The Proponent (De Beers Marine Namibia (DBMN) (Pty) Ltd) is applying for the renewal of the Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) for the proposed upgrading of the Oranjemund International Airport (Oranjemund Logistic Aviation Base), Oranjemund //Karas Region, Southern Namibia. The proposed airport upgrading activities will cover: the runway and related infrastructure, main terminal building, fuel depot and airport rescue, firefighting building and future project element additions to facilities and infrastructure related to logistical (offshore operations) and potential land-based production operations. The proposed project will be executed in different phases summarised as follows: Phase 1 interventions are planned for 2023. This entails integrity maintenance and upgrades to the runway, upgrading the helicopter hangar, construction of the Crew facility and enhancements in the Main Terminal Building, which include the DBMN logistics operations to ensure a seamless process flow and to comply with the increased capacity required for growth in production operations. Phase 2 are projects that still has to be voted and refers to the longer-term solution to the runway extension. Additionally, it also addresses the security solutions required for the operations, the full extent of the terminal and airport perimeter. Phase 3 refers to work required to ensure capacity expansion to the hangars and secure operations with regards to product handling, and. Phase 4 refers to essential product sorting and operational infrastructure upgrades required to ensure longevity of the DBMN logistical and airport operations. The above proposed upgrades to the Oranjemund Logistic Aviation Base will all be confined within the current fenced airport boundary. The upgraded airport infrastructure will greatly support the envisaged increased DBMN operational activities in terms of flight operators, passenger numbers and cargo volumes. Overall, the development will greatly support the much-needed infrastructural needs and socioeconomic growth of the Town of Oranjemund.