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Royal HaskoningDHV - Capability
Statement for Environmental Services in
Africa
Contact details
Raylene Watson
Malcolm Roods
Janet Loubser
Mark Freeman
raylene.watson@rhdhv.com +27 11 798 6446
malcolm.roods@rhdhv.com +27 11 798 6442
janet.loubser@rhdhv.com
+27 12 367 5881
mark.freeman@rhdhv.com +27 11 798 6426
www.royalhaskoningDHV.com
This document provides an overview of Royal HaskoningDHV’s capabilities for environmental consultancy
services on the African Continent. We trust that it will give you an overview of our consultancy services and our
service delivery approach. Our professionals understand and routinely manage the unique social, technical,
environmental, and health and safety concerns of multi-national companies. We ensure a consistent approach
to assist with meeting business, sustainability, and health and safety goals.
For your convenience we have provided an introduction of Royal HaskoningDHV, the range of services, an
overview of our presence globally and in Africa, followed by a selection of relevant project references Royal
HaskoningDHV has carried out in Africa over the years.
We look forward to having the opportunity to contribute to your success. Please let us know if you would like
any further information.
Yours truly,
Raylene Watson
Malcolm Roods
Janet Loubser
Environmental and
Market Segment Leader:
Service Line Head: Strategic
Sustainability Manager Africa
Environmental Services
and Sustainability Services
Mark Freeman
Principal Specialist
Environmental Services: Africa
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Royal HaskoningDHV – Offices World-Wide
and in Africa
Why Royal HaskoningDHV?
Royal HaskoningDHV is a leading international firm of engineers and built environment consultants and, as
such, is a single, cost-effective source for meeting the challenges faced by our clients around the world. Our
track record includes sustainable solutions for our clients and contributing to the success of its excellence
programmes. We are committed to contribute to sustainable profitable growth for our clients as well as our own
business. We secure long term existence by limiting negative impact, stimulating positive impact and enhancing
value creation. Value creation is about more than short term financial gain. It requires us to understand our
client’s business drivers and their stakeholders’ perspective (including shareholders). We believe that
sustainable management comes down to securing three important elements: natural, financial and human
resources.
Royal HaskoningDHV's hallmarks are efficiency and quality, backed up by sound financial and corporate
strength in the market sector. The firm’s strength is its capability to mobilise a wide range of in-house
disciplinary knowledge, integration of required skills, and the design and execution of customer-tailored
approaches and solutions. We provide comprehensive services in strategy and master planning, process and
project management, communication, institutional development and support, public engagement, engineering,
finance, environmental, and site supervision services for a wide range of projects for clients world-wide. From
feasibility studies and due diligence to total project management, our expertise embraces all components of the
project cycle.
Through our global office and partner network we can offer local multi-disciplinary and integrated services,
based on global experience. Our tailored consultancy services contribute effectively to the successful planning,
design, implementation, commissioning and operation of your projects.
Royal HaskoningDHV – Worldwide
With
its
headquarters
Netherlands,
Royal
in
Amersfoort,
HaskoningDHV
is
The
an
independent, international project management,
engineering and built environment consultancy
service provider. Ranking globally in the top 10 of
independently owned, non-listed companies and
top 40 overall, the Company’s 8,000 staff provide
services across the world from more than 100
offices in over 35 countries.
Royal HaskoningDHV - Africa
At present, we provide environmental, water resource management, water & sanitation, waste management,
energy, ports and rail infrastructure, and industrial services across the African continent. With our (hub) offices
and a broad network of sub-contractors Royal HaskoningDHV has created a strong presence throughout the
continent allowing optimal use of local knowledge in combination with global expertise.
Our Royal HaskoningDHV offices (residential and project- based) are presented as follows:
 Benin
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Cotonou
 Mozambique -
Nampula
 Botswana
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Gabarone
 Mozambique -
Tete
 Egypt
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Fayoum
 Namibia
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Windhoek
 Egypt
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Port Said
 Nigeria
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Abuja
 Ethiopia
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Gedo
 Nigeria
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Lagos, Port
 Gambia
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Banjul
 Nigeria
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Harcourt, Lokoja
 Gabon
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Libreville
 Senegal
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Dakar
 Ghana
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Kumasi

 Ghana
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Accra, Cape Coast
 Kenya
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Nairobi
 Tanzania
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Dar es Salaam
 Libya
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Tripoli
 Zambia
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Kafue
 Lesotho
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Maseru
 Zimbabwe
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Harare
 Mozambique -
Maputo
South Africa -
22 offices covering all major
cities
Royal HaskoningDHV Scope of Services
We aim to think in all dimensions by approaching today’s issues from every angle. Our consultant teams
succeed in finding creative solutions and in adding real value to both business and government policies around
the following key areas of expertise:

Industrial Concepts and Engineering;

Ports, Aviation, Rail and Transportation Engineering and Logistics;

Water Treatment and Management;

Water Management, Operations and Management

Integrated Waste Management

Energy and resource recovery from waste

Rivers, Deltas and Coasts;

Coastal Defence;

Environmental Compliance and Sustainability;

Environmental Auditing and Site supervision;

ISO 14001 Certification and Auditing;

Health and Safety;

Engineering Solutions for Health Care and Education;

Urban Areas, Planning and Buildings;

Energy and Renewable Energy;

Architecture and Master Planning;

