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The ECC is required for the following proposed base, rare and precious metals groups exploration activities in the EPL No.
The ECC is required for the following proposed exploration activities for base, rare and precious metals groups in the EPL 7344: (i) Initial desktop exploration activities (review of existing information and all previous activities in order identify any potential target/s in the EPL Area); (ii) Regional reconnaissance field-based activities such as reginal mapping, aerial survey and existing data analysis and sampling to identify and verify potential targeted areas based on the recommendations of the desktop work undertaken under (i) above; (iii) Initial local field-based activities such as
The ECC is required for the following proposed base, rare and precious metals, dimension stones and industrial minerals groups exploration activities in the EPL 6413: (i) Initial desktop exploration activities (review of existing information and all previous activities in order identify any potential target/s in the EPL Area); (ii) Regional reconnaissance field-based activities such as reginal mapping, aerial survey and existing data analysis and sampling to identify and verify potential targeted areas based on the recommendations of the desktop work undertaken under (i) above; (iii) Initia
The ECC is required for the following proposed activities: (i) Initial desktop exploration activities (review of existing information and all previous activities in order identify any potential target/s in the MCs Area); (ii) Regional reconnaissance field-based activities such as reginal mapping, aerial survey and existing data analysis and sampling to identify and verify potential targeted areas based on the recommendations of the desktop work undertaken under (i) above; (iii) Initial local field-based activities such as widely spaced geological mapping, sampling, surveying and possible tr
This application is a renewal of the old ECC which expires end of April 2020.
Namib Eden Trading CC intends to construct and commission an eco-friendly seawater desalination plant at Farm Hentiesbaai No. 133 at Henties Bay in Erongo Region. The proponent has been conditionally granted approval by the Henties Bay Council (Resolution No. CR/010/31/01/2018) to lease a portion in extend of approximately 240 hectares of the Farm Hentiesbaai Town and Townlands No. 133 by private treaty to construct and commission an eco-friendly seawater desalination plant. The Proponent needs and Environmental Clearance Certificate for them to commence with the proposed project.
The Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) is the regulating legislation that governs all activities that may have a potentially detrimental effect on the receiving environment. The following project activities trigger the need for an EIA in Namibia: Activity 1 - Energy generation, transmission and storage activities: the construction of facilities for the transmission and supply of electricity.
The environmental clearance certificate is for: Activity 10.1 (a) (Infrastructure) The construction of – Oil, water, gas and petrochemical and other bulk supply pipelines. Activity10.1 (b) (Infrastructure) The construction of – Public roads. Activity 10.2 (a) (Infrastructure) The route determination of roads and design of associated physical infrastructure where – it is a public road.
To obtain a ministerial approval of the existing Gobabis Municipality dumpsite as a waste disposal site in terms of Section 5(2) of the EMA.
The ECC is required for the following proposed base, rare and precious metals groups exploration activities in the EPL No.
ECC is for the construction and operations of a fuel retail facility in Khomasdal, Windhoek.
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| 1112_EIA_Fuel Retail Facility in Khomasdal.pdf | 5.51 MB |
| 1112_Note_Fuel Retail Facility in Khomasdal.pdf | 28.85 KB |
Amendment - Renewal of the Environmental Clearance Certificate issued on 10 October 2014. No changes was made to the project scope or impacts. Report changes made were: Park name was updated to Tsau//Khaeb (Sperrgebiet) National Park and categorised as IUCN Category II National Park. Updated IFC standards and Guidelines. Updated IUCN requirements and Critical Habitat Study Added Section 4.8 Critical Habitat Assessment Study Added Critical Habitat Assessment impact description under Section 5.1; 5.3.1.2 and 5.3.1.5 A Longitudinal Bird Impact Assessment over 1 year has been initiated.
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| 446_ECC_Diaz Wind Power Transmission Line.pdf | 1.62 MB |
| 446_EMP_Diaz Wind Power Transmission Line.pdf | 586.06 KB |
| 446_Authority Consent_Diaz Wind Power Transmission Line.pdf | 14.68 KB |
Non- invasive exploration on fam Okanguati under EPL 6162-
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| 1260_Draft EMP_Environmental Management Plan_EPL6162.pdf | 1009.17 KB |
| 1260_EMP_Environmental Management Plan_EPL6162.pdf | 1009.17 KB |
| 1260_Map_Environmental Management Plan_EPL6162.pdf | 62.12 KB |
| 1260_Consultation_Environmental Management Plan_EPL6162.pdf | 44.49 KB |
For the Construction and Operation of a Liquidfied Petroleum Gas.
ECC is for a Construction and Operations of A Fuel Retail Facility in Johannes Nampala Avenue, Walvis Bay.
The proponent intends to mine dimension stones on the allocated mining claim sites.
Renewal of ECC for Shipwreck Lodge at the mouth of the Hoarusib River.
