Public Participation

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An effective environmental impact assessment (EIA) process includes transparent and thorough communication with interested and/or affected parties.

The National Environmental Management Act, No. 107 of 1998 and associated EIA regulations stipulates that an EIA must include public participation.

Over the Moon believes that transparent and robust stakeholder engagement is crucial to an effective EIA process – it highlights issues that need to be addressed and enables synergy between the environmental, social and economic aspects of a project to facilitate sound environmental management.

These projects are currently available for public participation:

Please register and/or engage in the public participation process in writing via email:  haveyoursay@overthemoon.co.za   or  fax:   086 619 1412

Contact us using the details on our contact page, should any information appear unavailable, or if you need help with submitting your written comments/queries/suggestions.

Sonlia Fruit Packhouse Proposed Expansion Development

Sonlia Fruit Packhouse proposes to expand their existing operation, including all associated infrastructure, on currently Unregistered Portion 5 of Farm 128, near Wellington, Western Cape.

The pre-application public participation comment/query period has commenced.  Interested and affected parties are invited to register and/or submit comments, queries or concerns in writing on or before 13 December 2022.

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Olienhoutskloof S24G Rectification Application

In terms of the National Environmental Management Act, No. 107 of 1998, a A Section 24G rectification application is underway for alleged unlawful commencement or continuation of a listed activity on Olienhoutskloof Farm No. 1226, Durbanville, City of Cape Town Municipality.

The pre-application public participation comment/query period has commenced.  Interested and affected parties are invited to register and/or submit comments, queries or concerns in writing on or before 03 March 2023.

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Proposed Citrusdal Public Cemetery

Cederberg Municipality proposes to extend the existing public cemetery on Portion 103 and to develop a new public cemetery on  the rest of Portion 103 as well as on Portion 104 of Portion 60 of the Farm Groot Valley No. 451 near Citrusdal in the Western Cape.

The public participation comment/query period on the draft basic assessment report has commenced.  Interested and affected parties are invited to submit comments, queries or concerns in writing on or  before 14 May 2023. 

Revised CPC DBAR

Appendix A1 – Locality Maps

Appendix A4 – Zoning Map

Appendix B1 – Revised Site Development Plan

Appendix B2 – Stormwater Management Plan

Appendix C – Site Photographs

Appendix D – Sensitivity Maps

Appendix E1 – HWC NID Final Response

Appendix E2 – CapeNature

Appendix E5 – Department of Agriculture

Appendix E6 – Department of Transport & Public works

Appendix E9 – DEA&DP Development Management

Appendix E10 – DEA&DP Pollution and Chemicals Management

Appendix E14 – DEA&DP Development Planning for part of Portion 103

Appendix E16 – Confirmation of Municipal Services

Appendix F2 – Public Participation Proof

Appendix F3 – Comment & Response Reports

Appendix G1 – Revised Botanical Assessment and Terrestrial Biodiversity Statement

Appendix G2 – Preliminary Terrestrial Biodiversity Assessment

Appendix G3 – Freshwater Compliance Statement

Appendix G4 – Preliminary Freshwater Assessment 

Appendix G5 – Geohydrological Assessment Statement

Appendix G6 – Heritage Screener

Appendix G7 – Agricultural Compliance 

Appendix G8 – Revised Civil Engineering Services Report

Appendix H – Revised EMPr

Appendix I –  Screening Tool Report 

Appendix K – Need and Desirability

Appendix L – Revised Impact and Risk Assessment (with mitigation)

Swartland Municipality Protected Areas Management Plan

OTM is proud to be a lead member of the environmental team developing the Swartland Municipality Protected Areas Management Plan (SMPAMP) for areas in Darling, Malmesbury and Yzerfontein.

Various public participation/stakeholder engagement interventions have taken place over the period of two years and the draft SMPAMP is available for viewing only until a public participation process is undertaken prior to finalisation of the document. 

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Proposed Chatsworth Filling Station and Business Premises

A basic environmental impact assessment was undertaken for the proposed development of a fuel filling station and business premises on Erf 1071, Chatsworth, Swartland Municipality, Western Cape.

The public participation comment/query period on the draft basic assessment report ended on 25 July 2022.

The final basic assessment report has been submitted to the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning for decision and is now available to the public for viewing only.  

Final BAR

Appendix A – Locality Maps 

Appendix B – Site Layout Plan 

Appendix C – Site Photographs 

Appendix D – Sensitivity Maps 

Appendix E1 – DEA&DP Development Management Directorate 

Appendix E2 – DEA&DP Waste Directorate 

Appendix E3 – DEA&DP Pollution and Chemicals Directorate r1

Appendix E4 – Confirmation of Municipal Services 

Appendix E5 – Confirmation of Municipal Emergency Response Plan 

Appendix E6 – Municipal Traffic Impact Stance 

Appendix E7 – DWS 

Appendix E8 – HWC 

Appendix E9 – CapeNature 

Appendix E10 – West Coast District Municipality 

Appendix E11 – Eskom 

Appendix E12 – Dept. of Health 

Appendix E13 – West Coast Biosphere Reserve 

Appendix E14 – Fuel Retailer’s Association 

Appendix F1 – DBAR Comment & Response Report r1

Appendix F2 – Pre-application C&R Reports Cover 

Appendix F3 – PP Supporting Documents Cover 

Appendix F4 – PP Proof Cover

Appendix F5 – Post application I&AP Register

Appendix F6 – Pre-application I&APs Registers Cover  

Appendix G1 – Biodiversity Specialist Statement 

Appendix G2 – Geohydrological & Geotechnical Preliminary Report

Appendix H – EMPr

Appendix I – Screening Tool Report 

Appendix J – Site Sensitivity Verification Report 

Appendix K – Impact and risk assessment with mitigation 

Appendix M – Zoning Map 

Appendix N – Chatsworth CBD Map – New Area Plan South SDF (May 2018)

EA Decision Erf1071 Chatsworth 2023-01-06

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