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Interim CommentIn terms of Section 38(3), 38(8) of the National Heritage Resources Act (Act 25 of 1999)

Attention: ABO Wind Lichtenburg 3 PV (Pty) Ltd

Project Names: Lichtenburg 3 PV Facility Applicants: ABO Wind Lichtenburg 3 PV (Pty) Ltd ProposedActivity: The development of the 100MW Photovoltaic (PV) facility and associated infrastructure onadjacent sites located approximately 10 to 12km north of Lichtenburg, in the North West Province. ThePV facility will comprise the following infrastructure: » Arrays of PV solar panels with a contractedcapacity of up to 100MW. » Mounting structures (utilising either fixed-tilt / static, single-axis tracking,or double-axis tracking systems). » On-site inverters to convert power from Direct Current toAlternating Current, and a 132kV on-site substation. » A new 132kV power line between the on-sitesubstation and the Eskom grid connection point. Two alternatives are currently being considered inthis regard: ? Alternative 1 (preferred alternative): Development of a power line from the project toEskom’s Watershed Main Transmission Substation, located approximately 4 to 6km south of theproject sites. ? Alternative 2: Looping-in / Looping-out to the existing Watershed / Zeerust 1 132kVpower line traversing the area. » Cabling between the project’s components, to be laid undergroundwhere practical. » Auxiliary buildings such as offices and workshop areas for maintenance andstorage. » Temporary laydown areas required during construction. » Internal access roads andperimeter security fencing around the development area. Project Location: The following propertieshave been identified for the development of the Lichtenburg 3 PV Facility, and supporting gridconnection infrastructure: » Portion 06 of the Farm Zamenkomst No. 04

Savannah Environmental has been appointed by ABO Wind Lichtenburg 3 PV (Pty) Ltd to undertake anEnvironmental Authorisation (EA) Application for the proposed 100MW Lichtenburg 3 Photovoltaic Facility,near Lichtenburg, North West Province.

A draft Scoping Report has been submitted in terms of the National Environmental Management Act, No 107of 1998 (NEMA), NEMA Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations. The proposed development willinclude photovoltaic panels, on-site convertor, a new 132KV powerline (two alternatives are being assessed),cabling, offices, workshops, laydown area, internal access roads and perimeter fencing.

CTS Heritage has been appointed to provide the heritage component of the Scoping and EIA as pe section38(8) of the National Heritage Resources Act, Act 25 of 1999 (NHRA).

Lichtenburg 3

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Enquiries: Natasha Higgitt Date: Tuesday September 18, 2018

Tel: 021 462 4502

Email: [email protected]

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CTS. 2018. Heritage Screener: Development of the Lichtenburg 3 PV Solar Energy Facility and associatedinfrastructure on a site near Lichtenburg, North West Province.

The report notes that heritage resources such as burial grounds and graves, historical structures,archaeological and palaeontological resources are located in the surrounding area. A full Heritage ImpactAssessment (HIA) is recommended to be completed during the EIA phase.

Interim Comment

The SAHRA Archaeology, Palaeontology and Meteorites (APM) Unit awaits the submission of the pendingHIA. The HIA must comply with section 38(3) of the National Heritage Resources Act, Act 25 of 1999 (NHRA).Additionally, the archaeology and palaeontology specialist reports must comply with the SAHRA 2006Minimum Standards: Archaeological and Palaeontological Component of Impact Assessments, and the 2012Minimum Standards: Palaeontological Component of Heritage Impact Assessments. The HIA should alsoincorporate the results of the Visual Impact Assessment and any heritage related public comments receivedduring the Public Review period.

The Final Scoping Report must be submitted to the SAHRIS Case application once completed for recordpurposes. Additionally, the draft EIA and all appendices must be submitted to SAHRA at the start of the PublicReview period so that an informed comment may be issued.

Further comments will be issued upon receipt of the above.

Should you have any further queries, please contact the designated official using the case number quotedabove in the case header.

Yours faithfully

________________________________________ Natasha HiggittHeritage OfficerSouth African Heritage Resources Agency

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________________________________________ Phillip HineActing Manager: Archaeology, Palaeontology and Meteorites UnitSouth African Heritage Resources Agency

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Savannah Environmental Public Process

From: John Geeringh <[email protected]>

Sent: 25 September 2018 9:29 AM

To: Savannah Environmental Public Process

Subject: RE: Request for comment - Lichtenburg 1, 3 & 3 PV Facilities

Attachments: Eskom requirements for work in or near Eskom servitudes SOLAR (3).doc; Renewable

Energy Generation Plant Setbacks to Eskom Infrastructure - Signed.pdf

Please find attached Eskom requirements for works at or near Eskom infrastructure and servitudes.

Regards

John Geeringh (Pr Sci Nat)Senior Consultant Environmental ManagementLand Development and ManagementGroup CapitalMegawatt Park, D1Y42, Maxwell Drive, Sunninghill, Sandton.P O Box 1091, Johannesburg, 2000.Tel: 011 516 7233Cell: 083 632 7663Fax: 086 661 4064E-mail: [email protected]

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From: Savannah Environmental Public Process [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: 25 September 2018 09:20 AMTo: John GeeringhSubject: Request for comment - Lichtenburg 1, 3 & 3 PV FacilitiesImportance: High

Dear John,

With reference to the emails below please note that the comment Period for Lichtenburg ends Today, Tuesday the 25th

of September 2018. We have according to our records found that we have not yet received comment from Eskom.

It would be appreciated if you could submit Eskom’s comment Today, Tuesday the 25th of September 2018 by close ofbusiness.

Should Eskom not have any comments, kindly inform us thereof.

Kind regards,

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Rozanne ElsPublic Participation Co-ordinator | Savannah Environmental (Pty) LtdTel: +27 (0)11 656 3237 | Fax: +27 (0)86 684 0547

SAWEA Award for Leading Environmental Consultant for Wind Projects in 2013 & 2015

From: Savannah Environmental Public Process [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: 20 September 2018 10:12 AMTo: '[email protected]' <[email protected]>Subject: Request for comment - Lichtenburg 1, 3 & 3 PV FacilitiesImportance: High

Dear John,

With reference to the attached notification letter in regards to the Scoping Report for Lichtenburg 1, 2 and 3 PVFacilities and associated Infrastructure, we noted that we have not yet received written comment on the Scoping Reportfrom Eskom.

This e-mail serves as a reminder that the comment period for the above mentioned project ends on Tuesday, 25September 2018.

It would be appreciated if you can submit Eskom’s written comment before or on Tuesday, 25 September 2018 by closeof business.

Should Eskom not have any comments, please inform us accordingly.

Kind regards,

NB: This Email and its contents are subject to the Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd EMAIL LEGAL NOTICE whichcan be viewed at http://www.eskom.co.za/Pages/Email_Legal_Spam_Disclaimer.aspx

Eskom requirements for work in or near Eskom servitudes.

1. Eskom’s rights and services must be acknowledged and respected at all

times.

2. Eskom shall at all times retain unobstructed access to and egress from its servitudes.

3. Eskom’s consent does not relieve the developer from obtaining the necessary statutory, land owner or municipal approvals.

4. Any cost incurred by Eskom as a result of non-compliance to any relevant environmental legislation will be charged to the developer.

5. If Eskom has to incur any expenditure in order to comply with statutory

clearances or other regulations as a result of the developer’s activities or because of the presence of his equipment or installation within the servitude restriction area, the developer shall pay such costs to Eskom on demand.

6. The use of explosives of any type within 500 metres of Eskom’s services shall only occur with Eskom’s previous written permission. If such permission is granted the developer must give at least fourteen working days prior notice of the commencement of blasting. This allows time for arrangements to be made for supervision and/or precautionary instructions to be issued in terms of the blasting process. It is advisable to make application separately in this regard.

7. Changes in ground level may not infringe statutory ground to conductor clearances or statutory visibility clearances. After any changes in ground level, the surface shall be rehabilitated and stabilised so as to prevent erosion. The measures taken shall be to Eskom’s satisfaction.

8. Eskom shall not be liable for the death of or injury to any person or for the loss of or damage to any property whether as a result of the encroachment or of the use of the servitude area by the developer, his/her agent, contractors, employees, successors in title, and assignees. The developer indemnifies Eskom against loss, claims or damages including claims pertaining to consequential damages by third parties and whether as a result of damage to or interruption of or interference with Eskom’s services or apparatus or otherwise. Eskom will not be held responsible for damage to the developer’s equipment.

9. No mechanical equipment, including mechanical excavators or high lifting machinery, shall be used in the vicinity of Eskom’s apparatus and/or services, without prior written permission having been granted by Eskom. If such permission is granted the developer must give at least seven working days’ notice prior to the commencement of work. This allows time for arrangements to be made for supervision and/or precautionary instructions to be issued by the relevant Eskom Manager Note: Where and electrical outage is required, at least fourteen work days are required to arrange it.

10. Eskom’s rights and duties in the servitude shall be accepted as having prior right at all times and shall not be obstructed or interfered with.

11. Under no circumstances shall rubble, earth or other material be dumped within the servitude restriction area. The developer shall maintain the area concerned to Eskom’s satisfaction. The developer shall be liable to Eskom for the cost of any remedial action which has to be carried out by Eskom.

12. The clearances between Eskom’s live electrical equipment and the proposed construction work shall be observed as stipulated by Regulation 15 of the Electrical Machinery Regulations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993).

13. Equipment shall be regarded electrically live and therefore dangerous at all times.

14. In spite of the restrictions stipulated by Regulation 15 of the Electrical Machinery Regulations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993), as an additional safety precaution, Eskom will not approve the erection of houses, or structures occupied or frequented by human beings, under the power lines or within the servitude restriction area.

15. Eskom may stipulate any additional requirements to highlight any possible exposure to Customers or Public to coming into contact or be exposed to any dangers of Eskom plant.

16. It is required of the developer to familiarise himself with all safety hazards related to Electrical plant.

17. Any third party servitudes encroaching on Eskom servitudes shall be registered against Eskom’s title deed at the developer’s own cost. If such a servitude is brought into being, its existence should be endorsed on the Eskom servitude deed concerned, while the third party’s servitude deed must also include the rights of the affected Eskom servitude.

John Geeringh (Pr Sci Nat) Senior Consultant Environmental Management Eskom GC: Land Development

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Savannah Environmental Public Process

From: Armandt Joubert <[email protected]>

Sent: 25 September 2018 3:20 PM

To: Savannah Public Process

Cc: [email protected]; Tonderai Munthumbira; Kholofelo Rameetse

Subject: RE: Lichtenburg 1, 2 & 3 PV Facilities - Final Reminder

Attachments: Tlitsitseng Development Area.JPG

Dear Rozanne

Please note that we have authorised PV projects on Portion 25 of Farm Houthaalbomen 31. Please take this intoaccount when you plan for the powerline route to the substation.

We will only be in a position to give a consent over Portion 25 of Farm Houthaalbomen 31 if the project is preferredbidder.

RegardsArmandt

From: Savannah Public Process [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Tuesday, 25 September 2018 09:09Cc: [email protected]: Lichtenburg 1, 2 & 3 PV Facilities - Final Reminder

Dear Stakeholder,

With reference to the emails below and the attached notification letter, this e-mail serves as a reminder that thecomment period for the above mentioned project ends Today, Tuesday the 25th of September 2018. We urgeyou to kindly submit your written comment Today, Tuesday the 25th of September 2018, by close ofbusiness. Should you not have any comments, please inform us accordingly.

Kind regards,

Rozanne Els

Public Participation Co-ordinator | Savannah Environmental (Pty) LtdTel: +27 (0)11 656 3237 | Fax: +27 (0)86 684 0547


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> From: Savannah Public Process <[email protected]>> Date Sent: 20/09/2018 11:36> To:> Cc:> Subject: FW: Lichtenburg 1, 2 & 3 PV Facilities - Second Reminder>

Dear Stakeholder,

With reference to the emails below and the attached notification letter, this e-mail serves as a reminder that thecomment period for the above mentioned project ends on Tuesday, the 25th of September 2018.

It would be appreciated if you can submit your written comment before or on Tuesday, the 25th of September2018, by close of business.

Should you not have any comments, please inform us accordingly.

Rozanne Els



> From: Savannah Public Process> Date Sent: 18/09/2018 09:12> To:> Cc:> Subject: FW: DEVELOPMENT OF THE LICHTENBURG 1, LICHTENBURG 2, AND LICHTENBURG 3PV FACILITIES AND ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE ON SEPARATE SITES NEARLICHTENBURG, NORTH WEST PROVINCE - NOTIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY OF SCOPINGREPORT FOR REVIEW>

Dear Stakeholder,

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With reference to the attached notification letter and email below, in regards to the development of Lichtenburg1, Lichtenburg 2, and Lichtenburg 3 PV Facilities and Associated Infrastructire, we noted that we have not yetreceived written comment on the Scoping Report from you.

This e-mail serves as a reminder that the comment period for the above mentioned project ends on Tuesday,the 25th of September 2018.

It would be appreciated if you can submit your written comment before or on Tuesday, the 25th of September2018, by close of business.

Should you not have any comments, please inform us accordingly.

Kind regards,

> From: Savannah Public Process> Date Sent: 28/08/2018 08:02> To:> Cc:> Subject: FW: DEVELOPMENT OF THE LICHTENBURG 1, LICHTENBURG 2, AND LICHTENBURG 3PV FACILITIES AND ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE ON SEPARATE SITES NEARLICHTENBURG, NORTH WEST PROVINCE - NOTIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY OF SCOPINGREPORT FOR REVIEW>

Dear Stakeholder

ABO Wind Lichtenburg 1 PV (Pty) Ltd, ABO Wind Lichtenburg 2 PV (Pty) Ltd , and ABO Wind Lichtenburg3 PV (Pty) Ltd, Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) established by ABO Wind Renewable Energies (Pty) Ltd,propose the development of separate commercial solar energy generation facilities on three adjacent sites located10 to 12km north of Lichtenburg, in the Ditsobotla Local Municipality, of the Ngaka Modiri Molema District, inthe North West Province. The projects are to be known as Lichtenburg 1, Lichtenburg 2, and Lichtenburg 3, andentail the development of solar generation facilities and supporting infrastructure. The development ofLichtenburg 1, Lichtenburg 2, and Lichtenburg 3 each require that application for Environmental Authorisation(EA) be made to the Competent Authority, the National Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA), inconsultation with the Local Commenting Authority, the North West Department of Rural, Environmental andAgricultural Development (READ), in accordance with the requirements of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act (No. 107 of 1998) (NEMA) and the 2014 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations(GNR 326). As a registered Interested and Affected Party (I&AP), you are hereby notified that the Scoping Reportis available for review and comment. The report can be viewed at the Lichtenburg Public Library (cnr of

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Transvaal and Nelson Mandela Road, Lichtenburg) from24 August 2018 – 25 September 2018. Please refer to the attached letter for further details in this regard.

Kind regards,

Rozanne Els



COMMENTS RECEIVED DURING

30-DAY REVIEW PERIOD

Final CommentIn terms of Section 38(4) of the National Heritage Resources Act (Act 25 of 1999)

Attention: ABO Wind Lichtenburg 3 PV (Pty) Ltd

Project Names: Lichtenburg 3 PV Facility Applicants: ABO Wind Lichtenburg 3 PV (Pty) Ltd ProposedActivity: The development of the 100MW Photovoltaic (PV) facility and associated infrastructure onadjacent sites located approximately 10 to 12km north of Lichtenburg, in the North West Province. ThePV facility will comprise the following infrastructure: » Arrays of PV solar panels with a contractedcapacity of up to 100MW. » Mounting structures (utilising either fixed-tilt / static, single-axis tracking,or double-axis tracking systems). » On-site inverters to convert power from Direct Current toAlternating Current, and a 132kV on-site substation. » A new 132kV power line between the on-sitesubstation and the Eskom grid connection point. Two alternatives are currently being considered inthis regard: ? Alternative 1 (preferred alternative): Development of a power line from the project toEskom’s Watershed Main Transmission Substation, located approximately 4 to 6km south of theproject sites. ? Alternative 2: Looping-in / Looping-out to the existing Watershed / Zeerust 1 132kVpower line traversing the area. » Cabling between the project’s components, to be laid undergroundwhere practical. » Auxiliary buildings such as offices and workshop areas for maintenance andstorage. » Temporary laydown areas required during construction. » Internal access roads andperimeter security fencing around the development area. Project Location: The following propertieshave been identified for the development of the Lichtenburg 3 PV Facility, and supporting gridconnection infrastructure: » Portion 06 of the Farm Zamenkomst No. 04

Savannah Environmental has been appointed by ABO Wind Lichtenburg 3 PV (Pty) Ltd to undertake anEnvironmental Authorisation (EA) Application for the proposed 100MW Lichtenburg 3 Photovoltaic Facility,near Lichtenburg, North West Province.

A draft Scoping Report has been submitted in terms of the National Environmental Management Act, No 107of 1998 (NEMA), NEMA Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations. The proposed development willinclude photovoltaic panels, on-site convertor, a new 132KV powerline (two alternatives are being assessed),cabling, offices, workshops, laydown area, internal access roads and perimeter fencing.

CTS Heritage has been appointed to provide the heritage component of the Scoping and EIA as pe section38(8) of the National Heritage Resources Act, Act 25 of 1999 (NHRA).

Lichtenburg 3

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Enquiries: Natasha Higgitt Date: Thursday January 31, 2019

Tel: 021 462 4502


Page No: 1

CaseID: 12845

CTS. 2018. Heritage Screener: Development of the Lichtenburg 3 PV Solar Energy Facility and associatedinfrastructure on a site near Lichtenburg, North West Province.

The report notes that heritage resources such as burial grounds and graves, historical structures,archaeological and palaeontological resources are located in the surrounding area. A full Heritage ImpactAssessment (HIA) is recommended to be completed during the EIA phase.

In an Interim Comment issued on the 18/09/2019, SAHRA noted the pending HIA and noted that the HIA mustinclude an archaeological and palaeontological components and should also incorporate the results of theVisual Impact Assessment and any heritage related public comments received during the Public Reviewperiod. A draft EIA and appendices have since been submitted with the HIA.

Lavin, J and Wiltshire, N. 2018. Heritage Impact Assessment in terms of section 38(8) of the NHRA for theDevelopment of the Lichtenburg 3 PV Solar Energy Facility and associated infrastructure on a site nearLichtenburg, North West Province.

Lavin, J. 2018. Archaeological Specialist Study in terms of section 38(8) of the NHRA for a Development of theLichtenburg 1, 2 and 3 PV Solar Energy Facility and associated infrastructure on a site near Lichtenburg,North West Province.

A historical farmhouse was identified within the proposed development area which has been rated as a site ofgrade IIIC heritage significance. The site is located outside of the proposed development footprint and will notbe directly impacted; however, an indirect visual impact will occur. The visual impacts will range frommoderate to low significance.

Recommendations provided in the report include the following:

Although the farm house falls outside of the proposed development footprint, any impacts to the oldfarm house structure are to be avoided. As this structure has limited architectural heritage significance,no specific mitigation recommendations are provided. Any impacts to this structure will require theapproval of the North West Provincial Heritage Resources Authority;It should be noted that, although there were no other archaeological or heritage resources identifiedduring the project survey; some archaeological material, including artefacts and graves can be buriedunderground and as such, may not have been identified during the initial survey and site visits. In the

case where the proposed development activities bring these materials to the surface, work must ceaseand SAHRA must be contacted immediately to determine a way forward.Where sensitive visual receptors are likely to be affected (i.e. residents of homesteads andsettlements in close proximity), it is recommended that the developer enter into negotiations regardingthe potential screening of visual impacts at the receptor site. This may entail the planting of vegetation,trees or the construction of screens. Ultimately, visual screening is most effective when placed at thereceptor itself.

Bamford, M. 2018. Palaeontological Impact Assessment for three proposed PV projects near Lichtenburg,Northwest Province.

The proposed development is underlain by the Malmani Subgroup of the Chuniespoort Group. Stromatolitesare known to occur within this formation. No fossil heritage was identified within the proposed developmentfootprint. No recommendations were provided.

Final Comment

The SAHRA Archaeology, Palaeontology and Meteorites (APM) Unit has no objections to the proposeddevelopment and supports the recommendations of the specialists. The recommendations of the specialistand the following conditions must be included in the EMPr:

The Final BAR and EMPr must be submitted to SAHRA for record purposes;If any evidence of archaeological sites or remains (e.g. remnants of stone-made structures, indigenousceramics, bones, stone artefacts, ostrich eggshell fragments, charcoal and ash concentrations), fossilsor other categories of heritage resources are found during the proposed development, SAHRA APMUnit (Natasha Higgitt/Phillip Hine 021 462 5402) must be alerted. If unmarked human burials areuncovered, the SAHRA Burial Grounds and Graves (BGG) Unit (Thingahangwi Tshivhase/MimiSeetelo 012 320 8490), must be alerted immediately as per section 35(3) and 36(6) of the NHRA. Aprofessional archaeologist or palaeontologist, depending on the nature of the finds, must be contractedas soon as possible to inspect the findings. If the newly discovered heritage resources prove to be ofarchaeological or palaeontological significance, a Phase 2 rescue operation may be required subject topermits issued by SAHRA;The decision regarding the EA Application must be communicated to SAHRA and uploaded to theSAHRIS Case application.

Should you have any further queries, please contact the designated official using the case number quoted

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above in the case header.

Yours faithfully

________________________________________ Natasha HiggittHeritage OfficerSouth African Heritage Resources Agency

________________________________________ Phillip HineActing Manager: Archaeology, Palaeontology and Meteorites UnitSouth African Heritage Resources Agency

ADMIN:Direct URL to case: http://www.sahra.org.za/node/511507(DEA, Ref: 14/12/16/3/3/2/1093)

Terms & Conditions:

1. This approval does not exonerate the applicant from obtaining local authority approval or any other necessary approval forproposed work.

2. If any heritage resources, including graves or human remains, are encountered they must be reported to SAHRA immediately.3. SAHRA reserves the right to request additional information as required.

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Nicolene Venter

From: CherityG <[email protected]>

Sent: Friday, February 22, 2019 8:20 AM

To: publicprocess

Cc: 'Nicolene Venter'

Subject: RE: COMMERCIAL:FW: REQUEST FOR OUTSTANDING DOCUMENTS, PROPOSED

CONSTRUCTION OF THE LICHTENBURG SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY ON PORTION 23

OF THE FARM HOUTHAALBOMEN NO. 31

Attachments: SKM_C55819022208250.pdf

Good morning Nicolene

Kindly note that this application is on step 4 of 8, meaning that the official have to compile a submission withrecommendations to be presented to the committee.

Kindly refer to the attached acknowledgement letter for ease of reference.

Kind regards

Cherity Gombela

Senior Administration ClerkLand Use and Soil ManagementDepartment of Agriculture,Forestry and FisheriesTel: 012 319 7538Fax: 012 329 5938Web: www.daff.gov.zaE-mail: [email protected]

Please visit the Agriland website www.agis.agric.za/agriland for further inquiries or to lodge a newapplication.

From: publicprocess [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: 21 February 2019 09:34 AMTo: CherityGCc: 'Nicolene Venter'

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Subject: RE: COMMERCIAL:FW: REQUEST FOR OUTSTANDING DOCUMENTS, PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF THELICHTENBURG SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY ON PORTION 23 OF THE FARM HOUTHAALBOMEN NO. 31Importance: High

Morning Charity,

Just following up on DAFF’s comments on the EIA Reports.

Please see attached request for comments and proof of Reports delivered to DAFF.

Kind regards,

Nicolene VenterPublic Participation & Social Consultant | Savannah Environmental (Pty) LtdTel: +27 (0)11 656 3237 | Fax: +27 (0)86 684 0547


From: CherityG <[email protected]>Sent: Monday, January 28, 2019 11:05 AMTo: Savannah Public Process <[email protected]>Subject: RE: COMMERCIAL:FW: REQUEST FOR OUTSTANDING DOCUMENTS, PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF THELICHTENBURG SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY ON PORTION 23 OF THE FARM HOUTHAALBOMEN NO. 31

Good morning Nicolene

This is to acknowledge the receipts of the requested documents. Once your application is captured, you will thenreceive an acknowledgement of receipt letter with agariland reference number.

Kind regards

Cherity Gombela

Senior Administration ClerkLand Use and Soil ManagementDepartment of Agriculture,Forestry and FisheriesTel: 012 319 7538Fax: 012 329 5938Web: www.daff.gov.zaE-mail: [email protected]

Please visit the Agriland website www.agis.agric.za/agriland for further inquiries or to lodge a newapplication.

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From: Savannah Public Process [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: 28 January 2019 08:36 AMTo: CherityGCc: [email protected]: COMMERCIAL:FW: REQUEST FOR OUTSTANDING DOCUMENTS, PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF THELICHTENBURG SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY ON PORTION 23 OF THE FARM HOUTHAALBOMEN NO. 31

DEA Ref.Nos.: 14-12-16-3-3-2-1091 Lichtenburg 1; 14-12-16-3-3-2-1092 Lichtenburg 2; 14-12-16-3-3-2-1093 Lichtenburg 3

Dear Cherity,

Apologies for the delay in this submission.

As per DAFF's e-mail dated 28 November 2018, please find attached the following documents for theproposed Lichtenburg Photo Voltaig projects i.e. Lichtenburg 1, Lichtenburg 2 and Lichtenburg 3:

1. Locality maps2. Title Deed information of properties concerned; and3. Skecth plan indicating teh existing structure(s) to be used for the activity

Please be informed that there are currently no existing PV structures on the property. However, the layoutmaps are included in the EIA Reports that have been made available to the DAFF for comment.

The Reports can also be downloaded from Savanna Environmental's website:

Lichtenburg 1 PV Facility: http://www.savannahsa.com/public-documents/energy-generation/lichtenburg-1-pv-facility/



The release code for all three the above Reports is: Ts2XRd

Kind regards,

Nicolene Venter

Public Participation and Social Consultant | Savannah Environmental (Pty) LtdTel: +27 (0)11 656 3237 | Fax: +27 (0)86 684 0547


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Kind regards,

Nicolene Venter



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Nicolene Venter

From: publicprocess <[email protected]>

Sent: Monday, February 18, 2019 12:57 PM

To: 'Mulalo Muelelwa'; 'RC Mooketsi'

Cc: [email protected]

Subject: RE: REMINDER: Lichtenburg PV1, PV2 & PV3 - Review & Comment Period for the

Environmental Impact Assessment Reports ending soon

Dear Mulalo,

Thank you for the confirmation.

Kind regards,

Nicolene VenterPublic Participation & Social Consultant | Savannah Environmental (Pty) LtdTel: +27 (0)11 656 3237 | Fax: +27 (0)86 684 0547


From: Mulalo Muelelwa <[email protected]>Sent: Monday, February 18, 2019 10:49 AMTo: Savannah Public Process <[email protected]>; [email protected]; RC Mooketsi<[email protected]>Subject: RE: REMINDER: Lichtenburg PV1, PV2 & PV3 - Review & Comment Period for the Environmental ImpactAssessment Reports ending soon

Good morning

Please note that I have gone through the EIA reports for those developments and I am satisfied with the content.

RegardsMulalo

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From: Savannah Public Process [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: 13 February 2019 03:42 PMTo: [email protected]; RC MooketsiSubject: REMINDER: Lichtenburg PV1, PV2 & PV3 - Review & Comment Period for the Environmental ImpactAssessment Reports ending soon

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS FOR THE PROPOSEDDEVELOPMENT OF THE LICHTENBURG 1, LICHTENBURG 2, AND LICHTENBURG 3 PV FACILITIES AND ASSOCIATED

INFRASTRUCTURE ON SEPARATE SITES NEAR LICHTENBURG, NORTH WEST PROVINCE

Lichtenburg PV1: DEA Reference No. 14/12/16/3/3/2/1091

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Lichtenburg PV2: DEA Reference No. 14/12/16/3/3/2/1092 Lichtenburg PV3: DEA Reference No. 14/12/16/3/3/2/1091

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT: Review and comment periodending Monday, 18 February 2019

Dear Stakeholder,

With reference to the attached notification letter sent on Friday, 18 January 2019, this email serves as a reminderthat the comment period ends on Monday, 18 February 2019.

You are kindly requested to submit your written comment before on on Monday, 18 February 2019, by close ofbusiness, if not yet submitted.

We would like to thank you for your participation in this EIA process for the three (3) PV projects to date.

