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ENVIRONMENTAL SCOPING REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED 40MW OPEN CYCLE GAS TURBINE POWER PLANT IN THE AMERSFOORT AREA, MPUMALANGA ISSUE AREA OF POTENTIAL IMPACT RECOMMENDATIONS Social The following are likely to have an impact on the social environment: • Geographical change processes ־ A temporary loss of cultivated and grazing land due to construction activities can be expected on neighbouring farms if associated infrastructure such as pipelines cross these farms. ־ the presence of an OCGT plant and its associated infrastructure might prohibit future developments encroaching upon the plant footprint or pipeline servitudes, which means that land is lost for other development. • Demographic change processes ־ Influx of construction workers ־ Influx of job seekers • Institutional and empowerment change processes ־ It is possible that the majority of the construction workforce would be sourced from outside the area due to the skills levels required. The construction workforce would then most probably be housed within a construction village. • Socio-cultural processes ־ If construction workers have dissimilar social practices than local residents, conflict can be expected. Bohlweki-SSI Environmental A detailed assessment of the study area will be undertaken within the EIA phase in order to adequately assess the potential impacts on the social environment as a result of the proposed project and recommend appropriate mitigation measures, where required. E02.JNB.000308 ESKOM HOLDINGS LIMITED 01 102 08/10/2009
ENVIRONMENTAL SCOPING REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED 40MW OPEN CYCLE GAS TURBINE POWER PLANT IN THE AMERSFOORT AREA, MPUMALANGA ISSUE AREA OF POTENTIAL IMPACT RECOMMENDATIONS ־ Socially acceptable integration, including the risk of spreading STIs and HIV/AIDS with an impact on health. ־ If social integration between newcomers and residents is hindered, it can lead to conflict, which in turn delays the construction process and has economic implications for <strong>Eskom</strong>. ־ Where conflict exists, it increases the risk for social mobilisation. ־ Presence of construction workers and job seekers leads people to believe that there will be an increase in crime, which impacts on surrounding landowners’ sense of safety and security. Air Quality The following possible sources of fugitive dust and particulate emissions were identified as activities which could potentially generate air pollution during construction operations: • Demolition and debris removal. • Site preparation (earthworks). • General construction. The following possible sources of fugitive dust and particulate emissions were identified as activities which could potentially generate air pollution during operation: • Gas released from potential storage tanks; Bohlweki-SSI Environmental A detailed assessment of the study area will be undertaken within the EIA phase in order to adequately assess the potential impacts on air quality as a result of the proposed project and recommend appropriate mitigation measures, where required. E02.JNB.000308 ESKOM HOLDINGS LIMITED 01 103 08/10/2009
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