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rU~.:"!Ir 1 HERITAGE ASSESSMENT PROPOSED MAMEllO EXTENSION 1 (PORTION OF THE REMAINDER OF FARM VAAlVIEW 486 IR) AND MAMEllO EXTENSION 2 (PORTION 400 OF THE FARM KOPPIESFONTEIN 478 IR) DEVELOPMENTS, SEDIBENG DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY, GAUTENG PROVINCE PGS Heritage Unit Professional Grave Solutions (pty) Ltd Tel: 012 332 5305 Fax: 012 332 2625 Cell: 082 717 6661 ERI1AGE UNIT E-mail: [email protected] Compiled for: Proponent: Compiled by: P.O. Birkholtz Date: 30 October 2009 Mr. Tsepo Maluka Sedibeng District Municipality Enkanyini Projects (Pty) Ltd Tel: 012 657 1505 Fax: 012 657 0220 PROFESSIONAL GRA VE SOLUTIONS (PTY) L TO EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Professional Grave Solutions was apPointed by Enkanyini Projects to undertake a Phase 1 Heritage Impact Assessment for the proposed establishment of the Mamello Extension 1 (Portion of the remainder of the farm Vaalview 486 IR) and Mamello Extension 2 (Portion 400 of the farm Koppiesfontein 478 IR) residential developments to the north of Vaal Marina, Sedibeng District Municipality, Gauteng Province. The proponent is the Sedibeng District Municipality. During January 2009 Professional Grave Solutions was commissioned by Enkanyini Projects to undertake a Heritage Options Analysis of six different development options in and around the present study area. After the results of all the various environmental specialist inputs (including heritage) were assessed, slightly modified sections of Option 2 and Option 3 were chosen for the development of Mamello Extensions 1 & 2. As the boundaries of these development areas differed slightly from the original two options, further fieldwork was required before the heritage impact assessment for these developments could be undertaken. Five sites were located during the study and are all comprised of what appears to be Late Iron Age sites. Three of these sites (Site 3, Site 4 and Site 5) fall well within the development footprint and will be directly impacted upon by it. The western end of Site 1 (Site la) is located on the edge of the development footprint while the eastern end is located approximately 18m outside of it. Similarly, Site 2 is located approximately 26m to the south and outside of the development footprint. While the proposed development will have a direct impact on Sites 3, 4 and 5 and the western end of Site 1, sufficient secondary impact can be expected on the eastern end of Site 1 and on Site 2 to warrant further mitigation on all five the sites. The following mitigation measures are required for these five sites: • Measured drawing of a site layout plan It Photographic recording e Permit application to SAHRA for auger sampling/shovel testing and excavation G Once the permit is issued, auger testing or shovel testing must be undertaken across the site to establish whether any subterranean archaeological material or deposits exist PHASE 1 HERITAGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR THE PROPOSED MAMELLO EXT. 1 AND MAMELLO EXT. 2 DEVELOPMENTS 1 PROFESSIONAL GRAVE SOLUTIONS (PIT) LTD Depending on the results of the auger/shovel testing, the mitigation will proceed along one of two alternatives: GIl If no evidence for any subterranean archaeological material/deposits can be found, a report (containing the drawings, photographs, descriptions etc.) must be submitted to SAHRA with a permit application for destruction of the site. QD However, if evidence for subterranean archaeological material or deposits is found, archaeological excavations must be undertaken. After the completion of the excavation and analysis, a report (containing the drawings, photographic recordings and descriptions) must be submitted to SAHRA with a permit application to have the site destroyed. It is the opinion of the author of this report that on the condition that all the recommendations made in this report are adhered to, the development may be allowed to continue. PHASE 1 HERITAGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR THE PROPOSED MAMELLO EXT. 1 AND MAMELLO EXT. 2 DEVELOPMENTS 2 PROFESSIONAL GRAVE SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD TABLE Of CONTENTS 1. PROJECT BACKGROUND ........................................................................................ 4 2. DESCRIPTION OF STUDY AREA AND PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT ................................. 4 3. SCOPE OF WORK ................................................................................................ 10 4. METHODOLOGy .................................................................................................. 10 5. LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS AND TERMINOLOGY ................................................. 11 6. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA ...................................................................................... 13 7. FINDINGS .......................................................................................................... 18 8. HERITAGE REQUIREMENTS IN TERMS OF SECTION 38 (3) OF THE NATIONAL HERITAGE RESOURCES ACT NOT DEALT WITH IN THE PREVIOUS SECTION ................... 