Environmental Management Programme compilation for two proposed borrow pits in the Gouda area.  The borrow pits are proposed to source material for the approved upgrading and rehabilitation of Section 3 of Trunk Road 23 between Gouda and the Klein Berg River. The two pits are located on Remainder of Farm 397, La Bonne Esperance and Farm 235, Tevrede.

BKS Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd on behalf of WCG: Department of Transport and Public Works

An Environmental Management Programme is currently being compiled for the two borrow pits. 
A locality map for the two pits is available for download below. Should you wish to submit initial comments or register to participate in the study, please do so by 30 May 2012.

Basic Assessment process for the proposed rehabilitation of Trunk Road 33 (also known as National Route 12) Section 3 between Oudtshoorn (km 1.9) and De Rust (km 35.4).  The road rehabilitation would entail the widening of TR33.3 from km 1.9 to km. 23.0 at Dysseldorp, including the widening of Bridge B2683 over the Cango River at km 21.03 and the repair and reseal of two existing road sections between Dysseldorp and De Rust from km 23.0 to km 34.1 and from km 35.0 to km 35.4.construction of new community access roads at Thombo along the R61 (km 66 to km 68) between Mthatha and Port St Johns.  The main objective of the project is to improve safety by consolidating current unsafe access points onto the R61.

Aurecon SA (Pty) Ltd on behalf of PGWC: Department of Transport and Public Works

On 10 May 2012 DEA&DP issued an Environmental Authorisation (EA) for the project in terms of NEMA.  The EA gives the Department of Transport and Public Works authorisation to undertake the listed activities as applied for.
The EA outlines, amongst others, the decision, activities authorised, conditions of authorisation and "Reasons for the Decision" (see Annexure 1 of EA).  The EA is available for download below.
Your attention is drawn to your right to lodge a formal appeal with the Minister.  Any person who wishes to appeal against the EA must lodge a "Notice of Intention to Appeal" with the Minister within twenty (20) calender days of the date of the EA and must submit the appeal within thirty (30) days after the lapsing of the 20 days provided for the lodging of the "Notice of Intention to Appeal".
The prescribed Notice and Appeal forms can be obtained from the office of the Minister (Mr Jaap de Villiers) at Tel. (021) 483 3721, E-mail. jaap.devilliers@pgwc.gov.za or URL. http://www.capegateway.gov.za/eadp

Please note that should you wish to appeal, the appellant must serve on the applicant, within ten (10) days of having submitted the "Notice of Intention to Appeal" with the Minister, a copy of the "Notice" as well as a notice indicating where and for what period the appeal submission will be available for inspection by the applicant.
Appeals can be submitted to:
    Fax:      021 483 4174
    By post: Western Cape Ministry of Local Government, Environmental Affairs
                  and Development Planning
                  Private Bag X9186, Cape Town, 8000
    By hand: Attention: Mr J de Villiers
                  Room 305A, 3rd Floor Leeusig Building
                  4 Leeuwen Street (Entrance at Utilitas Building,
                  1 Dorp Street, Cape Town)
Applicant's contact details:
    The Head of Department
    Western Cape Government, Department of Transport and Public Works
    Attention: Mr Llewellyn Truter
    PO Box 2603, Cape Town, 8000
    Tel. 021 483 2020    Fax. 021 483 2205

For information purposes the full report is still available for download below.

Basic Assessment process for the proposed construction of new community access roads at Thombo along the R61 (km 66 to km 68) between Mthatha and Port St Johns.  The main objective of the project is to improve safety by consolidating current unsafe access points onto the R61.

Goba (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the South African National Roads Agency State Owned Company Limited (SANRAL)

The Draft Basic Assessment Report (BAR) has been updated to a Final BAR and made available for a further 30-day comment period from 08 February 2012 to 09 March 2012.  Comments should be submitted directly to the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) and copied to CCA by no later than 09 March 2012 for inclusion in the DEA decision-making process.  Comments must be sent to:
    Department of Environmental Affairs
    Private Bag X447
    PRETORIA, 0001
    Tel: (012) 395 1782    Fax: (012) 320 7539
    E-mail: tvandermerwe@environment.gov.za
    Attention: Ms Toinette van der Merwe   Ref no: 12/12/20/2407

Basic Assessment process for the proposed regraveling of sections of Divisional Roads DR2187, DR2192, DR2193 and DR2195 in the Graafwater Area.  The proposed project includes the development of six borrow pits for the sourcing of gravel material.

UWP Consulting Engineers on behalf of PGWC: Department of Transport and Public Works

The Draft Basic Assessment Report (BAR) has been updated to a Final BAR, taking into account comments received on the Draft BAR.  The Final BAR has been made available for a further 21-day public review and comment period from 27 January to 17 February 2012.  Comments on the Final BAR must be submitted directly to DEA&DP and copied to CCA no later than 17 February 2012 for inclusion in DEA&DP's decision-making process.
Submit comments to:
    Ms K George
    Private Bag X9086, Cape Town 8000
    1 Dorp Street, Cape Town, 8001
    Tel: 021 483 3763;    Fax: 021 483 4372
    E-mail: keagan-leigh.george@pgwc.gov.za

The full report is available for download below.

Basic Assessment process for the proposed rehabilitation of a portion of MR 348 (km 3.02 - km 11.00) in Great Brak.  The only portion of work that would trigger an application for environmental authorisation is located between km 3.02 and km 4.6.  The proposed works include the construction of retaining walls, stormwater outlets, a side drain, relocation of a water main and the permanent surfacing of sidewalks and a parking area.

Kantey & Templer on behalf of WCG: Department of Transport and Public Works

On 12 April 2012 DEA&DP issued an Environmental Authorisation (EA) for the project in terms of NEMA.  The EA gives the Department of Transport and Public Works authorisation to undertake the listed activities as applied for.
The EA outlines, amongst others, the decision, activities authorised, conditions of authorisation and "Reasons for the Decision" (see Annexure 1 of EA).  The EA is available for download below.
Your attention is drawn to your right to lodge a formal appeal with the Minister.  Any person who wishes to appeal against the EA must lodge a "Notice of Intention to Appeal" with the Minister within twenty (20) calender days of the date of the EA and must submit the appeal within thirty (30) days after the lapsing of the 20 days provided for the lodging of the "Notice of Intention to Appeal".
The prescribed Notice and Appeal forms can be obtained from the office of the Minister (Mr Jaap de Villiers) at Tel. (021) 483 3721, E-mail. jaap.devilliers@pgwc.gov.za or URL. http://www.capegateway.gov.za/eadp

Please note that should you wish to appeal, the appellant must serve on the applicant, within ten (10) days of having submitted the "Notice of Intention to Appeal" with the Minister, a copy of the "Notice" as well as a notice indicating where and for what period the appeal submission will be available for inspection by the applicant.
Appeals can be submitted to:
    Fax:      021 483 4174
    By post: Western Cape Ministry of Local Government, Environmental Affairs
                  and Development Planning
                  Private Bag X9186, Cape Town, 8000
    By hand: Attention: Mr J de Villiers
                  Room 305A, 3rd Floor Leeusig Building
                  4 Leeuwen Street (Entrance at Utilitas Building,
                  1 Dorp Street, Cape Town)
Applicant's contact details:
    The Head of Department
    Western Cape Government, Department of Transport and Public Works
    Attention: Mr Wally Silbernagl
    PO Box 2603, Cape Town, 8000
    Tel. 021 483 2170    Fax. 021 483 2205

Basic Assessment process for the proposed upgrading of Trunk Road 31 (also known as Route 62) Section 5 between km 0.91 and 3.25 at Ladismith as part of the contract for resealing of TR31.5 between Ladismith and Calitzdorp.  The proposed project also includes upgrading of Bridges B2664 and B2665 in the vicinity of Zoar and undertaking urgent flood damage repairs along TR31 Sections 4 and 5 and Trunk Road 82 Section 1.

Kantey & Templer on behalf of PGWC: Department of Transport and Public Works

On 30 March 2012 DEA&DP issued an Environmental Authorisation (EA) for the project in terms of NEMA.  The EA gives the Department of Transport and Public Works authorisation to undertake the listed activities as applied for.
The EA outlines, amongst others, the decision, activities authorised, conditions of authorisation and "Reasons for the Decision" (see Annexure 1 of EA).  The EA is available for download below.
Your attention is drawn to your right to lodge a formal appeal with the Minister.  Any person who wishes to appeal against the EA must lodge a "Notice of Intention to Appeal" with the Minister within twenty (20) days of the date of the EA (30 March 2012) and must submit the appeal within thirty (30) days after the lapsing of the 20 days provided for the lodging of the "Notice of Intention to Appeal".
The prescribed Notice and Appeal forms can be obtained from the office of the Minister (Mr Jaap de Villiers) at Tel. (021) 483 3721, E-mail. jaap.devilliers@pgwc.gov.za or URL. http://www.capegateway.gov.za/eadp
Please note that should you wish to appeal, the appellant must serve on the applicant, within ten (10) days of having submitted the "Notice of Intention to Appeal" with the Minister, a copy of the "Notice" as well as a notice indicating where and for what period the appeal submission will be available for inspection by the applicant.
Appeals can be submitted to:
    Fax:      021 483 4174
    By post: Western Cape Ministry of Local Government, Environmental Affairs
                  and Development Planning
                  Private Bag X9186, Cape Town, 8000
    By hand: Attention: Mr J de Villiers
                  Room 305A, 3rd Floor Leeusig Building (Entrance at Utilitas Building,
                  1 Dorp Street, Cape Town)
Applicant's contact details:
    The Head of Department
    Western Cape Government, Department of Transport and Public Works
    Attention: Mr Wally Silbernagl
    PO Box 2603, Cape Town, 8000
    Tel. 021 483 2170    Fax. 021 483 2205

For information purposes the full Final BAR is still available for download below.

Basic Assessment process for the proposed strengthening and partial reconstruction of Sections 7 and 8 of the R27 between the Western/Northern Cape border (km 40.0) and Calvinia (km 70.0).  This would entail road works, rehabilitation of culverts, widening of four bridges and the development of three borrow pits to provide material for the proposed project.  The upgrade is necessary to improve the safety levels and road condition of this section of the R27.   

Aurecon SA (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the South African Roads Agency (SOC) Ltd (SANRAL)

DEA issued an Environmental Authorisation (EA) for the project on 08 February 2012.  The EA grants SANRAL authorisation to undertake the activities as applied for.
Your attention is drawn to your right to lodge a formal appeal with the Minister (see Appeals Procedure included with the EA available for download below).  Any person who wishes to appeal against the EA must lodge a "Notice of Intention to Appeal" with the Minister within 20 days of the date of issue of the EA.  However, as the EA notification was only received from DEA on 21 February 2012, the appeal notice period effectiviely commenced on 21 February 2012 and thus any Notice of Intention to Appeal must be submitted by 12 March 2012.  The appellant must submit the appeal within 30 days after the lapsing of the 20 days provided for the lodging of the Notice of Intention to Appeal.
A copy of the official appeal form can be obtained from Mr T Zwane, Senior Legal Administration Officer (Appeals) at Tel. (012) 310 3929 or tzwane@environment.gov.za.
Appeals can be submitted using the details below:
    1. By post:  Private Bag X447, Pretoria, 0001
    2. By hand:  2nd Floor, Fedsure Building, North Tower, cnr Van der Walt and
                       Pretorius Streets, Pretoria, 0002; or
    3. By fax:  (012) 320 7561
Please note, should you wish to appeal, the appellant must serve on the applicant within 10 days of having submitted the Notice of Intention to Appeal with the Minister, a copy of the Notice, as well as a notice indicating where and for what period the appeal submission will be available for inspection by the applicant.
The applicant's contact details are as follows:
    South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL)
    Attention: Mr Derek Wilson
    Private Bag X19, Bellville, 7530
    Tel: (021) 957 4600    Fax: (021) 946 1630
For information purposes, the Final BAR is still available for download below.

Basic Assessment for the proposed widening of six bridges along Section 4 of the N14 between Keimoes and Upington.  This upgrade is necessary to increase the capacity and improve the safety levels of this section of the N14.   

BKS Consulting Engineers on behalf the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL)

On 8 November 2011 the Department of Environmental Affairs issued an Environmental Authorisation (EA) for the project in terms of the National Environmental Management Act (No. 107 of 1998).  The EA grants SANRAL authorisation to undertake the activities as applied for.  The EA is available for download below.  No appeals were received against the issuing of the EA during the statutory appeal period.
For information purposes the Final BAR is also still available for download below.

Basic Assessment for the proposed realignment of DR1053 (Stellenrust Road) across a portion of Farm 1166 (Mountain Breeze) to a new access point on the R44.  The aim of the proposed project is to improve safety, capacity and operation on the R44 by moving the unsafe DR1053 intersection with the R44 to a new position next to the Mountain Breeze Farmstall.  The new intersection would be signalised and dedicated turning lanes would be added. 

Aurecon on behalf of PGWC: Department of Transport and Public Works

A Draft Basic Assessment Report (BAR) was released for a 40-day review and public comment period from 03 May to 13 June 2011. 
Comments recieved on the Draft BAR have been collated into a Comments and Responses Report.  The project is currenty on hold while further options are being considered.  For your information the Draft BAR is still available for download below.

Basic Assessment for the proposed upgrading of the Bredell and Klein Helderberg Road Intersection on the R44 between Stellenbosch and Somerset West.  The aim of the proposed upgrading is to improve safety, capacity and operation of the intersection.  The preferred option is to consolidate and signalise the intersection .  This would require slight realignment of 110 m of Bredell Road to line up with the centre line of the Klein Helderberg Road. 

Aurecon on behalf of PGWC: Department of Transport and Public Works

A Draft Basic Assessment Report (BAR) was released for a 40-day review and public comment period from 03 May to 13 June 2011. 
Comments recieved on the Draft BAR have been collated into a Comments and Responses Report.  While other long term options are being considered for the intersection, the client is considering implementing a short term solution that would not require environmental approval.  For your information the Draft BAR is still available for download below.

Basic Assessment for the proposed repair of a low-level bridge structure situated on Minor Road 5669 (0.1 km) over the Doring River (also known as the Doorn River) at Lemoenpoort approximately 21 km south of Worcester.  The repair work to the causeway would require the addition of a temporary bypass.  This proposed bypass triggered the need for a Basic Assessment process. 

Bergstan South Africa Consulting and Development Engineers (Pty) Ltd on behalf of PGWC: Department of Transport and Public Works

An Environmental Authorisation (EA) for the project was issued on 29 June 2011.  No appeals were received against the EA.

Basic Assessment for the proposed repair of Bridge 0513 over the Hartebeest River on Divisional Road (DR) 1425 in the Worcester area and construction of a replacement bridge on Minor Road 5740 over the Hex River in the De Doorns area. Both of these bridges were damaged during the floods in November 2008. 

Bergstan South Africa Consulting and Development Engineers (Pty) Ltd on behalf of PGWC: Department of Transport and Public Works

An Environmental Authorisation (EA) for the project was issued on 22 June 2011. The EA grants authorisation to PGWC to undertake the activities as applied for. No appeals were received against the authorisation.

SANRAL is proposing to upgrade Section 1 of the N7 between the Melkbos and Atlantis intersections. This upgrade is necessary to increase the capacity and improve safety levels of this section of the N7. This will be achieved by upgrading the road to a divided freeway standard with a 120 km/h design speed.
 The following improvements are proposed:
·         Upgrading the existing single carriageway to a dual carriageway (to the 
      east) between the two intersections;
·         Upgrading the Melkbos and Atlantis at-grade intersections to grade-
      separated interchanges with ramp terminals; and
·         Closing off and rerouting the existing minor road and property accesses 
      to the N7 onto adjacent and new roads.
CCA Environmental has been appointed to undertake the required Basic Assessment process.

ERO Engineers (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL)

On 16 August 2011 the Department of Environmental Affairs issued an Environmental Authorisation (EA) for the project in terms of the National Environmental Management Act (No. 107 of 1998).  This gives SANRAL authorisation to improve Section 1 of the N7 between the Melkbos intersection (km 18.0) and the Atlantis intersection (km 25.5), as applied for. No appeals were received against the EA.

A copy of the EA is available for download below.

The Western Cape Provincial Administration (WCPA): Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) is investigating the feasibility of re-establishing a permanent road crossing over the Gouritz River, near Herbertsdale. Goba Consulting Engineers (PTY) Ltd has appointed CCA Environmental (Pty) Ltd on behalf of WCPA: DTPW to undertake the required Basic Assessment Process for the proposed project.

Goba Constulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd on behalf of Western Cape Provincial Administration: Department of Transport and Public Works

The project recommenced after it was put on hold during 2010.  An updated Background Information Document has been made available for public comment from 10 November 2011 to 01 December 2011.  All comments received will be included in the Draft Basic Assessment Report to be compiled. 
The Background Information Document is available for download below in English and Afrikaans.

Basic Assessment and Environmental Control Officer (ECO) for the improvement of structures along the R27 (including the widening of five bridges), Sections 10 & 11 between Kenhardt and Keimoes. 

BKS (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL)

The construction phase of the project commenced on 20 January 2011.  CCA would be acting as the ECO for the duration of the construction phase.
A copy of the Environmental Authorisation issued by DEA on 17 May 2010 as well as the approved Construction EMP is available for download below. 

Environmental Management Programme process in terms of the Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act for the expansion of three existing borrow pits in the Colesberg area.

UWP Consulting (Pty) Ltd for South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL)

Approval for the borrow pits was received from DMR on 02 April 2012.  The approval is available for download below.

Basic Assessment and ECO work for the proposed upgrading of Trunk Road 2 Section 1 (M5) between the M5 Viaduct at km 0.84 to the Black River Parkway Interchange at km 2.88.  The proposed project entails the upgrading of the existing carriageway to three lanes per direction, the rehabilitation of the road pavement, improvement of road drainage and lighting as well as safety improvements to the Settlers Way Interchange on-ramp. 

BKS (Pty) Ltd for WCPA: Department of Transport and Public Works

Construction of the first phase of the project was completed in June 2010.  Phase 2 of the project commenced in October 2010 and would entail the addition of a third lane in both directions.  CCA was appointed as the Environmental Control Officer for the duration of the project to monitor compliance with the Environmental Management Plan and Environmental Authorisation.

EIA for the proposed development of a toll road between the N2 Gonubie Interchange (near East London in the Eastern Cape) and the N2 Isipingo Interchange (south of Durban in KwaZulu-Natal).

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL)

On 19 April 2010 the Department of Environmental Affairs issued a Record of Decision (RoD) on the proposed N2 Wild Coast Toll Highway in terms of section 22(3) of the Environment Conservation Act, 1989 (Act No. 73 of 1989) and Regulations 9 and 10 of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations (R1183 of 5 September 1997).  The RoD authorised, with conditions, the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) to construct "the N2 Wild Coast Toll Road between Gonubie Interchange near East London (Eastern Cape) and the Isipingo Interchange south of Durban (KwaZulu-Natal) (a detailed description and location of the activity is given in the Final Environmental Impact Assessment report dated December 2009)."  

The appeal period on the RoD closed on 19 May 2010.  A total of 49 appeals were lodged against the environmental authorisation.  The Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs duly considered these appeals and on 25 July 2011 dismissed the appeals and upheld the RoD issued on 19 May 2010.

For reference, the Minister's Appeal Decision is available for download below.