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nAmlBIA UnlVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTYOF ENGINEERINGAND SPATIALSCIENCES
DEPARTMENTOF ARCHITECTUREAND SPATIALSCIENCES
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOROF TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNING
BACHELOROF REGIONAL AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
QUALIFICATIONCODE: 07BTAR
LEVEL: 6
07BRAR
CREDITS:10
COURSECODE: CEP610S
COURSENAME: CIVIL ENGINEERING FOR PLANNING
DATE:JUNE 2022
PAPER:THEORY
DURATION: 3 HOURS
MARKS: 100
FIRSTOPPORTUNITYEXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER{S) Jacques Korrubel, 061 207 2683, jkorrubel@nust.na
MODERATOR: Marina Coetzee, 061 207 2534, mcoetzee@nust.na
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Write clearly and neatly.
3. Number the answers clearly.
4. Use sketches to improve your answers.
PERMISSIBLEMATERIALS
1. Calculator, ruler, pen, pencil and eraser
THIS QUESTION PAPERCONSISTSOF 4 PAGES{Including this front page)
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Civil Engineering for Planners
CEP610S
Question 1
List the principles of Integrated Environmental Management which apply to the process of managing
an infrastructure development project.
[9]
Question 2
Explain the following practices used by a Local Authority to make water provision to the low-income
communities more affordable:
(a) Cross subsidisation of the water service charges
(b) A sliding scale fee structure for water service charges.
[6]
Question 3
The local authority is contemplating installing communal water standpipes in an informal housing
area.
(a) How would you describe the characteristics of this water supply option?
(2)
(b) Identify the advantages and disadvantages of this water supply option?
(6)
[8]
Question 4
Provide detailed definitions for the following:
(a) Integrated Water Management
(2)
(b) Linear Road network
(2)
(c) Inter Sectoral linkages
(2)
(d) 50 year floodplain
(2)
(e) French Drain sewer system
(2)
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Question 5
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(a)
Produce a sketch illustrating the difference between a 20 and a 50 year flood plain /
flood line and show on the sketch where the construction of permanent houses and
structures may be allowed.
(4)
(b)
Explain the influence these flood plain/ lines have upon the planning standards, designs
of storm water drainage systems and layout planning.
(4)
[8]
Question 6
The town council is planning to upgrade the town's solid waste management system to include
individual household or kerb-side collection services. Provide descriptions for the following:
(a) The basic definition or characteristics of a kerb-side collection of solid waste
(2)
(b) The advantages and disadvantages of kerb-side collection of solid waste
(5)
[7]
Question 7
The illustration below depicts two water reticulation options used by local authorities worldwide to
provide neighbourhoods with a water service. Compare these two reticulation options.
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Question 8
CEP610S
Make a detailed distinction between the various hierarchies of Public Facilities found in Namibia in
terms of types, target areas and spatial distribution etc.
[12)
Question 9
Governments are turning to private sector companies to finance the service networks.
{a) Provide the reasons why Governments are using private companies
(5)
{b) List the benefits for the Governments
{3)
[8]
Question 10
All substantial infrastructure developments in Namibia are subject to an Environmental Clearance
Certificate being issued by the Environmental Commissioner. Provide a diagram illustrating the
process of obtaining an Environmental Clearance Certificate:
[8]
Question 11
In terms of the generic institutional issues associated with the delivery of municipal services in a
local authority area, please provide an explanation of the practises of "Privatisation" versus
"Decentralisation"
[7)
Question 12
Distinguish between the aspects that must be dealt with when planning a storm water drainage
system on a micro level within the context of Integrated Water Management.
[6]
Question 13
What benefits are derived for a community when Informal Settlement upgrading goes hand in hand
with the installation of services?
[S]
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TOTAL: 100 marks
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