The proposed development will be the construction of four apartment blocks consisting of 4 floors (including ground floor) each and with a total of 36 units, a reception area, 81 parking bays, and paved pathways leading to future extension plans of a clubhouse and pool area. The entire property will need to be levelled and graded accordingly for the proposed development. The development was previously applied for and approved by the Kouga Municipality.

Eco Route Environmental Consultancy have been appointed as independent environmental practitioners by the proponent, Brenda Niehaus, to ensure rectification of unlawful commencement of Listed Activities in terms of Section 24G of the National Environmental Management Act (Act 107 of 1998) for the ‘unlawful indigenous vegetation clearance, expansion and clearance of sediment and littoral vegetation from in-stream dams on Portions 66 and 9 of the farm no.232 Redford, Bitou Municipality, Western Cape.

Rectification of Unlawful Commencement of clearance of indigenous vegetation and the  development of dam within a non-perennial watercourse on Portion 17 of the farm Redford 232,  Palmiet Drift Rd, The Crags, Bitou, Western Cape

The applicant intends to develop a mixed use development, with access to the northwest off George Rex Drive. The purpose of this development is to have a “sport; adventure and tourism” focus. The proposal will consist of a high-performance aquatic centre, a sport’s village (for accommodation for athletes and supporters), sports-orientated retail and professional services: physio-therapists, biokineticists, gym, massage, sport psychology, etc.

The Knysna Municipality (KM) has compiled a Maintenance Management Plan (MMP), reviewed by Eco Route Environmental Consultancy and South African National Parks (SANParks) to ensure equitable access to coastal public property at Myoli Beach, Sedgefield. Historical management of the public access point has been undertaken to ensure vehicular access to the beach for people with disabilities, emergency vehicles and SANParks.