Project and Construction Management; and

Infrastructure Asset Management.
Capability Statement Royal HaskoningDHV – Environmental Services (Africa)
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Personnel
Royal HaskoningDHV's creative professionals, over two thirds of which are university graduates, cover the full
range of environmental disciplines. Royal HaskoningDHV integrates their technical and management
perspectives to provide practical and workable solutions to environmental issues. Many of our staff have over
15 years of project experience and come from a diverse range of backgrounds. These range from earth, natural
and social sciences, engineering, planning, economics, law, organisational and management development.
Skilled technicians, laboratory staff and administrative staff provide practical support.
Health, Safety, and Environment
Royal HaskoningDHV is committed to ensuring it provides a safe and healthy work environment to all. Royal
HaskoningDHV is also committed to mitigate our client’s environmental health and safety concerns, protecting
the environment and meeting or exceeding regulatory compliance standards. Royal HaskoningDHV recognises
the importance of implementation of Health Safety and Environment (HSE) controls, and of joining forces with
clients in eliminating risks in a continuous effort to reach zero incidents and accidents and minimal impact to the
environment. Our HSE policy is available upon request.
We are proud that our Health & Safety Management System is certified to in accordance with the OHSAS
18001 standard, and Royal HaskoningDHV’s Environmental Management System is certified to be compliant
with ISO 14001. Furthermore Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance certified that Royal HaskoningDHV uses a
Quality Management System, which is in full compliance with ISO 9001.
Innovative Sustainability
Concern about the environment has become a permanent feature of our society. Sustainability and the safety
of our living environment are significant factors in virtually every debate or action. This
may involve solving specific environmental problems. At the same time environmental
considerations play just as large a part in defining the structure of our rural and urban
work and living environments, in planning processes or in designing industrial
processes. Prevention or control is becoming increasingly important alongside solutions.
Royal HaskoningDHV has a strong company commitment to conducting our operational
activities in such a way that the environment and worker health and safety is protected
and that we comply with applicable legislative and other client requirements. In addition,
Royal HaskoningDHV is a principle international engineering and environmental
consultancy in developing and implementing innovative sustainable solutions.
We strive to actively assist our clients during the project execution to reduce their environmental footprint.
Royal HaskoningDHV sets annual targets for reduction of the company’s environmental footprint.
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Environmental Team
The Environment Team of Royal HaskoningDHV, consisting of approximately 650 staff (of which 150 are water
specialists), brings together a wide range of know-how in order to solve the great diversity of problems related
to the environment. Our expertise covers both the more traditional environmental areas such as soil, water, air,
waste, biodiversity, social and noise, but also more strategic sustainability policy and environmental planning
expertise, as well as compliance and supervision services. Our consultants have in-depth knowledge of
environmental technology, legislation, regulations, management systems, and communication best practices
enabling us to meet the broad spectrum of services our clients desire.
Transaction Services
With a history of more then 125 years Royal HaskoningDHV is able to draw on a wealth of multi-disciplinary
knowledge about the market place and has built an extensive track record in performing Environmental, Health
and Safety, Feasibility Assessments and Technical Due Diligence Assessments. Our services range from
providing traditional pre-acquisition and vendor Due Diligence to assessments of industrial assets and real
estate portfolios.
HSE Management Services
HSE Management, and in general risk management, forms an increasing challenge for organisations
worldwide. We support our clients in developing and implementing systems for health, safety and
environmental management. Our services include development of HSE - and risk management systems,
training, internal auditing, HAZOP/ HAZID, Quantitative Risk Assessments, disaster and emergency response
planning and developing safety culture programmes.
Our approach towards HSE and risk management systems is specifically designed for effectiveness and
practicality based on business fundamentals and reliability of daily processes. During the implementation Royal
HaskoningDHV assists, trains and analyses in close consultation with the client. A crucial part of our service
portfolio includes incident management and analysis, HSE supervision during construction, on and off-shore
HSE audits, technical safety and workplace assessments, dangerous substances, fire and explosion control.
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Specialist Environmental Services
Our experts provide tailor made services in the fields of Phase I and II environmental site assessments, Human
Health Risk Assessments, Modelling, design and management of tender procedures, remediation programs
and on site supervision. Specialist studies can be undertaken for contaminated land, air quality, noise impacts,
visual impacts, avifaunal impacts, groundwater impacts, estuarine impacts as well as for freshwater
assessments (flood line delineation, wetland delineation, coastal setback zonation etc).
Our ability to combine our expertise and capacity, geared to the problem concerned and combined with
superior project and process management, creates added value that is recognized in both the public and
private sectors. Our commitment and enthusiasm form the basis of our co-operation with the client.
Strategic and Sustainability Services
The integrative, multi-disciplinary nature of sustainable development necessitates that co-ordinated efforts are
undertaken to ensure that the goals of development over time are achieved. This entails systematic and
continuous processes of information generation, policy and implementation monitoring, as well as the
evaluation of the sustainability of development. Our services specifically aim to assist both the public and
private sectors through pro-active strategic environmental planning, sustainability reporting, policy formulation,
and institutional support. Specialist areas include spatial planning, biodiversity management, water resource
management, sustainable energy, climate change, and integrated environmental management. In addition,
Royal HaskoningDHV is able to assist corporations, financial organisations and the private sector in the
implementation and monitoring of global and triple bottom line reporting (sustainability reporting) by ensuring
that companies respond to the challenges of conducting business in the global economy in a socially and
environmentally responsible manner.
Corporate Responsibility and Business Integrity Management
Royal HaskoningDHV take pride in its commitment to Corporate Responsibility (CR) and Business Integrity
principles. Our corporate responsibility business principles commit us to act ethically, protect the environment
and create an inclusive, safe and healthy work environment.
The principles also commit us to support the communities around our operations, create economic benefits,
choose suppliers that comply with the law and treat employees fairly and with respect.
Corporate
Responsibility is seen as a commitment to three corporate spheres; Project Responsibility, Social
Responsibility and Internal Responsibility. Royal HaskoningDHV has dedicated both human and financial
resources to each of these fields, in order to ensure that CR is not relegated to a ‘nice to have’ but forms an
actual part of every project undertaken by the company.
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Selection of References
References Soil Investigation & Remediation
Soil contamination study for a Concentrated Solar Power station in Upington,
South Africa
Country: South Africa
Client: Confidential
Location: Upington, Northern Cape
Start and Completion Date: 2013
Undertook a soil contamination study for a 120 Ha site set aside for the development of a
CSP facility. Study undertaken as a requirement by the client’s lenders as part of a larger
risk assessment being undertaken for the site. The study involved the taking of samples,
the analysis of these samples and the compilation of a report outlining the findings of both
a visual assessment of the site as well as the laboratory analysis undertaken.
Supervision of dismantling and remediation project Douala Cameroon
Country: Cameroon
Location: Douala
Start and Completion Date: 2009-ongoing
Management and supervision of the dismantling and remediation of a former
agrochemical blending facility in Douala, Cameroon. Tasks included design of tender
documents, tender evaluation, on site HSSE and technical supervision and validation of
remedial works. Prior to implementation phase Royal HaskoningDHV has performed
various investigation phases to identify and delineate impacted areas.
Supervision of Removal and Disposal Drummed TCP
Country: Eritrea
Client: Shell Djibouti
Location: Assab
Supervision of removal and disposal of drums containing tricresylphosphate and affected
soils.
Remediation Free Phase Jet-A1 at Khartoum Airport
Country: Sudan
Client: Shell Aviation
Location: Khartoum
Start and Completion Date: 2009 - ongoing
Management and supervision of delineation of free phase Jet A-1 impacted groundwater
