Ms Mohapi further explained that during the Classification process, various studies and processes are looked at including areas which have already been classified. They also look at varying aspects that indicate which priority areas have to be protected. The National Biodiversity Act relates to protected areas, as such, if the area is protected according to the act, certain development might not be permissible to take place. 9 He asked whether planned municipal Mr Bheki Kunene PSC Meeting 1, East Dr Scherman stated that climate change is a schemes specifically around the Dept of Water & London, 05 Dec complicated subject. Regarding the scenario Mzimvubu area have been included in the Sanitation 2016 step, from PSC members will be critical prioritisation. He also stated that he is of Mzimvubu to to ensure that aspects which will make a the opinion that not only Ntabelanga Dam Tsitsikamma fundamental difference are prioritised. should be part of the criteria. She reported that the hydrology team He further asked if climate change will be undertaking the water resource use factored in the future phases when importance would flag various aspects and scenarios are being developed. Climate details would be contained in the Status change is important in understanding Quo/Delineation Report. The team has what could be the possibilities and started to consult with local people who have monitoring thereof. an intimate knowledge of the area. The details from the Feasibility Study Water Resources Report will be also be assessed. She also acknowledged that Technical Task Group (TTG) meetings are incredibly useful as a wealth of information surfaces during discussions. The scenario steps, which refer to large-scale changes within the next 10 years will be discussed at the beginning of next year (2017). 10 He emphasised the need to co-ordinate Mr Maxwell Sirenya, PSC Meeting 1, East Dr Scherman stated that the PSC meetings with other groups who are already doing Dept of Water & London, 05 Dec have been set up in such a way that they work on the ground. He commended Sanitation 2016 provide a platform for interactive
Ms Mohapi further explained that during the Classification process, various studies and processes are looked at including areas which have already been classified. They also look at varying aspects that indicate which priority areas have to be protected. The National Biodiversity Act relates to protected areas, as such, if the area is protected according to the act, certain development might not be permissible to take place. 9 He asked whether planned municipal schemes specifically around the Mzimvubu area have been included in the prioritisation. He also stated that he is of the opinion that not only Ntabelanga Dam should be part of the criteria. He further asked if climate change will be factored in the future phases when scenarios are being developed. Climate change is important in understanding what could be the possibilities and monitoring thereof. Mr Bheki Kunene Dept of Water & Sanitation Mzimvubu to Tsitsikamma PSC Meeting 1, East London, 05 Dec 2016 Dr Scherman stated that climate change is a complicated subject. Regarding the scenario step, from PSC members will be critical to ensure that aspects which will make a fundamental difference are prioritised. She reported that the hydrology team undertaking the water resource use importance would flag various aspects and details would be contained in the Status Quo/Delineation Report. The team has started to consult with local people who have an intimate knowledge of the area. The details from the Feasibility Study Water Resources Report will be also be assessed. She also acknowledged that Technical Task Group (TTG) meetings are incredibly useful as a wealth of information surfaces during discussions. The scenario steps, which refer to large-scale changes within the next 10 years will be discussed at the beginning of next year (2017). 10 He emphasised the need to co-ordinate with other groups who are already doing work on the ground. He commended Mr Maxwell Sirenya, Dept of Water & Sanitation PSC Meeting 1, East London, 05 Dec 2016 Dr Scherman stated that the PSC meetings have been set up in such a way that they provide a platform for interactive
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