The Proposed Expansion Of Agricultural Areas On Portion 30 Of Farm Kloppersbosch No. 338, Worcester

THE PROPOSED EXPANSION OF AGRICULTURAL AREAS OF UP-TO 19.9 HA ON PORTION 30 OF FARM KLOPPERSBOSCH NO. 338, WORCESTER, WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE: NOTIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY OF THE PRE-APPLICATION BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR COMMENT

BASIC IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORTING PROCESS:

DEA&DP Ref No.: 16/3/3/6/7/1/B2/32/1504/24

Heritage Western Cape Ref No.: HWC24051712EJV0517

Ywer Boerdery 1 (Pty) Ltd. (herein referred to as the “Applicant”) wishes to expand its agricultural enterprise by developing approximately 19.9 ha of agricultural areas on Farm 30/338 Klopperbosch. An initial screening area of approximately 23.3 ha was identified; however, after incorporating the constraints identified by specialists, the layout was refined to the environmentally preferred alternative of 19.9 ha.

The proposed project would include the clearance of indigenous vegetation for the purpose of planting vineyards, including internal access roads within the proposed development area. The proposed agricultural expansion areas would be irrigated from the property’s existing lawful water allocation and would not require an application for additional water.

Holland & Associates Environmental Consultants has been appointed by the Applicant to undertake the requisite Basic Assessment process for the proposed project in accordance with the NEMA (Act No. 107 of 1998) EIA Regulations (2014), as amended.

The Pre-Application Basic Assessment Report has been made available to the public for review for a 30-day comment period and is downloadable via the link below. Potential Interested & Affected Parties (I&APs) have 30 days, i.e. until 4 August 2025 to register as I&APs and raise any initial issues or concerns related to the proposed project and the aforementioned documents. Any comments received from I&APs will be incorporated into a Comments and Response Report CRR(1) and included in the draft Basic Assessment Report, which will be circulated in Phase 2 of the Environmental Authorisation process.

Should you have any comments, issues or concerns regarding the proposed project or the findings of the Pre-Application Basic Assessment Report, please provide your comments in writing to Melanie Van Niekerk of Holland & Associates Environmental Consultants, by email or post (Email: Ywerboerdery.ppp@hollandandassociates.net or post: PostNet Suite #108, Private Bag X12, Tokai, 7966), on or before 4 August 2025.