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Proposed Thyspunt Transmission Lines Integration
Project (TTLIP)
MINUTES OF COMMUNITY CONSULTATION
MEETINGS
Held between 20 and 24 June 2011 at various community venues
along the proposed Northern and Southern Corridors
SiVEST Environmental (Pty) Ltd Name: Mabel Quinisile / Nicolene Venter Address: PO Box 2921 51 Wessels Road Rivonia 2128 Tel: 011 798 0600 Fax: 011 803 7272 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Minutes prepared by: Mabel Quinisile
Please address any comments to Mabel Quinisile or Nicolene Venter at the above address.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS ........................................................................... 2
2 MEETING ATTENDEES .......................................................................................... 2
3 PURPOSE OF THE MEETING .................................................................................. 3
4 PROJECT OVERVIEW ........................................................................................... 3
5 DISCUSSIONS, QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES .......................................................... 4
6 CLOSURE AND WAY FORWARD ............................................................................. 4
YOUR COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT MINUTES Your comments on these draft Minutes will be appreciated. In particular, we request you to verify that your comments, concerns and/or issues raised during the meeting have been minuted correctly. It is important to note that the draft Minutes are not verbatim.
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COMMUNITY CONSULTATION MEETINGS
Date Time Venue Community / Group
Monday 20 June 2011 17h00 Urban Foundation Uitenhage Development Forum Tuesday 21 June 2011 11h00 Loeries Hill Community Hall Gamtkwa Khoisan Council
13h00 Councillor’s Office Kwa-Dwezi 18h00 Sea Vista Community Hall Community Leaders
Wednesday 22 June 2011
09h00 Kouga Local Municipal Boardroom
Councillors (Thornhill, Loeriesfontein, Kruisfontein, Sea Vista, Die Berg, Oyster Bay & Kruisfontein)
14h00 Raymond Mhlaba Sports Centre
Councillors (Motherwell, KwaDwezi, Uitenhage, KwaNobuhle, Tiryville, Rosedale, Mountain View, Tambo, KwaLanga, Mandela Village, McNaughton, Thomas Gamble
17h00 Umzomowethu Primary School
Umsomowethu Community (Oyster Bay)
Thursday 23 June 2011 14h00 SANCO Project House Community Leaders, Motherwell 18h00 Kruisfontein Community
Hall Community Leaders (Die Berg & Kruisfontein)
Friday 24 June 2011 10h00 Rosedale Community Hall Community Leaders (Rosedale, Kamesh/Tiryville/Mountain View)
Note: The information as per the presentation and these minutes was presented in the language as indicated as preferred by the attendees (i.e. Xhosa and Afrikaans).
1 WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
Nicolene Venter/Mabel Quinisile, SiVEST, as facilitator, thanked the attendees for attending the Community Consultation Meeting and thus giving the project team an opportunity to present the proposed project and updated information to them. The project team introduced themselves and their respective roles and responsibilities, after which the attendees were requested to introduce themselves and to inform all present of their respective roles. The attendees were requested to identify themselves when raising questions, comments and/or concerns for minute taking purposes.
2 MEETING ATTENDEES
Copies of the Attendance Records are attached as Annexure A.
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3 PURPOSE OF THE MEETING
Mabel Quinisile / Nicolene Venter informed the attendees that the purpose of the Community Consultation Meeting was to:
provide information regarding the proposed project; provide a recap of the proposed project; provide information regarding the updating of the route corridors and substation sites; provide an opportunity to seek clarity on the proposed project; and Record comments, issues and concerns raised at the meeting.
4 PROJECT OVERVIEW
Mabel Quinisile / Nicolene Venter gave a brief overview as to why the proposed project is required and depending on the knowledge of those present regarding the proposed project, they’ve elaborated on the purpose and need for the proposed project. Where this was not required, they briefly recap on the purpose for the project. The following key information was presented:
Why was there a delay in the process? The EIA process was put on hold towards the end of January 2010 due to financial reasons. Additional funds for the project had to be sourced through Eskom’s procurement (financial) procedures.
Where are we now? o The environmental specialists conducted their detailed studies; and o The EIA team had put together a EIA Team-preferred routing within the two proposed
corridor as guidance to Eskom where the power lines could be constructed. Why is the project necessary?
o The electricity that would be generated by the proposed Nuclear Power Station at Thyspunt (near Oyster Bay) need to be integrated into Eskom’s electricity network.
What does the proposed development entails? o The construction of five (5) 400kV Transmission power lines within two corridors i.e. the
Northern Corridor and the Southern Corridor: The Northern Corridor will have three (3) power lines; and The Southern Corridor will have two (2) power lines
o The proposed corridors will run between the proposed Nuclear Power Station’s high voltage yard (north of Thyspunt) to the existing substations at Grassridge and Dedisa
o A new Transmission Substation is also being proposed to be built near KwaNobuhle. Not yet sure which one of the two sites.
