of taking responsibility as far as Safety and Health is
concerned on the Construction Site.
Personnel must acquire a positive attitude towards safety that will recognize safety and health as
the prime requirement for working efficiently. They must promote and foster this attitude with
all staff on the Construction Site.
PREPAREDNESS
The success rate of containing any emergency will always depend on how well prepared a team
is when an emergency occurs. It is thus extremely important that every emergency committee
member and every single person on the Construction Site, as far as reasonably practicable, must
be familiar with the contents of this emergency document.
Regular practice of evacuation drills (at least monthly) must be conducted to ensure that all
personnel are aware of evacuation routes and assembly point and what to do in case of
emergency.
RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION
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All Senior Officials and Construction Managers and SHE personnel of all stakeholders on the the
project are responsible to ensure that their sub-ordinates are familiar with this procedure and
implemented accordingly.
RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEW
The SHE Officer in consultation with the emergency committee is responsible to review this
procedure, depending on the change in activities or on at least on an annual basis.
It is the responsibility of the SHE Officer to update and distribute the Site Emergency
Preparedness and Response Procedure. During the construction phase of the operation the Site
Emergency Preparedness and Response Procedure shall be updated quarterly, in consultation
with the SHE Officer, the Site Manager, the Environmental Co-ordinator as well as management
members of the relevant sections.
Copies of this Site Emergency Preparedness and Response Procedure should be available at the
Induction Centre, at the site, all temporary and permanent offices on site and the Emergency
Control Centre.
EMERGENCY CONTROL
Emergency Control Centre will be the Boardroom unless decided otherwise by the responsible
Manager.
PROCEDURE IN CASE OF FIRE
The person detecting a fire must inform and let other personnel evacuate the area immediately
following the evacuation routes to the demarcated assembly point and sound the alarm.
Notify the most senior person available in the area where the fire has occurred and try to fight
the fire with the nearest relevant firefighting equipment. Only if it is safe to do so. The most
senior person on the scene must notify the Safety Officer immediately.
Note: Prevailing winds to be taken into account in the selection of the assembly point.
At the assembly point:
 Take roll call.

 Assist and apply First Aid to the injured.
 Do not attempt to enter areas where there is an accumulation of smoke or possible
accumulation of gasses.
 Notify EMS services.
Establish a control centre. Usually the Project Board Room
The Emergency coordinator or his delegate must contact the EMS services and supply the
following information:
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 Exact location of fire.

