Proposed 75MW Beaufort West PV Project BAR (Final)
APPENDIX B
APPLICATION FORM
June 2021 Appendices
APPLICATION FORM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION
Application for authorisation in terms of the National Environmental Management Act, Act No. 107 of 1998, as amended and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations, 2014, as amended (the Regulations)
PROJECT TITLE Proposed 75MW Beaufort West Photovoltaic (PV) Project, Western Cape
Indicate if the DRAFT report accompanies the application Yes ✓ No
PRE-APPLICATION CONSULTATION Was a pre-application meeting held Yes ✓ No Date of the pre-application meeting 4 May 2021 Reference number of pre-application meeting held 2021-04-0026 Was minutes compiled and submitted to the Department for approval Yes ✓ No
A copy of the pre-application meeting minutes must be appended to this application as APPENDIX 1.
Kindly note the following:
1. This form must always be used for applications that must be subjected to Basic Assessment or Scoping & Environmental Impact Reporting where this Department is the Competent Authority. 2. This application form is current as of April 2021. It is the responsibility of the Applicant / Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) to ascertain whether subsequent versions of the form have been published or produced by the Competent Authority. The latest available Departmental templates are available at https://www.environment.gov.za/documents/forms. 3. The onus is on the Applicant/EAP to determine all applicable listed activities that would require Environmental Authorisation prior to the commencement of the construction activities. Should any revision of your development comprise any other activities that constitute a listed activity/ies as defined in Listing Notice 1, 2, or 3 of the EIA Regulations, 2014 as amended, it must also form part of the Application for Environmental Authorisation. 4. An application fee is applicable (refer to Section 2). Proof of payment must accompany this application. The application will not be processed without proof of payment unless one of the exclusions provided for in the Fee Regulations is applicable AND such information in the exclusion section of this application form has been confirmed by this Department. 5. A cover letter on your company letterhead indicating the nature of this application must be appended to this form i.e. new application for Environmental Authorisation, updated application for Environmental Authorisation. 6. An electronic copy of the signed application form must be submitted of both the Applicant and EAP. 7. This form must be marked “for Attention: Chief Director: Integrated Environmental Authorisations” and submitted to the Department at the format as prescribed in the process to upload documents form. 8. The required information must be typed within the spaces provided in the form. The sizes of the spaces provided are not necessarily indicative of the amount of information to be provided. Spaces are provided in tabular format and will extend automatically when each space is filled with typing. A legible font type and size must be used when completing the form. The font size should not be smaller than 10pt (e.g. Arial 10). 9. Where applicable black out the boxes that are not applicable in the form.
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10. The use of the phrase “not applicable” in the form must be done with circumspection. Where it is used in respect of material information that is required by the Competent Authority for assessing the application, this may result in the rejection of the application as provided for in the Regulations. 11. Unless protected by law, all information contained in and attached to this application, will become public information on receipt by the Competent Authority. Upon request during any stage of the application process, the Applicant / EAP must provide any registered interested and affected party with the information contained in and attached to this application. 12. Should a specialist report or report on a specialised process be submitted at any stage for any part of this application, the terms of reference for such report and declaration of interest of the specialist must also be submitted. 13. Please note that this form must be copied to the relevant Provincial Environmental Department(s) 14. An application for Environmental Authorisation lapses if the applicant fails to meet any of the timeframes prescribed in terms of the EIA Regulations, 2014, as amended. 15. An application for environmental authorisation must be accompanied by a report generated by the web based environmental screening tool (in Appendix 11). This has been stipulated as a requirement for the submission of applications for environmental assessment in the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations. The Screening Tool allows for the generation of a Screening Report referred to in Regulation 16(1)(v) of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations 2014, as amended, whereby a Screening Report is required to accompany any application for Environmental Authorisation.
Departmental Details Online Submission: [email protected] or https://sfiler.environment.gov.za:8443/.
Please read the process for uploading files to determine how files are to submitted to this Department.
Postal address: Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Attention: Chief Director: Integrated Environmental Authorisations Private Bag X447 Pretoria 0001
Physical address: Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Attention: Chief Director: Integrated Environmental Authorisations Environment House 473 Steve Biko Road Arcadia
Queries must be directed to the Directorate: Coordination, Strategic Planning and Support at: Email: [email protected]
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1. COMPETENT AUTHORITY
Identified Competent Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) Authority to consider the application: Reason(s) in terms of The Applicant intends to bid for the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer S24C of NEMA: Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) Bid Window 5.
2. FEES
Applicants are required to tick the appropriate box below to indicate that either proof of payment is attached or that, in the applicant’s view, an exclusion applies. Proof of payment or a motivation for exclusions must be attached as APPENDIX 2 of this application form.
Proof of payment attached Yes Payment Reference Number -32.294464/22.654266 Exclusion in terms of Regulation 2(a) or 2(b) of GNR 141 of 28 February 2014 No
An applicant is excluded from paying fees if:
• The activity is a community based project funded by a government grant; or • The applicant is an organ of state.
TYPE OF EXCLUSION Tick where applicable. Proper motivation must be attached to the application The activity is a community based project funded by a government Grant The applicant is an organ of state
FEE AMOUNT Fee
Application for an environmental authorisation for which basic assessment is required in R2 000 terms of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations
Application for an environmental authorisation, for which S&EIR is required in terms of R10 000 the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment banking details for the payment of application fees:
Payment Enquiries: Email: [email protected]
Banking details: ABSA Bank Branch code: 632005 Account number: 1044 2400 72 Current account
Reference number: Reference number to be provided in the specific format indicating centre point coordinates of site in decimal degrees to 5 or 6 decimal places: latitude/longitude e.g. -33.918861/18.423300
Status: Tax exempted
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3. GENERAL INFORMATION
Name of the Applicant: Beaufort West Photovoltaic (Pty) Ltd RSA Identity/ Passport - Number: Name of contact person for Hendry Walter George van Branden applicant (if other): RSA Identity/ Passport 5804165113085 Number: Responsible position, e.g. Director Director, CEO, etc.: Company/ Trading name (if - any): Company Registration - Number: BBBEE status: 49% black owned Physical address: Quadrum Office Park, 50 Constantia Blvd, Constantia Kloof, Johannesburg, 2000 Postal address: Same as above Postal code: 2000 Cell: 072 083 6565 Telephone: 011 534 8695 Fax: E-mail: [email protected]
Name of the landowner: Beaufort West Local Municipality (landowner for PV Site) Name of contact person for Amos Makendlana (Acting Municipal Manager) landowner (if other): Postal address: Private Bag 582, Beaufort West Postal code: 6970 Cell: Telephone: 023 414 8100 Fax: 023 415 1373 E-mail: [email protected]
Refer to APPENDIX 3 for a list of the landowners (PV Site and Power Line)
Name of Person in control Same as above for PV Site. of the land: Name of contact person for person in control of the land: Postal address: Postal code: Cell: Telephone: Fax: E-mail:
In instances where there is more than one landowner, please attach a list of those landowners with their contact details as APPENDIX 3.
Unless the application is in respect of linear activities or Strategic Infrastructure Projects as contemplated in the Infrastructure Development Act (Act No. 23 of 2014), written consent of landowner/s must be submitted in APPENDIX 3.
The originally signed declaration undertaking by the applicant must be submitted as APPENDIX 9.
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Provincial Environmental Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning Authority: Name of contact person: Gavin Benjamin Postal address: Private Bag X6509, George Postal code: 6530 Cell: Telephone: 044 805 8633 Fax: 044 805 8650 E-mail: [email protected]
Local Municipality: Beaufort West Local Municipality Name of contact person in Amos Makendlana (Acting Municipal Manager) (Environmental Section) Postal address: Private Bag 582, Beaufort West Postal code: 6970 Cell: Telephone: 023 414 8100 Fax: 023 415 1373 E-mail: [email protected]
In instances where there is more than one Local/Provincial Authority involved, please attach a list of those Local/ Provincial Authorities with their contact details as APPENDIX 4.
4. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PRACTITIONER (EAP) INFORMATION
Company of Environmental Nemai Consulting (Pty) Ltd Assessment Practitioner: B-BBEE Contribution level (indicate 1 1 Percentage to 8 or non-compliant) Procurement recognition EAP name: Donavan Henning EAP Qualifications: MSc Freshwater Ecology Professional • Registered EAP (EAPASA Reg. no. 2020/1217) affiliation/registration: • Registered Professional Natural Scientist (SACNASP Reg no: 400108/17) Physical address: No. 147 Bram Fischer Drive, Ferndale, 2194 Postal address: P.O. Box 1673, SUNNINGHILL Postal code: 2157 Cell: 082 891 0604 Telephone: 011 781 1730 Fax: 011 781 1731 E-mail: [email protected]
The appointed EAP must meet the requirements of Regulation 13 of the EIA Regulations, 2014 as amended. The declaration of independence of the EAP and undertaking under oath or affirmation that all the information submitted or to be submitted for the purposes of the application is true and correct must be submitted as APPENDIX 10.
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5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Please provide a detailed description of the project. Electricity generation sources need to be diversified to ensure security of supply and reduction in the carbon footprint created by the current heavy reliance of South Africa (SA) on coal to produce electricity.
PV technology produces direct current (DC) which is then converted to alternating current (AC) via power electronic inverters. Figure 1 below provides an overview of a typical Solar PV Power Plant project.
Figure 1: Overview of Solar PV Power Plant (International Finance Corporation, 2015. Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Power Plants)
Beaufort West Photovoltaic (Pty) Ltd (the Applicant) has proposed the development of the Beaufort West Photovoltaic (PV) Project in the Western Cape, with a total generation capacity of not exceeding 75MW renewable solar energy. The associated infrastructure includes access roads, overhead power lines, substation and control building(s).
The technical details of the proposed PV facility are captured in Table 1 below.
Table 1: Technical details of the proposed PV facility
No. Component Description / Dimensions 1. Height of PV panels Between 1.5m to 2.5m 2. Area of PV Array Around 150 ha 750 nos. String Inverters of 100kW each (subject to change during 3. Number of inverters required final Design stage) ▪ Area occupied by Inverter stations (15 Inverter stations x 5MW) Area occupied by inverter / = 0.02 x 15 = 0.3 ha 4. transformer stations / substations ▪ Area occupied by Control room = 0.04 ha ▪ Area occupied by facility (step-up) substation = 0.2 ha 5. Capacity of on-site substation 75MW, 132kV/22kV Area occupied by both permanent 6. PV array area + construction laydown area = around 150 ha and construction laydown areas
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7. Area occupied by buildings Control room building = 0.04 ha 8. Length of internal roads 10.5km 9. Width of internal roads 4.5m 10. Proximity to grid connection +14.9km 132kV transmission line from site to Droërivier Substation 11. Height of fencing 2.5m 12. Type of fencing Diamond mesh fencing or boundary wall
The electricity generated by the PV Park will be transferred to the national Eskom grid. The Project will connect to existing Droërivier Substation beside the N12 through a ±14.9km single circuit twin conductor 132 kV line. This overhead transmission line will be aligned adjacent to the existing transmission line servitudes. The servitude width designated for this transmission line is approximately 28m in width, 14m on either side of the transmission line.
Does the project form part of a Renewable Energy Development Zone (REDZ) as per GN 114? YES Does the project form part of an Electricity Grid Infrastructure (EGI) as per GN 113? YES Does the project form part of any of the Strategic Infrastructure Projects (SIPs) as described in the National Development Plan, 2011? Did you attached the confirmation of SIP obtained from the relevant sector representative (SIP Coordinators) and not a motivation from an EAP
If YES, is selected:
- For an application in terms of GN 113 and/or 114, then a map confirming this must be attached; - For a SIP project, kindly indicate which SIPs are applicable in APPENDIX 5 and attach the confirmation of SIP applications from the relevant sector representative in APPENDIX 5. Should no proof be provided, the application will be considered as a normal EIA Application.
Please indicate which sector the project falls under by ticking the relevant block in the table below:
Table 1: National Sector Classification in terms of Regulation 9 of the EIA Regulations, 2014 as amended
Infrastructure /Transport Services/Roads – Services/Waste Management 1 42 Public Services/Disposal facilities - General
Services/Waste Management Infrastructure /Transport Services/Roads – 2 43 Services/Treatment facilities - Private Hazardous
Services/Waste Management Infrastructure /Transport Services/Rail – 3 44 Services/Treatment facilities - Public General
Infrastructure /Transport Services/Rail – Services/Waste Management 4 45 Private Services/Storage Facilities - General
Infrastructure /Transport Services/Waste Management 5 Services/Airport/Runways/Landing 46 Services/Storage Facilities - Strip/Helipad - Commercial Hazardous
Infrastructure /Transport Services/Waste Management 6 Services/Airport/Runways/Landing 47 Services/Storage Facilities - Nuclear Strip/Helipad - Private
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Infrastructure /Transport Services/Burial and cemeteries - 7 Services/Airport/Runways/Landing 48 Cemeteries Strip/Helipad - Public Services
Services/Burial and cemeteries - 8 Infrastructure /Transport Services - Ports 49 Cremators Infrastructure /Transport Services - Inland Services/Water services/Storage - 9 50 Waterways Dams Services/Water services/Storage - 10 Infrastructure /Transport Services - Marina 51 Reservoirs Services/Water services - 11 Infrastructure /Transport Services - Canal 52 Desalination
Infrastructure /Localised infrastructure - Infrastructure in the Sea/Estuary/Littoral Services/Water services - Treatment 12 53 Active Zone/Development Setback/100M & Waste Water Inland/or coastal public property.
Infrastructure /Localised infrastructure - Zip 13 54 Services - Hospitality Lines & Foefie Slides
Infrastructure /Localised infrastructure - 14 55 Mining - Prospecting rights Cableway or Funiculars
Infrastructure /Localised infrastructure – 15 56 Mining - Mining Permit Billboards
Infrastructure /Localised 16 infrastructure/Storage/Dangerous 57 Mining - Mining Right Goods/Hydrocarbon - Gas
Infrastructure /Localised Mining/Exploration Right - Gas or Oil 17 infrastructure/Storage/Dangerous 58 Marine Goods/Hydrocarbon - Petroleum
Infrastructure /Localised Mining/Exploration Right - Gas or Oil 18 infrastructure/Storage/Dangerous good – 59 Terrestrial Chemicals
Utilities Infrastructure/Pipelines/water - Mining/Production Right - Gas or Oil 19 60 Fresh/Storm Water Marine
Utilities Infrastructure/Pipelines/water - Mining/Production Right - Gas or Oil 20 61 Waste Water Terrestrial
Utilities Infrastructure/Pipelines/Dangerous Mining/Underground gasification of 21 62 Goods - Chemicals coal - Oil
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Utilities 22 Infrastructure/Pipelines/Hydrocarbon – 63 Mining/Beneficiation - Hydrocarbon Petroleum
Utilities 23 64 Mining/Beneficiation - Mineral Infrastructure/Pipelines/Hydrocarbon - Gas
Utilities Infrastructure/Telecommunications/ Agriculture/Forestry/ Fisheries - Crop 24 65 Radio Broadcasting - Tower Production
Utilities Infrastructure/Telecommunications/ Agriculture/Forestry/ Fisheries - 25 66 Radio Broadcasting - Mast Animal Production
Utilities Infrastructure/Telecommunications/ Agriculture/Forestry/ Fisheries - 26 67 Radio Broadcasting - Receivers Afforestation
Agriculture/Forestry/ 27 Utilities Infrastructure - Marine Cables 68 Fisheries/Aquaculture/Inland- Alien
Utilities Infrastructure/Electricity Agriculture/Forestry/ 28 /Generation/Non Renewable/Hydrocarbon 69 Fisheries/Aquaculture/Inland- – Petroleum Indigenous
Utilities Infrastructure/Electricity Agriculture/Forestry/ 29 /Generation/Non Renewable/Hydrocarbon 70 Fisheries/Aquaculture/Marine - Alien – Coal
Agriculture/Forestry/ Utilities Infrastructure/Electricity 30 71 Fisheries/Aquaculture/Marine - /Generation/Non Renewable - Nuclear Indigenous
Utilities Infrastructure/Electricity Agriculture/Forestry/ Fisheries - Agro- 31 72 /Generation/Renewable - Hydro Processing Utilities Infrastructure/Electricity Transformation of land - Indigenous 32 ✓ 73 ✓ /Generation/Renewable/Solar - PV vegetation
Utilities Infrastructure/Electricity Transformation of land - From open 33 74 /Generation/Renewable/Solar - CSP space or Conservation
Utilities Infrastructure/Electricity Transformation of land - From 34 75 /Generation/Renewable - Wind agriculture or afforestation
Utilities Infrastructure/Electricity Transformation of land - From mining 35 76 /Generation/Renewable - Biomass/ biofuels or heavy industrial areas
Utilities Infrastructure/Electricity Any activities within or close to a 36 77 ✓ /Generation/Renewable - Wave watercourse
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Any activity in an estuary, on the Utilities Infrastructure/Electricity 37 ✓ 78 seashore, in the littoral active zone, or /Distribution and Transmission - Power line in the sea.
Activity requiring permit or licence in Utilities Infrastructure/Electricity terms of National or Provincial 38 /Distribution and Transmission – ✓ 79 legislation governing the release or Substation generation of emissions - Emissions
Utilities Infrastructure/Gas /Distribution and Activity requiring permit or licence - 39 80 Transmission – Compressor Station Marine Effluent
Services/Waste Management Activity requiring permit or licence - 40 81 Services/Disposal facilities - Hazardous Fresh Water Effluent
82 Release of Genetically Modified Organisms
Table 1
Does the listed activity/ies applied for form part of a larger project which is not a listed activity NO itself e.g. a road that is a listed activity that is needed to access a drilling site where the drilling does not constitute a listed activity. If indicated yes above, please provide a brief description on how the activity/ies relate to the larger project that forms part there of:
Not applicable.
6. SITE DESCRIPTION
Provide a detailed description of the site involved in the application.
Province/s Western Cape District Municipality/ies Central Karoo District Municipality Local Municipality/ies Beaufort West Local Municipality Ward number/s 2, 4 and6 Nearest town/s Beaufort West Farm name/s and number/s Refer to Appendix 6 for a list of the properties affected by the proposed project. Portion number/s
Surveyor General 21 digit code: (If there are more than 4, please attach a list with the rest of the codes as APPENDIX 6. Where the 21 digit SGID and farm name are not available, the coordinates of the boundary of the property or properties must be provided in APPENDIX 6.
Refer to Appendix 6
1 2 3 4 5
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A locality map must be attached to the application form, as APPENDIX 7. The scale of the locality map must be at least 1:50 000. For linear activities of more than 25 kilometres, a smaller scale e.g. 1:250 000 can be used. The scale must be indicated on the map. The map must include the following: • an accurate indication of the project site position as well as the positions of the alternative sites, if any; • road names or numbers of all the major roads as well as the roads that provide access to the site(s) • a north arrow; Locality map: • a legend; • the prevailing wind direction; • site sensitivities, including but not limited to vegetation, wetlands, watercourses, heritage sites, critical biodiversity area/s, World Heritage Site, etc. and it must be overlaid by the study area; and • GPS co-ordinates (Indicate the position of the proposed activity with the latitude and longitude at the centre point for each alternative site. The co-ordinates should be in degrees and decimal minutes. The minutes should be to at least three decimal places. The projection that must be used in all cases is the WGS-84 spheroid in a national or local projection) A project schedule must be submitted as APPENDIX 8, and must include milestones for: • public participation (dates for advertisements, workshops and other meetings, obtaining comment from organs of state including state departments); • the commencement of parallel application processes required in terms of other statutes and where relevant, the alignment of these application processes with the EIA process; • the submission of the key documents (e.g. Basic Assessment Report, Scoping Reports, EIA Reports Project Plan and Environmental Management Programmes). (e.g. Gantt chart) Note: All the above dates must take into account the statutory timeframes for authority responses that are stipulated in the 2014 NEMA EIA Regulations. Possible appeals may impact on project timeframes/milestones. Regulation 45 states that “An application in terms of these Regulations lapses, and a competent authority will deem the application as having lapsed, if the applicant fails to meet any of the time-frames prescribed in terms of these Regulations, unless extension has been granted in terms of regulation 3(7).” It is recommended that the Department be approached for guidance on the process to be followed, prior to submitting an application.
7. ACTIVITIES APPLIED FOR
For an application for authorisation that involves more than one listed activity that, together, make up one development proposal, all the listed activities pertaining to this application must be provided below.
Activity No(s): Provide the relevant Basic Assessment Describe the portion of the proposed project Activity(ies) as set out in Listing Notice 1 of the EIA to which the applicable listed activity relates. Regulations, 2014 as amended GN983 The development of facilities or infrastructure for the 132kV overhead power line, of approximately Activity 11(i) transmission and distribution of electricity— 14.9km in length, linking the proposed solar (i) outside urban areas or industrial complexes with a facility to the existing Droërivier Substation. capacity of more than 33 but less than 275 kilovolts; This power line will run parallel to an existing or Eskom servitude. (ii) inside urban areas or industrial complexes with a capacity of 275 kilovolts or more; excluding the development of bypass infrastructure for the transmission and distribution of electricity where such bypass infrastructure is — (a) temporarily required to allow for maintenance of existing infrastructure; (b) 2 kilometres or shorter in length; (c) within an existing transmission line servitude; and (d) will be removed within 18 months of the commencement of development.
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GN983 The development of— On certain parts of the site the solar PV Activity (i) dams or weirs, where the dam or weir, including infrastructure is located within 32 metres of 12(ii)(a) & (c) infrastructure and water surface area, exceeds 100 watercourses. The power line also crosses square metres; or watercourses along its route. (ii) infrastructure or structures with a physical footprint of 100 square metres or more;
where such development occurs— (a) within a watercourse; (b) in front of a development setback; or (c) if no development setback exists, within 32 metres of a watercourse, measured from the edge of a watercourse; —
excluding— (aa) the development of infrastructure or structures within existing ports or harbours that will not increase the development footprint of the port or harbour; (bb) where such development activities are related to the development of a port or harbour, in which case activity 26 in Listing Notice 2 of 2014 applies; (cc) activities listed in activity 14 in Listing Notice 2 of 2014 or activity 14 in Listing Notice 3 of 2014, in which case that activity applies; (dd) where such development occurs within an urban area; (ee) where such development occurs within existing roads, road reserves or railway line reserves; or (ff) the development of temporary infrastructure or structures where such infrastructure or structures will be removed within 6 weeks of the commencement of development and where indigenous vegetation will not be cleared. GN983 The infilling or depositing of any material of more Part of the PV Site falls within the floodplain Activity 19 than 10 cubic metres into, or the dredging, of the Kuils River. excavation, removal or moving of soil, sand, shells, shell grit, pebbles or rock of more than 10 cubic metres from a watercourse;
but excluding where such infilling, depositing, dredging, excavation, removal or moving— (a) will occur behind a development setback; (b) is for maintenance purposes undertaken in accordance with a maintenance management plan; (c) falls within the ambit of activity 21 in this Notice, in which case that activity applies; (d) occurs within existing ports or harbours that will not increase the development footprint of the port or harbour; or (e) where such development is related to the development of a port or harbour, in which case activity 26 in Listing Notice 2 of 2014 applies. GN983 Residential, mixed, retail, commercial, industrial or Footprint of Project on land that was Activity 28 institutional developments where such land was previously used for agricultural purposes, used for agriculture, game farming, equestrian outside of an urban area. purposes or afforestation on or after 01 April 1998 and where such development:
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(i) will occur inside an urban area, where the total land to be developed is bigger than 5 hectares; or (ii) will occur outside an urban area, where the total land to be developed is bigger than 1 hectare;
excluding where such land has already been developed for residential, mixed, retail, commercial, industrial or institutional purposes. GN983 The expansion of - Expansion of the existing gravel access road Activity 48(i) (i) infrastructure or structures where the physical within the floodplain of the Kuils River. footprint is expanded by 100 square metres or more; or (ii) dams or weirs, where the dam or weir, including infrastructure and water surface area, is expanded by 100 square metres or more;
where such expansion occurs - (a) within a watercourse; (b) in front of a development setback; or (c) if no development setback exists, within 32 metres of a watercourse, measured from the edge of a watercourse;
Excluding - (aa) the expansion of infrastructure or structures within existing ports or harbours that will not increase the development footprint of the port or harbour; (bb) where such expansion activities are related to the development of a port or harbour, in which case activity 26 in Listing Notice 2 of 2014 applies; (cc) activities listed in activity 14 in Listing Notice 2 of 2014 or activity 14 in Listing Notice 3 of 2014, in which case that activity applies; (dd) where such expansion occurs within an urban area; or (ee) where such expansion occurs within existing roads, road reserves or railway line reserves. Activity No(s): Provide the relevant Scoping and EIA Activity(ies) Describe the portion of the proposed project as set out in Listing Notice 2 of the EIA Regulations, to which the applicable listed activity relates. 2014 as amended GN984 The development of facilities or infrastructure for the The project involves the development of a PV Activity 1 generation of electricity from a renewable resource park with a total generation capacity of not where the electricity output is 20 megawatts or more, exceeding 75MW renewable solar energy. excluding where such development of facilities or infrastructure is for photovoltaic installations and occurs - (a) within an urban area; or (b) on existing infrastructure. GN984 The clearance of an area of 20 hectares or more of The total area of the PV site is approximately Activity 15 indigenous vegetation, excluding where such 150 hectares, where the cumulative area of clearance of indigenous vegetation is required for- indigenous vegetation to be cleared (except (i) the undertaking of a linear activity; or linear components) will exceed 20 hectares. (ii) maintenance purposes undertaken in accordance with a maintenance management plan. Activity No(s): Provide the relevant Basic Assessment Describe the portion of the proposed project Activity(ies) as set out in Listing Notice 3 of the EIA to which the applicable listed activity relates. Regulations, 2014 as amended
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GN985 The development of a road wider than 4 metres with A primary access road and internal Activity 4(i) - a reserve less than 13,5 metres. secondary roads of approximately 4.5m (ii)(aa) gravel access is planned for the Project, within areas containing indigenous vegetation. GN985 The clearance of an area of 300 square metres or The total area of the PV site is approximately Activity more of indigenous vegetation except where such 150 hectares, where the cumulative area of 12(i)(ii) clearance of indigenous vegetation is required for indigenous vegetation to be cleared within a maintenance purposes undertaken in accordance Critical Biodiversity Area will exceed 300 with a maintenance management plan. square metres. GN985 The development of— On certain parts of the site the solar PV Activity (i) dams or weirs, where the dam or weir, including infrastructure is located within 32 metres of 14(ii) - infrastructure and water surface area exceeds 10 watercourses, within Critical Biodiversity (i)(i)(ff) square metres; or Areas. In addition, the power line also (ii) infrastructure or structures with a physical crosses watercourses along its route, within footprint of 10 square metres or more; Critical Biodiversity Areas. where such development occurs— (a) within a watercourse; (b) in front of a development setback; or (c) if no development setback has been adopted, within 32 metres of a watercourse, measured from the edge of a watercourse; excluding the development of infrastructure or structures within existing ports or harbours that will not increase the development footprint of the port or harbour. GN985 The widening of a road by more than 4 metres, or A primary access road and internal Activity 18(i) the lengthening of a road by more than 1 kilometre. secondary roads of approximately 4.5m - (ii)(aa) gravel access is planned for the Project, within areas containing indigenous vegetation. It is planned to expand the existing gravel access road within the floodplain of the Kuils River. GN985 The expansion of - Expansion of the existing gravel access road Activity (i) dams or weirs where the dam or weir is expanded within the floodplain of the Kuils River, within 23(ii) - (i) - by 10 square metres or more; or Critical Biodiversity Areas. (i) (ii) infrastructure or structures where the physical footprint is expanded by 10 square metres or more; where such expansion occurs - (a) within a watercourse; (b) in front of a development setback adopted in the prescribed manner; or (c) if no development setback has been adopted, within 32 metres of a watercourse, measured from the edge of a watercourse; excluding the expansion of infrastructure or structures within existing ports or harbours that will not increase the development footprint of the port or harbour.
Please note that any authorisation that may result from this application will only cover activities specifically applied for. Only those activities listed above shall be considered for authorisation. The onus is on the applicant to ensure that all applicable listed activities are included in the application. Environmental Authorisation must be obtained prior to commencement with each applicable listed activity. Coordinate points indicating the location of each listed activity must be provided as part of APPENDIX 6 as well part of the reports to be submitted. Coordinates must be provided in degrees, minutes and seconds using the Hartebeesthoek94 WGS84 co-ordinate system.
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8. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Provide details of the public participation process proposed for the application as required by Regulation 41(2) of the EIA Regulations, 2014 as amended.
A. REVIEW OF DRAFT BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT
1) Notification
The following tasks will be undertaken as part of public participation during the review of the draft Basic Assessment Report (BAR): • Compile a database of authorities and Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs); • Provide written notices to I&APs of the review of the draft BAR by – o Fixing notice boards at places conspicuous to and accessible by the public on the boundary of the PV Site and along the power line route. o Giving written notice to – - The occupiers and owners of the areas affected by the proposed activities; - Owners, persons in control of, and occupiers of land adjacent to areas affected by the proposed activities, as relevant; - The Municipal Councillors of the affected municipal wards; - Formal organisations or groups in the area; - The Beaufort West Local Municipality and Central Karoo District Municipality, which have jurisdiction in the area; and - Any organ of state having jurisdiction in respect of any aspect of the activity. o Placing an advert in a local newspaper. o A Comments and Response Reports (CRR) will be compiled and updated throughout the process.
Authorities and I&APs will be provided 30 days to comment on the draft BAR.
2) Access to the Draft Basic Assessment Report
The draft BAR will be uploaded to Nemai Consulting’s website and hardcopies will be placed at public places such as public libraries (Beaufort West Library).
Copies of the draft BAR will also be distributed to key authorities with jurisdiction, including the following: • Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE); • Western Cape (WC) Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEA&DP); • CapeNature; • Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS): WC Region; • Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF): WC Region; • Heritage Western Cape; • SAHRA; • Central Karoo District Municipality; and • Beaufort West Local Municipality.
B. NOTIFICATION OF DECISION
Registered I&APs will be notified in writing of DFFE’s decision and of the appeal process, in accordance with the National Appeal Regulations, 2014.
9. OTHER AUTHORISATIONS REQUIRED
Are there any other applications for Environmental Authorisation on the same property? If YES, please indicate the following: Competent Authority Application Reference Number
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Project Name Please provide details of the steps taken to ascertain this information:
According to the SA Renewable Energy EIA Application (REEA) Database, a renewable energy application (12/12/20/2286) has been made for the Project’s earmarked properties, which relates to the previous Application for the same development
It still needs to be confirmed with the Provincial Authority if there are any other applications on the same property.
IF YES IS SELECTED, PLEASE ATTACH OTHER AUTHORISATIONS ISSUED.
Applications in terms of the National Environmental Management Act (“NEMA”) & specific environmental management Acts (“SEMAs”):
LEGISLATION AUTHORISATION APPLICATION REQUIRED SUBMITTED Is Section 50(5) of the National Environmental Management: NO Protected Areas Act applicable to your proposed development? (The proposed development is within a proclaimed protected area as defined the Act.) National Water Act (Act No. 36 of 1998) To be confirmed NO National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (Act No. 39 of 2004) NO National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (Act No. 10 of 2004) To be confirmed NO National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management NO Act (Act No. 24 of 2008) National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act (Act No. 57 of NO 2003) National Environmental Management: Waste Act (Act No. 59 of 2008) NO Others: Please specify YES NO YES NO National Heritage Resources Act (Act No. 25 of 1999) To be confirmed NO Please be advised that: - If a Waste Management license is required in terms of the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, please contact the Department for guidance on the Integrated Permitting System. An IPS application can only be lodged with this Department in the event that this Department is the Competent Authority for both the EIA and Waste related activities; - If Sections 7B and 7C of the National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act is applicable to your proposed development, you are required to obtain pre-approval for a reclamation application prior to an Application for Environmental Authorisation being lodged with the Competent Authority; - If Section 50(5) of the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act is applicable to your proposed development, you are required to obtain approval from the Management Authority prior to an Application for Environmental Authorisation being lodged with the Competent Authority; and - If Section 38 of the National Heritage Resources Act (Act No. 25 of 1999) is applicable to your proposed development, you are requested to submit the Notice of Intent form to the relevant SAHRA or a Provincial Heritage Resources Authority and attach a copy to this form. If it is indicated that a Heritage Impact Assessment will be required, the Heritage Impact Assessment must be undertaken as one of the specialist studies of the EIA process to be undertaken in terms of the NEMA EIA Regulations, 2014, as amended.
10. LIST OF APPENDICES SUBMITTED APPENDIX 1 Copy of the pre-application meeting minutes YES APPENDIX 2 Proof of Payment / Motivation for exclusion YES APPENDIX 3 List of land owners (with contact details) and written consent of land YES owners. APPENDIX 4 List of Local/Provincial Authority involved (with contact details) NO APPENDIX 5 Strategic Infrastructure Projects YES
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APPENDIX 6 List of SGIDs and coordinates YES APPENDIX 7 Locality map YES APPENDIX 8 Project schedule YES APPENDIX 9 Declaration of Applicant YES APPENDIX 10 Declaration of EAP and undertaking under oath or affirmation YES APPENDIX 11 Screening Tool Report YES APPENDIX 12 Undertaking under Oath / Affirmation YES
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APPENDIX 1 COPY OF THE PRE-APPLICATION MEETING MINUTES
Application for Environmental Authorisation – April 2021 Appendices Proposed Beaufort West PV Project, Western Cape
DRAFT MINUTES Donavan Henning Pre-Application Meeting with the 011 781 1730 Queries: Department of Forestry, Fisheries 011 781 1731 and the Environment [email protected] Proposed Beaufort West Applicant: Beaufort West Photovoltaic (Pty) Ltd Project Name: Photovoltaic Project, Western Cape Date: 4 May 2021 Time: 10:00 – 11:00 Facilitator: D. Henning Venue: Microsoft Teams Meeting
Note: These minutes are not intended as a verbatim transcript of the meeting, but rather as a summary of the salient discussions which took place.
Attendance
Attendees Organisation Email Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Masina Litsoane [email protected] Environment (DFFE) Lunga Dlova DFFE [email protected] Hendry van Branden Beaufort West Photovoltaic (Pty) Ltd [email protected] Sizwe Kuzwayo SkyPower [email protected] Donavan Henning Nemai Consulting [email protected]
Apologies
None.
Target Item. Description Action Date 1. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION The Pre-Application Meeting with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) for the proposed Beaufort West Photovoltaic (PV) Project in the Western Cape 1.1 commenced at approximately 10H05. - -
D. Henning acted as the facilitator for the meeting and requested a round of introductions. 2. PURPOSE OF THE MEETING D. Henning indicated that the objectives of the meeting, as captured on the agenda, included the following:
• To present an overview of the project to DFFE; 2.1 • To seek clarification regarding certain matters that pertain - - to the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA); • To determine DFFE’s requirements; and • To confirm the EIA process and timeframes. 3 CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
3.1 The agenda was accepted without any amendments. - -
4. PROJECT OVERVIEW D. Henning provided an overview of the proposed Project (refer 4.1 - - to the presentation contained in Appendix A).
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Target Item. Description Action Date D. Henning noted that the Beaufort West Photovoltaic (Pty) Ltd (the Applicant) intends to bid for Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme 4.2 (REIPPPP) Bid Window 5, which was recently launched by the - - Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) on 12 April 2021, and which closes on 16 August 2021. The deadline for this bid is the critical driver for the programme. 5. HISTORY OF EIA’S UNDERTAKEN FOR THE PROJECT D. Henning noted the following: • Environmental Authorisation (EA) was previously granted on 22 February 2012 (ref. no.: 12/12/20/2286) for the Project, however, the EA lapsed prior to the commencement of the Project. • A new EA Application (ref. no. 14/12/16/3/3/2/2034) and 5.1 - - Draft Scoping Report were submitted to the Department on 12 November 2020. Thereafter, the Final Scoping Report was submitted to the Department on 14 December 2020. The Department accepted the Scoping Report and Plan of Study on 4 February 2021. This Application was subsequently retracted. 6. RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ZONES D. Henning indicated that the Applicant intends to submit a new Application to the DFFE for a Basic Assessment Process, due 6.1 - - to the Project’s location within the newly adopted Beaufort West Renewable Energy Development Zone (REDZ). 7. OVERVIEW OF BASIC ASSESSMENT PROCESS
7.1 Process Outline & Timeframes D. Henning presented the approach to the Basic Assessment 7.1.1 Process (refer to diagram in presentation contained in Appendix - - A). D. Henning noted that it may not be possible to accommodate the full process associated with an Integrated Heritage Impact Assessment, as required by Heritage Wester Cape (HWC), in the current programme. A separate process may thus need to be undertaken from the Basic Assessment in terms of HWC’s requirements. He mentioned that the project team is awaiting 7.1.2 feedback from HWC on the Notification of Intent to Develop, to - - determine their requirements. He indicated that a Heritage Impact Assessment will be included in the Basic Assessment Report (BAR).
M. Litsoane mentioned that conditions could be included in the EA to address heritage-related matters. D. Henning presented the programme for the Basic Assessment Process. He indicated that DFFE’s reduced decision-making 7.1.3 - - period of 57 days, which is associated with the REDZ, was taken into consideration in the programme. M. Litsoane sough clarification whether 30 days had been provided for the public review of the Draft BAR, in accordance with the EIA Regulations of 2014 (as amended). 7.1.4 - -
D. Henning confirmed that 30 days had been allocated to this task in the programme
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Target Item. Description Action Date 7.2 Public Participation Plan D. Henning stated that a Public Participation Plan (PPP) had been compiled for the Basic Assessment Process, as per the Directions regarding measures to address, prevent and combat the spread of COVID-19 relating to National Environmental Management Permits and Licences, as published in 7.2.1 DFFE Tbc Government Notice No. 650 of 5 June 2020. He noted that the PPP was submitted to DFFE on 22 April 2021.
L. Dlova indicated that he will review the PPP and provide feedback to Nemai Consulting. 7.3 Listed Activities D. Henning provided an overview of the listed activities in Listing 7.3.1 Notices 1, 2 and 3 of the EIA Regulations of 2014 (as amended) - - that are thought to be triggered by the proposed Project. 7.4 Alternatives D. Henning indicated that the following alternatives will be considered for the Project: 7.4.1 • Layout alternatives (based on findings of specialist - - studies); and • Technology alternatives. 7.5 Specialist Studies He noted that the following specialist studies were identified to assess the Project, taking into consideration the previous studies from 2011: • Terrestrial Ecological Impact Assessment; • Aquatic Impact Assessment and Delineation; • Avifaunal Impact Assessment; 7.5.1 • Heritage Impact Assessment; - - • Desktop Palaeontological Impact Assessment; • Agricultural Impact Assessment; • Visual Impact Assessment; • Traffic Impact Assessment; • Glint and Glare Assessment; and • Socio-Economic Impact Assessment. 7.6 Basic Assessment Report D. Henning indicated that the BAR would provide the information 7.6.1 required in terms of Appendix 1 of Government Notice No. R 982 - - of 4 December 2014 (as amended). M. Litsoane suggested that the Project Title be changed to avoid 7.6.2 confusion with the application previously received by the Applicant Tbc Department with the same title. M. Litsoane noted historical concerns raised by the airport in Beaufort West as part of a previous solar PV project in the area.
H. van Branden noted that the project team had previously 7.6.3 - - engaged with representatives from the Karoo Gateway Airport.
D. Henning noted that the Glint and Glare Assessment will aim to address the concerns raised by the Karoo Gateway Airport.
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Target Item. Description Action Date 7.7 Comments & Responses Report D. Henning stated that the Comments and Responses Report will include the following: • Comments received during the public review of the previous Draft Scoping Report; and 7.7.1 - - • Comments received during the pending public review of the Draft BAR.
L. Dlova agreed with the approach. 7.8 BirdLife South Africa Guidelines D. Henning mentioned that he had engaged with BirdLife South Africa (BLSA) regarding their requirements in terms of Guidelines for Assessing and Monitoring the Impact of Solar Power Generating Facilities on Birds in Southern Africa. He noted that the way forward for the Avifaunal Impact Assessment 7.8.1 was to undertake fieldwork to assess the status of the site in - - terms of avifaunal sensitivity, and to determine whether the site conditions have changed from the initial study in 2011. In addition, this study would provide a reasoned opinion about the scope of work that is necessary after the fieldwork, based on the findings. 7.9 Environmental Authorities Meeting D. Henning mentioned that an Environmental Authorities 7.9.1 - - Meeting will be scheduled during the review of the Draft BAR. 8. DFFE Requirements
8.1 No matters were discussed under this item. - -
9. CLOSE
9.1 The meeting was concluded at approximately 10h50. - -
Minutes Complied By:
Nemai Consulting
4 May 2021
D. Henning Date
Minutes Accepted By:
DFFE
Date
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APPENDIX A
PRESENTATION
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PROPOSED BEAUFORT WEST PHOTOVOLTAIC PROJECT, WESTERN CAPE
DFFE Pre-Application Meeting
4 May 2021 (Reference No.: 2021-04-0026)
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AGENDA
AGENDA ITEMS 1) Welcome & Introduction 2) Apologies 3) Purpose of the Meeting 4) Project Overview 5) History of EIA’s undertaken for the Project 6) REDZ 7) Overview of Basic Assessment Process 7.1 - Process Outline & Timeframes 7.2 - Public Participation Plan 7.3 - Listed Activities 7.4 - Alternatives 7.5 - Specialist Studies 7.6 - Basic Assessment Report 7.7 - Comments & Responses Report 7.8 - BLSA Guidelines 7.9 - Environmental Authorities Meeting 8) DFFE’s Requirements 9) Closure and Way Forward
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(3) PURPOSE OF THE MEETING
To present an overview of the project to DFFE.
To seek clarification regarding certain matters that pertain to the EIA process.
To determine DFFE’s requirements.
To confirm the process and timeframes.
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(4) PROJECT OVERVIEW
Cadastral boundary
Power Line
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(4) PROJECT OVERVIEW
Cadastral boundary
Power Line
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(4) PROJECT OVERVIEW
Total generation capacity not exceeding 75MW renewable solar energy.
Project infrastructure covers an area not exceeding 150 hectares.
The necessary associated infrastructure, including access roads, overhead power lines, substation & control building(s).
Cadastral boundary PV Site
Power Line
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(4) PROJECT OVERVIEW
Total generation capacity not exceeding 75MW renewable solar energy.
Project infrastructure covers an area not exceeding 150 hectares.
The necessary associated infrastructure, including access roads, overhead power lines, substation & control building(s). The Applicant intends to bid for Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme ( REIPPPP ) Bid Window 5 , which was recently launched by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) on 12 April 2021, and which closes on 16 August 2021 .
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(5) HISTORY OF EIA’S FOR THE PROJECT
EA previously granted on 22 February 2012 (ref. no.: 12/12/20/2286). However, the EA lapsed prior to the commencement of the Project.
New EA Application (ref. no. 14/12/16/3/3/2/2034) & Draft Scoping Report submitted to DEFF on 12 November 2020. Final Scoping Report submitted on 14 December 2020. DEFF accepted the Scoping Report and Plan of Study on 4 February 2021. Application subsequently retracted .
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(6) RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ZONES
Combined Application
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(7) OVERVIEW OF BASIC ASSESSMENT PROCESS
7.1 - PROCESS OUTLINE & TIMEFRAMES
Pre-Application Consultation with DFFE
Undertake Specialist Studies
Compile Draft Basic Assessment Report (BAR) Notify I&APs of Review: • Place Onsite Notices Notification of Public Review of Draft BAR • Place Newspaper Advertisement • Emails Public Review Period
Submit Final BAR to DFFE Basic Assessment Basic
DEFFE Review & Decision
Notify I&APs Environmental Assessment Practitioner
Interested & Affected Parties (I&APs)
Appeal Period DFFE
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7.1 - PROCESS OUTLINE & TIMEFRAMES
Task Name Duration Start Finish DFFE Pre-Application Meeting 1 day Tue 04-05-21 Tue 04-05-21 Brief Specialists 1 day Thu 22-04-21 Thu 22-04-21 Specialist Studies 12 days Fri 23-04-21 Mon 10-05-21 Compile Application Form & PPP 3 days Mon 03-06-19 Wed 05-06-19 Compile Draft BAR 2 days Tue 11-05-21 Wed 12-05-21 Notification of Review 1 day Thu 13-05-21 Thu 13-05-21 Submit Application Form & Draft BAR to DFFE 1 day Thu 13-05-21 Thu 13-05-21 Authorities & Public Review 22 days Fri 14-05-21 Mon 14-06-21 Finalise & Submit Final BAR to DEFF 2 days Tue 15-06-21 Wed 16-06-21 DEFF Review & Decision 42 days Thu 17-06-21 Fri 13-08-21 Notify I&APs of Decision 5 days Mon 16-08-21 Fri 20-08-21
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7.2 - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PLAN
PP Plan submitted to DFFE on 22 April 2021.
Status of DFFE’s review?
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7.3 - LISTED ACTIVITIES
The development of facilities or infrastructure for the transmission and distribution of electricity— 132kV overhead power line, of approximately (i) outside urban areas or industrial complexes with a capacity of more than 33 but less than 275 kilovolts; or 14.9km in length, linking the proposed solar (ii) inside urban areas or industrial complexes with a capacity of 275 kilovolts or more; facility to the existing Droërivier Substation. This GN983 excluding the development of bypass infrastructure for the transmission and distribution of electricity where such bypass infrastructure power line will run parallel to an existing Eskom Activity is — servitude. 11(i) (a) temporarily required to allow for maintenance of existing infrastructure; (b) 2 kilometres or shorter in length; (c) within an existing transmission line servitude; and (d) will be removed within 18 months of the commencement of development.
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7.3 - LISTED ACTIVITIES
The development of— Possible crossing of (i) dams or weirs, where the dam or weir, including infrastructure and water surface watercourses by area, exceeds 100 square metres; or access or internal road (ii) infrastructure or structures with a physical footprint of 100 square metres or network, as well as PV more; Solar infrastructure. where such development occurs— (a) within a watercourse; (b) in front of a development setback; or (c) if no development setback exists, within 32 metres of a watercourse, measured from the edge of a watercourse; — GN983 excluding— Activity (aa) the development of infrastructure or structures within existing ports or harbours 12(ii)(a) & that will not increase the development footprint of the port or harbour; (c) (bb) where such development activities are related to the development of a port or harbour, in which case activity 26 in Listing Notice 2 of 2014 applies; (cc) activities listed in activity 14 in Listing Notice 2 of 2014 or activity 14 in Listing Notice 3 of 2014, in which case that activity applies; (dd) where such development occurs within an urban area; (ee) where such development occurs within existing roads, road reserves or railway line reserves; or (ff) the development of temporary infrastructure or structures where such infrastructure or structures will be removed within 6 weeks of the commencement of development and where indigenous vegetation will not be cleared. The infilling or depositing of any material of more than 10 cubic metres into, or the Possible crossing of dredging, excavation, removal or moving of soil, sand, shells, shell grit, pebbles or watercourses by rock of more than 10 cubic metres from a watercourse; access or internal road but excluding where such infilling, depositing, dredging, excavation, removal or network, as well as PV moving— Solar infrastructure. (a) will occur behind a development setback; GN983 (b) is for maintenance purposes undertaken in accordance with a maintenance Activity management plan; 19 (c) falls within the ambit of activity 21 in this Notice, in which case that activity applies; (d) occurs within existing ports or harbours that will not increase the development footprint of the port or harbour; or (e) where such development is related to the development of a port or harbour, in which case activity 26 in Listing Notice 2 of 2014 applies.
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7.3 - LISTED ACTIVITIES
The development of a road - Access roads (construction and operational (i) for which an environmental authorisation was obtained for the route determination in terms of activity 5 in Government Notice 387 of phases) are expected to exceed thresholds. 2006 or activity 18 in Government Notice 545 of 2010; or GN983 (ii) with a reserve wider than 13,5 meters, or where no reserve exists where the road is wider than 8 metres; Activity but excluding a road - 24(ii) (a) which is identified and included in activity 27 in Listing Notice 2 of 2014; (b) where the entire road falls within an urban area; or (c) which is 1 kilometre or shorter. The clearance of an area of 1 hectares or more, but less than 20 hectares of indigenous vegetation, except where such clearance of Clearance areas associated with the construction GN983 indigenous vegetation is required for- footprint. Activity (i) the undertaking of a linear activity; or 27 (ii) maintenance purposes undertaken in accordance with a maintenance management plan. Status of vegetation to be confirmed as part of the Terrestrial Ecological Study. Residential, mixed, retail, commercial, industrial or institutional developments where such land was used for agriculture, game farming, Footprint of Project on land that was previously equestrian purposes or afforestation on or after 01 April 1998 and where such development: used for agricultural purposes, prior to mining, GN983 (i) will occur inside an urban area, where the total land to be developed is bigger than 5 hectares; or outside of an urban area. Activity (ii) will occur outside an urban area, where the total land to be developed is bigger than 1 hectare; 28 excluding where such land has already been developed for residential, mixed, retail, commercial, industrial or institutional purposes. The expansion of - Expansion of infrastructure associated with the (i) infrastructure or structures where the physical footprint is expanded by 100 square metres or more; or development with a physical footprint of 100 (ii) dams or weirs, where the dam or weir, including infrastructure and water surface area, is expanded by 100 square metres or more; square metres or more within watercourse(s) / within 32 m from watercourse(s). where such expansion occurs - (a) within a watercourse; (b) in front of a development setback; or GN983 (c) if no development setback exists, within 32 metres of a watercourse, measured from the edge of a watercourse; Activity 48(i) Excluding - (aa) the expansion of infrastructure or structures within existing ports or harbours that will not increase the development footprint of the port or harbour; (bb) where such expansion activities are related to the development of a port or harbour, in which case activity 26 in Listing Notice 2 of 2014 applies; (cc) activities listed in activity 14 in Listing Notice 2 of 2014 or activity 14 in Listing Notice 3 of 2014, in which case that activity applies; (dd) where such expansion occurs within an urban area; or (ee) where such expansion occurs within existing roads, road reserves or railway line reserves. The widening of a road by more than 6 metres, or the lengthening of a road by more than 1 kilometre- Access roads (construction and operational GN983 (i) where the existing reserve is wider than 13,5 meters; or phases). Dimensions to be confirmed. Activity (ii) where no reserve exists, where the existing road is wider than 8 metres; 56 excluding where widening or lengthening occur inside urban areas.
