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The project at Epembe, Ohangwena Region, Namibia, involves the development of a new secondary school by the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, designed to accommodate up to 600 learners, including a hostel and teacher housing, on a 20-hectare site located at 17°47'00"S, 16°27'00"E.

Renewal: an EIA was conducted in 2021 and the ECC expired and therefore needs to be renewed. The Environmental Management Act (No 7 of 2007) stipulates that an Environmental Scoping Assessment is required as the following ‘Listed Activities’ are involved: the Karas Regional council is of the intension to to establish 20 new extensions Within Aussenkehr and it triggers certain activities listed in the act. The construction of facilities for the transmission and supply of electricity.

Purpose of the ECC for EPL 10173 The Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) is a mandatory requirement for Exclusive Prospecting Licence (EPL) 10173, held by Frampton Investment CC. It ensures that prospecting activities in the Kunene Region, Opuwo Magisterial District, comply with environmental regulations and are conducted responsibly. Key Purposes of the ECC Authorization of Prospecting Activities: The ECC formally permits Frampton Investment CC to conduct prospecting activities, including drilling, trenching, and sampling, within the 19,680.7221-hectare area.

The project involves the establishment of a sophisticated bio-processing facility by Virgo Biotechnology Pty Ltd, a Namibian-owned enterprise, for the sustainable valorization of marine mammal biomass, specifically Cape Fur Seals (Arctocephalus pusillus pusillus). This industrial initiative, located on Portion 105 of Henties Bay Townland No. 133, encompasses a 25-hectare site designed to integrate advanced biotechnological processes for comprehensive resource utilization.

The Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) for the Fisherman’s Village Affordable Housing Project is required for the subdivision, rezoning, and development of Erf 5757, Kuisebmond, Walvis Bay, Erongo Region, Namibia.

Project Overview: Mixed Township and Breakwater Development in Henties Bay This project involves the development of a mixed-use township and breakwater on Portion 114 of the Henties Bay Townland No. 133. The primary objective is to establish a modern, eco-friendly development that aligns with local and international standards while boosting the socio-economic landscape of Henties Bay. Key Features: Land Use: A 25-hectare site south of Henties Bay, featuring 250 middle- and high-class houses, boutique hotels, a shopping mall, institutional land use, and public open spaces.

The proponent, Messrs Schmidtco Property Developers (Pty) Ltd, through Messrs Erongo Consulting Group, the Environmental Assessment Practitioner, is applying for the Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) for this township development project because it is a legal requirement under the Environmental Management Act (EMA) No. 7 of 2007 and the accompanying EIA Regulations (2012) in Namibia. The project involves substantial land use changes, construction, and development activities, which are likely to have significant environmental and social impacts. 1.

This application is for the Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) for the Green Hydrogen, Ammonia Production, and Chemical Storage Facility. The ECC is essential for ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and promoting sustainable development. The application encompasses several key components: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): The ECC process includes conducting a thorough EIA to assess potential environmental impacts, such as effects on air quality, water resources, soil, flora, fauna, and community health.

This application is for the Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) for the Development of a Net Zero Industrial Park: Wind Energy Farm Project at Arandis Townlands, Erongo Region, Namibia. This project is spearheaded by Zero Carbon Namibia and includes a 1GW wind and solar farm, a green hydrogen production facility, a green ammonia/green hydrogen export facility, and a green ammonia production facility. The ECC application is prepared in accordance with the Environmental Management Act (Act No. 7 of 2007) and specifically Regulation No. 29, Section 21.

Executive Summary: The acquisition of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) license is mandated under section 27 of the Environmental Management Act (EMA) of 2007. This requirement applies to all relevant projects. An EIA project report was prepared by NEMA-registered experts at the request of the proponent to assess the environmental impacts of a proposed agricultural technologies business on farm Henties Bay Townland No. 133 in Erongo Region.

The Locomotive and Wagon Workshop is a key component of the Net Zero Industrial Park project in Arandis Townlands, Namibia. Here’s an overview of what the workshop entails: Purpose Maintenance and Refurbishment: The workshop will be used for maintaining and refurbishing locomotives and wagons, ensuring they are operational and efficient. Hydrogen Conversion: It will also focus on converting locomotives and wagons to hydrogen power, aligning with the project's goal of reducing carbon emissions.

The Solar Facility within the Net Zero Industrial Park, the Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) application is essential for: 1. Establishing a 1GW solar farm as part of the broader project’s clean energy initiative, which aims to produce renewable energy that will support the operations of the park, including hydrogen production and other facilities. 2. Ensuring the sustainable generation of solar power, which will contribute to reducing carbon emissions and support Namibia's green energy transition. 3.

