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GREEN EARTH Environmental Consultants 1

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR A TYRE PYROLYSIS PLANT FOR THE RECYCLING OF END OF LIFE/USED TYRES TO PRODUCE FUEL OIL, CARBON BLACK, GAS AND STEEL ON A PORTION (PORTION

A) OF PORTION 15 OF THE FARM OTJIWARONGO TOWNLANDS SOUTH NO.

308, OTJOZONDJUPA REGION

JUNE 2019


Project Name:

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR A TYRE PYROLYSIS PLANT FOR THE RECYCLING

OF END OF LIFE/USED TYRES TO PRODUCE FUEL OIL, CARBON BLACK, GAS AND STEEL ON A PORTION (PORTION A) OF PORTION 15 OF THE FARM OTJIWARONGO TOWNLANDS SOUTH NO.

308, OTJOZONDJUPA REGION

The Proponent:

Pneumatic Green Energy CC

P.O. Box 41005 Windhoek

Prepared by:

Release Date:

June 2019

Consultant:

C. Du Toit

C. Van Der Walt

Cell: 081 127 3145

Fax: 061 248 608

Email: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Green Earth Environmental Consultants were appointed by the proponent, Pneumatic

Green Energy CC, to conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment to obtain an

Environmental Clearance for the construction and operation of a tyre pyrolysis plant for

the recycling of end of life tyres for the production of fuel oil, carbon black, gas and steel

on a Portion of Portion 15 of Farm Otjiwarongo Townlands South No. 308, Otjozondjupa

Region. The land within the immediate vicinity of the project site is predominately

characterized by residential, industrial, farming and business activities. In terms of the

Regulations of the Environmental Management Act (No 7 of 2007), an Environmental

Impact Assessment has to be done to address the following ‘Listed Activities’:

WASTE MANAGEMENT, TREATMENT, HANDLING AND DISPOSAL

ACTIVITIES

2.1 The construction of facilities for waste sites, treatment of waste and disposal

of waste.

2.2 Any activity entailing a scheduled process referred to in the Atmospheric

Pollution Prevention Ordinance, 1976.

2.3 The import, processing, use and recycling, temporary storage, transit or

export of waste.

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE TREATMENT, HANDLING AND STORAGE

9.1 The manufacturing, storage, handling or processing of a hazardous

substance defined in the Hazardous Substances Ordinance, 1974.

9.2 Any process or activity which requires a permit, licence or other form of

authorisation, or the modification of or changes to existing facilities for any

process or activity which requires an amendment of an existing permit, licence or

authorisation or which requires a new permit, licence or authorisation in terms of

a law governing the generation or release of emissions, pollution, effluent or

waste.

The main positive impacts to be derived from this project are that opportunities will be

created from the recycling of tyres and to reduce the impact of end of life tyres on the

Namibian Environment in general but specifically on the landfill sites around the country.

Employment opportunities will be created during construction and operation of the plant.

The negative impacts associated with the proposed project are the impact on the

vegetation, trees, bushes, the natural drainage systems, noise and dust during, the

transmission of diseases from people or to people involved in construction and the loss

of land during the construction of the bulk municipal services (roads, sewer, electrical

and water reticulation). The plant will be constructed and operated on a disturbed

natural environment with most of the vegetation removed; therefore, the impacts will not

be severe. However, the project will put further pressure on water supply resources and

infrastructure. Mitigation measures will be provided that can control the extent, intensity

and frequency of these named impacts in order not to have substantial negative effects

or results.


The type of activities that will be carried out on the site will not negatively affect the

amenity of the locality and the activities do not adversely affect the environmental quality

of the neighbouring portions or areas. None of the potential impacts identified are

regarded as having a significant impact to the extent that the proposed project should

not be allowed. However, the construction and operational activities further on need to

be controlled and monitored by the assigned subcontractors and the proponent.

The Environmental Impact Assessment which follows upon this paragraph was

conducted in accordance with the guidelines and stipulations of the Environmental

Management Act (No 7 of 2007) meaning that all possible impacts have been

considered and the details are presented in the report.

Based upon the conclusions and recommendations of the Environmental Impact

Assessment Report and Environmental Management Plan following this paragraph the

Environmental Commissioner of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism is herewith

requested to:

1. Accept the Environmental Impact Assessment;

2. Approve the Environmental Management Plan;

3. Issue an Environmental Clearance for the construction and operation of the tyre

pyrolysis plant for the recycling of end of life tyres for the production of fuel oil,

carbon black, gas and steel on Portion 15 of Farm Otjiwarongo Townlands South

No. 308, Otjozondjupa Region and for the following “listed activities”:


ACTIVITIES


of waste.




export of waste.









waste.


TABLE OF CONTENTS

LIST OF FIGURES .......................................................................................................... 7

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS ............................................................................................ 8

LIST OF APPENDIXES .................................................................................................. 9

1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 10

2. BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON PROJECT .................................................. 11

2.1. LOCALITY AND DESCRIPTION ........................................................................ 11

2.2. LAND OWNERSHIP, SIZE AND ZONING.......................................................... 14

2.3. CURRENT UTILIZATION OF SITE .................................................................... 14

2.4. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT ........................................................................... 16

3. BULK SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE ....................................................... 21

3.1. ACCESS AND INTERNAL ROADS ................................................................ 21

3.2. RAIL FACILITIES ........................................................................................... 24

3.3. WATER SUPPLY ............................................................................................ 24

3.4. ELECTRICITY SUPPLY ................................................................................. 24

3.5. SEWAGE DISPOSAL ..................................................................................... 24

3.6. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL ............................................................................ 25

4. TERMS OF REFERENCE ..................................................................................... 25

5. APPROACH TO THE STUDY ............................................................................... 26

6. ASSUMPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS .................................................................... 27

7. ADMINISTRATIVE, LEGAL AND POLICY REQUIREMENTS .............................. 27

8. AFFECTED RECEIVING ENVIRONMENT ............................................................ 37

8.1. BIODIVERSITY AND VEGETATION .................................................................. 37

8.2. GEOLOGY AND SOILS ..................................................................................... 40

8.3. PREVAILING HYDROGEOLOGY ...................................................................... 41

8.4. SURFACE WATER ............................................................................................ 43

8.5. THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT ........................................................ 44

8.6. CLIMATE ........................................................................................................... 44

8.7. HYDROLOGICAL COMPONENT ....................................................................... 45

8.8. CULTURAL HERITAGE ..................................................................................... 46

9. IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION ....................................................... 46

10. POSSIBLE IMPACTS ON RECEIVING ENVIRONMENT ................................... 47

11. SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT .......................................... 48

11.1. IMPACTS DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE .............................................. 49

11.1.1. ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND REQUIREMENTS .................................... 49

11.1.2. SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ISSUES ............................................................ 49

11.1.3. WATER USAGE AND REQUIREMENTS .................................................... 50


11.1.4. ECOLOGICAL IMPACTS ............................................................................ 50

11.1.5. DUST POLLUTION AND AIR QUALITY ..................................................... 50

11.1.6. NOISE IMPACT ........................................................................................... 51

11.1.7. HEALTH, SAFETY AND SECURITY........................................................... 51

11.1.8. CONTAMINATION OF GROUNDWATER ................................................... 52

11.1.9. SEDIMENTATION AND EROSION ............................................................. 53

11.1.10. GENERATION OF WASTE ......................................................................... 53

11.1.11. CONTAMINATION OF SURFACE WATER ................................................ 54

11.1.12. TRAFFIC AND ROAD SAFETY .................................................................. 54

11.1.13. FIRES AND EXPLOTIONS ......................................................................... 54

11.1.14. SENSE OF PLACE AND GENERAL AMBIANCE....................................... 55

11.2. IMPACTS DURING OPERATIONAL PHASE ................................................. 55

11.2.1. FLUE AND GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS ........................................... 55

11.2.2. WASTEWATER GENERATION .................................................................. 57

11.2.3. ECOLOGICAL IMPACTS ............................................................................ 57

11.2.4. DUST POLLUTION, ODOUR AND AIR QUALITY ...................................... 57

11.2.5. CONTAMINATION OF GROUNDWATER ................................................... 58

11.2.6. GENERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF SOLID WASTE .......................... 58

11.2.7. FAILURE IN RETICULATION PIPELINES .................................................. 59

11.2.8. FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS ......................................................................... 59

11.2.9. HEALTH, SAFETY AND SECURITY........................................................... 59

11.2.10. STORAGE OF TYRES AND HARMFUL SUBSTANCES ............................ 60

11.3. CUMMULATIVE IMPACTS ............................................................................. 60

12. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ....................................................... 61

13. CONCLUSION ................................................................................................... 61

14. RECOMMENDATION ......................................................................................... 62


LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1: Locality of Project Site .............................................................................................. 11

Figure 2: Project Site ................................................................................................................. 12

Figure 3: Site plan...................................................................................................................... 13

Figure 4: Floor/site plan ............................................................................................................ 13

Figure 5: Buildings on the site (1) ........................................................................................... 14





Figure 10: Buildings on the site (6) ......................................................................................... 16

Figure 11: Component of Tyre (Evens, 2006) ....................................................................... 17

Figure 12: Basic setup of plant ................................................................................................ 19

Figure 13: Fuel oil ...................................................................................................................... 20

Figure 14: Recovered Carbon Black ...................................................................................... 20

Figure 15: Steel .......................................................................................................................... 20

Figure 16: Current Access to Project Site .............................................................................. 21

Figure 17: Current Access not supported by Roads Authority ........................................... 22

Figure 18: Future Access supported by Roads Authority .................................................... 22

Figure 19: Future Access as per Structure Plan (1) ............................................................. 23

Figure 20: Future Road as per Structure Plan (2) ................................................................ 23

Figure 21: Siding 9000 .............................................................................................................. 24

Figure 22: Flowchart of the Impact Process .......................................................................... 36

Figure 23: Biomes in Namibia (Atlas of Namibia, 2002) ...................................................... 37

Figure 24: Trees on the Project Site ....................................................................................... 40

Figure 25: Geology of Namibia ................................................................................................ 41

Figure 26: Groundwater basin & rock types .......................................................................... 41

Figure 27: Hydrogeological Map of Namibia (Geological Survey of Namibia, 2015) ...... 43

Figure 28: Average annual temperatures in Namibia .......................................................... 45

Figure 29: Wet Scrubber Image .............................................................................................. 56

Figure 30: Noise Exposure Limits and Times ....................................................................... 58


LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

CAN Central Area of Namibia

EC Environmental Clearance

ECO Environment Control Officer

EIA Environmental Impact Assessment

ELT’s End of life/used tyres

EMP Environmental Management Plan

I&APs Interested and Affected Parties

MET Ministry of Environment and Tourism

SQM Square Meters


LIST OF APPENDIXES APPENDIX A: NEWSPAPER NOTICES

APPENDIX B: BACKGROUND INFORMATION DOCUMENT

APPENDIX C: LIST OF I&APS

APPENDIX D: COMMENTS FROM I&APS

APPENDIX E: DEED OF TRANSFER

APPENDIX F: LEASE AGREEMENT

APPENDIX G: CURRICULUM VITAE OF CHARLIE DU TOIT

APPENDIX H: CHARLIE DU TOIT IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENT

APPENDIX I: CURRICULUM VITAE OF CARIEN VAN DER WALT

APPENDIX J: CARIEN VAN DER WALT IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENT

APPENDIX K: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN


1. INTRODUCTION The Proponent, Pneumatic Green Energy CC, appointed Green Earth Environmental

Consultants to conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment and develop an

Environmental Management Plan to obtain an Environmental Clearance for the

construction and operation of a tyre pyrolysis plant for the recycling of end of life/used

tyres for the production of oil/diesel, carbon black, gas and steel on Portion A (±2ha) of

Portion 15 of Farm Otjiwarongo Townlands South No. 308, Otjozondjupa Region.

