Part 2 - Eskom
Part 2 - Eskom
Part 2 - Eskom
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCOPING REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED 40MW OPEN CYCLE GAS TURBINE POWER PLANT IN THE AMERSFOORT AREA, MPUMALANGA<br />
ISSUE AREA OF POTENTIAL IMPACT RECOMMENDATIONS<br />
residual impacts resulting from the improper<br />
decommissioning of the plant and associated<br />
infrastructure or lack of removal of any potential<br />
pollutants related to the processes of the plant<br />
that may over time enter the water cycle.<br />
Soils and Agricultural<br />
Potential<br />
• The soils found on the site of the proposed <strong>Eskom</strong><br />
UCG project are mainly restricted to structured<br />
soils of shallow to variable depth. The main land<br />
use is grassland used for extensive grazing. A<br />
limited area is used for dryland agriculture and the<br />
agricultural potential of these areas is relatively low<br />
due to the dominance of structured and limited<br />
depth soils.<br />
• The proposed mining process will impact large<br />
areas but soil conditions will not be altered<br />
drastically due to the characteristics of the soils. In<br />
the case of swelling soils their self-mulching nature<br />
will lead to the disappearance of small<br />
disturbances over time. It is anticipated that the<br />
grazing potential of the impacted areas will be<br />
negatively impacted but it is possible that this<br />
potential will improve with time as the signs of<br />
impacts fade.<br />
• The overall impacts on soils and agricultural<br />
potential are considered to be low due to a low<br />
baseline. However, the impact area is considered<br />
Bohlweki-SSI Environmental<br />
A detailed assessment of the study area will be<br />
undertaken within the EIA phase in order to<br />
adequately assess the potential impacts on soils<br />
and agricultural potential as a result of the<br />
proposed project and recommend appropriate<br />
mitigation measures, where required.<br />
E02.JNB.000308<br />
ESKOM HOLDINGS LIMITED<br />
01<br />
100<br />
08/10/2009