Project Focus: This project centers on renewing the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) for a proposed healthcare facility on a 1.5-hectare public open space (Erf 6288) in Kuisebmond, Walvis Bay, Namibia. Environmental Compliance Renewal: The rezoning from public open space to institutional use necessitates an updated EMP to demonstrate continued adherence to Namibia's Environmental Management Act (EMA) and the principles established at the Earth Summit.

The Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) is sought for the proposed mixed-use township development on Portion X, Henties Bay Townland No. 133, in the Erongo Region of Namibia. This certificate is necessary to obtain official approval from regulatory authorities, specifically the Ministry of Environment, Forestry & Tourism, confirming that the proposed development complies with environmental regulations and standards.

Rehoboth Town Council wishes to formalize two extensions within Rehoboth Townlands. The proposed township development triggers listed activities as listed in the Environmental Management Act 7 (2007) and therefore requires an ECC before the process to the Urban and Regional Planning Board can get underway.

Proposed Mixed-Use Township Development in Henties Bay, Namibia Kandjumbi Construction and Plumbing CC is proposing to develop a mixed-use township on a 25-hectare site in Henties Bay, Namibia. The project will include 200 houses, a 3-star hotel, a shopping mall, institutional land use, and affordable student accommodations. The project is expected to create 350-450 permanent jobs and will be in line with the Henties Bay Zoning Scheme of 2021 and the Henties Bay structure plan.

The Dune 7 Concession, located within Dorob National Park in Walvis Bay, Namibia, has recently been awarded to Sandwich Dune Tours and Safari CC by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism Namibia. This concession has long been a popular recreational area, but its deteriorating state, characterized by littering, vandalized facilities, and inadequate infrastructure, has raised concerns among the public. In response, the Ministry undertook a renovation project to address these issues and improve the overall condition of the site.

Winplan needs to obtain clearance on a 120Ha ground within Rehoboth in order to continue with the flexible land tenure project. GIZ is funding the project in order to formalize existing settlements in Rehoboth by following guidelines of the Flexible Land Tenure Act.

IHS Fund Two (Namibia GP) (Pty) Ltd (the applicant) intends to develop a new housing scheme that will comprise about 427 sectional title dwelling units next to the Dunes Mall on Erf 5748 Walvis Bay. Due to the site’s location and potential for mosquitoes, flies, odour, the applicant has contracted Erongo Consulting Group to prepare the Environmental Impact Assessment Scoping report and Draft Environmental Management Plan for the proposed 2km 315mm closed purified effluent pipeline, which is only conditional upon the occupation of the buildings for residential development.

Berseba Village Council previously obtained ECC in order to conduct township establishment within Berseba. The ECC had lapsed and therefore Berseba needs to renew their ECC to continue with the township establishment.

IHS Fund Two (Namibia GP) (Pty) Ltd (the applicant) intends to develop a new housing scheme that will comprise about 427 sectional title dwelling units next to the Dunes Mall on Erf 5748 Walvis Bay. The applicant has contracted Erongo Consulting Group to prepare the Environmental Impact Assessment Scoping report and Draft Environmental Management Plan. The units will be sold under a sectional title plan, which means that the streets will be privately owned and maintained by the body corporate, rather than by the Walvis Bay Municipality.

To renew the current ECC for a sand and gravel mine within Oniipa which lapsed November 2021.

Application for ECC for closure of a Portion of Erf 9804, Extension 39 and the rezoning of Erf 9804 from 'Public Open Space' to 'Parastatal', Swakopmund, Erongo Region.

The proponent intends to run a salt mining business around 36 kilometers north of Henties Bay. Before the Minister of Mines and Energy can finalize the granting of the mining license, the Ministry of Environment and Tourism must provide compliance certification in the form of an Environmental Clearance.

Erongo Consulting Group (Pty) Ltd was engaged by Interlogix Namibia (Pty) Ltd to compile an Environmental Management Plant (EMP) in accordance with the Environmental Management Act, No. 7 of 2007. Interlogix Namibia herein referred to as the “Interlogix” has been operating a warehouse in Walvis Bay since 2012. Interlogix Namibia, a regional provider of Project Management and Logistics services, is dedicated to operating in a manner that is environmentally friendly.

The proposed site is situated within Ondangwa Extension 5 on Erf 1713. The site is currently undeveloped. The proponent wishes to subdivide Erf 1713, Ondangwa Extension 5 into portion A and Remainder. Remainder Erf 1717 will continue to be used for industrial purposes. The subdivided Portion A will be used as part of the road in order for the trucks to have adequate manoeuvring space for a turning circle. The image below shows the scale of the portion that needs to be subdivided from Erf 1713 and the reason WINPLAN needs to conduct an EIA for this creation of street.

The owner of the respective two erven wishes to conduct township establishment on both erven (Tamariskia Erven 673 and RE 540, Extension 2, Swakopmund). the proposed township establishment triggers certain listed activities as per the Environmental Regulations.

