TITLE:
Integration of a Dolomite Risk Management Programme in Local Governance in South Africa: Tlokwe City Council
AUTHORS:
Abraham S. Potgieter, Stephanus J. Pretorius, Izak Jacobus Van Der Walt
KEYWORDS:
Dolomite, Hazard, Development, Risk, Management, Mitigation, Strategy, Plan, Programme, Integrate, Implement
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Environmental Protection,
Vol.7 No.7,
June
16,
2016
ABSTRACT:
Development on dolomite poses a risk to
people and their assets living on it. Although development in the Tlokwe City
Council (TCC) broadly took cognisance of the presence of dolomite, some parts
of the township had been developed on dolomite. Therefore, since the Council is
accountable for safe development within its jurisdiction, a Dolomite Risk
Management Programme (DRMPr) should be put in place according to prevailing
legislation, standards and guidelines. For long-term mitigation measures to be
implemented successfully, the DRMPr should be integrated and aligned within the
existing structure and processes of the Council. This exercise is described,
with some challenges identified and recommendations made, for consideration in
the same or similar programmes in future.