Outeniqua WWTW – Section 24G Fine Appeal

HilLand Environmental, have been appointed by the applicant and landowner of the remainder of erf 325, George Municipality, as Independent Environmental Assessment Practitioners (EAPs), to facilitate a Section 24G application process in terms of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998) and the amended Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2014.

A rectification process was undertaken for works already undertaken as part of the erosion repairs, works to be completed and rehabilitation at the stormwater outlet at the Outeniqua Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW), George.

An administrative fine in terms of NEMA was issued by the Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEA&DP) in terms of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act 107 of 1998) on the 21^st February 2025. In terms of Section 24G(4) of the NEMA, the applicant must pay the administrative fine of R250 000 before the competent authority may consider the report and thereafter issue or refuse an environmental authorisation.

The applicant is now lodging an appeal against the fine issued. The appeal dcocument is available for viewing from 14 March 2025 to 14 April 2025. 

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