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Dear Sir/Madam PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF THE N7, SECTION 3 BETWEEN PIKETBERG (KM 31.53) AND PIEKENIERSKLOOF PASS (KM 65.30): NOTIFICATION OF COMMENCEMENT OF APPLICATIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION AND WATER USE AUTHORISATION, AND OPPORTUNITY TO REGISTER AS AN INTERESTED AND AFFECTED PARTY This letter provides information on the commencement of applications for Environmental Authorisation and Water Use Authorisation for the above-mentioned project. SLR Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SLR) has been appointed by JG Afrika (Pty) Ltd, on behalf of the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL), to undertake the environmental authorisation processes for the proposed project. An Application for Environmental Authorisation is required in terms of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2014 (as amended) promulgated under the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (No. 107 of 1998) (NEMA),as amended. Water Use Authorisation is required in terms of Section 21 of the National Water Act, 1998 (No. 36 of 1998). The proposed improvements for this 33.77 km stretch of the N7 would mainly entail the provision of additional climbing/passing lanes and widening the road and associated infrastructure in certain areas. The existing carriageway would be widened to the following cross-sections: Where no climbing lanes are provided: two 3.7 m-wide lanes and two 3.5 m-wide shoulders (3.0 m surfaced); Where a climbing lane is provided on one side only: a 1.5 m-wide shoulder (1.0 m surfaced) with 3.5 m-wide slow lane and 3.7 m-wide fast lane. The side without the climbing lane would have a 3.7 m-wide lane and a 3.5 m-wide shoulder (3.0 m surfaced); and In instances where climbing lanes are constructed on both sides: each side would have a 1.5 m-wide shoulder (1.0 m surfaced) with a 3.5 m-wide slow lane and a 3.7 m-wide fast lane. Sight distances at existing sub-standard accesses would either be improved, closed or relocated, as appropriate. It is also proposed that solid reinforced concrete deck widening be undertaken at the two bridge structures located along this stretch of road. Furthermore, 15 major culverts along the route would be lengthened. Various ancillary works would also be undertaken as part of the proposed project, such as the installation of concrete-lined side drains with subsoil drains, replacement of minor culverts and resurfacing of intersections with provincial roads and major farm accesses. In accordance with the EIA Regulations 2014, as amended, you and/or your organisation are hereby invited to register as an Interested and Affected Party (I&AP) and provide input on the proposed project. Should you or your organisation wish to register or provide any initial comments, kindly send your details or comments to Candice Sadan at SLR (via contact details of the Cape Town office shown below or e-mail to [email protected]) by no later than 3 June 2019. Comments or queries on the Water Use Authorisation process should be submitted to SLR within 60 days of the date of this notice. A Background Information Document has been made available on the SLR website (www.slrconsulting.com/za) and is also available on request. You are also invited to attend a Public Open Day and Information-sharing Meeting where information on the proposed project will be displayed and presented to I&APs for discussion and raising of any initial issues and concerns. The event will be held as follows: Date and Venue Address and Time Tuesday, 21 May 2019 Piketberg Library 9A Church Street, Piketberg 14h30 – 17h00 (Public Open Day) 17h00 – 18h00 (Meeting) Should you have any queries on the above, or require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned. Yours sincerely Fuad Fredericks Pr.Sci.Nat. SLR CONSULTING (SOUTH AFRICA) (PTY) LTD Z:\Jobs\Jg07pb - 720.10018.00002\Corresp. Out\public\JG07_N7_3_I&AP Notification - 30 Apr19.docx SLR Project Reference: 720.10018.00002 30 April 2019

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