Dear MyPE The DA welcomes the announcement yesterday by Environmental Affairs Minister, Edwa Molewa, setting aside a decision to grant environmental authorisation to the Department of Agriulture, Forestry and Fisheries for the proposed sea-based aquaculture zone in Algoa Bay. The DA, business and residents in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro have vigorously opposed this project due to its location off Port Elizabeth’s Hobie Beach and the risk it holds for the city’s R13- billion annual tourism … [Read more...] about Decision on Algoa Bay fish farm welcomed
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Municipality still waiting on Fish Farm proposal before committing
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality City Manager Mpilo Mbambisa has confirmed that the municipality is still waiting for the proposal on the Fish Farm from the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF), before it could pronounce the municipality's stance thereon. "We have noted the keen public and stakeholder interest in this matter, it is therefore important for us that we comprehensively study the fish farm proposal from DAFF, and all its elements and factors, before making a … [Read more...] about Municipality still waiting on Fish Farm proposal before committing
Additional R23,5 million for one of South Africa’s biggest freshwater aquaculture investments
The R100 million commercial phase 1 Graaff-Reinet-based freshwater fish farming and processing initiative is in the process of increasing the number of aquaculture production facilities to enable the initiative to produce 2,640 tons of catfish a year by the end of Commercial Phase 1. March, 30, 2015: Construction of an additional three ponds, commercial scale hatchery and pre-processing line, coming with a R23,5 million price tag, has begun in Graaff Reinet, Eastern Cape, in one of the … [Read more...] about Additional R23,5 million for one of South Africa’s biggest freshwater aquaculture investments
Government forges ahead with Algoa Bay fish farm despite huge public outcry
Dear MyPE Despite enormous public outcry it has become evident that the ANC led government is forging ahead with the controversial Algoa Bay fish farm. It also plans to extend the project in future. It has been revealed that this sea cage farming will be a yellow tail project . The DA, business and residents in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro vigorously oppose this project due to its location off Port Elizabeth's Hobie Beach and the risk it holds for the city's R13-billion annual tourism … [Read more...] about Government forges ahead with Algoa Bay fish farm despite huge public outcry
Bay Municipality against proposed venue for fish farm
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality strongly opposes the development of a fish farm at Hobie Beach and would like alternative sites to be considered for this important national government initiative. Executive Mayor Benson Fihla stated in a speech, delivered on his behalf by Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture Whip Marion Harning, that the municipality wants to protect its blue flag beach and the recreational events that takes place throughout the year. "I... would like to assure you that … [Read more...] about Bay Municipality against proposed venue for fish farm
2 paddlers rescued after Fish Farm protest goes wrong
Ian Gray, NSRI Port Elizabeth station commander, said; "At 17h30 on Friday 20 February, NSRI Port Elizabeth duty crew were activated by the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) following an urgent request for assistance from a paddler reporting his two friends, on a double paddle board, to be capsized and in difficulty off-shore of Pollock Beach, between Pollock Beach and the Bell Buoy in Nelson Mandela Bay. "The paddler reported that he was on a single paddle board and staying with his … [Read more...] about 2 paddlers rescued after Fish Farm protest goes wrong
DA opposes Algoa Bay Fish Farm
Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) is strongly opposed to the proposed site of the Algoa Bay Fish Farm project, taking into account the uncommunicated nature of the project as well as the potential financial impact. Following the recent meeting to engage the public on the contentious issue of the Algoa Bay Fish Farm, it has become clear that the process to date has not included sufficient public participation at any level. The metro faces potential tourism Rand losses of around R13 … [Read more...] about DA opposes Algoa Bay Fish Farm
NMBT raises concerns over Fish Farm
After extensive consultations and research Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism has found reason to be concerned with the proposed location of the Algoa Bay Sea Based Aquaculture Development Zone (ADZ). Whilst all concerned understand the value and need for the fish farm in the future with regards to job creation, aquaculture projects as well as diminishing resources, the concern remains that the current location will have an immediate and potentially disastrous negative impact on the tourism … [Read more...] about NMBT raises concerns over Fish Farm
Proposed Algoa Bay Fish Farm could deprive NMB of R9.2 M from sailing
The Algoa Bay Yacht Club has voiced it's opposition to the proposed Algoa Bay Fish Farm and submitted an appeal. The proposed site is inshore of the Shipping zone and offshore of Port Elizabeth's beaches placing it in the path of many of the Algoa Bay Yacht Club's sailing regattas. ABYC exists to foster sailing as a sport. The local, provincial, national and international events that ABYC host bring many tourists to the region, city, port and club - all hosted by volunteer club members … [Read more...] about Proposed Algoa Bay Fish Farm could deprive NMB of R9.2 M from sailing
Coega to develop R2bn aqua-farming facility
South Africa.info say that Coega is set to develop R2bn aqua-farming facility. The report says that a R2-billion aqua-farming facility will be established on 300 hectares of land at the Coega industrial development zone outside Port Elizabeth. This follows the completion of a feasibility study indicating that local conditions were well suited for the commercial cultivation of marine animals and plants, including abalone, finfish and seaweed, Engineering News reported. "The CDC aims to … [Read more...] about Coega to develop R2bn aqua-farming facility
Pollock Beach Fish Farm – Public Meeting
In a follow up to this letter to MyPE: Fish Farm off Pollock Beach?, we received notification from Cape Environmental Assessment Practitioners (Cape EAPrac) who were appointed as the independent Environmental Assessment Practitioners by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF), to ensure compliance with the regulations contained in the National Environmental Management Amendment Act (NEMA, No 107 of 1998) for the proposed sea based marine aquaculture development zones in … [Read more...] about Pollock Beach Fish Farm – Public Meeting
Fish Farm off Pollock Beach?
Dear Editor Last year the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) commissioned a firm called Cape Environmental Assessment Practitioners (Pty) Ltd (Cape EAPrac) to facilitate the Scoping and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process required in terms of the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) for the proposed development of sea based Aquaculture Development Zones (ADZs) in Algoa Bay. You may well be asking yourself why do we need this in our bay but in fact … [Read more...] about Fish Farm off Pollock Beach?
