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Rentals"><U>Property Rentals</U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 15 WIDTH="104"><div> <A HREF="tulbagh_properties___real_estate.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Country Property / Real Estate"><U>Real Estate</U></A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 15 WIDTH="104"><div> <A HREF="where_to_eat_in_the_tulbagh_valley.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Where to Eat"><U>Restaurants</U></A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 15 WIDTH="104"><div> <A HREF="sporting_activities.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Tulbagh Sport"><U>Sport</U></A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 15 WIDTH="104"><div> <A HREF="tuition.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Tuition in the Tulbagh valley"><U>Tuition</U></A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 15 WIDTH="104"><div> <A HREF="tulbagh_business.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Tulbagh Business and Trade"><U>Tours</U></A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 15 WIDTH="104"><div> <A HREF="tulbagh_business.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Tulbagh Business and Trade"><U>Trade</U></A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 15 WIDTH="104"><div> <A HREF="country_weddings.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Tulbagh Valley Country Weddings"><U>Weddings</U></A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 15 WIDTH="104"><div> <A HREF="what_to_do_in_the_tulbagh_valley.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="What to Do and What to See"><U>What to do</U></A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 15 WIDTH="104"><div> <A HREF="what_to_do_in_the_tulbagh_valley.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="What to Do and What to See"><U>What to see</U></A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 15 WIDTH="104"><div> <A HREF="where_to_eat_in_the_tulbagh_valley.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Where to Eat"><U>Where to eat</U></A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 15 WIDTH="104"><div> <A HREF="accommodation.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Where to Stay in the Western Cape at Tul"><U>Where to Stay</U></A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 15 WIDTH="104"><div> <A HREF="wine_industry.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Tulbagh Wine Industry"><U>Wine Industry</U></A></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="640"><bR> <div> Every place has a story to tell! The valley is no different from anywhere else. There are interesting topics of news about this and about that, reflecting the pulse of the community and the issues that we face that impact upon our daily lives. </div> <div> It is intended here to report on newsworthy items and topics of interest and for this page to act as a Local Notice Board</div> <bR> <div> Page 1</div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="1" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="144" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#0033CC" BORDERCOLORDARK="#000000" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 15 ><NOBR><div> <A HREF="local_news_page_2.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Tulbagh News Page 2"><U>Tulbagh News Page </U></A><A HREF="local_news_page_2.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Tulbagh News Page 2"><U>2</U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="591" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#66CC00" BORDERCOLORDARK="#003333" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 33 ><NOBR><div> 10 March, 2010</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="349"><div> <B>Annual General Meeting of Tulbagh Ratepayers and Inwoners Forum (TRIF) published</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="121"><div> <A HREF="agm_trif_23_feb_2010.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="AGM TRIF 23 Feb 2010">See more</A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 49 ><NOBR><div> 9 March, 2010</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="349"><div> <B>State of Klip River Park (Municipal owned resort) - </B>Visitor airs his views after his last visit. This promts further discussion...............</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="121"><div> <A HREF="klip_river_park.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Klipriver Park">See more</A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 66 ><NOBR><div> 2 March, 2010</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="349"><div> <B>TRIF submits comments in terms of the application Proposed Airstrip : Rectification application for the illegal construction of an airstrip on farm 417 Grootvlei, Tulbagh.</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="121"><div> <A HREF="proposed_airstrip_tulbagh_co.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Proposed Airstrip Tulbagh comments">See more</A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 49 ><NOBR><div> 2 March, 2010</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="349"><div> <B>State of the roads in Tulbagh</B> - Photos added of all of the roads in Tulbagh showing signs of deterioration or completely destroyed.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="121"><div> <A HREF="poor_state_of_the_roads_in_t.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Poor state of the roads in Tulbagh">See more</A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 115 ><NOBR><div> 26 February, 2010</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="349"><div> The <B>Consumer accounts saga</B> - Witzenberg Municipal Manager allegedly refuses to accept a Court order to accept a new consumer on a property with debt existing from a previous consumer? This matter is being closely monitored. Is this another example of arrogance and intransigence by the Municipality towards the Ratepayer?  More to follow............</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="121"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="115" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="121" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 66 ><NOBR><div> 25 February, 2010</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="349"><div> <B>Tulbagh to get 72 low cost houses in Chris Hani. </B>Contract to start soon. A small start in adressing the housing needs of the community is being made - in excess of another 1900 units to go? More to follow............</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="121"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="66" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="121" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 165 ><NOBR><div> 24 February, 2010</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="349"><div> The <B>Consumer accounts Saga</B> - Witzenberg Municipality still takes a stand and will not allow a new consumer to register unless the Owner of the property pays any arrears that have been allowed to accumulate by tacit approval of the Municipality by a previous tenant at the predudice of the owner. Certain owners are contemplating obtaining Court Orders against the Municipality to force them to accept a new consumer irrespective of the debt of a previous consumer who has entered into a consumer contract with the Municipality. More to follow...........</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="121"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="165" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="121" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 98 ><NOBR><div> 24 February, 2010</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="349"><div> <B>TRIF AGM held</B> - good turnout - new committee elected. </div> <div> Executive consists of John Veschini - Chairperson, Neil de Jager - Deputy Chairperson, Ann Myburgh - Secretary, Dieter Haumann - Treasurer. Other committee members are Wendy Upcott, Norman Collins, Chris Myburgh, Theo Lombard and Gaynor Saaiman. More details to follow......</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="121"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="98" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="121" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 33 ><NOBR><div> 22 February, 2010</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="349"><div> <B>TRIF</B> (Tulbagh Ratepaters and Inwoners Forum) - <B>the way forward?</B> Suggestions by John Veschini</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="121"><div> <A HREF="tulbagh_ratepayers_inwoners_.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Tulbagh Ratepayers Inwoners Forum way fo">See more</A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 33 ><NOBR><div> 19 February, 2010</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="349"><div> <B>Consumer accounts</B>  - Is the Municipality finally going to come to its senses?</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="121"><div> <A HREF="how_witzenberg_municipality_.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Witzenberg Municipality consumer account">See more</A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 49 ><NOBR><div> 8 February, 2010</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="349"><div> Bantamsklip Kappa Alternative route - Is the Consultant saying that ETLAC has not commented and as such the comments made not acknowledged?</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="121"><div> <A HREF="batamsklip_multi_stakeholder.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Batamsklip Multi_stakeholder meeting">See more</A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 66 ><NOBR><div> 3 February, 2010</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="349"><div> Further email letter sent to Municipality requesting clarity on the issues that leads one to believe that the Witzenberg Municipality discourages development, as the previous email was not responded to.  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="121"><div> <A HREF="poor_state_of_the_roads_in_t.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Poor state of the roads in Tulbagh">See more</A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 82 ><NOBR><div> 22 January, 2010</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="349"><div> <B>Comment submitted by ETLAC on the proposed additional Bantamsklip alternative power line that is now proposed to go through Gouda, and Wolseley on its way through the Tulbagh Valley.</B> Yes, Another power  line proposal!</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="121"><div> <A HREF="bantamsklip_kappa_power_line.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bantamsklip Kappa Power line">See more</A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 49 ><NOBR><div> 20 January, 2010</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="349"><div> <B>One example of a farmer in the Tulbagh Valley who more than cares for his workers </B>and which should be an example to all!</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="121"><div> <A HREF="farm_workerss_cottages_best_.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Farm workerss cottages_Best example">See more</A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 49 ><NOBR><div> 12 January, 2010</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="349"><div> <B>Degeneration of the state of the roads in Tulbagh. </B>See what the roads of this once proud town look like 10 years after Amalgamation with the Witzenberg Municipality.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="121"><div> <A HREF="poor_state_of_the_roads_in_t.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Poor state of the roads in Tulbagh">See more</A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 33 ><NOBR><div> 7 January, 2010</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="349"><div> How the Witzenberg Municipality manages it's consumer accounts. </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="121"><div> <A HREF="how_witzenberg_municipality_.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Witzenberg Municipality consumer account">See more</A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 33 ><NOBR><div> 5 January, 2010</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="349"><div> The Witzenberg Municiplaity appears to discourage development in Tulbagh</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="121"><div> <A HREF="witzenberg_municipality_need.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Witzenberg Municipality discourages deve">See more</A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 113 ><NOBR><div> 15 November, 2009</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="349"><div> FORMAT AND GUIDE TO THE COMPILATION OF A </div> <div> BUSINESS PLAN FOR A LAND REFORM PROJECT</div> <bR> <div> Should you want to qualify for Government Grants/Loans to become a BEE farmer, read this document first so you know what the process is.</div> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="121"><div> <A HREF="land_reform_project_guide.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Land reform project guide">See more</A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 568 ><NOBR><div> 21 October, 2009</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="349"><div> <B>Eskom surprises Tulbagh with yet another proposed Power line! </B></div> <bR> <div> Somehow and despite the fact that Eskom's Consultants suggest that the EIA process has involved community and interest group participation, this has not been the case in respect of these new alternatives and Gouda, Tulbagh and Wolseley residents and other interest groups have NOT been informed.</div> <bR> <div> Then there is the matter of two seperate Consultants seemingly working happily along and both determining routes over each other's planned routes (765kv Cape Strengthening Project and Bantamsklip Kappa). It is almost as though the one hand doesn't know what the other hand is doing?</div> <bR> <div> No way will we accept this or any alternatives which impact on this valley.</div> <bR> <div> What's more, this time we want to see a proper visual impact  assessment done with the power lines placed on a Google map so we can view the impact from any angle and at any height.</div> <bR> <div> Now they expect us all to comment by Monday 26 October, 2009 on a complete new proposal??</div> <bR> <div> Nothing less than 14 days AFTER we have been properly consulted as the communities of Gouda, Tulbagh and Wolseley, about both power lines, will we accept this date.</div> <bR> <div> John Veschini</div> <div> ETLAC</div> <bR> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="121"><div> <A HREF="bantamsklip_tulbagh_wolseley.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bantamsklip Tulbagh Wolseley Power line">See new  map</A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 148 ><NOBR><div> 1 October, 2009</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="349"><div> Delimitation of Ward Boundary process for the 2001 Local Government Elections has begun. A community consultation process will soon commence.  you can download the information and maps from <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.demarcation.org.za" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.demarcation.org.za">www.demarcation.org.za</A></FONT> click on “Ward delimitation” and then on “Western Cape. There are some crazy suggestions so you would be advised to see how the proposals may affect your Ward. Comments in a letter to the Municipal Manager by local resident as well as his proposed suggestions are available by clicking alongside.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="121"><div> <A HREF="ward_delimitation_proposals_.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Ward delimitation proposals for 2011 Ele">See more</A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 49 ><NOBR><div> 1 September, 2009</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="349"><div> Community consultation works? Developers and Ratepayers are closing the gap on their differing views on proposed encroachments</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="121"><div> <A HREF="community_consultation_works.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Community Consultation works">See More</A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 33 ><NOBR><div> 28 August, 2009</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="349"><div> Municipality appears intent upon allowing a further encroachment over a boundary in Van der Stel Street</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="121"><div> <A HREF="encroachments_over_boundarie.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Encroachments over boundaries">See More</A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 33 WIDTH="111"><div> 28 July, 2009</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="349"><div> Witzenberg Municipal Land Audit  - What the Municipality intends doing with all the Municipal land it owns.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="121"><div> <A HREF="witzenberg_public_land_audit.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Witzenberg Public Land Audit Report">See more</A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="111"><div> 25 June, 2009</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="349"><div> Eskom 765kv Power line - latest update</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="121"><div> <A HREF="eskom_765kv_power_line___jun.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Eskom 765kv power line June 2009 update">See more</A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="111"><div> 22 April, 2009</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="349"><div> Election Results Witzenberg</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="121"><div> <A HREF="witzenberg_election_results_.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Witzenberg Election results 22 April 200">See More</A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 66 ><NOBR><div> 30 January, 2009</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="349"><div> John Veschini of ETLAC was given an opportunity at last to address the Witzenberg Municipal Council of the proposed Eskom Power Line. Follow-up email to Municipal Manager is published for general information.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="121"><div> <A HREF="witz_letter_30_jan_2009.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Witz letter 30 Jan 2009">See more</A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 49 ><NOBR><div> 16 January, 2009</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="349"><div> If anyone does not know where the existing airstrip that is used by the crop sprayers is, here it is - on a Google photo - with the intended power line going right over it.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="121"><div> <A HREF="tulbagh_airstrip.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Tulbagh airstrip">See more</A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 375 ><NOBR><div> 16 January, 2009</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="349"><div> It appears as though the Consultants working for Eskom in respect of the original EIA application and now the HIA, have either not done their homework or deliberately went about misleading (or not properly informing) the public. </div> <bR> <div> Firstly, the visual impact of the the proposed power lines has been grossly understated. Secondly, no proper and realistic Critical Viewpoint Analysis was ever provided. Thirdly, it appears as though they have not taken cognisance of the Civil Aviation regulations (the colours of the power line supports, the lights of top of them and the bright orange balls on the lines!) . Forthly, the took no notice of the Protocol for dealing with EIA applications during the festive period as required or suggested by the Department of Environmental Affairs, Planning and Development.</div> <bR> <div> Read below and agree or dissagree that perhaps there is good reason why the Record of Decision should in fact be overturned thus causing the current HIA application to be premature or too late?</div> <bR> <div> John Veschini</div> <div> ETLAC</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="121"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="375" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="121" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 97 ><NOBR><div> 16 January, 2009</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="349"><div> PART 139.01.33 OF THE CIVIL AVIATION REGULATIONS, 1997</div> <div> TO THE AVIATION ACT, 1962 (ACT NO 74 OF 1962)</div> <bR> <div> Obstacle limitations and marking outside aerodrome or heliport</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="121"><div> <A HREF="part_1390133_of_the_civil_av.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="PART 139.01.33 OF THE CIVIL AVIATION REG">See more</A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 81 ><NOBR><div> 16 January, 2009</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="349"><div> And more.......</div> <bR> <div> Any communications structure, building or other structure, whether temporary or permanent, which has the potential to endanger aviation in navigable airspace,............. </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="121"><div> <A HREF="objects_affecting_navigable_.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="OBJECTS AFFECTING NAVIGABLE AIRSPACE">See more</A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 245 ><NOBR><div> 16 January, 2009</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="349"><div> So there are laws governing the marking of structures for the safety of aircraft!</div> <bR> <div> Any structure exceeding 45m above ground level, or structures where the top of the structure exceeds 150m above the MEAN ground level, like on top of a hill, the mean ground level considered to be the lowest point in a 3 Kilometre radius around such structure. Structures lower than 45m, which are considered as a danger or a potential danger to aviation, shall be marked as such when specified. </div> <bR> <div> Overhead wires, cables, etc., crossing a river, valley or major roads shall be marked and in addition, their supporting towers marked and lighted if an aeronautical study indicates that it could constitute a hazard to aircraft. ............etc.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="121"><div> <A HREF="marking_of_structures_for_av.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Marking of structures for aviation">See more</A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 65 ><NOBR><div> 15 January, 2009</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="349"><div> The 177km Murraylink interconnector is already operational and transferring power between Victoria and South Australia. </div> <bR> <div> So underground is the answer elsewhere?</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="121"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="65" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="121" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 49 ><NOBR><div> 15 January, 2009</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="349"><div> Connecticut Utilities are in for a Battle over Proposed High-Voltage Line. We are not alone in the agument for the power lines to be placed underground.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="121"><div> <A HREF="connecticut.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Connecticut HV Power lines">See more</A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 49 ><NOBR><div> 15 January, 2009</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="349"><div> If they can tunnel to place electric power cables underground for long distances in the UK, why can't they do the same here and maybe tunnel through the mountains?</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="121"><div> <A HREF="tunneling_uk.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Tunneling UK">See more</A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 49 ><NOBR><div> 15 January, 2009</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="349"><div> Why do we have to have 765kv power lines? Topic reproduced from www.powerwatch.org.uk makes for an argument for 400kv power lines?</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="121"><div> <A HREF="powerwatch_400_kv.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Powerwatch 400 KV">See more</A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 66 ><NOBR><div> 14 January, 2009</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="349"><div> Circular Letter from Department of Envoronmental Affairs and Development Planning received from Riebeel Kasteel resident. Circular gives reference to Protocol for dealing with EIA applications during the festive period.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="121"><div> <A HREF="eia_protocol.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="EIA Protocol">See more</A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 16 ><NOBR><div> 13 January, 2009</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC><NOBR><div> Comment by Western Cape Provincial MEC on the power line</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="121"><div> <A HREF="comment_straghan_mec.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Comment Straghan MEC">See more</A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 49 ><NOBR><div> 13 January, 2009</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="349"><div> Neil De Jager on behalf of TRIF submits provisional comments and a request for a further extension of time in respect of the HIA for the proposed power line</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="121"><div> <A HREF="comments_hia_trif.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Comments HIA TRIF">See more</A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 49 ><NOBR><div> 12 January, 2009</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="349"><div> Chris Wright from Riebeek Kasteel Action Group submits provisional comments and a request for a further extension of time in respect of the HIA for the proposed power line</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="121"><div> <A HREF="comments_hia_chris_wright.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Comments HIA Chris Wright">See more</A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 49 ><NOBR><div> 12 January, 2009</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="349"><div> Joe De Villiers submits provisional comments and a request for a further extension of time in respect of the HIA for the proposed power line</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="121"><div> <A HREF="comments_hia_de_villiers.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Comments HIA De Villiers">See more</A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 49 ><NOBR><div> 12 January, 2009</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="349"><div> ETLAC submits provisional comments and a request for a further extension of time in respect of the HIA for the proposed power line</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="121"><div> <A HREF="comments_hia.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Comments ETLAC HIA">See more</A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 49 ><NOBR><div> 12 January, 2009</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="349"><div> Proposed Gamma Zenith 765kv Power Lines Environmental Impact Assessment (HIA)Route Maps published for your information</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="121"><div> <A HREF="power_line_route_maps_and_im.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Power Line Route maps and impacts">See more</A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 49 ><NOBR><div> 29 December, 2008</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="349"><div> Seems like the residents of Riebeek Valley are also threatened by the Power Line and a Cement factory expansion program too boot!</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="121"><div> <A HREF="riebeek_valley_protest.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Riebeek Valley protest">See More</A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 33 ><NOBR><div> 29 December, 2008</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="349"><div> Tulbagh Agricultural Society comes out strongly against the Proposed Eskom 765kv power line.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="121"><div> <A HREF="agricultural_society_letter.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Agricultural Society Letter">See more</A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 66 ><NOBR><div> 24 December, 2008</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="349"><div> Letter from John Veschini  to Mayor of Witzenberg in respect of Council's failure to convene a Special meeting of Council to discuss the Eskom power line issue given that they are aware of the deadlines for comment on the HIA</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="121"><div> <A HREF="veschini_letter_to_witzenber.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Veschini letter to Witzenberg 24 Dec 08">See more</A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 15 WIDTH="111"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="15" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="111" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC WIDTH="349"><div> <A HREF="local_news_page_2.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Tulbagh News Page 2"><U>To Tulbagh News Page 2</U></A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="121"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="15" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="121" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> 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