Case Decision - 196697

SAHRA Response to Notification of Development
This application constitutes a section 38 (1) application for approval by SAHRA in terms of the National Heritage Resources Act, no 25 of 1999 (NHRA), as the proposed power line exceeds 300 metres in length. As such SAHRA is providing response in terms of section 38(2) with regards to this application.
SAHRA Archaeology, Palaeontology and Meteorites Unit cannot make an informed decision on this proposed development because of the scale of the power liine and nature of the landscape. There is a higher likelihood of sites occuring that may be impacted by the proposed development. In order for SAHRA to process this case, a Heritage Impact Assessment that must be undertaken by a suitably qualified archaeologist. The HIA report must be submitted to the case for decision making on the development application.