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7.2 Surrounding land uses
The surrounding land uses in the area consists of predominantly vacant and cultivated land parcels with a few
mining activities (proposed, current, and post mining) as well as the Camden Power station. There are several
towns in close proximity to the proposed mine, including Camden, Ermelo, Lothair and Breyton. Mining areas are
located in the south eastern and northern regions, while agricultural land can be found in the eastern and
western regions.
7.2.1 Railway lines
The Richard’s Bay railway line is located approximately 2.4 kilometres to the south west of the proposed mining
area.
7.2.2 Power lines
Numerous power lines straddle the north eastern coal block. Electricity is supplied by Camden Power Station to
an Eskom substation on the mine. From there power is supplied to various parts of the mine. These power lines
are located within Eskom held servitudes and will not be moved since no mining will be undertaken within their
areas of occupancy.
7.2.3 Pipelines
Eskom’s servitude protects a pipeline forming part of the Grootdraai Dam water scheme. This servitude, with
pipeline, is located approximately 500 meters to the east of the proposed opencast mining area.
7.2.4 Conveyor belt
A five kilometre overland conveyor belt is partially located south of the proposed mining area. This is an Eskom
owned conveyor belt that is protected by an Eskom held servitude. This conveyor belt served to connect the
Usutu Coal Colliery West Mine Shaft complex and underground mine that was owned and operated by Trans-
Natal Collieries (Pty) Ltd prior to 1992, to the Camden Power Station.
7.3 Services
7.3.1 Water Supply
For the purposes of the proposed Usutu Coal Colliery it is intended to make use of the existing borehole on the
farm. The water abstracted from this borehole will be utilised for dust suppression and human consumption in the
offices. A Water Use License Application process was undertaken in conjunction with the Scoping Environmental
Impact Assessment process.
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