Appendix E: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION · PUBLIC PARTICIPATION REPORT Contents Page 1. INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 Background 1 1.2 Purposed of the report 1 1.3 Legislation and Guidelines 2 2. OVERVIEW

Appendix E: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

eThekwini Municipality PROPOSED INBOUND WARWICK FLYOVER APPENDIX E: PUBLIC PARTICAPATION REPORT Issue Date: 11 December 2007 Revision No.: No. 2 Project No.: 9009 Ref No.: DM/0066/06

Client: eThekwini Municipality Proposed Warwick Flyover Inbound Appendix F: Impacts Assessment Report Prepared by SiVEST Environment Division Date: 11 December 2007

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ETHEKWINI MUNICIPALITY

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION REPORT

Contents Page

1. INTRODUCTION 1

1.1 Background 1

1.2 Purposed of the report 1

1.3 Legislation and Guidelines 2

2. OVERVIEW OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS 2

2.1 Notification of Potential Interested and Affected Parties 3

3. PROOF OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 4

3.1 I&AP Register 4

3.2 Summary of the issues raised and EAP Responses 4 Appendices 1: Proof of Notification 2: I&AP Database 3: Comment and Response Report 4: Comment and Response Sheets


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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background

SiVEST have been appointed as independent consultants to conduct a Basic Assessment for; The construction of a flyover to serve as an extension of the Western Freeway on the inbound

carriageway; The bulk transportation of sewage and water, including storm water, in pipelines; and Construction of a road that is wider than 4 metres or that has a reserve wider than 6 metres,

excluding roads that fall within the ambit of another listed activity or which are access roads of less than 30 metres long.

The eThekwini Municipality is proposing to construct an elevated flyover to serve as an extension of the Western Freeway on the inbound carriageway. The proposed activity forms part of the Municipality's two initiatives to improve transportation networks and roads across the CDB in preparation for the 2010 World cup and beyond. The Warwick Precinct is characterised by high volumes of traffic that cut through the area, adding no value to the area and indeed detracting from its attractiveness. The high levels of traffic create an unsafe environment for residents, pedestrians and commuters alike and are a barrier to redevelopment and growth of the area. In order to address this issue, the eThekwini Municipality is proposing to separate the through traffic from the activities of Warwick Junction through the construction of fly-overs that take all through traffic over the highly congested quadrant of Market, Leopold, Warwick and Johannes Nkosi Street. The proposed project will link the Western Freeway and Johannes Nkosi Street (terminating just before Russell Street), thus by-passing the highly congested Warwick/Old Dutch and Johannes Nkosi Street. /Market intersections on the inbound carriageway and thereby improving traffic flow through the area in a safe and efficient manner. The proposed design of the link is approximately 1000m long, of which the elevated section is approximately 300m long, and will consist of 3 x lanes (12-15m wide).

1.2 Purpose of the report

The principle purpose of this report is to: To summarise the methods and extent of the public participation process followed for the basic

assessment phase of this project; To convey the issues raised by all I&APs and stakeholders during the basic assessment phase;

and To ensure that concerns raised during the public participation process are sufficiently addressed in

the basic assessment report.


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1.3 Legislation and Guidelines

National Environmental Management Act (Act No 107 of 1998) – NEMA The National Environmental Management Act (Act No 107 of 1998) was promulgated on the 27th of November 1998. This Act replaces parts of the Environment Conservation Act (Act No 73 of 1989) with exception to certain parts pertaining to the Integrated Environmental Management. The act intends to provide for co-operative environmental governance by establishing principles for decision-making on matters affecting the environment, institutions that will promote co-operative governance and procedures for coordinating environmental functions exercised by organs of state; to provide for the prohibition, restriction or control of activities which are likely to have a detrimental effect on the environment; and to provide for matters connected therewith. Activities that may significantly affect the environment must be considered, investigated and assessed prior to implementation. In order to give effect to the general objectives of integrated environmental management laid down, the potential impact on, the environment socio-economic conditions, and the cultural heritage activities that require authorisation or permission by law and which may significantly affect the environment, must be considered, investigated and assessed prior to their implementation and reported to the organ of state charged by law with authorising, permitting, or otherwise allowing the implementation of an activity. This report outlines the process followed in informing I &AP’s of the proposed projects, the comments received from I &AP’s and responses provided thereto as required in Section E of the Basic Assessment Report, and in accordance with Chapter 36 of the EIA Regulations, 2006 promulgated under Section 24(5) of NEMA, Act 107 of 1998 as amended. DEAT (2005) Guideline 4: Public Participation, in support of the EIA Regulations, 2005, Integrated Environmental Management Guideline Series, Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEAT) DEAT has produced a set of guidelines, to assist the various role-players in understanding what is required of them during the public participation process. The guidelines are to be used in conjunction with the NEMA regulations, to assist and provide information on the public participation requirements.

2. OVERVIEW OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS The main objectives of the public participation process are to: Identify Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs); Inform the I&APs of and provide sufficient background and technical information regarding the

proposed development; Create opportunities and mechanisms whereby I&APs can participate and raise their viewpoints

(issues, comments and concerns) with regard to the proposed development; Assist in identifying potential environmental (biophysical and social) impacts;


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Give feedback to I&APs on process findings and recommendations; and Ensure compliance to process requirements with regards to the environmental and related

legislation.

2.1 Notification of Potential Interested and Affected Parties Communication with I&APs was by telephone, faxes and e-mail in order to obtain the necessary background information to compile this report. The advertising process was followed in terms of the Regulation 56 of the Environment Impact Regulations published in Government Notice R385 in Government Gazette No. 28753 of 21 April 2006, Section 24(5) of the National Environmental Management Act (107 of 1998), as amended. 2.1.1 Preliminary Basic Assessment Process

Interested and Affected Parties where identified by visiting the proposed site and consulting landowners as well as business owners and municipal services. Additional I&APs were sourced form websites and databases from previous projects.

A public meeting was conducted on Thursday, 14 June 2007 at the ITRUMP Project Centre at 17h30. Comments and concerns were noted and can be viewed in Appendix 3, the Comments and Response Report.

2.1.2 Announcement of Project At the announcement of this project the following methods where used to inform possible I&APs: On-site notices were placed – 10 English, 10 Zulu Letters and telephonic correspondence with property owners in areas closest to the site of the

proposed development. Pamphlets Distribution (within 100m radius of project site) – 1000 pamphlets Background Information Document sent out to identified stakeholders by fax, email; hand delivery. Advertisement as follows;

o Mercury - 25th May 2007, o Isolezwe – 25th May 2007, o Kwana - 25th May 2007, o Berea Mail – 29th May 2007

Open day & Public Meeting: 14 June 2007 Notifications where placed on www.durban.gov.za/durban/services/services_news A database of key Interested and Affected Parties was compiled.

2.1.3 Notification of Change in Scope of Project Letters where sent out, via fax and email, to all Key Stakeholders and I&APs to inform them of the change in the scope of this project. Please see Appendix 1 for a copy of the letter.


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2.1.4 Public Review of the Draft Basic Assessment Report The Draft Basic Assessment report was made available for public review at the following locations: Ethekwini Local Municipality – Old Fort Place, Durban The ITRUMP Project Centre - 22 Stradford Road, Durban The City Library As per the newspaper advertisements, a copy of the BA report can be made available on CD on

request. The availability of the report was advertised in the Mercury, Isolezwe, Kwana and Berea Mail. A copy of the report was available on the Municipality website: (www.durban.gov.za/durban/services/services_news). Once the comment period of 14 days ended, the comments received were incorporated into the report. The report has been finalised and the Final Basic Assessment Report submitted to DAEA for review and decision making.

3. PROOF OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Appendix 1 includes the following documentation as proof of Public Participation: Pamphlets Letters to I&APs and Key Stakeholders Copy of the BID Proof of Newspaper Advertisements for proposed project Invitation to Key Stakeholder Meetings Meeting Registers Meeting Minutes Notification on Websites Notification of scope change Notifications of the draft basic assessment report availability

3.1 I&AP Register Appendix 2 includes a detailed I&AP database which includes registered Interested and / or Affected Parties and Key Stakeholders.

3.2 Summary of the issues raised and EAP Responses A Comments and Response Report is attached as Appendix 3 and the Comment and Registration Documents as Appendix 4

Appendix 1 Proof of Notification

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Pamphlets

SiVEST Environmental Division has been appointed by eThekwini Municipality as independent environmental consultants to undertake the Environmental Impact Process for the proposed construction of the Warwick Avenue inbound flyover. The purpose of this document is to provide Interested and/of Affected Parties with an opportunity to register, and to identify environmental issues and concerns associated with the proposed project. Project Locality

The proposed development occurs within the Warwick Precinct, bounded by Berea Road in the south, Mansfield/Carlisle in the north, Cross Street in the east and Botanic Gardens Road in the west. This precinct lies approximately 3.5 km from the Natal Bay and is relatively central in a north/south orientation. High capacity road based transport routes connect this area to the rest of city’s CBD as well as to the various residential, recreational, commercial and industrial areas within and bordering eThekwini. The proposed site is owned by the eThekwini Municipality in its entirety.

Description of the proposed activity

The eThekwini Municipality wishes to construct an elevated flyover to serve as an extension of the Western Freeway on the inbound carriageway.

The Warwick Precinct is characterised by high volumes of traffic. The eThekwini Municipality is proposing to separate the through traffic from the activities of Warwick Junction through the construction of fly-overs that take all through traffic over the highly congested quadrant of Market, Leopold, Warwick and Johannes Nkosi Street. The proposed project will link the Western Freeway and Johannes Nkosi Street (terminating just before Russell Street). The eThekwini Municipality are proposing that Carlyle and Cross Streets will be used as detours during construction. Relevant Environmental Legislation

On the 21 April 2006, the National Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (N DEAT) promulgated the new Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations. This proposed project will form part of the Environmental Impact Assessment that is being undertaken in accordance with Regulations 28 in terms of the EIA Regulations published in Government Notice R385 of 21 April 2006 in terms of Chapter 5 of the National Environmental Management Act (No 107 of 1998). The EIA process is an effective planning and decision- making tool. It allows the environmental consequences of a proposed project to be identified, whether positive or negative, and these identified consequences to be managed through the environmental planning process. If you have any comments or queries, or would like to register as an I&AP, please do not hesitate to contact us on the numbers below.

