Project

The proposed construction and operation of a 132 kV overhead power supply and associated infrastructure from the NamPower Omburu substation to the proposed Kokoseb Gold Mine Project on mining licence (ML) 274, Erongo Region, Namibia

Kokoseb Gold Mine Project 132 kV overhead power supply and associated infrastructure

The Proponent, Mandarin Investments (Pty) Ltd, on behalf of Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower) (Pty) Ltd, proposes to construct a 90 km long 132 kV overhead power supply and associated infrastructure from the NamPower Omburu substation to the proposed Kokoseb Gold Mine Project on ML 274. Associated infrastructure will include a 132 kV metering station, which will be developed approximately 10 km away from the mine, and power will be transmitted to a 132/11 kV substation, located close to the mine processing plant via a 10 km monopole line. The overhead powerline will supply the energy required for various mine operational activities throughout the LoM.

Project Details

Proponent's Name

Mandarin Investments (Pty) Ltd

ECC's Role

Mandarin Investments (Pty) Ltd has engaged ECC as the independent Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) to facilitate the entire ESIA process. Before the start of the proposed projects, an environmental clearance certificate is required in terms of the Environmental Management Act, 7 of 2007 and the associated EIA Regulations. A final decision regarding the above-mentioned application will be made by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT), Department of Environmental Affairs and Forestry (DEAF).

Sectors

Energy, Infrastructure & Construction

Countries

Namibia

Status

Open for Public Participation

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ECC 143 719 BID 01 A Final
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