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nAmlBIA UnlVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTYOF ENGINEERINGAND SPATIALSCIENCES
DEPARTMENTOF ARCHITECTUREAND SPATIALSCIENCES
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOR OF TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNING
BACHELOR OF REGIONAL AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
QUALIFICATIONCODE: 07BTAR
LEVEL: 6
07BRAR
CREDITS:10
COURSECODE: CEP610S
COURSENAME: CIVIL ENGINEERING FOR PLANNING
DATE:JULY 2022
PAPER:THEORY
DURATION: 3 HOURS
MARKS: 100
SECONDOPPORTUNITY/ SUPPLEMENTARYEXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER(S) Jacques Korrubel, 061 207 2683, jkorrubel@nust.na
MODERATOR: Marina Coetzee, 061 207 2534
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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Question 1
CEP610S
The local authority is contemplating upgrading the water supply system in an established
neighbourhood from communal water standpipes to an individual household connection system.
(a) How would you describe the characteristics of the household connection option? (2)
(b) Identify the advantages and disadvantages of this water supply option
(6)
[8]
Question 2
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 3
As a Planner for a Regional Council, you are appointed to select an appropriate sanitation system
for a new settlement area. List 8 of the key issues that you will consider in the design, standards,
and ultimate choice of the most appropriate sanitation system.
[8)
Question 4
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]
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Question 5
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(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 6
The town council is planning to establish a new communal (skip container) solid waste collection
service in an informal housing area. Provide descriptions for the following:
(a) The basic definition or characteristics of a communal collection of solid waste
(2)
(b) The advantages and disadvantages of communal collection of solid waste
(4)
[6]
Question 7
The Regional Council where you are employed as a planner is embarking on an electrification capital
project in a newly established settlement area via above ground cabling, and you are sent to the
community to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this electrification option. What are the
advantages and disadvantages you would highlight to the community?
[8]
Question 8
List and explain the issues that need to be taken into consideration when making spatial provisions
for the various types of education facilities.
[9]
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Question 9
CEP610S
The World Commission of Environment and Development compiled the 4 Forces Model for Energy
Provision. Explain the following in detail:
(a} The Energy Demand component
(4}
(b} The Energy Supply component of the model
(4}.
[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
Distinguish between all the formats of solid waste management, placed in a hierarchy from least
preferred format to most preferred format.
[6]
Question 12
The regional council you are employed with would like to establish a solid waste management
system at various settlement areas under its jurisdiction. What would you recommend as possible
financing options for a solid waste management system?
[6]
Question 13
In a table format, can you identify the roles and responsibilities of the following role-players in the
approval of national infrastructure development projects: (1} the Ministry of Urban and Rural
Development (2} the National Planning Commission (3} the Bank of Namibia (4} the Ministry of
Finance (5} the Cabinet (6} the Parliament?
[9)
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TOTAL: 100 marks
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