PROPOSED EXPANSION OF THE PIETERMARITZBURG AIRPORT Environmental Impact Assessment Public Meeting Thursday 2 February, 2017 Bisley Park Primary School
WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS Consulting Teams � Airport Master Plan Project � Techno-hub Planning � Precinct Plan Proponent � DBSA feasibility Study - Market road extension & - Increased GA facilities Environmental Assessment Practitioner Business & Industry Regulatory Authorities Local Residents
MEETING PURPOSE � Update I&APs on the process. � Present the outcomes and conclusions of the Environmental Impact Assessment. � Provide IA&Ps with an opportunity to question the outcomes of the project. This understanding will inform final comments.
AGENDA 1. Welcome and Introductions Introductions • • Purpose of Meeting • Agenda 2. Overview of the Scoping and Environmental ImpactAssessment (SEIA) process • Summary of Process to date. • Process to conclusion. 3. Project Description Needs & desirability � � Project description � Alternatives 4. EIA Outcomes � Summary of investigations � Outcomes of assessment • Impact Statement 5. Way Forward
THE EIA PROCESS � A process by which the environmental consequences of a proposed project is evaluated – i.t.o. sustainability. � Legal process 2014 EIA regulations promulgated in terms of National Environmental o Management Act, No 107 of 1998. � Regulatory processes Co-ordinate investigations and decision making o WULA, AEL, WML o
December December SCOPING PHASE 2015 2015 Purpose: Identify issues & alternatives for assessment in EIA Phase Activities : Intensive consultation process Public Participation Process Commenced with public notices, site notices, 1 st public meeting and formal notification - January January of adjacent landowners and key I&APs in Nov/Dec 2015. to to - 7 Focus group meetings in Jan/March 2016. July 2016 July 2016 - Research and information collation/project definition/definition of alternatives Outcome: i. Draft ESR circulated for comment July 2016 July 2016 ii. Final ESR submitted to EDTEA on 18 August 2016 iii. ESR accepted and approval to proceed to EIA granted on 18 October 2016 October2016 October2016 EIA PHASE Purpose : Assess the sustainability of the project . Activities : - Specialist studies undertaken. - Integrated Assessment Outcome: i. Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and EMPR Circulated for comment 16 January 2016. ii. Public Meeting – 2 February. iii. Final EIR - submitted 22 February 2016 107 Days 107 Days Review Review DECISION - Advertised APPEAL
PROJECT CONTEXT – NEED AND DESIRABILITY • The airport is a strategic facility in the city for business and the community at large • It makes a significant contribution to the city’s economy • However, the revenue generated has not been sufficient to cover the costs of the operations of the airport • The municipality has been subsidizing the operations of the airport for over 40 years
PROJECT CONTEXT – NEED AND DESIRABILITY • The municipality implemented infrastructure improvements to the runway, apron and terminal building • This has resulted in a significant increase in passengers and flights – Revenue has increased • However, aviation revenue is insufficient to sustain the operation of airports • Hence the need to promote non-aviation development – the Master Plan arises out of this
PROJECT CONTEXT – NEED AND DESIRABILITY • The Master Plan follows on the Aerotropolis/airport city concept • Development of vacant land in and around the airport is proposed – Light Industrial – T echnology Hub – Commercial – General aviation – hangars – New access via Market Road – New taxiway and apron • This will hopefully improve the sustainability of the airport, and reduce the financial dependence on the municipality
LEGAL AND POLICY FRAMEWORK LEGISLATION REGULATIONS POLICIES National Water Act, No 36 of 1998 (NWA) The National Environmental Climate Change Policy for Msunduzi Management Act, EIA Municipality Regulations National Environmental Management: Waste The Civil Aviation Regulations Msunduzi Municipality Environmental Management Act, No. 59 of 2008 Framework Environmental Conservation Act (ECA), Act Noise Regulations White Paper on National Civil No. 73 of 1989 Aviation Policy, 2015 National Environmental Management: International Civil Aviation Biodiversity Act No. 10 of 2004 (NEMBA) Organization (ICAO) codes National Heritage Resources Act, No 25 of ICAO Annex 16 1999 (NHRA) Spatial Planning and Land Use Management ICAO: Aerodrome standards Need for Rezoning Act (SPLUMA), No. 16 of 2013 Municipal Systems Act, No 32 of 2000 (MSA) Civil Aviation Act 13 of 2009 Constitution of South Africa, Act 108 of 1996
PROJECT DESCRIPTION – Relevant Investigations/Processes
MASTER PLAN
PRECINCT PLAN Supports the upgrade of the Airport Precinct through a set of development projects, urban designs and development guidelines.
