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COLTO SERIES 8000: SUNDRIES

SECTION B8100: TESTING MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP

B8102 TESTING METHODS

Insert the following as a new first paragraph:

“Where reference is made to TMH test methods in this specification or the standard specifications, it shall be replaced with the relevant current published SANS test method.”

B8103 THE COSTS OF TESTING

(a) Process Control

Rename the heading as “Materials Quality Control” and replace the contents with the following:

“Testing shall be undertaken by a combined laboratory facility for process control (where the process control testing can be utilised as acceptance control), acceptance control and correlation testing subject to the following requirements laid down by the employer: (i) The contractor accepts the test results of the combined laboratory. Should there be any

doubts with regard to certain test results, this will be settled by an independent laboratory mutually agreed upon. The cost in such cases will be to the account of the party at fault.

(ii) The contractor accepts that the engineer will be in charge of the combined laboratory

exclusive of any prejudice towards the contractor in freely carrying out his process control obligations.

The total cost of the combined laboratory for the 42 month contract period has been estimated at R12 500 000 000. The estimated cost per month to establish and operate the combined laboratory for the contract period as listed above, allows for the following items:

Establishment of laboratory buildings Salaries and labour for all laboratory staff members Housing for all laboratory staff members Transport requirements (based on distance) for staff and material testing Provision of laboratory equipment (as required for the contract) A pay item for the monthly contribution from the contractor’s interim payment certificates has been provided under payment item B81.04.”

B8105 TESTING OF AGGREGATES

Add the following sub-clause:

“(g) Determination of Ethylene Glycol Durability Index

The Ethylene Glycol Durability Index shall be determined as follows:

(i) Apparatus

Suitable pans or basins Ethylene Glycol solution Stirring rod

(ii) Method

Obtain three or more representative samples from the source to be evaluated. If not already crushed, crush the material in order to obtain sufficient minus 19 mm plus 13 mm sized aggregate in order to totally cover the bottom of the basin or pan with a single layer of stone. Add

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sufficient ethylene glycol to each basin ensuring that every aggregate particle is completely submerged. After soaking for 24 hours, gently stir the aggregate and allow to settle. Observe and record the response of the aggregate to the ethylene glycol according to the criteria listed in (iii) below. Continue the above cycle at intervals of 24 hours for a further 4 days, in each case recording the observed response. After 5 days allow the samples to remain submerged in the solution and observe and record the disintegration response after a total period of 15, 30 and 60 days have elapsed. (iii) Classification of response

After each cycle, classify and record the response of the aggregate as follows:

DISINTEGRATION CLASS

Class 1: No obvious effects, or only very minor spalling of sand sized particles or very small flakes. Class 2: Splitting of rock, accompanied by any other disintegrative effects. Class 3: Fracturing (spheroidal and/ or internal) without extensive spalling or distortion. Class 4: Fracturing (spheroidal and/or internal) with extensive spalling or distortion. Class 5: Complete disintegration. TIME CLASS

The time factor in the above disintegrative process is classified according to the time taken for the most serious effect of the expansive stresses to occur i.e. Class 4: 0 - 5 days Class 3: 6 - 15 days Class 2: 16 - 30 days Class 1: 31 - 60 days Class 0: Over 60 days (iv) Determination of Glycol Durability Index

The Ethylene Durability Index is determined by adding the class number as assigned for the specific disintegrative response observed to the class number as assigned for the period for this response to occur. A durability index ranging from 1 (no response) to 9 (rapid and complete disintegration) is thus determined.” Amend the heading of B8106 to read as follows:

“B8106 TESTING THE CONCRETE AND COVER TO STEEL REINFORCEMENT”

Add the following sub-clauses under B8106:

“(g) Trial panels for durability concrete (W class concrete)

As part of the durability class concrete mix design approval process, trial panels shall be constructed on the site (or at the laboratory) before construction of structural elements commences, to ensure that the contractor can successfully achieve the oxygen permeability, sorptivity and conductivity targets set for the in situ concrete with method of construction to be adopted. Each trial panel shall be constructed using the same type of concrete mix, shuttering type, placing and curing methods (including application rates of curing compounds if applicable) as to be used on the final structural element to be constructed. The dimensions of such a trial panel shall be 0.40 m wide, 0.60 m high and 150 mm thick. The panel shall be constructed vertically. It is suggested that 2 lifting hooks be cast into the panel to facilitate lifting, moving or disposal of panel. It most likely will be that one trial panel will be required for substructures (piers, abutments, retaining walls, etc) if the same grade concrete is specified for all substructures and another for the decks due to type of casting and curing methods. A third (or successively numbered) trial panel representative of the parapets, that utilize a different concrete mix, should also be prepared.

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The test area for taking of cores (taken in horizontal direction) shall not be less than 100 mm from all horizontal and vertical edges. The number of cores to be extracted and tested is described under B8106(i). (h) Test panels for durability concrete (W class concrete)

During casting of concrete on site, test panels shall be constructed on the site adjacent to where the concrete element is being placed. Each test panel shall be constructed with the same concrete, shutter type, compaction and curing methods being used in the element being cast (including same vibrator frequency and curing compound application rates), and be left to cure for 28 days adjacent to the concrete element. Thereafter it shall either be cored on site or transported to the laboratory for testing of the required durability parameters. The dimensions of the test panels shall be 0,4 m wide, 0,6 m high and 150 mm thick and be cast vertically to simulate vertical casts of the substructures and vertical faces of bridge decks. It is suggested that 2 lifting hooks be installed at both top ends of the test panel to assist with transport. For precast concrete, test panels will not be constructed, as cores will be drilled from the concrete elements at the precast yard before being placed at its final location. For the horizontal faces of in situ bridge decks and culverts, test panels will also not be constructed. Instead cores will be extracted from the top surface of the decks. The frequency of the testing and number of cores to be extracted is described under B8106(i). The test area for the taking of cores (taken in a horizontal direction) shall not be less than 100 mm all horizontal and vertical edges. The costs for construction of the test panels shall be deemed to be included under rates for payitem 64.01.” (i) Testing for concrete durability

Durability predictions for durability concrete prefixed ‘W’ will be based on the following tests that shall be carried out by an accredited laboratory approved by the engineer:

Oxygen permeability Water sorptivity Chloride conductivity (if specified)

Notes:

The test methods shall be as described below. For test no’s (i) and (ii) (and (iii) when required), cores of 70 ± 2 mm diameter shall be extracted from the test panels when the concrete reaches the age of at least 28 days but not more than 35 days and tested for the durability criteria set out in clause B6404(h) and used to determine the payment as per table B8212/1. Test No. (iii) may only be required where specified (e.g. within a XS-chloride environment along the coast or where chlorides are present in ground water). A sample for the purposes of durability testing is as defined in table B8106/1. The cores for durability testing shall be extracted from the test panels for process and acceptance control (at the frequency as shown in table B8106/2). Durability testing shall only be required for concrete specified as durability concrete with the prefix “W”. The number of samples to be taken shall be as shown in table B8106/2. Table B8106/1

NUMBER OF CORE RESULTS REQUIRED FOR A SINGLE SAMPLE FOR DURABILITY TESTING

Durability Parameter No. of Core Results a. Sorptivity 3 b. Oxygen Permeability 4 c. Chloride Conductivity 4

* Test undertaken only if specified and within a XS-chloride environment.

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Table B8106/2

NUMBER OF TEST PANELS REQUIRED FOR DURABILITY TESTING & DEFINITION OF THE STATISTICAL LOT FOR CONCRETE DURABILITY TESTING.

Element No. of Test Panels to be taken (see

Table B8106/1 for number of core results required for a single sample)

In situ Bridge Decks 1 (per span/pour)1

Bridge Piers/Abutments 1 (per individual element)2

Precast Elements 1 (per element per production day)2,

3

Parapets, Balustrades & vehicular barriers. 1 (per element)2

Culvert walls / wingwalls / slabs 1 (per cell per wall section)1, 2

Retaining walls & MSEW’s 1 (per wall section)2

All bases 1 (per individual element)2

Note:

1. Test panels required to be cast vertically. Additional cores required to be extracted from top of deck / major culvert slabs, i.e. in situ cores.

2. Note that where group of elements are cast on the same day, only one test panel will be required, but only if the same grade concrete is used.

3. Sample required to be taken from Precast element in casting yard. For edge beams, inner face to be cored.

For cores to be extracted from precast elements and top of bridge decks, the engineer will indicate the positions at which the cores will be extracted. Filling of the holes left by the drilling of the cores shall be the responsibility of the contractor and shall be carried out using an approved proprietary non-shrink repair mortar so as to restore structural integrity-, water retaining-, water excluding- and durability-properties of the structural element tested. It is recommended that the initial hole be suitably prepared to accept a cementitious non-shrink grout installed by (dry) ramming technique and a 25mm thick recess left at the final surface. The 25 mm thick recess can be finished with a colour-matched cementitious repair mortar and cured and rubbed down together with the remaining final surface to achieve the desired finish of the element as per Colto Clause 6207 (or as amended in the project specifications), particularly in terms of uniform colour, texture and appearance. If the test results indicate that the durability requirement has not been achieved, then the structural element shall be cored and tested for the durability criteria. The engineer will indicate the positions at which the cores will be extracted. The costs for testing of the structure shall be borne by the contractor. Filling of the holes left by the drilling of the cores shall be the responsibility of the contractor and shall be carried out with material as described in the paragraph above. Note that if testing has to be undertaken on sides of decks and walls, the cores shall be taken on the exposed faces of the concrete i.e. the sidewall face taking care not to cut the reinforcing bars. Where the cores do contain pieces of reinforcing steel, they shall not be used for the tests. The cores shall be extracted through the cover concrete from the test panels or constructed concrete element as applicable. The outer 5 mm of the exposed surface of the core shall be cut off and then a slice (30 ± 2 mm thick) shall then be cut and prepared for testing. The engineer will indicate the positions at which the cores will be extracted. The methodology and latest revisions for the durability index tests are available at the University of Cape Town’s web address at www.civil.uct.ac.za. In addition, the results of all the durability testing shall be submitted at least once a month in the required format to the University of Cape Town, where the present contact person is:

Assoc Prof. HD Beushausen - email: hans.beushausen@uct.ac.za. (j) Testing for cover to steel reinforcement

This procedure covers all measurements to be performed on reinforced concrete structures to establish conformance to specified cover requirements.

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(i) Apparatus (Cover meter devices)

Concrete cover testing shall be conducted using an approved electro-magnetic cover meter device complying with the relevant modern standards BS 1881 Part 204 (1988) and ACI 228.2R-13 and shall be capable of identifying the location and depth of reinforcement and to a lesser extent identify the diameter of embedded reinforcement. The daily use thereof may be delegated to the responsibilities of joint site laboratory. The contracts approach to sampling of particular areas and elements for cover testing shall be at the discretion of the engineer. All cover meter devices proposed for use shall possess documentary proof of calibration by the original equipment supplier, or equivalent calibration authority, certifying the electronic calibration of the cover meter device not exceeding 5 years since the latest (re)calibration. A standard control block (preferably with 40 mm cover) shall be used and maintained on site as a permanent control reference for cover depth. The cover meters shall be routinely checked on site using the control block under the control of the engineer and recorded daily in writing in the laboratory equipment calibration/control register. (ii) Test procedure and method

(1) Sampling ratio and bridge elements requiring particular cover measurement

The cover meter tests shall be conducted for a minimum 2% of surface area of concrete placed (1m2 for every 50m2 surface area). For bridges (or elements thereof) constructed utilising a half-width construction strategy, the sampling ratio shall be increased to 3,3% of surface area (1m

2 for every

30m2 surface area). This contract’s approach to sampling of particular areas and elements for cover

testing shall be selected at the discretion of the Engineer. Critical elements for cover surveys are parapets, deck edges including underside of cantilevers, deck soffits, lower portions of columns and abutments and walls. All parapets (F-shaped) including the parapet beam and aesthetic detail recesses shall be fully tested for cover compliance. In addition, the entire area up to 1,5 m high on piers, walls and abutments, including the rear of abutments and wingwalls, shall be fully tested before being backfilled. The engineer will identify other critical areas required to be surveyed. Should any of these areas shows deficiencies, the engineer may order additional cover tests on other areas at the contractors costs. (2) Preparation

The contractor shall complete in writing a cover survey request and record the request in writing in the established site test request system. The selected area for cover measurement is to be indicated on a sketch, appropriately referenced to clearly defined structural features to ensure that the area can be further investigated should a cover non-conformity be reported. The responsible person must identify the area to be scanned, take measurements on the required date and calculate the results in terms of the project specification. The cover meter device shall be checked against the standard control block immediately prior to each day of measurement. Any deviation of reading(s) on the standard control block shall be immediately reported to the engineer, who may instruct the immediate replacement of the cover meter device at the contractor’s expense. All measurements shall be performed in accordance with the cover meter equipment manufacturer’s guidelines. (3) Grid, block, or image scan method

Individual cover depth measurements are to be recorded in both primary orthogonal reinforcement directions of a marked grid as per the cover meter equipment manufacturer’s guidelines. A minimum of 24 individual cover depth measurements (CDM) shall be recorded from a grid area of at least 600mm by 600mm (0.36m2) and the individual arithmetic mean cover calculated for this specific grid area. An example of Image Scan information and presentation is shown in Figure B8106-3 below:

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Figure B8106-3 : Example of a Image scan output If the equipment used is not able to provide the above presentation it has to be done manually by determining the position of rebar, first and second reinforcement layers closest to surface, and manually record readings in order to establish the depth of rebar, as shown in Figure B8106-4 below.

Figure B8106-4 : Manual recording of readings” (4) Normalization procedure for the intended use of quick or linear scan methods

Where the contractor elects to utilize quick or linear scan methods, he is hereby duly alerted to the fact that only the outer rebar layer closest to the concrete surface is measured, resulting in the reporting of relatively smaller cover. The contractor shall ensure stricter control over the achievement of cover

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takes place on site to ensure full compliance where quick or linear scan methods are proposed and employed. The normalisation procedure shall be satisfactorily executed in full and submitted in writing to the engineer prior to the acceptance of the quick/linear scan method on site. The engineer shall duly consider the technical submission and elect to approve at his own discretion the test method provided that the straight line regression coefficient exceeds the minimum requirement specified below. The contractor shall perform a comparative parameter study comprising of a minimum range of 80 discrete individual cover surveys as recorded in the cover survey request system, where the quick/linear method is specifically limited to exactly the same grid area used for the grid scan. The comparative results shall be tabled for each grid area and specific structural element type, and the individual mean cover (mm) and standard deviation (mm) shall be reported for each cover method per grid area. A graphical XY plot of individual mean cover from the two cover methods, with the grid/block method plotted on the horizontal (independent variable) axis and the quick/linear method plotted on the vertical (dependant variable) axis. In order to accept the normalisation procedure, a squared linear regression coefficient (R

2) shall be equal to, or greater than 0.90. The comparative

analyses shall also determine the net reported shift in cover between the two methods, but the shift shall not under any circumstances be used to adjust any cover readings determined using the quick or linear method. (5) Quick or linear scan method

Individual CDM readings are to be taken perpendicular to the layer of rebar closest to the concrete surface for each scan area (>40 per m

2), so that an individual mean cover to reinforcement can be

determined for the tested area. Readings are to be taken to identify individual bars within each 1 m2. At least three cover readings, at 100 mm spacing, per an individual bar shall be shown in the test results but only the overall mean cover measurement would be used for payment purposes. Reports generated by the equipment shall be used for determining payment in accordance with table B8212/2a.

e.g. If specified cover is 50mm, the lower limit for full acceptance is:

50 mm x 85% = 42 mm (rounded down to the nearest integer). Where more than 5% of individual CDM readings are below specified lower limit (85%), the area shall be re-scanned, by Image, Block or Grid scan method, to verify the individual mean cover. An example of Quick Scan information and presentation is shown in Figure B8106-5 below. (iii) Processing, analysis and reporting of cover data

The overall mean cover per cover survey request shall be determined from a minimum of 3 individual mean covers calculated from 3 discrete scan areas totalling at least 1 m

2. The overall mean cover is

calculated as the arithmetic mean of at least 3 individual mean cover results (more individual mean cover results shall be determined for larger structural elements). The sample standard deviation (mm) shall be determined and reported for the same data set used to calculate the overall mean cover. Each individual bar reading, used to determine the minimum individual mean cover, shall exceed 60% of the specified cover. Where individual bar reading does not exceed 60% (refer table B8212/2), the contractor shall at his expense conduct a physical exploratory investigation to confirm the depth of reinforcement and to propose appropriate remedial measures subject to the agreement and written approval of the engineer. Cognizance to be taken of the effect to cover depth measured, where spliced bars are measured in same area as single bars. For splices, the size of rebar shall be corrected manually on the device by means of applying the following formula (approximately 1.41 x diameter of spliced rebar as shown in design). For the purposes of calculating the individual mean cover, individual CDM’s that have covers exceeding the specified nominal cover by the greater of twice (2,0x) the reinforcement diameter or

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25 mm, whichever is greater, shall be capped at specified cover plus the greater of twice (2,0x) the reinforcement diameter or 25 mm in the calculations.

Figure B8106-5 : Example of quick/linear scan output

Where insufficient cover are established before placing of concrete, e.g. Starter bars from base not correct position, remedial actions shall be performed before continuing with next concreting – these actions to be clearly recorded and area identified. The overall mean cover, categorised per element type and per specified cover range, shall be used to assess conformance with the requirements of table B8212/2. A Microsoft Excel (or similar) spreadsheet shall be used to consolidate and record all cover data. One worksheet shall record all unique cover survey request identifiers, the element type, the cover survey date, the specified nominal cover, the unique reference to the electronic file containing individual readings, the cover meter device used, the bar diameter setting used to record the individual cover readings, the arithmetic mean of individual readings (in mm, rounded off to nearest integer) i.e. Individual mean cover, the standard deviation (in mm) of the sample used to calculate the individual mean cover, the minimum individual reading, the maximum individual reading and information relating to any non-conforming work. A second worksheet shall record the element type, the specified nominal cover, and sufficient information to link the data to particular individual mean covers. The overall mean cover per element

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type per portion of work, standard deviation (mm) of the sample comprising the individual mean covers, the minimum individual mean cover used and the maximum individual mean cover used to calculate the overall mean cover. Global analysis of the cover results shall be reported for the contract comprising of: 1) the total number of individual CDM’s utilised to calculate the individual mean cover data per specified nominal cover , 2) the total number of individual mean covers reported per specified nominal cover, 3) the overall mean cover and standard deviation per structural element type (defined by the engineer) and per specified nominal cover, 4) determine the statistical degree of compliance based on single-sided Gaussian statistical tables (to three decimal places) and report the compliance percentage (%) to one decimal place. Pertaining to the overall mean cover; the arithmetic mean (mm), standard deviation (mm), maximum and minimum statistics shall be presented separately for the means and standard deviations of the global data package per specified nominal cover.

