Comments for Langebaan Rate Payers Association

Comment on The Proposed Saldanha Bay IDZ by Graeme Clemitson

Graeme Clemitson — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:11:59 +0000

Agree with your reasoned synopsis. As a local member of the South African Oil & Gas Alliance (SAOGA) and, a participating member of their Port Cluster Leadership Team (PCLT), agree there needs to be close consultation with all stakeholders in respect of the development of the port of Saldanha. Also feel there are inadequate mechanisms in place to guide the ‘hasten slowly’ process.

The so-called IDZ is still only a bunch of words on paper. The reality is time may yet see it as simply ‘industrial develoment’, arising from natural, organic growth of what ‘fits’ the circumstances and is right for the region, economically, socially & environmentally.

Locally, there is a need for stronger mechanisms/vehicle to be introduced between all port users/stakeholders. Regrettably, Transnet & other government entities, not excluding the local Saldanha Bay Municipality, tend to operate in a vacuum of their own, and it is difficult to align what they are saying with what is actually realising on the ground. More importantly, what can be realistically and sustainably, be realised, to the benefit of the entire region, always taking account of future customers needs and, good stewardship of what we have under our control.

Having recently joined the LRRA, had previously not taken the time to study the content of your website. Most impressive and informative.

Graeme Clemitson

Comment on The Proposed Saldanha Bay IDZ by Karen

Karen — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:24:19 +0000

thank you for the well-reasoned and calm argument presented here. wish there could be more of this level of analysis!

Comment on Comments on Langefontein Wind Farm by Ulrich Schoeman

Ulrich Schoeman — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:17:49 +0000

Something you may be aware of. Nonetheless. In both the UK and USA wind turbine noise impact on the host community and its residents, even as far as 3 km from a wind farm. The complaint is of sleep disturbance from the noise. Many residents living much closer – 300 m.- from a wind farm are experiencing major sleep disruption and other serious medical problems from nighttime wind turbine noise. There are many studies published in this regards. The peculiar acoustic characteristics of wind turbine noise immissions cause the sounds heard at the receiving properties to be more annoying and troublesome than the more familiar noise from traffic and industrial factories. The residents who are annoyed by wind turbine noise complain of the approximately one (1) second repetitive swoosh-boom-swoosh-boom sound of the turbine blades and “low frequency” noise.

Comment on Reverse Osmosis by duncan evans

duncan evans — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 07:41:46 +0000

To appeal the process is an absolute must do.
This is irresponsible management of resources and the sooner long term planning prior to allowing large scale development is made the sooner we may have a chance on sustaining the environment.
There are at least 6 large desal. plants planned and I am sure many more are being mooted. This before addressing the core problem is solved.
The world over desal plants are receiving negative reviews and SA is now attempting to solve the water crises using this technology.
Africa, the worlds dumping ground for failed technology.

Comment on Renew Your Membership by ANTON FICK

ANTON FICK — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 10:38:23 +0000

Please confirm my membership for 2011 .Payment by cheque no 2932 to Hannes \vermeulen on 02 February 2011.

Comment on Ruimtelike Ontwikkelings Raamwerk (ROR) by Hank Albertze

Hank Albertze — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 07:07:15 +0000

Good Day

We, The Meeuklip Association(Penguin Place) are mandated to protect and manage our township area which is defined as erf 2096 to erf 2122. We are apposed to the development as indicated in he draft ROR at the LYC site. It currently can hardly handle the parking and traffick in peak season.The area can not handle more. The other proposed nodes will assist in relieving the pressure on LYC.

Comment on Hernu u Lidmaatskap by Freddie Kuehhirt

Freddie Kuehhirt — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 07:21:17 +0000

Hi Guys

I will pay R100 into your account although you did not answer me on my request
whether I am up to date with my payment or not?? Also please keep me posted on other happings and meetings.

Comment on Munisipale Waardasies by Johan

Johan — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 20:23:39 +0000

Hierdie waardasie proses is die grootste klug wat ek nog gesien het. Die mense wat die Weskus se waardasies gedoen het, het nie ‘n idee wat hulle doen nie. Verder dink ek ook dit is diskriminasie in die hoogste graad om mense volgens die waarde avn hulle eiendom belasting te laat betaal. Die munisipaliteit bied dieselfde swak diens vir die ou wat se eiendom R5,000 werd is as vir die een wat se eiendom R5 mil werd is.