These were published in the;
9. Assessment table 1. Aspects of Concept
Concept Impact Parameters
Category Issue
Nature Extent Duration Intensity Probability Significance Time Scale of impact
Management Action
1. Topography Alteration of land form +/- Site Perm. Low Poss. Low 2007+ No significant Management action
2 Soil Existing soil will be changed (Foundations &
golf course fairways) + Site Perm Low Poss. Med 2007+ Positive contribution
3. Soil Need for founding material - District Short Med Prob. Med 2007+ Confirm source of founding material is permitted by DME
4. Land Capability Current return is low, financial return will
improve + Site Years Hi Prob. Hi 2008+ Commercial aspect of land development.
5. Land use Loss of lawn, loss of cattle fodder, loss of
animal husbandry. +/- Site Years Hi Prob.
Hi (Low
with gc9)
2007+
Where possible the development must use
“Green” systems (Preferably natural) to compensate for loss of open space (Note golf course will be a contributor)
6. Vegetation Damage to the varied habitats - Local Short Med Prob. Hi 2007
Maintain suitable habitats. Note construction contracts should include penalties for environmental damage.
7. Animal life Damage to the varied habitats - Local Short Med Prob. Hi 2007
Maintain suitable habitats. Note construction contracts should include penalties for environmental damage.
8. Invertebrates Construction on species site - Site Perm High Prob. Hi Perm Adjust layout to retain specific species site
9. Surface water Increased activity damages embankments - Local Short/
Years Med Poss. Hi Perm. Prevent bank erosion during all stages by restricting access.
10 Surface water Exposed surfaces allow silt run off into
stream - District Short Med Poss. Hi 2007 Minimize exposed surfaces to prevent
siltation particularly during construction.
11 Surface water Fertilizers enter river system - District Years Med Poss. Hi 2007+ Landscaping & golf course to control use of
9 gc – golf course
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Concept Impact Parameters
Category Issue
Nature Extent Duration Intensity Probability Significance Time Scale of impact
Management Action
fertilizers to prevent chemical pollution (Early
& ongoing)
12 Ground water Fertilizers etc enter into ground water - District Years Low Poss. Hi 2007+
Monitor, calculated & control dosing of fertilizers (and other chemicals) to prevent contaminated recharge particularly in the alluvial areas.
16 Cultural history Destruction of old buildings (Coach station) - Site Perm. Hi Poss. Hi 2007+ Develop historic & cultural conservation plan.
17 Cultural history Loss of Cultural atmosphere +/- Local
Historic & cultural plan to include the surrounding environment in their detailed study. This to include the Anglo Boer war period as well.
18 Archaeological Loss of stone wall - Site Perm. Low Prob. Low 2007+ Confirm Archaeological mapping
19 Visibility The changing landscape -/+ Local On
going
Low Prob. Low On going
Include the specialist’s recommendations re connectivity, trees etc.
20 Socio-economic - Traffic
Increase in the traffic load on the area
specifically the R104 & interception. - Local On
going Med Prob. Med Perm Confirm road upgrade design planning.
Review regional planning.
21 Socio-economic - Employment
The new development will have an increase
in employment opportunities + District On
going Hi Prob. +Hi 2007+ Construction brief & ongoing management to enable local employment opportunities.
22 Socio-economic - Public access
Public access will be restricted to members
only. Increase from current position. + Site Perm. Hi Prob. Med 2008+
Design to enable all residents to be able to access the “natural” areas in a controlled manner.
23 Infrastructure & Services Increased demand on environmental
resource (e.g. water) - District On
going Hi Prob. Low Perm
Confirm availability of supply. Include water saving measures in design concept, both water & energy.
9.2. Aspects during construction
Construction Impact (Site & Units) Parameters
Category Issue
Nature Extent Duration Intensity Probability Significance Time Scale of impact
Management Action
1. Topography Alteration of land form +/- Site Perm. Low Poss. Low Perm. No significant Management action
2 Soil Existing soil will be changed (Foundations &
golf course fairways) + Site Perm Low Poss. Med Perm. Positive contribution
3. Vegetation Damage to the varied habitats - Local Short Med Prob. Hi 2007 Maintain habitats by limiting construction access.
4. Animal life Damage to the varied habitats - Local Short Med Prob. Hi 2007 Maintain habitats by limiting construction access.
5. Invertebrates Construction on species site - Site Perm High Prob. Hi Perm
Retain species site and demarcate all invertebrate sites as no go areas for construction.
