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Draft Scoping Report for Kappa iii 10636TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTIONPAGE1 INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................11.1 Environmental Impact Assessment Practitioner (EAP)................................11.2 EAP Contact details:...................................................................................21.3 Proponent details........................................................................................21.4 Legal Requirements...................................................................................21.4.1 Additional legal requirements and framework................................31.4.2 Legal requirements in terms of other Acts.....................................51.5 Objectives of this report..............................................................................52 PROJECT DETAILS..............................................................................................72.1 Project Description.....................................................................................72.2 Location......................................................................................................72.3 Project Schedule........................................................................................82.4 Project Site Alternatives............................................................................102.4.1 Farm Kolkiesriver 234.................................................................102.4.2 Farm Jurgensfontein 263............................................................132.4.3 Farm Platfontein 240...................................................................152.5 Project motivation.....................................................................................173 RECEIVING ENVIRONMENT.......................................................................183.1 Topography..............................................................................................183.2 Climate.....................................................................................................183.3 Geology....................................................................................................183.4 Surface Water, Groundwater and Drainage Features...............................183.5 Infrastructure............................................................................................183.6 Air Quality.................................................................................................193.7 Land use..................................................................................................193.8 Ecology....................................................................................................193.8.1 Flora...........................................................................................203.8.2 Fauna.........................................................................................203.9 Cultural and Historical Resources.............................................................213.10 Sensitive Landscapes...............................................................................213.11 Conservation value...................................................................................213.12 Visual Degradation...................................................................................214 SCOPING PROCESS..........................................................................................234.1 Technical Process....................................................................................234.1.1 Pre-consultation meeting with client............................................234.1.2 Consultation with authorities.......................................................234.1.3 Application forms and landowner consent...................................234.1.4 Site Visit......................................................................................234.1.5 Draft Scoping Report and Terms of Reference for SpecialistStudies........................................................................................244.2 Public Participation Process.....................................................................244.2.1 Objectives of public participation in an EIA.................................244.2.2 Identification of interested and affected parties...........................264.2.3 Announcement of opportunity to become involved......................264.2.4 Obtaining comment and contributions.........................................274.2.5 Issues and Response Report and acknowledgements................274.2.6 Draft Scoping Report (DSR)........................................................274.2.7 Final Scoping Report..................................................................284.2.8 Public participation during the Impact Assessment.....................28

Draft Scoping Report for Kappa iv 106365 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT.............................................................295.1 Identified Potential Environmental Impacts...............................................295.1.1 Storm Water Run-off...................................................................295.1.2 Ecology (Fauna and Flora) and Avi-Fauna..................................295.1.3 Erosion.......................................................................................295.1.4 Air Quality / Dust.........................................................................295.1.5 Visual..........................................................................................295.1.6 Historical and Archaeological......................................................295.1.7 Land Capability and Loss of Land...............................................295.1.8 Noise..........................................................................................295.1.9 Security and Access Control.......................................................296 PLAN OF STUDY FOR EIA...................................................................................306.1 Technical Process....................................................................................306.1.1 Prepare Specialist Investigations................................................306.1.2 Specialist Studies: Terms of Reference (ToR)............................306.1.3 Impact Analysis...........................................................................326.1.4 Draft EIA Report and EMP..........................................................336.2 Public Participation...................................................................................336.2.1 Announcing the availability of the Draft EIR and EMP.................336.2.2 Public review of Draft EIR and EMP............................................336.2.3 Announcing the availability of the Final EIR and EMP.................346.2.4 Announcing authorities’ decision on EnvironmentalAuthorisation...............................................................................347 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS.............................................................35LIST OF FIGURESFigure 1: Map indicating the approximate location of the study area within the Western Cape.............8Figure 2: Map indicating the exact location of the three alternative sites assessed in the EIA forthe new proposed Kappa 400 kV Substation.......................................................................................9Figure 3: Aerial photograph of the proposed Kolkiesriver substation site (indicated in yellow),adjacent to the R 46, with the Kolkiesriver indicated in blue and the existing 400 kV Droërivier-Muldersvlei No 2 line indicated in red................................................................................................10Figure 4: Photograph indicating the proposed alternative substation site at Kolkiesrivier....................11Figure 5: Map indicating the location of the gypsum deposit of 50 Ha, for which the owner hasmining rights.....................................................................................................................................11Figure 6: Locality map of the alternative site, Farm Kolkiesriver.........................................................12Figure 7: Aerial photograph of the proposed Jurgensfontein substation site (indicated in green),adjacent to the R 46, with the drainage channels occurring on site indicated in blue..........................13Figure 8: Photograph indicating the proposed alternative substation site at Kolkiesrivier....................13

Draft Scoping Report for Kappa v 10636Figure 9: Map indicating the locality of the alternative site, Farm Jurgensfontein................................14Figure 10: Aerial photograph of the proposed Platfontein substation site (indicated in yellow),adjacent to the R 46..........................................................................................................................15Figure 11: Photograph indicating the proposed alternative substation site at Platfontein....................15Figure 12: Map indicating the locality of the alternative site, Farm Platfontein....................................16Figure 13: Photograph illustrating the gypsum quarry on the farm Kolkies Fontein.............................19Figure 14: Photograph indicating the typical vegetation that occurs on each of the threealternative sites.................................................................................................................................20Figure 15: Photograph depicting visual degradation (Kolkiesriver) due to the existing Droërivier-Muldersvlei 400 kV line (No 1)...........................................................................................................22Figure 16: Technical and public participation process and activities that comprise theEnvironmental Impact Assessment for the proposed new Kappa Substation.....................................25LIST OF APPENDICESAppendix AAppendix BAppendix CAppendix DAppendix EAppendix FEIA Application FormLandowner Consent FormsNewspaper Advertisement and Site NoticesI&AP databaseIssues and Response Report and comments received from stakeholdersBackground Information DocumentLIST OF ACRONYMSBIDDEATDMEDSREAPECAEIAEIREMPFSRGJHDII&APIEPkVMAPMATNEMAToRBackground Information DocumentDepartment of Environmental Affairs and TourismDepartment of Minerals and EnergyDraft Scoping ReportEnvironmental Assessment PractitionerEnvironmental Conservation ActEnvironmental Impact AssessmentEnvironmental Impact ReportEnvironmental Management PlanFinal Scoping ReportGigajouleHistorically Disadvantaged IndividualInterested and Affected PartyIntegrated Energy PlanKilo VoltsMean Annual PrecipitationMean Annual TemperaturesNational Environmental Management ActTerms of Reference

