| Project Name | Umzingwane-Esigodini Landfill / Biogas Production |
| Sector | Water and Sanitation |
| Project Promoter | Umzingwane Rural District Council Mrs Sithembiso Sibanda Chief Executive Officer 0774208050 sithembisonzangane@gmail.com |
| Location | Esigodini |
| Investment Type-Financing Model | PPP |
| Problem Statement | Failure by the local authority to safely dispose of its solid and liquid waste as a result council has accumulated environmental penalties. Environmental population is more pronounced in Esigodini Townboard area. |
| Objectives | Management of solid waste from the source to the disposal end. To recycle non- bio-degradable waste embark on waste to energy conversion project by harnessing biogas and electricity from waste. To reduce pollution of water sources and environment |
| Pre-feasibility | Council have identified a proper landfill site and worked on Environment and Social Impact Assessment on the area. The local collects refuse from its 2600 properties and levies refuse rates. Project economics: The local authority generates its revenue mostly through collection of rates through various services rendered to the locals within its jurisdiction in accordance with section 99 of RDC Act. During the life span of the project the local authority will benefit from the landfill through its rate payers , companies that will be collecting recycle-able waste and companies harvesting gas. The RDC will also collect rates for 0 Projected rates to be collected annually. Location Number of properties Rates for solid waste management per year per household Annual rates collected Esigodini CBD 32 $94 $3 008.00 Habane Township 544 48 $26 112.00 Habane Extension 541 48 $25 968.00 Emlanjeni High Density 735 48 $35 280.00 Emlanjeni High Density 207 60 $12 420.00 Fernspruit 490 60 $29 400.00 Ncema Park 260 60 $15 600.00 Greenlands Low Density 222 60 $13 300 Mawabeni High and Medium 120 48 $5 760.00 Mawabeni Commercial 28 94 $2 632.00 Institutions in Esigodini CBD 10 120 $1 200.00 Total $170 680 Projected annual income from waste recycling companies MATERIAL Volume (cubic meters)/Kilograms Cost for unit Total Cost Plastic 396 cubic meters $1.50 $594.00 Metal 300 kilograms $0.80 $240.00 Total $834.00 NB: On an annual basis the Local Authority will be able to realise US$171 514.00 Construction of Landfill Activity Quantities Rate Total Site clearance 1885.71 square meters $3.86 $7 280.00 Setting out Surveyor and team of 5 technicians $4 200.00 Embarkment construction 40 250 cubic meters $2.11 $69 957.00 HDPE lining on landfill cell 11 500 square meters $3.10 $35 650.00 Leachate pond excavations 1575 cubic meters $4.06 $6 400.00 HDPE lining on leachate ponds 450 square meters $3.10 $1 395.00 Construction of landfill toilet 1 $6 000.00 Construction of access road (gravel road) 2000m $3.90 $7 800.00 Excavation and laying of (200mm dia class 34 PVC pipe) and construction of manholes. 800m $19.75 $15 800.00 Monitoring well 3 $5 000.00 $15 000.00 TOTAL $169 482.00 Annual operation Costs Component Number Hourly /km rate No of hours/km Total Cost Mantainance workers 4 $2.97 1920 $22 809.60 Refuse Compactor 1 $2.88 7 200 $20 736.00 Dozer 1 $110.00 192 $21 120.00 Roller 1 $ 90 288 25 920.00 General maintanance of roads,site and plumbing works $2 500.00 Total US$93 085.60 During the life cycle of the project over the period of 10 years: Total Cash Flow = Revenue - Cost (Expenditure) Revenue (US$171 514 *10 years)- Expenditure (US$93 085.60*10 years)- Total construction of landfill (US$300 000) =US$484 284.00 The project proves to be financially viable. |
| Project Scope | Design and Construction of landfill, sinking of Boreholes, fencing the land fill area, procurement, installation and operation of biogas machinery. |
| Project Cost | US$5,700,000 |
| Funding Required | Expanded Project Scope: Umzingwane Development Project Project Components: Design and Construction of Landfill $3,000,000Sinking of Boreholes $500,000Fencing the Landfill Area $200,000Procurement, Installation, and Operation of Biogas Machinery $2,000,000 Total Budget Estimate: $5,700,000 |
| Project Status | Greenfield |
| Feasibility Studies | EIA and feasibility studies conducted |
| Project Economics | To be availed when detailed final designs are concluded. |
| Value proposition | The expanded scope of the Umzingwane Development Project, encompassing the design and construction of a landfill, sinking of boreholes, fencing the landfill area, and the procurement, installation, and operation of biogas machinery, offers a comprehensive approach to sustainable development. This project aims to enhance environmental management, ensure resource availability, and contribute to local economic growth. We invite stakeholders and investors to participate in this transformative initiative, promising long-term benefits for the Umzingwane District and beyond. |