B8108 DETERMINING THE TOTAL APPROXIMATE DRY BULK RELATIVE DENSITY AND THE APPARENT DENSITY

Add the following at the end of this clause:

“For materials where the total water absorption, when determined according to TMH1 Methods B14 and B15, is in excess of 1,5%, the apparent density shall be calculated in accordance to the following formula:

This formula shall be used as an alternative to note (5) regarding soaking period, when so instructed by the engineer."

B8110 TESTS RELATING TO CHEMICAL STABILISATION

Add the following sub-clause:

“(d) The Wet-Dry Durability Test for cement and/or lime-treated materials using the hand-brush method (SANRAL METHOD)

(i) Scope

This method covers the procedure for determining the soil-cement losses obtained by repeated wetting, drying and hand brushing of hardened soil-cement specimens (see 5.4). (ii) Apparatus

(1) A moisture curing room capable of maintaining a relative humidity of 95 to 100 percent and a temperature of 22 to 25°C, or suitable plastic bags capable of holding specimens and carriers in an air tight condition in a water bath as described in 2.2 below. (2) A suitable water bath with thermostatic control capable of maintaining a temperature of 22 to 25°C. (3) A balance to weigh up to 10kg, accurate to 0.5g. (4) A drying oven capable of maintaining temperatures of 71 ± 3°C and 110 ± 5°C. (5) A wire scratch brush made of 50 mm by 1.6 mm flat 26 gauge wire bristles assembled in 50 groups of 10 bristles and mounted to form five longitudinal rows and 10 transverse rows on a 200 by 65mm wooden block. (iii) Method

(1) Preparation of specimens

Prepare specimens in accordance with the procedure described in the Appendix to method A19 in the TMH 1 with the following exceptions:

(b -a)

(d - a) + { (w - 1.0)/100 x (b - a) } - (c - b)

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Use the material passing the 37.5 mm sieve and discard the material remaining on the sieve. Use the apparatus and compaction method as described in TMH 1 method A7 (100% Modified AASHTO at predetermined OMC). (2) Curing of specimens

Rapid cure the specimens (see 5.6). Alternatively, and where instructed by the engineer, the specimens may be cured for seven days at a relative humidity of 95% to 100% and a temperature of 22°C to 25°C in a suitable curing room or in plastic bags and a suitable water bath. (3) Wetting, drying and brushing

After curing, remove the specimens from the curing room or plastic bags, allow to cool and submerge them in water at room temperature for a period of five hours. Remove the specimens from the water and place them in an oven at 71°C for 42 hours. Remove the specimens from the oven. Give each specimen two firm strokes over the full surface area with the wire scratch brush. The brush must be held parallel to the long axis of the specimen or parallel to the ends as required to cover all areas of the specimen. Apply these strokes to the full height and width of each specimen with a firm stroke corresponding to approximately 13.5 kN force (see note 5.5). (4) Determination of soil-cement losses

After 12 cycles, dry the specimens to constant mass at 100°C and determine the oven dry mass of the specimens. The data collected will permit the calculation of the soil-cement losses of the specimens after the prescribed 12-cycle test. (iv) Calculations

(1) Calculate the soil-cement loss of the specimens as a percentage of the original oven-dry mass of the specimens as follows:

L = W - N x 100 W

Where L = soil-cement loss (%) W = original calculated oven-dry mass (g) (calculated according to paragraph 3.5 in the

Appendix to method A19 in the TMH 1). N = final oven-dry mass (g).

(2) The percentage loss shall be calculated and reported to the nearest 0.1 percent. The results are normally required for stabilisation design purposes and should be reported graphically against relevant cement contents. (v) Notes

(1) Mass determinations of the specimens before and after brushing are usually made at the end of each cycle during research or special investigations. (2) Care is required when assessing results obtained on very coarse graded materials as "plucking" out of the aggregate pieces during the brushing process could result in very high losses of material, which may however not be truly indicative of its potential erosion resistance. (3) If it not possible to run the cycle continuously because of Sundays or holidays, or for any other reason, the specimens should be held in the oven during the layover period.

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(4) The test was originally developed to determine wet-dry durability of cement-treated material. It can, however, be used with equal success on material tested with other chemical stabilizers, for example lime, or mixes of lime and milled blast furnace slag, or cement and milled blast furnace slag. (5) The pressure of the brushing stroke is determined as follows:

Clamp a specimen in a vertical position on the edge of a platform scale and zero the scale. Apply vertical brushing strokes to the specimen and note the force necessary to register approximately 1.36 kg. (6) Rapid curing:

Seal each specimen airtight in a suitable container or plastic bag. Carefully place the briquettes on suitable holders or in pans and place in the oven at the relevant temperature and period given below:

Stabilizing agent Temp (°C) Time (Hours) Cement 70 – 75 24 ±0.5 PBFC 70 - 75 24 ±0.5 Lime 60 ±2 45 ±1 Lime / FA 60 ±2 45 ±1 Lime / MBFS 60 ±2 45 ±1

B8114 GEOTEXTILE AND GEOTEXTILE – SOIL COMPACTIBILITY TESTS

Add the following new sub-clause:

“(c) Other Tests:

(i) Thickness (mm):

The thickness of the material shall be specified by the contractor (or supplier). Thickness and compressibility tests shall be carried out in accordance with Code of Practice SABS 0221:1988. The Testing of Geo-textile, to check that the material supplied conforms to the thickness specified by the contractor. (ii) Mass per unit area (g/m

2):

Testing shall be carried out in accordance with Code of Practice SABS 0221. (1) Tensile strength (kN/m):

Testing shall be carried out in accordance with Code of Practice SABS 0221. (2) Penetration load (kN):

Testing shall be carried out in accordance with Code of Practice SABS 0221. (3) Puncture resistance (mm):

Testing shall be done in accordance with test procedures laid down by CSIR, Pretoria. (4) Permeability (l/s/m2):

Testing shall be carried out in accordance with Code of Practice SABS 0221.”

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B8117 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Amend payitem 81.02 as follows:

Item Unit

B81.02 Other special tests requested by the engineer

"(a) Employer’s contribution to concrete durability tests (i) Tests for water sorptivity ............................................................................ provisional sum (ii) Tests for oxygen permeability .................................................................... provisional sum (iii) Tests for chloride conductivity .................................................................... provisional sum (iv) Tests for concrete cover ............................................................................ provisional sum (b) Other tests ............................................................................................... provisional sum The provisional sum provided to cover the cost of special tests as requested by the engineer in terms of clause 8115 shall be expended in accordance with the provisions of the FIDIC Conditions of Contract. Payment will not be made for any special tests should the result indicate that the specifications have not been complied with.”

Item Unit

B81.03 Providing Testing Equipment

Add the following items:

(c) Asphalt dial tru thermometer (range 10° - 250°) ............................................... number (No) (d) Concrete cover meter as specified................................................................... number (No) (e) Hand held digital thermometer complete with fluid and surface probes............... number (No) (f) Measuring wheel ............................................................................................ number (No) (g) 100 metre steel tape measure ......................................................................... number (No) (h) Weather station ......................................................................................... provisional sum” Add the following at the end of the 1st payment paragraph:

“The hand held digital thermometer shall have an accuracy of 0.05% + 0.3ºC, with a range of -10 to 300ºC. The Provisional sum allowed under item (i) is for the provision and monthly running cost as instructed by the engineer.” Add the following payment item before the “Note:”:

“Item Unit

B81.04 Financial contribution for the combined laboratory ............................................. month

The unit of measurement shall be the month. The negative rate tendered per month shall cover the contractor’s contribution towards the establishment and operation of the combined laboratory over the contract period including any approved extension of time, and shall be deducted from the contractor’s payment certificates. The contractor’s tendered contribution for the establishment and operation of the combined laboratory shall be deducted monthly from the payment certificates over the contract period, including approved extension of time. However, excluded from the tendered contribution shall be the costs of all other special tests requested by the engineer.”

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Insert “(a) & (b)” after “81.03” in the 1st line of the 2nd paragraph of the Note

B81.05 Surface regularity tests as described in subclauses B3405(f) and

B4213(a)(v)

(a) Establishment of equipment:

(i) Inertial Laser Profilometer .................................................................................. number (No)

(ii) Other profilometer type, e.g. ARRB Walking or

Face Dipstick: (Specify type) .............................................................................. number (No)

(b) Profiler surveys on:

(i) Base layers using:

(1) Profilometer, e.g. Inertial Laser, ARRB Walking or

Face Dipstick: (Specify type) ............................................................................ kilometer (km)

(ii) Asphalt surfacing using:

(1) Inertial Laser Profilometer ................................................................................ kilometer (km)

(2) ARRB Walking profilometer ............................................................................. kilometer (km)

(3) Face Dipstick profilometer ............................................................................... kilometer (km)

The unit of measurement for sub-item B81.05(a) shall be the number of times the particular piece of equipment is established and de-established on site to perform acceptance control measurements, as approved by the engineer. The tendered rates for sub-item B81.05(a) shall include full compensation for providing and establishing the equipment on site, and for the subsequent de-establishing and removal of the equipment from site when no longer required. The unit of measurement for sub-item B81.05(b) shall be the kilometer of road surveyed in accordance with, and as specified in, sub-clauses B3405(f) and B4213(a)(v) respectively. The tendered rates for sub-item B81.05(b) shall include full compensation for surveying the specified layer, and for analyzing and determining the longitudinal profiles and 100m International Roughness Index (IRI), all as specified in sub-clauses B3405(f) and B4213(a)(v) of the specifications. The tendered rates must also include full compensation for the number of runs per lane as specified.” Add the following clauses:

“B8118 FIELD BINDER TRANSVERSE DISTRIBUTION ("BAKKIE") TEST

The test will be done in accordance with SANS 3001-BT24.

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SECTION B8200: QUALITY CONTROL

B8206 JUDGEMENT PLAN B

(a) Taking samples and testing the properties.

Add the following to the first paragraph of this clause:

“A valid concrete compressive strength test result, the sample size (n), is the average of 3 test specimens (concrete cubes) from a single batch of concrete tested at the same age.” Notes (Table 8206/3)

(1) Asphalt base or surfacing: Specification limits for- (c) Voids

Delete and replace the contents of this subitem with the following:

“Ls = specified values -1,0% points L’s = specified values +1,0% points”

B8208 CONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE

(c) Criteria for conditional acceptance

Replace the last paragraph with the following:

“The rejection limits for this contract shall be determined in accordance with statistical criteria as provided for in clause 8211.”

B8209 PROCESS CONTROL BY THE CONTRACTOR

Add the following to the first paragraph:

"As part of his quality control system, the contractor shall carry out the minimum number of testing as stated in table B8209/1 and submit the results to the engineer when completing the engineer's form: Request for Approval of Work. The stated requirements may be replaced by alternative proven and approved requirements in the event of a manufacturing plant being accredited in terms of SABS 0157." Table B8209/1

PROCESS CONTROL

SECTION ITEM PROPERTIES TO

CONTROL TESTING FREQUENCY

(Min no per lot)

2100

Subsoil drainage - geotextile - filter material

- Refer clause B8116 - Grading

- Refer clause B8116 - 1 per 500 m³ at source; min. 3 per

stockpile

2200

Prefabricated culverts - concrete units - backfilling - in situ concrete

- Cracks & chips - Density - Slump

- every unit - 3 per 300 mm lift - 1 per batch

3300

Ordinary fill & roadbed - material - profile (cut & fill)

- CBR - fill - roadbed - Density - Slope batter

- 1 per 5000 m³ at source; min. 3 per lot - 1 per 3000 m²; min. 3 - 1 per 1000 m² per 150 layer; min. 4 - set out toe pegs every 2 m lift (fills) or 3 m

drop (cuts)

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SECTION ITEM PROPERTIES TO

CONTROL TESTING FREQUENCY

(Min no per lot)

3400 & 3600

Selected, subbase & gravel base - material - layer profile

- CBR - Grading, Atterberg limits - Density - Levels

- 1 per 2500 m³ at source - 1 per 2500 m³ at source - 6 per section - min. 50 per section

3500 Chemical stabilisation - Agent content

- Agent distribution

- calculated mass per m³ - 10 canvas patches per section for bulk distribution

4200 & 4700

Asphalt base, surfacing - aggregate - mix

- strength, durability, shape, Atterberg limits, deleterious mat.

- Aggregate grading - Grading and binder - Marshall - Batching temperature - Binder storage temp.

- 1 per 2000 m³ in stockpile - 1 per 400 m³ in stockpile - 1 per 100 t (min. 6 per day) - 2 per day - 1 per batch - 1 per day

4300-4600

Chip & spray Slurry

- Aggregate strength, shape, grading, dust

- Water compatibility - Application rates - Aggregate grading,

deleterious materials, hardness, Atterberg limits

- Water compatibility - Mass measuring device - Spread rate

- 1 per 30 m³, min. 5 per stockpile. - 1 litre per source. - complete record to be kept. - 1 per 1000 m³, min. 5 per source. - 1 litre per source. - Calibration certificate; to be checked

weekly. - Complete record to be kept.

6300 Cover -Overall Mean cover to outer

reinforcement - Each element

6400

Concrete-structures - concrete

-Aggregate strength, grading, dust -Temperature (ambient) -Relative Humidity -Wind speed -Concrete Temperature - Slump - Cubes (150mm): Tested at 7 days Tested at 28 days - Oxygen Permeability - Water Sorptivity

- 1 per 60 m³, min. 5 per stockpile. -Daily during mixing & placing -Daily during mixing & placing -Daily during mixing & placing - 1 per batch (on delivery) - 1 per batch - 3 No. per element - (3*n) No. per element (Table 8206/2) - (4*n) No. per element (Table B8106/1&2) - (3*n) No. per element (Table B8106/1&2)

7100

Concrete pavements -Aggregate strength, grading, dust -Temperature (ambient) -Relative Humidity -Wind speed -Concrete Temperature - Slump - Cubes (150mm): Tested at 7 days - Tested at 28 days - Flexural strength

- 1 per 60 m³, min. 5 per stockpile. -Daily during mixing & placing -Daily during mixing & placing -Daily during mixing & placing - 1 per batch (on delivery) - 1 per batch - 3 No. per element - (3*n) No. per element (Table 8206/2) - 3 beams (150mm cross-section) per

production day -

Add the following clause:

"B8212 DETERMINING BOTH REDUCED PAYMENTS FOR ‘W’ CLASS CONCRETE AND COVER METER TESTING

Payments for all durability concrete prefixed ‘W’ shall be based on the test results of the compressive strengths and of the durability parameters, i.e. oxygen permeability (from test panels) and for both

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durability and non-durability class concrete, cover meter testing as indicated in tables B8212/1 and B8212/2 a and b. General note:

The percentage payment shall be applied to a specific concrete member and shall apply to the relevant payitems of sections 6300 (based on concrete cover test) and 6400 (based on the worst results from the oxygen permeability and compressive strength tests. Table B8212/1

TABLE OF REDUCED PAYMENTS FOR OXYGEN PERMEABILITY INDEX - ‘W’ CLASS CONCRETE

Description of test Oxygen permeability index (log

scale) Percentage (%) payment

Full acceptance See Table B6404/4 for limit 100%

Conditional acceptance (with reduced payment)

See Table B6404/4 for limit 80%

Rejection See Table B6404/4 for limit Not Applicable

Table B8212/2

TABLE OF REDUCED PAYMENTS FOR CONCRETE COVER

Concrete cover (mm)

% of specified cover

Percentage (%) payment Overall mean cover

Individual bar reading

Full acceptance

≥ 85% <(100%+ the greater of 2.0*bar

diameter or 25 mm))

≥ 65% 100%

Conditional acceptance (with reduced payment)

<85% ≥75% n/a 85%

Conditional acceptance (with remedial measures as approved by the Engineer and reduced payment)

<75% ≥65% n/a 70%

Non-conforming (non-conformance raised with remedial measures as approved by the Engineer)

<65% <65%

Agreed by Engineer (Note: remedial measures at the contractor’s costs

should restore full payment)

The following notes shall apply to table B8212/2: 1. Specified cover is defined in table B8212/2, e.g. where specified cover = 40 mm, apply limits, 85% * 40 =

34 mm & where specified cover = 50 mm, apply limits; 85% * 50 = 42 mm, etc. 2. For cantilevers, the cover shall in no instance be greater than 15 mm of the specified cover for the top

reinforcement. 3. Percentage payment for concrete cover shall be based on the average number of cover meter tests

performed on a particular concrete element.

In addition, the engineer shall confirm to the employer whether substandard cover at a reduced payment shall be acceptable by agreement with the contractor.

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SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL ROADS AGENCY SOC LIMITED CONTRACT NRA N007-010-2011/1 FOR THE UPGRADING OF NATIONAL ROUTE 7 SECTION 1 BETWEEN ATLANTIS SOUTH (km 26.3) AND KALBASKRAAL (km 39.1) SECTION C: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

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SECTION C: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMPl)

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE

C1001 SCOPE ........................................................................................................ C3-229

C1002 DEFINITIONS .............................................................................................. C3-229

C1003 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS............................................................................. C3-230

C1004 ADMINISTRATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL OBLIGATIONS ........................... C3-232

C1005 TRAINING ................................................................................................... C3-233

C1006 ACTIVITIES/ASPECTS CAUSING IMPACTS ................................................ C3-234

C1007 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES ......... C3-236

C1008 AREAS OF SPECIFIC IMPORTANCE ........................................................... C3-243

C1009 REHABILITATION ....................................................................................... C3-243

C1010 RECORD KEEPING ..................................................................................... C3-244

C1011 COMPLIANCE AND PENALTIES ................................................................. C3-244

C1012 PROJECT SPECIFIC CONDITIONS .............................................................. C3-244

CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (EMPR) ..................... C3-245

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C1001 SCOPE

The Employer recognises environmental management as a key component of road infrastructure development and as part of its environmental policy has developed this Environmental Management Plan (EMPl) as a tool for continual improvement in environmental performance. This EMPl prescribes the methods by which proper environmental controls are to be implemented by the contractor. The duration over which the contractor’s controls shall be in place cover the construction period of the project as well as the limited time after contract completion defined by the Conditions of Contract for Construction for Building and Engineering Works Designed by the Employer (1999 edition) published by the Federation Internationale des Ingenieurs-Conseils (FIDIC) as the Defects Notification Period (maintenance period). The provisions of this EMPl are binding on the contractor during the life of the contract. They are to be read in conjunction with all the documents that comprise the suite of documents for this contract, particularly the conditions of any environmental authorisation and associated Environmental Management Programme (EMPr). In the event that any conflict occurs between the terms of the EMPl and the rest of the project specifications or environmental authorisation, the terms herein shall be subordinate. The EMPl is a dynamic document subject to similar influences and changes as are brought by variations to the provisions of the project specification. Any changes to the EMPl and/or environmental authorisation cannot occur without being submitted to the Employer who will manage the process of seeking approval of the change from the relevant authority. The EMPl identifies the following:

Relevant parties and their responsibilities; Construction activities that will impact on the environment; Specifications with which the contractor shall comply in order to protect the environment from

the identified impacts; and Actions that shall be taken in the event of non-compliance.

C1002 DEFINITIONS

Alien Vegetation: undesirable plant growth which includes, but is not limited to all declared category 1 and 2 listed invader species as set out in the Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act (CARA), 1983 regulations. Other vegetation deemed to be alien are those plant species that show the potential to occupy in number, any area within the defined construction area and which are declared to be undesirable. Construction Activity: any action taken by the contractor, his sub-contractors, suppliers or personnel during the construction process as defined in the contract documents. Environment: the surroundings within which the contract exists and comprises land, water, atmosphere, micro-organisms, plant and animal life (including humans) in any part or combination thereof as well as any physical, chemical, aesthetic or cultural inter-relationship among and between them.. Environmental Aspect: any component of a contractor’s construction activity that is likely to interact with the environment. Environmental authorisation: a written statement from the National Department of Environmental Affairs, (DEA), with the general and specific conditions and the EMPr recording its approval of an application for a planned undertaking that triggers listed activities in the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) regulations of the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA).

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Environmental Impact: any change to the environment, whether desirable or undesirable, that will result from the effect of a construction activity. An impact may be the direct or indirect consequence of a construction activity. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): a systematic process of identifying, assessing and reporting environmental impacts associated with an activity and includes basic assessment and scoping and environmental impact reporting. Environmental Management Programme (EMPr): the embodiment of this EMPl to ensure that undue or reasonably avoidable adverse impacts of a development are prevented, and to ensure that positive impacts are enhanced. It thus addresses the how, when, who, where and what of integrating environmental mitigation and monitoring measures through identified projects. Road Reserve: a corridor of land, defined by co-ordinates and/or proclamation, within which the road, including access intersections or interchanges, is situated. A road reserve may, or may not, be bounded by a fence. Site; the site is defined in the FIDIC conditions of contract and in the scope of works. It is bound by the limits of construction as shown in the drawings or the title of the project and extends to also include the following:

Areas outside the construction zones where accommodation of traffic is placed; All borrowpits defined in the applications approved by the relevant Department of Mineral

Resources (DMR); All haul roads constructed by the contractor for purposes of access; Any non-adjacent sites specified in the contract documentation; The contractor’s and his subcontractors’ camp sites; and

for the purposes of this EMPl includes areas outside of, but adjacent to, the road reserve that may be affected by construction activities. Spoil material: is material unsuitable for construction of the road pavement and for which no other useful purpose can be found in appurtenant works on the project (e.g. for the provision of protection beams). Such material is considered as waste material that requires spoiling at convenient areas to be identified by the engineer and/or contractor within the Site. Spoil material does not require removal to a designated landfill site unless it contains identifiable hazardous contaminants.

C1003 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

(a) General

Construction shall be according to the best industry practices, as identified in the project documents. This EMPl, which forms an integral part of the contract documents, informs the contractor as to his duties in the fulfilment of the project objectives, with particular reference to the prevention and mitigation of environmental impacts caused by construction activities associated with the project. The contractor should note that obligations imposed by the EMPl are legally binding in terms of this contract. In the event that any rights and obligations contained in this EMPl contradict those specified in the standard or project specifications then the latter shall prevail. (b) Statutory and other applicable legislation

The contractor is deemed to have made himself conversant with all legislation pertaining to the environment, including provincial and local government ordinances, which may be applicable to the contract. Major environmental legislation, as amended from time to time, includes but is not limited to the following:

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(i) Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act (Act No. 43 of 1983)

This act provides for control over the utilisation of the natural agricultural resources of South Africa in order to promote the conservation of soil, water sources and vegetation, as well as combating weeds and invader plants. (ii) The Constitution (Act 6 of 1996)

The Constitution states that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being, and to have the environment protected through reasonable legislative and other measures to prevent pollution and ecological degradation; promote conservation and ensure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources. (iii) Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (Act No. 28 of 2002)

This act makes provision for equitable access to, and sustainable development of, minerals and petroleum resources. (iv) National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), (Act No. 107 of 1998)

This act supports the Bill of Rights within the Constitution and highlights principles of sustainable development including preservation of ecosystems and biological diversity and avoidance, minimisation and remediation of pollution and environmental degradation. It also sets the stage for the EIA Regulations. (v) National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (Act No. 39 of 2004)

This act provides reasonable measures for the prevention of pollution and ecological degradation; and provides for specific air quality measures; for national norms and standards regulating air quality monitoring, management and control by all spheres of government. (vi) National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (Act No. 10 of 2004)

This act makes provisions to accomplish the objectives of the United Nations’ Convention on Biological Diversity. The Employer may be required to apply for permits to conduct certain listed activities which, together with the listed threatened or protected species, may be identified by the Minister. Section 73 (3) of this act empowers a competent authority to direct a person to take steps to remedy any harm to biodiversity resulting from the actions of that person or as a result of occurrence of listed invasive species occurring on land on which that person is the owner. Thus the Employer may be directed to remedy harm caused by listed invasive species. (vii) National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act (Act No. 57 of 2003)

This act provides for the protection and conservation of ecologically viable areas representative of South Africa’s biological diversity, natural landscapes and seascapes. (viii) National Environmental Management: Waste Act (Act No. 59 of 2008)

This act aims to regulate waste management practices through provision of national norms and standards, specific waste measures, licensing and control of waste activities, remediation of contaminated land as well as providing for compliance and law enforcement. (ix) National Forests Act (Act No. 84 of 1998)

This act makes provision for promoting the sustainable management and development of forests, and for the protection of certain forests and trees for environmental, economic, educational, recreational, cultural, health and spiritual purposes. (x) National Heritage Resources Act (Act No. 25 of 1999)

This act provides for an integrated and interactive system for identification, assessment and management of South Africa’s heritage resources, and empowers civil society to nurture and conserve their heritage resources.

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(xi) National Water Act (Act No. 36 of 1998)

This act makes provision for the protection of surface water and groundwater and their sustainable management for the prevention and remediation of the effects of pollution, as well as for the management of emergency situations.

C1004 ADMINISTRATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL OBLIGATIONS

Copies of this EMPl shall be kept at the site office and must be distributed to all senior contract personnel who shall familiarise themselves with its contents. Implementation of this EMPl requires the involvement of several stakeholders, each fulfilling a different but vital role as outlined herein, to ensure sound environmental management during the construction phase of a project. (a) The Employer

The Employer is the holder of authorisations issued by the relevant environmental regulating authorities responsible for authorising and enforcing environmental compliance. The Employer and anyone acting on the Employer’s behalf is accountable for the potential impacts of the activities that are undertaken and is responsible for managing these impacts. (b) The Engineer

The engineer has been appointed by, and acts for, the Employer as its on-site implementing agent and carries the responsibility to ensure that the contractor undertakes its construction activities in such a way that the Employer’s environmental responsibilities are not compromised. The engineer will, within seven days of receiving a contractor’s request for approval of a nominated Designated Environmental Officer (DEO), approve, reject or call for more information on the nomination. The engineer will be responsible for issuing instructions to the DEO where environmental considerations call for action to be taken. If in the opinion of the engineer the DEO is not fulfilling his/her duties in terms of this EMPl, the engineer may, after discussion and agreement with the Employer, exercise his powers under FIDIC condition of contract clause 6.9 and instruct replacement of the DEO in writing and with stated reasons. (c) The Contractor

The contractor is responsible for project delivery in accordance with the prescribed specifications, among which this EMPl shall be included. The contractor shall receive and implement any instruction issued by the engineer relating to compliance with the EMPl including the removal of personnel or equipment. Compliance with the provisions contained herein or any condition imposed by the environmental approvals shall become the responsibility of the contractor through an approved Designated Environmental Officer (DEO). The contractor shall nominate a person from among his site personnel to fulfil this function and submit to the engineer for his approval the curriculum vitae of the proposed DEO. This request for approval shall be given, in writing, at least fourteen days before the commencement of any construction activity clearly setting out reasons for the nomination, and with sufficient detail to enable the engineer to make a decision. (d) The Designated/Dedicated Environmental Officer (DEO)

Once a nominated representative of the contractor has been approved he/she shall become the DEO and shall be the responsible person for ensuring that the provisions of this EMPl are complied with during the life of the contract. The DEO shall submit regular written reports to the engineer, but not less frequently than once a month.

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The DEO may undertake other construction duties unless the Appendix to Tender prescribes this position as ‘dedicated’ as opposed to the standard position being ‘designated’. However, the DEO’s environmental duties shall hold primacy over other contractual duties and the engineer has the authority to instruct the contractor to reduce the DEO’s other duties or to replace the DEO if, in the engineer’s opinion, he/she is not fulfilling his/her duties in terms of the requirements of this EMPl. Such instruction will be in writing clearly setting out the reasons why a replacement is required. As a minimum the DEO shall have an accredited diploma qualification in environmental or natural sciences or equivalent. Alternatively, the DEO shall have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role in construction or other environmental regulatory field. In addition to the compliance duties relating to EMPl the DEO shall also provide full cooperation whenever the contractor is subjected to regular environmental audits. The DEO shall be a dedicated officer with no other encumbrances. (e) Environmental Control Officer (ECO)

The Environmental Control Officer (ECO) is an independent environmental specialist appointed by the engineer to objectively and regularly monitor the contractor’s implementation of this EMPl and the EMPr as may be determined by the sensitivity of the project or by conditions of authorisations. These are ‘internal’ audits and the regularity determined by the environmental approvals, usually once a month. Other ad hoc or ‘external’ audits ordered by the Employer may be conducted by other environmental specialists.

C1005 TRAINING

(a) Qualifications

The (DEO) shall have the minimum qualifications as prescribed above, and must be conversant with all legislation pertaining to the environment applicable to the contract. He/she must be appropriately trained in environmental management and possess the skills necessary to impart environmental management skills to all personnel involved in the contract. The contractor shall ensure that adequate environmental training takes place. All employees shall have been given an induction presentation on environmental awareness. Where possible, the presentation needs to be conducted in the language of the employees. (b) Content

Apart from induction environmental training should, as a minimum, include the course content below and no induction or course should be given until the engineer has been afforded the opportunity to appraise it and provide comment. (i) The importance of conformance with all environmental policies and the consequences of departure from standard operating procedures; (ii) Environmental impacts, actual or potential, caused by work activities, prevention measures to avoid them and mitigation measures when they occur; (iii) Work force roles and responsibilities in achieving conformance with the environmental policy and procedures and with the requirement of the Employer’s environmental management systems, including emergency preparedness and response requirements; and (iv) The environmental benefits of improved personal performance. (c) Induction

In the case of permanent staff the contractor shall provide evidence that such induction courses have been presented. In the case of new staff (including contract labour) the contractor shall inform the engineer when and how he intends concluding his environmental training obligations.

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C1006 ACTIVITIES/ASPECTS CAUSING IMPACTS

Typical environmental aspects and impacts associated with road construction are listed in Table 1: Aspects and Impacts Associated with Road Construction. Actual impacts will differ from project to project and, therefore, so may the mitigation measures employed. The commonest aspects and impacts are addressed separately and typical avoidance and/or mitigation measures described. The list and descriptions are not by any means exhaustive and they shall be used for guideline purposes only.

TABLE 1: ASPECTS AND IMPACTS ASSOCIATED WITH ROAD CONSTRUCTION

Aspect Impact

Waste generation/storage Water pollution; nuisance; visual impact

Water use and stormwater discharge Change in flow regime and/or reduction in downstream availability; soil erosion: water pollution

Vehicle use and maintenance Air pollution; noise

Chemical/fuel storage Water/air/soil pollution; health impacts; accidents e.g. slips, fire

Site clearing; earthworks; layer-works; seal works Change in landform; impact on heritage resources; noise; soil erosion; air pollution

River bridges; installing drainage structures Water pollution; impact on river flows; noise

Land acquisition Loss of land &/or livelihood; change in land use;

Acquisition of building material from borrow pits Change in landform and use (a) General approach

The role of the DEO cannot be underestimated and once approved he/she shall be on the site at all times, and before the contractor begins each construction activity he/she shall give to the engineer a written statement setting out the following: (i) The type of construction activity about to be started. (ii) Locality where the activity will take place. (iii) Identification of the environmental aspects and impacts that might result from the activity. (iv) The methodology of impact prevention for each activity or aspect. (v) The methodology of impact containment for each activity or aspect. (vi) Identification of the emergency/disaster potential for each activity (if any) and the reaction procedures necessary to mitigate impact severity. (vii) Treatment and continued maintenance of impacted environment. The contractor shall programme his work in such a way that each cause and effect of a construction activity is also identified and the activity planned so as to prevent any impact from happening and shall demonstrate that he is capable of carrying out any repair and reinstatement of the damaged environment. These requirements shall be concurrent with the time constraints to produce method statements for each construction activity in compliance with the provisions of the project specifications. The contractor shall provide such information in advance of any or all construction activities provided that new submissions shall be given to the engineer whenever there is a change or variation to the original. The engineer may provide comment on the methodology and procedures proposed by the DEO, but he shall not be responsible for the contractor’s chosen measures of impact mitigation and emergency/disaster management systems. However, the contractor shall demonstrate at inception and at least once during the contract that the approved measures and procedures function properly.

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(b) Spillages

Streams, rivers and dams shall be protected from direct or indirect spillage of pollutants such as refuse, garbage, cement, concrete, sewage, chemicals, fuels, oils, aggregate, tailings, wash water, organic materials and bituminous products. In the event of a spillage, the contractor shall be liable to arrange for professional service providers to clear the affected area. Responsibility for spill containment and treatment (whether hazardous or not) lies with the contractor. The individual causing a spill, or who discovers a spill, must report the incident to his/her DEO or to the engineer. The DEO will assess the situation in consultation with the engineer and act as required. In all cases, the immediate response shall be to contain the spill. The exact treatment of polluted soil / water shall be determined by the contractor in consultation with the DEO and the engineer. Areas cleared of hazardous waste shall be re-vegetated according to the engineer’s instructions. Should water downstream of the spill be polluted, and fauna and flora show signs of deterioration or death, specialist hydrological or ecological advice will be sought for appropriate treatment and remedial procedures to be followed. The requirement for such input shall be agreed with the engineer. The costs of containment and rehabilitation shall be for the contractor’s account, including the costs of specialist input as well as the sampling and testing of the water quality upstream and downstream of the spill. Water quality sampling and testing, and further treatment shall continue until upstream and downstream results correspond with each other. (c) Water use and control

The contractor’s use of water shall take into consideration that it is a scarce commodity, and shall be optimised. Where applicable, authorisation shall be obtained from the Department of Water Affairs (DWA) before water is drawn from streams or new boreholes developed. The contractor shall also ensure that any stream deviations or diversions are undertaken in such a manner that the impact on the environment is minimised. Method statements shall be submitted to the engineer for comment, detailing how the work will be undertaken, what risks are foreseen and what measures will be employed to minimise such risks. Notwithstanding any comments by the engineer, no work on stream deviations or diversions can commence without written approval from DWA. The quality, quantity and flow direction of any surface water runoff shall be established prior to disturbing any area for construction purposes. Cognisance shall be taken of these aspects and incorporated into the planning of all construction activities. Before a site is developed or expanded, it shall be established how this development or expansion will affect the drainage pattern. Recognised water users / receivers shall not be adversely affected by the expansion or re-development. No water source shall be polluted in any way due to proposed changes. Streams, rivers, pans, wetlands, dams, and their catchments shall be protected from erosion and from direct or indirect spillage of pollutants such as refuse, garbage, cement, concrete, sewage, chemicals, fuels, oils, aggregate, tailings, wash water, organic materials and bituminous products. The contractor shall submit to the engineer his proposals for prevention, containment and rehabilitation measures against environmental damage of the identified water and drainage systems that occur on the site. Consideration shall be given to the placement of sedimentation ponds or barriers where the soils are of a dispersive nature or where toxic fluids are used in the construction process. The sedimentation ponds must be large enough to contain runoff so that they function properly under heavy rain conditions up to a 1:5 year severity. The contractor shall submit to the engineer the results of monthly testing of water samples taken above and below the site of new culvert or bridge construction. No taking-over can be authorised until the water quality is shown to be at pre-construction levels or better. (d) Vegetation management

The contractor shall be responsible for the management of vegetation by protection of indigenous vegetation, especially identified protected species, and the prevention of alien vegetation germinating in areas disturbed by road construction activities within and outside the road reserve. This includes, for

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example, service roads, stockpile areas, stop/go facilities, windrows and wherever material generated for or from road construction has been stored temporarily. This responsibility shall continue for the duration of the defects notification period. CARA-listed category 1 and 2 alien species will be removed and replaced with the planting of specified indigenous species. (e) Dust control

Dust caused by construction activities shall be controlled by means such as water spray vehicles and applied at sufficient frequency so as not to cause nuisance to adjacent habitation or affect farming activities or natural vegetation. Vegetation cover should also be kept for as long as possible to reduce the area of exposed surfaces. Dust emissions from batching and screening plants shall be subject to the relevant legislation and shall be the subject of inspection by the relevant authorities. (f) Noise control

The contractor shall endeavour to keep noise generating activities to a minimum. Noises that could cause a major disturbance, for instance blasting and crushing activities, should only be carried out during the hours prescribed by the conditions of contract (i.e. normal hours). Should such noise generating activities have to occur at any time outside normal hours the people in the vicinity of the noise-generating activity shall be warned about the noise well in advance and the activities kept to a minimum. Relevant legislation shall also be taken into consideration, and any practical mitigation measures adopted. No noise generating activity outside of normal hours, regardless of its proximity to residences, can take place without application to the engineer for approval. The application shall be accompanied by the noise containment measures proposed. (g) Energy consumption

The contractor shall take into consideration the impacts of high energy consumption, both from a cost and emissions point of view. Energy use shall be minimised, and where possible, alternative energy sources such as solar utilised. Furthermore, the contractor shall undertake a study of the consumption of carbon units his chosen method of construction produces in the execution of his programme. In conjunction with the engineer who will provide complete cooperation in this study, a month by month output shall be compiled and efforts made to see how these outputs can be curtailed and reduced.

