Gas-to-power project enters next environmental phase
Private consultancy Triplo4 Sustainable Solutions, on Monday provided details of the Environmental Impact Reporting (EIR) phase
THE next stage of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the proposed Gas to Power Powership Project at the Port of Richards Bay has commenced.
Private consultancy Triplo4 Sustainable Solutions, hired by bidders Karpowership as Environmental Assessment Practitioner, on Monday provided details of the Environmental Impact Reporting (EIR) phase.
ALSO READ: KZN Social Development MEC pleas for the safety of employees
‘The Scoping phase, which commenced at the beginning of October 2020, has been concluded with the acceptance of the Scoping Report, including the plan of study for the EIA by the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF) on 6 January 2021.
‘Thus, the application is now in the EIR phase,’ said Triplo4 managing director Hantie Plomp.
‘The Draft EIA Report, inclusive of the Environmental Management Programme and specialist reports, will be available to Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) for comment for 30 days within the period until 31 March at the Richards Bay public library.
‘As part of the public participation process, meetings will be facilitated via online meeting platforms; two meeting time options are offered – a morning session and an evening session.
‘The same information will be provided at both sessions and registered I&APs will receive the minutes of both sessions. ‘Questions or comments may be submitted in advance of the online meetings.’
The meetings will be conducted on Thursday, 11 March at 10am and at 6pm.
The links to join the online meetings will be provided to registered I&APs.
HAVE YOUR SAY
Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter.
For news straight to your phone invite us:
WhatsApp – 060 784 2695
Instagram – zululand_observer
