C: Material Storage Area: The RE & C should demarcate an area as per the final site layout plan where a temporary materials storage area can be established, this area should be fenced off. This area must be situated within the boundaries of the construction camp. The following should apply: Choice of location must take into consideration prevailing winds, distance to water bodies and general on site topography; Necessary containment measures (sumps or oil traps) and/or bunded or the storage of hazardous materials and dangerous goods should be provided. Temporary stormwater infrastructure should be implemented to divert all stormwater away from the areas where such materials will be stored; Contractors shall submit a method statement and plans for the storage of hazardous materials and emergency procedures to the Engineer. During layout and establishment Once off RE & C D: Stormwater Infrastructure: During site establishment, proper temporary stormwater control measures, as approved by the RE should be implemented; During layout and establishment During site set up. RE/C Temporary cut off drains and berms may be required to capture stormwater and promote infiltration. During layout and establishment During site set up. RE/C Access and Haulage Routes Location and demarcation of access and haulage routes should include the following: Should consider all limitations and recommendations as provided in the EMP; Contractor should demarcate access and haulage routes and manage and maintain these routes; Demarcated routes should include construction vehicle turning areas. All vehicle traffic should be restricted to demarcated access and haulage routes, and no turning may take place outside of demarcated areas; Route location should have minimum disturbance to residents and sensitive environmental areas; No other roads than the ones confirmed by the contractor shall be allowed; All construction materials should be delivered to site via these demarcated routes; Safety of the other road users should be considered at all times when using public and demarcated access and haulage routes; During layout and establishment Prior to moving onto site. RE/ECO
Routing of Services The location of all underground services and servitudes must be identified and confirmed if applicable. During layout and establishment Prior to moving onto site. RE Vegetation Clearance, Animal and Habitat Disturbance Indigenous vegetation should be retained as far as possible in the state / structure that occurs naturally on the site. During layout and establishment Prior to moving onto site. E-PM & RE To minimise the destruction of natural vegetation, the power line route should follow agricultural fields, fence lines and/or existing power lines and should not traverse areas containing natural vegetation or areas which have been marked as highly sensitive in this report. During layout and establishment Prior to moving onto site. E-PM & RE All plant species of conservation concern or species which are nationally or provincially protected, which will not be directly affected by the developments should be cordoned off as no go areas during construction. These areas which are cordoned off should however not prevent movement of indigenous fauna. During layout and establishment Prior to moving onto site. E-PM & RE An independent Environmental Control Officer (ECO) should be appointed to oversee all construction activities. During layout and establishment Prior to moving onto site. E-PM & RE Formalise access roads and make use of existing roads and tracks where feasible, rather than creating new routes through naturally vegetated areas. During layout and establishment Prior to moving onto site. E-PM & RE All jumpers at transformers, T-offs and strain structures should be insulated. During layout and establishment Prior to moving onto site. E-PM & RE Only pole structures that are approved as “bird friendly” by Eskom’s ENVIROTECH Forum should be used. During layout and establishment Prior to moving onto site. E-PM & RE
No wild animal may under any circumstance be hunted, snared, captured, injured or killed. This includes animals perceived to be vermin. Checks of the surrounding natural vegetation must be regularly undertaken to ensure no traps have been set. Any snares or traps found on or adjacent to the site must be removed and disposed of. Construction Phase Monitoring throughout the duration of the project. RE/ECO All food should be securely stored away to prevent attraction of faunal species and all rubbish should be disposed of away from the site. Bins located around the infrastructure should have tightly fitting lids to prevent faunal species raiding the bins and thereby becoming habituated to humans. Construction Phase Monitoring throughout the duration of the project. RE/ECO Material Laydown Area All lay down areas outside of the construction camp shall be subject to the Engineer/ECO/EO's approval. Specifications for location, demarcation, permitted heights, stabilisation, weed-, dust and erosion control of stockpiles should be implemented. Construction Phase Continuous RE Use of Chemical Toilets Chemical toilets are to be maintained in a clean state and should be moved to ensure that they adequately service the work areas. Construction Phase Weekly inspection RE/C A registered chemical waste company is to be used to remove waste from chemical toilets on site. Construction Phase Weekly or more regularly if required RE/C Worker Conduct Under no circumstances may open areas or the surrounding bush or any adjacent areas be used as a toilet facility. Construction Phase Continuous Observations RE/C