46 9. DISCUSSION ON THE LATE IRON AGE SITES FROM WITHIN THE STUDY AREA ........... 47 10. CONCLUSIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS .............................................. 48 ANNEXURES Annexure A Development Layout Plans Showing Distribution of Located Sites Annexure B Legislative Framework PHASE 1 HERITAGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR THE PROPOSED MAMELLO EXT. 1 AND MAMELLO EXT. 2 DEVELOPMENTS 3 PROFESSIONAL GRAVE SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 1. PROJECT BACKGROUND Professional Grave Solutions was apPointed by Enkanyini Projects to undertake a Phase 1 Heritage Impact Assessment for the proposed establishment of the Mamello Extension 1 (Portion of the remainder of the farm Vaalview 486 IR) and Mamello Extension 2 (Portion 400 of the farm Koppiesfontein 478 IR) residential developments to the north of Vaal Marina l Sedibeng District Municipality, Gauteng Province. The proponent is the Sedibeng District Municipality. During January 2009 Professional Grave Solutions was commissioned by Enkanyini Projects to undertake a Heritage Options Analysis of six different development options in and around the present study area. After the results of all the various environmental specialist inputs (including heritage) were assessed, slightly modified sections of Option 2 and Option 3 were chosen for the development of Mamello Extensions 1 & 2. As the boundaries of these development areas differed slightly from the original two options, further fieldwork was required before the heritage impact assessment for these developments could be undertaken. 2. DESCRIPTION OF STUDY AREA AND PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT 2.1 Study Area 2.1.1 General description 2.1.1.1 Portion of the remainder of the farm Vaalview 486 IR This portion is located is directly east of the road between Vaal Marina and the R54 Villiers-Vereeniging road. It is located on a sloped landscape with a non-perennial stream crossing east-by-west directly north of it. The steepest gradients are found along the site's south-eastern side as the study area here includes the lower slopes of the hill known as Bakenkop. Cattle handling enclosures and a windmill with cement dam are situated within the site, while a man-made earth dam is located on its north-western boundary. A quarry is located on the site's south--western In terms of vegetation the site can be described as open grassland. This section of the study area is defined the following coordinates: $ 5 26.85748 E 28.22141 $ 5 26.85674 E 28.22607 PHASE 1 HERITAGE IMPAIT ASSESSMENT FOR THE PROPOSED MAMELLO EXT. 1 AND MAMELLO EXT. 2 DEVELOPMENTS 4 PROFESSIONAL GRA VE SOLUTIONS (PTY) L TO ~ 5 26.85813 E 28.22674 \l1li 5 26.85848 E 28.22725 0$ S 26.85848 E 28.22885 \l1li S 26.85888 E 28.22885 l1li S 26.85889 E 28.22998 (II S 26.85939 E 28.22997 • S 26.86226 E 28.23119 QI S 26.86401 E 28.23192 • 5 26.86432 E 28.22143 2.1.1.2 Portion 400 of the farm Koppiesfontein 478 IR This portion is located directly west of the road between Vaal Marina and the R54. The site is located on a gently sloping landscape with a non-perennial stream crossing east by-west across it. In the north-eastern and south-western corners low rocky areas are located with some isolated rocky outcrops along the site's western boundary. These rocky areas are associated with varying levels of tree and shrub coverage. The remainder of the site comprises open grassland. A prominent hill is located a short distance to the west of the study area. This section of the study area is defined by the following coordinates: • 5 26.85940 E 28.23016 • 5 26.85888 E 28.23135 (II 5 26.85821 E 28.23485 QI 5 26.85732 E 28.23745 \l1li 5 26.85803 E 28.23775 \l1li 5 26.85822 E 28.23716 lit S 26.85878 E 28.23692 • 5 26.85968 E 28.23430 \l1li 5 26.85990 E 28.23411 @ S 26.86104 E 28.23370 \l1li 5 26.86152 E 28.23305 \l1li 5 26.86282 E 28.23357 !Ill S 26.86339 E 28.23188 PHASE 1 HERITAGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR THE PROPOSED MAMELLO EXT. 1 AND MAMELLO EXT. 2 DEVELOPMENTS 5 _____________• ___________ m. __~~~~~~~!~~GRAVESOLUTIONS(PTY)LTD 2.1.2 Extent of the study area The study area is approximately 79 hectares in extent. 2.2 Proposed Development The proposed development comprises the establishment of two mixed developments known as Mamello Extension 1 and Mamello Extension 2. The core of Mamello Extension 1 entails a residential component containing 376 Residential 1 units. It furthermore also has an institutional and commercial component. The core of Mamello Extension 2 also comprises a residential component though it is larger and contains 907 Residential 1 and 263 Residential 2 units. Mamello Extension 2 also has an institutional component (including a clinic), primary school, commercial component, cemetery and taxi rank. Figure 1 Google Image showing the study area (marked in white) within its regional context. PHASE 1 HERITAGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR THE PROPOSED MAMELLO EXT. 1 AND MAMELLO EXT. 2 DEVELOPMENTS 6 PROFESSIONAL GRAVE SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD eo Q) l eo .1-1 C Q) E 0- o Qj > Q) ""0 T-I C o til C Q) .1-1 X UJ o Qj E eo ::E Q) .c .1-1 1.1-o C o :i:i u Q) til eo 1.1- o 3: Q) 'S: ~ Q) C Q) 19 M Q) .1-1eo c.