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Background Information Document September 2016

Purpose

The purpose of this document is to:
 Inform Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) about the proposed project
 Provide brief background details of the proposed project
Background
BP South Africa (Pty) Ltd is proposing to develop a filling station with a capacity of (115
m³ (ULP 95 (Petrol) = 2 x 23000 litre tanks, LRP 95 (Petrol) =1 x 23000 litre tank and
D50 (Diesel) = 2 x 23000 litre tanks. Four pump islands will be canopy covered and the
service station will also have a convenience store.

The Study

BP South Africa (Pty) Ltd appointed Geomeasure Group (Pty) Ltd to undertake an application for environmental authorization to the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning as per the requirements of Section
24(5) of the National Environmental Management Act (Act 107 of 1998). A legislative review has indicated that the application triggers the requirement for a Basic Assessment
under the National Environmental Management Act: GNR 983, Activity 14:
“the development of facilities or infrastructure, for the storage, or for the storage and handling, of a dangerous good, where such storage occurs in containers with a combined capacity of 80 cubic meters or more but not exceeding 500 cubic meters”

The proposed scope of work for the environmental process will follow the procedure detailed in GNR 982 (Appendix 1) of the EIA Regulations (2014), promulgated in terms of Section 24(5) of the National Environmental Management Act (Act 107 of 1998). The
assessment will involve consultation with all Interested and Affected Parties (neighbours, NGOs, local conservancies, authorities, public etc) and assessment of any potential
environmental impacts associated with the project. Regular consultation with the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning will be undertaken to ensure that environmental regulations are complied with throughout the
process.

Where

The proposed development site is located on the south eastern corner of Oostewal Road & John Olafsonn Road in Langebaan, site co-ordinates are 33°04’48.09” S and
18°02’26.63” E. See Figure 1 below.

Figure 1 – Locality Plan

Benefits associated with the development
The proposed development will directly create permanent and temporary employment opportunities for the local community and also positively contribute to the area’s local economy. The location of the proposed service station is located next to Oostewal Road
thus making the location favorable for fuel supply.

Next step in the process

A two week registration period will be allowed for individuals to formally register their full details and thereafter a public meeting will be scheduled. The public meeting will enable
interested and affected parties to discuss the proposed development in detail thus giving them the opportunity to express any issues and concerns related to the development.
If you wish to register as an Interested and Affected Party (I&AP) please complete the form overleaf.

YOUR INVITATION TO COMMENT
You are invited as an Interested and Affected Party to register and comment on the
Basic Assessment Process for the proposed BP Langebaan Service Station, please
complete the form below and return it to Ms. Gasa (details below) before 09 October 2016

PLEASE NOTE – IF YOU DO NOT REGISTER AS AN I&AP, YOU WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVE FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE PROJECT

Ms. N Gasa
Fax: (031) 765 1935
e-mail: khanya@geomeasuregroup.co.za
Title: First name: Surname: Initials:
Organisation: Designation:
Postal Address:
Postal Code:
Tel No: Cell No:
Fax No: E-mail:
COMMENTS

Kindly forward us details of I&APs that you think might have interest in the proposed development. Thank you for your participation.