NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS

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1 NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS PROPOSED CONVERSION OF THE ANKERLIG OPEN CYCLE GAS TURBINE POWER STATION TO A COMBINED CYCLE GAS TURBINE AND ASSOCIATED 400kV TRANSMISSION LINE BETWEEN ANKERLIG POWER STATION AND OMEGA SUBSTATION AN ESKOM INITIATIVE In order to increase the generating capacity of the existing Ankerlig Open Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT) Power Station (located in Atlantis Industria) by approximately 675 MW through a more efficient process, Eskom Holdings Limited is proposing the conversion of the nine OCGT units at this existing Power Station to a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Power Station. The proposed conversion involves the establishment of infrastructure associated with CCGT units and will be developed on the site of the existing Ankerlig OCGT power station. In order to transmit the additional power generated at this power station to the National electricity grid, Eskom Holdings Limited is proposing the construction of a 400kV transmission power line between the Ankerlig Power Station and the Omega Substation (located on the Farm Groot Oliphantskop 81), a distance of approximately 20 km. In terms of sections 24 and 24D of the National Environmental Management Act (No 107 of 1998), as read with Government Notices R385 (Regulations 27 36) and R387, a Scoping and Environmental Impact Assessment are required to be undertaken for this proposed project. This project has been registered with the National Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism under Application Reference Numbers 12/12/20/1014 (power station conversion) and 12/12/20/1037 (transmission line). In this regard, Savannah Environmental has been appointed as an independent consultant to undertake the required environmental impact assessment and public participation for the proposed project. To obtain further information and register on the project database, please submit your name, contact information and interest in the project to: Shawn Johnston of Sustainable Futures ZA PO Box 749, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7701 Tel: Fax: swjohnston@mweb.co.za Please register your interest in the project within 30 days of this notice.

2 asapdigital_10334 KENNISGEWING VAN OMGEWINGSIMPAK EVALUERINGSPROSES VOORGESTELDE OMSKAKELING VAN DIE ANKERLIG OOPSIKLUS GASTURBINE KRAGSTASIE NA N GEKOMBINEERDE SIKLUS GAS- TURBINE TESAME MET N GEASSOSIEERDE 400kV TRANSMISSIE- LYN TUSSEN ANKERLIG KRAGSTASIE EN OMEGA SUBSTASIE n ESKOM ONDERNEMING Eskom Holdings Limited is van voorneme om die nege (9) bestaande Ankerlig Oopsiklus Gasturbine (OCGT) eenhede om te skakel na Gekombineerde Siklus Gasturbines (CCGT) om, deur verbetering in die doeltreffendheid van die proses, die opwekkingskapasiteit van die bestaande Ankerlig OCGT Kragstasie (geleë in Atlantis Industria) met ongeveer 675 MW te verhoog. Die voorgsetelde omskakelingsproses behels die oprigting van infrastruktuur geassosieer met CCGT eenhede wat op die terrein van die bestaande Ankerlig OCGT krasgtasie ontwikkel sal word. Ten einde die addisionele elektrisiteit wat deur die betrokke kragstasie opgewek sal word, na die nasionale elektrisiteitsnetwerk te gelei, is Eskom Holdings Limited van voorneme om n 400kV transmissiekraglyn tussen Ankerlig Krastasie en Omega Substasie (geleë op die plaas Groot Oliphantskop), oor n aftstand van sowat 20km, op te rig. Ingevolge artikels 24 en 24D van die Nasionale Wet op Omgewingsbestuur (No. 107 van 1998) soos gelees met Staatsaankondigings R385 (Regulasie 27-36) en R387 word n Bestekopname en Omgewingsimpak Evalueringsproses vereis vir die voorgestelde projek. Hierdie projek is geregistreer by die Nasionale Departement van Omgewingsake en Toerisme met aansoekverwysingsnommers van onderskeidelik 12/12/20/1014 (kragstasie omskakeling) en 12/12/20/1037 (transmissielyn). Savannah Environmental is aangestel as onafhanklike konsultant om die vereiste omgewingsimpak evaluering en openbare deelname prosesse van die voorgestelde projek te onderneem. Sou u verdere inligting en registrasie by die projekdatabasis verlang, stuur u naam, kontakbesonderhede en belang in die projek aan: Shawn Johnston van Sustainable Futures ZA Posbus 749, Rondebosch, Kaapstad, 7701 Tel: Faks: E-pos: swjohnston@mweb.co.za Genoë u belang in die projek binne 30 dae van hierdie kennisgewing te registreer.