 Type of fire and material involved.
 Magnitude of fire, example, (Volume of flammable liquid if applicable)
The mobile firefighting units shall be transported to the affected areas where appropriate and
trained employees shall commence with extinguishing the fire.
The Construction Manager or his delegate will make the decision whether to withdraw personnel
if needed whilst waiting for the fire equipment/department to arrive.
Systematically shut down operations by isolating electrical power and fuel supplies to the
affected area. Lock out such sources where applicable or where there is potential or
damage being caused.
Take all possible safe measures to protect adjacent installations and property.
The fire team to take control / charge of all firefighting activities on arrival at the site. Security to
give immediate clearance at the entrance gate for firefighting machinery/vehicles and
personnel. Project Team personnel to provide a supportive role.
The Emergency coordinator or most senior personnel will in the event of fire department arrival
conduct a brief verbal hand-over of the situation to the relevant fire department Marshall or
chief.
Safety personnel to keep a log of all instructions and record of events as they occur during the
fire.
Full fire investigation to commence immediately after the fire has been extinguished and all
evidence to be preserved.
Lessons were learned, and or design changes are to be auctioned with a view at avoiding similar
future occurrences.
PROCEDURE IN CASE OF A SNAKE BITE
1. Prevent a second bite or a second victim, by removing yourself or affected victim from
the vicinity of the snake as soon as possible. Snakes can continue to bite and inject
venom with successive bites until they run out of venom.
2. Identify or be able to describe the snake, but only if it can be done without personal risk
for a second bite or a second victim.
3. Safely and rapidly transport the victim to an emergency medical facility unless the snake
has positively been identified as harmless (non-venomous). Remember, misidentification
could be fatal. A bite without initial symptoms can still be dangerous or even fatal. It is
always safer to submit any snake bite victim for medical observation even if it is thought
that the snake submitted the bite is non-venomous.
4. Provide emergency medical care within the limits of your training.
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5. Remove constricting items of clothing and jewellery from the victim, such as which could
cut off blood flow if the bite area swells.
6. If you are in a remote area in which transport to an emergency medical facility will be
prolonged, you should apply a splint to the affected limb. If you do apply a splint,
remember to make sure the wound does not swell enough to make your splint a
tourniquet, cutting off the blood flow. Check to make sure toes and fingers are still pink
and warm, that the limb is not going numb, and that pain is not getting worse.
7. Wrap a bandage at the bite site and up the extremity with a pressure at which you would
wrap a sprained ankle. Then immobilize the extremity with a splint, with the same
precautions that may limit blood flow. This technique may help prevent life-threatening
systemic effects of venom, but may also worsen local damage at the wound site if
significant symptoms are present there.
Do not attempt to physically suck the venom from the wound.
8. The two guiding principles for care often conflict during evacuation from remote areas.
- First, the victim should get to an emergency care facility as quickly as possible.
- Second, the affected limb should be used as little as possible to delay absorption of
the venom.
9. A number of old first aid techniques have fallen out of favour. Medical research supports
the following warnings:
- Do NOT cut and suck. Cutting into the bite site can damage underlying organs and
tissue, increase the risk of infection, and does not result in venom removal.
- Do NOT use ice. Ice does not deactivate the venom and can cause frostbite.
- Do NOT use alcohol. Alcohol may deaden the pain, but it also makes the local blood
vessels bigger, which can increase venom absorption.
- Do NOT use tourniquets or constriction bands. These have not been proven effective,
may cause increased tissue damage, and could cost the victim a limb.
10. Patient will be transported to hospital; hospital depended on IOD case to Private or
Provincial if a private individual without medical aid.
11. Hospital will determine the need and the type of ant venom to be given (if any). Anti-
venom needs to be refrigerated and the correct venom needs to be used. If you use the
incorrect venom you could potentially worsen and kill the patient. This is thus not
something to be done on the road (by either yourself or paramedical staff).
12. Snakebite antiserum is extremely dangerous medication and must be given in a hospital
with ICU facilities. More people were yearly killed by the treatment as from the
snakebites.
13. The local health authorities will treat any snake bite, and the procedure would remain as
any current incident procedure with regards to call out and response.
PROCEDURE IN CASE OF EXPLOSIONS
1. In case of an explosion, the area must be evacuated immediately and the Site Manager
to be notified immediately.
2. Sound the alarm.
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3. All personnel to evacuate the area immediately and follow the safe travelling routs as
indicated by signage on site to the demarcated assembly point.
4. Take roll call.
5. Assist and apply first aid to the injured. Do not attempt to enter areas where there is an
accumulation of smoke or possible accumulation of gasses.
6. Notify EMS.
7. Establish a control centre, within the site laydown area, which is situated at assembly
point 1 and is indicated by signage.
8. SHE personnel to keep a log of all instructions and notes of events as they occur.
9. Injured personnel to be treated relevant to the injury sustained.
10. When under control the incident is to be investigated ensuring that the area is safe and
no chain reaction explosions can occur.
11. Systematically shut down operations by isolating electrical power and fuel supplies to
the affected area. Lock out such power sources.
12. The area must be demarcated with yellow and black barrier tape and it must be ensured
that nobody enters the area and that no evidence is removed from the scene until the
investigation has been completed and the area declared safe by the Construction
Manager
13. The Emergency coordinator or most senior personnel must report the explosion as soon
as possible to the Inspector of Mines and Police departments. Operations will only
resume after consultation with the Inspector of Mines and permission granted by him.
14. The emergency committee to hold a full investigation immediately and implement an
action plan.
PROCEDURE IN CASE OF ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCIES

Refer to (Document control number to be obtained from environmental officer)
PROCEDURE IN CASE OF THREATS (BOMB THREATS, ETC.)
The operator receiving the call must:
 Stay calm and not confront the caller.