and implementation of remedial actions for removal of this free phase product.
Remediation former agrochemical depot in Addis Ababa
Country: Ethiopia
Location: Addis Ababa
Start and Completion Date: 2007-2009
Soil remediation in area impacted by agrochemicals. Scope included specification design,
on site supervision and validation. The remediation was performed by an Ethiopian
contractor under supervision of an experienced environmental supervisor of Royal
HaskoningDHV.
Supervision of Maringan Site Remediation Works
Country: Sudan
Location: Wad Medina
Start and Completion Date: 2007 - 2009
Supervision on behalf of Client for a large site remediation scheme comprising demolition
works, groundwater floating product abstraction works, earthworks to remove pesticide
and solvent impacted soil for treatment, removal of heavily contaminated material out of
well used as soak away and stabilisation and reinstatement works.
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Phase II Site Investigation Khartoum Airport
Country: Sudan
Client: The Shell Company of the Sudan Ltd.
Location: Khartoum
The works comprised design of the site investigation, drilling of groundwater monitoring
wells, sampling, in-situ and laboratory chemical analyses of groundwater and soil
samples, preparation of a hydro-geological model and reporting. A remediation strategy
was also developed.
Environmental site assessment Maringan, Sudan
Country: Sudan
Client: The Shell Company of the Sudan Ltd.
Location: Wad Medani
Royal HaskoningDHV has carried out an extensive and intrusive environmental site
assessment at a former agrochemical site in Sudan. A Groundwater Risk Assessment
was carried out to investigate the behaviour and thus potential spreading of
contaminants in groundwater. The main objective of this Risk Assessment was to define
a groundwater exclusion zone, and therewith prevent any (future) potential risks to local
residents from using groundwater impacted by former site operations.
Geology, hydrogeology, climate, topography and existing groundwater data were
assessed on a regional scale and site specific scale. Information used included Blue
Nile river levels, local geology, regional groundwater levels, major groundwater
abstractions, behaviour of solvents and agrochemicals redox conditions, microbial
degradation and retardation.
Based on the available information on (impacted) groundwater, as well as the spreading
in groundwater over the last ten years, model scenarios were calibrated through
sensitivity analysis in an initial screening assessment. One scenario was selected for
this specific situation and was used for further modelling and calculation.
Various modelling sequences were executed. This eventually resulted in determination
of exclusion zones for shallow and deep aquifers.
Human Health Risk Assessment
Client: Shell International Chemicals BV
Location: Johannesburg
Human health risk assessment of an industrial site Wadeville South Africa, with
reference to the contamination situation in soil and groundwater.
Management of Soil Investigation Programmes
Country: Benin
Client: Marlan's Group S.A.
Location: Cotonou
A detailed site (soil) investigation programme for the construction of a ro-ro terminal, a
fertiliser quay and a fertiliser factory in Cotonou was designed and tender documents
were prepared. Royal HaskoningDHV assisted during tendering, and carried out
supervision of the surveys.
Environmental Impact Assessment, Feasibility studies, Terminal Development for
various projects
Country: Benin
Client: Marlan's Group S.A.
Location: Benin
Marlan’s Group S.A. intended the construction of a RoRo-Jetty Terminal 50 Km east of
Cotonou in order to improve efficiency of handling second hand cars compared to the
present situation through the main Port of Cotonou. In addition, a fertiliser plant and a
car-offloading jetty outside the port of Cotonou was planned. Royal HaskoningDHV
prepared designs, soil investigations, environmental reports and feasibility assessments
for all of these intended project developments.
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Transaction Services References
Environmental Risk Assessment for a proposed Coal Terminal to be situated at
Port Louis, Mauritius.
Country: Mauritius
Client: Department of Energy
Location: Port Louis
The energy department of the Government of Mauritius had commissioned a new
thermal power plant. Coal would need to be shipped in to fuel the power station. This
meant the increase in coal storage facilities was required at Port Louis. This however
posed a risk as the area proposed for coal storage was situated adjacent to a fuel and
chemical storage tank yards on site. An environmental risk assessment was
undertaken to determine the explosive risks associated with the proposed operations,
as well as additional air, noise, visual, marine, coastal, social, and legislative impacts
which may result from the proposed development.
Consulting Services for Evaluation / Assessment of Dam Safety and Preparation
of Emergency Action Plan and Environmental Management Plan for Akosombo
and Kpong Generation Stations
Country: Ghana
Client: Volta River Authority
Location: Volta Basin
The Akosombo Dam is a hydroelectric dam in south-eastern Ghana in the Akosombo
gorge on the Volta River. The dam provides electricity to Ghana and its neighbouring
West African countries, including Togo and Benin. The Volta River Authority (VRA) has
a request to prepare a Dam Safety Assessment and the much smaller Kpong Dam
downstream as well as an Emergency Action Plan to minimize damage and fatalities in
case of an emergency. Additional task is the preparation of an Environmental
Management Plan to manage the environmental challenges in operating the dam and
its projects.
Environmental Site Assessment Philips Lighting Facility Maseru, Lesotho
Country: Lesotho
Client: Philips Environment and Safety
Location: Maseru
Royal HaskoningDHV performed an environmental assessment prior to the planned
construction of a building in which Philips will establish a manufacturing plant for CFLi
(Compact Fluorescent Lamp integrated) lighting products.
Environmental, Safety and Social Audits of the Nigerian ports in Lagos
Country: Nigeria
Client: Bureau of Public Enterprises
Location: Nigeria
Environmental, Safety and Social Audits of the Nigerian ports in Lagos, Calabar, Port
Harcort and Warri. The study also involved a separate Resettlement component in
accordance with IFC guidelines.
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Due Diligence Khartoum Water Supply
Country: Sudan
Client: FMO (Dutch Development Bank)
Location: Khartoum
Technical, economical, environmental and social due diligence of the Khartoum Water
Supply Project (BOOT) in order to assess the risks for lenders.
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References HSE
Detailed Design HAZOP of Rabi Pumping Station
Country: Gabon
Client: Addax Petroleum Maghena
Location: Port Gentil
The main task of the Royal HaskoningDHV HAZOP chairman was to guide the review
process on the changes on the P&IDs, as a result of the HAZOP performed by Woodhill
Frontier in September 2008.
Objectives of the HAZOP were to check whether recommendations from the previous
HAZOP were carried out and/or implemented on the P&IDs. To identify additional points
which need attention, and to solve these if possible, and if not, to define
recommendations or actions. To discuss the impact on hazards and operability of the
changes in the design, compared with the previous HAZOP, and to implement
operational issues on the P&IDs, if considered to be necessary by Addax staff.
Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment
Client: Shell International Chemicals BV
Location: Durban
Human health and ecological risk assessment of a contaminated industrial site
(Reunion) in Durban, South Africa. Contamination in soil and groundwater concerned
pesticides and aromatics.
Risk assessment and emergency response studies
Country: Several: The Netherlands, Gabon, France, Cameroon
Client: Total Gabon & Total Cameroon
Start and Completion Date: 2004 2007
Total Gabon and Total Cameroon have awarded a contract to Royal HaskoningDHV to
perform Safety studies on all oil production installations, according to the French
Seveso II legislation and Total company rules.
The safety studies were focused on all installations, including oil and gas wells,
pipelines, offshore and onshore production installations, oil treatment facilities, tank
storage and oil tanker loading facilities.
The projects included a visit to all relevant locations, inspection of the systems in place
and selection of the accident scenarios.
For all scenarios effect and consequence calculations have been prepared, and risk
assessment. The scenarios have been prioritized on risk. A selection of the scenarios
was used as basis for the internal and external emergency plans.
The scenarios were also used to investigate the adequacy of the safety measures
installed. The project also included training to Total personnel on emergency response.
Furthermore additional heat radiation studies have been performed for the flare stacks
on all offshore production platforms under normal and emergency situations, in order to
comply with the French legislation and company rules.
Shell Gabon EMS support and Report to Society
Country: Shell Gabon Exploration and Production
Client: Gabon
Location: Gamba
Shell Gabon is a oil exploration and production company operating the Gamba and
Rabi fields since the early sixties. In 1999 Shell Gabon attained their ISO 14001
environmental management certification with substantial support from Royal
HaskoningDHV. From 2001 onwards Royal HaskoningDHV supports the maintenance
of the ISO 14001 system through the conduct of annual EMS / HSE audits, audit
training, training of staff, preparation of various materials for Shell Gabon staff (internal
