PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF AN 18KM LONG, 2100MM DIAMETER REMAINDER OF B16 PIPELINE FROM ZUIKERBOSCH PUMPING STATION TO SLANGFONTEIN WITH ASSOCIATED CROSS CONNECTIONS AND END CONNECTIONS

Rand Water proposed construction of an 18km long, 2100 diameter remainder of B16 pipeline from Zuikerbosch pumping station to Slangfontein with associated cross connections and end connections, Gauteng Province. It is intended that the new B16 pipe operates in parallel with the existing B8 pipe and that the B9 and B18 Slangfontein link reduces flow, or ceases to operate for the short term. The B9//B18 pipes remain as a backup supply in times when either sections of or entire lengths of the B16 or B8 are out of commission for repairs. As the B16 runs out of capacity at a future point, the B9/B18 can again supply water regularly to Mapleton from the Palmiet system. It is likely that the Palmiet B17 will be augmented before the B16 is duplicated, so this will be the logical role of the B9/B18. A Basic Assessment Process has been conducted to ensure that the environmental impacts that may be associated with the proposed activity, are taken into consideration; Interested and Affected parties (I&APs) have an opportunity to comment by providing issues of concern and/or suggestions for enhanced benefits and/or alternatives; and to ensure that the competent authority, the Department of Environmental Affairs, has sufficient information to make a decision. A Water Use License has been issued by the Department of Water and Sanitation in terms of National Water Act No. 36 of 1998 . A heritage permit has been issued by PHRAG.
Province(s): Gauteng