The Environmental Management Act (No. 7 of 2007) and the Environmental Impact

Assessment Regulations (GN 30 in GG 4878 of 6 February 2012) stipulates that an

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report and management plan is required as the

following 'Listed Activities' are involved:


ACTIVITIES


of waste.




export of waste.









waste.

The Environmental Impact Assessment below contains information on the proposed

project and the surrounding areas, the proposed development and activities, the

applicable legislation to the study conducted, the methodology that was followed, the

public consultation that was conducted, and the receiving environment’s sensitivity and

any potential ecological, environmental and social impacts.


2. BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON PROJECT

2.1. LOCALITY AND DESCRIPTION

Portion 15 of Farm Otjiwarongo Townlands South No. 308 (the old cement factory site) is

located ±3km to the north-east of Otjiwarongo east of the B1 National Road leading to

the town of Otavi. See below plans to show the locality of Portion 15:

Figure 1: Locality of Project Site


Figure 2: Project Site


Figure 4: Floor/site plan

Figure 3: Site plan


2.2. LAND OWNERSHIP, SIZE AND ZONING

Portion 15 of Farm Otjiwarongo Townlands South No. 308 is registered in the name of

Namibia Development Corporation which is now part of NIDA (Namibia Industrial

Development Agency). The Portion is 12, 3108 hectares in extent and zoned ‘general

industrial’. The proposed plant can be accommodated under the zoning ‘general

industrial’ on condition the Otjwarongo Municipality grant consent for a ‘noxious industry’.

It is the intension to use ±2 hectares for the construction and operation of the tyre

pyrolysis plant.

2.3. CURRENT UTILIZATION OF SITE

Various buildings are present on the site. The bulk of these buildings have been

vandalized (roof sheets and doors have been removed and windows are broken). The

site is used for the dumping of household and industrial waste. It was observed that the

site is used for the storage and handling of charcoal and people residing (loitering and

squatting on the site).

Figure 5: Buildings on the site (1)


2.4. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT

It is the intention of the proponent to establish a tyre pyrolysis plant for the recycling of

ELT’s (end of life/used tyres) into fuel oil, carbon black, gas and steel. From info

obtained from City of Windhoek, 2000 to 2500 tyres are received per month at the

Kupferberg Landfill site outside Windhoek. It is estimated that the same amount can be

sourced from the coastal and the northern towns of Namibia. Some of the mines have

also indicated that they have large volumes of used tyres which are currently a problem

to dispose of. These tyres take up space and shorten the lifespan of landfill sites. It is

the intension to refund or put incentives in place to motivate members of the general

public and businesses to supply tyres to the plant. It is expected to employ 15 workers

in the project process. The following image demonstrates the components of a tyre:




Pyrolysis is a thermochemical process used to decompose organic material, namely

heat treatment in the absence of oxygen. In the recycling industry, tyre pyrolysis works

the same way: heat is applied to feedstock in vacuum or at atmospheric pressure to

decompose whole or shredded tires into marketable materials. Four main materials

derived from end-of-life tyres by weight/volume in descending order are fuel oil, carbon

char, steel wire and gas. The table below shows the materials as a percentage of weight

from which a tyre is made:

Table 1: Composition of a Tyre

Material

Passenger Car Tire, %

of total weight

Truck Tire, % of total

weight

Rubber 48 45

Carbon Black 22 22

Metal 15 25

Textile 5 –

Zinc Oxide 1 2

Sulphur 1 1

Other Additives 8 5

Figure 11: Component of Tyre (Evens, 2006)


During the pyrolysis process, ELTs are heated in an oxygen free environment most

commonly in a reactor vessel to temperatures ranging between 300 and 800 degrees

Celsius. Once heat is applied to feedstock, it begins to soften, and tire polymers break

down. Products of this process can be divided into three basic categories - vapors,

liquids and solid remainder. Smaller molecules exit the reactor in the form of vapor. A

bigger part of the vapors is collected and condensed into an oily liquid, while another

fraction of vapors is collected as gas outside the vessel and is then burnt for energy

generation. The heavier minerals originally present in tyres remain in the reactor as a

solid residual and consist of carbon char - referred to as carbon black - and steel.

Roughly, output shares are:

These values may vary depending on technology and processing temperature

equipment. The quantity and quality of each product depends on several variables such

as feedstock quality, processing temperature, pressure, and processing time. For

instance, higher processing temperatures are associated with higher yields of gas.

Thus, the share of gas among other outputs may vary from 10% to 15%. The set up of

the proposed pyrolysis plant will in principle be as follows:


Figure 12: Basic setup of plant

Nowadays, there are different types of equipment available on the market for a good-

quality tire pyrolysis. Apart from treatment temperature, there are batch and continuous

feed systems available. A pyrolysis pant is normally set up as follows:

1 Hopper, 2 Input sluice, 3 Thermolysis coke hot, 4 Thermolysis coke cold, 5

Thermolysis raw gas, 6 Permanent gas, 7 Permanent gas, cleaned, 8 GPL / natural gas,

10 Rotary kiln unit, 20 Condensation, 21 Cooler, 22 Bypass filter. The products derived

from the pyrolysis process will be used as follows:


Fuel oil

Figure 13: Fuel oil

The main fields of application are:

maritime fuel

fuel for vehicular engines

fuel for stationary engines (generators)

furnace fuel used by local (community) heating companies

Carbon Black

Figure 14: Recovered Carbon Black

Recovered carbon black is a mixture of carbon, ash, zinc and sulphur. It is the intension

to press the carbon black through a briquetting process into sticks or blocks with large

diameter and different shapes to be used as industrial fuel. NamPower has shown

interest in this product for the Van Eck Powerplant as the recovered carbon fibre has a

high calorific value. Cement plants are also users of the product.

Steel

Figure 15: Steel


Recovered steel will be further recycled to be sold as a commodity or it as scrap metal

without applying additional treatment.

Gas Gas output makes up the smallest fraction of tire pyrolysis output. Gas released during

thermal decomposition of ELT has sufficiently high calorific value to power the operation

and it is the intension to use it as such in the proposed plant.

3. BULK SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE

The bulk services that will be provided will be as follows:

3.1. ACCESS AND INTERNAL ROADS

Portion 15 of Farm Otjiwarongo Townlands South No. 308 is currently accessed from a

private/municipal road that runs south-eastwards towards the town and joins the D2440

from which the B1 and the Town can be accessed in a south-westerly direction. This

private/municipal road also link up with the Main Road B1, crossing the railway line,

directly northwest of the site. See current access in Figure below.

As this section of Main Road B1 falls under the jurisdiction of the Roads Authority, their

comments were requested. The Roads Authority indicated that:

“The access point of the private/municipal road onto the B1 is for the Roads Authority

problematic as this creates with the D2430 a cross intersection that is potentially very

dangerous for users of the B1 and should be closed”. See attached a copy of the email

from Roads Authority regarding the access. Therefore, this access is not supported and

will probably be closed by Roads Authority.

Figure 16: Current Access to Project Site


The Otjiwarongo Structure Plan provides for a future access to Portion 15 of Farm

Otjiwarongo Townlands South No. 308 from the eastern side via a road still to be

constructed which will link up with District Road D2440 in the south from where the B1

and the Town can be accessed. This road will also provide access to developments

planned to the north of Portion 15. See Google Image and Structure Plan below for the

alignment of the future road.

Figure 17: Current Access not supported by Roads Authority

Figure 18: Future Access supported by Roads Authority


New Road

Figure 19: Future Access as per Structure Plan (1)

Figure 20: Future Road as per Structure Plan (2)


This will thus be the future access to the plant once constructed. The positioning of the

plant and layout of the site is also done in such way as to take access from this road

once constructed.

3.2. RAIL FACILITIES

The site has access to the TransNamib Rail Network via siding No. 9000. TransNamib

confirmed that the siding can still be used although some upgrading work is required.

3.3. WATER SUPPLY

Water is supplied to the site from the existing municipal water reticulation system.

3.4. ELECTRICITY SUPPLY

Electricity is supplied to the site from the Cenored network. The plant will be gas driven

from the gas generated through the process.

3.5. SEWAGE DISPOSAL

Currently no sewer infrastructure is available for this development. The site will thus be

serviced by an enclosed waterborne sewer system which will treat the effluent for reuse

Figure 21: Siding 9000


on site. The proposed systems will be designed and constructed according to Municipal

standards and with their approval.

3.6. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL

Household and other waste generated from the activity should be collected by the

Municipality under their normal waste management and collection services. If the

Municipality cannot render this service at this site it is proposed that the normal

household waste and industrial waste which will be generated on the site be sorted into

glass, paper, metal, plastics, noxious materials and others and stored in a dedicated

area on the site from which it is collected by a professional waste management and

recycling company like Rent-A-Drum.

4. TERMS OF REFERENCE

To be able to implement the proposed project, an Environmental Impact Assessment

and Environmental Clearance is required. For this environmental impact exercise Green

Earth Environmental Consultants followed the terms of reference as stipulated under the

Environmental Management Act.

The aim of the environmental impact assessment was:

- To comply with Namibia’s Environmental Management Act (2007) and its

regulations (2012);

- To ascertain existing environmental conditions on the site in order to determine

its environmental sensitivity;

- To inform I&APs and relevant authorities of the details of the proposed

development and to provide them with an opportunity to raise issues and

concerns;

- To assess the significance of issues and concerns raised;

- To compile a report detailing all identified issues and possible impacts, stipulating

the way forward and identify specialist investigations required;

- To outline management guidelines in an Environmental Management Plan (EMP)

to minimize and/or mitigate potentially negative impacts.

The tasks that were undertaken for the Environmental Impact Assessment included the

evaluation of the following: climate, water (hydrology), vegetation, geology, soils, socio

economic impact, cultural heritage, groundwater, sedimentation, erosion, biodiversity,

sense of place, socio-economic environment, health, safety and traffic.

The EIA and EMP from the assessment will be submitted to the Environmental

Commissioner for consideration. The Environmental Clearance will only be obtained

(from the DEA) once the EIA and EMP has been examined and approved for the listed

activity.

