Rectification in Terms of Section 24G of National Environmental Management Act (NEMA, Act 107 of 1998) for the Unlawful Activities on Portion 46 of Driefontein No. 1389, Winterton, KwaZulu-Natal

The Applicant commenced with the construction of the following infrastructure and is approximately 1.43 ha in extent:
• The construction of a building (wedding venue), including the laying of the foundations and installation of the roof and columns of the steel structure (350 m2).
• Amphitheatre (90% complete).
• Platform (150 m2) has been cleared for construction / storage containers.
• Lemon tree orchard – area has been cleared.

The development will consist of the following components:

Wedding Venue and Associated Infrastructure:
• Entrance foyer
• Reception venue
• Restaurant
• Kitchen
• Office space
• Ablutions
• Coats room
• Generator yard
• Lemon tree orchard
• Yard and courtyard
• Entrance circle and access road
• Parking
• Platform area for construction materials and storage containers

Amphitheatre:
• Platform area
• Concrete steps

Building Plan approval for the following has been issued by the Municipality:
• 650 m2 wedding venue.
• 8 x hotel rooms.
• 5 x chalets (150 m2 each).
• Staff housing / accommodation (250 m2).