Case Decision - 356086

Interim Comment

The SAHRA is not satisfied with the coverage of the conducted survey. SAHRA requests that a revised HIA be submitted with a more comprehensive survey completed

A portion of the proposed development is located within an area of moderate 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). The Minimum Standards refer to a Letter of Recommendation for Exemption for further studies should the specialist deem it appropriate. SAHRA reserves the right to insist on a field-based assessment should the Letter of Recommendation not provide ample information to make an informed comment.

Further comments will be issued upon receipt of the revised HIA, PIA and DEIA inclusive of appendices.