The public consultation process as per the guidelines of the Act has been followed. The

methods that were used to assess the environmental issues and alternatives included

the collection of data on the project site and surrounding area, info obtained from the


proponent and the professional team appointed for planning and construction and the

Ministry of Environment and Tourism and identified and affected stakeholders.

Consequences of impacts were determined in five categories: nature of impact,

expected duration of impact, geographical extent of the event, probability of occurring

and the expected intensity.

Interested and affected parties were invited to register in terms of the assessment

process to give input, comments and opinions regarding the proposed project. All other

permits, licenses or certificates that are further on required for the operation of the

proposed project still needs to be applied for by the proponent.

5. APPROACH TO THE STUDY

The assessment included the following activities:

a) Desktop sensitivity assessment

Literature, legislation and guidance documents related to the natural environment and

land use activities available on the portion and area in general were reviewed in order to

determine potential environmental issues and concerns.

b) Site assessment (site visit)

The proposed project site and the immediate neighbourhood and surrounding area were

assessed through several site visits to investigate the environmental parameters on site

to enable further understanding of the potential impacts on site.

c) Public participation

The public were invited to give input, comments and opinions regarding the proposed

project. Notices were placed in two local newspapers namely The Namibian and New

Era (see Appendix) on 25 April and 2 May 2019 inviting public participation and

comments on the proposed project. The closing date for questions, comments, inputs or

information on the proposed Newspaper Notice was 24 May 2019. Background

Information Documents have been sent to Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) and

to relevant authorities. The closing date for questions, comments, inputs or information

on the Background Information Document was also 24 May 2019. See Appendix for

comments received from the Interested and Affected Parties and from the Public.

d) Scoping

Based on the desk top study, site visit and public participation, the environmental

impacts were determined in five categories: nature of project, expected duration of

impact, geographical extent of the event, probability of occurring and the expected

intensity. The findings of the scoping have been incorporated in the environmental

impact assessment report below.


e) Environmental Management Plan (EMP)

To minimize the impact on the environment, mitigation measures have been identified to

be implemented during planning, construction and implementation. These measures

have been included in the Environmental Management Plan to guide the planning,

construction and operation of the project/development which can also be used by the

relevant authorities to ensure that the project is planned, developed and operated with

the minimum impact on the environment.

6. ASSUMPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS

It is assumed that the information provided by the proponent (Pneumatic Green Energy

CC) is accurate. Alternative sites namely the Remainder of Portion 56, Brakwater Stand

No. 9 were evaluated but it has no access to bulk municipal services and is also located

next to a residential area. The zoning of the Portion is residential which does not allow

industrial use. The proposed site (Portion 15 of Farm Otjiwarongo Townlands South No.

308) for the development was chosen because of the location, zoning, size of the portion

and proximity to the main road leading through Namibia (B1). The site was visited

several times and any happenings after this are not mentioned in this report. (The

assessment was based on the prevailing environmental conditions and not on future

happenings on the site.) However, it is assumed that there will be no significant changes

to the proposed project, and the environment will not adversely be affected between the

compilation of the assessment and the implementation of the proposed activities.

7. ADMINISTRATIVE, LEGAL AND POLICY REQUIREMENTS

To protect the environment and achieve sustainable development, all projects, plans,

programs and policies deemed to have adverse impacts on the environment require an

EIA according to Namibian legislation. The administrative, legal and policy requirements

to be considered during the Environmental Assessment for the tyre pyrolysis plant on

Portion 15 of Farm Otjiwarongo Townlands South No. 308, Otjozondjupa Region are the

following:

The Namibian Constitution

The Environmental Management Act (No. 7 of 2007)

The Otjiwarongo Town Planning Scheme

Other Laws, Acts, Regulations and Policies

THE NAMIBIAN CONSTITUTION

Article 95 of Namibia’s constitution provides that:

“The State shall actively promote and maintain the welfare of the people by adopting,

inter alia, policies aimed at the following:

Management of ecosystems, essential ecological processes and biological diversity of

Namibia and utilization of living natural resources on a sustainable basis for the benefit


of all Namibians, both present and future; in particular, the Government shall provide

measures against the dumping or recycling of foreign nuclear and toxic waste on

Namibian territory.” This article recommends that a relatively high level of environmental

protection is called for in respect of pollution control and waste management.

Article 144 of the Namibian Constitution deals with environmental law and it states:

“Unless otherwise provided by this Constitution or Act of Parliament, the general rules of

public international agreements binding upon Namibia under this Constitution shall form

part of the law of Namibia”. This article incorporates international law, if it conforms to

the Constitution, automatically as “law of the land”. These include international

agreements, conventions, protocols, covenants, charters, statutes, acts, declarations,

concords, exchanges of notes, agreed minutes, memoranda of understanding, and

agreements (Ruppel & Ruppel-Schlichting, 2013). It is therefore important that the

international agreements and conventions are considered (see section 4.9).

In considering these environmental rights, the Proponent should consider the following in

devising an action plan in response to these articles:

Implement a “zero-harm” policy that would guide decisions.

Ensure that no management practice or decision result in the degradation of

future natural resources.

Take a decision on how this part of the Constitution will be implemented as part

of the Environmental Control System (ECS).

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACT (NO. 7 OF 2007)

The Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations (GN 30 in GG 4878 of 6 February

2012) of the Environmental Management Act (No. 7 of 2007) that came into effect in

2012 requires/recommends that an Environmental Impact Assessment and an

Environmental Management Plan (EMP) be conducted for the following listed activities in

order to obtain an Environmental Clearance Certificate:


ACTIVITIES


of waste.




export of waste.










waste.

Cumulative impacts associated with the development must be included as well as public

consultation. The Act further requires all major industries and mines to prepare waste

management plans and present these to the local authorities for approval.

The Act, Regulations, Procedures and Guidelines have integrated the following

sustainability principles. They need to be given due consideration, particularly to achieve

proper waste management and pollution control:

Cradle to Grave Responsibility

This principle provides that those who handle or manufacture potentially harmful

products must be liable for their safe production, use and disposal and that those who

initiate potentially polluting activities must be liable for their commissioning, operation

and decommissioning.

Precautionary Principle

It provides that if there is any doubt about the effects of a potentially polluting activity, a

cautious approach must be adopted.

The Polluter Pays Principle

A person who generates waste or causes pollution must, in theory, pay the full costs of

its treatment or of the harm, which it causes to the environment.

Public Participation and Access to Information

In the context of environmental management, citizens must have access to information

and the right to participate in decisions making.

CONCLUSION AND IMPACT

It can be concluded that Portion 15 of Farm Otjiwarongo Townlands South No. 308 was

already used for ‘industrial’ purposes. Some of the site has been cleared from

vegetation and structures have been constructed on them or are in the process of being

constructed. The proposed activity will thus fit in with the surrounding activities and not

have a negative impact on the prevailing environment. It will be ensured that protected

trees and plant species will be retained where possible.

THE OTJIWARONGO TOWN PLANNING SCHEME

The Otjiwarongo Town Planning Scheme (as amended in Otjiwarongo Amendment

Scheme No. 15 – approved 26 June 2015) applies to the area as indicated on the scheme

maps and corresponds with the Townlands Diagram for Otjiwarongo Town and

Townlands. Portion 15 of Farm Otjiwarongo Townlands South No. 308 falls within the

area of the Scheme.


The general purpose of this Scheme is the coordinated and harmonious development of

the area of Otjiwarongo (including, where necessary, the reconstruction and

redevelopment of any part which has already been subdivided whether there are

buildings on it or not) in such a way as will most effectively tend to promote health,

safety, order, amenity, convenience and general welfare as well as efficiency and

economy in the process of development and improvement of communications, and

where it is expedient in order to promote proper planning or development, may provide

for the suspending the operation of any provision of law or any bylaw or regulation made

under such law, in so far as such provision is similar to or inconsistent with any of the

provisions of the Scheme.

According to the Town Planning Scheme, Portion 15 of Farm Otjiwarongo Townlands

South No. 308 is 12, 3108 hectares in extent and zoned ‘general industrial’. Clause 8.10

of the Town Planning Scheme allows the primary uses as is stipulated in the table below

on an erf which is zoned ‘general industrial’:

It was confirmed with Mr Slabbert and Ms De Wet from Otjiwarongo Municipality that:

“the nature of the business will be classified as a noxious trade and will require Council’s

consent under the “general industrial” zoned property”. See below email received from

Council in this regard.


Email received from Council

From: Charlie du Toit <[email protected]>

Sent: Thursday, 14 March 2019 3:17 PM

To: Rene De Wet <[email protected]>

Subject: Die vorige sementfabriek

Hallo Rene

Kan jy my dalk help met die erf/porsie nommer van die perseel waarop die vorige

sement fabriek geleë was. Ons het ‘n klient wat ‘n projek daarop wil doen en ek moet

uitvind insake die gebruiksregte en dienste beskikbaarheid vir die gedeelte.

Die klient beplan om ‘n tyre recycling facility van die perseel af te bedryf. Dit is ‘n

industriele aktiwitweit wat noxious van aard is. Die NDC het die grond aan hulle

aangebied vir die projek.

Kan jy my help hiermee asb.

Dankie en groete

From: Rene De Wet <[email protected]>

Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2019 3:41 PM

To: Charlie du Toit <[email protected]>

Subject: RE: Die vorige sementfabriek

Middag Charlie

Dis Portion 15 of Townlands South No 308 South. Sy sonering is General Industrial en

hy is 12,3108 HA

Groete, Rene

From: Charlie du Toit <[email protected]>

Sent: Friday, 5 April 2019 9:10 AM


Cc: [email protected]; 'Elmarie du Toit' <[email protected]>

Subject: RE: Die vorige sementfabriek










Dear Rene

We have been appointed to attend to the Town Planning and Environmental Procedures

for the construction and operation of Tyre Pyrolysis Plant on a 2ha portion of Portion 15

of Townlands South No 308 South, Otjiwarongo.

Initially it was the intension to locate the plant in the Windhoek Municipal Area but a

suitable site could not be found. See attached a BID prepared for the initial site which

give some info on the proposed project. Although the plant has limited impact on the

environment we are of the opinion that it is of a noxious nature and that it should thus be

done with Council’s ‘consent’.

The Portion is zoned ‘General Industrial’ ant it is 12,3108 ha in extent. With this email I

want to confirm the following:

If the proposed project will be classified as ‘noxious’ and if so;

If Council’s consent must be obtained as a ‘noxious’ industry is a consent use under the

zoning ‘general business ‘;

The implementation of the project is subject to obtaining an Environmental Clearance

and Council’s ‘consent’(if required).

Your urgent feedback in this regard is highly appreciated as we need to inform the client

and landlord on this.

Kind regards

Dear Charlie

I can confirm as follows:

The nature of the business will be classified as a noxious trade and will require Council’s

consent under the “general industrial” zoned property.

