Case Decision - 381560

Interim Comment

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. 

However, the SAHRA requires additional information to assess the potential impact on heritage resources. Therefore, the SAHRA request for the following to make an informed decision.

• Ground level photographs.
• The distance between the proposed powerline and the identified graves must be clarified with an associated map. Additionally, please state the age of the graves and the number of graves identified. Further comments will be issued upon clarification.