INFORMATION PAMPHLETS FOR THE PROPOSED WARWICK AVENUE INBOUND FLYOVER: BETWEEN BOTANICAL GARDENS ROAD AND JOHANNES NKOSI STREET (FORMALY ALICE

STREET) REFERENCE NO.: DM/0066/06

Name of Consultant to contact:

Contact Lebohang Tsoene at SiVEST Environmental Division

PO Box 1899, Umhlanga Rocks, 4320 4 Pencarrow Crescent, La Lucia Ridge Office Estate,

Umhlanga Rocks Ph: 031 566 2201 Fax: 031 566 2371

Email: lebohangt @sivest.co.za

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Letters to I&APs and Key Stakeholders

SiVEST 4 Pencarrow Crescent Phone + 27 31 566 2201 Environmental Division La Lucia Ridge Office Estate Fax + 27 31 566 2371 PO Box 1899 Umhlanga Rocks email [email protected] South Africa 4320 www.sivest.co.za

Divisional Directors W A Pearce (Managing), D B Blair, J A BarnardA Division of SiVEST Directors A F Tomkins (Chairman), M J Wright (Managing), *A R Bell, *S D Leach H J McGlashan, M J Meikle-Braes, T B Moloi, W A Pearce, S A Selatile, G R Sims (*British) Offices in South Africa Durban, Johannesburg, Ladysmith, Pietermaritzburg, Richards Bay, Bhisho, Bloemfontein Part of the SiVEST Group SiVEST SA (Pty) Ltd Registration No. 2000/006717/07 t/a SiVEST

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Facsimile Transmission

To Project Identified Stakeholders Fax No See below

Attention See Below Page 1 of

From Lebohang Tsoene Date 312 May 2007

Subject BID- Proposed eThekwini Warwick Inbound Flyover Job no 9009

List of Stakeholders Organisation Name Telephone Fax Email Address Mayor of EThekwini Municipality (EM) Cllr. Obed Mlaba 031- 311 2110 031- 311 2111 [email protected] City Hall Deputy Mayor of EThekwini Municipality (EM) Cllr. Logie Naidoo 031-311 2115 031- 311 2019 City Hall 2nd floor Land and Housing (EM) Cllr. Nigel Gumede 031-311 2035 031- 311 2031 [email protected] (PA) City Hall Engineering (Roads, Electricity & Water) Cllr. Visvin Reddy 031-311 2013 031- 311 2031 [email protected] City Hall Chief Whip Ms. Fozia Peer 031-311 2153 031-311 [email protected] (PA)

Health & Welfare Ms. Nomvuzo Shabalala 031-311 2012 031-311 2030 City Hall

Informal Business / Co-operatives

Cllr Zandile Gumede 031-311 2118 031-311 2030 [email protected] (PA) City Hall

Ward 32 Councillor Cllr. Vusi Khoza 082 953 0970 086 513 5657 [email protected]

65 St Andrew Street, Durban

ITRUMP Mr. Adrain Masson 031-202 5785 031-202 5807 [email protected] 303 West Street, Durban

ITRUMP Ms. Sbongile Tyida 031-202 5785 031-202 5807 [email protected] 22 Stratford Road, Durban

ITRUMP Mr. Hoosen Moolla 031-2025785 031-202 5807 [email protected] 22 Stratford Road, Durban

Crèche Ms. Shirley Yell 031-309 4937 031-201 3001 126 Alice Street, Durban

Schools Mr. Neville Parathyras 031-2013001 031-201 3001 [email protected]

8 Wilton Gardens 338 St Thomas Road

DUT Mr. Len Rosenberg 031 204 2286 031-204 2896 [email protected]

DUT- Department of Development Planning, Berea House, Steve Biko Campus, Mansfield Road, Gate 1

DUT Rodney Choromanski 031-305 5031 031-303 5254 [email protected]


DUT Mr. T Gordon 031-2042713 031-204 2805 [email protected]


Environmental Health Mr. K Bennett 031- 202 5785 031-311 3555 [email protected]

22 Stratford Road, Durban

Early Morning Market Mr Lois Mthembu

031-311 5110/00 031-465 4222

81 Flower Road, Clairwood



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Early Morning Market

Mr. Rahim Mohamed 031-207 1697 031-207 8053 [email protected]


Durban Chamber of Commerce

Mr. Denis Cockhead 031-266 5326 [email protected]

Durban Chamber, 190 Stanger Street - 1st Floor, Durban, 4001

Jane Pillay 031-335 1000 [email protected]

Victoria Street Market

Mr. Richie Haripasad 031-306 4021 031- 306 1609

151 Victoria Street, Victoria Street Market, Office 23D

Victoria Street Market Mr. R Moodley 082 920 4197 031-305 4094 Victoria Street Market Mr. A Sanichur 082 3513680 031-266 2334

[email protected]

LABOUR Mr. Z. Luzipho 031-304 1690 031-304 1822 [email protected]

Suite No. 504, 5th floor, General Building No. 47 Field Street, CBD - Durban

Organisation of Civil Rights

Mr. Sayed Mahomed 031-304 6451 [email protected]

Suite 304, 3rd Floor, 332 Smith Street, Salisbury House, CBD - Durban

Organisation of Civil Rights Mr. K M Moodley 031-304 6451 [email protected]


Informal Traders Association

Mr. Emmanuel Dlamini 083 412 2066 031-202 5707

Informal Traders Association Mr. A K Lockhat 031-207 3101 031-306 6429

1st Floor, Islam Centre, 114 Commercial Street

Informal Traders Association Mr. K T Manjee 031-309 2419 031-309 1513 [email protected]

324 B Grey Street, Durban, 4001

Informal Traders Association Mr. N Gounden 031-306 3316

174 Grey Street, Durban

Informal Sector Mr.Thulani Zama 031- 3114500 031-332 6408 75 Winder Street, Durban

Informal Sector Mr. Amos Mabanga 082 757 4194 031-332 6408 75 Winder Street, Durban

Formal Business Mr. Ismail Mansoor 031-3048127 031-304 7530 Formal Business Mr. Ali Fakroodeen 031-3063337 031-306 1034

Formal Business Mr. Trevor Prince 082 730 7172 145 Berea Road, Durban

Minibus Taxi Association

Mr. Kingdom Mngomezulu 072 485 0980 031-304 1233

Minibus Taxi Association Mr. Yusef Khaliva 082 562 7407 Bus Liason Committee Mr. Terry Murugan 083 777 4897 031-902 9029

18 Old Main Road, Isiphingo, Durban

METRORAIL Mr. Sisa Mutwa 031-361 7225 [email protected] (PA)

Durban Station Room C03, Block C

METRORAIL Mr. L Ngcobo 031-306 0040 031-306 0010 [email protected] METRORAIL Mr. D Hattingh 031-361 7186 031-361 7108 [email protected] Durban Transport 031-309 5942 031-309 5108 102 Alice Street

SEDA - EThekwini Mr. Protas Madlala 031-309 5432 031-309 5437 127 Alice Street, Durban

Durban Africa Ms. Lindiwe Mahlangu 031-304 4934

031-305 6693 / 031-304 6196

[email protected]

Tourism KwaZulu Natal

Ms. Phindile Makwakwa 031-366 7500 [email protected]

Botanic Gardens- Parks 312011303 312017382

Adm Building. Botanic Gardens

eThekwini Business Support Unit Mr. Micheal Hlangu

031-311 4500 / 3114458? 031-332 6408 [email protected]

75 Winder Street, Durban

Ms. Mbali Makhaye 031-311 4498 031-332 6408 [email protected] 75 Winder Street, Durban



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eThekwini Traffic / Law Enforce

Mr. Eddie van Burgen 083 281 1288 [email protected]

Near old Soccer Stadium

EKZN Wildlife Andy Blackmore (033) 845-1999 (033) 845-1499 [email protected]

Queen E Park 1 Duncan Mckensie Drive,Montrose. PMB

AMAFA Elise Becker 033 394 6543 033 342 6097 [email protected]

WESSA Di Dold 031-2013126 031-2019525 [email protected]

DWAF Mr Pat Reddy 031-336 2759 031-305 9915 [email protected]

88 Field Street, Southern Life Builing; 7th Floor

Department of Transport Mr Roy Ryan 033 - 342 4082 033 - 342 3962

[email protected]

172 Burger Street

Department of Land Affairs (Land Claims Commission)

Ms Thola Mpungose 033-355 8400 033 -342 3409 [email protected]

African Life Building; 2nd Floor; 200 Church Street, PMB

Local Govt & Traditional Affairs Mandisa Zungu 031 204 1741 031 204 1980

[email protected]

7 Buro Crescent, mayville

National Dept Minerals & Energy Philip Jacob 031 333 9400 031 333 9403 Philip [email protected] eThekwini Municipality Development Planning & Management

Mrs. D. van Rensburg 031-311 7136 031-311 7279 [email protected]

City Engineers Building166 Old Fort Road



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Copy of the BID

Prepared by SiVEST Environmental Division Date 30 May 2007

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BACKGROUND INFORMATION DOCUMENT PROPOSED WARWICK AVENUE INBOUND FLYOVER:

[Between Botanical Gardens Road & Johannes Nkosi Street (formally Alice Street)]

Reference No: DM/0066/06

Dear Stakeholder

SiVEST Environmental Division has been appointed by eThekwini Municipality as independent environmental consultants to undertake the Environmental Impact Process for the proposed

construction of the Warwick Avenue inbound flyover. The purpose of this Background Information

Document (BID) is to provide Interested and Affected Parties with an opportunity to register, and to identify environmental issues and concerns associated with the proposed project. You are therefore invited to submit any comments and queries you may have to the details provided below.

Title of the proposed activity

Proposed Warwick Avenue Inbound Flyover: between Botanical Gardens Road & Johannes Nkosi

Street (formally Alice Street).

Project Locality & Description

The proposed development occurs within the Warwick Precinct, bounded by Berea Road in the south,

Mansfield/Carlisle in the north, Cross Street in the east and Botanic Gardens Road in the west (see attached layout- please contact me for should you need a hardcopy delivered). This precinct lies

approximately 3.5 km from the sea and is relatively central in a north/south orientation. High capacity road based transport routes connect this area to the rest of city’s CBD as well as to the various

residential, recreational, commercial and industrial areas within and bordering eThekwini. The

proposed site is owned by the eThekwini Municipality in its entirety.

The Berea Railway Station is located at the centre of this precinct, and handles the greatest number of passengers of any railway station within the city. The areas to the west and north of the railway

station are characterised by a conglomeration of taxi and bus ranks that serve over 100 bus and 180

taxi destinations respectively, throughout the Municipality and further afield. The result is a large volume of public transport passengers traversing this precinct on foot to move between the various

transport modes. This in turn has resulted in a significant informal trade sector to serve this pedestrian movement. The situation exists where approximately 110 000 vehicles (including buses and

taxis), 400 000 pedestrians, as well as the large informal trade sector, compete for limited space on a daily basis.

Description of the proposed activity

The eThekwini Municipality wishes to construct an elevated flyover to serve as an extension of the Western Freeway on the inbound carriageway.

The Warwick Precinct is characterized by high volumes of traffic that cut through the area, adding no value to the area and indeed detracting from its attractiveness. The high levels of traffic create an

unsafe environment for residents, pedestrians and commuters alike and is a barrier to redevelopment and growth of the area. In order to address this issue, the eThekwini Municipality is proposing to

separate the through traffic from the activities of Warwick Junction through the construction of fly-

SiVEST 4 Pencarrow Crescent Phone + 27 31 566 2201

Environmental Division La Lucia Ridge Office Estate Fax + 27 31 566 2371

PO Box 1899 Umhlanga Rocks email [email protected]

South Africa 4320 www.sivest.co.za


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overs that take all through traffic over the highly congested quadrant of Market, Leopold, Warwick and

Johannes Nkosi Street.

The proposed project will link the Western Freeway and Johannes Nkosi Street (terminating just before

Russell Street), thus by-passing the highly congested Warwick/Old Dutch and Johannes Nkosi Street.

/Market intersections on the inbound carriageway, and thereby improving traffic flow through the area in a safe and efficient manner. The proposed design of the link is approximately 1000m long, of which the elevated section is approximately 300m long, and will consist of 3 x lanes (12-15m wide). Refer to

the attached layout for illustrations

The proposed development will not require demolishing of buildings. However, informal traders and

the public transport operators (under ETA) will be affected. It is expected that the proposed development will affect some of the exiting servitudes including the railway line and existing roads,

and taxi/bus ranks in the market towards Botanical Gardens road. The servitudes might require closure during construction activities. There are also residential buildings and businesses established adjacent to the proposed route that may be affected.