publications), operational support (checking and closing audit follow up) and HSE
contractor management training. Annually the Report to Society publication (French English) is drafted, lay out and shipment of 1500-2000 copies. This report presents the
performance of Shell Gabon in the field of health, safety, environment and sustainable
development. The volume of each of the activities varies annually depending on the
topics and needs for support.
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Risk analysis - Preparation of a safety concept and the zoning plan - Development
of a Emergency Plan
Country: Congo
Client : Oil Company
Location : Terminal Pétrolier
HAZID Assessment
Preparation of a HAZID report
Development of Action Sheets
Preliminary Risk Analysis
Detailed Risk Analysis
Calculation of thermal effects of fire and explosion overpressure
Development of an Emergency Plan related to several scenarios of major
accidents
Staff training in the management of emergencies and control of major
accidents (fire, explosion, impacts external)
Establishment of the safety concept and zoning plan.
Risk Analyses – Danger Study
Country: Gabon
Location: New site for the storage of petroleum products
Calculating safety distances
Establishment of Zoning Plan
Definition of protection and fire fighting systems to be established.
HAZID – HAZOP - preparation of a safety concept
Country: Gabon
Location : Sites de production pétrolière – modifications ou mise en place de
nouveaux équipements
Conduct meetings HAZID – HAZOP
Preparation of HAZID and HAZOP reports
Development of action sheets
Calculating safety distances
Development of a Safety Concept.
Risk analysis - Establishing an Emergency Plan and Staff Training in the
Management of Emergencies and Fire Fighting
Country : Cameroon
Location : Offshore production platforms
Preliminary Risk Analysis
Hazard analysis
Calculations of the thermal effects of fire and explosion overpressure
Proposed measures to reduce risks, preventive and corrective
Development of the emergency plan related to major-accident scenarios
Staff training in the management of emergencies and control of major accident
(fire, explosion, external impacts)
Specific studies for new installations or changes in operating procedures (e.g.
establishment of the Emergency Plan subsidiary).
Environmental Impact Study – Safety Study
Country : Gabon
Location: Production wells with production equipment and pipeline transport
Preparation of regulatory documents required for obtaining building permits and
operating oil wells (3 wells), with the establishment of an EPF (local processing units),
construction of an export pipeline (land and lagoon) and processing units.
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References ESHIAs
Special Environmental and Social Assessment of the Chad - Cameroon Pipeline
Country: Cameroon
Client: COTCO (With Axxon as majority stakeholder)
Location: Douala, Belabo
The Chad - Cameroon pipeline exists for about 10 years. The Lom Pangar dam has
been planned along a 20 km stretch of the pipeline. The pipeline including some
infrastructure will be adjusted for that reason. A special environmental and social
impact assessment is conducted to review the interaction between the Dam and the
Pipeline.
Environmental Awareness and EMS Training of Togo, Benin, Gabon
Environmental Managers
Country: Ghana
Client: Heidelberg Cement Group
Location: Tema
Heidelberg Cement Group wishes to improve environmental awareness and, in the
long term, implement an (ISO 14001 certified) Environmental Management System
(EMS) at their facilities in Togo, Benin and Gabon. All together these different facilities
cover all the steps of cement manufacturing process, i.e. quarry, kiln and grinding
operation.
Royal HaskoningDHV provided a training that covers general environmental
awareness and EMS based on the elements of the ISO 14001. The training was given
at Heidelberg cement facility in Tema, Ghana.
Letseng Diamond Mine ISO 14001 Audits, Lesotho
Country: Lesotho
Client: Letseng Diamond Mine.
Location: Letseng Diamond Mine
Letseng Diamond mine part of the Gem group was striving for ISO 14001 certification.
Over a 3 year period, Royal HaskoningDHV assisted the mine in setting up their EMS
system as well as in monitoring continuous improvement measures at the site in order
for them to attain certification.
Environmental and Social Services for the EKO Atlantic Development project
Country: Nigeria
Client: South Energyx Nigeria Ltd.
Location: Lagos
The Eko Atlantic project comprises land reclamation along the shoreline of Victoria
Island, Lagos, from the Lagos port entrance to 6 km eastwards. The new reclaimed
land will be developed for urban and business centres for 450,000 people.
HaskoningDHV was asked to conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment that will
satisfy authorities and investors of the Eko Atlantic Project in Lagos.
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Undertaken for a Bioethanol
Facility in Sena, Mozambique.
Country: Mozambique
Client: Envalor
Location: Sena
Start and Completion Date: 20011-ongoing
Royal HaskoningDHV was appointed by Envalor to obtain environmental authorisation
for their bioethanol facility proposed for development north of Sena, in Mozambique.
The project involved the establishment of an emerging farmers project, & 12 000 Ha of
land set aside for sugarcane and sugar beet production. The aim is to train the local
communities on how to farm commercially on 100 Ha as part of the emerging famers
project, and then to upscale the project to the full 12 000 Ha of sugarcane/sugar beet
production, with the aim of producing ethanol for the export market in Europe. Both
IFC & the local MICOA environmental requirements needed to be addressed during the
study in order to obtain environmental licenses to initiate the project.
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Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for the exploitation of 5 quarries at
Rabi field
Country: Gabon
Client: Shell Gabon
Location: Gabon
The project consists of the exploitation of quarries as follows: 3 sand quarries to open
and 2 laterite quarries to extend. The site is located in the rain forest of Gabon, is
isolated and rich in biodiversity.
The ESIA was carried out according to the legislation and procedure of Gabon.
Presentations to relevant ministries were held. Impacts of the project were assessed,
compensation measures recommended and an Environmental Management Plan
(EMP) was set up to allow easier implementation of the measures. The project and the
results of the ESIA were presented to the Gabonese Authorities.
Regional Environmental Assessment of the Kribi region, Cameroon
Country: Cameroon
Client: National Hydrocarbon Corporation / World Bank
Location: Kribi
The aim of the projects is to identify the indirect, induced and cumulative environmental,
social and health impacts in the Kribi region from existing projects, projects under
construction and planned within a 10 to 15 year time frame. Recommendations are
given in order to lead the region towards sustainable development which ensures
balanced socio-economic development as well as preservation of natural resources and
biodiversity.
Environmental impact assessment of the Aloumbé exploration drilling
Country: Gabon
Client: Total Gabon
Location: Mboumba
Activities included an assessment of regulatory framework, collection of environmental
and social baseline data, impact assessment and mitigation measures identification,
preparation of an Environmental Management Plan.
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Loche East Offshore Oil
Exploration project
Country: Gabon
Client: Perenco Gabon
Location: Gabonese Coast
Perenco Gabon planned exploration activities for Oil offshore off the Gabonese coast.
The impact assessment consisted in studying the potential impacts of these activities,
including the induced movement of people and goods.
The Loche East exploration activities consisted in the drilling of a single well. The site
was located off the Gabonese coast. There were already petroleum activities in the
vicinity of the project zone.
The environmental and social impacts of the project were assessed; compensation
measures recommended, and Environmental Management Plan (EMP) was set up.
Air Quality Impact Assessment for a Copper Mine, Kinsevere, DRC
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Client: Anvil Mining
Location: Kinsevere
An air quality impact assessment was required for EIA purposes to assess the impacts
of a copper mining and smelter operation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
This study required the assessment of air quality monitored data, the estimation of
emissions with the use of emission factors and emission models, and the dispersion
modelling of impacts to determine actual ground level impacts associated with both
current and proposed future operations on site.
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Long Term Vision of Environmental Management in the Oil & Gas sector in
Cameroon
Country: Cameroon
Client: PSMC - Pipeline Steering and Monitoring Committeee
Location: Cameroon
The project consists in the assessment of the institutional and regulatory setting in the
Oil and Gas sector in Cameroon and the elaboration of strategies to improve the
environmental and socio-economic management system (EMS) of the country in view of
future potential developments in the sector.
ESIA for Dian-Dian Bauxite and Alumina Complex
Country: Guinea
Client: Rusal
Location: Guinea
An Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for a Bauxite and Alumina Complex at
Dian Dian.
Alexandria Growth Pole Project
Country: Egypt
Client: World Bank
Location: Alexandria
Alexandria Growth Pole Project - Integrated Environmental and Social Impact
Assessment.
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment of the Sanaga Gas Development
