Part 2 - Eskom
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCOPING REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED 40MW OPEN CYCLE GAS TURBINE POWER<br />
PLANT IN THE AMERSFOORT AREA, MPUMALANGA<br />
8.3. Specialist Studies<br />
Bohlweki-SSI Environmental<br />
As required by the Call for Proposals put out by <strong>Eskom</strong> when embarking on the EIA<br />
process, Bohlweki-SSI Environmental formed a team with a suite of specialist<br />
consultants in various disciplines. As part of the Scoping exercise, the team of<br />
specialists attended a site visit and workshop to determine if, on the basis of a<br />
literature review and the site inspection, the scope of their work as originally<br />
envisaged could be reduced, or whether it needed to be expanded or amended. The<br />
outcome of the workshop was that, while some impacts might have been considered<br />
to be relatively benign, best practice and a need to fully understand the implications<br />
of the proposed project, warrant that further investigation of all identified issues be<br />
undertaken in the EIA Phase. Accordingly, the following specialist studies and<br />
specialists are proposed to be undertaken in the EIA Phase (see Table 8.1 below):<br />
Table 8.1: Specialist studies to be undertaken in the EIA phase<br />
SPECIALIST FIELD ORGANISATION<br />
Peer review of Geohydrology Study R Meyer (Private)<br />
Peer review of Hydrology Study Jones and Wagner<br />
Wetlands SiVEST<br />
Soils and Agricultural Potential Terra Soil Science<br />
Biodiversity Bathusi Environmental Consulting<br />
Baseline Social Study and Microeconomic<br />
study<br />
MasterQ Research<br />
Air Quality Bohlweki-SSI Environmental<br />
Visual aspects and aesthetics MetroGIS<br />
Heritage J van Schalkwyk<br />
Each of the specialists has the relevant experience and expertise to undertake the<br />
proposed studies.<br />
A description of each of the proposed specialist studies follows. The Terms of<br />
Reference for each of the specialist studies for the EIA phase is provided in Chapter<br />
11 (Plan of Study for EIA - PoS for EIA). As a critical step in the EIA process, it is<br />
important that the public has the opportunity to comment on, and the authorities<br />
approve of, the proposed approach to the EIA Phase.<br />
Commenting on the PoS for EIA by the public ensures that the proposed approach,<br />
including the scope of work for the specialists, is informed by public and the authority<br />
feedback in order to ensure that the work produced addresses the issues of concern<br />
at the requisite level of confidence. A robust basis for informed debate and decision<br />
making is thus provided.<br />
Key outcomes of the specialist studies would be information which will allow I&APs to<br />
engage in informed debate on the implications of the proposed project and will allow<br />
<strong>Eskom</strong> to make an informed decision on the location of the gas treatment plants and<br />
various other alternatives (water and gas pipeline). <strong>Eskom</strong> will also gain an<br />
understanding of the range and benefits of implementing possible mitigation<br />
measures.<br />
E02.JNB.000308<br />
ESKOM HOLDINGS LIMITED<br />
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08/10/2009