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9 Dear Stakeholder, 23 November 2007 ANKERLIG POWER STATION CONVERSION AND TRANSMISSION INTEGRATION PROJECT Eskom Holdings Limited is proposing the conversion of the to existing Ankerlig Power Station (An Open Cycle Gas Turbine OCGT-Plant) to a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Plant and construction of an associated 400kV transmission power line from Ankerlig Power Station to Omega Substation. The project includes:» Investigating the conversion of nine units at the existing Open Cycle Gas Turbine plant to a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine plant» To increase generating capacity to the existing power station by approximately 720 MW» a 400 kv transmission power line between Ankerlig Power Station and the already authorised Omega Substation (to be located on the Farm Groot Olifantskop 81) to transmit the additional power generated at this power station into the National electricity grid. The proposed project is located in Atlantis Industria. In terms of the EIA Regulations published in terms of Section 24(5) of the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA, No 107 of 1998), Eskom requires authorisation from the National Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEAT) (in consultation with the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning) for the undertaking of the proposed project. In order to obtain authorisation for this project, comprehensive, independent environmental studies must be undertaken in accordance with the EIA Regulations. This project has been registered with National DEAT under Application Reference numbers 12/12/20/1014 (power station conversion) and 12/12/20/1037 (transmission line). In this regard, Savannah Environmental has been appointed as an independent consultant to undertake the required environmental impact assessment and public participation for the proposed project. Savannah Environmental has appointed

10 Sustainable Futures ZA to assist in the process of facilitating the public participation process. You are invited to participate in this process and register as an interested and/or affected party (I&AP). As a stakeholder or organisation in the region, you can get involved in the process by:» Registering as an interested and affected party (by completing the attached reply form);» Requesting a meeting with the public participation team;» Attending the upcoming open house/public meeting scheduled in your region;» Commenting on the draft Scoping Report, draft Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report and the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) once its has been completed and made available for comment;» Informing other stakeholders of the process. Please find enclosed a copy of the Ankerlig Power Station Conversion and Transmission Integration Briefing Paper and a reply form to register as an interested and affected party. As a registered stakeholder you will be notified of dates and venues of the planned public meetings to be held throughout the process, as well as the availability of reports for review and comment. For more information on the mentioned process and EIA, please do not hesitate to contact Shawn Johnston ( ). Registration as an interested and affected party as well as written comments can be sent to: P.O. Box 749, Rondebosch, 7701 Tel: (Shawn Johnston) swjohnston@mweb.co.za Fax: Our team welcomes your participation and look forward to your involvement throughout this process. Yours sincerely, Shawn Johnston Process Facilitator P.O. Box 749 Rondebosch 7701 Tel: Fax: swjohnston@mweb.co.za

11 ANKERLIG POWER STATION CONVERSION AND TRANSMISSION INTEGRATION PROJECT, WESTERN CAPE Draft Scoping Report January 2008 ANKERLIG POWER STATION CONVERSION AND TRANSMISSION INTEGRATION PROJECT SITE NOTICES Site notice placed on the fence of the Ankerlig Power Station Site notice placed on the fence of the Ankerlig Power Station expansion site Site Notices Page 1

12 ANKERLIG POWER STATION CONVERSION AND TRANSMISSION INTEGRATION PROJECT, WESTERN CAPE Draft Scoping Report January 2008 Site notice placed on notice board in community centre within Atlantis Site notice placed on notice board in community centre within Atlantis Site Notices Page 2

13 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PHASE PROPOSED ANKERLIG POWER STATION CONVERSION AND TRANSMISSION INTEGRATION PROJECT, WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE AN ESKOM INITIATIVE In order to increase the generating capacity of the existing Ankerlig Open Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT) Power Station (located in Atlantis Industria) by approximately 720 MW through a more efficient process, Eskom Holdings Limited is proposing the conversion of the nine OCGT units at this existing Power Station to a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Power Station. The proposed conversion involves the establishment of infrastructure associated with CCGT units and will be developed on the site of the existing Ankerlig OCGT power station. In order to transmit the additional power generated at this power station into the National electricity grid, Eskom Holdings Limited is proposing the construction of a 400kV transmission power line between the Ankerlig Power Station and the Omega Substation (to be constructed on the Farm Groot Oliphantskop 81), a distance of approximately 20 km. This project was registered with the National Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (Application Reference Nos. 12/12/20/1014 (power station conversion) and 12/12/20/1037 (transmission line)). DRAFT SCOPING REPORT AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW A Draft Scoping Report has been prepared by Savannah Environmental and is now available for public review. You are invited to review the report at one of the following locations: Wesfleur Library Red Door Local LED Office Avondale Library Melkbosstrand Library Atlantis Residents and Ratepayers Association office Atlantis Development Forum Office Melkbosstrand Residents and Ratepayers Association The period for review is 21 January 2008 to 21 February Please submit written comment by 21 February 2008 to the relevant contact person below. PUBLIC MEETING: 13 FEBRUARY 2008 All interested and affected parties are invited to attend a public meeting to be held on 13 February 2008 at the Rebecca Van Amsterdam Hall (Protea Park) at 19h00 21h00. To obtain further information, please submit your name, contact information and interest in the project to: Shawn Johnston by Sustainable Futures ZA PO Box 749, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7701 Tel: Fax: swjohnston@mweb.co.za

14 KENNISGEWING VAN OMGEWINGSIMPAK EVALUERINGSPROSES ANKERLIG KRAGSTASIE-OMSKAKELINGSPROJEK, WESKAAPPROVINSIE n ESKOM ONDERNEMING Eskom Holdings Limited is van voorneme om die nege bestaande Ankerlig Oopsiklus Gasturbine (OCGT) eenhede om te skakel na Gekombineerde Siklus Gasturbines (CCGT) om, deur verbetering in die doeltreffendheid van die proses, die opwekkingskapasiteit van die bestaande Ankerlig OCGT Kragstasie (geleë in Atlantis Industria) met ongeveer 720MW te verhoog. Die voorgsetelde omskakelingsproses behels die oprigting van infrastruktuur geassosieer met CCGT eenhede wat op die terrein van die bestaande Ankerlig OCGT krasgtasie ontwikkel sal word. Ten einde die addisionele elektrisiteit wat deur die betrokke kragstasie opgewek sal word, na die nasionale elektrisiteitsnetwerk te gelei, is Eskom Holdings Limited van voorneme om n 400kV transmissiekraglyn tussen Ankerlig Krastasie en Omega Substasie (geleë op die plaas Groot Oliphantskop), oor n aftstand van sowat 20km, op te rig. Hierdie projek is geregistreer by die Nasionale Departement van Omgewingsake en Toerisme met aansoekverwysingsnommers van onderskeidelik 12/12/20/1014 (kragstasie omskakeling) en 12/12/20/1037 (transmissielyn). KONSEP OIE-VERSLAG BESKIKBAAR VIR INSAE n Konsep OIE-verslag is deur Savannah Environmental saamgestel en is nou vir openbare insae beskikbaar. U word genooi om die verslag by een van die volgende plekke te besigtig: Wesfleur-biblioteek Red Door Plaaslike LED Kantoor Avondale-biblioteek Melkbosstrand-biblioteek Atlantis Inwoners- en Belastingsbetalersverenigingkantoor Atlantis Ontwikkelingforumkantoor Melkbosstrand Inwoners- en Belastingsbetalersverenigingkantoor Die tydperk vir insae is 21 Januarie 2008 tot 21 Februarie Dien asseblief geskrewe kommentaar teen 21 Februarie 2008 by die tersaaklike kontakpersoon hieronder in. OPENBARE VERGADERING Alle belangstellende en geaffekteerde partye word genooi om n openbare vergadering by te woon wat op 13 Februarie 2008 by die Rebecca Van Amsterdam Saal (Protea Park) om 19h00 21h00. Vir nadere inligting, verstrek asseblief u naam, kontakbesonderhede en belang by die projek aan: Shawn Johnston van Sustainable Futures ZA Posbus 749, Rondebosch, Kaapstad, 7701 Tel: Faks: E-pos: swjohnston@mweb.co.za

