DOCSLIB.ORG

7 DESCRIPTION of the BASELINE ENVIRONMENT 7.1 Introduction

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
7 DESCRIPTION of the BASELINE ENVIRONMENT 7.1 Introduction Chapter 7: Baseline Information 7 DESCRIPTION OF THE BASELINE ENVIRONMENT 7.1 Introduction This section provides a description of the baseline environment in the study area, which may be affected by the proposed project. The receiving environment is described in terms of biophysical and socio-economic environmental factors, those which could potentially be directly or indirectly affected by the project, or which could themselves, affect the proposed project. This information was extracted from the various specialist studies undertaken during the EIA phase of this study as well as readily available information for the study area. Photographs used in this chapter were also sourced from specialist reports for both the EIA and scoping phase. 7.2 General Study Area 7.2.1 Regional Context The study area is located in the extreme western portion of the region of the Western Cape traditionally known as the Overberg Rûensveld. The Overberg Rûensveld region is characterised by rolling fields cultivated along contours planted pastures and the grazing of livestock. The natural vegetation in the region has mostly been transformed by agricultural activities however patches of natural vegetation are still found in drainage lines and on slopes too rocky or steep to cultivate. The westernmost portion of the study area is located in a transition zone between the Rûensveld and eastern foot slopes of the Houwhoek Mountains associated with the Groenlandsberg and north of Botrivier. The Rûensveld is strongly associated with the inland Overberg Region, especially as the landform contrasts so sharply with the mountainous area located between Somerset West and Botrivier. The Rûensveld landscape is characterised by undulating terrain, consisting of broad hummocks and rounded hills (“rûens”) criss-crossed by prominent drainage lines. The Rûensveld, which stretches east towards Riviersondereind and towards Bredasdorp, has been intensively cultivated for more than two and a half centuries. The Theewaterskloof dam is located approximately 15 km north of the northern most point of the proposed site. The nearest town to the proposed site is the small town of Botrivier, located approximately 0.5 km southwest of the western extremity of the site, but ~ 2.7 km from the closest proposed turbine . Sections of all four of the potential powerline route are located within 1.5 km of Botrivier. Sections of the potential northern route are located 0.3 km outside Botrivier. The larger and regionally more significant town of Caledon is located approximately 10 km to the east of the south- easternmost extremity of the site. The Overberg is bisected by the N2 running east-west. The N2 provides a link between the City of Cape Town to the west, and the scenic Garden Route (Mossel Bay and beyond) to the east. The Garden Route is an established tourist route of major significance. Although not forming part of the Garden Route, tourism has Langhoogte Wind Farm EIA 7-1 December 2012 EIA Report Chapter 7: Baseline Information become established as a major industry in the Overberg, often as an economic diversification strategy to agriculture. Figure 7.1: View west from the site towards the Bot River Valley, the location of Botrivier is indicated by the arrow Figure 7.2: View looking north from R 43 that links the N2 with Genadendal and Greyton. 7.2.2 Administrative Context In administrative terms, the proposed site is located within the Theewaterskloof Local Municipality (TLM), which, in turn, is one of four LMs that make up the Overberg District Municipality (ODM). The administrative headquarters of the ODM are located in Bredasdorp. The remaining three LMs are comprised by the Cape Agulhas LM (Bredasdorp), Swellendam LM (Swellendam) and Overstrand LM (Hermanus). The TLM is comprised of 12 wards. The majority of the Langhoogte WEF is located in Ward 7 with a small section located in Ward 4. Botrivier is the main town in Ward 7. The TLM is the largest of the four municipalities constituting the ODM, both in terms of geographical size as well as population. It covers approximately 3,248.3 km², and was estimated to have a population of 103,281 in 2007 (43.5 % of the ODM’s population) (Provincial Treasury, 2007). Langhoogte Wind Farm EIA 7-2 December 2012 EIA Report Chapter 7: Baseline Information Figure 7.3: Location of the Theewaterskloof Municipality (yellow) within the Overberg District Municipality (pink). Source: Theewaterskloof 2012 SDF Revision The most recent available data indicates that the TLM’s economy accounted for 40.6 % (R1.47 billion) of the ODM’s GDPR in 2005, and 0.98 % of that of the Province. Of the four constituent LMs in the ODM, it had the slowest recorded growth rate in the period 2004-2005 (viz. 3.4 %). Agriculture has traditionally been, and continues to be, the main provider of employment opportunities and contributor to GDPR in the Theewaterskloof. The LM’s economy is essentially built on agriculture, agri-processing and tourism (Provincial Treasury, 2007). Tourism is strongly linked to the agricultural sector, primarily with regard to the scenic landscapes associated with its main agricultural activities (e.g. picturesque orchards in the Grabouw valley and around Villiersdorp; rolling wheat and canola fields and pastoral scenes associated with small stock grazing in for instance the area between Caledon and Botrivier). With the exception of land use associated with the fruit producing area around Grabouw in the LM’s extreme west, the settlement pattern is relatively sparse, and is mainly comprised of open space, farms and smallholdings. Of the entire municipal area (3,248.3 km² = 324,830 ha), only 3,246 ha (=1 %) is constituted by demarcated urban land use. Caledon constitutes the largest town in the study area, and is of regional significance as a service centre to the surrounding hinterland. Other urban settlements in the LM include Botrivier, Riviersonderend, Greyton, Genadendal and Villiersdorp. Langhoogte Wind Farm EIA 7-3 December 2012 EIA Report Chapter 7: Baseline Information 7.2.3 Road Network The proposed Langhoogte Wind Farm site is located to the north of the N2 national road (<1.5 km at closest point). The N2 runs from Cape Town in the south-west, along the southern an eastern seaboard of South Africa, up to the Swaziland border in the north-west. The N2 bisects the TLM from west to east, and essentially provides the central “spine” from which a number of north-south arterial, main and secondary roads branch off. Caledon, Botrivier and Grabouw are located along the N2. The section of the N2 between Riviersonderend and Tsitsikamma is referred to as the world- renowned “Garden Route” scenic drive. The N2 segment traversing the TLM functions as the primary conduit of tourism traffic between the CCT and the Garden Route. The road currently sees significant HGV traffic (~15% of total), and may therefore also be considered a heavy vehicle route. Important linkage roads in the study area include: R43 south of Botrivier links the N2 and Botrivier to Hermanus and Kleinmond. This section of the R43 carries the bulk traffic between Cape Town and Hermanus. The R43 also serves as primary access route to Hermanus off the N2 from the east. The road currently sees significant HGV traffic (~15% of total), and may therefore be considered a heavy vehicle route (Gibb, December 2010). All four powerline route alternatives traverse the R43. R43 north provides a tarred link between the N2 in the south and Villiersorp and Breede Valley Municipality (Worcester N1) to the north. Twenty two turbines are located less than 1.5 km from the road, some are as close as approximately 150 m from the road. This section of the R43 may provide access to the WEF during construction and operational phases. Van der Stel Pass, this is a gravel road linking Botrivier in the south to the R45 west of Villiersdorp in the north. The road can be accessed from Botrivier or the R43 (via Hawston View), located to the north of the Langhoogte site. The road is currently traversed by three Eskom powerlines, one 400 kV line and two 132 kV distribution lines. This road would be traversed by the northern power line alterative. The nearest turbine is located approximately 1 km east of the road. The Helderstroom gravel road is located to the north of the WEF site. This road links the R43 to the town of Genadendal and Greyton. Both Genadendal and Greyton are important tourist towns. The Boontjieskraal Road provides an un-surfaced link between the R43 (Villiersdorp) and the N2 and can be used as a short cut to Caledon. This road is primarily used by local farmers. No access to the Langhoogte WEF site is proposed during the construction or operational phase. Langhoogte Wind Farm EIA 7-4 December 2012 EIA Report Chapter 7: Baseline Information Figure 7.4: View down Hawston View Road from the R43. R43 (HERMANUS) VAN DER STELL PASS RD R 43 (VILLIERSDORP) BOONTJIESKRAAL RD Figure 7.5: Study Area Road Network Langhoogte Wind Farm EIA 7-5 December 2012 EIA Report Chapter 7: Baseline Information 7.3 Biophysical Environment 7.3.1 Geology and Soils This information was obtained largely from the Agricultural Impact Assessment (Appendix E5). The dominant geological formation underlying the site is the Bokkeveld site with small sections Table-Mountain group underyling the extreme western section. Weathering of the landscape east of the Bot River has exposed a succession of geological sediments of the Bokkeveld Group, dating back to the late Silurian and early Devonian. These formations consist mainly of shale, siltstone and minor thin bedded sandstone. The older, thicker bedded sandstone of the Table Mountain Group is more resistant to weathering and comprises the higher mountains of the western part of the study area.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • A Survey of Race Relations in South Africa: 1968
    A survey of race relations in South Africa: 1968 http://www.aluka.org/action/showMetadata?doi=10.5555/AL.SFF.DOCUMENT.BOO19690000.042.000 Use of the Aluka digital library is subject to Aluka’s Terms and Conditions, available at http://www.aluka.org/page/about/termsConditions.jsp. By using Aluka, you agree that you have read and will abide by the Terms and Conditions. Among other things, the Terms and Conditions provide that the content in the Aluka digital library is only for personal, non-commercial use by authorized users of Aluka in connection with research, scholarship, and education. The content in the Aluka digital library is subject to copyright, with the exception of certain governmental works and very old materials that may be in the public domain under applicable law. Permission must be sought from Aluka and/or the applicable copyright holder in connection with any duplication or distribution of these materials where required by applicable law. Aluka is a not-for-profit initiative dedicated to creating and preserving a digital archive of materials about and from the developing world. For more information about Aluka, please see http://www.aluka.org A survey of race relations in South Africa: 1968 Author/Creator Horrell, Muriel Publisher South African Institute of Race Relations, Johannesburg Date 1969-01 Resource type Reports Language English Subject Coverage (spatial) South Africa, South Africa, South Africa, South Africa, South Africa, Namibia Coverage (temporal) 1968 Source EG Malherbe Library Description A survey of race
    [Show full text]
  • Freshwater Fishes
    WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE state oF BIODIVERSITY 2007 TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 Introduction 2 Chapter 2 Methods 17 Chapter 3 Freshwater fishes 18 Chapter 4 Amphibians 36 Chapter 5 Reptiles 55 Chapter 6 Mammals 75 Chapter 7 Avifauna 89 Chapter 8 Flora & Vegetation 112 Chapter 9 Land and Protected Areas 139 Chapter 10 Status of River Health 159 Cover page photographs by Andrew Turner (CapeNature), Roger Bills (SAIAB) & Wicus Leeuwner. ISBN 978-0-620-39289-1 SCIENTIFIC SERVICES 2 Western Cape Province State of Biodiversity 2007 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Andrew Turner [email protected] 1 “We live at a historic moment, a time in which the world’s biological diversity is being rapidly destroyed. The present geological period has more species than any other, yet the current rate of extinction of species is greater now than at any time in the past. Ecosystems and communities are being degraded and destroyed, and species are being driven to extinction. The species that persist are losing genetic variation as the number of individuals in populations shrinks, unique populations and subspecies are destroyed, and remaining populations become increasingly isolated from one another. The cause of this loss of biological diversity at all levels is the range of human activity that alters and destroys natural habitats to suit human needs.” (Primack, 2002). CapeNature launched its State of Biodiversity Programme (SoBP) to assess and monitor the state of biodiversity in the Western Cape in 1999. This programme delivered its first report in 2002 and these reports are updated every five years. The current report (2007) reports on the changes to the state of vertebrate biodiversity and land under conservation usage.
    [Show full text]
  • Surname Initial Title Position Organisation A.D.Potberg A.D. Mr Administrative Officer Theewaterskloof Local Municipality Aberman M
    Surname Initial Title Position Organisation A.D.Potberg A.D. Mr Administrative Officer Theewaterskloof Local Municipality Aberman M. Coalition for Environmental Justice Absalon E. Ms Librarian Genadendal Library Acton J. Mr National Secretary Green Party of South Africa Agenbach H Mr Chairman Bredasdorp Agricultural Association Ahrends B. Ms Resource Conservation: Landcare Alder V. Mr Eskom: Land & Rights Allardice R. Mr Chairman Overberg Integrated Conservation Group Anderson S. Milkwood Projects Andrews A. Ms Legal Resources Centre (LRC) Angeletti L. Dr Western Cape: Department of Health Anthony M Ms Personal Assistant to Programme CSIR Environmentek Manager Anthony W. Mrs DEAD&P Aploon M. Ms Secretary Provincial Administration: Western Cape Appel A. Mr Appelgrein P. Cllr Fdirk Overstrand Local Municipality Arnott T. Mr Lower Breede River Conservancy Arrison D. Ms IDP Manager Overstrand Local Municipality Ashton G. Mr Noordhoek Environmental Action Group August O. Ms Receptionist Caledon Local Municipality August S. Mr Fire Fighter SAAF Back J. H. Mr Farmowner: Keissies Kraal Annex Back Jonathan Hamilton Badenhorst H. L. Lentebaden Trust Baderoon M. Mr Directorate DEADP Bailey R. Mr Conservation Manager Flower Valley Conservation Trust Barnard E. Mrs Overberg Tourism Association Barnard J. Mr Director: Operations Theewaterskloof Local Municipality Barnard J. Mr Director: Operations Theewaterskloof Local Municipality Barnes A. Mr Western Cape : DEADP Barratt J. B. Mr Associate Global Aviation Consultants Basson N M Chief Advisor Eskom Bastian N. Mr Overberg District Agri Association Beaumont J. Ms Beaumont S. Mr Beets P. G. Mr Director Dept of Transport&Public Works: Western Cape Bennett K. Prof Lecturer UCT: Energy Research Institute Beukes A. J.
    [Show full text]
  • Cherry Irrigation Profile 2019.Pdf
    CherryIrrigation Quality that grows COMPANY PROFILE 30+ years in agricultural irrigation Proud company member of the SA Irrigation Institute (SABI) COMPANY CREDENTIALS We are specialists in agricultural irrigation systems with more than 30 years’ experience in the industry. We pride ourselves on keeping track of innovation in technology and irrigation methods, and translating it into practical applications. We design agricultural irrigation systems of all types and for all crops. We give expert advice on all or specified steps of the design and/or installation process. We supply quality irrigation and crop management products. We install and maintain agricultural irrigation systems, automation systems and fertigation systems. We add value with complementary irrigation services, like training, climate control systems and soil moisture monitoring. COMMITTED TO INNOVATIVE SYSTEMS AND DELIVERING EXCELLENT SERVICE We are a SABI company member with several SABI-approved designers ISO 9001:2015 certified always working towards minimising our impact on the environment continuously improving and updating our skills committed to building lasting relationships with our customers OUR STORY Peter Cherry and Andle Boonzaaier established Cherry Irrigation in 1987 with irrigation design as the focus service. When Charles (Peter’s son) joined the company in 1992, the service offering broadened to include automation and turnkey-type projects. Even though our base of operations is in Grabouw – deciduous fruit country – our services extend to the rest of
    [Show full text]
  • Overberg District
    THEEWATERSKLOOF SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK ––– VOLUME II ––– PART C: SECTORAL STRATEGIES CHAPTER 4: OVERBERG DISTRICT CHAPTER 4: SUMMARY 4.6 Tourism P4.5 Facilitate the application of targeted tourism development by encouraging appropriate THEME NO 1: THE OVERBERG DISTRICT tourism GOAL: products to develop at compatible Promote interinter----municipalmunicipal coco----ordinationordination to support sustainable use of natural reresourcessources and locations. infrastructureinfrastructure.... P4.6 Ensure effective upgrading and maintenance OOOBJECTIVEOBJECTIVEBJECTIVESSSS of 1. Manage and protect water resources, catchment areas and dams. primary tourist infrastructure i.e. tourist 2. Improve under utilised public transport infrastructure. attractions, roads, etc. 3. Develop a regional tourism and marketing strategy. 4. Implement the proposals of the Area P4.7 Regulate tourism development and Based Land Reform Plan (ABP) for land use by preparing a comprehensive the municipality. municipal wide tourism strategy. PPPOLICYPOLICY STATEMENTS 4.7 Area Based Land Reform Proposals P4.8 Priority should be given to land available for PPPolicyPolicy name Policy land 4.4 Water resource management P4.1 Considering the possible implications of reform that are near existing / completed climate projects, change, it is important that the hydrological near nodes and settlements at outspans and parameters in the Berg and Breede water government owned land abutting good road management areas are monitored closely. infrastructure. Development investment decisions should take into account the potential impacts of climate change on water resources. P4.2 The forestry sector should be consulted to determine potential impacts on water drainage from afforestation. 4.5 Transportation P4.3 Improvement of inter-regional transport connectivity should focus on rail transport P4.4 Improvement of inter-regional transport infrastructure should be implemented to realise economic benefits and for tourism development.
    [Show full text]
  • Archaeological Impact Assessment of the Proposed Extension of a Borrow Pit on Soetmelksvlei 150, Greyton Area, Overberg District Municipality, Western Cape
    ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF THE PROPOSED EXTENSION OF A BORROW PIT ON SOETMELKSVLEI 150, GREYTON AREA, OVERBERG DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY, WESTERN CAPE (Assessment conducted under Section 38 (8) of the National Heritage Resources Act as part of a Heritage Impact Assessment) Prepared for: Vidamemoria Heritage Consultants Att: Ms Quahnita Samie E-mail: [email protected] On behalf of: Nadeson Consulting Services Prepared by: Madelon Tusenius Natura Viva cc PO Box 12410 Mill Street, Cape Town 8010 Phone: (021) 462 3622 E-mail: [email protected] OCTOBER 2012 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Natura Viva cc was appointed by Vidamemoria Heritage Consultants on behalf of Nadeson Consulting Services to undertake an Archaeological Impact Assessment (AIA) for the proposed extension of an existing borrow pit DR1303/16.50/R/1250 (Vidamemoria pit no. 179) between Greyton and Riviersonderend in the Overberg District Municipality. Material excavated from the proposed pit extension will be used for the maintenance of the DR1303. No new roads will have to be constructed as access to the quarry site will be via existing roads and tracks. Special erosion measures will have to be implemented during rehabilitation of the site after quarrying activities have ceased. This study forms part of the Heritage Impact Assessment triggered by the development. The brief for the study was a field visit and short report identifying and assessing archaeological resources and any impact on them, an assessment of significance and recommendations regarding any mitigation required. The field assessment was conducted on foot on 17 September 2012. Archaeological visibility was good on the sparsely-vegetated steep slopes of the hill which forms the major part of the proposed extension.
    [Show full text]
  • We Believe in Greyton More About Xplorio
    September 2017 WE BELIEVE IN GREYTON What is this Report? If you’re excited about growing your town’s online presence then this report is going to really make your day. Xplorio Greyton has been exploding online but don’t just take our word for it, we’ve got phenomenal results for you to browse below. 1 Xpli Geyton Online Goh We reached 1,001 people searching for information about Greyton online this month. That's roughly 32 potential customers interested in your town every day. When looking at data from the previous years, we've experienced a 68% growth in users. 2016 January - August 2017 January - August 0 2.000 4.000 6.000 8.000 10.000 2 Xpli Geyton’ Top Ranking Pile THINGS TO DO ACCOMMODATION BUSINESSES PLACES TO EAT GREYTON LIQUOR & WINE GREYTON CONSERVATION SOCIETY THE POST HOUSE COUNTRY HOUSE THE OLD POTTERS INN BOUTIQUE SONDEREND BIRDING ELANDSKLOOF FARM COTTAGES ROUTE406 THE OAK AND VIGNE CAFE SATURDAY MORNING MARKET GREYTON LODGE FIORE GARDEN CENTRE PURE CAFE GREYTON GENADENDAL HIGH HOPES B&B IMAGE IT ABBEY ROSE RESTAURANT 3 Xpli Geyton’ Current Goh ACCOMMODATIONS THINGS TO DO CUSTOMERS 136 LEADS 44 CUSTOMERS 102 LEADS 33 PLACES TO EAT BUSINESSES CUSTOMERS 54 LEADS 17 CUSTOMERS 153 LEADS 50 * Customers are dened as website visitors with the intent of nding a business. **Leads are customers who enquire via phone or email with a specic business. ***Data provided above are for the last 3 months. ~89% of Greyton Businesses are already on Xplorio. 237 266 * Numbers derived from statssa.gov.za 4 Ho doe Xpli promote Geyton? We publish your town’s content on our social media platforms, driving more trac to Xplorio Greyton pages and proles.
    [Show full text]
  • Integrated Development Plan Overstrand Municipality
    OVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY “Centre of Excellence” INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN Final 2012 – 2017 May 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Preface, Vision, Mission and Strategic Priorities 2 Foreword by Executive Mayor 3 Foreword by Municipal Manager 5 1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUD 1.1 Introduction 6 1.2 Legal context 6 1.3 IDP process 6 2. STRATEGIC ANALYSIS 2.1 Overstrand Overview 7 2.1.1 Demographics 9 3.1.1 SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS 13 3.2 Status quo per National Key Performance Area 13 3.2.1 Governance & Public Participation 13 3.2.1.1 Political Governance Structure 13 3.2.1.2 Administrative Governance Structure 14 3.2.1.3 Public Accountability 16 3.2.1.4 Overstrand Ward Based Profiles / Survey 17 3.2.2 Municipal Transformation and Organisational Development 17 3.2.2.1 Occupational Levels – Race 17 3.2.2.2 HR Policies and Plans 18 3.2.2.3 Vacancy Rate 19 3.2.3 Basic Service Delivery 19 3.2.3.1 Basic Service Delivery challenges 19 3.2.4 Local Economic Development 22 3.2.5 Municipal Financial Viability and Management 23 4. STRATEGIC DIRECTIVES 4.1 Five year IDP and its strategic focus and direction 24 4.2 Putting programmes / plans / strategy into actions per Key Performance Area 25 5. FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF MUNICIPAL ACTIVITIES 5.1 Linkage of Strategic Priorities/Objectives with Functional Areas/Services 71 5.2 Description of Functional Areas 71 6. LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 7. OVERSTRAND TURNAROUND STRATEGY 7.1 Housing 88 7.2 Water Demand Management 90 7.3 Performance Management 91 7.4 Basic Service Delivery 92 7.5 Supply Chain Management 99 7.6 MFMA 100 8.
    [Show full text]
  • Supplementary Valuation Roll for Theewaterskloof Municipality 2019/2020 Financial Year
    Prepared by Siyakhula Property Valuers SUPPLEMENTARY VALUATION ROLL FOR THEEWATERSKLOOF MUNICIPALITY 2019/2020 FINANCIAL YEAR (In terms of Section 48 of the Local Government: Municipal Property Rates Act, No 6 of 2004) CURRENT ERF PTN UNIT TOWN EXTENT (m²) Owner ADDRESS MARKET VALUE REMARKS REVALUED ITO SEC: CATEGORY January Bennett Malcolm, January Cheryl 1009 0 n/a Botrivier 595 46 Main Road R 230 000 Art 8(2)(a) Residential Property Art 78(1)(d) Jennifer 1222 0 n/a Botrivier 595 Ion Alastair Todd 20 8th Avenue R 375 000 Art 8(2)(a) Residential Property Art 78(1)(d) There is a large house on the property, only 1231 0 n/a Botrivier 595 Lenay Golden 31 7th Avenue R 850 000 Art 8(2)(a) Art 78(1)(d) valued at R92 000 - revalue. Valued as vacant - there 1328 0 n/a Botrivier 595 Brian Elred van Renen 09 5th Avenue R 750 000 Art 8(2)(a) is a house on the Art 78(1)(d) property 1330 0 n/a Botrivier 595 R H I & M I Lamohr 5 5th Avenue R 580 000 Art 8(2)(a) Residential Property Art 78(1)(d) 1376 0 n/a Botrivier 595 Ronika Chamier 19 4th Avenue R 680 000 Art 8(2)(a) Residential Property Art 78(1)(d) 1391 0 n/a Botrivier 595 G J & M Solomons 12 4th Avenue R 410 000 Art 8(2)(a) Residential Property Art 78(1)(d) Internal enquiry. Relatively small house on the property, revise 1465 0 n/a Botrivier 771 Frances Yolanda Isaacs 60 3rd Avenue R 800 000 Art 8(2)(a) valuation, maybe Art 78(1)(h) mistake made when calculating the valuation? 1485 0 n/a Botrivier 595 NJ Greeff 45 2nd Avenue R 750 000 Art 8(2)(a) Residential Property Art 78(1)(d) 1516 0 n/a Botrivier
    [Show full text]
  • Map from Cape Town to De Kelders Map from De Kelders Turn Off to Cliff Lodge