Project
Country: Cameroon
Client: Perenco Cameroon
Location: Kribi region
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment of the Sanaga Gas Development Project.
Ombena Oil Development Project
Country: Gabon
Location: Savannah Area
Perenco Gabon planned to develop an oil field onshore in a low populated savannah
area. The oil will then be transported by pipe to the export facility. The impact
assessment consisted in studying the potential impacts of the development activities, as
well as the laying of the pipelines.
The OBA field development consisted in:
the exploitation of four wells,
an Early Production Facility on site,
on site piping and
a pipeline of 42 Km from the production site to the treatment and exportation facility.
Most of the site and pipeline trajectory was in a savannah area and very little population
was in the vicinity.
Impacts related both to the production site and the pipeline were assessed.
Compensation measures were recommended to the client and an Environmental
Management Plan (EMP) was set up to allow easier implementation of those measures.
The ESIA was presented together with the client to the Gabonese Authorities.
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Project coordination of an Environmental, Social and Health Impact
Assessment for the expansion of LNG facilities
Country: Nigeria
Client: Shell Global Solutions International B.V.
Location: Bonny Island
Project coordination of an Environmental, Social and Health Impact Assessment
(ESHIA) for the expansion of LNG facilities (two trains) for a site on Bonny Island,
Nigeria.
The ESHIA process was very sensitive with respect to environmental issues, social
issues as well as stakeholders communication. Also safety and security played a
major role in this part of the Niger Delta.
Environmental Impact Assessment for Oil & Gas Projects in Gabon
Country: Gabon
Client: Shell, Total, Perenco, Sinopec, Addax, GGPC, CNR, MPDC and OPHIR
Location: Gabon
These EIAs concerned various types of activities in this sector: exploration drilling,
seismic survey, appraisal and production drilling, pipeline laying, production and
treatment facilities, operation of facilities and associated activities (extension of
opening of quarries, embankment, waste disposal and treatment facilities, workers
camp, etc.).
EIA report includes the following sections: project definition (including legislation
framework and alternative analysis), environmental and social baseline analysis,
impact assessment, mitigation and compensation measures, monitoring and
Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP)
Baseline conditions are defined based on a literature review of existing data, a field
survey on the project site (except for offshore projects), stakeholder consultation
(especially, if relevant, communities close by the project site) and, according to the
availability of data, measurement and sampling (soil, water, noise, etc.). The ESMP
is prepared in closed cooperation with the company (and design engineer) in charge
of the project.
On demand, we provide support to our clients in the various steps of the Gabonese
EIA approval procedure: drafting of EIA terms of reference, scoping meeting at
General Environmental Directorate (‘Direction Générale de l’Environnement’ DGE),
EIA report presentation meeting at DGE, etc.
Independent Auditor for the Eskom Ingula Pumped Storage Scheme (PSS)
Client: Eskom Generation
Location: Little Drakensberg, Kwa-Zulu Natal
Start and Expected Completion Date: 2010 - 2013
Environmental control officers are deployed to undertake site visits during
construction of the Ingula Hydroelectric Power Scheme. Weekly meetings are held
with follow up on corrective actions as required in order to ensure that the
contractors on site operate in compliance of the environmental management plan
developed for the project.
Environmental Control Supervision for the Upgrade of 102 clinics in Lesotho
Country: Lesotho
Client: Millennium Challenge Corporation
Location: Various
Start and Expected Completion Date: 2010-ongoing
Environmental control officers were deployed to audit compliance to on site
environmental management plans developed for the upgrade of 102 health clinics in
Lesotho. Community liaison and training on HIV aids and broader health and safety
aspects on site were also addressed by Royal HaskoningDHV site staff.
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Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for the development of Koula field
Country: Gabon
Client: Shell Gabon
Location: Gabon
The development project consists Koula field in the establishment and operation of the
following facilities: 6 producing wells, 2 wells for water injection, a permanent
production station (PPF) with a net capacity of 25kb / d of production lines between the
wells and the PPF, a pipeline 5 km long between the PPF and the junction Koula /
Tsiengui and a pipeline 11 km long between the PPF and the station Tsiengui. The
various wells, the production station and base life are located on 6 platforms upgraded
under the project. Activities performed:
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The assessment framework
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The execution of reconnaissance of the sites proposed for the project
(including interviews with local communities) to identify all environ-mental
issues and social issues may require careful consideration.
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Analysis of the initial site and its environment from the existing literature on the
subject, expert advice and reconnaissance visit to the site.
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Review of project components and assessment of their potential positive or
negative im-pacts social and environmental.
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Analysis of project alternatives.
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Formulation of measures to mitigate those impacts and establishing an
environmental management plan and social (ESMP)
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Presentation and participation in meetings of framing and presentation of the
EIA report to the Directorate General Environment (DGE).
Environmental Impact Assessment of the Diga-Batanga-Libreville pipeline and
associated wells
Country: Gabon
Location: Port Gentil, Diga, Batanga, Libreville
Objective of this large gas development project is to supply the power stations in PortGentil and Libreville with gas. The main project component is the construction of a 390
km pipeline between the Diga gas field and Libreville. The first part of the pipeline, 110
km between Diga and the Batanga production facility is onshore and follows the RoW
of an existing pipeline. The second part of the pipeline is mainly offshore but includes 3
small on-shore sections for which a number of alternative routes were considered. The
project also includes the drilling of a number of appraisal, exploration and development
wells in Diga and Ombena fields. An EIA was carried out for the majority of the
activities associated with the construction and operation of these facilities.
Transnet New Multiproduct Pipeline (Inland Lines)
Client: Transnet Pipelines
Location: Gauteng and Mpumalanga Provinces
Start and Expected Completion Date: 2005-2007
EIA for the proposed Transnet NMPP from Jameson Park via Alrode to Langlaagte (a
distance of approximately 77 km) and Kendal to Waltloo (a distance of approximately
88 km) in Gauteng and Mpumalanga Provinces, South Africa. This EIA was unique in
the requirements related to public consultation and government involvement as multiple
municipal, and provincial boundaries were traversed during this project.
Environmental Impact Assessment for the Cornubia Mixed Use Phase
Development
Client: Tongaat Hulett Developments & eThekwini Municipality
Location: Kwa Zulu Natal Province
Undertook an environmental impact assessment for Tongaat Hulett Developments in
conjunction with eThekwini Municipality for a mixed use, phased development on
Cornubia, a 1331ha Greenfield’s site, located west of the N2 toll road and north of the
Mt Edgecombe/M41 freeway in eThekwini Municipality.
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Strategic Environmental Assessment of the Sugar Cane Industry in the SouthEastern Lowveld of Zimbabwe for the Canelands Trust (2011)
Country: Zimbabwe
Client:
Location: Zimbabwe
Start and Expected Completion Date: 2012
Environmental Input into the Development of Transportation Scenarios for the
Greater Gaborone Multimodal Transportation Study: Strategic Environmental
Assessment
Country: Botswana
Client: Ministry of Works and Transport
Location: Gaborone
A Strategic Environmental Assessment was undertaken for the multi-modal
transportation study for greater Gaborone to achieve a sustainable and cost effective
solution for the growing traffic problems of Greater Gaborone.
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References Energy
Environmental Impact Assessment for the Jupiter Sebenza 400kV Line
Client: Eskom Transmission
Location: Mpumalanga and Gauteng Provinces
Environmental impact assessment for two (2) x 400 kV overhead power lines from Matla
Power Station (Mpumalanga) to the proposed Jupiter B substation (Johannesburg) as
well as proposed Jupiter B and Sebenza 400/132kV substations and required power
lines between existing substations in the Johannesburg area.
Calabar Energy City
Country: Nigeria
Client: Calabar Energy City Development Company Limited
Location: Cross River State
The Government of Cross River State is currently implementing various socio-economic
policy initiatives. One of these initiatives is the promotion of the establishment of a
dedicated energy services facility in Calabar to be known as Calabar Energy City.
Royal HaskoningDHV was assigned to undertake project management services for the
