1. THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE IS FOR: Activity 10.1 - Infrastructure The construction of - (b) public roads (d) airports and airfields; Activity 9 - Hazardous Substance Treatment, Handling and Storage (9.4) the storage and handling of dangerous goods, including petrol, diesel, liquid petroleum gas or paraffin, in containers with a combined capacity of more than 30 cubic meters at any on location (9.5) construction of filling stations or any other facility for the underground and aboveground storage of dangerous goods, including petrol, diesel, liquid, petroleum, gas or paraffin 2. DETAILS OF THE ACTIVITY(S) COVERED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE: Note: Please attach plans to show the location and scope of the designated activity(s), and use additional sheets if necessary: 2.1. TITLE OF ACTIVITY The New Opuwo Aerodrome and Associated Infrastructure 2.2. LOCATION OF ACTIVITY The New Opuwo Aerodrome site is located in Opuwo, (Kunene Region), approximately 5km east of the Alpha Village and 4km from the bitumen surfaced Main Road between Omakange to the east and Opuwo to the west (Appendix A: Locality Map). The centre of the runway is at the approximate coordinates 18° 07' 42,5" S and 13° 58' 26,5" E (Decimal: Lat -18.128465° Long 13.974027°) 2.3 NATURE OF ACTIVITY The Opuwo Aerodrome is a state owned aerodrome situated within the Opuwo Townlands and the aerodrome is located immediately east of the formal town of Opuwo. As the custodian of the aerodrome, the Department of Transport has realised the need for the relocation of the Opuwo Aerodrome to the alternative site due to increasing safety and security concerns in the current location. The security fence of the existing aerodrome has been vandalised; which has resulted in the free movement of locals and livestock within the premises The decision of the Cabinet in 1997 was that the Opuwo Aerodrome should form part of a National Aerodrome Network. The proposed network consists of three aerodrome classes: Class A Aerodromes having infrastructure capable of handling large aircraft and a relative high volume of domestic and international traffic; Class B Aerodromes capable of handling aircraft used on domestic commuter services and regional flights and Class C Aerodromes providing basic access by air. At the time of the decision, the Opuwo Aerodrome was categorized as a Class C Aerodrome. There is presently no control over access to the Aerodrome and motor vehicles, people and cattle move onto and across the Aerodrome and runway at free will. Broken bottles and other unwanted objects are found on the aerodrome site. It is therefore very important to relocate the site to the more secure site where access will be adequately controlled and maintained. The costs of fence maintenance will be significantly reduced in the new site. The feasibility study has confirmed the suitability of the site for the proposed new Opuwo Aerodrome. In addition to the above, the existing Aerodrome is preventing the expansion of the town towards suitable developable area to the east. The relocation of the Aerodrome will, therefore, also allow the eastward development of the Opuwo town. 2.4 SCALE AND SCOPE OF THE ACTIVITY The feasibility report has highlighted the structures and infrastructure that will be constructed as part of the proposed Aerodrome. The proposed project included the construction of the following structures and infrastructure: Guard house with ablution facilities, water and electricity; Gravel access road; Covered veranda and rest rooms for the passengers and crew; Fuel storage and handling facility; Water, electricity and telecommunications; Drainage structures; Fencing; Runway marking and signage; and Road signs. The existing Aerodrome will be decommissioned and the land on which it is located will be handed over to the local authority subsequent to its rehabilitation.