To renew an ECC which was obtained the 30th November 2018 for an existing sand and gravel mine which is in operation and would like to continue in the future. The existing ECC Expires on the 30th November 2021.

To allow Township Establishment on the Remainder Rehoboth Townlands No. 302. Certain listed activities per the Environmental Management Act (No 7 of 2007) were triggered: Activity 1(b), Activity 2.3, Activity 4, Activity 5.2, Activity 10.1(a,b) .

Oniipa Town Council wishes to formalize the existing townships within the settlement by planning 18 new extensions within Oniipa. These site are already disturbed by the inhabitants, but the roads and erven are not formalized. The proposed township establishment triggers certain listed activities in terms of Act no. 7 of 2007 of the Environmental Management Plan.

The envisioned EMP for Q&J Namib Metals of Walvis Bay to assess environmental risks posed by their Scrap Yard operations, which include flame cutting, scrap recycling, and salvage operations. The site is situated on erf W2976, 27 8th Street East, Industrial, Walvis Bay. The envisioned EMP will help provide Q&J Namib Metals with options to ensure impacts of the normal operations are minimized. As such, the proponent requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as enshrined under the Environmental Management Act No.

Karas regional council wishes to establish townships within Aussenkehr, in order for the Planning Board to approve the Township Establishments, an clearance certificate is required.

In line with the environmental regulatory requirements and project registration, WINPLAN Town and Regional Planning Consultants was appointed by the Hardap Regional Council to carry out an environmental scoping assessment for the proposed establishment of the new extension and the subdivision of erven 677 and 678. The Townships includes certain activities that are listed as 'Listed Activities' according to Government Notice No. 29 of 6 February 2012, which requires that an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) be obtained from the office of the Environmental Commissioner.

In line with the environmental regulatory requirements and project registration, WINPLAN Town and Regional Planning Consultants was appointed by the Otjinene Village Council to carry out an environmental scoping assessment for the proposed establishment of the new township establishment on the subdivided portions. The Townships includes certain activities that are listed as 'Listed Activities' according to Government Notice No. 29 of 6 February 2012, which requires that an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) be obtained from the office of the Environmental Commissioner.

It is for a renewal of a lapsed certificate for the Township Establishment on Portion 11 of the Remainder of the Farm Okahao, Townlands No. 989 as well as on Portions 3 and 4 of the Remainder of the Farm Okahao Townlands Extension 1213, Okahao (Omusati Region). The EEC expired in December 2020.

The rezoning of land from zoned public open space to another land use.

For Township Establishment of one new Extension in Tsandi (Omusati Region, Namibia).

It is the intention of the proponent to construct about 330 affordable housing units and related infrastructure on a 5- hectare portion of Erf 5757 Kuisebmond for the affordable housing project in Walvis Bay. The proposed site is an unsurveyed / unserviced 5-hectare and situated on the northern edge of Kuisebmond along Independence Avenue. It is currently planned that this erf be partially subdivided into single residential units.

The proponent is planning to embark on an Integrated Animal and Crop Farming initiative at Mubiza Village, which is some 30 km east of Katima Mlilo town, and is quite remote in the Zambezi Region of Namibia. Mwaka Integrated Farming CC has secured a 100-hectare piece of communal land to use for production of crop farming (agronomic) and crocodile rearing. The land of which is administered particularly by the local chiefs whose authority is governed by the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development of Namibia. The proposed area is communal and quite remote in the Zambezi Region of Namibia.

The proposed project is aimed at closing off the Erven as Public Open Spaces and rezoning them to Private Open Spaces. They are located in Swakopmund Proper and measure the following: 379 (1000m2), 402 (982.82m2), 403 (296.87m2), 404 (1376.43m2) and 410 (3991m2). They are in Windhuker Street. Some of the Erven didn’t have access to which is why we needed to redesign them. The Erven have been lying dormant for decades and Council wish to sell them off to individuals, hence the rezoning and closure. They are being rezoned to Private Open Space in order to keep their recreational function.

The ECC application is for the construction of the proposed Swakopmund Smallholding Potable Water Reservoir, and it will consist of the following main elements: • Supply and installation of a prefabricated water treatment plant including all fittings and accessories: • Construction of a concrete storage tank The reservoir will be a reinforced concrete structure, and will have a round shape with a smooth surface. The round shape of the reservoir will result in the strongest and most cost effective solution.

The creation of a Public Street / Road on Portions 180 and 181 of Remainder of Portion B of Swakopmund Town and Townlands No. 41, that will givs access to some of the newly created portions. The proposed public street obtains direct access from Tsavorite Street, and Henties Bay Road. The proposed public street is designed to be an 18m. wide cul-de-sac street. The proposed public street is designed to Swakopmund Council, Ministry of Urban and Rural Development and accepted traffic engineering design standards.