Below are the current projects available for public comment. Should you be unable to obtain access to the available documents, or should you wish to obtain further information on a specific project, you can contact the consultant responsible for that project.
Swellendam Raw Water Pipeline
The proposal for the expansion of the raw water pipeline from Grootkloof Dam 3 towards the Hermitage Raw Water Pump Station on Remainder of Erf 1, Swellendam.
In terms of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2014 (as amended), a Basic Assessment process must be followed as part of the application for Environmental Authorisation. A Maintenance Management Plan will be included in this application to allow the applicant to undertake the necessary maintenance and repair activities, if and when necessary.
Project Title: The proposed expansion of the raw water pipeline and associated infrastructure from the Grootkloof Dam 3 towards the Hermitage Raw Water Pump Station on Remainder of Erf 1, Swellendam.
Consultant: Anwen Beukes (anwen@dougjeff.co.za)
DEA&DP Reference Number: 16/3/3/1/E3/10/1032/24
Environmental Authorisation was granted on 20 November 2024.
Alluvia Parking Area, Stellenbosch
A parking area was constructed within 32 meters of a watercourse on Portion 1 of Farm 166, Stellenbosch, without the required environmental authorisation. A Section 24G process will be followed as part of the ex post facto authorisation for the unlawful activities.
A retrospective authorisation will be submitted in terms of Section 24G of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998), as amended, the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2014 (as amended), and the Section 24G Fine Regulations, 2017.
Project Title: The unlawful development of a parking area within 32 meters of a watercourse on Portion 1 of Farm 166, Stellenbosch.
Consultant: Anwen Beukes (anwen@dougjeff.co.za)
24G Application Reference: 14/2/4/2/2/B4/45/0036/24
Comment Period: Wednesday, 20 November 2024, to Wednesday, 11 December 2024.
Bodhi Park, Redelinghuys
The applicant, Bodhi Holdings (Pty) Ltd., cleared indigenous vegetation and infilled watercourses on Portion 5 of Farm Krommeriviers Valley No. 14, Redelinghuys and the Remainder 14 of Farm Krommeriviers Valley No. 14, Redelinghuys, and began constructing a dam on Remainder 14 of Farm Krommeriviers Valley No. 14, Redelinghuys without the necessary approval.
An ex post facto approval will be submitted in terms of Section 24G of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998), the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2014 (as amended), and the Section 24G Fine Regulations, 2017.
Project Title: Unlawful Clearing of Indigenous Vegetation and Infilling of Watercourses on Portion 5 of Farm Krommeriviers Valley No. 14, Redelinghuys and the Remainder 14 of Farm Krommeriviers Valley No. 14, Redelinghuys.
DEA&DP Reference: TBC
Consultant: Anwen Beukes (anwen@dougjeff.co.za)
Registration and Comment Period: Wednesday, 13 November 2024 to Friday, 13 December 2024
MR234 Hopefield
This proposal is for the proposed clearance of indigenous vegetation and the expansion of infrastructure in an Estuarine Functional Zone along Main Road 234 between Hopefield And Velddrif (Km 17.83 to Km 24.50) in Berg River Municipality.
In terms of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2014 (as amended) a Basic Assessment Process must be followed as part of the application for Environmental Authorisation.
Project Title: The Proposed Clearance of Indigenous Vegetation and the Expansion of Infrastructure in an Estuarine Functional Zone along Main Road 234 between Hopefield And Velddrif (Km 17.83 to Km 24.50) in Berg River Municipality
Consultant: Adél Groenewald (admin@dougjeff.co.za)
DEA&DP Reference Number: 16/3/3/6/1/F1/14/2144/23
Comment Period: Friday, 08 November 2024 until Monday, 09 December 2024
Thembokwezi
This proposal is for the development of approximately 289 residential units on Erven 51097 and 51157, Khayelitsha.
In terms of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2014 (as amended) a Basic Assessment process must be followed as part of the application for Environmental Authorisation.
Project Title: The proposed Thembokwezi Residential Development on Erven 51097 and 51157, Khayelitsha.
Consultant: Marais Geldenhuys (marais@dougjeff.co.za)
DEA&DP Reference Number: 16/3/3/6/7/1/A4/37/3217/24.
Comment Period: Friday, 08 November 2024 until Monday, 09 December 2024.
Eikenhof Bridge
This proposal is for the construction of a bridge over the Palmiet River at Eikenhof Fruit Farms on Portion 0 of Farm Wesselsgat No. 286 and Portion 7 of Farm Kleine Wesselsgat No. 287, Elgin.
In terms of the EIA Regulations, 2014 (as amended) a Basic Assessment process must be followed as part of the application for environmental authorisation.
Project Title: The Proposed Construction of a Bridge over the Palmiet River at Eikenhof Fruit Farms, Elgin
Consultant: Marais Geldenhuys (marais@dougjeff.co.za)
DEA&DP Reference Number: 16/3/3/6/7/1/E4/8/1469/24.
Comment Period: Wednesday, 30 October 2024 until Thursday 28 November 2024
Koelenhof Road (R304)
This proposal entails widening a bridge and extending two culverts as part of the proposed Koelenhof Road (R304) upgrades between Welgevonden Road and Main Road 27, Stellenbosch.
In terms of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2014 (as amended), a Basic Assessment process must be undertaken as part of the application for Environmental Authorisation.
Project Title: The proposed upgrading of a section of Main Road 174 (R304 / Koelenhof Road) and associated infrastructure, Stellenbosch.
Consultant: Marais Geldenhuys (marais@dougjeff.co.za)
DEA&DP Reference Number: To be confirmed.
Comment Period: Thursday, 03 October 2024 until Friday, 01 November 2024.
Watergate Residential Development, Mitchells Plain
A non-substantive (Part 1) amendment application was submitted in terms of Regulation 29 of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2014 (as amended) for the approved Watergate Residential Development on Portions 18, 19 and 20 of Farm No. 691, Mitchells Plain.
The Part 1 amendment was to reduce the total number of approved residential units on Portions 18, 19 and 20 of Farm No. 691, Mitchells Plain.
Project Title: Non-Substantive amendment to the Environmental Authorisation issued for the Watergate Residential Development on Portions 18, 19 and 20 of Farm 691, Mitchells Plain within the Western Cape Province.
Consultant: Anwen Beukes (anwen@dougjeff.co.za)
DEA&DP Reference: 16/3/3/5/A4/73/3044/24
Date of Decision: Friday, 20 September 2024.
Portion 4 of Farm 293, Worcester
The unlawful clearing of indigenous vegetation and infilling of watercourses to extend existing cultivated land on Portion 4 of Farm No. 293, Worcester.
A retrospective authorisation will be submitted in terms of A Section 24G of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998), the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2014 (as amended), and the Section 24G Fine Regulations, 2017.
Project Title: The unlawful clearance of indigenous vegetation and infilling of watercourses to extend the existing cultivation practices on Portion 4 of Farm 293, Worcester, Western Cape.
Consultant: Anwen Beukes (anwen@dougjeff.co.za)
24G Application DEA&DP Reference Number: 14/2/4/2/2/B1/17/0024/24
DEA&DP Law Enforcement Reference Number: 14/1/1/E2/2/9/3/0469/19
Comment Period: Closed.
Potteberg Estate, Swellendam
A Section 24G rectification application is being undertaken for the unlawful clearing of indigenous vegetation within an endangered ecosystem on Portion 2 of the Farm Potteberg Estates No. 516, Swellendam.
A Section 24G process will be followed in terms of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998) (NEMA), the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations, 2014 (as amended), and the Section 24G Fine Regulations, 2017.
Project Title: Unlawful Clearing of Indigenous Vegetation for the Establishment of Dwellings on Portion 2 of the Farm Potteberg Estates No. 516, Swellendam
DEA&DP Law Enforcement Reference: 14/1/1/E2/8/6/3/0782/23
Consultant: Adél Groenewald (adel@dougjeff.co.za)
Registration / Comment Period: 13 September 2024 to 04 October 2024
Kenilworth Racecourse
This proposal is for a Part 2 amendment, to the valid Environmental Authorisation Record of Decision (ROD) issued 20 October 1999 for the Rezoning of Erf 65238, Kenilworth Racecourse (Referenced: AN 345/25/4 Kenilworth Racecourse), and the Amended ROD issued on 13 December 2023 (Referenced: 16/3/3/5/A6/41/2044/23) for the authorised development on Erf RE/65238, Cape Town, Kenilworth Racecourse.
A Part 2 Amendment process must be conducted in terms of Regulation 31 of the EIA Regulations, 2014 (as amended).
Project Title: The Part 2 Amendment of the Authorised Development on Erf RE/65238, Cape Town, Kenilworth Racecourse
DEA&DP Reference Number: 16/3/3/5/A6/41/2044/24
Consultant: Doug Jeffery (admin@dougjeff.co.za)
Comment Period: Closed.
Alumelt Recycling
This proposal is for the construction of a scrap metal recycling plant on Erf 296 in Atlantis Industrial Area.
