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Proposed Thyspunt Transmission Lines Integration

Project (TTLIP)

MINUTES OF COMMUNITY CONSULTATION

MEETINGS

Held between 20 and 24 June 2011 at various community venues

along the proposed Northern and Southern Corridors

SiVEST Environmental (Pty) Ltd Name: Mabel Quinisile / Nicolene Venter Address: PO Box 2921 51 Wessels Road Rivonia 2128 Tel: 011 798 0600 Fax: 011 803 7272 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Minutes prepared by: Mabel Quinisile

Please address any comments to Mabel Quinisile or Nicolene Venter at the above address.

Proposed Thyspunt Transmission Lines Integration Project Minutes: Community Consultation Meetings held with various Communities and Councillors along the Northern and Southern Corridors – June 2011

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS ........................................................................... 2

2 MEETING ATTENDEES .......................................................................................... 2

3 PURPOSE OF THE MEETING .................................................................................. 3

4 PROJECT OVERVIEW ........................................................................................... 3

5 DISCUSSIONS, QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES .......................................................... 4

6 CLOSURE AND WAY FORWARD ............................................................................. 4

YOUR COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT MINUTES Your comments on these draft Minutes will be appreciated. In particular, we request you to verify that your comments, concerns and/or issues raised during the meeting have been minuted correctly. It is important to note that the draft Minutes are not verbatim.


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COMMUNITY CONSULTATION MEETINGS

Date Time Venue Community / Group

Monday 20 June 2011 17h00 Urban Foundation Uitenhage Development Forum Tuesday 21 June 2011 11h00 Loeries Hill Community Hall Gamtkwa Khoisan Council

13h00 Councillor’s Office Kwa-Dwezi 18h00 Sea Vista Community Hall Community Leaders

Wednesday 22 June 2011

09h00 Kouga Local Municipal Boardroom

Councillors (Thornhill, Loeriesfontein, Kruisfontein, Sea Vista, Die Berg, Oyster Bay & Kruisfontein)

14h00 Raymond Mhlaba Sports Centre

Councillors (Motherwell, KwaDwezi, Uitenhage, KwaNobuhle, Tiryville, Rosedale, Mountain View, Tambo, KwaLanga, Mandela Village, McNaughton, Thomas Gamble

17h00 Umzomowethu Primary School

Umsomowethu Community (Oyster Bay)

Thursday 23 June 2011 14h00 SANCO Project House Community Leaders, Motherwell 18h00 Kruisfontein Community

Hall Community Leaders (Die Berg & Kruisfontein)

Friday 24 June 2011 10h00 Rosedale Community Hall Community Leaders (Rosedale, Kamesh/Tiryville/Mountain View)

Note: The information as per the presentation and these minutes was presented in the language as indicated as preferred by the attendees (i.e. Xhosa and Afrikaans).

1 WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS

Nicolene Venter/Mabel Quinisile, SiVEST, as facilitator, thanked the attendees for attending the Community Consultation Meeting and thus giving the project team an opportunity to present the proposed project and updated information to them. The project team introduced themselves and their respective roles and responsibilities, after which the attendees were requested to introduce themselves and to inform all present of their respective roles. The attendees were requested to identify themselves when raising questions, comments and/or concerns for minute taking purposes.

2 MEETING ATTENDEES

Copies of the Attendance Records are attached as Annexure A.


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3 PURPOSE OF THE MEETING

Mabel Quinisile / Nicolene Venter informed the attendees that the purpose of the Community Consultation Meeting was to:

provide information regarding the proposed project; provide a recap of the proposed project; provide information regarding the updating of the route corridors and substation sites; provide an opportunity to seek clarity on the proposed project; and Record comments, issues and concerns raised at the meeting.

4 PROJECT OVERVIEW

Mabel Quinisile / Nicolene Venter gave a brief overview as to why the proposed project is required and depending on the knowledge of those present regarding the proposed project, they’ve elaborated on the purpose and need for the proposed project. Where this was not required, they briefly recap on the purpose for the project. The following key information was presented:

Why was there a delay in the process? The EIA process was put on hold towards the end of January 2010 due to financial reasons. Additional funds for the project had to be sourced through Eskom’s procurement (financial) procedures.

Where are we now? o The environmental specialists conducted their detailed studies; and o The EIA team had put together a EIA Team-preferred routing within the two proposed

corridor as guidance to Eskom where the power lines could be constructed. Why is the project necessary?

o The electricity that would be generated by the proposed Nuclear Power Station at Thyspunt (near Oyster Bay) need to be integrated into Eskom’s electricity network.

