Proposed extension of the validity of the EAs of two authorised solar PV facilities on Portion D and Portion E (and now called the Ukuqala Solar PV facility) within the Vetlaagte Farm near De Aar

This application is made for the proposed extension of the validity of the EAs of two authorised solar PV facilities on Portion D and Portion E (and now called the Ukuqala Solar PV facility) within the Vetlaagte Farm near De Aar. The total size of the solar facility will be 75MW. Note that all the relevant NEMA authorisations for the above two PV facilities are currently in place, and were issued in 2013 however the EAs will expire by July 2023 if not extended. The final layout was guided by the Environmental Sensitivity Map which was produced using the specialist input obtained during the original impact assessment, as well as during the course of numerous EA Amendment Applications. Furthermore, CTS Heritage has recently completed field assessments in the immediate context and as such, the site is well understood.