CEP610S - CIVIL ENGINEERING FOR PLANNING - 1ST OPP - JUNE 2023


CEP610S - CIVIL ENGINEERING FOR PLANNING - 1ST OPP - JUNE 2023



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nAmlBIA un1VERSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOR OF REGIONAL AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
BACHELOR OF TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNING
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BRAR
NQF LEVEL: 6
07BTAR
COURSE CODE: CEP610S
DATE: JUNE 2023
COURSE NAME: CIVIL ENGINEERING FOR
PLANNING
PAPER: THEORY
DURATION: 3 HOURS
MARKS: 100
EXAMINER($)
MODERATOR
FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER_
Mr Jacques Korrubel
Ms Marina Coetzee
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Questions can be answered in any sequence.
3. Read all the questions carefully before answering.
4. Number the answers clearly
PERMISSIBLE MATERIALS
Pen, ruler, pencil and eraser
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 5 PAGES (Including this front page)

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Question 1
The Regional Council where you are employed as a planner is embarking on an electrification capital
project in a newly established settlement area via below ground cabling, and you are sent to the
community to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this below ground electrification option.
What are the advantages and disadvantages you would highlight to the community?
[8]
Question 2
During a public meeting with inhabitants of a newly proclaimed town your are asked to explain the
difference between high and middle order public facilities as the community members are expecting
these types of public facilities to be built in their town.
What would your explanation be?
[9]
Question 3
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sanitation options to those erven.
(a) Explain why increased residential densities impact on the cost of Full Flush systems positively
but has no impact on the Aqua Privy and VIP options.
(3)
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(b) In terms of the general provision of services like water, electricity, and storm water
management to residential erven, how does the site conditions within the residential area
influence the development cost of the residential erven?
(5).
[8]
Question 4
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 5
In terms of Solid Waste Management, it is generally stated that 75-90% of solid waste can be
eliminated via the application of 3 sets of priorities to limit pollution and waste.
a) What should the first set of priorities be to limit pollution and waste in urban areas?
b) What should the last set of priorities be?
c) State why private companies should be contracted to conduct solid wate collection
services in urban areas?
[12].
Question 6
In table format, identify the roles and responsibilities of the following role-players in the approval
of national infrastructure development projects: (a) the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development,
(b) the National Planning Commission, (c) the Bank of Namibia, (d) the Ministry of Finance, (e) the
Cabinet, and (f) Parliament?
[9]
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Question 7
The local authority is contemplating upgrading the water supply option in a newly established
informal settlement from communal water tankers to communal water standpipes.
(a) How would you describe the characteristics of the communal water standpipes option?
(2)
(b) Identify the advantages and disadvantages of this water supply option
(6)
[8]
Question 8
Provide detailed definitions for the following:
(a) Privatisation of a service network
(2)
(b) Inter-sectoral linkages
(2)
(c) Regional Electricity Distributor
(2)
(d) French drain sewer system
(2)
(e) Compatibility of public facilities
(2)
[10]
Question 9
As a Planner for a Regional Council, you are appointed to select an appropriate sanitation system
for a new settlement area. Your site analysis shows that the settlement has poor ground conditions,
there is shallow rock and there is a high risk of groundwater pollution.
a) Which of the generally acceptable sanitation options would you recommend in this
scenario?
(1)
b) Provide a detailed sketch of this sanitation option, illustrating its fundamental components.
(7)
[8]
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Question 10
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
(3)
(b) A sliding scale fee structure for water service charges.
(3)
[6]
Question 11
(a)
Produce a sketch illustrating the difference between a 20- and a SO-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 12
Provide an explanation of the functions that roads perform in urban settlements.
[6]
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TOTAL [100]
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