231211002557 - Proposed construction of five concrete platforms and upgrading an existing wash and service bay for NamPower service vehicles at Brakwater, Khomas Region, Namibia.

Listed activities triggered by the project include: LISTED ACTIVITY EIA SCREENING FINDING WASTE MANAGEMENT, TREATMENT, HANDLING, AND DISPOSAL ACTIVITIES (2.3) The import, processing, use and recycling, temporary storage, transit or export of waste. - Wastewater effluents and other types of waste may pollute groundwater and the nearby intermittent river. - Wastewater discharge permit may be required. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE TREATMENT, HANDLING AND STORAGE (9.1) The manufacturing, storage handling, or processing of a hazardous substance defined in the Hazardous Substances Ordinance, 1974. (9.2) Any process of activity which requires a permit, licence or other form of authorisation, or the modification of or changes to existing facilities for any process or activity which requires an amendment of an existing permit, licence or authorisation or which requires a new permit, licence or authorisation in terms of a law governing the generation or release of emissions, pollution, effluent or waste. (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. - The design and construction of five concrete platforms includes a collection of oil spillage near a fluvial system. - An upgrade of an existing wash bay - An upgrade of an existing service bay for their service vehicles and trucks is required. - Design and construct a catchpit for collection of possible spillage and oil separation.

Prpject status SCREENING

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Ministry of Environment and Tourism

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