Regards, Rene


The Otjiwarongo Town Planning Scheme defines a ‘noxious industry’ as follows:

An application was therefore submitted to the Otjiwarongo Municipality by Du Toit Town

Planning Consultants for:

Consent to use Portion A (±2ha) of Portion 15 of the Farm Otjiwarongo

Townlands South No 308, Otjozondjupa Region, for a tyre pyrolysis plant which

is defined as a ‘noxious industry’

This application is currently awaiting Otjiwarongo Municipality’s approval. The approval

of the consent to use Portion A of Portion 15 of Farm Otjiwarongo Townlands South No

308 for the tyre pyrolysis plant is subject to obtaining an environmental clearance from

the Environmental Commissioner for the listed activities triggered by the proposed

project.



It is believed that the proposed tyre pyrolysis plant on Portion A of Portion 15 of Farm

Otjiwarongo Townlands South No 308 will not have a detrimental impact on the

neighbourhood as the proposed development will fit in with the surrounding uses and

complement the existing uses.

The proposed consent to use Portion A for a ‘noxious industry’ has been considered

under the stipulations of the Otjiwarongo Town Planning Scheme and the Local

Authorities Act. The proposed consent use will not have a negative impact on the public.

OTHER LAWS, ACTS, REGULATIONS AND POLICIES

The laws, acts, regulations and policies listed below have also been considered during

the Environmental Assessment:

Table 1: Laws. Acts, Regulations and Policies

Laws, Acts, Regulations & Policies consulted:

Water

Resources

Management

Act

The Water Resources Management Act (No 11 of 2013) stipulates

conditions that ensure effluent that is produced to be of a certain standard.

There should also be controls on the disposal of sewage, the purification of

effluent, measures should be taken to ensure the prevention of surface and

groundwater pollution and water resources should be used in a sustainable

manner.

Nature

Conservation

Ordinance

The Nature Conservation Ordinance (No 4 of 1975) covers game parks and

nature reserves, the hunting and protection of wild animals, problem animals,

fish and indigenous plant species. The Ministry of Environment and Tourism

(MET) administer it and provides for the establishment of the Nature

Conservation Board.

Forestry Act The Forestry Act (No 12 of 2001) specifies that there be a general protection

of the receiving and surrounding environment. The protection of natural

vegetation is of great importance, the Forestry Act especially stipulates that no

living tree, bush, shrub or indigenous plants within 100m from any river,

stream or watercourse, may be removed without the necessary license.

Soil

Conservation

Act

The Soil Conservation Act (No 76 of 1969) stipulates that the combating and

preventing of soil erosion should take place; the soil should also be conserved,

protected and improved, vegetation and water sources and resources should

also be preserved and maintained. When proper mitigation measures are

followed along the construction and implementation phase of the project, the

natural characteristics of the property is expected to have a moderate to low

impact on the environment.

Labour Act The Labour Act (No 11 of 2007) states regulations to ensure the health,

safety and welfare of employees and to protect employees from unfair labour

practices. The Act also states that the employees should be provided with a

working environment that is without risk to their health.


Local

Authorities

Act (No. 23 of

1992)

The purpose of the Local Authorities Act is to provide for the determination, for

purposes of local government, of local authority councils; the establishment of

such local authority councils; and to define the powers, duties and functions of

local authority councils; and to provide for incidental matters.


Green Earth Environmental Consultants believe the above administrative, legal and

policy requirements which specifically guides and governs the project had been followed

and complied with in the assessment of the activity. A flowchart indicating the entire EIA

process is shown in the Figure below.


Figure 22: Flowchart of the Impact Process


8. AFFECTED RECEIVING ENVIRONMENT

8.1. BIODIVERSITY AND VEGETATION

Portion 15 forms part of the Tree and Shrub Savannah Biome (specifically the Highland

Savannah). The project site has previously accommodated a cement factory and has

been cleared to construct and operate the factory and supporting infrastructure, roads,

parking and storage areas, and boundary walls and is thus showing evidence of human

interference where the vegetation was cleared on some areas of the Portion to provide

for the placement of the buildings and roads. The trees that have been spared from the

previous activities should be retained as far as possible.

Figure 23: Biomes in Namibia (Atlas of Namibia, 2002)

According to Mannheimer and Curtis (2009), the area is home to Prosopis Trees

especially near water courses namely small rivers/streams. Acacia Mellifera (Black

Thorn), Acacia erioloba (Camelthorn), Boscia Albitrunce, Albicia antihelmintica, Aloe

Littorallis, Commiphera spp. and Acacia erubescens are all located on the project site

and are protected plant species and are listed under the Forest Ordinance of 1952.

Central Namibia is regarded as “average to high” in overall (all terrestrial species)

diversity while the overall terrestrial endemism is “high” (Mendelsohn et al. 2002).

Central Namibia has between 161-200 endemic vertebrates (all vertebrates included).

The overall diversity and abundance of large herbivorous mammals (big game) is viewed

as “high” with 7-8 species while the overall diversity of large carnivorous mammals (large

predators) is determined at 3 species with Leopard and Cheetah being the most

important with “high” densities (Mendelsohn et al. 2002).

It is estimated that at least 78 reptile, 9 amphibian, 73 mammal and 209 bird species

(breeding residents) are known to or expected to occur in central Namibia of which a

high proportion are endemics.

Project Site


Mountainous and rocky features in the Highland Savannah are viewed as unique and

often critical habitat to a variety of vertebrate fauna of concern – e.g. Python anchietae &

Verreaux’s Eagle (“Near Threatened”). Such habitats should be protected, especially

isolated patches thereof, as these often have an “island” effect with a variety of rock and

crevasse dwelling species dependent on these areas.

Ephemeral drainage lines with associated riparian habitat, especially bigger trees, and

temporary pools (and/or perennial springs and seeps) are also viewed as important

habitat for a variety of vertebrate fauna – e.g. bark roosting bats; South African Gallago;

cavity nesting birds (Monteiros & Damara Hornbills and Rüppells Parrot), etc. Important

habitats for vertebrate fauna identified during the site visits are viewed as the rocky,

mainly schist outcrops and few ephemeral drainage lines.

It is estimated that at least 78 reptiles, 9 amphibian, 81 mammal and 209 bird species

(breeding residents) are known to or expected to occur in the area of which a large

proportion are endemics. Endemics include at least 36% of the reptiles, 33% of the

amphibians, 9.9% of the mammals and 71% (10 of the 14 Namibian endemics) of all the

breeding and/or resident birds known and/or expected to occur in the general area.

Although these endemics are known to occur in the general area, it is currently not clear

if any of these are associated with the proposed development area(s) or how exactly

they will be affected by this development.

The Highland Savannah, although varied, is classified by Combretum apiculatum subsp.

apiculatum and Acacia hereroensis, Acacia reficiens and Acacia erubescens amongst

others and the climax grasses on undisturbed areas dominated by Anthephora

pubescens, Brachiaria nigropedata and Digitaria eriantha (Giess 1971). The best

palatable grasses have often been denuded in the general area over time due to over-

and selective grazing practices (Giess 1971). The overall vegetation structure can be

classified as “dense shrubland” and “shrubs and low trees” (Mendelsohn et al. 2002).

According to Curtis and Mannheimer (2005) and Mannheimer and Curtis (2009) between

66 and 83 species of larger trees and shrubs are known and/or expected to occur in the

general area, respectively. Twenty-seven (32.5%) species of larger trees and shrubs

have protected status in the general area. Five species (6.1%) are endemic, 3 species

(3.7%) near-endemic, and 16 species (19.3%) protected by Forestry laws, 3 species

(3.7%) protected by Nature Conservation laws.

During the site visit, various species of trees/shrubs were identified in the proposed

development area. Of these, 6 species (Acacia erioloba, Albizia anthelmintica, Boscia

albitrunca, Ozoroa crassinervia, Searsia lancea & Ziziphus mucronata) are protected

under Forestry legislation with 1 species also being “near-endemic” (Ozoroa

crassinervia).

The most important tree/shrub species expected from the general area are the various

protected species and species of conservation concern and include Commiphora dinteri

(endemic), Cyphostemma bainesii (endemic, NC), Cyphostemma currorii (NC) and

Heteromorpha papillosa (endemic). All aloe species are protected in Namibia and other

species potentially occurring in the general area are Aloe hereroensis and Aloe zebrina

(Rothmann 2004). None of the species are exclusively associated with the area.


Up to 101 grasses are expected in the area of which 4 species are viewed as endemic

(Eragrostis omahekensis, Eragrostis scopelophila, Pennisetum foermeranum and

Setaria finite). Pennisetum foermeranum is associated with rocky mountainous terrain

and consequently only expected is such suitable habitat. Eragrostis omahekensis is

virtually only found on disturbed soils – e.g. close to watering points – while Eragrostis

scopelophila is associated with mountainous areas under trees and shrubs. The

endemic Setaria finita is associated with drainage lines in the general area; never very

common and probably the grass species most likely to be affected most by development

in the area. None of the species are exclusively associated with the area. The dominant

grass throughout the proposed development area was Brachiaria nigropedata.

Due to the high priority and urgency of the project, as it forms part of the Harambee

Prosperity Plan, the contractor cleared the site to be able to complete a detailed site

survey for the civil works which will follow. The site will be landscaped, and platforms

will be created on which the facilities will be constructed. During the clearance of the

site, the contractor kept the protected tree species and plants although the rest of the

vegetation was removed.


The natural characteristics of the project site namely the vegetation clearance and the

destruction of habitats is expected to further on have a low impact on the environment

before the mitigation measures are taken and after the mitigation measures are taken,

the impact will be very low.

8.2. GEOLOGY AND SOILS

Portion 15 of Farm Otjiwarongo Townlands South No. 308 is in the Khomas Trough on a

geological area classified as Damara Supergroup and Gariep Complex. See Map below.

Figure 24: Trees on the Project Site


(Atlas of Namibia Project, 2002)

The Khomas Trough was formed during sedimentation of the Late Proterozoic Damara

Sequence. The basin that was filled by a thick sequence, now preserved as

metagreywackes and pelites of the Kuiseb Formation, which were subsequently multiply

deformed and thrusted during the Damaran Orogeny. Minor lithologies included are

graphite schists, calc-silicates and scapolite schists.

8.3. PREVAILING HYDROGEOLOGY

The bedrock geology of the area consists primarily of highly deformed rocks of the

Kuiseb Formation rocks of the Swakop Group. The dominant lithologies are

metagreywacke and mica schist.

Project Site

Figure 25: Geology of Namibia

Figure 26: Groundwater basin & rock types

Project Site


Structures present in the larger area are mainly north-south faults and joint systems. The

north-south fault systems are less developed in the micaceous lithologies of the Kuiseb

Formation rocks, as the mica schist undergoes plastic deformation rather than brittle

fracturing. No faults are mapped within the development area.

Some geological observations made during the field visit are:

- The schist is generally more massive and foliation is not very well developed.

- Some north-west – south-east striking joints are cross-cutting the massive schist.

- Quartz veins are present.

- The area is largely covered by a thin “quartz-pebble mulch” covering much of the

soil horizon.

To understand the occurrence of groundwater and the potential pollution impact of the

development on groundwater, it is necessary to describe the prevailing geohydrological

conditions, and to understand some of the fundamental geohydrological concepts. The

predominant geology is the determining factor in the behaviour and characteristics of the

geohydrological environment. The underlying geology is primarily schist, which is

considered having a low groundwater potential and low risk of groundwater

contamination.