 Note the time of the call.
 Try to recognize the voice. (Aggrieved or dismissed employee)
 Listen and try to identify any background noises. This will help with the investigation.
 Should call identification/tracing be available, note the number and inform the Construction
Manager.
 Try to ascertain where the bomb has been planted.
 Notify the Construction Manager immediately.
 The Project Emergency Committee Members must:
o Evacuate all personnel immediately.
o Contact the Police Services immediately and ask for assistance.
o Demarcate any area containing suspect parcels with “black and yellow” barrier tape.
o Police Services to take control on arrival and security to give immediate clearance at the
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entrance gate.
o Police Services to defuse or remove any parcels.
o Emergency Controller and Co-ordinator, in consultation with the Police Services to
declare the affected area safe and allow employees to return to work.
PROCEDURE IN CASE OF NATURAL DISASTER

Natural disaster includes but are not limited to the following:
 Earthquakes.
 Tornados.
 Storms & Lightning.
 Floods.
These are acts of nature and cannot be prevented, although impact of such acts may be reduced.
The nature and extent of the disaster will dictate the appropriate actions, but the following
general rules may apply:
 The person normally in charge of a section or department must take immediate control and
decide on the action required, inter alia, a complete evacuation of the entire area and
sending personnel home may be needed.
 In case of a storm close all windows, and isolate / switch off all electrical appliances that may
be switched on.
 As soon as possible after the disaster the emergency committee must assess firstly injury to
personnel and then damage to buildings and equipment. The Manager or his deputy after the
assessment must declare the area safe and allow personnel to return to work.
LABOUR UNREST (Strikes & Riots)

When any confrontation exists, the Manager or his nominee must inform the management team
and HR Department immediately.
The Manager must attempt to contain the confrontation to the affected area. He must obtain a
list of the grievances or reasoning for the labour unrest and communicate this to the Project
Management Team. The services of Human Resources Manager and / or Protection Services may
be requested when needed.
The Manager will on receipt of any grievance(s) or demand(s) from employees consult with the
emergency committee and decide on what action to take. The Construction Manager will have
the full authority to:
 Communicate with any aggrieved person(s)

 Liaise with employee representative or trade union.
 Liaise with the respective government departments or Council for Conciliation Mediation
and Arbitration.
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The Construction Manager may at his discretion may also inform the Police Services and ask
them to remain at a distance and monitor proceedings if required or if any concern exists of
potential unrest.
The Construction Manager will then discuss the grievance(s) and attempt to resolve the issue(s)
whilst the employees return to their working areas. If this cannot be done, all parties involved
will be advised to follow the Labour Relations procedure for filing of a dispute.
TERRORISM AND TERRORIST ATTACKS
In the case of a terrorist attack, the following procedure must be followed:
 The Construction Manager or his nominee must inform the Project Management Team and the
Police Services immediately.
 The Protection Services must keep the Manager informed at all times.
 Where possible, the SHE personnel must assist with the evacuation of personnel from the
affected area and assist any injured individuals, if this is not possible then evacuate personnel
and inform them to remain calm and find suitable cover.
 All employees to co-operate and not try to attack any perpetrator.
 Police Services to take charge on arrival.
 The Construction Manager in consultation with the Police Services, to declare the construction
site
safe and allow personnel to return to work.
ROAD TRANSPORT INCIDENTS

Any contractor involved in a company vehicle accident must report this to the Health and Safety
Officer immediately.
The Health and Safety Officer must notify the Contracts Manager immediately of the
accident and commence an investigation.
Depending on the nature of injuries, the injured personnel must be treated as per the
emergency procedure.
A full investigation to be conducted along with the Police Services and relevant Traffic Services
should the accident occur on a public road.
ARMED ROBBERY/FORCED ENTRY/HIJACKING

