Consultant response to appellants against Eskom 765kv power line

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WIDTH="185"><div> <B>Issues Raised</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC><NOBR><div> <B>Response of Consultant</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="170"><div> <B>Reply of Appellants</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="191"><div> <B>Comments of DEAT</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 15 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 30 WIDTH="49"><div> 3</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div> BDB Farming (Pty) Ltd</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 3.1 See common list at the end of Appendix B</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 30 WIDTH="49"><div> 14</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div> RIJKS Country Hotel</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 14.1 See common list at the end of Appendix B</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 30 WIDTH="49"><div> 15</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div> RIJK'S Private Cellar</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 15.1 See common list at the end of Appendix B</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 91 WIDTH="49"><div> 17</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div> The Tulbagh 4 Star Hotel</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 17.1 Total Disregard for the community. No dialogue with those affected by the proposals- Typical "Rough Shod" attitude by those not affected by the proposal.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div> See draft EIR Chapter 5 and Appendices 2A to 2I for the full description of the public consultation process.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 300 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 17.2 Where is the evidence of a full Impact study having been undertaken? How was it communicated to the wider community?</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div> The draft EIR sets out the extent of the EIA study undertaken.</div> <bR> <div> As described in Chapter 5 and Appendices 2a to 2I the public consultation process was extensive. It included:</div> <div> Advertisement in national, regional and local newspapers (including Witzenberg Herald)</div> <div> Copies of reports left at Tulbagh municipal offices, farmer's co-op and Tulbagh library</div> <div> Meetings with the Tulbagh Farmers Assoc and Tulbagh Agric. Union</div> <div> A public open day at Tulbagh Town Hall.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 60 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 17.3 Progress must be made but not at any price -Eskom must show regards for the nature of this area.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  The draft EIR sets out the aspects considered in the EIA.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 151 WIDTH="49"><div> 20</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div> Tulbagh Landbou Vereniging</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 20.1 Too little public participation, we only received correspondence of this project in March 2005 and that was a petition we filled out, there was 1 meeting held after we filed the petition</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  A presentation was given to the Tulbagh Boerevereeniging late in February 2000 and a personal meeting was held with Mr Theron, then chairperson of the Boerevereeniging. Thereafter they were sent information on the project, notices of report availability, etc. as the project progressed.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 91 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 20.2 Tulbagh is a historical Town with lots of old history and cultural development a power line will have a huge impact on any future development and growth for the valley.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  The historical significance was noted in the EIA. See Chapters 2 and 9.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 121 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 20.3 We are opposed to the power line being build right next to this beautiful, historical town that has so much potential not only will it have an impact on any future development but also on property value and environmental sustainability</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  The line is routes to the south of the town where the visual impact and impact on land values will be less. However, the visual impact is recognised to be significant as is stated as such in the draft EIR (see Chapter 12 and Chapter 2)</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 60 WIDTH="49"><div> 28</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> Nadine Aikman</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 28.1 In terms of the Section 38(8) of the National Heritage Resources act (15 of 1999) due process has not been followed. </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  See responses to points raised by Nicholas Smith & Assoc.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 91 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 28.2 Visual Impact not addressed. The proposed power line will have serious negative Visual Impact. This will impact on the "sense of place" of the Tulbagh Valley  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  This was addressed in the draft EIR (See Chapter 2 and 12).  The impact on the sense of place is acknowledged to be moderate to high (Ch2. Appendix 1).</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 60 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 28.3 The Powerline could be placed underground/ along the west coast.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  Alternative routes were considered (Chapter 1 & 2), as well as the option of undergrounding (Chapter 1)</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 136 WIDTH="49"><div> 29</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> Henry Aikman</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 29.1 I am a professional heritage specialist and an accredited member of the association of Heritage Assessment practitioners: Western Cape. In terms of the Section 38(8) of the National Heritage Resources act (15 of 1999) due process has not been followed.  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  See responses to points raised by Nicholas Smith & Assoc.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 91 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 29.2 Visual Impact not addressed. The proposed powerline will have serious negative Visual Impact. This will impact on the "sense of place" of the Tulbagh Valley  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  See response to Nadine Aikman</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 30 WIDTH="49"><div> 30</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div> CA Algar</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 30.1 See common list at the end of Appendix B</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 30 WIDTH="49"><div> 31</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> Mrs SML Algar</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 31.1 See common list at the end of Appendix B</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 30 WIDTH="49"><div> 32</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div> Michael Damer Ashley -Cooper</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 32.1 See common list at the end of Appendix B</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 30 WIDTH="49"><div> 33</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div> Meryl Ashley- Cooper</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 33.1 See common list at the end of Appendix B</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 272 WIDTH="49"><div> 34</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> Kenton Bagshaw</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 34.1The Broader community was not adequately consulted.  Underhand. New Role Players not involved.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  An extensive public consultation campaign was carried out. See Chapter 5 and Appendices 2a to 2I. It included:</div> <div> Advertisement in national, regional and local newspapers (including Witzenberg Herald)</div> <div> Copies of reports left at Tulbagh municipal offices, farmer's co-op and Tulbagh library</div> <div> Meetings with the Tulbagh Farmers Assoc and Tulbagh Agric. Union</div> <div> A public open day at Tulbagh Town Hall.</div> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 106 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 34.2 Sterilisation of the area & Heritage site of major tourism interest. </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  The EIA studies did not suggest that the area would be sterilised. Heritage issues (Ch2 and Ch9) and tourism issues were addressed (Ch2, Ch10-Socio-Economic Assessment and Ch12-Visual Assessment).</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 136 WIDTH="49"><div> 35</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div> Tony & Christine Bond</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 35.1 Tulbagh is on the tourist map. It has more national monuments in one street than anywhere else in South Africa. It has had known seismic activity which could topple the enormous Eskom pylons, causing even more damage than the earthquake itself.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  See above for references to heritage and tourism.</div> <bR> <div> Eskom is aware of the earthquake risk in the area. However the pylons can be designed to withstand earth tremors.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 166 WIDTH="49"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="166" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="49" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="166" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="97" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 35.2 If they decided to conduct the activity underground so as not to disturb the scenic countryside, which most people are utilising for farming and tourist activities. There has to be an alternative method of conveying electricity throughout the western cape without building monstrosities which are not aesthetically appealing.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div> Undergrounding was addressed in the draft EIR, but is some 20 times more expensive than overhead cables. Eskom will not place the conductors underground at a cost of R20million/km compared to R1million/km for overhead lines (2001 prices).</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="166" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="170" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="166" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="191" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 210 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 35.2 If we are to maintain our town as a tourist attraction, producers of some of the most award winning wines in the country, then another route may have to be found, where the effect will be less noticeable.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  The status of Tulbagh as a tourist destination is recognised in the draft EIR (Ch 2, Ch10, & Ch12).</div> <bR> <div> Wine production is not expected to be affected by the line.</div> <bR> <div> Route alternatives were assessed in  the study (see Ch 1), and all have significant impacts, especially through the mountainous sections of the Ceres/Tulbagh area.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 91 WIDTH="49"><div> 36</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> Mina N Bugan</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 36.1 Eskom kan nie bewyse gee dat my en my pasiente se gesondheid nie nadelig daar deur beinvloed sal word nie. Sien aangeheg.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  Chapter 2, Appendix 1 addressed the health risk associated with power lines and EMFs. Residents in the town should not be affected by the EMFs of the line in any way.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 136 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 36.2 Plaas dit net ondergronds. (Dit) gaan die pragtige natuur skoon affekteer and wat van die voels?</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  The cost of undergrounding the power line is seen to be prohibitive by Eskom. It is also relevant that undergrounding the line will be substantially more damaging on the natural environment, and many normal landuse activities may be affected.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 30 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 36.3 See common list at the end of Appendix B</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 76 WIDTH="49"><div> 37</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div> Anne Christensen</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 37.1 I was not aware at all that Eskom wants to put pylons through the valley.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  An extensive public consultation campaign was undertaken. See Chapter 5 and Appendices 2A to 2I in the draft EIR.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 135 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 37.2 We have a small business and I find the idea stupid and pointless and unhealthy. Pylons will affect our business in a negative way because we rely on tourism.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  The motivation for the line as part of a wider network supplying the Western Cape is set out in Chapter 3 of the draft EIR.</div> <bR> <div> The potential impact on tourism is highlighted in the draft EIR as a concern.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 272 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 37.3 I am worried about my health and the health of my fellow town members. I am also concerned about the nature and wildlife.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  Health impacts on the town and wildlife in the area should be negligible. Only persons or animals confined near (within 40m) of the line for long periods of time may be exposed to some risk, but the significance of this risk is uncertain and continues to be debated internationally.</div> <div> Hence, Eskom adopts the precautionary approach and does not permit the building of human dwellings or animal housing within the servitude for the line (ie within the 40m distance from the centre line of the power line).</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 76 WIDTH="49"><div> 38</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div> Daniel Wynand De Jager</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 38.1 The process was supposed to be transparent. Eskom did not consult with the broad public, and just forced their way through.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  The activities in and approach to the public participation process is set out in Chapter 5 and Appendices 2A to 2I in the draft EIR.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 45 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 38.2 No consultation with the residents & property owners in the affected area </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  See the meetings held in the area and distribution of reports to the Tulbagh area.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 60 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 38.3 We the property owners & residents are the affected parties, not only the farmers.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  The public participation process was open to all potentially affected and interested parties.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 91 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 38.4 Eskom has shown no respect for the effect this unsightly power line would have on this picturesque valley. It seems only, to save money and take the line of least resistance.  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  See Chapter 12 for the assessment of visual impact on this area.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 30 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 38.5 See common list at the end of Appendix B</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 30 WIDTH="49"><div> 39</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> Joe De Villiers</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 39.1 See common list at the end of Appendix B</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 30 WIDTH="49"><div> 40</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> A N Dorrington</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 40.1 See common list at the end of Appendix B</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 30 WIDTH="49"><div> 41</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div> H du Plessis</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 41.1 See common list at the end of Appendix B</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 30 WIDTH="49"><div> 42</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> R. J du Plessis</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 42.1 See common list at the end of Appendix B</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 137 WIDTH="49"><div> 43</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div> C I O du Toit</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 43.1 Eskom only consulted with a small number of the community and did not consult with the large number of people who would be affected by these unsightly and dangerous power lines.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  An extensive public participation process was undertaken that was open to all potentially affected and interested parties.</div> <bR> <div> See Chapter 5 and Appendices 2A to 2I of the draft EIR.</div> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 151 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 43.2 The whole environment people plants and animals will be negatively affected by the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the power lines as has been observed overseas.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  EMF levels above limits deemed safe for long term exposure by the World Health Organisation will only occur within the servitude width of the line (40m either side of the centre line). Eskom will not allow human dwellings or animal housing to be set up within the servitude.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 181 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 43.3 These ugly power lines will cause a widespread loss in value of all properties within sight of the badly chosen routes far greater than the cost of putting the cables underground or over less sensitive area.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  Loss of property value was considered in the draft EIR (See Chapter 10, Section 6)</div> <bR> <div> Given the location south of the town of Tulbagh, the landuse at the time of the study and the IDP for the area (including low cost housing allocated to this area), it was not anticipated that there would be a substantial reduction in property values.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 30 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 43.4 See common list at the end of Appendix B</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 30 WIDTH="49"><div> 44</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> John Haddad</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 44.1 See common list at the end of Appendix B</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 30 WIDTH="49"><div> 45</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div> Gustav Dietrich Haumann</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 45.1 See common list at the end of Appendix B</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 60 WIDTH="49"><div> 46</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div> Berindiena Horing</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 46.1 Eskom has not notified me at all. Before I lived on Steinthal. We where also not notified while living on Steinthal. </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  Dominie Dreyer of Steinthal was a regular participant in public meetings on the project.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 106 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 46.2 I live on a farm where pylons will be very close.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  The location of the pylons will be determined in conjunction with the landowner and Eskom. However, there should be no impact on the buildings, people of farming operations on the farm.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 181 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 46.3 I work on this farm & It's a national monument, no one has done any research on the impact of this specific farm.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  The historical significance of the farm has been recognised in the draft EIR. The alignment of the power line was adjusted to minimise impact on the farm. However, the route is aligned to cross the ridge of the mountain at the low point, thereby minimising visual and biophysical impacts, and this brings the route close to Steinthal.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 136 WIDTH="49"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="136" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="49" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="136" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="97" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 46.4 I have two children, 7 and 14. I am very concerned about the health of my family. Also, my employer lives from tourism. If the pylons come in Tulbagh tourism will be affected negatively. I might end without a job. I worry about the future of the economic development of Tulbagh.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div> Eskom will keep the new line away from houses to avoid any possible health impacts.</div> <bR> <div> The potential impacts on tourism in Tulbagh has been addressed in the draft EIR. (See Chapters 2 and 10) </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="136" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="170" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="136" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="191" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 45 WIDTH="49"><div> 48</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div> Friedrich Ferdinand Jesch</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 48.1 We believe that the broader community was not adequately consulted. </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  Please see Chapter 5 and Appendices 2A to 2I in the draft EIR.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 287 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 48.2 Eskom only consulted (we believe by design) with a small segment of the community that they perceived to be stakeholders. The community at large who reside in the areas affected by the proposed power line were not and mostly are still not aware of the project or the magnitude of the size of the power lines (equivalent to a 13 storey building). The communities of small towns of Merweville, Tulbagh, Ceres, Prince Alfred's Hamlet, Riebeek Kasteel and Gouda, are not aware of the power line and it's possible and probable negative effects.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  An extensive public participation process was carried out giving all sectors of the communities the opportunity to participate. See the above references in the draft EIR for information on:</div> <div> Newspaper advertisements</div> <div> Public open days</div> <div> Meetings and presentations</div> <div> Distribution of reports.</div> <bR> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 121 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 48.3 The destruction of the visual beauty of heritage sensitive areas such as the Witzenberg Mountain range, the Riebeek and Tulbagh valleys in general and the Gydo pass in the Ceres valley, is assured by the proposed power line.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  The significance of the potential visual impact has been acknowledged and clearly stated in the draft EIR (see Chapters 2 and 12).</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 181 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 48.4 The viability of the area as an investment opportunity to equal Franshoek is assured to diminish and property values will be seriously affected by the project, as nobody likes a power line and especially one that is almost three time that which people are accustomed to seeing.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  Property values were considered in Chapter 10, Section 6 of the draft EIR. Given the location of the line to the south of Tulbagh, near areas identified in the IDP for low cost housing, the impact on property values is not seen to be significant overall. Furthermore, compensation is paid to directly affected landowners as part of the servitude establishment.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 108 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 48.5 We believe that if the impact was assessed on any of the affected valleys alone and apart from the entire proposed route EIA, it will have failed dismally. </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div> The significance of certain impacts (especially visual and tourism) has been noted in the study. A section of the line cannot be seen in isolation but as part of the overall project. </div> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 30 WIDTH="49"><div> 49</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div> Jean Kotze </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 49.1 See common list at the end of Appendix B</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 226 WIDTH="49"><div> 50</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div> Dawie Kotze</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 50.1 For basic reason that my farming/tourism ventures will directly be influenced and never been consulted in this regards. </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  Uncertain what ventures are referred to here.</div> <bR> <div> The public consultation campaign gave the wider public and landowners opportunity  to participate in the study. Efforts were made to contact community representatives (e.g. municipal managers or chairpersons of farmers associations) so that their constituents could be informed of the project and contact the consultant.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 45 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 50.2 The heritage of this valley will be in jeopardy because of the visual impact.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div>  See previous comments.</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 60 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 50.3 Within reasonable standards. RE: Any development must not be detrimental to the look of the valley we love.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 45 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 50.4 I was not asked for my opinion. Could my activities will be affected with the construction </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  The draft EIR sets out the anticipated construction process (Chapter 3, Table 10).</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 30 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 50.5 See common list at the end of Appendix B</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 30 WIDTH="49"><div> 51</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div> L.J Le Roux</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 51.1 See common list at the end of Appendix B</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 30 WIDTH="49"><div> 52</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div> M Loubser</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 52.1 See common list at the end of Appendix B</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 181 WIDTH="49"><div> 53</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> Jesmien Marais</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 53.1 I have never been notified officially by Eskom </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  The public consultation campaign gave the wider public and landowners opportunity to participate in the study. Efforts were made to contact community representatives (e.g. municipal managers or chairpersons of farmers associations) so that their constituents could be informed of the project and contact the consultant.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 91 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 53.2 I live close to where the pylons will be routed (Witzenville) We are trying to make this a safer place and uplift the community. Pylons across is not going to help.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  The pylons should be placed outside the town area.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 106 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 53.3 I am not against development if the community benefits from it. I am against developments that are bad for the health of my family and are bad for the economics and tourism of Tulbagh.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  Health impacts are not anticipated if the line is placed outside or town areas. Dwellings are not allowed in the servitude where health risks may be higher.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 166 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 53.4 Living close to the pylons is not good for my family. I have 3 children of 4,10 & 19. I am also worried about work. If the pylons come it will be bad for tourism in Tulbagh. We need more jobs. Pylons this size will keep tourist away and I might be without a job. At the moment I work in tourism. I am very concerned about the future of my children.  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  Previous comments on tourism refer.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 30 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 53.5 I did not know about the pylons my employer just told me.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  See previous comments on the public consultation process.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 181 WIDTH="49"><div> 54</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div> Brendon & Sue Mc Hugh</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 54.1 The process was clearly flawed, as I, as an obvious stakeholder & someone that is directly impacted, was never consulted. It appears that the community was never consulted either although Eskom will deny this. They conveniently engaged only those organisation and individuals who they knew in advance would not have undue cause to object.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  An open public consultation process was conducted, allowing all sectors of the community to participate.  Additionally key community representatives such as chairpersons of farmers associations were contacted to facilitate dissemination of information to their members.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 202 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 54.2 How could DEAT approve EIA without input from the Heritage Council when Tulbagh has such significant heritage & tourism significance? How too can they approve the EIA without taking the endemic Geometric tortoise habitat into consideration let alone the health risks of living underneath a power line?</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" >To our knowledge, the Heritage Council was established after June 2002. </FONT>SAHRA was invited to comment on the draft EIR.</div> <bR> <div> The geometric tortoise habitat was a specific focus of the ecology studies (see Chapter 8 and Chapter 2, Appendix 1.</div> <bR> <div> Previous comments on EMFs refer.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 30 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 54.3 See common list at the end of Appendix B</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 136 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 54.4 We need more power in the Western Cape that is clear. However 'bullying' your way through here is an arrogant fashion with blatant disregard for the community our heritage, our health and the environment is not the way to do it. You should know that already. That is your role. </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  The appellant is referred to the draft EIR in its entirety!</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 91 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 54.5 As the application has been so flawed who knows what the 'Consultants' submitted to you! Either way it smacks of intimidation and untruths - It needs to be redone.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div> The EIR was submitted to DEAT.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 106 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 54.5 The minister cannot make an informed decision without taking all the facts into consideration. As he clearly did not have facts which is Eskoms duty to provide, the process is by definition flawed.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div> No further comment</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 45 WIDTH="49"><div> 55</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div> Tina Nel </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 55.1 The community has not been satisfactory informed about the impact of the project.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  Previous comments on the public participation process refer.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 76 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 55.2 There is no way in which the project will not serve to seriously damage the area visually and environmentally.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  The visual impacts (Chapter 12) and environmental (~ecology) impacts (Chapter 8) were addressed in the draft EIR.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 212 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 55.3 I live on one of the farms affected and cannot imagine the planned eye-sore being acceptable to anyone apart from those with economic interests here. Yesterday I counted 48 blue cranes in a group on the field outside my house  - Are they not protected? What is to become of them?</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div> Chapter 7 of the draft EIR sets out the Avifauna assessment for the area. Blue Cranes are known to be in the study area and high, medium and low risk collision areas have been identified (see map 5a in Chapter 7). A number of `Low' and `Medium' risk areas were identified in the Ceres and Tulbagh areas, but with effective mitigation (e.g. bird flappers) the risk is generally reduced to a `Low' or `No' significance.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 91 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 55.4 This project serves only a financial purposed for those with interest in it. It will uglify our Beautiful village. The authorities in charge have no respect for untouched areas.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 121 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 55.5 The fact that the Golf Course - which poses no aesthetic threat - was opposed and not this environment makes the decision to go ahead with the project highly suspicious. Who is benefiting really? Can we have an investigation into this matter?</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div> The consultant is not aware of the circumstances of the golf course application.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 30 WIDTH="49"><div> 56</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> J.A Olde-Olthof</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 56.1 See common list at the end of Appendix B</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 30 WIDTH="49"><div> 57</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div> Roland Pierre Perold</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 57.1 See common list at the end of Appendix B</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 45 WIDTH="49"><div> 58</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> Elsabe Putter</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 58.1 Eskom was not transparent enough and the public was not suitably informed.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  Previous comments on consultation refer.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 30 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 58.2 See common list at the end of Appendix B</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 76 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 58.3 Many issues were raised but were not adequately addressed mainly in respect of the visual & social impact on Tulbagh valley as specific area.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  Need further details on specific shortcomings of the studies in question.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 30 WIDTH="49"><div> 59</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div> Rhan Putter</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 59.1 See common list at the end of Appendix B</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 45 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 59.2 The EIA was superficial and lacked specialist input on visual impacts.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  Specialist input was provided in Chapter 12 of the draft EIR.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 30 WIDTH="49"><div> 61</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div> Mr Bothman Smartryk</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 61.1 See common list at the end of Appendix B</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 30 WIDTH="49"><div> 62</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div> Henreagan Danwill Steyn</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 62.1 See common list at the end of Appendix B</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 30 WIDTH="49"><div> 63</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div> Francois Swanelpoel</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 63.1 See common list at the end of Appendix B</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 76 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 63.2 But note that the only way to eliminate the impact would be to re route the line away from the Tulbagh valley or to generate an alternative source of electricity.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div> Alternative routes and generation was presented in Chapter 1 of the draft EIR.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 45 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 63.3 I do not approve of more power lines being erected across our valley.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 181 WIDTH="49"><div> 64</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div> Schoonderzicht Farm/ C.R van Kooy</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 64.1 We have not been notified about the Eskom pylons officially, before we bought this property. We found out about Eskom's plan and contacted them. Eskom officials E. Groenewald assured us the pylons would not affect our property. As far as we know the pylon-route Eskom has chosen will be very visible and at least two pylons will be just behind and on the side of the property.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div>  Eskom to comment here.</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 227 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 64.2 This historical monumental farm "Schoderzicht" (1795) has not been taken into account in the authorisation process, no Eskom - official or EIA specialist has visited the farm or investigated the environmental impacts of this specific farm. The proposed Eskom route goes right behind our property. We can see the pylons coming in the valley through the Wolwekloof, going right through the valley and leaving the valley up the Witzenberg, where we are living.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  The farm Schoderzicht was not mentioned in the draft EIR, but the historic significance of the area around Steinthal and the Witsenberg mountain range within which this farm lies is addressed in the draft EIR (see Chapter 2 and Chapters 9 & 10)</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 60 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 64.3 We are only against developments that impact our life, health and well being. And the value of our property.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 212 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 64.4 Having pylons this close to our house is dangerous. Research shows that living so close to pylons like the ones Eskom proposes is a serious health risk. We have two small children of 4 & 6. We also provide a home to a family with 2 children of 7 & 14. Our neighbour, Steinthal is a childrens home and school and provides a home to hundreds of children. They will be exposed to health risks. We also run a business in tourism.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  Previous comments on health risks from EMFs refer.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 136 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div> 64.5 In the process to authorisation we have never been approached by any Eskom official. We have sent a letter and have tried to make contact .Our letter has been ignored and our phone calls not answered. So if this is not known the minister has to take this into consideration.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  Eskom to comment.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 15 WIDTH="49"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="185"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="170"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>APPENDIX B - LIST OF COMMON ISSUES RAISED BY STAKEHOLDERS REPRESENTED BY NICHOLAS SMITH & associates.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="1068" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ROWS" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="311"><div> <B><U>Common List</U></B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="274"><div> <B>Response of Consultant</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="262"><div> <B>Reply of Appellants</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="202"><div> <B>Comments of DEAT</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 108 WIDTH="311"><div> 1. We believe that the broader community was not adequately consulted.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="274"><div> The public consultation process is set out in the draft EIR (Chapter 5 and Appendices 2A-2I). Effort was made to give all interested and potentially affected parties the opportunity to participate. More specific reference to shortfalls from the Appellants is needed for a more specific response.</div> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="262"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="202"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 122 WIDTH="311"><div> 2. The visual impact and it's negative effects on the valley and the community have not been adequately addressed. ' Visual' implies visual, aesthetic, cultural, and spiritual aspects of the environment that contribute towards the area's 'sense of place'.    </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="274"><div> Both visual impact and sense of place were addressed in the study (see Chapter 2, Appendix 1 and Chapter 12).</div> <bR> <div> The issues around the cultural landscape were raised in detail by Nicholas Smith & Assoc. and responses given there will apply here.</div> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="262"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="202"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 151 WIDTH="311"><div> 3. Eskom only consulted (we believe by design) with small segment of the community that they perceived to be the stakeholders. The community at large who reside in the areas affected by the proposed power line were not and mostly are still not aware of the project or the magnitude of the size of the power line (equivalent to a 13 storey building). The communities of small towns of Merweville, Tulbagh, Ceres, Prince Alfred Hamlet, Riebeek Kasteel and Gouda, are not aware of the power line and it's possible and probable negative effects. </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="274"><div> The project was widely advertised and public open days and public meetings were held in all main centres along the study area. See Chapter 5 and Appendices 2A-2I for details.</div> <bR> <div> The size of the tower structures are set out in the draft EIR (see Chapter 1).</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="262"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="202"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 391 WIDTH="311"><div> 4.The economic impact on the loss of job opportunities and wealth creation through tourism and a decline in investment in the area, for a population with a high unemployment ratio, has not adequately been addressed.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="274"><div> The Appellants need to be more specific.</div> <bR> <div> Chapter 10 sets out the detail of the assessment at the time of the EIA. In the Mountain Section of the study area (including Tulbagh & Ceres) and in the Swartland Section (Gouda, Malmesbury, etc.) the following are relevant to the tourism aspects of the socio-economic assessment:</div> <div> Tourism is an important element of the local economy but only contributed around 10% of the local economies.</div> <div> Local attractions were important (e.g. agri-tourism), but regional attractions also supplemented this element of the economy (e.g. Cedarberg, Kouebokkeveld, 4x4 routes, hiking, etc.)</div> <div> The potential for impact (moderate, negative) on tourism in the areas are stated in Chapter 10, but it is also noted that the preferred route avoids the high potential tourism areas as far as possible.</div> <div> Furthermore, the economy of the wider region was considered. Insufficient and unreliable supply to the Western Cape area will have a substantial economic effect across all sectors in the region.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="262"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="202"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 45 WIDTH="311"><div> 5.The disastrous effect that this project will have on a picturesque [<I>sic</I>] steeped in history and heritage has not been addressed.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="274"><div> Disastrous impacts were not identified. The history and scenic qualities of the area were taken into consideration. (Chapters 2, 9, 10, 12)</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="262"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="202"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 45 WIDTH="311"><div> 6.Eskom did not adequately provide for alternatives in it's submission, such as alternative routes, alternative sources of energy generation etc.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="274"><div> This is addressed in Chapter 1.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="262"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="202"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 75 WIDTH="311"><div> 7.Eskom did not adequately consult and be informed by the Spatial Framework plans, or any development plans that the municipality has for the areas affected by the power line in terms of possible sterilisation of the areas.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="274"><div> The EIA was informed by the IDPs and Interim IDPs that were available at the time.</div> <bR> <div> Chapter 10 specifically reports on compatability with the IDPs. </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="262"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="202"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 45 WIDTH="311"><div> 8.Eskom used underhanded tactics to coerce farm owners to sign  (saying things like your neighbour has signed etc.)</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="274"><div> Eskom to comment.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="262"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="202"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 60 WIDTH="311"><div> 9. The level of compensation offered to a farmer in exchange for the servitudes amounted to "peanuts" when the value of the farm would have dropped to almost nil, if the power line is been erected.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="274"><div> Eskom to comment</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="262"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="202"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 30 WIDTH="311"><div> 10. Possible negative health issues were not adequately addressed.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="274"><div> See response to same issues raised by Nicholas Smith & Assoc. on behalf of the Appellants.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="262"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="202"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 76 WIDTH="311"><div> 11. The destruction of the visual beauty of heritage sensitive areas such as the Witzenberg Mountain range, the Riebeek and Tulbagh valleys in general and the Gydo pass in the Ceres valley, is assured by the proposed power line.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="274"><div> It is rare that the visual impact of a power line of this nature would be positive. The anticipated visual impacts are set out in Chapter 12.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="262"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="202"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 121 WIDTH="311"><div> 12. The viability of the area as an investment opportunity to equal Franshoek is assured to diminish and property values will be seriously affected by the project, as nobody likes power line and especially one that is almost three times that which people are accustomed to seeing. </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="274"><div> Property values were considered in Chapter 10, Section 6 of the draft EIR. Given the location of the line to the south of Tulbagh, near areas identified in the IDP for low cost housing, the impact on property values is not seen to be significant overall. Furthermore, compensation is paid to directly affected landowners as part of the servitude establishment.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="262"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="202"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 62 WIDTH="311"><div> 13. We believe that if the impact was assessed on any of the affected valleys alone and apart from the entire proposed route EIA, it will have failed dismally.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="274"><div> A section of the line cannot be seen in isolation but as part of the overall project. Alternative alignments were considered in the EIA.</div> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="262"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="202"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 91 WIDTH="311"><div> 14. The Heritage Council of the Western Cape was not aware of the project, and were not therefore given the opportunity to object, as they did initially against the proposed Golf Course in Tulbagh, as they considered the area to be of significant Heritage value to the people of South Africa.   </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="274"><div> To our knowledge, this organisation was established after June 2002. <FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" >SAHRA was kept fully informed of the study and received the draft EIR.</FONT></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="262"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="202"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 60 WIDTH="311"><div> 15. The power line is proposed to cross the proposed golf course outside of Tulbagh, thereby seriously affecting it's viability and sustainability as a much needed investment opportunity and job creation project.    </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="274"><div> It is understood that the golf course plans were at a very preliminary stage during the EIA study.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="262"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="202"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 151 WIDTH="311"><div> 16. There is also a perception or understanding from the facts at our disposal, that the 'so called' stakeholders, who were consulted, were not fully representative of the broader community. As a matter of fact, some of the owners of farms approached by Eskom for options to cross their land certainly did not know of the proposed power line and there are many who are not members of and organised Agricultural Union. Then in respect of the ordinary public and general property owners in the valley ,not many ,if any ,knew about the power line at all!</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="274"><div> Previous comments on the public consultation process refer.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="262"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="202"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 166 WIDTH="311"><div> 17. This area is the last refuge of the Geometric Tortoise and it is feared that the Power line will negatively affect their chances of survival.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="274"><div> Known areas of the Geometric Tortoise were identified in the study and the line was routed to avoid these areas where possible. (Chapter 8) One known area may be affected, and other localised sites may be identified during the specialist `walk through' survey during detailed design. The habitat of the tortoise should not be negatively affected by the power line provided pylons are correctly located (in detailed design) and the construction process is properly managed. </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="262"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="202"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 136 WIDTH="311"><div> 18. The area is a breeding place for the Blue Crane and other rare bird life and Power lines pose a danger to these birds.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="274"><div> Chapter 7 of the draft EIR sets out the Avifauna assessment for the area. Blue Cranes are known to be in the study area and high, medium and low risk collision areas have been identified (see map 5a in Chapter 7). A number of `Low' and `Medium' risk areas were identified in the Ceres and Tulbagh areas, but with effective mitigation (e.g. bird flappers) the risk is generally reduced to a `Low' or `No' significance.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="262"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="202"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 60 WIDTH="311"><div> 19. We believe that the Eskom has taken the most cost effective route for them, without due regards to the well being of this community and that of our neighbouring communities.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="274"><div> Cost is a relevant consideration in an EIA, but it is not considered in isolation of other environmental issues. The draft EIR sets out all the issues considered in detail.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="262"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="202"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 106 WIDTH="311"><div> 20. It is considered that this Power Line infringes on our Constitutional Rights both in terms of our property rights, as well as in terms of the protection of minorities, as the residents of the small towns affected by the proposed Power Lines most certainly are.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="274"><div> It is unclear what aspect of the Constitution is considered here to be infringed. The EIA undertook to consider the environment as a whole and a public consultation process was undertaken that gave all potentially affected and interested parties the opportunity to contribute to the content of the EIA.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="262"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="202"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 76 WIDTH="311"><div> 21. This is a rural area which is hanging on by a thread in many respect in terms of wealth creation already. The power line could be a bigger disaster that the 1969 earthquake in the Tulbagh valley for these communities.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="274"><div> The economic situation was considered in the Assessments undertaken in 2001/02. Please refer to Chapter 10 of the draft EIR for the assessment of economic impacts. Disastrous economic consequences were not anticipated.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="262"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="202"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 121 WIDTH="311"><div> 22. We were not informed of the Record of Decision. As a crucial and mandated interest group in the Tulbagh valley, we believe that the failure by Eskom or it's consultants to inform this organisation, could be interpreted as deliberate and prejudicial to an appeal by us, given the period in which we have available to now lodge our appeal - more especially due to the complex nature of this appeal process.                           </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="274"><div> The availability of the RoD was advertised and all registered stakeholders were sent a notice.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="262"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="202"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 76 WIDTH="311"><div> 23. It is our belief that the EIA process was 'fatally flawed' and at the very least, Eskom should be to undertake the process again. We believe that the Record of Decision by Government, should never have been issued under the circumstances. </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="274"><div> DEAT to comment.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="262"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="202"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>GAMMA - OMEGA APPEALS</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>APPENDIX A - ISSUES RAISED BY NICHOLAS SMITH & ASSOCIATES</B></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="1049" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC HEIGHT= 15 ><NOBR><div> Issues Raised by Nicholas Smith & Assoc.</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="256"><div> <B>Response of Consultant</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="256"><div> <B>Reply of Appellants</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="256"><div> <B>Comments of DEAT</B></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="1049" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 16 ><NOBR><div> <B>5   Non Compliance with ECA</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="1049" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><div> <B>Eskom as a juristic person</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="256" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="256" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="256" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="1049" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 136 WIDTH="256"><div> 5.1 Section 22 of the ECA states that "no <U>person</U> shall undertake an activity….or cause such an activity to be undertaken except by virtue of a written authorisation…" (Emphasis supplied). Accordingly, it is respectfully submitted that only a person may lawfully apply for, and hold, an authorisation for an identified activity issued by a competent authority in terms of section 22 of the ECA.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div> No comment from the consultant. (Eskom/DEAT to comment)</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 121 WIDTH="256"><div> 5.2 The RoD describes the applicant <I>in casu </I>as Eskom Transmission. It is respectfully submitted that whilst Eskom Holdings Limited is a juristic person in terms of the Eskom Act 40 of 1987, the applicant, namely Eskom Transmission, is merely a division of Eskom holdings Limited with no separate corporate personality.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div> No comment from the consultant. (Eskom/DEAT to comment)</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 106 WIDTH="256"><div> 5.3 It is respectfully submitted that the ROD is invalid in so far as it authorises a person that does not exist in law (and which, therefore, cannot lawfully undertake the activity of constructing the proposed transmission line). The Director General therefore acted <I>ultra vires</I> her power of the ECA.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div> No comment from the consultant. (Eskom/DEAT to comment)</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 76 WIDTH="256"><div> 5.4 Accordingly, the appellants appeal against the ROD on the basis that it purports unlawfully to issue the ROD in the name of an applicant that does not constitute a legal person for the purpose of section 22 of the ECA.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div> No comment from the consultant. (Eskom/DEAT to comment)</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="1049" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="256"><div> <B>6  Gaps in the EIA process</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 151 WIDTH="256"><div> 6.1 The final bullet-point on page 1 of the ROD records that the Department issued the ROD on the basis that the EIA undertaken in relation to the proposed activity, complies with the requirements of the EIA Regulations. It is respectfully submitted that the EIA undertaken by the environmental consultant (and as reflected in the draft EIR) failed to comply with the EIA Regulations in certain material respects, as described below.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="151" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="256" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="1049" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><div> <B>Inadequate public consultation</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="256" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="256" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="256" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 106 WIDTH="256"><div> 6.2 The Appellant's appeal against the ROD on the ground that there has been inadequate public consultation in relation to a development of this magnitude which, it is submitted, will result in significant adverse impact for the Witzenberg Municipal area and its inhabitants.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="106" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="256" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 30 WIDTH="256"><div> 6.3 There are two components to this ground of appeal, which are as follows:</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="30" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="256" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 272 WIDTH="256"><div> 6.3.1 Firstly, as a result of the time that has passed since the public participation process conducted by the environmental consultant in terms of the EIA Regulations was concluded in 2002 and the issuing of the ROD in June 2006, such persons were not aware of the proposed 764kV transmission line until the authorization for this activity (embodied in the ROD) was communicated to them by word of mouth during the month of June 2006. As a result, the public consultation process conducted by the environmental consultant between 1999 and 2002 is out of date and wholly inadequate.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div> The consultant's responsibility was to conduct public consultation for the duration of the EIA itself, and to inform registered stakeholders and the general public on the award of the ROD. The consultant had no involvement in the intervening period other than attend a site visit arranged by Eskom with key stakeholders in the Ceres and Tulbagh areas (<I>date to be provided</I>).</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 76 WIDTH="256"><div> 6.3.2 Secondly, the public consultation process conducted by the environmental consultant in terms of the EIA Regulations was procedurally flawed. </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div> No comment from the consultant. (DEAT to address)</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 242 WIDTH="256"><div> 6.4 With regard to the first component of this ground of appeal, one of the many mandatory requirements of the EIA Regulations that the EIR must contain a description of "<I>the public participation process followed, including a list of interested parties and their comments</I>". It is submitted that an EIA process undertaken between 1999 and 2002 is not capable of identifying those parties who will be directly affected by the construction and/or erection of a transmission line in 2006 and beyond. Accordingly, the EIA process <I>in casu</I> failed to assess comprehensively the impacts of the proposed development in so far as they relate to the individuals and communities that reside in the Witzenberg Municipal area at present.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div> The EIA was undertaken with the understanding that and ROD (whether positive or negative) would be issued within a reasonable time after the submission of the EIR.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 121 WIDTH="256"><div> 6.5 In addition, NEMA provides for various principles that must be applied throughout South Africa to the actions of all organs of state that may significantly affect the environment, including the taking of decisions relevant to environmental matters. The following NEMA principles are relevant to public participation in the EIA process:</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div> No comment required</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 111 WIDTH="256"><div> b) Environmental management must be integrated, acknowledging that all elements of the environment are linked and interrelated, and it must take into account the effects of decisions on all aspects of the environment and all people in the environment by pursuing the selection of the best practicable environmental option</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div> No comment required</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 97 WIDTH="256"><div> f) The participation of all interested and affected parties in environmental governance must be promoted, and all people must have the opportunity to develop the undertaking, skills and capacity necessary for achieving equitable and effective participation</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div> No comment required</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 83 WIDTH="256"><div> g) Decisions must take into account the interests, needs and values of all interested and affected parties, and this includes recognising all form of knowledge, including traditional and ordinary knowledge." (Emphasis supplied)</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div> No comment required</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 121 WIDTH="256"><div> 6.6 It is submitted that, the Director-General's decision to authorise the proposed 765kV transmission line on the basis of the (inadequate) public participation process conducted prior to 2002, does not comply with the requirements of section 2 of NEMA in so far as the decision-making process has failed <I>inter alia</I>.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div>  - </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 45 WIDTH="256"><div> 6.6.1 to take into account the interests of all interested and affected parties; or  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div> General comment on power line process to be as an addendum to this Appendix</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div>  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 60 WIDTH="256"><div> 6.6.2 to ensure that environmental management take into account the effects of decisions on all people in the environment.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div> General comment on power line process to be as an addendum to this Appendix</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="60" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="256" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="60" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="256" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 45 WIDTH="256"><div> 6.7 With regards to the second component of this ground of appeal, the Appellants submit the following: </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="45" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="256" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="45" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="256" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="45" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="256" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 151 WIDTH="256"><div> 6.7.1 On the facts of this matter, the applicant failed to comply with one of the mandatory requirements of the EIA Regulations that all interested parties (as defined in the EIA Regulations) are given the opportunity to participate in <U>all the relevant procedures</U> contemplated in the EIA Regulations. This ground of appeal is based on the fact that:</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div> The consultation process carried our during the EIA was structured to provide opportunity for all interested parties to participate in the EIA. This process is set out in Chapter 5 and Appendices 2A to 2I of the Draft EIR.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="151" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="256" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="151" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="256" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 303 WIDTH="256"><div> 6.7.2 Interested parties were confined to making submissions on an earlier draft of the EIR (dated March 2002) - in other words, interested parties were not entitled to make further written submission on the final EIR <U>before</U> a decision was made by the Department. Such an approach (in terms of which the environmental consultant seeks to limit the participation of interested parties to the investigation phase of the EIA process - that is, only up to submission of the final EIR) was held to be "fundamentally unsound" by the High Court (Cape Provincial Division) in the Earthlife Africa case. It is respectfully submitted, therefore, that the EIA process was fatally flawed on this basis alone. </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div> The draft EIR was prepared as a final document, to be updated only by way of adding comments received from interested parties during the comment period.</div> <bR> <div> See comments on Addendum Report below.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="303" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="256" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="303" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="256" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 265 WIDTH="256"><div> 6.7.3 New facts (in the form of an addendum to the EIR (dated June 2002) and a report on investigations into different alternatives), were submitted to the Department and placed before the decision-maker, on behalf of the applicant, without interested parties being afforded an opportunity to comment thereon.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div> The Addendum Report contained the comments received on the draft EIR.  <I>(A copy should be given to the Appellants)</I></div> <bR> <div> There were no changes to the draft EIR other than two additional recommendations:</div> <bR> <div> 6-XII - recommending Eskom Transmission to liase with local authorities with regard to local building regulations, and</div> <bR> <div> 6-XIII - reaffirms the recommendation that an EMP be implemented for the new 765kV line, but that this must include a communication strategy with stakeholders along the servitude.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="265" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="256" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="265" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="256" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 121 WIDTH="256"><div> 6.8 In view of the fact that interested parties were not provided with an opportunity to comment on the final EIR, a mandatory and material procedure prescribed by the EIA Regulations was not complied with. It is respectfully submitted, therefore, that on this basis alone the EIA process is fatally flawed and falls to be set aside on appeal.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div> The procedure of releasing Addendum reports (or similar) is now standard. This was not the case in 2002. Only new information regarding the study would have been released had this arisen at the time. Under the circumstances, no new information was seen to be withheld from interested parties by not releasing the Addendum report to the wider public.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="121" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="256" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="121" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="256" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 136 WIDTH="256"><div> 6.9 The appellants also respectfully submit that the Department's officials should have identified that regulations 3(1)(f) of the EIA Regulations was not complied with by the applicant and, further, should have appraised the applicant of the shortcomings in the public participation process. The Department's failure to do so is indicative of non-compliance with regulation 3 (3)(a) of the EIA Regulations.  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div> No comment from the consultant. (DEAT to address)</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="136" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="256" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="136" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="256" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 166 WIDTH="256"><div> 6.10 In summary, the Appellant's respectfully submit that their rights (as well as the rights of their constituent member, where applicable) stand to be directly and materially adversely affected without them having been afforded an adequate opportunity of commenting on or participating in the decision-making process (and thereby contributing to the discussion and assessment of impacts). Accordingly, this appellants appeal against the ROD on the basis that: </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div> Legal opinion is required on whether rights have been affected under these specific circumstances.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="166" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="256" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="166" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="256" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 330 WIDTH="256"><div> 6.10.1 In view of the changes to the demographic composition of the Witzenberg Municipal area that have taken place since March 2002 the public participation process was wholly inadequate.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><div> With regard to the Witzenberg Municipal area the following is considered relevant here:</div> <div> Members of the Witzenberg Farmers Assoc. were involved in the EIA since the beginning of the study.</div> <div> The Witzenberg Agricultural Union was specifically invited to participate in the project. Discussions were held with their members who identified themselves as the “Witzenberg Groep”.</div> <div> Witzenberg Municipality were themselves particularly active in commenting on the draft EIR.</div> <div> As such, community representatives were well aware of the potential for the development of a new power line in their area, and were aware of the proposed route of the line. They were therefore in a position to advise newcomers to the area.</div> <bR> <div> This should be considered in evaluating the significance of this point of the appeal.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="330" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="256" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="256"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="330" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="256" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 60 WIDTH="256"><div> 6.10.2 The opportunities provided to interested parties to commen