The Swakopmund Municipality plans to perform a thorough geotechnical assessment of the current sand mining borrow pits. This assessment aims to determine the remaining material reserves, formulate recommendations for effective management, and carry out an environmental impact assessment to address all associated environmental issues. Additionally, the municipality seeks to obtain an Environmental Clearance for the entire sand mining borrow pits site measuring 55.97 hectares.
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