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Basic Assessment ReportIs the site(s) located on any of the following (cross the appropriate boxes)?Alternative S1: Alternative S2 (ifAlternative S3 (ifany):any):Shallow water table (less than 1.5mNO NO YES NOdeep)Dolomite, sinkhole or doline areas NO NO YES NOSeasonally wet soils (often close toNO NO YES NOwater bodies)Unstable rocky slopes or steepNO NO YES NOslopes with loose soilDispersive soils (soils that dissolveNO NO YES NOin water)Soils with high clay content (clayNO NO YES NOfraction more than 40%)Any other unstable soil orNO NO YES NOgeological featureAn area sensitive to erosion NO NO YES NOIf you are unsure about any of the above or if you are concerned that any of the above aspectsmay be an issue of concern in the application, an appropriate specialist should be appointed toassist in the completion of this section. (Information in respect of the above will often beavailable as part of the project information or at the planning sections of local authorities.Where it exists, the 1:50 000 scale Regional Geotechnical Maps prepared by the Council forGeo Science may also be consulted).4. GROUNDCOVERHas a specialist been consulted for the completion of this section?If YES, please complete the following:Name of the specialist:N/AQualification(s) of the specialist: N/APostal address:N/APostal code:N/ATelephone: N/A Cell: N/AE-mail: N/A Fax: N/AAre 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?NONONOSignature of specialist: N/A Date: N/AThe location of all identified rare or endangered species or other elements should be accuratelyindicated on the site plan(s).Department of Agriculture,Environmental Affairs & RuralDevelopment, KwaZulu-NatalBasic Assessment Report 2010Version 2: August 2010Page 28 of 46
Basic Assessment ReportNatural veld - goodcondition ESport fieldNatural veldwith scatteredaliens ECultivated landNatural veld withheavy alieninfestation EPaved surfaceS1 and S2Velddominated byalien species EBuilding orother structureGardensS1 and S2Bare soilIf any of the boxes marked with an “ E “is ticked, please consult an appropriate specialist toassist in the completion of this section if the environmental assessment practitioner doesn’thave the necessary expertise.5. LAND USE CHARACTER OF SURROUNDING AREACross the land uses and/or prominent features that currently occur within a 500m radius of thesite and give a description of how this influences the application or may be impacted upon bythe application:Land use character Description (Applicable to S1 and S2)Natural area YES Drainage line to southwest and naturalvegetation to southeast. Should a leak in theunderground storage tanks (USTs)/ pipingoccur/ or a spill result and shouldappropriate design, monitoring andadherence to the Geohydrological specialiststudy not have been undertaken, there ispotential for pollution to occur of theadjacent drainage line and ultimately theMdloti River situated towards the southwest.Low density residentialNOMedium density residentialNOHigh density residentialNOInformal residentialNORetail commercial & warehousing YES Not developed as yet, but possibly imminentin the future, dependent on Dube TradePort(DTP) developments. A PFS will provide anadded convenience to development withinthe DTP.Light industrial YES Not developed as yet, but possibly imminentin the future, dependent on Dube TradePort(DTP) developments. A PFS will provide anadded convenience to development withinthe DTP.Medium industrialNOHeavy industrialNOPower stationNOOffice/consulting room YES Not developed as yet, but possibly imminentin the future, dependent on Dube TradePort(DTP) developments. A PFS will provide anadded convenience to development withinthe DTP.Military or police base/station/compound NOSpoil heap or slimes damNOQuarry, sand or borrow pitNODepartment of Agriculture,Environmental Affairs & RuralDevelopment, KwaZulu-NatalBasic Assessment Report 2010Version 2: August 2010Page 29 of 46
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