Thina Falls Lodge HIA

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Thina Falls Lodge HIA

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CaseHeader

Status:

DRAFT

HeritageAuthority(s):

ECPHRA

Case Type:

Development

Development Type:

Luxury/Holiday Housing Developments

ProposalDescription:

Building of a lodge and conference center,a nd related infrastructures, at Thina Falls, E. Cape

Expanded_Motivation:

The Thina Falls is a natural waterfall occurring on the Thina River ~18km east of Qumbu, Mhlontlo Local Municipality, Eastern Cape. The study area is ~6 hectares in size. Most of the study area is located on the flat flood plain, while some occurs on a steep rocky hill. The flood plain is mostly covered with Acacia spp. regrowth, while the hill has dense Euphorbia spp. There were three access roads to the top of the Thina Falls. Two of these are no longer in use, while the third one has been extended to the Thina Falls. The Thina Falls lodge will consist of the following key deliverables: • A holiday Resort (chalets) with 25 bedrooms: 10 exclusive rooms and 15 rooms to accommodate low to medium income earners; • Conference facilities; • A restaurant with bar and a swimming pool; • A parking area • Ancillary structures and infrastructure such as energy source installation/connection, water and ablution facilities, etc. More specific project details will be provided as the project proceeds into the planning phase.