Calabar Energy City Project in March 2010. Our task was to ensure that the design of
the port area and the development of the infrastructure were undertaken on time, within
budget and that all design work were done to the highest standards.
The initial ten work packages were planned to take approximately six months and to
cover a variety of fields of work and activities within different divisions. Royal
HaskoningDHV’s main tasks comprised master planning, award of contracts for
environmental impact assessment, site clearance and dredging & reclamation, M&E
planning, hardware and equipment contracts as well as the preparation of power plant
and waste water treatment plant contracts.
At a later stage, Royal HaskoningDHV’s scope of work could be extended to cover site
supervision during construction of the facility. This part of the work would then be
carried out by RH Nigeria as a subcontract to the RH UK contract.
Ghana Regional Capitals Street Lighting project
Country: Ghana
Client: Philips Lighting B.V.
Location: Accra and Kumasi
In 2005 Royal HaskoningDHV executed on behalf of Philip Lighting BV a PESP
Feasibility Study for Street Lighting in the Regional Capitals of Ghana. This study
resulted in an ORET application that was granted in 2007. The first phase of the project
comprise some 500 km of street lighting in Accra and Kumasi, scheduled to be
implemented in 2008, 2009 and 2010. Philips Lighting BV contracted Royal
HaskoningDHV for the site supervision, technical assistance and for the implementation
of the Maintenance Management System (MMS) including trainings etc.
For the MMS implementation Royal HaskoningDHV collaborates with Liandyn, a Dutch
developer and operator of similar systems in the Netherlands.
Ghana Regional Capitals Street Lighting Project - a PESP Feasibility Study
Country: Ghana
Client: Philips Lighting B.V.
Location: All regional capitals (Ghana)
Together with Philips Lighting Ltd. a study was executed into the technical,
environmental, organisational, institutional and financial aspects for the realisation of
some 1,000 km of public street lighting in all the regional capitals of Ghana.
Implementation started in 2007 and will be finalised in 2009. The total investment will be
some 45 million Euros of which 35% is grant from the Netherlands government.
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Underground Coal Gasification
Client: Eskom Research and Innovation
Location: Amersfoort, Mpumalanga Province
Start and Completion Date: 2008-Ongoing
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Waste Management License, Rectification
and Water Use Authorisation process for the proposed Eskom Underground Coal
Gasification project in Amersfoort, Mpumalanga. This is the first use of underground
coal gasification in South Africa. With the introduction of this new technology option
extensive public engagement and government consultation is required.
Atlantis Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT)
Location: Western Cape Province
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process for the proposed Eskom Combined
Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) in Atlantis, Western Cape.
Eskom 100MW Concentrated Solar Plant (CSP) Upington
Client: Eskom Research and Innovation
Location: Upington, Northern Cape Province
EIA for the proposed establishment of a new 100MW concentrating solar power plant
and associated infrastructure in the Northern Cape Province.
SolAfrica 75MW Concentrated Solar Plant (CSP) Upington
Client: SolAfrica
Location: Farm Bokpoort outside Groblershoop, Northern Cape
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Water Use Authorisation process for the
proposed 75MW CSP plant as well as Basic Assessment for the proposed pipeline
serving the CSP in the Northern Cape Province.
Eskom Steelpoort Pumped Storage Scheme in Limpopo Province
Location: Steelpoort, Roosenekal and Sehlakwane, Limpopo Province
Environmental Impact Assessment for the Proposed Pumped Storage Power
Generation Facility in the Steelpoort area, Mpumalanga and Limpopo Provinces (Project
Lima).
Eskom Mbumbu Tsakane 132kV line
Client: Eskom Distribution – Mpumalanga Region
Location: Mpumalanga Province, South Africa
Basic Assessment Environmental process for the proposed 132kV line from Mbumbu to
Tsakane substations in Mpumalanga.
Eskom Medupi Power Station
Location: Lephalale, Limpopo Province
EIA for the proposed 4800MW Medupi Coal Fired Power Station and Associated
Infrastructure near Lephalale, Limpopo Province.
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References Airports, Rail and Road Transport
OR Tambo International Airport Integrated Groundwater Management Plan
(phase 1 and 2)
Client: Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA)
Location: Kempton Park, Gauteng Province
Phase 1 and 2 groundwater monitoring plan was developed for ACSA, for the OR
Tambo International Airport in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality.
This was required for incorporation into their ISO 14001 EMS, as due to comply with
environmental legal requirements aspects.
Gautrain Rapid Rail Link Project (GRRL)
Client: Department of Roads and Transport
Location: Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni and Tshwane Metropolitan Municipalities,
Gauteng Province
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), subsequent route amendment assessments
and evaluations of the environmental components of the private sector bids to design,
construct and operate the Gautrain system.
After commencement of construction of the first rapid rail link in Africa, Royal
HaskoningDHV were employed to undertake environmental monitoring and reporting
services, this also subsequently extended into the early operational periods of the
project.
Key components which needed to be addressed during the impact assessment were
tunnelling, land restitution, river crossings, extensive public consultation, transects
across a landfill site, positioning and access provision to train stations, electrical
supply to the rapid rail system, rail yards and provision of various other utilities etc.
Proposed Rehabilitation of the Sanral Route N1 between Tweespruit and
Ladybrand, Free State Province
Client: SANRAL
Location: Tweespruit & Ladybrand, Free State Province
Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed road rehabilitation of a section of
the N1 between Tweespruit and Ladybrand, Freestate Province.
King Shaka International Airport Air Quality Management Plan Development
Client: Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA)
Location: Kwa Zulu Natal Province
Air quality impact assessment undertaken for the new King Shaka International
Airport, required in preparation of the operation of the facility and as a deliverable for
the environmental impact assessment for the site. Needed to be undertaken to
ensure the site was ready for the 2010 soccer world cup, in South Africa.
Environmental Impact Assessment and Public Consultation for the Bus Rapid
Transit System implemented in Johannesburg
Client: Johannesburg Development Agency
Location: Gauteng Province
Undertook an environmental impact assessment for selected sections along the BRT
route in Greater Johannesburg. Royal HaskoningDHV was also strategically
appointed to undertake public consultation along various other sections in support of
other consultancies carrying out the EIA processes. Project initiated in support of the
2010 Soccer World Cup.
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References – Strategic Environmental Planning
Environmental Management Framework for the Dinokeng Project
Client: Gauteng Department of Economic Development
The Environmental Management Framework aims to ensure that the development
patterns take cognisance of and do not compromise the long term viability of the
natural and social resources of the area. In essence, it defines a spatial development
structure that can be supported by the natural resource base and which most closely
matches the social and developmental desires of the local communities. The analyses
both the current and desired states of the biophysical and socio-economic
environments, and spatially interprets of management actions that are required to
reach the desired state of environment in the Dinokeng Area.
Environmental Management Framework for the Tlokwe Local Municipality
Client: North West Department of Agriculture, Conservation, Environment and
Rural Development
Location: North West Province
The Tlokwe Local Municipality as an area experiencing significant growth and
development pressure. Pressure factors include urban development and expansion, a
backlog in infrastructure provision, demand for housing, and urbanisation pressures.
The Provincial Spatial Development Framework identified Tlokwe as a Priority One
investment area due to the location of the Municipal Area and its positive physical
attributes. The formulation of the Environmental Management Framework for Tlokwe
was therefore necessary to ensure that development and growth is sustainable and
does not take place to the detriment of the sustainability of the natural resource base.
Environmental Management Framework for the John Taolo Gaetsewe District
Municipality
Client: Northern Cape Department of Environment and Nature Conservation
Location: Northern Cape Province
The Environmental Management Framework (EMF) aims to identify areas of natural
resource importance, ecological sensitivity, and transformation pressures and to
formulate a spatial environmental plan to guide decision making as well as relevant
spatial development plans for the area. The EMF is based on the integration of
spatially represented information and related parameters, such as ecology, hydrology,
infrastructure and services, in order to pro-actively identify areas of potential conflict
between development proposals and critical or sensitive environments. Spatial and
