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2 List of Interested and Affected Parties - Northern Aqueduct Augmentation: Phase 4
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Applicant: eThekwini Water and Sanitation
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7 Comments and Response Report - Government Departments & NGO's

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10 Interest in the Date
Registered Comments
1 Name project Phone / Cell No. Fax Number Email Address Postal Address Response

Government Departments and NGO's

Shoni Makhwedzha eThekwini (031) 311 7919 (031) 311 7134 [email protected] eThekwini Municipality, 2012/12/06 Sent BID and associated mapping
Municipality
ov.za Environmental Branch, PO

Box 680, Durban, 4000

11 Chumisa Thengwa eThekwini (031) 311 7517 / 7875 (031) 311 7225 / [email protected] eThekwini Municipality, 2012/12/06 Sent BID and associated mapping
2 Municipality 7134 Environmental Branch, PO
Box 680, Durban, 4000

12 Jenny Longmore KZN Wildlife (033) 845 1349 (033) 845 1999 / [email protected] PO Box 13053, Cascades, 2012/12/06 Sent BID and associated mapping
3 (033) 845 1917 086 645 0597 (033) 845 1917 3202
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife 2013/01/31
13 Azrah Essop Ezemvelo KZN Queen Elizabeth Park, No 1 2013/01/30: DM/0065/2012: PROPOSED NORTHERN AQUEDUCT AUGMENTATION PHASE 4 2013/01/30 Hi Azrah
4 Wildlife Peter Brown Drive, Thank you for these comments.
PO Box 13053,
Cascades, 3202 Dear Ms Lotz Our responses to your comments in the interim are as follows:
1. Durban Metropolitan Open Space System (D’MOSS) areas. These ensure that critical linkages

Trust that you are well. between populations located elsewhere along river systems are maintained. The impacts onto these

areas in relation to the critical species they support should be addressed in the BAR as well as the
Thank you for forwarding the Background Information Document (BID) for the abovementioned EMPR.
project to Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife for review and comment. Ezemvelo looks forward to receiving the This aspect has been fully investigated in a biodiversity report undertaken by Dr Granger. He did not
Basic Assessment Report which should address the following inter alia:
find any significant issues which would impact negatively on D’MOSS.

Please see his attached report for a full synopsis.
1. Durban Metropolitan Open Space System (D’MOSS) areas. These ensure that critical linkages

between populations located elsewhere along river systems are maintained. The impacts onto these2. The potential of the proposed pipeline to impact upon potential Red data/Endemic species such
areas in relation to the critical species they support should be addressed in the BAR as well as the as Natal Dwarf Chameleon etc. present along the alleged pipeline route.
EMPR.
Dr Granger found NO red data species along the route, but has a concern that Pickersgill reed Frog
2. The potential of the proposed pipeline to impact upon potential Red data/Endemic species such may be present in the wetland north of Eastbury Drive. We have appointed a frog specialist to
as Natal Dwarf Chameleon etc. present along the alleged pipeline route
investigate this aspect.
3. Detailed information pertaining to all watercourse crossings (i.e.GPS locations and or imagery if Dr Granger further found no Dwarf Chameleon, but suggested that a specialist / KZNW review his
possible). Potential loss of important vegetation communities, wetland areas and impacts on
report and advise whether these species may be present, considering the habitat which he found to be
functionality of these areas should also be included when determining mitigatory measures.
present. Please advise how you would like us to proceed?
4. Mitigatory measures (regarding construction method, materials etc) which address bridging the

pipeline over these watercourses, should be addressed in an Environmental Management Plan

(EMPR).

5. The alignment of the current project in relation to the proposed Ethekwini Water Reuse

application (DM/0033/10).

Please note that this does not constitute Ezemvelo's final comment. Official Comment shall be
provided on receipt and review of the BAR.
Have a good day!

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3. Detailed information pertaining to all watercourse crossings (i.e. GPS locations and or imagery if
possible). Potential loss of important vegetation communities, wetland areas and impacts on
functionality of these areas should also be included when determining mitigatory measures.
There is only ONE major river crossing – found right at the beginning of the proposed pipeline route
(the Umhangane River). This river is highly modified, and the proposed construction activities are
unlikely to impact the functionality of this system. The steep bank is to be avoided, but the exact
crossing methodology is yet to be determined (buried pipe or on piles).
The wetland which is located north of Eastbury Drive is being investigated by the frog specialist at the
moment. We will have more information re its preservation, destruction or avoidance once that study
has been completed.

