Proposed Motherwell NU31 housing development

In terms of the EIA Regulations, an application of this nature has to undergo both Scoping and Environmental Impact Assessment. Arcus GIBB Engineering and Science have been commissioned by GOBA Consulting Engineers, who are the appointed project managers, to undertake the EIA. Application for environmental authorisation for the following listed activities will be made:
1(k), 12, 14, 15, 16(b), 18 (GN No. R386); and 02, 5 (GN No. R387).

Location: Portion 2 of farm 316 in Motherwell, north of Port Elizabeth in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality.

What is being planned?

The total developable area comprises approximately 148 ha, which is to be rezoned and subdivided into a total of 5187 erven. Some 5148 of these erven are earmarked for residential use. In addition, several large and smaller community sites, including sport fields, are provided throughout the proposed development area. Next to the Motherwell reservoir, a large multi-purpose centre has been proposed, comprising a resource centre, community hall, clinic, library and other institutional facilities, depending on the needs. Several larger and smaller business sites are provided throughout the neighbourhood unit. Tarred roads, parking lots and public transport facilities will also be built to service the entire area.

You may register (providing full contact details) as an Interested & Affected Party and submit comments in writing to:

Jesse Jegels
Arcus GIBB (Pty) Ltd
P.O. Box 63703, Greenacres, P.E., 6057
Email: jjegels@gibb.co.za,
Tel: 041 392 7500, Fax: 041 363 9300

All comments will form part of an issues and response trail that will be submitted to the Department of Economic Development and Environmental Affairs, in Port Elizabeth to assist them with their decision regarding environmental authorization of the proposed development.