Kind regards,

Nicolene Venter



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Vodacom (Pty) Ltd

Vodacom Corporate Park

082 Vodacom Boulevard, Midrand, 1685

Private Bag X9904, Sandton, 2146

vodacom.co.za

Phone +27 (0)11 653 5000

Directors: MS Aziz Joosub (Group CEO and Managing Director) ZBM Bassa , LL Barnard, AD Delport, IP Dittrich, V Jarana, PP Kesha Patel, T Streichert, WSM Majola, MEK Nkeli , Z Siyotula Alternate Directors: D Molefe, Company Secretary: A Dhanasir Reg. No. 1993/003367/07

20 February 2019

Savannah Environmental (Pty) Ltd

PO Box 148

SUNNINGHILL

2157

Attention: Nicolene Venter PROPOSED NEW SOLAR FACILITY ON THE REMAINING EXTENT OF PORTION 2 OF ZAMENKOMST 4 (LICHTENBURG 3) Nicolene Vodacom (Pty) Ltd has no objection to ABO Wind Lichtenburg 3 PV (Pty) Ltd establishing a solar facility referred to as Lichtenburg 3 on the Remaining Extent of Portion 2 of Zamenkomst 4 in the North West Province.

This approval is subject to the understanding that no Vodacom base station will have to be relocated

due to the project and that access to base stations in the area will not be impacted.

I trust that this is in order.

Yours sincerely

________________________

Henri Malan

Property Manager : Northern Gauteng Region

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publicprocess

From: Lizell Stroh <[email protected]>

Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2019 1:56 PM

To: Savannah Public Process

Cc: [email protected]

Subject: RE: Lichtenburg PV1, PV2 & PV3 EIAs: Comments on Environmental Impact

Assessment Reports - Reminder

Attachments: PV e-mail details requir for Application.docx; Solar Park footprint corners.xls; Pylon

Geographic co ordinates.xls

Good day, Please find comments on this Authority’s approval process to follow if not processed yet.

Kind regards

Lizell Stroh

Obstacle Inspector

PANS-OPS Section

Air Navigation Services Department

Tel: +27 11 545 1232 | Mobile: +27 083 461 6660

Email: [email protected]| www.caa.co.za

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From: Savannah Public Process [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Wednesday, 13 February 2019 11:01To: Lizell Stroh <[email protected]>Cc: [email protected]: Lichtenburg PV1, PV2 & PV3 EIAs: Comments on Environmental Impact Assessment Reports - Reminder

DEVELOPMENT OF THE LICHTENBURG 1, LICHTENBURG 2, AND LICHTENBURG 3 PVFACILITIES AND ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE ON SEPARATE SITES NEAR

LICHTENBURG, NORTH WEST PROVINCE

Lichtenburg PV1: DEA Reference No. 14/12/16/3/3/2/1091 Lichtenburg PV2: DEA Reference No. 14/12/16/3/3/2/1092 Lichtenburg PV3: DEA Reference No. 14/12/16/3/3/2/1091

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT: Reviewand comment period ending Monday, 18 February 2019

Dear Ms Marubini and Ms Buthelezi,

This e-mail serves as a friendly reminder that the review and comment period ends on Monday, 18February 2019.

According to our records, we have not received written comments from the Department of Agriculture,Forestry and Fisheries to date on the three (3) EIARs.

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Attached, for easy reference, please find attached the letter that was included in the envelope and proof ofdelivery to your Department.

We are looking forward to your Department’s comments.

Kind regards,

Nicolene Venter



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Your enquiry regarding approval from the SACAA with regard to PV farms refers. There is a SACAA process whereby permission is applied for wrt obstacles which could pose an aviation hazard. More information can be obtained at http://www.caa.co.za. Click on information for industry ‘Obstacles’ on the LHS. Forms, Part 139-27 and submit on the form itself.

• Kindly provide a .kml (Google Earth) file reflecting the footprint of the proposed development site including the proposed overhead electric power line route that will evacuate the generated power to the national grid.

• Also indicate the highest structure of the project & the Overhead electric power transmission line.

• Note that there may be other wind farms and PV farms in the area. Unique names are preferable.

• Please always use the proposed PV farm name in the Subject box when corresponding via email with this office and indicate the name & address which should appear on the CAA approval/decline letter.

• There is an assessment fee of R870 per application.

• For billing purposes: company name VAT nr. and postal details.

• Kindly ensure that all the above data is forwarded. Incomplete data causes unnecessary delays.

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Interim Comment - sahris.sahra.org.za