BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT PART 2

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5 APPENDIX C METHOD STATEMENT & WATERCOURSE CROSSINGS PLEASE SEE ATTACHED METHOD STATEMENT & WATERCOURSE CROSSINGS 79

6 APPENDIX D SPECIALIST REPORTS SPECIALIST REPORTS REPORT COMPANY SPECIALIST 1. FINAL Ecological Impact Assessment EOH Coastal & Environmental Services Mr Peter De Lacy External Review of Ecological Report Imithi Services Mr Brett Dustan 2. FINAL Heritage Impact Assessment Umlando South Africa Mr Gavin Anderson 3. FINAL Aquatic Ecological Impact Assessment Scherman Colloty & Associates Dr Brian Colloty 80

7 APPENDIX E PUBLIC PARTICIPATION THE DAILY DISPATCH, 15 th JUNE

8 Signage was placed at four locations along the proposed N2 road upgrade route. The table provides photographs with coordinates of the signage locations and the map on the following page indicates the locations in relation to the proposed route. VISIBLE SIGNAGE ON SITE S 32 54'5.7" ; E 27 18'13.7" S 32 53'34.7" ; E 27 27'35.3" S 32 52'46.6" ; E 27 22'40.7" S 32 53'25.4" ; E 27 24'49.0" 82

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10 PROOF OF LANDOWNER NOTIFICATION Registered letters and s were sent to the landowners of the sections of the route that deviate from the existing road reserve. PROOF OANDOWNER NOOOF OF LAN 84

11 PROOF OF FLYER DISTRIBUTION (1) Flyers containing a brief project overview and contact details were placed at the Engen Garage and the BP Garage in King William s Town. The following pages were signed by the petrol station managers as proof of receipt of 50 hardcopy flyers, which were then placed on the checkout counters. 85

12 OWNER NOPROOF OF FLYER DISTRIBUTION (2) T 86

13 Initial & Surname ND Reabow Private Landowner K Landman Buffalo River 1-Stop (Engen) C Norman Buffalo River 1-Stop (Engen) V Braun Stutt Group Comments Will the new sections of road be a dual road? Stop-Go period should be 10 minutes, if possible. Impact on the business from a trading perspective. Disruption to traffic, thus impacting on the business. Duration of the project? Access to the business for customers. Provision for robot/traffic circle to regulate traffic entering/exiting business. The site for the Engen Buffalo 1-stop is situated adjacent to the road. Access to this site may be compromised by the intended upgrade of the road. Convenient vehicular access from both directions is of paramount importance. Stutt Group have trucks operating in King William s Town performing various functions delivering building materials to customers, stock transfer to the sales COMMENTS & RESPONSES Responses The reconstruction of the National Route N2 Sections 14 and 15 from the Bulembu Airport Intersection to the Buffalo River Bridge will be widened to a 13.4 m cross section. A portion of the N2 Section 15, from km 2.20 to the Buffalo River Bridge at km 2.94 will be reconstructed and changed from national route, single carriageway, and rural standard to that of urban standard, undivided dual carriageway, with paved sidewalks. GIBB/SANRAL will be working on a section of the road for a day and then moving on to the next section the following day allowing for the flow of traffic to continue alongside the sections that are being upgraded. GIBB/SANRAL have been liaising with the Traffic Department to try to reduce the negative impacts and traffic flow delays during construction. There will also be three temporary robots during the construction phase. Buffalo River 1-Stop (Engen) representatives were unable to attend the public meeting that was held in King William s Town on the 17 th March 2016 due to prior commitments. A separate meeting was arranged between ENGEN, GIBB and EOH at the EOH Coastal & Environmental Services offices at 25 Tecoma Street, Berea, East London on the 18 th March Stephen Schroeder (GIBB), Roy de Kock (EOH), Rosalie Evans (EOH, Charles Norman (ENGEN), Siyabulela Matinise (ENGEN) and Xolisa Bangazi (Buffalo 1-stop) attended the meeting. Roy de Kock presented the environmental assessment findings and Stephen Schroeder addressed the technical road upgrade queries. Stephen Schroeder explained that traffic will make use of the existing road while the new sections are re-aligned. Customers of the Buffalo River 1-Stop will still be able to access the 1-stop, although the road construction may still inconvenience the customers. A traffic circle is being proposed in front of the 1-stop to regulate traffic entering/exiting the business. GIBB/SANRAL will be working on a section of the road for a day and then moving on to the next section the following day allowing for the flow of traffic to continue alongside the sections that are being upgraded. GIBB/SANRAL have been liaising with the Traffic 87

14 A. Siwani Unknown Construction Company A. Rademeyer BCMM depots in King William s Town. Our range is from light to heavy vehicles and we need to be informed as to the route and effect this will have on road traffic. I have no particular objections to the development besides being concerned about what plans you will put in place regarding gravesites encountered along the way, otherwise keep it up and build/upgrade as much as you can because we need as much work as we can get in this region. Stated that Grey Street is being upgraded and asked how Interested and/or Affected Parties (I&AP s) were identified. She said that there are other individuals who would have liked to attend the Public Meeting and who would be interested in the projects. Department to try to reduce the negative impacts and traffic flow delays during construction. There will also be three temporary robots during the construction phase. A Heritage Specialist has been to the site to assess the heritage resources. Visible gravesites will have a 20m buffer around them to avoid damage during the road construction and any gravesites discovered during the development must be reported by the Contractor and will be assessed. The Heritage Specialist s findings are available as an appendix to the Final Basic Assessment Report. EOH explained the Public Participation Process (PPP) and added that it is not a flawless process. GIBB explained the Improvement of National Route N2 Section 14 & 15 from Green River to Zwelitsha Intersection and the new Breidbach Interchange in steps and stated that Grey Street would be a challenge because it would have to be closed; Grey Street requires deep trenching and then the road needs to be built back up. Traffic will be diverted straight up to Cathcart Street. Traffic Department BCMM L. Mentoor BCMM Ward Cllr 44: How will Gibb/SANRAL mitigate the negative effect that the road upgrade will have on local businesses? Queried the plans for the Breidbach-Sweetwaters area because point duty is required at these intersections. Asked whether there are any plans for Club View and how to prevent the heavy traffic flow, especially trucks (first left over the bridge). Stated that he is happy with the proposed interchange because it is currently dangerous. Explained that they will be working on a section for a day and then moving on to the next section the following day. It will not be possible to completely negate the negative impact on businesses and road users but night-work is unfortunately an unsafe option. Businesses and individuals will be inconvenienced but GIBB and SANRAL have been liaising with the Traffic Department to try to reduce the negative impacts during construction. GIBB explained that there are two proposed interchanges at Breidbach and Zwelitsha and referred to the areas on the layout map and the design of these interchanges. GIBB explained that Club View was not part of the original scope. No response required. Unsure of Asked what happens if there are strikes caused by GIBB clarified that SANRAL appoints a public liaison who is in contact with the Ward 88

15 name BCMM unhappy commuters. Asked whether there will be a roundabout at Hargreaves Road and a second roundabout between Hargeaves Road and Buffalo Road. Stated that the roundabout would put pressure on Hargreaves Road. Asked whether the proposed interchange would impact on the Breidbach Stone buildings. Councillors and also ensures that employed opportunities are provided to the community, where possible. Explained that there will be three sets of temporary robots during construction. SANRAL cannot upgrade Hargreaves Road because it is not within their road reserve. EOH stated that the Breidbach Stone buildings would not be affected by the new interchange. 89