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From the desk of Gabriele Wood
E-mail: [email protected]_____________________________________
3 May 2016
Dear Stakeholder
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS
WOODHOUSE SOLAR 1 AND WOODHOUSE SOLAR 2 PV FACILITIES AND ASSOCIATED
INFRASTRUCTURE, NORTH WEST PROVINCE
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF EIA REPORTS FOR REVIEW AND PUBLIC MEETING
Genesis Woodhouse Solar 1 (Pty) Ltd and Genesis Woodhouse Solar 2 (Pty) Ltd proposes
the construction of two commercial photovoltaic (PV) solar energy facilities (known as the
Woodhouse Solar 1 and Woodhouse Solar 2 PV Facilities) as well as all associated
infrastructure on the Remaining Extent of Farm Woodhouse 729, situated approximately
10km south east of Vryburg. The proposed site falls under the jurisdiction of the Naledi
Local Municipality and within the greater Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality
in the North West Province. The contracted capacity of each proposed solar energy facility
will be up to 100 MW.
The purpose of the proposed PV facilities will be to evacuate the generated power into the
Eskom electricity grid. The projects are proposed to be bid into the Department of
Energy’s (DoE) Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Procurement (REIPPP)
Programme.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS
In terms of sections 24(5) of the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) (Act
107 of 1998) as read with Government Notices R982 to R985 Scoping and EIA processes
are required to be undertaken for the proposed projects. The National Department of
Environmental Affairs (DEA) is the competent authority. In order to obtain authorisation,
comprehensive, independent environmental studies must be undertaken in accordance
with the EIA Regulations, 2014. The DEA accepted the Scoping Reports and Plan of Study
for both projects in February 2016. Separate EIA processes have been undertaken for
each application. The DEA reference numbers allocated for each project are as follows:
» Woodhouse Solar 1 PV Facility: 14/12/16/3/3/2/863
» Woodhouse Solar 2 PV Facility: 14/12/16/3/3/2/865
Savannah Environmental has been appointed as the independent environmental consultant
to undertake the required EIA to identify and assess all the potential environmental
impacts associated with the proposed project, and propose appropriate mitigation and
management measures in an Environmental Management Programme (EMPr). As part of
these environmental studies, Interested and Affected (I&APs) will be actively involved
through the public involvement process.
AVAILABILITY OF EIA REPORTS FOR REVIEW
EIA Reports for the proposed projects have been prepared by Savannah Environmental
and are available for public review. The review period is from
» Woodhouse Solar 1 PV Facility: 3 May 2016 – 2 June 2016
» Woodhouse Solar 2 PV Facility: 5 May 2016 – 6 June 2016
The EIA reports can be viewed at the Vryburg Public Library (Stella Road, Vryburg). The
reports can also be downloaded from www.savannahSA.com.
Please could you kindly submit your formal comments by sending written correspondence
in this regard. All comments received will be included in the final EIA Report which will be
submitted to the DEA. Comments can be made as written submission of fax, post or
email.
PUBLIC MEETING
In order to facilitate comments on the EIA Reports, a public meeting will be held during the
public review period as follows:
Date: Thursday 19 May 2016
Time: 18:00
Venue: Banquet Hall, cnr Market and De la Rey Streets, Vryburg
The aim of the public meeting is to provide you with more information regarding the
proposed projects (including technical details, project process and timeframes etc.), to
provide a summary of the findings of the Environmental Impact Assessment Reports, to
invite comment on the proposed projects, and to further discuss possible issues of specific
concern to you which may need to be addressed.
Please do not hesitate to contact us should you require additional information and/or
clarification regarding the proposed project. Our team welcomes your participation and
looks forward to your involvement throughout this process.
Kind Regards
MRS GABRIELE WOOD
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND SOCIAL CONSULTANT
SAVANNAH ENVIRONMENTAL
EIA PROCESS - WOODHOUSE SOLAR 1 & 2 PV FACILITIES, NORTH WEST
PROVINCE - NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF EIA REPORTS FOR REVIEW AND
PUBLIC MEETING
Assigned to:
Teams: Global Project: Woodhouse Solar 1 & 2 NW
From: Gabriele Wood <[email protected]>
To:
Cc:
Bcc: John Wesson <[email protected]>, Amanda Bester <[email protected]>, Dons
Barnard <[email protected]>, Johannes Sarel Badenhorst <[email protected]>,
Ruben Neff <[email protected]>, Adrian Tiplady <[email protected]>, Constant
Hoogstad <[email protected]>, Selani Shitlhangu <[email protected]>,
Walter Jood <[email protected]>, Mashudu Mulaudzi
<[email protected]>, Rocco Olivier <[email protected]>, Leonard Shaw
<[email protected]>, Simphiwe Khumalo <[email protected]>, John
Geeringh <[email protected]>, Mosiane Mothlabane <[email protected]>,
Phillip Hine <[email protected]>, JD & Carla Van der Vyver <[email protected]>, Lizell Stroh
<[email protected]>, Victoria Bota <[email protected]>, Chris Van Zyl
<[email protected]>, Debbie Khan <[email protected]>, Modisenyane
Segapo <[email protected]>, Willem Bester
<[email protected]>, Johan Grobler <[email protected]>, Meshack Mudau
<[email protected]>, Skumsa Mancotywa <[email protected]>,
Ouma Skosana <[email protected]>, Lilian Siwelane <[email protected]>,
Karoo-Ochse (Vryburg) Pty Ltd <[email protected]>, Chris van Zyl
<[email protected]>, Shawn Janneker <[email protected]>, Steven
Mukhola <[email protected]>, Danie Jacobs <[email protected]>, Gilbert Setlhoho
<[email protected]>, Johan Koegelenberg <[email protected]>,
Mike Levington <[email protected]>, Khathu Muruba
<[email protected]>, Hugh Sidney David Webber <[email protected]>, Davin
Chown <[email protected]>, KA Manamela <[email protected]>, Bertus
Meyer <[email protected]>, Bernard Kgodumo <[email protected]>, Z.T Visage
<[email protected]>, Azwihangwisi Nemulodi <[email protected]>,
Nokukhanya Khumalo <[email protected]>, Thoko Buthelezi <[email protected]>,
Tamai Hore <[email protected]>, Alfred Mafune <[email protected]>,
Bogopa <[email protected]>, Zebo Tshetlho <[email protected]>, L. Mafune
<[email protected]>, Mashudu Marubini <[email protected]>, Pheladi Masipa
<[email protected]>, Brian Appolus <[email protected]>
Subject: EIA PROCESS - WOODHOUSE SOLAR 1 & 2 PV FACILITIES, NORTH WEST PROVINCE -
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF EIA REPORTS FOR REVIEW AND PUBLIC MEETING
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Genesis Woodhouse Solar 1 (Pty) Ltd and Genesis Woodhouse Solar 2 (Pty) Ltd proposes
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infrastructure on the Remaining Extent of Farm Woodhouse 729, situated approximately
10km south east of Vryburg. Savannah Environmental has been appointed as the
independent environmental consultant to undertake the required EIA to identify and assess
all the potential environmental impacts associated with the proposed project, and propose
appropriate mitigation and management measures in an Environmental Management
Programme (EMPr). EIA Reports for the proposed projects have been prepared by
Savannah Environmental and are available for public review. Please refer to the attached
notification letter for further information regarding the review period and details of the Public
Meeting.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries in this regard.
Kind regards
Mrs Gabriele Wood
Public Participation and Social Consultant
Savannah Environmental (Pty) Ltd
Tel: 27 11 656 3237
Fax: 086 684 0547
Email: [email protected]
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EIA PROCESS UPDATE - WOODHOUSE SOLAR 1 & 2 PV FACILITIES, NORTH
WEST PROVINCE - NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF EIA REPORTS FOR
REVIEW AND PUBLIC MEETING
Assigned to:
Teams: Global Project: Woodhouse Solar 1 & 2 NW
From: Gabriele Wood <[email protected]>
To:
Cc:
Bcc: John Wesson <[email protected]>, Amanda Bester <[email protected]>, Dons
Barnard <[email protected]>, Johannes Sarel Badenhorst <[email protected]>,
Ruben Neff <[email protected]>, Adrian Tiplady <[email protected]>, Constant
Hoogstad <[email protected]>, Selani Shitlhangu <[email protected]>,
Walter Jood <[email protected]>, Mashudu Mulaudzi
<[email protected]>, Rocco Olivier <[email protected]>, Leonard Shaw
<[email protected]>, Simphiwe Khumalo <[email protected]>, John
Geeringh <[email protected]>, Mosiane Mothlabane <[email protected]>,
Phillip Hine <[email protected]>, JD & Carla Van der Vyver <[email protected]>, Lizell Stroh
<[email protected]>, Victoria Bota <[email protected]>, Chris Van Zyl
<[email protected]>, Debbie Khan <[email protected]>, Modisenyane
Segapo <[email protected]>, Willem Bester
<[email protected]>, Johan Grobler <[email protected]>, Meshack Mudau
<[email protected]>, Skumsa Mancotywa <[email protected]>,
Ouma Skosana <[email protected]>, Lilian Siwelane <[email protected]>,
Karoo-Ochse (Vryburg) Pty Ltd <[email protected]>, Chris van Zyl
<[email protected]>, Shawn Janneker <[email protected]>, Steven
Mukhola <[email protected]>, Danie Jacobs <[email protected]>, Gilbert Setlhoho
<[email protected]>, Johan Koegelenberg <[email protected]>,
Mike Levington <[email protected]>, Khathu Muruba
<[email protected]>, Hugh Sidney David Webber <[email protected]>, Davin
Chown <[email protected]>, KA Manamela <[email protected]>, Bertus
Meyer <[email protected]>, Bernard Kgodumo <[email protected]>, Z.T Visage
<[email protected]>, Azwihangwisi Nemulodi <[email protected]>,
Nokukhanya Khumalo <[email protected]>, Thoko Buthelezi <[email protected]>,
Tamai Hore <[email protected]>, Alfred Mafune <[email protected]>,
Bogopa <[email protected]>, Zebo Tshetlho <[email protected]>, L. Mafune
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Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries in this regard.
Kind regards
Gabriele Wood
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Dear Stakeholder
Genesis Woodhouse Solar 1 (Pty) Ltd and Genesis Woodhouse Solar 2 (Pty) Ltd proposes
the construction of two commercial photovoltaic (PV) solar energy facilities (known as the
Woodhouse Solar 1 and Woodhouse Solar 2 PV Facilities) as well as all associated
infrastructure on the Remaining Extent of Farm Woodhouse 729, situated approximately
10km south east of Vryburg. Savannah Environmental has been appointed as the
independent environmental consultant to undertake the required EIA to identify and assess
all the potential environmental impacts associated with the proposed project, and propose
appropriate mitigation and management measures in an Environmental Management
Programme (EMPr). EIA Reports for the proposed projects have been prepared by
Savannah Environmental and are available for public review. Please refer to the attached
notification letter for further information regarding the review period and details of the Public
Meeting.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries in this regard.
Kind regards
Mrs Gabriele Wood
Public Participation and Social Consultant
Savannah Environmental (Pty) Ltd
Tel: 27 11 656 3237
Fax: 086 684 0547
Email: [email protected]
www.savannahsa.com
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From the desk of Gabriele Wood
E-mail: [email protected]_____________________________________
3 May 2016
Anna Jacoba Van der Merwe
PO Box 534
Vryburg
8600
Tel: 053-927-5264
Dear Mrs. Anna Jacoba Van der Merwe
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS
WOODHOUSE SOLAR 1 AND WOODHOUSE SOLAR 2 PV FACILITIES AND ASSOCIATED
INFRASTRUCTURE, NORTH WEST PROVINCE
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF EIA REPORTS FOR REVIEW AND PUBLIC MEETING
Genesis Woodhouse Solar 1 (Pty) Ltd and Genesis Woodhouse Solar 2 (Pty) Ltd proposes
the construction of two commercial photovoltaic (PV) solar energy facilities (known as the
Woodhouse Solar 1 and Woodhouse Solar 2 PV Facilities) as well as all associated
infrastructure on the Remaining Extent of Farm Woodhouse 729, situated approximately
10km south east of Vryburg. The proposed site falls under the jurisdiction of the Naledi
Local Municipality and within the greater Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality in
the North West Province. The contracted capacity of each proposed solar energy facility will
be up to 100 MW.
The purpose of the proposed PV facilities will be to evacuate the generated power into the
Eskom electricity grid. The projects are proposed to be bid into the Department of Energy’s
(DoE) Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Procurement (REIPPP) Programme.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS
In terms of sections 24(5) of the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) (Act 107
of 1998) as read with Government Notices R982 to R985 Scoping and EIA processes are
required to be undertaken for the proposed projects. The National Department of
Environmental Affairs (DEA) is the competent authority. In order to obtain authorisation,
comprehensive, independent environmental studies must be undertaken in accordance with
the EIA Regulations, 2014. The DEA accepted the Scoping Reports and Plan of Study for
both projects in February 2016.
Separate EIA processes have been undertaken for each application. The DEA reference
numbers allocated for each project are as follows:
» Woodhouse Solar 1 PV Facility: 14/12/16/3/3/2/863
» Woodhouse Solar 2 PV Facility: 14/12/16/3/3/2/865
Savannah Environmental has been appointed as the independent environmental consultant
to undertake the required EIA to identify and assess all the potential environmental impacts
associated with the proposed project, and propose appropriate mitigation and management
measures in an Environmental Management Programme (EMPr). As part of these
environmental studies, Interested and Affected (I&APs) will be actively involved through the
public involvement process.
AVAILABILITY OF EIA REPORTS FOR REVIEW
EIA Reports for the proposed projects have been prepared by Savannah Environmental and
are available for public review. The review period is from
» Woodhouse Solar 1 PV Facility: 3 May 2016 – 2 June 2016
» Woodhouse Solar 2 PV Facility: 4 May 2016 - 6 June 2016
The EIA reports can be viewed at the Vryburg Public Library (Stella Road, Vryburg). The
reports can also be downloaded from www.savannahSA.com.
Please could you kindly submit your formal comments by sending written correspondence in
this regard. All comments received will be included in the final EIA Report which will be
submitted to the DEA. Comments can be made as written submission of fax, post or email.
PUBLIC MEETING
In order to facilitate comments on the EIA Reports, a public meeting will be held during the
public review period as follows:
Date: Thursday 19 May 2016
Time: 18:00
Venue: Banquet Hall, cnr Market and De la Rey Streets, Vryburg
The aim of the public meeting is to provide you with more information regarding the
proposed projects (including technical details, project process and timeframes etc.), to
provide a summary of the findings of the Environmental Impact Assessment Reports, to
invite comment on the proposed projects, and to further discuss possible issues of specific
concern to you which may need to be addressed.
Please do not hesitate to contact us should you require additional information and/or
clarification regarding the proposed project. Our team welcomes your participation and
looks forward to your involvement throughout this process.
Kind Regards
MRS GABRIELE WOOD
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND SOCIAL CONSULTANT
From the desk of Gabriele Wood
E-mail: [email protected]_____________________________________
3 May 2016
Trevor Zapherinus Visagie
PO Box 4054
Vryburg
8600
Dear Mr. Trevor Zapherinus Visagie
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS
WOODHOUSE SOLAR 1 AND WOODHOUSE SOLAR 2 PV FACILITIES AND ASSOCIATED
INFRASTRUCTURE, NORTH WEST PROVINCE
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF EIA REPORTS FOR REVIEW AND PUBLIC MEETING
Genesis Woodhouse Solar 1 (Pty) Ltd and Genesis Woodhouse Solar 2 (Pty) Ltd proposes
the construction of two commercial photovoltaic (PV) solar energy facilities (known as the
Woodhouse Solar 1 and Woodhouse Solar 2 PV Facilities) as well as all associated
infrastructure on the Remaining Extent of Farm Woodhouse 729, situated approximately
10km south east of Vryburg. The proposed site falls under the jurisdiction of the Naledi
Local Municipality and within the greater Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality in
the North West Province. The contracted capacity of each proposed solar energy facility will
be up to 100 MW.
The purpose of the proposed PV facilities will be to evacuate the generated power into the
Eskom electricity grid. The projects are proposed to be bid into the Department of Energy’s
(DoE) Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Procurement (REIPPP) Programme.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS
In terms of sections 24(5) of the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) (Act 107
of 1998) as read with Government Notices R982 to R985 Scoping and EIA processes are
required to be undertaken for the proposed projects. The National Department of
Environmental Affairs (DEA) is the competent authority. In order to obtain authorisation,
comprehensive, independent environmental studies must be undertaken in accordance with
the EIA Regulations, 2014. The DEA accepted the Scoping Reports and Plan of Study for
both projects in February 2016.
Separate EIA processes have been undertaken for each application. The DEA reference
numbers allocated for each project are as follows:
» Woodhouse Solar 1 PV Facility: 14/12/16/3/3/2/863
» Woodhouse Solar 2 PV Facility: 14/12/16/3/3/2/865
Savannah Environmental has been appointed as the independent environmental consultant
to undertake the required EIA to identify and assess all the potential environmental impacts
associated with the proposed project, and propose appropriate mitigation and management
measures in an Environmental Management Programme (EMPr). As part of these
environmental studies, Interested and Affected (I&APs) will be actively involved through the
public involvement process.
AVAILABILITY OF EIA REPORTS FOR REVIEW
EIA Reports for the proposed projects have been prepared by Savannah Environmental and
are available for public review. The review period is from
» Woodhouse Solar 1 PV Facility: 3 May 2016 – 2 June 2016
» Woodhouse Solar 2 PV Facility: 4 May 2016 - 6 June 2016
The EIA reports can be viewed at the Vryburg Public Library (Stella Road, Vryburg). The
reports can also be downloaded from www.savannahSA.com.
Please could you kindly submit your formal comments by sending written correspondence in
this regard. All comments received will be included in the final EIA Report which will be
submitted to the DEA. Comments can be made as written submission of fax, post or email.
PUBLIC MEETING
In order to facilitate comments on the EIA Reports, a public meeting will be held during the
public review period as follows:
Date: Thursday 19 May 2016
Time: 18:00
Venue: Banquet Hall, cnr Market and De la Rey Streets, Vryburg
The aim of the public meeting is to provide you with more information regarding the
proposed projects (including technical details, project process and timeframes etc.), to
provide a summary of the findings of the Environmental Impact Assessment Reports, to
invite comment on the proposed projects, and to further discuss possible issues of specific
concern to you which may need to be addressed.
Please do not hesitate to contact us should you require additional information and/or
clarification regarding the proposed project. Our team welcomes your participation and
looks forward to your involvement throughout this process.
Kind Regards
MRS GABRIELE WOOD
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND SOCIAL CONSULTANT
From the desk of Gabriele Wood
E-mail: [email protected]_____________________________________
3 May 2016
Christiaan Johannes Dames Van Wyk
PO Box 807
Vryburg
8600
Tel: 053-927-0413
Dear Mr. Christiaan Johannes Dames Van Wyk
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS
WOODHOUSE SOLAR 1 AND WOODHOUSE SOLAR 2 PV FACILITIES AND ASSOCIATED
INFRASTRUCTURE, NORTH WEST PROVINCE
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF EIA REPORTS FOR REVIEW AND PUBLIC MEETING
Genesis Woodhouse Solar 1 (Pty) Ltd and Genesis Woodhouse Solar 2 (Pty) Ltd proposes
the construction of two commercial photovoltaic (PV) solar energy facilities (known as the
Woodhouse Solar 1 and Woodhouse Solar 2 PV Facilities) as well as all associated
infrastructure on the Remaining Extent of Farm Woodhouse 729, situated approximately
10km south east of Vryburg. The proposed site falls under the jurisdiction of the Naledi
Local Municipality and within the greater Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality in
the North West Province. The contracted capacity of each proposed solar energy facility will
be up to 100 MW.
The purpose of the proposed PV facilities will be to evacuate the generated power into the
Eskom electricity grid. The projects are proposed to be bid into the Department of Energy’s
(DoE) Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Procurement (REIPPP) Programme.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS
In terms of sections 24(5) of the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) (Act 107
of 1998) as read with Government Notices R982 to R985 Scoping and EIA processes are
required to be undertaken for the proposed projects. The National Department of
Environmental Affairs (DEA) is the competent authority. In order to obtain authorisation,
comprehensive, independent environmental studies must be undertaken in accordance with
the EIA Regulations, 2014. The DEA accepted the Scoping Reports and Plan of Study for
both projects in February 2016.
Separate EIA processes have been undertaken for each application. The DEA reference
numbers allocated for each project are as follows:
» Woodhouse Solar 1 PV Facility: 14/12/16/3/3/2/863
» Woodhouse Solar 2 PV Facility: 14/12/16/3/3/2/865
Savannah Environmental has been appointed as the independent environmental consultant
to undertake the required EIA to identify and assess all the potential environmental impacts
associated with the proposed project, and propose appropriate mitigation and management
measures in an Environmental Management Programme (EMPr). As part of these
environmental studies, Interested and Affected (I&APs) will be actively involved through the
public involvement process.
AVAILABILITY OF EIA REPORTS FOR REVIEW
EIA Reports for the proposed projects have been prepared by Savannah Environmental and
are available for public review. The review period is from
» Woodhouse Solar 1 PV Facility: 3 May 2016 – 2 June 2016
» Woodhouse Solar 2 PV Facility: 4 May 2016 - 6 June 2016
The EIA reports can be viewed at the Vryburg Public Library (Stella Road, Vryburg). The
reports can also be downloaded from www.savannahSA.com.
Please could you kindly submit your formal comments by sending written correspondence in
this regard. All comments received will be included in the final EIA Report which will be
submitted to the DEA. Comments can be made as written submission of fax, post or email.
PUBLIC MEETING
In order to facilitate comments on the EIA Reports, a public meeting will be held during the
public review period as follows:
Date: Thursday 19 May 2016
Time: 18:00
Venue: Banquet Hall, cnr Market and De la Rey Streets, Vryburg
The aim of the public meeting is to provide you with more information regarding the
proposed projects (including technical details, project process and timeframes etc.), to
provide a summary of the findings of the Environmental Impact Assessment Reports, to
invite comment on the proposed projects, and to further discuss possible issues of specific
concern to you which may need to be addressed.
Please do not hesitate to contact us should you require additional information and/or
clarification regarding the proposed project. Our team welcomes your participation and
looks forward to your involvement throughout this process.
Kind Regards
MRS GABRIELE WOOD
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND SOCIAL CONSULTANT
From the desk of Gabriele Wood
E-mail: [email protected]_____________________________________
3 May 2016
Hermanus van Zyl
PO Box 3034
Vryburg
8601
Tel: 053-927-5481
Dear Mr. Hermanus van Zyl
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS
WOODHOUSE SOLAR 1 AND WOODHOUSE SOLAR 2 PV FACILITIES AND ASSOCIATED
INFRASTRUCTURE, NORTH WEST PROVINCE
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF EIA REPORTS FOR REVIEW AND PUBLIC MEETING
Genesis Woodhouse Solar 1 (Pty) Ltd and Genesis Woodhouse Solar 2 (Pty) Ltd proposes
the construction of two commercial photovoltaic (PV) solar energy facilities (known as the
Woodhouse Solar 1 and Woodhouse Solar 2 PV Facilities) as well as all associated
infrastructure on the Remaining Extent of Farm Woodhouse 729, situated approximately
10km south east of Vryburg. The proposed site falls under the jurisdiction of the Naledi
Local Municipality and within the greater Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality in
the North West Province. The contracted capacity of each proposed solar energy facility will
be up to 100 MW.
The purpose of the proposed PV facilities will be to evacuate the generated power into the
Eskom electricity grid. The projects are proposed to be bid into the Department of Energy’s
(DoE) Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Procurement (REIPPP) Programme.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS
In terms of sections 24(5) of the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) (Act 107
of 1998) as read with Government Notices R982 to R985 Scoping and EIA processes are
required to be undertaken for the proposed projects. The National Department of
Environmental Affairs (DEA) is the competent authority. In order to obtain authorisation,
comprehensive, independent environmental studies must be undertaken in accordance with
the EIA Regulations, 2014. The DEA accepted the Scoping Reports and Plan of Study for
both projects in February 2016.
Separate EIA processes have been undertaken for each application. The DEA reference
numbers allocated for each project are as follows:
» Woodhouse Solar 1 PV Facility: 14/12/16/3/3/2/863
» Woodhouse Solar 2 PV Facility: 14/12/16/3/3/2/865
Savannah Environmental has been appointed as the independent environmental consultant
to undertake the required EIA to identify and assess all the potential environmental impacts
associated with the proposed project, and propose appropriate mitigation and management
measures in an Environmental Management Programme (EMPr). As part of these
environmental studies, Interested and Affected (I&APs) will be actively involved through the
public involvement process.
AVAILABILITY OF EIA REPORTS FOR REVIEW
EIA Reports for the proposed projects have been prepared by Savannah Environmental and
are available for public review. The review period is from
» Woodhouse Solar 1 PV Facility: 3 May 2016 – 2 June 2016
» Woodhouse Solar 2 PV Facility: 4 May 2016 - 6 June 2016
The EIA reports can be viewed at the Vryburg Public Library (Stella Road, Vryburg). The
reports can also be downloaded from www.savannahSA.com.
Please could you kindly submit your formal comments by sending written correspondence in
this regard. All comments received will be included in the final EIA Report which will be
submitted to the DEA. Comments can be made as written submission of fax, post or email.
PUBLIC MEETING
In order to facilitate comments on the EIA Reports, a public meeting will be held during the
public review period as follows:
Date: Thursday 19 May 2016
Time: 18:00
Venue: Banquet Hall, cnr Market and De la Rey Streets, Vryburg
The aim of the public meeting is to provide you with more information regarding the
proposed projects (including technical details, project process and timeframes etc.), to
provide a summary of the findings of the Environmental Impact Assessment Reports, to
invite comment on the proposed projects, and to further discuss possible issues of specific
concern to you which may need to be addressed.
Please do not hesitate to contact us should you require additional information and/or
clarification regarding the proposed project. Our team welcomes your participation and
looks forward to your involvement throughout this process.
Kind Regards
MRS GABRIELE WOOD
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND SOCIAL CONSULTANT