Draft Scoping Report for Kappa 1 106361 INTRODUCTIONEskom Holdings is a South African and vertically integrated utility that generates, transports anddistributes electricity. It supplies approximately 95% of the country's electricity and 60% of the totalelectricity consumed on the African continent. An electric power system is a complex assemblage ofequipment and circuits for generating, transmitting, transforming and distributing electrical energy.Eskom relies on coal-fired power stations to produce approximately 90% of its electricity. Coal is usedto heat water and convert it into steam at high temperatures and pressures. Hot steam attemperatures of between 500°C and 535°C is released and turns a large turbine connected to arotating magnet to convert energy in the fuel into high voltage electric power. In order for the electricityto be transmitted safely and efficiently, it must be at a high voltage (up to 765 000 volts) and a lowcurrent. The transmission system carries the electric power in large amounts from generating stationsto consumption areas.Electricity delivered by transmission circuits is then stepped down in facilities called substations tovoltages more suitable for use in industrial and residential areas. Among other things, substations areused to transform power from one voltage level to another; to interconnect alternate sources of power;to connect generators, transmission or distribution lines and loads to one another as well as to provideswitching for alternate connections and isolation of failed or overloaded lines and equipment. Thistransmission is also used to interconnect adjacent power systems for mutual assistance in case ofemergency. The electricity is transformed down to 11 000 volts for local distribution and then furtherreduced according to the need - for example, 220 volts for domestic use. The electricity enteringconsumers’ premises and homes has had a multi-stage journey - from the initial generator at thepower station, via the high voltage transmission grid to a lower voltage distribution network. It hastravelled over ground and (probably) underground for many kilometres and has been transformedseveral times on the way. In March 2007, South Africa had a total of 27 770 km of high voltagetransmission lines and 325 000 km of distribution lines.The proposed new Kappa 765/400 kV substation is a facility that will ensure easy integration ofexisting and future electricity supply infrastructure including the existing Droërivier and Muldersvleisubstations. Apart from strengthening the interconnected power systems required in the region, thesubstation will also prevent over-voltages and enhance the current power infrastructure capacitybetween the existing Omega and Gamma Substations.1.1 Environmental Impact Assessment Practitioner (EAP)Eskom Transmission appointed Zitholele Consulting, an independent consultant, to undertake theEnvironmental Impact Assessment for the proposed new Kappa 400 kV Substation in accordancewith the EIA Regulations promulgated in July 2006 in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act (Act No 107 of 1998).Zitholele Consulting is an empowerment company formed to provide specialist consulting servicesprimarily to the public sector in the fields of Water Engineering, Integrated Water ResourceManagement, Environmental and Waste Services, Communication (public participation and

Draft Scoping Report for Kappa 2 10636awareness creation) and Livelihoods and Economic Development. The company was established topromote new opportunities for and to increase the level of participation by historically disadvantagedindividuals (HDIs) in the ownership, management and control of economic activities. Solly Manyaka isthe Managing Director and majority (41%) shareholder of Zitholele Consulting, Mr Charles Naidoo ofZitholele a 10% shareholder, with Golder Associates Africa holding 49% of shares. Apart from majorityblack shareholding, the company is staffed by HDI professionals, technical specialists and competentsenior management members.Zitholele Consulting has no vested interest in the proposed project and hereby declares itsindependence as required by the EIA Regulations.1.2 EAP Contact details:Company:Contact:Zitholele Consulting (Pty) LTDMr Johan Hayes (MSc Ecological Assessment)Address: P O Box 6002, Halfway House, 1685Cell: 082 859 9132Landline: 011 254 4932Fax: 011 805 2100E-mail:johanh@zitholele.co.za1.3 Proponent detailsCompany:Contact:Address:Eskom Transmission: Land and RightsProject Manager: Mr Itumeleng MoengEskom Transmission, Mega Watt Park, Maxwell Drive, SunninghillLandline: 011 800 4114Fax: 011 800 39171.4 Legal RequirementsThe new EIA Regulations were promulgated in April 2006 and became effective on 3 July 2006. Thenew regulations replaced the previous EIA Regulations under the Environment Conservation Act(ECA), Act 73 of 1989. A full EIA is applicable to all projects likely to have significant environmentalimpacts due to their nature or extent, activities associated with high levels of environmentaldegradation, or activities for which the impacts cannot be easily predicted.In terms of Regulation GN R 387, activities 1 (l) and 2, a full Environmental Impact Assessmentcomprising both scoping and impact assessment is necessary for the proposed new 400 kVSubstation. These activities are listed in Regulation GN R 387 as follows:

Draft Scoping Report for Kappa 3 10636• Activity 1 (l): The construction of facilities or infrastructure including associated structuresor infrastructure for the transmission and distribution of above ground electricity with acapacity of 120 kilovolts or more; and• Activity 2: Any development activity, including associated structures and infrastructure,where the total area of the developed area is, or is intended to be, 20 hectares or more.The following activities in accordance with Regulation GN R 386 are also included in the EIAapplication, to provide for the provision of supporting infrastructure associated with the proposedsubstation:• Activity 1 (p): The temporary storage of hazardous waste;• Activity 12: The transformation or removal of indigenous vegetation of three hectares ormore, or of any size where the transformation or removal would occur within a criticallyendangered ecosystem listed in terms of section 52 of the NEMA;• Activity 14: The construction of masts of any material of type and of any height, includingthose used for telecommunications, broadcasting and radio transmission, but excluding (a)masts of 15 m and lower exclusively used by (i) radio amateurs; or (ii) for lighting purposes,(b) flagpoles; and (c) lightning conductor poles;• Activity 15: The construction of a road that is wider than four meters or that has a reservewider than six meters, excluding roads that fall within the ambit of another listed activity orwhich are access roads of less than 30 meters long; and• Activity 16 (b): The transformation of undeveloped, vacant or derelict land for residential,industrial or institutional use where such development does not constitute infill and where thetotal area to be transformed is bigger than one hectare.NEMA: The EIA for the proposed new Kappa Substation will be conducted in terms of the new EIARegulations that were promulgated in terms of Section 24 (5) of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act (Act No. 107 of 1998). The National Department of Environmental Affairs andTourism (DEAT)) acts as the lead authority for the environmental authorisation proposed project.1.4.1 Additional legal requirements and frameworkWhite Paper on the Energy Policy of the Republic of South Africa – 1998Development within the energy sector in South Africa is governed by the White Paper on the EnergyPolicy, published by DME in 1998. This White Paper sets out five objectives for the furtherdevelopment of the energy sector. The five objectives are as follows:• Increased access to affordable energy services;• Improved energy governance;

Draft Scoping Report for Kappa 4 10636• Stimulating economic development;• Managing energy-related environmental and health impacts; and• Securing supply through diversity.Furthermore, the Energy Policy identified the need to undertake an Integrated Energy Planning (IEP)process in order to achieve a balance between the energy demand and resource availability, whilsttaking into account the health, safety and environmental parameters. In addition, the policy identifiedthe need for the adoption of a National Integrated Resource Planning (NIRP) approach to provide along-term cost-effective resource plan for meeting electricity demand, which is consistent with reliableelectricity supply and environmental, social and economic policies.Integrated Energy Plan (IEP) – 2003DME commissioned the IEP to provide a framework in which specific energy policies, developmentdecisions and energy supply trade-offs can be made on a project-by-project basis. The framework isintended to create a balance in providing low cost electricity for social and economic development,ensuring a security of supply and minimizing the associated environmental impacts. The IEPprojected that the additional demand in electricity would necessitate an increase in electricitygeneration capacity in South Africa by 2007. Furthermore, the IEP has concluded that, based onenergy resources available in South Africa, coal will be the primary fuel source for the currentexpansion period.National Integrated Resource Plan (NIRP) – 2003/2004In response to the White Paper’s objective relating to affordable energy services, the NationalElectricity Regulator (now NERSA) commissioned a NIRP. The objective of the NIRP is to determinethe least-cost supply option for the country, provide information on the opportunities for investmentinto new power stations and evaluate the security of supply.The national electricity demand forecast took a number of factors into account. They are:• A 2.8% average annual economic growth;• The development and expansion of a number of large energy-intensive industrial projects;• Electrification needs;• A reduction in electricity-intensive industries over the 20 year planning horizon;• A reduction in electricity consumers – NIRP anticipates people switching to the direct use ofnatural gas;• The supply of electricity to large mining and industrial projects in Namibia and Mozambique; and• Typical demand profiles.