Constraints that affected the Corridors i.e. Visual / Tourism / Biodiversity / Social was identified in the following areas:
o St Francis Bay / Jeffrey’s Bay area o Longmore Forest o Baviaanskloof o KwaNobuhle
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o Despatch / Motherwell Constraints were also identified with the proposed new Port Elizabeth Substation site at Fitches
Corner and for this reason an alternative site has been identified south of KwaNobuhle. Environmental studies to be undertaken through the EIA for this proposed project is:
o Fauna & Flora o Avifauna (birds) o Geology and geohydrology (ground formation) o Surface water o Agricultural potential o Visual impacts o Social and socio-economics o Tourism o Heritage
A copy of the presentation is attached as Annexure B.
5 DISCUSSIONS, QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES
Please refer to Annexure C.
6 CLOSURE AND WAY FORWARD
Mabel Quinisile / Nicolene Venter informed attendees that the draft minutes of the meetings held will be consolidated into one set of minutes to provide Community Leaders and Community Members the opportunity to be informed as to the comments / questions / concerns raised by attendees at the other Community Meetings held. The proposed dates forward were presented as:
DEIR review: Mid July to end August 2011 Series of Open Houses: End July to first week of August 2011 (during the DEIR review period) A Key Stakeholder Workshop with Government Officials and Chairpersons of Associations: End
July 2011 (also during the DEIR review period) Submit of Final EIR to the Department of Environmental Affairs: Mid September 2011
All present at the various meetings were thanked for their attendance and the valuable inputs received at the meetings. The were informed that the meeting would not be the only opportunity to submit comments on the proposed project. At any time throughout the EIA process they can submit comments and/or concerns.
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Annexure A
ATTENDANCE RECORD
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) and ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME FOR THE PROPOSED THYSPUNT TRANSMISSION LINES INTEGRATION
TITLE SURNAME NAME or INITIALS POSITION / AFFILIATION
PROGRAMME FOR THE PROPOSED THYSPUNT TRANSMISSION LINES INTEGRATION PROJECT, EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE
Attendance RecordCONSULTATION MEETING HELD WITH UITENHAGE DEVELOPMENT FORUM
(alphabetically according to Surname)IMPACT PHASE
TITLE SURNAME NAME or INITIALS POSITION / AFFILIATION
Ms Banzi Linda Member: UDF
Mr Genu December Member: UDF
Mr Hote Mewandile Member: UDF
Ms Joseph Pearl Manager: Eskom Development Forum
Mr Koli Bishop Member: UDF
Mr Lamani Patrick Member: UDF
Mr Lement FK Member: UDF
Mr Mbityo Bambo Member: UDF
Ms Mbuzwana Beauty Member: UDF
Ms Mokgwatlheng Lerato Snr Env Advisor, Eskom
Mr Mondile David Member: UDF
Ms Msutwana Nompumelelo Member: UDF
Mr Nomali Khaya Member: UDF
Mr Ntshuntshe Vuyani Member: UDF
Ms Qunisile Mabel Public Participation Co‐Ordinator: SiVEST
Ms Qupe Thelma Member UDFMs Qupe Thelma Member: UDF
Ms Saki Simphiwe Member: UDF
Ms Sikweyiya Ethel Member: UDF
Ms Venter Nicolene Public Participation Practitioner: SiVEST
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) and ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME FOR THE PROPOSED THYSPUNT TRANSMISSION LINES INTEGRATION PROJECT,
TITLE SURNAME NAME or INITIALS POSITION / AFFILIATION
PROGRAMME FOR THE PROPOSED THYSPUNT TRANSMISSION LINES INTEGRATION PROJECT, EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE
Attendance RecordCONSULTATION MEETING HELD WITH THE GAMTKWA KHOISAN COUNCIL, LOERIE
(alphabetically according to Surname)IMPACT PHASE
TITLE SURNAME NAME or INITIALS POSITION / AFFILIATION
Ms Joseph Pearl Manager: Eskom Development Foundation
Ms Koert Maria Head Person: Gamtkwa Khoisan Council
Ms Mokgwatlheng Lerato Snr Environmental Manager: Thyspunt
Ms Quinisile Mabel Public Participation Co‐Ordinator
Ms Venter Nicolene Stakeholder Engagement Practitioner
Ms Williams Anna Head Person: Gamtkwa Khoisan Council
Hoofman Williams Michael Hoofman: Gamtkwa Khoisan Council
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) and ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME FOR THE PROPOSED THYSPUNT TRANSMISSION LINES INTEGRATION
TITLE SURNAME NAME or INITIALS POSITION / AFFILIATION
PROGRAMME FOR THE PROPOSED THYSPUNT TRANSMISSION LINES INTEGRATION PROJECT, EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE
Attendance RecordCONSULTATION MEETING HELD WITH NGOs/CBOs/COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES FROM KWADWEZI &
MOTHERWELL(alphabetically according to Surname)
IMPACT PHASETITLE SURNAME NAME or INITIALS POSITION / AFFILIATION
Mr Peter Mongameleli Community Representative: KwaDwezi
Ms Quinisile Mabel Public Participation Co‐Ordinator
