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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION SUMMARY
This serves as a summary of the Public Participation Process (PPP) followed for the proposed
establishment of the Ntatshana Road in the Umzumbe Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal.
The PPP commenced in September 2013 where site notices were erected on site. During this time
comment forms and Background Information Documents (BIDs) were distributed. An advert will be
placed in the Isolezwe on 08 November 2013 followed by a comment period allocated for 40 days to
allow I&APs to raise their issues and concerns regarding the proposed activity. A draft Basic
Assessment Report and Environmental Management Programme was compiled, and was distributed
to the relevant authorities and to the public for review, for a 40 day comment period in which I&AP’s
were afforded the opportunity to raise any further issues and concerns, until the finalisation of the
document for submission to the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs
(KZN DAEA).
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AS PART OF THE SCOPING PP PROCESS
Public Notices/Site Notices
Public notices and site notes were displayed at the access point to the site and at areas frequently
used by the public: Refer to copy of:
Site notice, providing the displayed detail in Appendix E - Site Notice;
Photographs as proof of site notices displayed.
Written Notices and Background Information Document (BID)
A background information document and notification letter with an invitation register to I&APs, to
submit comments as per attached comment sheet was distributed as follows:
Physically distributed during site visit and distributed at the Inkosi and Focus Group Meetings
held;
Placed at locations frequently used by the public.
Refer to Background Information Document provided in the PPP section (Appendix E).
Advertisements
Advertisements regarding inter alia the proposed project scope of works, location, details of public
meeting and details of locations and date for draft Basic Assessment Report review as well as
details of EAP will be placed in the Isolezwe (08.11.2013).
Proof of placement of advert will be provided in the final Basic Assessment Report.
Meeting
No public meeting was held but stakeholders were engaged with. A meeting was held with
Councillors and Inkosis on 16.10.2013 and a focus group meeting was held on 16.10.2013 at the
Umzumbe Local Municipality. Please refer to Appendix E for the agenda, presentation, register
and minutes of these meetings.
I&AP Communication
Refer to Issues trail within PPP section (Appendix E) for further detail.
I&APs Comments
As a result of the advertisement, BID’s and public meeting, correspondence was received from
I&APs.
Refer to attached comments: Appendix E – I&AP Correspondence, public meeting minutes and
issues trail for comments and responses.
Draft Basic Assessment Report Review
The draft Basic Assessment Report has been made available for review for a period of 40 days
and hard copies were placed at the following venues, as advertised:
The Umzumbe Local Municipality, Kwa Hlongwa Community Hall , Umzumbe; and
RHDHV Website: www.rhdhv.com
Comments will be received and compiled into an Issues Trail.
Issues Trail
An Issues Trial, summarizing the objections and comments from the PPP has been provided in
the PPP section (Appendix E) – Issues Trial. This document will be continually updated.
Ongoing I&AP / Stakeholder communication
The project Team has ongoing communication with I&AP’s to ensure the continued involvement of
all stakeholders and I&AP throughout the EIA process and beyond.
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BASIC ASSESSMENT PROCESS
THE PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NTATSHANA ROAD, MTHWALUME IN UGU
DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
KZN DAEA REF NO: DC21/0026/2013
NEAS REF: KZN/EIA/0001256/2013
BACKGROUND INFORMATION DOCUMENT
SEPTEMBER 2013
WHAT DOES THIS DOCUMENT TELL YOU?
This document aims to provide you, as an
Interested and Affected Party (I&AP), with
background information regarding the proposed
initiative by the initiative by Umzumbe Local
Municipality, to establish the Ntatshana Road
within Mthwalume in Umzumbe Municipality within
the Ugu District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal
Province. .
The document also provides information regarding
the Basic Assessment (BA) process to be
undertaken as well as a water use licence
application in terms of Section 21 of the National
Water Act (Act No 36 of 1998). Furthermore, the
document advises how you can become involved
in the project, receive information and/or raise
issues, which may concern and/or be of interest to
you. The sharing of information forms the basis of
the public participation process and offers you the
opportunity to become actively involved in the
project from the outset. Public participation plays
an important role in the undertaking of a BA as
input from I&APs ensures that all potential issues
are considered within the study.
WHAT DOES THE PROJECT ENTAIL?
The Umzumbe Local Municipality proposes to
develop the Ntatshana Road. The proposed road
is located in Mthwalume in Ugu District
Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal. The proposed road
will be approximately 2.9 km in length and 5m in
width. The proposed road alignment will cross
over a river and a bridge is proposed for this
crossing. The EIA Regulations (2010) require a
basic assessment for any development which will
fall within the 32 meter buffer to a watercourse.
WHAT ARE THE POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROPOSED
PROJECT?
During the assessment process specialist and
desk-top studies combined with a site visit will
identify potential issues which require further
investigation within the Basic Assessment Report.
Specialist studies which have been identified and
will be conducted include:
Ecological and Wetland Assessment
Heritage and Cultural Impact Assessment
Input from the public through the public participation
process provides valuable input in the identification
of issues requiring investigation within this BA
process. The study will highlight areas that should be
avoided in order to minimise potential impacts, and
evaluate the project alternatives.
The Basic Assessment will aim to achieve the
following:
to provide an overall assessment of the
social and biophysical environments of the
affected area by the proposed construction
of the project;
to undertake a detailed assessment of the
preferred route/s in terms of environmental
criteria including the rating of significant
impacts;
to identify and recommend appropriate
mitigation measures for potentially
significant environmental impacts; and
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to undertake a fully inclusive public
participation process to ensure that I&AP
issues and concerns are recorded and
commented on.
WHY ARE ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
NEEDED?
In terms of the Environmental Impact Assessment
(EIA) Regulations Government Notice R. 543 to
Notice R. 546 of 2010 published in terms of
Section 24(5) read with Section 44 of the National
Environmental Management Act (NEMA), 1998
(Act No 107 of 1998), The Umzumbe Local
Municipality requires authorisation from the
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and
Environmental Affairs (DAEA) for the undertaking
of the proposed project as it includes activities
listed under Regulation 544 and 546 of the NEMA
EIA regulations as well as a water use licence
application in terms of Section 21 of the National
Water Act (Act No 36 of 1998) . Activities under
these listings may have an effect on the
environment, hence a BA process, as prescribed
in Regulations 21 to 25 of the Environmental
Impact Assessment Regulations (Regulation 543),
will have to be undertaken.
The Umzumbe Local Municipality has appointed
Royal HaskoningDHV, as an independent
Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP), to
undertake the required Basic Assessment
Process to identify and assess all potential
environmental impacts associated with the
proposed project. As part of these environmental
studies, all I&APs will be actively involved through
a public participation process.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS
It is important that relevant I&APs are identified
and involved in the public participation process
from the outset of the project. To ensure effective
public participation, the process includes the
following steps:
STEP 1: Advertise the BA Process (local
newspaper)
STEP 2: Register I&APs and key stakeholders on
the database (on-going)
STEP 3: Consultation with, and transfer of
information to, I&APs through consultation and
stakeholder engagement
STEP 4: Invite I&AP comment and input on the
draft BA report (40-day comment period)
STEP 5: Record all comments, issues and
concerns raised by I&APs within an issues trail,
which will form an integral part of BA Reports
HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED?
1. By responding (by phone, fax or e-mail) to our
invitation for your involvement in the process;
2. By completing the attached comment form and
mailing or faxing it to Royal HaskoningDHV;
3. In writing contacting consultants if you have a
query, comment or require further project
information; and
4. By reviewing and commenting on the draft BA
Report within the allowed 40-day review period.
COMMENTS AND QUERIES
If you consider yourself an I&AP for this proposed
project, we urge you to make use of the
opportunities created by the public participation
process to become involved in the process and
provide comment, or raise those issues and
concerns which affect and/or interest you, or about
which you would like more information. Your input
into this process forms a key part of the
environmental studies and we would like to hear
from you to obtain your views on the proposed
project.
By completing and submitting the accompanying
response form, you automatically register yourself
as an I&AP for this project, and ensure that your
comments, concerns or queries raised regarding
the project will be noted.
Interested I&AP’s are invited to register by
submitting their name, contact information and
interest in the project to the Environmental and
Public Participation consultant before the 30
November 2013:
Ms. Sharleen Moodley Royal HaskoningDHV PO Box 55, Pinetown, 3600 Direct | 031 719 5532 Fax | 031 719 5505 E-mail | [email protected]
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BASIC ASSESSMENT PROCESS
THE PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NTATSHANA ROAD, MTHWALUME IN UGU DISTRICT
MUNICIPALITY
KZN DAEA REF NO: DC21/0026/2013
NEAS REF: KZN/EIA/0001256/2013
COMMENT FORM
September 2013
YOUR COMMENTS AND QUERIES ARE WELCOME Please complete this Comment Form in full before 30
th November 2013, and return to:
Ms. Sharleen Moodley
PO Box 55, Pinetown, 3600 Phone: (031) 719 5532
E-mail [email protected] Fax: (031) 719 5505
TITLE (Prof/Mr/Mrs) FIRST NAME
SURNAME
CAPACITY (e.g.
Secretary/Director)
ORGANISATION
POSTAL ADDRESS POSTAL CODE
TEL. NO.: ( ) CELL NO.:
FAX NO: ( ) E-MAIL
ADDRES:
What comments / concerns would you like to rise regarding this proposed project? (Please use additional pages, if required)
PLEASE REGISTER THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) ON THE PROJECT DATABASE:
Name: Organisation:
Contact details:
Address:
Tel.: Fax: Cell:
E-mail:
IF YOU WOULD NOT LIKE TO RECEIVE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THIS PROPOSED PROJECT AND
WOULD PREFER TO BE REMOVED FROM THE PROJECT DATABASE, PLEASE TICK THE BOX BELOW AND RETURN
THE FORM TO THE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION CONSULTANTS WHO’S CONTACT DETAILS ARE PROVIDED ABOVE.
YES, Please remove me from the project database SIGNATURE:
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UHLELO LOKUCWANINGA UKUVIKELEKA KWEMVELO
UHLELO OLUHLONGOZWAYO LOKWAKHA UMGWAQO OBIZWA NTATSHANA EMTHWALUME
NGAPHANSI KUKAMASIPALA WOMKHANDLU WASE MZUMBE ONGAPHANSI WESIFUNDA
SASE UGU
IZINOMBOLO ZESICELO (DAEA REF NO): DC21/0026/2013
NEAS REF: KZN/EIA/0001256/2013
INCWAJANA ECHAZA KABANZI NGALOLUHLELO
SEPTEMBER 2013
IKUTSHELANI LENCWAJANA?
Lencwajana iqonde ukukuchazela ngolwazi
njengomunye wabantu abanentshisakalo noma
abathintekayo (Interested and Affected Parties)
maqondana nokuhlongozwa uMasipala
womkhandlu wase Mzumbe. Bahlongoza
ukwakha uMgwaqo obizwa Ntatshana
eMthwalume ngaphansi kuka Masipala wase
Mzumbe ongaphansi kwa Masipala wesifunda
sase Ugu esifundazweni sa Kwa-Zulu Natal.
Lencwadi iphinde ikwazise kabanzi ngohlelo
olenziwayo, uhlelo locwaningo ngesimo semvelo
lapho kuzokwakhiwa khona uMgwaqo.
Lencwajana ibuye ikwazise ukuthi
ungazibandakanya kanjani kuloluhlelo ukuze
ukwazi ukothola imininingwane mayelana
naloluhlelo, bese uveza imibono yakho kanye
nokungagculiseki kwakho. Ukuchathezelana
ngolwazi kuyisisekelo sokuzibandakanya
nomphakathi futhikukunikeza ithuba lokudlala
indima ebalulekile ekuqaleni kohlelo.
Ukuzibandakanya komphakathi kusiza kakhulu
ekucaciselweni ngolwazi nasekuxazululweni
kwezinkinga ezingadalwa yintuthuko
ehlongozwayo.
IPHETHENI LE LENTUTHUKO?
uMasipali womkhandlu wase Mzumbe uhlongoza
ukwakha umgwaqo obizwa Ntatshana
eMthwalume ngaphansi kuka Masipala wase
Mzumbe ongaphansi kwa Masipala wesifunda
sase Ugu esifundazweni sa Kwa-Zulu Natal.
Kuhlongozwa ukuthi umgwaqo ube 2.9 km ubude
uphinde ube 5m ubukhulu. Umgwaqo
uhlongozwa ukuthi uhambe phezu kwo mfula
okuzobanga ukuthi kwakhiwe nebholoho ilizowela
umfula. Ngaphansi komthetho wokuphatha
nocwaningo lweziMvelo wa 2010 (EIA Regulations
2010). Umasipala wase Mzumbe uzomele enze
ucwaningo lezimvelo (phecelezi Basic Assessment)
ngale ntuthuko ehlongozwayo, ngenxa yokuthi
umgwaqo ozokwakhiwa useduze kwomfula.
IZIPHI IZINTO EZINGADALA UMONAKALO
KWIMVELO EZIHAMBISANA NALE NTUTHUKO?
Ngesikhathi kwenziwa ucwaningo, osocwepheshe
kanye nabacwaningi bezemvele bazovakashela
indawo lapho umgwaqo uzokwakhiwa khona.
Ukuvakasha kwabo kuyoba ukuyokwenza uphando
bebheka uhlobo lemvelo kanye nokubona ukuthi
ukuphi okungase babhekane nakho umasebenza
ucwaningo olubanzi. Osocwepheshe abazobe
besiza ngocwaningo kuyoba:
Usocwepheshe beZamanzi kanye
noMhlaba omanze.
Usocwepheshe bezaMafa naMagugu.
Ekuphawuleni komphakathi ku lelithuba
lokubandakanya umphakathi kuyasiza ekubeni
sikwazi ukuthola izinkinga nesingqinamba
ezizodinga uphando umakwenziwa ucwaningo
lezemvelo. Ucwaningo luzokhombisa izindawo
ekumele zinakekelwe zingaphazanyiswa, luphinde
lubheke indlela engeke yenze umonakalo omkhulu
kwimvelo.
Ucwaningo lezemvelo luzozama ukuthola
nokuphendula lokhu okulandelayo:
Lizozama ukuveza imiswa yomphakathi
luphinde luvezi ukuthi ukuthi imvelo
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izokonakala kangakanani ngenxa
kokwakhiwa komgwaqo;
Ukubheka kabanzi umhlaba oncono lapho
kungakhiwa khona lomgwaqo;
Luzokhomba izindlela zokuvikela
umonakalo kwimvelo;
Luphinde lwenze uhlelo lokubandakanya
umphakathi, ngoku thatha imibono
nemibuzo engaba khona mayelana
nalentuthuko.
INGANI KUDINGEKA UCWANINGO
LWEZEMVELO?
Ngaphansi komthetho wohlelo lokuvikelwa
kwezemvelo owagunyazwa kumthetho ka
Hulumeni owaziwa ngokuthi unombolo R543 kuya
kunombolo R545 wonyaka ka 2010,
ngokwenxenye ka 24 (5) okungumthetho
kaZwelonke wokuphathwa kwezemvelo
ngokomthetho kanombolo 107 ka 1998. ,
uMasipala womkhandlu wase Mzumbe, udinga
imvume kuMnyango weZolimo nokongiwa
kweMvelo wakwaZulu-Natal (DAEA) yokwenza
lentuthuko abayihlongozayo, njengoba lentuthuko
ibalwa njenge ntuthuko ethinta isinqumo 544
nesinqumo 546 somthetho wezemvelo, yingakho
kube nesidingo sokwenziwa ucwaningo lezimvelo.
uMasipala womkhandlu wase Mzumbe, uqashe
abakwa Royal HaskoningDHV, njengabaCwaningi
abazimele (EAP) baqokelwe ukwenza uphenyo
ngocwaningo oludingakalayo ngaloluhlelo
oluhlohlongozwayo. Ucwaningo luzokhombisa
izindawo ekumele zinakekelwe
zingaphazanyiswa, luphinde lubheke indlela
engeke yenze umonakalo omkhulu kwimvelo.
INQUBO YOKUSEBENZISANA NOMPHAKATHI
Kubalulekile ukuthi umphakathi uzibandakanye
njengengxenye yenqubo yokusebenzisana
nomphakathi ekuqaleni kwawo wonke umsebenzi.
Ukuze siqiniseke ukuthi ukusebenzisana
nomphakathi kuyaphumelela, kufanele kwenziwe
okulandelayo:
Isinyathelo sokuqala: Kufanele kubekhona
izaziso zenqubo yokucwaningwa kwezemvelo
emaphephandabeni omphakathi, ezifundazwe
kanye nawezwe lonke.
Isinyathelo sesibili: Kubhaliswe
abathintekayo nabo bonke abantu
ababandakanywa yilenqubo lapho kugcinwa
khona imininingwane
Isinyathelo sesithathu: Kubekhona
ukuxhumana, ukubonisana nokunikana imibiko
nabathintekayo, kusetshenziswa izindlela
ezifana nemihlangano yomphakathi lapho
kusaqhutshwa izifundo zokucwaningwa
kwemvelo.
Isinyathelo sesine: Kumenywe abathintekayo
ukuze nabo bafake imibono yabo embhalweni
wombiko wezocwaningo. Abantu bazonikezwa
izinsuku ezingamashumi amathathu ukuba
baphawule.
Isinyathelo sesihlanu: Kubhalwe imibono
nezimpawulo zomphakathi kuhlelo lokuloba
kwezimpawulo bese konke lokho kuba
yingxenye yombiko wocwaningo wezemvelo.
UNGAZIBANDAKANYA KANJANI?
1. Ungasithinta ngocingo, ngefekisi noma nge-
email kulesimemo esivela kithina ukuze
uzibandakanye.
2. Ngokugcwalisa ipheshana esilifakile ubese
uyalithumela kithina e Royal HaskoningDHV
nge-email noma ngefekisi
3. Ngokubakhona emihlanganweni ezobakhona
kuloluhlelo. Uma ngabe uzibhalisile
njengomunye wabathintekayo uzomenywa
ukuba uzothamela imihlangano. Izaziso
zemihlangano zizovela emaphepheni kanti
abantu abathintekayo bazokwaziswa
ngezincwadi.
4. Ungathintana nabasebenzisana nomphakathi
uma ngabe unombono noma ufuna ulwazi
olunzulu mayelana nohlelo.
5. Uma ngabe ufunda bese uzwakalisa imibono
yakho embhalweni yezifundo zokucwaningwa
kwemvelo kungakapheli amalanga
angamashumi amathathu okucwaningwa
kombiko.
IMIBONO NEMIBUZO
Uma ngabe uzibona njengomunye wabathintekayo
noma onentshisakalo ngaloluhlelo futhi uthanda
ukuzibandakanya naloluhlelo uyacelwa ukuthi
usebenzise lelithuba lokuzibandakanya
komphakathi ukuze ukwazi ukuveza imibono yakho
kanye nokungagculiseki ngokuhanjiswa
kwaloluhlelo.
Ngokugcwalisa bese uthumela lelifomu, uyobe njalo
usuzibhalisile njengomunye wabathanda
ukuthunyelwa ulwazi maqondana naloluhlelo.
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Uma udinga ukuzibhalisa ohlelweni
lokuzibandakanya komphakathi, nikezela
ngemininingwana yakho kepha uqikelele usuku
lokuvala ukubhalisa u 30 November 2013.
Thumela imininingwane nemibuzo ku:
Ms. Sharleen Moodley Royal HaskoningDHV PO Box 55, Pinetown, 3600 Direct | 031 719 5532 Fax | 031 719 5505 E-mail | [email protected]
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BASIC ASSESSMENT PROCESS
THE PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NTATSHANA ROAD, MTHWALUME IN UGU DISTRICT
MUNICIPALITY
KZN DAEA REF NO: DC21/0026/2013
NEAS REF: KZN/EIA/0001256/2013
COMMENT FORM
September 2013
YOUR COMMENTS AND QUERIES ARE WELCOME Please complete this Comment Form in full before 30 November 2013, and return to:
Ms. Sharleen Moodley
PO Box 55, Pinetown, 3600 Phone: (031) 719 5532
E-mail [email protected] Fax: (031) 719 5505
TITLE (Prof/Mr/Mrs) FIRST NAME
SURNAME
CAPACITY (e.g.
Secretary/Director)
ORGANISATION
POSTAL ADDRESS POSTAL CODE
TEL. NO.: ( ) CELL NO.:
FAX NO: ( ) E-MAIL
ADDRES:
What comments / concerns would you like to rise regarding this proposed project? (Please use additional pages, if required)
PLEASE REGISTER THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) ON THE PROJECT DATABASE:
Name: Organisation:
Contact details:
Address:
Tel.: Fax: Cell:
E-mail:
IF YOU WOULD NOT LIKE TO RECEIVE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THIS PROPOSED PROJECT AND
WOULD PREFER TO BE REMOVED FROM THE PROJECT DATABASE, PLEASE TICK THE BOX BELOW AND RETURN
THE FORM TO THE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION CONSULTANTS WHO’S CONTACT DETAILS ARE PROVIDED ABOVE.
YES, Please remove me from the project database SIGNATURE:
ISAZISO SOKUFAKWA KWESICELO SEMVUME
UHLELO OLUHLONGOZWAYO LOKWAKHA UMGWAQO OBIZWA NTATSHANA EMTHWALUME
NGAPHANSI KUKAMASIPALA WOMKHANDLU WASE MZUMBE ONGAPHANSI WESIFUNDA SASE UGU.
IZINOMBOLO ZESICELO DAEA REF NO: DC21/0026/2013
NEAS REF: KZN/EIA/0001256/2013
Lesisaziso sikhishwa ngaphansi komthetho wohlelo lokuvikelwa kwezemvelo owagunyazwa kumthetho ka
Hulumeni owaziwa ngokuthi unombolo R543 kuya kunombolo R545 wonyaka ka 2010, ngokwenxenye ka 24 (5)
okungumthetho kaZwelonke wokuphathwa kwezemvelo ngokomthetho kanombolo 107 ka 1998. Loluhlelo
oluhlongozwa uMasipala womkhandlu wase Mzumbe lokwakha umgwaqo obizwa Ntatshana endaweni yase
Mthwalume ngaphansi kwa Masipala womkhandlu wase Mzumbe ongaphansi kaMasipala wesifunda sase Ugu
esifundazweni saKwaZulu Natali.
Ngenxa yohlelo olungenhla, uMasipala womkhandlu wase Mzumbe, okungabahlongozi balentuthuko, benze
ucwaningo-mbiko abahlose ukulufaka njengesicelo semvume kuMnyango weZolimo nokongiwa kweMvelo
wakwaZulu-Natal (KZN DAEA) njengokuqukethwe emthethweni wokongiwa kwemvelo kanye nesicelo
sokusetshenziswa kwamanzi ngokwemvume sesigaba samashumi amabili nanye (Section 21) somthetho
wezamanzi unombolo 36 ka 1998 (Act No 36 of 1998)
UKUBUKEZWA KOCWANINGO-MBIKO OLWENZIWE
Njengengxenye yokubandakanywa kwomphakathi, nawe-ke uyacelwa ukuba uthathe iqhaza ngokuyohlola
lelibhuku lombiko-cwaningo bese uphawula ngalo. Lombiko wocwaningo uzotholakala kulezizindawo
ezilandelayo:
Ku Masipala womkhandlu wase Mzumbe, Kwa Hlongwa Community Hall , Umzumbe
Kwi - Website yakwa Royal HaskoningDHV website: www.rhdhv.co.za
Qaphela lokhu : Ithuba onikwe lona lokuphawula ngalolucwaningo, umhlaka 11 Novemba 2013 kuya ku 08
Januwari 2014
UNGAXHUMANA NOBANI?
Abakwa-Royal HaskoningDHV, njengabaCwaningi abazimele baqokelwe ukwenza uphenyo ngocwaningo
oludingakalayo ngaloluhlelo oluhlohlongozwayo. Abathanda ukuzibandakanya ngokwentshisakalo
nangokuthinteka kuloluhlelo oluhlongozwayo bayacelwa ukuba bazibhalise ngokuthumela imininingwano
yabo (igama, isibongo, izinombolo otholakala kuzo kanye nekheli) nentshisakalo yabo kubacwaningi
kungakafiki umhla 15 December 2013. Xhumana no:
Sharleen Moodley
Royal HaskoningDHV
PO Box 55, Pinetown, 3600
Tel | 031 719 5532
Fax | 031 719 5505
E-mail | [email protected]
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AUTHORISATION
PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NTATSHANA ROAD, MTHWALUME IN
UGU DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY.
DAEA REF NO: DC21/0026/2013
NEAS REF: KZN/EIA/0001256/2013
Notice is hereby given in terms of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations
published in Government Notice No.R543 to No.R545 of 2010, in terms of Section 24
(5) of the National Environmental Management Act (Act No 107 of 1998), of the
initiative by The Umzumbe Local Municipality, to establish the Ntatshana Road within
Mthwalume in Umzumbe Municipality within the Ugu District Municipality, KwaZulu-
Natal Province.
In respect of the above, the applicant, Umzumbe Local Municipality intends to submit a
basic assessment report as contemplated in the Regulations to the KwaZulu-Natal
Department of Agriculture & Environmental Affairs (KZN DAEA) as well as a water use
licence application in terms of Section 21 of the National Water Act (Act No 36 of 1998)
BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT REVIEW
As part of the public participation process, you are invited to review the draft Basic
Assessment Report and make comment on the document. The Basic Assessment
Report will be available for review at the following public places:
The Umzumbe Local Municipality, Kwa Hlongwa Community Hall , Umzumbe
Royal HaskoningDHV website: www.rhdhv.co.za
WHO SHOULD YOU CONTACT?
Royal HaskoningDHV, as an independent environmental assessment practitioner, has
been assigned to undertake the required Basic Assessment and Water Use Licence
Application for the proposed project. Interested I&AP’s are invited to register by
submitting their name, contact information and interest in the project to the
Environmental consultant before the 22 November 2013.
Sharleen Moodley
Royal HaskoningDHV
PO Box 55, Pinetown, 3600
Tel | 031 719 5532
Fax | 031 719 5505
E-mail | [email protected]
Plate 1: Site notice erected at Post Office at Access point to Maqhikizana Farm.
Plate 2: Site notice erected at Post Office at Access point to Maqhikizana Farm.
Plate 3: Site notice erected on site Plate 4: Site notice erected on site
Plate 5: Site notice erected on site Plate 6: Site notice erected on site
Plate 7: Circulation of Background Information Document. Plate 8: Circulation of Background Information Document..
INKOSI MEETING PROCEDURE
On 16 October 2013, RHDHV was afforded the opportunity to present the project to the councillors of
the Ntatshana rural area. This was arranged by Cllr. Mthembu.
Considering the lack of presentation facilities and that this was a formal Inkosi council meeting, we
were afforded a fifteen minute slot which did not entail and formal presentation with the use of a
projector. RHDHV’s Andile Mnyandu made use of the presentation developed for the Focus Group
Meeting to translate into IsiZulu and thereby explain the details of the project to the council members.
Their comments were noted and are presented here in the form of meeting minutes. A register is also
provided as a combined one with that of the Focus Group Meeting register.
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Meeting Record
Project
Number T01.DUR.000201
Meeting
Date 16.11.2013
Project Name The Ntatshana Road Basic Assessment Recorded
By SM
Meeting /
Subject Inkosi Meeting Venue Council
Pre
se
nt
Ap
olo
gy
Cop
y
Name Organisation Contact Details
X X Council Members Ntatshana Refer to register
X X Councillor Mthembu Maqhikizana 0735131963
X X Andile Mnyandu (AM) RHDHV 031 719 5500
X X Sharleen Moodley (SM) RHDHV 031 719 5532
Item Topic Action By Action Due
1 General consensus on support for the proposed road N/A N/A
2 Additional BID’s requested SM With circulation
of draft report
3 It was requested that the community be informed in advance before construction commences.
SM
Added this as a
requirement to
the EMPr.
NTATSHANA ROAD BASIC ASSESSMENT
Focus Group Meeting AGENDA
Date Time Venue
16 October 2013 14h00 Council Chamber, uMzumbe Local Municipality
Attendees:
DAFF uMzumbe Local Municipality Ugu District Municipality DWA Councillors
Agenda Items
Topic Presenter
1. Welcome RHDHV
2. Apologies RHDHV
3. Project Presentation RHDHV
4. Discussions and Matters arising All
5. Way Forward and Closure RHDHV
1
Proposed Establishment of the Ntatshana
Road, Mthwalume, uMzumbe Local
Municipality
DAEA REF NO: DC21/0026/2013
NEAS REF: KZN/EIA/0001256/2013
FOCUS GROUP MEETING
DATE: 16.10.2013The Ntatshana Road Basic Assessment Page 2
PURPOSE OF THE MEETING
To provide further information containing all relevant
information regarding the project;
To provide an opportunity to submit comments /
concerns regarding the project; and
To clarify the roles of each stakeholder.
The Ntatshana Road Basic Assessment Page 3
CONDUCT OF MEETING
Focus on issues of this project;
Equal participation from all parties;
Identify yourselves prior to question – for minute taking
purposes – Discussions at end of presentation.
The Ntatshana Road Basic Assessment Page 4
BACKGROUND AND NEED
Accessibility to the Maqhikizana farm is limited to a dirt
road.
The establishment of the Ntatshana Road will enable
ease of accessibility to this area and the easy movement
of vehicles other than off-road vehicles.
The road will also allow for public transport modes to
cater to the local community - currently the surrounding
community have to walk extremely long distances to the
public transport serviced areas.
The Ntatshana Road Basic Assessment Page 5
TECHNICAL DETAILS
The Umzumbe Local Municipality proposes to develop
the 2.2 km Ntatshana Road located in Mthwalume. The
proposed road will be 2.2 km in length and 5 m in width.
The proposed road alignment will cross over the
Mtwalume River and a bridge is proposed for this
crossing. There is no current access road between the
D1050 and the D20 to the east.
Two alternatives have been proposed.
The Ntatshana Road Basic Assessment Page 6
LOCALITY MAP
The site is situated
approximately 50 km to the
east of Umzinto and is
accessed via the R612 and
the D20.
Farm Maqhikizana
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The Ntatshana Road Basic Assessment Page 7
CURRENT DEPICTION OF SITE
The majority of the proposed newaccess road is situated within
moist Aristida junciformis
hillslopes. However, this has been
historically transformed around theproposed Ntashana access road.
Several terraced agricultural fields
as well as old livestock enclosuresoccur on the lower slopes.
The majority of habitats adjacent to
the proposed alignment havealready been completely
transformed previously during
construction of housing platforms
and adjacent rural and agriculturalactivities.
The vegetation is completely
transformed and dominated byweedy pioneer plants (rurals) as
well as alien invasive species.
The Ntatshana Road Basic Assessment Page 8
ENVIRONMENTAL LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
uMzumbe Local Municipality requires authorisation from
DAEA for the undertaking of the proposed project as it
includes the following activities listed under EIA Regulations
Government Notices R. 543 to R. 546 of 2010
GNR. 544
11: The road will require the construction of a bridge; which
crosses a watercourse.
18: The construction of the road may require infilling or
depositing of any material of more than 5 cubic metres or the
dredging, excavation, removal or moving of soil, sand or rock
more than 5 cubic metres from a watercourse.
GNR. 546
4: The road is proposed to be wider than 4 metres with a reserve
less than 13,5 metres, outside of an urban area.
The Ntatshana Road Basic Assessment Page 9
ENVIRONMENTAL LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
A Water Use Licence (WUL) application is currently
underway and will be submitted to the Department of
Water Affairs (DWA) as per Section 21 (c) and (i) of the
National Water Act (Act No 36 of 1998) for all water
crossings – this includes wetland crossings and the
proposed river crossing via the proposed bridge on the
Mtwalume River.
The Ntatshana Road Basic Assessment Page 10
ENVIRONMENTAL LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
Relevant water
use
Description
Section 21 (a) Taking water from a water resource
Section 21 (b) Storing water
Section 21 (c) Impeding or diverting the flow of water in a watercourse
Section 21 (d) Engaging in a stream flow reduction activity contemplated in section 36
Section 21 (e) Engaging in a controlled activity identified as such in section 37(1) or declared
under section 38(1);
Section 21 (f) Discharging waste or water containing waste into a water resource through a pipe,
canal, sewer, sea outfall or other conduit
Section 21 (g) Disposing of waste in a manner which may detrimentally impact on a water
resource
Section 21 (h) Disposing in any manner of water which contains waste from, or which has been
heated in, any industrial or power generation process
Section 21 (i) Altering the bed, banks, course or characteristics of a watercourse
Section 21 (j) Removing, discharging or disposing of water found underground if it is necessary
for the efficient continuation of an activity or for the safety of people
Section 21 (k) Using water for recreational purposes
The Ntatshana Road Basic Assessment Page 11
ENVIRONMENTAL LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
Activities under these listings may have an effect on the
environment, hence a BA process and WULA, as
prescribed in Regulations 21 to 25 of the Environmental
Impact Assessment Regulations (Regulation 543), is
undertaken.
The Ntatshana Road Basic Assessment Page 12
BASIC ASSESSMENT PROCESS
Compile application form & submit to DAEA
Authority to accept/reject
application (14 days)
Compile draft BAR - public & authority review
(40 days)
Finalize BAR & submit to DAEA
for decision-making (30 days
review)
Environmental Authorisation
Competent authority:
DAEA
Commenting authority:
DWA and DoT.
STARTEND
3
The Ntatshana Road Basic Assessment Page 13
AIMS OF THE BASIC ASSESSMENT
The assessment of the social and biophysical environments
To assess impacts on the study area in terms of environmental criteria
To identify and recommend appropriate mitigation measures for potentially significant environmental impacts
To compile an Environmental Management Programme (EMPr)
To undertake a fully inclusive public participation process
The Ntatshana Road Basic Assessment Page 14
WATER USE LICENCE APPLICATION
PROCESS
Pre-Application Consultation
Information Gathering
Application
Assessment and Submission by regional office (DWA)
Review by National Office (DWA)
Decision
Appeal
Refer Back
Request/provide
additional
information
The Ntatshana Road Basic Assessment Page 15
POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Minor Increase in traffic;
Construction phase impacts;
Paves the way for greater circulation of public transportation
Impact to surface water (crossing of Mthwalume River);
Accessibility and mobility for local communities; and
Increased economic opportunities provided by accessibility
The Ntatshana Road Basic Assessment Page 16
SPECIALIST INPUT - ECOLOGICAL
The Ecological Assessment proposes that the development proceeds with
the following mitigations:
It is imperative that construction activities are restricted to the road
servitude within sensitive habitats and that the road reserve is
appropriately rehabilitated/re-vegetated to prevent further erosion.
The proposed road bisects a non-perennial drainage line including two
large Umdoni (Syzigium cordatum). The road should be re-aligned to
avoid these two trees.
The Ntatshana Road Basic Assessment Page 17
SPECIALIST INPUT – ECOLOGICAL CONT
Construction activities of the Mtwalume bridge should be scheduled
to take place during low flow periods when as little of the
construction site and exposed sediment is in contact with the flow as
possible.
The original geometry, topography and geomorpholgy in both cross-
sectional and longitudinal profile should be reinstated at, above and
below the Mtwalume bridge crossing.
The current Ntatshana road alignment bisects a small patch of
degraded woodland (wood harvesting) adjacent to the Mtwalume
River. Ideally the road should be situated away from any densely
vegetated areas or alternatively restricted to the existing livestock
and human pathways.
The Ntatshana Road Basic Assessment Page 18
SPECIALIST INPUT – ECOLOGICAL CONT
A collage of photographs displaying the majorvegetation units observed within and around
the proposed Ntatshana road.
A: Aristida junciformis hillslopes.
B: Remnant patches of indigenous riparian
vegetation although large sections havebecome degraded due to extensive wood
harvesting activities as well as medium-high
infestations of alien invasive vegetation.
C: The lower slopes have historically been
ploughed.
D: Situated along the macro-channel banks of
the Mtwalume River are patches of
seasonally inundated hygrophilous sedge andgrass dominated seepage wetlands.
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The Ntatshana Road Basic Assessment Page 19
SPECIALIST INPUT – HIA
The Heritage Impact Assessment proposes that the
development proceeds having not identified any aspects
of heritage or cultural value along the proposed route.
Nonetheless it remains imperative that should any artifact
be identified during construction, all works must be halted
and AMAFA contacted.
The Ntatshana Road Basic Assessment Page 20
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS
Compile and Distribute Briefing Paper
Consult with I&APs, stakeholders and authorities
Compile I&AP database
Hold Focus Group Meeting
Place BAR for Public Review
Compile Comments and Responses Report
Notify I&APs of Environmental Authorisation
Role of I&APs during the BA
process
Raise issues and/or concerns
as well as provide input on
the proposed project
Review of the draft BAR
Provide the above inputs
within the specified
timeframes
All comments received are
greatly appreciated.
The Ntatshana Road Basic Assessment Page 21
COMMENT ON BAR
The draft and final Basic Assessment Report will be available
for review at the following public places:
The Umzumbe Local Municipality, and
Royal HaskoningDHV website: www.rhdhv.co.za
The Ntatshana Road Basic Assessment Page 22
TIMELINES
Focus Group Meeting:
October 2013
Public review of the draft BAR:
November 2013 to January 2014
Submit Final BAR to DAEA :
February 2014
Authority Review: February 2014 –April 2014
Environmental Authorisation –April 2014
The Ntatshana Road Basic Assessment Page 23
Comments and questions on the draft BAR and EMPr
can be forwarded to:
Novashni Sharleen Moodley
031 719 5532
031 719 5505
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS / DISCUSSIONS
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Directors N Mandindi | MP Makama | B van Ee (Dutch) | V Prins | V Johannessen (Norwegian) | SP Katide | B Sibisi
Meeting Record
Project
Number T01.DUR.000201
Meeting
Date 16.11.2013
Project Name The Ntatshana Road Basic Assessment Recorded
By SM
Meeting /
Subject Focus Group Meeting Venue
Council
Chambers,
Umzumbe Local
Municipality
Pre
se
nt
Ap
olo
gy
Co
py
Name Organisation Contact Details
X X Renel Pillay
DWA Refer to register
X X Khethiwe Methula DWA Refer to register
X X Bheko Msimango
Umzumbe LM Refer to register
X X Phumzile Umzumbe LM Refer to register
X X Njabulo Sibiya (Planning)
Ugu DM Refer to register
X X Bill Davis (Environmental) Ugu DM Refer to register
X Weziwe Tshabalala AMAFA Refer to register
X X Dinesree Thambu EKZNW Refer to register
X X Roy Ryan
KZN DoT Refer to register
X X Sibongile Somi KZN DoT Refer to register
X X Nandipha DAFF Refer to register
X X Cllr Mthembu Maqhikizana Refer to register
X X Bonginkosi Umzumbe LM Refer to register
X X Andile Mnyandu (AM) RHDHV 031 719 5500
X X Sharleen Moodley (SM) RHDHV 031 719 5532
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Item Topic Action By Action Due
1 General consensus on support for the proposed road N/A N/A
2
Comment dates were queried. SM stated that once the draft BAR is put out for comment to the public, details of the venues the report will be placed at as well as the comment period dates would be advertised in the Isolezwe and emailed to all registered I&AP’s.
SM With circulation
of draft report
3
It was requested whether the re-alignment of the preferred route to bypass the two Umdoni trees could be enforced by I&AP’s. SM responded that it could be included in the issues trail and the BAR but it is ultimately the decision of the Competent Authority (DAEA)
SM
Added this as a
requirement to
the EMPr and
Issues trail.
4 Kethiwe of DWA elaborated on the WUL process. It was confirmed that this process is taking place concurrently.
N/A N/A
Plate 1: Attendees at the Inkosi Meeting at which RHDHV presented the scope of work and BA Process, in rural Ntatshana.
Plate 2: Attendees at the Inkosi Meeting at which RHDHV presented the scope of work and BA Process.
Plate 3: RHDHV’s Andile Mnyandu presenting the project to the council.
Plate 4: Focus Group Meeting held.
Plate 5: Presentation given at the Focus Group Meeting.
Title First Name Surname Organisation Tel Fax Other Email Physical Address Postal Address
Mr Poobie Govender PGA Consulting 031 263 2583 [email protected]
Suite 6, Umgeni Junction, 53 Intersite Avenue, Umgeni Business
Park PO Box 65291, Reservoir Hills, 4090
Ms Mallory van Niekerk PGA Consulting 32 263 2583 [email protected]
Suite 6, Umgeni Junction, 53 Intersite Avenue, Umgeni Business
Park PO Box 65291, Reservoir Hills, 4091
Ms S. Gumede Department of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs 039 682 2040 039 682 3325
A Block, 4 Pin Oak Avenue, HILTON Private Bag X6005, HILTON, 3245
Mr. Ryan Roy KZN Department of Transport 033 355 8860 033 355 8092 [email protected] 172 Burger Street PMB 3201 Private Bag X 9043 PMB, 3200
Ms Sibongile Somi KZN Department of Transport 039 682 0124 34 355 8092 083 648 8003/ [email protected]
5 Memorial Road, Port Shepstone,4240
Ms Khethiwe Methula DWA (031) 336 2765 031 305 9927 [email protected] 88 Field Street DBN, 4000 P.O Box 1018 Durban , 4000
Ms Pillay Renel DWA 031 336 2742 031 305 9927 082 908 3748 [email protected] 88 Field Street DBN, 4000 P.O Box 1018 Durban , 4000
Ms Weziwe Tshabalala Amafa 033 394 6543 [email protected] Amafa Building, 195 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Ms Nandipha S DAFF 033 392 7738 [email protected] 185 Langalibalele street, Pietermaritzburg 3200
Mr Bill Davis Ugu District Municipality 039 688 5700 27 39 682 4820 [email protected]
28 Connor Street , Port Shepstone , 4240
PO Box 33 , Port Shepstone , 4240
Mr Njabulo Sibiya Ugu District Municipality 039 688 5700 27 39 682 4820 [email protected]
28 Connor Street , Port Shepstone , 4240 PO Box 33 , Port Shepstone , 4240
Mr. Bheko Msimango Umzumbe Local Municipality 039 972 0005 [email protected]
Kwa Hlongwa Community Hall , Umzumbe
Ms Dinesree Thambu Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife 033 845 1349 033 845 1499 [email protected] Queen Elizabeth Park, No 1 Peter Brown Drive, P.O. Box 13053 Cascades , 3202
Mr. Bonginkosi Mzila Umzumbe Local Municipality 039 972 0005 [email protected]
Kwa Hlongwa Community Hall , Umzumbe
Cllr Mthembu Ward Councillor 735131963
Other
Ntatshana Road BA: Draft IAP Database
DAEA
Environmental Organisations
Businesses
Additional Authorities
Commenting Authorities
DEA
Project Team
Draft Issues Trail for the Ntatshana Road Basic Assessment
DAEA REF NO: DC21/0026/2013
NEAS REF: KZN/EIA/0001256/2013
11 November 2013
Prepared for uMzumbe Local Municipality
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Document title: Draft Issues Trail for the Ntatshana Road Basic Assessment Status: Draft Date: 06.11.2013 Project name: Basic Assessment for the Proposed Ntatshana Road Project number: T01.DUR.000201 Client: PGA Consulting Client contact: Poobie Govender Drafted by: Sharleen Moodley Checked by: Humayrah Bassa Date/initials check: 06/11/2013 H.B. Approved by: Humayrah Bassa Date/initials approval: 06/11/2013 H.B.
Ntatshana Road Basic Assessment Issues Trail
T01.DUR.000201 Page 2 RHDHV
Ntatshana Road Basic Assessment
ISSUES TRAIL
SUMMARY FOR CONCERNS AND SUGGESTIONS RAISED BY INTERESTED AND/ OR
AFFECTED PARTIES
Comments dated from April 2013 to November 2013 Stakeholders who made contributions to various matters and raised certain issues range across all sectors of society. This list of issues does not focus solely on a specific area. Instead, it lists all the issues raised by Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) throughout the study area. In many instances, an issue raised about a particular focus area, is also applicable to other circumstances. The issues have been arranged into groups of similar content, and are listed in each group more or less in the order in which they were received. The name, affiliation and date of the commentator are also indicated. Comments made during public meetings are included, as well as comments received in other languages.
Ntatshana Road Basic Assessment Issues Trail
T01.DUR.000201 Page 3 RHDHV
Contents
1 BASIC ASSESSMENT PROCESS 4
2 WATER QUALITY / WATER SERVICES / WASTE WATER 4
3 LAND USE 4
4 WASTE MANAGEMENT AND CEMETERIES 4
5 AIR QUALITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE 4
6 INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES 4
7 SOCIO-ECONOMIC 5
8 TOURISM SECTOR 5
9 BIODIVERSITY AND ECOLOGY 5
10 AGRICULTURE 5
11 HERITAGE 5
Ntatshana Road Basic Assessment: Issues Trail
T01.DUR.000201 Page 4 RHDH V
TABLE 1: COMMENTS AND RESPONSE TABLE
DRAFT BASIC ASSESSMENT PHASE
ISSUE RAISED BY RESPONSE
1 BASIC ASSESSMENT PROCESS
1.1. The stakeholder requested the dates of the comment period.
Phumzile Umzumbe Local Municipality 16.10.2013 Focus Group Meeting
Once the draft BAR is put out for comment to the public, details of the venues the report will be placed at as well as the comment period dates would be advertised in the Isolezwe and emailed to all registered I&AP’s.
1.2. Additional BID’s requested Councillors Council 16.10.2013 Inkosi Meeting
To be forwarded with draft BAR to the Umzumbe Local Municipality for collection and distribution by Cllr. Mthembu.
1.3. It was requested that the community be informed in advance before construction commences.
Councillors Council 16.10.2013 Inkosi Meeting
Included as a requirement in the Environmental Management Programme.
2 WATER QUALITY / WATER SERVICES / WASTE WATER
3 LAND USE
4 WASTE MANAGEMENT AND CEMETERIES
5 AIR QUALITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE
6 INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES
Ntatshana Road Basic Assessment: Issues Trail
T01.DUR.000201 Page 5 RHDH V
ISSUE RAISED BY RESPONSE
7 SOCIO-ECONOMIC
8 TOURISM SECTOR
9 BIODIVERSITY AND ECOLOGY
9.1. It was requested whether the re-alignment of the preferred route to bypass the two Umdoni trees could be enforced by I&AP’s.
Bill Davis Ugu District Municipality 16.10.2013 Focus Group Meeting and Comment form
It has been included herein and in the BAR but it is ultimately the decision of the Competent Authority (DAEA).
10 AGRICULTURE
11 HERITAGE
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Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife Preliminary Comment
Ref No.: DC21/0026/2013
Proposed establishment of Ntashana Road, Mthwalume
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Planning Division: IEM Section
Dear Ms Moodely
Thank you for forwarding the above-mentioned application to Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife (Ezemvelo) for review
and comment.
Ezemvelo’s IEM Section is presently handling a high volume of applications with significant biodiversity
issues. In light of the high volume and complexity of the projects, Ezemvelo’s comments on the above-
mentioned project may be delayed by approximately two months, although we will strive to limit the delay as
far as possible. Please direct any queries or concerns in this regard to the Acting Co-ordinator IEM, Ms
Dinesree Thambu, on 033 845 1425 or [email protected].
We sincerely regret any inconvenience caused and thank you in advance for your support and
understanding.
Yours sincerely
Coordinator IEM For CEO: EZEMVELO KZN WILDLIFE C:\Phindile\Linear Development\Road\8970_NtashanaRoad\8970_NtashanaRoad _PreliminaryComment_241013
Enquiries: Dominic Wieners/ Phindile Langazane Your Ref: DC21/0026/2013 Royal HaskoningDHV P.O Box 55 Pinetown 3600
24 October 2013
ATTENTION: Ms Moodley PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NTASHANA ROAD, MTHWALUME District Municipality: Ugu
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Novashni Moodley ( Sharleen )
From: Phindile Langazane [[email protected]]Sent: 24 October 2013 04:31 PMTo: Novashni Moodley ( Sharleen )Cc: Dominic WienersSubject: Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife - Establishment of the Ntashana RoadAttachments: 8970_NtashanaRoad_PreliminaryComment_241013.pdf
Dear Ms Moodley
DC21/0026/2013
PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NTASHANA ROAD, MTHWALUME
District Municipality: Ugu
The Background Information Document for the above-mentioned application was recently received. Kindly find attached
a notification of receipt, and Ezemvelo's commitment to comment on this application. Please note that this does not constitute Ezemvelo's official commentary on this application.
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Kind regards
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From: Bill.Davis [[email protected]]Sent: 18 October 2013 09:34 AMTo: Novashni Moodley ( Sharleen )Cc: Janine.BlackbeardSubject: FW: Scan from a Xerox WorkCentreAttachments: DOC.PDF
Dear Novashni, Well done on a comprehensive and appropriately brief presentation held in Umzumbe on 16.10.2013- Please see attached the comments on the proposed new road in Ntatshana as requested. Kind regards, Bill W.B.DAVIS CHIEF HEALTH SERVICES OFFICER UGU ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES UGU DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY TEL: 0396883539 -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 18 October 2013 11:29 AM To: Bill.Davis Subject: Scan from a Xerox WorkCentre Please open the attached document. It was scanned and sent to you using a Xerox WorkCentre. Attachment File Type: PDF WorkCentre Location: machine location not set Device Name: XRX9C93E40584DB For more information on Xerox products and solutions, please visit http://www.xerox.com