farm owners and other influential stakeholders (Government & Game farming and Agricultural Union bodies) to buy into the following; The numbering of gates. The labelling of gates stating the following: That it is a game farm List of dangerous animals within enclosure Contact details That all entry and exit points comply with the Certificate of Adequate Enclosure Fencing Specifications. Entrance areas are to be cleared to improve visibility. inspection or maintenance event inspection or maintenance event Notification of Intent to Visit Land As per Eskom’s Standard Procedure with regards to Access to Farms (32-1173), of June 2011 Notification of Intent to Visit Land Activity: Each outage is planned individually. Project leaders play a critical role in ensuring that thorough planning takes place prior to the execution of the outage. Planning the outage entails a series of discussions with stakeholders. Key to the success of an outage is the use of project management principles. Action: Eskom will notify customers at least 10 days in advance through the appropriate media – either in writing, electronically or telephonically. Should its best attempts to communicate fail, the work will proceed regardless. During each inspection or maintenance event During each inspection or maintenance event LM Activity: Visits and activities that do not coincide with supply interruptions, such as vegetation control, live line work and line inspections. Action: Eskom will notify customers at least 48 hours in advance through the appropriate media – either in writing, electronically or telephonically. Should its attempts to communicate fail, the work will proceed regardless. During each inspection or maintenance event During each inspection or maintenance event LM Activity: Extended negotiations and interaction with the customer and adjoining property owners include supply proposals, quotations, guarantees, line route planning, and construction project planning and execution. Action: All stakeholders must cooperate to enable Eskom to provide the During each inspection or maintenance event During each inspection or maintenance event LM
To report the oil spill incident within 24 hours of occurrence to the relevant SHE departments for recording, investigation, and monitoring until corrective actions have been implemented and closed out. Permanent Incidental SM Operations and Maintenance of Oil Containment Structures, Oil Traps and Oil Dams Charmaine – Is this relevant at all for distribution substations? Oil Containment structures Bunded areas around transformers to be inspected on a as per schedule by Eskom responsible people by the responsible person to ensure it is free from any debris, vegetation and that the drain cover lids are in place and that there are no items lying around that could cause blockage should a spill occur. Permanent As per Eskom Schedule SM/DBU The integrity of all bund walls should be checked to ensure no cracks or openings have developed through wear and tear. Permanent Throughout SM/DBU Closed oil traps / dams to be inspected on a regular basis by the appointed responsible person and the following shall be checked and verified correct / in working order in accordance with specifications: Water level; Valve system; Any blockage inflow and outflow; Any signs of oil spills; All drain covers to be opened when inspection is carried out; Ensure inspection drain covers are replaced securely after inspection; If there are any signs of oil it should be reported; Inspections to be recorded on the monthly inspection schedule; and Tool to the open drain covers to be available on site at all times. Permanent As per set time frame by Eskom responsible person as monthly might not be practical SM/DBU. Oil dams to be inspected regularly by the responsible person appointed at the site or work area. Inspections shall be carried out using the design at the criteria. The following to be checked and verified: Free from debris / obstacles; Cover over trap preventing birds’ negative interactions; Staircase out of dams; Permanent Monthly SM/DBU.
The washing of concrete trucks on site is prohibited. Any spilled concrete shall be cleaned up immediately. Permanent Throughout SM/SP Management of Vegetation within the Eskom Servitude As per Eskom’s standard procedure for vegetation clearance and maintenance within overhead powerline servitudes and on Eskom owned land EPC 32-247 Vegetation Management Trees growing to a height in excess of the horizontal distance of that tree from the nearest Conductor which are identified as a risk to safe operation of the powerline shall be treated and prevented from growing in such a manner as not to endanger the line should they fall. If and when required During annual maintenance inspections LM All vegetation posing a risk to the line or preventing access for maintenance purposes shall be managed. If and when required During annual maintenance inspections LM In terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993), “The supplier, or user of powerlines shall control vegetation in order to prevent it from encroaching on the minimum safety clearances of the power lines and the owner of the vegetation shall permit such control”. If and when required During annual maintenance inspections LM It is recommended that a minimum rolling three (3) year vegetation management programme be promoted per power line or feeder as part of the Management Programme. This will allow effective identification, management and follow up of problematic vegetation. If and when required During annual maintenance inspections LM Trees, shrubs, grass, natural features and topsoil, which are not removed during the vegetation control operations, shall be protected from damage during operation of the powerline. Disturbance of the surface of the earth shall only be allowed for access purposes. If and when required During annual maintenance inspections LM
Bush Clearing Requirements for the Maintenance of Existing Powerline Servitudes Environmental Procedure: Procedure for vegetation clearance and maintenance within overhead powerline servitudes and on Eskom owned land EPC 32-247 Centre line for proposed powerline Standard Procedures: Specification for width of vegetation clearance on new lines (above 33kV) shall be determined based on the EIA and EMP. New power line 33kV and below an 8 metre (or as Determined per site) wide strip of identified vegetation along the centre line should be cleared. If required, a 5 meter wide strip shall be cut close to the ground (50 mm) for access purposes. Follow-Up: Re-growth shall be cut within 50 mm of the ground and/or treated with herbicide as necessary. If and when required During annual maintenance inspections LM Tower Position and position Standard Procedures: Clear all vegetation within proposed tower position and within a maximum (depending on the tower type and voltage) radius of 5m around the position, including de-stumping / cutting stumps to ground level, treating with a herbicide and re-compaction of soil. Follow-Up: Re-growth to be cut at ground level and treated with herbicide as necessary. If and when required During annual maintenance inspections LM Indigenous vegetation within servitude area (outside of the maximum 8m strip) Standard Procedures: Selective trimming or cutting down of those identified plants interfering or posing a threat to the integrity of the powerline. Follow-Up: Selective trimming. If and when required During annual maintenance inspections LM