4. Mitigatory measures (regarding construction method, materials etc) which address bridging the
pipeline over these watercourses, should be addressed in an Environmental Management Plan
(EMPR).
These will be addressed in the EMP, yes.

5. The alignment of the current project in relation to the proposed Ethekwini Water Reuse
application (DM/0033/10).
We do not have the alignment of the reuse application. The engineers work in close collaboration with
the applicant, (EWS) who would also be the same applicant in the aforementioned application. It is
highly unlikely that these two projects would be in conflict in any way.

Please forward ALL future correspondence to Deepa Seepersad.
Kind Regards,

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2013/01/31 2013/01/31: Dear Ms Lotz and Ms Seepersad

Thank you for your speedy response!

I shall forward Dr Granger's report onto our animal ecologist for peer review.

Should any issues arise, I shall contact you immediately. Many Thanks

2013/03/04 Dear Ms Seepersad, Good morning Azrah.
Trust that you are well. Apologies for taking so long to respond! Thank you for your response.
The Frog and Biodiversity Specialist reports have been reviewed by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife’s Alternatives to this section of the pipeline will be sort.
specialist and planning staff. Based on the information provided, Ezemvelo is of the opinion that Thank you and Kind Regards,
alternative routes must be considered given the high biodiversity within this area (which is in
accordance with the requirements of NEMA Act 107 of 1998).
Wetland areas and the surrounding riparian vegetation should not be damaged by the proposed
development. The sections of the proposed alignment described in the Frog study, is historically
Pickersgill’s Reed Frog habitat and there is potential for the sites to be rehabilitated for the re-
introduction of the Pickersgill's Reed Frog. In this regard, Ezemvelo cannot foreclose on
conservation opportunities for critically endangered species and hence alternative routes for the
pipeline should be proposed and evaluated.
Should you have any queries regarding the above comment, please do not hesitate to contact our
offices.
We look forward to receiving the Basic Assessment Report for review and comment.

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2013/03/13 2013/03/13: Hi Azrah
Hope that you are well.
Regarding your comments received on the 30/01/2013, I have noticed that Michelle had responded to
you. I have amended some of the comments since then- as more clarity about the project has been
obtained. The amended responses are below. Regarding the Eastbury Wetland, I have requested that
the engineer provide me with an alternative route to avoid the wetland. A route has been proposed. I
requested that he provide me with written correspondence explaining the choice of route, which I will
to forward to you, and will include in the amendment report which will form part of the Basic
Environmental Assessment Report.
• Durban Metropolitan Open Space System (D’MOSS) areas. These ensure that critical linkages
between populations located elsewhere along river systems are maintained. The impacts onto these
areas in relation to the critical species they support should be addressed in the BAR as well as the
EMPR.
This aspect has been fully investigated in a biodiversity report undertaken by Dr Granger. He did not
find any significant issues which would impact negatively on D’MOSS. (His report was forwarded and
reviewed by KZNW).

• The potential of the proposed pipeline to impact upon potential Red data/Endemic species such as
Natal Dwarf Chameleon etc. present along the alleged pipeline route.

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Dr Granger found NO red data species along the route, but has a concern that Pickersgill Reed Frog
may be present in the wetland north of Eastbury Drive. We have appointed a frog specialist to
investigate this aspect. The specialist findings revealed that the area in question is highly transformed
and the ideal habitat for Pickersgill Reed Frog is no longer present in the area. It was recommended by
the specialist that despite Pickersgill Reed Frog not being detected in the area during the survey, that
the wetland on Eastbury Drive not be impacted on by the proposed construction activities given their
endangered status and support of a high diversity of frog species in general. The herpetology report
was sent to KZNW for review. KZNW have requested that alternative routes must be considered given
the high biodiversity within this area (which is in accordance with the requirements of NEMA Act 107
of 1998). Wetland areas and the surrounding riparian vegetation should not be damaged by the
proposed development. An alternative to this has been proposed. Further information on the
alternative route will be contained in the route amendment report

Dr Granger further found no Dwarf Chameleon, but suggested that a specialist / KZNW review his
report and advise whether these species may be present, considering the habitat which he found to be
present. The biodiversity report was submitted to Ezemvelo Wildlife and has been reviewed.

• Detailed information pertaining to all watercourse crossings (i.e. GPS locations and or imagery if
possible). Potential loss of important vegetation communities, wetland areas and impacts on
functionality of these areas should also be included when determining mitigatory measures.
There is only ONE major river crossing – found right at the beginning of the proposed pipeline route
(the Umhangane River). This river is highly modified, and the proposed construction activities are
unlikely to impact the functionality of this system. The steep bank is to be avoided, and the pipeline
will be buried. The proposed methodology to be used has been included in the EMP). There are a few
tributaries which will also be crossed along the route. The names and geographic coordinates each
tributary is as follows:

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1. Tributary of Umhlangane River, near Road 121488. No property details available.
20 (X 1 986.882051265; Y -3 291 110.97190685)
(Latitude 29°44'18.10"S; Longitude 31° 1'13.94"E)
21 2. Tributary of Umhlangane River. Erf 711 Rainham, near Stonebridge Drive. Owner: eThekwini
2013/03/19 Municipality
(X 2 043.930741746; Y -3 290 396.71895057)
(Latitude 29°43'54.91"S; Longitude 31° 1'16.06"E)
3. Tributary of Umhlangane River. Erf 989 Southgate, near Stonebridge Drive. Owner: NBS
Developments
(X 2 043.930741746; Y -3 290 396.71895057)
(Latitude 29°43'54.91"S; Longitude 31° 1'16.06"E)
4. Greenbury Stream, tributary of Umhlangane River. Erf 541 Rainham, near Parkmead Avenue.
Owner: eThekwini Municipality
(X 1 951.069437489; Y -3 289 789.27743644)
(Latitude 29°43'35.18"S; Longitude 31° 1'12.60"E)
5. Greenbury Stream, tributary of Umhlangane River, near Greenbury Drive. No property details
available.
(X 1 901.15569183 m; Y -3 289 466.14116516)
(Latitude 29°43'24.69"S; Longitude 31° 1'10.74"E)
6. Greenbury Stream, tributary of Umhlangane River. Erf 28 Stonebridge. Owner: Durban Corporation
(X 1 843.780681247; Y -3 289 100.93605975)
(Latitude 29°43'12.82"S; Longitude 31° 1'8.60"E)
7. Umhlangane River and Tributary of Umhlangane River. Erf 15352 Lot Douglas, alongside Eastbury
Drive. Owner: eThekwini Municipality
(X 1 688.337662023; Y -3 288 079.60266292)
(Latitude 29°42'39.66"S; Longitude 31° 1'2.81"E)

8. Tributary of Umhlangane River. Erf 1140 Longcroft, near Ridgecroft Road. Owner: eThekwini
Municipality
(X 1 622.297529947; Y -3 287 438.0926299)
(Latitude 29°42'18.82"S; Longitude 31° 1'0.35"E)
A Water Use License for all crossings will be applied for.
The wetland which is located north of Eastbury Drive (29° 42' 36.79"S, 31° 1' 3.30"E) has been
investigated by the frog specialist and her findings have been included in the BAR. It was
recommended by the specialist that despite Pickersgill Reed Frog not being detected in the area
during the survey, that the wetland on Eastbury Drive not be impacted on by the proposed
construction activities given their endangered status and support of a high diversity of frog species in
general. An alternative route to avoid the wetland has been sort. Further information on the
alternative route will be contained in the route amendment report.
• Mitigatory measures (regarding construction method, materials etc) which address bridging the
pipeline over these watercourses, should be addressed in an Environmental Management Plan
(EMPR).
These will be addressed in the EMP, yes. The standard crossing methodology which will be employed
to bury the pipeline, has been included in the EMP.
• The alignment of the current project in relation to the proposed eThekwini Water Reuse application
(DM/0033/10).
We do not have the alignment of the reuse application. The engineers work in close collaboration with
the applicant, (EWS) who would also be the same applicant in the aforementioned application. It is
highly unlikely that these two projects would be in conflict in any way.
Please do not heistate to contact me should there be any futher enquires.

