21 Years of Projects – Week 2: Our First Government Tender and the Start of a Legacy

Introduction

This year marks 21 years of operation for the Gondwana Group, and with it, over 1,000 successful environmental projects across Southern Africa. To honour this journey, we’re sharing 21 of our most impactful projects over 21 weeks.

In Week 2, we’re proud to highlight a milestone that set the tone for our long-standing partnership with government: our first successfully awarded tender.

Project 2 of 21: Rustenburg’s Air Quality Management Plan

In 2004, Gondwana won its first public sector tender to develop an Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) for the Rustenburg Local Municipality. This wasn’t just a technical milestone—it was a strategic step that laid the foundation for our role in supporting environmental governance at all levels of government.

Our work in this space has since expanded to include:

• AQMPs for municipalities, provincial governments, and national departments
• Industrial AQMPs to support regulatory compliance and sustainability efforts
• And integrated emission reduction strategies to improve air quality across urban and rural contexts.

Each AQMP delivers:

• A baseline understanding of the local air quality,
• Source identification of key pollutants,
• Tailored, actionable strategies to reduce emissions and safeguard public health.

Why It Matters

Air quality planning is more than compliance—it’s about proactive, data-driven environmental management. We’re proud to play a role in enabling better air and healthier communities through science-based strategies and collaborative planning.

Need Help with Your AQMP?

We’re here to help, whether you’re in the public or private sector.

Email us at info@gondwanagroup.co.za or visit our website.

Stay tuned for Project 3 next week, as we continue to share our story—one project at a time.