Gecko Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Facility near Hotazel in the Northern Cape Province
25/06/2024
Gecko Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Facility near Hotazel in the Northern Cape Province
Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) submitted
An Environmental Authorisation (EA) application process for the proposed Gecko Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Facility near Hotazel in the Northern Cape Province is underway in terms of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulation 41(2) (a)(i) promulgated under National Environmental Management Act (Act 107 of 1998) Regulations, Government Notice Regulation (GN R) No. 326 in Gazette 38282 on 07 April 2017.
K2022578645 (South Africa) Pty Ltd intends to develop a Solar PV facility and associated infrastructure with a maximum output capacity of up to 600MW. The proposed development area covers approximately 1011 hectares of land. The associated grid connection infrastructure for the proposed facility will be subjected to a separate EA application process.
The proposed project triggers the following listed activities under the NEMA EIA Regulations, as amended:
| NEMA LISTING NOTICE | LISTED ACTIVITIES |
| Listing Notice 1, published under GNR 983 in Government Gazette 38282 of 4 December 2014, as amended by GN 327 of 7 April 2017 and by GN 517 of June 2021 | 11(i); 12(ii)(c); 14 and 28(ii) |
| Listing Notice 2, published under GNR 984 in Government Gazette 38282 of 4 December 2014, as amended by GN 325 of 7 April 2017 and by GN 517 of June 2021 | 1 and 15 |
The EA Application has been submitted to the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment (DFFE) for activities on the following properties within the Joe Morolong Local Municipality:
- Portion 1 of Pretoria Farm 317
- Remainder Extent of Kameel Aar Farm 315
The Final Environmental Impact Report has been submitted to the DFFE on 25 June 2024.
Comments on the report can be directed to Ms Bathandwa Ncube, DFFE Case Officer at BNcube@dffe.gov.za. Please ensure to use the project’s reference number – 14/12/16/3/3/2/2483 and please copy J&W in your submissions to the DFFE.
For more information, please contact:
Anelle Lötter / Jana Minnaar, Jones & Wagener Engineering and Environmental Consultants, P O Box 1434, Rivonia, 2128, Tel: 011 519 0200, Email: anelle@jaws.co.za / jana@jaws.co.za
Attachments:
FEIR
Appendices