2013/03/19: Goodmorning Azrah.
I trust that you are well.
As discussed over the phone, only two alternatives are avaiable in an attempt to avoid the wetland
located near Eastbury Drive. The proposed route descriptions and cost implications of both
alternatives (Route 1 and Route 2) on the project, are provided by the design engineers below. A
sketch illustrating both alternatives is attached to the email.
The original pipeline traverses approximately 300m of terrestrial grassland and 250m of recreational
parklands and road reserve. With pipeline construction cost at approximately R20 000/m that equates
to R11m of the project cost.
Route 1 – Preferred Alternative Route
The proposed preferred alternative turns and runs in a westerly direction for 200m along Eastbury
Drive. It then crosses Estbury Drive and traverses 475m of terrestrial grassland area before entering
the road reserve of Longbury Drive. The route adds 300m to the original route which equates to R6m
additional cost. The route is noted and depicted in the attached sketch. We are confident that
adequate rehabilitation of this open area route can be achieved as per our commended rehabilitation
achieved on the Western Aqueduct Phase 1 project.
Route 2 – Not Preferred
The route turns East at Eastbury Drive and runs 520m to the intersection with Croftbury Drive. Here
the route turns north and continues within the road surface of Croftbury Drive for 720m until reaching
the Road reserve of Longbury Drive. The route adds 1280m to the original route which equates to
R25.6m additional cost. The route is noted and depicted in the attached sketch. With the road width of
Croftbury Drive being 6m wide, complete road closure will be required during construction to
facilitate the large construction vehicles and ensure public safety. The rate of progress of construction
along the road would necessitate the road closure for approximately 3 months. Croftbury Drive is the
only link between Eastbury and Longbury Drive and the shortest alternative is 3.5km in length. The
closure of Croftbury Drive will have a devastating effect on traffic flow in the area and as a suitable
alternative exist, is not the preferred route.
We agree that the Eastbury Drive Wetland needs to be avoided and would appreciate your feedback
on the two alternatives proposed.Awaiting your response. Thank you and Kind Regards,

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2013/05/06 Hi Deepa
(033) 342 6097 Sorry for the delay.
(033) 342 6097 I shall run this information and layout by our specialists shortly. However, we are out of the office
for the next 2 weeks and will only be able to provide input after the 17th May.
Apologies once again.

23 Weziwe Tshabalala Amafa KZN (033) 394 6543 [email protected] PO Box 2685, Kind regards, Registered and sent BID & Maps
5 (033) 394 6543 [email protected] Pietermaritzburg, 3200 2012/12/06 Sent BID and associated mapping
PO Box 2685,
24 Annie van de Amafa KZN Pietermaritzburg, 3200 2013/01/11 2013/01/11: We acknowledge receipt of your BID for the above proposed development. In terms of 2013/01/14: Annie and Bernadette
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the KwaZulu-Natal Heritage Act No. 4 of 2008 and the National Heritage Resources Act No. 25 of I am concerned that the documentation for the NAA4, specifically the NID and proof of payment, were

1999 (Section 38 (1), we require a completed AMAFA Needs and Desirability Application Form and apparently not included in the post (your ref.: 13/01/11-02). These were included in the couriered

R600 proof of payment. document.

In an email sent to Claire Turner (26/11/2012) querying the location of the documents, it was noted
that the the document arrived, and that the NID was in the postage. I had emailed Claire, as there
were CD's in the same post regarding an update of my reports that went missing when Amafa's IT
system had crashed.

I am nonetheless including them again in this email. I had to re-write the NID form, and thus signed it
for today, as the only hard copy I did have was sent to your offices.

Please look into this. Currently there is no way that we can prove the documents were included in the
post, as it relies solely on hard copies that get delivered to your offices. Perhaps an electronic version
can be sent as well as the hard copy in the future?

Regards
Gavin Anderson

25 Bernadet Amafa KZN (033) 394 6543 (033) 342 6097 [email protected] PO Box 2685, 2013/03/12 2013/03/12: Dear Ms. Seepersad 2013/03/12: Thank you for your prompt response.
7 Pawandiwa Pietermaritzburg, 3200

As per our telephonic conversation, the e-mailed proof of payment and NID form was received. I I await the fax from AMAFA
have checked with our administration section and they have indicated that the response has been
faxed. Please contact Ms. Weziwe Tshabalala in the Administration office should you have any
queries relating to this application

26 Renelle Pillay DWA (031) 336 2742 (031) 305 9915 [email protected] PO Box 1018, Durban, 4000 2012/12/06 Sent BID and associated mapping
(031) 336 2742 (031) 305 9915 [email protected]
8 Bongiwe Sambo DWA [email protected] PO Box 1018, Durban, 4000 Sent BID and associated mapping
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Sibusiso Sikhosana DWA 2012/01/31 2012/01/31: Reference is made to the above mentioned document received by DWA on the 18th of 2012/02/13: Dear Sir,
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December 2012. This department has the following comments: Thank you for the comments on the background information document.

