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KLIPTOWN
June 2004 FINAL REPORT
ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL CONSULTANTS P.O. BOX 1673 SUNNINGHILL 2157 Pilrig Place 3A/5 Eton Road PARKTOWN Phone: (011) 482 1730 Fax: (011) 482 1731 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARYThe Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA ), an initiativ e of the City of Johannesburg, is the implement ing agent of Blue IQ’s Greater Kliptown Dev elopment Project. Nemai Cons ulting was appointed to generate tools, aimed at meeting the demands presented by the en vironment-development in terface and progressing t he area to a more environmentally desirable state. The deliverables are presented in two separate documents. The first document includes the Environmental Management Framework (EMF) (deliv erables 1 to 3), while the second document contains the Action Plans (deliverable 4). This report presents the second of these two documents, namely the Kliptown Environmental Action Plans. The dual purpose of the Action Plans is to arrest environmental degradation and advance key environmental aspects to a more desirable state. Action Plans are defined as the strategies and principles required for reaching the desired environmental state, based on curr ent environmental deficits and issues identified through the Environmental Profile (Kliptown EMF, Nemai Consulting, 2004). The Environmental Features which receive attention in the Action Plans include freshwater, land, flora, water and sanita tion, waste, roads and stormwater, open space and farming and livestock. All relevant stakeholders are to be engaged to determine the implementation requirements of the Action Plans. Following the allocation of roles and responsibilities, a formal process is to be establis hed with regard to the monitoring and reporting of the Action Plans. An implementation timetable is provided for timing and coordinating the execution of each Action Plan’s Management Guidelines. Action Plans are prepared according to the following format: Environmental Feature Management Goal Management Objectives Management Guidelines Risk
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSNemai Consulting would kindly like to thank the following individuals for their assistance during the project investigations: A. Manganye Johannesburg Development Agency U. Ntsubane Johannesburg Development Agency G. Duiker Kliptown Community Development Forum J. Lemek Kliptown Visitor’s Centre S. Scott Kliptown Visitor’s Centre M. Taelo City Parks S. Munzhedzi City Parks J. Smit City Parks S. Kruger Johannesburg Roads Agency R. Neeleman Johannesburg Roads Agency G. Wolvaard Johannesburg Roads Agency P. Letselebe Pikitup R. De Beer Pikitup P. van Louw Pikitup, Avalon Depot D. Manneson Goudkoppies Landfill L. Deepnarain Johannesburg Water J. Ernst Johannesburg Water P. Pretorius Johannesburg Water, Avalon Depot M. Mokoka CoJ Department of Housing D. Mayimela CoJ Department of Housing T. Mathiane DWAF, Directorate Community Forestry L. Radebe DWAF, Directorate Community Forestry J. Makgabutlane Region 10, Sport & Recreation G. Huntley Region 10, Housing
Page No 4 D. P. Bojosi Region 10, Social Services F. Chaba Region 6, Social Services O. Kruger Region 6, Health Sister Didi Klipspruit West Clinic S. Cannon Telkom J. Kubheka Rand Water S. Mabaso Eskom W. Segers Egoli Gas D. Oliver City Power V. Khumalo SAHRA M. Lombaard Statistics South Africa P. Swanepoel Studio Mas C. Putter Urban Dynamics Gauteng Inc. P. Kotzé Intersite Property Management Services (Pty.) Ltd. W. Fourie Global Image J. Legwale Kliptown Environmental Reference Group J. Twala Freedom Charter Square Environmental Forum N. Welland Moore Spence Jones
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TITLE AND APPROVAL PAGETITLE : Kliptown Environmental Action Plans CLIENT : Johannesburg Development Agency P.O. Box 61877 M ARSHALLTOWN 2019 PREPARED BY : Nemai Consulting C.C. 5 Eton Road PARKTOWN Telephone : 011 482 1730 Facsimile : 011 482 1731 AUTHOR : D. Henning __________________________ __________________ Signature
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DISTRIBUTION LISTCopy No. Attention Name and Address
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AMENDMENTS PAGE
Date Nature of Amendment Amendment No. Signature August 2003 Draft Copy for Comments 0 June 2004 Final Copy 1
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY... II ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS... III TITLE AND APPROVAL PAGE... V DISTRIBUTION LIST ... VI AMENDMENTS PAGE ... VII TABLE OF CONTENTS... VIII 1. PROJECT BACKGROUND ... 1 1.1. Introduction...1 1.2. Aims and Objectives ... 2 1.3. Methodology ... 2 1.4. Assumptions and Limitations ..2 2. ACTION PLANS ... 6 2.1. Definition ...6 2.2. Purpose ...6 2.3. Implementation ...7 2.4. Action Plan Format ...10 2.5. List of Action Plans ...10 3. CONCLUSIONS ... 35 4. RECOMMENDATIONS ... 36 5. REFERENCES... 37 6. GLOSSARY OF TERMS ... 38
Page No 9 List of Tables Table 2.2 : Compilation of Environmental Features addressed in Action Plans 7
Table 2.3.3 : Implementation timetable for Action Plans 9
