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ESKOM TRANSMISSION: 765kV TRANSMISSION LINE COMMENTS AND RESPONSE DATABASE

AGRICULTURE/FORESTRYCo/Org Agriculture Western CapeName Bothma, JS, MrMail to P O Box 227, Paarl, 7620Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 021 872 1618/9, 021 872 3388, ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action01-Oct-01 Dear Ms Bowler

CSP: Integrated Env Mngmnt Legislation - ROD

Your letter dated 1 October refers.

Agri West-Cape has forwarded all correspondence received from your office to the various farmers-associations for their involvement in the process. We are however aware that the farmers in the Karoo area (Beaufort West) indicated that they are not satisfied with the planned route of the Eskom Powerlines that are envisaged. This is due to bad experience with the present powerlines of Eskom Misbehave on private land. Furthermore that the roads that give access to the powerlines for Eskom are not repaired properly and erosion took place.

We suggest that you made direct contact with Mr. Pieter Lund at Tel: 023 416 1685 whom is Agri Wes-Cape Regional Representative for the Beaufort West area to get more information on their unhappiness.

Yours faithfully

JS Bothma

Faxed to Karin Bowler 11/10/01

K Bowler: Spoke to Mr. Bothma - he understood that he had the RODs for the four projects confused with the 765kV and had not read the contents of the letter very well. He will inform his members accordingly. He will wait for the next documentation and feed through to his members again. Also discussed the ERF meeting with him and he was happy with the process and outcomes.

29-Oct-01 1:250 000 MAP

Co/Org Beaufort West Boere UnieName Esterhuizen, Piet, Mr.Mail to Posbus 1169, Beaufort West, 6970Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 412 1665, , ,

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Date Issue Raised Comment Action29-Oct-01 1:250 000 MAP

Co/Org Ceres Distrikse Landbou Name du Toit, Heinie, MnrMail to Posbus 67, Koue Bokkeveld, 6836Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 317 0685, 023 317 0896, 083 229 9132,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action23-Jul-01 Telephonic Discussion Mnr du Toit het geskakel met die vraag of dit in die haak

sal wees indien net hy die vergadering kan bywoon aangsien daar 'n veiligheids vergadering daardie selfde dag aan is in Ceres

Het mnr du Toit verseker dat solank hulle verteenwoordig word is alles in die haak.

29-Oct-01 1:250 000 MAPCo/Org Dept of AgricultureName Louw, Antony, Mr.Mail to P O Box 146, Malmesbury, 7299Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 022 482 2265, 022 487 2331, , [email protected]

Date Issue Raised Comment Action16-Oct-01

Notes by Doug Jeffrey on interviewing Mr Louw

1.Is spraying under the powerlines safe? 2.What about dust around the powerlines and shorting - will dust generated by farm vehicles e.g. tractors cause shorting - he has seen it happen on smaller power lines. 3.He mentioned a Wine Cellar somewhere near the lines – I am going to see if I can find it on Wednesday - would let you know what I find.

These issues have been raised by other I&APs, issues have been addressed in Impact Tables.

Co/Org Malmesbury Name van Aarde, Theunis G, MnrMail to Posbus 147, Malmesbury, 7299Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 022 482 2029, 022 482 2029, 072 153 2034,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action29-Oct-01 1:250 000 MAP18-Apr-02 Draft EIR

CorrespondenceSubject: 765 kV EIA Draft EIR - Malmesbury Farmers AssDate: Thu, 18 Apr 2002 10:08:12 +0200From: "Karin Bowler" <[email protected]>To: "Suzette Hattingh"CC: "Stuart Dunsmore", "Nadia Mol","Koos van der Merwe", "Danie Boshoff", "Carol Streaton"

Subject: 765kv EIA draft EIR - I&AP feedbackDate: Fri, 19 Apr 2002 14:29:37 +0200From: "Karin Bowler" <[email protected]>To: <[email protected]>CC: "Stuart Dunsmore", "John Geeringh", "Nadia Mol", "Koos van der Merwe", "Danie Boshoff" , "Carol Streaton", "suzette hattingh"

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Hi SuzetteJune referred Mr. van Aarde to me:

My telephonic discussions with Mr. van Aarde, Malmesbury Association on 18th April 2002 refer: 1. Please amend his spelling on the database from van Aade to van Aarde.2. Mr. van Aarde will be reporting back to his member’s i.t.o. progress on the 765 kV EIA at the Association's meeting (18 April 2002). Our discussions focused on this.3. I informed him that letter has been sent to everyone on the database, including him. 4. He acknowledged he had been at the meeting with Eskom Transmission negotiators last year. 5. He had a set of maps from that meeting. 6. I encouraged him to obtain the latest set of maps from either the municipality or library for the purposes of the meeting and to return them tomorrow. 7. I also informed him that the response date on the Draft EIR is 19th April 2002. 8. Mr. van Aarde will contact me if he has any further queries. Please enter this info onto the database and confirm.

Regards

Karin Bowler

Geagte Mnr van Aarde

Te bevestiging van ons telefoniese gesprek van vandag:Die Malmesbury Landbouvereniging het gisteraand 'n vergadering gehou waar die Eskom 765 kV projek bespreek is. Die lede het die volgende versoek:1. Die 1:250 000 kaarte wat deel vorm van die verslag is nie aanvaarbaar nie - dit wil voorkom asof hulle uitgedateer is: baie van die plaasgrense het verander.a. Dit sal waardeer word indien meer opgedateerde kaarte verskaf kan word. Boere wil graag vooruitbeplan.b. Kaarte wat +/- 30 km noord en suid van Malmesbury strek word ook benodig om 'n beter idee te kry van die omvangs van die lyn.c. Lugfotos word ook benodig.2. Meer duidelikheid word benodig i.t.v die bestuur van die serwituut.a. Daar is verduidelik dat die spesifieke reelings persoonlik met boere getref word, i.v.m. die finale plasing van die lyn. Die word nie as deel van EIA gedoen nie. Eskom Transmissie is hiervoor verandwoordelik.b. Die lyn sal nie gebou kan word totdat die hele servituut onderhandel is nie. 3. Dit sal waardeer word dat daar nog gesprekke gehou sal word i.v.m. die lyn . Dit word voorgestel dat Eskom Transmissie so gou as moontlik vir die Boere kontak om gesprekke te reel.4. Daar is deur die lede gese dat die verslag te lywig was en dat dit in Engels is. Een van die lede is ingelig oor die onkoste van die druk en vertaling van die verslag, en dat die verhoed dat vertaling wel gedoen word.5. Ek het onderneem om skriftelik (per e-pos) ons gesprek te bevestig. Ek ook verduidelik dat die kwessies wat u geopper het, deel van die finale verslag wat aan die Department Omgewingsake sal vorm.

Indien daar enige inligting is wat u nog wil byvoeg, laat weet so gou moontlik asseblief.

GroetnisKarin Bowler

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Co/Org Riebeeck BoereverenigingName de Jager, Pieter, MnrMail to Posbus 78, Riebeeck-Wes, 6970Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 022 461 2950, , 083 284 2294,


Co/Org Sutherlandse Landbou Name van der Merwe, Koos, MnrMail to Posbus 39, Sutherland, 6920Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 571 1001, 023 571 1297, ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action04-Jul-01 Phoned The Ko-op in regards to Agricultural Union Society

meetings scheduled for 19 July 2001 (Have been unsuccessful at getting hold of Mr. Vlok & Mr. Lambrecht).

Mr. van der Merwe suggested that he will be getting in contact with both these chairman to discuss the matter and notify them, taking all the details.

Discussed the fact that we need to forward them maps for the proposed transmission line route in preparation for the meeting, and he requested a set to be sent to them.

Co/Org Swartberg Name Mitchell, L, MnrMail to Posbus 140, Laingsburg, 6900Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 551 1285, , ,


Co/Org Tulbagh BoereverenigingName Theron, Patrys, MnrMail to Panorama, Tulbagh, 6820Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 230 0770, , 082 892 9985,


Co/Org Victoria-Wes Name van Heerden, Gawie, MnrMail to Posbus 17, Victoria-Wes, 7070

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Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 053 6912 ask 3621, , , Date Issue Raised Comment Action

29-Oct-01 1:250 000 MAPCo/Org Wolseley Name Muller, Enrich (LEM), MnrMail to Posbus 170, Wolseley, 6830Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 231 1439, 023 231 1439, ,


DELETECo/OrgName de Waal Nigrini, A, Mr.Mail to Post Office, Beaufort West, 6970Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action17-Sep-01 Trust/ID Nr.: 620122510008814-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C00900000000016900005

Name Kirk, FCF, Mr.Mail to 14 Heseldon Road, Rondebosch, 7700Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 021 685 3903, 021 685 3903, ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action04-Apr-02 Draft EIR

CorrespondenceSubject: Cape Strengthening ProgrammeDate: Wed, 27 Mar 2002 09:22:39 -0800From: "tkirk" <[email protected]>To: <[email protected]>

Dear Sir,

Please note that I am no longer the Mountain Club Representative. Please in future email all your correspondence to Mr. H Nieuwmeyer at mailto:[email protected]

F C F Kirk 14 Heseldon Rd, Rondebosch 7700 Tel/Fax 021-6853903, Cell 072-237 8203

Subject: Cape Strengthening ProgrammeDate: Thu, 04 Apr 2002 08:58:29 +0200From: [email protected]: ACER (Africa)To: tkirk <[email protected]>

Dear Mr. Kirk

Thank you for the notification. Unless you would still like to be informed regarding this project (please let me know if so), your name has been taken off the project mailing list.

Kind Regards Suzette Hattingh

Name Zeeman, JS, MnrMail to Posbus 144, Tulbagh, 6820

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Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action02-Jan-02 Trust/ID Nr.:

Co/Org Almari TrustName , , Mail to 120 Bree Street, Cape Town, 8001Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action16-Nov-01 Trust/ID Nr.: 29/98

Co/Org C. J. Petersen TrustName , , Mail to P O Box 206, Wellington, 7655Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action05-Nov-01 Trust/ID Nr.:14-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C05200000000006400000

Co/Org c/o J.P. AlbertsName Heyns, J, Mr.Mail to P O Box 37, Laingsburg, 6900Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 551 1819, , ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action05-Nov-01 Trust/ID Nr.: 600807500300114-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C05200000000016300000

Co/Org D.H. Bothma Boerdery CCName , , Mail to Paul Sauer Str. 10, Stellenbosch, 7600Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action03-Oct-01 Trust/ID Nr.: 1989/008638/2314-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C01900000000016100001

Co/Org Dept of Minerals & EnergyName Landman, Karel, Mr.Mail to Private Bag X59, Pretoria, 0001Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 012 317 9313, 012 320 2187, 082 447 2387,

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Date Issue Raised Comment Action04-Apr-02 Draft EIR Correspondence 03 April 2002 FAX RECIEVED

You are hereby requested to forward all correspondence to the Northern Cape Region and Western Cape Region specifically the addresses of which are enclosed for your perusal.

Mr. G AgenbachMr. L Selekane

Co/Org Du Toit Eindomme PTY Ltd - Name Wege, Gys, MnrMail to , , Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 312 3136, 023 316 1229, , [email protected]

Date Issue Raised Comment Action19-Sep-01 Trust/ID Nr.: 199200159607

Co/Org F.J. Smuts TrustName , , Mail to 6 Cheviot St., Florida Hills, 1709Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action04-Oct-01 Trust/ID Nr.: 2414-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C04600000000078300001

Co/Org Henri N.R. du Plessis TrustName du Plessis, Henry NR, Mr.Mail to p/a P Steenkamp P O Box 6268, Uniedal, 7612Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action17-Sep-01 Trust/ID Nr.: IT 917/9614-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C01900000000036600012

Co/Org Injectaplas Pty LtdName Jackson, PE, Mr.Mail to P O Box 8948, Hennopsmeer, 0046

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Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , , Date Issue Raised Comment Action

17-Sep-01 Trust/ID Nr.: 86/70230/0714-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C0750000000002260000014-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C0750000000002250000014-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C07500000000022400003

Co/Org Kareedoring Kraal BoerderyName Visser, JJ, MnrMail to Voortrekkerweg 26, Velddrif, 7365Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action17-Sep-01 Trust/ID Nr.: 87/00480/0714-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C04300000000004200002

Co/Org Klipvlei Land Pty LtdName Stoch, PAL, MrMail to P O Box 2785, Cape Town, 8000Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,


Co/Org Lekkersukkel PTY LtdName , , Mail to P O Box 62, Worcester, 6849Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,


Co/Org Lushof Family TrustName , , Mail to P O Box 15072, Vlaeberg, 8018Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action03-Oct-01 Trust/ID Nr.: 1218/9914-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C07500000000002000000

Co/Org M & N Mostert Family TrustName , ,

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Mail to P O Box 333, Citrusdal, 7340Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action16-Nov-01 Trust/ID Nr.: IT 791/95

Co/Org National Portland Cement Name , , Mail to c/o Ernst & Young, P O Box 4807, Weltevreden Park, 1715Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,


Co/Org Pioneer Voedsel Pty LtdName , , Mail to P O Box 153, Riversdal, 6700Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,


Co/Org Pugg Inv Pty LtdName , , Mail to P O Box 257, Paarl, 7620Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action05-Nov-01 Trust/ID Nr.:

Co/Org SAHRAName May, J, MsMail to P O Box 1930, Kimberley, 8300Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 053 831 2537, 053 833 1435, , [email protected]

Date Issue Raised Comment Action18-Jul-01 Dear Ms May

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR THE PROPOSED 765kV TRANSMISSION LINE BETWEEN THE GAMMA (VICTORIA WEST) AND OMEGA (KOEBERG) SITES

Increased demand in the Western Cape region for a reliable supply of electricity has necessitated that Eskom Transmission improves the

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reliability and capacity of the transmission network to the Western Cape. As part of a strategy to do this, Eskom Transmission has proposed to develop a 765kV transmission line between the proposed Gamma (Victoria West) and Omega substation (Koeberg) sites.

PD Naidoo & Associates, PBA International and ACER (Africa) have been appointed by Eskom Transmission to undertake the environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the proposed 765kV Transmission line between the Gamma and Omega sites.

The scoping phase of the EIA has commenced and a draft scoping report has been prepared. A summary of this draft report has been forwarded to your organization for your comment. It is proposed that two environmental review forum workshops will be held in the week 13th to 17th August 2001 to discuss the draft scoping report. An invitation has been forwarded to you in this regard.

The EIA study was initiated in 1999 and after a period of some 12 months on hold is now being continued with the issue of the draft Scoping Report. At the same time we are updating our database of interested and affected parties (I&AP’s) particularly where new authorities, municipal demarcation areas, etc. have come into being. As a result, and given the location and extent of the proposed development, we would like to have the opportunity to discuss the project with you. There are a number of opportunities for this including; comment on the draft Scoping Report (see attached list of venues where this may be viewed), attendance at our Environmental Review Forums to which you will be specifically invited, or we would be happy to meet with you separately, preferably before or during the Environmental Review Forum meetings (13 to 17 August).

As this is our first point of contact, we will be contacting you telephonically in this regard. However, your early thoughts on the matter would be appreciated.

Should you have any additional information requirements or queries at this stage, please do not hesitate to contact either Stuart Dunsmore or Nadia Mol telephonically at (011) 486 4730 or (011) 482 2123 respectively.

Yours faithfully

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Nadia MolPD Naidoo & Associates Cc Stuart Dunsmore PBA InternationalKarin Bowler ACER (Africa)

Co/Org Technikon PretoriaName Haffter, Catherine, MsMail to Private Bag X 680, Pretoria, 0001Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 012 318 6226, 012 318 6354, , [email protected]

Date Issue Raised Comment Action15-Aug-01 E-mail Received Telcon refers >

Thank you for completing the I&AP registration form and for the interest shown in this project.

As agreed the following:-You will receive an e-mail copy of the Draft Impact Table summarising all the issues identified during the Scoping Phase. -You can access the Draft Scoping report for this project on Eskom's website: www.eskom.co.za/story/omega.htm

The Environmental Impact Assessment for the above project has been completed and we are waiting for the Record of Decision.

As you are registered on our database for this project, you will automatically receive a letter informing you when this has occurred.

Co/Org Theron Family TrustName Lategan, PJ, MrMail to P O Box 138, Porterville, 6810Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,


Co/Org Uitsig Plase Pty LtdName van Tonder, D (le Roux), Mr

Mail to P O Box 22, Malmesbury, 7299Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 022 482 8003, , ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action17-Sep-01 Trust/ID Nr.: 90/02838/07

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14-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C01600000000004400001Co/Org Western Cape Nature Name van Deventer, Jaco, MnrMail to Posbus 26, Porterville, 6810Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 230 0759, 023 230 0228, ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action13-Aug-01 Telephonic Discussion Interested to see map depicting route. Requested

rerouting letter addressed to PF Viljoen.Refered him to the Draft SR for Map. Invited him to the ERF Meeting.

Co/Org Witzenberg Landbou Name Bredell, Anton (AW), MnrMail to Posbus 237, Ceres, 6835Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 313 3182, 023 313 3114, ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action19-Apr-00 Draft EIR Comments 19 April 2002

Ref: 99041

Gamma-Omega 765 kV Transmissielyn Omgewings Impak Studie

Verwys na konsep omgewings impak verslag gedateer Maart 2002.

Volgens die inligting wat ons ontvang en tot ons beskikking het, word daar beoog om ‘n transmissie lyn deur die Witzenberg vallei to laat loop.

Ons het nog geen besoek van enige persone vir inligting in die verband in die vallei ontvang nie. Die kaart wat ons na gekyk het wys dat die beoogde lyn deur

These comments have been addressed in the Comments and Response Table in the Addendum to the Draft EIR.

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bestaande geboue en boerdery ondernemings sal loop.

Die Witzenberg vallei is geleë in die Kouebokkeveld sowat 30 km vanaf Ceres. In die vallei word hoofsaaklik geboer met uitvoer vrugte van hoe gehalte. Die vrugte word verbou en in die binneland en buiteland bemark. Om so ‘n lyn op te rig sal beteken dat daar ‘n groot hoeveelheid van die vrugte bome uitgetrek moet word.

Die plantegroei (fona & flora) wat hier aangetref word is baie skaars en volgens natuurbewaring is hier sekere plant soorte wat net hier voorkom. Van die skaars plantegroei is in die middel van die beoogde lyn. Gebied. Natuurbewaring is al reeds besig, in samewerking met die eienaars, om die as ‘n reservaat te verklaar.

Op die kaart wat ons na gekyk het word sekere dele as erosie aangedui, maar in die werklikheid vind daar volskaalse boerdery aktiwiteite plaas.Die vallei het werklik nie plek vir so ‘n groot kraglyn nie.

Ons sal dit waardeur as u vir ons kan besoek en self vir u kan vergewis van hoe die vallei lyk. Op die kaart wat u het kan u nie die volle omvang van die vallei kry nie.

Ons verstaan dat daar ‘n lyn gebou moet word, maar om ‘n kraglyn deur so ‘n gebied te laat loop is nie omgewings vriendelik nie.

Ons aanbeveling is dat u die lyn langs die bestaande lyn laat bou waar die natuur al reeds versteur is.

Ons sal dit waardeer as u ons asseblief in die verband kan kontak.

By voorbaat dank.Mnr A W Bredell

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ENV/CONSERVATIONCo/OrgName Baecker, Albin (AAW), DrMail to 37 David McLean Drive, Westville, 3630Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 031 266 8719, 031 266 8719, , [email protected]

Date Issue Raised Comment Action20-Jul-01 20 Jul 01

Documentation Received (25 Jul 01)

The Enclosed Documentation is for1) circulation to all I&APs, and2) inclusion in the Scoping Report, along with3) the resultant correspondence, minutes, debate explanations in writing.

Re: EAP – Cape Strengthening Programme Gamma-Omega 765 kV Transmission Line

As one of the registered I&APs, I hereby declare from the onset my scientific and commercial interest in wood preservation, and therefore, in the project. My written comment in response to the Scoping Report is hereby submitted as presented in the following points, and I look forward to reading your Project Team’s formal account of this submission in the Scoping Report (SR).

1. The local parastatal known as ESKOM uses creosoted wooden poles widely in its utility operations.

2. Creosote leaches from the poles and attempts have been made for years to prevent this (see 1984 document attached as App.1) because poles which have lost their creosote rot and collapse. In spite of such attempts, as recently as 1999 the problem seemed to have intensified (see 1999 document attached hereto as: App. 2).

3. In spite of many creosote manufacturers, wood treaters’ committees and end-users’ committees since then (see 2000 document: App. 3) to alter creosote composition in ways that were hoped to prevent it from

Forwarded 3 copies to Karin Bowler (copies for both PBAI & ESKOM). Original kept in the I&AP DSR correspondence file.

8 August 01Telephonic discussion: (Karin Bowler)- Thanked him for the trouble of submitting the reports. - Explained that the only timber poles that would be used would be during the stringing of the cables where these were crossing roads and needed to be temporarily kept off the ground. These structures are of a temporary nature. - At no other time are timber poles used. - In response to his statement, it was explained that no distribution lines can be fed off a 765 kV Transmission Line. This line was also going directly from Victoria West to Koeberg and was at no time distributing electricity. - If asked if there were any further questions, Dr Baecker said that "it would be pointless". - I told him that I had passed the copies on to the project manager as well as to Eskom for their information.

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and collapsing because

even in spite of claims made

leaching, the poles still rot. regarding modern creosote (see App).

4 attached hereto, dated as recently as July 2001), it still leaches from the poles (see App5, which is a current photograph taken recently at Eskom’s own Cato Ridge test facility, showing significant losses of creosote into soil from pole shortly after having being planted in it).All the above weakens electricity poles and renders then physically dangerous, and I am both concerned and indirectly affected by that – for example, a storm last year was the catalyst that caused a line of weakened electricity poles to collapse in the Karoo, causing veldt fires and losses of livestock to such an extent that affected farmers’ livelihoods were threatened. However, in addition to physical dangers and financial losses such as these, the following points regarding the toxicity and health hazards of pole preservatives set out below also both greatly interest and directly affect me.

5. Apart from their unfortunate lack of permanence as wood preservatives when in ground contact, the health hazards directly attributable to the toxic nature of the preservatives used in utility poles by parastatals have been the subject of world-wide investigation for decades. Such concerns have intensified since Scandinavian countries restricted the use of CCA in wood structures in children’s playgrounds many years ago (for the present readers information, CCA is chopper-chrome-arsenic, which, unlike blackened creosoted poles, is the preservative present in the green-tinted poles also familiar to all South Africans).

6. The toxic and hazardous natures of the of the preservatives used to treat utility poles have been of such concern to all stakeholders that they were documented by the United nations in 1993 (see App. 6) and many European Directives have been issued to restrict the use of these preservatives in the environment.

7. Then, the National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides (Ncamp) in 1997 established an objective

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database on the world wide web with regard to the dangers associated with the use of, inter alia, CCA and creosote in wooden poles in Northern America.

8. In the year 2000, arising from the widespread public concerns such as those now documented here, the use of CCA in constructions of the Olympic Village in Sydney, for example, was banned when players discovered the hazards of CCA, because those Olympics had been declared as the “Green Olympics.” Similarly, the use of creosote has been banned in the Netherlands, and in the same vain, as of 3 years ago, a North American utility company has been taking steps to alleviate the leaching of creosote from its poles to the environment (see App. 7).

However, in direct contrast to the above mitigating steps taken to responsibly deal with the problems associated with wood preservatives in various countries around the globe, when the existence of Ncamp’s web site was reported in the South African press 3 years ago (see App 8), the dismissive response of the SA Wood Preservers’ Association to the concerns of that report, which dismissive response was subsequently published, was in fact independently appraised as amounting to “no more than the subjective knee-jerk reaction of certain local stakeholders who have vested interests in the continuing sale and use of third rate chemicals in third world countries.” That the attitudes of such stakeholders should manifest themselves in such reactions is both alarming and breathtaking as far as this Interested and affected Party is concerned particularly in the light of the following points.

9. In contrast to the above mentioned attitudes of certain local stakeholders, and in spite of their dismissive reaction to the toxicity of the pole preservatives used here, SA in general has always had admirable environmental concerns (as illustrated by every South African’s constitutional right to an environment that is not harmful to health), and, since taking the right environmental road in 1996 (see App 9), this country

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now enjoys world-class environmental legislation (regulated by Acts such as the National Water Act 36 of 1998 and the National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998), to the extent that legal action can be taken against the relevant Minister in the event that he/she fails to ensure that parastatal organisations comply with such legislation after breaches of it are brought to his/her attention. Indeed the legislation even extends to private organisations, and it seems to have teeth in that the operations of a privately-owned SA creosoting plant have recently been suspended for allegedly polluting the atmosphere with emissions (see App. 10). Furthermore, ESKOM has committed itself to such ideal, as evidenced from its own Environmental Pledge, which is attached hereto as App. 11 for ease of reference.

As a self-declared I&AP in the present process, I do not want to be left believing that Eskom’s Environmental Pledge could be reduced to an example of a parastatal merely paying lip service to our legislation. Indeed, in the present process I have a right to be given written assurance to the contrary. However, I remain very, very confused by certain stakeholders’ conflicting opinions that have been put to me on this matter, and to be convinced by your efforts that my concerns herein are unfolded, I consequently write in this regard to ask for an effort from your Project Team to include in the Scoping Report in considered analysis of the three following concerns (A,B and C) that have troubled me deeply for years:-

A. In light of all above documentation, and as is my right as a self-declared and registered I&AP, I wish to see, written in your Project Team’s Scoping Report, Eskom’s rationale whereby it is convinced that its continued use of creosoted poles does not render it liable to action from its own employees under Acts such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and/or the Compensation of Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993.

B. In light of all above documentation, and as is my right

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as a self-declared and registered I&AP, I wish to see, written in your Project Team’s Scoping Report, your Project Team’s satisfactory explanation of Eskom’s justification of its continued use of creosoted poles that pollute soil, because I have never seen such justification articulated anywhere. In other words, I want to see a written explanation of why ESKOM continues with this practice, and I believe that I have the right to see in the SR.

C. In light of all above documentation, and as is my right as a self-declared and registered I&AP, I wish to see, written in your Project Team’s Scoping Report, Eskom’s explanation of why it is sure that its continued use of creosoted poles does not make it liable to legal action under the national Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998.

The above concerns are not put as questions – they are concerns that enquire your expertise and your considered response. My last point however is indeed a direct question that I require a direct and objective answer to. It is this:

Question – Is ESKOM certain that its creosoted poles are not poisoning the groundwater and river water being drunk by the very people to whom it is delivering electricity? If ESKOM is certain of this fact, I require to see the proof thereof, as properly documented evidence, that can be scrutinised by independent third parties in the SR under discussion.

With due respect, I am obliged to make the point that correspondence and communication in this matter to date has been rather erratic. In order to timeously take any steps that I may have to take after reading it, I hereby request that you inform me of the date when the SR will be posted on the internet.

SincerelyAAW Baecker

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08-Aug-01 Dr Alvin A W Baecker37 David McClean DriveWestville3630

8 August 2001

Dear Dr Baecker

Re: Eskom Cape Strengthening Programme: Gamma- Omega 765 kV Transmission Line Environmental Impact Assessment

I refer to your letter dated 20 July 2001. This serves as confirmation of our telephone discussion on 7 August 2001.

Thank you for the trouble taken in submitting the reports on the potential dangers of the use of creosoted poles. As discussed, the only time any poles will be used during this transmission line project, is during the “construction” phase. This is specifically limited to where the lines have to be kept off the ground surface during the stringing process to avoid infrastructure on the ground and poles are temporarily planted into the ground for this purpose.

Also, the only time wooden structures are used is for low voltage cables such as 33kv and 11kv distribution lines. According to Eskom, the tendency these days is to use concrete type structures for 66 kV distribution lines as opposed to wooden structures.

I have provided copies of your reports to Mr Stuart Dunsmore, the project manager and also to the Eskom official on this project.

Thank you once again for participating in this process.

Kind regardsYours sincerelyKARIN BOWLERPublic Involvement Programme Leader

17-Aug-01 Subject: Your decision to exclude my Submission from the Scoping Report of the EIA for Eskom's Cape Strengthening Programme

Dr A A W Baecker37 David McClean DriveWestville

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Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 21:29:35 +0200From: "Albin Baecker" <[email protected]>To: "Suzette Hattingh"<[email protected]>CC: "Jeremy Ridl" <[email protected]>

Dear Ms. Hattingh

Your telephonic message to tell me of the above is noted with regret. By your own admission, creosoted poles are used in the stringing procedures, and your comment to the effect that the "temporary" nature of such procedures precludes their consideration in the present exercise reveals the fact that you have not read my submission properly. It is therefore necessary to draw your attention to App. 5 of my submission, which states clearly that the creosote contamination of the soil illustrated therein occurred within one month's service of that Eskom pole, which time period is comparable with any periods that you could want to describe as "temporary" in this matter.

With all due respect, but also most unfortunately, your attitude to my concern in this matter is all too typical of what I have come to expect. However, I do not intend to be fobbed off with platitudes perhaps designed to "pour oil over troubled waters" and make life easy for folk. That attitude holds no place in modern South Africa - it is entirely regrettable that it seems that I have to point out to you that the good news for South Africa was its recent ascension to levels of environmental awareness comparable with the rest of the world in terms of environmental legislation, and I hereby notify you that I for one do not intend to stand by and watch folk in positions of influence abuse that hard-won position.

Therefore, in the first instance I ask again that you give due consideration to my submission as requested in the covering letter of it. I have the right to make this request, However, if you decide to again refuse to accede to that very reasonable request, please inform me in writing (at this E-mail address), before close of business this coming Friday, stating in full your reasons for refusal.

3630

17 August 2001

Dear Dr Baecker

Eskom Cape Strengthening Programme: Gamma-Omega 765 kV Transmission Line Environmental Impact Assessment – Scoping

I note with concern your e-mail to Ms Hattingh on 14 August 2001. It seems as though there has been a misunderstanding regarding our telephonic discussion of 7 August 2001 and a significant misunderstanding of the environmental assessment process.

Transmitted herewith is a letter dated 8 August 2001 in which I have confirmed our telephone discussion and in which I have indicated to you that your submission has been passed on to the right people within the project team to be addressed as part of the environmental assessment for this proposed project. However, I acknowledge that you may not have received this letter prior to your email of 14 August 2001. Nevertheless, it is important that I confirm a number of matters:

Your input to the scoping process was received after the Draft Scoping Report was compiled. By implication, there is no way that your input could have been included in the Draft Scoping Report. Arising from the above, it is, therefore, incorrect to assert that we have decided to exclude your submission from the Scoping Report. Equally, it is totally unnecessary to make a host of allegations about our integrity. Indeed, I take the strongest exception to you implying that this office, viz. the Public Participation Office, in any way filters the inputs of Interested & Affected Parties. We reject all the allegations you have made, which we know are totally without foundation. What is true is that this office has received your inputs, your inputs have been acknowledged with thanks, and we have tried to provide you with an explanation regarding the use of creosote poles on this project. Moreover, your inputs have been captured on the project data base, your inputs have been included in the Draft Comments and Response Report (a living document that is only finalised at the end of the assessment process), and your inputs have been forwarded to the EIA Project Manager in order that, collectively with the inputs of other Interested & Affected Parties, issues, notably key issues, can be

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right to see it attended to. Sincerely,Albin A W Baecker

formulated in order to guide the investigative and assessment processes. It is only at the assessment stage that potential impacts arising from the use of creosote poles will be addressed and evaluated.

With regard to your specific request to include copies of your documentation in the Final Scoping Report, the inclusion of documentation received during the course of the study is the decision of the EIA Project Manager taking due consideration of the boundaries and framework of the environmental assessment. Nevertheless, as stated previously, your comments will be taken up in the compilation of the Final Scoping Report and the Environmental Impact Report as per the requirements of Government Regulation No. R. 1183 Section 6(1)(e), 1997).

Please contact Stuart Dunsmore, PBAI (011-486 4730 or 082 579 9149) or I if you have any further questions.

Yours sincerelyKARIN BOWLERPublic Involvement Programme LeaderCopy: Prof J Ridl

22-Aug-01 Subject: ConcernDate: Tue, 21 Aug 2001 16:08:36 +0200From: "Albin Baecker" <[email protected]>To: "Suzette Hattingh" [email protected]: "Jeremy Ridl" <[email protected]>Att:- Ms. Karin Bowler

Dear Ms. Bowler,

Thank you for your E-mailed message of 17 inst. Your suggestion that there is on this part any misunderstanding of the environmental assessment process belies the fact that your organisation ought to be aware of the fact that your organisation and this were both part of the IOF EIA two years ago. Moreover, your message obliges me to make a few points very clear to you.

1) Your telephonic message to me did not convey the information that my submission will be "addressed as part of the environmental assessment for this proposed

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project" as you now claim, and furthermore, your follow-up letter of 8 inst., that you refer to and which I have now received, does not make this point either. I therefore object to your most recent statements to the contrary.

2) My submission to the scoping process was received after the Draft Scoping Report was compiled, simply because I was never invited to submit to it and indeed the first time I heard that the Report had been compiled was when I received your organisation's statement to that effect. It seems very necessary to point out that the following account records the timetable of the only communication your organisation has made with me:

a) February 2000 - I saw the obligatory EAP advertisement in one of the newspapers;b) 16 Feb., 2000 - I wrote to your organisation to register as an I&AP;c) 2 Nov., 2000 - your organisation wrote to me, with my name not spelt correctly, to inform me that the capturing of issues raised by stakeholders was what I could term a "fait accompli" - and I insist that this was the only communication I had received from your organisation since the previous February;d) in June 2001 I saw an advertisement in the newspaper informing me that the Draft Scoping Report was available, and hot on its heels I received a letter to the same effect from your organisation (dated 28 June 2001).

If you call the above a good record of communication, well, that's up to you, but when you also falsely accuse me of making "a host of allegations" that I never made, and if that is typical of how the other I & AP's (who may well have been vociferous in commenting on the standard of communications well I can) have been treated in this process, well, perhaps you have been oversensitised and I could then imagine why you doth protest too much in my own case.

Notwithstanding the above, when I saw the advertisement of June 2001, I prepared and sent you my submission, and I fully expected it to be treated

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respectfully (which it was) and properly.

My submission addresses a very serious issue - for example, I suggest you read pages 44 and 45 of July 16th's (2001) "Time" magazine, and, after reading it, you may also be interested to know that the wood preservers' association in this country is treating the hazardous aspects of wood preservation in much the same dismissive way as that in which tobacco companies dismissed the hazards of cigarette smoking until very recently. Indeed, if you want to hear rash and untrue allegations which are not in step with mainstream thinking overseas, and which contribute to the endangerment of us all as far as wood preservation in South Africa is concerned, that is who you should consult with - see the South African Wood Preservers' Association's newsletter of 31 July 2001, which purports to respond to the Time article I quote here.

All I have ever asked for in this process was that my submission be considered according to the regulations that exist for this purpose. Your message of 18 inst. goes further than before, in that it does state that my comments will be "taken up" in the compilation of the Final Scoping Report (and I reject as untrue your intimation that this is "as stated previously"). May I dare to ask you to explain what you might mean by "taken up" as this seems to be the key point at this stage?

In closing Ms. Bowler, I do know that, under the circumstances that operate, the work you have been charged with amounts to a very difficult task, requiring great organisational skills, patience, diplomacy, and a host of other skills that I myself do not possess. I take my hat off to folk such as yourself, and I wish to state for once and for all that I do not seek to get confrontational with you or anyone else at Acer Africa and I never intended to. I am just asking for a fair hearing in this extremely important matter.With best regards,Sincerely,Albin A W Baecker

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05-Sep-01 E-mail Received Subject: Eskom Cape Strengthening - Scoping ReportDate: Wed, 5 Sep 2001 13:01:22 +0200From: "Albin Baecker" [email protected]: "Suzette Hattingh" <[email protected]>Att:- Ms. Karin Bowler

Thank you for your message of 31 ult., in which you advised me that Stuart Dunsmore would telephone me this week. He did so today, and one of the things he told me was that my submission to the EIA would be included in the Scoping Report. Would you please ensure that I receive a copy of it when it is released?

Re the IOF EIA that we were all involved in - I mentioned it to give you some comfort in your apprehension that I may not be familiar with the EIA process. Your last message indicates that ACER Africa would not have interfaced with me in that process because I was not at grass roots level.

I remain unclear about that - I was acting on behalf of IOF's neighbour CTC, and CTC were involved because IOF's fallout was killing the roots of their grass, and I submitted several photographs showing that phenomenon. That is why, in the present matter, I have submitted photographs of creosoted Eskom poles polluting the soil - to be included in the Scoping Report - as documentary evidence supporting the countermeasures to pollution that will be specified in the Environmental Management Plan that will evolve, which is all parties' ultimate objective.

SincerelyAlbin A W Baecker

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05-Sep-01 28 August 2001

Dear Dr Baecker

Re: Eskom Cape Strengthening Programme: Gamma-Omega 765 kV Transmission Line Environmental Impact Assessment – Scoping

Your e-mail dated 22 August 2001 has reference. In an attempt to gain some level of understanding between us with regard to our communication on this project, I should like to revisit and clarify process, timeframes, and issues raised thus far in this project. I have documented these in the following table:

Project Cape Strengthening Programme:10 Project Components:(Listed in the BID, “Announcement of Revised Programme” sent to you on 2 November 2000)##January 2000Scoping CommencesKey stakeholder and Authority interaction Initial meeting with key stakeholders & authorities to discuss project and process##Fax received from Dr Baecker in response to one of the advertisements requesting registration as an Interested Party – main interest soil pollution from creosoted poles in soil contact. This comment, the project team understood at the time, referred mainly to the 765 kV Transmission Line##21 February – 3 March 2000Public engagementPublic Open daysRound of 11 Public Open Days in Study Area ##

Telcon with Stuart Dunsmore

- Dr Baecker acknowledged he has received the letter dated 29 August and is satisfied that his concerns regarding the use of creosote and creosote poles in the construction process have been recognised.- Dr Baecker stated that he would be responding to Karin Bowler to thank her for the correspondence.- I confirmed that we are still in the process of compiling our final Scoping Report, and that there had been many issues raised during the comments period. Therefore I could not comment on the detail of this particular issue at this stage.- I noted that there are a number of different Eskom Transmission projects underway at present, and that our team is only dealing with one of them. - We briefly discussed my relationship with Eskom, and I confirmed that I am not an employee of Eskom, but an independent consultant appointed to undertake the EIA for the Cape Strengthening Programme alone. I asked Dr Baecker if he was concerned about our independence in this study and he stated that he is not concerned about that.- I stated that Dr Baecker would be notified of the issue of our Final Scoping Report document.- Should he then, or at any stage, wish to contact the EIA team he should do so preferably via ACER as the first point of contact, but that he is also welcome to contact me directly.

November 2000Eskom revises its strategy and makes the decisions as spelled out in the “Revised Programme” BID Public notification of Eskom’s revised strategy and EIA programme

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Invitation to stakeholders in areas relevant to four projects to comment on Draft Scoping Report Letter and BID sent to I&APs informing them of change of project configuration and revised programme A copy of this BID accompanied the I&AP letter sent to Dr Baecker in November 2000##February 2001Record of DecisionPublic comment included in Scoping ReportsFour Scoping Reports submitted for Record of Decision

In the process of receiving decisions on all projects##Consultants instructed to cease work on project once the Final Scoping Reports of four projects were handed to the Authorities.

No further communication was considered necessary as the revised programme had been explained in the BID mentioned above. Furthermore, I&APs will be informed of the four Records of Decision once these become available for the relevant projects.##Cape Strengthening Programme: 765 kV Transmission 28 June 2001Line Scoping for 765 kV recommencesProject announcement Letter and BID sent to I&APs explaining recommencement of EIA and inviting participationNational, regional and local advertisements placed (thelatter in study area)Letter and BID sent to Dr Baecker##18 July – 18 August 2001Publication of Draft Scoping Report for Public comment

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Comment periodDraft Scoping Report (For your convenience I refer you to pages 21 to 25 (of 63) where the technical aspects, construction, operation and decommissioning activities are described)- 20 July 2001ACER receives from Dr Baecker a covering letter and various supporting documents- 7 August 2001Telephonic discussion between Dr Baecker and Ms Bowler. Ms Bowler acknowledged receipt of Dr Baecker’s correspondence and stated that it had been handed to the Project Manager (a standard process with all IA&P issues received during Scoping)- 8 August 2001Letter from Ms Bowler confirming telephonic discussion- 14 August 2001E-mail from Dr Baecker to Ms Hattingh- 17 August 2001Ms Bowler provided a response by e-mail to Dr Baecker’s e-mail##22 August 2001Dr Baecker responded by e-mail##14 & 16 August 2001Key stakeholder and Authority interactionEnvironmental Review Forum Workshops in study areaDraft Scoping Report is discussed. Additional issues to be incorporated in Final Scoping Report.

The Final Scoping Report will be used by the Specialists as a basis, for their Terms of Reference for their studies##September/October 2001Final Scoping Report submitted for Public commentComment periodA draft Impact Table indicating issues, responses and proposed actions has been updated and will be submitted with the Final Scoping Report. This includes your issue regarding the use of creosoted poles.

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## October – December 2001Impact Assessment PhaseDraft Environmental Impact Report will be produced for public comment I&APs will be notified accordingly Dr Baecker will receive a letter notifying him of the availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Report for comment.

In addition to the report submitted by you, we have on record the following articles/reports:

-Time Magazine, 16 July 2001, Pages 44 & 45, “Toxic Playgrounds”.-SAWPA newsletter dated August 2001: “The safety of CCA Treated Timber”.-The scientific paper by Kenneth M. Brooks dated September 2000: “Assessment of Environmental Effects Associated With Wooden Bridges Preserved With Creosote, Pentachlorophenol, or Chromated Copper Arsenate.” -Websites visited: :> http://search.epa.gov/s97is.vts > http:// www.preservedwood.com/safety/reserch_list.html

At no time has the issue you have raised, been treated with any less consideration than issues raised by other stakeholders. As indicated in the table above, issues and relevant literature that are raised by stakeholders during the Scoping Phase are automatically passed on to the Project Manager who evaluates the relevance of the material. Thus, “taken up” means:

Recorded in the Comment & Response Document as an issue raised.Evaluated by the Project Manager as to its relevance to this project.A response is provided as to how this matter will be considered, if relevant to the project, i.e. does it require

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further investigation? Is it necessary to write the issue into the Environmental Management Plan?

With regard to your reference to Acer’s involvement on the Indian Ocean Fertiliser Project, please note that Manyaka, Greyling & Meiring (MGM) were the consultants appointed to conduct the public participation process as part of the Environmental Impact Assessment undertaken by CWG. ACER, sub-contracted by MGM, was responsible for community consultation at “grass roots level”. By implication, consultation with stakeholders not classified as “grass roots level” would have been undertaken by MGM. Therefore, although I provide clarity on the matter, I remain unclear as to the relevance of the IOF project to this one.

I sincerely hope that we can lay to rest issues related both to process, in terms of the project, and also as to how your specific issue will receive attention as part of the EIA. Also, a belated apology for the initial incorrect spelling of your name.

Once again, please contact Stuart Dunsmore, PBAI (011-486 4730 or 082 579 9149) or myself if you have any further questions.

Yours sincerelyKARIN BOWLERPublic Involvement Programme Leader

26-Mar-02 Draft EIR Correspondence

Subject: Gamma-Omega - Draft EIRDate: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 10:33:04 +0200From: "Albin Baecker" <[email protected]>To: "Suzette Hattingh"<[email protected]>

Subject: Electronic copies of the 765 kV Transmission line EIR

Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2002 11:38:43 +0200From: Nadia Mol <[email protected]>To: [email protected]

Dear Ms. Hattingh

Thanks for your E-mail of even date re the errors in the table

Dear Interested and Affected Party

Thank you for your recent e-mails requesting further information

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of venues at which the above is available for inspection. Is the report not also available electronically? Is there not a website at which I can access it for my own perusal? Failing that, may I ask for a copy to be mailed to me?

I apologise for any inconvenience, but as committed environmentalist I am gratified to say that at the age of 51 I have still never driven a vehicle with an internal combustion

on the draft EIR for the proposed Eskom 765 kV Transmission line between Gamma and Omega. A CD of this report is currently being fast-mailed to you.

Please contact Suzette Hattingh (ACER, Africa) should you have any further queries. Her contact details are as follows:

Tel (035) 340 2715Fax (035) 340 2232

engine and I instead always use public transport when the occasion demands, so in South Africa I cannot easily get to the venues listed in your table.

Sincerely,Albin A W Baecker

E-mail: [email protected]

Yours faithfullyNadia Mol - PD Naidoo & Associates

Co/Org Botanical Society of SAName Maze, Kristal, MissMail to Private Bag X10, Claremont, 7735Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 021 797 2284, 021 761 5983, 082 890 0188,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action14-Aug-01 E-mail Received Subject: Cape Strengthening Programme

Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 17:03:23 +0200From: "Kristal Maze" <[email protected]>To: <[email protected]>

Dear Karin Bowler

We are unable to send a representative of the Botanical

Subject: Eskom 765 kV Transmission Line Scoping PhaseDate: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 23:23:26 +0200From: Karin Bowler <[email protected]>To: Kristal Maze <[email protected]>

Good day Kristal

Thank you for taking the trouble to respond, and to forward Society to your meeting in Ceres on 16 August 2001. Please keep us informed of the progress on this project. Attached you will find a short summary of our role as I&AP's in landuse proposals.

Kind regardsKristal Maze+++Since the promulgation of the Environmental Impact Assessment regulations on 5 September 1997, the conservation staff and branches of the Botanical Society of

the FCC guidelines. I have forwarded same to the Project Manager as well as the Ecologist appointed to the project.

Apologies for the delay in response, we are currently in the field and e-mail opportunities are limited.

Kindest regardsKarin

Subject: Karin Bowler - Cape Strengthening ProgrammeDate: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 00:39:25 +0200

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South Africa have been increasingly called upon to provide input and comment on a range of landuse proposals. The Flora Conservation Committee of the Society has decided to make known the nature of our involvement in the IEM process, as well as our guidelines on what should be covered in a botanical specialist’s assessment.

OUR ROLE AS AN INTERESTED AND AFFECTED PARTYThe Botanical Society has indigenous flora conservation as its core interest in landuse proposals. As it is impossible for either staff or members to respond to all requests for input, the society has adopted a general set of guidelines that it believes proponents and authorities need to consider. Where possible we make inputs as an interested and affected party at both the scoping and EIA review stages. The proponent and the appropriate authority are nevertheless ultimately responsible for adequately assessing flora conservation issues. It is not our general policy to get involved in management of areas or plant rescue activities, however, we can advise on these.

To: "Kristal Maze" <[email protected]>From: <[email protected]>

Dear Ms Maze

Thank you for the documentation you sent yesterday.

Regarding your request for the Botanical Specialist report, I have forwarded this to the Project managers well as the FCC document.

Kind regardsSuzette Hattingh

GUIDELINES FOR SPECIALIST BOTANICAL ASSESSMENTSIn order to ensure that botanical assessments are of value to decision makers it is imperative that flora conservation concerns are professionally assessed in landuse proposals. The following set of guidelines is based on the principles for a National Environmental Policy, as outlined in Chapter 1 of the Draft National Environmental Management Bill (Government Gazette Notice 1195 of 1998): Based on these principles we recommend that any appointed botanical specialist should:- be qualified in plant ecology and have proven knowledge and experience of the flora likely to occur on the affected site.- be independent of the proponent as required by EIA regulations (i.e. no financial or other interest in the proposal).- collect appropriate information on the flora from the proposed site, and in addition note aspects such as:- unique attributes or sensitive areas (e.g. threatened species, protected species, catchment areas, important links with other natural areas, wetland habitats, etc.).

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- condition of the site (e.g. past land use, veldt condition, degree of alien infestation, etc.). Please note that it is often incorrectly assumed that the presence of alien vegetation is sufficient reason to disregard any conservation value of a site.- assess the relative botanical importance of the site, and possible impacts of the proposal, which should be placed in a local, regional, national and global context.- where applicable, clearly spell out the conservation management requirements and mitigatory measures for the site.

15-Aug-01 Subject: Cape Strengthening programmeDate: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 11:54:47 +0200From: "Kristal Maze" <[email protected]>To: <[email protected]>

Dear Karin

Further to my email yesterday, I wish to enquire whether it is possible for you to forward us a copy of the botanical specialist report once it is completed. Our input in this

Subject: Fw: CSP - Botanical Soc 2Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 23:30:57 +0200From: Karin Bowler <[email protected]>To: Kristal Maze <[email protected]>CC: suzette hattingh <[email protected]>, Stuart Dunsmore <[email protected]>, Nadia Mol <[email protected]>, Doug Jeffery <[email protected]>Good day Kristal

process would be based mainly on botanical grounds.

RegardsKristal

Thank you once again for your e-mail and your interest in this project. The Draft Scoping Report contains the findings of the specialists during the Scoping Phase. Although the comment phase for the Draft Scoping Report Has lapsed, you may still wish to read through same for interest.

I will enquire as to whether this report can be sent to you electronically of if it will be necessary to direct you to the Eskom website where the whole Draft Scoping Report is available.

I will inform you within the next day or two.In terms of the Environmental Impact Report that will contain the complete specialist report for the Environmental Impact Assessment Phase, it is currently envisaged that this should be available towards the end of the year. You will also be informed of this by mail.

Kindest regards.Karin Bowler

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Co/Org Institution of Nuclear Name Longden-Thurgood, RM, MrMail to 5 Nerina Street, Milnerton, 7441Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 021 552 6634, 021 552 6634, , [email protected]

Date Issue Raised Comment Action16-Jul-01 E-mail Received Please let me know where the nearest copy of the draft Subject: ESKOM 765 kV Transmission line - Website

scoping report for the Eskom omega project is available to be read, relative to Milnerton, Cape Town.

Please note that the web site as given in the public notice appears not to be available - my server is unable to access it.

Do you not have a list of the I&AP's who were involved in the meetings held at the Koeberg Visitors Centre about three years ago?

R M Longden-Thurgood

Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 20:19:03 +0200From: Suzette Hattingh <[email protected]>To: [email protected] Mr Longden-Thurgood

Thank you for your interest shown in this project. Unfortunately the voluminous and technical nature of the Draft Scoping Report precludes us from sending out electronic copies or additional hard copies. However, the salient issues have been summarised into a Draft Impact Table, which we are in a position to forward electronically.

Should you wish to peruse the full Draft Scoping Report, we attach a list of the venues at which this Report is available.

Eskom has informed us that technical difficulties are currently being experienced with the website. We apologise for the inconvenience and we sincerely hope that this will be sorted out in due course.


24-Jul-01 Telephonic Discussion - Represents the environmental interests of the members of the Institute of Nuclear Engineers. - Was involved in the consultation process, meetings and site visits for the proposed Omega sub station nearly four years ago. - Read the Draft Scoping Advert in the Sunday Times. Thought that the 765 kV was part of this project- Discussed the 765 kV project in broad terms. - Understands that the two projects are separate issues.- Will continue to try and access the Eskom website. If unsuccessful, will go to a public venue to peruse report. - He makes a point of reading the report cover to cover. - Is interested in attending the ERF.

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- ACER will forward an ERF invitation, Draft Impact tables and list of DSR viewing venues. - Non project related: What is current status of the Omega site? - KB reported back on discussion with J Geeringh:- EIA process has been completed. Eskom has purchased and rezoned the farm Groot Olifantshoek. Situated on the western side of the N7. Power lines already run through this farm. Farm issituated between the N7 and the lane of historic trees on the way to Malmesbury.

Co/Org SAHRAName August, Ianda, MsMail to P O Box 1930, Kimberley, 8300Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 053 831 2537, 053 833 1435, , [email protected]

Date Issue Raised Comment Action26-Mar-02 Draft EIR

CorrespondenceRequest electronic copy Copy sent 09 April 2002.

Name Hart, D, MrMail to P O Box 4637, Cape Town, 8000Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 021 462 4502, 021 461 0738, , [email protected]

Date Issue Raised Comment Action18-Jul-01 Dear Mr Hart

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR THE PROPOSED 765kV TRANSMISSION LINE BETWEEN THE GAMMA (VICTORIA WEST) AND OMEGA (KOEBERG) SITES

Increased demand in the Western Cape region for a reliable supply of electricity has necessitated that Eskom Transmission improves the reliability and capacity of the transmission network to the Western Cape. As part of a strategy to do this, Eskom Transmission has proposed to develop a 765kV transmission line between the proposed Gamma (Victoria West) and Omega substation (Koeberg) sites.

PD Naidoo & Associates, PBA International and ACER (Africa) have been appointed by Eskom Transmission to undertake the environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the proposed 765kV Transmission line between the Gamma and Omega sites.

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The scoping phase of the EIA has commenced and a draft scoping report has been prepared. A summary of this draft report has been forwarded to your organization for your comment. It is proposed that two environmental review forum workshops will be held in the week 13th to 17th August 2001 to discuss the draft scoping report. An invitation has been forwarded to you in this regard.

The EIA study was initiated in 1999 and after a period of some 12 months on hold is now being continued with the issue of the draft Scoping Report. At the same time we are updating our database of interested and affected parties (I&AP’s) particularly where new authorities, municipal demarcation areas, etc. have come into being. As a result, and given the location and extent of the proposed development, we would like to have the opportunity to discuss the project with you. There are a number of opportunities for this including; comment on the draft Scoping Report (see attached list of venues where this may be viewed), attendance at our Environmental Review Forums to which you will be specifically invited, or we would be happy to meet with you separately, preferably before or during the Environmental Review Forum meetings (13 to 17 August).As this is our first point of contact, we will be contacting you telephonically in this regard. However, your early thoughts on the matter would be appreciated.

Should you have any additional information requirements or queries at this stage, please do not hesitate to contact either Stuart Dunsmore or Nadia Mol telephonically at (011) 486 4730 or (011) 482 2123 respectively.

Yours faithfullyNadia MolPD Naidoo & Associates Cc Stuart Dunsmore PBA InternationalKarin Bowler ACER (Africa)

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20-Jul-01 Fax Received Thank you for your letter of 16 July 01 and attached documentation. In terms of the National Heritage Resources Act (Act 25) of 1999, the heritage issues relating to the project must be addressed in the EIA to the satisfaction of SAHRA.

Given the magnitude of this project, and the potential of such a power line to severely negatively impact the heritage value of its surrounding area, it is requested that a recognised heritage practitioner form part of the team dealing with the EIA. The heritage issues picked up in your document will need expansion for the entire length of the proposed line, and involved issues ranging from archaeology, palaeontology, the built environment, the cultural landscape, visual impacts, sense of place, scenic routes as well as possible issues around cultural or spiritual association.

It would be appreciated if a meeting could be set up in the near future to address the handling of the heritage component of this project.

Fax forwarded to PBA Int. & PDNA.

Telephonic discussion - Karin Bowler

1. Mr Hart is pleased that we are making every effort to involve SAHRA.2. He is not sure if his diary will allow him to attend the ERF.3. Has acknowledged that he has received a letter from SJD & NM.4. Has indicated that he would prefer a "one-on-one" discussion with yourselves.5. Agreed to my request that he responds to the ERF invitation by completing the response form provided, for record-keeping purposes.

20-Aug-01 From: Nadia Mol Sent: 20 August, 2001 3:32 PMTo: '[email protected]'Cc: '[email protected]'Subject: Meeting regarding the 765 kV transmission line

Dear Mr Hart

Thank you for your response. My e-mail has been out of order for about a week and therefore I did not receive your message until today.

Unfortunately we are already back in Johannesburg and are therefore unable to meet with you this week. We are in the process of finalising the scoping report (you should have received a summary report thereof) and will thereafter be drafting the terms of reference for the specialist investigations.

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Could you please confirm that you have received a summary of the draft scoping report? We have forwarded a summary electronically to Ms Kirsten van Tonder who I believe is also in the Western Cape office of SAHRA. We would appreciate it if you could review this and provide any comment on this document to us as soon as possible (by the end of this week).

The primary sources of impact from an archaeological perspective are likely to be the pylons and access roads. Because the locations for the proposed pylons and access roads have not yet been determined, we are proposing that the archaeological investigation at this stage will entail a desk top study to identify areas that are sensitive and management recommendations. Following more detailed design, an archaeological specialist will be required to go into the field to survey the proposed locations for the pylons and access roads. The more detailed work will be undertaken following the completion of the EIA.

We are happy to forward you a copy of the terms of reference for the archaeological study (for your comment). Please could you let us know if you require this and if you have any further information requirements at this stage.

Yours faithfullyNadia Mol

Name van Tonder, Kirstin, MsMail to P O Box 4637, Cape Town, 8000Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 021 462 4502, 021 462 4500, , [email protected]

Date Issue Raised Comment Action02-Aug-01 Draft SR Comment Archaeological Phase 1 - will be needed. Telephoned Ms van Tonder to check whether she will be attending

the ERF Workshop and within commented (have not read the DSR at that time) the above.***Forwarded the electronic Draft SR Summary copy for her records by post at her request and e-mail.***Subject: Cape Strengthening Programme

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Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 22:37:13 +0200From: Suzette Hattingh <[email protected]>To: [email protected]

Dear Miss van Tonder

Thank you for your comment submitted regarding the Archaeological phase one investigation.

Your comments have been recorded and sent on to the Project Team, they are currently engaged in the Environmental Review Forum Workshop and will so in due course reply as soon as possible.

Kind RegardsSuzette Hattingh***15/08/01Forwarded comments to Karin Bowler.

22-Aug-01 E-mail Received From: Kirstin van Tonder[mailto:[email protected]]Sent: 22 August, 2001 12:33 PMTo: [email protected]: Re: EIA for the proposed Eskom 765 kV

Dear Nadia

Thank you for your response. It is quite in order for Mr Hart to be the spokesperson for SAHRA: Western Cape in this respect. The proposed work crosses the boundaries of the assistant regional managers in this office.

Besides Mr Hart, who runs the office as well as his own region, there are three other people running a sub-region. Besides myself there are Miss Joanna Marx and Miss Beverley Crouts - just for your information. Please communicate with Mr Hart and ask him to copy info to us, as we all need to be kept up to date with this proposal. I also saw his letter - unfortunately only once I had already sent off mine - and his letter puts our

Subject: EIA for proposed Eskom 765 kV transmission lineDate: Wed, 22 Aug 2001 11:54:40 +0200From: Nadia Mol <[email protected]>To: "'[email protected]'" <[email protected]>CC: Karin Bowler, Stuart Dunsmore, Suzette Hattingh

Dear Kirsten

Thank you for your comment on the need for an archaeological investigation. Please could you clarify what a "phase one" investigation is.

We have previously been involving Mr Hart from your offices. He was invited to attend the Environmental Review Forum Workshops that were held last week and has been communicating with me with regard to the project. He has also received a summary of the draft scoping report.

Please could you indicate if you wish to be personally involved in this project or if further communication needs to be with Mr Hart as the representative for the Western Cape SAHRA office. Should

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position very clearly.

As far as the definition of a phase one archaeological investigation goes, I gladly attach a definition given to me by our previous archaeologist, Dr Janette Deacon.

With best wishesYours sincerelyKirstin

you wish to be personally involved, we will add you to our public involvement database and forward project documentation to you in the future.

I would appreciate it if you could come back to me regarding the definition of a "phase one" investigation and your involvement in the future. My contact details are as follows:Tel (011) 482 2123 Fax (011) 482 4717Yours faithfullyNadia Mol

22-Aug-01 E-mail Received From: Kirstin van Tonder[mailto:[email protected]]Sent: 22 August, 2001 3:24 PMTo: [email protected]: EIA for Eskom line

Dear Nadia

Would you kindly describe the area to me again which willbe impacted upon/covered by the proposed Eskom line, as I cannot find your original document. I need to decide to which municipal area-files to copy our correspondence.

Also please confirm whether your project is at all linked tothe Eskom Cape Strengthening programme, documentation for which I received from Suzette Hattingh (Tel 035-340-2715).

Thank you very much!With best wishesYours sincerelyKirstin

Subject: Eskom CSP - Municipal detailsDate: Thu, 23 Aug 2001 12:28:36 +0200From: Suzette HattinghTo: [email protected]: Karin Bowler, Nadia Mol, Stuart Dunsmore

Dear Kirstin

Herewith please find attached, detailed list of Municipal Offices as per our data base, for your information.

I will fax you the Projects Background Information Document for your records.

ACER (Africa) Environmental Management Consultants Suzette Hattingh

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23-Aug-01 From: Kirstin van Tonder[mailto:[email protected]]Sent: 23 August, 2001 11:52 AMTo: [email protected]: Municipal areas within which the 765 kV falls23 Aug 2001

Dear Nadia

Thank you for your reply. Now things are falling nicely into place and I trust we will see this project moving effectively from here on. It is great when all role players get to know who is who and what has to happen when!

Subject: Municipal areas within which the 765 kV fallsDate: Thu, 23 Aug 2001 11:32:15 +0200From: Nadia Mol <[email protected]>To: "'[email protected]'" <[email protected]>CC: "Stuart Dunsmore (E-mail)" <[email protected]>, [email protected]

Dear Kirstin

Thank you for your e-mail yesterday.

We are on the same team as Suzette Hattingh - she (ACER Africa) is one of the public involvement consultants.

Looking forward to receiving the info from your colleagues, but thanks, I do have a map showing the main towns from a document Suzette e-mailed me.

With best wishesYours sincerelyKirstin

With regard to the municipal areas within which the project falls, Bongi Shinga will be forwarding you these details as we have them already (I hope that this helps you). Bongi or Suzette will also be forwarding you a copy of the latest background information document which may also be of some help.

You can also refer to the draft scoping report: a summary of which has been forwarded to you and Mr Hart. There are, however, copies of the full report available in public places and on Eskom's website. Please let me know if you require further details in this regard.

Yours faithfullyNadia Mol

03-Apr-02 Draft EIR Comments 3 April 2002

Dear Karin

ESKOM CSP – 765kV Transmission Line

Thank you for your letter of 20 March 2002 with respect to the above project. In terms of the National Heritage Resources Act (Act 25) of 1999, the heritage issues relating to the project must be addressed in the EIA to the satisfaction of SAHRA.

Forwarded by Fax to Karin Bowler.

Given the magnitude of this project, and the potential of

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such a powerline to severely negatively impact the heritage value of its surrounding area, it is requested that a recognised heritage practitioner form part of the team dealing with the EIA. The heritage issues that need to be addressed involve issues ranging from archaeology, palaeontology, the built environment, the cultural landscape, visual impacts, sense of place, scenic routes as well as possible issues around cultural or spiritual association.

It would be appreciated if a meeting could be set up in the near future to address the handling of the heritage components of this project.

Yours sincerely pp K van TonderProvincial Manager, Western Cape

GOVT LOCALCo/Org Beaufort Wes MunisipaliteitName van Staden, Roelof, MnrMail to Privaatsak X582, Beaufort-Wes, 6970Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 415 2121, 023 415 2121 ext 244, 083 415 8461,


Name Welgemoed, DE, MnrMail to Privaatsak X582, Beaufort-Wes, 6970Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 415 2121, 023 415 2121, ,


Co/Org Blaauwberg AdministrationName Hollis-Turner, Trevor, MrMail to P O Box 35, Milnerton, 7435Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 021 550 1091, 021 550 7517, ,


Co/Org Boland Distrik MunisipaliteitName Cordier, A, MnrMail to Posbus 91, Worcester, 6849

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Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 347 0945, 023 342 8766, 082 444 7424, Date Issue Raised Comment Action

27-Aug-01 Draft SR Comment Telcon with Mr Cordier.They have no further comments, will stand with what was given through at the ERF meeting.

Name Nieuwoudt, Ben, MnrMail to Posbus 91, Worcester, 6849Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 347 0945, 023 342 8766, 083 454 3500,


Co/Org Breede Vallei MunisipaliteitName Mercuur, Niel, MnrMail to Privaatsak X3046, Worcester, 6849Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 348 2800, 023 347 3671, 082 807 2112,


Co/Org Cape Town AdministrationName Hyde, M J, MrMail to P O Box 82, Cape Town, 8000Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 021 400 3158, 021 421 7697, , [email protected]

Date Issue Raised Comment Action27-Aug-01 Draft SR Comment File: 818

Ref: 01/9913ltr Dev/mabMr M J Hyde Interim Convenor: ElectricityCity of Cape Town

2001-08-24

Att: Karin Bowler

Cape Strengthening Programme EIA Comment on Draft Scoping Report

With reference to your letter dated 2001-06-28 inviting comment on the merits and impacts of the proposed Gamma Omega 765 kV Transmission line, I would comment as follows.

The interests of the City of Cape Town would be best

P O Box 82Cape Town 8000Tel : 021 400 3158Fax: 021 421 7697

29 August 2001

Dear Mr Hyde

Cape Strengthening Programme EIA - Comment on Draft Scoping Report

Your ref: File 818, 01/9913ltrDev/mab

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served by developing the transmission system supplying the Cape Metropolitan area in a least cost manner so as to minimise the eventual impact on the cost of bulk supply to the area.

The findings of the Feasibility Study on a 1 000 – 2 000 MW CCGT in the Cape Metropolitan area have been presented by Camala to Eskom, the Dept of Minerals & Energy , and the National Electricity Regulator. This study shows that there is significant merit in establishing a base load power station in the Western Cape. The anticipated impact on the Eskom transmission system would be to postpone the need for constructing the 765 kV power line, to reduce the electrical losses incurred in transmitting power to the Western cape and to improve system stability.

The study indicates that the present value of the avoided costs resulting from deferment of the transmission system investment and the reduction in electrical losses, taken over the 20 year study period, is estimated to be US$ 440 million with the CPP power station operating as a base load power station. The PV of the savings in deferred investment in the transmission system alone is in the range of US$ 242 million to US$ 290 million depending on the capacity of the power station.

The case for the Cape Power Project is very strong and the project is accordingly being pursued actively.

Reference is made in the draft scoping report to the proposed Cape Power Project as a strategic consideration. Phase 1 of the strengthening programme has to be completed by 2005. As the Cape Power Project would not be in place by then, there is no objection to this proceeding. However, I am strongly of the opinion that no further decision to invest in the 765 kV power line should be made untill very close attention has been given to the benefits that would accrue from the proposed CCGT power station. In considering such a decision equal weight should be given to the construction of a power station in the Western Cape as to strengthening of the transmission

Thank you for your comment received on 27 August 2001. Your response has been captured on the database and your letter forwarded to the EIA Project Management Team for a response from Eskom and inclusion in the final Scoping Report.

We will inform you in due course as to the availability of this report in the public domain. We appreciate your participation in this process.

Kindest regards.Yours sincerelyKARIN BOWLERPublic Involvement Programme Leader

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system.Yours faithfullyMr M J Hyde Interim Convenor: ElectricityCity of Cape Town

Co/Org City of Cape TownName Poolman, Adrian A, MrMail to P O Box 82, Cape Town, 8000Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 021 671 3086, , 083 635 8890,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action19-Jul-01 1 > Would it be possible for you to email me a copy of the

Draft Scoping Report ? At present we here at the City of Cape Town Control Centre (situated in Newlands) do not have access to the Internet so I am unable to download.

2 > Thank you for your prompt response to my request. I shall access the SR at the Civic Centre.

1 > Thank you for your interest, I will pass your request over to Project Management, and will advise you as soon as I hear what arrangements can be made.

The Scoping Report [SR] may be too big to e-mail, and will be available as of tomorrow, at the following venues:Cape Town Library, Cape Town Administration * Civic Center, 12 Hertzog Blvd, 8th Floor, and CMC Administration * 44 Wales St.Please advise if one of these is in your reach.

Co/Org CMC AdministrationName Ebrahim, AG, MrMail to P O Box 16548, Vlaeberg, 8018Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 021 487 2701, 021 487 2255, ,


Name Jackson, Joanne, MsMail to P O Box 16548, Vlaeberg, 8018Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 021 487 2184, 021 487 2255, , [email protected]

Date Issue Raised Comment Action13-Jun-01 Subject: Contact details

Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 16:38:39 +0200From: "Joanne Jackson" <[email protected]>To: <[email protected]>

Hi Suzette,

Details as promised: The switchboard number for the

Subject: Cape Strengthening ProgrammeDate: Thu, 14 Jun 2001 11:40:22 +0200From: Suzette HattinghTo: Joanne Jackson

Dear Mrs. Jackson

On behalf of the Project Team, I thank you for you valuable input.

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City of Cape Town is 021 - 400 1111. If you need address information, I'm sure they could direct you to an Kind Regardsappropriate person to ask (if they can't help themselves.)

The Mayor (Cllr Peter Marais)City of Cape Town, Private Bag X9181, Cape Town,8000.Interim Manager : Planning and Environment (Mr David Daniels) 20th Flr, Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Blvd, Foreshore , Cape Town , 8000.Executive Councillor : Planning and Environment (Cllr Brian Watkyns) Paul Sauer Building, 1 Adderley St, Cape Town, 8000.

All Executive Councillors would have the same address. The Executive Councillor for Trading Services (which includes Electricity) is Cllr David Erleigh.

The City Manager's address is the same as the Mayor's.

Electricity Services address is Po Box 82, Cape Town, 8000.

Neil Croucher is the Director.

Hope this helps.RegardsJoanne

Suzette Hattingh

24-Aug-01 Subject: Fwd: Att : Suzette HattinghDate: Mon, 20 Aug 2001 13:40:37 +0200From: "Joanne Jackson" <[email protected]>To: <[email protected]>

Dear Suzette,

As requested the posters advertising the Cape Strengthening Programme 765 kV Transmission Line draft Scoping Report were placed in the CMC Administration.

Subject: Cape Strengthening ProgrammeDate: Tue, 21 Aug 2001 04:32:19 +0200From: Suzette HattinghTo: Joanne Jackson

Dear Ms Jackson

Thank you for your feedback.

No, it will not be necessary for you to return the DSR viewing register if it is empty Regarding the I&AP registration, I find this all

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No members of the public requested to review the report. The register is hence empty - do you still wish that it be returned to you?For future reference for other processes you may run, the CMC Administration's 44 Wale Street office, is generally one that the public does not visit - i.e. not an office at which the public would, for example, pay rates / electricity accounts etc. This may account for the fact that no persons requested the report.

in order.Kind RegardsSuzette Hattingh

re. the IAPs forms that you requested to be returned by 24 August 2001. Unless other people in our organization have returned them indicating they specifically do not wish to be on the IAP list, I suggest you continue to keep them on the IAP mailing list.

Please contact me if you have any queries

RegardsJoanne

Name Weinronk, Eileen, MsMail to P O Box 16548, Vlaeberg, 8018Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 021 487 2133, 021 487 2255, ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action15-Aug-01 Draft SR

CorrespondenceRequest extension of comment date. Subject: Eskom 765 kV Transmission Line - Draft Scoping Report

Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2001 23:06:04 +0200From: Karin Bowler <[email protected]>To: [email protected]: [email protected], Stuart Dunsmore <[email protected]>, Nadia Mol <[email protected]>

Good evening Eileen

We are currently in the field and have only today completed the Environmental Review Forum Workshops at which additional issues were raised. These will need to be incorporated into the Final Scoping Report over the next two weeks. As such, I do not foresee a problem in you providing additional comment by the end of next

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week.

I would like you to confirm by return e-mail if you are comfortable with this arrangement.

Thank you for participating in this project and for making the effort to comment.

Kind regardsKarin Bowler

30-Aug-01 Draft SR Comment Ref:M17/9/71/1Date:30 August 2001

Attention Karin BowlerPublic Involvement Programme Team LeaderAcer (Africa)PO Box 503Mtunzini 3867

Fax 035 340 2232

Dear Ms Bowler

CAPE STRENGTHENING PROGRAMME GAMMA OMEGA TRANSMISSION LINE

We thank you for this opportunity to comment and for the extension to the review period that you have granted us.

However, as discussed with you telephonically, these comments are preliminary technical comments from the City of Cape Town. It must be appreciated that a 30 day comment period is not adequate for this organization to prepare an informed and integrated comment on a proposal of this significance. Issues raised below could change with a more considered evaluation of the proposal as presented. This organization reserves the right to add to, subtract from, alter and review the issues raised and contained herein.

These issues were incorporated in the Addendum to the Draft Scoping Report.

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A letter from this organization to DEAT regarding comment period on the proposed PBMR is attached for your information.

The contribution from our CMC Administration Spatial Planning is attached as submitted. Some of the issues raised therein have been included in the comments below in our early attempts to integrate the comments received. Comment was also received from the Economic and Social Development Department CMC Administration as well as from the Blaauwberg Administration Spatial Planning and Environmental Management. These comments have been incorporated into the following comments.

Comment on this proposal is restricted to the portion of the proposed power-line that falls within the boundaries of the City of Cape Town area.

Anticipated issues relating to the proposed transmission line deal with both the conceptual approach to the EIA and role of the proposed transmission line as well as site specific environmental impacts.

It is critical that the Western Cape has sufficient and diverse electricity supply,infrastructure and network to meet current and future demands that support the WesternCapes competitiveness as a business location. Therefore, the costs of not ensuring this continued and improved supply must be considered in an evaluation of the impacts.In terms of the EIA authorization process, the anticipated impacts of the “no-go” option need to be assessed. While the “no-go” option is mentioned in the DSR, it gives a rather simplistic view of the anticipated impacts. It is recommended that these impacts are further defined so that these impacts can be evaluated against the anticipated impacts of the proposed line.

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The energy generation sector is being broadened to ensure scope for the generation of electricity by independent providers. While it is accepted that electricity generation it is not within the scope of this study, within the above mentioned framework and approach, it is critical to ensure that the proposed transmission line can receive and will purchase additional electricity requirements from local independent producers. This co-operative integrated and holistic approach to the proposed transmission line is essential to its acceptability and to the mitigation of anticipated impacts within the City of Cape Town area.

The DSR does also give some indication of alternatives, ie: above ground or below ground transmission. Below ground transmission is summarily dismissed as too expensive. However, there might be areas where the visual impact of the line is too onerous and where the scenic beauty would be compromised beyond an acceptable situation. In these instances, it might be useful to have some alternative proposal.

It is recommended that the below ground installation be retained as an option in special circumstances.

In conclusion to the debate on alternatives, the transmission line is presented as a fait a compli and the DSR focuses its attention on mitigating measures in order to limit environmental impacts. The adequacy of this approach is questioned. It is recommended that the section on alternatives be further unpacked as described above.

The draft Scoping Report clearly states that the proposed project will rely on additional capacity being “transported” on the network transmission line in order to ensure a more even and enhanced electricity supply to the Western Cape. According to the DSR, this additional

supply is available from excess capacity being produced in Mpumalanga.

This statement in the DSR is of concern as is it in direct contradiction with information contained in the DSR for

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the proposed PBMR, the motivation for which is the fact that the Mpumalanga power supply is inadequate to meet the electricity demand in the short to medium term. It is anticipated that a number of the major and larger power stations will need to be overhauled or closed down within the near future. If, in the light of this apparent contradiction, the additional capacity in Mpumalanga is only anticipated to be short term, the costs of this investment and its anticipated impacts cannot be justified.

This contradiction in information arising out of the same organization is to be clarified and IAPs advised thereof.

At this stage, it need to be noted that the generation electricity from renewables is consistent with PAWC’s White Paper on Economic Development. There are currently a number of electricity generation proposals currently being investigated in the Western Cape. Some of these proposals utilize renewable resources. It is recommended that every opportunity for the utilization and absorption of this additional local capacity be made and that this intention be stated clearly in the relevant and supporting documentation.

The draft Scoping Report makes reference to previous EIA’s for the proposed sub stations undertaken prior to the implementation of the EIA regulations. This statement is misleading and unclear. It is anticipated that these EIA’s were done as part of in-house investigations and feasibility studies and have no authorization status. This statement needs to be confirmed and clarified and IAP need to be advised/informed.

Visual impacts: It is noted that the site for the proposed Omega station is located at the southern gateway to the City of Cape Town on the N7, one of the significant scenic routes identified

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in the Scenic Drive Network Management Plan. This Plan must be utilised in the visual impact assessment. A complete and thorough visual impact assessment is required before this proposed site can be considered for support by this organization.

Extent of the Work proposed:There are concerns that the availability of increased supply will have a knock on effect and existing transmission lines into the city from the Omega site as well as the transmission line between Omega and Koeberg will be upgraded. The extent of work anticipated in the medium term needs be affirmed and the public and relevant authorities informed. Proper and complete description of proposed development is required. It is also a requirement of the EIA authorization application process that cumulative impacts be addressed.

It appears as though the proposed site of the Omega Station is the same as one of the sites for the proposed Eskom Wind Electricity Generation project. This point needs to be clarified and if correct, included for public and authority information

Botanical issues:It is noted that the botanical core area identified on Farm Schoongezicht is one of the 37 Core Flora Sites within the City of Cape Town. This information needs to be reflected in the documentation for public and authority information.

It is proposed that The conservation of indigenous vegetation within the power line servitude area should be promoted. A fire management plan for this servitude should be developed. Recent experience in the City of Cape Town area has not been satisfactory. Therefore it is recommended that this plan should be reviewed by other relevant stakeholders which must include the Cape Flats Flora Core Conservation Sites Working Group and the Environmental Management Department of the Blaauwberg Administration.

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Other issues:It has been suggested that the following be submitted for Council’s consideration. The erection of the powerline structures will need to comply with any relevant legislation. A list of this legislation should be included in the DSR.

Confirm that the West Coast Biosphere Reserve Management Board and local Ward Councillor has been contacted :

The impact of the development on the existing road infra-structure. A more detailed review of new access points and roads required for the development are required for an informed comment in this regard. It is recommended that these requirements need to be reflected in the description of the proposed activity and of the affected environment

A detailed Environmental Management Plan and Decommissioning plan

We trust you find the above in order and look forward to your response

Yours faithfullyEileen Weinronk

30-Aug-01 Draft SR Comment Late Comments arrive by fax 30 Aug 2001

Dated 3 Sept 2001Ref: 30/15/5/2

For Acting Head : Spatial Planning Department

Filed I&AP Draft Scoping Comment section.

Subject: Cape Strengthening Programme - comments on the Draft Scoping reportDate: Sun, 02 Sep 2001 11:19:52 +0200From: Karin Bowler <[email protected]>To: Eileen Weinronk <[email protected]>CC: suzette hattingh <[email protected]>,Stuart Dunsmore <[email protected]>, Nadia Mol <[email protected]>

Good day Eileen

Apologies for not acknowledging your e-mail earlier - I have been without a landline in Pretoria. The comments have been faxed to the Project Management Team and we will be incorporating the final

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comments into the Final Scoping Report.I have as yet not been able to view the comments due to the landline problem, but will be communicating with the project team on Monday.

Thank you for your participation in this project to date.

Kindest regards.Karin BowlerCopies forwarded to S Dunsmore - PBA IntN Moll - PDNAK Bowler - ACER (PTA - MBB)


Subject: Cape Strengthening ProgrammeDate: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 13:00:13 +0200From: <[email protected]>To: <[email protected]>CC: <[email protected]>, <[email protected]>

Thank you for your letter dated 15th March received today , 25th March .

In this correspondence you state that the EIA is available from the CMC administration. However, it is not clear which department this has been forwarded to. I confirm that we have not received this document and hereby request a full copy as soon as possible.

Subject: Report back on CMC contactDate: Wed, 27 Mar 2002 11:30:33 +0200From: Nadia Mol <[email protected]>To: <[email protected]>, "Karin Bowler (E-mail)" [email protected] <[email protected]>

Dear Suzette and Karin

I have tried to contact Eileen (CMC) telephonically, but she is away until 8th April 2002. Instead I spoke to her colleague, Suzette to let them know that a copy of the report has been forwarded to Mr Tomalin (CMC) along with an electronic version of the report. She stated that she will let Eileen know of this - but I will also e-mail Eileen to answer this

It is noted in your correspondence that the deadline for comment in 19th April 2002. This period of time for a co-ordinated and integrated comment from ourselves is not adequate and we request an extention of time to at least 60 days for a technical comment and additional 30 days for processing this comment through our political cycle.

In August 2001 we commented on the draft scoping report. We note that we have not received confirmation of receipt of these comments, nor any notification of a record of decision regarding the scoping report and are hence perplexed that the EIA is already out for comment.

query as well as her others. Will copy the e-mail to both of you.

RegardsNadia

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Please respond to these queries and requests as soon as possible Many thanks

Eileen WeinronkReview Co-ordinatorEnvironmental Management DepartmentCape Metropolitan Council AdministrationCity of Cape Town

15-Apr-02 Draft EIR Correspondence

Subject: Draft EIR 765 kV Transmission lineDate: Fri, 12 Apr 2002 12:46:43 +0200From: Sebola Shaka <[email protected]>To: <[email protected]>CC: <[email protected]>, <[email protected]>, <[email protected]>, <[email protected]>

Dear Eileen

This serves as a record of the discussion that was held between Shaka Sebola and Eileen Weinronk on 10th April 2002 regarding the request for extension of the review period.

* The Cape Metropolitan Council has requested that the

current 30-day review period be extended to 60-days on the basis that they find it difficult to get hold of their Councillors who should ratify the comments that the council raise regarding the reports they normally review.* the CMC sought clarity as to how the concerns and comments raised are addressed following the closure of the comments period. * The CMC also feels that the 2-week period following the closure of the comments period and the submission of the final report to NDEAT may be inadequate to address issues raised. * The basis for this argument is that they forwarded comments during the review of the draft scoping report and never got a copy of the final scoping report to determine if the issues raised were addressed. * Additional electronic copies are not desired.

In response to the above the following were highlighted:

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* extension of the review period cannot be granted on the basis that the Project team has made a commitment to the client to submit the final EIR on the 30th April 2002. * the reports that are issued to the public (serving as a record of the findings of the study, including discussion with interested and affected parties) are in draft form- implying that the IAPs are granted an opportunity to determine whether the issues they raised are correctly captured. Following the closure of the comments period the issues that have been raised are incorporated into the final reports and then submitted to the authorities.* regarding the adequacy of the incorporation period, is difficult to say whether the feeling is true because the nature of the issues that may be raised is unknown. The study team, however, believes that this is a sufficient period to address any issues- assuming that all major issues have been raised during the scoping phase and prior to the compilation of the draft EIR report.* The final scoping report was not made available for public comment and issues detailed on the draft scoping report were recorded in the draft EIR.* Additional electronic copies of the draft EIR can be forwarded to the CMC if required to speed up the comments period.regardsShaka SebolaFor PD Naidoo & Associates

17-Apr-02 Draft EIR Correspondence

Subject: Re: Draft EIR 765 kV Transmission lineDate: Tue, 16 Apr 2002 13:30:00 +0200From: <[email protected]>To: <[email protected]>CC: <[email protected]>, <[email protected]>, <[email protected]>, <[email protected]>, <[email protected]>

Dear Sebola

Thank you for your email in which you confirm your understanding of our discussion.

There are a number of issues contained therein that appear to have been misunderstood. Unfortunately I do not have the time at this stage to respond to each point therein.

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However, there is one issue in particular that requires urgent correction.

The City of Cape Town is one legal entity and is governed by legal processes and delegations. These processes and delegations must be respected in the course of all our work including review.

Thus the problem of submitting political comment within the given time period is not an issue of making contact with Councillors but rather with respect to Council's legal processes and delegations, supported by the approvals of relevant Heads. The request for comment from relevant sectors of the organization, review period, integration of comments received, responding to queries and concerns from relevant Heads and gaining their approval precedes processing of the comment through acknowledged legal processes of this Council.

I trust that this clarifies for you our requirement of sufficient time to review and comment.

Please note that the CMC (Cape Metropolitan Council) no longer exists. The correct name is the City of Cape Town (CCT). The CMC is now an Administration of the CCT and is referred to as the Cape Metropolitan Council Administration (CMCA) of the CCT.

Issues regarding the incorporation and response to comments are unfortunately not particular to this application process and will be raised both in our comments on this process and with the authorizing agency at both a local and provincial level.

The reason for not extending the deadline is inadequate - the agreement between the consultant and their client has no bearing on the issue raised by us regarding formal comment. This has a bearing on the adequacy of the process and is of concern to us. We trust that this clarifies our situation to some extent.

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As requested in our telephone discussion, please confirm that you will be able to receive comment up until 30th April as confirmed with Mr Tomalin and myself telephonically last week.

Trust in orderRegardsEileen Weinronk

17-Apr-02 Draft EIR Correspondence Subject: RE: 765kV Gamma-OmegaDate: Wed, 17 Apr 2002 12:45:38 +0200From: "Karin Bowler" <[email protected]>To: "Eileen Winlock" <[email protected]>, "John Gearing" <[email protected]>CC: "Carol Streaton" <[email protected]>, "Ernest Grunewald" <[email protected]>, <[email protected]>, <[email protected]>, "suzette hattingh" <[email protected]>

Dear John & Eileen

Thanks for sending this information through to me, I will ensure that same is recorded on the database.

Eileen, to confirm, my e-mail to you earlier this week becomes irrelevant, thus not requiring direct response from you. However, should you still wish to comment on its contents, please feel free.

I will also ensure that Suzette Hattingh effects the necessary changes on the database i.r.o CMC changing to Cape Metropolitan Council Administration, City of Cape Town.

Kind regardsKarin BowlerPBA InternationalCell: 082 809 7624-----Original Message-----From: John Geeringh [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2002 10:53 AMTo: [email protected]]

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Cc: Carol Streaton; Ernest Grunewald; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]: 765kV Gamma-Omega

Hallo Eileen, thank you for your time on the phone this morning. This is just to confirm our discussion and hopefully address your concerns.

We would like to thank you for meeting us halfway with the comments period and would like to stress that your final comments are welcome even after the date of 30 April 2002. We will submit the EIA report to DEAT and they normally take approximately 60 days to respond, therefore some time will still be available. They are also dependant on receiving in[put from the provincial authority from the Western Cape as well as the Northern Cape. Your comments and concerns will be forwarded to DEAT but I can assure you that we will respond to them directly to you. Our responses to your comments will also be forwarded to DEAT at the same time.

Kind regards and please say Hallo to Steven Granger for me.

John17-Apr-02 Draft EIR Correspondence From: stuart [mailto:[email protected]]

Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2002 1:47 PMTo: Nadia Mol; Karin BowlerSubject: Fw: Draft EIR 765 kV Transmission line Importance: High

Hi, After seeing this I'm even more keen that one of you please contact Eileen Weinronk to see that she is satisfied with things. I'd feel more comfortable that the queries raised by CMC are addressed with a bit more depth. As Karin's name is on the letter issued with the reports, I suggest she be the first to make contact (ASAP!). Any PIP issues can be dealt with at the same time. If there are any technical issues, then Nadia should take over. This will hopefully give CMC the level of attention they want at the moment. They will be an important commentator on our draft EIR and I'd rather they comment with a positive attitude. If they think we are being hardnosed about it all they will be more aggressive.

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Please let me know what transpires.

thanksstuart

02-May-02 Draft EIR Correspondence From: Eileen Weinronk [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2002 2:28 PMTo: [email protected]: Keith Wiseman; [email protected]; [email protected]: Re: Comment on the draft EIR for the Eskom 765kV Transmission line

Nadia hi

Thanks for your email and tel conversation

This confirms earlier email correspondence with your organization that we will submit to you directly ASAP - but not necessarily before 30th

Also please note that this comment is from the City of Cape Town and not CMCA.

trust of valueEileen

1.From: Nadia Mol [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2002 10:47 AMTo: '[email protected]'Cc: Stuart Dunsmore (E-mail); Karin Bowler (E-mail)Subject: Comment on the draft EIR for the Eskom 765 kV Transmission line

Dear Eileen

This is just a reminder that we are still waiting for comment from the CMCA on the draft EIR for the proposed Eskom 765 kV Transmission line. The extended comments period closed on Tuesday 30th April 2002 and we are now required to finalise the draft report. Please could you forward any comments that you may have on this document to us urgently.

Yours faithfullyNadia Mol (PD Naidoo & Associates)

2.From: Nadia Mol [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2002 11:33 AMTo: Stuart Dunsmore (E-mail); Karin Bowler (E-mail); John Geeringh (E-mail)Cc: '[email protected]'Subject: Comment on draft EIR

Dear Stuart, Karin and John

I have just chatted to Eileen and she has mentioned that she has circulated the draft EIR to the necessary internal departments and to date has only received one comment back. She is thus anticipating that she will only be able to get the CMCA's comments through to us in a weeks time.

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She is aware of our previous submission date and I stated that we would prefer to include the CMCA's comments in our addendum report rather than forward these individually to DEA&T following submission.

RegardsNadia

Co/Org Drakenstein MunicipalityName Carstens, J, MrMail to P O Box 1, Paarl, 7622Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 021 807 4500, 021 872 8054, , [email protected]


Name Knaggs, Jimmy, MrMail to P O Box 12, Paarl, 7622Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 021 807 4707, 021 872 8054, , [email protected]

Date Issue Raised Comment Action11-Aug-01 E-mail Received I will be attending the Ceres (ERF) meeting but need

some background Information, especially a proposed route map.

Thank you for your interest shown in this project. Unfortunately the voluminous and technical nature of the Draft Scoping Report precludes us from sending out electronic copies or additional hard copies. However, the salient issues have been summarised into a Draft Impact Table which we are in a position to forward electronically.

Should you wish to peruse the full Draft Scoping Report, with has a detailed 1 : 250 000 Map included depicting the proposed route & corridor. (I attach a list of the venues at which this Report is available.)

17-Aug-01 > From: Jimmy Knaggs <[email protected]>> To: <[email protected]>> Sent: Friday, August 17, 2001 10:36 AM> Subject: ESKOM route> ** Reply Requested by 8/20/2001 (Monday) **

> Hi

Subject: Re: ESKOM routeDate: Tue, 21 Aug 2001 09:35:19 +0200From: IMAGIS <[email protected]>To: Jimmy Knaggs <[email protected]>CC: Nadia Mol, "PBAI (network)", Suzette Hattingh, Karin Bowler

Good Morning Jimmy

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> Just to remind you about the electronic info for the route for the new 765kV line. We need at least the section from Tulbagh to the Berg River.> It would be useful if it was in WGS 84 and a Shape file. Please include the existing 400kV line route if possible.>> Regards> Jimmy

Following my message to you earlier this morning, it appears as though I have bypassed standard protocol in my frustration with MWEB's sloppy service. There are particular requirements regarding the recording of all communications in a public participation process that need to be addressed.

The deadline for comments from the stakeholder workshops is 24 August 2001. This deadline needs to be met as the independent consulting team has to collate all stakeholder issues shortly thereafter for the final draft scoping report. Please note, however, that this is by no means the last opportunity that your organisation will have to make comment as this project will go into the next phase where stakeholders will again play an important role. As you will see above, this message has been copied to both the project managers and the public participation coordinators. Should the Drakenstein Municipality identify any potential conflicts with the proposed alignment of the 765kV line and their current and proposed planning initiatives, please would you be so kind as to forward these issues to Karin Bowler at the email address provided above. Karin will ensure that any issues are discussed with yourself and appropriately collated into the scoping report. As discussed with yourself at the workshop in Ceres on Thursday last week, I appreciate that the current planning initiative of the Interim Integrated Development Plans (IDPs) is embryonic at this stage. I sincerely hope that the digital data provided to you may facilitate the identification of any potential conflicts observable in previous planning exercises undertaken by the Municipality. Be assured, however, that your organisation will have the opportunity to make further input to this process once you have had the time to firm up on your IDP. I have been involved in many IDPs around the country and fully appreciate your frustration with the current status of interim planning that the newly demarcated Municipalities have been thrown in to. If there is any way that I could be of assistance to you or your organisation, please do not hesitate to call.

Once again, on behalf of the team, thank you for your very valuable input to the Ceres workshop. We look forward to future collaboration.

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Kind regardsChris WhytePS - I have also attached the existing power network as you requested to assist in orientation.

----- Original Message -----From: IMAGIS <[email protected]>To: Jimmy Knaggs <[email protected]>Cc: PBAI (network) <[email protected]>Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2001 7:48 AMSubject: Re: ESKOM route

> Morning Jimmy

> Sorry about not replying yesterday, but it appears as though MWEB, my service provider, is currently undergoing upgrades and shut down the server from about 12pm yesterday. As you can imagine, this caused havoc with my plans yesterday.>> Herewith the proposed line you saw at the workshop, plus the two alternative routes identified at the workshop. These files are in shapefile format in the Clarke 1880 ellipsoid - your guys can project these directly into their system. Call me if you need any help>. Thanks for all your input to the workshop. If you see any red flags regarding these line alignments and your current planning, please let the team know ASAP. Thanks again>> Kind regards> Chris

Co/Org Karoo HooglandName van Sittert, Aletta, MevMail to Posbus 24, Sutherland, 6920Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 571 1020, 023 571 1089, 082 460 4317,


Co/Org Laingsburg MunisipaliteitName Visser, Fanie (SA), MnrMail to Privaatsak X4, Laingsburg, 6900Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 551 1019, 023 551 1019, ,

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Date Issue Raised Comment Action06-Jul-01 Telephonic Discussion Mr Visser were interested to know where the line where

going to run.Invited Mr Visser to the Laingsburg Farmers' Assoc. meeting.

Received route details from Koos van der Merwe (Eskom), and in a returned call explained to Mr Visser that the proposed line will be from Victoria West to Beaufort West following the current line and up to Komsberg near Sutherland close to the Capacitor Substation and from there to Ceres with a five meter flexibility.Mr Visser was satisfied with information given

29-Oct-01 1:250 000 MAPCo/Org Swartland MunisipaliteitName Janse van Rensburg, C, MnrMail to Privaatsak X52, Malmesbury, 7299Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 022 482 2996, 022 482 2935, ,


Co/Org Tulbagh Munisipale KantoorName Bezuidenhout, Gert, MnrMail to Posbus 3, Tulbagh, 6820Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 230 1020, 023 230 1250, ,


Co/Org Ubuntu MunisipaliteitName Nothnagel, Emil, MnrMail to Privaatsak X329, Victoria-Wes, 7070Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 053 621 0026, 053 621 0368, ,


Co/Org Witzenberg MunisipaliteitName Schuurman, JW, MnrMail to Posbus 44, Ceres, 6835Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 316 1854, 023 316 1877, ,


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Co/Org Witzenberg Munisipaliteit Name Swanepoel, Johan, MnrMail to Posbus 44, Ceres, 6835Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 313 3545, 023 313 3688, 083 457 2375,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action22-Apr-00 Draft EIR Comments19 April 2002

Ref: 16/3/4

Gamma-Omega 765 kV Transmissielyn: Omgewings Impak Studie - Beswaar: Witzenberg Munisipaliteit

Hiermee kommentaar en beswaar op Konsep Omgewings Impak verslag gedateer Maart 2002.

Daar word kennis geneem van die verskillende opsies van roetes wat in die verslag voorgele word. Hierdie munisipaliteit het reeds in die vorige skrywe beswaar gemaak teen die voorgestelde roete, “Alternate Central Route” & “Preferred Alignment”. Daar word volstaan by die vorige kommentaar en besware van hierdie munisipaliteit soos vervat in raadsbesluit 10.7 van 26 September 2001.

Die volgende verdere kommentaar en beswaar op die nuwe “Preferred Alignment” soos vervat in die dokument:- Dit word gemerk dat die roete suid van Gydopas en dan deur munisipale meentgronde beweeg. Ingevolge die plaaslike Struktuurplan is hierdie gronde geoogmerk vir toekomstige nywerheids, behuising en natuur area. Die Transmissielyn met gepaardgaande serwituut sal hierdie areas tragmenteer wat toekomstige onwikkeling sal ontwrig en kostes soos byvoorbeeld van infrastruktuur sal verhoog.

- Dit word ook gemerk dat die roete oor Hugo’s Berg in ‘n westelike rigting beweeg. Dit word genoem dat aan die westekant van Hugo’s Berg nog ‘n bergreeks loop bekend as die Skurweberg alvorens die lyn in die Witzenberg Vallei in beweeg.

These comments have been incorportated in the Addendum to the Draft EIR.

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Twee redelike hoe bergreekse moet derhalwe gekruis word tussen Prince Alfred’s Hamlet en die Agter-Witzenberg Vallei wat onprakties en nie koste-effektief is.

Met bogenoemde ingedagte asook vorige besware in ag geneem volstaan hierdie munisipaliteit by sy vorige aanbeveling van ‘n roete, naamlik langs die bestaande 400 kV lyne, of soos in die konsep genoem, die “Alternative Southern Route”

Ons dank u vir die geleentheid om kommentaar te lewer en glo dat die besware en aanbevelings ter harte geneem sal word.

Die uweJH Swanepoelnms MUNISIPALE BESTUURDER

23-Aug-01 Subject: Summary report and issues table for 765 kVDate: Thu, 23 Aug 2001 11:21:21 +0200From: Nadia Mol <[email protected]>To: [email protected]: Stuart Dunsmore, Karin Bowler, Suzette Hattingh

Dear Mr Swanepoel

Please find the attached summary document including the issues table that you requested at the Environmental Review Forum workshop in Ceres. We would appreciate your comment on this document by the end of this week if possible).

Please contact me telephonically at (011) 482 2123, by fax at (011) 482 4717 or by e-mail: [email protected], should you have any queries.

Yours faithfullyNadia Mol <<ERF summary1.doc>>

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29-Aug-01 Draft SR Comment Subject: Comments on Draft Scoping Report: Eskom Cape Strengthening Programme: Objection/Comments Witzenberg MunicipalityDate: Wed, 29 Aug 2001 16:49:23 +0200From: "pahamlet" <[email protected]>To: <[email protected]>CC: "Dana Du Plessis" <[email protected]>

Suzette Hattingh / Karin Bowler

The Draft Scoping Report dated July 2001 as well as discussions at a workshop held on 16 August 2001 at Ceres regarding above mentioned, refers.

The issue was discussed at a meeting of the Development and Planning Committee, Witzenberg Municipal Council, on 21 August 2001. It was decided to raise an objection against the proposed route selected. The reasons are as follows:- The route crosses the slopes of the Waboomsberg in the Ceres valley which are habitat to the Geometric Tortoise (PSAMMOBATES GEOMETRICUS). It is the only South African land tortoise that appears on the International Red Datalist. This type of tortoise are very specific regarding it's habitat and are not found in any other type of habitat.- The route crosses the upper slopes of Gydo Pass, Agter Witzenberg Pass, Witzenberg Valley as well as the Breede River Valley, 1km south of Tulbagh. On this route the line will have a huge visual impact against the surrounding rural and natural areas. Ceres is well known for its natural beauty and the line along this route will not only have a negative impact on tourism but will also create a loss of place for the local inhabitants. Tourism is regarded as a strong upcoming industry and the region is in the beginning phases of exploiting this market. Snowfalls attracts tourists by the thousands each year and the area just above Gydo Pass is a favorite visiting place. The proposed line crosses Tulbagh just a kilometer to the south, the town is well known as a tourist attraction with a historical background and buildings.

Subject: Comments on Draft Scoping ReportDate: Fri, 31 Aug 2001 09:01:42 +0200From: Karin Bowler <[email protected]>To: [email protected]: suzette hattingh <[email protected]>, Stuart Dunsmore <[email protected]>,Nadia Mol <[email protected]>

Dear Johan

Thank you for your comments received on 29 August 2001.

I have forwarded your comments to Stuart Dunsmore and Nadia Mol to ensure that all the issues are captured in the Final Scoping Report. Your letter serves to confirm many issues that were raised during our discussions around the maps during the second session.

The Witzenberg Municipality will indeed be receiving a copy of the Final Scoping Report. However, it is normally requested that this be made available to the public for viewing, does this create a problem for you and would it be necessary to arrange for an additional copy?

May I also take this opportunity to thank you for attending the ERF meeting at Ceres. The contribution made by key stakeholders proved valuable.

Kindest regardsKarin Bowler

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It is proposed that the new line follow the existing routes of the two 400 kV lines crossing the Witzenberg Municipal area as the existing lines already creates a visual impact.

Please send us a copy of the final draft when finished. For more information you can contact Johan Swanepoel at Witzenberg Municipality.

Yours trulyJohan Swanepoel

29-Oct-01 1:250 000 MAPCo/Org Wolseley AdministrasieName Strydom, A, MnrMail to Privaatsak X4, Wolseley, 6830Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 231 1021, 023 231 1361, ,


Co/Org WPKName Walters, A, MnrMail to van der Stell Str 195, Tulbagh, 6820Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 230 1076 /7, 023 230 0942, ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action06-Jan-01 Telephonic Discussion Questioned the information requested on the

Registration form.Made arrangements to delivering 1: 25 000 MAP to him. He decided to rather look at this to see where the line will run to forward us landowner names.

GOVT NATIONALCo/Org Dept of Mineral & Energy Name Agenbagh, GA, MrMail to Private Bag X9, Roggebaai, 8012Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 021 419 6105, 021 419 6260, ,


CorrespondenceRequest map of route for the Western Cape. Phoned Karin Bowler, sent details for fastmail through to Pbai.

Co/Org Ministry of Agriculture, Name van Rensburg, HG, MrMail to Private Bag X9179, Cape Town, 8000Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 021 483 4700, 021 483 3890, ,

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Date Issue Raised Comment Action01-Nov-01 Dear Ms Bowler

CSP: Integrated Env Mngmnt Legislation - ROD

Thank you for your letter dated 1 October with regards to the Records of Decision.

We are satisfied with the mentioned process, and do not have any queries.Kind regardsHG van Rensburg

Co/Org Ministry of HealthName Meyer, P, MrMail to P O Box 2060, Cape Town, 8000Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 021 483 2171, 021 483 2217, ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action27-Mar-02 Draft EIR Correspondence 27 March 2002

Dear Ms Bowler

The CSP 765 kV Transmission line: draft EIR

By direction of Mr P Meyer, MPP, Minister of Health, I acknowledge receipt of your letter dated 20 March 2002.

Kindly note that the above mentioned documentation has been referred to Mr Malatsi, Minister of Environmental Affairs & Development Planning, for his attention and finalisation.

Kind regardsHerman van der Westhuizen

GOVT PROVINCIALCo/Org Dept of Land AffairsName Smit, David, MrMail to Private Bag X5007, Kimberley, 8300

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Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 053 831 4090, 053 831 4095, 082 822 5102, Date Issue Raised Comment Action


Request hard copy Subject: RE: 765 draft EIRDate: Wed, 27 Mar 2002 15:18:29 +0200From: "Karin Bowler" <[email protected]>To: <[email protected]>CC: "Nadia Mol" <[email protected]>

I spoke to David Smit this morning:

He understood that the copies are too expensive to reproduce. He was happy with the suggestion that he contacts Mr Edwin Segole at the Northern Cape Dept of Agric, Nature Conserv, Land Reform & Env to have access to their hard copy. I also suggested that he tries to establish if this dept has electronic facilities available so that he may access the CD version.

RegardsKarin Bowler

Co/Org Minister of Environmental Name Malatsi, DM, MrMail to P O Box 15653, Vlaeberg, 8000Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 021 483 3915, 021 483 6081, ,


Correspondence09 April 2002

CSP Gamma-Omega 765 kV Transmission Line

By direction of Mr DM Malatsi, Minister of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, I acknowledge receipt of your letter dated 20 March 2002, the contents of which have been noted.

The matter is receiving attention.

Yours faithfullyMariaan MeyerAppointed Secretary

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Co/Org National Electricity Name Ellman, MJ, DrMail to P O Box 785080, Sandton, 2146Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 011 884 0118, 011 884 4355, , [email protected]

Date Issue Raised Comment Action24-Oct-00 The NER has not been informed about this proposed

765kV project from Bloemfontein to Cape Town (announced earlier this year) which has major implications for the South African transmission network. These are projects which could impact on Eskom Transmission’s bottom line and the NER would need to decide whether this project is in the interest of the ESI – before it is implemented!

Did you also handle the EIA for this project? I would appreciate it if you could send me a comprehensive and detailed information pack on the EIA as soon as possible, preferably by fax or e-mail.

Dr Ellman04-Apr-02 Draft EIR

CorrespondenceSubject: Electronic copies of the 765 kV Transmission line EIRDate: Wed, 27 Mar 2002 11:38:43 +0200From: Nadia Mol <[email protected]>To: [email protected]


Thank you for your recent e-mails requesting further information on the draft EIR for the proposed Eskom 765 kV Transmission line between Gamma and Omega. A CD of this report is currently being fast-mailed to you.

Please contact Suzette Hattingh (ACER, Africa) should you have any further queries. Her contact details are as follows:Tel (035) 340 2715Fax (035) 340 2232E-mail: [email protected]

Yours faithfully

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Nadia Mol - PD Naidoo & AssociatesCo/Org Office of the PremierName , , Mail to Private Bag X20538, Bloemfontein, 9300Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 051 405 5799, 051 405 4803, ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action27-Mar-02 Draft EIR

CorrespondenceOffice of the PremierFree State Office – Bloemfontein.27 March 2002

Acknowledgement of receipt of letter: The CSP 765 kV Transmission line: draft EIR

We hereby wish to acknowledge with appreciation receipt of your correspondence dated 15 March 2002, with regards to the above mentioned subject, the contents of which have been noted.

Please be informed that your correspondence has been referred to the MEC, entrusted with Environmental, Tourism & Economic Affairs, Ms TS Balot, for his attention.

However we suggest that you make follow up with his office at this number 051 403 3728.

We hope you find the above in order.

With kindest regardsThabo Masukela Administrative Secretary to the Premier

Co/Org Western Cape Nature Name Gerber, Gerhard, MnrMail to Private Bag 5014, Stellenbosch, 7800Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 021 889 1560, 021 889 1523, , [email protected]

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Date Issue Raised Comment Action20-Aug-01 Fax Received Ref: JNO17/8/3 Cape Strengthening Programme

20 August 2001

Att: Karin Bowler

The Cape Strengthening Programme: Gamma – Omega 765 kV transmission Line Environmental impact Assessment: Scoping Phase Continuation

Your Ref No.: ECSL3.01In response to you letter to Dr Kas Hamman dated 28 June 2001.PRIMARY I&APWith the establishment of the Western Cape Nature Conservation Board on 1 April 2000, the Board came to separate entity from the Department of Environmental & Cultural Affairs and Sports (DECAS). Whereas in the past members of Cape Nature conservation used to assist the Environmental Impact Management Unit of the Department with development application evaluation and authorisation, the Board will no longer be an authorising body, but rather one of the primary interested and affected parties that will have to be consulted during the Scoping Process of the IEM procedure.

Herewith then the Board would like to request that it is registered as an I&AP for the CSP.

CO-ORDINATION OF BOARD”S INPUT & COPY OF RECORDSWith a number of different employees of the Board

Subject: Eskom Cape Strengthening Programme - 765 kV Transmission LineDate: Wed, 29 Aug 2001 15:11:25 +0200From: Karin Bowler <[email protected]>To: [email protected]: Stuart Dunsmore <[email protected]>, Nadia Mol <[email protected]>, suzette hattingh <[email protected]>

Good day Dr/Mr Gerber

Thank you for your fax of 20 August 2001. Apologies for the delay in response. I have tried today to contact you by telephone 14: 29pm, 29 August 2001, unfortunately there was no reply.

This e-mail serves to acknowledge your letter and to respond to the following:

1. Thank you for emphasising the role of the Cape Nature Conservation Board.2. Although this is considered by DEA&T to be a national project, We have since the start of this project with Paul Hardcastle (now, as you know, with DECAS) and have sought his advice on various issues.3. We would like to amend our database according to your request, I would however like you to confirm whether we should DELETE or MAINTAIN the following individuals:a. Dr Hammanb. Mr F P Viljoenc. Mr J van Deventerd. Mr D Laidlere. Mr H Stadler

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Having received the I&AP registration form, it would be best that all correspondence is routed through Scientific Services. We will then consult with Operational Services and co-ordinate the Boards Input.

Being a primary I&AP, we also request our own copy of the Draft Scoping report (and other documentation).

Gerhard GerberThe Manager: Scientific services

4. Mr van Deventer was invited to attend the Environmental Review Forum workshop held on 16 August 2001 in Ceres at which the summary of the Draft Scoping Report was discussed. Unfortunately he was unable to attend. However he received a copy of the Draft Impact Table which summarizes all the issues identified during the Scoping Phase.5. Although the comment period has closed for the Draft Scoping Period, copies of the report are available at the Cape Library and the Bloubergstrand Library (we have requested that the librarians catalogue the report), and from the Eskom Website: www.eskom.co.za/story/omega.htm.6. If you are comfortable with this, approach, I would suggest that you respond to the Final Scoping Report that will be available during September (dates to be confirmed). It will also be available for public viewing at selected libraries and municipal offices and the Project Team would welcome your comment. Although none of the other key stakeholders (apart from the DECAS, Northern Cape DEA&T & National DEA&T) are receiving their own copy, I will put this request forward to the study team. (as per a database copy of your original fax attached hereto).

Should you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact me directly on 082 809 7624.

Kindest regardsKarin BowlerPublic Involvement Programme Leader

30-Aug-01 From: Gerhard Gerber <[email protected]>To: Karin Bowler <[email protected]>Date: 30 August 2001 07:06Subject: RE: Eskom Cape Strengthening Programme – 765kV

Hi Karin Bowler

Subject: Eskom Cape Strengthening Programme Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2001 08:44:29 +0200From: Karin Bowler <[email protected]>To: Gerhard Gerber <[email protected]>CC: suzette hattingh [email protected]>, Nadia Mol <[email protected]>, Stuart Dunsmore <[email protected]>

With reference to my fax of 20 August 2001 and in response to your e-mail of 29 August 2001, the following:I&AP RegistrationIn response to your point 3 the following -a. Dr Hamman - DELETEb. Mr F P Viljoen - DELETE

Morning Gerhard Gerber

Thanks for your quick and informative response. It is not always easy weaving our way through the intricate web of departments.... much appreciated.

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c. Mr J van Deventer - DELETEd. Mr D Laidler - Dennis Laidler & Paul Hardcastle are both with the Sub-Directorate: Environmental Impact Management of the Department of Environmental and Cultural Affairs and Sport (EIM: DECAS)e. Mr H Stadler - DELETE

The Western Cape Nature Conservation Board should thus only be listed once, with Kevin Shaw being the contact person (e-mail: [email protected] ; tel: 021-8891560 & fax: 021-8891523).Draft Impact TablePlease forward a copy of the "Draft Impact Table" mentioned in your point 4 to Kevin Shaw.Copy of Final Scoping ReportAlthough the Board would like its own copy of the final report, we trust that a copy will also be available on the Eskom Website.Kind regards,GERHARD GERBER

I will instruct my office as per this e-mail to make the necessary changes to the database as instructed by you. (Suzette Hattingh - Please confirm when these changes have been made.)

A Draft Impact Table will be forwarded by e-mail to Mr Shaw. (Suzette Hattingh - Please confirm when this has been done).

I am also forwarding this e-mail to the Project Team Manager to request a individual copy for the Board.

It is important that the Final Scoping Report be available on the Eskom Website as many stakeholders accessed it via this means. Stakeholders will be informed of the address as soon as it becomes available.


Name Shaw, Kevin, MnrMail to Private Bag 5014, Stellenbosch, 7800Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 021 889 1560, 021 889 1523, , [email protected]

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Date Issue Raised Comment Action24-Oct-01 Phoned regarding his concern as to if the final Scoping

Report has been made available.Subject: Eskom 765 kV - Final Scoping ReportDate: Wed, 24 Oct 2001 21:42:57 +0200From: Karin Bowler <[email protected]>To: Stuart Dunsmore <[email protected]>, Nadia Mol <[email protected]>

Dear Nadia and Stuart

Suzette has been contacted by Mr Kevin Shaw from the Western Cape Nature Conservation Board phoned regarding his concern as to if and when the Final Scoping Report have been or may be made available. The following comment:

1. I get this uncomfortable feeling that we are headed for some trouble in the public domain if DEA&T doesn't fulfil their duties shortly, we may be presented with some difficulties.2. One of us should phone Mr Shaw and explain that we will be bringing out the Revised Impact Tables – in stead of the Final Scoping Report.

Please advise.Karin

30-Oct-01 Subject: Cape Strengthening Programme: EIADate: Tue, 30 Oct 2001 09:22:11 +0200From: "PBAI (network)" <[email protected]>To: [email protected]: Karin Bowler <[email protected]>, Suzette Hattingh <[email protected]>, Nadia Mol [email protected]

Dear Mr Shaw,

I am the project manager for the EIA for Eskom's proposed 765kV Transmission line between the Omega and Gamma sub-stations (Koeberg and Victoria West respectively), and I have been asked by the Public Involvement Consultant (ACER Africa) to contact you regarding the issue of the Scoping Report for the study. I apologise that I didn't get back to you last Friday as promised, and I understand from your office that you are on leave this week.

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The Scoping Report has been finalised and is due for delivery to National DEA&T and the provincial offices this week. Although it is not intended to print and release the full document in the public domain, extracts of the document are being sent to all the key stakeholders who were invited to the Environmental Review Forum meetings in Beaufort West and Ceres in August. There are some 200 of these, and I believe you have a list of them. Your organisation is on the list and you should be receiving the document in the next few days. The content of the document is comprehensive in terms of the issues and their levels of impact, as well as what is intended for study in the EIA phase.

I hope that this will be sufficient for your needs at this stage. Iwill be away next week, but will be available from the 12th November should you require more discussion on the matter. Please e-mail me or leave a message at my office if need be.

RegardsStuart Dunsmore

04-Apr-02 Draft EIR Correspondence Subject: Omega - GammaDate: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 16:05:47 +0200From: "Kevin Shaw" <[email protected]>To: <[email protected]>

Dear Karin

I have received your letter CSP EIR.LO7 dated 15/03/2002 today. It will not be possible for me to get to any of the venues stipulated in your letter, before the due date. Would it not be possible to email me a copy the draft EIR, or is it not available on the web page.

RegardsK.A. Shaw

Subject: Electronic copies of the 765 kV Transmission line EIRDate: Wed, 27 Mar 2002 11:38:43 +0200From: Nadia Mol <[email protected]>To: [email protected]: "Karin Bowler (E-mail)" <[email protected]>, "Stuart Dunsmore (E-mail)" <[email protected]>, <[email protected]>


Thank you for your recent e-mails requesting further information on the draft EIR for the proposed Eskom 765 kV Transmission line between Gamma and Omega. A CD of this report is currently being fast-mailed to you.

Please contact Suzette Hattingh (ACER, Africa) should you have any further queries. Her contact details are as follows:Tel (035) 340 2715, Fax (035) 340 2232, E-mail: [email protected] faithfullyNadia Mol - PD Naidoo & Associates

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16-Apr-02 Draft EIR Comments Western CapeNature Conservation BoardScientific Services

Ref./Verw:JNO 25/4Enquiries/Navrae:K.A. ShawDate/Datum:12 April 2002

COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT: GAMMA – OMEGA 756kV TRANSMISSION LINE

Comments are restricted to the specialist studies carried out on the effect that the proposed line would have on the avifauna and ecology, although some comments are relevant to the other studies that were commissioned.

General1. The report considers the impact of the transmission line on a broad scale in that it only considers where the proposed routes are to be sited and even this is indicated as a 500m corridor. It should therefore be considered as a document, the purpose of which is to determine the best route that the transmission line should follow between Victoria West and Koeberg and the approval thereof will allow ESKOM to carry out more finer planning along the selected route which will be subjected to further scrutiny by interested and affected parties (I&AP’s). Seen in this light the document fulfils its function. If, however, the purpose of this document is to serve as an environmental impact report of the project in it’s entirety then it has serious shortcomings. Foot prints of pylons (albeit small) and other constructions like access roads and construction camps (which can have major impacts a fact substantiated by most of the specialists in their reports) associated with a development of this nature have not been evaluated by the specialists for the simple reason that they have not been identified on the ground. It is only once these foot prints have been identified and evaluated by the specialists that I&AP’s can truly evaluate whether all

Subject: Eskom 765 kV EIA Draft EIR commentDate: Wed, 17 Apr 2002 09:29:00 +0200From: "Karin Bowler" <[email protected]>To: <[email protected]>CC: <[email protected]>, <[email protected]>

Dear Kevin

In acknowledgement of the receipt of your comments on the Draft EIR for the abovementioned EIA:

Thank you for the effort you have taken in reviewing the Draft EIR, it is a substantial document and demands a great deal of attention from Interested and Affected Parties.

Your response has been forwarded to the various specialists for review and additional comment. Your document, together with the specialist comments will be incorporated in the final EIR.

Our appreciation and kind regards Karin BowlerPBA InternationalCell: 082 809 7624

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issues have been satisfactorily addressed and whether the mitigation and management measures proposed will in fact reduce the expected impact. Figure 1 of Chapter 1 is a table showing the processes that have been followed and gives the impression that this process will end with the approval of this document. If this is the case Western Cape Nature Conservation Board (WCNCB) cannot support the development as it is of the opinion that this document is insufficient to evaluate the entire development.2. It is disturbing to note that a large percentage of the specialists indicated that their evaluation had to be carried out under time and/or budgetary constraints. Considering the magnitude of the development and the possible effect it can have on the social and natural environment, one would have expected that this important aspect (Environmental Impact Report) of the development phase be properly catered for. WCNCB is, however, satisfied that the ecological specialist and the avifaunal specialist has done enough work and provided enough information to be able to make a satisfactory decision as to the correct route. It is, however imperative that the report should be followed by a more detail evaluation once the sites of the pylons, access roads, construction camps, and any other activity associated with a development of this nature have been identified on the ground (i.e. the footprint of the development needs to be physically determined and this also needs to go through the Environmental Impact Assessment process.).

Avifauna specialist report1. The report states that there are three types of impacts of power lines on birds: electrocutions, collisions and loss of habitat. The specialist is of the opinion that the two potential impacts that the proposed line would have are collisions and disturbance of nesting Martial Eagles on the nearby 400kV lines. It is unclear from the document whether the activity of clearing servitudes under lines will take place. If the vegetation is reduced either in height or density under these lines the open areas created could attract large terrestrial birds that have a preference to open

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areas increasing the probability of bird-power line interactions. If clearing below the lines is going to occur it is recommended that the specialist be requested to re-evaluate whether this would have an effect on bird-power line interactions.2. In the light of the fact that power lines are having a bigger impact on birds than what was originally thought (as indicated by the specialist) it is disturbing that only sections 1 and 2 were physically inspected (although not the entire route) and a desktop study plus personal knowledge of the area were used to evaluate sections 3, 4 and 5. This was due to time and budget constraints. WCNCB would to recommend that sufficient time and funding be allocated to the specialist, enabling the specialist to carry out a thorough investigation of the entire line.3. Proactive mitigations methods are recommended by the specialist along certain identified high risk sections of the line, which will definitely reduce the number of collisions. The specialist, however, states that areas, especially in sections 3, 4 and 5 may not have been identified due to the methodology applied to identify high-risk areas. Furthermore it is not possible to identify all high-risk areas. Change of habitat (change of land use, construction of dams) in the future may attract certain bird species to areas presently not utilized by them. New collision sites may therefore be identified once the line has been erected. WCNCB would like a commitment from ESKOM to implement mitigation measures as soon as new sites are identified in order to reduce the number of interactions between power lines and birds.4. The report does not make provision for mitigation measures preventing electrocution of birds. The specialist has recommended the cross-rope suspension type pylon structure, which provides very limited perching sites thus limiting bird electrocutions. Unfortunately this type of structure cannot be used in steep mountainous terrain nor where the route changes at a 3° angle. At these sites it is proposed that a self-supporting tower (Figure 4, Chapter 1) will be used. While the specialist is of the opinion that the structures used on the large lines (275 – 765kV)

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usually pose no threat to birds the report does not clearly state what the possibilities are of electrocutions occurring on the self supporting structure. It is also interesting to note that the 400kV structures (similar in design to the proposed self-supporting 765kV structure) near Koeberg have been fitted with mitigation measures preventing birds from perching on them. WCNCB recommends that the specialist evaluate the potential of bird electrocutions on the self-supporting structures and recommend applicable mitigation measures should they be required.5. The specialist has recommended that the line be monitored on a six monthly basis to determine the effectiveness of the mitigation measures (Collision summary (annex B) and assessment (annex F) tables). It should, however, be stipulated that ESKOM must monitor the entire length of the line in order to identify other sites where collisions occur. Ecological specialist report1. The specialist has compiled a very comprehensive report, but unfortunately because the area (500m wide strip between Koeberg and Victoria West) which had to be covered was so large and the fact that the actual foot prints of the development had not (and possibly still have not) been identified it was not possible to provide information as to what the actual effect of the development will be on the environment. In order to compensate for this the specialist has made a number of recommendations which include amongst others, evaluation of the site pictures by an ecologist/botanist once the sites have been identified, the consultation of an ecologist with the placing of pylons and associated developments through sensitive areas, and the incorporation of various procedures and mitigation measures in the EMP. While WCNCB supports the recommendations and insist that they should be implemented, we would like to once again point out that the report does not deal with site-specific issues except in the broader sense and we cannot support the development if it is to be approved based on this EIR report.

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2. The specialist makes a number of recommendations with regards to rehabilitation. Rehabilitation is incorrect terminology and what the report should be referring to is restoration. Restoration must be implemented in all the areas, which have been affected by the development. These areas must be restored to the same state as that prior to the development. Restoration is a specialist field, and WCNCB recommends that a specialist (possibly two, one for the fynbos and one for the Karoo biome) be employed/contracted in to advise, supervise and monitor the restoration process. Furthermore restoration should be carried out to the satisfaction of the specialist and not the landowner as recommended in the report

Concluding remarksWCNCB would like to reiterate that the environmental impact report adequately addresses the proposed and alternative routes of the transmission line. In this regard WCNCB is willing to accept that the Central Route is the route that the transmission line should follow. This acceptance is only valid if the recommendations made by the respective specialists and in this letter are incorporated into the planning/development process. The report, however, provides very little (if any) information illustrating the effect of the development footprint on the environment. WCNCB can therefore not recommend that the proposed development be approved in its entirety while the actual footprint (site of pylons, construction camps, access roads, etc) of the development has not been subjected to the EIA process.

For: Manager (Scientific Services)Nms. Bestuurder (Wetenskaplike Dienste)

Co/Org Western Cape Provincial Name Ozinsky, Max, MrMail to P O Box 648, Cape Town, 8000Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 021 483 3238, 021 483 3883, 082 414 7147,

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Date Issue Raised Comment Action16-Jul-01 E-mail Received Could you please email me a copy of the Draft Scoping

report, and also register the ANC Western cape Env. Desk as an I&AP.

Emailed explaining time availability applies and that if he need further assistance at later stage he should let me know.

23 Aug 2001Checked whether Mr ozinsky has been able to access the website.

23-Aug-01 Mr Ozinsky telephonically requested an copy of the DSR to be e-mailed to him

Subject: ESKOM 765 kV Transmission line - WebsiteDate: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 20:19:03 +0200From: Suzette Hattingh <[email protected]>To: [email protected]

Dear Mr Ozinsky

I would like to extend this invitation to the Environmental Review Forum Workshop to you.

Please find attached:Invitation & AgendaPreamble and draft SR SummaryInvitation and I&AP list

We look forward to your participation.


JOB SEEKER/CONTRACTORCo/Org ABB (South Africa)Name Ravera, Claudio, MrMail to Private Bag X37, Sunninghill, 2157Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 011 236 7230, , , [email protected]

Date Issue Raised Comment Action16-Jul-01 Saw advert in Sunday Times.

Visited the website and read through report.Company constructs towers.Commented on footprint and noted that visual impacts and footprints should be considered for different farming activities, as this could have negative impact.Would like to be kept informed of the project.

Phoned ACER, Karin Bowler Contact him/got hold of 18 July 2001.

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LANDOWNER/RESIDENTSCo/OrgName du Toit, Calla (CVDM), MnrMail to Posbus 17, Prince Albert Hamlet, 6840Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 313 3190, 023 313 3708, 082 445 4483,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action20-Aug-01 Telephonic Discussion Phoned regarding not being included in the ERF Workshop

at Ceres.21 Aug 01Karin Bowler’s telcon with Mr du Toit - the main points:

1.Explained that the ERF was at a representative level. 2.The following issues he raised with me, have been recorded in the Comment & Response Document and are part of the Draft Scoping Report:- The historical cannon. - The historical walls that were destroyed during the construction of the 400 kV lines. - There is a lane of historical trees under the existing 400 kV line that were damaged during construction. These should be avoided with the 765kVHe has not yet seen the Draft Scoping Report & will make the effort to do so. I have asked him to inform ACER in writing if he is not satisfied with the manner in which we have captured the issues in the C&R document.3. He also brought to my attention the following:- The area over the Witzenberg mountains where the 400 kV currently runs and where the 765kV was originally planned, is considered to be of historical significance. For this reason alone, he feels that the route should be reconsidered. - The route over the Witzenberg mountains should also be avoided from a visual and ecological perspective. He says that there are many sensitive plant species in this area. - The access route to construct the 400kV was never rehabilitated properly and concrete slabs which should have been removed, are still there. - He is concerned that the EMPs are of no value as these are not properly managed by either Eskom or the contractor.

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4. I explained that Eskom had held a special round of talks with the farmers' associations, but that these had not been very well attended. He concurred that this may have been as a result of the holidays.

Mr du Toit belongs to the Ceres farmers' association, the current chairman is Mr Anton Bredel.

The following was agreed:- Mr du Toit will send in written comment together with photographs of the areas of concern. - He understands that there will be additional opportunity to comment in the future. - He would appreciate a meeting with the Eskom negotiators during the next phase. - It may be best that Eskom attends the association's meeting.

17-Apr-02 Draft EIR Correspondence Mr Calla du Toit telephoned.

- Unhappy with route. (- Giving up land used for fresh fruit.)- Extend invitation to project team to visit for a meeting with the Farmers Association and to have a proper Site Visit.- Will fax comments and objections in writing.

Name du Toit, Retief (RC), MnrMail to Posbus 150, Ceres, 6835Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 313 3242, 023 313 3594, , [email protected]


Name Engelbrecht, JJ & MH, Mnr & MevMail to Posbus 339, Ceres, 6835Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 312 2504, , ,


Name Lombard, J, MnrMail to Posbus 46, Tulbagh, 6820Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 230 0784 /5, 023 230 0740, , [email protected]


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Name Loubser, Nico, MnrMail to P O Box 205, Riebeech Kasteel, 7307Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , 083 412 3113,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action27-Mar-02 Draft EIR Correspondence Mr Loubser called regarding getting clarity of where the

line would run and/or if it would be crossing his property.Mr Daniel boshoff from ESKOM contacted Mr H Truter regarding this matter.Suzette Hattingh informed Mr Loubser to contact Mr Truter.

Name Reitz, FHW, MrMail to Posbus 29, Wolseley, 6830Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 231 0904, 023 231 0904, 082 411 3795,


Name Smuts, Johan (JB), MnrMail to Posbus 272, Malmesbury, 7299Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 022 482 2074, 022 482 2074, 082 452 9482,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action03-Aug-01 Draft SR Comment Toekomstige Toerime Atraksie - weens natuurskoonheid

Broeiplek - kruisarendVerskeie advertensie aanbiedinge

19-Sep-01 Swartland Farmers Meeting

Issues Raised:1.In the low point where we propose the line crosses the Porseleinberg there is a Black Eagles nest - this should be confirmed during the avifaunal study. 2.The low point through the Porseleinberg is a preferred route for racing pigeons. 3.They were concerned that the terrain was not suitable for a power line - I explained that the terrain seemed suitable but that this would be confirmed during the EIA phase. 4.The line passes close to the houses and “werf” of Dassenheuwel and Tweekuil - this is true but I explained that the line can be finally placed behind the houses as well. 5.They indicated that the area was used for filming adverts - my answer was that if the line had to be placed

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across the Swartland this may be a problem along all routes. 6.There is a 4X4 route on the Porseleinberg at this point - it seems that this route is very seldom used and I do not necessarily see this as a highly significant issue. 7.Health - EMR 8.A power line through their wheatlands will be problematic for crop sprayers (aeroplanes) 9.There is a crop sprayer landing strip on Tweekuil close to the proposed route. 10.THE FARMERS OF THE AREA HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED - they say that they attended the open day at Malmesbury and filled in the attendance list/or had their names and addresses taken but have not received any notifications since and were not notified of the availability of the scoping report. they say there are a number of farmers who still don't know of the proposed line.

Acknowledged that a power line has to cross somebody’s property but feel that they have legitimate reasons why the route is not entirely satisfactory. Alternative possible routes

-Sept 2001 1.Realign the route from once the line crosses the Berg River near Gouda, southwards to link up with our alternative from the existing line below Voëlvlei Dam across below the Porseleinberg. 2.Cross the Porseleinberg just north of the proposed route somewhere. The line will then be visible as it crosses the mountain but this may be better than a long way around the bottom of the mountain range.

Name Venter, Jan (JH), MrMail to P O Box 405, De Aar, 7000Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 053 631 0821, 053 631 1155, 083 722 1818,


Co/Org Ouplaas TrustName du Toit, Josua (JJ), MnrMail to Posbus 17, Prince Albert Hamlet, 6840Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 313 3190, 023 313 3708, 082 445 4483,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action

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07-Sep-01 Trust/ID Nr.: 3811245017089Co/Org Tweekuil PlaseName Louw, Albertus (AJ), MnrMail to Posbus 1, Malmesbury, 7299Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 022 482 3057, 022 482 3057, 082 321 1681,


19-Sep-01 Swartland Farmers Meeting

Issues Raised:

1.In the low point where we propose the line crosses the Porseleinberg there is a Black Eagles nest - this should be confirmed during the avifaunal study. 2.The low point through the Porseleinberg is a preferred route for racing pigeons. 3.They were concerned that the terrain was not suitable for a power line - I explained that the terrain seemed suitable but that this would be confirmed during the EIA phase. 4.The line passes close to the houses and werf of Dassenheuwel and Tweekuil - this is true but I explained that the line can be finally placed behind the houses as well. 5.They indicated that the area was used for filming adverts - my answer was that if the line had to be placed across the Swartland this may be a problem along all routes. 6.There is a 4X4 route on the Porseleinberg at this point - it seems that this route is very seldom used and I do not necessarily see this as a highly significant issue. 7.Health - EMR 8.A power line through their wheatlands will be problematic for crop sprayers (aeroplanes) 9.There is a crop sprayer landing strip on Tweekuil close to the proposed route. 10.THE FARMERS OF THE AREA HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED - they say that they attended the open day at Malmesbury and filled in the attendance list/or had their names and addresses taken but have not received any notifications since and were not notified of the availability of the scoping report. they say there are a number of farmers who still don't know of the proposed line.

Acknowledged that a power line has to cross somebody’s

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property but feel that they have legitimate reasons why the route is not entirely satisfactory. Alternative possible routes


Co/Org Witzenberg Properties (Pty) Name du Toit - Die Bestuurder, Francois (FJ), MnrMail to Posbus 293, Ceres, 6835Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 313 3347, 023 313 3729, ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action07-Sep-01 Trust/ID Nr.: Co Reg No.: 1954/000760/07

Name Prins - Plaasbestuurder, Johan (JB), MnrMail to Posbus 120, Ceres, 6835Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 313 3110, 023 313 3532, ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action07-Sep-01 Trust/ID Nr.: Co. Reg. No.: 1954/000760/07

Name Theron - Plaasbestuurder, Jannie (JO), MnrMail to Posbus 92, Ceres, 6835Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 313 3108, 023 313 3486, ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action07-Sep-01 Trust/ID Nr.: Co Reg No.: 1954/000760/07

ORGANISED BUSINESSCo/Org ESKOM - Transmission Name Willemse, Douw, MrMail to P O Box 1047, Oakdale, 7530Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 021 915 9279, 021 915 9285, ,

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Correspondence>>> Douw Willemse 04/19/02 02:32PM >>>Hallo John,

Skakel my asb. dringend ivm die EIA en die kommentare.

Die tyd was min om te kyk na die dokument. Kan jy asb verseker dat die huidige bird interactions en die talle foute wat tans op die bestaande lyne voorkom, ingesluit is in die verslag. Dit lyk vir my of ons ernstig moet kyk na die foute voordat ons sommer gaan en die lyne in dieselfde korridors plaas.

Verder wil ek hoor of ons 'n verslag op 'n stadium onder oë kan kry. En het julle met Distribusie ook gesels, veral oor die uitbreidings wat hulle in die Ceres gebied doen? Soos ek sê, ek kon nie daarby uitkom om 'n dag of twee daar by die biblioteek te gaan sit en die document deurwerk nie.

Maar skakel my asb, miskien kan ek jou Dinsdag daar bo sien, alhoewel my dag redelik vol is.

Groete uit 'n warm Kaap; ek dink dis die hoogdruk voor die koue front.

Douw G WillemseSenior Environmental AdvisorTransmission Western Region

From: [email protected]: Monday, April 22, 2002 8:45 AMTo: Douw WillemseCc: [email protected]: Re: Cape Strengthening EIA

Ek kan vir jou 'n afskrif van die EIR op 'n CD kry as jy sou belangstel. 'n Hard copy kos meer as R1000-00 om te verkry. Die inligting rakende die interactions sal nog verdere detail studie kry, ons probeer 'n ROD kry vir 'n korridor sodat ons kan negotiate. Detail studies vir Argeologie, plantegroei en voëls sal ook nog tydens die EMP fase gedoen word, met spesifieke mitigation.

Laat weet maar of jy 'n CD wil hê.John

Co/Org National Electricity Name Boeije, Willie, MrMail to P O Box 785080, Sandton, 2146Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 011 263 9820, 011 884 4355, , [email protected]

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Date Issue Raised Comment Action22-Nov-01 Draft SR Comment Subject: Cape Strengthening

Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2001 12:32:17 +0200From: "Willie Boeije (Senior Manager IRP)" To: "'[email protected]'"21 November 2001

Per Email to [email protected]

Dear Karin

CAPE STRENGTHENING PROGRAMME: COMMENTS ON DRAFT SCOPING REPORT

Thank you for your letter dated 29 October. Herewith some further comments on the documents provided.

Strategic AlternativesThe conclusion of item 1.1 cannot be considered in isolation. The transmission licensee has the obligation to transmit subject to minimum standards on quality of supply. If the quality of supply standards can no longer be guaranteed, the transmitter will either have to invest in new transmission capacity or encourage the entry of generation, or both depending on the economics at the time. If agreements cannot be reached in time the transmitter has to commit to those options under his control. There may, however, be options other than the construction of the 765 kV line.

Comments on Table of Issues- TariffsMy understanding of the proposed Transmission Tariff under the Wholesale Pricing System would mean that the cost of the 765 kV line would allocate a larger proportion of Transmission’s operating costs to power being taken off in the Western Cape Zone and would provide a greater incentive to generation in that zone. These tariffs are not

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yet approved or implemented, but must be considered in the long-term decisions.- Alternatives: Strategic considerationsThe response to the item on further strategies for when 765kV is no longer sufficient raises further questions. The 765 kV line will have a very high power transfer capability and its life extends beyond the planning horizon. We can thus assume that this will be the last transmission line to the sensitive Western Cape area for a very long time. Eskom need to state when the next line be required as it has strategic implications for whether this ‘last opportunity’ should not be applied differently. Some further key questions are: Would there not be a long-term need for strengthening the western part of the Northern Cape, using 400 kV and other new routes? How would this affect the utilisation of the proposed 765kV line(s)? Is it planned to construct the line for 765kV operation and to operate it at 400kV? If so, when is will the line be operated at 765 kV?

With all the uncertainties around potential development in the Western Cape, the recommendation that the need for construction of the line be continually reviewed is supported. Other incremental options must, however, be considered to maintain the reliability of supply to the Western Cape.

Yours sincerelyWillie Boeije

Co/Org Shell S.A. (Pty) LtdName Fortune, David, MrMail to P O Box 2231, Cape Town, 8000Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 021 408 4073, 021 408 4643, 082 800 0477,

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Date Issue Raised Comment Action16-Apr-02 Draft EIR Correspondence Dear Ms Bowler

The CSP 765 kV Transmission Line - EIA

Thank you for your letter dated 15 March and the CD of the draft EIR. At this stage we have no comments.

I do however request that you keep us on your list, so that we can be advised of any further developments.

Yours sincerelyfor SHELL SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LIMITEDDavid Fortune

OTHERCo/Org CEN Integrated Name Cohen, Mike, DrMail to 36 River Rd, Walmer, Port Elizabeth, 6070Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 041 581 2983, 041 581 2983, , [email protected]

Date Issue Raised Comment Action16-Jul-01 E-mail Received I should be most grateful if you would let me have a

electronic copy of the DSR. I am unable to access the document on the web address given in the Sunday Times.

Explained that the time availability applies.Checked the 24 Jul 01 if he had been able to access the site, and he had been successful.

04-Apr-02 Draft EIR Correspondence Subject: Gamma-Omega draft EIR RaportDate: Thu, 4 Apr 2002 05:48:00 +0200From: [email protected]: [email protected]

Suzette

Thanks for the venue table. As I am not in a position to travel to any of the venues I would be grateful if you could forward a copy of the EIR to me via email of post it on a website for downloading.

Thanks and regardsMike

Subject: Gamma-Omega draft EIR Raport Date: Thu, 04 Apr 2002 07:45:52 +0200From: [email protected] Organization: ACER (Africa)To: <[email protected]>, Karin Bowler <[email protected]>

Dear Nadia

Please forward a cd copy to Mr Cohen as attached. Thank you.

Kind RegardsSuzette Hattingh

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-----Subject: Gamma-Omega draft EIR Raport - Electronic copyDate: Thu, 04 Apr 2002 07:49:20 +0200From: [email protected] Organization: ACER (Africa)To: Mike Cohen <[email protected]>

Dear Mr Cohen

I have forwarded your request to the Project Team in Johannesburg where they will post a cd copy to you (normally this goes by priority mail).

Kind RegardsSuzette HattinghCOPY SENT 9 APR 2002

PREFERRED ROUTE LANDOWNERCo/OrgName Basson, Andries Hendrik, MnrMail to Posbus 76, Malmesbury, 7299Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 022 482 3901, , ,


Name Basson, Hein, MnrMail to Posbus 79, Tulbagh, 6820Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 230 0723, , ,


Name Bester, Willem Burger, MnrMail to Posbus 162, Ceres, 6835Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 312 2506, , ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action08-Oct-01 Trust/ID Nr.: 5206135046082

Name Botha, PJ, MrMail to P O Box 48, Merweville, 6940Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 02062 1113, , ,

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Name Bothma, AJ, MrMail to P O Box 33, Merweville, 6940Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 02062 1122, , ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action17-Sep-01 Trust/ID Nr.: 510825504108514-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C0430000000000190000114-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C04300000000001500004

Name Burger, Michiel Johannes, MrMail to P O Box 290, Malmesbury, 7299Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 022 482 2113, , ,


Name Calldo, Douglas J, MrMail to P O Box 75, Laingsburg, 6900Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 551 1812, 023 551 1812, ,


Name Conradie, Francois Daniel, MrMail to P O Box 137, Laingsburg, 6900Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 551 1817, 023 551 1817, ,


Name Conradie, OG, MrMail to P O Box 92, Laingsburg, 6900Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 551 1821, , ,


Name Conradie, Pieter J, Mnr

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Mail to Posbus 183, Laingsburg, 6900Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 551 1711, , 082 966 2189,


Name Conradie, Pieter J, MrMail to P O Box 287, Moorreesburg, 7310Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 022 433 2549, , ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action17-Sep-01 Trust/ID Nr.: 380423502900813-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C0430000000000400000014-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C0720000000002070000314-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C0720000000002070000014-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C04300000000004300000

Name Conradie, Pieter Jacobus, MnrMail to Posbus 90, Laingsburg, 6900Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 551 1826, , ,


Name Conradie, Willem S, MnrMail to P O Box 81, Prince Alfred Hamlet, 6840Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 313 3256, , ,


Name Dreyer, Wilhelm, MnrMail to Posbus 50, Malmesbury, 7299Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 022 485 7003, 022 485 7003, 083 283 5548,


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Would like further information on the route of the line over his property. Saw maps but can not make out where precisely the line would run through.

Subject: Re: 765kV - LandeienaarsDate: Mon, 15 Apr 2002 13:26:02 +0200From: <[email protected]>To: <[email protected]>

Ek het Mnr Dreyer vandag geskakel. Hy wou net 'n beter roete plan kry om sy toekomstige druiwe daarom te beplan. Die kaart is gestuur.

GroeteD Boshoff

Name Fortuin, Dennis, MrMail to P O Box 720, Beaufort West, 6970Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 414 3903, , ,


Name Frick, Helena N, MsMail to P O Box 12, Prince Alfred Hamlet, 6840Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 313 3257, , ,


Name Geldenhuys, Catharina Jacoba, MeMail to P O Box 316, Malmesbury, 7299Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 022 482 2093, , ,


Name Geldenhuys, Mattheus Lourens, MrMail to P O Box 161, Ceres, 6835Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 312 2184/312 1582, 023 316 1500, 082 456 9928,


14-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C01900000000023800000

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14-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C01900000000034200000Name Green, Douglas W, MrMail to P O Box 231, Tulbagh, 6820Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 230 0673, , ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action05-Nov-01 Trust/ID Nr.: 2308055046002

Name Hattingh, BS, MnrMail to P O Box 335, Beaufort West, 6970Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 022 412 1628, , ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action17-Sep-01 Trust/ID Nr.: 560122501908214-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C0090000000003080000814-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C0090000000003080000714-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C0090000000003080000414-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C00900000000029400001

Name Herselman, JS, MnrMail to P O Box 39, Beaufort West, 6970Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 414 3572, , ,


Name Heyns, Johannes Abraham, MrMail to P O Box 37, Laingsburg, 6900Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 551 1819, 023 551 1819, ,


Name Hugo, Daniel P, MnrMail to Posbus 16, Victoria West, 7070Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , 082 496 0644,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action07-Sep-01 Trust/ID Nr.: 6007115060080 /05

Name Janse van Vuuren, Josimus P, MrMail to P O Box 264, Beaufort West, 6970Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action

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08-Oct-01 Trust/ID Nr.:Name le Roux, AJ, MrMail to P O Box 18, Leeu Gamka, 6960Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 02082 2011, , ,


Name le Roux, Gerrit J van Niekerk, MrMail to Posbus 51, Riebeeck Kasteel, 7307Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 022 448 1805, 022 448 1805, ,


Name le Roux, Willem J, MrMail to P O Box 18, Leeu Gamka, 6960Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,


Name Malherbe, Gideon Jacobus, MrMail to P O Box 38, Ceres, 6835Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 312 1993, , ,


Name Mans, Antonie W, MnrMail to Posbus 51, Merweville, 6940Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,


Name Marais, Hendrik (HS), MnrMail to Posbus 181, Victoria-Wes, 7070

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Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 053 621 0186, , ,

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Date Issue Raised Comment Action01-Aug-01 Fax Received I am the owner of the farm Phezantekraal. The wall of

the road under the existing ESKOM Line is washed away, causing the road to be washed away. There are places where erosion holes are forming, and unless something urgently is done about it I might be too late.

Forwarded this fax to Karin Bowler whom will take it up to the needed Eskom level.

14-Sep-01 Trust/ID Nr.: 670501510308614-Sep-01 Trust/ID Nr.: 340906501708914-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C0520000000000010000014-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C05200000000001500000

Name Marais, Johannes Hendrik, MnrMail to Posbus 6, Merweville, 6940Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,


Name Mocke, Anthonie JJ, MrMail to P O Box 54, Merweville, 6940Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 501 4034, , ,


Name Mocke, JG, MrMail to P O Box 49, Merweville, 6940Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 02062 vra 2131, 023 501 4112, ,


Name Muller, Abraham JM/Belia M, MrMail to Voortrekker Str 6, Merweville, 6940Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,


Name Muller, Johannes CH, MnrMail to Posbus 50, Merweville, 6940Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,


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Name Muller, Johannes Willem, MrMail to P O Box 87, Merweville, 6940Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,


Name Murray, AGL, MrMail to P O Box 262, Beaufort West, 6970Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 415 1552, , 082 495 9531,


Name Myburgh, HW, MrMail to P O Box 35, Merweville, 6940Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 02062 1813, , ,


Name Nel, FJ, MnrMail to P O Box 320, Beaufort West, 6970Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 414 3346, , ,


Name Nel, J, MnrMail to Posbus 388, Beaufort Wes, 6970Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 414 3340, , 083 961 5033,


Name Niehaus, AS, MrMail to P O Box 214, Merweville, 6940Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 02062 1821, , ,

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Name Nigrini, AJ, MrMail to P O Box 191, Beaufort West, 6970Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 416 1683, , 082 789 3037,


Name Nigrini, Chris, MrMail to P O Box 259, Beaufort West, 6970Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 414 3323 /4 /5, , 082 537 7088,


Name Oosthuizen, AM, MeMail to P O Box 15, Merweville, 6940Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,


Name Pienaar, JL, MrMail to Danie Theron Str 34, Beauford-Wes, 6970Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 414 3355, , 072 225 9812,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action19-Dec-01 Trust/ID Nr.: 690325507108514-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C00900000000017200000

Name Prins, Lodewyk A, MnrMail to Posbus 20, Ceres, 6835Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 312 1848 /1684, 023 312 1848, 082 921 4695,


Name Rautenbach, Lukas J, Mnr

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Mail to Posbus 23054, Claremont, 7735Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 021 683 2958, 021 671 2676, 082 881 1133,

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Name Scheun, FHS, MrMail to 31 Murray Street, Beaufort West, 6970Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 415 1824, , ,


Name Schindler, Klaus Karl Franz, MrMail to P O Box 317, Tulbagh, 6820Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 230 0659, 023 230 0661, 083 270 3449,


Name Simon, JJ, MrMail to P O Box 61, Laingsburg, 6900Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 551 1915, , ,


Name Snyman, JP, MrMail to P O Box 4, Merweville, 6940Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,


Name Starke, CJ, MrMail to P O Box 132, Durbanville, 7551Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 021 972 1882, 021 972 1882, 082 800 7307,


Name Theron, Jan Stefanus, MnrMail to Posbus 24, Tulbagh, 6820Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 230 0631, , ,


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Name van Aarde, Cornelius J N, MrMail to P O Box 186, Malmesbury, 7299Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 022 482 2198, , ,


Name van Aarde, Louis J H, MnrMail to P O Box 87, Malmesbury, 7299Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 022 481 3603, , ,


Name van Aarde, Pieter Abraham, MnrMail to P O Box 87, Malmesbury, 7299Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 022 481 3603, , ,


Name van der Merwe, Jan Hendrik, MnrMail to Posbus 239, Victoria-Wes, 7070Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 053 612 4704, 053 621 0438, 082 775 9333,


Name van der Merwe, JH, MnrMail to P O Box 1019, Beaufort West, 6970Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 414 3353, , ,


Name van der Westhuijzen, Petrus J, MnrMail to Posbus 3, Malmesbury, 7299Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 022 482 2610, 022 482 3213, ,


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Name Viviers, Frans Gerhardus, MnrMail to Posbus 1144, Beaufort Wes, 6970Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action08-Oct-01 Trust/ID Nr.:

Name Walters, Sameul Hendrik, MrMail to P O Box 395, Tulbach, 6820Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 232 0335, , ,


Co/Org Akbar Dairy TrustName , , Mail to 4 Bute Rd., Wineberg, 7824Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action04-Oct-01 Trust/ID Nr.:14-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C01600000000004100002

Co/Org Andbell Pty LtdName , , Mail to P O Box 364, Bellville, 7530Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 021 950 4102, 021 919 1184, 083 255 4536,


Co/Org Andre Both Family TrustName Both, AA, MrMail to P O Box 42, Gouda, 6821Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 232 0322, , ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action16-Nov-01 Trust/ID Nr.: T 3328/96

Co/Org Austroboer Prop Pty LtdName , , Mail to P O Box 597, Malmesbury, 7300Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 022 482 2835, 022 482 2835, , [email protected]

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Co/Org Bakenfontein TrustName , , Mail to P O Box 107, Malmesbury, 7299Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,


Co/Org Basie Geldenhuys TrustName , , Mail to P O Box 161, Ceres, 6835Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 312 1582, 023 316 1500, 082 456 9928,


Co/Org Beaufort Wes MunicipalityName Stroemfer, Petrus, MrMail to Private Bag X582, Beaufort West, 6970Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 415 2121, 023 415 2121, ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action14-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C0090000000001630000114-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C0520000000001850000014-Feb-02 Trust/ID Nr.:

Co/Org Boerskaap Agente CCName Brink, Niel (NJM) & C, MrMail to P O Box 69, Prince Alfred Hamlet, 6840Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 313 3537, 023 313 3537, 082 966 3348,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action17-Sep-01 Trust/ID Nr.: CK 88/29218/23 > 730208502308606-Dec-01

Fax Received Meneer

Gamma – Omega 765 kV Transmission Line

Hiermee erken ek NJM & C Brink die geskrewe van 7 November 2001.

Koos v d Merwe het met Mnr Brink gepraat - die gesprek was net i.v.m onderhandelings vir die servituut. Koos het gesê hy sal die gesprek op die regte tyd weer vorentoe neem.

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Ons wil dit weereens onder u aandag bring dat die eiendom spitskop alleenlik deur u lyne gekruis mag word as u die bedrag van Een Miljoen Rand aan ons sal uitbetaal vir die grond gebruik voordat enige persone op die plaas toegelaat sal word.

Oor die eiendom Goedgevonden sal onder geen omstandighede toestemming gegee word vir kraglyne nie, omdat daar reeds vyf lyne oor die plaas loop wat ons geweldig baie probleme verskaf.

Die ander rede is dat ons vasgestel het dat enige Eskom lyn ‘n geweldige negatiewe effek het op die waardasie van onseiendom en in die huidige ekonomiese klimaat is dit ondenkbaar dat ons nog lyne sal toelaat.

Bogenoemde besware en voorwaardes is ook reeds mondelings aan Mnr Koos van der Merwe gestel.

Ons verneem graag verder van u.

Baie DankieNJM & C Brink

14-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C0430000000000420000314-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C04300000000004200001

Co/Org Boterberg TrustName Blake, PR, MrMail to c/o Boch Acc., P O Box 7223, Noorder Paarl, 7623Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 021 872 9509, , ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action17-Sep-01 Trust/ID Nr.: 5217/9723-Nov-01 Telephonic Discussion Mr Blake phoned requesting more information regarding Koos v d Merwe phoned Mr Blake explaining the route corridor

the proposed line. Is the route decided on.What size corridor will it take up from his land. Will they be compensated.

& negotiation process.

14-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C01600000000004100000Co/Org Bothma TrustName , ,

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Mail to P O Box 62, Laingsburg, 6900Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action19-Nov-01 Trust/ID Nr.: IT 4566/9610-Apr-02 Draft EIR

CorrespondenceMs Antoinette Bothma phoned to verify content of letter received.

Were worried that the line will be built on their farm without them knowing about it.

Suzette Hattingh ACER (Africa):Explained that the draft EIR is out in the public domain for comments.

Assured her that negotiations will happen in future before the line can be built.

Co/Org Brakfontein TrustName , , Mail to P O Box 8, Hermon, 7308Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,


Co/Org C.H. du Plessis CCName Claasen, Jan, MrMail to P O Box 39, Malmesbury, 7299Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , 072 150 3058,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action17-Sep-01 Trust/ID Nr.:

Name du Plessis, AS, MevMail to Posbus 39, Malmesbury, 7299Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 022 482 3502, 022 482 3502, 072 150 3058,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action17-Sep-01 Trust/ID Nr.: CK 85/01597/2314-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C08000000000026500000

Co/Org Ceres Cascade Farms Pty Name Wolfaardt, PJ, MrMail to Posbus 38, Prince Alfred Hamlet, 6840Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,


Co/Org D Cohen & Sons Pty LtdName , ,

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Mail to P O Box 300, Ceres, 6835Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 317 0662, 023 317 0672, 082 657 0664,


Co/Org Dagbreek TrustName , , Mail to P O Box 10, Riebeeck Kasteel, 7307Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,


Co/Org Dassenheuwel TrustName Lesch, G.J./Kobus & Lida, Mr & MevMail to Posbus 206, Malmesbury, 7299Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 022 482 2130, 022 482 2130, gj0828969124,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action03-Aug-01 Witkruis Arend Neste

4X4 Roete (Toerisme)23-Aug-01 27/08/01

Mrs Lesch did receive correspondence e-mail dated 23 Aug 01.

Subject: Eskom 765 kV - Response to Lida Lesch - concerned Malmesbury FarmersDate: Thu, 23 Aug 2001 18:09:45 +0200From: Karin Bowler <[email protected]>To: [email protected]: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], John Geeringh <[email protected]>, Stuart Dunsmore <[email protected]>, Nadia Mol <[email protected]>, Doug Jeffery <[email protected]>, suzette hattingh <[email protected]>, chris whyte [email protected]

Good day Mr Pieter van Heerden.This is in response to your e-mail dated 12 August 2001 sent on behalf of Ms Lida Lesch. With regard to my telephonic discussion with Ms Lesch on Thursday 23rd August 2001, I would like to confirm the following:- Mr & Mrs Lesch had heard about the project during the first phase, but did not attend the Open Day in Malmesbury in March 2001. As

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there was no further communication in the public domain (and they were not registered on the database), they had assumed the project had come to an end.- However, the chairman of the farmers' association informed them of the meeting at the Malmesbury library held on 3August 2001 with the Eskom team. Mr Lesch attended this meeting.- The concerns raised by Ms Lesch in her e-mail, will be recorded on the database as part of the Public Involvement process. Additionally, Ms Lesch referred to the historical significance of the transport route over Porseleinberg. She suggested that a route along the "vlei area" may be more suitable. I also explained that additional issues such as avoiding construction activities during certain planting and harvesting periods and crop spraying had been raised and would be recorded in the Final Scoping Report.

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- I explained the next phase of the Environmental Assessment process and that the specialist team would include an ecologist (Mr Doug Jeffery)and an ornithologist (Mr Chris van Rooyen). - Ms Lesch said that they had contacted Mr Koos de Goede for advice on the potential effects of the line on bird life. - It was agreed that it would be ideal if Mr Doug Jeffery could personally contact Ms Lesch to arrange for an appointment to discuss the issues on site. - The most important aspect of the next phase being the Environmental Impact Report that would make recommendations on preferred routes after having investigated all the potential impacts of the transmission line. The public would once again be invited to comment on this report. - I also explained the servitude negotiation process followed by Eskom. - In terms of this I explained that a likely condition of the Record of Decision issued by the Department of Environmental Affairs & Tourism would be that servitude negotiation with affected landowners would have to be completed before construction could commence. - In general, I thanked Ms Lesch for the interest the farmers had shown in the project by attending the meeting in Malmesbury, as this had not always been the case in other areas.

If Ms Lesch feels that I have not captured our conversation accurately, she should please have the freedom to contact me on 082 809 7624 at any time.

Thank you for your willingness to participate in this process. The study team always welcomes input from stakeholders and Interested and Affected Parties.


23-Aug-01 Telephonic Discussion Doug Jeffery

Mrs Lesch has stressed that she needs to be in on the discussions and if you could take along 1:50 000 maps, it would be appreciated. There was not enough detail on the 1:250 000.

Karin Bowler

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17-Sep-01 Trust/ID Nr.: 699/200019-Sep-01 Swartland Farmers

MeetingIssues Raised:1.In the low point where we propose the line crosses the Porseleinberg there is a Black Eagles nest - this should be confirmed during the avifaunal study. 2.The low point through the Porseleinberg is a preferred route for racing pigeons. 3.They were concerned that the terrain was not suitable for a power line - I explained that the terrain seemed suitable but that this would be confirmed during the EIA phase. 4.The line passes close to the houses and werf of Dassenheuwel and Tweekuil - this is true but I explained that the line can be finally placed behind the houses as well. 5.They indicated that the area was used for filming adverts - my answer was that if the line had to be placed across the Swartland this may be a problem along all routes. 6.There is a 4X4 route on the Porseleinberg at this point - it seems that this route is very seldom used and I do not necessarily see this as a highly significant issue. 7.Health - EMR 8.A power line through their wheatlands will be problematic for crop sprayers (aeroplanes) 9.There is a crop sprayer landing strip on Tweekuil close to the proposed route. 10.THE FARMERS OF THE AREA HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED - they say that they attended the open day at Malmesbury and filled in the attendance list/or hadtheir names and addresses taken but have not received any notifications since and were not notified of the availability of the scoping report. they say there are a number of farmers who still don't know of the proposed line.

Acknowledged that a power line has to cross somebody’s property but feel that they have legitimate reasons why the route is not entirely satisfactory.

Alternative possible routes

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14-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C0460000000007830000025-Mar-02 Draft EIR Correspondence Phone call from Mr Kobus Lesch.

1. He is aware of a few neighbours that have no idea aboutthe project.2. He is frightened that their voice have not been heard to date.3. Would like to read the draft EIR in Afrikaans.4. Would like meetings with someone from the project together with other landowners.

Will phone if needed in future.

1. Requested that he forward any details of neighbours to us so that we inform them of the project to date.2 & 4. Would be addressed in negotiation process at late stage of project.3. Will see if arrangements can be made.

Suzette Hattingh.Forward conversation details to Karin Bowler

27-Mar-02 Draft EIR Correspondence Telephonic conversation with Ms Lesch1. I apologized for the report not being in Afrikaans, but explained that it is not possible to translate it. 2. Encourage her to read same, even if were the most important chapters and to look at the maps. I also encouraged her to contact me if there were any issues that needed clarifying. 3. Other issues were once again raised: - That some of the neighbours knew nothing of the line and

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when farmers attended previous meetings, they left when they saw the line was far from their property.- The Lesch’s don’t read newspapers on a daily basis and never saw the adverts. This applies to other people in the area.- She also said that the Farmers’ Associations don’t always inform their members on these issues and also, farmers don’t attend all the meetings.- She confirmed that a meeting had taken place with Doug Jeffery and that a bird specialist had been to see them regarding the nesting eagles.4. I explained to here how issues raised during Scoping had been incorporated in the Draft EIR. 5. I also reiterated that the EIA and the negotiation process is separate and that I cannot accept any responsibility for discussing process and land values. This would be done by Eskom. 6. She says that their family farm is very small and that they crop spray, a line would make it economically unviable and they would not be able to plant and spray new crops. Mrs Lesch is also of the opinion that the compensation should not be once –off as the negative impact would extend indefinitely. 7. I explained that these issues had been captured in the report and that i.t.o. the Eskom negotiation process, these issues are discussed in detail with the affected Landowners 8. Mrs Lesch is a pharmacist and her family is prone to cancer.She is concerned about the EMF emissions and the potential to cause cancer. We discussed this matter in much detail and I explained the precautionary principle followed i.t.o. the 80 m servitude. However, Mrs Lesch says that it is not her choice to expose herself to these lines and if in a few years she gets cancer,she is of the opinion that it would be hard for her to prove and that Eskom would shrug its shoulders. I provided her with an e-mail address of [email protected], the author of an article on EMFs & Human Health (Power lines & Cancer FAQs) which appeared on the internet.

Karin Bowler

Co/Org DB Conradie Trust /Ceres Name Conradie, Dirk Brasler, MnrMail to Posbus 91, Ceres, 6835Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,

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Co/Org Doornfontein TrustName Basson, JH, MrMail to c/o C de Jager, P O Box 504, Malmesbury, 7299Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 022 487 2046, , ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action17-Sep-01 Trust/ID Nr.: 707/9214-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C04600000000081400000

Co/Org Doringbos TrustName , , Mail to P O Box 82, Prince Alfred Hamlet, 6840Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , 083 231 1730,


Co/Org Du Toit Groep (Edms) BpkName du Toit, Gys C, MnrMail to Posbus 236, Ceres, 6835Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 312 3136, 023 316 1229, 082 491 7214, [email protected]

Date Issue Raised Comment Action24-Aug-01 Telephonic Discussion Mr JL du Toit phoned Acer

Not being able to make the ERF meeting requested summary and final outcome feedback.

27 / 08 / 01

Telcon

K Bowler provided a summary of the ERF meeting and the outcomes. The following was discussed:

1. An updated Impact Table and Map will be sent to I&APs who attended or apologised for not attending the ERF.2. The final Scoping Report will be distributed to the Municipal offices and also the libraries for public comment.3. Letters will be sent to all I&APs on the database.4. The Specialists will commence their studies after the Scoping Report has been accepted by DEA&T.5. The EIR will also be available for public comment.6. Eskom will meet with landowners at the various Farmers' Association meetings.

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7. Mr du Toit will contact K Bowler if necessary.04-Oct-01 Trust/ID Nr.:14-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C0190000000003790000414-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C0190000000003160000014-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C01900000000032300001

Co/Org Eikelaan Landgoed Pty LtdName Willers, LJ, MrMail to P O Box 57, Malmesbury, 7299Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,


Co/Org Eljolet Family TrustName Visser, JA, MrMail to P O Box 366, Tulbagh, 6820Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 230 1714, 023 230 1714, 082 925 4232,


Co/Org Engen Petroleum LtdName , , Mail to P O Box 35, Cape Town, 8000Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action17-Sep-01 Trust/ID Nr.: 19890037540623-Jan-02 Telephonic Discussion Mr Jimmy Kilfoil contacted the ACER office and requested

a more specific area because of the large amounts of property they own.

Was happy with route description and would contact if further assistance is needed.

Cell: 083 627 289014-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C01600000000004100007

Co/Org Erdams Farm CCName , , Mail to P O Box 327, Ceres, 6835Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 316 1264, , ,

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Date Issue Raised Comment Action08-Oct-01 Trust/ID Nr.: CK 96/52776/23

Co/Org F D Conradie TrustName Conradie, F D, MrMail to P O Box 4, Prince Alfred Hamlet, 6840Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 313 3531, 023 313 3689, 083 261 6190,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action17-Sep-01 Trust/ID Nr.: IT 125/95

Co/Org Fairview TrustName , , Mail to P O Box 2293, Cape Town, 8000Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,


Co/Org FJ Nel Bothma TrusteesName Gallerini, , MevMail to 36 Madeira Street, Rugby, 7441Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action17-Sep-01 Trust/ID Nr.:14-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C04300000000004900000

Co/Org G.J. Viviers Boerdery TrustName , , Mail to P O Box 72, Beaufort West, 6970Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 416 1682, , ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action17-Sep-01 Trust/ID Nr.: 727/9814-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C0090000000000730000114-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C00900000000012300001

Name Vivier, G, MrMail to p/a Loubser, du Plessis, P O Box 920, Stellenbosch, 7599Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 021 883 8181, , ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action17-Sep-01 Trust/ID Nr.: 727/98

Co/Org GJV Esterhuise Family TrustName du Plessis, CA, Mr

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Mail to 40 Richelieu Str, Everglen, Durbanville, 7550Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,


Co/Org Gouda Boerdery CCName , , Mail to P O Box 138, Porterville, 6810Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action17-Sep-01 Trust/ID Nr.: CK 95/45907/2314-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C07500000000007300005

Co/Org Hartebeesfontein Boerdery Name Basson, A L, MrMail to P O Box 981, Stellenbosch, 7600Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 416 1639, 021 887 3875, 082 572 5272,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action04-Oct-01 Trust/ID Nr.:11-Dec-01 FAKS

AAN: Die Publieke Betrokkenheidsbeampte: ESKOMVAN: A L BassonHartebeesfontein BoerderyPosbus 981, Stellenbosch, 7600

DATUM: 11 Desember 2001

1) Ek verwys na Karin Bowler se brief gadateer 7 November 2001 wat ek eers op 4 Desember onvang het aangesien ek uitstedig was.2) In die agtergrondskrywe van bogenoemde brief melt u dat “uitgebreide samespreking met deelhebbers en belanghebbende en geaffekteerde partye gehou is en voorts dat skriftelik kommentaar nie later nie as 18 Augustus 2001 ingedien moet word”.3) Ek dra geen kennis van enige onderhandelinge nie. Bogenoemde brief is die eerste wat ek van die voorgestelde projek verneem het.

4) Daar is tans drie transmissie lyne oor my plaas, met gapaardgaande gronderosie en vernietiging van weiding. Geliewe kennis te neem dat ek nie beried is om die konstruksie van verdere transmissie lyne oor my plaas toe

20 December 2001

Mnr Basson

Ek verwys na u brief gedateer 11 Desember 2001 en ons telefoongesprek op 20 Desember 2001. Ek antwoord graag op u brief en bevestig ook die inhoud van ons telefoongesprek.

1) Dit is belangrik om die onafhanklikheid van die omgewings-assesseringsproses en die grondeienaar-onderhandelingsproses te beklemtoon:- Eskom Transmissie het die reg om ten enige tyd met ‘n grondeienaar vir ‘n servituut te onderhandel. Maar as deel van die organisasie se goeie omgewingspraktyk, gee Eskom Transmissie instrukies dat ‘n omgewings-assesseringsproses terselfdetyd uitgevoer moet word.- Die omgewings-assesseringsproses word deur onafhanklike konsultante behartig. Dit is die konsultante se taak om seker te maak dat alle impakte (beide positiewe en negatiewe) wat die 765 kV Transmissie lyn kan hê op die sosiale en natuurlike omgewing, geïdentifiseer en inageneem is wanneer die verskillende alternatiewe roetes evalueer word. Dit sluit in dat ons al die

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te laat nie. Ek was ook nie in staat om my besware voor die sperdatum van 18 Augustus 2001 in te dien nie omdat u my eers op 7 November 2001 van die onheilsplanne verwittig het.

grondeienaars (sowel as ander belangehebbendes) se kommentaar op rekord plaas).

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5) Die gewysigde databasis vorm is hierby ingesluit:

Die uweA L BassonAfskrif aan: Klantediens Area BestuurderESKOMPosbus 2015GEORGE6350Aandag : Tobie Nortje

- Die servituut-onderhandelingsproses word deur ‘n Eksom Transmissie beampte behartig. Soos verduidelik, sal Mnr Koos van der Merwe u direk skakel. - Die konsultante kan ‘n roete aanbeveel maar neem nie die finale besluit nie, dié word in samewerking met die onderhadeling span gedoen.2) U kan van die agtergrond inligtingsdokument aflei dat die studie verlede jaar begin het en vir ‘n tyd lank tot stilstand gebring is en eers weer in Julie hierdie jaar hervat is. Die proses om grondeienaars te identifiseer is ‘n lang proses en word deur die verloop van die studie gedoen en dit is heel moontlik dat al die eienaars nie teen die eiende van die studie gekontak is nie. Dit is te wyte aan die feit dat addresse baie moeilik bekombaar is nadat inligting deur die Akte Kantoor verskaf is. U is een van die grondeienaars wie se inltigting eers in Oktober 2001 bekom is. Inligting is onmiddelik aan u uitgestuur.3) Alhoewel die Omvangsbepalingsfase voltooi is en die versper datum vir terugvoer verby is, is drie punte belangrik:- ACER (Africa) plaas u faks (en gewysigde inligting) van 11 Desember 2001 op rekord.- The EIA is not yet complete…..- Daar is nog ‘n Konsep Omgewingsimpakverslag wat ten einde Januarie 2001 in verskillende publieke plekke vir publieke kommentaar beskikbaar sal wees. U sal binnekort hiervan in kennis gestel word.- Die serwituut onderhandelingsproses moet tussen Eskom Transmissie en die grondeienaars nog plaas vind.Alhoewel daar seker maalpyle is in die studie wanneer belanghebbende partye amptelik moet reageer op verslae, kan u enige tyd vir die studiespan kontak om u kwessies te opper en op rekord te plaas. 4) Soos bespreek, is gronderosie en die vernieting van weiding gedurende konstruksie deur ander grondeienaars geopper en hierdie sake word in die Konsep Omgewingsimpakverslag bevat.

Soos ooreengekom, stuur ek hierdie brief per spoedpos aan u Mosselbaai adres en ek het ook vir Mnr van der Merwe van die datums van 11 & 12 Januarie 2002 verwittig, indien hy vir u op die plaas wil besoek.

Indien u enige verdere inligting wil bekom, skakel weer gerus vir my.

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Groete.Die uweKarin Bowler

03-Jan-02 Subject: The Cape Strengthening Programme -Gamma-Omega 765kV Transmission LineDate: Thu, 3 Jan 2002 22:15:36 +0200From: "Mari Carstens" <[email protected]>To: <[email protected]>CC: <[email protected]>

Vir Aandag:Me Karin Bowler/Suzette Hattingh

Ek verwys na u skrywe gedateer 20 Desember 2001 in antwoord op die skrywe van mnr AL Basson van Hartebeesfontein Boerderye, gedateer 11 Desember 2001.

In u skrywe van 7 November 2001 verwys u na "a Final Issues Report" wat op aanvraag beskikbaar is. Sal u asb So vriendelik wees om die verslag aan ons te e-mail.([email protected]) Ek plaas voorts op rekord dat daar in terme van die omgewingsregulasies, soos afgekondig gedurende September 1997, nie geleentheid aan ons gebied is om Enige kwessies aan u oor te dra nie, ten spyte van die feit dat die korekkte adres beskikbaar was. Ons behou dus die reg voor om volledige insette te lewer sodra die verslag aan ons gestuur is. Ek sal dit ook waardeer indien u 'n meer duidelike kaart van die voorgestelde roete kan e-mail.

Ek verneem ook graag tot watter mate die betrokke plaaslike owerhede betrokke is by die proses aangesien

Subject: 765kV Transmissie Lyn - Gamma-Omega - Hartebeesfontein BoerderyDate: Mon, 7 Jan 2002 09:25:17 +0200From: "Karin Bowler" <[email protected]>To: <[email protected]>CC: "Nadia Mol" <[email protected]>, "Stuart Dunsmore" <[email protected]>, "suzette hattingh" <[email protected]>

Geagte Mnr en Mev Carstens

Dankie vir u e-pos van 3 Januarie 2002.

Ek verneem julle is ook van Hartebeesfontein Boerdery, dit sal waardeer word indien u vir ons rekord doeleindes kan verwitting of u, tesame met Mnr A L Basson, vennote is van Hartebeesfontein Boerdery. In terme van die Omgewingsimpakstudie en die publieke konsultasie proses is dit is belangrik dat ek u aandag vestig op 'n paar punte in my brief aan Mnr Basson:

Punt no 2.Die identifiseering van belanghebbendes (belangrik hier is die grondeienaars) is 'n proses wat regdeur die studie geskied en soos die inligting bekom is, is die betrokke partye ingelig oor die projek. Addisioneel tot die "akte kantoor roete" wat in die brief verduidelik is, is dit belangrik om kennis te dra van die volgende feite:- Die projek is ook geadverteer is in verskeie media- Daar is besprekings met boereverenings al langs die roete

die voorgestelde kraglyn 'n afwyking van die normale landbougebruike is?

By voorbaat dankPG Carstensnms Hartebeesfontein Boerdery

From: Mari Carstens [mailto:[email protected]]

gehou. Die voorsitters is gevra om al hulle lede te verwittig van die projek en om inligting van die geafekteerde grondeienaars aan ons te verskaf.

Ten spyte van die bogenoemde is daar altyd 'n kans dat grondeienaars nie deur hierdie roetes ingelig kan word oor die Omgewings Asessesering Studie(EIA) nie.

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Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2002 7:44 PMTo: Karin BowlerSubject:

Beste Me

Baie dankie vir 'n spoedige en volledige reaksie. Nou u e-pos:1. Ek, Mev Carstens & Mnr en Mev Basson is venote in die Hartebeesfontein boerdery.2. Ek sal dit waardeer indien die planne na Posbus 981, Stellenbosch, 7599 gestuur kan word.3. Enige verdere inligting (hetsy dit Afrikaans of Engels) tov die Eskom proses sal waardeur word.

Die uwe

Soos verduidelik in die brief, is die serwituut onderhandelingsproses 'n onafhanlike proses en word alleenlik deur Eskom behartig. Indien u belangstel, kan ek onder 'n aparte e-pos (ongelukkig in Engels) inligting aangaande die onafhanklike verhouding tussen die EIA en die serwituut onderhandelings proses vir u stuur.

Ek wil ook graag u aandag daarop vestig dat ons as onafhanklike konsultant 'n study korridor vir die lyn evalueer, die finale lyn word direk tussen Eskom en die grondeienaars onderhandel. Soos verduidelik, sal 'n Eskom beampte, as deel van sy program, direk vir u skakel.

Punt no 3.Die kommentaarfase om die "Final Issues Report" mag wel verby wees, maar u en ander partye het nog 'n kans om op die Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR) kommentaar te lewer. Die dokument behoort einde Januarie 2002 in die publiek te wees en u sal wel hiervan per pos verwittig word. Dit is baie belangrik vir ons as onafhanklike konsultante, dat u geskrewe kommentaar binne die kommentaartydperk lewer.

Betrokke Plaaslike owerhede:Aangesien die Transmissie lyn oor twee provinsies sal gebou sal word, is die Nasionale, Noordkaap en Weskaap se betrokke omgewingsdepartemente van die begin van die studie af betrokke. Die departemente word regdeur die studie op hoogte gehou van die vordering en sal almal betrokke wees by die finale

evalueeringsproses as deel van die amptelike Besluitnemingsproses (Record of Decision)

Ek verneem van ACER (Africa), Me Suzette Hattingh dat daar nog een stel kaarte beskikbaar is en sy sal reel dat die per spoedpos aan u gestuur word. Verwittig haar asseblief van die adres waarheen dit gestuur moet word.

Indien u enige verdere vra het, voel asseblief vry om my direk te skakel.

Alles van die besteGroete

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Publiekebetrokkenheids programleierKarin BowlerPBA International

31-Jan-02 Mnr Basson (Hartbeesfontein plaas) het by Mnr Tobie Cronje (Eskom, George) 'n draai gemaak en navraag gedoen oor opvolg gesprekke oor die projek, spesifiek dink ek i.v.m. kontak met die onderhandelaar.

Ek het vir Koos v.d. Merwe (Eskom) vanoggend geskakel met Mnr Basson se kontak nommers en hom verwittig dat ons ook met Mev Mari Carstens (Mnr Basson se vennoot) ekorrespondeer het. Ek het ook vir Koos gesê dat ons 1:250 000 kaarte aangestuur het.

04-Feb-02 From: Koos Van Der Merwe [[email protected]]Sent: Monday, February 04, 2002 11:28 AMTo: [email protected]: Mnr. Basson

Hi KarinEk het vanoggend met Mnr. Basson gepraat. Sy probleem is dat hy alreeds 3 kraglyne oor sy eiendom het en voel dis baie beter dat die lyn oor sy buurman se grond gaan. Hy sê ook dat hy self die erosie moes regmaak maar as 'n nagedagte het hy darem na 'n ruk bygevoeg dat Eskom hom betaal het daarvoor.

Ek het aan hom gesê om alles aan julle te gee aangesien julle onafhanklik is en dit sal in die EIA gedokumenteer word.Koos van der Merwe


Co/Org Herman de Vries TrustName , , Mail to P O Box 115, Beaufort West, 6970Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 414 3392, , ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action17-Sep-01 Trust/ID Nr.: IT 4582/9514-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C00900000000017800000

Co/Org J C Liebenberg & G J van Name , , Mail to P O Box 33, Tulbagh, 6820

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Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 230 0667, , , Date Issue Raised Comment Action

05-Nov-01 Trust/ID Nr.: 4212225103008Co/Org J S Zeeman TrustName , , Mail to Posbus 244, Tulbagh, 6820Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 230 0657, , 082 775 3057,


Co/Org Jakhals Nest Farm Pty LtdName , , Mail to P O Box 99, Ceres, 6835Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,


Co/Org Karoo Ochse Kaap Name , , Mail to Posbus 1816, Bedfordview, 2008Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action10-Oct-01 Trust/ID Nr.: 65/00480/07

Co/Org Keert de Koe TrustName , , Mail to P O Box 5, Malmesbury, 7299Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action04-Oct-01 Trust/ID Nr.: 1909/9914-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C0160000000000750000114-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C01600000000007800000

Co/Org Kleinfontein Boerdery - JoanName Rogers, JF, MrsMail to 2nd Floor Attwell House, Belmont Rd, Rondebosch, 8001Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,


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Co/Org Kleinfontein Boerdery TrustName de Jager, LA, MrMail to P O Box 83, Koringdal, Aderdeen, 6270Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 049 846 9033, 049 846 9033, 082 825 6483,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action17-Sep-01 Trust/ID Nr.:14-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C0520000000000650000414-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C05200000000006500000

Co/Org Koelfontein Family TrustName Conradie, FD, MrMail to P O Box 4, Prince Alfred Hamlet, 6840Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 313 3531, , ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action17-Sep-01 Trust/ID Nr.: 1196/9414-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C0190000000002630000014-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C0190000000002630000314-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C0190000000003230001014-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C01900000000032300000

Co/Org Kulumela Pty LtdName van Breda, DJ, MrMail to P O Box 1088, Stellenbosch, 7599Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 021 881 3077, 021 881 3247, 082 850 6101,


Co/Org Laastedrif BoerderyName Cillié, Pieter (PR), MnrMail to Posbus 135, Ceres, 6835Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 316 1330, 023 312 2091, 082 453 1486,


Co/Org le Roux Familie TrustName le Roux, FJH & Jacobus J, MessrsMail to Posbus 30, Laingsburg, 6900Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 551 1904, 023 551 1910, ,

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793/9414-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C0430000000000300000014-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C0430000000000320000014-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C0430000000000310000014-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C0430000000000710000014-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C0430000000000740000014-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C0430000000000740000314-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C04300000000007500001

Co/Org Leeuwenfontein TrustName , , Mail to P O Box 93, Ceres, 6835Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,


Co/Org Lomina Agtien Pty LtdName Young, M, MrMail to Posbus 1069, Beaufort Wes, 6970Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , 082 421 1984, [email protected]

Date Issue Raised Comment Action17-Jul-01 Ask James Bredenkamp about 11kV railway transformer

& link 3 phase from rail supply. (Spoke to Mrs Smit)17-Sep-01 Trust/ID Nr.: 19970009300714-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C00900000000017300000

Co/Org Mooi Nooientjies TrustName Matthee, Christo J, MnrMail to Posbus 57, Stellenbosch, 7600Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 021 883 2828, 021 883 8861, 082 568 3002,


Co/Org Olyvenhoek TrustName , , Mail to P O Box 8, Malmesbury, 7299

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Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , , Date Issue Raised Comment Action

04-Oct-01 Trust/ID Nr.: 4151/9414-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C04600000000081800000

Co/Org Ossedo PTY LtdName , , Mail to P O Box 300, Ceres, 6835Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 317 0662, 023 317 0672, 082 657 0664,


Co/Org Ouplaas TrustName du Toit, MH, MnrMail to p/a vd Ahee, P O Box 12246, Stellenbosch, 7600Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 021 887 1011 /3 /4, , ,


Name du Toit, MH, MrMail to P O Box 12246, Stellenbosch, 7600Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action05-Nov-01 Trust/ID Nr.: 869/99 > 421011026003

Co/Org Pembrey TrustName Vadas, PS, MrMail to P O Box 2130, Knysna, 6570Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,


Co/Org Pick 'n Gro Pty LtdName Joubert, AP, MrMail to P O Box 3, Koelenhof, 7605Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,


Co/Org Pieter de Bod Family Trust

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Name de Bod, Pieter Andries, MrMail to P O Box 9047, Klein Drakenstein, 7628Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 021 862 2194, 021 862 2537, 082 779 5581,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action03-Oct-01 Trust/ID Nr.: 1322/93

14-Nov-01 Mr Dian Dreyer Phoned (Member of the Pieter de Bod Family Trust):

Requested a Final issues report > Emailed same to [email protected]

Requested someone to speak to regarding local distribution.> Forwarded request & details to Koos van der Merwe.

Koos v d Merwe (ESKOM) het Mnr Dreyer gekontak en die volgende bespreek. Die kontakpersoon is Johan Lech in Worcester maar dis 'n privaat lyn wat die naaste aan die Reservaat is. Johan het met Dian gepraat en die storie aan hom verduidelik. (Distribusie se samewerking en hulle houding teenoor die publiek het nogal baie met die projek te doen en dis vir my belangrik dat hulle, soos in hierdie geval, goeie terugvoer aan die publiek gee.)


Co/Org Pioneer Voedsel Pty LtdName Malherbe, DJ, MrMail to P O Box 153, Riversdal, 6700Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,


Co/Org Portuplaas Pty LtdName Brink, PJ, MrMail to P O Box 85, Paardeneiland, 7420Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,


Co/Org Raywilgo Farms Pty LtdName , , Mail to P O Box 146, Ceres, 6835Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,


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14-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C01900000000037900001Co/Org Rooihoogte TrustName Smuts, WB, MrMail to 14 Hoof Str, Riebeeck Kasteel, 7307Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action17-Sep-01 Trust/ID Nr.: T 1396/9414-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C04600000000064900004

Co/Org Sabre TrustName de Jager, Julian, MrMail to P O Box 1025, Beaufort West, 6970Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 416 1684, 023 416 1684, ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action17-Sep-01 Trust/ID Nr.:14-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C0090000000001220000114-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C00900000000012200011

Co/Org Sandkamp Boerdery Pty Ltd Name Kriel, Hermanus J, MrMail to P O Box 186, Wolseley, 6830Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 312 1487, 023 231 0538, 082 924 4937,


Co/Org Sheersprops 1025 / 25 Pty Name , , Mail to P O Box 137, Prince Alfred Hamlet, 6840Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action08-Oct-01 Trust/ID Nr.: 1997/003168/23 // 97/17357/07

Co/Org Skaaprivier Plaas Pty LtdName Mouton & Wolfaardt, A & AJ, MessrsMail to Posbus 34, Ceres, 6835Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,


Name Wolfaardt, AJ, Mr

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Mail to Posbus 34, Ceres, 6835Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,


Co/Org South African Preserving CoName , , Mail to P O Box 1587, Somerset West, 7129Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action05-Nov-01 Trust/ID Nr.: 60/01918/07

Co/Org Swartdam Trust / Name , , Mail to P O Box 2510, Paarl, 7620Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action03-Oct-01 Trust/ID Nr.: 1753/9314-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C0460000000006610000814-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C0460000000006670000214-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C0460000000006610001214-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C04600000000066700000

Co/Org Swellengift Pty LtdName Loubser, PE, MrMail to P O Box 3, Durbanville, 7551Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,


Co/Org Truter BeleggingsName Truter, Hennie, MrMail to P O Box 11, Riebeeck Kasteel, 7307Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 022 448 1811, , 082 772 9183,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action16-Nov-01 Trust/ID Nr.: 4119/200004-Dec-01 Telephonic Discussion Mnr Truter het geskakel en het verduidelik dat hy dink

die kaart wat ons vir hom gestuur het is onduidelik.Dit is aan Mnr Truter verduidelik dat 'n 1 : 250 000 kaart aan Mnr de Jager gestuur is van Riebeek Boerevereniging, en dat hy hom kan

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skakel indien hy dit sou wou bestudeer. Hy was tevrede en sou so maak.


Mr Truter called requesting clarity whether or not the line will be going over his property. The maps are unclear.

Subject: 765 PRLO Phone details #2Date: Thu, 04 Apr 2002 13:10:11 +0200From: <[email protected]>To: <[email protected]>

Hi Suzette

Ek het Hennie Truter vandag geskakel. Hy wou weet of die lyn sy grond sal affekteer. Ek het dit bevestig en 'n kaart aan hom gesfaks. Hy beweer die kaart in die biblioteek is nie baie duidelik nie.

Co/Org Tygerhoogte Farms Pty LtdName Coetzee, CP, MrMail to P O Box 126, Touws River, 6880Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 358 2011, , ,


Co/Org Verlorenvlei Inv Pty LtdName , , Mail to P O Box 578, Cape Town, 8000Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action08-Oct-01 Trust/ID Nr.: 98/07399/07

Co/Org Waterbron TrustName , , Mail to P O Box 107, Malmesbury, 7299Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,


Co/Org Welgegund Family TrustName , , Mail to P O Box 248, Malmesbury, 7299Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,


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Co/Org Werner Koster Prop TrustName , , Mail to P O Box 206, Cape Town, 8000Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail , , ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action05-Nov-01 Trust/ID Nr.: 5163/9614-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C0090000000001230000314-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C0090000000001230000414-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C00900000000015400000

Co/Org Witzenberg Properties (Pty) Name Graaf - Bestuurende Direkteur, Pieter (PJ), MnrMail to Posbus 92, Ceres, 6835Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 023 313 3108 /316 1915, 023 313 3486, ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action19-Sep-01 Trust/ID Nr.: 1954/000760/0714-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C0190000000001620000014-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C01900000000016800006

Co/Org Ysterklip TrustName Vlok, Luther, MnrMail to Posbus 46, Victoria-Wes, 7070Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 053 621 0076, , ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action17-Sep-01 Trust/ID Nr.:14-Feb-02 21 Digit Code C05200000000001500002

TRANSPORTCo/Org PetronetName Scrooby, Jeff, MrMail to P O Box 3113, Durban, 4000Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 031 361 1343, 031 361 1534, ,

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Date Issue Raised Comment Action04-Jul-01 Your letter ECS3.01 refers.

Petronet, being a division of Transnet Ltd, is not affected by the proposal as depicted on your drawing.

Your awareness of the existance of Transnet's pipeline servitudes and concern for their integrity is however appreciated.

JL Scrooby04-Apr-02 Draft EIR Correspondence 26 March 2002

Send Cd with draft EIR copy.27 March 2002Nadia Moll left message on his answering machine that the cd was being mailed to him.

Co/Org SpoornetName Bredenkamp, James, MrMail to P O Box 1276, Joubert Park, 2044Tel/Fax/Cell/e-mail 011 773 8232, , ,

Date Issue Raised Comment Action20-Jul-01 E-mail Received You letter ECSL3.01E dated 28 June 2001 refers.

You are kindly requested to furnish this office with the reference number of the correspondence that you are referring to in the first paragraph.

Jack MaponyaSenior Admin Official011 773 4490

E-mailed copy of the letter dated 2 November 2000.

08-Jan-02 08 February 2002

Dear Madam

Cape Strengthening Programme: Gamma - Omega 765 kV Transmission line

Your application ECS3.01E dated 28 June 2001 Refers.In principle there is no objection to the proposed subject to the following conditions:- A positive record of decision will be required from the

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Dept of Environmental Affairs.- A formal application must be submitted by Eskom for final approval.

Kind regards.James BredenkampJunior managerCopies to: Depot Engineer, P O Box 737, Bergville, 7535.

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