Tendering for construction is expected to begin in October

Relevant Environmental Legislation

Identification of the proposed activity identified in terms of Sections 24(2)(a) and 24(d) of the National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 (as amended) in GN R.385 (21 April 2006) and which

must follow the BASIC ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE as described in Regulations 22 to 26 of the

Environmental Impact Regulations, 2006 promulgated in terms of Section 24(5) NEMA (Act 107, 1998) and published in GN. R.386 (21 April 2006).

Activity 15: “The construction of a road that is wider than 4 meters or that has a road reserve wider than 6 meters…”

Environmental Impact Assessment Process

In line with environmental legislation, eThekwini Municipality has appointed SiVEST as independent

environmental consultants to coordinate and manage the environmental authorization process as contemplated in Sections 24(2)(a) and 24(d) of the National Environmental Management Act 107 of

1998 (as amended) in GN R.385 (21 April 2006). As part of the Basic Assessment process followed,

the following tasks will be completed:

1. An advertisement in a local and regional newspaper inviting written comments giving Interested and Affected Parties a fourteen (14) day period in which to register.

2. Submission of Background Information Document to identified Stakeholders including relevant Government Departments as well as local residents.

3. Public participation processes which will include written notice of the proposed project to Interested and Affected Parties I&AP’s located in the vicinity of the proposed project route.

4. Initiation of the Basic Assessment of all issued identified for incorporation into a Basic

Assessment Report to be submitted with an Application form to DAEA. A copy of the Basic Assessment Report will be made available for public comment prior to being submitted to DAEA.

Issues for consideration will be raised by the following means:

• Inputs from I&AP’s during the public participation process.

• Compilation of the information relevant to the proposed development, including reference to

existing specialist studies in area. • Site visit and assessment by the consultants and relevant specialists.

• Evaluation of proposed design scope and potential impacts.

Issues raised by I&AP’s will be incorporated into the Basic Assessment Report, which will be submitted to DAEA for consideration.


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The consultation process is predominantly aimed at informing stakeholders of the proposed

development and soliciting those environmental issues that need to be addressed. Should you have any comments regarding this document please submit them to our office within 14 days of receipt of

this document (Comment period –30 May - 15 June 2007) (as described in the EIA Regulations, 2006 Chapter 6 Regulation 58 (c)) to the contact person given below.

Name of Consultant to contact:

SiVEST Environmental Division PO Box 1899, Umhlanga Rocks, 4320

4 Pencarrow Crescent, La Lucia Ridge Office Estate, Umhlanga Rocks Ph: 031 566 2201

Fax: 031 566 2371

Contact: Lebohang Tsoene Email: lebohangt @sivest.co.za Open Day & Public Meeting Details: An Open Day will be held at ITRUMP Project Centre on the 14Jun07 between 10am and 16h30,

followed by a public meeting at 17h30 at the same venue (please RSVP with Lebohang Tsoene by the 11Jun07).

In order to ensure that you are identified as an interested and/or affected party, and to receive further

information regarding this process; please submit in writing your name, contact information and

interest in the matter to the contact person given above within 14 days of this notice (i.e. before the 15Jun07).

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Proof of Newspaper Advertisements for proposed project

Invitation to Key Stakeholder Meetings



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Attention See Below Page 1 of

From Lebohang Tsoene Date 14 June 2007

Subject eThekwini Warwick Inbound Flyover Public Meeting Job no 9009

Re: Reminder of an Open Day & a Public Meeting Dear Stakeholder An Open Day will be held at ITRUMP Project Centre on the 14 June 07 (TODAY) between 10am and 16h30. Stakeholders are welcome to come through anytime during the course of the day to discuss the project. Alternatively, a public meeting has been scheduled for 17h30 (TODAY) at the same venue, stakeholders are also welcomed to attend.



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List of Stakeholders Organisation Name Telephone Fax Email Address Mayor of EThekwini Municipality (EM) Cllr. Obed Mlaba 031- 311 2110 031- 311 2111 [email protected] City Hall Deputy Mayor of EThekwini Municipality (EM) Cllr. Logie Naidoo 031-311 2115 031- 311 2019 City Hall 2nd floor Land and Housing (EM) Cllr. Nigel Gumede 031-311 2035 031- 311 2031 [email protected] (PA) City Hall Engineering (Roads, Electricity & Water) Cllr. Visvin Reddy 031-311 2013 031- 311 2031 [email protected] City Hall Chief Whip Ms. Fozia Peer 031-311 2153 031-311 [email protected] (PA)

Health & Welfare Ms. Nomvuzo Shabalala 031-311 2012 031-311 2030 City Hall

Informal Business / Co-operatives

Cllr Zandile Gumede 031-311 2118 031-311 2030 [email protected] (PA) City Hall

Ward 32 Councillor Cllr. Vusi Khoza 082 953 0970 086 513 5657 [email protected]

65 St Andrew Street, Durban

ITRUMP Mr. Adrain Masson 031-202 5785 031-202 5807 [email protected] 303 West Street, Durban

ITRUMP Ms. Sbongile Tyida 031-202 5785 031-202 5807 [email protected] 22 Stratford Road, Durban

ITRUMP Mr. Hoosen Moolla 031-2025785 031-202 5807 [email protected] 22 Stratford Road, Durban

Crèche Ms. Shirley Yell 031-309 4937 031-201 3001 126 Alice Street, Durban

Schools Mr. Neville Parathyras 031-2013001 031-201 3001 [email protected]

8 Wilton Gardens 338 St Thomas Road







Environmental Health Mr. K Bennett 031- 202 5785 031-311 3555 [email protected]

22 Stratford Road, Durban

Early Morning Market Mr Lois Mthembu

031-311 5110/00 031-465 4222


Early Morning Market

Mr. Rahim Mohamed 031-207 1697 031-207 8053 [email protected]


Durban Chamber of Commerce

Mr. Denis Cockhead 031-266 5326 [email protected]

Durban Chamber, 190 Stanger Street - 1st Floor, Durban, 4001

Jane Pillay 031-335 1000 [email protected]

Victoria Street Market

Mr. Richie Haripasad 031-306 4021 031- 306 1609

151 Victoria Street, Victoria Street Market, Office 23D

Victoria Street Market Mr. R Moodley 082 920 4197 031-305 4094 Victoria Street Market Mr. A Sanichur 082 3513680 031-266 2334

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Suite No. 504, 5th floor, General Building No. 47 Field Street, CBD - Durban

Organisation of Civil Rights

Mr. Sayed Mahomed 031-304 6451 [email protected]




Informal Traders Association

Mr. Emmanuel Dlamini 083 412 2066 031-202 5707

Informal Traders Association Mr. A K Lockhat 031-207 3101 031-306 6429

1st Floor, Islam Centre, 114 Commercial Street

Informal Traders Association Mr. K T Manjee 031-309 2419 031-309 1513 [email protected]

324 B Grey Street, Durban, 4001

Informal Traders Association Mr. N Gounden 031-306 3316

174 Grey Street, Durban

Informal Sector Mr.Thulani Zama 031- 3114500 031-332 6408 75 Winder Street, Durban

Informal Sector Mr. Amos Mabanga 082 757 4194 031-332 6408 75 Winder Street, Durban

Formal Business Mr. Ismail Mansoor 031-3048127 031-304 7530 Formal Business Mr. Ali Fakroodeen 031-3063337 031-306 1034

Formal Business Mr. Trevor Prince 082 730 7172 145 Berea Road, Durban

Minibus Taxi Association

Mr. Kingdom Mngomezulu 072 485 0980 031-304 1233

Minibus Taxi Association Mr. Yusef Khaliva 082 562 7407 Bus Liason Committee Mr. Terry Murugan 083 777 4897 031-902 9029

18 Old Main Road, Isiphingo, Durban

METRORAIL Mr. Sisa Mutwa 031-361 7225 [email protected] (PA)

Durban Station Room C03, Block C

METRORAIL Mr. L Ngcobo 031-306 0040 031-306 0010 [email protected] METRORAIL Mr. D Hattingh 031-361 7186 031-361 7108 [email protected] Durban Transport 031-309 5942 031-309 5108 102 Alice Street

SEDA - EThekwini Mr. Protas Madlala 031-309 5432 031-309 5437 127 Alice Street, Durban

Durban Africa Ms. Lindiwe Mahlangu 031-304 4934

031-305 6693 / 031-304 6196

[email protected]

Tourism KwaZulu Natal

Ms. Phindile Makwakwa 031-366 7500 [email protected]

Botanic Gardens- Parks 312011303 312017382

Adm Building. Botanic Gardens

eThekwini Business Support Unit Mr. Micheal Hlangu

031-311 4500 / 3114458? 031-332 6408 [email protected]

75 Winder Street, Durban

Ms. Mbali Makhaye 031-311 4498 031-332 6408 [email protected] 75 Winder Street, Durban

eThekwini Traffic / Law Enforce

Mr. Eddie van Burgen 083 281 1288 [email protected]

Near old Soccer Stadium



SETA THREE STAR


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Meeting Minutes

Minutes of a Public Meeting Prepared by SiVEST Environmental Division 14 June 2007

PROJECT NO. 9057 TITLE Proposed Warwick Inbound Flyover SUBJECT Open Day & Public Meeting DATE 14 JUNE 2007 VENUE iTRUMP HALL

Attendance Register

Name Organization Telephone Fax Email

Chairperson Michelle Nevette SiVEST 031 566 2201 031 566 2201 [email protected] In Attendance P N Ballantyne iTRMP Development

Forum 073 531 6972

N. Gounden CPF Grey Street Association Square 031-306 3316

R. Haripersad Victoria Street Market 031-306 4021 031- 306 1609 A K Y Lockhard Grey Street Complex

Association

R. Moodley Trustee Victoria Street Market 082 920 4197 031-305 4094

Pretty Gumede Organization of Civic Rights 031-304 6451 [email protected]

Laurenie Ngubane Motorists 082 376 0257 [email protected] Chris Martin Individual 084 248 8018 Protas Madlala SEDA-eThekwini 031 308 9900 031 309 5437 [email protected] Balan Govender eThekwini Transport

Authority 031 311 7618 031 311 7321 [email protected]

Derrick Christian eThekwini Transport Authority

031 311 7653 031 311 7321 [email protected]

Lynton Clente eThekwini Transport Authority

031 311 7653 031 311 7321 [email protected]

SiVEST 4 Pencarrow Crescent Phone + 27 31 566 2201 Environmental Division La Lucia Ridge Office Estate Fax + 27 31 566 2371 PO Box 1899 Umhlanga Rocks email [email protected]

Proposed Inbound Warwick Flyover eThekwini Municipality


1. INTRODUCTION An open day was held between 10h00 and 16h30 during which members of the public were invited to come to the venue to learn more about the proposed activity and to submit their comments/concerns. A public meeting was also scheduled for 17h30 during which a presentation on the proposed activity was be made to the attendants which would then be follwed by a discussion session. The public meeting was however cancelled due to poor attendance. The following people attended the public open day/meeting,and were attended to on a one to one basis: 2. DELIBERATIONS

ITEM ISSUE ACTION 1. Relocations of Taxi and informal Traders 1.1 • There will be a need for the re-location of taxis that utilise a portion of Johaness

Nkosi Street as a taxi rank located south-west of Johannes Nkosi Street/Warwick Junction intersection.

