Eskom Ganspan Pering 132 kV

Eskom SOC Ltd proposes to development of a 3 kilometre 132kV overhead line (OHL). The proposed Ganspan Pering 132kV OHL will connect to Eskom’s Substation. The proposed OHL is located near Pampierstad on the boarder of the North West and Northern Cape Province. The intention of the project is to provide electricity in an efficient and sustainable manner, including its generation, transmission and distribution and retail. The mission of Eskom is to provide sustainable electricity solutions to grow the economy and improve the quality of lifer of the people in South Africa and in the region.

As per the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) regulations of 2014 (as amended), the Ganspan Pering 132 kV OHL project requires an Environmental Authorisation, from the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) and possible WUA application to the Department of Human Settlement, Water and Sanitation (DHSWS), respectively. The triggered activities are listed under Listing Notices 1 & 3 (published in Government Notices No. R 983 and No. R 985 respectively), and as such, the BA process needs to be followed.

Published: 26 January 2022
Review Period: 26 January to 25 February 2022

Contact Person: Mr. Gregory Shaw
Email: g.shaw@cesnet.co.za
Tel: 087 549 1327

Draft Basic Assessment Report-BAR