Draft Scoping Report for Kappa 5 106361.4.2 Legal requirements in terms of other ActsIn addition to the ECA and NEMA, the following Acts have some bearing on the proposed activities:The National Heritage Resources Act (No. 25 of 1999)The proposed overhead power lines comprise certain activities (e.g. changing the nature of a siteexceeding 5 000 m2 and linear developments in excess of 300 m) that require authorisation in termsof Section 38 (1) of the Act. Section 38 (8) of the Act states that if heritage considerations are takeninto account as part of an application process undertaken in terms of the ECA, there is no need toundertake a separate application in terms of the National Heritage Resources Act. The requirementsof the National Heritage Resources Act have thus been addressed as an element of the EIA process,specifically by the inclusion of a Heritage Assessment.The Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act (No. 28 of 2002)In terms of the Act, the sourcing of material for road construction purposes (i.e. the use of borrow pits)is regarded as mining and accordingly is subject to the requirements of the Act. In terms of the currentproject, Section 106(3) provides exemption from the Act, if the landowner or lawful occupier is utilizingthe material to effect changes on the property, and is not selling the material.Development Facilitation Act (No. 67 of 1995)The DFA is the flagship statute which sets the overall framework and administrative structures forplanning throughout the country. It is a framework Act with broadly worded provisions to allowindividual provinces to enact more detailed planning laws and regulations to meet their own specificneeds and circumstances. The DFA and its provincial equivalent may be relevant should Eskomrequire a rezoning of the land from agricultural to industrial zoning.Expropriation Act (No. 63 of 1975)Should Eskom decide to construct the proposed power lines and associated infrastructure, they willneed to acquire the requisite land. Eskom has a policy of “willing buyer, willing seller”, and thereforeendeavors to purchase land wherever possible. However, the State and State-owned-enterprises canacquire the rights to use or possess the requisite land through the Expropriation Act. The Act requiresthe determination of compensation based on the principle of market value (i.e. what would the valuebe in the event of both a willing buyer and a willing seller trading the land). There is a suite ofadditional legislation, which, in conjunction with the Expropriation Act, would be used to determine thecompensation value.1.5 Objectives of this reportThis report addresses the requirements of the scoping and impact assessment processes as outlinedin the EIA regulations. The aim of this Draft Scoping Report (DSR) is to:

Draft Scoping Report for Kappa 6 10636• Provide information to the authorities and interested and affected parties on the proposed project;• Provide information regarding alternatives that have been considered;• Indicate how interested and affected parties were afforded the opportunity to contribute to theproject, verify that the issues they raised were considered, and comment on the findings of theimpact assessments;• Describe the baseline receiving environment;• Present the findings of the Scoping Phase in a manner that facilitates decision-making by therelevant authorities.• Describe potential environmental impacts of the proposed development.• Provide a plan of study to assess the potential environmental impacts identified.

Draft Scoping Report for Kappa 7 106362 PROJECT DETAILS2.1 Project DescriptionEskom propose to construct a 400 kV Substation near Ceres in the Western Cape (Figure 1). Thissubstation will cover an area of approximately 150 ha. The proposed infrastructure to be constructedas part of the 400 kV substation will comprise the following:• 1 x 765/400kV 2000 MVA transformer;• 765kV Bus Bar and a 400kV bus bar;• The following feeders:o 765kV feeder with line 400MVA line reactor bay to Gamma;o 765 kV feeder bay to Omega;o 400kV feeder bay to Droërivier No1;o 400kV feeder bay to Droërivier No1;o 400kV feeder bay to Bacchus No1; ando 400kV feeder bay to Muldersvlei.• The following reactors:o 400kV 100MVAr bus bar reactor;o 765kV 400MVAr bus bar reactor; ando 765kV 400MVAr line reactor for the Gamma feeder.The following proposed 400 kV loop-in and loop-out lines will also be constructed:• Droërivier/Muldersvlei loop-in line into Kappa (15 km); and• Loop-out line from Kappa to the Droërivier/Muldersvlei (15 km) line.2.2 LocationThe study area for the proposed new Kappa 400kV substation and associated loop-in and loop-outlines is located approximately 150 km from the existing Omega substation, located in Cape Town. Thestudy area falls within the Ceres area, and more specifically the Ceres Karoo, located north-east ofCeres. This area is characterised by its semi-desert climate and ecology. The proposed substationwill extend over an area of approximately 150 ha. Three alternative sites have been selected to beevaluated in this EIA (Figure2)

Draft Scoping Report for Kappa 8 10636Figure 1: Map indicating the approximate location of the study area within the Western Cape.2.3 Project ScheduleThe construction of the proposed Kappa substation and associated infrastructure will be implementedin a phased manner. The first phase will be to conduct the EIA in order to obtain authorisation fromDEAT that is required before the proposed project may proceed. As part of the assessment, anEnvironmental Management Plan (EMP) for the construction of the substation and associatedinfrastructure will also be submitted to DEAT for their approval. An EMP provides best-practiceguidelines to ensure that construction is done with minimal negative impacts on the environment.Following the EMP during and after construction, will ensure compliance to environmental regulations.The second phase will be to finalise the process of land acquisition with the landowners. During theEIA, Eskom’s land negotiators will be visiting landowners to discuss the possibility of acquiring landfor the construction of the substation and the associated access road. Landowners will becompensated for their land. During this phase, detailed designs of the substation will be finalised andas a third phase, construction will commence. Depending on the outcome of the environmentalassessment and subsequent decision by DEAT, Eskom anticipates construction to commence early in2009.

Draft Scoping Report for Kappa 9 10636Figure 2: Map indicating the exact location of the three alternative sites assessed in the EIA for the new proposed Kappa 400 kV Substation.

Draft Scoping Report for Kappa 10 106362.4 Project Site AlternativesThree alternative substation sites, located on the farms Jurgensfontein 263, Kolkiesrivier 234 andPlatfontein 240 were evaluated in this Environmental Impact Assessment. These three alternativesites were chosen by Eskom based on a preliminary geological study, as well as economicalfeasibility.2.4.1 Farm Kolkiesriver 234The alternative site location (19° 54' 59"E; 33° 09' 00"S) on the farm Kolkiesriver is approximately 61km north-east of the town Ceres, on the provincial R46 road to Touws River (Figure 6). The propertybelongs to Mr J. Katzeff. Transecting the farm is the non-perennial Kolkiesriver, which is in closeproximity to the proposed site location (1 km). The existing Eskom 400 kV Droëriver-Muldersvlei No 2line also transects the farm, with the existing Eskom 400 kV Droëriver-Muldersvlei No 1 transectingthe proposed substation site (Figure 3). Gypsum mining is also taking place on the farm Kolkiesriver,for which the owner has mining rights (License No ML 46/2003) from the Department of Minerals andEnergy (DME) for an area of 50 ha (Figure 5). The proposed site has a relatively flat slope, with theHex River Mountains approximately 7 km to the south (Figure 4).R 46Figure 3: Aerial photograph of the proposed Kolkiesriver substation site (indicated in yellow), adjacent to the R 46,with the Kolkiesriver indicated in blue and the existing 400 kV Droërivier-Muldersvlei No 2 line indicated in red.

Draft Scoping Report for Kappa 11 10636Figure 4: Photograph indicating the proposed alternative substation site at Kolkiesrivier.Figure 5: Map indicating the location of the gypsum deposit of 50 Ha, for which the owner has mining rights.

Draft Scoping Report for Kappa 12 10636Figure 6: Locality map of the alternative site, Farm Kolkiesriver.

Draft Scoping Report for Kappa 13 106362.4.2 Farm Jurgensfontein 263The farm Jurgensfontein is owned by Mr G. Gibson. This possible alternative substation site (19° 46'42"E; 33° 11' 27"S) is approximately 48 km north-east of the town Ceres, on the provincial R46 roadto Touws River (Figure 9). Both the existing Eskom Eskom 400 kV Droëriver-Muldersvlei No 1 and No2 lines transect the northern part of the farm. Drainage channels transecting the proposed site run in anorth-easterly direction, but no permanent water features were observed (Figure 7). The proposedsite has a relatively flat slope with the Hex River Mountains located approximately 2 km to the south ofthe proposed site, which is currently used for sheep grazing (Figure 8).R46Figure 7: Aerial photograph of the proposed Jurgensfontein substation site (indicated in green), adjacent to the R 46,with the drainage channels occurring on site indicated in blue.Figure 8: Photograph indicating the proposed alternative substation site at Kolkiesrivier.

Draft Scoping Report for Kappa 14 10636Figure 9: Map indicating the locality of the alternative site, Farm Jurgensfontein.

Draft Scoping Report for Kappa 15 106362.4.3 Farm Platfontein 240The alternative site location (20° 00' 49"E; 33° 06' 18"S) on the farm Platfontein is approximately 71km north-east of the town Ceres (Figure 12), on the provincial R46 (Figure 10) road to Touws River.The property currently belongs to the Department of Public Works. The existing Eskom 400 kVDroëriver-Muldersvlei No 2 line transects the farm. The proposed site has a gentle south-westerlyslope, with the Hex River Mountains approximately 7 km to the south (Figure 11). The farms iscurrently utilised for cattle grazing.Figure 10: Aerial photograph of the proposed Platfontein substation site (indicated in yellow), adjacent to the R 46.Figure 11: Photograph indicating the proposed alternative substation site at Platfontein.

Draft Scoping Report for Kappa 16 10636Figure 12: Map indicating the locality of the alternative site, Farm Platfontein.

Draft Scoping Report for Kappa 17 106362.5 Project motivationThe Western Cape buys most of its electricity from Eskom, much of it coming from coal-firedgenerator plants elsewhere in the country. The growing demand for electricity (predominantly fordomestic and industrial use) is placing increasing pressure on Eskom’s existing power generation andtransmission capacity. According to the Province’s Sustainable Energy Strategy (2007) approximately250 million gigajoule (GJ) of energy was consumed in 2004 in the Western Cape Province. TheStrategy cautions that if the economy continues to grow as expected and energy consumptionpatterns are not changed, the demand will grow to 420 million GJ over the next 20 years. Eskom andthe Western Cape provincial government are committed to implementing a Sustainable EnergyStrategy that complements the policies and strategies of National Government.This will be achieved through supporting an approach to energy planning, which takes into accountenvironmental, social and economic considerations.Through its Cape Strengthening Programme, Eskom aims to improve the reliability of electricitysupply to the southern areas of the country, and in particular to provide for the growth in electricitydemand in the Western Cape. The proposed new Kappa 400 kV substation is a facility that will ensureeasy integration of existing and future electricity supply infrastructure including the existing Droërivierand Muldersvlei substations. Apart from providing the interconnected power systems required in theregion, the substation will also prevent over-voltages and enhance current power infrastructurecapacity between the existing Omega and Gamma Substations.

Draft Scoping Report for Kappa 18 106363 RECEIVING ENVIRONMENT3.1 TOPOGRAPHYThe topography of the study area is characterised by flat Karoo plains, with the Hex River Mountains(approximately 700 m above sea level) to the south of the proposed substation sites.3.2 CLIMATEThe Ceres area is characterized by a major temperature variance between the summer maximumsand the winter minimums. January and February are regarded as the hottest months of the year withan average maximum of 29,9°C measured during February whilst the average minimum of 2,4°C ismeasured during July.Winter-rainfall regime: most of the precipitation falls between May and August, while December andJanuary are virtually precipitation-free. The region has high spatial variability of precipitation, withsome rain shadows experiencing as little as 40 mm of rainfall per year (in extremely dry years). MeanAverage Precipitation (MAP) varies from a low of 72 mm in the central part of the unit (Elandsvlei onthe Tanqua River, 41 years of records) to 112 mm in the north of the unit (Reenen on the Wolf River,79 years) and to 111 mm in the south of the unit (Spes Bona on the Doring River, 29 years) MeanAverage Temperature (MAT) is slightly above 17°C, but in winter the temperature can often fall belowthe frost mark (15 days in a year). Mean maximum and minimum monthly temperatures of 35.9°C and5.64°C occur in January and July, respectively.3.3 GEOLOGYThe geology of the Ceres Karoo area includes shale, granite, gneiss and quartz. Quartz patches(desert pavements formed by a dense layer of white quartz pebbles) are scattered throughout thebiome. Permian Volksrust Formation mudrocks of the Ecca Group, Carboniferous Dwyka Groupdiamictites and Ceres Subgroup sandstones (Bokkeveld Group) predominate at the three alternativesites. Intrusive Jurassic Karoo dolerite dykes occur in the north-west. Sandy-loamy soils of variousdepths occur. Quartz patches are a rare phenomenon concentrated in the southern portions of theTanqua Basin.3.4 SURFACE WATER, GROUNDWATER AND DRAINAGE FEATURESNo boreholes were found on any of the three alternative sites, which may indicate that no reliableunderwater resources exist in the area. The only source of surface water in close proximity to any ofthe three sites is the Kolkiesriver, transecting the farm Kolkiesriver. Drainage features were observedon the Jurgensfontein site, running in a north-easterly direction.3.5 INFRASTRUCTUREInfrastructure on the three alternative sites include the existing Eskom 400 kV Droërivier-Muldersvleilines (No 1 and No 2). All three sites are located adjacent to the R46 road linking the towns of Ceresand Touws River. A farm house was observed in the close vicinity of the proposed alternative site onthe farm Kolkiesriver.

Draft Scoping Report for Kappa 19 106363.6 AIR QUALITYAir quality is regarded as good, since there are no major industries in the area contributing to possibleair pollution or degradation.3.7 LAND USEThe Ceres Karoo area is known for to host a number of game farms and nature reserves. However,the main land-use in the area and at the three alternative sites is farming associated with grazing forsheep and cattle. Gypsum mining is taking place on the farm Kolkiesriver (Figure 13).Figure 13: Photograph illustrating the gypsum quarry on the farm Kolkies Fontein.3.8 ECOLOGYThe area around Ceres is one of the country’s largest fruit-growing (pears, apples, apricots, peaches,nectarines and cherries) regions. However, the study area is located to the north-east of Ceres andfalls within the area known as the Ceres Karoo. The Ceres Karoo forms part of the Succulent KarooBiome.The Succulent Karoo Biome occupies the arid zone between the winter rainfall Fynbos Biome and thesummer rainfall Nama Karoo Biome. The plants that are found in the Succulent Karoo have adapted tocope with the summer aridity and the cool winter growing season. This unusual plant habitat is hometo many bizarre succulent plants, most of which are locally endemic.The study sites all fall within the Tanqua Karoo and Tanqua Wash Riviere vegetation types (Mucinaand Rutherford, 2006), these vegetation types are also known as VT31 Succulent Karoo (Acocks,1953) and LR57 Lowland Succulent Karoo (Low and Rebelo, 1996).

Draft Scoping Report for Kappa 20 106363.8.1 FloraThere are about 5 000 plant species in the Succulent Karoo. This makes the Succulent Karoo themost species-rich arid land in the world. About 40% of these plants are endemic to the biome. Thevegetation of the biome is mostly short shrublands. Trees are rare and mostly confined to riverinehabitats. Characteristic plants are the dwarf (less than 30 cm tall) succulent shrubs (Figure 14) suchas vygies (Mesembryanthemaceae) and crassulas (Crassulaceae).Other prominent succulent plant families include Euphorbiaceae (euphorbias), Asclepiadaceae(milkweeds and stapelias), Aloaceae (aloes) and Portulacaceae (portulaca). Other plants common tothe biome include shrubs and small trees, scattered karoo bushes or "bossies".Figure 14: Photograph indicating the typical vegetation that occurs on each of the three alternative sites.The vegetation communities on site have been highly impacted by over 200 years of overgrazing.Generally the area can be classified as being of low to moderate ecological function and moderate tohigh conservation importance. Most of the species expected to occur were widespread species of littleor no conservation concern. Faunal species diversity was very low for all taxa, this may be due toinformal hunting in the area and previous impacts. No Red Data avifaunal species were found toinhabit the specific project areas and little evidence was found of any other fauna of conservationimportance, the possibility of other Red Data faunal species occurring in the area is, however, high fora number of species3.8.2 FaunaMany small mammals occur in the Succulent Karoo. Carnivores include bat-eared fox and aardwolf,both of which are insect eaters. Steenbok and duiker are common antelopes and the dassie-rat livesin rocky areas just like dassies (rock hyraxes). Small rodents and moles are common. Brant'swhistling rat is a day-foraging rodent that lives in burrows and whistles like a human to its neighbours.

Draft Scoping Report for Kappa 21 10636Frequently seen birds include black korhaan, Namaqua sand grouse and double-banded courser. Theworld’s smallest tortoise, the speckled tortoise, is restricted to the Succulent Karoo.Tortoises are abundant throughout the biome and play an important role as seed dispersal agents.The biome is considered the centre of tortoise diversity in the world. Other reptiles include the Capecobra, mole snake, puff adder and the western striped sandveld lizard.A variety of hardy invertebrates inhabit the biome, for example, snouted harvester termites, thicktailedscorpion and the armoured ground cricket, or koringkriek.3.9 CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL RESOURCESFor thousands of years before the first European colonists arrived, the San hunter-gatherers and theirancestors lived in the Ceres Karoo and the area is known to have San rock-paintings. No evidence ofsuch cultural or historical resources was found on or in close vicinity to the three alternative sites.3.10 SENSITIVE LANDSCAPESThe only sensitive landscape observed during the site visit was the presence of the Kolkiesriver on thefarm Kolkiesriver. This river however was not in flood due to the characteristic winter rainfall season.3.11 CONSERVATION VALUELess than 3% of the Succulent Karoo biome is formally conserved. National parks have beenestablished in the Richtersveld (Richtersveld National Park) and the Great Karoo near Beaufort West(Karoo National Park). Recently the Skilpad Wild Flower Reserve west of Kamieskroon was expandedand proclaimed a national park (Namaqua National Park). Provincial nature reserves are dottedaround the biome such as Goegap Nature Reserve near Springbok and the Soet Anysberg NatureReserve in the Little Karoo. Efforts are underway to proclaim parks in the Knersvlakte, theNamaqualand coast and the Little Karoo.The veld type status of the three alternative sites is Least Threatened. Against a target of 19%, about10% is statutorily conserved in the Tanqua Karoo National Park and a further 4% in private reserves,including Inverdoorn, Zwartbosch, Jakkalsfontein, Basjanskloof, Groote Kapelsfontein, Uintjiekraaland Vaalkloof. Only a small portion of this area of low agricultural production has been transformed,but due to overgrazing in some places, aliens such as Atriplex lindleyi subsp. inflata have invaded.Erosion ranges from high (47%), through moderate (36%) to very low (14%).3.12 VISUAL DEGRADATIONNo visual degradation occurs in the proximity of the three alternative sites, except for the presence ofthe existing 400 kV Droërivier-Muldersvlei No 1 and No 2 line (Figure 15). It has been observed thatthe area is prone to erosion gullies where the topography has been disturbed. At the farmKolkiesriver, a gypsum quarry located adjacent to the R 46 impacts on the visual aesthetics of thearea.

Draft Scoping Report for Kappa 22 10636Figure 15: Photograph depicting visual degradation (Kolkiesriver) due to the existing Droërivier-Muldersvlei 400 kVline (No 1).

Draft Scoping Report for Kappa 23 106364 SCOPING PROCESS4.1 Technical ProcessFor the Scoping Phase of this EIA, the following technical process as detailed below has beenfollowed:4.1.1 Pre-consultation meeting with clientOn notification and receipt of the appointment letter from Eskom, a project inception meeting was heldon 13 November 2007 between Eskom and the Zitholele Consulting Project Team. During this projectkick-off meeting the following was discussed:• Project Scope and requirements;• Project Schedule;• Identification of key stakeholders and role players;• Analysis of the preliminary substation locations and power line route alignments.4.1.2 Consultation with authoritiesA pre-application consultation with Mr. Wayne Hector of DEAT was held on 19 February 2008. Duringthis meeting the proposed project was presented to the authorising authority and the project-specificrequirements for environmental authorisation were discussed and finalised. The Western CapeDepartment of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning is regarded as the commentingauthority on this project. Please see their letter of acknowledgement of information that has alreadybeen distributed to them.4.1.3 Application forms and landowner consentLandowner consent (Appendix B) from the landowners of the three alternative sites was obtained andsubmitted to DEAT on 7 January 2008, accompanied the EIA application forms (Appendix A).Landowners of the three alternative sites are as follows:• Farm Platfontein 240 – Department of Public Works (Mr F. Johnson);• Farm Kolkiesriver 234 – Mr J. Katzeff; and• Farm Jurgensfontein 263 – Mr G. Gibson.4.1.4 Site VisitA site visit was conducted by Mr Johan Hayes, Mr Zola Kutsu and Ms Jacqui Wright, from ZitholeleConsulting on 20 February 2008. The objective of this site visit was to familiarise the project team withthe area and specific alternative site locations.

Draft Scoping Report for Kappa 24 106364.1.5 Draft Scoping Report and Terms of Reference for Specialist StudiesThis Draft Scoping Report (DSR) was prepared on the basis of information and issues identifiedduring the Scoping Phase of this EIA. The Terms of Reference (ToR) for the envisaged specialiststudies during the Environmental Impact Assessment Phase and a Plan of Study for EIA are includedin Section 6 of this report. The DSR will be updated based on public review and comments obtainedfrom the I&APs (including the commenting authority, Department of Environmental Affairs andDevelopment Planning). After the public review period, the Final Scoping Report will be submitted toDEAT for approval to commence with the Environmental Impact Phase.4.2 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESSPublic participation is an essential and legislative requirement for environmental authorisation. Theprinciples that demand communication with society at large are best embodied in the principles of theNational Environmental Management Act (Act 107 of 1998, Chapter 1), South Africa’s overarchingenvironmental law. In addition, Section 24 (5) (Regulation 56) of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act, guides the public participation process that is required for an EIA.The public participation process for the proposed Kappa Substation has been designed to satisfy therequirements laid down in the above legislation and guidelines. Figure 16 provides an overview of theEIA technical and public participation processes, and shows how issues and concerns raised by thepublic are used to inform the technical investigations of the EIA at various milestones during theprocess. This section of the report highlights the key elements of the public participation process todate.4.2.1 Objectives of public participation in an EIAThe objectives of public participation in an EIA are to provide sufficient and accessible information toI&APs in an objective manner to assist them to:• During Scoping:- Identify issues of concern, and provide suggestions for enhanced benefits and alternatives.- Contribute local knowledge and experience.- Verify that their issues have been considered.• During Impact Assessment:- Verify that their issues have been considered either by the EIA Specialist Studies, orelsewhere.- Comment on the findings of the EIA, including the measures that have been proposed toenhance positive impacts and reduce or avoid negative ones.The key objective of public participation during Scoping is to help define the scope of the technicalstudies to be undertaken during the Impact Assessment Phase.

Draft Scoping Report for Kappa 25 10636APPLICATION /REGISTRATION OF EIAAND AUTHORITIES MEETINGINFORMATION GATHERINGCOLLATE BASELINE INFORMATIONPRIORITISE ISSUESCOMPILE STAKEHOLDER DATABASEANNOUNCE OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMENTPersonalised letterMediaAdvertise-Postersand BackgroundInformation Documentrelease mentsOn-sitePublicnoticesplacesWebFOCUS GROUP AND ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGSISSUES AND REPONSE REPORTPROGRESS FEEDBACK LETTER ANDANNOUNCEMENT OF DRAFT SCOPING REPORTSCOPINGDRAFT SCOPING REPORT AND TORS OF SPECIALIST STUDIES(Including Issues and Response Report )StakeholderworkshopsPublic placesACCESS FURTHER INFORMATION;REPRIORITISE ISSUES IF NECESSARYRECEIVE COMMENTS AND CONSOLIDATE IN ISSUESAND RESPONSE REPORTFINAL SCOPING REPORT AND EIA PLAN OF STUDYEND OF SCOPINGCOMMENCE SPECIALIST STUDIESFINALISE SPECIALIST STUDIESIMPACT ASSESSMENTPROGRESS FEEDBACK LETTER ANDINTEGRATE FINDINGSANNOUNCEMENT OF DRAFT EIRDRAFT EIR, summary draft EIR(Including Issues and Response Report; Specialist Reports)RE-ASSESS WHERE NECESSARYOPEN HOUSES / PUBLIC MEETINGSPROCEEDINGSFINAL EIR AND DRAFT EMP(as Issues/Response Report)DECISION-MAKINGSUBMIT FINAL EIR AND EMP TO AUTHORITIESPROGRESS FEEDBACK LETTERAUTHORITY DECISION AND CONDITIONS IFPOSITIVEAUTHORITY DECISION FEEDBACKPersonalised letterAdvertisementsFINALISE EMP AND IMPLEMENTFigure 16: Technical and public participation process and activities that comprise the Environmental ImpactAssessment for the proposed new Kappa Substation.

Draft Scoping Report for Kappa 26 106364.2.2 Identification of interested and affected partiesThe identification of stakeholders is ongoing process, refined throughout the process as on-thegroundunderstanding of affected stakeholders improves through interaction with various stakeholdersin the area. The identification of key stakeholders and community representatives (land owners andoccupiers) for this project is important and was done in collaboration with the local municipalities andother organisations in the study area.Stakeholders’ details are captured on Maximiser 9, an electronic database management softwareprogramme that automatically categorises every mailing to stakeholders, thus providing an ongoingrecord of communications - an important requirement by the authorities for public participation. Inaddition, comments and contributions received from stakeholders are recorded linking each commentto the name of the person who made it.According to the new EIA Regulations (under Section 24(5) of NEMA) a register of I&APs must bekept by the public participation practitioner. Such a register will be compiled and kept updated with thedetails of involved I&APs throughout the process (See Appendix F).4.2.3 Announcement of opportunity to become involvedThe opportunity to participate in the EIA was announced in February 2008 as follows:• Distribution of a letter of invitation to become involved, addressed to individuals and organisationsby name, accompanied by a Background Information Document containing details of theproposed project including maps of the project area and the alternative sites, and a registrationsheet (Appendix G);• Placing the Background Information Documents at the John Steyn Library in Ceres as well as onseveral fences around farms in the project area;• Advertisements were placed in the following newspapers (Appendix C):• Burger West (28 February 2008);• Kaap Rapport (2 March 2008);• Witzenberg Herald (29 February 2008);• Worcester Standard (28 February 2008); and• Paarl Post (28 February 2008); andNotice boards were placed in prominent localities at each alternative site on 20 February 2008(Appendix C). Site notices were placed visibly to invite stakeholder participation.• Focus group meetings with potentially directly affected parties were held as follows:Item Meeting Date1. Mr Joe Katzeff and son, owner of KolkiesriverFarmMonday, 12 May 2008 at 14:00 at his officesin Marconi Street in Cape Town2. Several representatives of the Department of Tuesday, 13 May 2008 at Customs House,

Draft Scoping Report for Kappa 27 10636Item Meeting DatePublic Works, including, Mr Ossie Lamb Cape Town(Manager: Property)3. Mr Louis Andrag, owner of neighbouringfarms to Kolkiesriver and PlatfonteinTuesday, 13 May 2008 at his offices in LaBelle Road, Durbanville4. Mr George Gibson, owner of a part ofJurgensfontein farmWednesday, 14 May 2008 at his farmDoornkraal in the Witzenberg Valley5. Mr Thinus Broodryk, owner of a part ofJurgensfonteinWednesday, 14 May 2008 at his residentialaddress in Ceres4.2.4 Obtaining comment and contributionsThe following opportunities are (and remain) available during Scoping for I&APs to contributecomment:• Completing and returning registration sheets on which space was provided for comment.• Providing comment telephonically, fax or by email to the public participation office.• Two public meetings – one in Cape Town and another in Ceres during the public review period(see dates below and in first pages of this document)I&APs may raise both environmental technical issues and public participation issues during thesemeetings. Issues relevant to the current project configuration will be carried forward into the ImpactAssessment phase of the project.4.2.5 Issues and Response Report and acknowledgementsIssues raised thus far, are captured in an Issues and Response Report, appended to this DSR(Appendix F). This report will be updated to include any additional I&AP contributions that may bereceived as the EIA process proceeds, and as the findings of the EIA become available.The contributions made by I&APs are acknowledged in writing.4.2.6 Draft Scoping Report (DSR)An important purpose of the DSR is to indicate the possible environmental impacts, to enable I&APsto verify that their contributions have been captured, understood and correctly interpreted, and toafford them the opportunity to raise further issues. At the end of Scoping, the issues identified by theI&APs and by the environmental technical specialists, were used to define the Terms of Reference forthe Specialist Studies that will be conducted during the Impact Assessment Phase of the EIA. Aperiod of four weeks is available for public review of this report (from Wednesday, 28 May toWednesday, 25 June 2008).In addition to media advertisements and site notices to announce the opportunity to participate in theEIA, the opportunity for public review of the Draft Scoping Report was announced as follows:

Draft Scoping Report for Kappa 28 10636• In the Background Information Document (February 2008).• At meetings (focus group meetings and at the public meetings in June).• In a letter sent out on in May 2008, and addressed personally to all individuals and organisationson the stakeholder database.• In advertisements placed in the week of 19 – 26 May 2008 in the same newspapers that wereused for the announcement of the project (refer to Section 4.3.3 of this report).The Draft Scoping Report, including the Issues and Response Report, was distributed for comment asfollows:• Left in public places in the project area.• Mailed to key stakeholders.• Mailed to I&APs who requested the report.I&APs can comment on the report in various ways, such as completing the comment sheetaccompanying the report and submitting individual comments in writing or by email or at one of thepublic meetings.4.2.7 Final Scoping ReportThe Final Scoping Report will be updated with additional issues raised by I&APs and it will containany new information that may have been generated as a result of this process. It will be distributed tothe authorities (DEAT) and key I&APs, and to those individuals who specifically request a copy. I&APswill be notified of the availability of the report.Once the lead authority for the EIA has approved the Final Scoping Report, the Impact AssessmentPhase of the EIA will commence. This will comprise various specialist studies to assess the potentialpositive and negative impacts of the proposed project, and to recommend appropriate measures toenhance positive impacts and avoid or reduce negative ones. I&APs will be kept informed of progresswith these studies.4.2.8 Public participation during the Impact AssessmentPublic participation during the impact assessment phase of the EIA will involve mainly a review of thefindings of the EIA, presented in the Draft Environmental Impact Report and the volume of SpecialistStudies. The Environmental Management Plan will also be made available at the same time for publiccomment.I&APs will be advised in good time of the availability of these reports, how to obtain them, and thedates and venues of public and other meetings where the contents of the reports will be presented forcomment.

Draft Scoping Report for Kappa 29 106365 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT5.1 Identified Potential Environmental ImpactsThe following potential environmental impacts were identified during the Scoping Phase of this EIA:5.1.1 Storm Water Run-offSurface water in the form of rainfall and run-off from the proposed substation may lead to the pollutionof surface and groundwater resources, and would need to be controlled and managed. Storm waterrun-off may also cause erosion to occur if not managed.5.1.2 Ecology (Fauna and Flora) and Avi-FaunaThe construction of the proposed substation will have a direct impact on the fauna and flora of theproject site, as the clearance of vegetation would occur. The loss of red data and environmentallysignificant floral species may thus occur. The proposed associated loop-in and loop-out lines maypose a threat to preying birds in the area.5.1.3 ErosionDue to the geological characteristics of the project area, the proposed construction of the substationmay have an adverse effect on erosion in the immediate location of the project area.5.1.4 Air Quality / DustAlthough a substation is not associated with a adverse effects on air quality, dust emissions may occurduring the construction of the proposed substation.5.1.5 VisualThe proposed 400 kV substation may have an impact on the visual aesthetics of the project area.5.1.6 Historical and ArchaeologicalThe location and construction of the proposed substation may have an impact on the historical andarchaeological qualities of the site.5.1.7 Land Capability and Loss of LandThe location and construction of the proposed Kappa substation will lead to the loss of land foragricultural purposes.5.1.8 NoiseAlthough a substation is not associated with high noise levels, the construction phase of the proposedproject may cause noise pollution.5.1.9 Security and Access ControlInadequate security and access control could lead to vandalism and hazardous events.

Draft Scoping Report for Kappa 30 106366 PLAN OF STUDY FOR EIA6.1 Technical Process6.1.1 Prepare Specialist InvestigationsThe specialist investigations to be conducted during the Impact Assessment phase of this project willconsist of the following studies:• Historical and Archaeological Assessment;• Soils and Geology Assessment;• Ecology (Fauna, Flora and Avi-fauna) Assessment;• GIS and Visual AssessmentThe findings of these studies will be reflected in the Environmental Impact Assessment Report. Theproposed Terms of Reference (ToR) for each of these specialist investigations is indicated below.6.1.2 Specialist Studies: Terms of Reference (ToR)ToR: Soils and GeologyA Geotechnical investigation would be conducted on the three alternative sites for the proposedKappa substation. The objectives of this study will be:• Review of existing geological information available;• An aerial photographic study to assess the accessibility, vegetation cover, drainage lines, slopeaspects and percentage outcrop of each of the three sites.• A field visit to verify the aerial photographic study observations. Additionally, during the visit, thedepth and engineering properties of regolith will be judged from natural exposure (dongas) andhand augering (in case of sandy soils) where applicable. The rock types of outcrop will beidentified and the engineering properties thereof assessed.• A map will be compiled of each of the three alternative terrains, indicating the features observed.• A short report will be compiled, in which the alternatives will be prioritized based on the results ofthe study. The report will provide an assessment of the potential for erosion and groundwatercontamination at each site and describe recommended mitigation measures.

Draft Scoping Report for Kappa 31 10636ToR: EcologyAn Ecological investigation would be conducted on the three alternative sites for the proposed Kappasubstation. The objectives of this study will be to:• Review of existing ecological information available;• Conduct a site visit to determine the general ecological state of the proposed site, determine theoccurrence of any red data and vulnerable species;• Provide mitigation measures to prevent and/or mitigate any environmental impacts that may occurdue to the proposed project;• Provide a ranking assessment of the suitability of the three proposed alternative sites;• Compile an ecological report, indicating findings, recommendations and maps indicating sensitiveand/or no-go areas.ToR: Historical and ArchaeologicalThis Heritage Impact Assessment will be conducted to comply with Section 38 of the National heritageResources Act (No 25 of 1999). Specific objectives of this study will be:• Desktop study (consulting heritage data banks and appropriate literature);• Site visit of the project area;• Determine whether any of the types and ranges of heritage resources as outlined in Section 3 ofthe Act (No 25 of 1999) do occur in the project area;• Determine what the nature, the extent and the significance of these remains are;• Determine whether any heritage resources (including graves) will be affected by the developmentproject; and• If any heritage resources are to be affected by the development project, mitigation measures(Phase II studies) have to be taken and management proposals have to be set for the protectionof heritage resources in or near the project area.ToR: GIS and Visual AssessmentThis GIS and Visual Assessment will be conducted on the three alternative sites for the proposedKappa substation. Specific objectives of this study will be:• Desktop study (consulting existing and appropriate literature);• Site visit of the project area if required;• Assess the visual impact of the proposed development on each of the three alternative sites;• Suggest any mitigation measures that can be taken to decrease the impacts of the proposeddevelopment;

Draft Scoping Report for Kappa 32 10636• Provide a ranking assessment of the suitability of the three proposed alternative sites;• Compile a visual assessment report, indicating findings, fatal flaws, recommendations and mapsindicating sensitive and/or no-go areas.6.1.3 Impact AnalysisThe significance (quantification) of potential environmental impacts identified during scoping andduring the specialist investigations will be determined using a ranking scale, based on the following(terminology has been taken from the Guideline Documentation on EIA Regulations, of theDepartment of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, April 1998):• Occurrence- Probability of occurrence (how likely is it that the impact may occur?), and- Duration of occurrence (how long may it last?)• Severity- Magnitude (severity) of impact (will the impact be of high, moderate or low severity?), and- Scale/extent of impact (will the impact affect the national, regional or local environment, oronly that of the site?)Each of these factors has been assessed for each potential impact using the following ranking scales:Probability:5 – Definite/don’t know4 – Highly probable3 – Medium probability2 – Low probability1 – Improbable0 – NoneScale:5 – International4 – National3 – Regional2 – Local1 – Site only0 – NoneDuration:5 – Permanent4 - Long-term (ceases with the operational life)3 - Medium-term (5-15 years)2 - Short-term (0-5 years)1 – ImmediateMagnitude:10 - Very high/don’t know8 – High6 – Moderate4 – Low2 – MinorThe environmental significance of each potential impact was assessed using the following formula:Significance Points (SP) = (Magnitude + Duration + Scale) x ProbabilityThe maximum value is 100 Significance Points (SP). Potential environmental impacts were rated ashigh, moderate or low significance on the following basis:• More than 60 significance points indicates high environmental significance.• Between 30 and 60 significance points indicates moderate environmental significance.

Draft Scoping Report for Kappa 33 10636• Less than 30 significance points indicates low environmental significance.6.1.4 Draft EIA Report and EMPFindings and/or recommendations of the specialist studies will be integrated into a report that will beupdated as comments are received from I&APs. The Final EIA report together with a draftconstruction and operation EMP will be submitted to DEAT for environmental authorisation.6.2 Public ParticipationThe public participation process for the proposed Kappa EIA will involve the following proposed steps:• Announcement of the availability and public review of the draft Environmental Impact Report andEnvironmental Management Plan (EMP);• Proposed public meetings to discuss the above-mentioned documents;• Notification of the authorities’ decision with regard to Environmental Authorisation, includingreference to the appeals procedure.Information about each step is provided below.6.2.1 Announcing the availability of the Draft EIR and EMPAt this point, specialist assessments would have been conducted and the Draft EIR and EMP wouldbe ready for public review. A letter will be circulated to all registered I&APs, informing them ofprogress made with the study and that the Draft EIR and EMP are available for comment. The reportwill be distributed to public places and also presented at two public meetings (proposed in Cape Townand Ceres).6.2.2 Public review of Draft EIR and EMPThe EIA Guidelines specify that stakeholders must have the opportunity to verify that their issueshave been captured and assessed before the EIA Report will be approved. The findings of thespecialist assessments will be integrated into the Draft EIR. The report will be written in a wayaccessible to stakeholders in terms of language level and general coherence. The Draft EIR will havea comprehensive project description, motivation and description of alternatives considered, and alsothe findings of the assessment and recommended mitigation measures. It will further include theIssues and Responses Report, which will list every issue raised, with an indication of where the issuewas dealt with in the EIR. The findings of the assessment and recommended mitigation measures willalso be incorporated into the EIR.As part of the process to review the Draft EIR and EMP, public meetings (Cape Town and Ceresrespectively) will be arranged to afford stakeholders the opportunity to obtain first-hand informationfrom the project team members and also to discuss their issues and concerns.

Draft Scoping Report for Kappa 34 10636Contributions at this meeting will be considered in the Final EIR.6.2.3 Announcing the availability of the Final EIR and EMPAfter comments from I&APs have been incorporated, all stakeholders on the database will receive apersonalised letter to report on where we are in the process, to thank those who commented to dateand to inform them that the Final EIR and EMP have been submitted to the lead authority forconsideration.6.2.4 Announcing authorities’ decision on Environmental AuthorisationBased on the contributions by the stakeholders, the decision of the authorities may be announcedthrough the following methods:• Personalised letters to individuals and organisations on the mailing list;• Advert in local or regional newspapers

Draft Scoping Report for Kappa 35 106367 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONSEskom appointed Zitholele Consulting to undertake the Environmental Impact Assessment for theproposed new 400 kV Kappa Substation in the Western Cape. This scoping study was undertakenwith the aim of investigating potential negative impacts on the biophysical environment and identifyingissues, concerns and queries from I&APs.The following key conclusions and recommendations are made from the scoping study:• The I&APs raised no objections to the proposed project, however the issues raised by the I&APsduring the PPP must be taken into consideration during the various stages of the project.• Specialist studies, as indicated in Section 6 should be conducted to provide additional informationon potential environmental impacts of the proposed landfill upgrade.• A construction EMP must be developed and effectively implemented by the contractor under thesupervision of the engineer and/or Environmental Practitioner.ZITHOLELE CONSULTING (PTY) LTDJohan HayesZ:\PROJECTS\10636 – ESKOM KAPPA EIA\REPORTS\DSR\FINAL DSR FOR PP PRINTING.DOCEtienne Roux

APPENDIX AEIA Application Form

APPENDIX BLandowner Consent Forms

APPENDIX CNewspaper Advertisements and Site Notices

APPENDIX DI&AP Database

APPENDIX EIssues and Response Report

APPENDIX FBackground Information Document