ESSELEN-NORTHRAND CHLOORKOP - Eskom

400kV power line evaluation
The evaluation has been based on field observation of the corridors.
Alternative 1:
• Close to Northrand Substation it passes through some relatively open areas where certain non Red
Data bird species could exist.
• This route then passes through residential area for the southern part, a distance of approximately
4km. This area will be relatively unattractive to most bird species.
• This route passes a small pan approximately 4km from Esselen Substation. This pan could attract
certain bird species.
Alternative 2:
• In the south it passes through relatively densely developed area for approximately 3km (relatively
unattractive for birds).
• This route goes up a small stream/drainage line/wetland area for a distance of approximately 2km.
During this section it passes a small dam. This area is significant for various non Red Data bird
species, and should be avoided.
• It crosses an arable area close to Esselen Substation. Arable areas attract certain bird species to
feed at various times of the year.
Alternative 3:
• This route crosses several slimes dams close to Northrand Substation.
• It then passes along the edge of a residential area and an open area (this area and the above
described area are relatively unattractive to birds).
• It then crosses a large grassland/wetland area just west of Kempton Park Golf Course. This area will
be important to certain bird species.
• From there, it runs up the course of a small stream/drainage line/wetland for a distance of
approximately 4.5km. See above comment on this drainage line.
• In the far north, it runs close to and through arable lands. See above comment.