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Patrick on the Manganese Ore

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For the past 20 years, Patrick Beresford has owned a Private Residence in 32 Mill Park Rd. Patrick Beresford estimates the additional monthly maintenance and cleaning costs on this asset, as the result of the manganese ore, to be in the region of RR500 per month. The cost of accelerated wear and tear over the life of Patrick Beresford's asset is estimated to be: RR20000 for repainting. Patrick Beresford has this to say about the Manganese Ore pollution from the Port of Port Elizabeth; … [Read more...] about Patrick on the Manganese Ore

For the Record – Transnet’s 5 Point Plan for PE Manganese Terminal Relocation

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With reference to Point number 5 below MyPE can report that the first engagement with key stakeholders took place on Tuesday 1 February 2018 at the Algoa Bay Yacht Club in the Port of Port Elizabeth. Discussions were 'robust, fruitful and engaging' with TNPA actively seeking solutions to the manganese ore dust problem from stakeholders. Suggestions ranged from increased damping, to moving immediately to simple ideas such as large 'shadecloth type nets' covering the open holds of ships whilst … [Read more...] about For the Record – Transnet’s 5 Point Plan for PE Manganese Terminal Relocation

Manganese Ore Crippling Tour Operators

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On 14 November 2016 Port of Port Elizabeth Port Manager, Rajesh Dana welcomed two new PE Waterfront Based Cruise operators to the Port. In a new adventure offering for locals and tourists Stampede Cruises and Blue Pearl established unique boat based excursions that include, waterfront cruises, Island cruises and more. The YouTube video further down contains Dana's entire welcome message. What Dana failed to alert the tour operators to was that the Port's massive Managnese Ore operation … [Read more...] about Manganese Ore Crippling Tour Operators

So, How Many Times has TNPA Promised to Move the Manganese Ore Terminal?

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From the date that the Manganese Ore Terminal was established in the Port of Port Elizabeth, irate citizens have made calls for it to be moved to another less densely populated tourist area. Of course the win would be for the entire facility to be moved to a covered one somewhere far far away... Working on the assumption that the TNPA (Transnet National Ports Authority) and it's minions might have difficulty driving a Search Query on Google to find out how many broken promises have been made … [Read more...] about So, How Many Times has TNPA Promised to Move the Manganese Ore Terminal?

An Unwelcome Message from TNPA for PE Citizens and @AtholT

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The Port of Port Elizabeth and the Manganese Ore operation have been in the news almost constantly this past week. The Herald Online has had two front page articles on the continuous pollution from the facility. MyPE.co.za was thrilled to welcome The Herald, numerous other online publications and Television channels to the fray. Interviews have been done with the Chairman of PEDSAC and other stakeholders. Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality Athol Trollip visited the facility and … [Read more...] about An Unwelcome Message from TNPA for PE Citizens and @AtholT

Transnet and the TNPA need to read the signs

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Maybe Transnet and the TNPA should be reading the signs greeting the Manganese ore trains as they enter the Port of Port Elizabeth? #manganese #alanstraton #portelizabeth #abycpe #pedsac - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. As written by Odette Parfitt on Herlad Live on 12 January 2018 - Ore dump removal urgent – metro: Trollip responds to concerns on health, impact for city economy The Nelson Mandela Bay metro has entered the fray to have … [Read more...] about Transnet and the TNPA need to read the signs

The Manganese Ore Spanking Travels up the Pecking Order

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MyPE has been running a survey - Manganese Ore – Just say “NO!” - since July 2016, asking residents affected by the Ore Dust menace to quantify their losses due to this unsightly dump on the Port Elizabeth beachfront. We ask for personally identifiable information in the survey as we want to be able to present Transnet with a clear audit trail should the comments or estimates ever be challenged. The Herald Online newspaper's Guy Rogers also recently entered the fray with an article - Ore dump … [Read more...] about The Manganese Ore Spanking Travels up the Pecking Order

Josef S. on the Manganese Ore

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For the past 20 years, Josef has owned a Yacht in South End. Josef estimates the additional monthly maintenance and cleaning costs on this asset, as the result of the manganese ore, to be in the region of R200 per month. The cost of accelerated wear and tear over the life of josef's asset is estimated to be: R100000. Josef has this to say about the Manganese Ore pollution from the Port of Port Elizabeth; "No comment. This operation is in the first place criminal and illegal" See … [Read more...] about Josef S. on the Manganese Ore

Sparky B. on the Manganese Ore

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For the past 5 years, Sparky has owned a car in which he commutes to the Port in. Sparky estimates the additional monthly maintenance and cleaning costs on this asset, as the result of the manganese ore, to be in the region of R1000 per month. The cost of accelerated wear and tear over the life of Sparky's asset is estimated to be: R18000. Sparky has this to say about the Manganese Ore pollution from the Port of Port Elizabeth; "It effects residents, visitors and workers in surrounding … [Read more...] about Sparky B. on the Manganese Ore

Cindy G. on the Manganese Ore

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For the past 13 years, Cindy has owned a Private Residence in 7 Wychwood ave. Cindy estimates the additional monthly maintenance and cleaning costs on this asset, as the result of the manganese ore, to be in the region of R1000.00 per month. The cost of accelerated wear and tear over the life of Cindy's asset is estimated to be: RInsurmountable!. Cindy has this to say about the Manganese Ore pollution from the Port of Port Elizabeth; "The ore dust permeates everywhere! The tanks are an … [Read more...] about Cindy G. on the Manganese Ore

Phillip G. on the Manganese Ore

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For the past 5 years, Phillip has owned a Yacht moored in the Port of Port Elizabeth. Phillip estimates the additional monthly maintenance and cleaning costs on this asset, as the result of the manganese ore, to be in the region of R1000 per month. The cost of accelerated wear and tear over the life of Phillip's asset is estimated to be: R100000. Phillip has this to say about the Manganese Ore pollution from the Port of Port Elizabeth; "unhygienic unhealthy unsightly untidy … [Read more...] about Phillip G. on the Manganese Ore

Richard D. on the Manganese Ore

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For the past 10 years, Richard has owned a Power Boat in South End. Richard estimates the additional monthly maintenance and cleaning costs on this asset, as the result of the manganese ore, to be in the region of R1600 per month. The cost of accelerated wear and tear over the life of Richard's asset is estimated to be: R32000. Richard has this to say about the Manganese Ore pollution from the Port of Port Elizabeth; "It is an absolute eye sore located on a prime tourist and development … [Read more...] about Richard D. on the Manganese Ore

Ross E. on the Manganese Ore

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For the past 30 years, Ross has owned an asset in Summerstrand. Ross estimates the additional monthly maintenance and cleaning costs on this asset, as the result of the manganese ore, to be in the region of R1000 per month. The cost of accelerated wear and tear over the life of Ross's asset is estimated to be: R1000000. Ross has this to say about the Manganese Ore pollution from the Port of Port Elizabeth; "It would give PE the much needed visitors" See other comments here: Manganese … [Read more...] about Ross E. on the Manganese Ore

Yaazeed L. on the Manganese Ore

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For the past 25 years, Yazeed has owned a home in Salsoneville. Yazeed estimates the additional monthly maintenance and cleaning costs on this asset, as the result of the manganese ore, to be in the region of R2500 per month. The cost of accelerated wear and tear over the life of Yazeed's asset is estimated to be: R65000. Yazeed has this to say about the Manganese Ore pollution from the Port of Port Elizabeth; "The Coega, Zone 7 Tank Farm entrance stands unused after being completed by … [Read more...] about Yaazeed L. on the Manganese Ore