    Map from Cape Town to De Kelders Map from De Kelders Turn Off to Cliff Lodge Directions From Cape Town to De Kelders. Travel east along the N2 from Cape Town for about 30 minutes and you'll find yourself at the foot of the Hottentots-Holland mountains. Sir Lowry's Pass takes you over the mountains and then you travel through the Elgin Valley filled with orchards, forests and roses for half an hour. The Houw Hoek Pass takes you down into the Overberg. At the bottom of the pass you take the turn-off to Hermanus. Travel towards the ocean over the Bot River lagoon. After 20 minutes you will get to Hermanus. Travel through the town following the signs to Stanford. Stanford is 20 minutes from Hermanus along the R43. Continue past Stanford towards Gansbaai and after 10 minutes you will see the turn off to De Kelders. From the Garden Route to De Kelders. Travel along the N2 towards Cape Town through the undulating farm fields to Riviersonderend. When you reach Riviersonderend you turn left onto the R326 and travel for 25 minutes until you reach the village of Stanford. Turn left towards Gansbaai on the R43. After about 10 minutes you will see the turn off to De Kelders. To Cliff Lodge Turn off the R43 towards the sea at De Kelders. Take the third road right into De Villiers, first left into Kayser which takes you right down to Cliff Street and the sea. Turn right into Cliff Street and look for number 6 on your left hand side.
    [Show full text]
  • Cape Cycle Routes Booklet
    EMBARK ON A JOURNEY THROUGH THE SENSES CROSS CAPE CYCLE TOUR 364 CEDERBERG CIRCUIT OVERBERG MEANDER An initiative of the Western Cape Government A JOURNEY THROUGH Franschhoek Pass THE SENSES A cycle through the Cape is a ride like no other. It’s a chance to experience the Western Cape in a new and exciting way. It’s a journey through the senses marked by the unforgettable scent of fynbos and the soothing sensation of an ocean breeze. Experience the heart of the Western Cape with awe-inspiring views from vast open semi-desert plateaus where it feels like you can touch Chapman’s Peak the stars. The sounds of nature and wildlife surround you. The cosmopolitan flavour of Cape cuisine is a taste sensation. Cape Cycle Routes, an initiative of the Western Cape Government, aims to put the Western Cape on the map as not just a premier tourism destination but as the best cycling destination in Africa. As we grow and share more routes to explore you will be able to experience the Cape to the fullest and venture through the different environments the region has to offer. Stadsaal Caves There are plenty of adventures on offer for cyclists and explorers alike and we look forward to tantalising your senses as you experience the endless possibilities the Western Cape has to offer. Pontoon at Malgas CROSS Groenfontein Nature Reserve CAPE When you embark on the Cross Cape cycle route, you’re not just embarking on an ordinary journey. You’re embarking on a journey through the senses. Being truly immersed in your surroundings means you can see, touch, hear and feel all that the Western Cape landscape has to offer.
    [Show full text]
  • Section B: Activity Information
    Draft Basic Assessment Report IMPROVEMENT OF NATIONAL ROUTE N2 SECTION 3 FROM KM 0 AT CALEDON, ENDING AT KM 48.67 AT RIVIERSONDEREND. DEA Reference: 14/12/16/3/3/1/1630 Prepared for: Prepared by: EOH Coastal & Environmental Services Block D, Gillooly’s View Office Park (EOH Business Park), 1 Osborne Lane, Bedfordview, Johannesburg, 2007. Also in Grahamstown, East London, Port Elizabeth and Maputo (Mozambique) www.cesnet.co.za | www.eoh.co.za September 2016 BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT (For official use only) File Reference Number: Application Number: Date Received: Basic assessment report in terms of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2014, promulgated in terms of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998), as amended. Kindly note that: 1. This basic assessment report is a standard report that may be required by a competent authority in terms of the EIA Regulations, 2014 and is meant to streamline applications. Please make sure that it is the report used by the particular competent authority for the activity that is being applied for. 2. This report format is current as of 08 December 2014. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ascertain whether subsequent versions of the form have been published or produced by the competent authority 3. The report must be typed within the spaces provided in the form. The size of the spaces provided is not necessarily indicative of the amount of information to be provided. The report is in the form of a table that can extend itself as each space is filled with typing.
    [Show full text]