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Eskom Echoba - Der Brochen 132kV line

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This project is initiated by Eskom to ensure continuous reliable supply for the Steelpoort Area. The proposed construction of a ± 12km 132kV Bersfort line between Maphuta MTS (Uchoba Substation) and Der Brochen Substation is required to strengthen the network. It is crucial to improve the reliability and quality of supply of the network. The proposed project is located to the south of Steelpoort and Ga-Mampuru, east of Ga-Malekana and the De Hoop dam, in the jurisdiction of Fetakgomo Tubatse Local Municipality, Sekhukhune District Municipality, Limpopo Province. The project is proposed on Portions 0, 6, 7, 1, of the Farm Dwars Rivier 372 KT and Portions 3, 7, 0 of the Farm Thorncliffe 374 KT.

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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd (the applicant) appointed Setala Environmental (Pty) Ltd as the independent environmental assessment practitioner (EAP) to undertake the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for a proposed electricity strengthening project. The activity will ensure that the electrical needs of the province, as stated in the Provincial Spatial Development Framework (PSDF), are satisfied. This project is initiated by Eskom to ensure continuous reliable supply for the Steelpoort Area. The proposed construction of a ± 12km 132kV Bersfort line between Maphuta MTS (Uchoba Substation) and Der Brochen Substation is required to strengthen the network. It is crucial to improve the reliability and quality of supply of the network. The Application for Authorisation is for the construction of the following:  Construct a ± 12km overhead 132kV line between Maphuta MTS (Uchoba Substation) and Der Brochen Substation.  Construct Power line structures/ stayed monopole steel poles within 32 meters of a waterbody along the 132kV feeder line.  Construct a temporary laydown area of approximately 60 metres by 60 metres.  Clear more than 300 square metres of indigenous vegetation to construct the temporary laydown area of 60m X 60m in a Critical Biodiversity Area.

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022 - 09:34

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18393

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Heritage Reports: 

HIA Uchoba Der Brochen

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