SR016133
LINSEN NAMBI
ICEBO ENVIRO PROJECTS
TRANSNET
NOTICE TO CONDUCT AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT & WATER USE LICENSE APPLICATION FOR THE PROPOSED SOUTH DUNES_BERTH AND SITES FOR BULK LIQUIDS PHASE 1-A2 AT THE PORT OF RICHARDS BAY, UMHLATHUZE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY IN KING CETSHWAYO DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY WITHIN KWAZULUNATAL PROVINCE. OCTOBER 2026 Notice is hereby given that Linsen Nambi proposes the development of the South Dunes Berth and associated bulk liquids storage facilities, Phase 1 and Phase 2, at the Port of Richards Bay, within the uMhlathuze Local Municipality, King Cetshwayo District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal Province. The proposed development includes bulk liquids storage facilities with an approximate combined storage capacity of 300 000 cubic metres for the storage and handling of diesel, petrol, aviation fuel, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), heavy fuel oil (HFO), marine fuel oil (MFO) and marine gas oil (MGO), together with the South Dunes Berth and associated infrastructure. In terms of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998) (NEMA) and the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2014, as amended, the proposed project triggers listing notice 1, 2 and 3, listed under Regulation R324, R325, and R327 of the 2014 Regulations (as amended in 2017). Accordingly, an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process is being undertaken to identify and assess the potential environmental and socio-economic impacts of the proposed development and to determine appropriate mitigation measures. The proposed development is located in proximity to watercourses and associated aquatic environments. Accordingly, the project will be assessed under the National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998) to determine the applicable water use authorisation requirements, i.e. a Water Use Licence Application (WULA). AREA/VENUE DATE TIME Bracken Ham Hall 17 November 2026 10:00 am All Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) are invited to participate in the process by attending the meetings, providing comments, concerns, objections and/or relevant information relating to the proposed development. Stakeholders who wish to obtain further information regarding the proposed development, receive project updates, review environmental documentation, or submit written comments during the Public Participation Process are encouraged to register as Interested and Affected Parties. To register, please submit your full name and surname, contact telephone number, email and/or postal address, and your interest in the proposed development to the contact person below on or before 30 January 2027. Contact Person: Mrs Monica Nomcebo Shange, Icebo Enviro Projects, 19A Village Road, Kloof 3610, Tel: 031 765 4129, Email: noluvuyom@ iceboenviro.co.za.
Reference Number: SR016133
