Proposed Environmental Strategies to Implement District Environmental Programmes

4.6Proposed Environmental Strategies to Implement District Environmental Programmes

Table 4.16 Proposed Projects, Potential Impacts and Mitigation Measures

Goals	Objectives	Proposed Project	Potential Impacts	Mitigation Measures
To reduce the effects of soil erosion in the district by proper land use management.	Initiate the preparation of the district’s integrated land use plan Encourage lining of drainage channels	Preparation of Integrated Land Use Plan Construction of storm water drainage	None Loss of vegetation Siltation	None Carrying out EIA Regular cleaning up of channels
To improve waste management efforts through public education and the involvement of private sector.	Conduct workshops and seminars Enable private sector partici pation through reasonable rates. Promote recycling of waste	Conduct workshops and seminars Privatisation of waste collection	Informed community	None
To reduce underground water pollution by the use of appropriate technology and regulations.	Enforce the lining of pit latrines in the district.	Construction of a Landfill at Dikwididi Educate communities on the use of dry compost toilets	Land degradation and soil erosion Loss of vegetation	Carrying out EIA
To reduce dependence on fuel wood by promoting other forms of energy and afforestation.	Public education Avail seedlings of indigenous trees to people.	Organise workshops on environmental issues Intensify public education on the use of alternative energy sources such as coal and solar Distribute seedlings to communities during the National Tree Planting Day	Littering	Provide waste bins and waste collection points
To reduce the incidence of veldt fires in the district through proper safety measures and legislation.	Conduct public education Create fire control committees.	Construction and equipping of a fire station Construction and maintenance of fire breaks	Loss of vegetation	Carrying out EIA

4.7Resource Requirements for DDP 6

4.7.1Issues (Weaknesses) and Strengths for DDP 6:

Having outlined the structural framework desirable for the proper implementation of perceived improved environmental program, it is now fitting to discuss the requisite resources.
Environmental protection is a very costly undertaking. This implicitly means that there will be need for funding. Because of the implicit high cost of the program, funding is probably the single most important resource. The other important resource is management and requisite manpower. Experience has taught us that coordination is a very important element for district level programs. There is also need for capital outlay, which will manifest itself as office space, furniture, equipment, stationery and communication facilities all of which are necessary for operation.
Generally the benefits derived from environmental protection accrue over a very long period rather than in the short term. In addition, the benefits are indirect. Consequently, private operators are reluctant to invest in environmental programs; even governments do not usually pursue environmental programs with adequate commitment. Given these constraints, and indeed the financial constraints, the efforts of government regarding the environment are indeed commendable.

4.7.2Performance Targets, Development Budget and Plan Monitoring

Table 4.17 Proposed Projects, Performance Targets, Budget and Plan Monitoring

Project	Performance Target	Budget	Plan Monitoring
Preparation of Integrated Land Use Plan Construction of storm water drainage	Plan prepared Storm Water drainage constructed	P1 000 000 P3 000 000	Preparation and presentation of quarterly progress reports to various district committees and to relevant departments and ministries
Conduct workshops and seminars on waste management Privatisation of waste collection	Workshops conducted in all villages by the end of the plan period Collection of waste privatised	P70 000 Not Available	Preparation and presentation of quarterly progress reports to various district committees and to relevant departments and ministries
Construction of a Landfill at Dikwididi Educate communities on the use of dry compost toilets	Landfill constructed Workshops conducted	P15 000 000 P70 000	Preparation and presentation of quarterly progress reports to various district committees and to relevant departments and ministries
Organise workshops on environmental issues Intensify public education on the use of alternative energy sources such as coal and solar Distribute seedlings to communities during the National Tree Planting Day	Workshops conducted Seedlings distributed to communities	P70 000	Preparation and presentation of quarterly progress reports to various district committees and to relevant departments and ministries
Construction and equipping of a fire station Construction and maintenance of fire breaks	Fire station constructed and equipped Fire breaks Constructed	P6 500 000	Preparation and presentation of quarterly progress reports to various district committees and to relevant departments and ministries

CHAPTER FIVE

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