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The proposed wind-surfing and kite-surfing water sport activities will take place in the Lüderitz lagoon 2. The proponent intends to enhance water surfing activities as follows: (a) Using an alternative method of optimizing speed by installing temporary floating water-based wave breakers, (b) Adding kite-surfing and (c) Increase the number of water surfing events from one event per year to 2 events per year. The operator who is currently approved by MEFT only operates wind-surfing in the Lüderitz lagoon 2 by digging and excavating a channel for speed optimization.
The ECC is required for Upgrading MR76 from Gravel Road Standards to Bitumen Road Standards. The project road provides critical connectivity between northern Namibia, Angola, and the coastal Erongo Region. Once upgraded to bitumen standards, MR76 will form a vital part of Namibia’s regional road network, supporting both rural and urban development along its corridor. Road infrastructure plays a key role in improving socio-economic development. The upgrade of MR76 is expected to: Enhance access to health, education, and markets. Lower travel times and vehicle operating costs.
Enviro Management Consultants Namibia (EMCN) is appointed to undertake the Environmental Assessment relating to the proposed project - Direct Appointment of Element Consulting Engineers for the Design, Contract Documentation, Site Supervision and Contact Administration for Upgrading of Various Roads in Nkurenkuru - Kavango West Region. The Road Fund Administration together with the Nkurenkuru Town Council are funding this project which involves the upgrading of various roads within the Nkurenkuru Town.
The Proponent ascribes to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. The Proponent would like to meet demand for housing in Katima Mulilo Town but with minimal negative environmental and social impacts. The proponent understands Township Establishment of the proposed Katima Mulilo Extensions 55 and 56 on Erf 2818 Katima Mulilo Extension 10, creation of street and installation of services will have negative environmental and social impacts. For this reason, the Proponent commits to renew the current ECC before undertaking the proposed construction of houses.
The Roads Authority of Namibia (RA) appointed Element Consulting Engineers to perform the emergency consulting services for detailed design and tender documentation, evaluation and supervision for the rehabilitation of several streets on the Otjiwarongo Municipal area in the Otjiwarongo Maintenance Region. Enviro Management Consultants Namibia (EMCN) is appointed to undertake the Environmental Assessment relating to the proposed project.
The Roads Authority of Namibia appointed Element Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd, to perform consultancy services for the detail design, tender documentation, contract administration and site supervision for the detail design for rehabilitation of TR1/3 Section B and C and upgrading to Low Volume Seal of MR98 (Tses – Berseba) //Karas and Hardap Regions.
Numerous road upgrades are taking place in and around the town of Rundu - Kavango East Region. The construction of these roads require suitable material for the layer works as well as the surface. Suitable materials are very difficult to obtain in this area of Namibia and the sources are limited. During the site visit the Roads Authority together with the contractor and engineers identified one source suitable. This borrow pit is located approximately 10km south of Rundu and is known as the Ncuma road borrow pit.
Walvis Diving and Salavage cc would like to undertake underwater hull cleaning. The existing ECC (No. 01884) is expiring on 17 January 2025, and the proponent would like to renew the ECC in order to be able to provide underwater hull cleaning services within the Walvis Bay port, Walvis Bay, Namibia.
The ECC (Environmental Clearance Certificate) issued on 12 April 2019 to the Proponent (Tsiseb Communal Conservancy) to undertake the proposed project expired on 12 April 2021. Due to various constraints and challenges including the COVID-19, the Proponent was unable to undertake the proposed activity within the permissible 3 years period. The income generated from the existing lodge (Brandberg White Lady Lodge) was severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
As part of its mandate, the Roads Authority must ensure that the marginalized communities are served by the national road network. Main Road 119 provides access, to essential services like schools and medical facilities, to the Talismanus community. Maintaining the existing gravel road has become costly due to the excessive deterioration and upgrading the road is more feasible.
The proponent would like to construct and operate a 10 bed rooms lodge as well as other tourism facilities on the south side of the Ugab River (Erongo region). Furthermore, the proponent intends to construct on the north side of the Ugab River (Kunene region), staff accommodation facilities. This means the proposed site cuts across two regions, namely Kunene and Erongo regions. Furthermore, the proposed site falls within 2 Conservancies; namely, Sorris Sorris and Tsiseb. This is a listed activity and may not be undertake without an ECC; hence this application.
The road between Rundu and Divundu is being rehabilitated and material is required for this operation. The only suitable material to be found is an existing borrow pit close to Divundu. This application is for permission to extract material from the existing borrow pit and to crush it on site. This material will be used for the road rehabilitation.
The ECC for this project was approved in April 2017. However, the ECC has expired because the proponent was unable to operate due to several constrains including funding. The proponent has secured funding and is ready to develop. However, the proponent understands the need to first consider the environment before undertaking development. For this reason, the proponent would like to renew the ECC and start operation of the campsite.
ECC is needed for the construction and operation fuel retail facility in Spitzkoppe, Erongo Region, Namibia.
This is a renewal application of an existing ECC for this project.
ECC needed for construction and operation of Aquaponic Greenhouse Farming with complete Solar Plant.
