and executions due to the addition of the wetland in the north (categorized as high risk another power line in the area. because of the number of wetland birds) all lines should be marked with bird diverters. Ideally the lines would be constructed on the south-east side of the present line – taking it further way (approximately 760 m) from the wetland and the birds there. This will help reduce bird impacts with this line. Within the Koeberg NR, the line should also be marked with bird diverters. DECOMMISSIONING AND CLOSURE PHASE Disassemble power line Direct impacts component according to The major social impacts associated with Low The potential impacts associated with the regulatory requirements the decommissioning phase are linked to decommissioning phase can also be effectively Impacts associated with the loss of jobs, in addition, the social managed with the implementation of a erosion and alien vegetation impacts associated with final retrenchment and downscaling programme. invasion. decommissioned are likely to be limited With mitigation, the impacts are assessed to be Disturbed areas will be due to the relatively small number of Low (negative). rehabilitated permanent employees affected. Avoid establishment of soil seed bank that would Impacts associated with erosion and alien take decades to remove. Remove all alien plants vegetation invasion. in the project area. Remove infrastructure not required for the Visual Impacts use of the servitude. Rehabilitate all areas. Consult an ecologist regarding rehabilitation specifications. Monitor rehabilitated areas and implement remedial actions.
and executions due to the addition of another power line in the area. the wetland in the north (categorized as high risk because of the number of wetland birds) all lines should be marked with bird diverters. Ideally the lines would be constructed on the south-east side of the present line – taking it further way (approximately 760 m) from the wetland and the birds there. This will help reduce bird impacts with this line. Within the Koeberg NR, the line should also be marked with bird diverters. DECOMMISSIONING AND CLOSURE PHASE Disassemble power line component according to regulatory requirements Impacts associated with erosion and alien vegetation invasion. Disturbed areas will be rehabilitated Direct impacts The major social impacts associated with the decommissioning phase are linked to the loss of jobs, in addition, the social impacts associated with final decommissioned are likely to be limited due to the relatively small number of permanent employees affected. Impacts associated with erosion and alien vegetation invasion. Visual Impacts Low The potential impacts associated with the decommissioning phase can also be effectively managed with the implementation of a retrenchment and downscaling programme. With mitigation, the impacts are assessed to be Low (negative). Avoid establishment of soil seed bank that would take decades to remove. Remove all alien plants in the project area. Remove infrastructure not required for the use of the servitude. Rehabilitate all areas. Consult an ecologist regarding rehabilitation specifications. Monitor rehabilitated areas and implement remedial actions.
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