A short overview of Erf 1297 and the proposed development of D’Krantz Nature Estate (presented by WALEAF on 16 July 2024 at the Fairy Knowe Hotel (hosted by Savewild)
A short overview of Erf 1297 and the proposed development of D’Krantz Nature Estate (presented by WALEAF on 16 July 2024 at the Fairy Knowe Hotel (hosted by Savewild)
WALEAF’s OBJECTIONS TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS ‘LEAP’ WITH RESPECT TO NEMA DBAR PROCESS
EXTENSION ON COMMENTING PERIOD ON THE Draft BAR for Erf 1297 TO 23 NOVEMBER 2024
Please take note that the deadline for the comment on the Draft Basic Assessment Report (DBAR) for a proposed mixed-use development with associated infrastructure on Part of Erf RE 1297 Wilderness, within George Municipality, Western Cape Province has been extended to 23 November 2024.
A copy of the Draft BAR, as submitted, can be downloaded from the LEAP website by following this link:
https://www.leapenviro.co.za/dkrantz-draft-basic-assessment-report/
It is important to note that your comments should address the ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT of the development in this EIA process and not on the land use application component of the proposed development. In order to assist you in the process, we have provided basic GUIDELINES on how to comment on an EIA to help you keep your comments relevant to the process.
You can either return your comment directly to LEAP (email address admin@leapenviro.co.za) or you can return it to WALEAF, (email address waleaf@langvlei.co.za) and we shall forward it onto LEAP for you.
Email us on waleaf@langvlei.co.za for any further queries.
THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING!
GUIDELINES ON COMMENTING ON THE EIA for Erf 1297
Please note that on 4 October 2024 I&APs were notified that the Draft Basic Assessment Report (DBAR) for the proposed mixed-use development with associated infrastructure on Part of Erf RE 1297 Wilderness, within George Municipality, Western Cape Province, had been submitted to the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE).
Kindly note that there were additional documents loaded onto the website subsequent to 4 October 2024. You can familiarise yourself with the content of the website following the link below:
The regulations require that I&APs be given the opportunity to review the information for a minimum of 30 days once submitted to the department.
The deadline for your submission is adjusted from 3 November 2024 to 14 November 2024
We have also attached some guidelines to assist when commenting on an EIA.
You can either return your comment directly to LEAP (email address admin@leapenviro.co.za) or you can return it to WALEAF, (email address waleaf@langvlei.co.za) and we shall forward it onto LEAP for you.
email us on waleaf@langvlei.co.za if you have any queries.
THE GEORGE HERALD : DISCUSSIONS HELD ABOUT LAST GREEN CORRIDOR : 24th OCTOBER 2024
LATEST UPDATE ON EIA AND PPP – Erf 1297 Wilderness, Kleinkranz (16 October 2024)
Many of us are aware of the development proposals that have been put forward for Erf 1297, Wilderness (Kleinkrantz) from various sources over the past few years.
WALEAF’s position on Erf 1297 remains: We are looking for the best conservation outcome for Erf 1297 and support the views of both SANParks and Minister Bredell. Ideally WALEAF would like to see the entire 30 ha being transferred to SANParks since a) the property buffers on the GRNP; b) SANParks have requested to have Erf 1297 incorporated into the GRNP as part of their expansion footprint; and c) the land had been recognised by the likes of Minister Bredell for its conservation value and the need for protection thereof. WALEAF, however, is not opposed to sustainable development on the old resort area on Erf 1297 and would, in the event of a new definitive development lease agreement ensuring the property would remain open to the public, consider supporting such LIMITED development on the footprint of the old resort (approx. 3,5 ha) with the balance (approx. 27 ha) of the property transferred to SANParks
PUBLIC PARTICIAPTION PROCESS
If you are considering commenting on the EIA for Erf 1297, there is a meeting being held on 22 October 2024, on site, with the relevant stakeholders involved. This meeting is organised through LEAP Enviro consultants where any questions and queries regarding this development and its impact on the environment will be addressed.
It is not an essential requirement to formally register with LeapEnviro as an Independent and Affected Party (I&AP) in order to attend the site meeting on 22 October 2024, but if you would like to, you can download the form and send to: admin1@leapenviro.co.za This way you will be notified of developments on the EIA Application from LeapEnviro Consultants.
All comments on the EIA for this development need to be submitted prior to the closing date: 3 November 2024
LEASE AGREEMENT GRDM/WATERLEAF PROPERTIES : 5TH JULY 2021 : WITHOUT ANNEXURES
WALEAF 330 PAGE “COMPLAINTS FOR INVESTIGATION OF FINANCIAL MISCONDUCT/MISCONDUCT” JANUARY 2024
LETTER DATED 29TH APRIL 2019 FROM MINISTER ANTON BREDELL WCG REQUESTING GRDM TO SAFEGUARD THE KLEINKRANTZ PROPERTY ERF 1297 WILDERNESS
NEMA PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS FROM ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT LEAP : DKrantz – Draft Basic Assessment Report
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