The property known as Remainder of Erf 1627, Sedgefield is situated on The Island in the coastal town of Sedgefield, within the Knysna Local Municipality, Western Cape. The site is located immediately west of the Sedgefield central area, bordered by the Swartvlei Estuary system to the north and surrounded by a mosaic of residential and natural areas. The site falls within proximity to the Swartvlei, Hoekraal River, and Myoli Beach, with the Protected Natural Dune Fynbos area lying to the south.

The site is located in Keurboomstrand, a resort town near Plettenberg Bay in the Western Cape, under the jurisdiction of the Bitou Municipality.

It should be noted that the proposed development encompasses two interrelated components. The first involves the expansion of the existing Kinetic Catamarans manufacturing facility, while the second entails the upgrade of the South African Sea Cadet Corps – TS Knysna facilities located on the adjoining property. Both components are being assessed collectively under a single Basic Assessment process and are hereafter referred to jointly as “the development area.”

A mixed use / light industrial development is proposed on RE/ 139 Farm Zandhoogte, near Groot Brakrivier, Western Cape Province. The area is approximately 18.5 hectares and located north of the N2 in Tergniet. Approximate central coordinates: 34° 3'28.02"S; 22°11'22.60"E.

The property is zoned Agricultural I. Wilderness Fruit (Pty) Ltd is applying for an additional 11 hectares of cultivated land to practise their existing rights to plant Macadamia and Avocado Trees on Erf 385, Hoekwil. Historically, the agricultural lands have been utilised for farming practises; however, the project area of interest (PAOI) is currently heavily infested with alien invasive plants (AIPs). The site can be located at GPS coordinates 33º 57′ 13.87″ 22º 35′ 18.01″.

Location and Activity:
The Part 2 Amendment is for the Athina Estate development on Portion 66 and 67 of the Farm Brakkloof 443 in the Bitou Municipality, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape. The Environmental Authorisation was issued on 31 July 2024 which approved the development of 9 residential stands with associated infrastructure and communal open space. A Part 1 Amendment was approved on 14 June 2024 for amendments to the SDP which included the realignment of the internal road and minor realignment of the five beachfront erven. The new proposed changes to the SDP are as follows:

Project Proposal: The construction of a primary residence, three cottages, a vehicle parking area, and a garage/storeroom. Additionally, it is necessary to create an access road through the existing dense vegetation on the property to the development.

Location: Portion 79 of Farm 205, Ruygte Valley, Sedgefield, Western Cape

Development of a small beachfront estate (9 residential stands) with some designated Open Space on Portions 66 and 67 of Farm 443, Plettenberg Bay

Development Phase: Civil construction completed

EIA Reference Number: 16/3/3/1/D1/14/0028/22

NEAS REFERENCE: WCP/EIA/0001187/2022

The ECO reports provides guidance on environmental best practices for the proposed development of a beachfront security estate on portion 66 & 67 of farm 443, Plettenberg bay, Western Cape. The content of this report is aligned with the requests and conditions outlined in the EA (DEA Reference: 16/3/3/1/D1/14/0028/22) and EMPr (Dated: 23/08/2023).

Activities have been carried out on Farm Portions RE/420 (489ha) and 373 (789ha), Outeniqua Game Farm which require a Section 24 G application process to be carried out in terms of the National Environmental Management Act (Act 107 of 1998) (NEMA).