December 2022
FBAR and EMMP - Cape St Francis Coastal Environment
Dear Stakeholder
The Kouga Local Municipality has commissioned a Basic Assessment (BA) and Integrated Environmental Maintenance Management Plan (EMMP) for the Cape St Francis village coastal area. Management recommendations provided in the report are in the form of development interventions and maintenance actions. Because of the location of the village in a coastal area and within a sensitive environment, approval from the competent environmental authority (i.e. the Provincial Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT)) is required before many of the suggested actions can be implemented.
Activities under Listing Notices 1 and 3 of the EIA Regulations (2014 as amended) are triggered by the suggested development and maintenance activities. A Basic Assessment must therefore be undertaken and submitted to the DEDEAT in terms of EIA Regulations (2014 as amended) under Section 24 of the National Environmental Management Act (No. 107 of 1998). This notice serves to inform you that the Final BAR has been submitted to the DEDEAT for their review and decision-making (Reference number EC08/C/LN1&3/M/32-2022).
Thank you for your participation in the process. For your information, a copy of the FBAR is attached to this notice. You can access Appendices at our website at https://environmentcen.co.za/project-items/maintenance-management-plan-cape-st-francis-coastal-zone-kouga-local-municipality-ec/
Find the 2 MB Cape St Francis Coastal Area FBAR _compressed.pdf HERE
Many thanks
Belinda Clark
CEN (Working to conserve South Africa's dwindling natural resources)
http://www.environmentcen.co.za
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FBAR and EMMP - Cape St Francis Coastal Environment
Dear Stakeholder
The Kouga Local Municipality has commissioned a Basic Assessment (BA) and Integrated Environmental Maintenance Management Plan (EMMP) for the Cape St Francis village coastal area. Management recommendations provided in the report are in the form of development interventions and maintenance actions. Because of the location of the village in a coastal area and within a sensitive environment, approval from the competent environmental authority (i.e. the Provincial Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT)) is required before many of the suggested actions can be implemented.
Activities under Listing Notices 1 and 3 of the EIA Regulations (2014 as amended) are triggered by the suggested development and maintenance activities. A Basic Assessment must therefore be undertaken and submitted to the DEDEAT in terms of EIA Regulations (2014 as amended) under Section 24 of the National Environmental Management Act (No. 107 of 1998). This notice serves to inform you that the Final BAR has been submitted to the DEDEAT for their review and decision-making (Reference number EC08/C/LN1&3/M/32-2022).
Thank you for your participation in the process. For your information, a copy of the FBAR is attached to this notice. You can access Appendices at our website at https://environmentcen.co.za/project-items/maintenance-management-plan-cape-st-francis-coastal-zone-kouga-local-municipality-ec/
Find the 2 MB Cape St Francis Coastal Area FBAR _compressed.pdf HERE
Many thanks
Belinda Clark
CEN (Working to conserve South Africa's dwindling natural resources)
http://www.environmentcen.co.za
______________________________________________________________________________
September 2022
Cape st Francis Coastal environment plan - Letter from Belinda Clark
Letter from Belinda Clark to CSF Civic Association:
The report and Appendices can be accessed at the Environmental
Assessment Practitioner’s (EAP) website at:
https://environmentcen.co.za/project-items/maintenance-management-plan-cape-st-francis-coastal-zone-kouga-local-municipality-ec/
Cape st Francis Coastal environment plan - Letter from Belinda Clark
Letter from Belinda Clark to CSF Civic Association:
The report and Appendices can be accessed at the Environmental
Assessment Practitioner’s (EAP) website at:
https://environmentcen.co.za/project-items/maintenance-management-plan-cape-st-francis-coastal-zone-kouga-local-municipality-ec/
28 June 2021
To register as an Interested and / or Affected Party and request that the your issues receive attention during the
assessment process, Closing Date for Comments: 1 July 2021 Download this document page (part of the background information document) . Send the document to Belinda Clark bclark@telkomsa.net
To register as an Interested and / or Affected Party and request that the your issues receive attention during the
assessment process, Closing Date for Comments: 1 July 2021 Download this document page (part of the background information document) . Send the document to Belinda Clark bclark@telkomsa.net
24 June 2021
Dear Interested and Affected Party
A public workshop was held on 18 June 2021 in Cape St Francis, to discuss the first phase of the Coastal Maintenance Management Plan. We promised to share copies of the 2 presentations, as well as a link to the virtual recording on Zoom.
Please find links to download the presentations from our website at:
https://environmentcen.co.za/project-items/maintenance-management-plan-cape-st-francis-coastal-zone-kouga-local-municipality-ec/
And a link to download the Virtual recording at:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/g8mfyaio6ufk49n/AAAUcGBLLchRu1EYhQHM3Wlsa?dl=0
Also available is a summary of the outcomes of the Group Exercises done at the Workshop, related to:
If you were unable to attend the workshop, and would like to add to the Group Work exercises, please feel free to do so in writing.
Thank you
Belinda
bclark@telkomsa.net
Dear Interested and Affected Party
A public workshop was held on 18 June 2021 in Cape St Francis, to discuss the first phase of the Coastal Maintenance Management Plan. We promised to share copies of the 2 presentations, as well as a link to the virtual recording on Zoom.
