Title:

221124000420: Construction and operation of a Crocodile Farm (husbandry and tannery) and Leisure (lodging and tours) Park activities on a portion of the remainder of farm Usakos and Townlands No. 93: South-West Longitudinal of the Khan River, Erongo Region

Publication Year:
2022
Abstract:

Reptilia Crocodile Farm and Park intends to construct and operate a crocodile farm in Usakos, to breed the Nile crocodiles for conservation purposes, tourism and hide production. The proposed site is located southwest of the Khan River on a portion of the remainder portion of farm Usakos. The component of the key activities envisaged includes the following: 1. The construction: for the smooth operation of the proposed crocodile farm and park the following supporting infrastructure will be required and is to be constructed on a three (3) hectare area โ€“ holding pens, ponds and abattoir, veterinary room, feed stores and overall farm boundary fences. 2. Installation of water and effluent, and power supply infrastructure: primarily these will be connected, and services provided by the Usakos Town Council and a 120 kVA diesel generator backup supply. 3. Crocodile Husbandry: key activity here includes the sourcing of the seed stock of crocodiles, breeding, feeding and health care, and the maintenance of infrastructures. 4. Abattoir and tannery operation: as part of the support infrastructure for the crocodile farm which will include growing out juvenile crocodile, harvesting and hide tanning. 5. Hospitality services: to complement the crocodile husbandry, the operations include a component of tourism activities mainly the provision of accommodation (lodging and camping), restaurant and guided tours. This is most important to ensure that the farming operation is financially sustainable.

Item Type:
Report
Language:
en
Last date for commenting on this EIA: Thursday, 29 December 2022

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