If your vehicle is hijacked, stolen or you have been robbed, promptly report it to the Police
Service within 48 hours. Make sure you have the vehicle details: make, model, colour, vehicle
identification and registration numbers available to assist with the recovery of the vehicle.
When forced to drive with a hijacker, be observant without making direct eye contact and try to
memorize as many details as possible.
It is important to describe the hijacker as accurately as possible. When observing a hijacker, take
note of his head and face – the shape of the eyes, mouth, nose and ears.
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Take note of possible irregularities. Look at the hair, skin colour, complexion and possible scars
and tattoos. Observe their build, sex, body movement, clothing and any conversation that may
take place.
Remember the direction from which they came and fled, as well as the time and place the
incident happened.
Remember to make mental and physical notes immediately after the incident to ensure accurate
and detailed information can be provided for the police investigation.
 Taken hostage - It can be helpful to have a survival plan in the back of your mind should such
an incident occur. It is difficult not to become paranoid when taken hostage. However, it is just
as easy to become complacent.
One very important fact to remember is - Should the conclusion of the drama be by way of
armed intervention, and escape is not possible, immediately drop to the ground, remain still and
obey the orders of the leader.
 If confronted -
o Do not lose your temper, threaten or challenge the attacker.
o DO EXACTLY AS TOLD!
o Do not resist, especially if the hijacker has a weapon. Surrender your vehicle and move away.
Try to put as much distance between yourself and the attacker as speedily as possible
o Do not reach for your purse or valuables. Leave everything in the vehicle.
o Try to remain calm at all times and do not show signs of aggression.
o Be compliant to all demands set by the perpetrator.
o Do not make eye contact with the hijacker. He may perceive this behaviour as a threat and
retaliate aggressively.
o Keep your hands still and visible to the attacker, so as to give him assurance of your passive
intent.
o Do not speak too fast (if you are able to talk) and do not make sudden movements.
o Gather as much information as possible without posing a threat.
o How many people?
o How many firearms and description thereof? What were the perpetrators wearing (clothing)?
To which direction did they drive off
o Take note of the language they use (the accent).
o First phone the Police Service. They will dispatch the medical services if needed.
o Activate the vehicle-tracking device, if the vehicle is fitted with one.
AMBULANCE CALL-OUT PROCEDURE

In the event of any injury sustained, first aid shall be administered immediately by trained
competent staff members.
o The local health authorities must be contacted by phone and immediately dispatched to
the scene of the incident with the following information:
o Exact location of the incident,
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o Directions to the location

o Nature of injuries sustained.
o How many vehicles/patients involved etc.
o Injurer’s condition.
Arrange for someone to meet and escort the emergency vehicle to the scene.
Ask for first-aid instructions if necessary while waiting for the emergency services to arrive.
Continually remain in contact with Ambulance services advising on the patient’s conditions until
such time that they arrive.
Ambulance services shall treat and based on the nature of incidents shall refer the patient for
further treatment or in serious injuries, commence with the evacuation procedure.
EMERGENCY ALARMS AND MEANING

Long uninterrupted signal – Complete Evacuation of Working Areas
Short Bursts – Fire Alarm
Emergency Plan for Field Fires happening on site:

The Site Safety Officer needs to be notified immediately of any kind of field fire that has occurred
on site.
The Site Safety Officer will notify the local fire brigade of any field fire.
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Designation Name Contact Number
Emergency Coordinator / Control Officer
Local Ambulance Services
Local Police Services
Local Fire Department / Emergency

Response providers
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Designation Name Contact Number
Local Hospital / Clinic
Water, Sewer & Electricity Department
Department of Labour
Chemical Spill Service Provider
Tow Truck Service Provider
Construction Manager
Design Manager
SHEQ Manager Zhongmei
SHEQ Manager
SHE Officer
Francois du Toit SHE Consultant +27 (0) 82 413 5509
Traffic Accommodation
Elbi Bredenkamp Environmental Consultant +27 (0) 82 562 4134
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FIRST AID KITS AVAILABLE FROM: WHERE LEVEL

First Aid Room Laboratory Office Level 1
Main Store Main Storeroom Level 1
All work areas Work Area Level 1
All Vehicles All Vehicles Level 1
1. EMERGENCY PLAN FOR ACCIDENTS
In case of any accident on site or at the site office the Site Safety Officer needs to be informed
immediately, so that the correct Emergency Services can be notified.
The Site Safety Officer will report to all necessary managers.
The relevant Accident Report will be filled in and photos will be taken on site.
EMERGENCY PLAN FOR FIRST AID CASES, INJURIES AND ILLNESS:
In case of a first aid case or minor injuries the injured will be treated on site or at the site office
by an appointed first aid team member. All injuries need to be reported to the Site Safety Officer
immediately. All the first aid equipment that is used for the minor injuries must be recorded on
the first aid register and will be replaced as soon as possible.
Should a Zhongmei Engineering employee, Sub Contractor, Client or Visitor become ill while
working on site the Foreman or Supervisor need to inform the Site Safety Officer immediately. If
the the illness is identified as serious the Correct Emergency Services needs to be called as
identified on the Emergency Contact List.
Should the Ambulance or any other Emergency services be called out to the office or site give as
much detail as possible to the ambulance dispatch or relevant medical services (See point 24).
When the need arise a first aid team member will be there to assist the ill person to maintain
that the ill person is kept still, also the first aider need to pay attention to the head and neck in
case of an injury until the ambulance or emergency services arrives or when the need arise and
alternative transport will be made available.
An incident must be raised as per the Incident Reporting, Corrective, and Preventive Action
Procedure
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INCIDENT REPORTING PROCEDURE
All incidents reports must be channelled through the Site Manager / Director to the Safety
Department (as per diagram below)
Incident;
Must be reported as soon after it has occurred or as soon as is reasonably practical
Injury Product loss Damage to;
Suffered on duty. Environmental Equipment/ Machinery/

