Part 2 - Eskom

ENVIRONMENTAL SCOPING REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED 40MW OPEN CYCLE GAS TURBINE POWER PLANT IN THE AMERSFOORT AREA, MPUMALANGA
Table 9.3: Overview of expected empowerment and institutional change processes and potential impacts
INSTITUTIONAL AND EMPOWERMENT CHANGE PROCESSES
Expected Change Process Yes No Expected Impact Project
Phase
Change
in/disruption of
power
relationships
Will the development impact on
the levels of power, opportunity
and access of individuals or
sections of the community, e.g.
during the negotiation process?
Is the development being used
for the political gain of a section
of the community, and what are
the implications for the larger
social environment?
Exclusivity Will the development contribute
to the culture of exclusivity?
Inequality Will the development increase
unequal access to opportunities
or resources?
Change in Will the development change
community any aspect of community
infrastructure infrastructure, such as crèches,
clinics, schools, churches,
formal or informal sports fields,
open areas, dumping grounds
etc?
Will the development create
increased demand for basic
services, e.g. water, electricity,
X No impact foreseen. n/a
X No impact foreseen. n/a
X No impact foreseen. n/a
X No impact foreseen. n/a
X No impact foreseen. n/a
X Additional demand on municipal
services, such as water, electricity,
and sewerage could impact on health
Construction
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n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Status
Negative