Table 2.4 : The format of an Action Plan 10 List of Figures Figure 1.1a : Project deliverables and how they interrelate 3
Figure 1.1b : Locality map of project area 4
Figure 2.5a : Aerial photograph of the localities of Action Plan 1, with selected site photographs 13
Figure 2.5b : Aerial photograph indicating the geological characteristics of project area 15
Figure 2.5c : Aerial photograph of the localities of Action Plan 3, with selected site photographs 19
Figure 2.5d : Aerial photograph of the localities of Action Plan 5, with selected site photographs 26
Figure 2.5e : Aerial photograph of the locality of Action Plan 6, with site photograph 29
Figure 2.5f : Aerial photograph of the localities of Action Plan 8, with site photographs 34
Appendices Appendix A : Framework for Park Development 39
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1. PROJECT BACKGROUND1.1. Introduction In an attempt to elevate Gauteng to a “s mart” province, the Gauteng Provincial Government embarked upon a multi-billion Rand scheme, termed Blue IQ. This initiative aims to advance the economy of the province by inv esting public funds in strategic infrastructure development. The Freedom Charter was init ially signed in Soweto in the area known as Kliptown, which prov ided the impetus for the propos ed preser vation and im provement of the Greater Kliptown region. The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), an initiative of the City of Johannesburg (CoJ), is the implementing agent of Blue IQ’s Greater Kliptown Development Project. In order to protect and advance the inherent qualities of Kliptown, its environmental attributes need to be placed at the forefr ont of development considerations and endeavours. Nemai Consulting was appointed to generate tools, aim ed at meeting the demands presented by the en vironment-development in terface and progressing t he area to a more environmentally desirable state. The proj ect’s deliverables encompass the following:
Page No 11 The deliverables are presented in two separate documents. The first document includes the Environmental Management Framework (EMF) (deliv erables 1 to 3), while the second document contains the Action Plans (deliverable 4). This report presents the second of these two documents, namely the Kliptown Environmental Action Plans. The relationship between the project deliverables is depicted in Figure 1.1a. The project area of K liptown is situated in the south-eastern part of Soweto, between Eldorado Park, Pimville, Dlamini and Klips pruit West (refer to Figure 1.1b ). For the purposes of this report the Soweto Golf Course was included in the study area. 1.2. Aims and Objectives The dual purpose of the Kliptown Action Plans is to arrest environmental degradation and advance key environmental aspects to a more desirable state. 1.3. Methodology The following tasks were undertaken: Literature survey of national and inte rnational trends in sustainable urban development, and environment enhancement tec hniques for informal and densely populated urban areas; and Telephonic and pers onal interviews wit h s takeholders regarding the types and concomitant suitability of intervention measures 1.4. Assumptions and Limitations The following assumptions were made during the project: Although the relevant principles and recommendations were taken into consideration in the preparation of the project deliverables, it is accepted that this report will not be read or implemented in isolation of the following: Kliptown EMF (Nemai Consulting, 2004); Greater Kliptown Development Framework Plan (Seneque, Maughan – Brown SWK, 1997); The Gauteng Spatial Development Framework 2000 and beyond (1999); Klipspruit EMF (Nemai Consulting, 2002); CoJ Spatial Development Framework; Region 6 and Region 10 Local Integrated Development Plan;
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Figure 1.1a:
Project deliverables and how
they
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Figure 1.1b:
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An Open Space Framework for the Klip spruit Riv er Corridor, its Tributaries and the Adjacent Open Land (Oryx En vironmental & Ne wtown Landscape Architects CC, 2000); The Kliptown Urban Design Framework (2003); and Integrated Development Plans. The releva nt community groups and forums will be consult ed prior to the implementation of the determined interventions; The interv entions pr oposed in this repor t will be read in c onjunction with the needs ass essment component of the study whic h will be performed by Manto Management; The data provided by the stakeholders is accurate a nd a true reflection of on-ground conditions; The custodian of the document will ensure that all pertinent legislation is adhered to during the implementation of the findings of the document; and, The findin gs of this report will be consul ted during the impl ementation of any project in the study area. The following limitation was encountered: A foreseen limitation of the Action Plans is the failure of CoJ Utilities, Ag encies and Corporatised Ent ities (UACs) to adopt t he interventions, which will result in an unproductive project deliverable.