6. Surface water Construction activity damages embankments - Local Short Med Poss. Med Perm.
Prevent bank erosion by excluding heavy construction vehicles from the area. Only light vehicles – If necessary.
7. Surface water Exposed surfaces allow silt run off into
stream - District Short Med Poss. Med 2007
Minimize exposed area & ensure that any
“silt” run off areas are dammed and can not enter river
Med Low Prob. Med 2007+ Standard legal requirements for machines.
10 Culture & archaeology Damage to buildings etc - Site Short /
Med Low Prob. Med 2007+ Critical structures to be come construction NO GO areas.
11 Socio-economic - Traffic
Construction traffic interacting with normal
traffic – safety risk. - District Short /
Med Hi Prob. Hi 2007+ Confirm construction traffic management plan - EMP
13 Socio-economic
- Employment Local employment opportunities + District Short/
Med Med Poss. Med 2007/8 Set up local employment system (HR) or construction contract specification.
14 Infrastructure & Services Various needs e.g. water or power - Local Short/
med Low Prob. Low 2007/8 Confirm availability (including permits for water & power etc.
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Construction Impact (Site & Units) Parameters
Category Issue
Nature Extent Duration Intensity Probability Significance Time Scale of impact
Management Action
Socio economic - site conditions
Various e.g. Temporary storage of fuel during construction will also need
authorisation. - Site/local 2007+ Med Poss. Med 2007+ Need Environmental Management plan for construction & ongoing activities.
9.3. Aspects during Operational Phase
Operating Impact Parameters
Category Issue
Nature Extent Duration Intensity Probability Significance Time Scale of impact
Management Action
1. Vegetation Loss of habitat & species - Site On
going Med Prob. Med Perm EMP for site to maintain habitats
2 Animal life (Including
invertebrates) Loss of habitat & species - Site On
going Low Poss. Med Perm. EMP for site to maintain habitats
3. Surface water Pollution of watercourses - Region On
going Med Poss. Hi Perm. Ongoing monitoring of run off (storm &
irrigation) control.
4. Ground water Polluted recharge - Local On
going Low Poss. Hi Yearly Years
Ongoing management of the Landscaping &
golf course management to maintain the integrity of the fertilizing control. – EMP to include check points.
5. Noise Site generated noise -/+ Site Year+ Low Poss. Low On
going Monitor
6. Archaeological Damage to cultural history - District On
going Low Poss. Med On going
Cultural areas to be maintained & protected but appropriately utilised.
7. Visual Loss of visual value – degraded environment - Local On
going Low Poss. Low On going
Estate to develop code of practice in line with design intent e.g. minimising advertising, maintaining “Green” environment etc.
8. Socio-economic - Traffic
Increase in the traffic load on the area
specifically the R104 & interception. - Local On
going Med Prob. Med Perm Confirm road upgrade design planning.
Review regional planning.
9. Socio-economic - Employment
The new development will have an increase
in employment opportunities + District On
going Hi Prob. +Hi 2007+ Ongoing management to enable local employment opportunities.
10 Socio-economic - Public access
Public access will be restricted to members
only. Increase from current position. + Site Perm. Hi Prob. Med 2008+
Design to enable all residents to be able to access the “natural” areas in a controlled manner.
11 Infrastructure & Services On going demand for resources - District On
going Low Poss. Low Perm Operating EMP to include a resource &
waste management plan.
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10. References
10.1. Dodson R.G. Sustainable Golf Courses – A guide to Environmental Stewardship Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program. 2005. John Wiley & Sons Inc. New Jersey
10.2. Shultze R.E. et al., South African Atlas of Agro hydrology and Climatology
10.3. Various specialist reports as per Annexure – Volume 2.
A A p p p p e e n n d d i i c c e e s s
1 Proposed layout 71
2 Legal documents 72
2.1. Consent use 72
2.2. Water permits 76
2.3. SAHRA notification 82
2.4. SAHRA Acknowledgement 84
3 Public participation 86
3.1 Site Notice – copy of detail 86
3.2. Site notices - photos 87
3.3. Press adverts 88
3.4. Circulation list 91
3.5. Registered letters 97
3.6. Response forms & letters 100
3.7. Attendance list 111
3.8. Registered I&AP list 114
3.9. Proof of delivery of Draft Scoping 116 3.10. Responses relating to Draft Scoping 123
4 Borehole data 141
5. Golf course concepts 142
5.1. Principles for development 142
5.2. Ground & Surface water risk management
principles 147
5.3. Fertilizer & pesticide proposals 149 5.4. Integrated Turf Management Plan 150 5.5. Golf course irrigation estimates for African
Renaissance. 155
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