DBSA FEASIBILITY INVESTIGATION Investigate the feasibility and refine layouts, design and costing for: � Market Road extension � New General Aviation infrastructure
EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE
PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE & LAYOUT � Airside Infrastructure: Extension of the taxiway to service an extension of the aircraft apron. � General Aviation: Reconfiguration of existing hangars, and expanded facilities for aircraft maintenance & repair. � Terminal Building: Site allocated for future expansion of the terminal building. � Landside Infrastructure: Improved access via a link to Washington and/or Market Roads and associated link through the Industrial Zone to Gladys Manzi Road. Site for new parking area and drop off zone; an industrial zone, and mixed commercial zones. � Technology Hub: Located between the runway and western boundary of the airport (Oribi Road) that provides for the following zones: special sports, mixed use/commercial, mixed use residential/hotel, aviation hub, education/techno-hub, and light industrial. � Open Space/Conservation: Assigned to sensitive riparian systems and open space.
AIRPORT PASSENGER CAPACITY AND PROJECTIONS
AIRPORT PASSENGER CAPACITY AND PROJECTIONS • Current capacity available (2017) - 212 056 passengers/annum • In 2016, 123 063 passengers were recorded for scheduled • Therefore - currently excess passenger capacity of 88 993 • 37 944 capacity required to reach 250 000 passenger/annum estimate This amounts to approximately an additional 20% or one-fifth of the current capacity, needed to meet the Phase 1 demand • Currently 58 flights operating to and from PMB Airport per week (on average) • An additional 20% capacity would translate to an additional 11 or 12 flights/week This amounts to an additional 1 or 2 scheduled flights required to be added per day to reach the 250 000 demand estimation • Airlink has recently announced the introduction of a scheduled flight between Cape Town International Airport and Pietermaritzburg Airport • The flight additions include a daily flight to and from Cape Town International Airport on weekdays, and a single flight on Saturday and Sundays
AIRPORT PASSENGER CAPACITY AND PROJECTIONS • Airlink plan to replace old technology (Avro RJ 85 ) with the Embraer EJet E170LR and E190AR type aircraft • Planned take place within a 2 year time frame • Significant in terms of passenger capacity as these aircraft have capacity of approximately 75 and 110 respectively, which in combination is significantly greater than the ERJ 135-LR and Avro RJ 85 aircraft’s capacity of 37 and 83 respectively. Therefore - existing scheduled flights will have a greater capacity to meet the demand when the existing aircraft are replaced, thus potentially decreasing the need for additional scheduled flights • Airlink anticipated introducing the Embraer EJet E190AR type aircraft within the next 12 months in effort to phase out the Avro RJ 85 aircraft • It is anticipated that the ERJ 135-LR aircraft will continue to be used for off-peak scheduled flights, while the new aircraft will replace the Avro RJ 85 on the peak flights.
TECHNO-HUB
ALTERNATIVES � Alternative site - No alternative site is proposed based on that the proposed site:- Is owned by the Municipality, o Is an operational and licensed airport and has been for over 75 years. o Is zoned for Airport and associated activities, o The costs of establishing a new airport, o The interest from potential investors and funders in the opportunities o associated with the expansion. � Alternative Type of Activity Site is designed, zoned for and has a license to operate as an Airport. o
ALTERNATIVES CONT`D � Alternative design/technology Developers will investigate alternative technology and design to achieve o a more sustainable outcome. � Alternative No-go Option Considers the situation where none of the proposed development o elements takes place. � Alternative sequencing of Developments Timing and rollout of the various elements in the proposed plan is o dependent on demand and more importantly the availability of finance � Alternative flight path No alternative flight paths due to the topographical constraints. o
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