C1007 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

The contractor shall undertake “good housekeeping” practices during construction as stated in the COLTO Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges and the FIDIC conditions of contract. This will help avoid disputes on responsibility and allow for the smooth running of the contract as a whole. Good housekeeping extends beyond the wise practice of construction methods that leaves production in a safe state from the ravages of weather to include the care for and preservation of the environment within which the site is situated. The construction activities addressed below shall become part of the contractor’s obligations regarding his programme of work and incorporated into the required method statements for workmanship and quality control. (a) Site establishment

(i) Site Plan

The site refers to an area with defined limits on which the project is located. The contractor shall establish his construction camps, offices, workshops, staff accommodation and testing facilities on the site in a manner that does not adversely affect the environment. However, before any site establishment can begin, the contractor shall submit to the ECO for his comments and to the engineer for his approval, plans of the exact location, extent and construction details of these facilities and the impact mitigation measures the contractor proposes to put in place. The plans shall detail the locality as well as the layout of the waste management facilities for litter, kitchen refuse, sewage and workshop-derived effluents. The site offices should not be sited in close

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proximity to steep areas, as this will increase soil erosion. Preferred locations would be flat areas along the route. If the route traverses water courses, streams and rivers, it is recommended that the offices, and in particular the ablution facilities, aggregate stockpiles, spoil areas and hazardous material stockpiles are located as far away as possible from any water course. No camp establishment, including satellite camps, can be placed within 32 metres of an identified wetland unless the contractor has applied to DWA and DEA and received authorisation to do so. Regardless of the chosen site, the contractor’s intended mitigation measures shall be indicated on the plan. The site plan shall have been submitted and approved before establishment commences. Detailed, electronic colour photographs shall be taken of the proposed site before any clearing may commence. These records are to be kept by the ECO and the engineer for consultation during rehabilitation of the site in order that rehabilitation is, as a minimum, done to a standard similar to pre-construction activities. (ii) Vegetation

The contractor has a responsibility to inform his staff of the need to be vigilant against any practice that will have a harmful effect on vegetation. The natural vegetation encountered on the site is to be conserved and left as intact as possible. Vegetation planted at the site shall be indigenous and in accordance with instructions issued by the engineer. Only trees and shrubs directly affected by the works, and such others as may be indicated by the engineer in writing, may be felled or cleared. In wooded areas where natural vegetation has been cleared out of necessity, the same species of indigenous trees as were occurring shall be re-established. Protected trees may not be removed without a permit from the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Contravention of a notice of listed protected tree species under the National Forests Act, 1998 is regarded as a first category offence that may result in a fine or imprisonment for a period up to three years, or to both a fine and imprisonment. Rehabilitation shall be undertaken using only indigenous tree, shrub and grass species. Special attention shall be given to any search and rescue operation identified during the environmental application process, removal to an on-site nursery for continuous nurturing and protection and later replanting. The contractor should be alert to this procedure and apply to the engineer to approve it even though no allowance has been made in the contract documents. Any proclaimed weed or alien species that propagates during the contract period shall be cleared by hand before seeding. Fires shall only be allowed in facilities or equipment specially constructed for this purpose. The need for a firebreak shall be determined in consultation with the engineer and the relevant authorities, and if required a firebreak shall be cleared and maintained around the perimeter of the camp and office sites. The contractor’s staff shall at no time make fires for purposes of keeping out the cold unless they are contained in purpose-built containers capable of preventing runaway fires if knocked over and the ashes collected and safely and environmentally disposed of on a daily basis. (iii) Water management

Water for human consumption shall be available at the site offices and at other convenient locations on site. All effluent water from the camp/office sites shall be disposed of in a properly designed and constructed system, situated so as not to adversely affect water sources (streams, rivers, pans, dams etc). Only domestic type wastewater shall be allowed to enter this system. (iv) Heating and cooking fuel

The contractor shall provide adequate facilities for his staff so that they are not encouraged to supplement their comforts on site by accessing what can be taken from the natural surroundings. The contractor shall ensure that energy sources are available at all times for construction and supervision personnel for heating and cooking purposes.

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(b) Sewage management

Particular reference in the site establishment plan shall be given to the treatment of sewage generated at the site offices, site laboratory and staff accommodation and at all localities on the site where there will be a concentration of labour. Sanitary arrangements should be to the satisfaction of the engineer, the local authorities and legal requirements. Safe and effective sewage treatment will require one of the following sewage handling methods: septic tanks and soak-aways, dry-composting toilets such as “enviro loos”, or the use of chemical toilets which are supplied and maintained by a specialist service provider. The type of sewage management will depend on the geology of the area selected, the duration of the contract and proximity (availability) of providers of chemical toilets. Should a soak-away system be used, it shall not be closer than 800 metres from any natural water course or water retention system. The waste material generated from these facilities shall be serviced on a regular basis. The positioning of the chemical toilets shall be done in consultation with the engineer. Toilets and latrines shall be easily accessible and shall be positioned within walking distance from wherever employees are employed on the works. Use of the veld for this purpose shall not, under any circumstances, be allowed. Outside toilets shall be provided with locks and doors and shall be secured to prevent them from blowing over. The toilets shall also be placed outside areas susceptible to flooding. The contractor shall arrange for regular emptying of toilets and shall be entirely responsible for enforcing their use and for maintaining such latrines in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition to the satisfaction of the engineer. (c) Waste management

The contractor’s intended methods for waste management shall be outlined and implemented at the outset of the contract, and shall be to the satisfaction of the engineer. Opportunities for avoiding, reducing, reusing and recycling of materials should be identified upfront, as should constraints for their implementation. All personnel shall be instructed to dispose of all waste in the proper manner. (i) Solid waste

Solid waste shall be stored in an appointed area in covered, tip-proof metal drums or similar container for collection and disposal. Disposal of solid waste shall be at a licensed landfill site or at a site approved by the relevant authority in the event that an existing operating landfill site is not within reasonable distance from the project area. No waste shall be burned or buried at or near the project area. (ii) Litter

No littering by construction workers shall be allowed and any locality where motorists are encouraged or forced to stop shall be effectively controlled for litter collection. During the construction period, the various contractor’s facilities shall be maintained in a neat and tidy condition and the site shall be kept free of litter. Measures shall be taken to reduce the potential for litter and negligent behaviour with regard to the disposal of all refuse. At all places of work the contractor shall provide litter collection facilities for later safe disposal at approved sites. Particular emphasis on litter control measures shall apply at stop/go facilities. (iii) Hazardous waste

Hazardous waste such as oils shall be disposed of at an approved landfill site. Special care shall be taken to avoid spillage of bitumen products such as binders or pre-coating fluid to avoid water-soluble phenols from entering the ground or contaminating surface water. Under no circumstances shall the spoiling of bituminous products on the site, over embankments, in borrow pits or any burying, be allowed. Unused or rejected bituminous products shall be returned to the supplier’s production plant. Any spillage of bituminous products shall be attended to immediately and affected areas shall be promptly reinstated to the satisfaction of the engineer.

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(iv) Construction and demolition waste

The opportunity for recycling and reuse of construction and demolition waste as fill for road embankments, land reclamation and drainage control must first be explored and take priority before the option of declaring these materials a ‘waste’. The contractor is encouraged to actively engage with authorities and landowners adjacent to the site and identify where such ‘waste’ materials can be usefully deployed to repair existing environmentally damaged areas such as erosion dongas. (d) Control at the workshop

The contractor’s management and maintenance of his plant and machinery will be strictly monitored according to the criteria given below, regardless of whether it is serviced on the site (i.e. at the place of construction activity or at a formalised workshop). (i) Hazardous Material Storage

Petrochemicals, oils and identified hazardous substances shall only be stored under controlled conditions. All hazardous materials such as bitumen binders shall be stored in a secured, appointed area that is suitably fenced, bunded and has restricted entry. Storage of bituminous products shall only take place using suitable containers to the approval of the ECO and the engineer. The contractor shall provide proof to the engineer that relevant authorisation to store such substances has been obtained from the relevant authority. In addition, hazard signs indicating the nature of the stored materials shall be displayed on the storage facility or containment structure. Before containment or storage facilities can be erected the contractor shall furnish the engineer with details of the preventative measures he proposes to install in order to mitigate pollution of the surrounding environment from leaks or spillage. The preferred method shall be a concrete floor that is bunded. Any deviation from the method will require proof from the relevant authority that the alternative method proposed is acceptable to that authority. The proposals shall also indicate the emergency procedures in the event of misuse or spillage that will negatively affect an individual or the environment. (ii) Fuel and gas storage

The contractor shall take cognisance of the limits set by legislation for the storage of fuels and acquire the necessary authorisation for storage capacity beyond these. All fuel shall be stored in a secure area in steel tanks supplied and maintained by the fuel suppliers. An adequate bund wall, 110% of volume, shall be provided for fuel and diesel areas to accommodate any leakage spillage or overflow of these substances. The area inside the bund wall shall be lined with an impervious lining to prevent infiltration of the fuel into the soil. Any leakage, spillage or overflow of fuel shall be attended to without delay. Gas welding cylinders and LPG cylinders shall be stored chained in a secure, well-ventilated area exterior to any building wall. (iv) Oil and lubricant waste

Used oil, lubricants and cleaning materials from the maintenance of vehicles and machinery shall be collected in a holding tank and sent back to the supplier. Water and oil should be separated in an oil trap. Oils collected in this manner, shall be retained in a safe holding tank and removed from site by a specialist oil recycling company for disposal at approved waste disposal sites for toxic/hazardous materials. Oil collected by a mobile servicing unit shall be stored in the service unit’s sludge tank and discharged into the safe holding tank for collection by the specialist oil recycling company. All used filter materials shall be stored in a secure bin for disposal off site. Any contaminated soil shall be removed and replaced. Soils contaminated by oils and lubricants shall be collected and disposed of at a facility designated by the local authority to accept contaminated materials. (e) Clearing the site

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action shall first be submitted to the engineer for his approval. Working areas shall be clearly defined and demarcated on site to minimise the construction footprint. ‘No-go- areas’ and other sensitive areas shall also be clearly demarcated on site, and staff must be made aware of them. The plan of action shall contain a photographic record and chainage/land reference of the areas to be disturbed. This shall be submitted to the engineer for his records before any disturbance/stockpiling may occur. The record shall be comprehensive and clear, allowing for easy identification during inspections. (f) Soil management

(i) Topsoil

Topsoil shall be removed from all areas where physical disturbance of the surface will occur and shall be stored and adequately protected. The contract will provide for the stripping and stockpiling of topsoil from the site for later re-use. Topsoil is considered to be the natural soil covering, including all the vegetation and organic matter. Depth may vary at each site. The areas to be cleared of topsoil shall include all storage areas. All topsoil stockpiles and windrows shall be maintained throughout the contract period in a weed-free condition. Weeds appearing on the stockpiled or windrowed topsoil shall be removed by hand. Soils contaminated by hazardous substances shall be disposed of at an approved waste disposal site. The topsoil stockpiles shall be stored, shaped and sited in such a way that they do not interfere with the flow of water to cause damming or erosion, or itself be eroded by the action of water. Stockpiles of topsoil if they are to be left for longer than 6 months, shall be analysed, and if necessary, upgraded before replacement. Stockpiles shall be protected against infestation by weeds. The contractor shall ensure that no topsoil is lost due to erosion – either by wind or water. Areas to be top-soiled and grassed shall be done so systematically to allow for quick cover and reduction in the chance of heavy topsoil losses due to unusual weather patterns. The contractor’s programme shall clearly show the proposed rate of progress of the application of topsoil and grassing. The contractor shall be held responsible for the replacement, at his own cost, for any unnecessary loss of topsoil due to his failure to work according to the progress plan approved by the engineer. The contractor’s responsibility shall also extend to the clearing of drainage or water systems within and beyond the boundaries of the road reserve that may have been affected by such negligence. (ii) Subsoil

The subsoil is the layer of soil immediately beneath the topsoil. It shall be removed, to a depth instructed by the engineer, and if not used for road building it shall be stored and maintained separately from the topsoil so that neither stockpile is contaminated by the other. This soil shall be used for rehabilitation purposes by first spreading it over the excavated slopes without interfering with or contaminating the stockpiled topsoil. Whilst in stockpile it shall be maintained free from erosion and weed infestation in the same way as for topsoil stockpile maintenance. (g) Earthworks and layerworks

This section includes all construction activities that involve the mining of all materials, and their subsequent placement, stockpile, spoil, treatment or batching, for use in the permanent works, or temporary works in the case of deviations. Before any stripping prior to the commencement of construction, the contractor shall have complied with the requirements of this EMPl. In addition, the contractor shall take cognisance of the requirements set out below. (i) Quarries and borrow pits

The contractor’s attention is drawn to the requirement of the Department of Mineral Resources, that before entry into any quarry or borrow pit, an EMPr for the establishment, operation and closure of the quarry or borrow pit shall have been approved by the Department. It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that he is in possession of the approved EMPr or a copy thereof, prior to entry into the quarry or borrow pit. The conditions imposed by the relevant EMPr are legally binding on the contractor and may be more extensive and explicit than the requirements of this specification. In the

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event of any conflict occurring between the requirements of the specific EMPr and these specifications the former shall apply. The cost of complying with the requirements shall be deemed to be included in existing rates in the Pricing Schedule. (ii) Excavation, hauling and placement

The contractor shall provide the ECO and the engineer with detailed plans of his intended construction processes prior to starting any cut or fill or layer. The plans shall detail the number of personnel and plant to be used and the measures by which the impacts of pollution (noise, dust, litter, fuel, oil and sewage), erosion, vegetation destruction and deformation of landscape will be prevented, contained and rehabilitated. Particular attention shall also be given to the impact that such activities will have on the adjacent built environment. The contractor shall demonstrate his “good housekeeping”, particularly with respect to closure at the end of every day so that the site is left in a safe condition from rainfall overnight or over periods when there is no construction activity. (iii) Spoil sites

The contractor shall be responsible for the safe siting, operation, maintenance and closure of any spoil site he uses during the contract period, including the defects notification period. This shall include existing spoil sites that are being re-entered. Before spoil sites may be used proposals for their locality, intended method of operation, maintenance and rehabilitation shall be given to the ECO for his comments and to the engineer for his approval. The location of these spoil sites shall have signed approval from the affected landowner before submission to the ECO and the engineer. No spoil site shall be located within 500m of a wetland and/or within 100m of any watercourse. A photographic record shall be kept of all spoil sites for monitoring purposes. This includes before the site is used and after re-vegetation. The use of approved spoil sites for the disposal of hazardous or toxic wastes shall be prohibited unless special measures are taken to prevent leaching of the toxins into the surrounding environment. Such special measures shall require the approval of the relevant provincial or national authority. The same shall apply for the disposal of solid waste generated from the various camp establishments. The engineer will assist the contractor in obtaining the necessary approval if requested by the contractor. Spoil sites will be shaped to fit the natural topography. Depending on availability these sites shall receive a minimum of 75mm topsoil and be grassed with the recommended seed mixture. Appropriate grassing measures to minimise soil erosion shall be undertaken by the contractor. This may include both strip and full sodding. The contractor may motivate to the engineer for other acceptable stabilising methods. The engineer may only approve a completed spoil site at the end of the defects notification period upon receipt from the contractor of a landowner’s clearance notice and an engineer’s certificate certifying slope stability. (iv) Stockpiles

The contractor shall plan his activities so that materials excavated from borrow pits and cuttings, in so far as possible, can be transported direct to and placed at the point where it is to be used. However, should temporary stockpiling become necessary, the areas for the stockpiling of excavated and imported material shall be indicated and demarcated on the site plan submitted in writing to the engineer for his approval, together with the contractor’s proposed measures for prevention of environmental damage, containment and subsequent rehabilitation. The areas chosen shall have no naturally occurring indigenous trees and shrubs present that may be damaged during operations. Care shall be taken to preserve all vegetation in the immediate area of these temporary stockpiles. During the life of the stockpiles the contractor shall at all times ensure that they are positioned and sloped to create the least visual impact, constructed and maintained so as to avoid erosion of the material and contamination of surrounding environment and kept free from all alien/undesirable vegetation. After the stockpiled material has been removed, the site shall be re-instated to its original condition. No foreign material generated / deposited during construction shall remain on site. Areas affected by stockpiling shall be landscaped, top soiled, grassed and maintained at the contractor’s cost until clearance from the engineer and the relevant national authority is received.

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Material milled from the existing road surface that is temporarily stockpiled in areas approved by the engineer within the road reserve, shall be subject to the same condition as other stockpiled materials. Excess materials from windrows, in situ milling or any detritus of material from road construction activities may not be swept off the road and left unless specifically instructed to do so in the contract documentation or under instruction from the engineer. In all cases, the ECO shall comment on and the engineer shall approve the areas for stockpiling and disposal of construction rubble before any operation commences and shall approve their closure only when they have been satisfactorily rehabilitated. (v) Blasting activities

Wherever blasting activity is required on the site (including quarries and/or borrow pits) the contractor shall rigorously adhere to the relevant statutes and regulations that control the use of explosives. In addition, the contractor shall, prior to any drilling of holes in preparation for blasting, supply the engineer with a risk assessment and locality plan of the blast site on which shall be shown the zones of influence of the ground and air shock-waves and expected limits of fly-rock. The plan shall show each dwelling, structure and service within the zones of influence and record the existing positions and conditions of the dwellings/structures/services including, lengths and widths of cracks, as well as the condition of doors, windows, roofing, wells, boreholes etc. The contractor, alone, shall be responsible for any costs that can be attributed to blasting activities, including the collection of fly-rock from adjacent lands and fields. The submission of such a plan shall not in any way absolve the contractor from his responsibilities in this regard. The contractor shall also indicate to the engineer the manner in which he intends to notify the adjacent communities and/or road users the times and delays to be expected for each individual blast. (h) On site plant

(i) Crusher, screening plants and concrete batching plants

Crushing plants and concrete batching plants, whether sited inside or outside of defined quarry or borrow pit areas, shall be subject to the requirements of the applicable industrial legislation that governs gas and dust emissions into the atmosphere. Such sites will be the subject of regular inspections by the relative authorities during the life of the project. In addition, the selection, entry onto, operation, maintenance, closure and rehabilitation of such sites shall be the same as for those under section C1007(g)(i) of this EMPl, with the exception that the contractor shall provide additional measures to prevent, contain and rehabilitate against environmental damage from toxic/hazardous substances. In this regard the contractor shall provide plans that take into account such additional measures as concrete floors, bunded storage facilities, linings to drainage channels and settlement dams. Ultimate approval of these measures shall be from the relevant national authority, as shall approval of closure. The engineer will assist the contractor in his submissions to the relevant authority. Screening activities shall be undertaken so that dust and noise is minimised. This can be done by carefully choosing the site for the activity, and by using slightly damp material. Effluent from concrete batch plants and crusher plants shall be reused where possible or treated in a suitable designated sedimentation dam to the legally required standards to prevent surface and groundwater pollution. The designs of such a facility should be submitted to the engineer for approval. The contractor shall invite the relevant department to inspect the site within 2 months after any plant is commissioned and at regular intervals thereafter, not exceeding 12 months apart. (ii) Asphalt Plant

Asphalt plants are considered to be one of the scheduled processes listed in the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations of 2010. The activity triggered by the asphalt for road construction purposes is activity 26 of GN. R. 545, which states: “Commencing of an activity, which requires an atmospheric emission license in terms of Section 21 of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act No 39 of 2004) except where Activity 28 in Notice No R544 of 2010 applies.” Commencing with activity 26 of GN R. 545 requires Scoping and Environmental Impact Reporting (S&EIR) in order to obtain an environmental authorisation. In the event the use of an on-site asphalt

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plant is considered the contractor shall be responsible to obtain the necessary permit from the Department of Environmental Affairs, regardless of where the site is situated. Operation of the plant shall conform to the same requirements as for a crushing plant or concrete batching plant under C1007(h)(i) above.

