Basic Assessment Report - SRK

Basic Assessment Report1. GRADIENT OF THE SITEIndicate the general gradient of the site.Alternative S1:Flat 1:50 – 1:20 – 1:15 – 1:10 1:10 –X 1:20 1:151:7,5Alternative S2 (if any):Flat 1:50 – 1:20 – 1:15 – 1:10 1:10 –X 1:20 1:151:7,5Alternative S3 (if any):Flat 1:50 – 1:20 – 1:15 – 1:10 1:10 –1:20 1:151:7,51:7,5 – 1:5 Steeper than1:51:7,5 – 1:5 Steeper than1:51:7,5 – 1:5 Steeper than1:52. LOCATION IN LANDSCAPEIndicate the landform(s) that best describes the site (Please cross the appropriate box).Alternative S1 (preferred site):Ridgeline PlateauXSide slope ofhill/mountainClosedvalleyOpenvalleyPlain Undulatingplain/low hillsAlternative S2 (if any):Ridgeline Plateau Side slope of Closed Open Plain UndulatingX hill/mountain valley valleyplain/low hillsAlternative S3 (if any):Ridgeline Plateau Side slope of Closed Open Plain Undulatinghill/mountain valley valleyplain/low hills3. GROUNDWATER, SOIL AND GEOLOGICAL STABILITY OF THE SITEDuneDuneDuneSeafrontSeafrontSeafrontHas a specialist been consulted for the completion of this section?YESIf YES, please complete the following:Name of the specialist: Mr. B. Lynn (Davis Lynn & Partners (Pty) Ltd.)Qualification(s) of the specialist: Pr.Sci.Nat. M.S.A.I.E.G., M.A.E.G.Postal address:PO Box 568, KloofPostal code: 3640Telephone: 031 764 7335 Cell: 0836551194E-mail: dlpdbn@dlp.co.za Fax: 031 764 7385Are there any rare or endangered flora or fauna species (including red data species)present on any of the alternative sites?If YES, specify N/Aand explain:Are their any special or sensitive habitats or other natural features present on any of thealternative sites?If YES, specify N/Aand explain:Are any further specialist studies recommended by the specialist?If YES, N/Aspecify:If YES, is such a report(s) attached in Appendix D?YESNONONOSignature of specialist:Refer to attached signeddeclaration of independence,Appendix DDate:Refer to attached signed declaration ofindependence, Appendix DDepartment of Agriculture,Environmental Affairs & RuralDevelopment, KwaZulu-NatalBasic Assessment Report 2010Version 2: August 2010Page 27 of 46