Impact Facilities
First Aider;
First aid case is treated from first
aid box and returns to work. Site / Department
More serious injury reports to manager
Doctor
Workshop Manager
Made safe where needed.
Doctor /Hospital Scheduled for repairs,
Recordable, replaced
Reportable and
Occupational Disease
Reportable Incident; Report

to Head Office
Incident Investigator - Investigation Team
All accidents to be investigated as soon after they

Report to Department of have occurred as is reasonable, not later than 1 day
Labour after the accident
Fatal Injuries must be reported

to Head Office immediately Health & Safety Committee
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INJURED ON DUTY REPORTING PROCEDURE
Site Clerk
NOTE:
Copy all documents for site

Complete “Employers report of records and dispatch
accident” form originals to Head Office
Detach Yellow copy “Part

B” and send with injured
to medical facility
Dispatch First medical report,

Progress report, Accounts and any
other related documents
On return to work by injured;
Doctor’s Final medical report and

Resumption report must be
completed.
Note: Only Site Manager
authorized to sign IOD forms
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Site MANAGER
“Employers Report of Accident”
 Ensure form is completed correctly.

 Authorize and date
Perform investigation of incident
Complete investigation report –
Table investigation report at

Health & Safety meeting
Follow up to ensure corrective

actions are completed
Complete monthly statistical returns

Reportable Incidents report to Head Office
and Department of Labour
GENERAL
In the event of any site emergency like, fire, accidents, incidents and or spillages please inform
the Site Safety Officer, Robert Smith, as soon as possible. All scenarios are deferent and
when something happens, it will be approached and dealt with in a professional manner and the
relevant emergency services will be contacted.
When the Site Safety Officer is not available, please report the matter as soon as possible to your
direct supervisor who will then contact the relevant emergency services and report this matter
to Construction Manager who will inform the SHEQ Manager. As far possible in an emergency
event all employees must stay together and at one place until the Site Safety Officer, Site
Manager, Foreman or supervisor instruct otherwise. All supervisors and team leaders must
ensure to have a Roll Call list of all employees working in their teams. It is the responsibility of
the supervisors to know the where about of his or her employees at all times.
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10 INCIDENT REGISTER
INCIDENT REGISTER: DESIGN, REHABILITATION/IMPROVEMENT, ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WORKS OF N220: CHISSANO TO CHIBUTO AND N/C
CRZ.N220 TO N1
NAME OF PERSON DATE OF

DATE OF
REPORTING THE INCIDENT INCIDENT HOW WAS INCIDENT ADDRESSED? SIGNATURE
RECTIFICATION
INCIDENT IDENTIFIED
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11 REHABILITATION MEASURES AND CLOSURE PLAN

The rehabilitation phase follows completion of construction works and entails site clean-up and site
rehabilitation following the removal of the Contractor from site. The underlying aim of rehabilitation is the
process of returning land within the site boundary to some degree of its former natural state.
Key aspects within this process include the:

- Removal of structures and infrastructure;
- Handling of inert waste and rubble;
- Handling of hazardous waste and pollution control;
- Final shaping of the terrain;
- Topsoil replacement and soil amelioration;
- Ripping and scarifying of surfaces;
- Planting of indigenous occurring vegetation (if deemed necessary); and
- Maintenance.
11.1 REHABILITATION MEASURES