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| 1110_EIA_Skeleton Coast Shipwreck Lodge.pdf | 1.65 MB |
| 1110_ECC_Skeleton Coast Shipwreck Lodge.pdf | 127.39 KB |
| 1110_Operator_Skeleton Coast Shipwreck Lodge.pdf | 5.71 MB |
The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Study is for the construction of a service station on Erf 3289, Mondesa, Swakopmund by Namaza Investments cc. AK Plaza service station is envisaged to be a standard service station, with three islands, three dispensing fuel pumps (petrol and diesel) from a storage of 2 double wall underground storage tanks of 45000 litres. The service station will be part of a larger development, the AK Plaza which is an average sized shopping complex with various service offerings including: a supermarket, doctor’s practice, a pharmacy, toilets and shops.
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| 1060_EIA_AK Plaza service station on Erf 3289 Mondesa.pdf | 6.13 MB |
| 1060_EMP_AK Plaza service station on Erf 3289 Mondesa.pdf | 280.13 KB |
| 1060_Consent_AK Plaza service station on Erf 3289 Mondesa.pdf | 1.24 MB |
The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Study is for the construction of a service station on Erf 3289, Mondesa, Swakopmund by Namaza Investments cc. AK Plaza service station is envisaged to be a standard service station, with three islands, three dispensing fuel pumps (petrol and diesel) from a storage of 2 double wall underground storage tanks of 45000 litres. The service station will be part of a larger development, the AK Plaza which is an average sized shopping complex with various service offerings including: a supermarket, doctor’s practice, a pharmacy, toilets and shops.
Rezoning of land from Residential to Commercial Use is a listed activity that may not be undertaken without Environmental Clearance Certificate as per Environmental Management Act No 7 of 2007 and it's Regulations.
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| 1282_EMP_Erf 3150 Orwetoveni Extension 7.pdf | 15.45 MB |
| 1282_Scoping Report_Erf 3150 Orwetoveni Extension 7.pdf | 15.45 MB |
The application is for the renewal of an existing Gibeon Water Supply ECC for the above-mentioned project.
The application is for the renewal of an existing Gochas Water Supply ECC for the above-mentioned project.
The application is for the renewal of an existing Kalkrand Water Supply ECC for the above-mentioned project.
The application is for the renewal of an existing Ariamsvlei water supply scheme's ECC for the above-mentioned project, a continuation of the Ariamsvlei. Water Supply Scheme.
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| 1266_EMP_Continuation of the Ariamsvlei Water supply scheme.pdf | 1015.04 KB |
| 1266_Coordinates_Continuation of the Ariamsvlei Water supply scheme.pdf | 268.66 KB |
The application is for the Renewal of the ECC for the continued operation of the existing Okatana Service Station in Oshana Region. This application is done to comply to the EMA act and its regulations.
The application is for the renewal for an existing ECC for the above mentioned project issued in 2017.
Township Establishment.
The application is for the renewal of an existing Aroab Water Supply ECC for the above-mentioned project.
The environmental clearance certificate is for the operation of the Kokerboom Substation, Karas Region.
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| 1265_EMP_Kokerboom Substation.pdf | 543.53 KB |
| 1265_ECC_Kokerboom Substation.pdf | 562.72 KB |
The Environmental Clearance Certificate is for operation of the Hardap Substation, in the Hardap Region. NamPower intends to renew the expired Environmental Clearance certificate.
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| 1264_EMP_Hardap Substation.pdf | 543.53 KB |
The Environmental Clearance Certificate is for the operation of the Otjikoto Substation in the Oshikoto Region.
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| 1263_EMP_Otjikoto Substation.pdf | 568.45 KB |
Mining of semi precious stones.
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| 1250_MC_claim no 71381_71385 at State land Karasburg District.pdf | 2.44 MB |
Mining of semi precious stones.
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| 1249_MC_claim no 71160_71162 at Tsawises.pdf | 3.59 MB |
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| 1248_MC full_mining claim no 71064_71069 at Goboboseb.pdf | 3.18 MB |
| 1248_mc_mining claim no 71064_71069 at Goboboseb.pdf | 246.33 KB |
Mining activities at Omaruru, Erongo Region
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| 1247_MC 1_claim no 69840_69843 at Stateland Omaruru.pdf | 3.32 MB |
Geological Exploration.
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| 1196_Biodiversity Action Plan_EPL 5283.pdf | 5.73 MB |
| 1196_Map_EPL 5283.pdf | 1.62 MB |
| 1196_GK Info_EPL 5283.pdf | 615.52 KB |
| 1196_EIA_EPL 5283.pdf | 1.37 MB |
| 1196_Proposal request_EIA_EPL 5283.pdf | 243.95 KB |
Pronego Properties cc is granted authority by the Oniipa Town Council to subdivide Erf 253, Onethindi Extension 1 and establish a new township of ± 120 erven on Portion A/253. Erf 253 is located eastern side along the Ondangwa-Omuthiya Main road. The site is already occupied by existing development consisting of residential and business properties. The intention is to establish a mixed used township development by formalizing the existing land uses and incorporating compatible new land uses. Approval has been granted by the Oniipa Town Council for the intended development.