• Details are required about where these taxis will be relocated. • A more comprehensive taxi relocation plan is required for the greater CBD area to

ensure taxi operators are placed on more permanent areas and most conducive for public transport users.

Noted ETA Noted

1.2 • Informal traders along Johaness Nkosi Street will need to be re-located. • In a broader pespective, placement of infomal traders should take into account the

fact that these traders have been previously located in areas away from formal bussiness and have therefore been excluded from government development initiatives.

• There is a need to incorporate all sectors of business in any way possible to enable both formal and informal business to benefit from any government development initiatives.

Noted

1.3 It was noted that consultation with members of the public is a crucial component of the planning phase in terms of relocations that may be deemed necessary. Details to be communicated to the public should include the following; • A description of who is to be relocated • Identification of relocations areas • Impact of relocation on the public • Necessary timeframes

ETA

2. Endpoint Flyover on Johannes Nkosi Street It was noted that the proposed flyover will terminate just after Johannes Nkosi

Street/Russell Street intersection. For this reason no disruption of traffic coming off Russell Street on to Johannes Nkosi Street is anticipated. It was queried how vehicles from the flyover would join Johannes Nkosi Street without creating congestion problems at the intersection. It was indicated that two more lanes are proposed in addition to the existing two lanes to allow a swift incorporation of vehicles from the flyover without any disruption of traffic already on Johannes Nkosi Street.

ETA

3. How is the Flyover expected to alleviate current traffic congestion on Warwick

Junction? ETA

It is expected that only traffic going towards the coast will utilize the flyover and only vehicles, mainly public transport and businesses within the Warwick Junction will utilize the existing N3 -Johannes Nkosi Street route

4. Design of elevated Flyover The proposed flyover is approximately 1000m long, approximately 300m of which will

be elevated. As explained to the attendants, the descending portion of the flyover towards Russell Street will be supported by solid concrete structure, while the rest of the flyover will be supported on pillars.

ETA



A suggestion was made to support the flyover entirely on pillar structures instead of solid concrete structure and use the area underneath for either parking, home for street children, or other alternative uses that could be investigated further. From an engineering design perspective, it will not a feasible alternative to have the flyover resting on pillars where is descends towards ground level.

The design of the flyover has been changed a number of times to come up with the most feasible design. Consultation process took place internally between role players in the eThekwini Municipality during the formulation of the Warwick Precinct Development Plan. A concern was that the current design (or route) of the flyover differs from what appears in the above-mentioned plan. It response, it was indicated that the plan was modified as a realization that the old design would require demolition of a number of buildings. As a way forward it was agreed this matter would to be resolved internally with concerned role players.

Applicant and Warwick Precinct Development Plan Steering Committee

5. Johannes Nkosi Street users to be affected by the construction process It was noted that traffic from the N3 moving towards Warwick Junction and beyond will

be re-routed to Carlyle and Cross Streets during construction. Noted

It was further noted that to cater for businesses directly off Johannes Nkosi Street and for public transport that will not be able to access alternative routes, at least one lane will remain open during construction to allow access.

Noted

6. Will the proposed development affect residents on Botanic Gardens Road? The proposed flyover will start east of Old Dutch Road-Botanic Garden Intersection.

Residents on Botanic Gardens will therefore not be directly affected by the proposed activity. Only traffic going passing through Johannes Nkosi Street and adjacent road will be affected by development. Impacts on traffic will be negative, but temporary during construction. Positive and long-term impacts will be seen when the flyover is fully operational as it will alleviate traffic congestion on Warwick junction.

Noted

7. Warwick Outbound Flyover • The eThekwini Municipality is also proposing to construct an elevated flyover to

serve as an extension of the Western Freeway on the outbound carriageway. It was noted that this project will form another phase in eThekwini Municipality’s initiative in their plan to alleviate traffic congestion problem within the Warwick Precinct and its surrounds.

• The proposed project will link the Leopold Street directly with the Western

Freeway, by-passing the highly congested Leopold/Market and Leopold/Warwick intersections. This project is more likely to affect additional business including Metro Rail and CEDA- eThekwini.

8. A Broader Perspective of the Greater Warwick Precinct • It was explained that the proposed flyovers form part of the broader plan for the

Warwick precinct to help alleviate traffic congestion. Other plans that could also benefit the precinct include broadening of Russell Street, a major taxi rank, and design routes for trucks going to the harbour.

• Longterm planning for traffic management and road improvemtns should look into extending the flyover to Old Fort Place.

• It was generally accepted that a change/improvement is required within the precinct. As noted, care should be taken to ensure that plans made are environmentally, socially and economically implementable. A master plan was recommended.

Noted

9. Other Recommendations made for the environmental authorization process • All role players, including those who participated in the planning stages of the

proposal, should be consulted throughout the EIA process until a Record of SiVEST



Decision is obtained. • Clearly defined procedures/plans for the relocation of taxis and informal trader

should be formalized. It should clearly state where people will be relocated to and who will be responsible for the entire process.

• Details of how pedestrian will be catered for along upgraded road are required. • The final design of the flyover and upgrading of Johannes Nkosi Street should

ensure it caters for existing businesses.

Applicant Applicant Applicant

10 eThekwini Municipality Internal Consultation Process The open day and the subsequent public meeting saw a generally poor turn out of

invited role payers and affected parties identified. Possible reasons noted was the ongoing civil servant strike that affected a broad spectrum of the public. Another reason quoted was that eThekwini Municipality has been in contact with various Municipal bodies that represent informal traders, public transport services including buses and taxis. These role players have therefore been consulted with in regard to the proposed project. It was noted that eThekwini Roads Department has held meetings with the above-mentioned role players. SiVEST requested minutes of these meetings for their information with regard to any concerns that may have been raised.

Applicant

11. Available Documentation The following have been prepared and will be made available to SiVEST for their

information; • Warwick Junction Revitalization Programme • Warwick Precinct Development Plan • Geotechnical Report

Applicant

3. Way forward & Conclusion As a way forward for the EIA process it was the noted that the following will take place: EIA Process: ♦ Distribute minutes from Workshop ♦ Preparation of draft Basic Assessment Report (BAR) for comment ♦ Make dBAR available & allow 14 days for comment ♦ Incorporate comments from I&AP’s ♦ Revised Final BA Report submitted to DAEA Note: All persons present at the meeting will be deemed to have taken note of such items as concerns him/her. Failure to receive these notes timeously cannot be taken as a reason for not taking the necessary action.

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Scope Change For The Proposed Warwick Avenue Inbound Flyover

04 October, 2007

Dear Sir

Scope Change For The Proposed Warwick Avenue Inbound Flyover: BETWEEN BOTANICAL GARDENS ROAD AND JOHANNES NKOSI STREET (Formerly ALICE STREET)

REFERENCE NO.: DM/0066/06

This letter serves to notify all Interested and Affected Parties (I&AP’s) and Stakeholders of a scope change to the existing proposal of the Warwick Avenue inbound flyover.

Project Background

The eThekwini Municipality wishes to construct an elevated flyover to serve as an extension of the Western Freeway on the inbound carriageway. The proposed development occurs within the Warwick Precinct, bounded by Berea Road in the south, Mansfield/Carlisle in the north, Cross Street in the east and Botanic Gardens Road in the west.

The Warwick Precinct is characterised by high volumes of traffic that cut through the area, adding no value to the area and indeed detracting from its attractiveness. The high levels of traffic create an unsafe environment for residents, pedestrians and commuters alike and are a barrier to redevelopment and growth of the area. In order to address this issue, the eThekwini Municipality is proposing to separate the through traffic from the activities of Warwick Junction through the construction of fly-overs that take all through traffic over the highly congested quadrant of Market, Leopold, Warwick and Johannes Nkosi Street.

The proposed project will link the Western Freeway and Johannes Nkosi Street (terminating just before Russell Street), thus by-passing the highly congested Warwick/Old Dutch and Johannes Nkosi Street. /Market intersections on the inbound carriageway and thereby improving traffic flow through the area in a safe and efficient manner. The proposed design of the link is approximately 1000m long, of which the elevated section is approximately 300m long, and will consist of 3 x lanes (12-15m wide).

Scope Change

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2007/10/09http://www.durban.gov.za/durban/services/services_news/scope-change-for-the-proposed...

Activity 1(K): the bulk transportation of sewage and water, including storm water, in

pipelines with -

Activity 15: The construction of a road that is wider than 4 metres or that has a reserve

After consultation with the various members of the project team it has come to light that the following activities, as per the Environmental Impact Regulations, 2006 promulgated in terms of Section 24(5) NEMA (Act 107, 1998), will need to be included in the scope of this project:

(i) an internal diameter of 0,36 metres or more; or

(ii) a peak throughput of 120 litres per second or more

wider than 6 metres, excluding roads that fall within the ambit of another listed activity

or which are access roads of less than 30 metres long.

Reason for Scope Change

As part of the proposed project the Municipality will have to realign a 450 diameter sewer and a 350 diameter water pipeline. The trench will be 2m deep by 2.5m wide. This activity will need to be undertaken prior to construction of the flyover commencing.

Furthermore four out of five of the lanes coming into town will need to be closed during construction to allow the contractors to build the flyover (this will require building the centre of the bridge first for stability reasons, and then extending outwards on either side). The municipality proposes to detour traffic through Centenary Road to Carlisle and Cross. This will require the expansion of Centenary Road by 3,5m in addition to construction of a side walk to Mansfield Road.

The municipality proposes to temporary detour traffic through Centenary Road to Carlisle and Cross Streets. This will require the following activities:

· Closure of Johannes Nkosi Street between Warwick Avenue and Russell Street;

· Divert traffic along Centenary Road to Carlise Street, to Cross Street and to Johannes Nkosi Street;

· Upgrade Centenary Road to accommodate one additional northbound lane;

· Upgrade Carlise Street to three eastbound lanes and one westbound lane; and

· Convert Cross Street that is currently one-way northbound to two-way between Carlise and Beatrice Streets and one-way southbound between Beatrice and Johannes Nkosi Streets.

It is expected that construction will take approximately 6 weeks to complete. These road works would need to complete prior to commencing the main contract.



Public Participation

As mentioned in the Background Information Document that was distributed regarding this proposed project, public involvement is a two-way communication and consultation process and we kindly summarise your responsibility as well as that of the public participation consultants as:

Your responsibilities as a participating I&AP

You, as an I&AP, have a right to participate in this process by requesting further information or by informing the consultant of your concerns regarding the environment and the proposed project. To exercise this right, you are requested to communicate with the public participation office. You are kindly requested to inform others whom you think may be interested and/or affected by the proposed development, and encourage them to register. You can register at any stage of the study, but it is important to register as early as possible. Registration can also take place through a representative e.g. Tribal Authority Leader / Farmers’ Association / Residents’ Association, etc.

Our responsibilities

In terms of the National Environmental Management Act, our responsibilities for the public consultation process include:

· We must ensure that sufficient information regarding this proposed project is made available to you, either through the BID or providing information as and when requested.

· We must ensure that you have an understanding of the proposed project to be able to comment informatively and to enable you to submit any concern in an informed manner.

· We must ensure that the following actions are taken upon receiving any comments/queries/issues:

* the contact details provided by you are entered into the project database and that you are sent all further information releases

* if you send us queries or comments, we respond in writing

* if you call us, your details and queries / comments are recorded. Should we not be able to answer your question immediately, your call will be returned as soon as possible with a response.

