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Proposed Grid connection extension infrastructure for the Gunsfontein Wind Farm, Northern Cape.

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Gunstfontein Wind Farm (Pty) Ltd proposes the construction and operation of a grid connection solution, known as the “grid extension infrastructure” for the authorised Gunstfontein Wind Farm (DEA Ref: 14/12/16/3/3/2/826), near Sutherland, Northern Cape Province. The grid connection solution will include the development of a double-circuit 132kV overhead power line (known as the Gunstfontein 132kV OHL extension double-circuit power line) to connect the Gunstfontein Wind Farm to the national grid, via the Hidden Valley substation. The proposed 132kV OHL extension will be an extension of the already authorised Gunstfontein Grid Connection (14/12/16/3/3/1/1619). Other associated infrastructure will also be required for the grid connection solution, such as access tracks/roads and laydown areas. A corridor 300m wide and approximately 7.5km long along with an assessment zone of 200m around the starting and terminating substation boundaries (collectively known as the grid corridor) is being assessed to allow for the optimisation of the grid (i.e. eventual micro siting) and associated infrastructure and to accommodate environmental sensitivities and other energy infrastructure currently under construction on the properties. It must be noted that the assessed corridor route is located directly adjacent and parallel to the approved Soetwater power line routing (this powerline connects the Heuwels and Hidden Valley substations, and is currently under construction by Soetwater and Karusa Wind Farms respectively). The proposed development consists of: A double-circuit 132kV overhead power line (known as the Gunstfontein 132kV OHL extension double-circuit power line); and Associated infrastructure: Laydown areas. Access and service tracks. A corridor 300m wide and approximately 7.5km long as well as a 200m wide assessment zone around each of the two substations is being assessed to allow for the optimisation of the grid and associated infrastructure and to accommodate environmental sensitivities. The grid infrastructure (including the power line and associated infrastructure) will be developed within the assessed 300m wide corridor and a 200m assessment zone around each of the substations (known as the grid connection infrastructure). The grid connection infrastructure will be located within a grid connection corridor located directly parallel and approximately 15m west of the authorised Soetwater WEF power line routing. The height of the power line towers of the 132kV double-circuit power line will be up to 32m and the servitude width of the power line will be up to 40m. The entire extent of the corridor proposed for the development is located within the Komsberg Renewable Energy Development Zone (REDZ) and within the central corridor of the Strategic Transmission Corridors. Access to the grid connection corridor is possible via numerous existing smaller farm roads in close vicinity to the corridor, primarily off the Regional 354 (R354) tarred road running between Matjiesfontein and Sutherland towns. Apart from these existing roads, the authorised Gunstfontein 132kV powerline provides for an access/service track along its length that can also be used to access the corridor. In addition, existing access roads to the Huewels and Hidden Valley substations (currently under construction) will be used to access the start- and end- point of the OHL extension. Formal roads will not be constructed underneath the power line for maintenance purposes, but rather access for maintenance purposes will be limited to jeep tracks running along the length of the line. Where possible, the existing service track for the Soetwater powerline will be utilised.

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Tuesday, June 23, 2020 - 16:18

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15175

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  1. PDF icon Gunstfontein OHL BAR.pdf
  2. PDF icon Appendix A - EIA Project Consulting Team and Specialist CVs.pdf
  3. PDF icon Appendix B - Authority Consultation.pdf
  4. PDF icon Appendix D - Ecological Impact Assessment.pdf
  5. PDF icon Appendix E - Avifauna Impact Assessment.pdf
  6. PDF icon Appendix G - Environmental Management Programme.pdf
  7. PDF icon Appendix H - Maps.pdf
  8. PDF icon Appendix I - Specialist Declarations.pdf
  9. PDF icon Appendix J - EAP Declaration of Independence and Affirmation.pdf
  10. PDF icon Appendix K - Screening Tool Report.pdf
  11. PDF icon Appendix L - IQ Query regarding the format of the specialist reports.pdf
  12. PDF icon 01.Cover Letter Gunstfontein OHL Basic Assessment.pdf
  13. PDF icon 02. Revised Draft BAR.pdf
  14. PDF icon 03. Appendix A - EIA Project Consulting Team CVs.pdf
  15. PDF icon 04. Appendix B - Authority Consultation.pdf
  16. PDF icon 05. Appendix C1- I&AP Database.pdf
  17. PDF icon 05. Appendix C1- I&AP Database (DEFF).pdf
  18. PDF icon 06. Appendix C2 - Site Notices and Newspaper Advertisements.pdf
  19. PDF icon 07. Appendix C3 - Organs of State Correspondence.pdf
  20. PDF icon 08. Appendix C4 - Stakeholder Correspondence.pdf
  21. PDF icon 09. Appendix C5 - Comments Received.pdf
  22. PDF icon 10. Appendix C6 - Comments and Responses Report.pdf
  23. PDF icon 11. Appendix C7 - Extension OHL approved PP Plan.pdf
  24. PDF icon 12. Appendix D - Ecological Impact Assessment.pdf
  25. PDF icon 13. Appendix E - Avifauna Impact Assessment.pdf
  26. PDF icon 15.1 Appendix G - Revised Draft EMPr.pdf
  27. PDF icon 15.2 EMPr App2 - CV EAP & Undertaking.pdf
  28. PDF icon 15.3 EMPr App3 - Erosion Management Plan.pdf
  29. PDF icon 15.4 EMPrApp4 - Alien and invasive plant Management Plan.pdf
  30. PDF icon 15.5 EMPrApp5 - Revegetation and Rehabilitation Plan.pdf
  31. PDF icon 15.6 EMPrApp6 - Stormwater Management Plan.pdf
  32. PDF icon 16. Appendix H - A3 Maps.pdf
  33. PDF icon 17. Appendix I - Specialist Declarations.pdf
  34. PDF icon 18. Appendix J - EAP Declaration of Independence and Affirmation.pdf
  35. PDF icon 19. Appendix K - Screening Tool Report.pdf
  36. PDF icon 20. Appendix L - IQ Query regarding the format of the specialist reports.pdf
  37. PDF icon 0.Cover Letter Gunstfontein OHL Basic Assessment.pdf
  38. PDF icon 1.Gf Extension OHL Final BA Report.pdf
  39. PDF icon Appendix A - EIA Project Consulting Team CVs.pdf
  40. PDF icon Appendix B - Authority Consultation.pdf
  41. PDF icon Appendix C1 - I&AP Database DEFF.pdf
  42. PDF icon Appendix C2 - Site Notices and Newspaper Advertisements.pdf
  43. PDF icon Appendix C3 - Organs of State Correspondence.pdf
  44. PDF icon Appendix C4 - Stakeholder Correspondence.pdf
  45. PDF icon Appendix C5 - Comments Received.pdf
  46. PDF icon Appendix C6 - Comments and Responses Report.pdf
  47. PDF icon Appendix C7 - Extension OHL approved PP Plan.pdf
  48. PDF icon Appendix D - Ecological Impact Assessment.pdf
  49. PDF icon Appendix E - Avifauna Impact Assessment.pdf
  50. PDF icon Appendix F - Heritage Impact Assessment.pdf
  51. PDF icon Appendix G - Gf Extension OHL fEMPr.pdf
  52. PDF icon Appendix H - A3 Maps.pdf
  53. PDF icon Appendix I - Specialist Declarations.pdf
  54. PDF icon Appendix J - EAP Declaration of Independence and Affirmation.pdf
  55. PDF icon Appendix K - Screening Tool Report.pdf
  56. PDF icon Appendix L - IQ Query regarding the format of the specialist reports.pdf
 
 

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