Answer to Question #112670 in Geomatics for Mammie Winnie

Question

Once the EIA screening process is completed, there are four possible decisions which can be taken in terms of the future/path of the proposed development. The four decisions are: a) go ahead; b) basic EIA required; c) full EIA required; and d) no-go.
Evaluate the following hypothetical scenarios and in each case select the most probable decision. Your answer should include the chosen decision and an explanation on what that decision entails, as well as a justification on why that decision is the most likely outcome.
Proposed developments:
2.1. A nuclear power station located close to a protected area. The proposed location is also known for the regular occurrence of seismic activity.

Answer 1

1) A nuclear power station located close to a protected area. The proposed location is also known for the regular occurrence of seismic activity.

2. A single story 2-bedroom house located in a residentially zoned area.

3. An Australian mining company wants to open a new diamond mine in South Africa. The location they have in mind for the new mine is close to the Orange River, and is currently

inhabited by a Khoi San settlement.

4. A local race course is being upgraded in order to host a leg of the F1 Grand prix in 2023. The race course is located just outside an urban area in South Africa. The course is

currently being used as an advance driving training location.

5. A new harbour on the west coast of South Africa is being planned in order to increase the import and export of goods. This new harbour will decrease the pressure currently placed

on the existing harbours. The harbour will not only be of service to South Africa but also to its neighbouring countries.