250728006180 - APPLICATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE RENEWAL FOR THE FUEL STATION AT ERF 1889, EXTENSION 7, RUNDU, KAVANGO EAST REGION

1. THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE RENEWAL IS FOR: o Activity 9 - Hazardous Substance Treatment, Handling and Storage Activities Activity 9.4 – The storage and handling of dangerous goods, including petrol, diesel, liquid petroleum gas or paraffin, in containers with a combined capacity of more than 30 cubic meters at any one location Activity 9.5 – Construction of filling stations or any other facility for the underground and aboveground storage of dangerous goods, including petrol, diesel, liquid, petroleum, gas or paraffin o Activity 10 - Infrastructure Activity 10.1 (a) - Construction of oil, water, gas and petrochemical and other bulk supply Pipelines 2. DETAILS OF THE ACTIVITY(S) COVERED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE: 2.1 Title of the Activity The application for the environmental clearance certificate renewal for the fuel station development on Erf 1889, Extension 7, Rundu, Kavango East Region. Location of Activity The fuel station development on Erf 1889, Extension 7, Rundu, is situated on the corner of Maria Mwengere Street and Independence Avenue about 4 km towards the east of the Rundu town centre and about 2 km south of the Okavango River, within the Kavango East Region. 2.3 Nature of Activity The activities undertaken at Erf 1889, Ext 7, Rundu, consist of the fuel retail building with ancillary services, two underground fuel storage tanks (23 m3) of unleaded petrol, provision of additional space alongside the tank farm for the installation of additional tanks in future (if required), fuel dispensing islands inclusive of pump island servicing equipment and forecourt furniture. Furthermore, the fuel station also comprises fuel dispensing island canopy, water/oil separator suitably located for ease of connections, high density Polyethylene (HDPE) fuel delivery pipeline system and tanks fitted with submersible pumps and ancillary equipment (automatic tank gaging etc.). The components of the fuel station include dispensing islands fitted with fuel dispensers for pressure system and connections to municipal services. The fuel station has a 24-hour convenience (quick) shop. 2.4 Scale and Scope of the Activity During the construction phase, earth works was carried out in certain areas of the project site to install the necessary services infrastructure. This required soil excavation, possible removal of the existing River Red Gum tree (Eucalyptus Camadulesis) within the construction site footprint and the movement of heavy construction vehicle and equipment. Electricity is supplied by the northern regional electricity distributor (NORED). The following activities are in place, in terms of infrastructure and service provision: • Potable water pipelines; • Wastewater disposal pipelines; and • Electrical cables for power supply. Solid waste generated is removed on a regular basis and disposed at the Rundu Town Council solid waste management facility. Coordinates: Latitude -17.907199° Longitude 19.782618°

Commenting of the public on this project will expire at 12h00 on the 2026-02-19

Projects Documents

• Updated EMP to effect amendment
• Confirmation of screening notice received (through email) in terms of assessment procedures (Section 35 (1)(a)(b) of the Environmental Management Act, No 7 of 2007)
• Preliminary Site Map (Project boundaries) with coordinates (decimal degrees) and a Legend
• Copy of the previous Environmental Clearance Certificate issued in terms of Section 37(1)(a) of EMA
• CV of Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP)
• Declaration for the Submission of Assessment Reports and other Support Documents (upload Declaration Form from www.eia.meft.gov.na (downloads)
• Proof of written notice to the local authority council, regional council and traditional authority, in which the site or alternative site is situated; and consent obtained

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