development planning in the district can therefore draw on the EMF to steer the
utilisation and exploitation of natural resources in a sustainable manner. The EMF
also accommodates consideration of natural disasters, climate change, deforestation
and water supplies.
Environmental Management Framework for the Metsweding District Municipality
Client: Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
The formulation of the Environmental Management Framework for the Metsweding
region was necessary to ensure that development and growth is sustainable and does
not take place to the detriment of the functionality and integrity of the natural resource
base. The main threats to the natural environment in the Metsweding region are
related to pressures on natural resource base amidst development and expansion of
the urban areas, as well as extra-urban agricultural and mining extensions. An
important step to managing these issues is the recognition of the value of wetlands
and watercourses, as well as their associated aquatic ecosystems must form part of
the development planning of both the urban and rural areas of the Metsweding area.
Environmental Management Framework for the iLembe District Municipality
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Client: Kwa-Zulu Natal Department of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs
Location: Kwa-Zulu Natal Province
The development of an Environmental Management Framework arose from the need
for a tool to guide development initiatives in the iLembe District Municipality from an
environmental perspective. The main driver behind the development of the EMF is the
need to provide environmental support for decision makers in the municipality.
Therefore, the purpose of this EMF is to provide a framework which will inform the
Integrated Development Planning process and Spatial Development Frameworks
within the District, as well as to provide a framework for environmental decision
making.
Open Space Plan for Evaton and Sebokeng
Client: Department of Environmental Affairs
Open Space plan prepared to ensure that open space resources, biodiversity and
associated ecosystem services of the various resources are accessible, sustained
and secured for the benefit of current and future generations. In addition, the plan
aimed to provide clear direction for the development and management of parks and
recreation facilities in order to meet the demands of a growing population, as well as
the appropriate management of important biodiversity areas. Open spaces are
categorised according to green, brown and grey networks and management
guidelines developed for each category.
Development of green servitudes tool for Gauteng
Client: South African National Biodiversity Institute
Green Servitudes, or conservation servitudes, are one type of tool in the suite of
biodiversity conservation policy strategies. Essentially, they are legal mechanisms
through which local authorities or conservation agencies can secure development
moratoriums on private land in the interest of biodiversity conservation. By drawing on
local and international examples the project provides an overview of the business
case in support of the application of Green Servitudes; an appraisal of the legal
mandates for such servitudes; and outlines a proposed Green Servitudes tool for
application by municipalities in Gauteng within the development approval processes.
Environmental Handbook: Requirements for High Pressure Development Areas
Client: City of Johannesburg
The Environmental Handbook consolidates the environmental management and
development planning information within the City of Joburg into both a reference
document and guideline for interventions in critical development pressure areas. The
Handbook provides a clear framework for the implementation of the recommendations
of the various environmental strategies, frameworks and policies throughout the City’s
institutional structures. This Environmental Handbook was compiled in order to bridge
the divide between environmental management theory and city development practice.
The Handbook draws on strategic environmental references and existing
environmental management guidelines to create a systematic decision-making
framework that can accommodate either general or specific issues.
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Development Effectiveness Report: Evaluation Study of the DBSA’s
effectiveness in terms of Environmental Sustainability in projects
Client: Development Bank of Southern Africa
Undertake an Evaluation Study of the Bank’s effectiveness in terms of Environmental
Sustainability in the projects that are supported by the DBSA. The report centres on
environmental sustainability in view of the growing uncertainty surrounding the
biophysical environment and the reciprocal development of the DBSA’s internal
environmental policy tools. This project therefore aims to: independently evaluate the
relevance and efficiency of the DBSA support in the municipalities and other clients in
terms of environmental performance of its support to programs/projects; assess the
effectiveness and results of completed and ongoing environmental projects through
quantifiable measures; compare the DBSA support to international and national
sustainable development protocol, policies and principles; and support and illustrate
the findings of the study with case study examples.
Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for the City of Johannesburg
Client: City of Johannesburg
The first Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for the City of Joburg, articulates
actions through which to implement the vision, strategic objectives and actions
necessary for the conservation, protection, use and development of biodiversity. The
Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan is a tool by which the city, it’s departments,
municipal owned entities, partners and the local community can work together to
deliver continuing action for biodiversity stewardship. It is also the Environmental
Management department implementation plan as part of the ICLEI Local Action for
Biodiversity (LAB) Initiative.
Northern eThekwini Urban Development Corridor Local Area Plans: Strategic
Environmental Planning Component
Client: eThekweni Metropolitan Municipality
Location: Kwa-Zulu Natal Province
Development pressures around the new King Shaka International Airport and
associated Dube Tradeport are mounting, and in response the eThekwini Municipality
commissioned a study to confirm alignments of the R102 road corridor and compile
Local Area Plans for the Phoenix, Verulam and Tongaat areas. Strategic Environment
Planning input was provided for each Local Area Plan. The environmental assets
within the NUDC are highly pressurised and fragile. The green corridors associated
with the river catchments that traverse the area need to be protected, and where
possible expanded and enhanced. These corridors provide vital ecological and
recreational amenity services for the metropolitan area as a whole and specifically
within each Local Area.
Mamelodi East Local Open Space Plan
Client: City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
An open space plan was prepared for Mamelodi East as part of the local
implementation of the City-wide open space framework. It establishes a thorough
understanding on the intrinsic value of open spaces and develops a visionary
roadmap towards the creation of an exceptional open space network for the area. The
compilation of the Master Plan was completed in partnership with Metroplan.
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Policy and Guidelines for the integration of environmental planning into Land
Reform and Rural Development projects
Client: Department of Rural Development and Land Reform
Location: National
A Policy for the Integration of Environmental Planning into the Land Reform Process
was adopted in 2001 by the (then) Department of Land Affairs. Since 2001, various
Land Reform and Rural Development projects saw the light of day – with
acknowledged mixed results. In the meantime, the regulatory and policy environments
evolved to place much more emphasis on the drive for integrated rural planning and
development, and a significantly more complex regulatory system for environmental
management. The time was therefore ripe for a revisit of the original policy, based on
the lessons learnt from implementation projects from the past decade, and with an
eye to the future of rural development and land reform matters in South Africa. The
revised policy builds on the initial framework provided by the 2001 policy, with a focus
on the key values of rural development and land reform, especially the values that
relate to sustainable utilisation and management of renewable natural resources.
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References – Sustainability Reporting
South African Environmental Outlook, 2012
Client: Department of Environmental Affairs
Location: National
In the context of reporting on the management of the environment, the regular
reporting function is carried out in the form of ‘State of Environment Reports’. State of
Environment Reporting provides snapshot pictures of environmental conditions as
found at specific times, thereby informing decision makers and civil society alike on
the state of health of the environment, and on how well environmental management
has performed between sequential reports. The reports therefore provide a broad
based insight into the condition of our living environment at a national scale, and with
a view towards guiding strategic interventions. This insight is based on a synthesis of
environmental monitoring results which in turn provides for an opportunity to identify
trends, causal relationships, danger signs, success stories and the like. The value of
State of Environment Reporting therefore resides most clearly in its ability to guide
