The Proponent proposes the operation of an irrigation project to support crop production. Irrigation is planned to be implemented in two (2) phases, each comprising ~135 ha of cultivated area consisting of maize and fodder. Phase 1 will require an estimated ~1 million m³ of water per annum. Phase 2 expands the total cultivated area to approximately 260 ha, resulting in a total groundwater requirement of ~2 million m³ per annum. Furthermore, 4 ha of high value fruit trials will be conducted.
The Project site is located approximately 30 km southeast of the Kombat settlement and 42 km southwest of Grootfontein town and can be accessed via the D2512 district road that branches out from the B8 main road in the Otjozondjupa Region.
ECC has been engaged by Retort Charcoal Producers (Pty) Ltd. as the independent Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) to facilitate the scoping plus impact assessment process. Prior to 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 relating to the above-mentioned application will be made by Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT): Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA).
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Retort Charcoal Producers (Pty) Ltd
Open for Public Participation
Agriculture
Namibia
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