Along drainage channels and rivers, alluvium may be found which have a moderate to

high groundwater potential, with an associated higher risk of groundwater pollution. The

main aquifer type found in the area is secondary fractured aquifers hosted in the mica

schist of the Kuiseb Formation, with perceived limited (small) aquifers formed along the

ephemeral river courses that are associated with river alluvials, or where groundwater

recharge takes place during flood events.

Schist, being a naturally poor host of groundwater, acts as an aquiclude, or when

hosting groundwater, at best as an aquatard. The weathering product of schist is clayey

material, which also is not favourable for transmitting groundwater. The field

observations made regarding some of characteristics of the schist, namely its massive

nature together with cross-cutting joints, is important in that:

1. The massive schist will be even more impervious than well-foliated schist, thereby

further reducing the potential for groundwater flow.

2. The joints, if open at depth, will have higher transmissivity in relation to the matrix rock

transmissivity, thus resulting in higher percolation rates and flow rates of groundwater in

the joints.

3. If the quartz veins are a result of quartz intrusion from depth, these veins can act as

preferential flow paths, and it can also store significant quantities of groundwater, thus it

can potentially act as good secondary aquifers.

It must however be borne in mind that, even if flow rates can be higher in certain parts of

the schist, the rock type in general is at best an aquatard. Furthermore, the

“geohydrologically better” portion of the schist in relation to the “geohydrologically poor”


portion of the schist is most likely negligibly small. The most significant negative aspect

of this higher transmissivity characteristic in joint zones is that pollutants can enter and

disperse through such joint zones easier. At the same time however, it will be difficult to

remove or abstract any pollutant from the schist due to its over-all poor transmissivity.

All information suggests that the area in general has poor groundwater potential and the

predominant geology in the area results in very little risk of groundwater contamination,

unless pollutants end up in geological structures acting as preferential groundwater flow

paths (faults or open joints) or along the river courses where groundwater flow in the

alluvial sediments will be higher. Under such conditions the transmissivity is higher;

therefore, the potential to transmit pollutants can also be moderate to high.

The Hydrogeological Map of Namibia shows that the study area falls in a zone of rock

bodies with little groundwater potential (generally low; locally moderate potential) in an

area of metamorphic rocks.

Figure 27: Hydrogeological Map of Namibia (Geological Survey of Namibia, 2015)

It can therefore be concluded that the geological and geohydrological settings: limit the

flux of groundwater between different groundwater bodies or aquifers in the schist

bedrock, thus limiting the movement of potential pollutants within this rock type; limit the

probability that groundwater utilisation in one area will adversely affect groundwater

availability in surrounding areas, and could result in higher flux within homogenous

layers (Geological Survey of Namibia, 2015).

8.4. SURFACE WATER Surface water flow in a catchment is largely determined by rainfall (quantity and

intensity), potential evapotranspiration and catchment relief. A drainage system

comprises all the elements of the landscape through which or over which water travels

within that drainage basin. These elements include the soil, vegetation growing on it,

geological materials underlying the soil, stream channels carrying surface water and the

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zones where water is held in the soil and moves below the surface. It also includes

constructed elements such as pipes and culverts, cleared and compacted land surfaces,

and pavement and other impervious surfaces unable to absorb water. The hydrology of

a region is thus characterised by the collection, movement and storage of water through

a drainage basin.

Alteration of a natural drainage basin through for instance urbanisation can impose

dramatic changes in the movement and storage of water. These changes can have

negative impacts on other parties that use water for industrial, domestic and livestock

watering purposes in the immediate vicinity or downstream.

According to Grunert (2003), the Geology of Namibia centrally is dominated by Damara

Sequence. Pre-Cambrian aged metasedimentary strata of the Kuiseb Formation of the

Damara Sequence are underlain on the project site. The Kuiseb Formation comprises of

more than 6000m thick succession of mica schist, graphic schist, marble and quartzite.

Biotite schist is the dominating rock type identified on the project site. Minor strata of

micaceous quartzite, feldspathic schist and amphibole schist are also present (Grunert,

2003).

The project site is generally uneven with rock outcrops at places. Natural slopes are

seen near natural drainage courses on the project site. The soil is suitable for

development however the soil is also erodible and should not be used for building of

infrastructure. Removing soil and using it for building purposes could cause erosion.

Any additional filling material required for the creation of the platforms should be

obtained from commercially approved suppliers.

8.5. THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

The character of the surrounding land is already of an industrial nature. Establishing the

tyre pyrolysis plant on Portion 15 will thus not have further negative impacts on the

neighbourhood as people are already used to the daily movement of construction

vehicles, large trucks as well as the operations of manufacturing facilities in this area.

The project site will be properly serviced by bulk services constructed to municipal

standards and therefore be of limited nuisance to the surrounding landowners.

The tyre pyrolysis plant is expected to provide employment for ±15 people in the

construction phase and in the operational phase for ±10 people. Some of the jobs to be

created are drivers, tyre collectors, managers, operators, administrative officers and

cleaners. Employment creation will have a positive impact.

8.6. CLIMATE

No specific climate data is available for Portion 15 of Farm Otjiwarongo Townlands

South No 308, Otjozondjupa Region however in general the area is characterized with a

semi-arid highland savannah climate typified as very hot in summer and moderate dry in

winter. The highest temperatures are measured in December with an average daily

temperature of maximum 31ºC and a minimum of 17ºC. The coldest temperatures,


conversely, are measured in July with an average daily maximum of 20ºC and minimum

6ºC (Weather - the Climate in Namibia, 1998 – 2012). The area therefore has low frost

potential.

Rainfall in the form of thunderstorms is experienced in the area during the summer

months between October and April. The annual average rainfall is 350mm to 400mm

however the average evaporation rate is 3 400mm a year (Weather - the Climate in

Namibia, 1998 – 2012). Over 70% of the rainfall occurs in the in the summer months’

period between November and March. Rainfall in the area is typically sporadic and

unpredictable however the average highest rainfall months are January to March.

The prevailing wind direction is expected to prevent the spread of any nuisance namely

noise and smell. The predominant wind in the region is easterly with westerly winds

from September to December (Weather - the Climate in Namibia, 1998 – 2012).

Extreme winds are experienced in the months of August and September and thus

significant wind erosion on disturbed areas is visible.

(Atlas of Namibia Project, 2002)

8.7. HYDROLOGICAL COMPONENT

The area where the project site is located has generally a low to average groundwater

potential from a permeability and yield perspective (Grunert, 2003). However,

groundwater is one of the important water sources and the protection thereof should be

regarded as a high priority. The main uses of water in the area are for business,

industrial and domestic purposes and agriculture and farming activities.

Although most of the surface water evaporates, runoff can be expected due to the

impermeability of soils (Grunert, 2003). The storage and accumulation of substances,

which might pollute river courses or basins because of surface water drainage, should

be prevented. No potential pollutants should be channeled or directed towards any

rivers.

Figure 28: Average annual temperatures in Namibia

Project Site


From the hydrological assessment perspective, no major geological structures that will

enhance groundwater recharge or flow are evident on the proposed project site and the

development that will take place will not pose any long-term negative effects on the

hydrological cycle (Grunert, 2003).

8.8. CULTURAL HERITAGE

The proposed project site is not known to have any historical significance prior to or after

Independence in 1990. The specific area does not have any National Monuments and

the specific site has no record of any cultural or historical importance or on-site

resemblance of any nature. No graveyard or related article was found on the site.

9. IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION

The Environmental Impact Assessment sets out potential positive and negative

environmental impacts associated with the proposed project site which is located on

Portion 15 of the Farm Otjiwarongo Townlands South No 308, Otjozondjupa Region.

The following assessment methodology will be used to examine each impact identified,

see Table below:

Impact Evaluation Criterion (DEAT 2006)

Criteria Rating (Severity)

Impact Type +VE Positive

O No Impact

-VE Negative

Significance of impact being either

L Low (Little or no impact)

M Medium (Manageable impacts)

H High (Adverse impact)

Probability: Duration:

5 – Definite/don’t know 5 - Permanent

4 – Highly probable 4 – Long-term (impact ceases)

3 – Medium probability 3 – Medium term (5 – 15 years)

2 – Low probability 2 – Short-term (0 – 5 years)

1 – Improbable 1 - Immediate

0 - None

Scale: Magnitude:


5 – International 10 – Very high/don’t know

4 – National 8 - High

3 – Regional 6 - Moderate

2 – Local 4 - Low

1 – Site only 2 - Minor

0 - None

10. POSSIBLE IMPACTS ON RECEIVING ENVIRONMENT

The Environmental Impact Assessment carried out identified the negative and positive

impacts on the socio-economic environment especially relating to the long term health

and safety of people involved in the operations and residing or working in the immediate

surroundings of the site as well as the impacts on the bio-physical environment. The

proposed project has been evaluated over the different stages of the project cycle

namely:

- Planning

- Construction

- Operations

- Decommissioning

During the EIA the following impacts were identified and evaluated:

Flue and Greenhouse gas emissions

Energy consumption and requirements

Social and cultural issues

Water usage and requirements

Ecological impacts

Dust pollution and air quality

Noise impact

Health, safety and security

Contamination of groundwater

Sedimentation and erosion

Generation of and management of building, household and noxious waste

Contamination of surface water

Traffic and road safety

Fires and explosions

Storage of tyres and harmful substances

Sense of Place and general ambiance


11. SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

The overview/summary of the Environmental Impact Assess is presented in Table 2

below. The activities identified that could potentially have significant environmental

impacts have been identified and is discussed in the section below Table 2. Mitigatory

actions for activities with negative impacts are also included in these discussions.

Table 2: Summary of Impacts Phase Aspect/ Activity Impact

Type

Scale Duration Magnitude Probability Significance of

Impact

- Unmitigated

- Mitigated

Construction Energy

consumption/

requirements

O 3 3 4 3 - M

- L

Social and

Cultural

+VE 4 5 4 3 - L

- L

Water Usage -VE 3 4 6 4 - M

- M

Ecology -VE 3 4 6 4 - M

- M

Dust & Air

Quality

-VE 3 4 6 4 - M

- M

Noise -VE 2 4 6 3 - M

- M

Safety & Security -VE 2 4 6 3 - M

- M

Groundwater -VE 3 4 6 3 - M

- M

Erosion and

Sedimentation

-VE 1 3 4 2 - M

- M

Waste -VE 2 4 6 3 - M

- M

Surface water -VE 2 3 6 2 - M

- M

Traffic -VE 2 4 6 3 - M

- M

Fires and

Explosions

-VE 2 4 6 3 - M

- M

Nuisance

Pollution

-VE 1 4 6 3 - M

- M

Operation Emissions -VE 3 4 6 3 - M

- M

Wastewater -VE 2 4 6 3 - M

- M

Ecology -VE 1 4 6 3 - M

- M

Dust & Air

Quality

-VE 2 4 6 3 - M

- M

Groundwater

contamination

-VE 2 4 6 3 - M

- M


Waste

Generation

-VE 1 4 6 3 - M

- M

Failure of

Reticulation

Pipeline

-VE 1 4 6 3 - M

- M

Fires and

Explosions

-VE 2 4 6 3 - M

- M

Safety & Security -VE 1 4 6 3 - M

- M

Storage -VE 1 4 6 3 - M

- M

Cumulative

Impacts

-VE 2 4 6 3 - M

- M

The impacts on the receiving environment are discussed in the paragraphs below.

