GGH3705
MAY JUNE PORTFOLIO 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique number:
Due Date: 30 May 2025
INTRODUCTION
This portfolio provides a comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for a
proposed business complex development in my town. The development includes
multiple commercial buildings, a petrol station, and associated infrastructure such as
parking and eco-friendly features. The report begins with a geographical assessment of
two potential sites, including maps, site characteristics, and a comparative analysis to
determine the most suitable location. A general description of the development follows,
detailing its layout, materials, and sustainable features. Key specialist studies are
identified to ensure environmental compliance and informed decision-making. The report
then examines whether a basic or full EIA is required, based on activities listed in the
NEMA EIA Regulations. Relevant environmental legislation, required permits, and
policies are reviewed. Stakeholder involvement is addressed from the scoping phase to
final authorisation, including public participation methods and the role of social media.
Lastly, the report predicts environmental, social, and health impacts, and proposes
Terms of use
appropriate mitigation measures. By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
, +27 67 171 1739
INTRODUCTION
This portfolio provides a comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for
a proposed business complex development in my town. The development includes
multiple commercial buildings, a petrol station, and associated infrastructure such as
parking and eco-friendly features. The report begins with a geographical assessment
of two potential sites, including maps, site characteristics, and a comparative
analysis to determine the most suitable location. A general description of the
development follows, detailing its layout, materials, and sustainable features. Key
specialist studies are identified to ensure environmental compliance and informed
decision-making. The report then examines whether a basic or full EIA is required,
based on activities listed in the NEMA EIA Regulations. Relevant environmental
legislation, required permits, and policies are reviewed. Stakeholder involvement is
addressed from the scoping phase to final authorisation, including public
participation methods and the role of social media. Lastly, the report predicts
environmental, social, and health impacts, and proposes appropriate mitigation
measures.
1. GEOGRAPHICAL DESCRIPTION
1.1 Town/City Overview
The selected town for the proposed development is Pietermaritzburg, the capital of
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is a rapidly growing urban centre with a diverse
economy and increasing demand for commercial services. The city experiences a
subtropical climate, with summer rainfall and mild winters. It has an established road
network and access to both local and national infrastructure.
1.2 Site A: Edendale Valley
Exact Location: Situated near the Edendale Hospital precinct, GPS
coordinates: -29.6452, 30.3630.
Geographical Description: Located in a semi-urban area, Edendale Valley
has a gently sloping terrain and moderate vegetation. The area is near a
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is"
without any express or implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or
liability for any actions taken based on the information contained within this document. This document is
intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes. Reproduction, resale, or transmission
of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
MAY JUNE PORTFOLIO 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique number:
Due Date: 30 May 2025
INTRODUCTION
This portfolio provides a comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for a
proposed business complex development in my town. The development includes
multiple commercial buildings, a petrol station, and associated infrastructure such as
parking and eco-friendly features. The report begins with a geographical assessment of
two potential sites, including maps, site characteristics, and a comparative analysis to
determine the most suitable location. A general description of the development follows,
detailing its layout, materials, and sustainable features. Key specialist studies are
identified to ensure environmental compliance and informed decision-making. The report
then examines whether a basic or full EIA is required, based on activities listed in the
NEMA EIA Regulations. Relevant environmental legislation, required permits, and
policies are reviewed. Stakeholder involvement is addressed from the scoping phase to
final authorisation, including public participation methods and the role of social media.
Lastly, the report predicts environmental, social, and health impacts, and proposes
Terms of use
appropriate mitigation measures. By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
, +27 67 171 1739
INTRODUCTION
This portfolio provides a comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for
a proposed business complex development in my town. The development includes
multiple commercial buildings, a petrol station, and associated infrastructure such as
parking and eco-friendly features. The report begins with a geographical assessment
of two potential sites, including maps, site characteristics, and a comparative
analysis to determine the most suitable location. A general description of the
development follows, detailing its layout, materials, and sustainable features. Key
specialist studies are identified to ensure environmental compliance and informed
decision-making. The report then examines whether a basic or full EIA is required,
based on activities listed in the NEMA EIA Regulations. Relevant environmental
legislation, required permits, and policies are reviewed. Stakeholder involvement is
addressed from the scoping phase to final authorisation, including public
participation methods and the role of social media. Lastly, the report predicts
environmental, social, and health impacts, and proposes appropriate mitigation
measures.
1. GEOGRAPHICAL DESCRIPTION
1.1 Town/City Overview
The selected town for the proposed development is Pietermaritzburg, the capital of
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is a rapidly growing urban centre with a diverse
economy and increasing demand for commercial services. The city experiences a
subtropical climate, with summer rainfall and mild winters. It has an established road
network and access to both local and national infrastructure.
1.2 Site A: Edendale Valley
Exact Location: Situated near the Edendale Hospital precinct, GPS
coordinates: -29.6452, 30.3630.
Geographical Description: Located in a semi-urban area, Edendale Valley
has a gently sloping terrain and moderate vegetation. The area is near a
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is"
without any express or implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or
liability for any actions taken based on the information contained within this document. This document is
intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes. Reproduction, resale, or transmission
of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