C1008 AREAS OF SPECIFIC IMPORTANCE

Any area, as determined and identified within the project documents as sensitive or of special interest within the site shall be treated according to the express instructions contained in these specifications or the specific, approved EMPr. The contractor may offer alternative solutions to the engineer in writing should he consider that construction will be affected in any way by the hindrance of the designated sensitive area or feature. However, the overriding principle is that such defined areas requiring protection should not be changed. Every effort to identify such areas within the site will have been made prior to the project going out to tender. The discovery of other sites with archaeological or historical interest that have not been identified shall receive ad hoc treatment. (a) Archaeological sites

If an artefact on site is uncovered, work in the immediate vicinity shall be stopped immediately. The contractor shall take reasonable precautions to prevent any person from removing or damaging any such article and shall immediately upon discovery thereof inform the engineer of such discovery. The South African Heritage Resource Agency (SAHRA) is to be contacted, and a SAHRA-registered archaeological consultant may undertake the necessary work involved in confirming the find and advising on how it should be preserved or removed. Work may only resume once clearance is given in writing by the archaeologist. If a grave or midden is uncovered on site, or discovered before the commencement of work, then all work in the immediate vicinity of the graves/middens shall be stopped and the engineer informed of the discovery. The South African Heritage Resource Agency and the South African Police Services (SAPS) should be contacted and in the case of graves, arrangements made for an undertaker to carry out exhumation and reburial. The undertaker will, together with SAHRA, be responsible for attempts to contact family of the deceased and for the place where the exhumed remains can be re-interred.

C1009 REHABILITATION

The contractor shall be responsible for the re-establishment of grass within the road reserve boundaries for all areas disturbed during construction. This includes, for example, service roads, stockpile areas, stop/go facilities, windrows and wherever material generated for, or from, construction has to be stored temporarily, and designated or instructed areas outside the road reserve. It also includes the area where site offices were erected which may require rehabilitation at the end of the contract. All construction material, including concrete slabs and barbecue (braai) areas shall be removed from the site on completion of the contract unless written approval from the relevant landowner demonstrates it is to be left in place. Responsibility for re-establishment of vegetation shall extend until expiry of the defects notification period. However, the employer reserves the right to continue holding retention monies (or not releasing guarantees in lieu of retention) depending upon the state of cover at the end of the defects notification period. Such extension may continue until closure of the relevant quarry or borrow pit has been secured, Rehabilitation of affected areas should be undertaken as early as possible when the relevant activities are done in order to reduce further environmental damage. All re-vegetation should be undertaken using indigenous vegetation. The standard of rehabilitation should be to the satisfaction of the engineer and the relevant authorities. The Department of Minerals Resources will only issue closure certificates for borrow pits and quarries when they are satisfied with the rehabilitation undertaken. It should also be noted that in some cases there is a requirement for a final environmental audit covering the extent of the project.

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C1010 RECORD KEEPING

The engineer and the DEO will continuously monitor the contractor’s adherence to the approved impact prevention procedures and the DEO shall submit regular written reports to the ECO and to the engineer, at least once a month. The engineer shall issue to the contractor a notice of non-compliance whenever transgressions are observed. The DEO shall document the nature and magnitude of the non-compliance in a designated register, the action taken to discontinue the non-compliance, the action taken to mitigate its effects and the results of the actions. The non-compliance shall be documented and reported to the engineer in the monthly report. Copies of any authorisations or EMPrs (including those for specific borrow pits or quarries used on the project) shall be kept on site and made available for inspection by visiting officials from the employer, relevant environmental departments or internal/external auditors.

C1011 COMPLIANCE AND PENALTIES

The contractor shall act immediately when a notice of non-compliance is received and correct whatever is the cause for the issuing of the notice. Complaints received regarding activities on the construction site pertaining to the environment shall be recorded in a dedicated register and the response noted with the date and action taken. This record shall be submitted with the monthly reports and an oral report given at the monthly site meetings. Any non-compliance with the agreed procedures of the EMPr and this EMPl is a transgression of the various statutes and laws that define the manner by which the environment is managed and, therefore, any avoidable non-compliance, dependant on severity, may be considered sufficient grounds for contact to be made with relevant provincial or national authorities to invite their sanction. The engineer’s decision with regard to what is considered a violation, its seriousness and the action to be taken against the contractor shall be final. Failure to redress the cause shall be reported to the relevant authority. The responsible provincial or national authority may ensure compliance and impose penalties relevant to the transgression as allowed within statutory powers.

C1012 PROJECT SPECIFIC CONDITIONS

The Construction Environmental Management Programme (EMPr) that follows hereunder relates specifically to this contract. The contractor will nevertheless be bound by the terms of the above Environmental Management Plan (EMPl) regardless that some of them might not be part of the EMPr.

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CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (EMPr)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

List of Annexures ............................................................................................................... C3-247

List of acronyms................................................................................................................. C3-247

Glossary of terms ............................................................................................................... C3-248

1. Introduction .............................................................................................................. C3-250

1.1 Brief project description...................................................................................... C3-250

1.2 Aims of the Construction EMP ............................................................................ C3-250

1.3 CONTENTS OF THE construction EMP .............................................................. C3-250

2. Administration and regulation of environmental obligations .................................... C3-251

2.1 Management structure ....................................................................................... C3-251

2.2 Roles and responsibilities................................................................................... C3-251 2.2.1 Department of Environmental Affairs ....................................................... C3-251 2.2.2 Applicant ............................................................................................... C3-251 2.2.3 Engineer ............................................................................................... C3-251 2.2.4 Contractor ............................................................................................. C3-252 2.2.5 Resident Engineer ................................................................................. C3-252 2.2.6 Environmental Control Officer ................................................................. C3-252 2.2.7 Designated Environmental Officer ........................................................... C3-253 2.2.8 Environmental Monitoring Committee (EMC) ........................................... C3-253

2.3 Construction EMP administration ........................................................................ C3-254

2.4 Information board .............................................................................................. C3-254

2.5 Method statements ............................................................................................ C3-254

2.6 Environmental awareness training ...................................................................... C3-255

2.7 Meetings ........................................................................................................... C3-256

2.8 Inspection procedures........................................................................................ C3-256

2.9 Record of activities ............................................................................................ C3-256

2.10 Fines ................................................................................................................ C3-257

2.11 Internal review and auditing................................................................................ C3-257

2.12 Authorisations and permits ................................................................................. C3-257 2.12.1 Water use AUTHORISATION ................................................................. C3-258

3. Environmental specifications ................................................................................... C3-258

3.1 Construction camp............................................................................................. C3-258 3.1.1 Location of construction camp ................................................................ C3-258 3.1.2 Toilet facilities........................................................................................ C3-258 3.1.3 Eating areas .......................................................................................... C3-259 3.1.4 Provision of water .................................................................................. C3-259 3.1.5 General aesthetics and lighting ............................................................... C3-259 3.1.6 Accommodation ..................................................................................... C3-259

3.2 Site demarcation and no-go areas ...................................................................... C3-259

3.3 Site clearing ...................................................................................................... C3-260 3.3.1 Vegetation clearing ................................................................................ C3-260 3.3.2 Topsoil .................................................................................................. C3-260 3.3.3 Subsoil.................................................................................................. C3-261

3.4 Materials handling and storage ........................................................................... C3-261 -3.4.1 Handling ............................................................................................... C3-261 3.4.2 Storage of construction materials and hazardous substances ................... C3-261 3.4.3 Storage of equipment ............................................................................. C3-262

3.5 Refuelling and maintenance ............................................................................... C3-262 3.5.1 Refuelling .............................................................................................. C3-262

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3.5.2 Maintenance ......................................................................................... C3-263

3.6 Accidental leaks and Spills ................................................................................. C3-263

3.7 Waste management........................................................................................... C3-263 3.7.1 Hydrocarbon and hazardous waste ......................................................... C3-263 3.7.2 Solid waste............................................................................................ C3-264 3.7.3 Wastewater ........................................................................................... C3-264

3.8 Erosion and sedimentation control ...................................................................... C3-265

3.9 Access to watercourses ..................................................................................... C3-266

3.10 Protection of natural features, flora and fauna...................................................... C3-266 3.10.1 Protection of natural features .................................................................. C3-266 3.10.2 Protection of flora and fauna ................................................................... C3-266

3.11 Protection of heritage and cultural features.......................................................... C3-267

3.12 Fire control ........................................................................................................ C3-267

3.13 Dust control....................................................................................................... C3-268

3.14 Noise Control and working hours ........................................................................ C3-268

3.15 Cement and concrete batching ........................................................................... C3-268

3.16 Aesthetics ......................................................................................................... C3-269

3.17 Lights................................................................................................................ C3-269

3.18 Road surfacing .................................................................................................. C3-269

3.19 Access, traffic and safety ................................................................................... C3-269

3.20 Site rehabilitation ............................................................................................... C3-269 3.20.1 General ................................................................................................. C3-269 3.20.2 Restoration Programme ......................................................................... C3-270

3.21 Alien Vegetation eradication ............................................................................... C3-271

3.22 Employment and the social environment ............................................................. C3-271

3.23 Monitoring and aftercare .................................................................................... C3-271

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List of Annexures

Annexure A: Method statement control sheet Annexure B: Environmental Do’s and Don’ts Annexure C: List of fines

List of acronyms

BAR Basic Assessment Report DEA Department of Environmental Affairs

DWA Department of Water Affairs ECO Environmental Control Officer EIA Environmental Impact Assessment

EMP Environmental Management Programme DEO Designated Environmental Officer HWC Heritage Western Cape RE Resident Engineer

SANRAL South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd

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Glossary of terms The definitions given below are for explanatory purposes only and are applicable to this EMP. In the event that any conflict arises between the definitions contained herein and those contained within the contract documentation, those within the contract documentation shall prevail. ALIEN INVASIVE PLANTS: Plants that do not naturally occur in an area. These plants may also be referred to as exotic plants, e.g. Lantana (Lantana camara). CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY: A Construction Activity is any action taken by the Contractor, his Sub-contractors, suppliers or personnel during the construction phase and operational phase of the project. CONSTRUCTION CAMP: Construction camp refers to all site offices, staff accommodation, container sites, workshops and testing facilities. CONTRACTOR: The natural or juristic person or partnership whose tender has been accepted by or on behalf of the Developer / Employer (in terms of SAICE General Conditions of Contract, 2010). ENVIRONMENT: The external circumstances, conditions, and objects that affects the existence and development of an individual, organism or group. These circumstances include biophysical, social, economic, historical, cultural and political aspects. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: That part of the overall management process which seeks to ensure, as far as possible, that no avoidable impact is caused to the environment and that when this is unavoidable that the consequences are understood prior to the impact being caused and that the impact is then mitigated as far as possible. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME: That part of the overall management process which includes organisational structure, planning activities, responsibilities, practices, procedures, processes and resources for developing, implementing, achieving, reviewing and maintaining the environmental policy. ERADICATION PROGRAMME: The organised clearing and rehabilitation of land infested by invasive alien plant species. HAZARDOUS: Contains an element of risk. Dangerous or toxic to life. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: This means any substance or mixture of substances, product or material declared to be a hazardous substance under section 2(1) of the Hazardous Substance Act (Act No. 15 of 1973), as amended. MAINTENANCE: The complete upkeep, support and protection of areas/regions/sites. METHOD STATEMENTS: Written statements which contain details regarding construction procedures, materials (where applicable), timing, storage methods (where applicable) and sketches of proposed construction. Method Statements shall be submitted for work near environmental sensitive regions of the site. This includes environmentally sensitive aspects of the work such as construction camp location and layout, site clearing, use of hazardous substances, solid waste management, wastewater management, erosion and sediment control, fire control, dust control and cement and concrete batching. MITIGATION: The implementation of practical measures to reduce adverse impacts or enhance beneficial impacts. NO-GO AREA: Areas where construction activities are prohibited are referred to as No-go Areas. POLLUTION: Any change in the environment caused by substances, radioactive or other waves, noise, odours, dust or heat, emitted from any activity, including the storage or treatment of waste or substances, construction and the provision of services, whether engaged in by any person or an organ of state, where that change has an adverse effect on human health or well-being or on the

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composition, resilience and productivity of natural or managed ecosystems, or on materials useful to people, or will have such an effect in the future. SITE: The ‘site’ refers to the cadastral entity(ies) awarded to the Contractor and any other area reasonably required by the Contractor to undertake the construction activities in order to fulfil the contract. REHABILITATION: To re-establish or restore to a healthy sustainable capacity or state. TOPSOIL: Topsoil is considered to be the natural soil covering, including all the vegetation and organic matter. Depth of topsoil stripped may vary WATERCOURSE: (a) a river or spring; (b) a natural channel in which water flows regularly or intermittently; (c) a wetland, lake or dam into which, or from which, water flows. A reference to a watercourse includes, where relevant, its bed and banks.

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1. Introduction 1.1 Brief project description The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) commissioned traffic studies of the N7 between the Melkbos Intersection and Malmesbury in 2008 and 2012 to assess the possible requirement for upgrading this section of the N7. The conclusion of both studies was that the road section needs to be upgraded from two lanes to four lanes by 2015. SANRAL has divided this section of the N7 into the following three project phases:

Phase 1: Melkbos Intersection (Section 1, km 17) to Atlantis South Intersection (Section 1, km 26);

Phase 2: Atlantis South Intersection (Section 1, km 26) to Kalbaskraal (Section 1, km 39); and Phase 3: Kalbaskraal (Section 1, km 39) to Hopefield Intersection (Section 2, km 6).

The proposed upgrade of Section 1 is necessary to increase the capacity and improve safety levels of this section of the N7. The specific rationale for all three phases of the N7 route upgrade is to:

Comply with freeway standards; Improve traffic safety; Increase the traffic capacity to accommodate current and future traffic volumes; and Improve free-flow traffic movement.

This Construction Environmental Management Programme (EMP) deals with Phase 2 of the proposed N7 upgrading, namely the proposed improvement of Section 1 between the Atlantis South Intersection at km 26 and Kalbaskraal at km 39, a distance of approximately 13 km. This would entail the following:

Upgrading the existing single carriageway to a dual carriageway with a median separating the carriageways;

Constructing a new grade-separated interchange with ramp terminals at an appropriate access point;

Closing off the existing accesses for public roads and private properties onto the N7 and rerouting them to adjacent and new roads in accordance with freeway standards; and

Constructing approximately 20 km of new access roads to link existing roads and private properties to the N7 via the new interchange.

1.2 Aims of the Construction EMP The purpose of the EMP is to ensure that impacts on the environment associated with the construction phase are prevented and, where they cannot be prevented, are kept to a minimum and rehabilitated. The Construction EMP sets environmental targets for the Contractor (defined as the lead Contractor and any nominated or selected Sub-contractors) and reasonable standards against which the Contractor’s performance can be measured during the construction phase. This document will form the basis for the environmental specifications that the Contractor, in terms of the construction contract, will be obliged to adhere to during construction. This document will be included in the contract documentation for the construction phase and will thus form a binding agreement between the Contractor and the Applicant, SANRAL. 1.3 CONTENTS OF THE construction EMP The Construction EMP comprises the following sections: Section 1: Introduction: This section includes the project information, aims of this Construction EMP and describes the content of this Construction EMP. Section 2: Administration and regulation of environmental obligations: This section identifies the management structure and responsibilities of the various stakeholders. The procedures for environmental management and monitoring of the construction phase are also presented.

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Section 3: Environmental specifications: This section presents all the environmental specifications relating to the proposed project. 2. Administration and regulation of environmental obligations 2.1 Management structure Details of the management structure for this Construction EMP are presented below. All official communication and reporting lines including instructions, directives and information shall be channelled according to the management structure presented below.

2.2 Roles and responsibilities The implementation of this Construction EMP requires the involvement of several stakeholders, each fulfilling a different but vital role to ensure sound environmental management during the construction phase. 2.2.1 Department of Environmental Affairs The Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) is the designated authority responsible for authorising this Construction EMP and has overall responsibility for ensuring that the Applicant complies with this Construction EMP and any conditions listed in the Environmental Authorisation. DEA shall also be responsible for approving any significant amendments that may be required to the Construction EMP. DEA may further perform random site inspections to check compliance with the Construction EMP. 2.2.2 Applicant The Applicant, SANRAL, is ultimately responsible for the implementation of the Construction EMP and the financial cost of all environmental control measures. The Applicant must ensure that any person acting on their behalf complies with the conditions / specifications contained in this Construction EMP. The Applicant is also responsible for the appointment of a Project Engineer, Contractor and Environmental Control Officer (ECO). The Applicant shall address any site problems pertaining to the environment at the request of DEA, Project Engineer and/or ECO. 2.2.3 Engineer The Engineer shall oversee the planning, design and construction phases of the project. The Engineer shall appoint a Resident Engineer (RE) to act as on-site implementing agent.

