Public participation is a farce in Musina-Makhado project
Information is not getting to the right people or places as voices of discontent are getting louder
After three public participation rounds in September and October 2020 and in January 2021 it is hard to imagine that the directive for more thorough public participation on the Environmental Impact Assessment Report for the proposed Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone could go wrong again. Yet, last week, the meetings exploded as people vented their frustration about inadequate information on the zone.
Ironically, South Africa’s legislation on inclusion is the best in the world, especially on issues of sustainable development and the environment. The National Environmental Management Act (Nema) is inspired by international best practice on participatory sustainable development.
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An Bord Pleanala refused claims that the homes would give rise to significant environmental effects.
Leitrim County Council will not have to prepare an environmental assessment report as part of plans for ten new homes in Ballinamore.
An Bord Pleanala has ruled in favour of the local authority following an appeal linked to the project in Lahard.
The Council published a part eight planning application in January and a local resident adjacent to the development subsequently contacted the Planning Inspectorate over concerns they had regarding the project.
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They claimed that that the ten homes may give rise to significant environmental effects including the destruction of hedges and trees as well as adding additional pressure on the local waste water treatment system which they claimed was at full capacity.
Ryan Hanley Consulting have been appointed by Leitrim County Council as Engineering and Environmental Consultants for the proposed Leitrim Village Flood Relief .
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