- Sasol's pipeline in Homestead Park faces risks from nearby informal settlements.
- The City of Johannesburg owns the land and is responsible for relocating unauthorized settlements.
- Sasol reduced pipeline pressure to limit risk exposure to 25 meters.
- Safety campaigns are conducted with municipal emergency services near the pipeline.
Pipeline Safety Concerns
Sasol operates a gas pipeline through Homestead Park in Johannesburg, where an informal settlement has encroached on the designated risk impact zone. A risk assessment confirmed the emerging threat posed by this encroachment.
City's Responsibility
The City of Johannesburg owns the land and is mandated by Major Hazard Installation Regulations to relocate unauthorized settlements. Sasol has shared the risk assessment outcomes with the City Manager and is awaiting a response.
Risk Mitigation Measures
Sasol has reduced the pipeline pressure to minimize public exposure to risk, limiting the risk distance zone to 25 meters from the pipeline. The company emphasizes its lack of legal authority to remove residents and relies on collaboration with municipal and governmental authorities.
Community Engagement
Sasol engages with the City of Johannesburg to address safety concerns and explore sustainable solutions. The company also conducts safety awareness campaigns in collaboration with municipal emergency services, focusing on promoting safe behavior around pipeline installations.