(1) Management of solid waste generated during the construction phase and post construction

phase. (2)Management of any hazardous waste material generated pre and post construction. (3) Regarding Point 6: Information regarding the 1:50 and 1:100 year floodlines and the request for them

Identification of any environmental sensitive areas and water resources such as wetlands, rivers, to be clearly demarcated on a map- After explaining this request to the Client, I was told by Felicity

groundwater etc, as well as possible pollution impacts and mitigation measures of such water Goedon McKenzie of Stormwater GIS that although the 1:100 year floodline information is available,

resources. (4) Storm water management plan/system including the prevention of erosion and the 1:50 year floodline information is not available for public use.

sedimentation. (5) Sewage treatment and disposal i.e. wastewater management. This should also

include the following: - Type of toilet facilities to be provided for construction workers. (6) Please let me know if the 1:100 year floodline suffices and/or how you would like me to proceed?

Information regarding the 1:50 and 1:100 year floodlines. This must be clearly demarcated on a

map. (7) Spill contingency plans. (8) Geotechnical investigation. (9) Environmental Management Thank you and Kind regards,

Plan. In addition, the following points need to be taken into consideration: If the applicant wishes to

develop (structures, roads and other infrastructure) on the wetland/ riparian zone or within the

prescribed buffer as well as to rehabilitate any wetlands/riparian zone on the said property, an

authorisation in terms of section 21(c) and (i) of the National Water Act may be required. Mr

Norman Ward from the Water Resources Management Section of this Department must be

contacted on 9031) 336 2700, should there be any alteration to the bed, banks, course or

characteristics of a watercourse or any impendence or diversion of flow of a watercourse as well as

any abstraction and/or storage of water. The removal of any indigenous trees may need to be

authorised by forestry section, please contact (033) 342 8101. Please note that all wetlands on site

must be delineated according to DWA’s guideline entitled “ A practical field procedure for

identification and delineation of wetlands and riparian areas” . Notwithstanding the above, the

responsibility rests with the applicant to identify any sources or potential sources of pollution from

his undertaking and to take appropriate measures to prevent any pollution of the environment.

Failure to comply with the requirements of the National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998) could lead to

legal action being instituted against the applicant.

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2013/02/14 2013/02/14: Dear Sir, 2013/02/14: Dear Sir,

Please note that 1:50 year is also required and DWA is the competent authority so if such Thank you for your response.

information cannot be provided DWA does not support this project until all information requested

has been submitted. We would like to see whether this project is in or outside of the 1:100 floodline I am making the necessary arrangements to get the requested information to you.

by showing on the colour topographic map.

Thank you and Kind Regards,

I hope the above is in order.

Deepa

Regards

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2013/03/05 Dear Sir,

Please find attached the 1:100 year floodline Information as requested. The attached map will also be
included in the Northern Aqueduct Augmentation Phase 4 Basic Environmental Assessment Report for
the Project.

Please let me know if the map suffices.

31 Carolyn WESSA (039) 975 2147 (039) 975 2147 / [email protected] PO Box 343, Pennington, 2012/12/06 Thank you and Kind regards,
11 Schwegman (086) 725 1884 2013/01/09: Hi Carolyn

4184 2013/01/09: Dear Michelle Thank you very much for these comments and your summary of the situation.
We appreciate the time you have taken to assess the proposal to date.
Proposed Northern Aqueduct Augmentation Project, eThekwini - Phase 4

Background Information Document: All the best for 2013.

The proposed project seeks to link the existing Northern Aqueduct with the recently approved Kind Regards,
Northern Aqueduct Augmentation (NAA) pipeline, the project being referred to as Phase 4
(environmental reporting), in order to bypass a potential bottleneck of supply in the northern
suburbs of Durban in the next five years. The project entails a 5,5 km pipeline of 1 200 mm
diameter, situated within existing servitudes and through developed areas of eThekwini. WESSA
finds that the project is well described in the BID and we note that points along the route which may
be of concern are several water course crossing points. However, the intention to use existing
servitudes minimises transformation of any undeveloped areas and the potential impacts, such as
erosion and resultant watercourse sedimentation during both construction and operation, are
impacts which WESSA is satisfied can be mitigated and managed. We trust that site specific
construction environmental management programmes will be in place where work is undertaken in
sensitive areas.