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The Engineer shall address any site problems pertaining to the environment at the request of the RE and/or the ECO. The Engineer shall also be responsible for issuing penalties for contravention of the Construction EMP. 2.2.4 Contractor The Contractor shall have the following responsibilities: To implement all provisions of the Construction EMP. If the Contractor encounters difficulties

with specifications, he/she must discuss alternative approaches with the RE and/or the ECO prior to proceeding;

To ensure that all staff and Sub-contractors are familiar with the Construction EMP; To make personnel aware of environmental issues and to ensure they show adequate

consideration of the environmental aspects of the project; To prepare the required Method Statements (see Section 2.5); To report any incidents of non-compliance with the EMP to the RE and/or the ECO; and To rehabilitate any sensitive environments damaged due to the Contractor’s negligence. This

shall be done in accordance with the RE’s and ECO’s specifications. Failure to comply with the Construction EMP may result in fines (see Section 2.10) and reported non-compliance may result in the suspension of work or termination of the contract by the Engineer. Compliance with the provisions contained herein or any condition imposed by the environmental approvals shall become the responsibility of the Contractor through an approved Designated Environmental Officer (DEO). The Contractor shall nominate a person from among his site personnel to fulfill this function and submit to the RE for his approval the curriculum vitae of the proposed DEO. This request for approval shall be given, in writing, at least fourteen days before the commencement of any construction activity clearly setting out reasons for the nomination, and with sufficient detail to enable the RE to make a decision. 2.2.5 Resident Engineer The RE shall act as the Project Engineer’s on-site implementing agent and has the responsibility to ensure that the Project Manager’s responsibilities are executed in compliance with the Construction EMP. Any on-site decisions regarding environmental management are ultimately the responsibility of the RE. The RE shall assist the ECO where necessary and shall have the following responsibilities in terms of the implementation of this Construction EMP: Reviewing and approving the Contractor’s Method Statements with input from the ECO where

necessary; Monitoring and verifying that the Construction EMP and Method Statements are adhered to at

all times and taking action if specifications are not followed; Keeping a photographic record of construction activities on site; Assisting the Contractor in finding environmentally responsible solutions to problems with input

from the ECO where necessary; Ordering the removal of person(s) and/or equipment not complying with the Construction EMP

specifications; Issuing spot fines for transgressions of site rules of the Construction EMP; Delaying any construction activity if he/she believes the environment has been or is likely to be

seriously harmed / impacted; Providing input into the ECO's ongoing internal review of the Construction EMP; and Communicating environmental issues to the DEO. 2.2.6 Environmental Control Officer The ECO’s duties shall include, inter alia, the following:

Reviewing Method Statements (see Section 2.5); Advising the Contractor and/or the RE on environmental issues within defined construction

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Undertaking regular site visits to ensure compliance with the Construction EMP and verifying that environmental impacts are kept to a minimum throughout the contract;

Completing environmental checklists during site visits; Keeping a photographic record of progress on site from an environmental perspective; Assisting the Contractor and/or the RE in finding environmentally acceptable solutions to

construction problems; Recommending additional environmental protection measures should this be necessary; Keeping a register of complaints and recording and dealing with any community issues or

comments; Giving a report back on any environmental issues at site meetings; Reporting any incidents that may or have caused damage to the environment or breaches of the

EMP to DEA; and Prepare an environmental audit report at the conclusion of the construction phase. The ECO shall communicate directly with the RE. Should problems arise on site that cannot be resolved between the ECO and the RE, the ECO shall take the matter up with the Engineer and/or the Applicant. If the Applicant does not respond the ECO shall take the matter up with DEA. 2.2.7 Designated Environmental Officer The Contractor shall appoint, at his/her own cost, a DEO or Site Agent to ensure that the Construction EMP is implemented and ensure that all environmental specifications and Construction EMP requirements are met at all times. For the purposes of this document the term “DEO” will be used interchangeably with Site Agent. The DEO shall be a dedicated officer who shall not be permitted to undertake any other construction duties. However, the DEO’s environmental duties shall hold primacy over other contractual duties and the RE has the authority to instruct the Contractor to reduce the DEO’s other duties or to replace the DEO if,If in the RE’s opinion, he/she of the engineer the DEO is not fulfilling his/her duties in terms of the requirements of this EMP. , the engineer may, after discussion and agreement with the Employer, exercise his powers under FIDIC condition of contract clause 6.9. Such instruction will be in writing clearly setting out the reasons why a replacement is required. As a minimum the DEO shall have an accredited diploma qualification in environmental or natural sciences or equivalent. Alternatively, the DEO shall have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role in construction or other environmental regulatory field. In addition to the compliance duties relating to the Construction EMP the DEO shall also provide full cooperation whenever the Contractor is subjected to regular environmental audits. The DEO shall be responsible for monitoring, reviewing and verifying the Contractor’s compliance with the Construction EMP. The DEO’s duties in this regard shall include, inter alia, the following:

Monitoring and verifying that the Construction EMP and Method Statements are adhered to at all times and taking action if specifications are not followed;

Monitoring and verifying that environmental impacts are kept to a minimum; Assisting the RE and ECO in finding environmentally responsible solutions to problems; Inspecting the site on a regular basis with regard to compliance with the Construction EMP; Keeping accurate and detailed records of these inspections; Reporting any incidents of non-compliance with the Construction EMP to the RE and/or the

ECO; and Keeping a register of complaints on site and recording community comments and issues, and

the actions taken in response to these complaints. 2.2.8 Environmental Monitoring Committee (EMC) The EMC shall be a multi-disciplinary team tasked with monitoring the progress of the Construction EMP and resolving any environmental problems that may arise during the course of the project. The EMC shall be accountable for ensuring that environmentally sound principles guide the project during the construction phase.

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The EMC shall consist of all the relevant stakeholders in the construction contract, including representatives of relevant government departments/ Organs of State, as well as representatives of Interested and Affected Parties, for example: The affected landowners and/or communities; The local municipalities; Local environmental NGOs; and Local agricultural organisations. If particular specialists (e.g. a vegetation specialist or freshwater ecologist) are required to advise the EMC on particular issues, these shall be brought in on a needs basis. The EMC shall during the early months of the project meet on a monthly basic. For the balance of the project the EMC shall meet on a three-monthly basis. The EMC shall be required to agree on a less frequent schedule. 2.3 Construction EMP administration Copies of the Construction EMP shall be made available to the Contractor, DEO, Engineer, RE and the ECO. Copies of the Construction EMP shall be kept at the site office(s) during the construction phase and shall be distributed to the DEO and all other senior contract personnel. All senior personnel shall be required to familiarise themselves with the contents of this document. Any significant revisions to the Construction EMP document must be approved by DEA before the Construction EMP is revised. Records will be kept in the document indicating changes that have been made. The ECO shall be responsible for the implementation and distribution of any “approved” revisions to the EMP. The Engineer may order the Contractor to suspend part or all of the works during the construction phase if the Contractor fails to comply with the specifications set out in the Construction EMP and Method Statements supplied by the Contractor and any Sub-contractors. Such suspension shall be enforced until compliance is achieved. 2.4 Information board The Contractor will be responsible for erecting information boards on site. The number and locations of these boards shall be agreed upon between the RE and ECO. The contents of the information board shall be provided by the Engineer in consultation with the ECO, and will essentially be to advise the public of the construction operation and the prohibition on entering certain areas. The information board shall also provide the name and contact number of the ECO, to ensure that the public has access to the ECO to ask for information and/or to lodge any complaints. 2.5 Method statements The Contractor shall submit written Method Statements to the RE and ECO for all environmentally sensitive aspects of the work. A Method Statement Control Sheet, signed by the Contractor, must accompany each Method Statement (a pro forma Control Sheet is provided in Annexure A). Method Statements shall cover applicable details with regard to: Construction procedures; Materials and equipment to be used; Getting equipment to and from site; How the equipment / material will be moved while on site; How and where material will be stored; The containment (or action to be taken if containment is not possible) of leaks or spills of any

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Compliance / non-compliance with the Specifications; and Any other information deemed necessary by the Engineer, RE or ECO. Method Statements shall be submitted to the RE and ECO at least three (3) days prior to the commencement of operations. It should be noted that Method Statements must contain sufficient information and detail to enable the RE and ECO to apply their minds to the potential impacts of the works on the environment. The Contractor will also need to thoroughly understand what is required of him/her in order to undertake the works. Work shall not commence until Method Statements have been approved by the RE. Failure to submit Method Statements may cause the RE to order the Contractor to suspend part or all of the works concerned until a Method Statement has been submitted and approved. Failure to submit Method Statements at least three days prior to commencing the relevant activity may result in a fine (see Section 2.10). Any damage caused to the surrounding environment by work done without prior approval shall be rehabilitated at the Contractor's cost. As a minimum the following Method Statements are required: MS1: Construction camp location and layout (Section 3.1.1); MS2: Site clearing (3.3); MS3: Hazardous substances (Section 3.4.2); MS4: Accidental Leaks and Spills (Section 3.6) MS5: Solid waste management (Section 3.7.2); MS6: Wastewater (Section 3.7.3); MS7: Erosion and sediment control (Section 3.8); MS8: Access to watercourses (Section 3.9) MS9: Fire control (Section 3.12); MS10: Dust control (Section 3.13); MS11: Cement and concrete batching (Section 3.15); and MS12: Rehabilitation (Section 3.18.2). MS13: Alien eradication (Section3.21) The RE and/or the ECO shall specify any additional Method Statements that may be required. Where relevant, the Method Statements indicated above can be combined on agreement with the RE or ECO. 2.6 Environmental awareness training Environmental awareness is defined as ‘the growth and development of awareness, understanding and consciousness toward the biophysical environment and its problems, including human interactions and effect’. It is further stated that it is ‘the educational process that deals with the human interrelationships with the environment and that utilizes an interdisciplinary problem-solving approach with value clarification’. As part of continual improvement in environmental management performance, environmental as well as health and safety awareness training should be provided to all employees in order to promote the effective implementation of the EMP actions

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At least five days before the commencement of any work on site, the Contractor's site management staff shall attend an environmental awareness training course presented by the ECO and/or RE. The Contractor shall liaise with the ECO prior to the commencement of construction to fix a date and venue for the course. The Contractor shall provide a suitable venue with facilities, and ensure that the specified employees attend the course. The information presented at the course shall be communicated by the Contractor to the rest of his employees on the site, to any new employees coming onto site after the initial training course and to his/her suppliers. The presentation shall be conducted, as far as is possible, in the employees’ language of choice. As a minimum, training shall include:

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Explanation of the importance of complying with the Construction EMP; Discussion of the potential environmental impacts of construction activities; Explanation of the management structure of individuals responsible for matters pertaining to the

Construction EMP; Employees’ roles and responsibilities, including emergency preparedness; Explanation of the mitigation measures that must be implemented when carrying out their

activities; Explanation of the specifics of the Construction EMP and its specification; and Explanation of the Environmental Do’s and Don’ts (see Annexure B). It is recommended that awareness posters be developed and placed on site in highly visible areas to provide the required information when it needs to be referred to as well as reminding employees of their obligations with regard to environmental protection. Throughout the presentations (posters, meetings, slideshows, etc.), it is recommended that visual aids be used to explain the potential risks and management thereof as thoroughly as possible. The awareness training for this project should aim to prevent, and where prevention is not possible, mitigate detrimental environmental impacts. In particular, it should promote awareness of environmental risks and management thereof. The Contractor shall keep records of all environmental training sessions, including names of attendees, dates of their attendance and the information presented to them. Records of environmental training sessions shall be submitted to the ECO. 2.7 Meetings The ECO shall meet with the RE and DEO on a monthly basis, or more frequently as required during the initial stages of the project. The ECO may attend monthly construction site meetings (Contractor/ Engineer/ RE/ DEO) when considered necessary. 2.8 Inspection procedures The day-to-day monitoring and verification that the Construction EMP is being adhered to shall be undertaken by the RE and the DEO. The ECO shall visit and inspect the site once a month to ensure that correct operational procedures are being implemented and that the Contractor is complying with the environmental specifications in the Construction EMP. Additional site inspections by the ECO may be needed during the initial and final stages of the project. The ECO shall address any queries to the RE. If the queries cannot be resolved at this level, they shall be referred to the Engineer and, if necessary, to DEA. 2.9 Record of activities The RE, ECO and DEO shall keep a record of activities on site, including but not limited to meetings attended, Method Statements received and approved, issues arising on site, cases of non-compliance with the Construction EMP, penalties / fines issued and corrective action taken to solve problems that arise. In addition, the Contractor shall keep a record of complaints from interested and affected parties. The RE shall undertake photographic monitoring of the contract. This shall include a photographic record of all areas that will be impacted by the construction activities prior to construction activities commencing. The ECO shall monitor all sensitive work environments, which may also include photographic monitoring.

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2.10 Fines A system of fines shall be implemented to ensure compliance with the Construction EMP (see Annexure C). Where the Contractor inflicts non-repairable damage upon the environment or fails to comply with any of the environmental specifications of the Construction EMP this would constitute a breach of Contract for which the Contractor may be liable to pay a fine. The Contractor is deemed not to have complied with the Construction EMP if: There is evidence of contravention of the Construction EMP specifications, including any non-

compliance with an approved Method Statement; Construction activities take place outside the defined boundaries of the site; Environmental damage ensues due to negligence; The Contractor fails to comply with corrective or other instructions issued by the Engineer within a

specific time period; and/or The Contractor fails to respond adequately to complaints from the public. If excessive infringement with regard to any of the above (as determined by the Engineer) is registered, then SANRAL reserves the right to terminate the Contractor’s contract. The system of fines shall be implemented in the following way: Fines shall be issued per incident at the discretion of the Engineer; Fines shall be issued in addition to any remedial costs incurred as a result of non-compliance

with the environmental specifications; The Engineer shall inform the Contractor of the contravention and the amount of the fine, and

will deduct the amount from the Contractor’s monthly Payment Certificates; and Fines, including but not limited to those activities presented in Annexure C, shall be imposed by

the Engineer on the Contractor, his staff and/or the Sub-contractors’ staff for contravention of the environmental specifications. Where there are ranges, the amount shall depend on the severity and extent of the damage done to the environment.

Failure by any employee of the Contractor or their Sub-contractors to show adequate consideration to the environmental aspects of the contract shall be considered sufficient cause for the RE or ECO to recommend to the Engineer to have that employee removed from the site. The RE or ECO may, through the Engineer, also order the removal of equipment that is causing continual environmental damage. 2.11 Internal review and auditing The Contractor and DEO shall establish an internal review procedure to monitor the progress and implementation of the Construction EMP. Where necessary, and upon the recommendation of the RE and/or the ECO, procedures that require modification shall be changed to improve the efficiency of the Construction EMP. All significant modifications to the Construction EMP shall be approved by DEA before these changes or adjustments to the Construction EMP are implemented. Any changes or adjustments to the Construction EMP shall be registered in the daily records of the RE. Adjustment and update of the original Construction EMP document is not required when these ad hoc changes are made. At the conclusion of the project an environmental audit report shall be compiled and submitted to DEA within 30 days of the completion of the rehabilitation activities. This report shall be compiled by the ECO, in collaboration with the RE, DEO and the Contractor. It shall, as a minimum, outline the implementation of the Construction EMP, and highlight any problems and issues that arose during the construction period to report, on a formal basis, the lessons learned from this project. 2.12 Authorisations and permits Copies of all environmental related permits for construction activities associated with the proposed project must be submitted to DEA for record keeping.

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2.12.1 Water use AUTHORISATION Authorisation shall be obtained from the Department of Water Affairs (DWA) (Western Cape Regional Office) for water use aspects of the proposed activities (namely altering the bed and banks of water courses). 3. Environmental specifications 3.1 Construction camp 3.1.1 Location of construction camp "Construction Camp" refers to all storage stockpile sites, site offices, container sites, other areas required to undertake construction and rest areas for employees. a) The construction camp(s) shall be located at an easily accessible point(s) and within an area of

low environmental sensitivity; b) No camp establishment shall be allowed within 32 m of any watercourses or drainage channels.

It is, however, recommended that the offices, and in particular the ablution facilities, aggregate stockpiles, spoil areas and hazardous material stockpiles are located as far away as possible from any watercourse;

c) No camp establishment shall be allowed within sensitive areas of indigenous vegetation; d) The Contractor, RE and ECO shall agree on mutually acceptable location(s) for the

establishment of the camp(s); e) The RE and ECO shall approve the final location of the camp(s) prior to its establishment; and f) The construction camp(s) shall be demarcated by a fence, the position of which will be agreed

by the RE, ECO and the Contractor. Suitable signs must be erected to clearly demarcate these areas.

MS1 The Contractor shall submit a Method Statement indicating the location, preparation

and layout of the construction camp. The plan shall include the location and layout of waste storage and treatment facilities, ablution facilities, stockpiling and spoil areas and hazardous material storage areas. The demolition and removal of these facilities on completion of construction works shall also be detailed.

3.1.2 Toilet facilities a) The Contractor shall provide suitable sanitary arrangements (e.g. chemical toilets) as per

building guidelines (SABS 0400). There should be one toilet for every 15 workers on site (Operational Health and Safety Act No. 85 of 1993);

b) Toilets must be easily accessible and shall be secured in order to prevent them from blowing over;

c) Toilet/s shall be located within the construction camp and in construction areas where there will be a concentration of labour. The siting of toilets shall be done in consultation with the RE or ECO to ensure that they are easily accessible for employees;

d) Toilets shall not be more than 50 m away from where construction activities are being undertaken;

e) Toilets shall not be sited within 32 m of watercourses or drainage channels; f) The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all ablution facilities are maintained in a

clean and sanitary condition to the satisfaction of the RE or ECO; g) The Contractor shall provide toilet paper; h) The Contractor shall appoint a suitable Sub-contractor to empty toilets on a regular basis; i) The Sub-contractor shall ensure that there is no spillage when the chemical toilets are cleaned

and that the contents are properly removed from site; j) The Contractor shall be responsible for enforcing the use of these facilities; and k) Performing ablutions outside of established toilet facilities is strictly prohibited (refer to List of

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3.1.3 Eating areas a) The Contractor shall establish eating areas, as agreed with the RE. These areas shall provide

adequate temporary shade to ensure that employees do not move off site to eat; b) The Contractor shall provide adequate refuse bins at all eating areas to the satisfaction of the

RE and shall ensure that all eating areas are cleaned up on a daily basis; c) Collected waste shall be stored in a central waste area within the construction camp that has

been approved by the RE and ECO; d) Any cooking of food on site shall be done using gas cookers; and e) No watercourse shall be used for washing of pots, plates, clothing, etc. 3.1.4 Provision of water a) The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that there is access to clean drinking water for

all employees on site; b) The use of water from watercourses as a drinking water supply is strictly forbidden (refer to List

of Fines, Annexure C); and c) If water is stored on site, drinking water and multi-purpose water storage facilities shall be

clearly distinguished and demarcated. 3.1.5 General aesthetics and lighting a) All construction areas shall be kept neat and tidy at all times. Different materials and equipment

shall be kept in designated areas and storing / stockpiling shall be kept orderly; and b) The Contractor shall take reasonable measures to ensure that construction camp does not have

an unreasonable impact on the aesthetics of the area or cause a reasonably avoidable disturbance to the surrounding users.