What does the proposed development entails? o The construction of five (5) 400kV Transmission power lines within two corridors i.e. the

Northern Corridor and the Southern Corridor: The Northern Corridor will have three (3) power lines; and The Southern Corridor will have two (2) power lines

o The proposed corridors will run between the proposed Nuclear Power Station’s high voltage yard (north of Thyspunt) to the existing substations at Grassridge and Dedisa

o A new Transmission Substation is also being proposed to be built near KwaNobuhle. Not yet sure which one of the two sites.

Constraints that affected the Corridors i.e. Visual / Tourism / Biodiversity / Social was identified in the following areas:

o St Francis Bay / Jeffrey’s Bay area o Longmore Forest o Baviaanskloof o KwaNobuhle


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o Despatch / Motherwell Constraints were also identified with the proposed new Port Elizabeth Substation site at Fitches

Corner and for this reason an alternative site has been identified south of KwaNobuhle. Environmental studies to be undertaken through the EIA for this proposed project is:

o Fauna & Flora o Avifauna (birds) o Geology and geohydrology (ground formation) o Surface water o Agricultural potential o Visual impacts o Social and socio-economics o Tourism o Heritage

A copy of the presentation is attached as Annexure B.

5 DISCUSSIONS, QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES

Please refer to Annexure C.

6 CLOSURE AND WAY FORWARD

Mabel Quinisile / Nicolene Venter informed attendees that the draft minutes of the meetings held will be consolidated into one set of minutes to provide Community Leaders and Community Members the opportunity to be informed as to the comments / questions / concerns raised by attendees at the other Community Meetings held. The proposed dates forward were presented as:

DEIR review: Mid July to end August 2011 Series of Open Houses: End July to first week of August 2011 (during the DEIR review period) A Key Stakeholder Workshop with Government Officials and Chairpersons of Associations: End

July 2011 (also during the DEIR review period) Submit of Final EIR to the Department of Environmental Affairs: Mid September 2011

All present at the various meetings were thanked for their attendance and the valuable inputs received at the meetings. The were informed that the meeting would not be the only opportunity to submit comments on the proposed project. At any time throughout the EIA process they can submit comments and/or concerns.


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Annexure A

ATTENDANCE RECORD

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) and ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME FOR THE PROPOSED THYSPUNT TRANSMISSION LINES INTEGRATION

TITLE SURNAME NAME or INITIALS POSITION / AFFILIATION

PROGRAMME FOR THE PROPOSED THYSPUNT TRANSMISSION LINES INTEGRATION PROJECT, EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE

Attendance RecordCONSULTATION MEETING HELD WITH UITENHAGE DEVELOPMENT FORUM

(alphabetically according to Surname)IMPACT PHASE


Ms Banzi Linda Member: UDF

Mr Genu December Member: UDF

Mr Hote Mewandile Member: UDF

Ms Joseph Pearl Manager: Eskom Development Forum

Mr Koli Bishop Member: UDF

Mr Lamani Patrick Member: UDF

Mr Lement FK Member: UDF

Mr Mbityo Bambo Member: UDF

Ms Mbuzwana Beauty Member: UDF

Ms Mokgwatlheng Lerato Snr Env Advisor, Eskom

Mr Mondile David Member: UDF

Ms Msutwana Nompumelelo Member: UDF

Mr Nomali Khaya Member: UDF

Mr Ntshuntshe Vuyani Member: UDF

Ms Qunisile Mabel Public Participation Co‐Ordinator: SiVEST

Ms Qupe Thelma Member UDFMs Qupe Thelma Member: UDF

Ms Saki Simphiwe Member: UDF

Ms Sikweyiya Ethel Member: UDF

Ms Venter Nicolene Public Participation Practitioner: SiVEST

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) and ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME FOR THE PROPOSED THYSPUNT TRANSMISSION LINES INTEGRATION PROJECT,



Attendance RecordCONSULTATION MEETING HELD WITH THE GAMTKWA KHOISAN COUNCIL, LOERIE



Ms Joseph Pearl Manager: Eskom Development Foundation

Ms Koert Maria Head Person: Gamtkwa Khoisan Council

Ms Mokgwatlheng Lerato Snr Environmental Manager: Thyspunt

Ms Quinisile Mabel Public Participation Co‐Ordinator

Ms Venter Nicolene Stakeholder Engagement Practitioner

Ms Williams Anna Head Person: Gamtkwa Khoisan Council

Hoofman Williams Michael Hoofman: Gamtkwa Khoisan Council




Attendance RecordCONSULTATION MEETING HELD WITH NGOs/CBOs/COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES FROM KWADWEZI &

MOTHERWELL(alphabetically according to Surname)

IMPACT PHASETITLE SURNAME NAME or INITIALS POSITION / AFFILIATION

Mr Peter Mongameleli Community Representative: KwaDwezi



Mr Vingi Mojalefa Community Representative: KwaDwezi

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) and ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME FOR THE PROPOSED THYSPUNT TRANSMISSION LINES INTEGRATION PROJECT, EASTERN CAPE


FOR THE PROPOSED THYSPUNT TRANSMISSION LINES INTEGRATION PROJECT, EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE

Attendance RecordCONSULTATION MEETING HELD WITH UMZAMOWETHU COMMUNITY LEADERS AND RESIDENTS, OYSTER BAY



Mr Dliwonga Toni Resident: Umzamowethu

Mr Goeda David Community Leader: Umzamowethu

Mr Doro James Resident: Umzamowethu


Ms Kettledas Chamaine Community Leader: Umzamowethu

Mr Kleiniet Tarentaal Resident: Umzamowethu

Mr Komani Lunga Community Development Practition: Dept of Social Development

Ms Mbiko Thandisizwe Resident: Umzamowethu

Mr Mofokeng Pote Resident: Umzamowethu


Mr Ngeko Malcolm Resident: Umzamowethu

Ms Oliphant Yolandi Resident: Umzamowethu

Mr Qaqa Bukelwa Community Development Practition: Dept of Social Development


Mrs Rollison Martha Resident: Umzamowethu

Mr Sibonisile Resident UmzamowethuMr Sibonisile Resident: Umzamowethu

Ms Smit Mariekie Resident: Umzamowethu

Mr Tyala Petrus Resident: Humansdorp


Mr Vumile Simon Resident: Umzamowethu

Mr Williams Joseph Resident: UmzamowethuMr Williams Joseph Resident: Umzamowethu


TITLE SURNAME NAME or INITIALS POSITION / PORTFOLIO


Attendance RecordCONSULTATION MEETING HELD WITH COUNCILLORS OF KOUGA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY


TITLE SURNAME NAME or INITIALS POSITION / PORTFOLIO

Clr Campher Freddy Councillor: Ward 4

Clr Groep Eugene Councillor: Ward 5

Ms Joseph Pearl Liaison Manager

Mr Kota Patrick Portfolio Head

Clr Mayoni Zolani Councillor: Ward 1


Clr Oliphant Phumzile Councillor: Ward 6

Clr Rheeder Ben Councillor: Ward 12

Clr Ungerer Mercia Councillor: Ward 11


Clr Williams Brenton Councillor




Attendance RecordCONSULTATION MEETING HELD WITH NMBM COUNCILLORS (MOTHERWELL)



Clr Dano Mazangwandile Councillor: Ward 59

Clr Friday Frans Councillor: Ward 58

Clr Gana Nondikho Councillor: Ward 60


Clr Kwitsana Linda Councillor: Ward 56

Clr Limba Vernon EDRS: Director ‐ Sport & Recreation (NMBM)

Clr Lose Phumeza Councillor: Ward 55


Clr Mtimkulu Sindiswa Councillor: Ward 23

Clr Nkosiyapatsi T P Councillor: Ward 57

Clr Nyikilana Aaron Councillor: Ward 54




Mr Dliwonga Toni Resident: Umzamowethu

Mr Doro James Resident: Umzamowethu

Mr Goeda David Community Leader: Umzamowethu


Ms Kettledas Chamaine Community Leader: Umzamowethu

Mr Kleiniet Tarentaal Resident: Umzamowethu

Mr Komani Lunga Community Development Practition: Dept of Social Development

Ms Mbiko Thandisizwe Resident: Umzamowethu

Mr Mofokeng Pote Resident: Umzamowethu


Mr Ngeko Malcolm Resident: Umzamowethu

Ms Oliphant Yolandi Resident: Umzamowethu

Mr Qaqa Bukelwa Community Development Practition: Dept of Social Development


Mrs Rollison Martha Resident: Umzamowethu

Mr Sibonisile Resident: Umzamowethu

Ms Smit Mariekie Resident: Umzamowethu

Mr Tarentaal Kiewiet Resident: Umzamowethu

Mr Tyala Petrus Resident: Humansdorp


Mr Vumile Simon Resident: Umzamowethu

Mr Williams Joseph Resident: Umzamowethu

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) and ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME FOR THE PROPOSED THYSPUNT TRANSMISSION LINES INTEGRATION PROJECT,

EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE

Attendance RecordCONSULTATION MEETING HELD WITH UMZAMOWETHU COMMUNITY LEADERS AND RESIDENTS, OYSTER BAY





Attendance RecordCONSULTATION MEETING HELD WITH THE NGOs/CBOs/COMMUNITY REPRESNTATIVES OF MOTHERWELL NU2



Mr Gaiza Major N U 2 Community Members


Ms Mabeqa Nomampondomise N U 2 Community Members

Ms Magqwaba Zimasa N U 2 Community Members

Ms Mengu Chwayita N U 2 Community Members


Mr Mzizana Xolani N U 2 Community Members


Ms Tsako Nompumelelo N U 2 Community Members


ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) and ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME FOR THE PROPOSED THYSPUNT TRANSMISSION

TITLE SURNAME NAME or INITIALS

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME FOR THE PROPOSED THYSPUNT TRANSMISSION LINES INTEGRATION PROJECT, EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE

Attendance RecordCONSULTATION MEETING HELD WITH DIE BERG COMMUNITY


TITLE SURNAME NAME or INITIALS

Clr Booysen Clifton

Clr Camealio‐Benjamin Virginia

Mr Lappert Burivettt

Ms Quinisile Mabel

Ms Venter Nicolene

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) and ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME FOR THE PROPOSED THYSPUNT TRANSMISSION LINES INTEGRATION PROJECT, PROGRAMME FOR THE PROPOSED THYSPUNT TRANSMISSION LINES INTEGRATION PROJECT,

EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE

Attendance RecordCONSULTATION MEETING HELD WITH THE NGOs/CBOs/COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES FROM ROSEDALE /

TIRYVILLE/MOUNTAIN VIEW(alphabetically according to Surname)

IMPACT PHASE


Ms Adams Tersia Resident: Rosedale

Ms Allies Gail Resident: Uitenhage

Mr Alexander Frans Community Leader: Tiryville

Mr Anthony Charles Resident: Mountain View

Mr Du Plessis David Resident: Rosedale

Ms Billett Lee‐Anne Resident: Rosedale

Ms Botha Louisa Resident: Rosedale

Ms Bouam Charlotte Resident: Rosedale

Ms De Vos Florence Resident: Rosedale

Mr Fortuin Denver Resident TiryvilleMr Fortuin Denver Resident: Tiryville

Mr Hector Jean Resident: Rosedale

Mr Heugh Freddie Community Leader: Rosedale

Ms Hill Freda Resident: Rosedale


Ms Mokgwatlheng Lerato Snr Environmental Manager: ThyspuntMs Mokgwatlheng Lerato Snr Environmental Manager: Thyspunt

Ms Matabielie Mirriam Resident: Tiryville


Mr Seekoei Justin Resident: Tiryville

Ms Smith Annie Resident: Uitenhage

Ms Tyatya Sophia Resident: Tiryvilley y p y


Ms Zana Charlene Community Representative: Tiryville


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Annexure B

COPY OF PRESENTATION

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ESKOM THYSPUNT TRANSMISSION LINES INTEGRATION PROJECT

Community Consultation MeetingsMonday 20 June 2011

Uitenhage Development ForumTuesday 21 June 2011

Gamtkwa Khoisan Council / KwaDwesi Community / Sea Vista CommunityW d d 22 J 2011

a professional team delivering creative project solutionsConsulting Engineers Project Managers Environmental Consultants Town and Regional Planners

Wednesday 22 June 2011Kouga Local Municipality (Councillors) / NMBM (Motherwell, KwaDezi, Uitenhage,

KwaNobuhle, Tiryville, rosedale, Mountain View, Tambo, KwaLanga, Mandela Village, McNaugton, Thomas Gamble) Councillors / Umzomowethu (Oyster Bay)

Community / Motherwell NU2 Community LeadersThursday 23 June 2011

Motherwell Community Leaders / Die Berg CommunityFriday 24 June 2011

Rosedale/Kamesh/Tiryville/Mountain View Communities

AgendaAgenda

Welcome, Introduction & ApologiesRecap & Update of route corridors and substation sitesDiscussion sessionWay Forward & Closure


Way Forward & Closure

PROJECT OVERVIEW


Overview of ProjectOverview of Project

Why the delay?Where are we now?Why is the project necessary?

The project is required to integrate electricity to be generated by the proposed Thyspunt Nuclear Power Station.


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Overview of ProjectOverview of Project

What does the proposed development entail?The construction of five (5) 400kV Transmission lines.Two corridors proposed• Northern Corridor - 3 lines• Southern Corridor 2 linesThe proposed corridors will run between the proposed


p p p pThyspunt Nuclear Power Station High Voltage Yard to the existing Grassridge and Dedisa substationsNew PE Tx Substation

Overview of Project:Overview of Project: EIA PhaseEIA Phase

Corridor Constraints i.e. Visual / Tourism / Biodiversity / Social

St Francis / Jeffrey’s Bay AreasLongmore ForestBaviaanskloof


KwaNobuhleDespatch / Motherwell

Proposed new PE substation



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EIA StudiesEIA StudiesThe following studies will be undertaken through to the EIR:

FloraFaunaAvifauna (birds)Geology and geohydrologySurface water


Surface waterAgricultural potentialVisualSocio-economicTourismHeritage

EIA Way Forward EIA Way Forward -- 20112011

Proposed dates:DEIR review: Mid July to end August 2011Series of Open Houses: End July to First week of August 2011 (during DEIR review period)KSW: End July 2011 (during DEIR review


KSW: End July 2011 (during DEIR review periodSubmit final EIR to DEA – mid September 2011

Contact DetailsContact Details

SiVEST Environmental DivisionPO Box 2921Rivonia2128


Nicolene Venter or Mabel QinisilePhone: (011) 798 0600Fax: (011) 803 7272

E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected]


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Annexure C

DISCUSSIONS, QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES

EIA FOR THE PROPOSED THYSPUNT TRANSMISSION LINES INTEGRATION PROJECT (TTLIP)

DISCUSSION DOCUMENT: COMMUNITY CONSULTATION MEETINGS

Monday, 20 June 2011 – Friday, 24 June 2011 Note:

• Presentation was presented by Ms Nicolene Venter and Mrs Mabel Qunisile, depending on group of Stakeholders. • Where questions were responded to in English, it was translated into the language of those present by team members. • Community members were informed that the information presented to them, was also presented to their respective Councillors. • Comments captured in alphabetical order according to Surname under each categorised impact. • Comments/concerns raised and the responses have been summarised and are not verbatim.

Abbreviations: DEA Department of Environmental Affairs EA Environmental Authorisation EMF Electro Magnetic Field EMPr Environmental Management Programme I&APs Interested and/or Affected Parties IPP Independent Power Provider MNBM Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality SEDA Small Enterprise Development Agency Snr Senior TTLIP Thyspunt Transmission Lines Integration Project UDF Uitenhage Development Forum

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Communication Related Comments .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

2. Corridor / Routing Related Comments ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

3. EIA Process Related Comments ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4

4. EMF Related Comments .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4

5. Heritage Related Comments ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

6. Project Related Comments ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

7. Social and Socio-Economic Related Comments ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6

8. Technical Related Comments ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

9. General Comments ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Issue/Comment Raised By Response

1. Communication Related Comments The project team was requested to hold a meeting with the residents of Tiryville, as they are very close to the proposed power lines, to inform them of the possible impacts.

Alexander, Frans Community Leader: Tiryville Rosedale, Kamesh, Tiryville & Mountain View Community Meeting Friday 24 June 2011

The request was acknowledged and the team agreed to schedule such a meeting. Nicolene Venter, SiVEST

The project team was informed, that in response to the previous question raised as to what impact the proposed project would have on communities such as Die Berg and Kruisfontein that Die Berg community will be fully informed about the project by him.

Campher, Clr Freddy Kouga Local Municipality Councillors’ Community Meeting Wednesday, 22 June 2011

Appreciation was expressed at the commitment made by Clr Campher and the attendees were informed that a Community Consultation Meeting is scheduled for the following evening (23 June 2011) at Kruisfontein Community Hall as a venue could not be secured at Die Berg. The name and contact number of Die Berg’s community representative was provided to the team by Clr Campher and requested that his attendance be secured. Nicolene Venter, SiVEST

The project was requested that a site visit be arranged for the UDF members to the proposed PE Substation Site and the corridor area proposed through KwaNobuhle so that they can familiarise themselves with the area.

Sikweyiya, Mrs Ethel Member: SANCO & UDF UDF Community Meeting Monday, 20 June 2011

It was agreed that the team will meet key representatives on Saturday morning, 30 July 2011 and take them to the site. Attendees were also informed that they will be invited to the series of Open Houses that is scheduled to take place the week of 25 July to 4 August 2011. Nicolene Venter, SiVEST and Lerato Mokgwatlheng, Eskom

The project team was informed that the correct protocol was not followed as the Chief should have been informed of the proposed project up front before any public meetings could have taken place.

Williams, Chief Gamtkwa Khoisan Meeting, Tuesday, 21 June 2011

Apologies regarding the incorrect protocol followed were submitted to the attendees and that the Chief will be informed prior to any future public meetings scheduled to take place. Nicolene Venter, SiVEST

The project team was informed that they had requested Arcus GIBB and Eskom’s Generation Division to secure a meeting with the Eastern Cape Province Khoi Khoi Council and the National Khoisan Council. SiVEST has been advised to ensure that they partake in this meeting.

This information has been noted and will be followed-up with Arcus GIBB, who SiVEST believes will be the custodian for arranging the meeting. Nicolene Venter, SiVEST Post meeting: SiVEST has informed Arcus GIBB of Chief William’s request and should such meeting be arranged, SiVEST and Eskom TTLIP Technical Team will participate. SiVEST and Lerato Mokgwatlheng

2. Corridor / Routing Related Comments The project team was informed that looking at the maps, it seems that Die Berg community would not be directly affected as the power lines will not go over or in between of their houses.

Lappert, Burivett (Burn) Community Leader: Die Berg Community Meeting Thursday, 23 June 2011

The attendees was informed that it is not Eskom’s reference to construct a power line over existing communities and would try and avoid at all cost to go around existing communities. However, should this not be possible, Eskom will through their Land and Rights Department liaise with the relevant local municipality and affected landowners regarding any relocation, should this be necessary. But, looking at the study area, this seems very unlikely. It was also mentioned that at previous meetings community members raised the concern regarding the possible impact of EMF. The Die Berg community is currently well away from the proposed power lines and should not be impacted by EMF. Nicolene Venter, SiVEST Post-note meeting: For safety and health purposes, no building structures are allowed within the declared servitudes. Lerato Mokgwatlheng, Eskom.

The attendance of Ms Sunette Maree was requested to present the proposed EIA Team-preferred routing and obtained clarification whether the proposed expansion of Kruisfontein would be impacted by the proposed TTLIP.

Oliphant, Clr Phumzile Kouga Local Municipality Councillors’ Community Meeting Wednesday, 22 June 2011

Confirmation was received that the planned expansion of Kruisfontein is to the south and south-east of Kruisfontein and not to the west.

3. EIA Process Related Comments If the Servitude be over a land owner’s land will the land owner be compensated on his land?

Williams, Clr Brenton Kouga Local Municipality Councillors’ Community Meeting Wednesday 22 June 2011

Comment noted. Post-note meeting: Yes, the landowner will be compensated in accordance to the value of his land for the extent of the declared servitude. Lerato Mokgwatlheng, Eskom

4. EMF Related Comments Does the Sea Vista community need to be concern regarding the negative impact that the power lines could have on their lives? Reference was made to EMFs.

Ntshota, Mr Mvuyisi Resident: Sea Vista Sea Vista Community Meeting Tuesday, 21 June 2011

The smaller power lines that the community members are more familiar with have a narrower servitude compared to the bigger lines being proposed, but the exposure to EMFs directly under both these voltage lines are the same. It is for this reason that Eskom register a servitude (for this project it will be 55m per power line) under which no structures can be build or people living there – this is to protect them from any direct EMF impacts. As per an independent study done by Eskom, it was said that at the edge of the registered servitude the EMF is not significant. Lerato Mokgwatlheng, Eskom Transmission

Post-note meeting: For safety and health purposes, no building structures are allowed within the declared servitudes. Lerato Mokgwatlheng, Eskom.

The concern was expressed regarding the health impact that the proposed power lines could have on the community at Tiryville due to the close proximity to the power lines. The project team was informed that nuclear is dangerous and people exposed to nuclear will die and also can become very ill.

Alexander, Frans Community Leader: Tiryville Rosedale, Kamesh, Tiryville & Mountain View Community Meeting Friday 24 June 2011

With the knowledge gain at previous meetings held and where the concern regarding EMF has been raised, the attendees was informed that the difference between the existing power lines in the area and those being proposed by this proposed project is that the existing power lines have a much lower voltage (power) than what is being proposed. The existing power lines in the area (mainly wooden poles) are distributions lines (Eskom or the NMBM). The proposed power lines will have huge steel structures and would be approximately 33m high. Eskom register a servitude where no houses or permanent structures can be build – this is to prevent exposure to EMF. According to an independent study done, the EMF is much lower at the edge of the servitude. There is a document available that would give more information regarding EMF and this will be made available to the Representatives at venues identified by them. Nicolene Venter, SiVEST

5. Heritage Related Comments The project team was informed that both the proposed corridors run through Khoisan territory and requested that the culture and heritage of the Khoisan people are respected especially during the construction period. This relates specifically to the Khoisan’s cleansing and healing ceremonies that could take place during the construction period.

Williams, Chief Gamtkwa Khoisan Meeting Tuesday, 21 June 2011

This information was acknowledged and the information regarding the cleansing and healing ceremonies will be forwarded to the Social and Heritage Specialists. Nicolene Venter, SiVEST

6. Project Related Comments It was asked as what impact this proposed project will have on the areas around Die Berg and Kruisfontein.

Campher, Clr Freddy Kouga Local Municipality Councillors’ Community Meeting Wednesday, 22 June 2011

It is believed that there will be no direct impact as the community members from Die Berg and Kruisfontein is quite a distance away from the EIA Team-preferred alignment as it currently stands. These two communities do fall within the two proposed corridors. The attendees was informed that it is not Eskom’s reference to construct a power line over existing communities and would try and avoid at all cost to go around existing communities. However, should this not be possible, Eskom will through their Land and Rights Department liaise with the relevant local municipality and affected landowners regarding any relocation, should this be necessary. But, looking at the study area, this seems very unlikely.

It was also mentioned that a key point that was raised by communities are the possible impact of EMF. The Die Berg and Kruisfontein communities are currently well away from the proposed power lines and should not be impacted by EMF. Nicolene Venter, SiVEST Post-note meeting: For safety and health purposes, no building structures are allowed within the declared servitudes. Lerato Mokgwatlheng, Eskom.

It was asked what benefits will there be for the community from this proposed project.

Qupe, Ms Thelma Member: UDF

In reference to job opportunities, there will be limited to no permanent job opportunities available during the construction phase as the construction of power lines is a highly skilled activity. It also needs to be noted that during the construction phase of the power lines that machinery would mostly be used. There could be spin-offs during the construction phase i.e. possible housing to construction workers, supplying of food, cleaning services (overalls, etc). The indirect benefit of this project to all communities within the greater study area is the strengthening of electricity supply to the area, should the Nuclear Power Station at Thyspunt be granted an EA. Nicolene Venter, SiVEST

7. Social and Socio-Economic Related Comments How will the job issue be communicated to the Residents of Sea Vista and who will be hired to do the work?

Busakwe, Mr Edward Member: SANCO Sea Vista Community Meeting Tuesday, 21 June 2011

Eskom appoints a contractor to build the power line and the contractor will be advised that should labour be required, to appoint those workers through existing structures / databases i.e. Local Municipalities. Lerato Mokgwatlheng, Eskom Transmission

Mengu, Mr Chwayita Resident: Sea Vista Sea Vista Community Meeting Tuesday, 21 June 2011

It was asked why does these studies take so long or are there other people holding the project back so that the people who need work and food do not get the opportunity to work. The community need work and food.

Busakwe, Mr Edward Member: SANCO Sea Vista Community Meeting, Tuesday, 21 June 2011

The environmental studies (done by specialists in their field of expertise) need to ensure that all possible impacts are investigated and should there be any negative impacts that these needs to be mitigate and any positive impact to be enhanced i.e. make what is good even better. I&APs also plays a role in the lengthening of such studies and the process. It is therefore very important that as many people as possible be informed of the project, provide an opportunity to comment on any issue they are concerned about and last but not least to ensure that the positive and negative impacts associated with a project is understood by I&APs. Nicolene Venter, SiVEST Environmental

Comment supported by all attendees Sea Vista Community Meeting Tuesday, 21 June 2011

Local people who have experience on energy and skills on power lines, what will they benefit from the project. The project team was also informed that some form of upliftment and/or upliftment benefits (empowering local community members) should form part of the social responsibilities of this proposed project

Hote, Clr Mewandile NMBM UDF Community Meeting Monday, 20 June 2011

It is believed that there will not be a large number of jobs available during the construction of the power lines and it is a highly skilled work. Those present were requested to make themselves, and the skills they have, known to their local authorities so that when a contractor is appointed and local workers are required, they will have access to the local skills available. The indirect benefit from this project, should it be approved by the DEA, is the strengthening of the electricity network in the Eastern Cape Province and the National Grid. Lerato Mokgwatlheng, Eskom Transmission Eskom Development Forum has an incubator programme and various criteria is in place to establish which community(ties) will form part of the programme(s). Sea Vista has been identified through the Nuclear-1 Project as a beneficiary by Eskom Development Forum. It was further mentioned that the Eskom Development Forum is also investigating satellite incubator programmes in partnership with SEDA to train people with skills to enable them to tender professionally for projects. This might be taken forward to the Kouga Local Municipality as well. Pearl Joseph, Eskom Development Forum

Mojalefa, Mr Vingi Member: SANGOCO KwaDwezi/Motherwell Community Meeting Tuesday, 21 June 2011 Sikweyiya, Ms Ethel Member: UDF UDF Community Meeting Monday, 20 June 2011 Williams, Chief Gamtkwa Khoisan Meeting, Tuesday, 21 June 2011

Motherwell Councillors Community Meeting Wednesday, 22 June 2011

All present at the meeting raised this key point and the response provided above was given at this meeting by Lerato Mokgwatlheng and Pearl Joseph from Eskom.

Motherwell NU2 (NGOs/CBOs & Community Leaders) Community Meeting Thursday, 23 June 2011 KwaDwesi (NGOs/CBOs & Community Leaders) Community Meeting Thursday, 23 June 2011 Rosedale, Kamesh, Tiryville & Mountain View Community Leaders Friday 24 June 2011 Umzamowethu (Oyster Bay) Residents Community Meeting Wednesday, 22 June 2011

Eskom Development Forum has an incubator programme and various criteria is in place to establish which community(ties) will form part of the programme(s). Umzamowethu has been identified through the Nuclear-1 Project as a beneficiary by Eskom Development Forum. It was further mentioned that the Eskom Development Forum is also investigating satellite incubator programmes in partnership with SEDA to train people with skills to enable them to tender professionally for projects. This

might be taken forward to the Kouga Local Municipality as well. Pearl Joseph, Eskom Development Forum

The project team was thanked for the detail of information provided to the Councillors and appreciation was expressed that the project goes ahead as the Kouga Local Municipality needs any form of job creation in the area as the area is lamed by unemployment.

Kota, Clr Patrick Kouga Local Municipality Councillors’ Community Meeting Wednesday, 22 June 2011

Comment regarding job creation noted.

Because of shortage of work around the area of Sea Vista, many young adults have completed matric and have nowhere else to go. When the project goes ahead and jobs are created, will it be not possible for Eskom to provide training for specific skills that are needed?

Papa, Mr Khanya Resident: Sea Vista Sea Vista Community Meeting Tuesday, 21 June 2011

Eskom facilitate incubators (training facilities) through the country and depending on the size of the project, Eskom look at where funding is required i.e. providing computers to schools, assisting health clinics, etc within the project area. Eskom will also approach Local Municipalities and formal structures to liaise regarding the funding / support needed in the area. It was further mentioned that the Eskom Development Forum is also investigating satellite incubator programmes in partnership with SEDA to train people with skills to enable them to tender professionally for projects. This might be taken forward to the Kouga Local Municipality as well. Pearl Joseph, Eskom Development Forum

Supported by all attendees Sea Vista Community Meeting Tuesday, 21 June 2011

The concern was expressed that the Khoisan community are not given the recognition they deserve as compared with other communities in South Africa. The team was informed that they are accepted, through the National Council, as indigenous people of South Africa.

Williams, Chief Gamtkwa Khoisan Meeting, Tuesday, 21 June 2011

Comment noted and matter will be forwarded to the Social and Heritage Specialist. Nicolene Venter, SiVEST

8. Technical Related Comments It was asked if the power lines could be constructed underground. Kota, Clr Patrick

Kouga Local Municipality Councillors’ Community Meeting Wednesday, 22 June 2011

Underground cabling is always a possibility but it is very costly (costs times 10 of the over-head cabling) and it was mentioned at previous meetings that it would take Eskom longer to find the fault on the line than with over-head lines. Also, once the fault has been found, the cables need to be dug up again . From an environmental view point, should a power line be constructed underground the environment impact is quite substantial i.e. the whole servitude has to be cleared of all vegetation (except grass),ventilation shafts would need to be constructed, the area is sterilised, etc. Nicolene Venter, SiVEST

It was asked whether electricity generated by wind farms be connected to the power lines.

Rheeder, Clr Ben Kouga Councillors Community Meeting Wednesday 22 June 2011

The electricity generated by a wind farm can be connected to existing or new power lines, depending on kV. The IPP will negotiate with Eskom on how this will be done. Lerato Mokgwatlheng, Eskom

9. General Comments The project team was thanked for the information and confirm that any comments and/or concerns that they may have will be submitted in writing.

Booysen, Clifton Branch Chairperson: Ward 4 Die Berg Community Meeting Thursday, 23 June 2011

Comment noted.

Camealio-Benjamin, Clr Virginia Kouga Local Municipality Die Berg Community Meeting Thursday, 23 June 2011

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