11.1. IMPACTS DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE

Some of the impacts that the development has on the environment includes water will be

used for the construction and operation activities, electricity will be used, a sewer system

will be constructed, and wastewater will be produced on the site that will have to be

handled.

11.1.1. ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND REQUIREMENTS

The electricity consumed during construction is expected to vary however the electricity

consumed during operation has been estimated at 200 kWh daily. Energy/electricity

usage is not expected to be an issue however it is recommended to use

energy/electricity only when needed.

Impact Evaluation

Aspect Impact Type

Scale Duration Magnitude Probability Significance

Unmitigated Mitigated

Energy O 3 3 4 3 M L

11.1.2. SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ISSUES

The tyre pyrolysis plant is expected to provide employment for ±15 people in the

construction phase and in the operational phase for ±10 people. Some of the jobs to be

created are drivers, tyre collectors, managers, operators, administrative officers and

cleaners. Employment creation will have a positive impact.


Impact Evaluation

Aspect Impact Type



Social and Cultural

+VE 4 3 4 3 L L

11.1.3. WATER USAGE AND REQUIREMENTS

Water is a scarce resource in Namibia and therefore water usage should be monitored

and limited in order to prevent unnecessary wastage. The proposed tyre pyrolysis plant

will make use of water in its construction phase and operations however it is not

anticipated that it will entirely be water-based operations. The emission control

equipment (wet scrubber) will consume 0.7 m³ per day. All pipes and tanks should be

checked and monitored in order to prevent water being lost due to leakages.

Impact Evaluation

Aspect Impact Type



Water Usage

-VE 3 4 6 4 M M

11.1.4. ECOLOGICAL IMPACTS

The proposed tyre pyrolysis plant will be constructed in a semi disturbed natural area

which is sparsely covered with vegetation. Special care should be taken to limit the

destruction or damage of the vegetation. However, impacts on fauna and flora are

expected to be minimal. Disturbance of areas outside the designated working zone is

not allowed.

Impact Evaluation

Aspect Impact Type



Ecology -VE 3 4 6 4 M M

11.1.5. DUST POLLUTION AND AIR QUALITY

Dust generated during the transportation of building materials; construction and

installation of bulk services, and problems thereof are expected to be low and site

specific due to the sandy nature of the top soils. Dust is expected to be worse during the

winter months when strong winds occur. Release of various particulates from the site


during the construction phase and exhaust fumes from vehicles and machinery related to

the construction of bulk services are also expected to take place. Dust is regarded as a

nuisance as it reduces visibility, affects the human health and retards plant growth.

It is recommended that regular dust suppression be included in the construction

activities, when dust becomes an issue. No unnecessary revving of engines or

operation of vehicles is allowed. In general, the servicing of these extensions is

envisaged to have minimal impacts on the surrounding air quality.

Impact evaluation

Aspect Impact Type



Dust & Air Quality

-VE 3 4 6 4 M M

11.1.6. NOISE IMPACT

An increase of ambient noise levels at the proposed site is expected due to the

construction activities. Noise pollution due to excavation, heavy-duty equipment and

machinery will be generated.

It is not expected that the noise generated during construction will impact any third

parties due to the distance of the neighbouring activities. Ensure all mufflers on vehicles

are in full operational order; and any audio equipment should not be played at levels

considered intrusive by others. Construction works should not be carried out during

undue hours or at nighttime. The construction staff should be equipped with ear

protection equipment.

In the operational phase of the plant, noise will be produced through a shredder, valves

and pumps. The expected noise level at 500 m and 1000 m will be 58 dBA and 45 dBA

respectively. The noise level will be inline within the prescribed limits of industrial noise.

Impact evaluation

Aspect Impact Type



Noise -VE 2 4 6 3 M M

11.1.7. HEALTH, SAFETY AND SECURITY

The safety, security and health of the labour force, employees and general public are of

great importance. Workers should be orientated with the maintenance of safety and

health procedures and they should be provided with PPE (Proper Protective Equipment).


A health and safety officer should be employed to manage, coordinate and monitor risk

and hazard and report all health and safety related issues in the workplace.

Safety issues could arise from the earthmoving equipment and tools that will be used on

site during the construction phase. This increases the possibility of injuries and the

contractor must ensure that all staff members are made aware of the potential risks of

injuries on site. The presence of equipment lying around on site may also encourage

criminal activities (theft).

Sensitize operators of earthmoving equipment and tools to switch off engines of vehicles

or machinery not being used. The contractor is advised to ensure that the team is

equipped with first aid kits and that they are available on site, always. Workers should

be equipped with adequate personal protective gear and properly trained in first aid and

safety awareness.

No open flames, smoking or any potential sources of ignition should be allowed at the

project location. Signs such as ‘NO SMOKING’ must be prominently displayed in parts

where inflammable materials are stored on the premises. Proper barricading and/or

fencing around the site especially trenches for pipes and drains should be erected to

avoid entrance of animals and/or unauthorized persons. Safety regulatory signs should

be placed at strategic locations to ensure awareness. Adequate lighting within and

around the construction locations should be erected, when visibility becomes an issue.

Impact evaluation

Aspect Impact Type



Safety & Security

-VE 2 4 6 3 M M

11.1.8. CONTAMINATION OF GROUNDWATER

Care must be taken to avoid contamination of soil and groundwater. Use drip trays when

doing maintenance on machinery. Maintenance should be done on dedicated areas with

linings or concrete flooring. The risk can be lowered further through proper training of

staff. All spills must be cleaned up immediately. Excavations should be backfilled and

sealed with appropriate material, if it is not to be used further. Fuel oil that is produced

and handled can pollute ground and surface water if not handled and stored properly.

Impact Evaluation

Aspect Impact Type



Groundwater -VE 3 4 6 3 M M


11.1.9. SEDIMENTATION AND EROSION

Vegetation stabilizes the area against wind erosion. Vegetation clearance and creation

of impermeable surfaces could result in erosion in areas across the proposed area. The

clearance of vegetation will further reduce the capacity of the land surface to slow down

the flow of surface water, thus decreasing infiltration, and increasing both the quantity

and velocity of surface water runoff. The proposed construction activities will increase

the number of impermeable surfaces and therefore decrease the amount of groundwater

infiltration. As a result, the amount of storm water during rainfall events could increase.

If proper storm water management measures are not implemented this will impact

negatively on the water courses close to the site.

Impact Evaluation

Aspect Impact Type



Erosion and Sedimentati

on

-VE 1 3 4 2 M M

11.1.10. GENERATION OF WASTE

This can be in a form of rubble, cement bags, pipe and electrical wire cuttings. This

waste should be gathered and stored in enclosed containers to prevent it from being

blown away by the wind. Contaminated soil due to oil leakages, lubricants and grease

from the construction equipment and machinery may also be generated during the

construction phase. It is expected that ±15 workers will be employed on site that will

produce domestic waste.

The oil leakages, lubricants and grease must be addressed. Contaminated soil must be

removed and disposed off at a hazardous waste landfill. The contractor must provide

containers on-site, to store any hazardous waste produced. Regular inspection and

housekeeping procedure monitoring should be maintained by the contractor. Waste

should be stored, recycled and removed from site to a designated waste landfill site.

Metal waste and other scrap should be sent to a recycling facility.

Impact Evaluation

Aspect Impact Type



Waste -VE 2 4 6 3 M M


11.1.11. CONTAMINATION OF SURFACE WATER

Contamination of surface water might occur through oil leakages, lubricants and grease

from the equipment and machinery during the installation, construction and maintenance

of bulk services at the site. Oil spills may form a film on water surfaces in the nearby

streams causing physical damage to water-borne organisms.

Machinery should not be serviced at the construction site to avoid spills. All spills should

be cleaned up as soon as possible. Hydrocarbon contaminated clothing or equipments

should not be washed within 25m of any surface water body.

Impact Evaluation

Aspect Impact Type



Surface water

-VE 2 3 6 2 M M

11.1.12. TRAFFIC AND ROAD SAFETY

All drivers of delivery vehicles and construction machinery should have the necessary

driver’s licenses and documents to operate these machines. Speed limit warning signs

must be erected to minimise accidents. Heavy-duty vehicles and machinery must be

tagged with reflective signs or tapes to maximize visibility and avoid accidents.

Impact Evaluation

Aspect Impact Type



Traffic -VE 2 4 6 3 M M

11.1.13. FIRES AND EXPLOTIONS

There should be enough water available for firefighting purposes. Ensure that all fire-

fighting devices are in good working order and are serviced. All personnel must be

trained about responsible fire protection measures and good housekeeping such as the

removal of flammable materials on site. Regular inspections should be carried out to

inspect and test firefighting equipment by the contractor.


Impact Evaluation

Aspect Impact Type



Fires and Explosions

-VE 2 4 6 3 M M

11.1.14. SENSE OF PLACE AND GENERAL AMBIANCE

The placement, design and construction of the proposed tyre pyrolysis plant should be

as such as to have the least possible impact on the natural environment. The proposed

activities will not have a large/negative impact on the sense of place in the area since it

will be constructed in a manner that will not affect the neighbouring portions and it will

not be visually unpleasing.

Impact Evaluation

Aspect Impact Type



Nuisance Pollution

-VE 1 4 6 3 M M

11.2. IMPACTS DURING OPERATIONAL PHASE

11.2.1. FLUE AND GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS

The pyrolysis plant will not contribute to GHG emissions as it does not require oxygen,

thus does not produce CO². The waste does not comprise of halogens, therefore there

will be no hazardous emissions. The production of hydrogen chloride (HCI) is avoided

by the absence of polyvinyl chlorine (PVC) in the mixed plastic waste. Rubber, carbon

black, metal, textile, zinc oxide, sulphur and additives will however contribute to

hydrogen chloride. The particulate matter will comprise of carbon black, sulphur, zinc

oxide, clay filler, calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate and silicates (EPA, 1991).

The pyrolysis units are expected to have minimal air pollution impacts since most of the

pyrolysis gas generated in the pyrolysis process will be burned as fuel in the process.