You will be informed of the dates and location of the Draft Basic Assessment and associated documents for public comment prior to the onset of the comment period.

SiVEST would like to thank you for being part of the public participation process and is looking forward to receiving your valuable comments relating to the proposed project and



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the scope change to this project. Please find attached a registration and comment form.

Should you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact Louise Bester at telephone (011) 798-0600.

Yours faithfully

L. Bester

Environmental Consultant (Public Participation)

SiVEST Environmental Division

Comments and queries are welcome



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Notification of scope change

Dear Sir SCOPE CHANGE FOR THE PROPOSED WARWICK AVENUE INBOUND FLYOVER: BETWEEN BOTANICAL GARDENS ROAD AND JOHANNES NKOSI STREET (FORMERLY ALICE STREET) REFERENCE NO.: DM/0066/06 This letter serves to notify all Interested and Affected Parties (I&AP’s) and Stakeholders of a scope change to the existing proposal of the Warwick Avenue inbound flyover. Project Background The eThekwini Municipality wishes to construct an elevated flyover to serve as an extension of the Western Freeway on the inbound carriageway. The proposed development occurs within the Warwick Precinct, bounded by Berea Road in the south, Mansfield/Carlisle in the north, Cross Street in the east and Botanic Gardens Road in the west. The Warwick Precinct is characterised by high volumes of traffic that cut through the area, adding no value to the area and indeed detracting from its attractiveness. The high levels of traffic create an unsafe environment for residents, pedestrians and commuters alike and are a barrier to redevelopment and growth of the area. In order to address this issue, the eThekwini Municipality is proposing to separate the through traffic from the activities of Warwick Junction through the construction of fly-overs that take all through traffic over the highly congested quadrant of Market, Leopold, Warwick and Johannes Nkosi Street.

The proposed project will link the Western Freeway and Johannes Nkosi Street (terminating just before Russell Street), thus by-passing the highly congested Warwick/Old Dutch and Johannes Nkosi Street. /Market intersections on the inbound carriageway and thereby improving traffic flow through the area in a safe and efficient manner. The proposed design of the link is approximately 1000m long, of which the elevated section is approximately 300m long, and will consist of 3 x lanes (12-15m wide).

SiVEST 221 Pietermaritz Street Phone + 27 33 345 2702 Environmental Division 1st Floor Prestasi Building Fax + 27 33 345 2672 Pietermaritzburg 3201 email [email protected] South Africa www.sivest.co.za

Warwick Inbound LB/9009 27th September 2007

Divisional Directors W A Pearce (Managing), D B Blair, J A BarnardA division of SiVEST Directors * S D Leach (Chairman), M J Wright (Managing), *A R Bell, S G Joubert, H J McGlashan, M J Meikle-Braes, W A Pearce, H G D Regnaud, G R Sims, K Soni, A F Tomkins (*British) Offices in South Africa Durban, Johannesburg, Ladysmith, Pietermaritzburg, Richards Bay, King Williams Town Part of the SiVEST Group SiVEST SA (Pty) Ltd Registration No. 2000/006717/07 t/a SiVEST

Your Reference:

Our Reference:

Date:

SETA THREE STAR


Accredited

Established in 1952

Scope Change

After consultation with the various members of the project team it has come to light that the following activities, as per the Environmental Impact Regulations, 2006 promulgated in terms of Section 24(5) NEMA (Act 107, 1998), will need to be included in the scope of this project:

• Activity 1(K): the bulk transportation of sewage and water, including storm water, in pipelines with - (i) an internal diameter of 0,36 metres or more; or (ii) a peak throughput of 120 litres per second or more

• Activity 15: The construction of a road that is wider than 4 metres or that has a reserve wider than 6 metres, excluding roads that fall within the ambit of another listed activity or which are access roads of less than 30 metres long.

Reason for Scope Change As part of the proposed project the Municipality will have to realign a 450 diameter sewer and a 350 diameter water pipeline. The trench will be 2m deep by 2.5m wide. This activity will need to be undertaken prior to construction of the flyover commencing. Furthermore four out of five of the lanes coming into town will need to be closed during construction to allow the contractors to build the flyover (this will require building the centre of the bridge first for stability reasons, and then extending outwards on either side). The municipality proposes to detour traffic through Centenary Road to Carlisle and Cross. This will require the expansion of Centenary Road by 3,5m in addition to construction of a side walk to Mansfield Road. It is expected that construction will take approximately 6 weeks to complete. These road works would need to complete prior to commencing the main contract. Public Participation As mentioned in the Background Information Document that was distributed regarding this proposed project, public involvement is a two-way communication and consultation process and we kindly summarise your responsibility as well as that of the public participation consultants as:

Your responsibilities as a participating I&AP You, as an I&AP, have a right to participate in this process by requesting further information or by informing the consultant of your concerns regarding the environment and the proposed project. To exercise this right, you are requested to communicate with the public participation office. You are kindly requested to inform others whom you think may be interested and/or affected by the proposed development, and encourage them to register. You can register at any stage of the study, but it is important to register as early as possible. Registration can also take place through a representative e.g. Tribal Authority Leader / Farmers’ Association / Residents’ Association, etc.

Our responsibilities In terms of the National Environmental Management Act, our responsibilities for the public consultation process include: • We must ensure that sufficient information regarding this proposed project is made

available to you, either through the BID or providing information as and when requested. • We must ensure that you have an understanding of the proposed project to be able to

comment informatively and to enable you to submit any concern in an informed manner. • We must ensure that the following actions are taken upon receiving any

comments/queries/issues: ∗ the contact details provided by you are entered into the project database and that

you are sent all further information releases ∗ if you send us queries or comments, we respond in writing ∗ if you call us, your details and queries / comments are recorded. Should we not be

able to answer your question immediately, your call will be returned as soon as possible with a response.

You will be informed of the dates and location of the Draft Basic Assessment and associated documents for public comment prior to the onset of the comment period. SiVEST would like to thank you for being part of the public participation process and is looking forward to receiving your valuable comments relating to the proposed project and the scope change to this project. Please find attached a registration and comment form. Should you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact Louise Bester at telephone (011) 798-0600. Yours faithfully

L. Bester Environmental Consultant (Public Participation) SiVEST Environmental Division

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Notifications of the draft basic assessment report availability

NOTICE OF THE AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL BASIC ASSESSMENT

REPORT FOR:

THE PROPOSED WARWICK AVENUE INBOUND FLYOVER: BETWEEN BOTANICAL GARDENS ROAD AND JOHANNES NKOSI STREET (FORMERLY ALICE STREET)

REFERENCE NO: DM/0066/06

The public is hereby notified of the availability of the draft Basic Assessment Report (BA) for the above-mentioned project. The draft BA will be made available in hard copy during the comment period of 17 October 2007 to 31 October 2007 at the locations as mentioned below. The draft BA can be made available on CD on request. Locations where the draft Basic Assessment Report will be available for review:

• ITRUMP Project Centre, 22 Stradford Road, Durban • The Ethekwini Municipal Office, Old Fort Road, Durban Central • Durban City Hall Library, Smith Street, Durban

Interested and/or affected parties (I&APs) are encouraged to review the draft BA and to submit their written comments on or before 31 October 2007. For further information, please contact the Public Participation Consultants at SiVEST Environmental Division: Ms Louise Bester P O Box 2921 RIVONIA 2126 Tel: (011) 798 0600 Fax: (011) 803 7272 E-mail: [email protected]

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Appendix 2 I&AP Database

Warwick Inbound Flyover Notification Distribution ListOrganisation Name Telephone Fax Email Address BID PPMayor of EThekwini Municipality (EM) Cllr. Obed Mlaba 031- 311 2110 031- 311 2111 [email protected] City Hall DeliverDeputy Mayor of EThekwini Municipality (EM) Cllr. Logie Naidoo 031-311 2115 031- 311 2019 City Hall 2nd floor DeliverLand and Housing (EM) Cllr. Nigel Gumede 031-311 2035 031- 311 2031 [email protected] (PA) City Hall DeliverEngineering (Roads, Electricity & Water) Cllr. Visvin Reddy 031-311 2013 031- 311 2031 [email protected] City Hall DeliverChief Whip Ms. Fozia Peer 031-311 2153 031-311 [email protected] (PA) DeliverHealth & Welfare Ms. Nomvuzo Shabalala 031-311 2012 031-311 2030 City Hall DeliverInformal Business / Co-operatives Cllr Zandile Gumede 031-311 2118 031-311 2030 [email protected] (PA) City Hall Deliver

Ward 32 Councillor Cllr. Vusi Khoza 082 953 0970 086 513 5657 [email protected] 65 St Andrew Street, Durban DeliverITRUMP Mr. Adrain Masson 031-202 5785 031-202 5807 [email protected] 303 West Street, Durban EmailITRUMP Ms. Sbongile Tyida 031-202 5785 031-202 5807 [email protected] 22 Stratford Road, Durban FaxITRUMP Mr. Hoosen Moolla 031-2025785 031-202 5807 [email protected] 22 Stratford Road, Durban FaxCrèche Ms. Shirley Yell 031-309 4937 031-201 3001 126 Alice Street, Durban Fax

Schools Mr. Neville Parathyras 031-2013001 031-201 3001 [email protected] Wilton Gardens 338 St Thomas Road Fax


DUT- Department of Development Planning, Berea House, Steve Biko Campus, Mansfield Road, Gate 1 Fax


DUT- Department of Development Planning, Berea House, Steve Biko Campus, Mansfield Road, Gate 1 Email


DUT- Department of Development Planning, Berea House, Steve Biko Campus, Mansfield Road, Gate 1 Fax

Environmental Health Mr. K Bennett 031- 202 5785 031-311 3555 [email protected] 22 Stratford Road, Durban EmailEarly Morning Market Mr Lois Mthembu 031-311 5110/00 031-465 4222 81 Flower Road, Clairwood FaxEarly Morning Market Mr. Rahim Mohamed 031-207 1697 031-207 8053 [email protected] 81 Flower Road, Clairwood Fax

Durban Chamber of Commerce Mr. Denis Cockhead 031-266 5326 [email protected] Durban Chamber, 190 Stanger Street - 1st Floor, Durban, 4001 Email

Jane Pillay 031-335 1000 [email protected] Email

Victoria Street Market Mr. Richie Haripasad 031-306 4021 031- 306 1609151 Victoria Street, Victoria Street Market, Office 23D Fax

Victoria Street Market Mr. R Moodley 082 920 4197 031-305 4094 FaxVictoria Street Market Mr. A Sanichur 082 3513680 031-266 2334 [email protected] Email


Suite No. 504, 5th floor, General Building No. 47 Field Street, CBD - Durban Fax

Organisation of Civil Rights Mr. Sayed Mahomed 031-304 6451 [email protected]

Suite 304, 3rd Floor, 332 Smith Street, Salisbury House, CBD - Durban Email


Suite 304, 3rd Floor, 332 Smith Street, Salisbury House, CBD - Durban Email

Informal Traders Association Mr. Emmanuel Dlamini 083 412 2066 031-202 5707

Formal Traders Mr. A K Lockhat 031-207 3101 031-306 64291st Floor, Islam Centre, 114 Commercial Street Fax

Formal Traders Mr. K T Manjee 031-309 2419 031-309 1513 [email protected] B Grey Street, Durban, 4001 Fax

