NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS
PROPOSED STEELPOORT INTEGRATION PROJECT, LIMPOPO PROVINCE
Eskom
Holdings
Limited
is
planning
a
new
Pumped
Storage
Scheme
approximately 40 km north-west of Simplon Substation in the Mpumalanga
Province. This Pumped Storage Scheme (to be known as the Steelpoort Pumped
Storage Scheme) is scheduled to be in operation by 2014. In order to integrate
this Pumped Storage Scheme into the electricity transmission network, Eskom
Transmission is proposing the construction of the following:
1. A 400 kV substation at a site in close proximity to the Steelpoort Pumped
Storage Scheme
2. 2 x 400 kV loop in and out the Duvha-Leseding 400 kV line into Steelpoort
substation, a distance of approximately 40 km
3. Construction of a 400 kV powerline between Steelpoort and Merensky
substations, a distance of approximately 50 km
•
Associated works to integrate the station into the Transmission grid
Feasible substation and Transmission line Alternatives will be identified for
investigation within a broader study area.
In terms of sections 24 and 24D of the National Environmental Management Act
(No. 107 of 1998), as read with Government Notices R385 (Regulations 27–36)
and R387, a Scoping and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) are required to
be undertaken for this proposed project. This project has been registered with
the National Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEAT), the
Competent Authority for this proposed project, under Application Reference
Number 12/12/20/866.
In this regard, Savannah Environmental has been appointed as an independent
consultant to undertake the required EIA, and Afrosearch has been appointed to
undertake the required public participation process for the proposed project. To
obtain further information and register on the project database, please submit
your name, contact information and interest in the project to:
Nicolene Venter or Marti Moolman of Afrosearch at:
P.O. Box 13540
Hatfield
0028
Tel: (012) 362-2908
Fax: (012) 362-2463
E-mail: iafrica@icon.co.za or marti@afrosearch.co.za
Afrosearch (Pty) Ltd
P O Box 13540
Hatfield 0028
Tel (012) 362 2908
Fax (012) 362 2463
30 April 2007
Dear Stakeholder
NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS
PROPOSED STEELPOORT INTEGRATION PROJECT, LIMPOPO PROVINCE
You have been identified as an Interested and Affected Party (IAP) of the PROPOSED
STEELPOORT INTEGRATION PROJECT and have therefore been included in our IAP database.
Please find a Background Information Document (BID) attached. This BID provides information on
the proposed projects, and explains how you can become involved in the public participation process.
Any comments or queries would be welcomed and should be directed to the public participation
consultant. The relevant contact details are provided in the BID.
We trust that you will find the information provided useful, and we look forward to receiving your
comments or queries.
Yours Sincerely
Nicolene Venter or Marti Moolman of Afrosearch at:
P.O. Box 13540
Hatfield
0028
Tel: (012) 362-2908
Fax: (012) 362-2463
E-mail: iafrica@icon.co.za or marti@afrosearch.co.za
STEELPOORT INTEGRATION PROJECT
DATABASE OF PARTIES RECEIVING NOTIFICATION OF EIA PROCESS AND BID
Title
National
Mr
Ms
Ms
Mr
Mrs
Ms
First Name
Authority
Havenga
Janine
Marcelle
Gerard
Annem
Stephan
Ms
Dr
Mr
Mr
Mr
Bareleng
Steven
Valarie
Hannes
Tsundulka
CBF
Neo
Nkopodi
Thabo
Patric
Mbulelo
Jaap
Lebeau
Tswelopelo
Phuthi
Siphiwe
Louis
Inah
Whity
Maria
NM
Fulufhelo
Fulufhelo
Jerome
Guster
S
Fanyana
Lovey
Mmanching
Molatelo
Adelaide
Morore
Geraldine
Richard
Mr
Mr
Mr
Mr
Mr
Mr
Mr
Mr
Ms
Mr
Mr
Ms
Mr
Miss
Adv
Mr
Mr
Mr
Ms
Last Name
Position
Beyers
Bothma
Chetty
Damstra
de Klerk
de Villiers
Chief Engineer
Company / Association
Department of Water Affairs and Tourism
SANRAL
South African Local Government
Proffessional Services
Department of Public Works
Assistant Director
Department of Finance and Economic Affairs (Polokwane)
Mineral Rights
Lebowa Mineral Trust (Polokwane)
Department of Agriculture
Dibakwane
Department of Minerals and Energy
Donohue
Department of Health and Social Development
du Plessis
Department of Water Affairs and Forestry
Groenewald
Manager
Road Agency Limpopo (Polokwane)
Hatlane
Environmental Authoirity
L DEDET (Polokwane)
Havenga
DWAF
January
Provincial Manager
SAHRA (MP)
Kgobalale
Department of Agriculture, Land Use and Soil Management
Kgommu
Prvincial Manager
SAHRA
Khumalo
Deputy Director
Department of Finance and Economic Affairs
Kibido
Department of Public Works
Kroon
DWAF
Labuschagne
Assistant Director
Deparment of Minerals and Energy
Mabane
Deputy Director BEE
Dept of Transport Roads and Public Works
Mabelebele
Senior Communications Manager
Dept of trans,roads and public work (Polokwane)
Mahlangu
Environmental Authoirity
M DALA
Makhubela
Water Qaulity anager
DWAF
Malatsi
Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner
Department of Health - Pietersburg Hospital (Polokwane)
Maphakela
Deputy Director
Department of Transport
Maredi
Planner
Department of land Affairs (Polokwane)
Masemola
Chief Executive Officer
Lebowa Mineral Trust (Polokwane)
Maunatlala
Trade and Investment (Polokwane)
Mavhandu
Trade and Investment (Polokwane)
Mayimele
Road Agency Limpopo(Polokwane)
Mbatha
MP Land Claim Commission (Polokwane)
Mkhize
Department of Agriculture
Mntambo
Regional Director
DWAF
Modiba
Environmental Impact Magement Officer
Dept of Economic Development & Tourism (Polokwane)
Monama
Director-General
Limpopo Provincial Government (Polokwane)
Montwedi
Executive Manager
Department of Provincial and Local Government
Monyepao
Provincial Coordinator: Water Services
South African Local Government Association (SALGA) (Polokwane)
Mphahlele
Head of Department
Department of Finance and Economic Affairs (Polokwane)
Munro Grundling Landscapr Architech
DWAF
Munyai
Principal of the Institute of Cultural Resource HESSA(Polokwane)
Musetso
Regional Director
DWAF (Polokwane)
Mynhardt
Manager
Mpumalanga Tourism Authority
Nake
Chief Town and Regional Planner
Local Government of Housing and Traditional Authority (Polokwane)
Netfhiazha
Provincial Manager
SAHRA (Limpopo) (Polokwane)
Ngwane
Dept. of Local Gov and Housing
Nicolas
Assisstant Director
Department of Trade and Industry
Nkanyani
Department of Local Government and Traditional Affairs (Polokwane)
Nkoana
General Manager
Office of the Premier Limpopo
Nkuna
Water Pollution Control Officer
Dept of Water Affairs Forestry (Polokwane)
Ntene
Environmental Authoirity
DEAT
Phori
Department of Water Affairs and Forestry
Ramonyai
Department of Health and Welfare (Polokwane)
Rampedi
Manager: Regulatory and Environment ImpacDepartment of Finance and Economic Development (Polokwane)
Ramphela
Limpopo Provincial Government (Polokwane)
Rikhotso
Senior Manager: Road Construction & Planni Roads Agency Limpopo (Polokwane)
Seshoka
Department of Finance and Economic Development(Polokwane)
Singo
Planner
Department of Land Affairs (Polokwane)
Tshivhandekano Environmental Mananger
Dept of Minerals and Energy (Polokwane)
van den Berg
Chief Engineer
Department of Water Affirs and Forestry
van Jaarsveld
DWAF
Venter
Operations and Maintance Manager
SANRAL
Viney
Provincial Manager
South African Heritage Resource Agency (SAHRA) (Polokwane)
Whitey
Deputy Director
Department of Transport
Mr
Ms
Ms
Ms
Ms
Mr
Mrs
Mr
Mr
Mr
Andrew
Ms
Patricia
Mr
Victor
Ms
Martha
Mr
Gert
Mr
JM
Mr
TD
Mr
Sydney
Ms
Mosili
Mr
Justice
Mr
Phineas
Dr
Moshibudi
Mr
M
Mr
Richard
Mr
Phillemon
Miss
Portia
Mr
Aubrey
Mr
Ockie
Mr
Sanet
Mr
Danie
Mr
Ron
Mr
Provincial Authority
Mr
G
Ambani
Mr
Bonnie
Bailey
Ms
Violet
Baloyi
Mr
Klaas
Boonzaaier
District and Local Authority
Mnr
Piet
Dreyer
Mr
Piet
Dreyer
Mr
James
Geeringh
Mr
Barton
Koma
Mr
Albert
Madiba
Councillor Simon
Madihlaba
Ms
Martha
Magapa
Miss
Mahegoane Mahegoane
Mr
Mbusi
Mahlangu
Ms
Maria
Maloma
Mr
M.G
Maloma
Mr
Frans
Mamaro
Mr
Ralepane
Mamekoa
Mr
N
Mampuru
Miss
M.E
Mankgane
Porofessional Services
Resource Auditor
Acting Deputy Director
Eletrical Maanger
ENVIRONMENTAL Health Manager
Manager: Corporate Services
Councillor
Councillor
Ward Councillor - Ward 2
Ward Councellor
Mayor
Department of Minerals and Energy (Pholokwane)
Department of Roads and Public Transport (Polokwane)
Dept of Agriculture (Polokwane)
Department of Trade Industry and Tourism (Polokwane)
Ellias Mostwaledi Local Municipality
Ellias Motsoaledi Local Municipality (Polokwane)
Ellias Mostwaledi Local Municipality
Greater Tubatse Local Municipality
Greater Groblersdal Local Municipality
Greater Groblersdal Munisipality, Ward 17
Greater Tubatse Local Municipality
Ellias Motsaledi Local Municipality
Ellias Mostwaledi Local Municipality
Greater Tubatse Municipality
Ellias Motsaledi Local Municipality
Greater Tubatse Local Municipality
Greater Tubatse Local Municipality
Councillor
Ellias Motsaledi Local Municipality
Title
First Name Last Name
Mr
Dickson
Masemola
Mr
Seporo
Masemola
Mr
Siporo
Masemula
Mr
Eezy
Masenya
Mr
Israel
Masenya
Mr
Thomas
Mashegwane
Mr
Michael
Mashigo
Mrs
Betty
Mashilo
Ms
Thembi
Mkhatshwa
Mr
JS
Mohlala
Mr
Nelson
Mokgotho
Ms
Maria
Mokwala
MClr
Lefeletse
Moraba
Mr
PP
Motene
Mr
Stephen
Mphego
Mr
Steve
Mphego
Mr
Makonde
Nekhavhambe
Ms
Sheila
Nkonyane
Mr
Phedishe
Phasha
Mr
Kahlodi
Phoku
Mr
Nicho
Rabie
Mr
Nico
Rabie
Mr
Chedung
Rantho
Mr
Mokgase
Rantho
Mr
Chris
Theron
Mr
Martin
Tlakudi
Landowners
Mr
Botha
Johanna Marius
Mr
Gert
Bezuidenhout
Mr
HPM
Botha
Mrs
JH
Botha
Mr
Piet
Botha
Mr
Dries
Cronje
Mrs
Elise
Cronje
Mnr
Nicol
De Vos
Mr
Niek
Gouws
Ms
Antoinette
Joubert
Mr
Flippie
Joubert
Mr
Piet
Joubert
Dr
Louis
Kritzinger
Mr
Ralph
Lekgeu
Mr
Fresh
Lekwadu
Mrs
Mathibe
Lekwana
Mr
Lucas
Magalego
Ms
Rebotile
Makola
Ms
Chrestina
Makunyela
Mr
Kgoshi
Mampuri
Dr
GW Synman Marsella
Mr
Frans
Masha
Mnr
C.J
Neels
Mr
F
Pretorius
Mnr
DP
Roux
Mnr
Johan
Roux
Ms
Maat
Swanepoel
Mr
Johan
V Roux
Mr
Frans
van Aardt
Mr
Tobie
van Greunen
Mr
Danie
Venter Junior
Forums an Assosiations
Mr
Bonnie
Bailey
Ms
Pam
Barrett
Mr
Jacobus
Beukus
Mr
Louis
Blom
Ms
Ilma
Brink
Mr
Lucan
Chauke
Ms
Stephan
de Villiers
Mr
RJ
Dombo
Mrs
Irene
du Preez
Mnr
Tinus
Greyling
Dr
Thomas
Gyedu-Ababio
Mr
Jacob
Kobo
Mr
Pokisi
Komana
Mr
Mahlole
Komane
Ms
Veronika
Kwinane
Mr
Fresh
Lekwadu
Mnr
L.D
Leon
Ms
Jane
Lerobane
Mrs
Ruth
Letsoalo
Mr
Leon
Lötter
Mr
Hugo
Louw
Mr
Moniva
Madihlaba
Mr
Farawu
Mahole
Mr
Michael
Makgoba
Position
Executive Mayor
Community Liaison Officer
Municipal Manager
Director Infrastucture
Company / Association
Greater Sekhukhune District Municipality
Greater Sekhukune District Municipality
Greater Sekhukhune District Municipality
Ellias Mostwaledi Local Municipality
Greater Groblersdal Municipality
Ellias Motsaledi Local Municipality
Chairperson: Local Economic Development C Greater Tubatse Local Municipality
Councillor
Greater Tubatse Local Municipality
Environmental Health Officer
Greater Sekhukhune District Municipality
Greater Tubatse Local Municipality
Greater Tubatse Local Municipality
Greater Tubatse Local Municipality
Councillor
Greater Tubatse Local Municipality
Greater Tubatse Local Municipality
Greater Tubatse Local Municipality
General Secretarial
Greater Tubatse Local Municipality
Municipal Engineer
Greater Tubatse Local Municipality
Librarian
Greater Tubatse Local Municipality
Director Technical Services
Greater Sekhukhune District Municipality
Greater Tubatse Local Municipality
Technical Adviser & Mentor
Greater Sekhukhune Disrtict Municipality
Greater Sekhukhune District Municipality
Councellor
Councillor
Councellor
Greater Sekhukhune District Municipality
Greater Tubatse Local Municipality
Bestuurder
Trusttee
Land Owner
Land owner
Manager
Chairperson
Deputy Chairperson Ex Officio
Manager
Land owner
Manager
Porofessional Services
Company Secretary
Project Manager
Project Manager
Member
Mineral Rights
Auditor
Manager
Principal
Chairperson
Regional Chairpeson
De Hoop Farm
Groothoek 139 JS
De Hoop
De Hoop
Farmer
Megapa Wildplaas
Megapa Wildplaas
Gromdeiewaar:FC Familie Trust
Steynsdrift
De Hoop farm
Farmer
Luiperhoek 149JS port 1 & 7
Luiperhoek 149JS port 1 & 7
Spitskop Farm 333KT
Maandagshoek Driekop Development Initiative
Steelpoort Park
Spitskop Farm 333KT
Steelpoort Park
Steelpoort Park
Mampuru Village
Luiperhoek 149JS port 9
Steelpoort Park
Boer
Faram Owner
Buffelskloof
Buffelskloof Ged 2 & 3
Uitvlugt port 5
Luipershoek 149 JS port 2 & Buffelskloof Port 2
Buffelskloof port 5 & Uitvlugt
Uitglut Port 3
Bon Amanzi Lodge
Department of Roads and Public Transport
Bird Life South Africa
Working for Water Programme
S & W Limpopo (Leballelo Water Association)
Joint Water Forum
South African Black Technical & Allied Careers Organisation (SABTACO)
Lebowa Mineral Trust
South African Black Technical & Allied Careers Organisation (SABTACO)
Greater Roossenekal Publicity Association
Hereford Irrigation Board
SANParks
Unemployment Group
Dilokong Protective Workshop for Disabled
Ditlokong Protective Worskop for the Disadvantaged
Marapong Nutrition Unit/Elandsdoorn Nutritional Unit
Maandagshoek Driekop Development Initiative
Watervalsrivier Besproellngsraad
Makhutso/Selebeng Land Care Project
Sisabonga Primary School
Watervals River Irrigation Board
Steelpoort River Irrigation Board
Mabitsi Land Care Project
ANC Youth League
Makgoba Development Forum
Title
Mr
Mr
Mr
Ms
First Name
Robert
William
Raymond
Inah
Last Name
Makhubele
Makofane
Malatjie
Malatsi
Mr
Mr
Mr
Mrs
Mr
Ms
Mr
Mr
Mr
Ms
Mr
Mr
Mr
Mr
Mr
Mr
Miss
Mr
Ms
Ms
Mr
Mr
Mr
Mr
Ms
Mr
Mr
Mr
Mr
Mrs
Mr
Mr
Mr
Ms
Mr
Mr
Mr
Mr
Mrs
Mr
Mr
Mr
Mr
Galane
Mamojele
Wilson
Maria
S
Phephesile
Aaron
William
Augustus
Joyce
Timothy
TH
Lucas
Elias
Simon
Walter
Agnes
DP
Lisbeth
Machakane
Aubrey
Malesela
Mametsa
Mamphishika
Manamela
Maruma
Maseko
Masha
Mashaba
Mashego
Mashifane
Mashilangwako
Masindi
Matodzi
Mbuyane
Mdaka
Meela
Meso
Mlongo
Modisha
Modisha
Moela
Mogale
Mogashoa
Mokoena
Mokolo
Mokone
Mokota
Mokwala
Mokwana
Molomo
Moloto
Morallana
Moroaseleka
Moropane
Msiza
Munyai
Musandiwa
Nale
Niebuhr
Nkambule
Nkatingi
Nkgapele
Phala
Ms
Mr
Mr
Mr
Mnr
Mr
Mr
Mr
Mr
Mr
Mr
Ms
Mr
Mr
Mr
Mrs
Ms
Mr
Mr
Mr
Ms
Mr
Mr
Mr
Mr
Mr
Mr
Mr
Mr
Mr
Clr
Mr
Mr
Mr
Mr
Mr
Mr
Mr
Alice
Maselekane
Floyde
Graham
Pieter
Justice
Mlamleli
Nkosana
Andries
Nelson
Makobane
A
Dan
ABH
Malcom
Matete
Alettah
Nelson
Lawrence
Mmusho
Charlotte
MacDonald
Jan
MN
Jonathan
Lekwapa
January
Elcon
Mbatha
Thandi
Kgolle
Aaron
Kenneth
Aubrey
Thabiso
Elisa
Magubane
Steve
Cliff
William
Dorcus
Joe
Joseph
Mohlatlole
Mary
Simon
Richard
Lazarus
January
Marietjie
Zondi
Myelami
Khomotjo
Meshack
Bishop
Jan
LAS
J
Phatudi
Phokwana
Pholwana
Pirie
Pretorius
Pukube
Pukwana
Rakitla
Raphela
Rapotu
Ratau
Rethman
Riba
Rossow
Sales
Selahle
Selepe
Semenya
Serage
Serage
Sethowa
Shabalala
Shai
Sithole
Szoke
Tala
Thamane
Thobejane
Tibane
Tjia
Tladi
Tlaka
Tlaka
Tshego
Tshehla
Tsiane
van Wyk
Wilken
Position
Regional Secretary
Shop Stewart
Company / Association
South African Agricultural Plantation and Allied Workers Union
NUM
Mashishi Development Committee
Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner
Department of Health - Pietersburg Hospital
Malebe Civic Association
Provincial-Coordinator
Environmental Justice Networking Forum (EJNF)
SANCO
Thuba Development Forum
Regional Chairperson
ANC Womens League
Fahloshanang Limpopo Project
Tsogang Community Art Development Project
Masha Communal Property Association
Malokela Environment
Mabitsi 'B' Community Gardening Project
Ikageng Development Forum
Roossenekal Rural Development
Secretary of Project
SATAWU
PCG Unemployed Relief Centre
Tubatse Youth Council
National Union of Mine Workers (NUM)
Chairperson
NAFCOC Seshego
NAPWA
Stocking Civic Association
Ikageng Christian Society
Ikageng Development Forum
Maandagshoek Joint Civic Organisation
Institute for Farmworkers Research & Development
Local Economic Development Forum
Tubatse Youth Council (Ward 21)
Itekeng Home Based Care Group
Community Development Forum
Kopano Welfare Organisation
Chairperson
Fanang Diaatla Development Forum
NUM
Rural Women's Initiative N. Province
Director
Northern Province Rural Development Forum
Secretary
National Union Of Mine Workers
Secretary
ANC
Local Chairperson
COSATU
ANC - Rossenekaal
Principal of the Institute of Cultural Resource HESSA
Director
Development Focus
Member
South African Black Technical & Allied Careers Organisation (SABTACO)
Greater Roossenekal Publicity Association
Steelpoort Resiident Committee
Land Claims Commission
NEHAWU
Chairperson
Madikane Development Forum
Phasha Civic Association
South African Women in Mining
Community Development Workers
Community Development Worker - Tubatse
Executive Director
South African Association of Consulting Engineers (SAACE)
Waterbeheerbestuur
Loskop Besproeiingsraad
Vice Chairman
National Union of Mine Workers (NUM)
General Secretary
SA Agricultural, Plant and Allied Workers Union
Energy Policy Officer
Earth Life Africa
NUM
South African Black Technical & Allied Careers Organisation (SABTACO)
Vaalbank Landcare Project
SA Water Information Centre
Steelpoort Resident Committee
CEO
Lebalelo Water Ass.
Lebalelo Water Use Association
ANC Women's League
Vaalbank Pensioners Club
Regional Secretary
FAWU
Tubatse Community Radio Station
Maandagshoek Driekop Management Committee
Rural Development Forum (Polokwane)
ANC Youth League
Shop Stewart
NUM
Tukakgomo Civic Association
Environmnetal Control Officer
The Conservation Corporation
Greater Groblersdal Development Committee
Chairman
SANCO
ANC
African Pathways Youth Development
South African Communist Party
Mapodile Development Forum
Ikageng Development Forum
National Council of African Women
Chairperson
Maandagshoek Communities and Dilokong Development Trust
Chairperson
Water Committee
Provincial Secretary
Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU)
Chairperson
Bloempoort Irrigation Board
Pietersburg Chamber of Business/Sakekamer
NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS
PROPOSED STEELPOORT INTEGRATION PROJECT, LIMPOPO PROVINCE
Eskom Holdings Limited is proposing the construction of the following in order to
integrate their planned Pumped Storage Scheme (PSS) into the electricity transmission
network:
1. A 400 kV substation at a site in close proximity to the PSS (referred to as the
Steelpoort Substation)
2. Two 400 kV loop in and out the Duvha-Leseding 400 kV line to the PSS
3. A 400 kV powerline between Steelpoort and Merensky substations
•
Associated works to integrate the station into the Transmission grid
DRAFT SCOPING REPORT NOW AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW
As part of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and public participation process
for this proposed project, you are invited to review the draft Environmental Scoping
Report. The report will be available for review from 10 August 2007 to 10 September
2007 at the following locations:
•
Offices of Elias Motsoaledi Municipality
•
Offices of Greater Tubase Municpality
•
Offices of Makhuduthamaga Municipality
•
SAPS Burgersfort
•
SAPS Roossennekal
•
Laerskool Roossennekal
•
Laerskool Steelpoort
•
www.savannahSA.com
Please submit your written comments on this draft report by 7 September 2007 to the
relevant contact person/s below.
PUBLIC MEETING
All interested and affected parties are invited to attend a public meeting to be held on 18
August 2007 at the Steelpoort Primary School at 10:30 – 12:30.
For further information, please contact:
Nicolene Venter or Marti Moolman of Afrosearch at:
P.O. Box 13540
Hatfield
0028
Tel: (012) 362-2908
Fax: (012) 362-2463
E-mail: iafrica@icon.co.za or marti@afrosearch.co.za