During burning, the organic compounds will be destroyed. Assuming complete

combustion, the products will be water, carbon dioxide, oxygen and nitrogen from excess

gas and hydrogen from pyrolysis gas. The table below shows the composition of

pyrolytic gas used for energy recovery in the gas burner:


A wet scrubber should be used in order to minimise the impacts that emissions may

have on the environment. A wet scrubber is wetted packed towers to reduce gas. The

scrubber is used to remove contaminants namely NO×, SO×, fly ash and particulate

matter from the gas stream by passing the stream through a packed structure which

provides a wetted surface area to reduce contact between the gas and the scrubbing

liquor. The contaminant is absorbed into or reacted with the scrubbing liquor. A

demister is fitted at the top of the tower to prevent entrainment of droplets of the

scrubbing liquor into the extraction system or stack. See below an example of a wet

scrubber:

Fugitive emissions will comprise of volatile organic compounds (VOC). Approximately

100 MT of tyres per day, 50 kg of VOC are emitted (EPA, 1991). It is estimated that the

plant (5 MT/day) will produce 2.5 kg of VOC per day. VOC will be reduced through

supervision, maintenance practices, training of personnel and the use of specific

components (valves, pumps, compressors).

Table 3: Gas Composition from Pyrolysis (EPA, 1991)

Figure 29: Wet Scrubber Image


Impact Evaluation

Aspect Impact Type



Emissions -VE 3 4 6 3 M L

11.2.2. WASTEWATER GENERATION Employees will produce domestic wastewater and water will be used in the scrubber

liquor in the flue gas cleaning operation. Ozone and sulphuric acid are formed in the

cleaning operation. The wastewater produced must be treated. The wastewater will be

pumped into bag filters and then recycled to the spray nozzles of the wet scrubber. The

particulate solids will be collected and dried prior to disposal at the landfill.

Impact Evaluation

Aspect Impact Type



Wastewater -VE 2 4 6 3 M M

11.2.3. ECOLOGICAL IMPACTS

Staff and visitors should only make use of walkways and existing roads to minimise the

impact on vegetation. No firewood may be collected on the site. Minimise the area of

disturbance by restricting movement to the designated working areas during

maintenance and drives.

Impact Evaluation

Aspect Impact Type



Ecology -VE 1 4 6 3 M M

11.2.4. DUST POLLUTION, ODOUR AND AIR QUALITY

Vehicles transporting goods and staff will contribute to the release of hydrocarbon

vapours, carbon monoxide and sulphur oxides into the air. Possible release of sewer

odour, due to sewer system failure of maintenance might also occur. Odour due to the

burning of tyres may also occur. All maintenance of bulk services and infrastructure at

the project site must be designed to enable environmental protection.


The site should be enclosed to avoid causing dust nuisance to the neighbouring

activities. The project area should be sprayed with grey water to reduce dust generation.

Impact Evaluation

Aspect Impact Type



Dust & Air Quality

-VE 2 4 6 3 M M

11.2.5. CONTAMINATION OF GROUNDWATER

Spillages might also occur during maintenance of the sewer system. This could have

impacts on groundwater especially in cases of large sewer spills. Proper containment

should be used in cases of sewerage system maintenance to avoid any possible

leakages. Oil and chemical spillages may have a heath impact on groundwater users.

Potential impact on the natural environment from possible polluted groundwater also

exits.

Impact Evaluation

Aspect Impact Type



Groundwater

contamination

-VE 2 4 6 3 M M

11.2.6. GENERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF SOLID WASTE

Household waste from the activities at the tyre pyrolysis plant and from the staff working

at the site will be generated. This waste will be collected, sorted to be recycled and

stored in on site for transportation and disposal at an approved landfill site.

Figure 30: Noise Exposure Limits and Times


Impact Evaluation

Aspect Impact Type



Waste Generation

-VE 1 4 6 3 M M

11.2.7. FAILURE IN RETICULATION PIPELINES

There may be a potential release of sewage, stormwater or water into the environment

due to pipeline/system failure. As a result, the spillage could be released into the

environment and could potentially be health hazard to surface and groundwater. Proper

reticulation pipelines and drainage systems should be installed. Regular bulk services

infrastructure and system inspection should be conducted.

Impact Evaluation

Aspect Impact Type



Failure of Reticulation

Pipeline

-VE 1 4 6 3 M M

11.2.8. FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS

Food will be prepared on gas fired stoves. There should be enough water available for

firefighting purposes. Ensure that all fire-fighting devices are in good working order and

are serviced. All personnel must be trained about responsible fire protection measures

and good housekeeping such as the removal of flammable materials on site. Regular

inspections should be carried out to inspect and test firefighting equipment by the

contractor.

Impact Evaluation

Aspect Impact Type



Fires and Explosions

-VE 2 4 6 3 M M

11.2.9. HEALTH, SAFETY AND SECURITY

The safety, security and health of the labour force, employees and neighbours are of

great importance, workers should be orientated with the maintenance of safety and

health procedures and they should be provided with PPE (Proper Protective Equipment)

such as gloves, helmet and steel-toes shoes. Workers should be warned not to


approach or chase any wild animals occurring on the site. A health and safety officer

should be appointed on site.

No open flames, smoking or any potential sources of ignition should be allowed at the

project location. Signs such as ‘NO SMOKING’ must be prominently displayed in parts

where inflammable materials are stored on the premises. Fire extinguishers should be

placed on site. No open-air burning will be allowed near the storage facility and plant.

No welding or heat generating devices is allowed near the site.

Impact Evaluation

Aspect Impact Type



Safety & Security

-VE 1 4 6 3 M M

11.2.10. STORAGE OF TYRES AND HARMFUL SUBSTANCES

There are risks associated with storage of scrap tyres and waste plastics. Tyre fires if

not managed can cause environmental and air pollution. This may cause health

problems such as skin and eye irritation, cancer and nervous system ailments.

There is also a possibility for tyre leachate; this may contaminate groundwater, surface

water and soil. Improper storage of tyres may become a breeding ground for

mosquitoes, rodents and other animals. Therefore, the storage of tyres should be away

from surface water courses, flood zones and groundwater recharge points. The storage

area should have a concrete flooring to prevent leachate. Flammable or combustible

liquids should not be stored near the tyre storage site.

Impact Evaluation

Aspect Impact Type



Storage -VE 1 4 6 3 M M

11.3. CUMMULATIVE IMPACTS

These are impacts on the environment, which results from the incremental impacts of the

construction and operation of the proposed tyre pyrolysis plant when added to other

past, present, and reasonably foreseeable future actions regardless of what person

undertakes such other actions. Cumulative impacts can result from individually minor

but collectively significant actions taking place over time. In relation to an activity, it

means the impact of an activity that in it may not become significant when added to the

existing and potential impacts resulting from similar of diverse activities or undertakings

in the area.


Possible cumulative impacts associated with the proposed project includes sewer

damages/maintenance, vegetation and animal disturbance, uncontrolled traffic and

destruction of the natural environment. These impacts could become significant

especially if it is not properly supervised and controlled. This could collectively impact

on the environmental conditions in the area. Cumulative impacts could occur in both the

operational and the construction phase.

Impact Evaluation

Aspect Impact Type



Cumulative Impacts

-VE 2 4 6 3 M M

12. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) provides management options to ensure

impacts of the proposed construction and operation of the tyre pyrolysis plant are

minimised. An EMP is an environmental management tool used to ensure that undue or

reasonably avoidable adverse impacts of the operations are prevented, and the positive

benefits of the projects are enhanced.

The objectives of the EMP are:

to include all components of the proposed project;

to prescribe the best practicable control methods to lessen the environmental

impacts associated with the project;

to monitor and audit the performance of the project personnel in applying such

controls; and

To ensure that appropriate environmental training is provided to responsible

project personnel.

The EMP acts as a document that can be used during the various phases of the

proposed project. The contractor constructing the tyre pyrolysis plant and associated

facilities as well as the management and staff should be made aware of the contents of

the EMP. See Appendix for EMP.

13. CONCLUSION

The EIA has been completed in line with the requirements of the Environmental

Management Act, 2007 and Regulations and it is concluded and recommended that the

specific site identified for the construction and operation of the tyre pyrolysis plant has

the full potential to be used for the proposed activities. The identified environmental and

social impacts can be minimized and managed through implementing preventative

measures and sound management systems. It is recommended that the environmental


performance be monitored regularly to ensure compliance and that corrective measures

be taken if necessary.

In general, the construction and operation of the proposed plant would pose limited

environmental risks, provided that the EMP for the activity is used properly during the

planning, construction and operational phases. The EMP should be used as an onsite

tool during the construction and operation of the project. Parties responsible for non-

conformances of the EMP should be held responsible for any rehabilitation that has to

be undertaken.

After assessing all information available on this project, Green Earth Environmental

Consultants are of the opinion that the proposed project site is suitable for the proposed

establishment of the tyre pyrolysis plant. The accompanying EMP will focus on

mitigation measures that will remediate or eradicate the negative or adverse impacts.

14. RECOMMENDATION

It is therefore recommended that the Ministry of Environment and Tourism through the

Environmental Commissioner support and approve the Environmental Clearance for: A

TYRE PYROLYSIS PLANT FOR THE PRODUCTION OF OIL/DIESEL, CARBON

BLACK, GAS AND STEEL ON PORTION 15 OF FARM OTJIWARONGO

TOWNLANDS SOUTH NO. 308 and to issue an Environmental Clearance for the

following ‘Listed Activities’:


ACTIVITIES


of waste.




export of waste.









waste.


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APPENDIX A: NEWSPAPER NOTICES


APPENDIX B: BACKGROUND INFORMATION DOCUMENT


APPENDIX C: LIST OF I&APS

'[email protected]';



'Cane' <[email protected]>;

'damian nchindo' <[email protected]>;


'du Plessis Nicolaas' <[email protected]>;

'Elmarie du Toit' <[email protected]>;





'Grant Cloete' <[email protected]>;

'[email protected]'








'Rene De Wet' <[email protected]>;

'Saima Angula' <[email protected]>;






'Werner van Riet' <[email protected]>;


APPENDIX D: COMMENTS FROM I&APS

Comments Dear Sir/Madam

Green Earth Environmental Consultants are conducting an Environmental Impact

Assessment for the construction and operation of a tyre pyrolysis plant for the recycling

of end of life/used tyres for the production of oil/diesel, carbon black, gas and steel on

Portion 15 of the Farm Otjiwarongo Townlands South No. 308, Otjozondjupa Region.

You have been identified as an Interested and Affected Party to the proposed activity.

See attached a Background Information Document which provides information on the

proposed activity, the possible impacts on the receiving environment and the

environmental assessment process to be followed.

Should you have any questions regarding the project, please contact Green Earth

Environmental Consultants at the contact details provided on Page 1 of this document.

The closing date for any questions, comments, inputs or information on the proposed

project is 24 May 2019.

A public meeting will be held only if there is enough public interest. Only I&APs that

registered will be notified of the possible public meeting to be held.

Kind regards

Carien

Morning Ms van der Walt

Portion 15 currently has access from a private/municipal road (that runs south-eastwards

towards the town and joins the D2440) and not a district road. District road D2430

commences on the western side of the B1 and runs westwards. The access point of the

private/municipal road onto the B1 is for the Roads Authority problematic as this creates

with the D2430 a cross intersection that is potentially very dangerous for users of the B1

and should be closed. Please see attached Google Earth image and copy of SPC

drawing indicating future road along route A-B which should be used as access from the

D2440 northwards to the pyrolysis plant.