3.1.6 Accommodation a) No living accommodation shall be available on site for any of the Contractor's employees and

no employees will be allowed to sleep overnight on site; and b) A night watchman shall be allowed within the construction camp with written permission from

the RE. 3.2 Site demarcation and no-go areas The ‘site’ refers to the total area where the contract will take place awarded to the Contractor and any other area reasonably required by the Contractor to undertake the construction activities in order to fulfil the contract. a) In order to limit the impact of construction activities, the Contractor shall limit activities to work

spaces as defined at the site inspection during the tender process and subsequently as agreed with the RE and ECO. Any work required to take place outside of these areas shall only be undertaken once the RE and ECO has approved such work;

b) Areas where construction activities are prohibited are referred to as No-go areas and shall be demarcated to ensure that environmentally sensitive areas are not impacted by the construction activities. Areas of special features identified by the RE and/or the ECO shall be marked on a site layout plan prior to any works commencing on site. An example of a special feature that shall be marked on the site lay-out plan and avoided at all times is the Cape vernal pool/ seasonal wetland located on private land west of the road reserve fence line at approximately km 27 of N7/1. This wetland area is of high conservation value as it harbours a Critically Endangered aquatic herb, Cadiscus aquaticus (Asteraceae) during the wet winter period;

c) The RE may declare No-go areas at any time during the construction phase as deemed necessary and/or at the request of the ECO;

d) No-Go areas shall include all areas outside of the defined work spaces as determined during the tender process;

e) Prior to construction a qualified restoration ecologist shall be appointed to undertake the following as elements of an Atlantis Sand Fynbos (refer to Section 3.20.2):

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Identify, mark and cordon off the conservation worthy areas of Atlantis Sand Fynbos as No-go areas;

Indicate buffers; and Identify any vegetation species that require seed collection or translocation, specifically

related to the Atlantis Sand Fynbos Restoration Programme (refer to Section 3.20.2). This shall include the collection of seed of Leucadendron thymifolium for nursery cultivation and replanting of species in suitable areas within the road reserve post-construction.

f) Construction activities within the riparian zones of the drainage channels should be limited as far as possible;

g) Areas required for construction purposes shall also be demarcated, in consultation with the ECO and/or RE, prior to the commencement of site clearing activities;

h) No-go areas shall be demarcated by fencing or similar appropriate demarcation methods, the position of which will be agreed by the RE and ECO, and appropriate signage. The Contractor shall maintain demarcation fencing in good repair for the duration of the construction period;

i) Entry into these areas without the ECO’s permission will result in a penalty (refer to List of Fines, Annexure C); and

j) The Contractor shall be responsible for any clean-up and/or rehabilitation of all areas impacted outside the site.

3.3 Site clearing 3.3.1 Vegetation clearing a) No vegetation clearing shall take place without written approval of the Method Statement by the

RE; b) The ECO and DEO must ensure that the loss of indigenous vegetation is minimised; c) The approved development footprint shall be clearly demarcated (with fencing or a similar

appropriate method) prior to any development, so that the Contractor is aware of the physical constraints (see Section 3.2). Demarcation of the site will ensure that impacts on adjacent areas of natural vegetation are avoided, and will also assist in clarifying the area for plant Search and Rescue;

d) Transplanting rescued material shall take place at the start of winter (April – May) in order to maximise use of the winter rainfall period;

e) Prior to the commencement of construction of each project component, the proclaimed road reserve in that particular area must be cleared of all alien vegetation (also refer to (j) below);

f) Before clearing of vegetation, the Contractor shall ensure that all litter and non-organic material is removed from the area to be cleared;

g) No cut vegetation shall be burnt on site, unless the necessary approvals have been obtained from the local authority;

h) Vegetation clearing shall take place in a phased manner in order to retain vegetation cover for as long as possible in order to reduce the size of areas where dust can be generated by wind;

i) All indigenous plant material removed from cleared areas shall be stockpiled for mulching. All remaining vegetation shall be removed and disposed of at a licenced landfill site. Stockpiling of cut vegetation shall only be permitted in areas indicated by the RE and/or the ECO; and

j) Invasive alien eradication is presented in Section 3.21. 3.3.2 Topsoil a) The Contractor shall remove topsoil (an approximately 150 mm layer) from all areas to be

disturbed during construction activities, including temporary activities such as storage and stockpiling, and stockpiled for rehabilitation purposes;

b) Topsoil shall only be stripped after the search and rescue as well as the initial invasive alien vegetation clearing (where applicable) have been undertaken. This would ensure that fewer alien seeds are present in the topsoil that is used for landscaping and vegetation rehabilitation after completion of construction;

c) Topsoil stockpiles shall be no more than 2 m high; d) Stockpiles shall be shaped so that no surface water ponding can take place; e) Stockpiles shall be located in areas agreed to by the RE and ECO; f) The Contractor shall ensure that no topsoil enters any watercourse;

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g) Topsoil stockpiles shall not be subject to compaction greater than 1500 kg/m2 and shall not be pushed by a bulldozer for more than 50 m;

h) Topsoil stockpiles shall be monitored regularly to identify any alien plants, which shall be removed when they germinate to prevent contamination of the seed bank;

i) Appropriate measures, as agreed with the RE, shall be taken where necessary to protect topsoil stockpiles from erosion by wind or water by providing suitable stormwater cut-off drains, containment using hessian or similar material and/or by establishing suitable temporary vegetation;

j) Stockpiles shall not be covered with materials such as plastic that may cause it to compost or would kill the seed bank;

k) Any topsoil contaminated by hazardous substances shall not be used but shall be disposed of at a licenced landfill site;

l) The Contractor shall be held responsible for the replacement, at his/her own cost, for any unnecessary loss of topsoil due to his failure to work according to the requirements of this Construction EMP; and

m) All topsoil stockpiles and windrows shall be maintained throughout the contract period in a weed-free condition. Weeds appearing on the stockpiled or windrowed topsoil shall be removed by hand.

3.3.3 Subsoil a) The subsoil is the layer of soil immediately beneath the topsoil. It shall be removed, to a depth

instructed by the RE, and if not used for road building it shall be stored and maintained separately from the topsoil so that neither stockpile is contaminated by the other;

b) This soil shall be used for rehabilitation purposes by first spreading it over the excavated slopes without interfering with or contaminating the stockpiled topsoil; and

c) Whilst in stockpile it shall be maintained free from erosion and weed infestation in the same way as for topsoil stockpile maintenance.

MS2 The Contractor shall submit a Site Clearing Method Statement for all areas where the

Contractor is required to, or intends to, clear vegetation and remove topsoil, either within the road reserve or at the other designated construction areas outside the road reserve. This method statement shall clearly detail the demarcation of the site, the phasing of the “search and rescue” operation and clearing and how this will be done, where and how cleared material will be stored or disposed of, etc.

3.4 Materials handling and storage 3.4.1 Handling a) The Contractor shall ensure that all suppliers and their delivery drivers are aware of procedures

and restrictions in terms of this Construction EMP; b) The Contractor (and suppliers) shall ensure that all materials are appropriately secured to

ensure safe passage between destinations; c) Loads including, but not limited to sand, stone chip, fine vegetation, refuse, paper and cement,

shall have appropriate cover to prevent them spilling from the vehicle during transit. The Contractor shall be responsible for any clean-up resulting from the failure by his employees or suppliers to properly secure transported materials; and

d) The Contractor shall ensure the supervision of the delivery drivers during offloading. 3.4.2 Storage of construction materials and hazardous substances a) The storage of any materials (e.g. cement, oil, fuel, etc.) shall not take place within 32 m of any

demarcated no-go areas, water features or areas of natural vegetation; b) All fuel, oil and other hazardous substances (i.e., bitumen, paint, etc.) shall be confined to

demarcated, adequately bunded areas within the construction camp and stored in suitable containers. If more than 80 m

3 is to be stored on site, Environmental Authorisation is required

from DEA; c) Hazard signs indicating the nature of the stored materials shall be displayed on the storage

facility or containment structure;

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d) Suitable fire fighting equipment, to the approval of the RE, shall be supplied and installed by the Contractor in the hazardous substances storage area;

e) The relevant Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all hazardous chemical substances (as defined in the Regulations for Hazardous Chemical Substances) shall be submitted to the RE;

f) The Contractor shall have a copy of the MSDS readily available and ensure that he/she or his/her employees who are required to use such substances are fully conversant with the safe handling precautions, protective equipment to be used and storage precautions to be taken;

g) The following conditions related to the temporary storage of fuel must be implemented: Fuel shall be stored in steel tank(s) supplied and maintained by the fuel suppliers; The fuel tank(s) shall be designed and installed in accordance with relevant Oil Industry

standards and SANS codes where applicable for aboveground storage tanks; Tank(s) shall be adequately bunded (110% of volume) and shall have some form of oil-

water separation. The floor and wall of the bund area shall be impervious to prevent infiltration of any spilled / leaked fuel, oil or hazardous substance into the soil;

During fuel tanker delivery, the tanker driver shall be present at all times during product offloading. Should an incident occur, an emergency cut-off switch must be used to immediately stop fuel delivery - flexible hoses with dry-break couplings and emergency isolation must be used;

The requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993), must be adhered to;

Crash barriers shall be installed around the fuel tank(s); An on-site emergency plan must be implemented. The emergency plan shall be drafted

in consultation with the Swartland Municipality's Emergency Services; The applicant shall ensure that effective stock inventory monitoring, recording and regular

auditing take place for the early identification of possible leaks and keep a leak history for the site; and

Within six months of the tank(s) ceasing to be functional for the purpose for which has been authorised, the tank must be removed at the expense of the applicant and the site, including all associated infrastructure, shall be rehabilitated to the satisfaction of the relevant municipality.

h) The Contractor shall ensure that run-off from any stockpile, fuel, oil or hazardous substance storage area is contained and does not enter stormwater drains or pollute any water resources;

i) Areas for the temporary stockpiling of excavated material and other construction material shall be as agreed with the RE and ECO; and

j) Gas welding cylinders and LPG cylinders shall be stored chained in a secure, well-ventilated area exterior to any building wall.

MS3 The Contractor shall submit a Method Statement detailing the location of storage,

methods intended for storage of oil, fuel and other hazardous substances. This Method Statement should also detail precautions that shall be implemented to prevent and mitigate any spills and leakage of these substances.

3.4.3 Storage of equipment a) All plant, construction equipment, vehicles or other items shall be stored within the construction

camp, unless prior arrangements have been made with the RE or ECO; and b) Drip trays shall be provided for stationary plant (such as compressors, pumps, generators, etc.)

and for "parked" plant (e.g. mechanised equipment). 3.5 Refuelling and maintenance 3.5.1 Refuelling a) Where reasonably practical, vehicles shall only be refuelled in a demarcated refuelling /

servicing area (as agreed to with the RE and ECO). If this is not reasonably practical, then the surface under the temporary refuelling area shall be protected against pollution (e.g. the use of drip trays) to the reasonable satisfaction of the RE and/or the ECO prior to any refuelling activities. No re-fuelling shall be undertaken within 32 m of any watercourse;

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b) The Contractor shall ensure that there is always a supply of absorbent material readily available to absorb/breakdown spills and where possible is designed to contain minor hydrocarbon spillage. The quantity of such materials shall be able to handle hydrocarbon/hazardous substance spills that could occur on a regular basis. This material must be accepted by the RE prior to any refuelling or maintenance activities; and

c) The surface under the refuelling / servicing area shall be protected against pollution (e.g. the use of drip trays) to the reasonable satisfaction of the RE and ECO prior to any refuelling activities.

3.5.2 Maintenance a) All vehicles and equipment shall be kept in good working order and serviced regularly. Leaking

equipment shall be repaired immediately or removed from the site; b) Where reasonably practical, maintenance activities shall only be undertaken in a demarcated

maintenance area (as agreed to with the RE and ECO). No maintenance activities shall be allowed within 32 m of any watercourse;

c) When servicing equipment, drip trays shall be used to collect the waste oil and other lubricants. All hazardous waste from maintenance activities shall be disposed of as specified in Section 3.7.1; and

d) The washing of equipment shall be restricted to urgent maintenance requirements only. All washing shall be undertaken in the maintenance area, and these areas must be equipped with suitable wastewater collection measures (see Section 3.7.3). The use of detergents for washing shall be restricted to low phosphate and nitrate containing, low sudsing-type detergents.

3.6 Accidental leaks and Spills a) The Contractor shall ensure that his/her employees are aware of the procedure to be followed

for dealing with spills and leaks; b) Any accidental leak and spill of fuel, oil or other hazardous substances is to be reported to the

RE or ECO immediately so that the best remediation method can be quickly implemented; c) Drip trays shall be used for all pumps, generators, etc. in order to prevent water contamination

as a result of fuel spills or leaks; d) In the event of a hydrocarbon spill, the source of the spillage shall be isolated and the spillage

contained. The area shall be cordoned off and secured; e) The Contractor shall ensure that there is always a supply of absorbent material readily available

to absorb / breakdown spills. The quantity of such materials shall be able to handle the total volume of the hydrocarbon / hazardous substance stored on site. This material must be accepted by the RE prior to any refuelling activities;

f) Hydrocarbon contaminated material and/or soil shall be collected and stored in a bunded area until future disposal at a licenced hazardous waste site (Section 3.7.1);

g) The relevant MSDS for all hazardous chemical substances (as defined in the Regulations for Hazardous Chemical Substances) shall be on site. Procedures detailed in the MSDS shall be followed in the event of a spill or emergency situation; and

h) The Contractor shall be liable to arrange for professional service providers to clear the area affected by the spill, if required.

MS4 The Contractor shall submit a Method Statement detailing the precautions that shall

be implemented to limit spills and leakage of these hydrocarbons and other hazardous substances.

3.7 Waste management 3.7.1 Hydrocarbon and hazardous waste a) All hydrocarbon (e.g. fuel, oils and contaminated soil / materials) and other hazardous waste

(e.g. herbicides, pesticides, bitumen, tar, etc.) resulting from spills, refuelling and maintenance activities shall be disposed of in a licenced hazardous waste site or, where possible, sold to an approved used-oil recycling company;

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b) Waste generated must be classified and the volume of hazardous waste produced recorded. Waste disposal tracking records shall also be kept to trace the transport of waste from site to a registered landfill or hazardous waste site;

c) The Waste Contractor shall maintain records of all materials removed from site and shall provide certificates of safe disposal to the RE;

d) Used oil, lubricants, cleaning materials, etc. from the maintenance of vehicles and machinery may be collected in holding tanks prior to disposal; and

e) No hydrocarbon and hazardous waste shall be burnt or buried on site. Under no circumstances shall the spoiling or burial of tar or bituminous products be allowed on site. Unused or rejected tar or bituminous products shall be returned to the supplier’s production plant.

3.7.2 Solid waste Solid waste includes all construction waste (rubble, cement bags, old cement, tags, wrapping materials, timber, cans, wire, nails, etc.) and surplus food, food packaging, organic waste, etc. a) The Contractor shall be responsible for the establishment of a solid waste control and removal

system that is acceptable to the RE and ECO; b) An integrated waste management approach shall be used, based on the principles of waste

minimisation, reduction, reuse and recycling of materials. Containers for recycling of at least glass, paper, metals and plastics shall be provided;

c) The Contractor shall remove all construction waste from site at his/her own expense; d) The Contractor shall provide vermin- and weatherproof bins (with lids) of sufficient number and

capacity to store solid waste produced on a daily basis. The lids shall be kept firmly on the bins at all times;

e) Bins shall be located within the construction camp, eating areas and construction areas where there will be a concentration of labour;

f) Bins shall be emptied on a weekly basis or more frequently as required; g) The Contractor shall ensure that all work areas are cleaned on a daily basis. The general

cleanliness of the site shall form part of the DEO’s, RE’s and ECO’s inspections; h) All solid waste may be temporarily stored on site in a demarcated area, which meets the

satisfaction of the RE; i) All solid waste shall be disposed of offsite at a licenced landfill site; j) The stockpiling of construction rubble or other material shall only be permitted in areas

approved by the RE; k) No waste material or litter shall be burnt or buried on site; and l) Particular emphasis on litter control measures shall apply at stop/go facilities. MS5 The Contractor shall submit a Method Statement detailing a solid waste control and

removal system (storage, provision of bins, site clean-up schedule, bin clean-out schedule, etc.) that is acceptable to the RE and ECO.

3.7.3 Wastewater a) Contaminated water (including contamination with chemicals, oils, fuels, cement, sewage,

construction water, water carrying products, etc.) from the construction site(s) should, where possible, be prevented from entering ground- or surface water sources, specifically the Diep River and its tributaries. Where this is not possible, appropriate measures, as agreed with the RE, shall be taken to limit the volume of water entering the site and to improve the water quality before it leaves site (e.g. stormwater cut-off drains, straw bales or geofabric siltation barriers constructed across the site at specific points);

b) The Contractor shall be responsible for the construction and operation of the necessary collection facilities (e.g. conservancy tanks, settlement ponds, etc.) in order to prevent such pollution and/or settlement of suspended matter, and shall dispose of the collected waste as approved by the RE;

c) Water from any kitchen, showers, laboratories, sinks, etc. shall be discharged into a conservancy tank (or similar) for removal from the site;

d) The Contractor shall ensure that water runoff from fuel depots, workshops, truck washing areas and concrete swills passes through an oil separation / settlement system before being released

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or alternatively is directed into a conservancy tank (or similar) for disposal at a site approved by the ECO and local authority;

e) Temporary stormwater drainage from the works shall be designed in collaboration with the RE and ECO; and

f) No wastewater shall be disposed of directly into any surface water bodies.

MS6 The Contractor shall submit a Method Statement detailing how wastewater is to be collected from all wastewater generating areas (e.g. maintenance areas, batching plants, bunds, etc.), as well as storage and disposal methods. The Method Statement shall also detail the temporary stormwater drainage on site. If the Contractor intends to carry out any on-site wastewater treatment, this shall also be included.

3.8 Erosion and sedimentation control a) Construction shall preferably take place before the onset of the winter rainfall to ensure minimal

impact on flow; b) Drainage measures (such as culverts and structures beneath the road crossings) must promote

the dissipation of storm water run-off and allow surface and subsurface movement of water along drainage lines so as not to impede natural surface and subsurface flows;

c) The Contractor shall, as an ongoing exercise, provide sedimentation and erosion control to the satisfaction of the RE;

d) During construction the Contractor shall protect areas susceptible to erosion by installing necessary temporary and permanent drainage works as soon as possible and by taking measures necessary to prevent surface water from being concentrated in streams and from scouring slopes, banks or other areas;

e) Any runnels or erosion channels developed during the construction period shall be backfilled and compacted, and the areas restored to an acceptable condition (as determined by the RE);

f) Stabilisation of cleared areas to prevent and control erosion and/or sedimentation shall be actively managed. The method of stabilisation shall be determined in consultation with the RE and ECO. Consideration and provision shall be made for the following methods (or combination thereof): Brushcut packing (although no alien plant material may be used for this purpose); Mulch or chip cover (although no alien plant material may be used for this purpose); Straw stabilising (at a rate of one bale/m² rotated into the top 100 mm of the completed

earthworks – only straw bales held with string (not wire) may be used); Watering; Planting / sodding; Application of soil binders and anti-erosion compounds; and/or Mechanical cover / packing structures (including the use of geofabric, hessian cover, log /

pole fencing). g) The DEO shall demarcate stabilised areas with highly visible indicators, e.g. painted stakes,

hazard tape or similar; h) Traffic and movement over stabilised areas shall be restricted and controlled by the DEO, and

damage to stabilised areas shall be repaired and maintained by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the RE and ECO; and

i) During construction the Contractor shall implement measures to prevent the migration of material (fines) from the works into any watercourse and specifically the Swart and Sout Rivers. Where this is not possible, appropriate measures, as agreed with the RE, shall be taken to limit the volume of water entering site and to improve the water quality before it leaves site (e.g. stormwater cut-off drains, straw bales or geofabric siltation barriers constructed across the site at specific points).

MS7 A Method Statement shall be developed and submitted to the RE and ECO that

indicates how the Contractor shall deal with erosion and sedimentation issues.

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3.9 Access to watercourses a) The Contractor shall only use access routes to streams and watercourses accepted by the RE

and ECO. The Contractor, RE and ECO shall agree on how and where to access a stream or water channel. In determining the location of the access into a stream or water channel, cognisance must be taken of sensitive areas (e.g. surface water, natural vegetation, steep banks, etc.);

b) The Contractor shall ensure that minimal damage is caused to stream banks. As far as possible, the Contractor shall use existing access paths, tracks and roads to access a stream or water channel area;

c) Where the Contractor believes that it is necessary to enter a stream or water channel with a vehicle, a Method Statement must be submitted prior to the anticipated activity for consideration by the RE and ECO. The Method Statement shall include a motivation for the need of mechanised work in the area and measures that will be adopted to reduce the impact of such activity;

d) If machinery is to be used in the river, it should not cross over the low flow area any more than absolutely necessary;

e) The Contractor shall not divert, dam or modify any watercourse or stream without the approval of the RE and ECO;

f) All temporary and permanent fill used adjacent to or within the water feature shall be comprised of clean sand or larger particles. Silts, clays, granitic sands and boulders, shall not be permitted in the fill;

g) River banks shall be suitably stabilised incrementally immediately after construction. Stabilised facilities shall be continuously maintained;

h) The Contractor shall not modify the bed of any streams or watercourses or cause any physical damage to any aspects of a watercourse other than that necessary to complete the works as specified and in accordance with the accepted Method Statement(s); and

i) Construction may not permanently alter the surface or subsurface flow of water through any aquatic ecosystem.

MS8: A Method Statement shall be prepared and submitted to the RE and ECO detailing

how work in the watercourses shall be undertaken. The Method Statement shall include a motivation for the need of mechanised work in the watercourse and measures that will be adopted to reduce the impact of such activity.

3.10 Protection of natural features, flora and fauna The Contractor shall be familiar with any Ordinances, Acts, By-laws and regulations pertaining to the protection of natural features, flora and fauna on site. Where applicable, the Contractor or SANRAL shall apply for the necessary permits prior to removing any plants listed in the relevant legislation. 3.10.1 Protection of natural features a) The Contractor shall not permit his employees to make use of any natural water sources for the

purposes of swimming, personal washing and the washing of machinery or clothes; b) The Contractor shall not deface, paint, damage or mark any natural features situated on or

around the site for survey or other purposes unless agreed beforehand with the RE. Any features affected by the Contractor in contravention of this clause shall be restored / rehabilitated to the satisfaction of the RE and ECO;

c) No surface or groundwater may be polluted due to any activity on the property / site; and d) The area of disturbance should be limited to as small an area as will facilitate the execution of

the works.

3.10.2 Protection of flora and fauna a) The Contractor shall be responsible for informing all employees about the need to prevent any

harmful effects on natural vegetation on or around the construction site as a result of their activities;

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b) The removal, damage or disturbance of flora, fauna or avifauna is forbidden outside the immediate construction area without the written approval of the RE;

c) The Contractor shall ensure that no hunting, trapping, shooting, poisoning or other activity causing disturbance of any fauna takes place;

d) The feeding of any wild animals is prohibited; e) No domestic pets or livestock are permitted on site; and f) The use of herbicides is prohibited unless approved by the RE. 3.11 Protection of heritage and cultural features Archaeological finds can take the form of buried walls, old bottles, porcelain fragments, earthenware fragments, accumulations of bone and ash dumps. a) The RE and ECO is to be kept informed of all developments in the event where modifications

are made to the clearing or earthworks schedule; b) If an archaeological site / archaeological finds are discovered during any construction activity,

the work is to be halted and the RE or ECO notified immediately who will in turn contact Heritage Western Cape (HWC);

c) Any human burials unearthed shall be immediately reported to an archaeologist or HWC and all excavation work shall cease;

d) The Contractor shall be required to abide by the specifications as set out by HWC or the heritage specialist appointed to investigate the find;

e) Only after the site has been inspected shall the Contractor be allowed to continue; and f) The Contractor may not, without a permit issued by the relevant heritage resources authority,

destroy, damage, excavate, alter, deface or otherwise disturb archaeological material. 3.12 Fire control a) No open fires shall be allowed on site for the purpose of cooking or warmth. Bona fide braai

fires (such braai fires shall be limited to the traditional “month end” braais and not individual daily cooking fires) may be lit within the construction camp;

b) The Contractor shall take all reasonable steps to prevent the accidental occurrence or spread of fire;

c) The Contractor shall appoint a fire officer who shall be responsible for ensuring immediate and appropriate action in the event of a fire as well as maintenance of the fire fighting equipment;

d) The Contractor shall ensure that all site personnel are aware of the procedure to be followed in the event of a fire;

e) The appointed fire officer shall notify the Fire and Emergency Services of the relevant local authority in the event of a fire and shall not delay doing so until such time as the fire is beyond his/her control;

f) The Contractor shall ensure that there is basic fire-fighting equipment on site at all times. This equipment shall include fire extinguishers and beaters;

g) The Contractor shall pay the costs incurred by organisations called to put out fires started by himself/herself, his/her staff or any Sub-contractor. The Contractor shall also pay the costs incurred to reinstate burnt areas as deemed necessary the RE;

h) Any work that requires the use of fire may only take place at that designated area and as approved by the RE. Fire-fighting equipment shall be available in these areas;

i) The Contractor shall ensure that the telephone number of the local Fire and Emergency Service is displayed at the site offices; and

j) Smoking is not allowed on site, other than at designated smoking points. Cigarette butts shall not be discarded on the ground.

MS9 Prior to the commencement of construction activities, the Contractor is to ascertain

the fire requirements of the Swartland Municipality and shall submit a fire contingency plan Method Statement to the RE and ECO.

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3.13 Dust control a) The Contractor shall ensure that the generation of dust is minimised and shall implement a dust

control programme to maintain a safe working environment and minimise nuisance for the surrounding businesses and residential area;

b) Appropriate dust suppression measures, to the satisfaction of the RE, shall be used when dust generation is unavoidable, particularly during prolonged periods of dry weather. Such measures shall also include the use of temporary stabilising measures (e.g. chemical soil binders, straw, brush packs, chipping etc.);

c) The Contractor shall ensure that exposed soil and material stockpiles are adequately protected against the wind (e.g. water spray vehicles, covering of material stockpiles, etc.);

d) The location of stockpiles shall take into consideration the prevailing wind directions and locations of sensitive receptors; and

e) Construction vehicles shall comply with speed limits (speed limit for light vehicles is 40 km/hr and for heavy vehicles 20 km/hr) and haul distances shall be minimised. Material loads shall be suitably covered and secured during transportation.

MS10 The Contractor shall submit a Method Statement detailing the control of dust on site.

3.14 Noise Control and working hours a) The Contractor shall be familiar with and adhere to, any local by-laws and regulations regarding

the generation of noise and hours of operation. In addition, the provisions of SANS 10103 regarding the generation of noise shall apply to all areas within audible distance of residents whether in urban, peri-urban or rural areas;

b) The Contractor shall avoid construction activities outside of “normal working hours”. This should be determined together with the local authority;

c) The Contractor shall negotiate with the local authority for any permits requiring deviation from local by-laws and/or regulations. However, the Contractor shall advise the RE and ECO in writing of such intention prior to negotiating for these permits; and

d) The Contractor shall be held responsible for any complaints received from the authority and/or public with respect to any contravention of the agreed conditions.

3.15 Cement and concrete batching a) Concrete batching activities shall be located in an area of low environmental sensitivity to be

identified and approved by the RE and ECO; b) Cement and concrete mixing directly on the ground shall not be allowed and shall take place on

impermeable surfaces to the satisfaction of the RE; c) Concrete mixing shall not take place within 32 m of any watercourse; d) Any washing out of concrete trucks shall only be undertaken within the construction camp, and

these areas must be equipped with suitable wastewater collection facilities; e) The Contractor shall be responsible for the implementation of the necessary collection facilities

in order to prevent cement-contaminated water runoff and/or settlement of suspended matter. Once settled, the clean water may be decanted off for re-use;

f) At the end of the contract, any ponds used for contaminated water collection shall be dried out and the solids disposed of via the solid waste management system (see Section 3.7.2);

g) Unused cement bags shall be stored out of the rain where runoff won’t affect them. Used (empty) cement bags shall be collected and stored in weatherproof containers to prevent wind-blown cement dust and water contamination;

h) Used cement bags shall not be used for any other purpose and shall be disposed of on a regular basis via the solid waste management system (Section 3.7.2);

i) All excess concrete shall be removed from site on completion of concrete works and disposed of at a licenced landfill site; and

j) Washing of excess concrete into the ground shall be prohibited. MS11 The Contractor shall submit a Method Statement detailing cement storage, concrete

batching areas and methods, method of transport of cement and concrete, storage and disposal of used cement bags, etc. for each concrete batching operation.

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3.16 Aesthetics a) The Contractor shall take reasonable measures (e.g. visual screening using shade cloth in

combination with fencing to screen the construction site, equipment and materials) to ensure that construction activities do not have an unreasonable impact on the aesthetics of the area;

b) All disturbed areas shall be re-vegetated, using local indigenous species, to minimise any visual scarring and reduce the aesthetic impact of the road;

c) The planting of appropriate trees is encouraged as it aids in dissipating sound and will enhance the aesthetic of the area. However, tree planting would need to take cognisance of safety requirements such as sight lines and sight distances; and

d) All outdoor advertising associated with this activity, whether on or off the road / road reserve, must comply with the applicable local authority By-law for the control of Outdoor Advertising or in the absence of local legislative controls, must comply with the South African Manual for Outdoor Advertising Control (SAMOAC).

3.17 Lights a) The Contractor shall avoid construction activities outside of “normal working hours”. This should

be determined together with the local authority; and b) The Contractor shall ensure that any lighting installed on the site for his/her activities does not

interfere with road traffic or cause a reasonably avoidable disturbance to the surrounding users. 3.18 Road surfacing a) Over spray of bitumen products outside the road surface and onto roadside vegetation shall not

be allowed; b) When heating bitumen products, the Contractor shall take cognisance of appropriate fire control

measures (see Section 3.12). c) Stone chip/gravel excess shall not be left on road/paved area verges. This shall be swept/raked

into piles and removed to an area accepted by the RE; and d) Water quality from runoff from any fresh bitumen surfaces shall be monitored by the RE and

remedial actions taken where necessary. 3.19 Access, traffic and safety a) Only access routes / positions approved by the RE shall be used; b) The Contractor shall ensure that access through the site is maintained at all times for other road

users and is in a suitable condition The RE and Contractor shall liaise with the Disaster Risk Management Centre (DRMC) of the City of Cape Town Safety and Security Department to ensure that traffic accommodation measures during the construction phase would not obstruct the execution of the Koeberg Nuclear Emergency Plan (KNEP);

c) The Contractor shall contact and notify the landowner(s) prior to undertaking any construction activities on his/her property as per the defined works;

d) The Contractor shall ensure that his/her staff do not enter private properties adjacent to the construction site under any circumstances except on official business;

e) The Contractor shall ensure that all regulations relating to traffic management are observed. In this regard the DEO may also act as a Traffic Safety Officer to ensure that construction activities do not obstruct traffic and that adequate traffic accommodation measures are put in place; and

f) The Contractor shall also ensure that adequate vehicular and pedestrian traffic accommodation, signage and safety measures (as appropriate) are put in place on site.

3.20 Site rehabilitation 3.20.1 General a) On completion of the project, the Contractor shall ensure that all structures, equipment,

materials, waste, rubble, notice boards and temporary fences used during the construction operation are removed with minimum damage to the surrounding area;

b) The Contractor shall clean and clear the site to the satisfaction of the RE;

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c) The Contractor shall take all appropriate measures to prevent erosion, especially wind and water erosion, during the rehabilitation phase. Any erosion caused on site during the construction phase as a result of runoff shall be rehabilitated;

d) All riparian zones disturbed during construction activities shall be rehabilitated; e) Temporary erosion protection measures shall be kept in place until permanent preventative

measures (such as establishment of vegetation) is concluded; and 3.20.2 Restoration Programme A suitably qualified restoration ecologist shall be appointed prior to the commencement of construction to design an appropriately resourced Atlantis Sand Fynbos Restoration Programme. The aim of the Programme shall be to promote the growth of Atlantis Sand Fynbos with the appropriate plant species composition in eh proclaimed road reserve area. The appointment of the restoration ecologist must be approved by the Engineer and ECO. The person to be appointed shall be familiar with Atlantis Sand Fynbos. The Restoration Programme must be approved by the Engineer and ECO, who may request input from an independent botanical specialist. The Restoration Programme submitted shall include details of the following: a) Seed collection (in areas to be disturbed, with a specific focus on Atlantis Sand Fynbos and

riparian habitats), harvesting methods and locations and seed storage methods; b) The search for, harvesting of and transplanting of plant species (see Section 3.3.1); c) Handling of plant material rescued (translocation areas, propagation, etc.); d) Establishment and maintenance of a project-specific nursery for the cultivation of Leucadendron

thymifolium as well as other identified plants for replanting of species in suitable areas within the road reserve post-construction;

e) Seed mix of suitable indigenous plants for areas under consideration (Atlantis Sand Fynbos and riparian habitats). Where possible, collect seeds from plants in the same community in nearby undisturbed vegetation for sowing on disturbed areas. Hydroseeding using commercially available seed shall be avoided as far as possible in order to maintain the natural state of the vegetation. If unavoidable, it shall be allowed only after obtaining expert independent advice on the suitability of proposed seed mix(es) in order to maintain the natural state of the vegetation;

f) Procurement requirements and a list of species of plants to be procured, if any; g) Vegetation establishment and maintenance requirements for all revegetated areas:

Re-vegetation must include the use of only indigenous vegetation and plants similar to that of natural undisturbed surrounding areas;

Riparian zones shall be rehabilitated with suitable riparian vegetation in order to stabilise watercourses to prevent further erosion;

Revegetation of construction areas shall take place as soon as possible after completion of construction works;

Landscaping and revegetation methods, e.g. hydroseeding, mulching, planting, including locations and timing (note: transplanting rescued material should take place at the start of winter (April – May) in order to maximise use of the winter rainfall period);

The cut-and-fill road verges must be restored to the natural surrounding plant community wherever feasible and must not contain any woody alien invasive species; and

Revegetated areas must be maintained until an appropriate stability, density of ground cover and species composition have been achieved.

h) The use of any herbicides, pesticides and other poisonous substances, if required; i) Topsoil, mulch, fertiliser and soil stabiliser requirements and application. Measures must be

taken to prevent erosion of the top covering material. Mulch shall be used in all areas where revegetation has to take place;

j) Erosion control measures (see Section 3.8); and k) No equipment, vehicles or unauthorised personnel shall be allowed onto areas that have been

re-vegetated. MS12 The Contractor shall appoint a suitably qualified restoration ecologist to compile a

Restoration Programme. The Contractor shall submit the Restoration Programme to the Engineer and ECO for approval.

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3.21 Alien Vegetation eradication a) The Contractor shall develop an alien vegetation eradication programme in order to

systematically clear the proclaimed road reserve of all alien vegetation prior to commencement of construction of each project component. Alien vegetation clearance shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Engineer and the ECO before vegetation clearing required for construction in any particular area may commence (refer to Section 3.2(e);

b) Annual alien vegetation management shall be undertaken within the proposed development areas for a period of three years after project completion;

c) Any alien vegetation removal shall be undertaken by a suitably qualified sub-contractor; and d) No on-site burying, dumping, stockpiling or burning of any weeds and alien plant species may

occur. Such material shall be removed from the site and disposed of at a suitable municipal collection point or landfill site from where seed cannot escape.

MS13: The Contractor shall submit an alien vegetation eradication Method Statement, which

shall indicate eradication areas, vegetation types, method of eradication, phasing and maintenance after initial clearing.

3.22 Employment and the social environment a) To ensure that previously disadvantaged individuals benefit from the proposed project during

the construction phase, local Black Enterprise (BE) service providers and local labour from the surrounding community should be employed as far as possible; and

b) Those successful in obtaining employment should be provided with the appropriate training. 3.23 Monitoring and aftercare

a) Develop monitoring procedures in accordance with standard protocols and the requirements of the environmental legislation;

b) Undertake environmental monitoring during the construction and rehabilitation phase for: o Soil erosion and compaction; o Surface water quality; o Prevention of infestation with alien plant species; and o Terrestrial flora rehabilitation.

c) Calibrate and maintain all relevant equipment used for environmental monitoring, as appropriate.

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ANNEXURE A

METHOD STATEMENT CONTROL SHEET

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PROPOSED UPGRADING OF THE N7 SECTION 1 BETWEEN

ATLANTIS SOUTH INTERSECTION AND LELIEFONTEIN FARM

METHOD STATEMENT CONTROL SHEET

[THIS CONTROL SHEET IS TO BE ATTACHED TO ALL METHOD STATEMENTS]

THIS SECTION TO BE COMPLETED BY CONTRACTOR/METHOD STATEMENT AUTHOR ONLY

TITLE:

DESCRIPTION:

SUBMITTED BY:

DATE REQUESTED BY RE: DATE SUBMITTED:

DATE RESPONSE REQUIRED BY: DATE WORK START:

REVIEW SCHEDULE

DATE AUTHORITY COMMENTS

DISTRIBUTION AND AUTHORISATION

RE ECO CONTRACTOR

Name

Signature

Date

MS Number:

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CONTRACTOR NOTE: METHOD STATEMENTS SHOULD ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING:

WHAT Brief description of the work to be undertaken

HOW Detailed description of the process of work, methods and materials

WHERE Description/sketch/map of locality of work (where applicable)

WHEN Due commencement date and completion date estimate (day/night work)