Table 3.1. Description of the selection of Green Bond-funded projects reported on No. Project Brief Project Description & Environmental Benefits Signed Amount of Green Bond Proceeds Project Status Environment and Infrastructure 1. Rehabilitation of Bruma Lake Bruma, Johannesburg (Four year contract) Applicable criteria: GBP: Biodiversity conservation COJ: Waste management & wastewater The project is centred on rehabilitating the Bruma Lake by filling the lake basin to reform the natural channel and floodplain, with the objective of improving the hydraulic characteristics and create a more diverse and sustainable aquatic environment. A natural channel will allow for a constant of water which will prevent sedimentation and siltation in future. Environmental benefits: Improved water quality R 71.5 million Phase 1 of this project (the civil construction) is 100% complete as is the wetland repair phase. Phase 2 of this project (landscaping) commenced at the end of January 2015 and is currently standing at 98% completion. Activities completed include: Draining and drying of the lake; Channel construction; Filling of the basin; Shaping and trimming to final landscaping level; Installing irrigation systems and electrical reticulations; Planting 43 000 m2 of Repairing and repainting of spillway and bridge; and Wetland repair.
with the lake. In doing so, the project will have a positive impact on public health. In the long-term, the project is looking to restore the continuity of the riparian corridor to create a viable ecosystem and simultaneously reduce the operational cost associated with desilting in the future. 2. Rehabilitation of Princess Dump Roodepoort, Johannesburg year contract) The tailings complex referred to as the Princess Dump is located in Roodepoort directly adjacent to the Davidsonville suburb. There is a long history of contaminated R 17.5 million. Construction of surface and subsurface systems underway. Upgrades to current infrastructure presently underway. The excavated area has been shaped to accommodate surface and sub-surface drainage.
contaminated and slimes) Promotion of natural fauna and flora In addition, the project is looking to improve the living conditions of the local community, including health, through the reduction of dust, improvement in aesthetics and elimination of contaminated Transport development 3. Orlando Transport Facilities Orlando, Johannesburg This project involves the construction of 5.5 km of sidewalks and cycling lanes, and improvements to R 16.7 million Community Liaison Officer appointed. Site establishment is complete. The contractor has commenced construction.
(Two year contract) Applicable criteria: GBP: Clean transportation COJ: Transport stormwater drainage. The primary objective of the route is to connect the following local amenities: - Noordgesig Clinic; - Orlando and Mlamlankunzi Train Stations; - Approximately 19 educational institutions; - Orlando Children Home; - Orlando Stadium; - Orlando Magistrate Court; - Orlando Police Station; and - Five Rea Vaya Bus Stations. Environmental benefits: Construction of 5.5 km sidewalks, cycle lanes and associated bicycle racks, hawker stalls and bollards completed.
Reduction in GHG emissions (climate change mitigation) by encouraging transport In addition, the objective of the project was to: - create a safe cycling route; - reduce travel times; - reduce accident rates and severity; and - promote healthy living. Water management 4. Biogas to Electricity at Northern Goudkoppies This project is centred on the generation of renewable electricity (from R 99.9 million Northern installation completed. Driefontein works currently under motorised
and Bushkoppies Wastewater Treatment Works Diepsloot West Ext.5 C Regional, Johannesburg (Ten year contract) Applicable criteria: GBP: Renewable energy COJ: Renewable electricity/ power biogas) at Northern Works, Goudkoppies and Bushkoppies Wastewater Treatment Works. Environmental benefits: Reduction in GHG emissions (climate change mitigation) through the provision of renewable energy and reduced dependence on grid electricity Improved air quality (reduction in particulate matter through the construction (86% complete).
reduced pressure on the national grid) (although this would be national and not applicable at a site level) 5. Operation Gcina Amanzi Johannesburg (One year contract) Applicable criteria: GBP: Sustainable water management This project involves the upgrading and replacement of secondary water mains to prevent leaking and unnecessary loss of water (to ensure security of supply) across Johannesburg. Environmental benefits: Water conservation R239 million A total of 131,110 m of piping has been laid against the annual target of 163,945 m for FY 2014/15. 6. Replacement of water pipes The aim of this project is to replace and/or R198 million A total of 321 km of piping has been replaced to date.
Johannesburg (One year contract) Applicable criteria: GBP: Sustainable water management upgrade 900 km of infrastructure that have a remaining useful life of less than two years across the Johannesburg municipal area to prevent leaking and unnecessary loss of water. Environmental benefits: Water conservation The project has managed to reduce the number of pipe burst from 35,521 in 2012/13 to 32,131 by June 2015. 7. Replacement of sewer pipes Johannesburg (One year contract) Applicable criteria: GBP: Sustainable Johannesburg has planned to replace a total of 800 km of old sewer infrastructure by FY 2016/17 to reduce the level of blockages, improving public health and reducing adverse R 80 million In FY2013/14, a total of 33 km of sewer pipelines was replaced against the target of 60 km. Replaced 39 km of sewer pipelines against a target of 130 km for FY 2014/2015.
waste management COJ: Waste management and wastewater environmental impact by reducing sewage spills. Environmental benefit: Reduced environmental impact Improved quality 8. LA: Module 1 New Bulk Wastewater Lanseria EXT.17 C Regional, Johannesburg (Four year contract) Applicable criteria: GBP: Sustainable This project aims to increase the COJ's wastewater treatment capacity by 150 mega litres (ML)/day, thereby reducing the risk of environmental pollution via spillages. Environmental benefits: Decreased environmental pollution R20 million Appointment of professional services provider (consulting engineers). Project Inception Report completed. Feasibility study completed. Preliminary design and geotechnical investigation completed. The Environmental Impact Assessment is presently underway, as is the detailed design phase.
waste management COJ: Waste management & wastewater Improved groundwater quality 9. Northern Works: Dam 01 and 02 Renewal Bulk Waste Water Diepsloot West EXT.5 A Regional, Johannesburg (Four year contract) Applicable criteria: GBP: Sustainable waste management COJ: Waste management & wastewater This project involved construction to reduce the rate of future sludge ingress/ sewage spills, including introduction of the following: - High Rate Settling tanks; - Pumping mains; - Dam liner; and - M&E and C&I equipment for pumping installations. Environmental benefits: Decreased environmental pollution R 87 million Currently in the construction (45% completed).
Improved quality 10. Operations and Maintenance Renewal Operate and Maintenance Assets Johannesburg: City-wide (One year contract) Applicable criteria: GBP: Sustainable waste management and sustainable water management COJ: Waste management & wastewater This project aims to replace or renew all water infrastructure assets city-wide to reduce number of (sewer) spillages and water leakages. Environmental benefits: Decreased environmental pollution Improved water quality Water conservation The funds were utilised to refurbish Hector Norris water pump station that feed the City Centre. The R23.2 billion Project consultants are in the process of undertaking a feasibility for refurbishment of the current sewer and water pump stations as well as standby power during load shedding periods.