WESSA has no objection to a basic assessment being undertaken for the reasons given (noting that
EIA Regulation R 545, Listing Notice 2 activity 10 is triggered) provided pertinent specialist studies
are undertaken and the requirements of the Department are met, however, should the assessment
be expanded to a full EIA WESSA requests to be informed.

We do not wish to continue participation in Phase 4 of the NAA and thank you for the opportunity to
comment.

Regards

32 Bianca Morgan WESSA Conservation (031) 201 3126 (031) 201 9525 [email protected] 100 Brand Rd, Durban, 2012/12/06 We would definitely like to be registered and an I&AP on this project and would like further Registered and sent BID & Maps
12 Manager KZN Region a 4001 info. Carolyn will be doing the commenting on behalf of WESSA but I would like to be kept in the
loop.
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13 Seokwang Modise Department of (031) 336 2933 (031) 305 9915 [email protected] Private Bag X9029, 2012/12/06 Sent BID and associated mapping
Pietermaritzburg, 3201
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and Fisheries

Bruce Burger Eskom (031) 710 5386 (031) 710 5146 [email protected] PO Box 66 2012/12/06 Sent BID and associated mapping
(031) 302 2824 New Germany
3620

35 Natasha Brijlal DAEARD (031) 302 2875 [email protected] Department of Agriculture 2013/01/17 2013/01/17: Dear Deepa Noted.
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Private Bag X 54321 This serves to inform you that I am the assessing officer for the above-mentioned application.
Durban Should you be unsatisfied with the review/progress of the application, kindly direct all queries or
4000 complaints to my supervisor:

Miss Yugeshni Govender
Control Environmental Officer: Environmental Impact Assessment
Tel: (031) 3022 864
Cell: 082 921 9340 (please sms if unavailable)
E-mail: [email protected]

If Miss Govender is unable to attend to your enquiry/complaint timeously, you can contact the
District Manager directly:

Ms. Vanessa Maclou
District Manager: eThekwini District Office
Tel: (031) 3022 870
Cell: 082 461 7668 (please sms if unavailable)
E-mail: [email protected]

Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have an queries.

36 2013/04/05 2013/04/05: Hi Ian
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Miss Kacy Moodley will be the assessing officer for the abovementioned project.

Kind regards,
Natasha Brijlal

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[email protected] 2013/02/04 2013/02/04: Dear Sir

2013/02/04: I am keen in the development and seek full details of the project

thanks Thank you for your email. We appreciate your interest in the project .

solly singh The project currently under consideration is ONLY the Northern Aqueduct Augmentation Phase 4 (NAA

ph 4).

**NAA Phase 4: This is a short section (5km) of pipeline, 1.2m in diameter which is being proposed

from Mt Moriah to Phoenix 2 Reservoir, almost entirely within an existing servitude.

**The purpose of the project (overall) is to supply water to Western and Northern Durban. The project

originated in Umlaas Road, where the Western Aqueduct (WA) was built to supply great Durban with

water (ultimately from Midmar).

Phases 1 – 3 of the NAA have already undergone an Environmental Impact Assessment Process, and
have been approved, they are not under discussion or consideration here.
The only reason for mentioning or showing those phases is to illustrate how Phase 4 fits into the
bigger picture.

Phase 1 of the WA has already been constructed.
Phase 2 of the WA is currently on hold for various reasons related to the tender process.
Phase 1 of the NAA will begin construction later this year, as water is urgently needed in the north,
and a supply is especially required to Cornubia. Phases 2 and 3 of the NAA will follow.

38 Because WA ph2 has been put on hold, no injection of water is possible at the beginning of the NAA.
39 Thus a plan was devised to use the existing Pipes of the Northern Aqueduct (NAX) (already in the
ground), and link these to the NAA, which will hopefully begin construction this year. This will provide
an ALTERNATIVE route for water to reach the northern areas.

**NAA Phase 4: This alternative route (NAA Ph4) will eventually be a supplemental route ONCE the
WA Ph2 and the other legs of the NAA (1-3) have been built.

I have attached – please have a look through and see if these assist you.

The Background Information Document (BID) is also attached.

What is the size limit on emails you can receive? I can email you the maps (Map Sheets 1-8 as shown
on the attached “Keyplan”) – they are very useful for zooming in.

Kind Regards,