The project consists of three (3) sections A to C. Section A to C of bitumen surface standards to be removed, stockpiled, and reconstructed. Section A and B are located on the section of road in between the orange river and part of the Magalies mountain range, and after Sendelingsdrift mine. Section C is also a section constructed with high fills. The level of the road was increased by ± 7 metres, with 8 % superelevation. Section A, B are in the vicinity of Sendelingsdrift mine, next to the Orangeriver, sections C along the Auchas pass.
Construction of labour-based gravel district road: D4119.
For the construction of a gravel road between Omukukutu to Omboloka in Ohangwena Region.
ECC required to construct and operate a finfish cage aquaculture farm.
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285_EIA_Finfish Cage Aquaculture Farm_Luderitz.pdf | 2.58 MB |
285_EMP_Finfish Cage Aquaculture Farm_Luderitz.pdf | 282.25 KB |
285_Map_Finfish Cage Aquaculture Farm_Luderitz.pdf | 72.86 KB |
To undertake in-water hull cleaning operations within the Walvis Port.
To construct and operate a private air-strip for leisure aircraft (non-military) operations at Brandberg White Lady Lodge.
Detailed design, borrow of materials, construction related activities.
Enviro Management Consultants Namibia (EMCN) is appointed by the Roads Authority to undertake the Environmental Assessment relating to the proposed project - Detailed Design, Tender Documentation for the Upgrading to Bitumen Standard of DR1953 (56km) Karibib - Otjimbingwe in the Erongo Region.
Enviro Management Consultants Namibia (EMCN) is appointed by the Roads Authority to undertake the Environmental Assessment relating to the proposed project - The Upgrade of Roads to Low Volume Seal in and around the Town of Rundu in the Kavango East Region: John Mutorwa Street in Rundu, DR3402 (from TR8/4 intersection to Rundu University Campus), DR3448 (from TR8/4 intersection for 5 km) and DR3402 (from Rundu University Campus for 1.4km towards Kayengona Junction).
Enviro Management Consultants Namibia (EMCN) is appointed to undertake the Environmental Assessment relating to the proposed project - Contract No. W/DP/RA-22/2020 design and contract documentation to upgrade upgrade of 145km of MO119 (TO602 to Talismanus) to low volume seal.
The route determination of roads and design of associated physical infrastructure where - (a) it is a public road; (b) the road reserve is wider than 30 meters; or (c) the road caters for more than one lane of traffic in both directions.
As part of the Roads Authority's mandate in support of the Government’s Rural Access Roads Development Program to enhance rural accessibility, stimulate economic growth and connect the rural population to the economic belt of Namibia, the construction and upgrading to Low Volume Seal standards of three (3) access roads intersecting the MR91: Gobabis - Aminuis - Aranos road namely, DR3815 (DR1004), DR3816 and DR3824.
Application for renewal of Environmental Clearance Certificate.
The application is submitted for the obtainment of an ECC for the proposed project.
Application for sand mining to construct a road.
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3026_Community Meeting_Application for sand mining BP 34 A3.pdf | 143.35 KB |
3026_Proforma EC_Application for sand mining BP 34 A3.pdf | 787.12 KB |
3026_Coordinates_Application for sand mining BP 34 A3.pdf | 989.34 KB |
Construction of low volume seal road.
Provision of underwater hull cleaning services, Walvis Bay.
The proposed project (re-graveling of existing roads) was discussed with the Ministry of Environment and Tourism on few occasions. It was agreed that a full EIA is not required due to the fact that it is existing roads and existing borrow pits to be used for the proposed project. It was further decided that an ESMP be submitted for the various roads to be re-graveled.
The proposed project (re-graveling of existing roads) was discussed with the Ministry of Environment and Tourism on few occasions. It was agreed that a full EIA is not required due to the fact that it is existing roads and existing borrow pits to be used for the proposed project. It was further decided that an ESMP be submitted for the various roads to be re-graveled.
The proposed project (re-graveling of existing roads) was discussed with the Ministry of Environment and Tourism on few occasions. It was agreed that a full EIA is not required due to the fact that it is existing roads and existing borrow pits to be used for the proposed project. It was further decided that an ESMP be submitted for the various roads to be re-graveled.
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2019_ESMP_Re_graveling contracts in the Windhoek Region.pdf | 5.69 MB |
2019_Appointment Letter_Re_graveling contracts in the Windhoek Region.pdf | 89.04 KB |
The proposed project (re-graveling of existing roads) was discussed with the Ministry of Environment and Tourism on few occasions. It was agreed that a full EIA is not required due to the fact that it is existing roads and existing borrow pits to be used for the proposed project. It was further decided that an ESMP be submitted for the various roads to be re-graveled.
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2020_ESMP_Re_graveling contracts in the Oshakati Region.pdf | 6.23 MB |
2020_Appointment Letter_Re_graveling contracts in the Oshakati Region.pdf | 89.04 KB |
Application for extension of validity of an existing ECC.
The application is for change of conditions for extension of validity of an existing ECC.