Interim CommentThe SAHRA Archaeological, Palaeontological and Meteorites (APM) Unit notes that it is unlikely that archaeological heritage resources will be impacted by the proposed line provided that no activities or any driving or parking of vehicles takes place in close proximity to the old buildings, therefore, an assessment of archaeological resources is not required. The proposed development area is located in an area of very high sensitivity in terms of palaeontological resources as per the SAHRIS PalaeoSensitivity map. As such, a field based Palaeontological Impact Assessment (PIA) must be undertaken by a qualified palaeontologist (See https://www.palaeosa.org/heritage-practitioners.html for a list of qualified palaeontologists). The report must comply with the 2012 Minimum Standards: Palaeontological Components of Heritage Impact Assessments. Further comments will be issued upon submission of the PIA.
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