2013_14 IDP Review.pdf - KZN Development Planning

healthy environment by ensuring that strategic environmental issues are identified, aswell as potential environmental requirements for future projects are taken into accountduring decision making.2.2 ENVIRONMANTAL ANALYSIS2.2.1 Water ResourcesAssetRiversTugelaUmvotiBloodBuffaloWetlands and watercoursesManagement StatusThe entire river system in the municipal area is vulnerable. It implies that special attentionwill have to be paid to all development affecting the river system. The Umvoti River isalready critically endangered and all development that might impact or affect the river willhave to be very carefully monitored.The catchment areas are vulnerable since large areas are exposed to erosion andagricultural practices in the traditional areas results in little or no ground cover. Goodpermanent ground cover is important for the long-term sustainability of catchments areas.Management MeasureThe provision of potable water remains a high priority need within the municipal area.The following Acts makes provision for catchments management areas to be managed: Water Service development Plan Working for Water National Water Act 36 of 1998 (land use around owned state owned dams) EIA Regulations National Environmental Management Act No. 107 of 1998 Bulk Water Schemes Water Service development Plan Working for Water National Water Act 36 of 1998,Draft 2013/14 IDP Review Page 237Prepared by Umzinyathi District Municiplity22 March 2013