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7.3 - LISTED ACTIVITIES
GN984 The development of facilities or infrastructure for the generation of electricity from a renewable resource where the electricity output is The project involves the development of a PV Activity 1 20 megawatts or more, excluding where such development of facilities or infrastructure is for photovoltaic installations and occurs - park with a total generation capacity of not (a) within an urban area; or exceeding 75MW renewable solar energy. (b) on existing infrastructure. GN984 The clearance of an area of 20 hectares or more of indigenous vegetation, excluding where such clearance of indigenous vegetatio n is Cumulative area to be cleared for entire Project Activity required for- (except linear components) will exceed 20 15 (i) the undertaking of a linear activity; or hectares. (ii) maintenance purposes undertaken in accordance with a maintenance management plan. Status of vegetation to be confirmed as part of the Terrestrial Ecological Study.
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7.3 - LISTED ACTIVITIES
GN985 The clearance of an area of 300 square metres or more of indigenous vegetation except where such Clearance of large areas associated with the construction footprint. Activity clearance of indigenous vegetation is required for maintenance purposes undertaken in accordance with a 12(i) maintenance management plan. Activity to be confirmed following Terrestrial Ecological Study.
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7.3 - LISTED ACTIVITIES
GN985 The development of a road wider than 4 metres with a reserve less than 13,5 metres. Access roads to the various sites (construction and operational phases) are Activity expected to exceed thresholds. Dimensions to be confirmed. 4(i) - (ii)(aa) Activity to be confirmed following Terrestrial Ecological Study. The development of— Various infrastructure within watercourse(s) / within 32 m from (i) dams or weirs, where the dam or weir, including infrastructure and water surface area exceeds 10 square watercourse(s). metres; or (ii) infrastructure or structures with a physical footprint of 10 square metres or more; Activity to be confirmed following Terrestrial Ecological Study. GN985 where such development occurs— Activity (a) within a watercourse; 14(ii) - (i) (b) in front of a development setback; or - (i) (c) if no development setback has been adopted, within 32 metres of a watercourse, measured from the edge of a watercourse; excluding the development of infrastructure or structures within existing ports or harbours that will not increase the development footprint of the port or harbour. GN985 The widening of a road by more than 4 metres, or the lengthening of a road by more than 1 kilometre. Access roads (construction and operational phases) are expected to exceed Activity thresholds. Dimensions to be confirmed. 18(i) - (ii)(aa) Activity to be confirmed following Terrestrial Ecological Study. The expansion of - Upgrade of existing bridge(s) along access road(s). (i) dams or weirs where the dam or weir is expanded by 10 square metres or more; or (ii) infrastructure or structures where the physical footprint is expanded by 10 square metres or more; Activity to be confirmed following Terrestrial Ecological Study. GN985 where such expansion occurs - Activity (a) within a watercourse; 23(ii) - (i) (b) in front of a development setback adopted in the prescribed manner; or - (i) (c) if no development setback has been adopted, within 32 metres of a watercourse, measured from the edge of a watercourse; excluding the expansion of infrastructure or structures within existing ports or harbours that will not increase the development footprint of the port or harbour.
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7.4 - ALTERNATIVES
Layout alternatives (based on findings of specialist studies).
Technology alternatives may also be considered.
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7.5 - SPECIALIST STUDIES
Consider previous specialist studies from 2011, where possible.
Specialist studies triggered:
Terrestrial Ecological Impact Assessment
Aquatic Impact Assessment & Delineation
Avifaunal Impact Assessment
Heritage Impact Assessment
Desktop Palaeontological Impact Assessment
Agricultural Impact Assessment
Visual Impact Assessment Karoo Gateway Airport Traffic Impact Assessment
Glint and Glare Assessment
Socio-Economic Impact Assessment
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7.5 - BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT
The BAR will provide the information required in terms of Appendix 1 of GN No. R 982 of 4 December 2014 (as amended).
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7.6 - COMMENTS & RESPONSES REPORT
CRR to include the following:
Comments received during the public review of the previous Draft Scoping Report.
Comments received during the pending public review of the Draft BAR.
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7.7 - BLSA GUIDELINES
Discussions held with BLSA.
As a way forward, fieldwork will need to be undertaken to assess the status of the site in terms of avifaunal sensitivity, and to determine whether the site conditions have changed from the initial study. A reasoned opinion about the scope of work that is necessary can be determine after the fieldwork.
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7.8 - ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORITIES MEETING
Authorities Meeting to be conducted virtually during the review period of the Draft BAR.
Meeting date to be confirmed.
Authorities to be invited (amongst others):
DFFE
WC DEA&DP
CapeNature
DWS: WC Region
DAFF: WC Region
Heritage Western Cape & SAHRA
Central Karoo District Municipality & Beaufort West Local Municipality.
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(8) DFFE’s Requirements
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Thank you
Company: Nemai Consulting Contact Person: Donavan Henning Tel: (011) 781 1730 Fax: (011) 781 1731 Email: [email protected] Postal Address: PO Box 1673, Sunninghill, 2157
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APPENDIX 2 PROOF OF PAYMENT/ MOTIVATION FOR EXCLUSION
Application for Environmental Authorisation – April 2021 Appendices
APPENDIX 3 LIST OF LAND OWNERS WRITTEN CONSENT OF LAND OWNERS
Application for Environmental Authorisation – April 2021 Appendices
3A. LIST OF DIRECTLY AFFECTED PROPERTIES
Farm Name / Township Portion / Erf Landowner
PV Site Kuils Port 161 Portion 9 (RE) Beaufort West Local Municipality South Lemoenfontein 162 Portion 0 (RE) Beaufort West Local Municipality Buls Kop 163 Portion 1 (RE) Beaufort West Local Municipality Power Lines South Lemoenfontein 162 Portion 0 (RE) Beaufort West Local Municipality Buls Kop 163 Portion 1 (RE) Beaufort West Local Municipality Beaufort West Township Erf 7581 Marsha Klazen Nicyla Farm 185 Portion 0 (RE) Beaufort West Local Municipality Hans Rivier 169 Portion 4 (RE) Beaufort West Local Municipality Hans Rivier 169 Portion 5 Hansrivier Trust Steenrotsfountain 168 Portion 1 (RE) Jonathan Nel Weltevreden 170 Portion 10 (RE) Septimus Dercksen Weltevreden 170 Portion 31 Eskom Holdings Ltd
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3B. WRITTEN CONSENT OF LAND OWNER (PV SITE)
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APPENDIX 4 LIST OF LOCAL/PROVINCIAL AUTHORITY INVOLVED
Note: See details in Section 3 above.
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APPENDIX 5 STRATEGIC INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
SIP 1: Unlocking the northern mineral belt with Waterberg as the catalyst Unlock mineral resources Rail, water pipelines, energy generation and transmission infrastructure Thousands of direct jobs across the areas unlocked Urban development in Waterberg – first major post-apartheid new urban centre will be a “green” development project Rail capacity to Mpumalanga and Richards Bay Shift from road to rail in Mpumalanga Logistics corridor to connect Mpumalanga and Gauteng.
SIP 2: Durban-Free State-Gauteng logistics and industrial corridor Strengthen the logistics and transport corridor between SA’s main industrial hubs Improve access to Durban’s export and import facilities Integrate Free State Industrial Strategy activities into the corridor New port in Durban Aerotropolis around OR Tambo International Airport.
SIP 3: South-Eastern node & corridor development New dam at Mzimvubu with irrigation systems N2-Wild Coast Highway which improves access into KwaZulu-Natal and national supply chains Strengthen economic development in Port Elizabeth through a manganese rail capacity from Northern Cape A manganese sinter (Northern Cape) and smelter (Eastern Cape) Possible Mthombo refinery (Coega) and transhipment hub at Ngqura and port and rail upgrades to improve industrial capacity and performance of the automotive sector.
SIP 4: Unlocking the economic opportunities in North West Province Acceleration of investments in road, rail, bulk water, water treatment and transmission infrastructure Enabling reliable supply and basic service delivery Facilitate development of mining, agricultural activities and tourism opportunities Open up beneficiation opportunities in North West Province.
SIP 5: Saldanha-Northern Cape development corridor Integrated rail and port expansion Back-of-port industrial capacity (including an IDZ) Strengthening maritime support capacity for oil and gas along African West Coast Expansion of iron ore mining production and beneficiation.
SIP 6: Integrated municipal infrastructure project Develop national capacity to assist the 23 least resourced districts (19 million people) to address all the maintenance backlogs and upgrades required in water, electricity and sanitation bulk infrastructure. The road maintenance programme will enhance service delivery capacity thereby impacting positively on the population.
SIP 7: Integrated urban space and public transport programme Coordinate planning and implementation of public transport, human settlement, economic and social infrastructure and location decisions into sustainable urban settlements connected by densified transport corridors. This will focus on the 12 largest urban centres of the country, including all the metros in South Africa. Significant work is underway on urban transport integration.
SIP 8: Green energy in support of the South African economy Support sustainable green energy initiatives on a national scale through a diverse range of clean energy options as envisaged in the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP2010) and support bio-fuel production facilities.
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Indicate capacity in MW: SIP 9: Electricity generation to support socioeconomic development Accelerate the construction of new electricity generation capacity in accordance with the IRP2010 to meet the needs of the economy and address historical imbalances. Monitor implementation of major projects such as new power stations: Medupi, Kusile and Ingula.
Indicate capacity in MW: SIP 10: Electricity transmission and distribution for all Expand the transmission and distribution network to address historical imbalances, provide access to electricity for all and support economic development. Align the 10-year transmission plan, the services backlog, the national broadband roll-out and the freight rail line development to leverage off regulatory approvals, supply chain and project development capacity.
SIP 11: Agri-logistics and rural infrastructure Improve investment in agricultural and rural infrastructure that supports expansion of production and employment, small-scale farming and rural development, including facilities for storage (silos, fresh-produce facilities, packing houses); transport links to main networks (rural roads, branch train-line, ports), fencing of farms, irrigation schemes to poor areas, improved R&D on rural issues (including expansion of agricultural colleges), processing facilities (abattoirs, dairy infrastructure), aquaculture incubation schemes and rural tourism infrastructure.
SIP 12: Revitalisation of public hospitals and other health facilities Build and refurbish hospitals, other public health facilities and revamp 122 nursing colleges. Extensive capital expenditure to prepare the public healthcare system to meet the requirements of the National Health Insurance (NHI) system. The SIP contains major builds for 6 hospitals.
SIP 13: National school build programme A national school build programme driven by uniformity in planning, procurement, contract management and provision of basic services. Replace inappropriate school structures and address basic service backlog and provision of basic services under the Accelerated School Infrastructure Delivery Initiative (ASIDI). In addition, address national backlogs in classrooms, libraries, computer labs and admin buildings. Improving the learning environment will strengthen outcomes especially in rural schools, as well as reduce overcrowding.
SIP 14: Higher education infrastructure Infrastructure development for higher education, focusing on lecture rooms, student accommodation, libraries and laboratories, as well as ICT connectivity. Development of university towns with a combination of facilities from residence, retail to recreation and transport. Potential to ensure shared infrastructure such as libraries by universities, FETs and other educational institutions. Two new universities will be built – in Northern Cape and Mpumalanga.
SIP 15: Expanding access to communication technology Provide for broadband coverage to all households by 2020 by establishing core Points of Presence (POPs) in district municipalities, extend new Infraco fibre networks across provinces linking districts, establish POPs and fibre connectivity at local level, and further penetrate the network into deep rural areas. While the private sector will invest in ICT infrastructure for urban and corporate networks, government will co-invest for township and rural access, as well as for e-government, school and health connectivity. The school roll-out focus is initially on the 125 Dinaledi (science and maths-focussed) schools and 1525 district schools. Part of digital access to all South Africans includes TV migration nationally from analogue to digital broadcasting.
SIP 16: SKA & Meerkat SKA is a global mega-science project, building an advanced radio-telescope facility linked to research infrastructure and high-speed ICT capacity and provides an opportunity for Africa and South Africa to contribute towards global advanced science projects.
SIP 17: Regional integration for African cooperation and development Participate in mutually beneficial infrastructure projects to unlock long-term socio-economic benefits by partnering with fast growing African economies with projected growth ranging between 3% and 10%.
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The projects involving transport, water and energy also provide competitively-priced, diversified, short and medium to long-term options for the South African economy where, for example, electricity transmission in Mozambique (Cesul) could assist in providing cheap, clean power in the short-term whilst Grand Inga in the DRC is long-term. All these projects complement the Free Trade Area (FTA) discussions to create a market of 600 million people in South, Central and East Africa.
SIP 18: Water and sanitation infrastructure A 10-year plan to address the estimated backlog of adequate water to supply 1.4m households and 2.1m households to basic sanitation. The project will involve provision of sustainable supply of water to meet social needs and support economic growth. Projects will provide for new infrastructure, rehabilitation and upgrading of existing infrastructure, as well as improve management of water infrastructure.
SIP 19: Water and Sanitation a. Vaal River System including Phase 2 of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project: Gauteng b. Phase 2A of the Mokolo Crocodile River (West) Augmentation Project: Limpopo c. uMkhomazi Water Project: KwaZulu Natal d. Olifants River Water Resource Development Project – Phase 2: Limpopo e. Vaal-Gamagara: Northern Cape f. Mzimvubu Water Project: Eastern Cape g. Rehabilitation of the Vaalharts-Taung Irrigation Scheme: Northern Cape & North West h. Groot Letaba River Water Development Project – Nwamitwa Dam: Limpopo i. Berg River Voëlvlei Augmentation Scheme: Western Cape j. Rustfontein Water Treatment Works: Free State k. Orange-Riet Canal Increase of Bulk Raw Water Supply: Free State
SIP 20: Energy a. Emergency/Risk Mitigation Power Purchase Procurement Programme (2000MW): National b. Small IPP Power Purchase Procurement Programme (100MW): National c. Embedded Generation Investment Programme (EGIP)-400MW: National
SIP 21: Transport a. N1 Windburg Interchange to Windburg Station: Free State b. N1 Musina Ring Road: Limpopo c. N1 Polokwane Eastern Ring Rd Phase 2: Limpopo d. N1 Ventersburg to Kroonstad: Free State (2 projects in One) e. N2 Mtunzini Toll Plaza to Empangeni T-Junction: KwaZulu Natalf. N3 Cato Ridge to Dardanelles: KwaZulu Natal g. N3 Dardenelles to Lynnfield Park: KwaZulu Natal h. N3 Paradise Valley to Mariannhill Toll Plaza: KwaZulu Natal i. N2 Edwin Swales to South of EB Cloete Interchange: KwaZulu Natal j. N3 Ashburton Interchange to Murray Road: KwaZulu Natal k. N3 Mariannhill Toll Plaza to Key Ridge: KwaZulu Natal l. N2 EB Cloete Interchange: KwaZulu Natal m. Small Harbours Development: National n. N3 New alignment via De Beers Pass: Free State o. Boegoebaai Port and Rail Infrastructure Project: Northern Cape
SIP 22: Digital Infrastructure 21. National Spatial Infrastructure Hub
SIP 23: Agriculture and Agro-processing a. Marine Tilapia Industry: Eastern Cape b. Natural Dehydrated Foods: Mpumalanga
SIP 24: Human Settlements a. Greater Cornubia: KwaZulu-Natal b. Vista Park II & III: Free State
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c. Lufhereng: Gauteng d. Malibongwe Ridge: Gauteng e. N2 Nodal Development: Eastern Cape f. Matlosana N12 West: North West g. Green Creek: Gauteng h. Mooikloof Mega Residential City: Gauteng i. Fochville Extension 11: Gauteng j. Germiston Ext 4 Social Housing Project: Gauteng k. Newcastle Hospital Street Social Housing Project: KwaZulu Natal l. Hull Street Social Housing Project Phase 1: Northern Cape m. Kwandokuhle Social Housing Project: Mpumalanga n. Phola Heights – Tembisa Social Housing Project: Gauteng o. Sondela Phase 2: Gauteng p. Willow Creek Estate: Mpumalanga q. Joe’s Place Social Housing: Gauteng r. Jeppestown Social Housing Project (Unity House): Gauteng
SIP 25: Rural Bridges “Welisizwe” Programme SIP 26: Rural Roads Upgrade Programme SIP 27: Upgrading and Repair of Township Roads in Municipalities Programme SIP 28: PV and Water Savings on Government Buildings Programme SIP 29: Comprehensive Urban Management Programme SIP 30: Digitising of Government Information Programme SIP 31: Removal of Alien Vegetation and Innovative Building Materials Programme SIP 32: National Upgrading Support Programme (NUSP) SIP 33: Solar Water Initiatives Programme SIP 34: Student Accommodation SIP 35: SA Connect Phase 1B Programme SIP 36: Salvokop Precinct
PLEASE ATTACH PROOF FROM THE RELEVANT SIP CO-ORDINATOR FOR EACH OF THE SIP PROJECT SELECTED.
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APPENDIX 6 LIST OF SGIDS / COORDINATES OF THE BOUNDARY OF THE PROPERTY OR PROPERTIES / COORDINATES OF LISTED ACTIVITIES
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6A. LIST OF SGIDS OF DIRECTLY AFFECTED PROPERTIES
Farm Name / Township Portion / Erf 21-digit Surveyor General No.
PV Site (Property) Kuils Port 161 Portion 9 (RE) C00900000000016100009 South Lemoenfontein 162 Portion 0 (RE) C00900000000016200000 Buls Kop 163 Portion 1 (RE) C00900000000016300001 Power Lines South Lemoenfontein 162 Portion 0 (RE) C00900000000016200000 Buls Kop 163 Portion 1 (RE) C00900000000016300001 Beaufort West Township Erf 7581 C00900010000758100000 Farm 185 Portion 0 (RE) C00900000000018500000 Hans Rivier 169 Portion 4 (RE) C00900000000016900004 Hans Rivier 169 Portion 5 C00900000000016900005 Steenrotsfountain 168 Portion 1 (RE) C00900000000016800001 Weltevreden 170 Portion 10 (RE) C00900000000017000010 Weltevreden 170 Portion 31 C00900000000017000031
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6B. COORDINATES OF THE BOUNDARY OF THE PROPERTY
Coordinates of the Boundary of the Property
PV Site (Property) North-Eastern Corner 32°15'55.15"S; 22°38'59.24"E South-Eastern Corner 32°17'27.59"S; 22°40'35.93"E South-Western Corner 32°19'26.02"S; 22°36'22.65"E North-Western Corner 32°19'1.59"S; 22°36'7.94"E Power Lines Start point (PV Site): 32°18'16.59"S; 22°38'23.80"E Bend point: 32°19'04.92"S; 22°37'12.18"E Bend point: 32°19'09.60"S; 22°37'16.66"E Bend point: 32°20'28.09"S; 22°37'19.64"E Bend point: 32°21'01.22"S; 22°37'20.64"E Bend point: 32°22'18.03"S; 22°36'48.13"E Bend point: 32°23'42.48"S; 22°35'12.38"E Bend point: 32°24'10.45"S; 22°32'35.04"E Bend point: 32°24'12.14"S; 22°32'11.29"E Bend point: 32°24'38.47"S; 22°32'18.64"E Bend point: 32°24'40.29"S; 22°31'53.85"E Bend point: 32°24'34.39"S; 22°31'47.52"E End point (Droërivier Substation): 32°24'27.35"S; 22°31'47.06"E
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6C. MAP OF LISTED ACTIVITIES
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LN 1 – Activity 12(ii)(a) & (c) LN 3 – Activity 14(ii) - (i)(i)(ff)
LN 1 – Activity 28 LN 2 – Activity 1 LN 2 – Activity 15 LN 3 – Activity 12(i)(ii)
LN 1 – Activity 19; LN 3 – Activity 14(ii) - (i)(i)(ff)
LN 1 – Activity 48(i) LN 3 – Activity 4(i) - (ii)(aa) LN 3 – Activity 18(i) - (ii)(aa) LN 3 – Activity 23(ii) - (i) - (i)
LN 1 - Activity 11(i)
PREPARED FOR: BEAUFORT WEST PHOTOVOLTAIC (PTY) LTD PROPOSED 75MW BEAUFORT WEST PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) PROJECT, WESTERN CAPE
PREPARED BY: MAP OF LISTED ACTIVITIES FOR PV SITE (1:50 000 TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP)
LN 1 - Activity 11(i)
LN 1 – Activity 12(ii)(a) & (c)
LN 1 – Activity 12(ii)(a) & (c) LN 3 – Activity 14(ii) - (i)(i)(ff)
LN 1 – Activity 12(ii)(a) & (c) LN 3 – Activity 14(ii) - (i)(i)(ff) LN 1 – Activity 12(ii)(a) & (c) LN 1 – Activity 12(ii)(a) & (c) LN 3 – Activity 14(ii) - (i)(i)(ff)
LN 1 – Activity 12(ii)(a) & (c)
PREPARED FOR: BEAUFORT WEST PHOTOVOLTAIC (PTY) LTD PROPOSED 75MW BEAUFORT WEST PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) PROJECT, WESTERN CAPE
PREPARED BY: MAP OF LISTED ACTIVITIES FOR POWER LINE (1:50 000 TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP)
APPENDIX 7 LOCALITY MAP
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32°17'40.07"S 22°39'15.36"E
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Droërivier Substation Western Cape
Central Karoo District Municipality
Beaufort West Local Municipality
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PREPARED BY: LOCALITY MAP (1:50 000 TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP)
APPENDIX 8 PROJECT SCHEDULE
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8A. PROJECT SCHEDULE
ID Task Name Duration Start Finish Predecessors05 Apr '21 03 May '21 31 May '21 28 Jun '21 26 Jul '21 23 Aug '21 20 Sep '21 18 Oct '21 15 Nov '21 13 Dec '21 10 Jan '22 07 Feb '22 07 Mar '22 04 Apr '22 02 May '22 30 May '22 27 Jun '22 25 Jul '22 22 Aug '22 T M F T S W S T M F T S W S T M F T S W S T M F T S W S T M F T S W S T M F T S W S T M F T 5 DFFE Pre-Application Meeting 1 day Tue 04-05-21 Tue 04-05-21 6 Brief Specialists 1 day Thu 22-04-21 Thu 22-04-21 2 7 Specialist Studies 12 days Fri 23-04-21 Mon 10-05-21 6 8 Compile Application Form & PPP 3 days Mon 03-06-19 Wed 05-06-19 9 Compile Draft BAR 2 days Tue 11-05-21 Wed 12-05-21 7 10 Notification of Review 1 day Thu 13-05-21 Thu 13-05-21 9 11 Submit Application Form & Draft BAR to DFFE 1 day Thu 13-05-21 Thu 13-05-21 9 12 Authorities & Public Review 22 days Fri 14-05-21 Mon 14-06-21 10 13 Finalise & Submit Final BAR to DFFE 2 days Tue 15-06-21 Wed 16-06-21 12 14 DFFE Review & Decision 42 days Thu 17-06-21 Fri 13-08-21 13 15 Notify I&APs of Decision 5 days Mon 16-08-21 Fri 20-08-21 14
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APPENDIX 11 SCREENING TOOL REPORT
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SCREENING REPORT FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORIZATION OR FOR A PART TWO AMENDMENT OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION AS REQUIRED BY THE 2014 EIA REGULATIONS – PROPOSED SITE ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITY
EIA Reference number: To be assigned Project name: Proposed Beaufort West Photovoltaic Project, Western Cape Project title: PV Site Date screening report generated: 12/11/2020 08:15:02 Applicant: Kalabash Holdings (Pty) Ltd Compiler: Nemai Consulting (Pty) Ltd Compiler signature: ......
