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EIA FOR THE PROPOSED LANGEZANDT QUAYS DEVELOPMENT IN STRUISBAAI HARBOUR: CRR 1.9.12 1.9.13 1.9.14 1.9.15 Meg Cowper Lewis (SEA) (48) Johan van der Walt (28) D.G. & J.L. Falck (64) Carel Schaap (165) Page 2 of the DEIR Executive Summary, It is quite incorrect to state that the buildings are approximately 9m above mean sea level (amsl.), which equates to +5m above natural ground level (ngl.).” Two years ago the day before the first public meeting for the proposed development was held in the Dutch Reformed Church in Struisbaai on 27 September 2007, the sea flooded the car park at the Struisbaai Harbour including the exact position of the proposed development. Since climate change with its dramatic rise of sea levels is now a reality, it is unreasonable to even consider building any type of structure below the high-water mark. I'm a resident and also involved in deep sea fishing and concerned about noise in harbour during the fishing activities The proposed development is likely to result in a breakdown in relations between the property owners in the development and the fishing community because of the substantial noise due to fishing activities at night. Taking into consideration the profile of different groups, it has a potential to escalate into a bitter racial tension that will not bode well for the wider community and area. That might eventually lead to the closing down of the proposed hotel. Any development other than something directly related to the function of the harbour itself will set a precedent for development of land on the coastal side of Kusweg for alternative purposes - this has significant impact in terms of maintenance of coastal vegetation, coast erosion (a significant problem in Struisbaai by the way) and the existing residents' enjoyment of this pristine stretch of coast in general. Your concern is noted however mean sea level is an average of the sea level and includes the full range not just the height during storm surges. The statement in the Executive summary is therefore correct. Please refer to Section 5.2.8 of the FEIR. Your point is noted. Please refer to Section 5.2.8 of the FEIR. Your concern is noted. Please refer to Section 5.2.8 of the FEIR. With regard to setting a precedent please refer to section 5.2.6 of the FEIR. With regard to environmental effect, please refer to Section 5.2.8 of the FEIR. Rise in Sea Level Noise Noise Environment effect I:\ENV\PROJECTS\401807~Struisbaai\Public Participation\Comments & Response\EIR\CRR IV FEIR ~ 26042010 [FINAL].doc 100 of 193
EIA FOR THE PROPOSED LANGEZANDT QUAYS DEVELOPMENT IN STRUISBAAI HARBOUR: CRR 1.9.16 1.9.17 1.9.18 1.9.19 1.9.20 1.9.21 1.9.22 Lois Albertyn (109) Erla Rabe (83) Evan Meirion Williams (31) Meg Cowper Lewis (SEA) (48) Stephen Knobel (137) D.G. & J.L. Falck (64) D.G. & J.L. Falck (64) Rather develop someplace else where it will not cause so much damage. Struisbaai‟s harbour and coastline do not need any more disturbances. The swimming beach has already been washed away due to developments directly on the coast. Sea level and global warming is a concern How is it possible that a development of this size is attempting to overcome the restriction from building within 100m from the high-water mark? Although the proposed new legislation of Coastal Management Act is not enforced yet, and with global warming taking place, I cannot see how can you rate rising of sea levels as a low negative impact Sea levels is a further concern. The City of Cape Town has adopted a policy where no development will be allowed between the coast and Baden Powell Drive, near Muizenberg, for fear of the effect of rising sea levels, however here in Struisbaai a development is planned within 5m of the water table. What would happen to the proposed development during the event of a natural disaster? In terms of environmental damage the outcome of this EIA is that the proposed development would not cause significant biophysical environmental damage. Please refer to Section 7.5 of the FEIR. Please refer to Section 5.2.8 of the FEIR. Erf 848 is on the hardened inland area and does not have a marine or coastal component and therefore no marine disturbance is anticipated. Agreed which is why a specialist comment was included in the reporting. Please refer to Section 5.2.8 of the FEIR. Development within 100 m of the high water mark is what triggered the assessment amongst other triggers, hence the requirement to undertake an EIA. Please refer to the revised Section 1.3.5 of the FEIR with regard to Integrated Coastal Management Act (ICMA). The ICMA was enacted on 1 December 2009 and thus now applies. It is rated low more because of its localised impact with regard to the development. Please refer to Section 4.2 of the FEIR which details the assessment methodology utilized. Section 5.2.8 of the FEIR explains how this assessment was concluded as the services of WSP Environmental was used to determine the potential impact of sea level rise. Your point is noted. There is a degree of risk attached to this development, however the potential environmental impacts have been assessed as being acceptable. The proposed development like all other development will be at risk. Please refer to Section 5.2.8 of the FEIR. Environment effect Environment effect Rise in Sea Level Rise in Sea Level Rise in Sea Level Rise in Sea Level Rise in Sea Level I:\ENV\PROJECTS\401807~Struisbaai\Public Participation\Comments & Response\EIR\CRR IV FEIR ~ 26042010 [FINAL].doc 101 of 193
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