Please find links to download the presentations from our website at:
https://environmentcen.co.za/project-items/maintenance-management-plan-cape-st-francis-coastal-zone-kouga-local-municipality-ec/
And a link to download the Virtual recording at:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/g8mfyaio6ufk49n/AAAUcGBLLchRu1EYhQHM3Wlsa?dl=0
Also available is a summary of the outcomes of the Group Exercises done at the Workshop, related to:
- The study boundary
- Identifying sensitive environments
- Identifying problem/risk areas
- Suggesting solutions
If you were unable to attend the workshop, and would like to add to the Group Work exercises, please feel free to do so in writing.
Thank you
Belinda
bclark@telkomsa.net
All reports and information related to the project will be added to the EAP’s website on the project tab at Maintenance Management Plan Cape St Francis Coastal Zone, Kouga Local Municipality, EC – Environment Cen
From St Francis Today : Notice of Basic Assessment Process: Maintenance Management Plan for the Cape St Francis coastal zone | St Francis Today
From the KOUGA Municipality's Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/KougaNews/posts/3940477345980321
POSSIBLE REMOVAL OF CAPE ST FRANCIS DUNE INVESTIGATED
Kouga Municipality is investigating the possible removal of a portion of the dune at Cape St Francis that sparked a community protest earlier this month.
Kouga Finance Portfolio Councilor, Brenton Williams, said the municipality would be submitting an emergency application to the Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT) in terms of Section 30(A)2 of the National Environmental Management Act (Nema), requesting permission to try and redress the situation that gave rise to the protest.
Williams, who's been acting as Executive Mayor this past week, said the dune had been built-up and extended by a few local property owners.
“The dune now stretches right up to the high-water mark. This results in a massive backwash, especially at high tide when the swell is big,” he said.
He said the municipality was exploring ways to minimise the immediate threat to lives while also protecting public land and private properties along the coast.
"One of the short-term solutions we are considering, is removing a portion of the dune," he said.
“Once the immediate risk has been addressed, the next step is to compile a dune management plan for our region's coastal areas."
He said global warming, rising sea levels and coastal developments dating back to before current Environmental legislation were all contributing to a range of safety challenges along the coast.
“In some areas the beach has eroded to such an extent that municipal infrastructure and properties are at risk of being washed away by the ocean.
"In other areas infrastructure and properties are at risk of being overrun by sand.”
He said a dune management plan was essential going forward so as to keep coastal communities safe from these climate-related challenges.
POSSIBLE REMOVAL OF CAPE ST FRANCIS DUNE INVESTIGATED
Kouga Municipality is investigating the possible removal of a portion of the dune at Cape St Francis that sparked a community protest earlier this month.
Kouga Finance Portfolio Councilor, Brenton Williams, said the municipality would be submitting an emergency application to the Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT) in terms of Section 30(A)2 of the National Environmental Management Act (Nema), requesting permission to try and redress the situation that gave rise to the protest.
Williams, who's been acting as Executive Mayor this past week, said the dune had been built-up and extended by a few local property owners.
“The dune now stretches right up to the high-water mark. This results in a massive backwash, especially at high tide when the swell is big,” he said.
He said the municipality was exploring ways to minimise the immediate threat to lives while also protecting public land and private properties along the coast.
"One of the short-term solutions we are considering, is removing a portion of the dune," he said.
“Once the immediate risk has been addressed, the next step is to compile a dune management plan for our region's coastal areas."
He said global warming, rising sea levels and coastal developments dating back to before current Environmental legislation were all contributing to a range of safety challenges along the coast.
“In some areas the beach has eroded to such an extent that municipal infrastructure and properties are at risk of being washed away by the ocean.
"In other areas infrastructure and properties are at risk of being overrun by sand.”
He said a dune management plan was essential going forward so as to keep coastal communities safe from these climate-related challenges.
9 November 2020: Saving the main beach (links to information)
Wavescape article: https://www.wavescape.co.za/surf-news/breaking-news/breaking-point.html?fbclid=IwAR00YdFBr-5NbHD6J6qkcJLzMfTQJeP15wdg4cK2ASjlG0S9EZsyWxfk3Iw
St Francis Today article: https://stfrancistoday.com/possible-removal-of-cape-st-francis-dune-investigated/?fbclid=IwAR2DTh7z3VpHVuXtPitvsz3-9ecJHKwWzuDYwKr4NxJViagqBH-w2vj_o4M
Kouga Munisipality Kouga News: https://www.facebook.com/KougaNews/posts/3940477345980321 or read here
YouTube video - How Woonona Beach was rescued by BeachCare Illawarra and the Wollongong Council.....
St Francis Today Link for photos above: https://stfrancistoday.com/then-and-now-in-the-greater-st-francis-region-6/
Wavescape article: https://www.wavescape.co.za/surf-news/breaking-news/breaking-point.html?fbclid=IwAR00YdFBr-5NbHD6J6qkcJLzMfTQJeP15wdg4cK2ASjlG0S9EZsyWxfk3Iw
St Francis Today article: https://stfrancistoday.com/possible-removal-of-cape-st-francis-dune-investigated/?fbclid=IwAR2DTh7z3VpHVuXtPitvsz3-9ecJHKwWzuDYwKr4NxJViagqBH-w2vj_o4M
Kouga Munisipality Kouga News: https://www.facebook.com/KougaNews/posts/3940477345980321 or read here
YouTube video - How Woonona Beach was rescued by BeachCare Illawarra and the Wollongong Council.....
St Francis Today Link for photos above: https://stfrancistoday.com/then-and-now-in-the-greater-st-francis-region-6/