Appendix O2 - Biophysical Report.pdf - Zitholele.co.za

February 2011 126 1261913.4 Rivers, wetlands and StreamsManagementComponentRivers and streamsPrimary ObjectiveTo ensure that the rivers and streams are protected and incur minimal negative impact from the development as possible.Core Criteria:Monitoring CriteriaThe Contractor will minimise the extent of any damage to the flood plain that is necessary tocomplete the works, and will not pollute any river as a result of construction activities.The Contractor will not cause any physical damage to any aspects of a watercourse, other thanthat necessary to complete the works as specified and in accordance with the accepted methodstatement.No construction vehicles or activities will be allowed to work within 50 m of any of the streamsor wetlands on siteDemarcated areas where waste can be safely contained and stored on a temporary basisduring the construction phase should be provided at the hard parkStorm water Management Plan,Site Development Plan, EMPWhen adequate volumes (not more than 1 month) have accumulated all waste is to be removed monitoring and Intermittentfrom site and disposed of at a licensed facilityWaste is not to be buried on siteAll hazardous materials inter alia paints, turpentine and thinners must be stored appropriately toprevent these contaminants from entering the environmentSpill-sorb or similar type product must be used to absorb hydrocarbon spills in the event thatsuch spills should occurCare must be taken to ensure that in removing vegetation adequate erosion control measuresare implementedobservationsZITHOLELE CONSULTING