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Table of Contents
Proposed Project Location ...... 3 Orientation map 1: General location ...... 3 Map of proposed site and relevant area(s) ...... 4 Cadastral details of the proposed site ...... 4 Wind and Solar developments with an approved Environmental Authorisation or applications under consideration within 30 km of the proposed area ...... 5 Environmental Management Frameworks relevant to the application ...... 5 Environmental screening results and assessment outcomes ...... 5 Relevant development incentives, restrictions, exclusions or prohibitions ...... 5 Map indicating proposed development footprint within applicable development incentive, restriction, exclusion or prohibition zones ...... 6 Proposed Development Area Environmental Sensitivity ...... 6 Specialist assessments identified ...... 7 Results of the environmental sensitivity of the proposed area...... 9 MAP OF RELATIVE AGRICULTURE THEME SENSITIVITY ...... 9 MAP OF RELATIVE ANIMAL SPECIES THEME SENSITIVITY...... 10 MAP OF RELATIVE AQUATIC BIODIVERSITY THEME SENSITIVITY ...... 11 MAP OF RELATIVE AVIAN THEME SENSITIVITY ...... 12 MAP OF RELATIVE BATS THEME SENSITIVITY ...... 13 MAP OF RELATIVE CIVIL AVIATION (SOLAR PV) THEME SENSITIVITY ...... 14 MAP OF RELATIVE DEFENCE THEME SENSITIVITY ...... 15 MAP OF RELATIVE LANDSCAPE (SOLAR) THEME SENSITIVITY ...... 16 MAP OF RELATIVE PALEONTOLOGY THEME SENSITIVITY ...... 17 MAP OF RELATIVE PLANT SPECIES THEME SENSITIVITY ...... 18 MAP OF RELATIVE RFI THEME SENSITIVITY ...... 19 MAP OF RELATIVE TERRESTRIAL BIODIVERSITY THEME SENSITIVITY ...... 20
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Proposed Project Location
Orientation map 1: General location
General Orientation: Proposed Beaufort West Photovoltaic Project, Western Cape
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Map of proposed site and relevant area(s)
Cadastral details of the proposed site
Property details:
No Farm Name Farm/ Erf Portion Latitude Longitude Property No Type 1 441 0 32°14'0.72S 22°40'48.11E Farm 2 KUILS PORT 161 0 32°18'14.25S 22°40'36.53E Farm 3 GANSFONTEIN 162 0 32°19'10.36S 22°38'35.84E Farm ANNEXE 4 BULS KOP 163 0 32°19'24.3S 22°37'2.9E Farm 5 LEMOEN FONTEIN 158 0 32°16'46.91S 22°36'49.87E Farm 6 441 0 32°13'44.46S 22°40'34.36E Farm Portion 7 441 1 32°13'2.17S 22°39'35.54E Farm Portion 8 LEMOEN FONTEIN 158 2 32°17'42.95S 22°37'29.58E Farm Portion 9 LEMOEN FONTEIN 158 3 32°16'40.25S 22°37'2.49E Farm Portion 10 BULS KOP 163 1 32°18'42.68S 22°36'58.39E Farm Portion 11 GANSFONTEIN 162 0 32°17'54.6S 22°38'11.47E Farm Portion ANNEXE 12 KUILS PORT 161 9 32°17'4.48S 22°39'15.06E Farm Portion 13 KUILS PORT 161 0 32°14'36.64S 22°40'12.53E Farm Portion 14 GANSFONTEIN 162 0 32°17'51.95S 22°38'11.49E Farm Portion ANNEXE
Development footprint1 vertices: No development footprint(s) specified.
1 “development footprint”, means the area within the site on which the development will take place and incudes all ancillary developments for example roads, power lines, boundary walls, paving etc. which require vegetation clearance or which will be disturbed and for which the application has been submitted.
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Wind and Solar developments with an approved Environmental Authorisation or applications under consideration within 30 km of the proposed area
No EIA Reference Classification Status of Distance from proposed No application area (km) 1 12/12/20/2133 Solar PV Approved 8.9 2 14/12/16/3/3/2/773 Solar PV Approved 7.8 3 12/12/20/2286 Solar PV Approved 0 4 14/12/16/3/3/2/772 Solar PV Approved 7.8 5 14/12/16/3/3/2/774 Solar PV Approved 7.8
Environmental Management Frameworks relevant to the application
No intersections with EMF areas found.
Environmental screening results and assessment outcomes
The following sections contain a summary of any development incentives, restrictions, exclusions or prohibitions that apply to the proposed development site as well as the most environmental sensitive features on the site based on the site sensitivity screening results for the application classification that was selected. The application classification selected for this report is: Utilities Infrastructure|Electricity|Generation|Renewable|Solar|PV|Solar PV.
Relevant development incentives, restrictions, exclusions or prohibitions The following development incentives, restrictions, exclusions or prohibitions and their implications that apply to this site are indicated below.
Incentive, Implication restriction or prohibitio n Strategic https://screening.environment.gov.za/ScreeningDownloads/DevelopmentZones/G Transmission N 113 16 February 2018.pdf Corridor- Central corridor
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Map indicating proposed development footprint within applicable development incentive, restriction, exclusion or prohibition zones
Project Location: Proposed Beaufort West Photovoltaic Project, Western Cape
Proposed Development Area Environmental Sensitivity The following summary of the development site environmental sensitivities is identified. Only the highest environmental sensitivity is indicated. The footprint environmental sensitivities for the proposed development footprint as identified, are indicative only and must be verified on site by a suitably qualified person before the specialist assessments identified below can be confirmed.
Theme Very High High Medium Low sensitivity sensitivity sensitivity sensitivity Agriculture Theme X Animal Species Theme X Page 6 of 20 Disclaimer applies 12/11/2020
Aquatic Biodiversity X Theme Avian Theme X Bats Theme X Civil Aviation (Solar PV) X Theme Defence Theme X Landscape (Solar) X Theme Paleontology Theme X Plant Species Theme X RFI Theme X Terrestrial Biodiversity X Theme
Specialist assessments identified Based on the selected classification, and the environmental sensitivities of the proposed development footprint, the following list of specialist assessments have been identified for inclusion in the assessment report. It is the responsibility of the EAP to confirm this list and to motivate in the assessment report, the reason for not including any of the identified specialist study including the provision of photographic evidence of the site situation.
N Special Assessment Protocol o ist assess ment 1 Agricult https://screening.environment.gov.za/ScreeningDownloads/AssessmentProtocols ural /Gazetted_WindAndSolar_Agriculture_Assessment_Protocols.pdf Impact Assessm ent 2 Landsca https://screening.environment.gov.za/ScreeningDownloads/AssessmentProtocols pe/Visu /Gazetted_General_Requirement_Assessment_Protocols.pdf al Impact Assessm ent 3 Archaeo https://screening.environment.gov.za/ScreeningDownloads/AssessmentProtocols logical /Gazetted_General_Requirement_Assessment_Protocols.pdf and Cultural Heritage Impact Assessm ent 4 Palaeon https://screening.environment.gov.za/ScreeningDownloads/AssessmentProtocols tology /Gazetted_General_Requirement_Assessment_Protocols.pdf Impact Assessm ent 5 Terrestri https://screening.environment.gov.za/ScreeningDownloads/AssessmentProtocols al /Gazetted_Terrestrial_Biodiversity_Assessment_Protocols.pdf Biodiver sity Impact Assessm ent
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6 Aquatic https://screening.environment.gov.za/ScreeningDownloads/AssessmentProtocols Biodiver /Gazetted_Aquatic_Biodiversity_Assessment_Protocols.pdf sity Impact Assessm ent 7 Avian https://screening.environment.gov.za/ScreeningDownloads/AssessmentProtocols Impact /Gazetted_Avifauna_Assessment_Protocols.pdf Assessm ent 8 Civil https://screening.environment.gov.za/ScreeningDownloads/AssessmentProtocols Aviation /Gazetted_Civil_Aviation_Installations_Assessment_Protocols.pdf Assessm ent 9 Defense https://screening.environment.gov.za/ScreeningDownloads/AssessmentProtocols Assessm /Gazetted_Defence_Installations_Assessment_Protocols.pdf ent 1 RFI https://screening.environment.gov.za/ScreeningDownloads/AssessmentProtocols 0 Assessm /Gazetted_General_Requirement_Assessment_Protocols.pdf ent 1 Geotech https://screening.environment.gov.za/ScreeningDownloads/AssessmentProtocols 1 nical /Gazetted_General_Requirement_Assessment_Protocols.pdf Assessm ent 1 Socio- https://screening.environment.gov.za/ScreeningDownloads/AssessmentProtocols 2 Economi /Gazetted_General_Requirement_Assessment_Protocols.pdf c Assessm ent 1 Plant https://screening.environment.gov.za/ScreeningDownloads/AssessmentProtocols 3 Species /Gazetted_Plant_Species_Assessment_Protocols.pdf Assessm ent 1 Animal https://screening.environment.gov.za/ScreeningDownloads/AssessmentProtocols 4 Species /Gazetted_Animal_Species_Assessment_Protocols.pdf Assessm ent
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Results of the environmental sensitivity of the proposed area.
The following section represents the results of the screening for environmental sensitivity of the proposed site for relevant environmental themes associated with the project classification. It is the duty of the EAP to ensure that the environmental themes provided by the screening tool are comprehensive and complete for the project. Refer to the disclaimer.
MAP OF RELATIVE AGRICULTURE THEME SENSITIVITY
Very High sensitivity High sensitivity Medium sensitivity Low sensitivity X
Sensitivity Features:
Sensitivity Feature(s) High Annual Crop Cultivation / Planted Pastures Rotation;Land capability;06. Low-Moderate/07. Low- Moderate/08. Moderate Low Land capability;01. Very low/02. Very low/03. Low-Very low/04. Low-Very low/05. Low Medium Land capability;06. Low-Moderate/07. Low-Moderate/08. Moderate
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MAP OF RELATIVE ANIMAL SPECIES THEME SENSITIVITY
Very High sensitivity High sensitivity Medium sensitivity Low sensitivity X
Sensitivity Features:
Sensitivity Feature(s) High Aves-Neotis ludwigii Medium Reptilia-Chersobius boulengeri Medium Aves-Circus maurus Medium Aves-Neotis ludwigii
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MAP OF RELATIVE AQUATIC BIODIVERSITY THEME SENSITIVITY
Very High sensitivity High sensitivity Medium sensitivity Low sensitivity X
Sensitivity Features:
Sensitivity Feature(s) Low Low sensitivity Very High Aquatic CBAs Very High Rivers
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MAP OF RELATIVE AVIAN THEME SENSITIVITY
Very High sensitivity High sensitivity Medium sensitivity Low sensitivity X
Sensitivity Features:
Sensitivity Feature(s) High Within 500 m of a river Medium Croplands
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MAP OF RELATIVE BATS THEME SENSITIVITY
Very High sensitivity High sensitivity Medium sensitivity Low sensitivity X
Sensitivity Features:
Sensitivity Feature(s) Low Low sensitivity
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MAP OF RELATIVE CIVIL AVIATION (SOLAR PV) THEME SENSITIVITY
Very High sensitivity High sensitivity Medium sensitivity Low sensitivity X
Sensitivity Features:
Sensitivity Feature(s) Medium Within 8 km of an other civil aviation aerodrome
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MAP OF RELATIVE DEFENCE THEME SENSITIVITY
Very High sensitivity High sensitivity Medium sensitivity Low sensitivity X
Sensitivity Features:
Sensitivity Feature(s) Low Low sensitivity
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MAP OF RELATIVE LANDSCAPE (SOLAR) THEME SENSITIVITY
Very High sensitivity High sensitivity Medium sensitivity Low sensitivity X
Sensitivity Features:
Sensitivity Feature(s) High Between 500 and 1000 m of a town or village High Between 2.5 and 5 km of a Ramsar Site or National Park High Within 500 m of a river Medium Between a and 2 km of a town or village Medium Between 5 and 7.5 km of a Ramsar site of National Park Medium Between 3 and 5 km of a nature reserve Medium Within 1000 m of a wetland Very High Within 500 m of a town or village Very High Within 2.5 km of a Ramsar site or National Park Very High Within 250 m of a river
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MAP OF RELATIVE PALEONTOLOGY THEME SENSITIVITY
Very High sensitivity High sensitivity Medium sensitivity Low sensitivity X
Sensitivity Features:
Sensitivity Feature(s) High Rock units with a high paleontological sensitivity
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MAP OF RELATIVE PLANT SPECIES THEME SENSITIVITY
Very High sensitivity High sensitivity Medium sensitivity Low sensitivity X
Sensitivity Features:
Sensitivity Feature(s) Low Low sensitivity Medium Sensitive species 704
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MAP OF RELATIVE RFI THEME SENSITIVITY
Very High sensitivity High sensitivity Medium sensitivity Low sensitivity X
Sensitivity Features:
Sensitivity Feature(s) Low Low sensitivity
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MAP OF RELATIVE TERRESTRIAL BIODIVERSITY THEME SENSITIVITY
Very High sensitivity High sensitivity Medium sensitivity Low sensitivity X
Sensitivity Features:
Sensitivity Feature(s) Low Low Sensitivity Very High Ecological Support Area 2 Very High Ecological Support Area 1 Very High Critical Biodiversity Area 2 Very High Critical Biodiversity Area 1
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SCREENING REPORT FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORIZATION OR FOR A PART TWO AMENDMENT OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION AS REQUIRED BY THE 2014 EIA REGULATIONS – PROPOSED SITE ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITY
EIA Reference number: To be assigned Project name: Proposed Beaufort West Photovoltaic Project, Western Cape Project title: Power Line Date screening report generated: 12/11/2020 08:32:33 Applicant: Kalabash Holdings (Pty) Ltd Compiler: Nemai Consulting (Pty) Ltd Compiler signature: ......
