1. Spatial Analysis Topic: Spatial Planning for Waste Management The Case Study of the Integrated Waste Management Plan (IWMP) Okhahlamba Local Municipality, KZN
Author:
Ms. Siphelelisiwe Gugulethu Sithole
Organisation: PRAVIN AMAR DEVELOPMENT PLANNERS
13 September 2013

2. Abstract: The use of spatial data and GIS analytical techniques as a means of providing solutions to development, socio-economic, infrastructural services, public services (e.g. municipal utility billing systems) and other problems has become an topic al issue amongst various users and decision makers i.e. development planners, statisticians & organs of state.
Although the topic has become popular, GIS with its map-making & analysis capabilities remain an underutilized tool particularly in the context of spatial representation for waste statistics and decision making related to waste management strategising
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3. Methodology: understanding the IWMP process
PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Background to the study/Background of Integrated Waste Management Plans (IWMPs)
Methodology: understanding the IWMP process
Area Analysis : brief overview
Summary of Key Statistics
Conceptual framework for Spatial Planning concerning waste
Intended objectives and outcome of the data mapping exercise
Opportunities and Challenges
Closing statement
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4. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY/ IWMPS
The project was commissioned by the Okhahlamba Local Municipality (OLM), after having undertaken a site identification process for the establishment the need for a municipal landfill site.
Due to inadequate information to enable an informed decision, it was resolved that a comprehensive IWMP is required prior to deciding on the suitable location of the landfill site.
Notwithstanding the above, the promulgation of the National Waste Management Act of 2009 directs that all organs of state must fully have compliant IWMPs,
This implies that IWMPs are now mandatory and they must be aligned to the IDPs and are subject to approval by the Department of Environmental Affairs
IWMPs contain key features which are directly linked and involve a spatial planning dimension that talks to GIS, map-mapping and its decision-making capabilities
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5. 2. METHODOLOGY: UNDERSTANDING THE IWMP PROCESS
The formulation of the IWMP is undertaken in line with the following processes:
1. Situational Analysis/Status Quo 2.
Desired end state 3.
Alternatives Assessment 4.
Select preferred alternatives
6. Implementation Plan
7. Monitoring and review
Data Collection Tools
Spatial data
Non-spatial data
Literature review i.e. scrutinizing the existing policies, legislation. Guidelines, etc.
Interviews/questionnaires
Field visits/surveys
Observation
Data analysis include:
Desktop analysis
Financial analysis
Legislative analysis
Geographic data analysis
Source: Guidelines for the development of Integrated Waste Management Plans (IWMPs)
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6. 3. AREA ANALYSIS: BRIEF OVERVIEW
Geographic Situation
The OLM is one of the five municipalities forming the Uthukela District Municipality, within the Province of KZN
The municipality is the largest within the Uthukela district municipality (approximately 3, 971km² in extent) .
It is bordered by the Free State province on the west and it is well linked and strategically positioned in terms of existing road networks, particularly the main N3 link from Durban to Gauteng.
The settlement pattern is influenced by the landscape as well as the prevalence of sensitive environments within the Okhahlamba Local Municipality i.e. mountainous regions, heritage sites, hydrographic network and other key features.
The area has a general rural landscape; some areas resemble a semi-urban setting. As such, most settlements are concentrated around urban centres i.e. Geluksburg, Bergville, Winterton as well as concentration around Tribal Authority regions.
Note: The following slide indicate a visual description of the physical character of the area
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7. Emnambithi/Ladysmith LM
Indaka LM
Okhahlamba LM
Emtshezi LM
Imbabazane LM
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8. WASTE SOURCES AND QAUNTITIES (TONS PER ANNUM)
Available Waste Stats
The municipality currently has one refuse site (which is informally operated)
A small percentage of waste producers i.e. households and businesses receive waste collection services by the local municipality or by private waste collectors (businesses) – services are not spread out to the rural localities.
The “burn and bury”/own refuse dump is a predominant method for waste disposal/waste handling in the rural communities.
75% of the population utilise this method
QUANTITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS OF WASTE IN OKHAHLAMBA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (TONS PER ANNUM)
WASTE PRACTICE
WASTE SOURCES AND QAUNTITIES (TONS PER ANNUM)
Domestic
Business
Industrial
Medical
Mining
Generated
624
5 748
None 26
None ??
