241111004930 - THE APPLICATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF AN EXISTING 220KV RÖSSING– LITHOPS TRANSMISSION LINE INCLUDING RÖSSING SUBSTATION AND OTHER ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURES.

The ECC is for the operation and maintenance of an existing 220kV Rössing– Lithops transmission line including Rössing substation and other associated infrastructures Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as “energy distribution, transmission and generation” requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the issue ECC for 220kV Rössing– Lithops in order to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations. This application also includes Rössing Substation and other associated Infrastructures.

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