A Basic Assessment process must be conducted in terms of the EIA Regulations, 2014 (as amended) as part of a Waste Management Licence application contemplated in Section 45 of NEM:WA. An application for an Atmospheric Emissions License in terms of Section 47 of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act No. 39 of 2004), as amended, will also be undertaken.
Project Title: The Proposed Construction and Related Operation of a Scrap Metal Recycling Plant on Erf 296, Atlantis (“Alumelt Recycling”)
Consultant: Marais Geldenhuys (marais@dougjeff.co.za)
Department Reference: 19/2/5/7/A1/2/WL0033/24
Comment Period: Closed
Paardevlei Solar PV
A Water Use Licence Application is being undertaken for the proposed development of a Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Facility & Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on the Remainder of Farm 792, the Remainder of Portion 38 of Farm 794, Portion 10 of Farm 787, Portion 11 of Farm 787 and Portion 37 of Farm 794, in terms of Section 21 (c) an (i) of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998).
Project Title: Paardevlei Solar PV Development on the Remainder of Farm 792, the Remainder of Portion 38 of Farm 794, Portion 10 of Farm 787, Portion 11 of Farm 787 and Portion 37 of Farm 794.
Consultant: Marais Geldenhuys (marais@dougjeff.co.za)
DWS Reference Number: WU34264
Comment Period: 14 August 2024 to 14 October 2024
Zandberg Boerdery
An environmental audit of compliance with the Environmental Authorisation for the Clearance of Indigenous Vegetation for Dryland Rooibos Tea Cultivation on Portion 2 of The Farm Konings Vlei No. 138, and Portion 1 of The Farm Nieuwe Rust No. 89, Vredenburg.
The Environmental Audit is undertaken in terms of Regulation 34 of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations, 2014 (as amended).
Project Title: The Clearance of Indigenous Vegetation for Dryland Rooibos Tea Cultivation on Portion 2 of the Farm Konings Vlei No. 138, and Portion 1 of the Farm Nieuwe Rust No. 89, Vredenburg.
Consultant: Tyron Momberg (tyron@dougjeff.co.za)
DEA&DP Reference Number: 16/3/3/5/F4/23/3017/24
Date of Audit Report: 12 July 2024
MR201 Wemmershoek Road
An environmental audit of compliance with the Environmental Authorisation for the widening and upgrading of MR201 (Wemmershoek Road), the upgrade of culverts, the construction of a new culvert and the construction of a new stormwater management system, Paarl.
The Environmental Audit is undertaken in terms of Regulation 34 of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations, 2014 (as amended).
Project Title: The widening and upgrading of MR201 (Wemmershoek Road), the upgrade of culverts, the construction of a new culvert and the construction of a new stormwater management system, Paarl.
Consultant: Tyron Momberg (tyron@dougjeff.co.za)
DEA&DP Reference Number: 16/3/3/1/B3/28/1012/21
Date of Audit Report: 03 June 2024
Longlands Village
An environmental audit of compliance with the Amended Appeal Environmental Authorisation for the approved Longlands Village development on Erf 345, Longlands, Vlottenburg, Stellenbosch.
The Environmental Audit is undertaken in terms of Regulation 34 of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations, 2014 (as amended).
Project Title: The approved Longlands Village development on Erf 345, Longlands, Vlottenburg, Stellenbosch.
Consultant: Tyron Momberg (tyron@dougjeff.co.za)
DEA&DP Reference Number: 14/3/1/1/B4/45/0527/21
Date of Audit Report: 30 May 2024
Worcester Preloads Reservoir
An environmental audit of compliance with the Environmental Authorisation for the proposed expansion of the existing reservoir system located on the remainder of Erf No. 19909, Worcester.
The Environmental Audit is undertaken in terms of Regulation 34 of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations, 2014 (as amended).
Project Title: The Proposed Expansion of the Existing Reservoir System Located On The Remainder Of Erf No. 19909, Worcester.
Consultant: Tyron Momberg (tyron@dougjeff.co.za)
DEA&DP Reference Number: 16/3/3/1/B2/32/1047/20
Date of Audit Report: 06 May 2024
Franschhoek Skytram
This proposal is for the development and related operation of an above ground cableway and associated amenities on Erf 1466, Erf 1467 and the Remainder of Erf 23, Franschhoek within the Western Cape Province.
In terms of the EIA Regulations, 2014 (as amended) a Basic Assessment process must be followed as part of the application for environmental authorisation.
Project Title: The Proposed Development and Related Operation of an Above Ground Cableway and Associated Amenities on Erf 1466, Erf 1467 and the Remainder of Erf 23, Franschhoek within the Western Cape Province
Department Reference: 2024-01-0014
Consultant: Adél Groenewald (adel@dougjeff.co.za)
Comment Period: Closed