Collected
None??
Recycled
Treated
312
1 817
Disposed
3 931
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9. 4.SUMMARY OF KEY STATISTICS
Name of the Municipality
Extent
Population Size
Population density per Km2
Number of households
Average household size
Weekly refuse removal By the Municipality/Private Company
Own Waste Disposal Facility
Waste generated/Month /annum
KZN232: Emnambithi/Ladysmith
2, 965km²
80 persons/km2
53 058 4
58.1%
Yes ??
KZN233: Indaka
992km²
104 persons/km2
20 035
5.1
13.4%
Unknown
KZN234: Umtshezi
1, 972km²
83 153
42 persons/km2
19 252
4.2
50.3%
KZN235: Okhahlamba
3, 971km²
33 persons/km2
27 576
4.6
9.2%
KZN236: Imbabazane
1, 426km²
79 persons/km2
22 365 5
0.9%
Source StatsSA- - Census 2013
Demarcation Board
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10. Collect data (spatial and non-spatial data)
5. CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR SPATIAL PLANNING CONCERNING WASTE
To provide vision and consistent direction, as well as a strategic assessment not only of what is desirable, but what is possible in the context of the physical environment
The Framework
Collect data (spatial and non-spatial data)
Integration of data (spatial and attribute data)into a specific layer/s
Build municipal GIS model ( e.g. “Waste-Spatial Database” -WSDB)- to form an integrated waste stats and geographic information system
End product
Interactive GIS consisting information about waste producers, the amounts and types of waste, collection points, transportation routes
Integrated waste and geographic information management system
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11. What we intend to do with GIS in collaboration with waste statistics
6. INTENDED OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOME OF THE DATA MAPPING EXERCISE
What we intend to do with GIS in collaboration with waste statistics
Use GIS to store and present data concerning waste producers, waste types and quantities of waste generated
Develop interactive maps that indicate:
The distribution of existing waste facilities such as landfill sites, recycling centres/waste transfer stations with descriptive attributes information for each municipal entity
Existing status of waste practices in each management area of the municipality i.e. waste practices per ward.
Waste services pattern i.e. collection routes, collection points and disposal points
These will assist in identifying key areas for the implementation of waste management strategies (e.g. new waste disposal areas, recycling centres, etc).
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12. Scenario 1: Ward-Based Waste Information System
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13. Scenario 2: Entity Specific Waste Information System i. e
Scenario 2: Entity Specific Waste Information System i.e. disposal sites, waste transfer station and re-cycling centres
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14. 7.OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
Lack of readily available data due to data collection problems, e.g. sites not having formal means for data collection (such as weighbridges). Therefore the majority of spatial data has missing attribute information.
Inability of institutions that are in custodianship of the appropriate waste information data or systems to facilitate the planning process – waste information system should reflect detailed information about waste stats within no gaps
Incongruence with aligning data collection and sectoral terminology e.g. data collection on waste should align to the various definitions of waste in the Waste Act such as the type of waste generated within the municipality (no mention of e-waste)
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15. 7.OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
Limited capacity and utilisation of GIS to provide solutions and accelerate service delivery; as such GIS still remain an underutilized tool in development planning
GIS is merely a tool that can only be used optimally when the integrity of the data and information collection process is not compromised.
Opportunities
Presentation of information spatially presents an opportunity to realise what is available, exactly where in the unit of area (i.e. ward level) to in facilitate informed and appropriate decisions
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16. 8.CLOSING STATEMENT
Waste information should not be considered in isolation from other social census as it has a direct relationship with the development planning policies i.e. IDPs that make use of social census for decision making
All users must endeavor to utilise the available technologies such as GIS for problem solving and to enhance service delivery
Technologies such as Google Earth and other open source (free) technology makes information sharing more accessible so the challenge for professionals is to now make it easier for the public to utilise
Our IWMP mapping process intends to utilise “crowd-mapping” to gather primary data and allow anyone with access to a smart-phone to be able to input data into “live” map making process – this will be a precursor to the Waste Information System already in place nationally, but which is not being implemented suitably
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