Dolomite stability certificate only required for new builds
“For private land, the land owner does the study and shoulders the cost. For land belonging to the metro, the metro bears the cost,” says metro spokesperson Themba Gadebe.
Last week, The Addie wrote about the nasty surprise Vinesh Kessopersadh received after submitting his building plans and was told he needed to get a dolomite stability certificate at a cost of R80 000 per hole.
The metro has responded and confirmed that they require a dolomite stability certificate with the submission of building plans.
This requirement started late last year and is strictly according to SANS 1936, 2012 guideline on the development of dolomite land.
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“It is required for all parts of Springs.
“Depending on the size of the land which requires development, which will determine the number of boreholes to be drilled and also the consultant who has been contracted to conduct the study, prices may start from R60 000.
“Potential builders are informed that a dolomite stability investigation report will be required on dolomitic land.
“For private land, the landowner does the study and shoulders the cost, for land belonging to the metro, the metro bears the cost,” says metro spokesperson Themba Gadebe.
Gadebe went on to say that they have their own specialised service providers for dolomite-related issues, and this is outsourced due to the equipment involved in the study.
When asked if the metro did not do their own geoscience studies, Gadebe says they do their own studies through service providers.
The certificate is required for all new buildings only.
