240613003984 - THE APPLICATION TO RENEW THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF AN EXISTING 220KV OMBURU – NEW KHAN 1 & 2 TRANSMISSION LINES INCLUDING NEW KHAN SUBSTATION AND OTHER ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURES.

The ECC is for the operation and maintenance of an existing 220kV Omburu – New Khan 1 & 2 transmission lines including New Khan substation and other associated infrastructures. In 2020, NamPower obtained the Environmental Clearance Certificate for the operation and maintenance of the 220kV Omburu – Khan 1 & 2. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the renewal of the ECC for 66kV Bismarck – Witvlei line in order to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations. This application will also include the New Khan Substation and the 550m New Khan – Khan Line which were not previously included. The name of the line has also been amended to 220kv Omburu – New Khan 1 & 2

Prpject status APPROVED

For further information contact:

Ministry of Environment and Tourism

Department of Environmental Affairs

(+264 -61) 284 2701 (T)

(+264-61) 240 339 (F)

http://www.met.gov.na