15 07 January 2008 Dear Stakeholder, PROPOSED ANKERLIG POWER STATION CONVERSION AND TRANSMISSION INTEGRATION PROJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) PROCESS INVITATION TO REVIEW THE DRAFT SCOPING REPORT AND ATTEND A PUBLIC FEEDBACK MEETING: 13 FEBRUARY 2008 Eskom Holdings Limited is proposing the conversion of the to existing Ankerlig Power Station (An Open Cycle Gas Turbine OCGT-Plant) to a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Plant and construction of an associated 400kV transmission power line from Ankerlig Power Station to Omega Substation. The project includes:» Investigating the conversion of nine units at the existing Open Cycle Gas Turbine plant to a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine plant to increase generating capacity to the existing power station by approximately 720 MW; and,» The investigation of a 400 kv transmission power line between Ankerlig Power Station and the already authorised Omega Substation (to be located on the Farm Groot Olifantskop 81) to transmit the additional power generated at this power station into the National electricity grid. The proposed project is located in Atlantis Industria. In terms of the EIA Regulations published in terms of Section 24(5) of the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA, No 107 of 1998), Eskom requires authorisation from the National Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEAT) (in consultation with the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning) for the undertaking of the proposed project. In order to obtain authorisation for this project, comprehensive, independent environmental studies must be undertaken in accordance with the EIA Regulations. This project has been registered with National DEAT under Application Reference numbers 12/12/20/1014 (power station conversion) and 12/12/20/1037 (transmission line). In this regard, Savannah Environmental has been appointed as an independent consultant to undertake the required environmental impact assessment and public participation for the proposed project. Savannah Environmental has appointed Sustainable Futures ZA to assist in the process of facilitating the public participation process. PUBLIC REVIEW OF THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL SCOPING REPORT In accordance with the EIA Regulations, a draft Scoping Report has been prepared and will be made available for review and comment by Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) and stakeholders. The 30-day period for review is 21 January 2008 to 21 February The draft Environmental Scoping Report will be available for review at: Sustainable Futures ZA P.O. Box 749 Rondebosch 7701 Cape Town South Africa Tel: ++27 (0) Fax swjohnston@mweb.co.za

16 Websites: Wesfleur Library - Atlantis Melkbosstrand Library Atlantis Residents & Ratepayers Melkbosstrand Residents & Ratepayers Association Association Physical Avondale Library - Atlantis locations: Red Door Local Economic Developmemnt Office Atlantis Area Development Forum Comments can be made as written submissions via fax, post or . Please submit your comments to Shawn Johnston of Sustainable Futures ZA PO Box 749, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7701 Fax: swjohnston@mweb.co.za The due date for comments on the Draft Environmental Scoping Report is 21 February 2008 PUBLIC MEETING In order to facilitate comments on the draft Environmental Scoping Report, a public meeting will be held during the review period. All interested and affected parties are invited to attend a public meeting: DATE: Wednesday, 13 February 2008 TIME: 19h00 VENUE: Rebecca Van Amsterdam Hall (Protea Park Atlantis) The aim of the public meeting is to provide you with more information regarding the proposed project, to provide a summary of the findings of the environmental scoping undertaken, and to invite comment on the proposed project. Our team welcomes your participation and looks forward to your continued involvement. Yours sincerely, Shawn Johnston Process Facilitator 2

17 07 January 2008 Dear Stakeholder, PROPOSED ANKERLIG POWER STATION CONVERSION AND TRANSMISSION INTEGRATION PROJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) PROCESS INVITATION TO REVIEW THE DRAFT SCOPING REPORT AND ATTEND A KEY STAKEHOLDERS FEEDBACK MEETING: 13 FEBRUARY 2008 Eskom Holdings Limited is proposing the conversion of the to existing Ankerlig Power Station (An Open Cycle Gas Turbine OCGT-Plant) to a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Plant and construction of an associated 400kV transmission power line from Ankerlig Power Station to Omega Substation. The project includes:» Investigating the conversion of nine units at the existing Open Cycle Gas Turbine plant to a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine plant to increase generating capacity to the existing power station by approximately 720 MW; and,» The investigation of a 400 kv transmission power line between Ankerlig Power Station and the already authorised Omega Substation (to be located on the Farm Groot Olifantskop 81) to transmit the additional power generated at this power station into the National electricity grid. The proposed project is located in Atlantis Industria. In terms of the EIA Regulations published in terms of Section 24(5) of the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA, No 107 of 1998), Eskom requires authorisation from the National Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEAT) (in consultation with the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning) for the undertaking of the proposed project. In order to obtain authorisation for this project, comprehensive, independent environmental studies must be undertaken in accordance with the EIA Regulations. This project has been registered with National DEAT under Application Reference numbers 12/12/20/1014 (power station conversion) and 12/12/20/1037 (transmission line). In this regard, Savannah Environmental has been appointed as an independent consultant to undertake the required environmental impact assessment and public participation for the proposed project. Savannah Environmental has appointed Sustainable Futures ZA to assist in the process of facilitating the public participation process. PUBLIC REVIEW OF THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL SCOPING REPORT In accordance with the EIA Regulations, a draft Scoping Report has been prepared and will be made available for review and comment by Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) and stakeholders. The 30-day period for review is 21 January 2008 to 21 February The draft Environmental Scoping Report will be available for review at: Sustainable Futures ZA P.O. Box 749 Rondebosch 7701 Cape Town South Africa Tel: ++27 (0) Fax swjohnston@mweb.co.za

18 Websites: Wesfleur Library - Atlantis Melkbosstrand Library Atlantis Residents & Ratepayers Melkbosstrand Residents & Ratepayers Association Association Physical Avondale Library - Atlantis locations: Red Door Local Economic Developmemnt Office Atlantis Area Development Forum Comments can be made as written submissions via fax, post or . Please submit your comments to Shawn Johnston of Sustainable Futures ZA PO Box 749, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7701 Fax: swjohnston@mweb.co.za The due date for comments on the Draft Environmental Scoping Report is 21 February 2008 PUBLIC MEETING In order to facilitate comments on the draft Environmental Scoping Report, a public meeting will be held during the review period. All interested and affected parties are invited to attend a public meeting: DATE: Wednesday, 13 February 2008 TIME: 9:00 12:00 VENUE: Koeberg Visitors Centre The aim of the public meeting is to provide you with more information regarding the proposed project, to provide a summary of the findings of the environmental scoping undertaken, and to invite comment on the proposed project. Our team welcomes your participation and looks forward to your continued involvement. Yours sincerely, Shawn Johnston Process Facilitator 2