Grid Connection Infrastructure for the authorised Phofu Power Plant, near Vierfontein, Free State Province

Phofu Solar Power Plant (RF) (Pty) Ltd proposes the development of grid connection infrastructure for the authorised 150MW Phofu Solar Power Plant (DFFE Ref.: 14/12/16/3/3/1/2543). The grid connection infrastructure includes a 132kV overhead power line and substation to enable the evacuation of the generated electricity from the 150MW Solar Power Plant to the national grid. The development is located approximately 6km east of the town of Vierfontein and falls within the Moqhaka Local Municipality and the greater Fezile Dabi District Municipality. . The power line proposed to be developed will be up to 7km long (assessed within a 300m wide corridor) and the substation will be up to 2ha in extent. Associated infrastructure, such as access roads and laydown areas will also be developed. A single corridor route is under consideration and will cross specific properties within the area, including the Remaining Extent (RE) and Portions 1, 2 and 3 of Farm Marseilles 24, RE and Portion 3 of Farm Tweepunt 14, RE and Portions 1 and 2 of Farm Degrendel 67, The Farm Ratpan 441, Portion 3 of the Farm Fraai Uitzicht 189 and Portion 2 of the Farm Hormah 276.