The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process

We are pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the public consultation phase of the EIA process as follows:-

MOLAPOWABOJANG KGOTLA MEETING

Date: 01/09/2014

Time: 0900 a.m

Place: Molapowabojang Kgotla

Chair: VDC Member

Attendance: 112 people

KGOMOKASITWA KGOTLA MEETING

Date: 02/09/2014

Time: 0900 a.m

Place: Kgomokasitwa Kgotla

Chair: VDC chairperson

Attendance: 97 people

LOBATSE WOODHALL KGOTLA MEETING

Date: 03/09/2014

Time: 0900 a.m

Place: Woodhall Kgotla

Chair: Secretary

Attendance: 131 people

LOBATSE PELENG KGOTLA MEETING

Date: 04/09/2014

Time: 0900 a.m

Place: Peleng Kgotla

Chair: VDC member

Attendance: 126 people

PUBLIC NOTICE

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF THE PROPOSED DAIRY ON FARM NO. REMAINDER OF LOT 1 (BOSWELATLOU), LOBATSE

In fulfillment of Section 7 (2) of the EA Act of 2011, notice is hereby given for the intent to undertake an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the proposed dairy on Farm No. Remainder of Lot 1 (Boswelatlou Farm), Lobatse.

7) Public participation and scoping exercise

(1) An applicant shall take all measures necessary to seek the views of the people or

communities which are likely to be affected by the activity.

(2) In seeking the views of the people or communities in accordance with subsection (1)

the applicant shall-

(a) publicise the intended activity, its effects and benefits in the mass media using the

official languages for a period of not less than 21 days; and

(b) after the expiration of the period of 21 days, hold meetings with the affected people

or communities to explain the activity and its effects

(Mmegi Newspaper - 5 August 2014)

The competent authority determined that the proposed activity is likely to have a significant adverse environmental impact, and thus required that the dairy project undergo an environmental impact assessment or, the costs of which shall be borne by the developer." EIA Act, sec. 9(1)

"A person shall not practise as an Environmental Impact Assessment Practitioner unless such person is registered and certified under this Act." EIA Act, sec. 37. The Act establishes a Environmental Assessment Practitioners Board, which is responsible for "establishing criteria (education, professional experience, competency and continued professional development requirements) and procedures for registration of [EIA] practitioners. . . ."

EIA Act, sec. 24

The EIA Consultant

MilkAfric (Pty) Ltd has contracted Mr Jones Loso Moemedi (University of Botswana, Master of Science - Environmental Science) as its SEAP Consultant for the Lobatse dairy project. Mr Moemedi is member of the Botswana Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association (BEAPA), practice number 20130048. BEAPA is a not-for-profit professional Association that was established through Section 20of the Environmental Assessment Act, No10 of 2011. The purpose of the Association is to register and certify the Environmental Assessment Practitioners (EAPs) and to promote the sustainable management of the environment through the realisation of quality environmental assessment in Botswana.

Contact: Mr Lones Loso Moemedi, Arid Environmental Consultancy (Pty) Ltd, P.O. Box 50450, Gaborone, Botswana, Tel: 310230, Fax 3102305, Cell no: 72160793, Email: moemedi_jones@yahoo.com, moemedijonesloso@gmail.com

The Public Meetings

The notices were posted in accordance to Section 7 (2) of the EA Act of 2011.

Seeking the views of the people or communities in accordance with subsection.

Publicising the intended activity.

"The public hearing shall be convened at a venue which is convenient and accessible to persons who are likely to be specifically affected by the proposed activity"

Ample notice

Every neighbouring village was covered

Public buildings etc

Stores

Everyone visits the clinic at some point!

Public enthusiasm

Public initiative - explaining the effects and benefits in the mass media using the

official languages for a period of not less than 21 days

Notices were protected from the elements.

21 day public notice!

On time!

Officials and stakeholders arriving.

The public hearing.

"Does this proposed project or activity cause any significant environmental impact?"

Well attended.

All views to be heard.

Community participation.

After the expiration of the period of 21 days, we held meetings with the affected people

or communities to explain the activity and its effects

Rra Gontse- Lobatse Town Council's Deputy Town Clerk invites comments from the public

Vibrant debate

Our farming neighbours came too!

Cultural impact!

Social impact!

Environmental Impact!

All views were welcomed!

Democracy at work!

Botho

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