Case Decision - 198936

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 the information provided to this case is not enough to determine decisively that heritage resources will not be disturbed or damaged by the proposed power line construction. In order for SAHRA to process this case, the SAHRA requests that an amended .kml file that shows the power line route as it appears on the Span Plan document must be uploaded to the case, the current .kml file has too many routes and points that do not look like a clear line the powerline route will follow. Also, the span plan diagram document and the DESD must be submitted along with additional photos showing clearly the ground along the entirety of the proposed power line must be submitted to the case.
If historical features are identified in the photographs then an assessment of impacts to heritage resources will be required in terms of section 38(2)a.