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2. ACTION PLANS2.1. Definition Action Plans are defined as follows: The strategies and principles required for reaching t he desired environmental state, based on current envir onmental deficits and is sues identified through the Environmental Profile (Kliptown EMF). The Action Plans do not focus on problems that will be solved through future stakeholder projects. 2.2. Purpose Action Plans address the following: 1. Kliptown’s environmental issues, termed deficiencies, as identified in the Environmental Profile component for the Kliptown EMF (Nemai Cons ulting, 2004). The recognis ed shortcomings do not neces sarily represent the only environmental deficie ncies in Kliptown, but rather focus on the most pressing issues identified during this project. Many deficiencies will be tackled by future projects to be undertaken by the various stakeholders. No interventions are proposed for such issues. For example, although the several informal settlements in Kliptown cause serious environmental issues, solutions to the associated problems will be largely provided by planned projects such as housing provision. 2. Environmental Features with a signific ance rating of 2, which are not adequately addressed by future projects. This rating is linked to the development significance, in terms of the sensitivity and suitability (refer to Klipto wn EMF – Nemai Consulting, 2004), and has no bearing on the needs or deficie ncies pertaining to the particular Environmental Feature. The Environmental Features which receive attention in the ensuing Action Plans, based on the abovementioned criteria, are listed in Table 2.2 . Freshwater, land, water and sanitation, waste and roads and stormwater qualify for both deficiency and significance rating of 2, which acc entuates the necess ity for intervention for these Env ironmental Features.
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2.3. Implementation 2.3.1. Roles and responsibilities The responsibility for the implementati on of the Acti on Plans lies with JDA. Although not all the interventions may fall within JDA’s mandate, the agency’s duty includes the dele gation of work to the relev ant implementing agents (e.g. public utilities and consultants). The governance of the Action Plans by a single body will ensure attentiv e execution and allow intervention projects to be audited, and progress monitoring to be performed for set milestones. On-going management is essential for acco mplishing sustainable projects. JDA will, in most instances, become detached from the projects after the funding and establishment thereof. Generally, the respective stakeholders will be entrusted with the management functions. All stakeholders must be workshopped on their roles and responsibilities. T he workshop must aim to achieve the following: Inform stakeholders of proposed Action Plans; Designate implementing agents; Appoint Project Steering Committee (PSC ) members, consisting of major roleplayers (i.e. financial stakeholders and implementing agents), Appoint Project Operating Com mittee (POC) members, consisting of project leaders, Kliptown representat ives (e.g. community groups and forums), councillors, Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs), etc.; Agree upon protocol for progress monitoring and feedback; Gain stakeholder input with regard to funding partnerships and project implementation; and Assign management agents to administer projects after the establishment phase.
Page No 17 2.3.2. Monitoring and Reporting The appraisal and supervision of the Action Plans are essential for the sustainability of the proposed projects. Following the alloc ation of roles and responsibilities with regar d to the implementation of the Action Plans’ Management Guidelines (refer to definition provided in Table 2.4 ), a fo rmal process is required to ensure the communication of the following: During the establishment phase (i.e. process leading to operation) - Progress on the implementation of the Management Guidelines’ strategies, including constraints; The number of people to be employed during cons truction, together with the details of the employees (e.g. gender); and Timeframe required for completion.
During the operation phase - Monthly expenditure for project maintenance; Threats to the project; Status of employees; and Community perceptions and their on-going support for the project. Periodic meetings must be conv ened with t he POC a nd PSC to allow for t he transfer of information. Projects can be linked to the Kliptown GIS, where photographs and reports may be added to the existing database. 2.3.3. Implementation timetable A schedule is necessary for timing and c oordinating the implementation of each Action Plan’s Management Guidelines. This implementation timetable will assist JDA in planning the involvement of relevant stakeholders and prof essionals and provides deadlines f or completion of indiv idual interventions. Note that the commencement date for the Management Guidelines is c onsidered as the time when the review period of the Kliptown EMF a nd Action Plans has been concluded, and the final reports have been accepted by JDA and CoJ.
Page No 18 The implementation timetable for the Kliptown Action Plans is provided in Table 2.3.3. Table 2.3.3: Implementation timetable for Action Plans
The most critical deficiencies should be addressed first, wit h those of lesser importance only receiving attention ther eafter. In the implementation of the Actions Plans it is suggested that the program be constructed such that immediate, visible, changes are made to the environm ent in Kliptown. This will ensure that public support for the project is not lost. Lengthy implementation times may be necessary for some of the Actions Plans owing to the need for co- ordination between numerous stakeholders 2.3.4. Community participation One of the fundamental purposes of the Kliptown Action Plans is to involve the Kliptown community in the generation, implementation and maintenance of environmental development projects, and for local residents to reap the rewards from the proposed Action Plans. A social reporting structure already exis ts in Kliptown. All stakeholders and developers must inform the instit utional structure prior to the implementation of any Action Plan.
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2.4. Action Plan Format Action Plans are prepared according to the following format: Table 2.4: The format of an Action Plan
2.5. List of Action Plans The Action Plans are discussed below. W here aerial photographs follow t he Action Plans, the corresponding Management Objectives and Strategies are indic ated as MO and S in the figures, respectively . For exam ple in a figure following Action Plan 1, the text MOA, S1 represent Management Objective A, Strategy 1. As used in the environmental profile the colours green, blue an d brown represent the natural, built and socio-economic environment, respectively. In some instance repetition occurs where Management Guidelines are linked to multiple Environmental Features.
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Figure 2.5a:
Aerial photograph of the localities of Action Plan 1, with selected site photographs
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Figure 2.5b: Aerial photograph indicating the geological characteristics of project area
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Figure 2.5c
: Aerial photograph of the localities of Action Plan 3, with selected site photographs
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Figure 2.5d: Aerial photograph of the localities of Action Plan 5, with selected site photographs
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Figure 2.5e: Aerial photograph of the locality Action Plan 6, with site photograph
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Figure 2.5f:
Aerial photograph of the localities of Action Plan 8, with site photographs
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3. CONCLUSIONSThe hous ing projects will addr ess to a lar ge extent the sources of environmental degradation in Kliptown. Notabl e improvements are anticipat ed for issues surrounding housing, waste, water and sanitation, roads and stormwater, energy supply and freshwater (i.e. river). It is necessary to reiterate that the Action Plans generated from the EMF will fall short of their intended objectives without effective and well-coordinated project management, from cradle to grave, and formal definitions of project responsibilities. Two key intentions of Kliptown’s Action Plans are to strive towards the attainment of the desired environmental state and to engr ave environmental stewardship upon the community and the st akeholders involved in the area. It is believ ed that the strategies encompassed in this report will serve as the vehicle with which to achieve both these goals. With regards to development in Kliptown, it is important to stress that a sensitive feature may be acquiescent to development if stakeholder requirements are met and the Kliptown EMP (refer to Kliptown EMF - Nemai Consulting, 2004) and principles contained in this report are adhered to.
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4. RECOMMENDATIONSThe following recommendations are made: a) The Kliptown EMF serves as vita l supporting documentat ion. Apart from thorough knowledge of this re port, the Action Plans must strictly adhere t o the conditions provided in the Decision-Support section of the Kliptown EMF (Nemai Consulting, 2004), and should be exposed to the screening protocol. b) Public involvement sh ould accompany eac h Action Plan, and the community should serve as the intended beneficiary of the enhancement strategies. c) The relevant UACs and stakeholders must be consulted prior to embarking upon any of the proposed Action Plans to garner support and approval. d) The information provided by the EMF (Nemai Consulting, 2004) should not be viewed as a substitute for detailed site visits.
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5. REFERENCESNemai Consulting (2002). Klipspruit Environmental Man agement Framework. Johannesburg Development Agency. Nemai Consulting (2004). Kliptown En vironmental Management Framework. Johannesburg Development Agency. Oryx Envir onmental and Ne wtown Landscape Architects CC (2000). An Open Spac e Framework for the Klipspruit River Corridor, its Tributaries and the Adjacent Open Land. Southern Metropolitan Local Council. Seneque, Maughan – Brown SWK (1997). Greater Kliptown Development Framework Plan. Draft Report. March 1997. 2626 WEST RAND 1:250 000 geological map (1986).
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6. GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Abbreviation Description CoJ City of Johannesburg DEAT Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism DWAF Department of Water Affairs and Forestry ECO Environmental Control Officer EIA Environmental Impact Assessment EMF Environmental Management Framework EMP Environmental Management Plan GDACEL Gauteng Department of Agriculture, Conservation, Environment and Land Affairs GIS Geographical Information System GPS Global Positioning System IDP Integrated Development Plan JDA Johannesburg Development Agency JRA Johannesburg Roads Agency NGO Non-governmental Organisation POC Project Operating Committee PSC Project Steering Committee SAHRA South African Heritage Resources Agency UACs Utilities, Agencies and Corporatised Entities
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