RN135914
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION THROUGH A SCOPING AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS AND ASSOCIATED WATER USE AUTHORISATION FOR THE PROPOSED CHRIS HANI EXTENSION 8 MIXED USE TOWNSHIP DEVELOPMENT ON PART OF THE REMAINING EXTENT OF PORTION 1 OF THE FARM MODDER EAST 72 IR CITY OF EKURHULENI GAUTENG Notice is hereby given in terms of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998), and the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2014 (as amended), of the intention of African Residential Projects (Pty) Ltd to apply for Environmental Authorisation through a Scoping and Environmental Impact Assessment process for the proposed Chris Hani Extension 8 development. Associated water uses will be addressed in terms of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998). Project description: The proposed mixed use township extends over approximately 320.70 ha and comprises Residential 2 and Residential 4 land uses; Business 2 uses; community facilities comprising primary schools, a secondary school and crches; a cemetery; public open spaces and parks; public roads; and electrical infrastructure, including a powerline corridor. The proposal also includes solar photovoltaic electricity generation and associated infrastructure. Engineering services and infrastructure: The development includes bulk and internal water supply, sewer infrastructure connecting to the existing wastewater treatment system, electrical supply and distribution infrastructure, access and internal roads, and stormwater management infrastructure, including attenuation ponds and discharge structures. Project location: The development is situated on part of the Remaining Extent of Portion 1 of the Farm Modder East No. 72, Registration Division I.R., Gauteng Province, within the Eastern Region of the City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality. The site lies east of Daveyton and north of the N12 freeway, with access proposed from Laris Street (Oscar Mabika Street). Potential environmental impacts: Potential impacts include vegetation clearance, loss of agricultural land and grassland habitat, effects on wetlands and watercourses, changes to stormwater runoff, groundwater and ground-stability risks, traffic, dust, noise, visual effects, waste generation and cumulative impacts. Housing provision, community facilities, employment and local economic opportunities will also be considered. Public participation process: Interested and affected parties are invited to register and submit written comments, concerns or objections to the Environmental Assessment Practitioner. Please provide your name, contact details and interest in the proposal, and disclose any direct business, financial, personal or other interest in the application. Draft Scoping Report review: The report will be available for a minimum 30-day public review period from 23 October 2026 to 23 November 2026. Contact the EAP for assistance accessing the documents or submitting comments. Environmental Assessment Practitioner: W & L Consultants. Contact person: Liselle Du Plessis. Email: Liselle@wlcons.co.za. Competent authority: Gauteng Department of Environment. Application reference number: refer to – Chris Hani Ext8 Closing date for comments: 23 November 2026
Reference Number: RN135914