Formal Traders Mr. N Gounden 031-306 3316 174 Grey Street, Durban DeliverInformal Sector Mr.Thulani Zama 031-3114500 031-3326408 75 Winder Street, Durban FaxInformal Sector Mr. Amos Mabanga 082 757 4194 031-3326408 75 Winder Street, Durban FaxFormal Business Mr. Ismail Mansoor 031-3048127 031-304 7530 FaxFormal Business Mr. Ali Fakroodeen 031-3063337 031-306 1034 FaxFormal Business Mr. Trevor Prince 082 730 7172 145 Berea Road, Durban DeliverMinibus Taxi Association Mr. Kingdom Mngomezulu 072 485 0980 031-304 1233 FaxMinibus Taxi Association Mr. Yusef Khaliva 082 562 7407

Bus Liason Committee Mr. Terry Murugan 083 777 4897 031-902 902918 Old Main Road, Isiphingo, Durban Fax

METRORAIL Mr. Sisa Mutwa 031-361 7225 [email protected] Station Room C03, Block C Email

METRORAIL Mr. L Ngcobo 031-306 0040 031-306 0010 [email protected] FaxMETRORAIL Mr. D Hattingh 031-361 7186 031-361 7108 [email protected] EmailDurban Transport 031-309 5942 031-309 5108 102 Alice Street FaxSEDA - EThekwin Mr. Protas Madlala 031- 308 9900 031-309 5437 127 Alice Street, Durban FaxDurban Africa Ms. Lindiwe Mahlangu 031-304 4934 031-304 6196 [email protected] FaxTourism KwaZulu Natal Ms. Phindile Makwakwa 031-366 7500 [email protected] Email

Botanic Gardens- Parks 312011303 312017382 Adm Building. Botanic Gardens FaxeThekwini Business Support Unit Mr. Micheal Hlangu 031-311 4500 / 3114031-332 6408 [email protected] 75 Winder Street, Durban Fax

Ms. Mbali Makhaye 031-311 4498 031-332 6408 [email protected] 75 Winder Street, Durban Fax

eThekwini Traffic / Law Enforce Mr. Eddie van Burgen 083 281 1288 [email protected] Near old Soccer Stadium Email

EKZN Wildlife Andy Blackmore (033) 845-1999 (033) 845-1499 [email protected] E Park 1 Duncan Mckensie Drive,Montrose. PMB Fax

AMAFA Elise Becker 033 394 6543 033 342 6097 [email protected] FaxWESSA Di Dold 031-2013126 031-2019525 [email protected] Fax

DWAF Mr Pat Reddy 031-336 2759 031-305 9915 [email protected] Field Street, Southern Life Builing; 7th Floor Fax

Department of Transport Mr Roy Ryan 033 - 342 4082 033 - 342 3962 [email protected] 172 Burger Street Fax

Department of Land Affairs (Land Claims Commission) Ms Thola Mpungose 033-355 8400 033 -342 3409 [email protected]

African Life Building; 2nd Floor; 200 Church Street, PMB Fax

Local Govt & Traditional Affairs Mandisa Zungu 031 204 1741 031 204 1980 [email protected] 7 Buro Crescent, mayville Fax

National Dept Minerals & EnergyPhilip Jacob 031 333 9400 031 333 9403 Philip [email protected] FaxeThekwini Municipality Development Planning & Management Mrs. D. van Rensburg 031-311 7136 031-311 7279 [email protected]

City Engineers Building166 Old Fort Road Deliver

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Appendix 3 Comments and Response Report

BASIC ASSESSMENT

COMMENTS AND RESPONSE REPORT

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS FOR THE PROPOSED WARWICK AVENUE INBOUND FLYOVER REFERENCE NO.: DM/0066/06

SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES/CONCERNS AND SUGGESTIONS RAISED BY INTERESTED AND/OR AFFECTED PARTIES

JUNE 2007 – December 2007

Issue / Comment Raised at / by Response To be

included in EMP

Issues raised at Public Open Day and Meeting

Relocations of Taxis Anonymous at Public Meeting

There will be a need for the re-location of taxis that utilise a portion of Johaness Nkosi Street as a taxi rank located south-west of Alice Street (Johannes Nkosi)/Warwick Junction intersection.

Details are required about where these taxis will be relocated. A more comprehensive taxi relocation plan is required for the greater CBD area to ensure

taxi operators are placed on more permanent areas and most conducive for public transport users.

The eThekwini Transport Authority (ETA) are in consultation with the Taxi Associations regarding the relocation of taxi operations affected by the project. Meetings have been held with the following Taxi Associations: Kwamashu, Inner City Circle and the Pietermaritzburg TA to inform them of the City's Development on Alice Street (Johannes Nkosi), which will affect Taxi Operations between Market and Grey Street (Dr Yusuf Dadoo) permanently. The following has been suggested:- PMB Taxi Operators – The taxi operators have a rank on Grey Street (Dr Yusuf Dadoo),

west side, between Alice and Fountain Lane, this rank could be extended to compensate for the loss in bays on Alice Street (Johannes Nkosi), or an additional rank provided on the east side of Grey Street (Dr Yusuf Dadoo) opposite their existing rank.

KWAMASHU Taxi Operators - The taxi operators have a Rank in Soldiers' Way, but indicated that they cater for a large number of passengers from the Market Area, and would like to keep a facility in the Market area. An alternative will be to squeeze them in Etna Lane Holding area, or if there is a possibility of flattening the Park area in the vicinity of Mansfield Bus Rank, they would prefer to be accommodated at that corner (if this is possible).

INNER CIRCLE Taxi Operators - Alice Street (Johannes Nkosi) at Market is their major Rank, and they would like to be kept in the nearby vicinity. A suggestion was to look at the Centenary Road area, provided that there will be some kerb space available, as they also have Umhlanga taxi operators ranking on Centenary Road (Clarity needed). They would also like to be accommodated in the area indicated on the corner of Old

Relocation of taxis

Issue / Comment Raised at / by Response To be included in EMP

Dutch/Centenary, near Mansfield Bus Rank as per the Kwamashu request (ONLY if possible).

Notwithstanding the above, it was clearly pointed out that there will be no facility on Alice Street (Johannes Nkosi), and the move will have to take place during the November/December 2007 period, to prepare for the start of the work next year.

Relocations of informal Traders Anonymous at Public Meeting

Informal traders along Johaness Nkosi Street will need to be re-located. In a broader perspective, placement of informal traders should take into account the fact

that these traders have been previously located in areas away from formal business and have therefore been excluded from government development initiatives.

There is a need to incorporate all sectors of business in any way possible to enable both formal and informal business to benefit from any government development initiatives.

It was noted that consultation with members of the public is a crucial component of the planning phase in terms of relocations that may be deemed necessary. Details to be communicated to the public should include the following; A description of who is to be relocated Identification of relocations areas Impact of relocation on the public Necessary timeframes

The eThekwini Roads Provision Department has corresponded with the Informal Trade Department regarding this matter. Affected street traders have been notified in writing about above development. The Informal Trade Department has requested that the removal of existing trading structure be part of the contract, and that if possible some shelter be relocated to the front of Stables theatre. The Business Support Unit fully backs the proposed development and has indicated that it should proceed as planned.

Relocation of informal traders and informing the public of construction time and dates.

Endpoint Flyover on Alice Street (Johannes Nkosi)

Anonymous at Public Meeting

It was noted that the proposed flyover will terminate just after Johannes Nkosi Street/Russell Street intersection. For this reason no disruption of traffic coming off Russell Street on to Alice Street (Johannes Nkosi) is anticipated. It was queried how vehicles from the flyover would join Alice Street (Johannes Nkosi) without creating congestion problems at the intersection.

Handing of traffic congestion during construction


It was indicated that two more lanes are proposed in addition to the existing two lanes to allow a swift incorporation of vehicles from the flyover without any disruption of traffic already on Alice Street (Johannes Nkosi).

How is the Flyover expected to alleviate current traffic congestion on Warwick Junction?


It is expected that only traffic going towards the coast will utilize the flyover and only vehicles, mainly public transport and businesses within the Warwick Junction will utilize the existing N3 -Alice Street (Johannes Nkosi) route.

Design of elevated Flyover


The proposed flyover is approximately 1000m long, approximately 300m of which will be elevated. As explained to the attendants, the descending portion of the flyover towards Russell Street will be supported by solid concrete structure, while the rest of the flyover will be supported on pillars. A suggestion was made to support the flyover entirely on pillar structures instead of solid concrete structure and use the area underneath for either parking, home for street children, or other alternative uses that could be investigated further. From an engineering design perspective, it will not a feasible alternative to have the flyover resting on pillars where is descends towards ground level. The design of the flyover has been changed a number of times to come up with the most feasible design. Consultation process took place internally between role players in the eThekwini Municipality during the formulation of the Warwick Precinct Development Plan. A concern was that the current design (or route) of the flyover differs from what appears in the above-mentioned plan. It response, it was indicated that the plan was modified as a realization that the old design would require demolition of a number of buildings. As a way forward it was agreed this matter would to be resolved internally with concerned role players.

Alice Street (Johannes Nkosi) users to be affected by the construction process


It was noted that traffic from the N3 moving towards Warwick Junction and beyond will be re-routed to Carlyle and Cross Streets during construction. It was further noted that to cater for businesses directly off Alice Street (Johannes Nkosi) and for public transport that will not be able to access alternative routes, at least one lane will remain open during construction to allow access.

Traffic detours


Will the proposed development affect residents on Botanic Gardens Road?


The proposed flyover will start east of Old Dutch Road-Botanic Garden Intersection. Residents on Botanic Gardens will therefore not be directly affected by the proposed activity. Only traffic going passing through Alice Street (Johannes Nkosi) and adjacent road will be affected by development. Impacts on traffic will be negative, but temporary during construction. Positive and long-term impacts will be seen when the flyover is fully operational as it will alleviate traffic congestion on Warwick junction.

A Broader Perspective of the Greater Warwick Precinct


• It was explained that the proposed flyovers form part of the broader plan for the Warwick precinct to help alleviate traffic congestion. Other plans that could also benefit the precinct include broadening of Russell Street, a major taxi rank, and design routes for trucks going to the harbour.

• Long term planning for traffic management and road improvements should look into extending the flyover to Old Fort Place.

• It was generally accepted that a change/improvement is required within the precinct. As noted, care should be taken to ensure that plans made are environmentally, socially and economically implementable. A master plan was recommended.

Other Recommendations made for the environmental authorization process

• All role players, including those who participated in the planning stages of the proposal, should be consulted throughout the EIA process.

• Clearly defined procedures/plans for the relocation of taxis and informal trader should be formalized. It should clearly state where people will be relocated to and who will be responsible for the entire process.

• Details of how pedestrian will be catered for along upgraded road are required. • The final design of the flyover and upgrading of Alice Street (Johannes Nkosi) should

ensure it caters for existing businesses.

eThekwini Municipality Internal Consultation Process

The open day and the subsequent public meeting saw a generally poor turn out of invited role payers and affected parties identified. Possible reasons noted was the ongoing civil servant strike that affected a broad spectrum of the public. Another reason quoted was that eThekwini Municipality has been in contact with various Municipal bodies that represent informal traders, public transport services including buses and taxis. These role players have therefore been consulted with in regard to the proposed project. It was noted that eThekwini Roads Department has held meetings with the abovementioned role players. SiVEST requested minutes of these meetings for their information with regard to any concerns that may have been raised.