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| 1177_ESC_Township Establishment on Erf 253.pdf | 1.08 MB |
| 1177_ESMP_Township Establishment on Erf 253.pdf | 338.35 KB |
| 1177_Map_Township Establishment on Erf 253.pdf | 10.2 MB |
The proponent intends to mine dimension stones for commercial purposes on the allocated mining claim sites.
The ECC is required in order for the Proponent to conduct Marine Controlled Source Electromagnetic (CSEM) in Walvis Basin, offshore Namibia. CSEM survey is a geophysical technique that is globally used in the offshore environment for detecting the presence of oil and gas and thus reduces the risk of drilling a dry exploration well and improves the chances for a commercial discovery especially in a frontier (high-risk area without known commercial hydrocarbon discovery) region such as offshore Namibia.
This is the renewal of the Environment Clearance Certifiate for the EIA and EMP for the Development of Cemetery on Portion Y situated in Rockey Crest, Windhoek District, Khomas Region.
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| 1013_EMP_Cemetery on Portion Y situated in Rockey Crest.pdf | 1023.06 KB |
| 1013_ECC Renewal_Cemetery on Portion Y situated in Rockey Crest.pdf | 643.8 KB |
| 1013_ECC_Cemetery on Portion Y situated in Rockey Crest.pdf | 831.94 KB |
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the proposed establishment and operation of a poultry farm and a processing facility at Witvlei, Okarukambe Constituency, Omaheke Region.
Continued operations of the fuel retail facility of Malena Property Investments in Katima Mulilo.
Continuation of fuel bunkering operations within the exclusive economic zone of Namibia and the transfer of the ECC previously issued to Manica Group Namibia (Pty) Ltd to Monjasa Namibia (Pty) Ltd.
Renewal of the environmental clearance certificate for exploration activities for base and rare metals, industrial minerals and precious metals on EPL 5399, in the Otjozondjupa Regions, Namibia. Nature of Activity: The project involves the exploration for Base and Rare Metals, Industrial Minerals and Precious Metals Scale and Scope of Activity: Exploration activities take place within the boundaries of EPL 5399.
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| 1220_Enviromental Compliance Report_EPL 5399 in the Otjozondjupa Regions.pdf | 4.56 MB |
| 1220_Locality_EPL 5399 in the Otjozondjupa Regions.pdf | 138.28 KB |
| 1220_ECC_EPL 5399 in the Otjozondjupa Regions.pdf | 87.09 KB |
Renewal of the Environmental Clearance Certificate.
To start processing of already harvested Namibian timber into value added products 2. To receive funding from The Development Bank of Namibia.
Title of Activity: Exploration activities for base and rare metals, industrial minerals and precious metals, in the Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia Nature of Activity: The project involves exploration for base and rare metals, industrial minerals and precious metals. Scale and Scope of Activity: Exploration activities take place within the boundaries of EPL 5402 as illustrated on.
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| 1219_Env Compliance Rep_EPL 5402 in the Otjozondjupa Regions.pdf | 9.51 MB |
| 1219_Locality_EPL 5402 in the Otjozondjupa Regions.pdf | 147.42 KB |
| 1219_ECC_EPL 5402 in the Otjozondjupa Regions.pdf | 87.09 KB |
Proposed construction of a base transceiver station and associated infrastructure for Paratus Telecommunication (Pty) Ltd located east of Block 55 (Townlands No.41) in Swakopmund, Erongo Region, Namibia. Listed activities triggered by the project include: INFRASTRUCTURE 10.1. The construction of: (g) Communication networks including towers, telecommunication, and marine telecommunication lines and cables.
Proposed construction of a base transceiver station and associated infrastructure for Paratus Telecommunication (Pty) Ltd on a portion of land (Erf 785) adjacent to the Tamariskia cemetery in Swakopmund, Erongo Region, Namibia. Listed activities triggered by the project include: INFRASTRUCTURE 10.1. The construction of: (g) Communication networks including towers, telecommunication, and marine telecommunication lines and cables.
Operational phase: The Mining Activities on the Mining Claims No. 68463 to 68472 near Ruacana in the Omusati Region (SLS Crushers or hereinafter referred to as The Proponent) intends to continue with their aggregate mining operations on the currently active part of one of the ten mining claims near Ruacana in the Omusati Region. The mining claims are reported to be covering parts of the Omusati and Kunene Regions with the current mining site/activities located in the Omusati Region part only).