Removal of structures and infrastructure
 On completion of a section of works, the area must be rehabilitated by suitable landscaping,

levelling, topsoil dressing, land preparation, alien plant eradication and where ascribed for by the
ECO, vegetation establishment;
 Clear and completely remove from site all construction structures and temporary infrastructure;
 All permanent infrastructure must be returned to a useable state.
Inert waste and rubble
 Remove all inert waste and rubble, such as excess rock, any structural foundations and remaining
aggregates. Only once this material has been removed, the site shall be re-instated and
rehabilitated.
 Domestic waste must be completely removed from the site and disposed of at a landfill site.
Topsoil replacement and soil amelioration
 The reinstatement of disturbed areas must follow immediately after the removal of structures
and temporary infrastructure;
 Topsoil backfilling must be undertaken when the soil is dry, and not following any recent rainfall
events;
 The replacement of topsoil should be sought in situ with construction where possible, or as soon
as construction in an area has be completed;
 All stockpiled topsoil together with herbaceous vegetation should be replaced and redistributed
over a disturbed area such as temporary access roads;
 Topsoil must be returned to the same site from where it was stripped;
 When insufficient topsoil remains, soil of a similar quality can be obtained from a nearby area
within the construction area which was disturbed;
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 Once topsoil has been returned to the ground, stripped vegetation should be randomly spread
by hand over the area.
Maintenance
 All re-growth of invasive vegetative material will be monitored by the Developer for one year;
 All areas under rehabilitation are to be treated as no-go areas using danger tape and steel
droppers/fencing and cordoned off, to prevent vehicular, pedestrian and livestock access.
 Any re-vegetation must be done using plant species in occurrence on site;
 Control invasive plant species and weeds using approved methods of manual or chemical
intervention;
 The reestablishment of vegetation should be allowed several rainy seasons, given the arid nature
of the climate and region.
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ADMINISTRAÇÃO NACIONAL DE ESTRADAS

SIMPLE OUTPUT AND PERFORMANCE BASED ROAD CONTRACT

ICB No: 22/GE-ANE/313/2015 [PACKAGE 1]

PREPARED BY: PREPARED FOR:

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BEST PRACTICE PROCEDURES FOR

ICB No: 22/GE-ANE/313/2015 [PACKAGE

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Email: Email: mozoprc57km@163.com

Prepared by: Elbi Bredenkamp

5.3.3 Record Keeping ..................................................................................................... 24

LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

AIA - Archaeological Impact Assessment

ANE - National Road Administration

BID - Background Information Document

BPPEM - Best Practice Procedures for Environmental Management

DBST - Double Bituminous Surface Treatment

ECO - Environmental Control Officer

EIA - Environmental Impact Assessment

EIR - Environmental Impact Report

EMP - Environmental Management Program

ESA - Early Stone Age

ESO - Environmental Safety Officer

ESMF - Environmental and Social Management Framework

GDP - Gross Domestic Product

GIS - Geographic Information System

HIA - Heritage Impact Assessment

I&APs - Interested and Affected Parties

IDP - Integrated Development Plan

LoS - Level of Service

MITADER - Ministry for the Coordination of Environmental Action

MOPHRH - Ministry of Public Works, Housing and Water Resources

NWP - National Water Policy (Law No. 16/91August 3, 1991).

Archaeological resources: This includes:

Environmental Impact Assessment: In relation to an application, to which Scoping must be applied,

Environmental Management Programme: A legally binding working document, which stipulates

Macro-geomorphological: Related to / on the scale of geomorphic provinces. A geomorphic province is a

1.1 CONTRACT SCOPE

1. Improvement Works: The construction of new bridges

1.2 AREAS OF INTERVENTION

1.2.1 Improvement Works

i. Demolition of the existing bridge located in Chainage km 20+460 – km 20+546; and,

1.2.2 Rehabilitation Interventions

1.2.3 Routine Maintenance Works

1.3 LEGAL COMPLIANCE AND LEGISLATION

 Applicable International Standards.

1.4 REPORT LAYOUT

Table 2: Summary of report content layout.

Chapter Chapter Heading Content Summary

Chapter Chapter Heading Content Summary

2 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PRACTITIONER

2.1 DETAILS OF THE EAP

Physical address: Suite 204, Hibernian Towers, Beach Road, Strand

Postal address: Suite 338, Private Bag X15, Somerset West

2.2 Expertise of the EAP

2012 Systems & Greenhouse Gases Technical Assessor Course SANAS