Ms Venter Nicolene Stakeholder Engagement Practitioner
Mr Vingi Mojalefa Community Representative: KwaDwezi
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) and ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME FOR THE PROPOSED THYSPUNT TRANSMISSION LINES INTEGRATION PROJECT, EASTERN CAPE
TITLE SURNAME NAME or INITIALS POSITION / AFFILIATION
FOR THE PROPOSED THYSPUNT TRANSMISSION LINES INTEGRATION PROJECT, EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE
Attendance RecordCONSULTATION MEETING HELD WITH UMZAMOWETHU COMMUNITY LEADERS AND RESIDENTS, OYSTER BAY
(alphabetically according to Surname)IMPACT PHASE
TITLE SURNAME NAME or INITIALS POSITION / AFFILIATION
Mr Dliwonga Toni Resident: Umzamowethu
Mr Goeda David Community Leader: Umzamowethu
Mr Doro James Resident: Umzamowethu
Ms Joseph Pearl Manager: Eskom Development Foundation
Ms Kettledas Chamaine Community Leader: Umzamowethu
Mr Kleiniet Tarentaal Resident: Umzamowethu
Mr Komani Lunga Community Development Practition: Dept of Social Development
Ms Mbiko Thandisizwe Resident: Umzamowethu
Mr Mofokeng Pote Resident: Umzamowethu
Ms Mokgwatlheng Lerato Snr Environmental Manager: Thyspunt
Mr Ngeko Malcolm Resident: Umzamowethu
Ms Oliphant Yolandi Resident: Umzamowethu
Mr Qaqa Bukelwa Community Development Practition: Dept of Social Development
Ms Quinisile Mabel Public Participation Co‐Ordinator
Mrs Rollison Martha Resident: Umzamowethu
Mr Sibonisile Resident UmzamowethuMr Sibonisile Resident: Umzamowethu
Ms Smit Mariekie Resident: Umzamowethu
Mr Tyala Petrus Resident: Humansdorp
Ms Venter Nicolene Stakeholder Engagement Practitioner
Mr Vumile Simon Resident: Umzamowethu
Mr Williams Joseph Resident: UmzamowethuMr Williams Joseph Resident: Umzamowethu
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) and ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME FOR THE PROPOSED THYSPUNT TRANSMISSION LINES INTEGRATION
TITLE SURNAME NAME or INITIALS POSITION / PORTFOLIO
PROGRAMME FOR THE PROPOSED THYSPUNT TRANSMISSION LINES INTEGRATION PROJECT, EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE
Attendance RecordCONSULTATION MEETING HELD WITH COUNCILLORS OF KOUGA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
(alphabetically according to Surname)IMPACT PHASE
TITLE SURNAME NAME or INITIALS POSITION / PORTFOLIO
Clr Campher Freddy Councillor: Ward 4
Clr Groep Eugene Councillor: Ward 5
Ms Joseph Pearl Liaison Manager
Mr Kota Patrick Portfolio Head
Clr Mayoni Zolani Councillor: Ward 1
Ms Mokgwatlheng Lerato Snr Environmental Manager: Thyspunt
Clr Oliphant Phumzile Councillor: Ward 6
Clr Rheeder Ben Councillor: Ward 12
Clr Ungerer Mercia Councillor: Ward 11
Ms Venter Nicolene Stakeholder Engagement Practitioner
Clr Williams Brenton Councillor
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) and ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME FOR THE PROPOSED THYSPUNT TRANSMISSION LINES INTEGRATION
TITLE SURNAME NAME or INITIALS POSITION / AFFILIATION
PROGRAMME FOR THE PROPOSED THYSPUNT TRANSMISSION LINES INTEGRATION PROJECT, EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE
Attendance RecordCONSULTATION MEETING HELD WITH NMBM COUNCILLORS (MOTHERWELL)
(alphabetically according to Surname)IMPACT PHASE
TITLE SURNAME NAME or INITIALS POSITION / AFFILIATION
Clr Dano Mazangwandile Councillor: Ward 59
Clr Friday Frans Councillor: Ward 58
Clr Gana Nondikho Councillor: Ward 60
Ms Joseph Pearl Manager: Eskom Development Foundation
Clr Kwitsana Linda Councillor: Ward 56
Clr Limba Vernon EDRS: Director ‐ Sport & Recreation (NMBM)
Clr Lose Phumeza Councillor: Ward 55
Ms Mokgwatlheng Lerato Snr Environmental Manager: Thyspunt
Clr Mtimkulu Sindiswa Councillor: Ward 23
Clr Nkosiyapatsi T P Councillor: Ward 57
Clr Nyikilana Aaron Councillor: Ward 54
Ms Quinisile Mabel Public Participation Co‐Ordinator
Ms Venter Nicolene Stakeholder Engagement Practitioner
TITLE SURNAME NAME or INITIALS POSITION / AFFILIATION
Mr Dliwonga Toni Resident: Umzamowethu
Mr Doro James Resident: Umzamowethu
Mr Goeda David Community Leader: Umzamowethu
Ms Joseph Pearl Manager: Eskom Development Foundation
Ms Kettledas Chamaine Community Leader: Umzamowethu
Mr Kleiniet Tarentaal Resident: Umzamowethu
Mr Komani Lunga Community Development Practition: Dept of Social Development
Ms Mbiko Thandisizwe Resident: Umzamowethu
Mr Mofokeng Pote Resident: Umzamowethu
Ms Mokgwatlheng Lerato Snr Environmental Manager: Thyspunt
Mr Ngeko Malcolm Resident: Umzamowethu
Ms Oliphant Yolandi Resident: Umzamowethu
Mr Qaqa Bukelwa Community Development Practition: Dept of Social Development
Ms Quinisile Mabel Public Participation Co‐Ordinator
Mrs Rollison Martha Resident: Umzamowethu
Mr Sibonisile Resident: Umzamowethu
Ms Smit Mariekie Resident: Umzamowethu
Mr Tarentaal Kiewiet Resident: Umzamowethu
Mr Tyala Petrus Resident: Humansdorp
Ms Venter Nicolene Stakeholder Engagement Practitioner
Mr Vumile Simon Resident: Umzamowethu
Mr Williams Joseph Resident: Umzamowethu
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) and ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME FOR THE PROPOSED THYSPUNT TRANSMISSION LINES INTEGRATION PROJECT,
EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE
Attendance RecordCONSULTATION MEETING HELD WITH UMZAMOWETHU COMMUNITY LEADERS AND RESIDENTS, OYSTER BAY
(alphabetically according to Surname)IMPACT PHASE
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) and ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME FOR THE PROPOSED THYSPUNT TRANSMISSION LINES INTEGRATION
TITLE SURNAME NAME or INITIALS POSITION / AFFILIATION
PROGRAMME FOR THE PROPOSED THYSPUNT TRANSMISSION LINES INTEGRATION PROJECT, EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE
Attendance RecordCONSULTATION MEETING HELD WITH THE NGOs/CBOs/COMMUNITY REPRESNTATIVES OF MOTHERWELL NU2
(alphabetically according to Surname)IMPACT PHASE
TITLE SURNAME NAME or INITIALS POSITION / AFFILIATION
Mr Gaiza Major N U 2 Community Members
Ms Joseph Pearl Manager: Eskom Development Foundation
Ms Mabeqa Nomampondomise N U 2 Community Members
Ms Magqwaba Zimasa N U 2 Community Members
Ms Mengu Chwayita N U 2 Community Members
Ms Mokgwatlheng Lerato Snr Environmental Manager: Thyspunt
Mr Mzizana Xolani N U 2 Community Members
Ms Quinisile Mabel Public Participation Co‐Ordinator
Ms Tsako Nompumelelo N U 2 Community Members
Ms Venter Nicolene Stakeholder Engagement Practitioner
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) and ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME FOR THE PROPOSED THYSPUNT TRANSMISSION
TITLE SURNAME NAME or INITIALS
MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME FOR THE PROPOSED THYSPUNT TRANSMISSION LINES INTEGRATION PROJECT, EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE
Attendance RecordCONSULTATION MEETING HELD WITH DIE BERG COMMUNITY
(alphabetically according to Surname)IMPACT PHASE
TITLE SURNAME NAME or INITIALS
Clr Booysen Clifton
Clr Camealio‐Benjamin Virginia
Mr Lappert Burivettt
Ms Quinisile Mabel
Ms Venter Nicolene
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) and ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME FOR THE PROPOSED THYSPUNT TRANSMISSION LINES INTEGRATION PROJECT, PROGRAMME FOR THE PROPOSED THYSPUNT TRANSMISSION LINES INTEGRATION PROJECT,
EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE
Attendance RecordCONSULTATION MEETING HELD WITH THE NGOs/CBOs/COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES FROM ROSEDALE /
TIRYVILLE/MOUNTAIN VIEW(alphabetically according to Surname)
IMPACT PHASE
TITLE SURNAME NAME or INITIALS POSITION / AFFILIATION
Ms Adams Tersia Resident: Rosedale
Ms Allies Gail Resident: Uitenhage
Mr Alexander Frans Community Leader: Tiryville
Mr Anthony Charles Resident: Mountain View
Mr Du Plessis David Resident: Rosedale
Ms Billett Lee‐Anne Resident: Rosedale
Ms Botha Louisa Resident: Rosedale
Ms Bouam Charlotte Resident: Rosedale
Ms De Vos Florence Resident: Rosedale
Mr Fortuin Denver Resident TiryvilleMr Fortuin Denver Resident: Tiryville
Mr Hector Jean Resident: Rosedale
Mr Heugh Freddie Community Leader: Rosedale
Ms Hill Freda Resident: Rosedale
Ms Joseph Pearl Manager: Eskom Development Foundation
Ms Mokgwatlheng Lerato Snr Environmental Manager: ThyspuntMs Mokgwatlheng Lerato Snr Environmental Manager: Thyspunt
Ms Matabielie Mirriam Resident: Tiryville
Ms Quinisile Mabel Public Participation Co‐Ordinator
Mr Seekoei Justin Resident: Tiryville
Ms Smith Annie Resident: Uitenhage
Ms Tyatya Sophia Resident: Tiryvilley y p y
Ms Venter Nicolene Stakeholder Engagement Practitioner
Ms Zana Charlene Community Representative: Tiryville
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Annexure B
COPY OF PRESENTATION
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ESKOM THYSPUNT TRANSMISSION LINES INTEGRATION PROJECT
Community Consultation MeetingsMonday 20 June 2011
Uitenhage Development ForumTuesday 21 June 2011
Gamtkwa Khoisan Council / KwaDwesi Community / Sea Vista CommunityW d d 22 J 2011
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Wednesday 22 June 2011Kouga Local Municipality (Councillors) / NMBM (Motherwell, KwaDezi, Uitenhage,
KwaNobuhle, Tiryville, rosedale, Mountain View, Tambo, KwaLanga, Mandela Village, McNaugton, Thomas Gamble) Councillors / Umzomowethu (Oyster Bay)
Community / Motherwell NU2 Community LeadersThursday 23 June 2011
Motherwell Community Leaders / Die Berg CommunityFriday 24 June 2011
Rosedale/Kamesh/Tiryville/Mountain View Communities
AgendaAgenda
Welcome, Introduction & ApologiesRecap & Update of route corridors and substation sitesDiscussion sessionWay Forward & Closure
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Way Forward & Closure
PROJECT OVERVIEW
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Overview of ProjectOverview of Project
Why the delay?Where are we now?Why is the project necessary?
The project is required to integrate electricity to be generated by the proposed Thyspunt Nuclear Power Station.
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Overview of ProjectOverview of Project
What does the proposed development entail?The construction of five (5) 400kV Transmission lines.Two corridors proposed• Northern Corridor - 3 lines• Southern Corridor 2 linesThe proposed corridors will run between the proposed
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p p p pThyspunt Nuclear Power Station High Voltage Yard to the existing Grassridge and Dedisa substationsNew PE Tx Substation
Overview of Project:Overview of Project: EIA PhaseEIA Phase
Corridor Constraints i.e. Visual / Tourism / Biodiversity / Social
St Francis / Jeffrey’s Bay AreasLongmore ForestBaviaanskloof
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KwaNobuhleDespatch / Motherwell
Proposed new PE substation
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EIA StudiesEIA StudiesThe following studies will be undertaken through to the EIR:
FloraFaunaAvifauna (birds)Geology and geohydrologySurface water
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Surface waterAgricultural potentialVisualSocio-economicTourismHeritage
EIA Way Forward EIA Way Forward -- 20112011
Proposed dates:DEIR review: Mid July to end August 2011Series of Open Houses: End July to First week of August 2011 (during DEIR review period)KSW: End July 2011 (during DEIR review
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KSW: End July 2011 (during DEIR review periodSubmit final EIR to DEA – mid September 2011
Contact DetailsContact Details
SiVEST Environmental DivisionPO Box 2921Rivonia2128
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Nicolene Venter or Mabel QinisilePhone: (011) 798 0600Fax: (011) 803 7272
E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected]
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Annexure C
DISCUSSIONS, QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES
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EIA FOR THE PROPOSED THYSPUNT TRANSMISSION LINES INTEGRATION PROJECT (TTLIP)
DISCUSSION DOCUMENT: COMMUNITY CONSULTATION MEETINGS
Monday, 20 June 2011 – Friday, 24 June 2011 Note:
• Presentation was presented by Ms Nicolene Venter and Mrs Mabel Qunisile, depending on group of Stakeholders. • Where questions were responded to in English, it was translated into the language of those present by team members. • Community members were informed that the information presented to them, was also presented to their respective Councillors. • Comments captured in alphabetical order according to Surname under each categorised impact. • Comments/concerns raised and the responses have been summarised and are not verbatim.
Abbreviations: DEA Department of Environmental Affairs EA Environmental Authorisation EMF Electro Magnetic Field EMPr Environmental Management Programme I&APs Interested and/or Affected Parties IPP Independent Power Provider MNBM Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality SEDA Small Enterprise Development Agency Snr Senior TTLIP Thyspunt Transmission Lines Integration Project UDF Uitenhage Development Forum
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Communication Related Comments .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2. Corridor / Routing Related Comments ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
3. EIA Process Related Comments ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
4. EMF Related Comments .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
5. Heritage Related Comments ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
6. Project Related Comments ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
7. Social and Socio-Economic Related Comments ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6
8. Technical Related Comments ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
9. General Comments ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
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Issue/Comment Raised By Response
1. Communication Related Comments The project team was requested to hold a meeting with the residents of Tiryville, as they are very close to the proposed power lines, to inform them of the possible impacts.
Alexander, Frans Community Leader: Tiryville Rosedale, Kamesh, Tiryville & Mountain View Community Meeting Friday 24 June 2011
The request was acknowledged and the team agreed to schedule such a meeting. Nicolene Venter, SiVEST
The project team was informed, that in response to the previous question raised as to what impact the proposed project would have on communities such as Die Berg and Kruisfontein that Die Berg community will be fully informed about the project by him.
Campher, Clr Freddy Kouga Local Municipality Councillors’ Community Meeting Wednesday, 22 June 2011
Appreciation was expressed at the commitment made by Clr Campher and the attendees were informed that a Community Consultation Meeting is scheduled for the following evening (23 June 2011) at Kruisfontein Community Hall as a venue could not be secured at Die Berg. The name and contact number of Die Berg’s community representative was provided to the team by Clr Campher and requested that his attendance be secured. Nicolene Venter, SiVEST
The project was requested that a site visit be arranged for the UDF members to the proposed PE Substation Site and the corridor area proposed through KwaNobuhle so that they can familiarise themselves with the area.
Sikweyiya, Mrs Ethel Member: SANCO & UDF UDF Community Meeting Monday, 20 June 2011
It was agreed that the team will meet key representatives on Saturday morning, 30 July 2011 and take them to the site. Attendees were also informed that they will be invited to the series of Open Houses that is scheduled to take place the week of 25 July to 4 August 2011. Nicolene Venter, SiVEST and Lerato Mokgwatlheng, Eskom
The project team was informed that the correct protocol was not followed as the Chief should have been informed of the proposed project up front before any public meetings could have taken place.
Williams, Chief Gamtkwa Khoisan Meeting, Tuesday, 21 June 2011
Apologies regarding the incorrect protocol followed were submitted to the attendees and that the Chief will be informed prior to any future public meetings scheduled to take place. Nicolene Venter, SiVEST
The project team was informed that they had requested Arcus GIBB and Eskom’s Generation Division to secure a meeting with the Eastern Cape Province Khoi Khoi Council and the National Khoisan Council. SiVEST has been advised to ensure that they partake in this meeting.
This information has been noted and will be followed-up with Arcus GIBB, who SiVEST believes will be the custodian for arranging the meeting. Nicolene Venter, SiVEST Post meeting: SiVEST has informed Arcus GIBB of Chief William’s request and should such meeting be arranged, SiVEST and Eskom TTLIP Technical Team will participate. SiVEST and Lerato Mokgwatlheng
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2. Corridor / Routing Related Comments The project team was informed that looking at the maps, it seems that Die Berg community would not be directly affected as the power lines will not go over or in between of their houses.
Lappert, Burivett (Burn) Community Leader: Die Berg Community Meeting Thursday, 23 June 2011
The attendees was informed that it is not Eskom’s reference to construct a power line over existing communities and would try and avoid at all cost to go around existing communities. However, should this not be possible, Eskom will through their Land and Rights Department liaise with the relevant local municipality and affected landowners regarding any relocation, should this be necessary. But, looking at the study area, this seems very unlikely. It was also mentioned that at previous meetings community members raised the concern regarding the possible impact of EMF. The Die Berg community is currently well away from the proposed power lines and should not be impacted by EMF. Nicolene Venter, SiVEST Post-note meeting: For safety and health purposes, no building structures are allowed within the declared servitudes. Lerato Mokgwatlheng, Eskom.
The attendance of Ms Sunette Maree was requested to present the proposed EIA Team-preferred routing and obtained clarification whether the proposed expansion of Kruisfontein would be impacted by the proposed TTLIP.
Oliphant, Clr Phumzile Kouga Local Municipality Councillors’ Community Meeting Wednesday, 22 June 2011
Confirmation was received that the planned expansion of Kruisfontein is to the south and south-east of Kruisfontein and not to the west.
3. EIA Process Related Comments If the Servitude be over a land owner’s land will the land owner be compensated on his land?
Williams, Clr Brenton Kouga Local Municipality Councillors’ Community Meeting Wednesday 22 June 2011
Comment noted. Post-note meeting: Yes, the landowner will be compensated in accordance to the value of his land for the extent of the declared servitude. Lerato Mokgwatlheng, Eskom
4. EMF Related Comments Does the Sea Vista community need to be concern regarding the negative impact that the power lines could have on their lives? Reference was made to EMFs.
Ntshota, Mr Mvuyisi Resident: Sea Vista Sea Vista Community Meeting Tuesday, 21 June 2011
The smaller power lines that the community members are more familiar with have a narrower servitude compared to the bigger lines being proposed, but the exposure to EMFs directly under both these voltage lines are the same. It is for this reason that Eskom register a servitude (for this project it will be 55m per power line) under which no structures can be build or people living there – this is to protect them from any direct EMF impacts. As per an independent study done by Eskom, it was said that at the edge of the registered servitude the EMF is not significant. Lerato Mokgwatlheng, Eskom Transmission
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Post-note meeting: For safety and health purposes, no building structures are allowed within the declared servitudes. Lerato Mokgwatlheng, Eskom.
The concern was expressed regarding the health impact that the proposed power lines could have on the community at Tiryville due to the close proximity to the power lines. The project team was informed that nuclear is dangerous and people exposed to nuclear will die and also can become very ill.
Alexander, Frans Community Leader: Tiryville Rosedale, Kamesh, Tiryville & Mountain View Community Meeting Friday 24 June 2011
With the knowledge gain at previous meetings held and where the concern regarding EMF has been raised, the attendees was informed that the difference between the existing power lines in the area and those being proposed by this proposed project is that the existing power lines have a much lower voltage (power) than what is being proposed. The existing power lines in the area (mainly wooden poles) are distributions lines (Eskom or the NMBM). The proposed power lines will have huge steel structures and would be approximately 33m high. Eskom register a servitude where no houses or permanent structures can be build – this is to prevent exposure to EMF. According to an independent study done, the EMF is much lower at the edge of the servitude. There is a document available that would give more information regarding EMF and this will be made available to the Representatives at venues identified by them. Nicolene Venter, SiVEST
5. Heritage Related Comments The project team was informed that both the proposed corridors run through Khoisan territory and requested that the culture and heritage of the Khoisan people are respected especially during the construction period. This relates specifically to the Khoisan’s cleansing and healing ceremonies that could take place during the construction period.
Williams, Chief Gamtkwa Khoisan Meeting Tuesday, 21 June 2011
This information was acknowledged and the information regarding the cleansing and healing ceremonies will be forwarded to the Social and Heritage Specialists. Nicolene Venter, SiVEST
6. Project Related Comments It was asked as what impact this proposed project will have on the areas around Die Berg and Kruisfontein.
Campher, Clr Freddy Kouga Local Municipality Councillors’ Community Meeting Wednesday, 22 June 2011
It is believed that there will be no direct impact as the community members from Die Berg and Kruisfontein is quite a distance away from the EIA Team-preferred alignment as it currently stands. These two communities do fall within the two proposed corridors. The attendees was informed that it is not Eskom’s reference to construct a power line over existing communities and would try and avoid at all cost to go around existing communities. However, should this not be possible, Eskom will through their Land and Rights Department liaise with the relevant local municipality and affected landowners regarding any relocation, should this be necessary. But, looking at the study area, this seems very unlikely.
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It was also mentioned that a key point that was raised by communities are the possible impact of EMF. The Die Berg and Kruisfontein communities are currently well away from the proposed power lines and should not be impacted by EMF. Nicolene Venter, SiVEST Post-note meeting: For safety and health purposes, no building structures are allowed within the declared servitudes. Lerato Mokgwatlheng, Eskom.
It was asked what benefits will there be for the community from this proposed project.
Qupe, Ms Thelma Member: UDF
In reference to job opportunities, there will be limited to no permanent job opportunities available during the construction phase as the construction of power lines is a highly skilled activity. It also needs to be noted that during the construction phase of the power lines that machinery would mostly be used. There could be spin-offs during the construction phase i.e. possible housing to construction workers, supplying of food, cleaning services (overalls, etc). The indirect benefit of this project to all communities within the greater study area is the strengthening of electricity supply to the area, should the Nuclear Power Station at Thyspunt be granted an EA. Nicolene Venter, SiVEST
7. Social and Socio-Economic Related Comments How will the job issue be communicated to the Residents of Sea Vista and who will be hired to do the work?
Busakwe, Mr Edward Member: SANCO Sea Vista Community Meeting Tuesday, 21 June 2011
Eskom appoints a contractor to build the power line and the contractor will be advised that should labour be required, to appoint those workers through existing structures / databases i.e. Local Municipalities. Lerato Mokgwatlheng, Eskom Transmission
Mengu, Mr Chwayita Resident: Sea Vista Sea Vista Community Meeting Tuesday, 21 June 2011
It was asked why does these studies take so long or are there other people holding the project back so that the people who need work and food do not get the opportunity to work. The community need work and food.
Busakwe, Mr Edward Member: SANCO Sea Vista Community Meeting, Tuesday, 21 June 2011
The environmental studies (done by specialists in their field of expertise) need to ensure that all possible impacts are investigated and should there be any negative impacts that these needs to be mitigate and any positive impact to be enhanced i.e. make what is good even better. I&APs also plays a role in the lengthening of such studies and the process. It is therefore very important that as many people as possible be informed of the project, provide an opportunity to comment on any issue they are concerned about and last but not least to ensure that the positive and negative impacts associated with a project is understood by I&APs. Nicolene Venter, SiVEST Environmental
Comment supported by all attendees Sea Vista Community Meeting Tuesday, 21 June 2011
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Local people who have experience on energy and skills on power lines, what will they benefit from the project. The project team was also informed that some form of upliftment and/or upliftment benefits (empowering local community members) should form part of the social responsibilities of this proposed project
Hote, Clr Mewandile NMBM UDF Community Meeting Monday, 20 June 2011
It is believed that there will not be a large number of jobs available during the construction of the power lines and it is a highly skilled work. Those present were requested to make themselves, and the skills they have, known to their local authorities so that when a contractor is appointed and local workers are required, they will have access to the local skills available. The indirect benefit from this project, should it be approved by the DEA, is the strengthening of the electricity network in the Eastern Cape Province and the National Grid. Lerato Mokgwatlheng, Eskom Transmission Eskom Development Forum has an incubator programme and various criteria is in place to establish which community(ties) will form part of the programme(s). Sea Vista has been identified through the Nuclear-1 Project as a beneficiary by Eskom Development Forum. It was further mentioned that the Eskom Development Forum is also investigating satellite incubator programmes in partnership with SEDA to train people with skills to enable them to tender professionally for projects. This might be taken forward to the Kouga Local Municipality as well. Pearl Joseph, Eskom Development Forum
Mojalefa, Mr Vingi Member: SANGOCO KwaDwezi/Motherwell Community Meeting Tuesday, 21 June 2011 Sikweyiya, Ms Ethel Member: UDF UDF Community Meeting Monday, 20 June 2011 Williams, Chief Gamtkwa Khoisan Meeting, Tuesday, 21 June 2011
Motherwell Councillors Community Meeting Wednesday, 22 June 2011
All present at the meeting raised this key point and the response provided above was given at this meeting by Lerato Mokgwatlheng and Pearl Joseph from Eskom.
Motherwell NU2 (NGOs/CBOs & Community Leaders) Community Meeting Thursday, 23 June 2011 KwaDwesi (NGOs/CBOs & Community Leaders) Community Meeting Thursday, 23 June 2011 Rosedale, Kamesh, Tiryville & Mountain View Community Leaders Friday 24 June 2011 Umzamowethu (Oyster Bay) Residents Community Meeting Wednesday, 22 June 2011
Eskom Development Forum has an incubator programme and various criteria is in place to establish which community(ties) will form part of the programme(s). Umzamowethu has been identified through the Nuclear-1 Project as a beneficiary by Eskom Development Forum. It was further mentioned that the Eskom Development Forum is also investigating satellite incubator programmes in partnership with SEDA to train people with skills to enable them to tender professionally for projects. This
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might be taken forward to the Kouga Local Municipality as well. Pearl Joseph, Eskom Development Forum
The project team was thanked for the detail of information provided to the Councillors and appreciation was expressed that the project goes ahead as the Kouga Local Municipality needs any form of job creation in the area as the area is lamed by unemployment.
Kota, Clr Patrick Kouga Local Municipality Councillors’ Community Meeting Wednesday, 22 June 2011
Comment regarding job creation noted.
Because of shortage of work around the area of Sea Vista, many young adults have completed matric and have nowhere else to go. When the project goes ahead and jobs are created, will it be not possible for Eskom to provide training for specific skills that are needed?
Papa, Mr Khanya Resident: Sea Vista Sea Vista Community Meeting Tuesday, 21 June 2011
Eskom facilitate incubators (training facilities) through the country and depending on the size of the project, Eskom look at where funding is required i.e. providing computers to schools, assisting health clinics, etc within the project area. Eskom will also approach Local Municipalities and formal structures to liaise regarding the funding / support needed in the area. It was further mentioned that the Eskom Development Forum is also investigating satellite incubator programmes in partnership with SEDA to train people with skills to enable them to tender professionally for projects. This might be taken forward to the Kouga Local Municipality as well. Pearl Joseph, Eskom Development Forum
Supported by all attendees Sea Vista Community Meeting Tuesday, 21 June 2011
The concern was expressed that the Khoisan community are not given the recognition they deserve as compared with other communities in South Africa. The team was informed that they are accepted, through the National Council, as indigenous people of South Africa.
Williams, Chief Gamtkwa Khoisan Meeting, Tuesday, 21 June 2011
Comment noted and matter will be forwarded to the Social and Heritage Specialist. Nicolene Venter, SiVEST
8. Technical Related Comments It was asked if the power lines could be constructed underground. Kota, Clr Patrick
Kouga Local Municipality Councillors’ Community Meeting Wednesday, 22 June 2011
Underground cabling is always a possibility but it is very costly (costs times 10 of the over-head cabling) and it was mentioned at previous meetings that it would take Eskom longer to find the fault on the line than with over-head lines. Also, once the fault has been found, the cables need to be dug up again . From an environmental view point, should a power line be constructed underground the environment impact is quite substantial i.e. the whole servitude has to be cleared of all vegetation (except grass),ventilation shafts would need to be constructed, the area is sterilised, etc. Nicolene Venter, SiVEST
It was asked whether electricity generated by wind farms be connected to the power lines.
Rheeder, Clr Ben Kouga Councillors Community Meeting Wednesday 22 June 2011
The electricity generated by a wind farm can be connected to existing or new power lines, depending on kV. The IPP will negotiate with Eskom on how this will be done. Lerato Mokgwatlheng, Eskom
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9. General Comments The project team was thanked for the information and confirm that any comments and/or concerns that they may have will be submitted in writing.
Booysen, Clifton Branch Chairperson: Ward 4 Die Berg Community Meeting Thursday, 23 June 2011
Comment noted.
Camealio-Benjamin, Clr Virginia Kouga Local Municipality Die Berg Community Meeting Thursday, 23 June 2011