decisions for future policy based on a report on what has been happening in the past.
This also creates awareness of environmental issues on a wider and more general
level and informs broader planning and strategic decision-making.
Gauteng State of the Environment Report
Client: Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
As the economic hub of the country and the continent and home to 21,5% of the
country’s total population, the Gauteng Province’s natural resources are under threat.
They are vulnerable to a variety of pressures as the province attempts to provide
needed development and socio-economic infrastructure to meet the demands of
society. This has been exacerbated by the previous unsustainable development
practices and their impacts including spatial organisation, mining and agricultural
activities. The State of the Environment report as per the national guidelines and
framework is a glossy publication that provides the current state and responses to
aspects of human settlements, biodiversity, water, air quality, waste and land issues
amongst others. Thus, the State of the Environment Report is a key instrument for
tracking Gauteng’s efforts to protect the province’s environmental assets.
Western Cape State of the Environment Report, 2012
Client: Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development
Planning
Location: Western Cape Province
The Western Cape State of Environment Outlook report is the second report on
environmental trends in the province. In 2005 the first baseline report was published
and reflected on fourteen themes for natural, social and economic aspects of
sustainable development. This Outlook Report aims to provide a baseline description
of environmental parameters along with discussions on the links between the natural
environment and socio-economic dimensions. The Outlook Report will consequently
inform the formulation of appropriate sustainable policy frameworks and decisions
impacting on natural resources, as well as offer a reference framework against which
progress towards the stated objectives can be measured over time.
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Amathole District Municipality
Integrated
Environmental
Management Plan
Amathole State of Environmental Report
Client: Amathole District Municipality
Location: Eastern Cape Province
The project aimed to review and update a combined Integrated Environmental
Management Plan (IEMP) and Environmental Management System, and identify
interventions that can steer the District towards a more sustainable environmental and
social state. A systematic evaluation of all environmental practices within the District
and perspectives of the different stakeholders is captured in a State of Environment
Report which informs the review. The findings of the SoER provide the basis for the
update and implementation of the IEMP, as well as guidance on specific intervention
strategies that need further investigation and design. The approach to the revised
IEMP was informed by the state of existing environmental management planning and
the need to formulate a practical and relevant environmental management plan for
implementation within Amathole District Municipality.
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References – Waste & Pollution
Amathole Environmental Pollution Control Plan
Client: Amathole District Municipality
Location: Eastern Cape Province
Royal HaskoningDHV have been appointed by the Amathole Environmental Pollution
Control Unit under Health and Protection Services Directorate to prepare the Pollution
Control Plan for the Amathole District Municipality. The plan will also cover the 7 local
Municipalities of Mbhashe, Mnquma, Amahlathi , Great Kei, Ngqushwa, Nkonkobe
and Nxuba Local Municipality
The pollution control plan will focus on the significant pollutant stressors that have an
impact on health and the environment in the District. The pollutant identification
process will focus on emissions and stressors which occur in the air, water, land and
waste media including the built environment. The planalso covers strategies aimed at
pollution stressors in a poverty stricken environment such as indoor air quality and
water related pollution
Method Statement for Encapsulation of Asbestos Contaminated Material (ACM_
Country: Lesotho
Client: Trencon Building World Belela Joint Venture (TBWB) JV
Location: Lesotho
Royal HaskoningDHV provided technical support to Trencon Building World Belela
Joint Venture (TBWB) who are currently constructing and renovating Health Centers
in Lesotho. These Health Center upgrades are part of MCA-Lesotho’s Health
Infrastructure Project. MCA-L’s Project specifications include the Identification, Safe
Removal and Disposal of Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) at Health Centres in
Lesotho. TBWB has employed Specialist consultants Royal Haskoning DHV and
Approved Inspection Authorities (AIA) who are experts in asbestos management for
the identification, safe removal and handling of ACMs. The specialist input focuses on
the strategy to safely contain and dispose unearthed Asbestos Containing
Material(ACM), present in the surface bed of various derelict Clinic site, in the best
practical, environmental safe and economical manner. The recommended option for
final ACM management at the targeted sites shall be via onsite immobilisation using a
cement-ACM-aggregate mixture commonly referred to as ‘soilcreting’ to encapsulate
the co-mingled ACM debris.
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References – Social and Stakeholder Consultation
Social Economic Impact Analysis for the Southern Logistics Hub and Inland
Port Development
Client: Blue IQ
Provided a specialist stand-alone social study to what is destined to become the
largest inland Port in Africa. Conducted a full Social and Economic Impact
Assessment (SEIA) to international (IFC) standard.
Developed resulting
management and mitigation measures – particularly to give direction to future
potential resettlement activities in the land acquired for the Port development.
MCA Resettlement Audit
Country: Lesotho
Client: Millennium Challenge Corporation, Lesotho
Undertook a resettlement audit of 16 communities which had been the beneficiaries
of MCA-Lesotho projects in either the land regularization, health or water supply
sectors. Worldbank Operational Procedure 4.12 was utilized as the measure of
compliance.
Social and Economic Impact Assessment – Tshwane BRT
Client: Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
A full investigation was led into the social and economic risks posed by the proposed
development of a new Bus Rapid Transport System (BRT) in the City of Tshwane,
one of the most populated cities in South Africa. A full social and economic impact
assessment was undertaken against the backdrop of international best practice
approaches. A robust qualitative and quantitative data gathering process became
the focus to the success of the SEIA.
Mookodi Integration Phase 2 Basic Social assessment
Client: Eskom
In line with three environmental basic assessments, undertook basic social
assessments for three Eskom powerlines and associated infrastructure. Main
outputs included the identification of social (and economic) risks and the
recommendation of applicable mitigation measures.
Social Screening and Risk Assessment
Client: Lonmin Platinum Mine
Lonmin required a Social screening and risk assessment to flag the high priority
social risk areas related to the proposed development of a provincial road which
serviced the Marikana mine.
The specialist screening study supported the
feasibility study being undertaken by the road engineers in RHDHV’s transport
department.
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Reya – Vaya Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) construction projects: New Canada and
Pat Mbatha Motorways
Client: JDA
Community participation services for stakeholders and communities affected by the
construction phase of the project. Liaised with communities to keep them updated
and alert on construction-related events that could affect the general public. Also
managed an appointed project community liaison officer and the subsequent
grievance system established for the project.
Policy and Guidelines for the Integration of Environmental Planning into land
reform and the Comprehensive Rural Development Programme (CRDP)
Client: Department of Rural Development and Land Affairs
Start and Expected Completion Date: 2011- 2012
Stakeholder engagement process was part of the policy and implementation plan for
the CRDP. Internal and external stakeholders were engaged into the process of
revising a policy and implementation of the CRDP tool. The aim of the process was
to obtain buy-in on the use of the policy.
© by GW Soft Consulting
Open Space Plan for Sebokeng and Evaton
Client: Mdelo Landscaping
Conducting stakeholder engagement was part of an environmental process for the
development of an open space plan for affected communities in Sebokeng and
Evaton. Communities were invited to participate in the development and decision
making of the plan.
Review of the Ekurhuleni Environmental Policy and Implementation Plan
Client: Ekurhuleni Local Municipality
Location: Gauteng
Undertaking stakeholder engagement as part of the environmental review process.
The process entailed liaison with internal stakeholders to create awareness of the
revised environmental policy and obtain buy-in from stakeholders on the use of the
policy.
© Matlosana local.gov.za
Kaalspruit River Clean up Campaign in Thembisa
Client: Department of Water Affairs and Forestry Gauteng Region
Establishment of a community involvement approach in order to monitor water
quality, pollution and developing a rehabilitation plan for the quality of water in
Gauteng rivers. The river clean up campaign involved working with communities,
municipalities and stakeholders.
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