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Table of Contents
Proposed Project Location ...... 3 Orientation map 1: General location ...... 3 Map of proposed site and relevant area(s) ...... 4 Cadastral details of the proposed site ...... 4 Wind and Solar developments with an approved Environmental Authorisation or applications under consideration within 30 km of the proposed area ...... 5 Environmental Management Frameworks relevant to the application ...... 5 Environmental screening results and assessment outcomes ...... 5 Relevant development incentives, restrictions, exclusions or prohibitions ...... 5 Map indicating proposed development footprint within applicable development incentive, restriction, exclusion or prohibition zones ...... 6 Proposed Development Area Environmental Sensitivity ...... 6 Specialist assessments identified ...... 7 Results of the environmental sensitivity of the proposed area...... 9 MAP OF RELATIVE AGRICULTURE THEME SENSITIVITY ...... 9 MAP OF RELATIVE ANIMAL SPECIES THEME SENSITIVITY...... 10 MAP OF RELATIVE AQUATIC BIODIVERSITY THEME SENSITIVITY ...... 11 MAP OF RELATIVE ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE THEME SENSITIVITY ...... 12 MAP OF RELATIVE CIVIL AVIATION THEME SENSITIVITY ...... 13 MAP OF RELATIVE DEFENCE THEME SENSITIVITY ...... 14 MAP OF RELATIVE PALEONTOLOGY THEME SENSITIVITY ...... 15 MAP OF RELATIVE PLANT SPECIES THEME SENSITIVITY ...... 16 MAP OF RELATIVE TERRESTRIAL BIODIVERSITY THEME SENSITIVITY ...... 17
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Proposed Project Location
Orientation map 1: General location
General Orientation: Proposed Beaufort West Photovoltaic Project, Western Cape
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Map of proposed site and relevant area(s)
Cadastral details of the proposed site
Property details:
No Farm Name Farm/ Erf Portion Latitude Longitude Property No Type 1 BEAUFORT WEST 7581 0 32°21'40.22S 22°37'48.73E Erven 2 185 0 32°21'40.99S 22°36'18.66E Farm 3 STEENROTSFOUNTAIN 168 0 32°25'18.35S 22°33'38.26E Farm 4 BULS KOP 163 0 32°19'24.3S 22°37'2.9E Farm 5 HANS RIVIER 169 0 32°23'45.56S 22°39'20.91E Farm 6 WELTEVREDEN 170 0 32°26'51.8S 22°31'22.32E Farm 7 HANS RIVIER 169 5 32°23'38.68S 22°34'33.44E Farm Portion 8 WELTEVREDEN 170 31 32°24'19.47S 22°31'54.37E Farm Portion 9 185 0 32°21'44.83S 22°36'18.28E Farm Portion 10 BULS KOP 163 7 32°19'11.74S 22°37'16.1E Farm Portion 11 HANS RIVIER 169 4 32°23'54.43S 22°37'11.45E Farm Portion 12 BULS KOP 163 1 32°19'23.71S 22°36'39.98E Farm Portion 13 WELTEVREDEN 170 36 32°24'9.81S 22°31'52.9E Farm Portion 14 WELTEVREDEN 170 10 32°26'12.97S 22°31'54.81E Farm Portion 15 BULS KOP 163 3 32°19'18.52S 22°36'57.73E Farm Portion 16 BULS KOP 163 1 32°19'58.28S 22°37'6.08E Farm Portion 17 BULS KOP 163 9 32°19'13.03S 22°36'58.55E Farm Portion 18 STEENROTSFOUNTAIN 168 1 32°24'2.31S 22°32'59.04E Farm Portion 19 185 0 32°21'28.57S 22°36'16.52E Farm Portion
Development footprint1 vertices: No development footprint(s) specified.
1 “development footprint”, means the area within the site on which the development will take place and incudes all ancillary developments for example roads, power lines, boundary walls, paving etc. which require vegetation clearance or which will be disturbed and for which the application has been submitted.
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Wind and Solar developments with an approved Environmental Authorisation or applications under consideration within 30 km of the proposed area
No EIA Reference Classification Status of Distance from proposed No application area (km) 1 12/12/20/2133 Solar PV Approved 0 2 14/12/16/3/3/2/773 Solar PV Approved 0 3 12/12/20/2286 Solar PV Approved 0 4 14/12/16/3/3/2/772 Solar PV Approved 0 5 14/12/16/3/3/2/774 Solar PV Approved 0
Environmental Management Frameworks relevant to the application
No intersections with EMF areas found.
Environmental screening results and assessment outcomes
The following sections contain a summary of any development incentives, restrictions, exclusions or prohibitions that apply to the proposed development site as well as the most environmental sensitive features on the site based on the site sensitivity screening results for the application classification that was selected. The application classification selected for this report is: Utilities Infrastructure|Electricity|Distribution and Transmission|Powerline|Powerline.
Relevant development incentives, restrictions, exclusions or prohibitions The following development incentives, restrictions, exclusions or prohibitions and their implications that apply to this site are indicated below.
Incentive, Implication restriction or prohibitio n Strategic https://screening.environment.gov.za/ScreeningDownloads/DevelopmentZones/G Transmission N 113 16 February 2018.pdf Corridor- Central corridor
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Map indicating proposed development footprint within applicable development incentive, restriction, exclusion or prohibition zones
Project Location: Proposed Beaufort West Photovoltaic Project, Western Cape
Proposed Development Area Environmental Sensitivity The following summary of the development site environmental sensitivities is identified. Only the highest environmental sensitivity is indicated. The footprint environmental sensitivities for the proposed development footprint as identified, are indicative only and must be verified on site by a suitably qualified person before the specialist assessments identified below can be confirmed.
Theme Very High High Medium Low sensitivity sensitivity sensitivity sensitivity Agriculture Theme X Animal Species Theme X Page 6 of 17 Disclaimer applies 12/11/2020
Aquatic Biodiversity Theme X Archaeological and Cultural X Heritage Theme Civil Aviation Theme X Defence Theme X Paleontology Theme X Plant Species Theme X Terrestrial Biodiversity Theme X
Specialist assessments identified Based on the selected classification, and the environmental sensitivities of the proposed development footprint, the following list of specialist assessments have been identified for inclusion in the assessment report. It is the responsibility of the EAP to confirm this list and to motivate in the assessment report, the reason for not including any of the identified specialist study including the provision of photographic evidence of the site situation.
N Special Assessment Protocol o ist assess ment 1 Agricult https://screening.environment.gov.za/ScreeningDownloads/AssessmentProtocols ural /Gazetted_General_Agriculture_Assessment_Protocols.pdf Impact Assessm ent 2 Landsca https://screening.environment.gov.za/ScreeningDownloads/AssessmentProtocols pe/Visu /Gazetted_General_Requirement_Assessment_Protocols.pdf al Impact Assessm ent 3 Archaeo https://screening.environment.gov.za/ScreeningDownloads/AssessmentProtocols logical /Gazetted_General_Requirement_Assessment_Protocols.pdf and Cultural Heritage Impact Assessm ent 4 Palaeon https://screening.environment.gov.za/ScreeningDownloads/AssessmentProtocols tology /Gazetted_General_Requirement_Assessment_Protocols.pdf Impact Assessm ent 5 Terrestri https://screening.environment.gov.za/ScreeningDownloads/AssessmentProtocols al /Gazetted_Terrestrial_Biodiversity_Assessment_Protocols.pdf Biodiver sity Impact Assessm ent 6 Aquatic https://screening.environment.gov.za/ScreeningDownloads/AssessmentProtocols Biodiver /Gazetted_Aquatic_Biodiversity_Assessment_Protocols.pdf sity Impact Assessm ent
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7 Avian https://screening.environment.gov.za/ScreeningDownloads/AssessmentProtocols Impact /Gazetted_Avifauna_Assessment_Protocols.pdf Assessm ent 8 Civil https://screening.environment.gov.za/ScreeningDownloads/AssessmentProtocols Aviation /Gazetted_Civil_Aviation_Installations_Assessment_Protocols.pdf Assessm ent 9 RFI https://screening.environment.gov.za/ScreeningDownloads/AssessmentProtocols Assessm /Gazetted_General_Requirement_Assessment_Protocols.pdf ent 1 Geotech https://screening.environment.gov.za/ScreeningDownloads/AssessmentProtocols 0 nical /Gazetted_General_Requirement_Assessment_Protocols.pdf Assessm ent 1 Plant https://screening.environment.gov.za/ScreeningDownloads/AssessmentProtocols 1 Species /Gazetted_Plant_Species_Assessment_Protocols.pdf Assessm ent 1 Animal https://screening.environment.gov.za/ScreeningDownloads/AssessmentProtocols 2 Species /Gazetted_Animal_Species_Assessment_Protocols.pdf Assessm ent
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Results of the environmental sensitivity of the proposed area.
The following section represents the results of the screening for environmental sensitivity of the proposed site for relevant environmental themes associated with the project classification. It is the duty of the EAP to ensure that the environmental themes provided by the screening tool are comprehensive and complete for the project. Refer to the disclaimer.
MAP OF RELATIVE AGRICULTURE THEME SENSITIVITY
Very High sensitivity High sensitivity Medium sensitivity Low sensitivity X
Sensitivity Features:
Sensitivity Feature(s) High Annual Crop Cultivation / Planted Pastures Rotation;Land capability;06. Low-Moderate/07. Low- Moderate/08. Moderate Low Land capability;01. Very low/02. Very low/03. Low-Very low/04. Low-Very low/05. Low Medium Land capability;06. Low-Moderate/07. Low-Moderate/08. Moderate
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MAP OF RELATIVE ANIMAL SPECIES THEME SENSITIVITY
Very High sensitivity High sensitivity Medium sensitivity Low sensitivity X
Sensitivity Features:
Sensitivity Feature(s) High Aves-Circus maurus High Aves-Neotis ludwigii High Aves-Aquila verreauxii Low Low sensitivity Medium Reptilia-Chersobius boulengeri
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MAP OF RELATIVE AQUATIC BIODIVERSITY THEME SENSITIVITY
Very High sensitivity High sensitivity Medium sensitivity Low sensitivity X
Sensitivity Features:
Sensitivity Feature(s) Low Low sensitivity Very High Aquatic CBAs Very High Rivers Very High Wetlands and Estuaries
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MAP OF RELATIVE ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE THEME SENSITIVITY
Very High sensitivity High sensitivity Medium sensitivity Low sensitivity X
Sensitivity Features:
Sensitivity Feature(s) High Within 1 km of a protected area Medium Mountain or ridge
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MAP OF RELATIVE CIVIL AVIATION THEME SENSITIVITY
Very High sensitivity High sensitivity Medium sensitivity Low sensitivity X
Sensitivity Features:
Sensitivity Feature(s) High Within 8 km of other civil aviation aerodrome High Dangerous and restricted airspace as demarcated Medium Between 8 and 15 km of other civil aviation aerodrome
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MAP OF RELATIVE DEFENCE THEME SENSITIVITY
Very High sensitivity High sensitivity Medium sensitivity Low sensitivity X
Sensitivity Features:
Sensitivity Feature(s) Low Low sensitivity
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MAP OF RELATIVE PALEONTOLOGY THEME SENSITIVITY
Very High sensitivity High sensitivity Medium sensitivity Low sensitivity X
Sensitivity Features:
Sensitivity Feature(s) High Rock units with a high paleontological sensitivity Medium Rock units with a medium paleontological sensitivity
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MAP OF RELATIVE PLANT SPECIES THEME SENSITIVITY
Very High sensitivity High sensitivity Medium sensitivity Low sensitivity X
Sensitivity Features:
Sensitivity Feature(s) Low Low sensitivity Medium Sensitive species 704
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MAP OF RELATIVE TERRESTRIAL BIODIVERSITY THEME SENSITIVITY
Very High sensitivity High sensitivity Medium sensitivity Low sensitivity X
Sensitivity Features:
Sensitivity Feature(s) Low Low Sensitivity Very High Ecological Support Area 2 Very High Ecological Support Area 1 Very High Critical Biodiversity Area 1
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