Available Documentation

The following have been prepared and will be made available to SiVEST for their information; • Warwick Junction Revitalization Programme • Warwick Precinct Development Plan • Geotechnical Report

Registration / Comments Received

Registered as a stakeholder, and requested a diagram of the proposed development to see if it would impact on them

Body Corporate Millscope,

Thanked her for her comment and assured her that she will be kept informed. Layout forwarded to Body Corporate.

Department has no interest from a Provincial Road point of view on the proposed Flyover.

Department of Transport, Roy Ryan,

Noted

Registered as a stakeholder Development Forum, P N Ballantyre

Thanked her for her comment and assured her that she will be kept informed.

Impact on Services eThekwini Electricity

The project team will have a meeting with them to discuss the construction plans and to discuss any requirements of the Electricity Department.

Construction Mitigation

Registered as a stakeholder. Concerned about the affect of construction on the school (eg. Noise, traffic and access).

Mrs. Shirley Yell from Makabongwe Methodist Pre School

Once the access off Alice Street (Johannes Nkosi) has been cut off, a new access off Market Road will be created both for the school and for the contractor.


Registered as a stakeholder Organisation of Civic Rights, Pretty Gumede

Thanked her for her comment and assured her that she will be kept informed.

The Warwick Triangle proposal was presented to EXCO and would therefore be dealt with at that level.

Councillor Reddy, Noted

Registered as a stakeholder, Mr Paul Rush, Operations Executive for Remant Alton Land Transport

A meeting was held on the 21 August 2007 between the eThekwini Municipality and Durban Transport regarding the impact of the road closure on the Durban Transport public operations. A key concern was the bus route along Beatrice Street to Cross Street to Carlisle Street and Centenary Road that would be affected by the detour.

Traffic detours


(Durban Transport)

At this meeting it was agreed that in order to accommodate this public transport route, the proposed road detour plan would be revised to include a single lane for this movement described as follows: Beatrice Street right turn movement into Cross Street Northbound into Carlisle Street Westbound and then into Centenary Road Southbound. The road detour proposal has been revised to include the accommodation of the public transport movement. Based on the proposed road detour it was established that the Durban Transport operations would not be adversely affected.

Registered as a stakeholder. Main interest is accessibility of both foot and vehicular traffic to and from the Victoria Street Market and its environs. Concerned that vehicles to and from Warwick Avenue will be impeded when entering Grey and Queen Street or exiting via Russell Street.

Victoria St Market, Mr Moodley

Refer response above. The existing routes for vehicular and pedestrian access will be maintained from Grey and Queen Streets however there will may delays due to re-routing of traffic in the area.


WESSA after reading the information provided find no need for involvement in the project.

WESSA, C Schwegman (Mrs),

Noted

Effects and impacts on Durban business community

Mr. Anthony Botha from the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Thanked him for his comment and assured him that he will be kept informed.

Query on locality Stacey & Wayne Grundy

Thanked him for his comment and attached the proposed layout and a map showing roads to be affected by traffic re-routing during construction.

Registered as a Stakeholder Councilor Avrille Coen

Thanked him for his comment and assured him that he will be kept informed.

This application was recently tabled and no major biodiversity concerns have been identified. No further documentation is required

Dr Clinton Carbutt Principal Conservation Planner Planning Division

Noted


(IEM Section) Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife

The proposed flyover is overdue and will result in substantial improvements in the traffic flow for a very important junction In the city. My only concern is that this known to be relatively high crime area and what protection will be afforded to the pedestrians who will use the areas under the Underpass?

K.T. Manjee

Thanked him for his comment and assured him that he will be kept informed. The area beneath the flyover is part of broader initiative to rationalise the use of the area in a more efficient manner. It is hoped that the safety of pedestrians and traders using the area will be improved in the long term.

Operation mitigation

Would like to participate to ensure transparency. Affected street traders should be informed in time and alternative arrangements should be made for them.

Chairperson of the Eye Street Traders Association, Xama Jabulani Ntsele

The eThekwini Roads Provision Department has corresponded with the Informal Trade Department regarding this matter. Affected street traders have been notified in writing about above development. The Informal Trade Department has requested that the removal of existing trading structure be part of the contract, and that if possible some shelter be relocated to the front of Stables theatre. The Business Support Unit fully backs the proposed development and has indicated that it should proceed as planned.

Relocation of informal traders and informing the public of construction time and dates.

Comments on Basic Assessment (Rev 1)

Various eThekwini Municipality

1. The Electricity Department is affected by the proposal. Allan Pillay should be contacted to confirm their requirements.

Noted 2. Architecture Department: Further consultation is recommend to address the following:

a. The Layout showing the Alternatives needs to be finalised b. Query over how road will be treated to reduce land numbers c. Consideration to an arrester bed for runaway trucks. d. Carlise Street is recommended as the alternative route to the city during

construction, and is intended to be the local level carrier route in future. Are there still plans to extend Beatrice Street through the DTMB site and increase the connectivity of this road in the area?

Construction & Operation Mitigation


e. Further detail on the proposed modifications to the Commercial Road Inbound Freeway should be addressed in the report.

Item 1 - The option on the Aerial photograph was the initial proposal. This was a depiction of the possibilities that existed. Traffic Department addressed the alignment issues taking into consideration existing buildings, existing services, horizontal alignment design criteria, positioning of abutments and support structures and other aspects and agreed upon the current proposal that has been designed and which will be constructed. Item 2 - Traffic Department has finalised the Lane marking Drawing. The design has been finalised in conjunction with the final Traffic Layout Drawing produced. All aspects have been looked at with regards lane configuration and layout. The configuration is as follows : 2 lanes from Berea Road and 2 lanes from N3 merging into 4 lanes along Old Dutch. 1 additional right turning lane will be created for movement to Etna Lane Taxi / Bus Rank. 4 lanes reduce to 1 dedicated left turn to Centenary splitting into 2 lanes at the slip and 3 lanes passing through the Warwick junction. Of the 3 lanes there will then be 1 dedicated Right turn and 1 shared straight and Right Turn to Market Road - southbound traffic. 2 lanes towards Russell. All lanes will be marked accordingly, together with the associated signage. The N3 has 6 lanes - new overpass 3 lanes merging just before Russell forming the 5 lanes at Russell Street intersection. Ex overpass (Eliat Viaduct) - number of existing lanes will remain the same. Item 3 - with regards an arrestor bed - this has not be catered for in the current design. There may be a possibility to create one as the extension of the slip lane to Etna Taxi Rank on the Right side of Old Dutch. This is only a possibility and needs to be discussed with Traffic Department. The project will be going ahead irrespective if an arrestor bed is included or not. Item 4 - Carlisle Street will revert back to normal on completion of the project. The extension of Beatrice Street through DTMB and may still on the cards for the long term. The connectivity at this stage has not direct bearing on the Warwick Flyover Project. Item 5 - Proposed modification to Commercial Road Inbound - This road will remain the same from the existing Eliat Viaduct Western Abutment, however improvements will be made the horizontal alignment to cater for the additional lanes of the new flyover, the new structure from the start of the Warwick Project on the N3.This modification is considered minor in relation to the complete project. The reports should be read in conjunction with the available drawings.


3. Parks, Leisure & Cemeteries: in support of the project, however the following must be

considered: a. Roads Provision to provide funds for the relocation of palms and trees that are

affected b. Roads Provision to provide funds for the landscaping after completion of the project c. Any soil poisoning must have a maximum residual of one year only. E.g. Suburb.

No Glyphosate to be used. d. After completion of the project, any open ground must be ready for planting. A list

of chemicals used for soil poisoning and their chemical data sheet to be provided to the Area Horticulturist.

e. Where possible endemic trees are to be used, otherwise indigenous trees must be planted.

Item 1 - Funds provided for the relocation of the Palm Trees that are affected in Departmental Works and also have been included in the Tender Document for pricing. Item 2 - Funds provided for the landscaping Departmental Works and also include for Urban Design intervention / signage / street furniture to new works and existing works. About 11 million has been allocated for this purpose. Sufficient allowances have also been made in the priced contract document. Item 3 - With regards soil poisoning - we have standard clauses and specifications that have already been communicated and approved by Parks Department used on all projects where landscaping, tree planting and grass planting has been previously done and the same will be used on this project. Item 4 - The department will work closely in conjunction with Parks and Gardens / Architecture with regards landscaping, tree planting, grassing etc. Item 5 - See comment 4 4. The Environmental Management Department has no objection to the development. The

following must be considered: a. The EMP must include any contravention of the conditions of the environmental

authorisation, with an appropriate fine/penalty under Section 3.3. Penalty Clause. b. The EMP must include specific mitigation measures for, amongst others, the

following impacts: i. Impacts of road closures during the construction and operation phases on

vehicle and pedestrian traffic. ii. Impacts on air quality iii. Impacts on sensitive receptors. iv. Impacts as details by the Architect Department


Item 1 - Noted Item 2 - Impact of road closures during construction has been addressed in the Traffic Impact Assessment: Proposed Temporary Closure of Johannes Nkosi Street document produced by Arcus Gibb - Project J27219 - 30 November 2007. In addition, a deviation plan, including a public awareness campaign is to be implemented

Archeology AMAFA AMAFA has no objection to the development within the boundaries provided Conditions: 1. AMAFA must be contacted should any graves be identified during earthmoving activities

and all development should cease until further notice. 2. AMAFA must be contacted should any heritage resources or objects, be identified during

earthmoving activities and all development should cease until further notice. 3. No structures older than sixty years are allowed to be demolished, altered or destructed

without a permit from AMAFA. 4. No activities are allowed within 50 metres of a site which contain Rock Art Heritage Resources are protected in terms of the KwaZulu-Natal Heritage Act (No. 10 of 1997)

Construction & Operation Mitigation

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Appendix 4 Comments and Registration Sheets

KwaZulu Natal Region, 100 Brand Road, Durban. 4001 Tel: (031) 201 3126 Fax: 031 201 9525 Email: [email protected] Website: www.wildlifesociety.org

13 June 2007

SiVest P O Box 1899 Umhlanga Rocks 4320 [email protected] Dear Mr Lebohang

BID – Proposed eThekwini Warwick Inbound Flyover

Thank you for considering WESSA in this application and after reading the information provided we find no need for involvement in the project. Yours sincerely C Schwegman (Mrs) EIA Co-ordinator, WESSA KZN Region P O Box 343 4184 Pennington Email: [email protected] Tel: 039 9752147 083 9814814

Michelle Nevette

From: Sharn Jordaan [[email protected]]

Sent: 27 September 2007 09:21 AM

To: Michelle Nevette

Subject: FW: Bid - Proposed eThekwini Warwick Inbound Flyover

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From: K T Manjee [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 26 September 2007 11:56 AM To: Sharn Jordaan Subject: Re: Bid - Proposed eThekwini Warwick Inbound Flyover DEAR SIR/MADAM, THE PROPOSED FLYOVER IS OVERDUE AND WILL RESULT IN SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENTS IN THE TRAFFIC FLOW FOR A VERY IMPORTANT JUNCTION IN THE CITY. MY ONLY CONCERN IS THAT THIS KNOWN TO BE RELATIVELY HIGH CRIME AREA AND WHAT PROTECTION WILL BE AFFORDED TO THE PEDESTRIANS WHO WILL USE THE AREAS UNDER THE UNDERPASS? YOURS FAITHFULLY K.T. MANJEE

----- Original Message ----- From: Sharn Jordaan To: [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] Cc: 'Michelle Nevette' Sent: Friday, September 21, 2007 1:40 AM Subject: Bid - Proposed eThekwini Warwick Inbound Flyover Dear Stakeholder, SiVEST would like to confirm whether your organisation has received the Background Information Document with regards to the proposed Warwick Inbound Flyover. The documentation was sent to you via Fax or E-mail on the 31st of May 2007 and as of date we have not received and comment from your organisation. Your participation in the process is of great importance to us and will definitely contribute to the efficient conduct of this project. Could you please confirm it in writing be either via Fax or E- mail if you have and concerns or comments? If your organisation has no comment, could you please state this in writing as for us to remove you from our database? Please feel free to contact Michelle Nevette at 031 566 2201 should you have any queries. Your participation is greatly appreciated.

