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

132August 2010 8848Nuisance and HealthWaste disposal will cease and the site will be capped. There will be no dust or PM10 impactsonce the site has been rehabilitated therefore there will be a positive impact to thesurrounding land users.TrafficDuring the decommissioning phase, there will be construction vehicles present in the shortterm however no waste vehicles will be coming to site. This decrease in heavy vehicles willlessen the local traffic impact and the safety risk to pedestrians.CrimeDuring the decommissioning phase, there will be material on site that could be stolen.Therefore, there will be NO IMPACT. It is important to note that this is specific to the wastedisposal site. Crime in the area could increase as a result of loss of income.Cumulative ImpactAll social impacts will remain as assessed as per the additional impact.Mitigation MeasuresThe following mitigation measures are proposed:Crime• Security is to be present on site throughout the construction component of the closure,that is, during capping.Job Creation / Lose• The re-claimers must be informed of the new waste disposal site that will replace theBoitshepi site and salvaging at the new site should be formalised.Residual ImpactThe residual impact will remain as assessed for the cumulative impact.ZITHOLELE CONSULTING