1. Technology Assessment
- Technology options screening process
- Read more about identified technologies
- Waste characterisation: more detailed analysis of waste (including composition, calorific value, etc.)
Think about:
- Financial implications on municipal budgets
- Site issues
- Legislation and regulations
- Human resources
- Market potential for technology outputs
- GHG mitigation potential of different technology options
- Water usage for technology option
S78 processes can be followed at this step or form part of the feasibility study in Step 3, to avoid appointing consultants twice. This will save time and money.
2. Service Delivery Assessment
Municipal service or municipal function: This options assessment will determine whether the project will be delivered through an internal or external mechanism (requires contract). A PPP is significant if technical, financial and operational risks will be transferred (This is in the PPP guidelines).
A municipal service is a service that a municipality in terms of its powers and functions provides and fees, charges or tariffs are levied in respect of such a service for example: waste collection. Whereas, a municipal function is an activity that the municipality is mandated to provide, for example: recycling.
The following procedure should be followed:
