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Farm Name Aloe Kop 662/0 Owner JJ Du Toit Cell No. 082 314 4485 Special Conditions
Use Eskom gates where possible or install gates. Check line position in relation to irrigated lands.
Farm Name Vaalpan 220/0 Owner Cell No. Special Conditions
No Information Available
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TOWER NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY OF PENALTY
METHOD STATEMENT REQUIRED
Towers 313-314
Bird collision risk – borrow pit, large pans, attractive habitat
Install suitable anti-collision marking devices on earth wires from T300 to T314 as per Eskom Transmission guidelines
Contractor/ECO
See Eskom Transmission guidelines
Towers 315-318
Bird collision risk – attractive habitat
Install suitable anti-collision marking devices on earth wires from T315 to T318 as per Eskom Transmission guidelines
Contractor/ECO
See Eskom Transmission guidelines
Towers 319-320
Bird collision risk
Install suitable anti-collision marking devices on earth wires from T319 to T322 as per Eskom Transmission guidelines
Contractor/ECO
See Eskom Transmission guidelines
Towers 313-320
Artefact scatters from Acheullian period to Smithfield period very sparsely scattered over entire study area.
No collection of artefacts under any circumstances; Generic mitigation measures apply
Environmental Control Officer; Engineer; Environmental Liaison officer; Farmer
Fine and/or imprisonment in terms of National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of
No
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1999)
Towers 313-320
No specific ecological issues Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
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Farm Name Roodepan 90/0 Owner HBK Rynhoud Cell No. 053 272 1421 Special Conditions
No conditions stated.
Photo down the line towards T322 indicating open plain
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TOWER NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY OF PENALTY
METHOD STATEMENT REQUIRED
LINE A Towers 320-322
Bird collision risk
Install suitable anti-collision marking devices on earth wires from T319 to T322 as per Eskom Transmission guidelines
Contractor/ECO
See Eskom Transmission guidelines
Towers 320-327
Artefact scatters from Acheullian period to Smithfield period very sparsely scattered over entire study area.
No collection of artefacts under any circumstances. Generic mitigation measures apply
Environmental Control Officer; Engineer; Environmental Liaison officer; Farmer
Fine and/or imprisonment in terms of National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999)
No
Towers 320-327
No specific ecological issues Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
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Farm Name Ludiksdam 325/0 Owner RJ Grobbelaar Cell No. 082 774 7623 Special Conditions
On the farm Poortjie which is a registered game reserve, there are approximately, 200 springbok, 100 blesbok and 40 gemsbok.
Photo down the line towards T329 indicating open plain
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TOWER NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY OF PENALTY
METHOD STATEMENT REQUIRED
LINE A Towers 327-334
Bird collision risk
Install suitable anti-collision marking devices on earth wires from T327 to T337 as per Eskom Transmission guidelines
Contractor/ECO
See Eskom Transmission guidelines
Towers 327-334
Artefact scatters from Acheullian period to Smithfield period very sparsely scattered over entire study area.
No collection of artefacts under any circumstances; Generic mitigation measures apply
Environmental Control Officer; Engineer; Environmental Liaison officer; Farmer
Fine and/or imprisonment in terms of National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999)
No
Towers 327-334
No specific ecological issues Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
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Farm Name Sandkoppie 1208/0 (Towers 339) Owner PJ Piek Cell No. 083 309 4144 Special Conditions
No conditions stated.
Farm Name Roodedam 1211/0 (Towers 340-342) Owner RJ Grobbelaar Cell No. 082 774 7623 Special Conditions
On the farm Poortjie which is a registered game reserve, there are approximately, 200 springbok, 100 blesbok and 40 gemsbok.
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TOWER NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY OF PENALTY
METHOD STATEMENT REQUIRED
LINE A Towers 335-337
Bird collision risk
Install suitable anti-collision marking devices on earth wires from T327 to T337 as per Eskom Transmission guidelines
Contractor
See Eskom Transmission guidelines
Towers 335-342
Artefact scatters from Acheullian period to Smithfield period very sparsely scattered over entire study area.
No collection of artefacts under any circumstances Generic mitigation measures apply
Environmental Control Officer; Engineer; Environmental Liaison officer; Farmer
No
Towers 341-342
Bird collision risk
Install suitable anti-collision marking devices on earth wires from T341 to T343 as per Eskom Transmission guidelines
Contractor/ECO
See Eskom Transmission guidelines
Towers 335-342
No specific ecological issues Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
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Farm Name Du Toits Put 249/0 (Towers 343-346) Owner RJ Grobbelaar Cell No. 082 774 7623 Special Conditions
On the farm Poortjie which is a registered game reserve, there are approximately, 200 springbok, 100 blesbok and 40 gemsbok.
Farm Name Mooidoorns 1224/0 (Towers 347-349) Owner AJ Viljoen Cell No. 082 772 7504 Special Conditions
No conditions stated.
Photo down the line towards T344 indicating open plain
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TOWER
NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY OF PENALTY METHOD
STATEMENT REQUIRED
LINE A Tower 343
Bird collision risk
Install suitable anti-collision marking devices on earth wires from T341 to T343 as per Eskom Transmission guidelines
Contractor
See Eskom Transmission guidelines
Towers 343-350
Artefact scatters from Acheullian period to Smithfield period very sparsely scattered over entire study area.
No collection of artefacts under any circumstances Generic mitigation measures apply
Environmental Control Officer; Engineer; Environmental Liaison officer; Farmer
Fine and/or imprisonment in terms of National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999)
No
Towers 343-350
No specific ecological issues Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
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Farm Name Lotzdam 235/0 Owner JJ Du Toit Cell No. 082 314 4485 Special Conditions
Use Eskom gates where possible or install gates. Check line position in relation to irrigated land.
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TOWER NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY OF PENALTY
METHOD STATEMENT REQUIRED
LINE A Towers 350-357
Artefact scatters from Acheullian period to Smithfield period very sparsely scattered over entire study area.
No collection of artefacts under any circumstances Generic mitigation measures apply
Environmental Control Officer; Engineer; Environmental Liaison officer; Farmer
Fine and/or imprisonment in terms of National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999)
No
Towers 350-357
No specific ecological issues Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
Towers 356-357
Bird collision risk
Install suitable anti-collision marking devices on earth wires from T356 to T364 as per Eskom Transmission guidelines
Contractor/ECO
See Eskom Transmission guidelines
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Farm Name Brakdam 704/0 Owner J Jooste Tel. No. 053 272 1503 Special Conditions
Payment before construction. Keep within servitude. No construction camp on farm.
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TOWER NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY OF PENALTY
METHOD STATEMENT REQUIRED
LINE A Towers 358-364
Bird collision risk
Install suitable anti-collision marking devices on earth wires from T356 to T364 as per Eskom Transmission guidelines
Contractor/ECO
See Eskom Transmission guidelines
Towers 358- 365
Artefact scatters from Acheullian period to Smithfield period very sparsely scattered over entire study area
No collection of artefacts under any circumstances Generic mitigation measures apply
Environmental Control Officer; Engineer; Environmental Liaison officer; Farmer
Fine and/or imprisonment in terms of National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999)
No
Towers 358-360
No specific ecological issues Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
Towers 361-363
Large pan wetland, sensitive fauna habitat
Moving not feasible (large deviation), pylon erection should be done in the dry season; no roads should be constructed within or around the pan; no access during the wet season; disturbance should be kept to an absolute minimum.
Environmental Control Officer
Yes
Towers 364-365
No specific ecological issues Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
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Farm Name Brakdam 704/0 Owner J Jooste Tel. No. 053 272 1503 Special Conditions
Payment before construction. Keep within servitude. No construction camp on farm.
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TOWER
NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY OF PENALTY METHOD
STATEMENT REQUIRED
LINE A Towers 366-373
Artefact scatters from Acheullian period to Smithfield period very sparsely scattered over entire study area.
No collection of artefacts under any circumstances Generic mitigation measures apply
Environmental Control Officer; Engineer; Environmental Liaison officer; Farmer
Fine and/or imprisonment in terms of National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999)
No
Towers 368-372
Bird collision risk
Install suitable anti-collision marking devices on earth wires from T368 to T372 as per Eskom Transmission guidelines
Contractor/ECO
See Eskom Transmission guidelines
Towers 366-373
No specific ecological issues Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
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Farm Name Brakdam 704/0 Owner J Jooste Tel. No. 053 272 1503 Special Conditions
Payment before construction. Keep within servitude. No construction camp on farm.
View from farm road west of T379 proposed on top of left koppie
View north along the line from behind the farmstead
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TOWER
NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY OF PENALTY METHOD
STATEMENT REQUIRED
LINE A Towers 374-382
Artefact scatters from Acheullian period to Smithfield period very sparsely scattered over entire study area.
No collection of artefacts under any circumstances. Generic mitigation measures apply
Environmental Control Officer; Engineer; Environmental Liaison officer; Farmer
Fine and/or imprisonment in terms of National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999)
No
Towers 374-375
No specific ecological issues Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
Tower 376
Drainage line, dam wall Move 150 m south in line towards T377 Environmental Control Officer; Engineer
Yes
Towers 377-378
No specific ecological issues Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
Tower 379 Visual: This tower is located on top of a koppie and is therefore highly visible. Note: The profile drawing does not show the hill.
Move the tower either south or north onto the lower land form.
TAP/Surveyor
Tower relocation Design Revision
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Tower 379
Ecology: Dolerite/rocky area Move 40 m in line towards T380 Environmental Control Officer; Engineer
Yes
Tower 380
Ecology: Drainage line Move 30 m in line towards T379 Environmental Control Officer; Engineer
Yes
Towers 381-382
No specific ecological issues Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
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Farm Name Begin 1227/0 Owner JUV Bredenkamp Cell No. 083 411 6605 Special Conditions
No conditions stated.
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TOWER NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY OF PENALTY
METHOD STATEMENT REQUIRED
LINE A Towers 382-389
Artefact scatters from Acheullian period to Smithfield period very sparsely scattered over entire study area.
No collection of artefacts under any circumstances. Generic mitigation measures apply
Environmental Control Officer; Engineer; Environmental Liaison officer; Farmer
Fine and/or imprisonment in terms of National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999)
No
Towers 385-389
Bird collision risk
Install suitable anti-collision marking devices on earth wires from T385 to T399 as per Eskom Transmission guidelines
Contractor/ECO
See Eskom Transmission guidelines
Towers 382-383
No specific ecological issues Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
Tower 384 Ecology: Dolemite/ rocky area Move 30 m south in line towards T385. No roads to be constructed within this habitat; disturbance due to construction should be kept to an absolute minimum; rescue and relocate all Aloe plants that may be damaged or destroyed during the construction phase; also refer to generic mitigation measures.
Environmental Control Officer; Engineer
Yes
Towers 385-389
No specific ecological issues Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
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Farm Name Owner Cell No. Special Conditions
No Information Available
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TOWER NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY OF PENALTY
METHOD STATEMENT REQUIRED
LINE A Towers 390-397
Bird collision risk
Install suitable anti-collision marking devices on earth wires from T385 to T399 as per Eskom Transmission guidelines
Contractor/ECO
See Eskom Transmission guidelines
Towers 390-397
Artefact scatters from Acheullian period to Smithfield period very sparsely scattered over entire study area.
No collection of artefacts under any circumstances; Generic mitigation measures apply
Environmental Control Officer; Engineer; Environmental Liaison officer; Farmer
Fine and/or imprisonment in terms of National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999)
No
Towers 390-397
No specific ecological issues Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
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Farm Name Witfontein 1168/2 Owner JG van Zyl Tel. No. 053 207 0169 Special Conditions
The powerline must comply with legal requirements.
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TOWER NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY OF PENALTY
METHOD STATEMENT REQUIRED
LINE A Tower 398
No specific ecological issues Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
Towers 398-399
Bird collision risk
Install suitable anti-collision marking devices on earth wires from T385 to T399 as per Eskom Transmission guidelines
Contractor/ECO
See Eskom Transmission guidelines
Tower 399
Drainage line, flash floods and erosion could affect the stability of the pylon
Move 30 m south in line towards T400. Pylon erection should be done in the dry season; no roads should be constructed within or around the drainage line; no access during the wet season; disturbance should be kept to an absolute minimum; the necessary measures should be taken to prevent soil erosion.
Contractor/ECO
Yes
Towers 398-405
Artefact scatters from Acheullian period to Smithfield period very sparsely scattered over entire study area.
No collection of artefacts under any circumstances. Generic mitigation measures apply
Environmental Control Officer; Engineer; Environmental Liaison officer; Farmer
Fine and/or imprisonment in terms of National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999)
No
Towers 400-405
No specific ecological issues Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
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Farm Name Witfontein 1168/0 Owner SH du Plessis Tel. No. 012 347 8731 Special Conditions
No conditions stated.
T406: In a drainage line, move 30m North towards T405
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TOWER NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY OF PENALTY
METHOD STATEMENT REQUIRED
LINE A Tower 406
Drainage line Move 30 m north in line towards T405. Pylon erection should be done in the dry season; no roads should be constructed within or around the drainage line; no access during the wet season; disturbance should be kept to an absolute minimum; the necessary measures should be taken to prevent soil erosion.
Contractor; Environmental Control Officer
Yes
Towers 406-412
Artefact scatters from Acheullian period to Smithfield period very sparsely scattered over entire study area.
No collection of artefacts under any circumstances. Generic mitigation measures apply
Environmental Control Officer; Engineer; Environmental Liaison officer; Farmer
Fine and/or imprisonment in terms of National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999)
No
Towers 407-412
Bird collision risk
Install suitable anti-collision marking devices on earth wires from T407 to T418 as per Eskom Transmission guidelines
Contractor/ECO
See Eskom Transmission guidelines
Towers 407-412
No specific ecological issues Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
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Farm Name Taay Bosch Draai 102/9 (Towers 412-415) Owner FG Badenhorst Tel. No. 083 773 1113 Special Conditions
ECO to see owner prior to construction.
Farm Name Taay Bosch Draai 102/16 (Towers 416-419) Owner D Kruger Tel. No. 082 773 2603 Special Conditions
ECO to see owner prior to construction.
View north from T413
View north from T419 to T418 on side slopes
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TOWER NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY OF PENALTY
METHOD STATEMENT REQUIRED
LINE A Towers 412-419
Towers on side slope are highly visible and will fit awkwardly into the highly scenic landscape
Move towers 419 to 413 down to just west of foot of slope. Note: existing edge of centre pivot circle edge is approximately 100 m to the west i.e. radius is reduced by approximately 100 m leaving space for towers.
TAP/Surveyor
Alignment Change
Towers 413-418
Bird collision risk
Install suitable anti-collision marking devices on earth wires from T407 to T418 as per Eskom Transmission guidelines
Contractor
See Eskom Transmission guidelines
Towers 412-419
Artefact scatters from Acheullian period to Smithfield period very sparsely scattered over entire study area.
No collection of artefacts under any circumstances; Generic mitigation measures apply
Environmental Control Officer; Engineer; Environmental Liaison officer; Farmer
Fine and/or imprisonment in terms of National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999)
No
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Towers 412-415
No specific ecological issues Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
Towers 416-417
Ecology: Significant ridge/ koppie Move to footslopes; no roads to be constructed within this habitat; disturbance due to construction should be kept to an absolute minimum; rescue and relocate all Aloe plants that may be damaged or destroyed during the construction phase; also refer to generic mitigation measures
Contractor; Environmental Control Officer
Yes
Tower 418-419
Ecology: Significant ridge/ koppie Movement not feasible Contractor; Environmental Control Officer
Yes
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Farm Name Taay Bosch Draai 102/15 Owner Tel. No. Special Conditions
No Information Available
View north from T420 note the visual effect of the small existing tower
View east from T423 of dam in hanging valley. This is a unique visual feature.
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TOWER
NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY OF PENALTY METHOD
STATEMENT REQUIRED
LINE A Towers 420-426
No specific ecological issues Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
Towers 420-428
Towers on the side slope are highly visible and will fit awkwardly into the highly scenic landscape
Move towers 420 to 428 to just west of the foot of the slope in the valley.
TAP
Alignment Change
Towers 420-428
Artefact scatters from Acheullian period to Smithfield period very sparsely scattered over entire study area.
No collection of artefacts under any circumstances; Generic mitigation measures apply
Environmental Control Officer; Engineer; Environmental Liaison officer; Farmer
Fine and/or imprisonment in terms of National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999)
No
Towers 427-428
Bird collision risk
Install suitable anti-collision marking devices on earth wires from T427 to T429 as per Eskom Transmission guidelines
Contractor
See Eskom Transmission guidelines
Towers 427-428
Ecology: Significant ridge/ koppie. Area represents a high floral and faunal diversity
Movement not feasible; no roads to be constructed within this habitat; disturbance due to construction should be kept to an absolute minimum; rescue and relocate all Aloe plants that may be damaged or destroyed during the
Environmental Control Officer
Yes
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construction phase; also refer to generic mitigation measures
Farm Name Taay Bosch Poort 10/11 (Towers 429-433) Owner J de Swart Tel. No. 053 661 2180 Special Conditions
ECO to see owner prior to construction.
Farm Name TaayBosch 10/10 (Towers 434&435) Owner MJE du Toit Tel. No. 053 661 22031 Special Conditions
No conditions stated.
South over head of the valley from T428
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TOWER NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY OF PENALTY
METHOD STATEMENT REQUIRED
LINE A Tower 429
Bird collision risk
Install suitable anti-collision marking devices on earth wires from T427 to T429 as per Eskom Transmission guidelines
Contractor
See Eskom Transmission guidelines
Towers 429-433
Towers are highly visible due to their position on side slope of hill. Height will project above hilltops
Move towers to just west of base of slope into valley at T 428. Note: line can be extended at T433 to allow length to T413 to be parallel to existing alignment but on eastern valley edge.
TAP
Design Aspect
Towers 429- 435
Artefact scatters from Acheullian period to Smithfield period very sparsely scattered over entire study area.
No collection of artefacts under any circumstances. Generic mitigation measures apply
Environmental Control Officer; Engineer; Environmental Liaison officer; Farmer
Fine and/or imprisonment in terms of National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999)
No
Towers 429-435
No specific ecological issues Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
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Farm Name Taay Bosch Poort 10/10 (Towers 436 & 437) Owner J de Swart Tel. No. 053 661 2180 Special Conditions
ECO to see owner prior to construction.
Farm Name Taay Bosch Poort 10/1 (Towers 438-443) Owner AH Mostert Tel. No. 082 957 3102 Special Conditions
No conditions stated.
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TOWER NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY OF PENALTY
METHOD STATEMENT REQUIRED
LINE A Towers 436-437
No specific ecological issues Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental control officer
No
Towers 436-443
Artefact scatters from Acheullian period to Smithfield period very sparsely scattered over entire study area.
No collection of artefacts under any circumstances. Generic mitigation measures apply
Environmental control officer; Engineer; Environmental Liaison officer; Farmer
Fine and/or imprisonment in terms of National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999)
No
Towers 438-441
Ecology: Topographically diverse area with high habitat diversity, high potential for rich fauna and flora assemblages, no access due to time restrictions
Movement not feasible; no roads to be constructed within this habitat; disturbance due to construction should be kept to an absolute minimum; rescue and relocate all Aloe plants that may be damaged or destroyed during the construction phase; also refer to generic mitigation measures
Environmental control officer; Engineer
Yes
Towers 439-443
Bird collision risk
Install suitable anti-collision marking devices on earth wires from T439 to T462 as per Eskom Transmission guidelines
Contractor
See Eskom Transmission guidelines
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Towers 442-443
Ecology: No access due to time restrictions
Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental control officer
No
Farm Name Onrust Fountain 9/4 Owner AH Mostert Tel. No. 082 957 3102 Special Conditions
No conditions stated.
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TOWER NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY OF PENALTY
METHOD STATEMENT REQUIRED
LINE A Towers 444-449
Bird collision risk
Install suitable anti-collision marking devices on earth wires from T439 to T462 as per Eskom Transmission guidelines
Contractor
See Eskom Transmission guidelines
Towers 444-449
Artefact scatters from Acheullian period to Smithfield period very sparsely scattered over entire study area.
No collection of artefacts under any circumstances; Generic mitigation measures apply
Environmental Control Officer; Engineer; Environmental Liaison officer; Farmer
Fine and/or imprisonment in terms of National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999)
No
Towers 444-449
Ecology: No access due to time restrictions.
Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
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Farm Name Onrust Fountain 9/5 Owner EF van der Waldt Tel. No. 053 631 3697 Special Conditions
No conditions stated.
Down the line towards T455 – Indicates open plain
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TOWER
NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY OF PENALTY METHOD
STATEMENT REQUIRED
LINE A Towers 450-457
Bird collision risk
Install suitable anti-collision marking devices on earth wires from T439 to T462 as per Eskom Transmission guidelines
Contractor
See Eskom Transmission guidelines
Towers 450-457
Artefact scatters from Acheullian period to Smithfield period very sparsely scattered over entire study area.
No collection of artefacts under any circumstances; Generic mitigation measures apply
Environmental Control Officer; Engineer; Environmental Liaison officer; Farmer
Fine and/or imprisonment in terms of National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999)
No
Towers 450-452
Ecology: No access due to time restrictions
Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
Towers 453-456
No specific ecological issues Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
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Tower 457
Ecology: No access due to time restrictions
Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
Farm Name Leeuw Fontein 8/4 Owner JGM van der Merwe Tel. No. 083 388 0621 Special Conditions
No conditions stated.
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TOWER NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY OF PENALTY
METHOD STATEMENT REQUIRED
LINE A Towers 458-459
Ecology: No access due to time restrictions
Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
Towers 458-462
Bird collision risk
Install suitable anti-collision marking devices on earth wires from T439 to T462 as per Eskom Transmission guidelines
Contractor
See Eskom Transmission guidelines
Towers 458-465
Artefact scatters from Acheullian period to Smithfield period very sparsely scattered over entire study area.
No collection of artefacts under any circumstances. Generic mitigation measures apply
Environmental Control Officer; Engineer; Environmental Liaison officer; Farmer
Fine and/or imprisonment in terms of National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999)
No
Towers 460-465
No specific ecological issues Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
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Farm Name Owner Tel. No. Special Conditions
Down the line towards T471 – Indicates open plain
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TOWER
NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY OF PENALTY METHOD
STATEMENT REQUIRED
LINE A Towers 466-473
Artefact scatters from Acheullian period to Smithfield period very sparsely scattered over entire study area.
No collection of artefacts under any circumstances Generic mitigation measures apply
Environmental control officer; Engineer; Environmental Liaison officer; Farmer
Fine and/or imprisonment in terms of National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999)
No
Towers 466-473
No specific ecological issues Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental control officer
No
Towers 471-473
Bird collision risk
Install suitable anti-collision marking devices on earth wires from T471 to T498 as per Eskom Transmission guidelines
Contractor
See Eskom Transmission guidelines
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Farm Name Owner Tel. No. Special Conditions
No Information Available
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TOWER
NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY OF PENALTY METHOD
STATEMENT REQUIRED
LINE A Towers 474-476
No specific ecological issues Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
Towers 474-481
Bird collision risk
Install suitable anti-collision marking devices on earth wires from T471 to T498 as per Eskom Transmission guidelines
Contractor
See Eskom Transmission guidelines
Towers 474-481
Artefact scatters from Acheullian period to Smithfield period very sparsely scattered over entire study area.
No collection of artefacts under any circumstances; Generic mitigation measures apply
Environmental Control Officer; Engineer; Environmental Liaison officer; Farmer
Fine and/or imprisonment in terms of National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999)
No
Towers 477-481
Ecology: No access due to time restrictions.
Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
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Farm Name Die Plaas 196/0 Owner JW de Villiers Tel. No. 083 236 6816 Special Conditions
Special care must be taken to avoid pollution of land during construction. The land must be rehabilitated and owner to be fully involved in rehabilitation. Owner to be consulted for the construction of gates. Refer to option.
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TOWER NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY OF PENALTY
METHOD STATEMENT REQUIRED
LINE A Towers 481-488
Bird collision risk
Install suitable anti-collision marking devices on earth wires from T471 to T498 as per Eskom Transmission guidelines
Contractor
See Eskom Transmission guidelines
Towers 481-488
Artefact scatters from Acheullian period to Smithfield period very sparsely scattered over entire study area.
No collection of artefacts under any circumstances; Generic mitigation measures apply
Environmental Control Officer; Engineer; Environmental Liaison officer; Farmer
Fine and/or imprisonment in terms of National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999)
No
Towers 481-488
Ecology: No access due to time restrictions
Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
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Farm Name Farm 199/0 (Towers 489-491) Owner GJF Jooste Tel. No. 053 661 2430 Special Conditions
No conditions stated.
Farm Name Farm 197/0 (Towers 492-496) Owner C Louw Tel. No. 053 203 0035 Special Conditions
No conditions stated.
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TOWER NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY OF PENALTY
METHOD STATEMENT REQUIRED
LINE A Towers 489-491
Ecology: No access due to time restrictions
Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
Towers 489-496
Bird collision risk
Install suitable anti-collision marking devices on earth wires from T471 to T498 as per Eskom Transmission guidelines
Contractor
See Eskom Transmission guidelines
Towers 489-496
Artefact scatters from Acheullian period to Smithfield period very sparsely scattered over entire study area.
No collection of artefacts under any circumstances; Generic mitigation measures apply
Environmental Control Officer; Engineer; Environmental Liaison officer; Farmer
Fine and/or imprisonment in terms of National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999)
No
Towers 492-496
No specific ecological issues Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
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Farm Name Grass Pan 40/1 Owner J Vermeulen Tel. No. 082 780 3407 Special Conditions
T503 – Located in a pan, needs to be moved north across the road
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TOWER
NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY OF PENALTY METHOD
STATEMENT REQUIRED
LINE A Towers 497-498
Bird collision risk
Install suitable anti-collision marking devices on earth wires from T471 to T498 as per Eskom Transmission guidelines
Contractor
See Eskom Transmission guidelines
Towers 497-499
No specific ecological issues Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
Towers 497-504
Artefact scatters from Acheullian period to Smithfield period very sparsely scattered over entire study area.
No collection of artefacts under any circumstances. Generic mitigation measures apply
Environmental Control Cfficer; Engineer; Environmental Liaison officer; Farmer
Fine and/or imprisonment in terms of National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999)
No
Tower 500
Dolerite/rocky area Move 30 m south in line towards T501; no roads to be constructed within this habitat; disturbance due to construction should be kept to an absolute minimum; rescue and relocate all Aloe plants that may be damaged or destroyed during the construction phase; also refer to generic mitigation measures
Environmental Control Officer; Engineer
Yes
Towers 501-502
No specific ecological issues Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
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Tower 503
Pan wetland system Move north across the road; pylon erection should be done in the dry season; no roads should be constructed within or around the pan area; no access during the wet season; disturbance should be kept to an absolute minimum; the necessary measures to prevent soil erosion should be taken
Contractor; Environmental Control Officer
Yes
Tower 504
Bird collision risk
Install suitable anti-collision marking devices on earth wires from T504 to T530 as per Eskom Transmission guidelines
Contractor
See Eskom Transmission guidelines
Tower 504
No specific ecological issues
Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
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Farm Name Owner Tel. No. Special Conditions
No Information Available
T508 up the line to T511 indicates open plain
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TOWER NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY OF PENALTY
METHOD STATEMENT REQUIRED
LINE A Towers 505-511
Bird collision risk
Install suitable anti-collision marking devices on earth wires from T504 to T530 as per Eskom Transmission guidelines
Contractor
See Eskom Transmission guidelines
Towers 505-511
Artefact scatters from Acheullian period to Smithfield period very sparsely scattered over entire study area.
No collection of artefacts under any circumstances; Generic mitigation measures apply
Environmental Control Officer; Engineer; Environmental Liaison officer; Farmer
Fine and/or imprisonment in terms of National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999)
No
Towers 505-511
No specific ecological issues
Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
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Farm Name Tafelkop 39/0 Owner JP van der Berg Tel. No. 053 631 0535 Special Conditions
No conditions stated.
T512 up the line to T519 indicates open plain
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TOWER
NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY OF PENALTY METHOD
STATEMENT REQUIRED
LINE A Towers 512-519
Bird collision risk
Install suitable anti-collision marking devices on earth wires from T504 to T530 as per Eskom Transmission guidelines
Contractor
See Eskom Transmission guidelines
Towers 512-519
Artefact scatters from Acheullian period to Smithfield period very sparsely scattered over entire study area.
No collection of artefacts under any circumstances; Generic mitigation measures apply
Environmental Control Officer; Engineer; Environmental Liaison officer; Farmer
Fine and/or imprisonment in terms of National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999)
None Required
Towers 512-519
No specific ecological issues
Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
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Farm Name Annex Donker Hoek 89/1 Owner JJ van Straaten Tel. No. 053 665 7001 Special Conditions
Eskom to repair all erosion and make provisions to avoid future erosion. Eskom to repair all damaged roads as a result of construction.
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TOWER NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY OF PENALTY
METHOD STATEMENT REQUIRED
LINE A Towers 520-527
Bird collision risk
Install suitable anti-collision marking devices on earth wires from T504 to T530 as per Eskom Transmission guidelines
Contractor
See Eskom Transmission guidelines
Towers 520-527
Artefact scatters from Acheullian period to Smithfield period very sparsely scattered over entire study area.
No collection of artefacts under any circumstances; Generic mitigation measures apply
Environmental Control Officer; Engineer; Environmental Liaison officer; Farmer
Fine and/or imprisonment in terms of National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999)
No
Towers 520-527
No specific ecological issues
Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
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Farm Name Annex Donker Hoek 89/2 Owner CJ Vermeulen Tel. No. 083 380 9913 Special Conditions
No damage to Camel Thorn tree. Contact owner prior to construction. Any damage will be for Eskom’s account. If capital gains tax is charged, Eskom must pay it. Existing line servitude roads to be repaired.
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TOWER
NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY OF PENALTY METHOD
STATEMENT REQUIRED
LINE A Towers 527-530
Bird collision risk
Install suitable anti-collision marking devices on earth wires from T504 to T530 as per Eskom Transmission guidelines
Contractor
See Eskom Transmission guidelines
Towers 527-534
Artefact scatters from Acheullian period to Smithfield period very sparsely scattered over entire study area.
No collection of artefacts under any circumstances Generic mitigation measures apply
Environmental Control Officer; Engineer; Environmental Liaison officer; Farmer
Fine and/or imprisonment in terms of National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999)
No
Towers 527-534
No specific ecological issues
Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
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Farm Name Kuhns Post 90/0 Owner JJ van Straaten Tel. No. 053 665 7001 Special Conditions
Eskom to repair all erosion and make provisions to avoid future erosion. Eskom to repair all damaged roads as a result of construction.
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TOWER
NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY OF PENALTY METHOD
STATEMENT REQUIRED
LINE A Tower 535
No specific ecological issues
Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental control officer
No
Towers 535-541
Artefact scatters from Acheullian period to Smithfield period very sparsely scattered over entire study area.
No collection of artefacts under any circumstances Generic mitigation measures apply
Environmental control officer; Engineer; Environmental Liaison officer; Farmer
Fine and/or imprisonment in terms of National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999)
No
Tower 536
Ecology: Access to site denied by farmer
Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental control officer
No
Tower 537
Ecology: Footslope of significant ridge
Move T537 200 m east Environmental control officer
Yes
Tower 538
Access to site denied by farmer; pylon situated on ridge
Move T538 200 m east (see above) Environmental control officer
Yes
Towers 539-541
Ecology: Access to site denied by farmer
Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental control officer
No
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Farm Name Driefontein 87/2 Owner PJ van Zyl Tel. No. 082 773 6781 Special Conditions
No conditions stated.
T542 up the line to T547 indicates open plain
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TOWER NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY OF PENALTY
METHOD STATEMENT REQUIRED
LINE A Towers 542-547
Bird collision risk
Install suitable anti-collision marking devices on earth wires from T542 to T547 as per Eskom Transmission guidelines
Contractor
See Eskom Transmission guidelines
Towers 542-549
Artefact scatters from Acheullian period to Smithfield period very sparsely scattered over entire study area.
No collection of artefacts under any circumstances Generic mitigation measures apply
Environmental Control Officer; Engineer; Environmental Liaison officer; Farmer
Fine and/or imprisonment in terms of National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999)
No
Towers 542-549
No specific ecological issues
Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
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Farm Name Overschot 93/1 Owner PJ van Zyl Tel. No. 082 773 6781 Special Conditions
No conditions stated.
Farm Name Stryd Dam 107/4 Owner SA Menne Tel. No. 053 665 7010 Special Conditions
Contact land owner with regard to the windmill and water points around Eskom servitude area.
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TOWER
NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY OF PENALTY METHOD
STATEMENT REQUIRED
LINE A Towers 549-556
Artefact scatters from Acheullian period to Smithfield period very sparsely scattered over entire study area.
No collection of artefacts under any circumstances Generic mitigation measures apply
Environmental Control Officer; Engineer; Environmental Liaison officer; Farmer
Fine and/or imprisonment in terms of National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999)
No
Towers 549-556
No specific ecological issues
Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
Towers 551-556
Bird collision risk
Install suitable anti-collision marking devices on earth wires from T551 to T563 as per Eskom Transmission guidelines
Contractor
See Eskom Transmission guidelines
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Farm Name Stryd Dam 107/3 Owner SA Menne Tel. No. 053 665 7010 Special Conditions
Contact land owner with regard to the windmill and water points around Eskom servitude area.
T557 up the line to T563 indicates open plain
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TOWER NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY OF PENALTY
METHOD STATEMENT REQUIRED
LINE A Towers 557-563
Bird collision risk
Install suitable anti-collision marking devices on earth wires from T551 to T563 as per Eskom Transmission guidelines
Contractor
See Eskom Transmission guidelines
Towers 557-564
Artefact scatters from Acheullian period to Smithfield period very sparsely scattered over entire study area.
No collection of artefacts under any circumstances Generic mitigation measures apply
Environmental Control Officer; Engineer; Environmental Liaison officer; Farmer
Fine and/or imprisonment in terms of National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999)
No
Towers 557-564
No specific ecological issues
Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
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Farm Name Roodekraal 106/0 Owner JD Du Toit Tel. No. 082 378 3413 Special Conditions
No conditions stated.
View south of T567 positioned on solid rock
View south from T567 showing interesting vegetation and solid rock texture
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TOWER
NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY OF PENALTY METHOD
STATEMENT REQUIRED
LINE A Tower 565
Ecology: Dolerite/ rocky area
Move T565 150 m south; no roads to be constructed within this habitat; disturbance due to construction should be kept to an absolute minimum; rescue and relocate all Aloe plants that may be damaged or destroyed during the construction phase; also refer to generic mitigation measures
Environmental control officer; Engineer
Yes
Tower 565-566
Heritage: Circular stone structure at S 30º 24’ 038 and E 24º 09’ 201
The line should be moved to avoid this site; Generic mitigation measures apply
Environmental control officer; Engineer; Environmental Liaison officer; Farmer
Fine and/or imprisonment in terms of National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999)
Move line 100-200 m east or west.
Towers 565-572
Visual: Low outcrop of hard dark igneous rock has intact form close to district road. The form is visually important in form and texture and is a unit alone in a wide plain.
Avoid the entire outcrop by realigning the transmission line to the east. The realignment can start further south to not exceed 2 % so that no straining tower is required
TAP
Realignment Design matter
Tower 566
Ecology: Dolerite/ rocky area
Move T566 200 m south; no roads to be constructed within this habitat; disturbance due to construction should be kept to an absolute minimum; rescue and relocate all Aloe plants that may be damaged or destroyed during the construction phase; also refer to generic
Environmental control officer; Engineer
Yes
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mitigation measures
Tower 567
Ecology: Dolerite/ rocky area
Move in line 50 m towards T568; no roads to be constructed within this habitat; disturbance due to construction should be kept to an absolute minimum; rescue and relocate all Aloe plants that may be damaged or destroyed during the construction phase; also refer to generic mitigation measures
Environmental Control Officer; Engineer
Yes
Towers 565-572
Bird collision risk
Install suitable anti-collision marking devices on earth wires from T568 to T580 as per Eskom Transmission guidelines
Contractor
See Eskom Transmission guidelines
Towers 567-572
Artefact scatters from Acheullian period to Smithfield period very sparsely scattered over entire study area.
No collection of artefacts under any circumstances Generic mitigation measures apply
Environmental Control Officer; Engineer; Environmental Liaison officer; Farmer
Fine and/or imprisonment in terms of National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999)
No
Towers 568-572
No specific ecological issues Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
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Farm Name Owner Tel. No. Special Conditions
No Information Available
T573 up the line to T580 indicates open plain
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TOWER
NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY OF PENALTY METHOD
STATEMENT REQUIRED
LINE A Towers 573-580
Bird collision risk
Install suitable anti-collision marking devices on earth wires from T568 to T580 as per Eskom Transmission guidelines
Contractor
See Eskom Transmission guidelines
Towers 573-580
Artefact scatters from Acheullian period to Smithfield period very sparsely scattered over entire study area.
No collection of artefacts under any circumstances Generic mitigation measures apply
Environmental Control Officer; Engineer; Environmental Liaison officer; Farmer
Fine and/or imprisonment in terms of National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999)
No
Towers 573-580
No specific ecological issues Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
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Farm Name Nuwe De Kalk 190/0 Owner JD Du Toit Tel. No. 082 378 3413 Special Conditions
No conditions stated.
T586 located in a drainage line, needs to be moved 100 m along the line
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TOWER NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY OF PENALTY
METHOD STATEMENT REQUIRED
LINE A Towers 581-588
Artefact scatters from Acheullian period to Smithfield period very sparsely scattered over entire study area.
No collection of artefacts under any circumstances Generic mitigation measures apply
Environmental Control Officer; Engineer; Environmental Liaison officer; Farmer
Fine and/or imprisonment in terms of National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999)
No
Towers 581-585
No specific ecological issues Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
Tower 586
Ecology: Drainage line and dam wall; flash floods and erosion could affect the stability of the pylon.
Move in line 100 m towards T587; move north across the road; pylon erection should be done in the dry season; no roads should be constructed within or around the drainage line; no access during the wet season; disturbance should be kept to an absolute minimum; the necessary measures should be taken to prevent soil erosion.
Contractor; Environmental Control Officer
Yes
Towers 584-588
Bird collision risk
Install suitable anti-collision marking devices on earth wires from T584 to T598 as per Eskom Transmission guidelines
Contractor
See Eskom Transmission guidelines
Towers 587-588
No specific ecological issues Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
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Farm Name Nuwe De Kalk 190/0 Owner JD Du Toit Tel. No. 082 378 3413 Special Conditions
No conditions stated.
Farm Name Nuwe Tafelkop 189/0 Owner PJ van Zyl Tel. No. 082 773 6781 Special Conditions
No conditions stated.
View south from dam wall near T591 along alignment which is along drainage line and over windmill.
View north from dam wall near T591
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TOWER NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY OF PENALTY
METHOD STATEMENT REQUIRED
LINE A Towers 589-591
No specific ecological issues Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
Tower 592
Ecology: Drainage line, dam wall Move 100 m west; move north across the road; pylon erection should be done in the dry season; no roads should be constructed within or around the drainage line; no access during the wet season; disturbance should be kept to an absolute minimum; the necessary measures to prevent soil erosion should be taken
Contractor Yes
Towers 593-596
No specific ecological issues Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
Towers 589-596
Visual: The alignment of towers is within the drainage line between T589 and T593 and visually conflicts with the dam, vegetation and is over a windmill.
Move the line westwards out of the drainage line. Do not move it eastwards as the adjacent landform there rises and will make the towers even more visually prominent. It is possible to extend the alignment south at 584 and angle the line slightly south of 593 to avoid the stream. Ideally the line from 588 to 598 should be moved east or west out of drainage line.
TAP Environmental Control Officer
Design Realignment
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Towers 589-596
Artefact scatters from Acheullian period to Smithfield period very sparsely scattered over entire study area.
No collection of artefacts under any circumstances Generic mitigation measures apply
Environmental Control Officer; Engineer; Environmental Liaison officer; Farmer
Fine and/or imprisonment in terms of National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999)
No
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Farm Name Owner Tel. No. Special Conditions
No Conditions Stated
T597-598 indicates open plain
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TOWER
NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY OF PENALTY METHOD
STATEMENT REQUIRED
LINE A Towers 597-598
Bird collision risk
Install suitable anti-collision marking devices on earth wires from T584 to T598 as per Eskom Transmission guidelines Ideally the line from T588 to T598 should be moved east or west out of drainage line.
Contractor
See Eskom Transmission guidelines
Towers 597-604
Artefact scatters from Acheullian period to Smithfield period very sparsely scattered over entire study area.
No collection of artefacts under any circumstances Generic mitigation measures apply
Environmental Control Officer; Engineer; Environmental Liaison officer; Farmer
Fine and/or imprisonment in terms of National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999)
No
Towers 597-604
No specific ecological issues Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
Tower 604
Bird collision risk
Install suitable anti-collision marking devices on earth wires from T604 to T638 as per Eskom Transmission guidelines
Contractor
See Eskom Transmission guidelines
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Farm Name Paarde Valley 145/0 Owner PJ van Zyl Tel. No. 082 773 6781 Special Conditions
Phone owner prior to construction.
Farm Name Paarde Valley 145/5 Owner PJ van Zyl Tel. No. 082 773 6781 Special Conditions
Phone owner prior to construction.
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TOWER
NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY OF PENALTY METHOD
STATEMENT REQUIRED
LINE A Towers 604-612
Bird collision risk
Install suitable anti-collision marking devices on earth wires from T604 to T638 as per Eskom Transmission guidelines
Contractor
See Eskom Transmission guidelines
Towers 604-612
Artefact scatters from Acheullian period to Smithfield period very sparsely scattered over entire study area
No collection of artefacts under any circumstances Generic mitigation measures apply
Environmental Control Officer; Engineer; Environmental Liaison officer; Farmer
Fine and/or imprisonment in terms of National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999)
No
Towers 604-612
No specific ecological issues Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
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Farm Name Paarde Valley 145/3 Owner CJ du Plessis Tel. No. Special Conditions
One owner to be further compensated should irrigation area be affected.
T618 indicates drainage line, move tower south towards T619
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TOWER
NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY OF PENALTY METHOD
STATEMENT REQUIRED
LINE A Towers 612-620
Bird collision risk
Install suitable anti-collision marking devices on earth wires from T604 to T638 as per Eskom Transmission guidelines
Contractor
See Eskom Transmission guidelines
Towers 612-620
Artefact scatters from Acheullian period to Smithfield period very sparsely scattered over entire study area
No collection of artefacts under any circumstances Generic mitigation measures apply
Environmental Control Officer; Engineer; Environmental Liaison officer; Farmer
Fine and/or imprisonment in terms of National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999)
No
Towers 612-617
No specific ecological issues Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
Tower 618
Drainage line; erosion already present; flash floods and erosion could affect the stability of the pylon
Move 20 m south towards T619 (in line), no roads to be constructed through drainage line; construction should take place in dry season; the necessary measures should be taken to curb and prevent soil erosion
Contractor Yes
Towers 619-620
No specific ecological issues Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
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Farm Name Paarde Valley 145/18 (Towers 620) Owner RS Du Plessis Tel. No. 053 631 0302 Special Conditions
No conditions stated.
Farm Name Paarde Valley 145/12 (Towers 621-623) Owner RS Du Plessis Tel. No. 053 631 0302 Special Conditions
No conditions stated.
Farm Name Du Plessis Dam 179/0 (Towers 624-627) Owner RS Du Plessis Tel. No. 053 631 0302 Special Conditions
No conditions stated.
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TOWER NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY OF PENALTY
METHOD STATEMENT REQUIRED
LINE A Towers 620-627
Bird collision risk
Install suitable anti-collision marking devices on earth wires from T604 to T638 as per Eskom Transmission guidelines
Contractor
See Eskom Transmission guidelines
Towers 620-627
Artefact scatters from Acheullian period to Smithfield period very sparsely scattered over entire study area
No collection of artefacts under any circumstances Generic mitigation measures apply
Environmental Control Officer; Engineer; Environmental Liaison officer; Farmer
Fine and/or imprisonment in terms of National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999)
No
Towers 620-626
No specific ecological issues Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
Tower 627
Ecology: No access to site due to time restrictions
Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
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Farm Name De Aar 180/4 Owner K Samson Tel. No. 053 631 1659 Special Conditions
No conditions stated.
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TOWER NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY OF PENALTY
METHOD STATEMENT REQUIRED
LINE A Towers 628-630
Ecology: No access to site due to time restrictions
Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
Towers 628-635
Bird collision risk
Install suitable anti-collision marking devices on earth wires from T604 to T638 as per Eskom Transmission guidelines
Contractor
See Eskom Transmission guidelines
Towers 628-635
Artefact scatters from Acheullian period to Smithfield period very sparsely scattered over entire study area.
No collection of artefacts under any circumstances. Generic mitigation measures apply
Environmental Control Officer; Engineer; Environmental Liaison officer; Farmer
Fine and/or imprisonment in terms of National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999)
No
Towers 631-635
No specific ecological issues Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
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Farm Name De Aar 180/1 Owner Tel. No. Special Conditions
No Information Available
T636 up the line to T638 indicates open plain
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TOWER NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY OF PENALTY
METHOD STATEMENT REQUIRED
LINE A Towers 636-638
Bird collision risk
Install suitable anti-collision marking devices on earth wires from T604 to T638 as per Eskom Transmission guidelines
Contractor
See Eskom Transmission guidelines
Towers 636-643
Artefact scatters from Acheullian period to Smithfield period very sparsely scattered over entire study area.
No collection of artefacts under any circumstances Generic mitigation measures apply
Environmental Control Officer; Engineer; Environmental Liaison officer; Farmer
Fine and/or imprisonment in terms of National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999)
No
Towers 636-643
No specific ecological issues Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No
Hydra Perseus – EMP December 2008 Eskom Holdings Limited
255
Farm Name De Aar 180/1 Owner Tel. No. Special Conditions
No Information Available
Farm Name Hartebeestplaat Owner Tel. No. Special Conditions
No Information Available
Hydra Perseus – EMP December 2008 Eskom Holdings Limited
256
TOWER NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY OF PENALTY
METHOD STATEMENT REQUIRED
LINE A Towers 644-647
Artefact scatters from Acheullian period to Smithfield period very sparsely scattered over entire study area
No collection of artefacts under any circumstances Generic mitigation measures apply
Environmental Control Officer; Engineer; Environmental Liaison officer; Farmer
Fine and/or imprisonment in terms of National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999)
No
Towers 644-647
No specific ecological issues Refer to generic mitigation measures Environmental Control Officer
No