FEIR for Boitshepi Landfill Site .pdf - Zitholele.co.za

130August 2010 884811.3.8 Air QualityInitial ImpactThe initial impact remains as assessed in the construction phase, Section 11.1.8Additional ImpactIt is anticipated that the Boitshepi Waste Disposal Site will be compacted and capped withsoil material in order to cover the waste and to allow vegetation to re-establish on the site.The potential for impacts during this phase will depend on the extent of rehabilitation effortsduring closure. This will result in a Moderate impact in the long-term.Cumulative ImpactThe cumulative impact will remain a High impact as assessed for the initial impact.Mitigation MeasuresIt is recommended that a Gas Extraction Project be implemented at the site, however this ispending the investigation currently being undertaken by WSP, refer to Section 5.7.2.Residual ImpactShould the mitigation measures be implemented, the impact for all three alternatives wouldbe a Moderate impact.Table 51: Impact Rating Matrix for Air Quality during the decommissioning phase.Type of Significance Spatial Temporal Probability RatingImpactInitial HIGH Local Long Term Is occurring 3.66 – HighAdditional MODERATE Local Long-Term Very Likely2.6 –ModerateCumulative HIGH Local Long Term Is occurring 3.66 – HighResidual MODERATE Local Long-Term Very Likely2.6 –Moderate11.3.9 Cultural EnvironmentInitial ImpactThe initial impact remains as NO IMPACT as the area would have already been disturbedand there would be no potential for heritage remains to be present.ZITHOLELE CONSULTING