Regards


EAM de Paauw

From: Abraham Kanime <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, May 8, 2019 4:00 PM To: [email protected] Subject: I&AP for proposed Pyrolysis Plant Good day, May you please register me as Interested Party for this project EIA. Name: Abraham Kanime Specific interest: air quality, waste management and supply of waste tyres Please share draft scoping report. Regards, Abraham From: Rene De Wet <[email protected]>

Sent: Monday, May 27, 2019 12:18 PM

To: Carien <[email protected]>

Subject: FW: Background Information Document - Portion 15 of the Farm Otjiwarongo

Townlands South No 308, Otjozondjupa Region

Good morning

Below is confirmation from our front desk that no enquiries or comments were received.

Regards, Rene

From: Adelma Seibes <[email protected]>

Sent: Monday, 27 May 2019 12:12 PM


Subject: RE: Notices - Consent and EIA - Portion 15 of Farm Otjiwarongo Townlands

South No. 308

Hi Rene

No objection that I can find on Adelma’s computer.

From: Miriam Gomes <[email protected]>

Sent: Monday, 27 May 2019 9:17 AM


Subject: RE: Background Information Document - Portion 15 of the Farm Otjiwarongo


Good morning Rene

In front office there were not any objections received. I will check with Adelma office

whether she have and let you know.










Regards

From: Rene De Wet

Sent: Monday, May 27, 2019 8:13 AM

To: Miriam Gomes; Adelma Seibes

Subject: FW: Background Information Document - Portion 15 of the Farm Otjiwarongo


Morning Ladies

Can you kindly confirm if any comments were received on the notice for the EIA being

conducted?

Regards, Rene

From: Werner van Riet <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, April 29, 2019 10:21 AM To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Recycling of used tyre Good morning Hope all is well , Could you please give more details concerning the above as we are in the process of looking for someone to dispose/Sell our tyres , We have the world’s biggest tyres on site 59/80R63. Thank you very much Kind Regards … Werner Werner Van Riet Team Leader Tyre Mining Maintenance <image005.png> Husab Mine I Swakopmund I Namibia PO Box 8667 I Swakopmund I Namibia Direct Extension : +264 (0) 64 – 411 1241 Mobile : +264 (0) 81 224 6333 E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.swakopuranium.com From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, April 29, 2019 4:53 PM To: 'Werner van Riet'; [email protected]; 'Joagh Matsi' Subject: RE: Recycling of used tyre Dear Werner Your email below refers. Please note that we are only doing the EIA on this project. Our client, Mr Joagh Matsi, will definitely be interested in sourcing tyres from you. I





http://www.swakopuranium.com/





copied him in this email and trust that he will be in contact with you in this regard. Kind regards Charlie


APPENDIX E: DEED OF TRANSFER


APPENDIX F: LEASE AGREEMENT

(the complete copy is available on request)


APPENDIX G: CURRICULUM VITAE OF CHARLIE DU TOIT

1. NAME : Charlie du Toit

2. DATE OF BIRTH : 29 October 1960

3. NATIONALITY : Namibian

4. EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING:

Institution: Boland Agricultural High School, Paarl, Republic of

South Africa

Date :from (month / year) :

To (month / year) :

January 1974

December 1978

Diploma obtained: Grade 12

Institution: University of Stellenbosch, RSA


To (month / year) :

1979

1982

Certificate obtained: BSc Agric Hons (Chemistry, Agronomy and Soil

Science)

Institution: University of Stellenbosch, RSA


To (month / year) :

1985

1987

Degree obtained: Hons B (B + A) in Business Administration and

Management

5. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (most recent experience first):

EXPERIENCE (SELECTED RECORDS)

Name of Project Date Client

EIA Omaruru Trade and Industrial

Estate which includes a service

station on a portion of the Remainder

of Portion B and Portion 57 of

Omaruru Town and Townlands No. 85

2015 NDC

EIA Kwando North Gateway Resort in

the Babatwa Park

2015 Mufiljo Investment CC

EIA Farm Wanderdunen No. 23

Rezoning to Industrial

2014 Private owners and developers

EIA Service Station on Portion 52 of

Farm Koichas No. 89, Mariental


ERF 1581 Rundu, Regional Head

Office of Ministry of Agriculture, Water

and Forestry. EIA for closure of public

2013 NDC/Ministry of Agriculture,

Water and Forestry


open space and rezoning of erf

EIA Erf 376, Outjo development of

Tourist Market and SME Center

EIA Omugongo Trade and Industrial

Estate

EIA of for Industrial development on

portion 51 - 52, Dobra

2013 NDC/Ministry of Trade and

Industry

Private Developers

EIA for industrial development on

Portion 428 of Farm Brakwater No. 48

EIA for rezoning of Portion 176 of

Farm Brakwater 48 to industrial

EIA for rezoning to industrial and to

use Portion 87 of Farm Brakwater 48

for a slaughter house


Environmental Management Plan

Taranga Island Lodge

EIA Industrial development and use

Portion 35 of Farm Dobra No. 49

2011 Private owners

Layout Planning and Subdivision for

residential development of Portion 33

of Farm Nubaumis No. 37

Layout planning and subdivision for a

residential development on Portions

89 & 90 of Farm Brakwater

Application for Goreangab Waterfront

Development on Erf 3188, Goreangab

under Special Projects Policy of City

of Windhoek


Feasibility, layout planning and

subdivision Portion 75 of Okahandja

Town and Townlands

Layout Planning and Subdivision of

Oshakati Town and Townlands No.

880

EIA Portion 24 of Farm Brakwater No.

48


Portion 24 of Farm Brakwater No. 48

2009 NDC

NDC

Private Developer

Layout Planning and Subdivision –

new Dairy Production Unit, Farm

Purple Gold 511, Seëis

2008 Private Developer

Layout Planning and Subdivision

Farm Arcadia No. 134, Seëis

2008 Private Developer

Assisting in the Layout Planning and

Formalization of Sukulu Wildlife

Development, Farm Augeigas

2007 Private Developers


various Brakwater Portions:

2006 - 2008 Private Owners and Developers


Portion Re/38, Farm Brakwater No.48

Portion 44, Farm Brakwater No.48













various Nubaumis Portions:

Portion 20/59, Farm Nubaumis No. 37

Portion 21, Farm Nubaumis No. 37

Portion 30, Farm Nubaumis No. 37

Portion 45/63, Farm Nubaumis No. 37

2005 -2008 Private Owners and Developers


various Dobra Portions:

Portion 12, Farm Dobra No. 49



2005 -2008 Private Owners and Developers

General Manager Commercial and

Marketing – Reporting to the MD -Key

responsibilities:

Marketing - to analyse market trends

and to ensure that customer

expectations were met;

Procurement – To establish, maintain,

develop and optimise sound supplier

relationships;

Inventory management – to optimise

the stockholding of the Group through

the implementation of systems to

manage slow moving and excess

stock, the availability of stock and the

product range;

Logistics – to manage the inbound

supply chain;

2003 - 2005 Pupkewitz Megabuild


Co-ordination with the operational,

finance and admin and the human

resources functions.

General Manager Trade – Reporting

to the CEO - Key Responsibilities

Determination of Product range and

mix;

The selection of suppliers/vendors

and transporters;

The pricing strategy;

The growth of turnover and the

retention and improvement of

margins;

Inventory management;

The simplification of processes and

tasks at branch level;

The reduction of shrinkage;

The evaluation of Agra business units

on positioning and performances;

Feasibility studies on new

investments.

1995 - 2003 Agra Cooperative Limited

Chief Agricultural Consultant

Agricultural Specialist acting as

project leader on various projects

undertaken by the NDC/FNDC on own

initiative or on behalf of the

governmental or private institutions.

The own NDC operations managed by

myself include the Eersbegin Date

project, the Naute Irrigation project,

the Shitemo project, the Musese

project, the Vungu-Vungu dairy, the

Shadikongoro project and the

Mahangu and Cotton Farmers’

Support programs. Projects managed

on an agency basis are the Etunda

and Omega farmer settlement

schemes. This operations include

about 800 ha under irrigation and 3

000 ha under rain fed conditions.

Crops like mahangu, groundnuts,

cotton, wheat, dates, barley and

vegetables are produced.

1989 - 1995 Pneumatic Green Energy CC in

partnership with the Namibia

Industrial Development Agency


Agricultural Researcher with the

Department of Agriculture acting as

researcher and assistant other senior

agricultural researcher on various

assignments of the Department

1985 - 1988 Ministry of Agriculture

I hereby declare that the information portrayed in this CV is accurate and true.

__________________________________

Charlie du Toit


APPENDIX H: CHARLIE DU TOIT IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENT


APPENDIX I: CURRICULUM VITAE OF CARIEN VAN DER WALT

1. Proposed Position : Environmental Consultant/Practitioner

2. Name : Carien van der Walt

3. Date of Birth : 06 August 1990

4. Nationality : Namibian

5. Education:

Years Institution Degree/Diploma

2009 to 2011 University of Stellenbosch B.A. (Degree) Environment and

Development

2012 to 2013 University of South Africa B.A. (Honours) Environmental

Management

6. Languages:

Language Speaking Reading Writing

English Excellent Excellent Excellent Afrikaans Excellent Excellent Excellent

7. Employment History:

Elmarie Du Toit Town Planning Consultants 2010/2011 Vacation Work

Green Earth Environmental Consultants 2011/2012 Permanent

8. Work undertaken that best illustrates capability to handle the tasks assigned:

Name of assignment or project: Taranga Safari Lodge

Year: 2012

Location: Rundu, Namibia

Client: Mr Cobus Bruwer

Main project features: Environmental Management Plan compilation

Status: Clearance Certificate Obtained

Name of assignment or project: The sand mining operations of Sand Worx CC

Waterfront Development Project

Year: 2012

Location: Windhoek, Namibia

Client: Green Building Construction

Main project features: Environmental Management Plan compilation


Name of assignment or project: Erf 35, Farm Brakwater No. 48

Year: 2012

Location: Windhoek (Brakwater)


Client: Ms CJ Maposa

Main project features: Scoping Assessment for Rezoning to Industrial and




Year: 2012


Client: Mr Andre van Staden





Year: 2012


Client: Mr D Barnard





Year: 2012


Client: Indraai Abattoir




Name of assignment or project: Areva Uranium Mine

Year: 2012

Location: Swakopmund

Client: Areva Uranium Mine

Main project features: Scoping Assessment for Road Construction and


Name of assignment or project: Wispeco Namibia

Year: 2012

Location: Windhoek (Northern Industrial Area)

Client: Wispeco Namibia


Main project features: Environmental Auditing Report for site and


Name of assignment or project: Tsumeb Industrial Development

Year: 2012

Location: Tsumeb

Client: Sand Worx CC

Main project features: Scoping Assessment for Industrial Development and



I hereby declare that the information portrayed in this CV is accurate and true.

__________________________________

Carien van der Walt


APPENDIX J: CARIEN VAN DER WALT IDENTIFICATION

DOCUMENT


APPENDIX K: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN