PROPOSED EXPANSION OF ROMANSBAAI ABALONE FARM, PORTION 2 OF THE FARM 711, GANSBAAI.=

The expansion proposal includes the following –
Increase production by 150 tons phase 1 / 1.75 ha (wet weight per annum)
Increase production by 150 tons phase 2 / 1.75 ha (wet weight per annum)
Footprint of the new production area = 1.75 ha + 1.75 ha = 3.5 ha / 300 tons
Construction of lined reservoir for containment of sea water for use during load-shedding – 410 000 m3 / 2 ha (no dam wall)
Solar – 4 ha area / 4 MW
Additional pipelines to new production area to join into existing network – 4 lines @ 600 m x 500 mm, delivering 1600 m3 / hour – located alongside existing pipeline within disturbed area
Increase pumphouse by 40m²
The total expansion will comprise 9.5ha with an increased production output by 300 tons wet weight per annum.
Province(s): Western Cape