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Proposed development of the Vaalfontein Cemetery

Public Participation
  • Status: Draft Basic Assessment Report
  • Authority: Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning
  • Date of notice: 2024-11-13
  • Closing date: 2024-12-13

BACKGROUND AND PROJECT RATIONALE

The City of Cape Town proposes to establish the Vaalfontein Cemetery on Erf 781, Firgrove, Cape Town. The development is necessitated by a pressing need for additional burial space in the Eastern Region; Helderberg District as well as in the broader City metro. The department of Recreation and Parks has identified specific parcels of property throughout the city that could be developed into cemeteries, including the aforementioned site.

A previous application for Environmental Authorisation lapsed before completion of the process. Consequently, a new application has been made for Environmental Authorisation to undertake listed activities in terms of the National Environmental Management Act (107 of 1998) and EIA Regulations, 2014 (GNR 326 of 2017).

The proposed cemetery development will occur on the 23-hectare Erf 781, with a footprint of approximately 14.15 hectares

SITE DESCRIPTION

The site is situated alongside a railway reserve and old Main Road and is accessible via the Main Road (M9) which runs along the northern edge of the site.  The City of Cape Town’s Vaalfontein Cleansing and Water Services depot is located on a portion of the site while Schonenberg Estate borders the site to the east.

The proposed development requires an environmental authorisation from the Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEA&DP) for activities associated with the expansion of the cemetery.  

APPLICABLE LEGISLATION

Application has been made for environmental authorisation to undertake listed activities in terms of the National Environmental Management Act (107 of 1998) and EIA Regulations, 2014 as amended (GNR 326 of 2017):

Activity 19 of Listing Notice 1 (GNR 327 of 2017): The infilling or depositing of any material of more than 10 cubic metres into, or the dredging, excavation, removal or moving of soil, sand, shells, shell grit, pebbles or rock of more than 10 cubic metres from a watercourse.

Activity 23 of Listing Notice 1 (GNR 327 of 2017): The development of cemeteries of 2 500 square metres or more in size.

OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE

The 30-day commenting period for the draft BAR commences on Wednesday, 13 November 2024 ending on Friday, 13 December 2024.

Should you have any queries or concerns, you can contact the Environmental Assessment Practitioner, Jeremy Rose or Kudakwashe Chimatira as follows:

  • By sending an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • By post to Infinity Environmental, Suite 17, Private Bag X11, Mowbray 7705
  • By sending a WhatsApp message to 060 524 7676
  • By completing the form on this page

Files can be accessed at the link below.

Vaalfontein dBAR

Vaalfontein Cemetery draft BAR

Comment and Registration Form

You may request registration as an interested and affected party (I&AP) for this public participation process by filling in your name and contact information below.

Once you have entered your details, select 'next' to enter your comments on the proposed development.

Please note that any comments submitted will be included in future versions of the report and publicly available. If you have any direct financial, business, personal or other interest in the application, please ensure you declare it below.

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COMMENT FORM (PAGE 2)

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All comments will be considered by the Environmental Assessment Practitioner and will be submitted to the competent authority.

If you are unable to submit written comments please contact the Environmental Assessment Practitioner to request alternative means of commenting.

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Personal Information and Privacy

We are required by the EIA Regulations, GNR 326 of 2017 and the National Environmental Management Act to maintain a register of interested and affected parties including of people who have commented, attended meetings, or requested registration. This requires us to collect and process certain personal information as defined in the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013. The following personal information has been collected for the purpose of public participation from registered I&APs and will be collected from anyone who comments or registers: 

  • Name, contact details and address;
  • A copy of any comments submitted; and
  • Details of any interest declared in the granting or refusal of the application.

Should you register and/or comment, your name and your comments will be included in published documents. Your contact details, address, and interest declaration will be provided to the competent authority and must also be provided to any appellants in the event that the environmental authorisation is appealed in terms of the Appeal Regulations, GNR 993 of 2014.
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