AE01828V
A REPORT ON A HERITAGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR THE PROPOSED MAKUSHANE LOOP IN AND OUT POWER LINE IN THE BAPHALABORWA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY, LIMPOPO PROVINCE
Archaetnos cc was requested by Setala Environmental to conduct a Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) related to the proposed Makushane loop in and out power line. This is in the Ba-Phalaborwa Local Municipality, in the Limpopo Province.
A survey of the available literature was undertaken to obtain background information regarding the area. This was followed by the field survey which was conducted according to generally accepted HIA practices, aimed at locating all possible objects, sites and features of cultural significance in the area of the proposed development.
During the survey no site of cultural heritage significance were identified.
The following is recommended:
- Since nothing of heritage importance was identified, the proposed development may continue.
- Development may however only proceed upon receiving the necessary comments from SAHRA.
- It should be noted that the subterranean presence of archaeological and/or historical sites, features or artefacts is always a distinct possibility. Care should therefore be taken when development commences that if any of these are discovered, work on site immediate cease and a qualified archaeologist be called in to investigate the occurrence.
In this regard the following ‘Chance find Procedure’ should be followed:
- Upon finding any archaeological or historical material all work at the affected area must cease.
· The area should be demarcated in order to prevent any further work there until an investigation has been completed.
· An archaeologist should be contacted immediately to provide advice on the matter.
- Should it be a minor issue, the archaeologist will decide on future action. Depending on the nature of the find, it may include a site visit.
- SAHRA’s APM Unit may also be notified.
· If needed, the necessary permit will be applied for with SAHRA. This will be done in conjunction with the appointed archaeologist.
· The removal of such archaeological material will be done by the archaeologist in lieu of the approval given by SAHRA, including any conditions stipulated by the latter.
· Work on site will only continue after the archaeologist/ SAHRA has agreed to such a matter.
It is also important to take cognizance that it is the client’s responsibility to do the submission of this report via the SAHRIS System on the SAHRA website. No work on site may commence before receiving the necessary comments from SAHRA.