251127006739 - THE APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF AN EXISTING 220KV HARDAP – KOKERBOOM 1 & 2 TRANSMISSION LINES.

In accordance with Section 27 of the Environmental Management Act (Act No. 7 of 2007), any activity related to energy generation, transmission, and distribution is classified as a listed activity. As such, it may not be undertaken without obtaining an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism. In 2022, NamPower was granted an ECC for the operation and maintenance of the Hardap–Kokerboom 1 & 2 transmission lines. These lines form a critical part of Namibia’s electricity transmission network, facilitating the flow of power between the Hardap and Kokerboom substations in the Hardap and //Karas Regions. To maintain regulatory compliance, NamPower hereby seeks to renew the Environmental Clearance Certificate for the Hardap – Kokerboom 1 & 2 transmission infrastructure. This renewal application is submitted in alignment with the provisions of the Environmental Management Act and its associated regulations, reaffirming NamPower’s commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable energy delivery. The 220 kV Hardap – Kokerboom 1 & 2 transmission lines were constructed in 1981 and span a total length of 199.3 kilometres. These lines run from the Hardap Substation to the Kokerboom Substation, located within the Hardap and //Karas Regions respectively. The transmission towers are constructed using steel self-supporting lattice structures.