Michelle Nevette


Sent: 04 October 2007 09:39 AM


Subject: DOT FW: Bid - Proposed eThekwini Warwick Inbound Flyover

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From: Roy Ryan [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 04 October 2007 09:33 AM To: Sharn Jordaan Subject: RE: Bid - Proposed eThekwini Warwick Inbound Flyover Hi Sharn, I have no interest from a Provincial Road point of view on the proposed Flyover. I apologies if I have not responded earlier. Regards, Roy

From: Sharn Jordaan [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 21 September 2007 10:41 AM To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Roy Ryan; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Cc: 'Michelle Nevette' Subject: Bid - Proposed eThekwini Warwick Inbound Flyover Dear Stakeholder, SiVEST would like to confirm whether your organisation has received the Background Information Document with regards to the proposed Warwick Inbound Flyover. The documentation was sent to you via Fax or E-mail on the 31st of May 2007 and as of date we have not received and comment from your organisation. Your participation in the process is of great importance to us and will definitely contribute to the efficient conduct of this project. Could you please confirm it in writing be either via Fax or E- mail if you have and concerns or comments? If your organisation has no comment, could you please state this in writing as for us to remove you from our database? Please feel free to contact Michelle Nevette at 031 566 2201 should you have any queries. Your participation is greatly appreciated. Yours faithfully Sharn Jordaan SiVEST Corporate Division Tel: +27 35 789 2066 Fax: +27 35 789 2070

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Michelle Nevette

From: Sharn Jordaan [[email protected]]Sent: 21 September 2007 12:15 PMTo: Michelle NevetteSubject: Councillor Reddy FW: Bid - Proposed eThekwini Warwick Inbound Flyover

-----Original Message-----From: Visvin Reddy [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: 21 September 2007 12:08 PMTo: Sharn JordaanSubject: Re: Bid - Proposed eThekwini Warwick Inbound Flyover

Hi,Yes we did receive correspondence, cannot remember the specifics but Councillor Reddy said that the Warwick Triangle proposal was presented to EXCO and would therefore be dealt with at that level.

RegardsMary Annfor Councillor Reddy

>>> "Sharn Jordaan" <[email protected]> 2007/09/21 10:40:31 AM >>> >>>Dear Stakeholder,

SiVEST would like to confirm whether your organisation has received the Background Information Document with regards to the proposed Warwick Inbound Flyover. The documentation was sent to you via Fax or E-mail on the 31st of May 2007 and as of date we have not received and comment from your organisation. Your participation in the process is of great importance to us and will definitely contribute to the efficient conduct of this project.

Could you please confirm it in writing be either via Fax or E- mail if you have and concerns or comments? If your organisation has no comment, could you please state this in writing as for us to remove you from our database?

Please feel free to contact Michelle Nevette at 031 566 2201 should you have any queries.

Your participation is greatly appreciated.

Yours faithfully

Sharn JordaanSiVESTCorporate Division

Tel: +27 35 789 2066Fax: +27 35 789 2070

Email: [email protected] < <http://www.sivest.co.za/> http://www.sivest.co.za>

Michelle Nevette

From: Avrille Coen (DA Councillor) Ward 27 [[email protected]]

Sent: 20 August 2007 02:41 PM

To: Lebohang Tsoene

Subject: Re: EIA Warwick Junction Outbound Fyover (19-08-07)

Page 1 of 2COUNCILLOR AVRILLE COEN

2007/10/17

Dear Lebohanf, I would appreciate being registered for both Inbound and outbound. Greetings, Avrille Coen.

----- Original Message ----- From: Lebohang Tsoene To: Avrille Coen (DA Councillor) Ward 27 Sent: Monday, August 20, 2007 10:31 AM Subject: RE: EIA Warwick Junction Outbound Fyover (19-08-07) Dear Councillor Thank you for your expression of interest in the proposed Warwick Outbound Flyover. You have been registered as an I&AP and will be updated on the EIA process followed. Please also note we are following a similar process for the Inbound Flyover (The proposal is to link the Western Freeway with Johannes Nkosi Street (terminating just before Russell Street), however the two applications will be submitted separately for approval. I would assume then you would be happy for us to register you for the outbound flyover as well? Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any queries. Yours Sincerely Lebohang Tsoene Environmental Consultant SiVEST Environmental Division Tel: +27 31 566 2201 Fax: +27 31 566 2371 Email [email protected] Website www.sivest.co.za Consulting Engineers Project Managers Environmental Consultants Town and Regional Planners Offices in: Durban Johannesburg Pietermaritzburg Richards Bay King Williams Town Ladysmith -----Original Message----- From: Avrille Coen (DA Councillor) Ward 27 [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 20 August 2007 10:48 AM To: Lebohang Tsoene Subject: EIA Warwick Street.

COUNCILLOR AVRILLE COEN Ward 27

(North Beach, Greyville, Windermere, Morningside) 1102 Yarningdale

199 Marine Parade Durban 4001

Tel: 031-337-2536 Cell: 083-775-4963 Fax: 031-337-0853

Email: [email protected]

SiVEST Environmental design Lebohang Tsoene Tel 031 566 2201 Dear Lebohang, I would be grateful if you would please register me as an I & AP for Warwick Junction proposal linking the Western Freeway with Leopol Str. My apologies for not attending today’s Public Meeting, but an urgent situation has arisen. Updates on all reports and further meetings can be e-mailed to my address as above. Thanking You, Avrille Avrille Coen Councillor: Ward 27: North Beach, Morningside, Windermere & Greyville. This message and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the addressee. If you have received this message in error, please notify SiVEST immediately.

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2007/10/17

Michelle Nevette

From: Lebohang Tsoene

Sent: 19 July 2007 12:57 PM

To: 'stacy grundy'

Subject: RE: dm/0066/06

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Dear Stacy Thank you for your expression of interest in the proposed project. Please find attached the proposed layout and a map showing roads to be affected by traffic re-routing during construction. Should you have any comments or wish to register as an Interested and Affected please advice in writing to the details indicated in the pamphlet. Kind regards Lebohang Tsoene Environmental Division

Tel: +27 31 566 2201 Fax: +27 31 566 2371 Email [email protected] www.sivest.co.za Engineers / Project Managers / Environmentalists / Town and Regional Planners Offices in: Durban / Johannesburg / Pietermaritzburg / Richards Bay / Ladysmith / King Williams Town / Bloemfontein Disclaimer : This message and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the addressee. If you have received this message in error, please notify SiVEST immediately

-----Original Message----- From: stacy grundy [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 19 July 2007 12:39 PM To: Lebohang Tsoene Subject: dm/0066/06 Hi There, We recently received your information pamphlet concerning a new flyover. however it doesnt describe in detail. Do you have an artists impression or computer generated image of the proposal. Just so we can see exactly what it entails as we are very close to Botanic gardens Rd. Regards Wayne

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Michelle Nevette

From: Lebohang TsoeneSent: 21 June 2007 09:03 AMTo: 'Clinton Carbutt'Subject: RE: EThekwini Warwick Inbound Flyover (21-06-07)

Dear Clinton

Thank you for your query.

Warwick Flyover Geographic Coordinates:

Latitude: 29º 51’17.6” SLongitude: 31º 00’36.5” E

Please note the Municipality is also proposing an Outbound Warwick Junction Flyover in the same vicinity as above. A background document will be sent through once an EIA number is obtained.

Please contact me should you have any further queries.

Kind regards

Lebohang TsoeneEnvironmental DivisionSiVEST Tel: +27 31 566 2201Fax: +27 31 566 2371 Email [email protected] Engineers / Project Managers / Environmentalists / Town and Regional Planners Offices in: Durban / Johannesburg / Pietermaritzburg / Richards Bay / Ladysmith / King Williams Town / Bloemfontein Disclaimer : This message and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the addressee. If you have received this message in error, please notify SiVEST immediately -----Original Message-----From: Clinton Carbutt [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 12:08 PMTo: Lebohang TsoeneSubject: EThekwini Warwick Inbound Flyover

Hi Lebohang

Please can you forward site coordinates for the above in order for us to process this application.

Kind regardsClinton

==============Dr Clinton CarbuttPrincipal Conservation PlannerPlanning Division (IEM Section)Ezemvelo KZN WildlifePO Box 13053Cascades 3202KwaZulu-Natal

Tel: (033) 845 1468Fax: (033) 845 [email protected]

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Michelle Nevette

From: Clinton Carbutt [[email protected]]Sent: 19 July 2007 11:38 AMTo: Lebohang TsoeneSubject: RE: EThekwini Warwick Inbound Flyover

Dear Lebohang

This application was recently tabled and no major biodiversity concerns have been identified. No further documentation is required.

This form of email commentary for 'letters of no concern' is now considered acceptable to DAEA.

Please acknowledge receipt of this email.

Kindest regardsClinton


Tel: (033) 845 1468Fax: (033) 845 [email protected]===============

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Michelle Nevette

From: Clinton Carbutt [[email protected]]Sent: 19 July 2007 11:38 AMTo: Lebohang TsoeneSubject: RE: EThekwini Warwick Inbound Flyover

Dear Lebohang

This application was recently tabled and no major biodiversity concerns have been identified. No further documentation is required.

This form of email commentary for 'letters of no concern' is now considered acceptable to DAEA.

Please acknowledge receipt of this email.

Kindest regardsClinton


Tel: (033) 845 1468Fax: (033) 845 [email protected]===============

Michelle Nevette


Sent: 17 October 2007 08:09 AM


Subject: CMC: Tina Venter: FW: PROPOSED ETHEKWINI WARWICK INBOUND FLYOVER

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Morning Michelle, Could you please reply on the following email? Thanks and enjoy your day. Sharn,

From: Tina Venter - Financial Manager [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 16 October 2007 03:50 PM To: Shannon Muller Subject: PROPOSED ETHEKWINI WARWICK INBOUND FLYOVER Dear Mr Jordaan I refer to your email dated 15 October 2007 in respect of the above. We are situated at 126 Berea Road Durban and the areas that will be effected as per your email , the market and Botanical Gardens areas, are close to our business operations. Please could you provide the following information: 1. how this flyover will effect access to and from our business operations situated at 126 Berea Road 2. what servitudes will be closed during construction and would they effect our business operations (access, loading and movement of trucks and 40 ft shipping containers) 3. you state that there are residential and business establishments adjacent to the proposed route that will be effected - are we one of the businesses that will be effected. I thank you for your assistance in this matter. Yours sincerely TINA VENTER GROUP FINANCIAL MANAGER

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