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7 November 2007
Mr HF Etheridge
Bluff Enviro Team
St Georges Presbyterian Church
Cnr Admiral & Wellfreer Road
Bluff
4052
Dear Mr Etheridge,
SAPREF PIPELINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT – ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION
We refer to your letter (undated) regarding our pipeline replacement project. Your letter refers to the SAPREF and Engen pipelines. We cannot comment on Engen’
s pipelines, but speaking for ourselves we respond as follows.
of work to take place in their area and addressing any concerns residents might have. As the project rolled out a number of features were published in the of work
to take place in their area and addressing any concerns residents might have. As the project rolled out a number of features were published in the Southlands Sun
as were notices of work to be carried out in various areas in order to reach the greater community. Residents on the pipeline route received regular flyers and
updates on the work. Most residents have been extremely gracious about the work and understanding that it needed to be done.
flyers and updates on the work. Most residents have been extremely gracious about the work and understanding that it needed to be done.
The project is over 90% complete with a small amount of excavation and pipelaying still to do, while restoration of work areas is systematically underway.
Our contractor is committed to restoring the work areas to their previous condition. The early work areas have been fully restored to the satisfaction of residents.
For the duration of the project, other service providers have also worked in the area. On a number of occasions, our contractors had no sooner completed
pipelaying in an area when other contractors commenced excavating, resulting in public confusion and SAPREF being targeted for complaints.
In executing the project our contractors have worked closely with many municipal departments. For example, detour roads were officially approved by the City’s
roads department and once the work is completed, the main roads are formally handed back to the roads department following an inspection by them to ensure they
are restored to standard, including road signage. During restoration our contractors clean out the storm water drains and replace any damaged covers.
With regard to safety at night, all work areas were equipped with yellow flashing lights which were either vandalized or stolen and the security guard threatened.
SAPREF has a rigorous programme for checking the integrity of our lines and this will continue after the new lines have been commissioned. This includes regular
tightness and hydrostatic testing as well as intelligent pigging. The cathodic protection system which provides corrosion protection to the lines has also been
upgraded.
The pipelines are constructed and tested in accordance with international pipeline codes.
With regard to the pictures in your photo gallery we advise as follows :
First row
1st photo : The municipality was working here
2nd photo : The municipality was working here
3rd photo : The washaway has been restored
4th photo : This area has been reinstated
5th photo : The municipality was working here
Second row
1st photo : We are not sure where this area is
2nd photo : This area has been reinstated
3rd photo : Still working in this area, will be restored
4th photo : Still to be restored
5th photo : These are the municipality’s water pipes
Third row
1st photo : The municipality was working here
2nd photo : The municipality was working here
3rd photo : The municipality was working here, our contractors restored the section where they had been working
4th photo : Our contractors are replacing all the storm water inlets damaged during the course of their work
5th photo : We do not know where this area is
Fourth row
1st photo : This are has been restored. Residents requested that the barrier tape not be removed
2nd photo : This vehicle has been removed by the owners
3rd photo : The municipality was working here
4th photo : This area has been reinstated
5th photo : This area has been reinstated
Fifth row
1st photo : The main road has been reinstated. Other restoration work still to be done.
We hope we have sufficiently addressed the issues raised by you in your letter. We would be happy to discuss this further with you if necessary.
Sincerely,
For SHELL & BP SOUTH AFRICAN PETROLEUM REFINERIES (PTY) LTD
E. VAWDA
PROJECT MANAGER
Mr HF Etheridge
Bluff Enviro Team
St Georges Presbyterian Church
Cnr Admiral & Wellfreer Road
Bluff
4052
Dear Mr Etheridge,
SAPREF PIPELINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT – ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION
We refer to your letter (undated) regarding our pipeline replacement project. Your letter refers to the SAPREF and Engen pipelines. We cannot comment on Engen’
s pipelines, but speaking for ourselves we respond as follows.
of work to take place in their area and addressing any concerns residents might have. As the project rolled out a number of features were published in the of work
to take place in their area and addressing any concerns residents might have. As the project rolled out a number of features were published in the Southlands Sun
as were notices of work to be carried out in various areas in order to reach the greater community. Residents on the pipeline route received regular flyers and
updates on the work. Most residents have been extremely gracious about the work and understanding that it needed to be done.
flyers and updates on the work. Most residents have been extremely gracious about the work and understanding that it needed to be done.
The project is over 90% complete with a small amount of excavation and pipelaying still to do, while restoration of work areas is systematically underway.
Our contractor is committed to restoring the work areas to their previous condition. The early work areas have been fully restored to the satisfaction of residents.
For the duration of the project, other service providers have also worked in the area. On a number of occasions, our contractors had no sooner completed
pipelaying in an area when other contractors commenced excavating, resulting in public confusion and SAPREF being targeted for complaints.
In executing the project our contractors have worked closely with many municipal departments. For example, detour roads were officially approved by the City’s
roads department and once the work is completed, the main roads are formally handed back to the roads department following an inspection by them to ensure they
are restored to standard, including road signage. During restoration our contractors clean out the storm water drains and replace any damaged covers.
With regard to safety at night, all work areas were equipped with yellow flashing lights which were either vandalized or stolen and the security guard threatened.
SAPREF has a rigorous programme for checking the integrity of our lines and this will continue after the new lines have been commissioned. This includes regular
tightness and hydrostatic testing as well as intelligent pigging. The cathodic protection system which provides corrosion protection to the lines has also been
upgraded.
The pipelines are constructed and tested in accordance with international pipeline codes.
With regard to the pictures in your photo gallery we advise as follows :
First row
1st photo : The municipality was working here
2nd photo : The municipality was working here
3rd photo : The washaway has been restored
4th photo : This area has been reinstated
5th photo : The municipality was working here
Second row
1st photo : We are not sure where this area is
2nd photo : This area has been reinstated
3rd photo : Still working in this area, will be restored
4th photo : Still to be restored
5th photo : These are the municipality’s water pipes
Third row
1st photo : The municipality was working here
2nd photo : The municipality was working here
3rd photo : The municipality was working here, our contractors restored the section where they had been working
4th photo : Our contractors are replacing all the storm water inlets damaged during the course of their work
5th photo : We do not know where this area is
Fourth row
1st photo : This are has been restored. Residents requested that the barrier tape not be removed
2nd photo : This vehicle has been removed by the owners
3rd photo : The municipality was working here
4th photo : This area has been reinstated
5th photo : This area has been reinstated
Fifth row
1st photo : The main road has been reinstated. Other restoration work still to be done.
We hope we have sufficiently addressed the issues raised by you in your letter. We would be happy to discuss this further with you if necessary.
Sincerely,
For SHELL & BP SOUTH AFRICAN PETROLEUM REFINERIES (PTY) LTD
E. VAWDA
PROJECT MANAGER
Church on the Way.
St. Georges Presbyterian Church Bluff, Durban, South Africa.
An initiative of
- BET's reply & Invitation to address
public meeting - Photo Gallery Enviro Abuse
- The Dangers of Pipelines
- Previous Spills & Accidents