Interim Comment
A portion of the proposed development is located within an area of high Palaeontological Sensitivity as per the SAHRIS PalaeoSensitivity map. As such, a desktop 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). Additionally, the HIA must be revised to include a tracklog of the conducted survey.
Further comments will be issued upon receipt of the heritage reports. The applicant is advised to extend the EA process in terms of section 23(1)b of the NEMA EIA Regulation in order to address this comment.
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