Relocation of the authorised Main Transmission Substation (MTS) and co-ordinates associated with the authorised electrical grid infrastructure to support the authorised Sutherland, Sutherland 2 and Rietrug Wind Energy Facilities (WEF’s), Northern Cape and

The Final Basic Assessment report submitted to DFFE in 2019 indicates that proposed 132kV powerline, MTS and 400kV powerline were assessed within a 500m corridor. At the time of the assessment it was indicated that the location of the MTS within this authorised grid connection corridor was not considered to be an ideal location for the MTS as it had been positioned in an area with hills and numerous small drainage lines leading off the slopes onto the adjacent plains. The assessment indicated that a significant amount of earth moving and levelling would be required to prepare the site. Following considerations of the technical aspects of the project by the Developer regarding the relocation of the MTS for the development as part of the more detailed design of the facility, it has been concluded that the new location sited within the authorised grid corridor is considered as the most feasible location for the MTS on PTN 7 FARM 16, HAMEL KRAAL, LAINGSBURG MUNICIPALITY, WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE.